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NYSE:BABA
NYSE:BABAMultiline Retail

Pentagon Listing Stirs Questions For Alibaba’s Global AI Growth Story

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) was briefly added to a US Pentagon list of companies alleged to support the Chinese military, before the designation was withdrawn the same day. The episode raises questions about potential regulatory and reputational pressure for Alibaba’s international operations, even without immediate legal restrictions. This comes as Alibaba steps up its global AI efforts, including its open source RynnBrain model and new partnerships. For investors watching NYSE:BABA,...
NYSE:TWLO
NYSE:TWLOIT

Twilio (TWLO) Q4 EPS Loss Challenges Profitability‑Focused Bull Narrative

Twilio (TWLO) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$1.37b and basic EPS of a US$0.30 loss, as net income excluding extra items came in at a loss of US$45.85m. Across the year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1.17b in Q1 to US$1.37b in Q4. Basic EPS ranged from US$0.13 in Q1 to US$0.24 in Q3, before swinging back to a loss in the final quarter. This sets up a mixed but margin-focused story for investors to unpack. See our full analysis for Twilio. With the...
NYSE:EPRT
NYSE:EPRTREITs

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) FFO Growth Reinforces Predictable Income Narrative

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) just posted its FY 2025 numbers with fourth quarter revenue of US$149.9 million, basic EPS of US$0.34 and funds from operations of US$108.9 million, giving investors a fresh read on its income producing portfolio. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$119.7 million in Q4 2024 to US$149.9 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS went from US$0.31 to US$0.34 over the same period, with FFO per share stepping from US$0.49 in Q3 2024 to US$0.54 in...
NasdaqGS:HIMX
NasdaqGS:HIMXSemiconductor

Himax Technologies (HIMX) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Himax Technologies (HIMX) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$203.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.07, alongside net income of US$6.3 million, setting a clear marker for how the year wrapped up. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$237.2 million and EPS of US$0.14 in Q4 2024 to US$215.1 million and EPS of US$0.11 in Q1 2025, US$214.8 million and EPS of US$0.09 in Q2, and US$199.2 million and EPS of US$0.01 in Q3, before landing at the latest Q4...
NYSE:HNGE
NYSE:HNGEHealthcare

Hinge Health (HNGE) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Swings

Hinge Health (HNGE) is in focus after recent trading swings, with the share price at US$38.94 and mixed returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months drawing fresh attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Hinge Health. The recent 24.9% 7 day share price return comes after a softer patch, with the 30 day and year to date share price returns of 10.1% and 14.5% declines suggesting momentum has picked up again in the very short term. If this kind of sharp move has caught your...
NYSE:SQM
NYSE:SQMChemicals

Assessing SQM (NYSE:SQM) Valuation As Low Cost Lithium Position And EV Demand Support Momentum

Recent commentary around Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) has focused on its role as a low cost lithium producer, supported by strong electric vehicle demand, rising specialty plant nutrition volumes, and favorable pricing conditions. See our latest analysis for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile. At a latest share price of US$70.91, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile has seen a 29.99% 90 day share price return and an 83.56% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum...
TSX:HR.UN
TSX:HR.UNREITs

H&R REIT Q4 FFO Collapse Challenges Bullish Community Narratives

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of CA$157.1 million and a basic EPS loss of CA$1.75, while trailing twelve month revenue was CA$815 million alongside a net income loss of CA$1.0 billion. Over the recent periods, revenue moved from CA$221.2 million in Q4 2024 to CA$157.1 million in Q4 2025, with basic EPS shifting from CA$0.50 to a loss of CA$1.75 over the same quarters, as trailing twelve month EPS moved from a loss of CA$0.46 in Q4 2024 to a...
ENXTBR:ONTEX
ENXTBR:ONTEXPersonal Products

Ontex Group EPS Loss Rekindles Doubts Over Bullish Margin Recovery Narratives

Ontex Group (ENXTBR:ONTEX) has just posted its FY 2025 first half results, with revenue of €880.3 million and a basic EPS loss of €0.05, setting a cautious tone for how you might think about the latest numbers. Over the previous two halves in 2024, the company saw revenue move from €916.1 million in the first half to €944.4 million in the second half, while basic EPS shifted from €0.12 to €0.14, giving you a clear view of how the current setback compares to more recent profitability. With...
NasdaqCM:FMAO
NasdaqCM:FMAOBanks

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) Net Interest Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narratives

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$31.9 million and EPS of US$0.71, capping off a trailing twelve month run of US$119.4 million in revenue and EPS of US$2.39 alongside 29.8% earnings growth over the past year. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$26.6 million and EPS of US$0.59 in Q4 2024 to US$31.9 million and EPS of US$0.71 in Q4 2025, while trailing net income has reached US$33.0 million. With net profit...
ENXTAM:RAND
ENXTAM:RANDProfessional Services

Randstad (ENXTAM:RAND) Earnings Swing To €0.50 EPS Tests Long‑Term Bearish Narratives

Randstad (ENXTAM:RAND) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of €5.8b and basic EPS of €0.50, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of €23.1b and EPS of €1.66 that sit against a current share price of €27.46. Over recent periods, quarterly revenue has ranged from €5.7b to €6.1b while basic EPS has moved between a loss of €0.86 and a profit of €0.59. Trailing net margin has stepped up to 1.3% from 0.5% over the last year. Taken together, the latest print points to tighter, more...
NYSE:JNJ
NYSE:JNJPharmaceuticals

Johnson And Johnson Faces Talc Verdict As Vaccine Research Advances

Pennsylvania jury awards $250,000 in damages to the family of a woman who linked her ovarian cancer to Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder. Verdict comes as Johnson & Johnson faces over 67,000 similar product safety lawsuits related to talc. Separate research identifies the genetic cause of rare blood clotting events associated with Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine. Findings may inform future vaccine design and safety for Johnson & Johnson and the wider pharmaceutical sector. For...
NYSE:YELP
NYSE:YELPInteractive Media and Services

Yelp (YELP) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives Despite Slower Growth Forecasts

Yelp FY 2025 earnings snapshot Yelp (YELP) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$360.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.62, alongside net income of US$37.8 million, setting the tone for a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached about US$1.5 billion and EPS came in at US$2.30. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$358.5 million and US$376.0 million, while basic EPS ranged from US$0.37 to US$0.69, giving you a clear line of sight...
HLSE:CAPMAN
HLSE:CAPMANCapital Markets

CapMan Oyj (HLSE:CAPMAN) Margin Jump To 20.9% Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

CapMan Oyj (HLSE:CAPMAN) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of €20.5 million and basic EPS of €0.02, capping a trailing 12 month period where revenue totaled €63.03 million and EPS came in at €0.075. Over the last few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from €13.89 million and EPS of €0.018648 in Q4 2024 to €12.98 million and EPS of €0.023021 in Q1 2025, €14.14 million and EPS of €0.001175 in Q2, and €15.42 million with EPS of €0.031 in Q3, setting up FY 2025 as a year...
NasdaqGS:SMCI
NasdaqGS:SMCITech

Super Micro Lifts Guidance On AI Demand While Margins Face Pressure

Super Micro Computer raised its full year revenue guidance, citing strong demand for AI focused server solutions. Management highlighted robust AI driven growth and stronger uptake of its Data Center Building Block Solutions. The company acknowledged ongoing margin pressures while expressing confidence in the potential for gross margin improvement. Super Micro Computer, listed as NasdaqGS:SMCI, is drawing fresh attention after management lifted full year revenue guidance while flagging...
NYSE:AAP
NYSE:AAPSpecialty Retail

Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Same Store Sales Rebound Tests Profitability Turnaround Narratives

Latest earnings snapshot and why it matters for the AAP story Advance Auto Parts (AAP) just posted third quarter FY 2025 revenue of about US$2.0 billion with basic EPS near breakeven at roughly US$0.02 loss, setting a cautious tone after a run of mixed results. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$2.18 billion in the second quarter of FY 2024 to US$2.58 billion in the first quarter of FY 2025, while basic EPS has swung from a US$10.20 loss in the fourth quarter of FY 2024 to a...
TSE:4182
TSE:4182Chemicals

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) Valuation After Nine Month Earnings Loss And Sales Weakness

Earnings shock puts Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) under closer scrutiny Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) has just reported nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥549,461 million and a net loss of ¥26,160 million replacing last year’s profit. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company. Despite the earnings setback, investors have reacted strongly, with a 1 day share price return of 8.51% and a 90 day share price return of 68.11%. The 1...