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NYSE:WAL
NYSE:WALBanks

Western Alliance Bancorporation WAL Cost Efficiency Gain Challenges Cautious Profitability Narratives

Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) has capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$907.9 million and basic EPS of US$2.61, set against trailing twelve month revenue of US$3.3 billion and EPS of US$8.79. Over recent quarters, the bank has seen total revenue move from US$746.8 million in Q1 2025 to US$907.9 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted from US$1.80 to US$2.61 across the same period. This gives investors a clearer line of sight on how earnings are...
XTRA:WAF
XTRA:WAFSemiconductor

Siltronic (XTRA:WAF) Valuation Check As Silicon EPI Wafer Demand Strengthens

Recent commentary on strong growth in the silicon EPI wafer market, driven by consumer electronics, automotive uses, and 5G infrastructure, has refocused attention on Siltronic (XTRA:WAF) as a key supplier in this segment. See our latest analysis for Siltronic. Siltronic’s share price has climbed to €55.85, supported by a 1 month share price return of 18.38% and a year to date share price return of 9.51%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.75% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total...
NYSE:FIX
NYSE:FIXConstruction

What Comfort Systems USA (FIX)'s Expanding US$9.38 Billion Backlog and Rising Efficiency Means For Shareholders

Comfort Systems USA recently reported that its project backlog reached about US$9.38 billion, alongside very rapid five-year compounded growth in earnings per share and higher returns on invested capital. This combination of a large, growing backlog and rising capital efficiency points to a business increasingly converting demand into profitable work. Next, we’ll look at how this expanding US$9.38 billion backlog shapes Comfort Systems USA’s investment narrative and future prospects. These...