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NYSE:CDP
NYSE:CDPOffice REITs

Why COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Is Up 5.3% After 2025 Beat, 2026 Outlook, Major Lease Win

COPT Defense Properties recently reported its 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$763.92 million and net income to US$152.32 million, while also issuing 2026 earnings guidance and highlighting funds from operations of US$57.2 million in the fourth quarter. On the same day, the company announced an almost 11-year, 148,000-square-foot lease with a top 10 U.S. defense contractor, taking its US$450 million development pipeline to 86% pre-leased and reinforcing demand for its mission-critical...
NYSE:NFG
NYSE:NFGGas Utilities

Has National Fuel Gas (NFG) Share Price Gains Left Further Upside On The Table

If you are wondering whether National Fuel Gas is genuinely good value at its recent price of US$85.77, you are not alone; many investors are asking the same question. The stock has returns of 2.4% over the past 7 days, 9.4% over 30 days and 22.3% over 1 year, with multi year returns of 61.6% over 3 years and 128.9% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already reflected in the price. Recent market interest in National Fuel Gas has been supported by ongoing coverage of...
NYSE:NJR
NYSE:NJRGas Utilities

Assessing New Jersey Resources (NJR) Valuation After Raising 2026 Earnings Guidance On Energy Services Strength

New Jersey Resources (NJR) has drawn fresh attention after raising its fiscal 2026 net financial earnings per share guidance, citing strong January 2026 results from its Energy Services segment as a key driver. See our latest analysis for New Jersey Resources. The raised fiscal 2026 guidance and recent first quarter results appear to have caught investors' attention, with the share price at $52.42 after a 7 day share price return of 5.94% and a 90 day share price return of 14.81%. The 1 year...
NYSE:GOLD
NYSE:GOLDRetail Distributors

Gold.com (GOLD) Q2 EPS Rebound Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Gold.com (GOLD) just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$6.5b and basic EPS of US$0.47, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at US$0.51 on revenue of US$15.7b, setting the stage against a backdrop where earnings forecasts are described as rapid but recent profit margins remain thin. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$2.7b in Q2 2025 to US$6.5b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.28 to US$0.47 over the same period. Trailing 12 month net income of US$12.5m...
NYSE:HAL
NYSE:HALEnergy Services

Halliburton (HAL) One Off US$757 Million Loss Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Halliburton (HAL) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$5.7 billion and basic EPS of US$0.70, alongside net income of US$589 million, set against trailing twelve month EPS of US$1.50 on revenue of US$22.2 billion and net income of US$1.3 billion. This gives investors a clearer view of the latest run rate. The company has seen quarterly revenue remain in a tight band from US$5.4 billion in Q1 2025 to US$5.7 billion in Q4, while EPS moved from US$0.24 in Q1 to US$0.70 in Q4. Trailing net...
NYSE:HXL
NYSE:HXLAerospace & Defense

Is Hexcel (HXL) Still Attractive After A 33% One Year Share Price Gain

If you are wondering whether Hexcel's current share price still offers value, this article will walk through what the numbers are saying and how that might fit your own expectations. Hexcel shares last closed at US$86.00, with returns of 3.9% over 7 days, 6.5% over 30 days, 11.9% year to date, 32.8% over 1 year, 26.7% over 3 years and 73.8% over 5 years, which may affect how investors think about its risk and return trade off today. Recent interest in Hexcel has been shaped by ongoing...
NasdaqGS:NTCT
NasdaqGS:NTCTCommunications

Is It Time To Reassess NetScout Systems (NTCT) After DCF Signals Upside Potential

If you are wondering whether NetScout Systems stock is offering fair value right now, it helps to step back and see how the current price lines up with what the business may be worth. The share price recently closed at US$27.67, with returns of 0.5% decline over 7 days, 2.8% over 30 days, 3.1% year to date and 14.2% over 1 year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 7.5% decline and 12.2% decline respectively. These moves sit against a backdrop of evergreen interest in NetScout...
NYSE:GFF
NYSE:GFFBuilding

Griffon Q1 2026 Margin Rebound Challenges Bearish One Off Loss Narrative

Griffon (GFF) kicked off Q1 2026 with revenue of US$649.1 million and basic EPS of US$1.44, setting the tone against a trailing twelve month revenue base of about US$2.5 billion and TTM EPS of US$0.99. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between US$611.7 million and US$662.2 million, while quarterly EPS has ranged from a loss of US$2.65 to a high of US$1.56. This has left investors focused on how current margins frame the story behind this latest print. See our full...
NasdaqGS:IAC
NasdaqGS:IACInteractive Media and Services

What IAC (IAC)'s Smaller Losses, Buybacks and AI Pivot Mean For Shareholders

IAC Inc. has reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, with sales of US$645.98 million for the quarter and US$2.39 billion for the year, alongside much lower net losses than the prior year and ongoing share repurchases that have retired 14.92% of its stock since 2020. While annual sales declined compared with 2024, IAC’s reduced losses, focus on off-platform and AI-related revenues, and completion of a sizeable buyback program underscore how the business is reshaping its...
NasdaqGS:NWSA
NasdaqGS:NWSAMedia

Reassessing News Corp (NWSA) After A 22% One Year Share Price Decline

If you are wondering whether News is priced attractively today, this article walks through what the current share price may be implying about the company. The stock recently closed at US$22.50, with returns of a 16.8% decline over 7 days, a 15.0% decline over 30 days, a 14.1% decline year to date and a 22.0% decline over 1 year. This sits against a 23.7% gain over 3 years and a 0.8% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns sit against an ongoing flow of company and sector news, which has...
NasdaqGM:CRML
NasdaqGM:CRMLMetals and Mining

Assessing Critical Metals (CRML) Valuation After Project Vault And Wolfsberg License Renewal

Why Project Vault and Wolfsberg’s License Renewal Matter for Critical Metals The latest move in Critical Metals (NasdaqGM:CRML) was sparked by the White House confirming Project Vault, a nearly US$12b critical minerals stockpile plan, alongside fresh regulatory milestones across the company’s lithium and rare earth portfolio. For you as an investor, the key angle is that these policy moves and approvals arrive while Critical Metals remains pre revenue. As a result, attention is squarely on...
NYSE:ENVA
NYSE:ENVAConsumer Finance

Is Enova’s Record 2025 Results and Grasshopper Deal Altering The Investment Case For Enova International (ENVA)?

Enova International reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$501.89 million and net income of US$78.98 million, capping a full year in which revenue reached US$1.83 billion and net income was US$308.39 million, both higher than the prior year. The company also completed a sizeable share repurchase program while preparing to integrate its pending Grasshopper Bank acquisition, signaling a focus on both capital returns and expanding its lending platform. Next, we’ll examine how Enova’s record...
NasdaqGS:CG
NasdaqGS:CGCapital Markets

Should Carlyle’s Record Fees and Fundraising in Q4 2025 Require Action From CG Investors?

The Carlyle Group Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,901.1 million and net income of US$358.1 million, alongside a quarterly dividend declaration of US$0.35 per share payable in February 2026. Management highlighted a record year for fee-related earnings, strong fundraising that exceeded original inflow targets, and assets under management reaching US$477 billion, underpinned by vigorous IPO activity and accelerated monetizations. We’ll now explore how Carlyle’s...
NYSE:PII
NYSE:PIILeisure

Is Polaris (PII) Pricing Looked At Differently After A 65% One Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Polaris at around US$69.33 offers genuine value or is simply drawing attention after a strong run, this article is intended to help you weigh that up clearly and calmly. The stock has returned 8.6% over the last 7 days, 4.3% year to date and 64.9% over the last year, alongside 3 year and 5 year returns of 32.7% and 33.7% declines, which presents a mixed picture of momentum and risk. Recent share price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in outdoor...
NYSE:KNSL
NYSE:KNSLInsurance

Kinsale Capital Dividend Hike Highlights Earnings Power And Capital Discipline

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) announced a higher cash dividend for shareholders. The increase comes alongside annual growth in net premiums. Book value per share also showed annual growth, supporting the dividend decision. The move reflects management confidence in the company’s earnings power and capital position. Kinsale Capital Group focuses on the excess and surplus lines insurance market, a segment that often serves risks standard insurers are less willing to cover. For readers...
NYSEAM:GENC
NYSEAM:GENCMachinery

Gencor Industries (GENC) Net Margin Improvement Tests Bullish Earnings Quality Narrative

Gencor Industries (GENC) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with revenue of US$23.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.23, setting a clear marker for its latest quarterly performance. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$31.4 million in Q1 2025, followed by US$38.2 million, US$27.0 million and US$18.8 million across the 2025 financial year, while EPS over that stretch ranged from a high of US$0.42 to a low of US$0.13. With trailing 12 month net income of US$15.3 million and EPS of US$1.04, the latest...
NYSE:CHD
NYSE:CHDHousehold Products

Church And Dwight 2026 Product Push Tests Growth And Margin Story

Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) announced a broad slate of new product launches planned for 2026 across several core brands. The lineup includes THERABREATH toothpaste, ARM & HAMMER Dual Defense cat litter and a new fresh laundry detergent, HERO acne cleansers and Mighty Shield, and a material change in TROJAN condoms. The 2026 portfolio expansion targets a range of consumer needs in oral care, household care, acne care, and sexual health products. Church & Dwight, the consumer products company...
NYSE:CXM
NYSE:CXMSoftware

Is Sprinklr (CXM) Now Attractive After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether Sprinklr's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question before making their next move. The stock has recently been under pressure, with a 6.0% decline over the last week, a 21.4% decline over the last month, and a 30.9% decline over the past year. This weaker share price performance sits alongside ongoing attention on Sprinklr's position in customer experience software and how it stacks up against...
NYSE:GRC
NYSE:GRCMachinery

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) Margin Improvement To 7.8% Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narratives

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) FY 2025 earnings snapshot Gorman-Rupp (GRC) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$166.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.52, setting the tone for a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached US$682.4 million and EPS came in at US$2.02. Over the past several quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$162.7 million in Q4 2024 to US$166.6 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from US$0.42 to US$0.52. These results sit on top of earnings growth of 32.2%...
NYSE:YUM
NYSE:YUMHospitality

Yum! Brands Pizza Hut Review Puts Closures Valuation And Debt In Focus

Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) plans to close 250 underperforming Pizza Hut locations across the US as part of a broader business review. The company is evaluating options for Pizza Hut, including a potential sale of the brand. The review also covers technology upgrades and updated franchise agreements across the Pizza Hut system. Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, sits at the center of the global quick service restaurant market, where digital ordering, delivery and off premise...
NYSE:MTB
NYSE:MTBBanks

A Look At M&T Bank (MTB) Valuation As Jeff Carpenter Takes Massachusetts Leadership Role

M&T Bank (MTB) recently appointed Jeff Carpenter as Regional President of Massachusetts, a leadership change that puts fresh attention on how its Boston centered operations fit into the broader investment case for the stock. See our latest analysis for M&T Bank. The leadership change in Massachusetts comes as M&T Bank's share price has been firming, with a 12.44% 30 day share price return and a 26.43% 90 day share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 22.38% sits alongside a...
NYSE:GPI
NYSE:GPISpecialty Retail

The Bull Case For Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Could Change Following Record Sales, Lower Earnings And Heavy Buybacks

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. reported its full-year 2025 results on January 29, 2026, with revenue rising to US$22.57 billion from US$19.93 billion, while net income eased to US$325.2 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations declined to US$25.13. Alongside integrating new dealership operations and restructuring its UK footprint, the company completed a substantial buyback program, retiring 6.98 million shares for US$1.65 billion since 2020. Next, we’ll examine how record revenue growth...
NYSE:MLM
NYSE:MLMBasic Materials

Is It Too Late To Consider Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains?

If you are wondering whether Martin Marietta Materials at around US$690 a share still offers value, this article will walk through what the current price really implies. The stock has recently recorded returns of 5.8% over 7 days, 3.5% over 30 days, 8.8% year to date, 28.8% over 1 year, 100.0% over 3 years and 115.2% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent attention on infrastructure and construction materials...
NasdaqGM:SHLS
NasdaqGM:SHLSElectrical

Does Shoals Technologies Group's (SHLS) Patent Win Reveal a Durable Competitive Moat in Solar Hardware?

Shoals Technologies Group recently received a favorable initial determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission, which found that Voltage, LLC infringed Shoals’ patented Big Lead Assembly solutions used in utility scale solar projects and, if the ruling is upheld, could block importation of the infringing products. This development underscores the commercial importance of Shoals’ intellectual property in solar energy infrastructure and highlights how patent enforcement can shape...