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Hancock Whitney recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, showing a 3.2% year-over-year increase in revenue but an earnings per share of US$1.32, which fell short of analyst expectations and reflected a decline in profit margin due to higher expenses. This mixed performance highlights the company's ongoing struggle to balance revenue growth with cost management, even as revenue is forecast to outpace the average annual growth rate of the broader US banking industry over the next...

Shomoul Holding Company has appointed AECOM as the Project Management Consultant and engineer for Phase II of The Avenues - Riyadh, a transformative mixed-use development in Saudi Arabia valued at over US$4 billion and set to open in early 2026. This significant contract award highlights AECOM's growing position as a key player in delivering complex, high-profile projects aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. We'll explore how this major appointment, leveraging AECOM's advanced digital project...

Knife River Corporation announced its second quarter 2025 results, highlighted by increased revenue of US$833.76 million and updated full-year guidance of US$3.1 billion to US$3.3 billion in revenue and US$143.4 million to US$182.6 million in net income. The company also emphasized ongoing acquisition activity, with management outlining plans to expand through targeted deals to strengthen its position in high-growth markets. With management signaling continued acquisitions to boost aggregate...

In early August 2025, Tenable Holdings announced a significant expansion of its Tenable One platform with the introduction of Tenable AI Exposure, a new solution designed to help enterprises manage and control risks related to generative AI tools such as ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot, unveiled at Black Hat USA 2025. This launch directly addresses the growing visibility and governance challenges organizations face as they adopt generative AI, offering unified end-to-end AI risk...

On July 30, 2025, The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. reported second quarter results showing higher sales and net income year-over-year, and raised its full-year 2025 guidance to US$4 billion–US$4.06 billion in net sales and US$964 million–US$979 million in gross profit. This combination of stronger-than-expected current results and an improved outlook highlights both business momentum and management’s increased confidence in operating conditions. We'll examine how the raised sales and profit...

On August 6, 2025, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. reported higher second-quarter and six-month revenues and net income compared to the prior year, while its Board declared a US$0.45 quarterly dividend payable in September. The company achieved a record operational milestone with an average of 32.7 clinic visits per day and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook, reflecting expansion through over 50 new clinics. We'll now explore how this record-setting clinic activity and improved...

Q2 Holdings, Inc. recently reported second quarter earnings, marking a significant turnaround to profitability with revenue of US$195.15 million and net income of US$11.76 million, compared to a loss last year; the company also updated full-year 2025 guidance, projecting 12 to 13 percent revenue growth. This performance highlights Q2 Holdings' shift from net losses to profitability within a year, underpinned by sustained double-digit revenue growth expectations for 2025. We’ll examine how Q2...

Westlake Corporation recently announced a regular dividend of US$0.53 per share for the second quarter of 2025, payable on September 4 to shareholders of record as of August 19, while also reporting a net loss of US$142 million on sales of US$2.95 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Despite this quarterly loss and no share repurchases during the period, Westlake's Board continued its dividend distribution, underscoring management's commitment to returning capital to shareholders...

Utz Brands recently reported second-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing that sales rose to US$366.7 million from US$356.2 million a year earlier, while net income declined to US$10.5 million from US$19.8 million. The company also raised its full-year 2025 organic net sales guidance, reflecting stronger revenue trends and sustained confidence in its growth drivers, and announced a leadership change with Ryan Tewey becoming Principal Accounting Officer. We’ll examine how Utz Brands’ increased...

Corpay, Inc. recently reported its second-quarter 2025 results, posting increased sales of US$1.10 billion and net income of US$284.17 million, as well as raising its full-year earnings guidance. Additionally, Corpay announced a collaboration with Circle Internet Group to expand access to stablecoin payments, indicating ongoing technology innovation within its global payment channels. We’ll explore how Corpay’s strong quarterly results alongside stablecoin integration may alter its...

Kimco Realty reported strong second quarter 2025 results, with revenue reaching US$525.18 million and net income increasing to US$162.99 million, and raised full-year earnings guidance while completing a share buyback program and affirming dividends on both common and preferred shares. The mix of improved financial performance and enhanced shareholder returns highlights both operational momentum and a commitment to capital return initiatives. We'll explore how Kimco's raised annual earnings...

Yum China Holdings recently released its second quarter 2025 results, reporting year-over-year increases in sales, revenue, and net income, alongside announcements of a US$0.24 per share cash dividend, continued share buybacks, and the appointment of a new board director. The addition of Zhe (David) Wei to the board brings extensive experience in private equity, e-commerce, and retail, potentially influencing the company’s strategic direction. With Yum China Holdings affirming its dividend...

Highwoods Properties recently completed a recast of its US$200 million unsecured bank term loan, extending the maturity from May 2026 to January 2029 and introducing a sustainability-linked interest rate adjustment based on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. This extension and the sustainability-linked feature highlight the company's commitment to balancing financial flexibility and environmental responsibility in its capital structure. We’ll examine how extending debt maturities with...

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation recently reported second quarter 2025 earnings, issued updated financial guidance for the third quarter and full year, completed a share repurchase tranche, and affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.28 per share payable on August 29, 2025. The release highlighted a significant year-over-year decrease in net income and sales, even as the company projects growth in its siding segment and continues its dividend payments. We'll examine how the company's projected...

Portland General Electric recently completed three large utility-scale battery energy storage systems, collectively adding 475 MW and over 1.9 GWh of dispatchable capacity to the Portland metro area grid. This expansion is expected to improve grid reliability and flexibility, lower energy price volatility, and support greater integration of renewable resources across PGE’s service area. We'll explore how the addition of large-scale battery storage may reshape PGE’s investment narrative...

XPO reported second quarter and six-month 2025 earnings, showing flat year-over-year sales at US$2.08 billion for the quarter but a decrease in net income to US$106 million from US$150 million, following the completion of a US$10 million share buyback. Despite continued investment in its own shares, XPO's declining net income and earnings per share likely signaled challenges with profitability, highlighting the impact of operational headwinds amid stable revenue. With earnings falling...

Neurocrine Biosciences recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, showing revenue of US$687.5 million and net income of US$107.5 million, both higher than the same quarter last year; the company also completed a share buyback and participated in Canaccord Genuity’s 45th Annual Growth Conference in Boston. The company's significant year-over-year increases in revenue and earnings signal ongoing demand for its neurology products and impact from expanded payer access and product...

AAON, Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, revealing a decline in net income to US$15.49 million on sales of US$311.57 million, and issued updated guidance reducing its full-year 2025 sales growth outlook to low teens due to operational inefficiencies and moderated production rates. This updated guidance also includes a pronounced disparity between expected sales growth for the third quarter (low single digits) and a significantly stronger fourth quarter (high twenties),...

Earlier this month, SS&C Technologies Holdings announced the launch of SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions, an expanded platform now serving over 800,000 active users across more than 3,000 firms managing over US$3.6 trillion in assets, alongside two long-term client agreements with Wesleyan Assurance Society and Western & Southern Financial Group for wealth and investment administration services. This suite of developments highlights SS&C Technologies Holdings' momentum in expanding its...

Hillenbrand, Inc. recently reported third quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2025, showing US$598.9 million in sales and a return to net profitability after a year-earlier loss, alongside updated full-year revenue guidance of US$2.60 billion to US$2.63 billion. Despite lower sales compared to last year, Hillenbrand’s swing from a significant net loss to a net profit highlights improved operational performance and increased clarity in its financial outlook. With the company's...

Tanger Inc. reported its second quarter 2025 results, showing revenue of US$140.69 million and net income of US$30.09 million, both up from the prior year, and raised its full-year diluted net income guidance to a range of US$0.93 to US$1.00 per share. An interesting detail is that while six-month net income growth was modest, the quarter's performance showed a stronger year-over-year increase, suggesting recent acceleration in the business. We'll explore how Tanger's improved earnings and...

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. recently released strong third-quarter results, reporting US$252.08 million in sales and US$36.53 million in net income, alongside issuing revenue guidance of US$256 million to US$264 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ending October 3, 2025. In addition, the company announced the upcoming retirement of longtime board member Susan Ocampo, clarifying her decision was not related to any corporate disagreements. The combination of robust quarterly...

HOKA, a brand of Deckers Outdoor, recently launched the Mafate 5 trail running shoe featuring Rocker Integrity Technology and an ankle gaiter system, accompanied by a nationwide Strava challenge tied to the prestigious UTMB Mont-Blanc race. This launch combines advanced footwear innovation with an interactive promotional event, highlighting HOKA's commitment to engaging its core ultra-running audience and expanding brand loyalty. We'll explore how the Mafate 5's unique technology and...

Valmont Industries recently completed two significant share buyback programs, retiring a combined total of 1,721,023 shares and spending approximately US$433.94 million between March and June 2025. This substantial reduction in share count highlights management’s approach to capital allocation and may reinforce perceptions of underlying business confidence among investors. We will now explore how these completed share repurchases could influence Valmont Industries’ investment narrative,...