NYSE:DDD
NYSE:DDDMachinery

3D Systems (DDD): Reassessing Valuation After Convertible Debt-for-Equity Swap and Capital Structure Shake-Up

3D Systems (DDD) just shook up its balance sheet, agreeing to swap about $30.8 million of its 2026 convertible notes for roughly 16.6 million new shares, a debt reducing move that immediately hit the stock. See our latest analysis for 3D Systems. The sharp reaction to this debt for equity swap fits into a tougher stretch for 3D Systems, with a steep 7 day share price return of minus 19.9 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return of minus 47.5 percent, suggesting fading momentum as...
NYSE:AVB
NYSE:AVBResidential REITs

AvalonBay Communities (AVB): Revisiting Valuation After Asset Sales Plan and Aggressive 2025 Buybacks

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) is back in the spotlight after revealing at Nareit’s REITworld Conference that it plans to sell three apartment communities and has been aggressively buying back its own stock in 2025. See our latest analysis for AvalonBay Communities. Those planned asset sales and hefty buybacks come after a tough stretch, with the share price down sharply on a year to date basis while the five year total shareholder return remains solidly positive. This suggests that long term...
NasdaqGS:ROP
NasdaqGS:ROPSoftware

Does Roper Technologies’ 2025 Slide Create a Long Term Opportunity for Investors?

Wondering if Roper Technologies is quietly turning into a value opportunity while everyone is distracted by flashier tech names? You are not alone, and that is exactly what we are going to unpack here. Despite being a high quality software and technology conglomerate, the stock has slipped, down about 0.8% over the last week, 1.7% over the last month, and 13.9% year to date, leaving it roughly 19.1% lower than a year ago even though 5 year returns are still positive at 8.1%. Recent moves...
NYSE:PHR
NYSE:PHRHealthcare Services

Phreesia (PHR) Turns Q2 Profit, Testing Long‑Running Bearish Profitability Narrative

Phreesia (PHR) just posted its latest quarterly scorecard with Q2 2026 revenue of about $117 million and basic EPS of $0.01, setting a clearer snapshot of where the business stands on its path toward profitability. The company has seen revenue move from roughly $102 million in Q2 2025 to $117 million in Q2 2026, while quarterly EPS has shifted from a loss of about $0.31 to a modest profit, giving investors fresh data on how quickly margins might be stabilizing from here. See our full analysis...
NYSE:DOW
NYSE:DOWChemicals

How Dow’s US$3 Billion Infrastructure Stake Sale At Dow (DOW) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Dow Inc. recently completed a partnership with Macquarie, selling a 49% stake in certain U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets for about US$3.00 billion, while also tightening capital expenditure and reporting gains in its Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment in Q3 2025. This combination of a large cash inflow, sharper spending discipline, and improving segment performance highlights Dow’s focus on strengthening its balance sheet and refocusing on higher-return operations. We’ll...
NYSE:WCC
NYSE:WCCTrade Distributors

WESCO International (WCC): Valuation Check After Governance-Focused Board Refresh and New Independent Directors

WESCO International, Inc. is refreshing its board with two new independent directors, Michael L. Carter and David C. Wajsgras, a governance move that could subtly shape strategy and capital allocation over time. See our latest analysis for WESCO International. The board refresh comes as WESCO’s $276.98 share price sits on the back of a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 25.61 percent and a five year total shareholder return of 272.01 percent suggesting momentum is still very much...
NYSE:BVN
NYSE:BVNMetals and Mining

Can Buenaventura’s 122% 2025 Surge Still Be Justified by Its Earnings Outlook?

Wondering if Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA is still good value after its big run, or if you might be late to the party, you are not alone. The stock has climbed 6.5% over the last week, 15.0% over the past month, and is up an eye catching 121.7% year to date, with a 105.4% gain over the last year and 256.0% over three years. These moves have come as investors have refocused on precious metals names and Latin American miners amid shifting expectations for interest rates and safe haven...
NYSE:FTV
NYSE:FTVMachinery

Fortive (FTV): Reassessing Valuation After Q3 Earnings Beat and Cautious Analyst Optimism

Fortive (FTV) jumped after its Q3 report showed revenue and earnings coming in ahead of expectations, giving investors a reason to revisit a stock that has lagged the broader tech space. See our latest analysis for Fortive. At around $54.80, Fortive’s one month share price return of 6.76 percent and 90 day share price return of 10.55 percent hint at improving momentum. This is the case even though the year to date share price return remains sharply negative and the one year total shareholder...
NYSE:GAM
NYSE:GAMCapital Markets

Renewed Preferred Buybacks And Insider Purchase Might Change The Case For Investing In General American Investors (GAM)

General American Investors Company, Inc. recently renewed its preferred stock repurchase program, authorizing further buybacks of its 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, while President and CEO Jeffrey W. Priest purchased 60 shares of this preferred issue on December 8, 2025. Together, the renewed buyback authorization and insider purchase highlight management’s emphasis on capital structure management and alignment with preferred shareholders’ interests. Next, we will examine how...
NYSE:OUT
NYSE:OUTSpecialized REITs

Is It Too Late To Consider OUTFRONT Media After Its 32% Year To Date Rally?

If you are wondering whether OUTFRONT Media is still a bargain after its run up, or if you have missed the bus, this breakdown will help you assess whether the current price really makes sense. The stock has quietly delivered a 1.6% gain over the last week and 12.9% over the last month. It is now up 31.8% year to date, with a 31.2% gain over the past year hinting that investors are warming up to its story. Investor interest has been driven by a mix of strategic moves in its transit and...
NYSE:CRGY
NYSE:CRGYOil and Gas

Does Crescent Energy’s Recent Rebound Signal a Mispriced Opportunity in 2025?

If you are wondering whether Crescent Energy is a quietly mispriced energy play or a value trap in the making, you are not alone. This breakdown aims to cut through the noise. Despite trading around $9.76, the stock has climbed 0.6% over the last week and 8.9% over the past month, even though it is still down 34.4% year to date and 30.5% over the last year. Much of this recent bounce has come as investors rotate back into select energy names and reassess companies with scale, cash flow and...
NYSE:CL
NYSE:CLHousehold Products

Is Colgate Palmolive Offering Value as DCF Signals 36.7% Upside in 2025?

If you have ever wondered whether Colgate Palmolive is quietly becoming a bargain while markets chase flashier names, you are exactly the kind of investor this breakdown is for. The stock has drifted lower, with shares at around $77.76 and returns of 5.2% over 3 years and just 2.9% over 5 years. This hints at subdued expectations rather than runaway optimism. Recently, investor attention has focused on Colgate Palmolive's push into higher margin premium oral care products and its broader...
NYSE:PRG
NYSE:PRGConsumer Finance

Is PROG Holdings Stock Mispriced After Strategy Shift and 32.7% Slide in 2024?

If you are wondering whether PROG Holdings is quietly turning into a value opportunity while most investors look the other way, this article will walk through whether the current share price really matches the business underneath. Despite being down 26.4% year to date and 32.7% over the last year, the stock has bounced 5.4% in the last week and 10.5% over the last month, all against a backdrop of a still strong 78.6% gain over three years. Recent headlines have focused on PROG Holdings...
NYSE:WRBY
NYSE:WRBYSpecialty Retail

Warby Parker (WRBY) Is Up 60.5% After Google-Backed AI Glasses Deal Redefines Its Tech Ambitions

Earlier this month, Alphabet’s Google confirmed that its renewed push into AI-powered smart glasses includes a multi-year collaboration with Warby Parker, aiming to launch lightweight Android XR- and Gemini-enabled eyewear in 2026 with both display and audio-focused models. The partnership goes beyond co-branding: Google has committed up to US$150 million tied to product milestones, while Warby Parker is investing a similar amount and gaining an equity stake, effectively repositioning the...
NYSE:JBTM
NYSE:JBTMMachinery

JBT Marel (JBTM): Reassessing Valuation After Fed Rate Cut Fuels Latest Share Price Pop

The latest pop in JBT Marel (JBTM) came right after the Federal Reserve trimmed rates and leaned dovish, a backdrop that pushed industrial names higher and sharpened investor focus on JBTM’s longer term trajectory. See our latest analysis for JBT Marel. That surge slots into an already impressive run, with the share price now at $153.8 and a year to date share price return of 22.73 percent alongside a 3 year total shareholder return of 71.98 percent. This signals that momentum is clearly...
NYSE:PKG
NYSE:PKGPackaging

How Wallula Mill Shutdown and Cost Cuts At Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Packaging Corporation of America has announced it will permanently shut down the No. 2 paper machine and kraft pulping facilities at its Wallula, Washington mill, cutting annual containerboard capacity there by 250,000 tons while investing in the remaining recycled-based operations and incurring an estimated US$205 million in restructuring charges spread across late 2025 and early 2026. At the same time, the company plans to lower Wallula’s production costs by about US$125 per ton from 2025...
NYSE:COR
NYSE:CORHealthcare

Is It Too Late To Consider Cencora After Its Strong 2025 Share Price Rally?

If you are wondering whether Cencora is still worth buying after such a strong run, or if the prudent move now is to wait for a better entry price, you are in the right place. The stock has pulled back around 6.5% over the last month, but is still up 51.6% year to date and about 48.1% over the past year, which keeps the long term uptrend very much intact. Recent headlines have focused on Cencora's ongoing role in streamlining pharmaceutical distribution and expanding its specialty services...
NYSE:RBRK
NYSE:RBRKSoftware

Is It Too Late To Consider Rubrik After Its 27.7% Weekly Surge?

If you are wondering whether Rubrik at around $89.91 is still a smart buy after its run up, or if you are late to the party, this breakdown will help you understand what the market is really pricing in. Rubrik has jumped 27.7% in the last week and is up 35.5% year to date, with a 21.2% gain over the past year, which indicates that investor expectations have shifted quickly. Recent headlines have focused on Rubrik's expanding footprint in cyber resilience and data security, as enterprises...
NYSE:CFG
NYSE:CFGBanks

Has Citizens Financial Group’s 34% 2025 Rally Outrun Its Fundamentals?

If you have been wondering whether Citizens Financial Group is still a bargain after its latest run up, you are not alone. This article is going to unpack exactly what you might be paying for at today’s price. The stock has climbed 5.0% over the last week, 11.7% over the past month, and is now up 34.1% year to date, building on a 31.3% 1 year gain and more than doubling investors’ money over 5 years with a 104.4% total return. Recent moves have been driven by a mix of improving sentiment...
NasdaqGS:HSII
NasdaqGS:HSIIProfessional Services

Heidrick & Struggles Valuation After 2025 Share Price Surge and Pending Cash Buyout Deal

If you are wondering whether Heidrick & Struggles International is still a smart buy after such a strong run, you are not alone. This is exactly what we are going to unpack here. The stock has climbed 33.9% year to date and is up 30.4% over the last year, while longer term holders have seen gains of 108.8% over 3 years and 122.8% over 5 years, all from a recent close of $59.01. Those gains have come as investors have warmed to the company’s positioning in higher value advisory and leadership...
NasdaqGM:PRCT
NasdaqGM:PRCTMedical Equipment

PROCEPT BioRobotics (PRCT): Reassessing Valuation After BofA Downgrade and Slower Aquablation Growth Concerns

BofA Securities just cooled on PROCEPT BioRobotics (PRCT), downgrading the stock to neutral after flagging slower utilization of its aquablation systems and softer system sales as hospital capital budgets tighten. See our latest analysis for PROCEPT BioRobotics. Investors have already been wrestling with this shift in sentiment, with a 1 month share price return of 13.94 percent offering only a brief rebound against a year to date share price loss of 57.06 percent and a 1 year total...
NasdaqGS:FIBK
NasdaqGS:FIBKBanks

Does First Interstate (FIBK) Joining the S&P 1000 Reveal Untapped Capital Flexibility?

On 2 December 2025, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. was added to the S&P 1000 index, joining a broader cohort of small- and mid-cap U.S. companies. This index inclusion could broaden the bank’s investor base as index-tracking funds and benchmark-aware investors reassess its role in diversified portfolios. We’ll now explore how First Interstate’s addition to the S&P 1000 could influence its investment narrative, particularly around capital flexibility. The latest GPUs need a type of rare...
NasdaqGS:CHYM
NasdaqGS:CHYMDiversified Financial

Chime (CHYM): Has the Recent 25% Rebound Left the Fintech Stock Overvalued?

Chime Financial (CHYM) has quietly beaten the broader fintech space over the past month, with the stock up roughly 25% even as its year to date return remains down almost 29%. See our latest analysis for Chime Financial. The recent 30 day share price return of 24.65 percent, including a 9.10 percent jump in the last session to 26.50 dollars, suggests momentum is rebuilding even though the year to date share price return remains firmly negative. If Chime’s rebound has you rethinking the...