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NYSE:PLD
NYSE:PLDIndustrial REITs

What Prologis (PLD)'s Dividend Hike Amid Legal and Data-Center Moves Means For Shareholders

In February 2026, Prologis’ board approved a 6% increase in the annualized common dividend to US$4.28 per share and declared a quarterly payout of US$1.07 per share, alongside a regular Series Q preferred dividend of US$1.0675 per share, both payable on March 31, 2026 to holders of record on March 17, 2026. At the same time, Prologis faces a jury verdict that assigns it partial responsibility in a large-scale environmental lawsuit while it also advances a new collaboration on micro data...
NYSE:BK
NYSE:BKCapital Markets

Is It Time To Reassess Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) After Recent Price Pullback?

If you are wondering whether Bank of New York Mellon Corporation stock still offers value at current levels, this article will help you weigh what the market price might be implying about the business. BNY recently closed at US$117.74, with returns of a 5.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 5.5% decline over 30 days, a 0.6% gain year to date, 36.9% over 1 year, 148.5% over 3 years and 220.4% over 5 years. These figures may prompt you to reassess the balance between opportunity and...
TSE:6191
TSE:6191Hospitality

AirTrip (TSE:6191) EPS Surge Challenges Bearish Earnings Decline Narrative

How AirTrip's Q1 2026 Numbers Set the Stage for the Next Chapter AirTrip (TSE:6191) opened its new fiscal year with Q1 2026 revenue of ¥8.0b and basic EPS of ¥47.15, backed by net income of ¥1.1b that puts fresh earnings power in focus for shareholders. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥6.4b in Q1 2025 to ¥8.0b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥17.33 to ¥47.15 over the same stretch. This gives investors a clear line of sight on how the top and...
NasdaqGM:CRSP
NasdaqGM:CRSPBiotechs

Is CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) Pricing Reflect Its DCF Upside After Recent Share Swings

If you are wondering whether CRISPR Therapeutics at around US$53.07 is priced fairly or giving you a margin of safety, you are asking the right question for a stock like this. The share price has moved around recently, with an 8.9% gain over the last 7 days, a 6.7% decline over 30 days, a 1.3% decline year to date, a 6.7% return over 1 year and a 64.4% decline over 5 years, which can change how investors view both its potential and its risks. Recent headlines around CRISPR Therapeutics have...
TSE:4612
TSE:4612Chemicals

Nippon Paint Holdings (TSE:4612) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narratives

Nippon Paint Holdings (TSE:4612) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of ¥455.9b and basic EPS of ¥19.47, rounding out a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥1.77t and EPS came in at ¥76.66. The company has seen revenue move from ¥1.64t and EPS of ¥54.22 on a trailing basis a year earlier to the latest ¥1.77t and ¥76.66, alongside net income shifting from ¥127.34b to ¥179.80b over the same period. This gives investors more detail on the recent profit trajectory and how it...
TSE:8066
TSE:8066Trade Distributors

Mitani (TSE:8066) Q3 EPS Strength Tests Cautious Earnings Growth Narratives

Mitani (TSE:8066) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥87.7b and basic EPS of ¥67.07, alongside net income excluding extra items of ¥5,609m, giving investors a fresh read on both top line scale and per share profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥81.3b in Q2 2025 to ¥87.7b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥58.60 to ¥67.07 over the same span, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥240.13 and net income at ¥20,084m. This sets the backdrop for how you...
NYSE:APLE
NYSE:APLEHotel and Resort REITs

Apple Hospitality REIT Board Change Puts Focus On Valuation And Oversight

Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE:APLE) announced that Kristian Gathright has resigned from its Board of Directors. Gathright’s departure comes after seven years of board service. The company indicated that her resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. Apple Hospitality REIT focuses on owning a large portfolio of rooms-focused hotels, giving investors exposure to the US lodging sector through a single, diversified vehicle. Board-level moves like Gathright’s exit can matter...
TSX:GWO
TSX:GWOInsurance

The Bull Case For Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) Could Change Following Record Earnings And A 10% Dividend Hike

In February 2026, Great-West Lifeco reported full-year 2025 net income of C$4,120 million, record base earnings growth, a 10% increase in its quarterly common dividend to C$0.67 per share, and continued sizeable share repurchases alongside approved preferred share dividends, marking a year of active capital returns to shareholders. Beyond the headline earnings and dividend hike, the company highlighted strong contributions from its U.S. Empower and Canadian businesses and the use of AI to...
OB:ELK
OB:ELKChemicals

Elkem (OB:ELK) Margin Compression To 2.9% Challenges Bullish Turnaround Narratives

Elkem (OB:ELK) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2025, with third quarter revenue at NOK 4,075 million and basic EPS of NOK 0.34, set against a trailing 12 month EPS of NOK 0.76 on revenue of NOK 16.9 billion. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between NOK 4,301 million and NOK 4,075 million, while quarterly EPS has ranged from a loss of NOK 0.17 to a profit of NOK 0.37. The latest trailing net margin sits at 2.9% versus 39.2% a year earlier, including a one off...
NYSE:SAH
NYSE:SAHSpecialty Retail

A Look At Sonic Automotive (SAH) Valuation As Earnings Estimates Are Cut Before February 18 Report

Why Sonic Automotive’s next earnings report is drawing fresh attention Sonic Automotive (SAH) is back in focus after analysts recently trimmed their consensus earnings forecast ahead of the company’s February 18 quarterly report, following a mixed pattern of estimate surprises over the last four releases. See our latest analysis for Sonic Automotive. The share price has eased back to US$60.11, with a 1-day share price return of a 1% decline and a 30-day share price return of a 4.7% decline...
NasdaqGS:AXON
NasdaqGS:AXONAerospace & Defense

Axon Cleans Up Balance Sheet As UK Fire Camera Rollout Broadens Reach

Axon Enterprise (NasdaqGS:AXON) redeemed its 0.5% convertible notes due 2027, simplifying its capital structure. The company supported the rollout of 160 body worn cameras across 42 fire stations in the UK. The twin developments touch both Axon’s balance sheet and its international product footprint. Axon Enterprise focuses on public safety technology, including conducted energy devices, body worn cameras and cloud based digital evidence platforms. For investors watching the sector, the...
NYSE:VST
NYSE:VSTRenewable Energy

Assessing Vistra’s Valuation After Meta Nuclear Deal And Analyst Upgrades

What sparked the latest move in Vistra? Vistra (VST) has been in focus after multiple analyst upgrades coincided with the announcement of 20 year zero carbon nuclear power purchase agreements with Meta covering more than 2,600 MW of capacity. See our latest analysis for Vistra. Those Meta nuclear contracts and recent analyst upgrades have arrived just as momentum has picked up again, with a 1 day share price return of 5.14% and a 7 day share price return of 14.59%, while the 3 year total...
KOSE:A005930
KOSE:A005930Tech

Samsung HBM4 Breakthrough And R&D Alliance Reshape AI Valuation Story

Samsung Electronics has begun mass production and customer shipments of its industry first HBM4 memory, marking a key step in advanced AI and high performance computing hardware. The company has also joined Applied Materials' planned $5b EPIC Center semiconductor R&D alliance, aimed at accelerating next generation chip technology development. For investors watching KOSE:A005930, these moves come as the stock trades around ₩181,200. Over the past year the shares have returned 230.6%, with...
TSE:7972
TSE:7972Commercial Services

Itoki (TSE:7972) Earnings Growth Outpaces Revenue And Tests Bullish Margin Narratives

Itoki (TSE:7972) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥41.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥34.87, while trailing twelve month EPS came in at ¥190.15 on revenue of ¥153.7 billion and earnings growth of 30.6% over the past year. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥36.3 billion in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥41.2 billion in Q4 FY 2025, with basic EPS shifting from ¥28.11 to ¥34.87. Over the same period, the trailing net profit margin rose from 5.2% to 6.1%, giving...
NYSE:HRL
NYSE:HRLFood

How Appointing a New Supply Chain Chief to Tackle Margin Strain at Hormel Foods (HRL) Has Changed Its Investment Story

In February 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation appointed Will Bonifant as chief supply chain officer, tasking him with overseeing its global procurement, manufacturing, logistics, planning, engineering and supply chain innovation operations. The hire brings in deep supply chain expertise from The Hershey Company at a time when Hormel is working to address margin pressure, cost volatility and prior operational disruptions. We’ll now examine how bringing in a new chief supply chain officer to...
NasdaqGS:MAR
NasdaqGS:MARHospitality

Assessing Marriott International (MAR) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Gains

How Marriott International stock has been performing Marriott International (MAR) has drawn attention after a strong recent run in its share price, with the stock up 10.7% over the past month and 23.9% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Marriott International. That recent momentum, including a 6.2% 7 day share price return and a 10.7% 30 day share price return, sits alongside a 26.0% 1 year total shareholder return and very strong 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns. This...
OM:HUMBLE
OM:HUMBLEPersonal Products

Humble Group (OM:HUMBLE) Q3 Loss Tests Bullish Margin Improvement Narratives

Humble Group (OM:HUMBLE) has just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers with revenue of roughly SEK 2.1b and a basic EPS loss of SEK 0.03, setting the tone for a year where growth expectations and thin profitability sit side by side. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from SEK 1.84b in Q2 2024 to SEK 1.95b in Q3 2024, then to SEK 2.04b in Q4 2024 and SEK 2.10b in Q3 2025. Basic EPS has shifted from SEK 0.07 in Q2 2024 to SEK 0.06 in Q3 2024 and SEK 0.09 in Q4 2024, followed by SEK...
TSX:MEQ
TSX:MEQReal Estate

Assessing Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) Valuation After Q1 Revenue Growth And Profit Decline

Q1 earnings headline: higher revenue, lower profit Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) opened its first quarter ended December 31, 2025 with revenue of CA$70.88 million, up from CA$67.61 million a year earlier. Net income fell to CA$48.27 million, and earnings per share also declined. See our latest analysis for Mainstreet Equity. The mixed Q1 result comes after a softer period for the shares, with a 30 day share price return decline of 2.13% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 13.21%,...
NYSE:J
NYSE:JProfessional Services

Jacobs’ New Security And Infrastructure Wins Underpin Long Term Contract Story

Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) has secured a four year extension to lead the U.K. National Security Science and Research program. The company has also recently won work with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and new critical infrastructure projects in coastal protection and transportation. These contracts highlight Jacobs’ role in science, research, and digital consulting, including its collaboration with PA Consulting. For investors watching NYSE:J, these contract wins come with the stock...
ASX:REA
ASX:REAInteractive Media and Services

Is REA Group (ASX:REA) Blending AI Ambition And Capital Returns Into A New Core Strategy?

REA Group Limited has launched an AI-powered real estate app for ChatGPT in Australia, enabling users to search property listings directly within the chatbot, while also announcing a new A$200,000,000 share buyback program and an increased fully franked interim dividend of A$1.24 per share for the half year to December 31, 2025. This move highlights how REA Group is pairing capital returns to shareholders with technology-led enhancements to the property search experience, potentially...
NasdaqGS:MXL
NasdaqGS:MXLSemiconductor

Assessing MaxLinear (MXL) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Data Center Growth Hopes

Why MaxLinear is on investors’ radar today MaxLinear (MXL) has drawn fresh attention after a stretch of mixed share performance, with gains over the past month and past 3 months contrasting with weaker multi year returns. For investors tracking semiconductor names, that split between shorter term momentum and longer term pressure raises questions about how to think about MaxLinear’s current value, recent fundamentals and risk profile. See our latest analysis for MaxLinear. At a share price of...
NasdaqGS:ECPG
NasdaqGS:ECPGConsumer Finance

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Valuation Check As Shares Show Fresh Momentum And Undervaluation Debate Grows

Why Encore Capital Group is on investors’ radar Encore Capital Group (ECPG) has drawn interest recently as shares trade around $57.47, with returns over the past month, past 3 months and year giving investors fresh performance data to assess. See our latest analysis for Encore Capital Group. Recent price action has been constructive, with a 15.89% 90 day share price return and 4.24% 30 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 14.94% sits against a broadly flat 3 year...
NYSE:NAT
NYSE:NATOil and Gas

Nordic American Tankers (NAT) Valuation Check After $25 Million Debt Free Tanker Sale And Fleet Renewal Moves

Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has drawn fresh attention after agreeing to sell a 2003-built Suezmax tanker for US$25 million, with no debt on the vessel, as part of its fleet renewal plans. See our latest analysis for Nordic American Tankers. These fleet moves come as the share price sits at US$4.54, with a 30-day share price return of 11.82% and a 90-day gain of 22.04%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 93.18% and 5-year total shareholder return of 104.90% point to stronger, longer term...