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NYSE:GVA
NYSE:GVAConstruction

Is It Too Late To Consider Granite Construction (GVA) After Strong 1-Year Share Price Rally?

If you are wondering whether Granite Construction's current share price still offers value, you are not alone, and the numbers give you a lot to think about. The stock last closed at US$132.91, with returns of 6.5% over 7 days, 9.9% over 30 days, 12.0% year to date and 52.5% over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns are very large. Recent coverage has focused on Granite Construction's position in U.S. infrastructure and construction projects and how that relates to investor expectations...
NYSE:CNMD
NYSE:CNMDMedical Equipment

Does CONMED (CNMD) Prioritize Revenue Growth Over Profitability After 2025 Earnings Compression?

In late January 2026, CONMED Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$373.2 million and full-year sales of US$1.37 billion, alongside a sharp year-on-year fall in net income to US$16.74 million for the quarter and US$47.06 million for the year. While revenue increased, the sizeable drop in earnings per share from continuing operations to US$0.54 for the quarter and US$1.51 for the year, combined with 2026 revenue guidance of US$1.345–1.375 billion, highlights a tension between...
NasdaqGM:LUNR
NasdaqGM:LUNRAerospace & Defense

Institutional Interest And Air Force Contracts Refocus Intuitive Machines Outlook

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania recently increased their position in Intuitive Machines by over 2,500,000 shares, according to an SEC filing. Intuitive Machines secured contracts with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, expanding its government work alongside its lunar and space services. These developments affect both the shareholder base and future contract pipeline for NasdaqGM:LUNR. For you as an investor, the mix of fresh institutional interest and new government...
NYSE:AX
NYSE:AXBanks

Is Axos’s Profitability-Fueled Digital Shift Reframing the Investment Case for Axos Financial (AX)?

Axos Financial, Inc. reported second-quarter and first-half fiscal 2026 results, showing higher net interest income and net income compared with the prior year, and it recently presented at the KBW 2026 Winter Financial Services Conference in Boca Raton, Florida. The sharp increases in net interest income and earnings per share highlight how Axos’s digital-focused banking model is currently translating into stronger profitability. Next, we’ll examine how this strong net interest income...
NasdaqGS:SLM
NasdaqGS:SLMConsumer Finance

Delinquency Fraud Class Actions Could Be A Game Changer For SLM’s (SLM) Credit Discipline Narrative

In early February 2026, multiple law firms launched securities fraud class actions against SLM Corporation, alleging undisclosed increases in early stage delinquencies and overstated loss mitigation effectiveness during the July 25–August 14, 2025 period. These lawsuits raise pointed questions about SLM’s prior credit-quality disclosures and risk controls, putting management’s communication and governance practices under closer investor scrutiny. We’ll now examine how these...
NasdaqGS:HWKN
NasdaqGS:HWKNChemicals

Hawkins Wins Orange County Reuse Deal As NanoStack Thesis Builds

Hawkins' subsidiary WaterSurplus will supply 1,050 NanoStack coated membranes to the Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System. The decision follows a successful pilot and represents deployment into what is described as the world’s leading potable water reuse system. The project highlights Hawkins' role in advanced water treatment solutions for large scale reuse facilities. For investors watching NasdaqGS:HWKN, this contract sits alongside a share price of $143.51 and...
NYSE:CAH
NYSE:CAHHealthcare

Assessing Cardinal Health (CAH) After A 74% Yearly Surge And Supply Chain Headlines

If you are looking at Cardinal Health and wondering whether the current price still offers value, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying. The stock last closed at US$220.27, with returns of 1.0% over 7 days, 9.5% over 30 days, 7.1% year to date and 73.7% over the past year, plus very large gains over 3 and 5 years. Recent news coverage around Cardinal Health has focused on its role in the healthcare supply chain and ongoing industry wide conversations about drug...
NYSE:KSS
NYSE:KSSMultiline Retail

Kohl’s Store Chief Retirement Puts Turnaround Execution In The Spotlight

Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) has announced the upcoming retirement of Fred Hand, Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Stores. Hand will step down from his role overseeing store operations, marking a significant transition in the company’s senior leadership team. For investors watching Kohl's at a share price of $17.3, this leadership change comes after a mixed stretch for NYSE:KSS. The stock is up 53.0% over the past year, while longer term returns show a 35.2% decline over three years and...
NYSE:SUN
NYSE:SUNOil and Gas

Does Sunoco’s Rising Distributions and Parkland Synergies Change The Bull Case For Sunoco (SUN)?

In recent days, Sunoco LP announced its fifth consecutive quarterly distribution increase to about US$0.93 per common unit and issued 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of US$3.10–US$3.30 billion, including roughly US$125.00 million of expected synergies from its Parkland Corporation acquisition. This combination of rising cash distributions and quantified acquisition synergies has prompted renewed attention to how Sunoco’s income profile and scale could influence its longer-term investment...
NYSE:RERE
NYSE:RERESpecialty Retail

A Look At ATRenew (NYSE:RERE) Valuation After Circular Markets London Recognition

ATRenew (RERE) drew fresh investor attention after serving as the sole Chinese representative at Circular Markets London, where it outlined how its pre-owned electronics platform links China’s large device supply with global circular value chains. See our latest analysis for ATRenew. ATRenew’s recent role at Circular Markets London comes as the stock trades at US$6.06, with a 44.29% 90 day share price return and a 98.04% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been...
NasdaqGS:VISN
NasdaqGS:VISNCommunications

Does CommScope (VISN) AV Switch Expansion Hint at a Deeper Shift in Its Networking Strategy?

On 3 February 2026, RUCKUS Networks announced an expansion of its Pro AV ICX network switch portfolio, alongside AV-focused updates to its management platforms, plus new collaborations with Crestron and the SDVoE Alliance to support the shift from legacy video transport to Ethernet-based AV systems. A distinctive angle in this announcement is the focus on pre-configured, AV-optimized switches that aim to cut deployment complexity and integrate seamlessly with existing cloud and on-premise...
NasdaqGM:SEPN
NasdaqGM:SEPNPharmaceuticals

How Early SEP-631 Data at AAAAI 2026 Will Impact Septerna (SEPN) Investors

Septerna Inc. recently announced it will present first-in-human Phase 1 clinical data for SEP-631, an oral MRGPRX2-targeting therapy for chronic spontaneous urticaria and other mast cell-driven diseases, at the 2026 American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting. The company is also highlighting a proof-of-mechanism study using an Icatibant skin challenge with short wave infrared imaging, underscoring its focus on innovating GPCR-based treatments for conditions with...
NYSE:FAF
NYSE:FAFInsurance

A Look At First American Financial (FAF) Valuation As Earnings And Revenue Growth Stabilize

Earnings preview and why this quarter matters First American Financial (FAF) is in focus this Wednesday afternoon as it prepares to report earnings, with analysts looking for revenue of $1.78b, or 5.6% year on year growth, compared with 17.9% in the same quarter last year. With estimates holding steady over the past month, the upcoming release is less about surprise and more about how the title insurance and home warranty provider is currently converting a stabilizing real estate transaction...
NYSE:NTB
NYSE:NTBBanks

Butterfield Bank (NTB) Net Interest Margin Holds At 2.69% Challenging Bearish Profitability Narratives

How Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB)'s FY 2025 Numbers Set the Stage Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB) has reported a clean set of FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of US$159.1 million and basic EPS of US$1.58 anchoring the latest release. Over the past year, the bank has recorded trailing twelve month revenue of US$606.7 million and basic EPS of US$5.71. This gives investors a fuller picture of how the quarterly performance fits within the broader trend. With a...
NasdaqGS:CGNX
NasdaqGS:CGNXElectronic

Assessing Cognex (CGNX) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Mixed Long Term Returns

What recent returns suggest about Cognex (CGNX) Cognex (CGNX) has delivered a 0.1% move over the past day, with gains of 6.7% over the past week and around 12% over the past month, leaving the shares near US$43.58. Over the past 3 months the stock shows a total return of about 14%, while the 1 year total return is roughly 11%. Longer term, 3 year and 5 year total returns sit in negative territory. See our latest analysis for Cognex. For Cognex, the recent 7 day and 30 day share price returns...
NYSE:MET
NYSE:METInsurance

The Bull Case For MetLife (MET) Could Change Following Rising Revenue, Falling Earnings And Ongoing Buybacks

In early February 2026, MetLife, Inc. reported that fourth-quarter 2025 revenue rose to US$23,814 million while net income decreased to US$809 million, and it completed a US$1,101.49 million share repurchase covering 13,944,740 shares under its April 2025 buyback program. The combination of higher revenue but lower earnings, alongside ongoing capital returns through buybacks, gives investors a mixed view of MetLife’s operational performance and capital allocation priorities. Next, we’ll...
NYSE:CNO
NYSE:CNOInsurance

Did Earnings Compression Amid Heavy Buybacks Just Shift CNO Financial Group's (CNO) Investment Narrative?

CNO Financial Group, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,143.1 million, up from US$1,097.2 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$92.9 million and full-year earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations also declined despite slightly higher revenue. Alongside these results, CNO completed a long-running share repurchase program totaling 180,243,503 shares for about US$3.34 billions, underscoring continued capital return even as reported net income...
NasdaqGS:JBHT
NasdaqGS:JBHTTransportation

Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike, Automation Push Might Change The Case For Investing In J.B. Hunt (JBHT)

In recent days, J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported fourth-quarter earnings per share above analyst expectations, raised its quarterly dividend by 2.3%, and joined the Triumph Network to roll out automated payment solutions aimed at improving freight transaction efficiency. An interesting angle for investors is how J.B. Hunt’s push into automated payments aligns with its focus on operational efficiency and cost discipline across its logistics network. We’ll now examine how the earnings...
NYSE:SITE
NYSE:SITETrade Distributors

Does SiteOne’s Margin Improvement Reveal a New Phase in SITE’s Profitability Playbook?

SiteOne Landscape Supply reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$1,045.6 million and its quarterly net loss narrowing to US$9 million, while full-year sales reached US$4,704.8 million and net income increased to US$151.8 million. The company also improved its earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year, with diluted EPS rising from US$2.71 to US$3.37, underlining higher profitability on slightly higher revenue. We’ll now examine how this...
NasdaqGS:ICHR
NasdaqGS:ICHRSemiconductor

Ichor Holdings (ICHR) EPS Loss Of US$0.46 Tests Bullish Turnaround Narratives

Ichor Holdings (ICHR) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$223.6 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.46, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$947.7 million and a basic EPS loss of US$1.54. Over recent quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$211.1 million and US$244.5 million, with basic EPS losses ranging from US$0.08 to US$0.67. This pattern keeps the focus squarely on how efficiently each dollar of sales is translating into earnings. With...
NYSE:BETA
NYSE:BETAAerospace & Defense

Assessing Whether BETA Technologies (BETA) Looks Undervalued After Recent Weak Share Price Momentum

BETA Technologies (BETA) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock with a 1 day return of 0.30%, alongside negative moves over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for BETA Technologies. The 0.30% 1 day share price return comes against a much weaker backdrop, with 7 day, 30 day, 90 day and year to date share price returns all firmly negative. This suggests recent momentum has been fading despite BETA Technologies trading at $16.77. If this shift...