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NasdaqGS:CCOI
NasdaqGS:CCOITelecom

Reassessing Cogent Communications (CCOI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound

If you are wondering whether Cogent Communications Holdings is attractively priced or just a value trap, you are not alone. This article will focus squarely on what the current share price could mean for investors. The stock has returned 9.8% over the last 30 days and 17.8% year to date, although the 1 year return of 67.7% and 3 year return of 56.1% highlight that many holders will still be sitting on losses. Recent coverage around Cogent has centered on its position in the US telecom sector...
NYSE:BDC
NYSE:BDCElectronic

Is Belden (BDC) Finally Fairly Priced After Its Strong Recent Share Price Rally?

Wondering if Belden at around US$139.75 is priced for perfection or still offers room for value? This article will walk you through what the current market price might be implying. The stock has seen strong recent moves, with returns of 18.9% over 7 days, 23.5% over 30 days, 18.6% year to date, 21.6% over 1 year, 58.3% over 3 years and 212.3% over 5 years. Recent coverage of Belden has focused on its position in the technology and connectivity space and how investors are reacting to that...
TSE:5406
TSE:5406Metals and Mining

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Margin Improvement Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Fresh off its Q3 2026 report, Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) posted revenue of ¥596.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥54.61, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥222.52 on revenue of ¥2.45 trillion that has moved between ¥2.44 trillion and ¥2.55 trillion over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue vary from ¥590.7 billion to ¥670.98 billion since Q2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥44.04 to ¥117.28. The latest numbers come alongside a backdrop of earnings growth over the past year and better...
TSE:7832
TSE:7832Leisure

Bandai Namco Holdings Q3 Margin Compression Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (TSE:7832) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥358.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥55.82, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors tracking its recent earnings season. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥344.3 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥358.4 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥73.32 to ¥55.82 over the same period. This sets a clear baseline for how the top and bottom lines are trending into this year. With margins already a focus given the...
TSE:8001
TSE:8001Trade Distributors

Itochu Q3 2026 Margin Improvement Tests Bullish Narratives Around Premium Valuation

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥3,737,092 million (¥3.7 trillion) and basic EPS of ¥25.87, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥205,017 million. On a trailing twelve month basis, revenue stands at ¥14,671,038 million and EPS at ¥114.72. Over recent quarters the company’s revenue has moved from ¥3,748,140 million in Q3 2025 to ¥3,684,787 million in Q4 2025 and then to ¥3,558,933 million in Q1 2026, before reaching the latest...
NYSE:SITE
NYSE:SITETrade Distributors

Is It Too Late To Consider SiteOne (SITE) After Recent Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether SiteOne Landscape Supply is fairly priced at around US$150 a share, you are not alone. This article is here to unpack what that tag might really mean for you. The stock has recently recorded returns of 4.5% over 7 days, 16.3% over 30 days, 20.0% year to date and 12.7% over 1 year, with a much flatter 2.1% over 3 years and an 8.3% decline over 5 years. Recent market attention on SiteOne has been driven mainly by ongoing interest in building products and services...
NasdaqGS:CCB
NasdaqGS:CCBBanks

Does Coastal Financial (CCB) Have a Profitability Puzzle Behind Rising Net Interest Income?

Coastal Financial Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$79,370,000 from US$72,380,000 a year earlier, while net income eased to US$12,640,000 and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations slipped to US$0.82. The combination of higher net interest income but lower earnings per share highlights shifting profitability drivers within Coastal Financial’s business model during the quarter. We’ll now examine how the higher net...
NYSE:FLS
NYSE:FLSMachinery

Flowserve (FLS) One Off Loss Of US$551.6m Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Flowserve (FLS) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$1.2 billion and a basic EPS loss of US$0.23, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of US$4.7 billion and basic EPS of US$2.66. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$1.14 billion in Q1 2025 to US$1.22 billion in Q4 2025, with basic EPS ranging from US$0.56 in Q1 to US$1.69 in Q3 before the latest quarterly loss. This sets up a mixed picture for profitability and margins. See our full...
NasdaqCM:ABAT
NasdaqCM:ABATMetals and Mining

Did Earnings Progress and New EV-Savvy CFO Just Shift American Battery Technology's (ABAT) Investment Narrative?

American Battery Technology Company recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to US$4.76 million and basic loss per share from continuing operations narrowing to US$0.07, while also filing a US$46.25 million shelf registration for 13,103,332 common shares related to its employee stock ownership plan. At the same time, the company announced leadership changes, including appointing experienced automotive and battery finance executive Alejandro Flores Arteaga as...
TSE:3110
TSE:3110Building

Nitto Boseki Q3 EPS Surge To ¥775 Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Nitto Boseki (TSE:3110) has put up a headline Q3 FY2026 showing revenue of ¥30.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥775.48, with trailing 12 month EPS at ¥1,058.22 and net income of ¥38.53 billion. The company has seen revenue move from ¥26.9 billion in Q2 FY2025 to ¥30.2 billion in Q3 FY2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥59.33 to ¥775.48 over the same span. This sets up a results season where margins sit front and center for investors assessing the sustainability of this profitability...
NYSE:EVR
NYSE:EVRCapital Markets

Did Record 2025 Results, Capital Returns, and EMEA Hire Just Shift Evercore's (EVR) Investment Narrative?

Evercore Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,297.03 million and net income of US$203.95 million, capping a year in which full-year revenue rose to US$3.88 billion and net income reached US$591.92 million. The firm coupled these record results with a quarterly dividend of US$0.84 per share, share repurchases totaling 829,918 shares under its 2025 program, and the hiring of senior consumer banker Jonathan Dale to bolster its EMEA franchise. We’ll now examine how this...
SEHK:293
SEHK:293Airlines

Is Cathay Pacific (SEHK:293) Offering Value After Its 35.7% One Year Share Price Gain?

If you are wondering whether Cathay Pacific Airways shares offer fair value at around HK$12.57, you are not alone. The answer depends on how you look at the numbers. The stock has a 7 day return of 2.5%, a 30 day return of 1.3% decline, a year to date return of 0.5% decline, and a 1 year return of 35.7%, which gives you a mix of recent softness and stronger longer term performance to think about. Recent coverage of Cathay Pacific Airways has focused on the company as a key Hong Kong listed...
TSE:9074
TSE:9074Oil and Gas

Japan Oil Transportation (TSE:9074) Margin Improvement Supports Bullish Narratives In Q3 2026

Japan Oil Transportation (TSE:9074) has reported a busy Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥10.2b and basic EPS of ¥156.03 as investors assess how the business is tracking through the year. The company’s revenue increased from ¥9.8b in Q3 2025 to ¥10.2b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥150.88 to ¥156.03, giving a clear view of how the top line and per share profitability are evolving through the period. With trailing 12 month net margins at 3.8% compared with 3.5% a year earlier, the focus...
NYSE:CI
NYSE:CIHealthcare

Cigna FTC Settlement Reshapes Express Scripts Model And Investor Outlook

Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) has reached a landmark settlement with the Federal Trade Commission affecting its Express Scripts pharmacy benefit operations. The agreement requires the company to eliminate spread pricing, increase fee and rebate transparency, relocate group purchasing activities to the U.S., and adopt new cost models for independent pharmacies. This settlement introduces binding changes to how Cigna structures and discloses elements of its pharmacy benefit management...
TSX:MX
TSX:MXChemicals

Reassessing Methanex (TSX:MX) Valuation After Mixed Returns And Methanol Market Headlines

If you are wondering whether Methanex is offering good value at its current share price, this breakdown will help you see what the market might be pricing in and what it might be missing. The stock last closed at C$64.50, with returns of a 0.7% decline over 7 days, 4.8% over 30 days, 15.2% year to date, and a 9.1% decline over 1 year. This gives a mixed picture for both upside potential and changing risk sentiment. Recent news around Methanex has focused on the broader methanol market,...
NYSE:UI
NYSE:UICommunications

Ubiquiti (UI) Earnings Surge And 29.9% Margin Intensify Debate On Non Cash Profit Quality

Ubiquiti (UI) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$814.9 million and basic EPS of US$3.86, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of about US$3.0 billion and basic EPS of US$14.69 that reflect the recent earnings surge. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$599.9 million in Q2 2025 to US$814.9 million in Q2 2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from US$2.26 to US$3.86 over the same period. This sets up a story where the headline growth rates and a 29.9% net...
TSX:ARX
TSX:ARXOil and Gas

ARC Resources (TSX:ARX) Margin Eases To 20.9% Challenging Bullish Profitability Narratives

ARC Resources (TSX:ARX) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of C$1.7b and basic EPS of C$0.45 on net income of C$259.9m, capping off trailing 12 month revenue of C$6.1b and EPS of C$2.19. Over the last few quarters, revenue has moved from C$1.42b in Q4 2024 to C$1.63b in Q1 2025, C$1.42b in Q2 2025 and C$1.38b in Q3 2025. Quarterly basic EPS shifted from C$0.63 to C$0.69, C$0.68 and C$0.37 before landing at C$0.45 most recently. With a current net profit margin of 20.9% versus 22% a year...
NYSE:PRLB
NYSE:PRLBMachinery

Proto Labs (PRLB) Margin Improvement Tests Bullish High P/E Narrative

Proto Labs (PRLB) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$136.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.25, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached US$533.1 million and EPS came in at US$0.89. Over the past year, revenue has moved from US$500.9 million to US$533.1 million on a trailing basis while EPS shifted from US$0.66 to US$0.89, and quarterly revenue has stepped up from US$121.8 million in Q4 2024 to US$136.5 million in Q4 2025. For investors, the key storyline now...
NYSE:BBAI
NYSE:BBAIIT

A Look At BigBear.ai (BBAI) Valuation After Maqta Partnership And Share Authorization Vote

Why BigBear.ai’s latest moves matter for shareholders BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI) has drawn fresh attention after its UAE arm partnered with Maqta Technologies to build AI customs and border solutions, while investors weigh an upcoming vote to double the company’s authorized share count. See our latest analysis for BigBear.ai Holdings. Despite the Maqta Technologies partnership and the Ask Sage acquisition in late 2025, BigBear.ai’s 1 year total shareholder return is about a 45% loss. The 30...
NYSE:BEN
NYSE:BENCapital Markets

Should Franklin Resources’ Stronger Q1 Results and Expanding Platform Require Action From BEN Investors?

Franklin Resources, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue, net income and earnings per share versus a year earlier, alongside preliminary assets under management of about US$1.71 trillion at January 31, 2026 and a maintained quarterly dividend of US$0.33 per share, payable on April 10, 2026. Together with the launch of its Microsoft Azure-powered Intelligence Hub platform and ongoing expansion in ETFs, alternatives and custom indexing, these updates...
NYSE:W
NYSE:WSpecialty Retail

Does Wayfair (W) Using Affirm Abroad Reveal Its Real Edge In Global Home Retail?

On 5 February 2026, Affirm announced it had expanded its partnership with Wayfair to offer its no-late-fee, buy now, pay later products to shoppers in the UK and Canada, building on an earlier rollout across Wayfair’s US online and in-store checkouts. This move highlights how Wayfair is aiming to boost international customer appeal by pairing its online home goods offering with more flexible payment options at checkout. We’ll now look at how this expanded Affirm partnership, and its impact...
NYSE:PH
NYSE:PHMachinery

Parker-Hannifin (PH) Valuation Check After Earnings Beat And Raised Full-Year Outlook

Why Parker-Hannifin stock is back in focus Parker-Hannifin (PH) is drawing fresh attention after its latest quarter topped expectations, supported by aerospace and off-highway operations, productivity gains, and acquisition integration, with management raising full-year sales and earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Parker-Hannifin. The latest move in Parker-Hannifin’s share price, with a 7.5% 1 month share price return and 15.7% 3 month share price return, sits alongside a 1 year...