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ENXTAM:AD
ENXTAM:ADConsumer Retailing

Ahold Delhaize Q4 Update Highlights Online Growth And European Expansion

Ahold Delhaize (ENXTAM:AD) reports strong Q4 results, with online sales gaining momentum. The company confirms upgraded shareholder returns alongside its quarterly update. Delfood and Profi acquisitions are completed, adding scale to Ahold Delhaize's European footprint. Ahold Delhaize, the food retail group behind banners such as Albert Heijn and Food Lion, is leaning into its mix of supermarkets and online grocery to serve shoppers across Europe and the US. Recent Q4 results put a...
TSE:9843
TSE:9843Specialty Retail

Nitori Holdings Q3 Net Margin Holds At 9.5% Reinforcing Premium Valuation Narratives

Nitori Holdings (TSE:9843) has put solid numbers on the table for Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥249.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥57.70, backed by net income of ¥32.61 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥207.4 billion and ¥259.2 billion over the past six reported periods, while EPS has ranged from ¥22.16 to ¥57.70. This gives investors a clear view of how earnings track alongside sales. With trailing twelve month net margin sitting at 9.5% and edging above last year’s...
NYSE:AL
NYSE:ALTrade Distributors

Assessing Air Lease (AL) Valuation As Recent Returns Meet Conflicting Fair Value Estimates

What Air Lease’s recent performance data tells you Air Lease (AL) has been drawing fresh attention after a solid run, with total return over the past year at 32.93% and about 59.31% over the past 3 years. This has prompted investors to reassess expectations. See our latest analysis for Air Lease. With the share price at US$64.73 and relatively modest short term share price moves, the focus for many investors is the stronger 1 year and 3 year total shareholder returns. These returns suggest...
XTRA:MRK
XTRA:MRKPharmaceuticals

Evaluating Merck KGaA (XTRA:MRK) After Sphingolipids Growth Outlook Fuels Fresh Investor Interest

Future Market Insights projects the global sphingolipids market to reach USD 1,145.6 million by 2035, and Merck KGaA (XTRA:MRK) is identified as a key supplier of high purity sphingolipid products and delivery systems. See our latest analysis for Merck KGaA. Merck KGaA’s role in the sphingolipids market sits against a backdrop of a €127.8 share price, a 10.41% 90 day share price return, and a 5.36% year to date share price return. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of a...
TSE:6465
TSE:6465Machinery

Hoshizaki (TSE:6465) Margin Slippage To 7.9% Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Hoshizaki (TSE:6465) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥120.5b and basic EPS of ¥31.67, while on a trailing twelve month basis revenue sits at ¥485.9b with basic EPS of ¥269.65. The company has seen revenue move from ¥445.5b and basic EPS of ¥258.49 on a trailing basis in FY 2024 to ¥485.9b and ¥269.65 respectively in FY 2025, alongside quarterly revenue ranging between ¥118.2b and ¥126.9b and EPS between ¥31.67 and ¥82.91 over the year. With a current share price of...
NYSE:OVV
NYSE:OVVOil and Gas

A Look At Ovintiv (OVV) Valuation After Scotiabank Rating Change On The S&P/TSX Index

A recent Scotiabank rating change for Ovintiv (OVV) on the S&P/TSX index has put fresh attention on how the stock is grouped, compared, and discussed alongside other Canadian energy producers. See our latest analysis for Ovintiv. Ovintiv's latest share price of US$46.93 comes after a 1 month share price return of 16.28% and a 3 month share price return of 19.87%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 147.49% contrasts with a more modest 9.57% total shareholder return over the past year,...
NYSE:MUR
NYSE:MUROil and Gas

What Murphy Oil (MUR)'s 2026 Output Caution Amid Q4 Outperformance Means For Shareholders

In early 2026, Murphy Oil reported Q4 2025 results showing production ahead of guidance, lower capital spending, and mixed but overall positive exploration outcomes, including new oil discoveries in the Gulf of America and encouraging appraisal at Hai Su Vang in the Golden Sea Lion field. At the same time, analysts responded unevenly to Murphy Oil’s softer 2026 production outlook versus its recent operational gains, underscoring a growing divide between cautious forward guidance and current...
BME:GRE
BME:GRERenewable Energy

Grenergy Renovables (BME:GRE) Valuation After New Polish Storage Contracts And EU Grant-Funded Projects

Why Grenergy’s latest storage deals in Poland matter Grenergy Renovables (BME:GRE) recently secured capacity contracts for five stand-alone storage projects in Poland totaling 2.1 GWh, along with about €8 million of EU backed grants for four additional storage projects. See our latest analysis for Grenergy Renovables. Grenergy’s strong recent news flow around storage projects comes alongside solid momentum in the market, with a 7 day share price return of 10.5% and a 1 year total shareholder...
SEHK:23
SEHK:23Banks

Bank Of East Asia SEHK 23 Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Bank of East Asia (SEHK:23) has just posted its FY 2025 first half results, with total revenue of HK$7.7b and basic EPS of HK$0.86, alongside net income of HK$2.3b. The bank reported revenue of HK$7.5b and EPS of HK$0.69 in the first half of 2024, followed by revenue of HK$7.9b and EPS of HK$0.84 in the second half of 2024. As a result, FY 2025 starts after three consecutive reported periods of higher earnings per share. With that backdrop, investors are likely to focus on how its net...
TSE:1961
TSE:1961Construction

Sanki Engineering (TSE:1961) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Narratives In Q3 2026 Earnings

Sanki Engineering (TSE:1961) has put up a solid Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue at ¥68.6b, net income at ¥7.4b and Basic EPS of ¥145.01, set against trailing 12 month totals of ¥247.2b in revenue, ¥20.1b in net income and EPS of ¥388.54. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥57.4b in Q2 2025 to ¥68.6b in Q3 2026, while Basic EPS shifted from ¥58.43 to ¥145.01 over the same span, giving you a clear view of how its earnings power has tracked alongside top line expansion. Taken...
NYSE:WSM
NYSE:WSMSpecialty Retail

Is Williams-Sonoma’s (WSM) Early ChatGPT Ad Test Deepening Its Digital Innovation Edge?

In February 2026, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced it had joined OpenAI’s Ad Pilot Program, becoming one of the first companies to test clearly labeled ads within ChatGPT to connect its portfolio brands with customers at key decision-making moments. This move highlights Williams-Sonoma’s push to experiment with AI-enabled, high-intent marketing channels as it refines how and where it engages consumers online. Next, we’ll examine how Williams-Sonoma’s early use of AI-powered ChatGPT ads could...
TSE:4071
TSE:4071Software

Plus Alpha ConsultingLtd Q1 EPS Strength Reinforces Growth Narrative Despite Margin Slippage

Plus Alpha ConsultingLtd (TSE:4071) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥4.4b and basic EPS of ¥27.02, alongside net income of ¥1.1b, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting to shape up. The company has reported revenue of ¥3.9b in Q1 2025, ¥4.0b in Q4 2024, and ¥4.4b in the latest quarter, while quarterly EPS moved from ¥17.81 to ¥23.29 and now ¥27.02. This sequence provides a clearer view of both revenue and earnings trends as you compare the current numbers with the longer...
NasdaqGS:LECO
NasdaqGS:LECOMachinery

Assessing Lincoln Electric (LECO) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Why Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is on investors’ radar today Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $293.68 and showing double digit total returns over the past year and past 3 months. For investors tracking industrial names, the company’s mix of welding, cutting, brazing products and automated solutions, alongside its reported revenue of $4.23b and net income of $520.53m, offers several angles to assess...
TSE:3088
TSE:3088Consumer Retailing

MatsukiyoCocokara (TSE:3088) Q3 Revenue Growth With Flat EPS Challenges Bullish Earnings Narratives

MatsukiyoCocokara (TSE:3088) has just posted Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥290.2b and basic EPS of ¥40.39, giving investors another clear read on how its earnings power is tracking this fiscal year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥275.8b in Q3 2025 to ¥290.2b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥40.30 to ¥40.39 over the same period. This sits alongside a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥140.11 and net income of ¥56.0b, and a trailing net margin of 5.1% compared with 4.9% in the...
TSE:3865
TSE:3865Forestry

Hokuetsu (TSE:3865) Q3 Net Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Hokuetsu (TSE:3865) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥72.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥24.22, while trailing twelve month figures show total revenue of ¥288.9 billion and EPS of ¥62.42. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥75.1 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥72.9 billion in Q3 2026, with basic EPS varying from ¥23.30 in Q2 2025 to ¥24.22 in the latest quarter. This gives investors an opportunity to weigh modest top line progress against a compressed net margin of 3.6% as they...
ASX:CLW
ASX:CLWREITs

A Look At Charter Hall Long WALE REIT’s Valuation As Earnings And Credit Rating Support Income Stability

Why Charter Hall Long WALE REIT is back in focus Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) is attracting fresh attention after reporting 2% growth in operating earnings per security and 3% like for like net property income, alongside 99.9% occupancy and a 9.2 year WALE. Moody’s reaffirmation of its BAA1 investment grade credit rating and A$1.1b of new interest rate hedging for FY26 also highlight how the REIT is managing higher finance costs and gearing pressures. See our latest analysis for...
OB:YAR
OB:YARChemicals

Yara International (OB:YAR) Valuation In Focus After Proposed Ordinary Dividend Increase

Dividend proposal puts Yara International (OB:YAR) in focus Yara International (OB:YAR) has drawn fresh attention after its board proposed an ordinary dividend of NOK 22 per share for 2025. This is a decision that many investors watch closely when assessing income opportunities. See our latest analysis for Yara International. The proposed NOK22 dividend comes as Yara International’s share price sits at NOK456.1, with a 30-day share price return of 9.04% and 90-day share price return of...
NasdaqGS:PEBO
NasdaqGS:PEBOBanks

Is It Time To Reassess Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) After Recent Share Price Swings

Investors may be wondering if Peoples Bancorp at around US$33.56 is offering fair value today, or if the current price is leaving some potential upside on the table. The stock has had a mixed run lately, with a 1.8% decline over the last 7 days, an 8.8% gain over 30 days, 11.3% year to date, and 8.6% over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 28.1% and 39.4% respectively. Recent attention on Peoples Bancorp has centered on ongoing corporate developments and sector wide...