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NasdaqGS:PTC
NasdaqGS:PTCSoftware

PTC (PTC) Margin Expansion To 28.6% Challenges Cautious Growth Narratives

PTC (PTC) has opened fiscal Q1 2026 with total revenue of US$685.8 million and basic EPS of US$1.40, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$6.83 on revenue of about US$2.9b and net income of US$818.3 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$565.1 million and EPS of US$0.68 in Q1 2025 to US$685.8 million and EPS of US$1.40 in Q1 2026, with trailing net profit margin described at 28.6% versus 17% a year earlier, setting up a story where higher profitability sits next to...
NasdaqGS:NAVN
NasdaqGS:NAVNHospitality

Assessing Navan (NAVN) Valuation After A Sharp Multi‑Week Share Price Pullback

What recent returns suggest about Navan’s profile Navan (NAVN) has drawn attention after a sharp share price pullback, with the stock down about 9% over the past day, 21% over the past week, and roughly 41% over the past month. Over the past 3 months, the decline sits near 44%, while the year-to-date move is about 38% lower, putting the current share price around US$10.02 and prompting closer scrutiny of the company’s fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Navan. Put simply, Navan’s recent...
NYSE:BMI
NYSE:BMIElectronic

Is It Time To Reassess Badger Meter (BMI) After Its Recent Share Price Pullback

If you are wondering whether Badger Meter's current share price still makes sense after a long run as a quality water technology name, you are not alone. The stock closed at US$145.88, with a 1% gain over the last week, a return of 24.3% over 3 years and 42.7% over 5 years, set against a 19.8% decline over 30 days, a 17.3% decline year to date and a 31.9% decline over 1 year. Recent attention on water infrastructure, measurement and monitoring solutions has kept companies like Badger Meter...
NasdaqGS:DLTR
NasdaqGS:DLTRConsumer Retailing

Is Dollar Tree (DLTR) Pricing Look Stretched After Mixed Recent Share Performance

If you are wondering whether Dollar Tree's current share price reflects fair value or a potential mispricing, you are in the right place. Recently, the stock has seen a 2% gain over the last 7 days, a 10.6% decline over the last 30 days, and a 60.5% return over the past year, which gives mixed signals about how the market is weighing its prospects and risks. These moves come as investors continue to reassess large US retailers and discount chains in general, paying closer attention to how...
NYSE:ETSY
NYSE:ETSYMultiline Retail

Etsy (ETSY) Valuation Check As Mobile Pivot Depop Growth And Buybacks Shape Expectations

Recent reports point to Etsy (ETSY) leaning into a mobile-first model, with higher app rankings, stronger usage metrics, and Depop’s rapid growth now sitting alongside buybacks and fresh institutional interest. See our latest analysis for Etsy. At a share price of US$54.46, Etsy has seen a 2.6% 1 day share price gain. However, the 30 day share price return of 11.3% and year to date share price return of 4.9% suggest momentum has cooled, while the 3 year total shareholder return loss of 60.4%...
NYSE:KBH
NYSE:KBHConsumer Durables

Is KB Home's (KBH) Leadership Shift and New Communities Reinforcing Its Long-Term Strategy?

KB Home has recently opened several new-home communities across key U.S. markets, including Marysville in Washington, Fremont and Daly City in California, southwest Las Vegas, Morgan Hill, and Southeast Tucson, while also announcing that long-time executive Robert McGibney will become CEO on March 1, 2026, as Jeffrey Mezger moves to Executive Chairman. This combination of geographically diverse community launches and a planned leadership handover to an internal veteran highlights KB Home’s...
XTRA:HEN3
XTRA:HEN3Household Products

Henkel Acquisition Of Stahl Raises Questions On Earnings Mix And Valuation

Henkel KGaA has agreed to acquire Stahl, a global provider of specialty coatings for flexible materials, from Wendel. The transaction adds a coatings focused business to Henkel's portfolio in specialty materials. Investors in XTRA:HEN3 may view the deal as relevant for Henkel's positioning in higher value industrial applications. Henkel KGaA, traded as XTRA:HEN3, is entering this transaction with its shares at €79.12. The stock is up 8.4% over the past week, 14.0% over the past month, and...
BME:SAB
BME:SABBanks

Marc Armengol Takes Banco De Sabadell Helm After Strong Share Run

Banco de Sabadell (BME:SAB) has appointed Marc Armengol as its next CEO, following his leadership role at TSB. Armengol will succeed Cesar Gonzalez-Bueno, whose term included steering the bank through a major takeover attempt. The leadership transition comes with the shares recently trading at around €3.264. For you as an investor, this is a meaningful moment for Banco de Sabadell, ticker BME:SAB. The bank’s shares are around €3.264, with a 1 year return of 45.3% and a 3 year return of...
TSX:NA
TSX:NABanks

National Bank Of Canada Explores New Growth Path With Defence Bank Role

National Bank of Canada is joining other major Canadian banks to support the creation of an international defence bank. The planned institution is intended to focus on defence related financing across borders, marking a shift from routine commercial banking activity. This move introduces a new area of exposure and potential partnership opportunities for National Bank of Canada. For investors watching TSX:NA, this development comes alongside a share price of CA$168.12 and a long stretch of...
NYSE:ELV
NYSE:ELVHealthcare

Elevance Health Refocuses On Government Plans And Shareholder Returns

Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV) is reshaping its business by adjusting its Medicaid and Medicare portfolio and stepping away from lower margin markets. The company is putting more emphasis on balance sheet strength and share repurchases, with less focus on new acquisitions. These changes highlight a shift in priorities toward margin stability and tighter capital allocation. For investors watching NYSE:ELV, this reset comes at a time when the stock has faced pressure, with a 10.5% decline over...
NasdaqGS:SFD
NasdaqGS:SFDFood

Is It Time To Reassess Smithfield Foods (SFD) After Recent Share Price Strength

If you are wondering whether Smithfield Foods is starting to look like good value or getting a bit stretched, you are in the right place for a clear, valuation focused look at the stock. Smithfield Foods recently closed at US$24.57, with returns of 3.5% over 7 days, 13.1% over 30 days, 10.9% year to date and 24.2% over 1 year. This may signal that expectations and perceived risk around the stock have shifted. Recent company news has centered on Smithfield Foods' position in the packaged...
NasdaqGS:APLD
NasdaqGS:APLDIT

Assessing Applied Digital (APLD) Valuation After New US$50 Million Polaris Forge 2 Financing

Applied Digital (APLD) just lined up a US$50 million senior secured promissory note to acquire and start work on its Polaris Forge 2 data center, with repayment tied to the signing of large AI and cloud leases. See our latest analysis for Applied Digital. The new PF2 financing lands after a sharp pullback, with a 1 day share price return of an 11.72% decline and a 7 day share price return of a 26.86% decline, even though total shareholder return is about 2.5x over one year and roughly 8x over...
TSE:8020
TSE:8020Trade Distributors

Kanematsu’s Tokyo eVTOL Role And What It Might Mean For Valuation

Kanematsu (TSE:8020) is participating in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's eVTOL aircraft demonstration project. The company is involved in installing and operating vertiport infrastructure for Tokyo's first eVTOL demonstration flights. The project is being carried out in collaboration with SkyDrive and Mitsubishi Estate. Kanematsu, trading at ¥2,073.5, is taking a direct role in urban air mobility through this vertiport initiative. For investors, the move comes after very large 3 year...
NasdaqGM:AXSM
NasdaqGM:AXSMPharmaceuticals

Auvelity Priority Review And Revenue Update Could Be A Game Changer For Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM)

In recent months, Axsome Therapeutics reported interim unaudited 2025 results pointing to strong product revenue growth, while its lead drug Auvelity secured priority FDA review for treating agitation in Alzheimer’s disease with an April 30, 2026 target action date. These updates highlight how Axsome’s growing commercial footprint and expanding late-stage pipeline in central nervous system disorders could reshape the company’s long-term revenue mix if approvals and label expansions are...
NasdaqGS:IBKR
NasdaqGS:IBKRCapital Markets

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Pullback And Strong Profitability Narrative

Recent share performance and business scale Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 1 day return of about 5% decline and a past week move of roughly 7% decline. This sets up questions about how its fundamentals line up with the current price. Over the past month and past 3 months, returns of about 3% decline and 1% decline contrast with a 1 year total return of roughly 21%. Revenue of US$6.2b and net income of US$984.0m outline the current business...
NasdaqGS:ACGL
NasdaqGS:ACGLInsurance

Is Arch Capital Group (ACGL) Still Attractive After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Arch Capital Group is still good value at around US$101.98 per share, it helps to step back from the headline price and look at what that number really stands for. The stock has returned 6.5% over the last 7 days, 8.6% over 30 days, 8.7% year to date, 8.6% over 1 year, 67.3% over 3 years and 201.6% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent coverage has focused on Arch Capital Group as a US...
NYSE:APLE
NYSE:APLEHotel and Resort REITs

Did Barclays’ New APLE Rating Quietly Redefine Apple Hospitality REIT’s Income-Focused Investment Narrative?

In early January, Barclays began covering Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. with a positive rating, emphasizing the REIT’s focus on operational efficiency, cost controls, and upgrading its hotel portfolio to newer assets that have supported steadier occupancy performance. This attention has reinforced Apple Hospitality REIT’s positioning as an income-oriented hotel owner, appealing to investors seeking recurring dividends linked to broad U.S. travel demand rather than rapid share price moves...
NasdaqGS:ATRO
NasdaqGS:ATROAerospace & Defense

Astronics’ Reaffirmed 2026 Revenue Outlook Might Change The Case For Investing In Astronics (ATRO)

In early February 2026, Astronics Corporation reaffirmed its preliminary 2026 revenue outlook, projecting US$950 million to US$990 million, which it said would represent approximately 10% to 15% growth over 2025. This maintained guidance gives investors a clearer sense of management’s expectations for business momentum and the scale of operations Astronics is targeting for 2026. With recent share price weakness, we’ll examine how Astronics’ reaffirmed 2026 revenue growth outlook shapes the...
TSE:9507
TSE:9507Electric Utilities

Assessing Shikoku Electric Power (TSE:9507) Valuation After New Share Buyback Approval

Shikoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9507) has put a new share buyback in motion, approving the repurchase of 2,000,000 shares for ¥3,500 million to address a corporate shareholder’s sale and improve capital efficiency. See our latest analysis for Shikoku Electric Power Company. The buyback announcement and recent earnings release have arrived alongside solid price momentum, with a 13.92% 90 day share price return and a 43.92% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting interest in Shikoku...
NYSE:AXS
NYSE:AXSInsurance

AXIS Capital’s Record Underwriting Highlights Shift Toward Specialty And Technology

AXIS Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) reported record annual results, with its insurance segment posting strong underwriting profitability and improved operational efficiency. The company recorded its strongest combined ratio in more than a decade and double-digit book value growth over the year. Management highlighted investments in technology and AI, along with expansion into new specialty business lines, as key contributors to the latest performance. For you as an investor, the headline is...
NYSE:NOG
NYSE:NOGOil and Gas

Assessing Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) Valuation After Balance Sheet Moves And Targeted Acquisitions

Why Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) Is Back in Focus Recent commentary around Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) has zeroed in on its non operated model, recent debt extensions, balance sheet moves, and selective acquisitions. Taken together, these factors are reshaping how some investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for Northern Oil and Gas. At a share price of $24.44, Northern Oil and Gas has seen an 11.04% year to date share price return and a 16.21% 30 day share price return, even as its 1...
NasdaqGS:EBAY
NasdaqGS:EBAYMultiline Retail

A Look At eBay (EBAY) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback

eBay overview following recent share performance eBay (EBAY) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing a 0.8% gain over the past day but an 8.4% decline across the past week. For investors tracking shorter and longer horizons, eBay’s return is a 5.5% decline over the past month and a 3.2% gain over the past 3 months, while 1 year, 3 year, and 5 year total returns stand at 30.1%, 89.4%, and 51.5% respectively. See our latest analysis for eBay. With the...
NYSE:ALLY
NYSE:ALLYConsumer Finance

Elizabeth Warren Probe Puts Ally Financial Repossession Practices And Valuation In Focus

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has opened a probe into auto lending practices, highlighting concerns about illegal and mistaken car repossessions. Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) is among the auto lenders under scrutiny in this federal inquiry. The review focuses on how lenders handle delinquencies, repossessions, and customer disclosures in auto finance. For Ally Financial, auto lending is a core business line, so any federal attention on repossession practices is directly relevant to how the...