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NYSE:HSY
NYSE:HSYFood

Hershey (HSY) Margin Collapse To 7.6% Tests Premium Valuation Narratives

Hershey (HSY) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$3.1b, Basic EPS of US$1.58 and net income of US$320 million, setting the tone for how the full year’s earnings story lands for investors. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$3.0b in Q3 2024 to US$3.2b in Q3 2025 and Q4 revenue at US$3.1b. Basic EPS ranged from US$2.20 in Q3 2024 to US$1.36 in Q3 2025 and US$1.58 in Q4 2025, putting the spotlight firmly on how margins are holding up through the year. See our...
NYSE:BYD
NYSE:BYDHospitality

Boyd Gaming (BYD) Q4 Earnings Put 45% Net Margin Narrative Under The Microscope

Boyd Gaming (BYD) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$1.1b and basic EPS of US$1.79, alongside net income of US$140.4m. This rounds out a year where trailing twelve month revenue sat at US$4.1b and EPS at US$22.56. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged from US$991.6m to US$1.1b while quarterly EPS moved between US$1.31 and US$17.81, contributing to a trailing net margin of 45% that puts profitability squarely in focus for investors evaluating the latest results. See our...
NYSE:GPK
NYSE:GPKPackaging

A Look At Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) Valuation After Q4 Earnings Miss And Cautious 2026 Guidance

Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) has put investors on alert after fourth quarter earnings missed expectations on EPS and EBITDA, even as revenue slightly topped forecasts and management issued 2026 guidance below market estimates. See our latest analysis for Graphic Packaging Holding. Those softer earnings and cautious 2026 guidance have gone hand in hand with weaker momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 12.01% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 48.75%, pointing to pressure...
NasdaqGS:NCNO
NasdaqGS:NCNOSoftware

AI Repricing In Software Puts nCino’s Cloud Banking Story To Test

Software stocks, including nCino (NasdaqGS:NCNO), are being sold off as investors reassess traditional SaaS models in light of AI related risks and costs. Signals from large software and cloud providers about softer demand and potentially higher AI spending are weighing on the sector. nCino, focused on cloud banking software, is caught in this wider reset rather than reacting to a single company specific headline. For nCino, the sector move comes on top of already weak share performance. At...
NYSE:BFH
NYSE:BFHConsumer Finance

A Look At Bread Financial Holdings (BFH) Valuation After Strong 2025 Earnings Update

Why the latest earnings matter for Bread Financial Bread Financial Holdings (BFH) has drawn increased investor attention after reporting higher net income and earnings per share for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 compared with the prior year. See our latest analysis for Bread Financial Holdings. The earnings release and recent dividend declarations have come alongside a 90 day share price return of 25.09% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 30.13%. The 3 year total shareholder...
NasdaqGS:TMC
NasdaqGS:TMCMetals and Mining

Project Vault Puts TMC The Metals In Focus For Future Returns

The U.S. government has launched Project Vault, a national reserve program focused on rare earth elements and critical materials. TMC the metals (NasdaqGS:TMC), which targets deep sea mineral resources, is positioned as a primary corporate beneficiary. The initiative coincides with recent public and private capital commitments directed toward TMC the metals. Project Vault is designed to support domestic supply security and reduce reliance on foreign sources of key inputs. TMC the metals,...
NasdaqGS:XEL
NasdaqGS:XELElectric Utilities

Xcel Energy (XEL) Net Margin Slip Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Xcel Energy (XEL) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$3.6b and basic EPS of US$0.95, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$567m. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$3.1b in Q4 2024 to US$3.9b in Q1 2025, US$3.3b in Q2 2025 and US$3.9b in Q3 2025, with EPS ranging from US$0.76 to US$0.89 over that stretch. This sets the stage for investors to weigh FY 2025 results against a trailing 12 month net margin of 13.8%. Overall, the latest earnings keep...