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Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights: Total Revenues: $12.3 billion, an 8% increase from the same period in 2023. GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.04, a significant decrease from $0.87 in Q4 2023.Read more
It has become more apparent that Capri’s turnaround story has to be done with no moat and rather tiny margins moving forward as it tries to move back to profitability. It can’t currently do buybacks and has to deal with more declining revenue.Read more
Ulta, the other company I was thinking of cutting, has a surprisingly favorable relative valuation in the beauty retail space. It has decent margins and actually is able to direct decent amounts of buybacks.Read more
In recent months, KJTS Group Berhad (KLSE: KJTS) has emerged as one of the more exciting small-cap growth stories on Bursa Malaysia. With a 106% share price surge over the past year and a 25% jump in just the last month, the market is starting to take notice – and rightfully so.Read more
Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (SBB) has recently released its Q4 2024 financial report , signaling strong improvements in its financial position and confirming its ability to navigate challenging market conditions. The company reported a pre-tax loss of SEK 613 million , a significant reduction from the SEK 3.37 billion loss in the same period of 2023.Read more
Catalysts International Expansion - Crocs continues to see growth in Asia and Europe, with opportunities to further penetrate emerging markets. Margin Improvement - Increased direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales internationally could enhance profitability by reducing reliance on wholesale channels.Read more
Company Overview EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME) is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, infrastructure solutions, and industrial facility management. With strong exposure to data center expansion, electrification, infrastructure spending, and industrial reshoring, the company has demonstrated consistent revenue growth and improving profitability.Read more
Alibaba, once the undisputed titan of China’s e-commerce space, has faced headwinds in recent years—from regulatory pressures to slowing consumer demand and an overextension into offline-heavy businesses. However, the company is entering a pivotal transition.Read more
In 2024, MAB reported a significant increase in revenue and pre-tax profit, with revenue rising by 11% to around £266m and adjusted pre-tax profit growing by 31% to about £30.5m. The company has set new medium-term targets, including doubling its revenue from 2024 levels, achieving an adjusted pre-tax profit margin above 15%, exceeding 100% cash conversion, and doubling its market share.Read more