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TSE:7962
TSE:7962Commercial Services

King Jim (TSE:7962) Margin Improvement In Q2 2026 Tests Bearish Earnings Narratives

King Jim (TSE:7962) has put a stronger set of numbers on the table for Q2 2026, with revenue of ¥9.7b and basic EPS of ¥11.58 as net income reached ¥325.94m for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move around the ¥8.3b to ¥10.9b range over the past six reported periods, with basic EPS swinging from a loss of ¥10.63 in Q1 2026 to a profit of ¥11.58 in Q2 2026 after periods as low as a loss of ¥7.76 and as high as ¥16.49 since early 2025. This sets up a story where investors are...
NYSE:LW
NYSE:LWFood

Is There Now An Opportunity In Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) After Multi‑Year Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Lamb Weston Holdings is attractively priced today, it helps to step back and look at what the recent share performance and fundamentals are really telling you about value. The stock last closed at US$45.96, with returns of 4.2% over the past 7 days, 9.6% over 30 days, 8.7% year to date, but a 22.9% decline over 1 year and a 49.7% decline over 3 years. This can change how investors think about its risk and return profile. Recent coverage of Lamb Weston has focused...
ASX:WOW
ASX:WOWConsumer Retailing

Assessing Woolworths Group’s Valuation As Digital-Focused Board Refresh Highlights Omnichannel Expansion

Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) has refreshed its board, adding former Walmart and Google executive Jon Alferness as a non executive director, while Tracey Fellows plans to retire, spotlighting its digital and omnichannel priorities. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. Recent moves such as store upgrades and a focus on ecommerce sit alongside firmer price action, with Woolworths’ 90 day share price return of 8.91% outpacing its 5.31% 30 day gain, while the 3 year total shareholder return...
TSE:4568
TSE:4568Pharmaceuticals

A Look At Daiichi Sankyo (TSE:4568) Valuation After ENHERTU’s Latest Oncology Approvals

Daiichi Sankyo Company (TSE:4568) is back in focus after China approved ENHERTU as the first HER2 directed antibody drug conjugate for second line HER2 positive metastatic gastric cancer. This development spotlights its oncology pipeline alongside recent European regulatory progress. See our latest analysis for Daiichi Sankyo Company. Despite the positive headlines around ENHERTU and recent corporate updates, Daiichi Sankyo Company's share price has had a weak patch, with a 30 day share price...
TSE:2359
TSE:2359IT

Core (TSE:2359) Margin Improvement Tests Market View Of Its Low P/E Valuation

Core (TSE:2359) has put up solid headline numbers for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥7.0b and basic EPS of ¥63.26, while trailing 12 month EPS stands at ¥201.07 on revenue of ¥26.0b as earnings over that period grew 37.8% year over year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥6.0b in Q2 2025 to ¥6.7b in Q4 2025 and then to ¥7.0b in Q3 2026, with quarterly basic EPS stepping from ¥31.03 to ¥58.59 to ¥63.26 over the same points in time. With net margin at 11.1% over the last year versus 8.5% the...
NYSE:PM
NYSE:PMTobacco

Should Jefferies’ Downgrade and Rising Reduced‑Risk Competition Require Action From Philip Morris (PM) Investors?

In recent days, Jefferies downgraded Philip Morris International, citing mounting competitive pressure from British American Tobacco and Japan Tobacco in nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products despite Philip Morris International’s continued multibillion‑dollar US investment program since 2022. An interesting wrinkle is that this more cautious analyst stance arrives even as Philip Morris International maintains very strong gross margins and robust free cash flow generation,...
NYSE:SMG
NYSE:SMGChemicals

Has Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Finally Found A Reasonable Entry Point After Recent Rebound?

For investors wondering if Scotts Miracle-Gro at around US$65 a share still offers value, or if the easy money has already been made, this article is designed to address that question directly. The stock has recently posted returns of 5.0% over 7 days, 13.4% over 30 days and 10.1% year to date. However, the past 1 year, 3 year and 5 year returns of 4.8%, 11.5% and 67.1% declines present a different side of the story. These mixed returns reflect a period in which investors continue to...
NasdaqGS:GT
NasdaqGS:GTAuto Components

Goodyear Tariff Lawsuit And TIP Deal Reframe Valuation And Risk Profile

Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NasdaqGS:GT) has joined a consolidated legal challenge against certain US tariffs, with the case now awaiting guidance from the Supreme Court. The company has also extended and expanded its sustainability focused partnership with TIP Group for five years, covering eco focused tire materials and service solutions across Europe. For investors watching Goodyear at a share price of $9.61, these developments add fresh context to a stock that has seen mixed multi year...
NasdaqGM:MNKD
NasdaqGM:MNKDBiotechs

The Bull Case For MannKind (MNKD) Could Change Following FDA-Backed Afrezza Dosing Label Update

MannKind Corporation recently received FDA approval for an update to Afrezza’s Prescribing Information, refining recommended starting mealtime doses when adults switch from injected or pump-based insulin to the inhaled therapy, based on new modeling and clinical data. This label change is significant because clearer conversion guidance may influence how comfortably physicians transition suitable diabetes patients to Afrezza’s ultra rapid-acting inhaled insulin option, while keeping its known...
NYSE:EVR
NYSE:EVRCapital Markets

Is It Time To Reassess Evercore (EVR) After Strong Five Year Share Price Gains

If you are wondering whether Evercore’s current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article is set up to help you weigh what the market price might be implying. The stock last closed at US$355.91, with a 4.3% decline over the past 7 days, a 3.6% gain over 30 days, a 1.3% gain year to date, and a 24.4% gain over 1 year, compared with a very large 3 year return and a 238.9% return over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Evercore’s role in major advisory assignments and...
ENXTPA:ENGI
ENXTPA:ENGIIntegrated Utilities

Assessing Engie (ENXTPA:ENGI) Valuation After New Biomethane Deal With PepsiCo UK

Engie (ENXTPA:ENGI) is back in focus after agreeing a 10 year biomethane purchase deal with PepsiCo UK, anchored by a new anaerobic digestion plant that will supply 60 GWh annually. See our latest analysis for Engie. These biomethane and recent solar announcements arrive during a strong run for Engie’s shares, with a 12.0% 1 month and 23.6% 3 month share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 71.3% and 5 year total shareholder return of 175.0% point to momentum that has...
TSE:9044
TSE:9044Transportation

Nankai Electric Railway (TSE:9044) EPS Beat Reinforces Steady Margin Narrative

Nankai Electric Railway (TSE:9044) has put up a clean set of Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥68,876 million and net income of ¥8,174 million translating into basic EPS of ¥74.9. The company has seen revenue move from ¥63,535 million in Q3 2025 to ¥68,876 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has gone from ¥67.7 to ¥74.9 over the same period, giving investors a fuller picture of how the top line and EPS have tracked together. With a trailing net profit margin sitting around 9.1%, the latest...
OM:INTRUM
OM:INTRUMCommercial Services

Intrum (OM:INTRUM) Q4 Loss Of SEK 2.25b Challenges Turnaround Narratives

Intrum (OM:INTRUM) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of SEK 4,493 million and Basic EPS of SEK 16.68 loss, rounding off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue stood at SEK 17,030 million and Basic EPS was SEK 11.25 loss. Over the past few reported quarters, revenue has moved from SEK 4,825 million in Q4 2024 to SEK 4,056 million in Q3 2025 and SEK 4,493 million in Q4 2025. Quarterly Basic EPS has ranged from SEK 7.58 loss in Q4 2024 to SEK 3.00 in Q3 2025 and SEK 16.68...
TSE:3593
TSE:3593Medical Equipment

Hogy Medical (TSE:3593) Q3 EPS Compression Reinforces Bearish Profitability Narratives

Hogy MedicalLtd (TSE:3593) has posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥9,862 million and basic EPS of ¥24.63, alongside net income of ¥531 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥9,894 million in Q2 2025 to ¥9,862 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥39.00 to ¥24.63 over the same span, with net income moving from ¥861 million to ¥531 million. This keeps the focus squarely on how efficiently that revenue is turning into profit. See our full analysis for Hogy...
NYSE:SCHW
NYSE:SCHWCapital Markets

Dividend Hike and Buybacks Could Be A Game Changer For Charles Schwab (SCHW)

The Charles Schwab Corporation’s Board of Directors has approved a 5 cent, or 19%, increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to US$0.32 per common share, payable on February 27, 2026 to stockholders of record on February 13, 2026. This higher dividend, coming soon after strong 2025 earnings and a multi-billion-dollar share repurchase program, highlights Schwab’s continued emphasis on returning capital to shareholders. We’ll now examine how this sizable dividend hike, alongside recent...
ASX:FFM
ASX:FFMMetals and Mining

How Green Bay’s 51% Resource Upgrade And Equity Raising At FireFly Metals (ASX:FFM) Has Changed Its Investment Story

FireFly Metals has reported a very large 51% upgrade to the Green Bay Mineral Resource in Newfoundland and completed an approximately A$149,000,000 equity raising to fund drilling, economic studies and project advancement. This upgrade has defined a high-grade core and brought forward economic and development work, with a Preliminary Economic Assessment and Feasibility Study now targeted for completion in 2026. We will now examine how the enlarged Green Bay resource and accelerated...
NYSE:GEF
NYSE:GEFPackaging

Greif Uses Low Leverage And Timberland Sale To Fuel Buybacks

Greif (NYSE:GEF) approved a new $300 million share repurchase authorization. The company reported leverage at historically low levels after recent debt reduction efforts. Greif plans to sell a timberland portfolio, with proceeds expected to be used for further debt reduction. Greif, a global producer of industrial packaging and related services, operates at the intersection of manufacturing, logistics, and materials handling, areas that often track broader industrial activity. For...
TSE:9368
TSE:9368Commercial Services

Kimura Unity (TSE:9368) Q3 EPS Strength Challenges Concerns Over Slower Earnings Growth

Kimura Unity Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Kimura Unity (TSE:9368) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, posting revenue of ¥17.0 billion and net income of ¥1,248 million, which translated into basic EPS of ¥30.35. The company has seen revenue move from ¥15.5 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥17.0 billion in Q3 2026, with EPS shifting from ¥24.74 to ¥30.35 over the same period, while trailing twelve month EPS came in at ¥87.11 on revenue of ¥62.9 billion. With net profit margins running at 5.7%...
NYSE:CVX
NYSE:CVXOil and Gas

Chevron Weighs Venezuela Growth, Hess Integration And Project Milestones

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is reporting strong quarterly operations alongside record oil and gas production. The company is planning a 50% increase in Venezuelan output, supported by recent US policy changes and a special Treasury license. Chevron is the only US operator active in Venezuela under this framework, and is also working on integrating Hess assets. Key project milestones in regions such as Kazakhstan and the Eastern Mediterranean are being reached as part of a broader expansion...
TSX:WDO
TSX:WDOMetals and Mining

Assessing Wesdome Gold Mines’ Valuation As Record Exploration Plans And 2026 Guidance Reshape Growth Outlook

Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO) has paired a record exploration budget with fresh 2026 production guidance and full year 2025 results, along with an interim COO appointment that reshapes its operational leadership. See our latest analysis for Wesdome Gold Mines. Despite a 2.9% 1 day share price decline and a softer 7 day share price return of 5.8%, Wesdome Gold Mines still shows a 6.1% 1 month and 15.3% 3 month share price gain, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 67.6% and a 3 year...
TSE:7931
TSE:7931Electrical

Mirai Industry (TSE:7931) Q3 EPS Strength Tests Concerns Over Margin Squeeze Narratives

Mirai IndustryLtd (TSE:7931) reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥12.4b and basic EPS of ¥100.07. For recent quarterly context, revenue was ¥11.3b in Q2 2026 and ¥10.1b in Q4 2025, while EPS moved from ¥72.00 to ¥54.95 over those same quarters. The company’s trailing twelve month EPS was ¥290.97 and revenue was ¥45.5b, framing this quarter’s results within a year in which net margin moved from 11.3% to 10.3%, leaving investors to weigh the revenue and EPS figures against slightly softer...
NYSEAM:UEC
NYSEAM:UECOil and Gas

Why Uranium Energy (UEC) Is Down 6.3% After Trump’s Nuclear Policy Shift And Conference Spotlight

In January 2026, Uranium Energy Corp. presented at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference shortly after President Trump announced new U.S. policies to streamline nuclear reactor licensing and bolster the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. This alignment between a policy push for nuclear energy and Uranium Energy’s U.S.-focused production and inventory footprint has sharpened attention on the company’s role in reinforcing domestic fuel security. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine...
NasdaqGS:ALNY
NasdaqGS:ALNYBiotechs

Has The Recent Pullback In Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Opened A Valuation Opportunity?

Wondering if Alnylam Pharmaceuticals at around US$346 is offering you fair value or asking too much? This article walks through the key numbers that matter for investors focused on price versus value. The stock has pulled back recently, with a 6.3% decline over the last 7 days and a 12.7% decline over the past 30 days, although the 1 year return sits at 25.1% and the 5 year return at 119.6%. Recent attention on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has centred on its broader pipeline and commercial...