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NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

A Look At PayPal (PYPL) Valuation After Earnings Miss And Upcoming CEO Change

PayPal Holdings (PYPL) is back in focus after a weaker than expected fourth quarter and a leadership shake up, with Enrique Lores set to become CEO on March 1, 2026. See our latest analysis for PayPal Holdings. The sharp reset in sentiment has been clear in the numbers, with a 7 day share price return of 21.36% decline and a 30 day share price return of 28.63% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 47.28% decline. This points to fading momentum despite product partnerships and...
NasdaqGS:BL
NasdaqGS:BLSoftware

How Engaged Capital’s Board Challenge At BlackLine (BL) Has Changed Its Investment Story

BlackLine recently disclosed that activist investor Engaged Capital has formally nominated three director candidates for election to the company’s board at the 2026 annual meeting, while the board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee reviews the nominees and reiterates that no immediate shareholder action is needed. The move brings Engaged Capital’s push to evaluate “all strategic options” into sharper focus, particularly with three board seats, including founder Therese Tucker’s,...
TSE:4516
TSE:4516Pharmaceuticals

Nippon Shinyaku (TSE:4516) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives In Q3 2026

Nippon Shinyaku (TSE:4516) has reported a busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥47,488 million and basic EPS of ¥149.71, while its trailing twelve month figures are ¥166.0 billion in revenue and EPS of ¥443.18. The company’s revenue increased from ¥41,988 million in Q3 2025 to ¥47,488 million in Q3 2026, with basic EPS moving from ¥180.82 to ¥149.71 over the same period. This provides a clear context for how the top and bottom lines are tracking into this year. With a trailing net margin of...
TSE:9887
TSE:9887Hospitality

Matsuya Foods Holdings (TSE:9887) EPS Surge Reinforces Bullish Growth Narratives

Matsuya Foods Holdings (TSE:9887) has put up a punchy Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥48.7b, basic EPS of ¥105.70 and net income of ¥2,015m setting the tone for the quarter. The company has seen revenue move from ¥38.1b in Q2 2025 to ¥48.7b in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from ¥0.79 in Q4 2025 through ¥72.75 in Q3 2025 to ¥105.70 in the latest period, giving investors plenty to consider regarding the earnings trend and how margins are shaping up. See our full analysis for...
TSE:8086
TSE:8086Medical Equipment

Nipro (TSE:8086) Q3 EPS Surge Tests Bullish Narratives On Underlying Profit Quality

Nipro (TSE:8086) just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥169.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥66.09, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥93.22 on revenue of ¥652.6 billion and trailing earnings growth over the past year is described at 199.6%. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥158.2 billion and ¥169.9 billion over the past five reported periods, with basic EPS ranging from a loss of ¥15.31 per share to a recent high of ¥66.09. This sets up a story where improving...
TSE:2389
TSE:2389Media

Digital Holdings (TSE:2389) Margin Improvement Challenges Long‑Term Bearish Earnings Narrative

Digital Holdings (TSE:2389) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3,340 million and a basic EPS loss of ¥0.63, while trailing twelve month EPS came in at ¥101.42 and net income reached ¥1,817 million as margins moved to 13.9% from 8.3% a year earlier. Across recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move between ¥2,897 million and ¥3,639 million and quarterly EPS swing from a ¥114.55 profit in Q1 FY 2025 to losses in the remaining quarters, resulting in a mixed earnings path...
TSE:9768
TSE:9768Commercial Services

Idea Consultants (TSE:9768) Flat Earnings Growth Tests Bullish High Earnings Quality Narrative

IDEA ConsultantsInc (TSE:9768) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥6,739 million and basic EPS of ¥110.24, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥333.52 and net income of ¥2,381 million providing the broader earnings backdrop. Over recent periods, revenue has ranged from ¥5,406 million to ¥6,739 million per quarter, while quarterly EPS has moved between ¥19.75 and ¥113.04, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked together across the...
NYSE:BAX
NYSE:BAXMedical Equipment

Is Baxter (BAX) Turning Its Token Dividend Into a Test of Its Turnaround Credibility?

Recently, Baxter International cut its quarterly dividend from US$0.17 per share to a token US$0.01, signaling a major shift in capital allocation and disappointing many income-focused shareholders. This reduction gives the company more financial flexibility to address its operational challenges, potentially reshaping its appeal toward turnaround and value-oriented investors. Next, we’ll examine how this dividend cut and the company’s push for greater financial flexibility are reshaping...
NasdaqGS:STX
NasdaqGS:STXTech

Assessing Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) Valuation After Robust Q2 Earnings And Fresh Revenue Guidance

Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) is back in focus after reporting second quarter results that detail sales of US$2,825 million and net income of US$593 million, alongside fresh revenue guidance for the coming quarter. See our latest analysis for Seagate Technology Holdings. At a share price of US$425.00, Seagate has seen short term softness, with a 1 day share price return of 1.01% decline and a 7 day share price return of 1.84% decline. However, recent earnings, dividend affirmation and the...