NasdaqGS:SLM
NasdaqGS:SLMConsumer Finance

Assessing SLM’s (SLM) Valuation After Analyst Downgrades Following Its Investor Forum

SLM (SLM) is back in focus after its recent Investor Forum prompted a wave of analyst revisions, with several firms trimming earnings forecasts and tempering their outlook on margins and operating costs. See our latest analysis for SLM. Those cautious revisions seem to be weighing on sentiment, with the share price at $26.84 and a slightly negative year to date share price return. However, the three and five year total shareholder returns of 75.9 percent and 141.0 percent suggest the longer...
NYSE:FRT
NYSE:FRTRetail REITs

Taking Another Look at Federal Realty (FRT) Valuation After Jefferies’ Upgrade and Recent Strategic Moves

Jefferies just upgraded Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) to Buy after the REIT ramped up its coastal footprint with acquisitions like Annapolis Town Center and Village Pointe, plus fresh board oversight from Joseph D. Fisher. See our latest analysis for Federal Realty Investment Trust. Even with this busy deal calendar, the stock’s 30 day share price return of just over 3 percent and slightly positive 3 year total shareholder return suggest momentum is only slowly rebuilding after a...
NasdaqGS:APA
NasdaqGS:APAOil and Gas

Assessing APA (APA)’s Valuation After Mixed Q3 Results, Stock Pop and Dividend Declaration

APA (APA) is back in focus after mixed Q3 results sent the stock up about 9% in a day, and the board followed up with a fresh 25 cent quarterly dividend declaration. See our latest analysis for APA. That post earnings pop came after a choppy spell, with the share price now at $23.96 and only a modest year to date share price return, but a stronger one year total shareholder return suggesting momentum is rebuilding as investors reassess APA’s cash generation and dividend support. If APA’s move...
NasdaqGM:BLBD
NasdaqGM:BLBDMachinery

Blue Bird (BLBD): Revisiting Valuation After a Recent Pullback and Strong Multi‑Year Shareholder Returns

Blue Bird (BLBD) has quietly outperformed much of the market this year, and its recent pullback over the past 3 months is giving investors a fresh chance to revisit the story. See our latest analysis for Blue Bird. Behind that recent 3 month share price pullback, Blue Bird still carries a strong year to date share price return and a standout multi year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum is cooling but the longer term growth story remains very much intact. If Blue Bird has you...
NasdaqGS:CTAS
NasdaqGS:CTASCommercial Services

The Bull Case For Cintas (CTAS) Could Change Following New Employment And Margin Concerns – Learn Why

Cintas Corporation’s recent past appearances in investor letters and on Jim Cramer’s show have spotlighted its role as a small-business barometer, as fund managers reassessed the company amid concerns about employment trends, pricing, and cost pressures despite better-than-expected quarterly results. These differing views underscore a tension between Cintas’ history of expanding services and free cash flow strength, and fresh worries that a softer employment backdrop and margin pressures...
NYSE:WFC
NYSE:WFCBanks

Is It Too Late To Consider Wells Fargo After A 31% Rally In 2025?

If you are wondering whether Wells Fargo is still a value play after such a big run up, or if you might be arriving late to the party, this breakdown is for you. The stock has climbed 3.7% over the last week, 8.4% over the past month, and is now up 31.3% year to date and 33.0% over the last 12 months. That caps a multi year rebound of 143.3% over 3 years and 257.2% over 5 years. That surge has come as investors have steadily warmed back up to big US banks, with sentiment improving around...
NYSE:DOC
NYSE:DOCHealth Care REITs

Is Healthpeak Properties Now a Value Opportunity After a Tough 2025 Share Price Slide?

Wondering if Healthpeak Properties is starting to look like a bargain after a tough run, or if the market sees trouble that is not obvious yet? Let us walk through what the numbers are really saying about its value. The stock is trading around $16.36, with returns of about -0.8% over the last week, -5.7% over the last month, and a much steeper -18.8% year to date, which has clearly tested investors' patience. Recently, the stock has been in focus as investors reassess listed healthcare REITs...
NYSE:DAL
NYSE:DALAirlines

Has the Recent Rally Left Delta Stock Still Attractively Priced in 2025?

Wondering if Delta Air Lines is still good value after its latest run up, or if the easy money has already been made? This breakdown walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. Delta shares have climbed 5.5% over the last week, 21.8% over the past month, and are now up 20.4% year to date, building on gains of 18.4% over 1 year and 122.3% over 3 years. Recently, investors have been reacting to stronger travel demand, improving capacity on key international routes, and...
NYSE:HPQ
NYSE:HPQTech

Is HP Stock Now a Bargain After a 23.5% Slide in 2025?

Wondering if HP at around $24.83 is a bargain or a value trap? You are not alone. This is exactly the kind of stock where a closer look at valuation can really pay off. The share price has slipped about 2.2% over the last week and is roughly flat over the past month at +1.2%. Those short term moves sit against a much steeper year to date slide of about 23.5% that may have reset expectations. Recently, the market has been digesting a mix of headlines around the PC and printing demand cycle,...