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Dell Technologies has been one of the strongest performers in large cap tech over the past five years. At around US$404 per share, the company still screens as undervalued on both its intrinsic value estimate using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and on market multiples. This sets up a clear tension between a very strong share price run and valuation models that still suggest a margin of safety. The stock has returned a very large 815.2% over five years, which means anyone looking at...

AGNC Investment (AGNC) has posted Q2 2026 results with total revenue of US$684 million and basic EPS of US$0.53, providing a snapshot of where the mortgage REIT stands after a volatile run of quarters. Over recent periods, total revenue has moved from US$836 million in Q3 2025 to US$995 million in Q4 2025, then to a revenue decline of US$114 million in Q1 2026 and back to US$684 million in Q2 2026. Over the same periods, basic EPS shifted from US$0.73 in Q3 2025 to US$0.83 in Q4 2025,...

With Jamie Dimon flagging that risks in stocks and long term Treasuries may be underpriced, many investors are rethinking where they want exposure. High deficits, sticky inflation, and an AI boom that some compare to the dot com era have pushed some to look more closely at value stocks with solid balance sheets and dependable dividends. This article focuses on three stocks from a Value Stocks screener that appear positioned to handle higher for longer rates and richer equity valuations, and...

Earlier this month, Texas Instruments’ board declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$1.42 per share, payable on August 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2026. This dividend affirmation comes as analysts highlight Texas Instruments’ role in AI-related semiconductor demand and forecast meaningful year-over-year gains in earnings and revenue. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how optimism around upcoming earnings and AI-driven chip demand could influence Texas Instruments’...

Flex Ltd. previously announced an expansion of its manufacturing partnership with Cerebras to scale production of the CS-3 AI accelerator at its Milpitas, California facilities, adding new lines, floor space, advanced testing and more skilled staff to increase output very substantially through 2026. This move positions Flex deeper in the AI hardware supply chain, tackling complex wafer-scale, liquid-cooled system production that few manufacturers can handle. Next, we’ll examine how scaling...

In July 2026, AZZ Inc. reported past first‑quarter results showing sales of US$448.53 million versus US$421.96 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$52.01 million from a very large US$170.91 million, with basic EPS from continuing operations dropping to US$1.74 from US$5.71. Despite the sharp earnings decline, AZZ raised its full‑year fiscal 2027 sales outlook to US$1.80 billion–US$1.85 billion, highlighting management’s confidence that current investments and operational...

Samsara stock has returned 35.7% over the past three years, yet both its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market-based multiples currently point to an overvaluation, raising questions about how much optimism is already in the price at around US$36.07 per share. A 35.7% gain over three years suggests long term holders have been rewarded, which can make new entry points more sensitive to valuation. Excitement around Samsara's AI driven tools and asset tracking solutions...

RBB Bancorp (RBB) just posted Q2 2026 results with total revenue of US$33.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.60, while trailing 12 month revenue stood at US$126.5 million and EPS at US$2.44. This sets a clear baseline for how the business is currently earning its way forward. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved from US$21.7 million in Q1 2025 to US$28.2 million in Q2 2025, then to US$31.7 million in Q4 2025 and now US$33.1 million in Q2 2026. Quarterly EPS shifted over the same period...

Amdocs has recently been highlighted for annual sales declines of 3.6% over the past two years and forecasts pointing to only 3.2% sales growth over the next 12 months, alongside a forward P/E of 6.8x that reflects cautious analyst sentiment about its near-term prospects. An interesting aspect is that, despite earnings per share increasing 8.1% annually and the telecom IT modernization theme remaining intact, analysts still appear hesitant about Amdocs’ growth trajectory compared with...

In recent days, analysts have become more upbeat on Caterpillar, revising earnings estimates higher and pointing to stronger demand across construction, power, data centers, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure. This growing optimism, reflected in an average brokerage stance near a Buy and a high share of Strong Buy ratings, highlights how closely Caterpillar is now tied to multi-sector capital spending trends, including AI-related data center buildouts. Against this backdrop of stronger...

Mercantile Bank (MBWM) opened Q2 2026 with total revenue of US$70.6 million and basic EPS of US$1.50, while trailing twelve month revenue reached US$263.9 million with basic EPS of US$5.68 and net income of US$95.2 million, setting a clear earnings benchmark for investors. Over the last year, the company has seen revenue move from US$221.6 million to US$263.9 million and EPS climb from US$4.80 to US$5.68 on a trailing basis, underpinned by a net profit margin of 36.1% that slightly edges out...

Steel Dynamics (STLD) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of about US$6.1 billion and basic EPS of US$3.71, while trailing 12 month revenue stood at roughly US$20.5 billion and EPS at US$11.06. This gives investors a clear read on both the latest quarter and the recent run rate. Over the past five quarters, revenue has moved from US$4,369.2 million in Q1 2025 to US$6,091.6 million in Q2 2026, with quarterly EPS shifting from US$1.45 to US$3.71 over the same stretch. This sets the stage for a results...

SmartFinancial (SMBK) has put up another solid quarter, with Q2 2026 revenue of US$54.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.97, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of US$204.2 million and EPS of US$3.42 that the data characterizes as high quality. The company has seen revenue move from US$171.7 million to US$204.2 million on a trailing twelve month basis, while earnings growth over the last year is cited at 37.5%, setting the stage for investors to weigh stronger profits and a 28.1% net...

Roper Technologies stock has retreated sharply over the past year, yet both its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples currently point to a market price that is below what the fundamentals may justify. The share price is down 37.3% over the past year, which leaves investors asking whether this reset has simply brought expectations back to earth or pushed Roper Technologies into undervalued territory. Expectations around the company’s ability to keep...

3M (MMM) opened Q2 2026 with total revenue of US$6.5b and basic EPS of US$1.80, while trailing twelve month revenue sat at US$25.2b with EPS of US$5.66. Over recent quarters the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$6.34b in Q2 2025 to US$6.50b in Q2 2026, with basic EPS shifting from US$1.35 to US$1.80 across the same periods. This sets up this earnings season around how far margins can hold against that revenue base. See our full analysis for 3M. With the headline numbers on the...

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with total revenue of US$715.5 million and basic EPS of US$3.34, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue at US$2.8 billion and EPS at US$12.63 alongside net income of US$847.9 million. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved from US$648.1 million in Q2 2025 to US$715.5 million in Q2 2026 and quarterly EPS has shifted from US$2.82 to US$3.34. This sets up a results season where profitability and margins are front and...

Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$7.4b and basic EPS of US$2.64 on net income of US$1.27b, giving investors a fresh look at how its earnings engine is running. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$7.0b and EPS of US$2.46 in Q2 2025 to US$7.4b and EPS of US$2.64 in Q2 2026, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at US$8.19 on revenue of US$27.9b, setting the backdrop for how investors weigh earnings resilience against recent...

Coupang (CPNG) is in focus after a major fire at its Incheon logistics center and a recent quarter that missed analyst expectations, raising fresh questions about operational resilience and investor sentiment. See our latest analysis for Coupang. The warehouse fire and softer quarter have come against a weak share price backdrop, with Coupang’s stock falling 23.5% on a 90 day share price return basis and its 1 year total shareholder return down 48.8%. This suggests momentum has been fading as...

The race to redefine single aisle commercial aircraft is heating up, and the latest move from Airbus on folding wing extensions is a clear reminder that design choices today can influence order books and supply chains for years. For investors, the real story sits with the stocks that are most exposed to this news, from airframe specialists to key component suppliers evaluating new engine technologies. This article breaks down 3 stocks from our Aerospace and Defense, Commercial Aircraft...

Zacks recently upgraded Ambarella to a Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting an improved earnings outlook supported by upward revisions to analyst profit forecasts. This shift in expectations highlights how Ambarella’s evolving edge AI and IoT positioning is feeding directly into more optimistic earnings models. We’ll now examine how this upgraded earnings outlook could reshape Ambarella’s investment narrative around edge AI growth and risk. AI is about to change healthcare. These 39 stocks are working...

United Therapeutics (UTHR) filed a new $833.4 million shelf registration on July 13 for 1,500,000 common shares tied to an employee stock ownership plan, highlighting potential additional supply for existing shareholders. See our latest analysis for United Therapeutics. The new shelf registration comes after a series of employee stock ownership plan related offerings in recent years. It also comes at a time when United Therapeutics’ share price has a year to date share price return of 7.87%...

Figma stock has fallen 41.7% year to date, yet both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and the market multiple checks currently point to the shares trading at a premium rather than at a discount. The year to date decline of 41.7% raises the question of whether the recent weakness has actually brought Figma closer to or further away from its underlying value. Recent optimism around AI driven growth and positive analyst ratings can support richer expectations for Figma. At...

PENN Entertainment (PENN) is in focus after launching theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino in Alberta, along with standalone theScore Casino and Hollywood Casino apps, extending its Canadian online gaming reach across the province. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. The Alberta launch lands while PENN Entertainment’s share price sits at $21.23, with a 7 day share price return of 5.2% and a 90 day share price return of 43.7%. This contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return of...

D.R. Horton (DHI) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of about US$9.2 billion and basic EPS of US$3.21, with the trailing 12 months showing EPS of US$10.54 and revenue of roughly US$33.4 billion alongside net income of US$3.1 billion. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from US$7.6 billion to US$9.7 billion while quarterly EPS has moved between roughly US$2.03 and US$3.37. This sets the backdrop for investors now weighing the current 9.2% trailing net margin against the recent period of weaker...