U.S. Chemicals Stock News

In early February 2026, Microchip Technology expanded its edge AI portfolio with full-stack MCU and MPU solutions, launched a high-density MCPF1525 power module for AI servers, reported improved quarterly results and guidance, issued new zero-coupon convertible notes totaling US$1.40 billion due 2030, and maintained both common and preferred dividends while completing a prior buyback authorization. The company’s push into secure edge AI, AI-oriented power modules, and 10BASE‑T1S in-vehicle...

In February 2026, Upwork Inc. reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher revenue year over year, while issuing cautious 2026 revenue guidance of US$192 million to US$197 million for the first quarter and US$835 million to US$850 million for the full year. Around the same time, Upwork completed a US$35.93 million share repurchase, filed a US$109.79 million ESOP-related shelf registration, and updated its bylaws, highlighting an active approach to capital allocation and...

In recent periods, WisdomTree has reported approximately 18.9% annual revenue growth over two years, alongside very large annual earnings per share growth of about 52.5% boosted by share buybacks, signaling strong operational progress. The combination of rapid earnings per share expansion and active repurchases suggests management is prioritizing capital returns while consolidating market share in its asset management niches. Next, we’ll examine how WisdomTree’s sharp earnings per share...

Sphere Entertainment Co. reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$394.28 million and net income of US$64.74 million, turning a prior-year loss into earnings per share of US$1.23 on a diluted basis; for the full year, sales reached US$1.22 billion with net income of US$33.41 million. Management linked this earnings turnaround to strong demand for immersive Sphere Las Vegas programming like “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere,” alongside plans to expand the Sphere venue concept to National Harbor and...

Baker Hughes (BKR) is back in focus after Twenty20 Energy awarded the company a contract for 10 Frame 5 gas turbines to power AI driven data centers in Georgia and Texas. See our latest analysis for Baker Hughes. The Twenty20 Energy order lands as momentum has been building, with a 30 day share price return of 18.26% and a year to date share price return of 29.83%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 194.77% reflects substantial compounding for long term holders. If this AI infrastructure...

Inter & Co’s board approved a cash dividend of US$0.113101823 per common share, with an estimated R$0.594689388 per Brazilian Depositary Receipt, and reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of R$374 million, up from R$275 million a year earlier. Beyond the dividend, Inter & Co’s recent net income improvement, rapid loan portfolio expansion, and newly secured US bank license collectively underline a broader strengthening of its business model and growth avenues across Brazil and the United...

Why UFP Technologies is on investors’ radar today UFP Technologies (UFPT) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock down over the past week and month, yet positive over the past 3 months and year to date. See our latest analysis for UFP Technologies. Short term, the 1 week share price return of 8.05% and 1 month share price return of 5.65% contrast with a 10.32% 3 month share price gain and strong 3 year total shareholder return of 108.44%. This suggests longer...

In February 2026, Willdan Group, Inc. announced it had been selected by the City of San Diego to implement a US$112 million energy savings performance contract covering 40 city facilities and 39,000 streetlights, including electrification, battery storage, HVAC and water heating upgrades, and solar infrastructure. This citywide program not only broadens Willdan’s portfolio in municipal decarbonization projects but also showcases its capability to manage complex, multi-technology energy...

Recent attention on NetApp (NTAP) has been driven by its earnings and revenue coming in ahead of consensus estimates, alongside a friendlier interest rate backdrop that has improved sentiment toward many established technology names. See our latest analysis for NetApp. At a share price of US$102.42, NetApp has seen a 4.3% 1 day share price return after its earnings beat and a softer inflation print. Its 1 year total shareholder return of a 12.2% decline contrasts with 3 and 5 year total...

Recent interest in MBX Biosciences (MBX) has been driven by progress across its peptide therapy pipeline, including Phase 2 work on MBX 2109. This has coincided with largely positive analyst sentiment and fresh visibility at major healthcare investor conferences. See our latest analysis for MBX Biosciences. At a share price of $38.09, MBX Biosciences has seen mixed near term trading, with a 30 day share price return of a 6.02% decline, while its 90 day share price return of 48.73% and 1 year...

Recent earnings set the tone for Interface stock Interface (TILE) recently released earnings that slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations. Investors responded to steady profitability, cautious growth signals, and margin support from pricing discipline and lower input costs. See our latest analysis for Interface. Interface’s share price has been firming over recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 8.06% and a 90 day share price return of 31.29%. The 1 year total shareholder...

In the past week, Masco Corporation reported its 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year results, showing slightly lower sales and net income year over year, while also recording a US$5 million impairment on other intangible assets. Alongside these results, Masco outlined 2026 guidance, raised its quarterly dividend to US$0.32, completed a sizeable prior buyback, and authorized a new US$2.00 billion repurchase program focused on shareholder returns and selective bolt-on acquisitions in plumbing,...

Why Stryker’s new trauma product launch matters for shareholders Stryker (SYK) is back in focus after launching its T2 Alpha Humerus Nailing System, a new trauma product aimed at complex upper arm fractures, alongside earnings that exceeded market expectations and an optimistic management outlook. Together, the product launch and earnings update give you two angles to think about: how Stryker is trying to deepen its trauma and orthopedics offering, and how current demand trends are feeding...

Event context and recent share performance With no specific news event driving headlines, Gates Industrial (GTES) has still drawn attention after a recent close at $27.97, alongside month and past 3 months returns of 22.9% and 30.8%. See our latest analysis for Gates Industrial. The recent 22.9% 1 month share price return and 30.8% 3 month share price return, against a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.5% and a 3 year total shareholder return near 2x, points to momentum that has...

In early February 2026, Columbia Sportswear Company announced past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing slightly lower quarterly sales and earnings, issued 2026 guidance calling for modest full-year net sales growth alongside softer first-quarter expectations, confirmed a regular US$0.30 per-share quarterly dividend payable March 20, 2026, and reported additional share repurchases under its long-running buyback program. Together, these updates highlight a company balancing cost...

In February 2026, Hiab announced a dealer agreement with Custom Truck One Source to expand sales and service coverage for HIAB loader cranes across 12 U.S. states and MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts across eight Northeastern states. This arrangement meaningfully broadens Custom Truck’s access to crane and forklift customers in key Western and Northeastern regions, potentially deepening its role as a one-stop specialty equipment partner for infrastructure clients. Next, we’ll examine how this...

Penske Automotive Group recently reported past fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results showing slightly lower sales and earnings year on year, while its board approved a 1.4% increase in the quarterly dividend to US$1.40 per share, marking the 21st consecutive quarterly raise payable on March 5, 2026. Alongside softer new vehicle and commercial truck volumes, the company continued to reshape its portfolio through acquisitions, divestitures, and share buybacks, aiming to support cash...

Jefferies Financial Group stock: recent performance snapshot Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) has been on investors’ radar after a stretch of mixed returns, with the share price down over the past month and year, but higher across the past 3 years and 5 years. See our latest analysis for Jefferies Financial Group. With the latest share price at $53.72, Jefferies’ recent 7 day share price return of an 8.86% decline and 30 day share price return of a 15.33% decline contrast with its 3 year total...

NCR Voyix (VYX) has been drawing attention after its shares closed at $9.49, with recent returns showing mixed momentum over the past week, month, and past 3 months as investors reassess the story. See our latest analysis for NCR Voyix. That recent 1 day share price gain of 1.50% sits against weaker momentum. A 30 day share price return of 11.06% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.78% point to pressure on longer term holders. If NCR Voyix’s mixed performance has you looking around...

Webster Financial (WBS) has drawn investor attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at $71.13. With mixed short term returns and stronger longer term figures, many investors are reassessing the bank’s profile. See our latest analysis for Webster Financial. The recent 1 day share price return of 0.49% and 7 day share price return of 2.73% pull back comes after a 30 day share price return of 10.23% and 90 day share price return of 30.49%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder...

Wondering if Electronic Arts at around US$200 a share is still offering fair value or if the easy money has already been made? This article walks through the key numbers so you can judge for yourself. Electronic Arts shares most recently closed at US$200.62, with returns of 0.3% over 7 days, a 1.8% decline over 30 days, a 1.9% decline year to date, 55.8% over 1 year, 82.0% over 3 years and 41.2% over 5 years. Recent headlines have focused on Electronic Arts in the context of broader gaming...

Earnings shift puts Compass Minerals International in focus Compass Minerals International (CMP) is back on investors’ radar after first quarter results showed sales of US$396.1 million and net income of US$18.6 million, compared with a net loss in the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Compass Minerals International. That earnings turnaround has arrived alongside a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 39.72% 90 day share price return at a US$23.99 share price and a 113.62% 1 year...

In early February 2026, Bath & Body Works, Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.20 per share, payable on 6 March 2026 to shareholders of record on 20 February 2026, while also rolling out an expanded Disney Princess Collection with more than 90 new products and member-exclusive early access. This combination of a continued cash return to shareholders and a high-profile Disney collaboration highlights how Bath & Body Works is using partnerships and loyalty perks to reinforce...

Reinhart Partners’ recent decision to lift its Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) position to 3.7% of its portfolio has turned fresh attention to the insurer’s growth, capital strength, and new Power Generation offering. See our latest analysis for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group. Recent price action has been mixed, with a 2.9% 7 day share price return set against a 30 day share price decline of 2.7% and a year to date share price fall of 6.9%. The 3 year total shareholder return of...