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TSX:BNS
TSX:BNSBanks

Earnings Beat And Dividend Reaffirmation Could Be A Game Changer For Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)

Earlier this week, Bank of Nova Scotia reported first-quarter 2026 results, with net income rising to CA$2,287 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations reaching CA$1.73, and the board declared dividend No. 627 of CA$1.10 per share payable on April 28, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 7, 2026. The bank’s broad-based earnings growth across Canadian, international, and wealth operations, coupled with maintaining a strong CET1 capital ratio while repurchasing...
TSX:PHX
TSX:PHXEnergy Services

PHX Energy Services (TSX:PHX) Margin Slippage To 7.7% Tests Bullish Valuation Narrative

PHX Energy Services FY 2025 earnings snapshot PHX Energy Services (TSX:PHX) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of $183.9 million and basic EPS of $0.39, alongside full year trailing twelve month revenue of $709.6 million and EPS of $1.21. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from $160.6 million to $193.7 million over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS has moved between $0.19 and $0.44, giving investors a view of how top line and per share results have...
TSX:STN
TSX:STNConstruction

Record 2025 Results and Dividend Hike Could Be A Game Changer For Stantec (TSX:STN)

Stantec Inc. has reported its full-year 2025 results, with sales rising to C$8,144.2 million and net income reaching C$479.4 million, alongside higher diluted EPS from continuing operations of C$4.20 versus C$3.17 in 2024. The company paired this record performance with an 8.9% dividend increase, a C$8.60 billion backlog that grew 9.5%, and guidance for further revenue and adjusted EPS growth in 2026, underscoring management’s confidence in sustained demand for infrastructure and...
TSX:ERO
TSX:EROMetals and Mining

Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) Valuation After Furnas PEA Sets Out Long Mine Life And Multi Metal Production Potential

Why the Furnas PEA matters for Ero Copper Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) has put the Furnas Copper Gold Project firmly in focus after releasing its inaugural Preliminary Economic Assessment, which details a 24 year initial mine life along with copper, gold, and silver production plans. See our latest analysis for Ero Copper. Ero Copper’s recent Furnas PEA news has landed alongside strong market interest, with a 14.2% 7 day share price return, a 38.5% 90 day share price return, and a very large 1 year...
TSXV:EXN
TSXV:EXNMetals and Mining

Excellon Resources (TSXV:EXN) Is Up 30.8% After Doubling Mallay Silver Resource Confidence – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Excellon Resources Inc. recently announced its first independent NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Mallay Silver-Lead-Zinc Mine in central Peru, prepared by SGS Canada and based on extensive historical drilling and channel sampling data. The new estimate outlines a materially larger Indicated silver inventory than the prior 2018 Isguiz estimate at broadly comparable grades, providing a higher-confidence foundation for staged restart planning and ongoing exploration across...
TSX:DRM
TSX:DRMReal Estate

Dream Unlimited Q4 Profit Challenges Ongoing Trailing Twelve Month Loss Narrative

Dream Unlimited (TSX:DRM) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of C$211.7 million and basic EPS of C$0.69, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of C$463.0 million and a TTM basic EPS loss of C$0.44. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from C$192.3 million and EPS of C$3.07 in Q4 2024 to C$211.7 million and C$0.69 in Q4 2025, while net income shifted from C$129.1 million to C$29.1 million over the same period, which keeps the focus firmly on how margins are holding up...
TSX:ARG
TSX:ARGMetals and Mining

Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG) Margin Improvement Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$79.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.11, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$227.3 million and EPS of US$0.22 that sit against 84.2% earnings growth over the past year. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$50.8 million in Q4 2024 to US$79.8 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from US$0.01 to US$0.11. This sets the stage for investors to weigh the improved 15.6% net...
TSX:BEI.UN
TSX:BEI.UNResidential REITs

Should Boardwalk REIT’s Higher Distribution Amid Softer Earnings Require Action From Boardwalk (TSX:BEI.UN) Investors?

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust has reported past full-year 2025 results with sales of C$638.64 million, net income of C$196.87 million, and lower earnings per share compared with the prior year. Despite the drop in profitability, the REIT recently announced an 11.1% increase to its monthly cash distribution and outlined 2026 same property NOI growth expectations of 1.5% to 4.5%, while continuing to buy back units. Next, we will examine how the higher monthly distribution, alongside...
TSXV:SLI
TSXV:SLIMetals and Mining

Standard Lithium Showcases DLE Progress And Valuation Gap At US Conferences

Standard Lithium (TSXV:SLI) is presenting at two major materials and mining conferences, focusing on its Direct Lithium Extraction technology. The company is using these events to discuss how its projects could fit into the US electric vehicle battery supply chain. Conference appearances are expected to cover technology progress, project updates, and potential partnerships related to US based lithium production. For anyone watching the US lithium space, Standard Lithium sits at the...
TSX:BMO
TSX:BMOBanks

BMO (TSX:BMO) Q1 2026 Net Margin Stability Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) kicked off Q1 2026 with total revenue of about C$9.1b and basic EPS of C$3.39, alongside net income excluding extra items of C$2.4b, setting a clear earnings tone for the quarter. Over recent periods, total revenue has ranged from C$7.4b in Q4 2024 to C$9.1b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS moved between roughly C$2.51 and C$3.39, giving investors a solid read on how the income line is tracking through the cycle. With trailing 12 month net income of C$8.6b supporting a...
TSX:PSD
TSX:PSDEnergy Services

Pulse Seismic FY 2025 45% Net Margin Strengthens Bullish Narratives On Profit Quality

Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of CA$6.6 million and net income of CA$1.7 million, translating to basic EPS of CA$0.03 against a backdrop of very large year over year earnings growth and a trailing twelve month net profit margin of 45.3%. Over the past year, the company has seen trailing revenue move from CA$23.4 million to CA$51.1 million and net income climb from CA$3.4 million to CA$23.1 million. Trailing EPS has lifted from CA$0.07 to CA$0.46,...
TSX:NTR
TSX:NTRChemicals

Nutrien’s Record 2025 Results Put Capital Returns And Reviews In Focus

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) reported record fertilizer sales volumes in 2025. The company recorded double digit EBITDA growth for the year. Nutrien announced a dividend increase and a new share buyback program. The company is reviewing its phosphate operations and Brazilian retail business. Nutrien, a major global player in crop nutrients and agricultural retail, sits at the center of fertilizer supply for farmers who are focused on yields and input costs. Record fertilizer volumes and double digit...
TSX:CJT
TSX:CJTLogistics

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) Margin Compression To 8.1% Tests Long Term Bull Narratives

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of $284.7 million and basic EPS of $1.76, setting the tone for how investors will weigh a year that also included a loss making quarter and a strong start to the fiscal year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from $245.6 million and EPS of $1.86 in Q3 2024 to $249.9 million with EPS of $3.07 in Q1 2025, then cycle through a Q2 loss on EPS of $0.21 and land at Q3 2025 revenue of $219.9 million with EPS of $0.58...
TSX:NA
TSX:NABanks

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) Valuation Check After Strong Recent Shareholder Returns

What recent returns say about National Bank of Canada Without a specific news announcement driving today’s move, National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is drawing attention after a series of positive return figures across different time frames, inviting closer scrutiny of its current valuation. See our latest analysis for National Bank of Canada. At a share price of CA$189.23, National Bank of Canada has paired a strong 30 day share price return of 14.50% with a 1 year total shareholder return of...
TSX:EDV
TSX:EDVMetals and Mining

A Look At Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV) Valuation As Governance Shocks Reshape Expectations

Why Endeavour Mining Is Back in Focus Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV) is back under close watch after the CEO’s departure, a dividend cut, and a probe into alleged misconduct at its largest mine reshaped the stock’s risk profile. See our latest analysis for Endeavour Mining. Those governance shocks have come against a backdrop of strong price action, with the share price at CA$93.41, a 90 day share price return of 44.42% and a 1 year total shareholder return above 200%. This suggests that recent...
TSX:MER
TSX:MEROil and Gas

Meren Energy (TSX:MER) Q4 Loss Challenges Bullish Profitability Narratives Despite Low Unit Costs

Meren Energy (TSX:MER) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$199.7 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.13, capping a year in which trailing twelve month EPS landed at a loss of US$0.05 on revenue of US$562.1 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$69.3 million to US$216.7 million across 2025, while EPS swung from a profit of US$0.11 in Q1 to a loss in Q4. This has left investors focused on how efficiently those sales are translating into net income...
TSX:SVM
TSX:SVMMetals and Mining

Is Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) Still Attractive After A 236% One Year Share Price Surge

If you are wondering whether Silvercorp Metals is still good value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current share price may be implying about the company. The stock last closed at C$17.98, with returns of 20.6% over 7 days, 2.7% over 30 days, 57.0% year to date and 236.4% over 1 year. These figures naturally raise questions about how much of the story might already be reflected in the price. Recent news coverage has focused on Silvercorp Metals as a way to gain...
TSXV:NCX
TSXV:NCXMetals and Mining

Assessing NorthIsle Copper and Gold (TSXV:NCX) Valuation After Key Regulatory And First Nations Agreements

Regulatory and community milestones reshape focus on NorthIsle NorthIsle Copper and Gold (TSXV:NCX) is drawing fresh attention after British Columbia’s Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals selected the company to work with the province’s Critical Minerals Office on its North Island Project. At the same time, NorthIsle reported that agreements are now in place with all three First Nations whose territories overlap the project area, giving investors a new reference point for assessing...
TSX:TVE
TSX:TVEOil and Gas

Tamarack Valley Energy Q4 Profitability Contrasts With Trailing Loss And Dividend Concerns

Tamarack Valley Energy (TSX:TVE) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of C$304.6 million, basic EPS of C$0.13 and net income of C$61.9 million. Over the past year, the company has seen trailing twelve month revenue sit at about C$1.3 billion with a small trailing EPS loss of C$0.07, which frames a swing between profitable quarters and periods of red ink. For investors, the latest print points to solid top line scale but uneven profitability, so the focus now shifts to how...
TSX:EFN
TSX:EFNCommercial Services

Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN) Margin Slump Challenges Efficiency-Focused Bullish Narratives

Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$602.6 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.15, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$0.70 on revenue of about US$2.3 billion. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$560.7 million in Q3 2024 to US$543.7 million in Q1 2025, then up to US$602.6 million in Q4 2025. Over the same period, quarterly EPS shifted from US$0.24 to US$0.25, US$0.28, US$0.31 and then to a loss in the latest...
TSX:PMZ.UN
TSX:PMZ.UNRetail REITs

A Look At Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:PMZ.UN) Valuation After Strong 2025 Results And Capital Returns

Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:PMZ.UN) is back in focus after reporting full year 2025 results, featuring higher sales and net income, a modest 2.3% distribution increase, and the completion of a buyback tranche. See our latest analysis for Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust. These earnings, distribution and buyback updates have arrived alongside firm price momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 7.28% and a 90-day gain of 16.98%, while the 1-year total shareholder return...
TSX:NWH.UN
TSX:NWH.UNHealth Care REITs

NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT Q4 FFO Loss Challenges Bullish Narratives

NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) closed FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of CA$120.2 million and a funds from operations loss of CA$78.8 million, while net income excluding extra items registered a loss of CA$94.1 million. Over recent quarters, the trust has seen revenue move from CA$113.8 million in Q4 2024 to CA$112.9 million in Q1 2025, CA$109.8 million in Q2 2025 and CA$115.4 million in Q3 2025, with FFO shifting from CA$23.7 million to CA$24.2 million,...
TSX:FM
TSX:FMMetals and Mining

Is It Time To Reassess First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) After A 131% One Year Surge

If you are wondering whether First Quantum Minerals is still good value after its recent run, you are not alone. The numbers give us a useful starting point. The share price closed at C$40.95, with returns of 12.7% over the last 7 days, a 1.1% decline over 30 days, 9.8% year to date and 130.8% over 1 year. This raises fair questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent coverage around First Quantum Minerals has focused on its position in the materials sector...
TSX:AIF
TSX:AIFReal Estate

Altus Group Reshapes Business Around ARGUS AI And U.S. Listing Plans

Altus Group (TSX:AIF) is overhauling its business with the sale of its appraisal operations and plans for further asset divestitures. The company is putting more capital into its ARGUS Intelligence AI platform to shorten valuation cycles and improve margins. Management is preparing for a potential U.S. listing targeted for 2027 while launching an issuer bid to adjust its capital structure. Altus Group, known for its commercial real estate data, analytics, and software, is repositioning...