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In October 2025, ASM International reported strong third-quarter earnings with sales of €800 million and net income of €384.2 million, but new orders fell below market expectations due to a significant drop in Chinese demand and ongoing export restrictions. Despite solid performance in advanced logic and foundry segments and reaffirmed long-term growth targets, ASM International issued cautious guidance for 2025, highlighting lingering uncertainty in semiconductor demand and regional market...

Koninklijke KPN (ENXTAM:KPN) posted a net profit margin of 13.5%, down from 14.3% a year ago. Over the past five years, earnings have declined at an average annual rate of 1.9%. Future revenue and earnings are forecast to grow more slowly than the broader Dutch market. The company’s latest results highlight steady profits but underline that growth continues to lag sector peers. See our full analysis for Koninklijke KPN. Next up, we’ll see how these figures stack up against the most...

Wolters Kluwer (ENXTAM:WKL) recently spotlighted new AI features in its Ovid Synthesis platform and unveiled UpToDate Expert AI at major healthcare events, drawing attention for their focus on transforming clinical decision support and organizational efficiency. See our latest analysis for Wolters Kluwer. Against the backdrop of these high-profile AI launches and product showcases, Wolters Kluwer’s share price has struggled to find traction, falling over 31% year-to-date and delivering a...

ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) shares have delivered strong returns over the past year, gaining 40%. Investors have watched the semiconductor equipment giant's performance closely, given ongoing demand shifts in the industry and its steady fundamentals. See our latest analysis for ASML Holding. ASML Holding’s share price has climbed an impressive 31.5% in 2024, with momentum accelerating in recent months as optimism grows around semiconductor demand and the company’s unique market position. Its...

Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. ( AMS:HEIJM ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from...

Key Insights Significant control over Havas by retail investors implies that the general public has more power to...

Heineken Holding (ENXTAM:HEIO) stock has been steady lately, catching the attention of investors who track its performance over the past month. The recent share price swing offers useful context for discussing its longer-term returns and financial trends. See our latest analysis for Heineken Holding. Heineken Holding's recent stretch has been a bit of a mixed bag. Although the past month saw a 3.4% share price return, the momentum has faded over the longer run, with a one-year total...

Heineken recently unveiled its EverGreen 2030 strategy, outlining plans for global growth, digital transformation, productivity gains, and new sustainability targets, while launching a €1.5 billion share buyback program and confirming reduced sales guidance amid economic pressures. An important aspect from these updates is Heineken’s focus on optimizing its global footprint, including targeted market exits and expansion in key emerging regions, while doubling down on premium, low- and...

In October 2025, Wolters Kluwer Health announced the launch of UpToDate Expert AI and UpToDate Pro Plus at HLTH 2025, spotlighting responsible AI-driven clinical decision support, while Wolters Kluwer also introduced Enablon Process Hazard Analysis, a cloud-native SaaS application for operational risk management in industries such as oil & gas and manufacturing. These recent product innovations highlight Wolters Kluwer’s ongoing commitment to AI and cloud solutions, reflecting the company’s...

IMCD N.V. ( AMS:IMCD ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...

Prosus N.V. recently launched its Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDR) programme on the B3 exchange, managed by Itau Unibanco S.A., and announced a new early-stage investment partnership with Accel to fund Indian startups. These initiatives mark Prosus’ ongoing push to broaden its international investor base and deepen engagement in fast-growing emerging markets. We'll analyze how the launch of Prosus' BDR programme in Brazil could influence the company's long-term investment narrative and...

When close to half the companies in the Netherlands have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...

If you are trying to decide what to do with your ArcelorMittal shares, or thinking about jumping in for the first time, there is a lot to consider right now. The steel giant's stock has delivered some eye-catching returns: up 1.1% over the past week, 7.3% over the past month, and a striking 49.8% year-to-date. Looking at a longer time frame, the numbers get even more impressive, with the stock nearly tripling over the past five years with a return of 201.8%. These gains have caught the...

As European markets continue to show resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 1.68%, investors are keeping a close eye on opportunities that might arise from smaller or newer companies. The term 'penny stocks' may seem outdated, but these stocks still offer potential for growth and affordability when backed by strong financials. In this article, we will explore several European penny stocks that stand out for their financial strength and potential long-term growth.

Signify (ENXTAM:LIGHT) shares came into focus after the company released its third-quarter results and adjusted its 2025 outlook, citing softer US market conditions and weaker OEM demand. Both sales and net income declined year over year. See our latest analysis for Signify. Signify’s share price has felt the impact of its recent outlook revision, dropping 9.4% in a single day and extending its 7-day decline to over 7%. While Q3 results and the lowered 2025 forecast have weighed on sentiment,...

ING Groep N.V. announced that Ljiljana Čortan, currently chief risk officer and Executive Board member, will be appointed head of Wholesale Banking to succeed Andrew Bester, with the transition set to occur by April 2026 pending regulatory approval. This leadership shift brings an experienced executive with over 25 years in international banking into a pivotal business unit and initiates a search for a new chief risk officer. We'll examine how Ljiljana Čortan's appointment as head of...

Heineken (ENXTAM:HEIA) shares have seen mixed performance this year, moving up nearly 4% over the past month but falling by about 11% over the past 3 months. Investors continue to assess the company's value in relation to recent results and growth prospects. See our latest analysis for Heineken. After a downturn earlier this year, Heineken’s share price has started to stabilize, with momentum picking up modestly in the past month. However, the past year’s total shareholder return of -11.4%...

BE Semiconductor Industries (ENXTAM:BESI) reported a net profit margin of 25.6%, down from last year’s 28.9%, with earnings declining at an average rate of 4.3% per year over the past five years and negative earnings growth in the most recent period. Despite this pressure on profitability, the company is forecasting revenue to grow 23.1% per year and earnings to increase 31.9% annually. Both of these figures remain well ahead of the broader Dutch market’s expectations. These ambitious growth...

Signify (ENXTAM:LIGHT) delivered a net profit margin of 5.7%, up from 3.8% the previous year, and posted a robust 41.2% earnings growth over the last twelve months. Despite forecasts for earnings to grow at 7.49% per year and revenue at just 0.7% per year, both trailing the broader Dutch market, the shift from a five-year average earnings decline of 6.2% per year to positive momentum is a noticeable turnaround. Investors will be watching closely, especially given the company’s favorable...

Randstad N.V. recently reported its third-quarter and nine-month 2025 results, showing declines in both sales and net income compared to the previous year, with quarterly sales at €5.81 billion and net income at €83 million. This marks a consecutive period of contraction in core operating metrics, suggesting continued pressure on the company’s profitability and revenue streams. We'll examine how this ongoing decline in earnings growth impacts Randstad's investment narrative and future...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in NN Group indicates that they collectively have a...

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 17x in the Netherlands, you could be forgiven for feeling...

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. recently announced third quarter 2025 results, reporting sales of €132.73 million and net income of €25.28 million, both lower than the prior year, alongside the launch of a new share buyback program for up to 10% of its issued share capital. While earnings decreased, the company provided guidance for a significant revenue increase in the fourth quarter and continued strong booking momentum, highlighting management’s focus on returning capital to...

Koninklijke Philips (ENXTAM:PHIA) has been drawing renewed market interest lately, sparked by its improving fundamentals and recent stock movement. Investors are analyzing what a 12% gain over the past 3 months could mean for the company’s outlook. See our latest analysis for Koninklijke Philips. Philips’ share price has gained real momentum in recent months. It has climbed over 12% in the last quarter as some of the business turnaround efforts took hold. While the share price is now at...