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TSE:3762
TSE:3762IT

TechMatrix (TSE:3762) Net Margin Holds At 6.5% Reinforcing Profitability Narratives

TechMatrix (TSE:3762) has put up another quarter of solid headline numbers, with Q3 2026 revenue at ¥17.6b and basic EPS of ¥30.96, while trailing twelve month revenue stands at ¥69.1b and EPS at ¥112.31. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥15.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥18.2b in Q4 2025 and then to ¥17.6b in Q3 2026. Quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥24.45 in Q2 2025 to ¥31.07 in Q2 2026 and ¥30.96 most recently. This sets up a results season where the focus is squarely on how...
TSE:9697
TSE:9697Entertainment

Capcom (TSE:9697) Valuation Check After Strong Nine Month Earnings And Share Price Jump

Earnings jump puts Capcom in focus Capcom (TSE:9697) moved into the spotlight after reporting earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with higher sales, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Capcom. The latest earnings release and Q3 2026 call came alongside a sharp short term move, with a 1 day share price return of 4.74% and 7 day return of 11.12%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 11.85% and 5 year total...
NasdaqGS:COST
NasdaqGS:COSTConsumer Retailing

Is Costco Wholesale (COST) Pricing Reflect Long Term Appeal After Mixed Share Returns?

If you have been wondering whether Costco Wholesale's current price reflects its true value, you are not alone. This article will walk through the key numbers that matter for long term investors. Costco Wholesale's share price closed at US$940.25, with returns of 10.0% over the last 30 days, 10.0% year to date, a 3.4% decline over the last year, 90.2% over 3 years and 179.6% over 5 years, which gives important context for any valuation check. Recent news coverage has focused on Costco's...
NYSE:DLB
NYSE:DLBSoftware

Dolby Labs Auto And Vision 2 Gains Raise Valuation Questions For Investors

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) has expanded its automotive audio partnerships to more than 35 original equipment manufacturers. The company received strong industry feedback for Dolby Vision 2 from leading content providers and TV manufacturers at CES 2026. These developments highlight progress in both in-car entertainment and next-generation video technologies. For investors watching Dolby, the story now extends beyond cinemas and home entertainment into the car and the next wave of display...
TSX:SLF
TSX:SLFInsurance

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) Valuation Check As Investors Await Upcoming 2025 Earnings Release

Upcoming earnings and why Sun Life is on investors’ radar Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) has drawn fresh attention after announcing it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on February 11, 2026, followed by an earnings call on February 12. See our latest analysis for Sun Life Financial. At a share price of CA$85.8, Sun Life’s recent 1-day and 7-day share price returns have been slightly negative. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns of 6.82%, 45.86% and...
NYSE:AOS
NYSE:AOSBuilding

Is It Time To Reassess A. O. Smith (AOS) After Recent Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether A. O. Smith shares offer fair value at current levels, you will want to look past the headline price and into how the company stacks up on several valuation checks. The stock recently closed at US$73.49, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 7.6% over 30 days, 7.6% year to date and 11.4% over 1 year, providing useful context for how the market is currently pricing the business. These moves sit alongside ongoing interest in how A. O. Smith positions itself in the...
TSE:6857
TSE:6857Semiconductor

Advantest (TSE:6857) Valuation Check After Record Results AI Tester Demand And Capital Actions

Why Advantest is back on investors radar Advantest (TSE:6857) is in focus after reporting record sales and profits, sharply lifting full year earnings guidance, and detailing plans for capacity expansion together with a planned cancellation of treasury shares. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Those record results and higher guidance have arrived after a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 29.90% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 195.96%. This...
OM:BEIJ B
OM:BEIJ BTrade Distributors

Beijer Ref (OM:BEIJ B) Q4 EPS Slowdown Tests Bullish Growth Narratives

Beijer Ref (OM:BEIJ B) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of SEK8.3 billion and Basic EPS of 0.64 SEK, against trailing twelve month revenue of SEK37.1 billion and EPS of 4.59 SEK. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from SEK8.3 billion to SEK10.2 billion in 2025, with EPS moving between 0.64 SEK and 1.56 SEK, giving investors a clearer view of how earnings power shifts through the year while margins remain stable. See our full analysis for Beijer Ref. With the...
NYSE:STT
NYSE:STTCapital Markets

State Street Deepens Middle East Custody Presence As Valuation Gap Persists

State Street (NYSE:STT) has announced a new operating center in Abu Dhabi to support local talent development and the regional financial ecosystem. The company has also formed an alliance with QNB Group to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar. These moves deepen State Street's presence in the Middle East through direct investment, job creation, and partnerships with regional institutions. State Street enters these initiatives with its shares at $130.86 and multiyear returns of...
OB:VEND
OB:VENDInteractive Media and Services

Does Vend Marketplaces (OB:VEND) Nettbil Inspection Reframe Its Operational And Compliance Risk Profile?

Vend Marketplaces ASA recently confirmed that the Norwegian Competition Authority carried out inspections at the Norwegian offices of its auction platform Nettbil, while reiterating its commitment to comply with all applicable laws and cooperate fully with regulators. The focus of the inspection on Nettbil, and not on Vend’s larger FINN operation, highlights how regulatory scrutiny can be concentrated on specific adjacent units within a broader marketplaces group. We’ll now examine how this...
XTRA:EDL
XTRA:EDLEntertainment

Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL) Margin Improvement Tests Cautious Growth Narratives

Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL) has opened FY 2025 with first half revenue of €128.1 million, basic EPS of €0.25 and net income of €5.4 million, setting a measured tone after a steady run of trailing results. The company has seen revenue move from €129.3 million in the first half of FY 2024 to €129.3 million in the second half and then to €128.1 million in the latest half. Basic EPS has shifted from €0.27 to about €0.25 over the same sequence, which leaves investors weighing modest top line movement...
NasdaqCM:PBFS
NasdaqCM:PBFSBanks

Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) Net Interest Margin Holds Above 4% Reinforcing Profitability Narratives

Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$24.5 million and EPS of US$0.16, against a full year tally of US$92.6 million in revenue and EPS of US$0.83 on a trailing twelve month basis. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$88.1 million and EPS of US$0.77 on a trailing basis to US$92.6 million and EPS of US$0.83, as investors weigh that earnings trajectory alongside a net profit margin of 21.9%. With a 4.1% net interest margin...
SEHK:857
SEHK:857Oil and Gas

Assessing PetroChina (SEHK:857) Valuation After A Strong Multi‑Period Share Price Performance

Why PetroChina Is On Investors’ Radar Today PetroChina (SEHK:857) has gained attention after a strong run recently, with the share price showing positive returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months despite a small 1 day decline. That mix of short term pullback and stronger recent performance is prompting some investors to reassess how PetroChina’s current valuation, profitability, and growth profile line up with their expectations for a large, diversified energy business. See our...
NYSE:CHWY
NYSE:CHWYSpecialty Retail

Chewy CTO Retirement Puts Focus On Tech Leadership And Valuation Gap

Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) announced that Chief Technology Officer Satish Mehta plans to retire in early February 2026. The company will undergo a leadership transition in its senior technology role following Mehta's departure. This change focuses attention on Chewy's long term technology roadmap and succession planning at the executive level. As an online pet products retailer, Chewy sits at the intersection of e commerce, logistics, and data driven customer engagement. A CTO transition for a...
TSE:9506
TSE:9506Electric Utilities

Tohoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9506) Margin Improvement Tests Bearish Earnings Decline Narrative

Tohoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9506) has put out a steady Q3 2026 update, with revenue of ¥558.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥56.09 anchoring the latest numbers. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥608.9 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥558.3 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥43.76 to ¥56.09 over the same stretch. On a trailing basis EPS stands at ¥341.05, with net profit margin higher over the last year than the prior year. For investors, the key focus is how this...
NYSE:STE
NYSE:STEMedical Equipment

Is STERIS (STE) Fairly Priced After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains And Rich P/E Multiple

If you are wondering whether STERIS is priced attractively right now, it helps to start by looking at what the recent share performance and current valuation are telling you. The stock last closed at US$262.60, with returns of 1.2% over the past 7 days, 5.0% over the past 30 days, 5.0% year to date, 20.2% over 1 year and 23.4% over 3 years, as well as 50.2% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on STERIS as a healthcare company, highlighting how investors continue to track its role in...
TSE:6262
TSE:6262Machinery

Pegasus (TSE:6262) Net Margin Compression Tests Bullish Growth Narratives In Q3 2026

Pegasus (TSE:6262) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥5,098 million and basic EPS of ¥8.81. Trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥24.39 on revenue of ¥22,515 million. The company has reported quarterly revenue between ¥5,324.80 million and ¥6,167.29 million since Q2 2025, with basic EPS ranging from a loss of ¥5.82 to a high of ¥30.33 over that period. This provides a mixed backdrop for interpreting the latest results and what they may suggest about margins. See our full...
NasdaqGS:FIVE
NasdaqGS:FIVESpecialty Retail

Does Viral $10 Shelf Buzz and Governance Scrutiny Change The Bull Case For Five Below (FIVE)?

In recent days, Five Below has seen a wave of consumer buzz around viral low-cost home and pet products, including a US$10 in-store-only gilded bathroom shelf and a range of new under-US$10 décor, fitness, and pet items, alongside the earlier opening of a new Mall St. Matthews location in Louisville. These launches, combined with legal scrutiny of board oversight and executive turnover, highlight a retailer balancing strong product-driven traffic with questions around governance and...
NYSE:PPG
NYSE:PPGChemicals

The Bull Case For PPG Industries (PPG) Could Change Following Strong 2025 Earnings And New Refinish Deal

PPG Industries has reported past fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$3,914 million and net income of US$300 million, alongside full-year 2025 sales of US$15.88 billion and net income of US$1.58 billion, while continuing to return cash through share repurchases. Management is pairing this earnings performance with guidance for earnings per share growth weighted to the second half of 2026 and a new sole-supplier refinish coatings role with Quality Collision Group’s expanding repair network. Next,...
NYSE:LRN
NYSE:LRNConsumer Services

A Look At Stride (LRN) Valuation After Earnings Beat And New Share Repurchase Plan

Stride (LRN) is back in focus after quarterly results topped analyst expectations, supported by higher total and Career Learning enrollments, wider operating margins, refreshed revenue guidance, and a new share repurchase plan that drew strong institutional interest. See our latest analysis for Stride. The strong earnings beat, higher enrollments and fresh guidance have been followed by a sharp rebound in sentiment, with a 30.9% 1 month share price return and a 30.9% year to date share price...
NYSE:HUM
NYSE:HUMHealthcare

Is Humana (HUM) Rebalancing Its Medicare Advantage Economics With a Bigger Bet on Virtual Care?

In late January 2026, Carda Health announced a partnership with Humana to expand at-home virtual cardiac rehabilitation and coordinated chronic-care services for older adults, while U.S. regulators proposed only a 0.09% payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans in 2027, far below analysts’ prior expectations. Together, these developments highlight how Humana is simultaneously facing pressure on Medicare Advantage economics and investing in digitally enabled care models through its...