U.S. Consumer Finance Stock News

Upstart Holdings (UPST) reported stronger fourth quarter and full year profits, but the stock declined sharply as investors focused on a CEO transition, broader leadership changes, and margin pressure related to secured lending. See our latest analysis for Upstart Holdings. The sharp reaction to earnings and leadership changes comes after a weaker stretch for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 36.24% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 62.78%, while the 3 year total...

ITT (ITT) is back on investor radar after its recent share move, with the stock closing at $203.11 and short term returns outpacing its performance over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for ITT. The latest move fits into a stronger trend, with a 10.60% 1 month share price return contributing to a 16.59% year to date gain. The 1 year total shareholder return of 38.85% and 5 year total shareholder return of 167.02% indicate momentum that has been sustained over time. If this kind of...

Photronics recently reported past quarterly results showing steady revenue growth supported by demand from foundry, logic, and high-end display customers, while continuing to invest in advanced photomask facilities near key semiconductor hubs. An important takeaway was management’s cautious outlook, reflecting customer inventory digestion and uncertainty around the timing of new technology ramps despite ongoing capacity expansion. Next, we’ll examine how this combination of steady revenue...

Associated Banc-Corp recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded expectations, authorized a new US$100,000,000 share repurchase program, and declared a regular cash dividend payable in March 2026, while an executive sold US$427,000 of stock alongside option exercises and FMR LLC reduced its holdings at year-end 2025. Taken together with currently favorable value metrics, these corporate actions suggest management is prioritizing capital returns and balance sheet discipline...

In early February 2026, NextEra Energy announced a 10% increase in its regular quarterly dividend to US$0.6232 per share, payable on March 16 to shareholders of record on February 27, while also advancing grid projects and partnerships aimed at serving rapidly growing electricity loads such as data centers. Beyond the higher payout, the company’s planned dividend growth through 2028 and its focus on large-load and transmission infrastructure underscore how rising AI-driven power demand is...

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. recently announced that its board approved a 10% increase in the 2026 annual dividend rate to US$2.20 per share, with a quarterly payout of US$0.55 scheduled for March 16, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 2, 2026. This higher dividend underscores management’s confidence in the company’s earnings strength and cash generation, even as recent shareholder returns have been weaker and options markets imply expectations of a sizeable future share price move. We’ll...

Netflix (NasdaqGS:NFLX) is involved in an escalating takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, with a rival all cash bid from Paramount Skydance. Warner Bros. Discovery's board is reported to be considering reopening negotiations with Paramount, increasing uncertainty around Netflix's proposal. Activist investors, including Ancora Holdings, are opposing elements of the deal while regulators in the US, UK, and EU are conducting antitrust reviews. The outcome could reshape competitive...

Palantir Technologies (NasdaqGS:PLTR) has renewed and expanded its multi-year collaboration with Airbus on Skywise, the civil aviation data platform. The company also received expanded authorization from the US Defense Information Systems Agency for its Federal Cloud Service, covering on-premises and edge deployments in sensitive government environments. These two developments put Palantir Technologies back in focus for investors watching how the company balances commercial and government...

Event Trigger: Operational Pressures Behind Steven Madden’s Valuation Steven Madden (SHOO) is in focus after concerns around weaker annual revenue growth, softer free cash flow margin, and diminishing returns on capital highlighted ongoing operational pressures, despite the brand’s ongoing appeal to younger shoppers. See our latest analysis for Steven Madden. At a share price of US$39.19, Steven Madden has seen some pressure recently, with a 30-day share price return of a 14.06% decline...

Noble (NE) is back in focus after mixed fourth quarter 2025 results, softer 2026 revenue guidance of US$2.8b to US$3.0b, and a US$0.50 quarterly dividend, even as analysts have turned more optimistic. See our latest analysis for Noble. That backdrop helps explain why Noble’s recent earnings miss and softer 2026 revenue guidance have not stopped the share price from climbing. A 30 day share price return of 40.17% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 69.57% suggest momentum has been...

If you are trying to figure out whether Crescent Energy at around US$10.23 is a bargain or a value trap, you are in the right place. The stock is up 22.1% over the last 30 days and 20.2% year to date, even though the 1 year return sits at a 27.6% decline and the 7 day move is a modest 0.7% decline. Recent news coverage has focused on Crescent Energy's position in the US energy sector and how its share price has been reacting to changes in investor sentiment toward oil and gas producers...

Cabot (CBT) shares are under the microscope after the company reported first quarter results, showing sales of US$849 million and net income of US$73 million, both lower than in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Cabot. Despite the softer quarterly numbers, Cabot's 30 day share price return of 7.43% and 90 day share price return of 27.49% suggest momentum has been building, even though the 1 year total shareholder return of an 11.71% decline shows a weaker longer term...

Daktronics (DAKT) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up 5.2% over the past day, 6.0% over the past week and 26.7% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Daktronics. The latest 1 month share price return of 26.7% sits within a broader upswing, with the 90 day share price return at 51.9% and the 1 year total shareholder return at 71.1%. This indicates that momentum has been building rather than fading over time. If Daktronics’ move has you...

In its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, Praetorian Capital highlighted The St. Joe Company’s roughly 167,000 acres of Florida Panhandle land and argued the business could grow revenue and earnings rapidly while trading at what it views as an appealing Adjusted Funds from Operations multiple. This commentary effectively frames St. Joe as a land-rich owner where investors may be paying for cash flow while receiving significant asset value at little apparent cost. We’ll now examine how...

If you are wondering whether Agilysys at around US$81.50 is priced for opportunity or already reflecting much of its prospects, this article is for you. The stock has seen sharp recent moves, with a 5.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 28.4% decline over the last 30 days and a 29.4% decline year to date, while the 5 year return sits at 35.9%. These swings have come as investors react to ongoing developments in the broader software sector and shifting sentiment toward growth oriented names,...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported full-year 2025 results showing revenue of US$12.00 billion, up from US$11.02 billion a year earlier, with net income of US$3.95 billion replacing a net loss and earnings per share turning positive on both a basic and diluted basis. Alongside this earnings shift, Vertex issued 2026 guidance that points to an increasing contribution from non-cystic fibrosis products such as CASGEVY and JOURNAVX, supported by a new trispecific T‑cell engager collaboration with...

Multiple securities fraud class action lawsuits have been filed against Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) over its disclosures on AI infrastructure spending and revenue potential. Claims focus on allegedly misleading statements about costs, data center timelines, and reliance on large capital raises tied to AI related cloud contracts. The cases center on whether investors were given a full picture of financial and operational risks linked to Oracle's AI infrastructure build out. Oracle sits at the...

Recently, analysts highlighted Sanmina as a top pick for growth investors, assigning it a #1 Zacks Rank and an A VGM Score, supported by upward earnings estimate revisions. This recognition emphasizes how analyst expectations around Sanmina's earnings strength and quality metrics are becoming central to the company’s investment case. Next, we'll examine how this upgraded analyst sentiment, especially the strong Growth Style Score, interacts with Sanmina's existing investment narrative. This...

Earlier in February 2026, Willis Towers Watson released a next-generation upgrade of its RiskAgility FM U.S. Library models, fully embedding VM-22 reserving requirements for non-variable annuities and offering insurers an integrated, production-ready platform for statutory valuation. This enhancement reinforces WTW’s role in complex actuarial and risk software at a time when insurers face heavier regulatory and modeling demands across annuity and pension risk transfer portfolios. We’ll now...

Hayward Holdings: Recent Returns and Business Snapshot Hayward Holdings (HAYW) has drawn attention after a mix of short term share moves, including a small gain over the past week and a modest decline over the past month, alongside stronger performance over the past three months. For context, the company reports annual revenue of US$1.10b and net income of US$137.9m, supported by positive annual growth in both metrics. This provides investors with a concrete baseline for assessing the pool...

Rebranding highlights resilience and improving profitability Recent commentary on Baldwin Insurance Group (BWIN) focuses on its rebranding from BRP Group in May 2024 and the continued strength in organic revenue growth, margin expansion, and earnings per share performance. See our latest analysis for Baldwin Insurance Group. Despite the rebrand and solid operating metrics, Baldwin Insurance Group’s recent trading tells a different story, with a 30 day share price return of 38.06% decline and...

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. recently increased its holdings in ICL Group to 56,619,519 shares, making the company a larger component of its investment portfolio and signaling renewed institutional interest in the specialty minerals and chemicals producer. This move highlights how a large domestic financial institution is leaning into ICL’s role in mineral-based products and crop nutrition at a time when sector expectations and operational challenges remain in...

XPO (XPO) stock is back in focus after a downgrade to Neutral, sector wide AI worries, freight regulation headlines, and renewed attention on the company’s recent earnings and share repurchase activity. See our latest analysis for XPO. Despite the recent downgrade and sector worries, XPO’s share price has climbed strongly, with a 30 day share price return of 29.87% and a 90 day share price return of 51.62%, while the 3 year total shareholder return is very large at about 4x. This mix of short...

Recently, several brokerages reaffirmed bullish views on On Holding AG, while the company appointed Frank Sluis as its new Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, 2026, separating the previously combined CEO/CFO role. This combination of strong analyst conviction and a leadership refresh in the finance function has reinforced investor confidence in On’s long-term growth ambitions within global sportswear. We’ll now examine how the appointment of an experienced CFO and renewed analyst...