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NZSE:SPK
NZSE:SPKTelecom

Assessing Spark New Zealand’s Valuation After Half Year Earnings And Dividend Update

Earnings snapshot and why it matters Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) has just reported half year earnings to 31 December 2025, with net income at NZ$64 million and a declared semi annual dividend of NZ$0.08705882 per share. For investors, this update links recent profit performance with Spark New Zealand's stated focus on cloud, IT services, and 5G investment, along with guidance on maintaining disciplined capital returns through its dividend framework. See our latest analysis for Spark New...
NYSE:BRBR
NYSE:BRBRPersonal Products

A Look At BellRing Brands (BRBR) Valuation After Class Action Lawsuits Over Questioned Sales Growth

Multiple class action lawsuits targeting BellRing Brands (BRBR) have been launched after accusations that its reported sales growth relied on temporary retailer inventory stockpiling, with competitive pressure and destocking later linked to weaker demand. See our latest analysis for BellRing Brands. At a share price of $18.34, BellRing Brands has seen short term share price strength with a 1 day return of 2.23% and 7 day return of 1.44%, set against a 30 day share price return of 33.69% and a...
SGX:TCU
SGX:TCUProfessional Services

Credit Bureau Asia (SGX:TCU) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Credit Bureau Asia (SGX:TCU) has released its FY 2025 first half results, reporting revenue of S$30.2m and net income of S$5.4m, which translated to basic EPS of S$0.0235. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from S$29.6m in 1H FY 2024 to S$30.1m in 2H FY 2024 and S$30.2m in 1H FY 2025, while basic EPS shifted from S$0.0256 to S$0.0232 and then S$0.0235 across the same halves. This release provides a useful check on how earnings quality and margins are holding up. With...
TSX:LUN
TSX:LUNMetals and Mining

Assessing Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) Valuation After Record Results And Expanded Copper Growth Plans

Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) is back in focus after reporting full year 2025 earnings, along with fresh copper focused resource updates and financing plans tied to its Vicuña district growth projects in South America. See our latest analysis for Lundin Mining. The recent full year earnings, copper heavy resource update and expanded US$4.5b credit facility have coincided with strong momentum, with Lundin Mining posting a 30 day share price return of 30.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:ESTC
NYSE:ESTCSoftware

Do Elastic’s New Compact AI Models Subtly Reframe Its Competitive Edge in Search Infrastructure (ESTC)?

Earlier this week, Elastic announced the jina-embeddings-v5-text family of compact, Elasticsearch-native multilingual embedding models, designed to power retrieval, text matching, classification, and clustering across cloud and resource-constrained environments via Elastic Inference Service and open-weight releases. An important angle is how these small yet high-performing models could make advanced AI search more accessible by reducing infrastructure demands and broadening deployment...
NYSE:MTN
NYSE:MTNHospitality

Is Vail Resorts (MTN) Pricing Reflect Long Term Value After Multi Year Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Vail Resorts' current share price reflects its true worth, looking closely at its valuation can help you decide how it fits into your portfolio. The stock recently closed at US$141.84, with returns of 3.0% over the last 7 days, 2.6% over 30 days, 5.9% year to date, but a 3.9% decline over 1 year and a 29.9% decline over 3 years, extending to a 45.4% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns have kept investor attention on how the business is positioned and...
NYSE:HPE
NYSE:HPETech

Is HPE’s (HPE) Juniper-Powered AI Networking Push Quietly Rewiring Its Long-Term Competitive Edge?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise recently unveiled new AI-native networking and compute solutions ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026, extending its Juniper Networks integration to help service providers build low-latency, high-capacity infrastructure from core to edge with new Intel Xeon 6-based servers, cloud-native routing, and Cloud Ops automation software. By tightly combining Juniper’s cloud-native routing with HPE’s latest ProLiant platforms and AI-driven operations tools, the company is...
NasdaqGS:PSKY
NasdaqGS:PSKYMedia

Assessing Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Valuation As Shares Trade Near Recent Levels Without New Catalysts

Recent share performance and context With no specific news event driving trading on Wednesday, Paramount Skydance (PSKY) continues to trade around its recent levels, closing at US$10.39 as investors reassess sentiment following a weak past three months. See our latest analysis for Paramount Skydance. At a share price of US$10.39, Paramount Skydance’s recent 7 day share price return of 4.1% decline and 30 day share price return of 11.2% decline sit within a much longer stretch of weaker...
NasdaqGS:HAS
NasdaqGS:HASLeisure

Is Hasbro (HAS) Pricing Reflect Its Recent 52% Rally And DCF Upside Potential

If you are wondering whether Hasbro's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is built to break that question down in practical terms. Hasbro's stock has seen mixed short term moves, with a 2.4% decline over the last 7 days, but returns of 12.5% over 30 days, 20.3% year to date and 52.4% over 1 year, with a 3 year return that is very large at 107.0% and 27.8% over 5 years. Recent attention on Hasbro has been driven in part by broader interest...
NasdaqGS:ADUS
NasdaqGS:ADUSHealthcare

Addus HomeCare (ADUS) EPS Jump Supports Bullish Narratives Despite Below‑Market Growth Forecasts

Addus HomeCare (ADUS) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$373.1 million and basic EPS of US$1.61, while trailing twelve month figures reached US$1.4b in revenue and US$5.22 in EPS. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$297.1 million in Q4 2024 to US$373.1 million in Q4 2025, and basic EPS rise from US$1.07 to US$1.61 over the same period. This ties into a year of 30.3% earnings growth supported by a 6.7% net margin. For investors, this combination of higher...
NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Swings And Intrinsic Discount Estimates

PayPal Holdings (PYPL) is back on many watchlists after recent share price swings, prompting fresh attention on how its current valuation lines up with financial metrics and recent performance across different time frames. See our latest analysis for PayPal Holdings. The latest 1 day share price return of 6.74% and 7 day share price return of 13.44% come after a tougher stretch, with a 30 day share price return of 16.93% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 34.59%. This suggests that...
NasdaqGS:SOFI
NasdaqGS:SOFIConsumer Finance

What SoFi Technologies (SOFI)'s New 2X Leveraged ETF And Record Revenue Milestone Means For Shareholders

Earlier this week, Direxion launched the Direxion Daily SoFi Bull 2X ETF, offering traders twice the daily amplified exposure to SoFi Technologies’ share price. This new leveraged ETF arrives as SoFi reports quarterly revenue above US$1.00 billion and record net income of US$174.00 million, highlighting its evolution into a broad digital finance platform. We’ll now examine how this leveraged ETF launch, alongside SoFi’s expanding revenue base, may influence the company’s investment...
TSE:6856
TSE:6856Electronic

Does HORIBA’s Sharply Higher 2026 Dividend Plan Change The Bull Case For HORIBA (TSE:6856)?

HORIBA, Ltd. recently reported past full-year 2025 results showing higher sales of ¥333,081 million and net income of ¥37,090 million, alongside announcing an increased cash dividend of ¥210.00 per share for that year and setting out significantly higher planned dividends for fiscal 2026. The company also issued consolidated earnings guidance for 2026 that includes expected net sales of ¥345,000 million and net income attributable to shareholders of ¥40,500 million, highlighting management’s...
ASX:TLS
ASX:TLSTelecom

How Investors May Respond To Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) Lifting Dividends And Expanding A$1.25b Buyback

Telstra Group has reported past half-year results to December 31, 2025, showing slightly higher sales and net income, alongside a higher interim dividend of A$0.105 per share and completion of a A$637 million on-market buyback of 130,091,714 shares, or 1.14% of its capital. On February 19, 2026, Telstra also increased its equity buyback authorization by A$250 million to A$1.25 billion, signaling a continued focus on returning capital to shareholders alongside its operational...
NasdaqGS:DMLP
NasdaqGS:DMLPOil and Gas

Is Dorchester Minerals (DMLP) Priced Fairly After Mixed Short And Long Term Returns

If you are wondering whether Dorchester Minerals is priced fairly today, you are not alone. Many investors are asking if the current unit price really reflects its underlying value. The stock has had mixed returns, with a 0.6% move over the last 7 days, 3.7% over 30 days, 9.5% year to date, but a 7.6% decline over the past year and a very large gain over 5 years that points to a very different longer term picture. Recent attention on Dorchester Minerals has focused on its role as a royalty...
OB:LSG
OB:LSGFood

A Look At Lerøy Seafood Group (OB:LSG) Valuation After Earnings Show Strong Operations But Weaker Net Income

Why Lerøy Seafood Group’s Latest Earnings Matter Lerøy Seafood Group (OB:LSG) just released Q4 and full year 2025 results that pair higher sales with much weaker net income, a mix that gives investors fresh information to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Lerøy Seafood Group. The latest Q4 report and earnings call appear to have shifted sentiment, with the 1 day share price return of 5.12% adding to a 30 day share price return of 11.18%. However, the year to date share price...
NasdaqCM:VKTX
NasdaqCM:VKTXBiotechs

Viking Therapeutics Advances VK2735 As Phase 3 Trials Shape Valuation

Viking Therapeutics (NasdaqCM:VKTX) has moved its GLP-1-based weight loss candidate VK2735 into phase 3 clinical trials. The company is developing both subcutaneous and oral versions of VK2735 for metabolic disorders, including obesity. This step advances a key program in a large and highly visible area of therapeutic development. Viking Therapeutics focuses on metabolic and endocrine disorders, and VK2735 sits at the center of that effort. GLP-1 drugs have drawn broad attention from...
NYSE:GENI
NYSE:GENIHospitality

What Genius Sports (GENI)'s Data Partnership With WPP Media Means For Shareholders

In February 2026, WPP Media announced a partnership with Genius Sports that uses its FANHub and Fan Graph platforms to power a new Brand Sports Momentum Score, giving advertisers data-driven tools to target sports fans across the U.S. market. This collaboration brings WPP into Genius Sports’ Innovation Council and links real fan behavior from more than 250 million U.S. consumers directly into media planning, activation, and campaign measurement. We’ll now examine how WPP’s access to Genius...
NYSE:CNP
NYSE:CNPIntegrated Utilities

How CenterPoint’s Upsized Convertible Notes and CFO Shift Could Reframe the CNP Investment Story

CenterPoint Energy recently priced a US$600 million offering of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 and confirmed leadership changes, with longtime Chief Accounting Officer Kristie Colvin retiring and Russell Wright assuming the role in March 2026. The company’s decision to upsize the convertible issue from US$550 million and earmark proceeds for debt repayment highlights a balancing act between funding growth and managing potential dilution for existing shareholders. Next, we’ll...
TSX:BTO
TSX:BTOMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider B2Gold (TSX:BTO) After 110% One Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether B2Gold's share price still offers value or if most of the opportunity is already priced in, looking closely at its valuation metrics can help frame that question. The stock recently closed at US$8.35, with reported returns of 16.6% over 7 days, 15.2% over 30 days, 34.7% year to date, and 110.2% over the past year, which can change how investors think about both upside potential and risk. Recent news coverage around B2Gold has focused on its position in the gold...
SGX:5IC
SGX:5ICReal Estate

Sing Holdings (SGX:5IC) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Low P/E Narrative

Sing Holdings (SGX:5IC) posts FY 2025 results with steady earnings contribution from latest half Sing Holdings (SGX:5IC) has posted its latest FY 2025 numbers with first half revenue of S$8.0 million and EPS of S$0.0103, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of S$878.4 million and EPS of S$0.3549 that reflect very large year over year earnings growth and a five year compound rate of 46.2% per year. The company has seen revenue move from S$4.8 million and EPS of S$0.0056 in 1H 2024 to S$10.2...
Catalist:5WJ
Catalist:5WJSpecialty Retail

MoneyMax Financial Services (Catalist:5WJ) Net Margin Expansion Challenges Cash Flow Concerns

MoneyMax Financial Services (Catalist:5WJ) has reported its FY 2025 second half with revenue of S$298.41 million, basic EPS of S$0.047532 and net income of S$42.043 million, capping off a year where trailing 12 month earnings grew 87.6% and the five year compound earnings growth rate ran at about 25% a year. The company has seen revenue move from S$204.165 million in 2H 2024 to S$243.562 million in 1H 2025 and then to S$298.41 million in 2H 2025, while trailing 12 month basic EPS stepped up...
NYSE:VRT
NYSE:VRTElectrical

Vertiv’s Long‑Dated Bond Raise for AI Data Centers Might Change The Case For Investing In Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)

In February 2026, Vertiv Holdings completed four fixed-rate senior unsecured bond offerings totaling about US$2.10 billion, with maturities stretching from 2036 to 2066 and coupons ranging from 4.85% to 5.95%, following the release of strong 2025 results and detailed 2026 guidance. By locking in long-dated funding shortly after a very large year-on-year increase in net income and earnings per share, Vertiv appears to be reinforcing its capacity to invest in AI-driven data center...
NYSE:QSR
NYSE:QSRHospitality

How Investors May Respond To Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Earnings, 2026 Dividend Targets And Capital Plan Event

Restaurant Brands International Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher sales and revenue but lower net income, while also declaring a US$0.65 first-quarter 2026 dividend per share and partnership unit and setting a US$2.60 annual dividend target for 2026. Alongside these earnings and dividend moves, the company filed a US$6.86 million shelf registration for 100,000 common shares tied to an ESOP and scheduled a February 26, 2026 investor event to...