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NasdaqGS:CZR
NasdaqGS:CZRHospitality

Is Caesars (CZR) Trading Near Fair Value As Digital Betting Growth Offsets Widening Losses?

In February 2026, Caesars Entertainment reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing modest revenue growth to US$2.92 billion in the quarter and US$11.49 billion for the year, but a wider net loss of US$250 million in Q4 and US$502 million for 2025 alongside an earnings miss. At the same time, Caesars highlighted strong momentum in its higher-growth digital betting operations and continued investment in property upgrades, while also rolling out its first in-house developed...
NYSE:CRGY
NYSE:CRGYOil and Gas

Assessing Crescent Energy (CRGY) Valuation After A Strong Recent Share Price Rally

What Crescent Energy’s Recent Share Move Signals Crescent Energy (CRGY) has drawn fresh attention after a strong month, with the stock closing at US$10.71 and posting a return of about 23% over that period. That move comes alongside reported annual revenue of US$3.59b and net income of US$23.53m. This gives investors a concrete snapshot of the company’s current earnings base. See our latest analysis for Crescent Energy. While Crescent Energy’s 22.96% 1 month share price return and 16.92% 3...
NasdaqGS:POWL
NasdaqGS:POWLElectrical

Is Powell Industries’ (POWL) Governance Stability Now Matching Its Backlog-Driven Earnings Momentum?

In recent years, Powell Industries has evolved from a small Houston manufacturer into a global provider of electrical systems, supported by strong demand evidenced by average backlog growth of 15.4% and annual earnings per share growth of 58.2% over the past two years. At the company’s annual meeting on February 18, 2026, shareholders reinforced governance continuity by re-electing two directors, approving executive pay, and appointing a new audit committee chair, aligning board oversight...
NYSE:CWT
NYSE:CWTWater Utilities

US$2.06 Billion Infrastructure and Community Spend Could Be A Game Changer For California Water Service Group (CWT)

California Water Service Group recently outlined plans to invest about US$2.06 billion between 2025 and 2027 to upgrade and modernize its water infrastructure, while analysts slightly lifted their 2026 earnings-per-share expectations. At the same time, the company highlighted its broader role in communities by donating nearly US$1.9 million in 2025 to local organizations, fire departments, and students, underscoring a business model that ties long-term capital spending to social...
NYSE:EIX
NYSE:EIXElectric Utilities

Should Edison’s 2025 Earnings Surge on Regulatory and Wildfire Items Require Action From Edison International (EIX) Investors?

Edison International recently reported full-year 2025 results, with sales rising to US$19,317 million and net income to US$4.46 billion, alongside sharply higher earnings per share and an affirmed quarterly dividend of US$0.8775. These results were heavily influenced by favorable regulatory decisions and wildfire-related settlement recoveries, which significantly boosted reported profitability and underlined progress on grid hardening and wildfire mitigation. We’ll now examine how this...
NasdaqGS:SFNC
NasdaqGS:SFNCBanks

Assessing Simmons First National (SFNC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Why Simmons First National (SFNC) Is Back On Investor Screens Simmons First National (SFNC) has caught investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive returns over the past month and over the past three months, prompting a closer look at its current setup. See our latest analysis for Simmons First National. The recent 18.36% 90 day share price return and 6.92% 30 day share price return suggest momentum has been building again, even though the 5 year total...
NYSE:BVN
NYSE:BVNMetals and Mining

A Look At Compañía de Minas Buenaventura (BVN) Valuation After 2025 Results And 2026 Production Guidance

Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA (BVN) has given investors fresh numbers to work with, pairing detailed fourth quarter and full year 2025 operating and sales results with new production guidance for 2026 across its key metals portfolio. See our latest analysis for Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA. The fresh 2025 numbers and 2026 production guidance land at a time when Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA’s share price has climbed to US$38.41, supported by a 62.62% 3 month share price return and a...
NasdaqGS:LPLA
NasdaqGS:LPLACapital Markets

Should LPL’s Advisory Shift and Simplicity Deal Reshape LPL Financial Holdings’ (LPLA) Long-Term Narrative?

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. recently reported its January 2026 activity, with total advisory and brokerage assets reaching US$2.41 trillion and advisory assets rising to 59.1% of the total, while also announcing a future agreement under which Simplicity Group will become its preferred Brokerage General Agency and assume LPL Insurance Associates. This combination of growing advisory penetration and an expanded insurance platform through Simplicity Group may further deepen LPL advisors’...
NasdaqCM:NESR
NasdaqCM:NESREnergy Services

Are NESR’s Jafurah-Driven Revenues Masking Deeper Margin Strain in Its MENA Expansion Strategy?

National Energy Services Reunited Corp. has reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$398.26 million while net income declined to US$7.8 million, and full-year 2025 sales edging up to US$1.32 billion alongside lower net income of US$51.13 million. Behind the headline growth in revenue, the earnings release and recent commentary highlight how the Jafurah unconventional gas program and a growing MENA tender pipeline are reshaping the balance between expansion...
NasdaqGM:ARDX
NasdaqGM:ARDXBiotechs

Assessing Ardelyx (ARDX) Valuation After Strong IBSRELA Growth And Upbeat 2026 Revenue Guidance

Ardelyx (ARDX) has released its full year 2025 results, reporting US$407.32 million in revenue and a net loss of US$61.6 million, along with detailed guidance for 2026. See our latest analysis for Ardelyx. Despite strong revenue growth from IBSRELA and fresh guidance for 2026, Ardelyx's 1 day share price return of a 14.99% decline and 1 month share price return of a 26.25% decline suggest momentum has cooled recently, even as the 3 year total shareholder return of 94.24% remains very...
NasdaqGS:COKE
NasdaqGS:COKEBeverage

Are Rising Sales and Falling Margins Rewriting Coca-Cola Consolidated’s (COKE) Core Profit Story?

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$1,904.24 million and net income of US$137.25 million, alongside full-year 2025 sales of US$7,228.06 million and net income of US$570.58 million, all slightly higher in sales but lower in profit than the prior year. The company’s accompanying 10-K filing highlighted its reliance on brand strength, distribution reach, and efficiency while also calling out pressures from shifting consumer health preferences,...
NasdaqGS:AVAV
NasdaqGS:AVAVAerospace & Defense

AeroVironment Airport Laser Deployment Puts LOCUST And Valuation In Focus

AeroVironment's LOCUST counter-drone laser weapons system has been deployed at a U.S. airport. The deployment marks a real-world use case for the company's directed-energy counter-drone technology at critical infrastructure. AeroVironment, traded as NasdaqGS:AVAV, now has its LOCUST counter-drone system operating in a live airport setting, which puts a spotlight on its role in security technology for critical sites. The current share price sits at $264.63, with the stock up 8.5% over the...
NasdaqGS:MDLN
NasdaqGS:MDLNMedical Equipment

Assessing Medline (MDLN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Premium P/E Multiple

Medline stock moves: returns and recent performance snapshot Medline (MDLN) has caught investor attention after a recent run that includes a 4.6% move over the past day and an 11.8% gain across the past week, extending into month and year to date performance. See our latest analysis for Medline. The recent 4.6% 1 day share price return and 11.8% 7 day share price return sit within a 22.6% year to date share price return, suggesting momentum has been building rather than fading around the...
NasdaqGS:PLPC
NasdaqGS:PLPCElectrical

Assessing Preformed Line Products (PLPC) Valuation After New FulcrumAir Robotics Partnership News

Preformed Line Products (PLPC) is back in focus after announcing a multi year partnership with FulcrumAir to co develop robotic systems for overhead power line construction, aiming to improve efficiency, safety and reliability for utilities worldwide. See our latest analysis for Preformed Line Products. The partnership news lands after a strong run in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 10.77% and a 90 day share price return of 34.55%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 96.44%...
NasdaqGS:WAY
NasdaqGS:WAYHealthcare Services

Waystar Holding (WAY) Is Up 11.9% After AI Platform Tops Satisfaction Survey And 2025 Profit Swing

Waystar Holding Corp. has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, reporting full-year sales of US$1,099.28 million, a swing to net income of US$112.09 million from a prior net loss, and issuing 2026 revenue guidance in the range of US$1.274 billion to US$1.294 billion. Alongside these results, an independent Black Book Market Research survey ranked Waystar’s AI-enabled revenue cycle management platform first in client satisfaction and execution, underscoring how its...
NYSE:NBR
NYSE:NBREnergy Services

Assessing Nabors Industries (NBR) Valuation After Fresh Buy Ratings And A Swing Back To Profit

Nabors Industries (NBR) is back in focus after fresh buy ratings from Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler, along with recently released quarterly and full year 2025 results that shifted from a loss to a profit. See our latest analysis for Nabors Industries. The recent earnings swing to profit and the completion of a long running buyback program have coincided with strong momentum, with a 20.37% 1 month share price return, a 67.97% 3 month share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return...
NasdaqGS:PCTY
NasdaqGS:PCTYProfessional Services

Did Softer Long‑Term Deals and Slower ARR Growth Just Shift Paylocity's (PCTY) Investment Narrative?

Recently, Paylocity Holding reported that customers have become more hesitant to sign long-term software agreements, with average annual recurring revenue growth over the past year at 13% and estimated sales growth of 7% for the next 12 months, signaling slower demand than its two-year trend. This shift highlights how customer caution around long-term commitments can weigh on recurring revenue momentum and reset expectations for Paylocity’s growth profile. Next, we’ll examine how this...
NasdaqGS:ALGT
NasdaqGS:ALGTAirlines

Is Allegiant’s Dollywood Flight Experiment Rethinking Its Leisure Brand Strategy And Ancillary Focus (ALGT)?

Allegiant announced that in November 2026 it operated Flight #925: Destination Dollywood, a one-off themed service from Orlando/Sanford to Knoxville featuring Dollywood-branded in-air and on-the-ground experiences, exclusive park perks, discounted resort packages, and an extended flight schedule through November 2026. This collaboration showcases how Allegiant is using experiential partnerships and bundled travel offers to deepen engagement with leisure travelers and differentiate its...
NYSE:RSI
NYSE:RSIHospitality

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) Is Up 15.5% After Strong 2025 Profitability And 2026 Revenue Outlook

In February 2026, Rush Street Interactive, Inc. reported that fourth-quarter 2025 sales rose to US$324.89 million with net income of US$5.25 million, and full-year 2025 sales reached US$1.13 billion with net income of US$33.31 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations versus the prior year. At the same time, the company issued full-year 2026 revenue guidance of US$1.38–US$1.43 billion, signaling management’s confidence following a sharp...
NYSE:HUBB
NYSE:HUBBElectrical

Did Hubbell’s Earnings Strength and Capital Choices Just Recast HUBB’s Investment Narrative for 2026?

Hubbell Incorporated recently reported broad-based revenue growth, improved profitability, and a confident outlook for 2026, while continuing its long-running record of dividend increases and financial discipline. Despite authorizing share repurchase programs, the company completed a prior buyback of 710,000 shares for US$265.10 million but executed no repurchases under its newer authorization, signaling a preference for other capital allocation priorities. With strong quarterly results and...
NYSE:STZ
NYSE:STZBeverage

What Constellation Brands (STZ)'s CEO Transition to Nicholas Fink Means For Shareholders

Constellation Brands has announced that its Board appointed Nicholas Fink, currently a director and CEO of Fortune Brands Innovations, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 13, 2026, with current President and CEO Bill Newlands stepping down into a short-term strategic advisor role and retiring from the Board on that date. Fink’s mix of prior beverage alcohol leadership at Suntory Global Spirits, experience steering a public company through the COVID-19 period,...
NYSE:OII
NYSE:OIIEnergy Services

Oceaneering International (OII) Valuation Check After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Oceaneering International stock: recent move and performance snapshot Oceaneering International (OII) has drawn fresh attention after its recent trading session, with the stock closing at US$34.79 and showing mixed short term performance, including a 3.8% decline over the past day. Over the past week and month, the shares show positive returns of 4.9% and 19.3%. The past 3 months and year to date moves of 43.7% and 40% highlight the stock’s recent momentum. See our latest analysis for...
NYSE:OKE
NYSE:OKEOil and Gas

A Look At ONEOK (OKE) Valuation As Earnings, Guidance And Short Interest Come Into Focus

ONEOK (OKE) heads into today's earnings release with analysts expecting a year-over-year EPS decline alongside revenue growth, while higher short interest and recent estimate cuts keep attention firmly on the company’s guidance. See our latest analysis for ONEOK. Despite higher short interest and cautious earnings revisions, ONEOK’s share price has moved higher, with a 30 day share price return of 11.96% and a 90 day share price return of 24.35%. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 161.56%...
NasdaqGS:UPWK
NasdaqGS:UPWKProfessional Services

How Investors May Respond To Upwork (UPWK) $300 Million Buyback And Updated Guidance

In February 2026, Upwork Inc. announced a new share repurchase program authorizing the buyback of up to US$300,000,000 of its stock with no expiration, alongside updated earnings results and guidance following its 2025 full-year report. The combination of a sizable buyback authorization, continued investment in areas like AI and enterprise solutions, and recent bylaw changes signals management’s current focus on both capital returns and evolving the business model. We’ll now examine how...