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Piper Sandler Companies recently reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue of US$666.99 million and net income of US$113.97 million, and declared both a US$5.00 per share special dividend and a US$0.70 quarterly dividend payable in March 2026. The company paired these results with a four-for-one stock split and the ongoing build-out of its investment banking platform, including the acquisition of G Squared and senior hires in energy and power. Against this...

In recent commentary, Vita Coco Company highlighted its evolution into a profitable global functional hydration brand built on an asset-light supply chain, supported by strong guidance for 2025 and growing international reach. An interesting angle for investors is how Vita Coco’s underdog roots, partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, and disciplined expansion have created a scalable platform for new products and markets. With this backdrop, we’ll examine how Vita Coco’s asset-light supply...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaches new highs, optimism about the eurozone economy seems to be bolstering investor sentiment despite recent market volatility. In this environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can provide intriguing opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on favorable economic conditions and sector rotations.

Principal Financial Group is approaching an upcoming earnings report with analysts expecting quarterly earnings per share of US$2.23 and revenues of US$4.11 billion, both higher than the same period a year earlier. Despite JPMorgan downgrading the stock from Overweight to Neutral in the past, the bank highlighted Principal’s stronger business mix, lower tail risk, higher return on equity, and better free cash flow versus many life insurance peers, with potential upside from healthier asset...

Canada’s push for a Chinese Canadian electric vehicle assembly plant has suddenly put Magna International (TSX:MG) in focus, as officials flag the auto parts group as a potential joint venture partner. See our latest analysis for Magna International. The EV plant discussions come after a mixed stretch for Magna’s stock. A 1 day share price return of 2.33% and a 7 day share price return of 5.13% have helped offset a 30 day share price decline of 5.60%. Over a longer horizon, the 1 year total...

Manhattan Associates recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue of US$270.39 million for the quarter and US$1.08 billion for the year, alongside net income of US$51.95 million for the quarter and US$219.95 million for the year. At the same time, the company issued 2026 guidance calling for total revenue of US$1.13 billion to US$1.15 billion and a GAAP operating margin of 24.1% to 24.7%, while continuing to return capital through share repurchases. We will...

Shizuoka Financial Group Inc. has completed its share repurchase program announced on November 7, 2025, buying back 8,406,200 shares for ¥19,999.88 million, including 2,606,200 shares repurchased between January 1 and January 23, 2026. By retiring around 1.55% of its shares through this program, the bank has modestly reduced its share count, which can influence per-share metrics and investor perceptions of capital discipline. We’ll now examine how the completion of this ¥19,999.88 million...

FirstService Corporation recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly sales rising to US$1,383.38 million and net income to US$38.98 million, alongside an 11% increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.305 per share payable in April 2026. The combination of higher earnings per share from continuing operations and a meaningful dividend raise highlights management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and cash-generation capacity. We’ll now look at...

As the European markets continue to show resilience, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching new highs and optimism about the eurozone economy offsetting recent volatility, investors are increasingly focused on growth opportunities within this region. In such an environment, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong commitment from those who know the company best, aligning their interests closely with shareholders.

StepStone Group (STEP) is back in focus after quarterly results came in ahead of market expectations, supported by strong fee related earnings, record Private Wealth subscriptions, and growing partnerships and product expansion. See our latest analysis for StepStone Group. The latest earnings surprise appears to have checked a recent pullback, with the 1 day share price return of 5.5% partly offsetting a 30 day share price return decline of 13.4%, while a 3 year total shareholder return of...

NetScout Systems, Inc. recently reported its third-quarter and nine-month fiscal 2026 results, showing quarterly revenue of US$250.68 million and net income of US$55.14 million, and it modestly raised full-year guidance for both revenue and GAAP diluted earnings per share. Beyond the headline numbers, the company’s improved profitability and guidance were underpinned by strength in cybersecurity and observability solutions, including new capabilities for Wi‑Fi 7 monitoring and SSL/TLS...

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. reported past third-quarter fiscal 2026 results with sales of US$705.64 million and net income of US$85.81 million, and updated full-year guidance that includes anticipated total sales of about US$2.24–2.25 billion and net income of roughly US$222.8–225.8 million. Alongside planning to open 70 new stores and completing a US$37.44 million share repurchase program, management is emphasizing same-store sales growth and margin improvement across both retail and...

Sanwa Holdings Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥468,152 million versus ¥475,111 million a year earlier and net income of ¥38,005 million compared with ¥37,291 million. Despite slightly lower sales, the company delivered higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations, pointing to stronger profitability and efficiency. We will now examine how Sanwa Holdings’ improved earnings per share despite weaker sales shapes the...

The European market has recently seen a rise in optimism, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching new highs and major indexes like Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 posting gains. In this context, investors are increasingly interested in exploring opportunities beyond traditional large-cap stocks. While the term 'penny stock' may seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can still offer significant potential for growth when backed by strong financials and fundamentals.

MSA Safety has recently announced it will showcase a new suite of end-to-end refrigerant management and monitoring solutions, including the Bacharach X30 and X50 monitors, multi-zone and low-level leak detectors, compliance software, and IIoT-enabled FieldServer gateways, at the upcoming AHR Expo. The breadth of this portfolio, spanning early leak detection, regulatory tracking, and protocol-bridging gateways, highlights MSA Safety’s push to embed itself across the full HVAC-R compliance and...

Fagron overview and recent share performance Fagron (ENXTBR:FAGR) has been on some investors radar after its recent share performance, with the stock showing a 0.2% move over the past day and a 0.7% change over the past week. See our latest analysis for Fagron. Beyond the latest moves, Fagron’s 90-day share price return of 7.49% and 1-year total shareholder return of 15.55% point to steady momentum, echoed by a 54.13% total shareholder return over three years. If this kind of steady...

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue rising to US$1,934.1 million and net income of US$445.3 million, while full-year revenue reached US$7.31 billion and net income was US$2.09 billion. Alongside these results, the firm continued expanding its product lineup with the launch of the T. Rowe Price Innovation Leaders ETF, highlighting its push into active ETFs focused on innovation themes. We will now examine how earnings growth alongside fee pressure and...

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Glacier Bancorp at a glance Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) has recently drawn investor attention after a positive daily move, with the share price closing at $53.19. This price action has prompted a closer look at its recent return profile and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Glacier Bancorp. Beyond today’s move, Glacier Bancorp’s 30-day share price return of 12.71% and 90-day share price return of 25.01%, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 8.95%, suggest momentum has been...

In early February 2026, Astellas Pharma Inc. raised its fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 guidance, now projecting revenue of ¥2.10 trillion and higher profits on both core and full-year bases, supported by stronger-than-expected earnings per share. The company attributed these upgraded forecasts to robust global demand for its prostate cancer drug XTANDI and overactive bladder franchise, alongside beneficial foreign exchange effects that lifted expected profitability. Next, we’ll examine...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Ceres Power Holdings' stock price is sensitive to their...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaches new highs, optimism about the eurozone economy is helping to counterbalance recent market volatility. In this environment, small-cap stocks are gaining attention as investors look for opportunities beyond large-cap technology firms that have been weighed down by AI-related concerns. In such a climate, identifying promising small-cap stocks involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can thrive amid...

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Surface Transforms Plc ( LON:SCE ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...