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NYSE:IQV
NYSE:IQVLife Sciences

Assessing IQVIA Holdings (IQV) Valuation After Sharp Three Month Share Price Pullback

IQVIA Holdings Stock Moves After Recent Performance Shift IQVIA Holdings (IQV) has drawn fresh attention after a sharp share price pullback, with the stock showing a 30% decline over the past month and a 23% decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for IQVIA Holdings. Stepping back, IQVIA Holdings’ recent 30 day share price return of a 29.76% decline and year to date share price return of a 25.93% decline sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of a 13.70% decline...
NYSE:WST
NYSE:WSTLife Sciences

How Investors Are Reacting To West Pharmaceutical (WST) GLP-1 Momentum And Upbeat 2026 Sales Guidance

In February 2026, West Pharmaceutical Services reported that fourth-quarter 2025 sales rose to US$805.0 million with net income of US$132.1 million, and issued 2026 guidance calling for US$3.215–3.275 billion in net sales with mid-single-digit organic growth supported by foreign-exchange tailwinds. Management highlighted strong momentum in high-value product components tied to GLP-1 therapies and biologics, alongside margin expansion from a richer product mix and a planned sale of the...
NasdaqGS:WMT
NasdaqGS:WMTConsumer Retailing

Walmart’s Jacksonville “Store of the Future” Could Be A Game Changer For Walmart (WMT)

Earlier this month, Walmart opened its next-generation Supercenter in Jacksonville’s Oakleaf community, adding 400 jobs and showcasing a modern, omnichannel store format with expanded assortments, rapid delivery, and enhanced in-store digital experiences. This Supercenter is part of Walmart’s plan to build or convert more than 150 stores, underscoring how its physical footprint underpins a tech-enabled, convenience-focused retail model nationwide. We’ll now examine how Walmart’s new...
NYSE:SFL
NYSE:SFLOil and Gas

SFL (SFL) Holds Dividend Through Quarterly Losses – What Does This Reveal About Its Risk Strategy?

SFL Corporation Ltd. reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of about US$175.5 million and a net loss of US$4.65 million, while also declaring its 88th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of US$0.20 per share to be paid around March 30, 2026. Alongside these results, SFL continued reshaping its fleet by selling two 2015-built Suezmax tankers at strong prices and reinvesting in newer vessels, while reinforcing a charter backlog of about US$3.70 billion that supports visibility...
NasdaqGS:CRVL
NasdaqGS:CRVLHealthcare

CorVel’s Earnings Momentum And Buybacks Might Change The Case For Investing In CorVel (CRVL)

In February 2026, CorVel Corporation reported past third-quarter and nine-month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher sales of US$235.63 million and US$709.98 million, respectively, alongside increases in net income and earnings per share from continuing operations versus a year earlier. CorVel also disclosed that between October 1 and December 31, 2025, it repurchased 185,079 shares for US$13.4 million, bringing total buybacks under its long-running program announced in 1996 to...
NYSE:NRP
NYSE:NRPOil and Gas

Did NRP’s Affirmed 2025 Payout Reveal the True Strength of Its Capital‑Light Royalty Model?

Natural Resource Partners L.P. previously declared a fourth quarter 2025 cash distribution of US$0.75 per common unit, payable on February 24, 2026, to unitholders of record as of February 17, 2026. This distribution affirmation highlights how the partnership’s capital-light royalty model and monetization of energy transition assets are supporting ongoing cash generation. We will now examine how the affirmed distribution and capital-light royalty model shape Natural Resource Partners’...
NasdaqGS:EBAY
NasdaqGS:EBAYMultiline Retail

Evaluating eBay (EBAY) Shares After Recent Price Move And Perceived Valuation Discount

eBay Stock Moves Without a Clear Catalyst eBay (EBAY) shares were recently active despite the absence of a clear single headline event. This is putting more focus on how its marketplace business, recent returns, and current valuation data line up for investors. See our latest analysis for eBay. At a share price of $82.38, eBay’s recent 3.74% one-day share price gain comes after weaker 7-day and 30-day share price returns, while its 1-year and 3-year total shareholder returns of 19.66% and...
NasdaqGM:ATAI
NasdaqGM:ATAIPharmaceuticals

Why AtaiBeckley (ATAI) Is Down 5.3% After Positive BPL-003 Data And Analyst Upgrades – And What's Next

In recent months, AtaiBeckley Inc. reported encouraging Phase 2b results for its treatment-resistant depression candidate BPL-003 and presented the data at the 64th Annual Meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, while multiple research firms initiated or reaffirmed positive coverage on the company. An important angle for investors is AtaiBeckley’s full ownership of BPL-003 following its merger with Beckley Psytech, which concentrates both the clinical opportunity and the...
NasdaqGS:CTSH
NasdaqGS:CTSHIT

Is Cognizant (CTSH) Quietly Redefining Its Investment Story Through AI Deals And Capital Returns?

In early February 2026, Cognizant announced fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$5.33 billion and full-year sales of US$21.11 billion, issued 2026 revenue guidance, raised its quarterly dividend to US$0.33 per share, continued share repurchases, secured a three-year IT and digital transformation engagement with DAMAC Group, and agreed a new AI-focused partnership with Uniphore. Together, these developments show Cognizant pairing capital returns and acquisitions with deeper AI and digital...
NYSE:GPN
NYSE:GPNDiversified Financial

Assessing Global Payments (GPN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Recent share performance and business profile Global Payments (GPN) has been on many investors’ radar after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock down over the past year and the past 3 months. The company processes card, check, and digital-based payments and reports through two main segments: Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions, across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. See our latest analysis for Global Payments. At a share price of US$68.48, Global Payments has...
NasdaqGM:LGND
NasdaqGM:LGNDPharmaceuticals

Assessing Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness And Strong 1 Year Return

Event context and recent stock performance Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) has come into focus after a period in which its shares have moved lower over the past month and past 3 months, while still showing a positive 1 year total return. At a last close of US$183.83, the company carries a value score of 3, with annual revenue of US$251.233 million and net income of US$48.581 million, supported by positive annual revenue and net income growth. See our latest analysis for Ligand...
NYSE:FLUT
NYSE:FLUTHospitality

Evaluating Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) After Analyst Downgrades And Concerns On US Sports Betting Growth

Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) is in focus after several major brokers recently cut their expectations, highlighting concerns about softer growth in US online sports betting and the potential for higher share volatility ahead of upcoming quarterly results. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. The recent reset in broker expectations has come alongside a sharp swing in sentiment, with Flutter’s share price at US$125.17 after a 1 month share price return decline of 33.58%. This has...
NYSE:ATMU
NYSE:ATMUMachinery

Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narratives

Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) has capped FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$446.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.59. Trailing twelve month revenue landed at US$1.76 billion with EPS of US$2.52 and net income of US$207.4 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$403.7 million and EPS of US$0.53 in Q3 2024 to the current Q4 2025 levels. Trailing twelve month EPS has stepped up from US$2.16 to US$2.52 over the same comparison points, setting up a results season where...
NasdaqGM:APPN
NasdaqGM:APPNSoftware

Is Appian (APPN) Quietly Reframing Its Regulated-Sector Edge With This WEST 2026 Spotlight?

Appian Corporation recently presented at the WEST Conference 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center, sharing updates with defense and technology stakeholders about its low-code and automation capabilities. This appearance gives investors a fresh window into how Appian is positioning its platform for complex, regulated use cases that often demand robust workflow automation. Next, we’ll examine how Appian’s WEST Conference 2026 presentation might influence its investment narrative,...
NasdaqGS:TSLA
NasdaqGS:TSLAAuto

Tesla (TSLA) Valuation Check As EV Sales Slide And AI Robotics Spending Ramps Up

Tesla (TSLA) is under pressure after January vehicle sales dropped 45% in China and 17% in the US, while it surrendered the top electric vehicle spot in Europe and increased spending on AI, robotics, and energy projects. See our latest analysis for Tesla. Against this backdrop of weaker vehicle demand and heavier spending on AI and robotics, Tesla’s share price has been choppy, with a 30 day share price return of a 4.59% decline, a 1 year total shareholder return of 17.31%, and a 3 year total...
NasdaqGS:IPGP
NasdaqGS:IPGPElectronic

IPG Photonics Leans On Defense And Medical To Redefine Growth Mix

IPG Photonics (NasdaqGS:IPGP) has introduced the CROSSBOW MINI High-Energy Laser system, a new scalable defense product aimed at countering drone threats. The company reports strong momentum in its medical business, supported by new product launches and a major customer win. Management has indicated that medical-related revenues are expected to double or triple in the next year. IPG Photonics, trading at about $153.91, has seen very strong recent share price performance, with the stock up...
NYSE:TFC
NYSE:TFCBanks

Assessing Truist Financial (TFC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Earnings Expectations

Why Truist Financial is on investors’ radar Truist Financial (TFC) is back in focus after recent trading left the shares with a mixed return profile, including a small 1 day pullback but gains over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Truist Financial. While the 1 day share price return of a 0.33% decline to US$51.90 and the 7 day share price return of a 7.01% decline hint at some cooling after recent strength, the 30 day and 90 day share price returns of 3.82% and 18.17%...
NYSE:TJX
NYSE:TJXSpecialty Retail

How Investors Are Reacting To TJX Companies (TJX) Upbeat Analyst Sentiment Ahead Of Fiscal 2026 Earnings

In recent days, TJX Companies has drawn renewed attention as multiple Wall Street firms reiterated positive ratings, short interest eased, and investors looked ahead to the company’s upcoming fourth-quarter and full-year Fiscal 2026 earnings release and conference call held on February 25, 2026. Together with favorable earnings estimate revisions and a strong ranking from Zacks, these developments point to improving sentiment around TJX’s off-price retail model as it prepares to update the...