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NasdaqGS:CCOI
NasdaqGS:CCOITelecom

Reassessing Cogent Communications (CCOI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound

If you are wondering whether Cogent Communications Holdings is attractively priced or just a value trap, you are not alone. This article will focus squarely on what the current share price could mean for investors. The stock has returned 9.8% over the last 30 days and 17.8% year to date, although the 1 year return of 67.7% and 3 year return of 56.1% highlight that many holders will still be sitting on losses. Recent coverage around Cogent has centered on its position in the US telecom sector...
NYSE:BDC
NYSE:BDCElectronic

Is Belden (BDC) Finally Fairly Priced After Its Strong Recent Share Price Rally?

Wondering if Belden at around US$139.75 is priced for perfection or still offers room for value? This article will walk you through what the current market price might be implying. The stock has seen strong recent moves, with returns of 18.9% over 7 days, 23.5% over 30 days, 18.6% year to date, 21.6% over 1 year, 58.3% over 3 years and 212.3% over 5 years. Recent coverage of Belden has focused on its position in the technology and connectivity space and how investors are reacting to that...
NYSE:SITE
NYSE:SITETrade Distributors

Is It Too Late To Consider SiteOne (SITE) After Recent Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether SiteOne Landscape Supply is fairly priced at around US$150 a share, you are not alone. This article is here to unpack what that tag might really mean for you. The stock has recently recorded returns of 4.5% over 7 days, 16.3% over 30 days, 20.0% year to date and 12.7% over 1 year, with a much flatter 2.1% over 3 years and an 8.3% decline over 5 years. Recent market attention on SiteOne has been driven mainly by ongoing interest in building products and services...
NasdaqGS:CCB
NasdaqGS:CCBBanks

Does Coastal Financial (CCB) Have a Profitability Puzzle Behind Rising Net Interest Income?

Coastal Financial Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$79,370,000 from US$72,380,000 a year earlier, while net income eased to US$12,640,000 and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations slipped to US$0.82. The combination of higher net interest income but lower earnings per share highlights shifting profitability drivers within Coastal Financial’s business model during the quarter. We’ll now examine how the higher net...
NYSE:FLS
NYSE:FLSMachinery

Flowserve (FLS) One Off Loss Of US$551.6m Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Flowserve (FLS) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$1.2 billion and a basic EPS loss of US$0.23, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of US$4.7 billion and basic EPS of US$2.66. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$1.14 billion in Q1 2025 to US$1.22 billion in Q4 2025, with basic EPS ranging from US$0.56 in Q1 to US$1.69 in Q3 before the latest quarterly loss. This sets up a mixed picture for profitability and margins. See our full...
NasdaqCM:ABAT
NasdaqCM:ABATMetals and Mining

Did Earnings Progress and New EV-Savvy CFO Just Shift American Battery Technology's (ABAT) Investment Narrative?

American Battery Technology Company recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to US$4.76 million and basic loss per share from continuing operations narrowing to US$0.07, while also filing a US$46.25 million shelf registration for 13,103,332 common shares related to its employee stock ownership plan. At the same time, the company announced leadership changes, including appointing experienced automotive and battery finance executive Alejandro Flores Arteaga as...
NYSE:EVR
NYSE:EVRCapital Markets

Did Record 2025 Results, Capital Returns, and EMEA Hire Just Shift Evercore's (EVR) Investment Narrative?

Evercore Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,297.03 million and net income of US$203.95 million, capping a year in which full-year revenue rose to US$3.88 billion and net income reached US$591.92 million. The firm coupled these record results with a quarterly dividend of US$0.84 per share, share repurchases totaling 829,918 shares under its 2025 program, and the hiring of senior consumer banker Jonathan Dale to bolster its EMEA franchise. We’ll now examine how this...
NYSE:CI
NYSE:CIHealthcare

Cigna FTC Settlement Reshapes Express Scripts Model And Investor Outlook

Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) has reached a landmark settlement with the Federal Trade Commission affecting its Express Scripts pharmacy benefit operations. The agreement requires the company to eliminate spread pricing, increase fee and rebate transparency, relocate group purchasing activities to the U.S., and adopt new cost models for independent pharmacies. This settlement introduces binding changes to how Cigna structures and discloses elements of its pharmacy benefit management...
NYSE:UI
NYSE:UICommunications

Ubiquiti (UI) Earnings Surge And 29.9% Margin Intensify Debate On Non Cash Profit Quality

Ubiquiti (UI) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$814.9 million and basic EPS of US$3.86, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of about US$3.0 billion and basic EPS of US$14.69 that reflect the recent earnings surge. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$599.9 million in Q2 2025 to US$814.9 million in Q2 2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from US$2.26 to US$3.86 over the same period. This sets up a story where the headline growth rates and a 29.9% net...
NYSE:PRLB
NYSE:PRLBMachinery

Proto Labs (PRLB) Margin Improvement Tests Bullish High P/E Narrative

Proto Labs (PRLB) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$136.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.25, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached US$533.1 million and EPS came in at US$0.89. Over the past year, revenue has moved from US$500.9 million to US$533.1 million on a trailing basis while EPS shifted from US$0.66 to US$0.89, and quarterly revenue has stepped up from US$121.8 million in Q4 2024 to US$136.5 million in Q4 2025. For investors, the key storyline now...
NYSE:BBAI
NYSE:BBAIIT

A Look At BigBear.ai (BBAI) Valuation After Maqta Partnership And Share Authorization Vote

Why BigBear.ai’s latest moves matter for shareholders BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI) has drawn fresh attention after its UAE arm partnered with Maqta Technologies to build AI customs and border solutions, while investors weigh an upcoming vote to double the company’s authorized share count. See our latest analysis for BigBear.ai Holdings. Despite the Maqta Technologies partnership and the Ask Sage acquisition in late 2025, BigBear.ai’s 1 year total shareholder return is about a 45% loss. The 30...
NYSE:BEN
NYSE:BENCapital Markets

Should Franklin Resources’ Stronger Q1 Results and Expanding Platform Require Action From BEN Investors?

Franklin Resources, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue, net income and earnings per share versus a year earlier, alongside preliminary assets under management of about US$1.71 trillion at January 31, 2026 and a maintained quarterly dividend of US$0.33 per share, payable on April 10, 2026. Together with the launch of its Microsoft Azure-powered Intelligence Hub platform and ongoing expansion in ETFs, alternatives and custom indexing, these updates...
NYSE:W
NYSE:WSpecialty Retail

Does Wayfair (W) Using Affirm Abroad Reveal Its Real Edge In Global Home Retail?

On 5 February 2026, Affirm announced it had expanded its partnership with Wayfair to offer its no-late-fee, buy now, pay later products to shoppers in the UK and Canada, building on an earlier rollout across Wayfair’s US online and in-store checkouts. This move highlights how Wayfair is aiming to boost international customer appeal by pairing its online home goods offering with more flexible payment options at checkout. We’ll now look at how this expanded Affirm partnership, and its impact...
NYSE:PH
NYSE:PHMachinery

Parker-Hannifin (PH) Valuation Check After Earnings Beat And Raised Full-Year Outlook

Why Parker-Hannifin stock is back in focus Parker-Hannifin (PH) is drawing fresh attention after its latest quarter topped expectations, supported by aerospace and off-highway operations, productivity gains, and acquisition integration, with management raising full-year sales and earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Parker-Hannifin. The latest move in Parker-Hannifin’s share price, with a 7.5% 1 month share price return and 15.7% 3 month share price return, sits alongside a 1 year...
NYSE:GLW
NYSE:GLWElectronic

Is It Too Late To Consider Corning (GLW) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Corning's current share price still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through the numbers in a clear and practical way. Corning's stock last closed at US$122.16, with returns of 18.3% over 7 days, 38.8% over 30 days, 34.7% year to date, 135.0% over 1 year, 276.6% over 3 years and 280.0% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent attention on Corning has been shaped by ongoing interest in its...
NYSE:HI
NYSE:HIMachinery

Is Hillenbrand (HI) Pricing Look Attractive After Years Of Mixed Share Returns?

If you are wondering whether Hillenbrand's current share price gives you good value, it helps to step back and look at how the market has treated the stock over different time frames. At a last close of US$31.98, Hillenbrand's recent returns have been modest, with 0.2% over 7 days, 0.6% over 30 days, 0.8% year to date and 6.0% over 1 year, compared with a 23.6% decline over 3 years and a 20.1% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns suggest investors have shifted their expectations over...
NYSE:DOCS
NYSE:DOCSHealthcare Services

Doximity (DOCS) Q3 Net Margin Near 38% Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

Doximity (DOCS) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at US$185.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.33, supported by net income of US$61.6 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$136.8 million in Q2 2025 to US$145.9 million in Q1 2026, then to US$168.5 million in Q2 2026 and US$185.1 million in the latest quarter. Over the same period, basic EPS has ranged between US$0.24 and US$0.40, setting up a story in which high reported margins and steady profitability sit at...
NasdaqGS:CSGS
NasdaqGS:CSGSProfessional Services

Assessing CSG Systems International (CSGS) Valuation As Shares Trade Near Agreed Cash Offer

Setting the scene on CSG Systems International CSG Systems International (CSGS) has been drawing attention from investors recently, with its share price around $80 and a one year total return of about 26.8% prompting closer scrutiny of fundamentals. See our latest analysis for CSG Systems International. At a share price of $80.06, CSG Systems International has paired a relatively steady recent share price return with a 1 year total shareholder return of 26.8%, suggesting investors have been...
NYSE:COUR
NYSE:COURConsumer Services

Coursera (COUR) Q4 Loss Of US$26.8 Million Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

Coursera (COUR) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$196.9 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.16, alongside net income excluding extra items of a US$26.8 million loss, keeping the focus squarely on profitability progress. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$176.1 million in Q3 2024 to US$179.18 million in Q4 2024, then to US$179.3 million, US$187.1 million, US$194.2 million and now US$196.9 million. Over the same stretch, quarterly basic EPS losses have ranged...
NasdaqGS:BNTX
NasdaqGS:BNTXBiotechs

Is BioNTech (BNTX) Pricing Reflecting Its Mixed Returns And Conflicting Valuation Signals?

If you are wondering whether BioNTech is currently priced attractively or not, the key question is whether the market is fairly reflecting the company’s long term prospects in its share price. The stock recently closed at US$106.62, with a 6.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 6.5% gain over the last 30 days and a 10.3% return year to date, while the 1 year, 3 year and 5 year returns stand at a 9.3% decline, 24.7% decline and 8.4% decline respectively. These mixed returns sit against a...
NYSE:KMT
NYSE:KMTMachinery

Is It Too Late To Consider Kennametal (KMT) After Its Strong Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Kennametal’s current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you unpack what that price really implies. The stock last closed at US$40.32, with returns of 17.2% over 7 days, 38.2% over 30 days, 39.1% year to date, 87.6% over 1 year, 56.3% over 3 years, and 24.7% over 5 years. This raises fair questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent coverage around Kennametal has focused on its...
NasdaqGS:BUSE
NasdaqGS:BUSEBanks

Why First Busey (BUSE) Is Up 10.6% After Q4 Profit Rise And CEO Exit News - And What's Next

In late January 2026, First Busey Corporation reported higher fourth-quarter net interest income of US$157.56 million and net income of US$60.75 million versus the prior year, while also disclosing higher net charge-offs and lower full-year earnings per share from continuing operations. On the same day, the company announced the immediate separation of long-serving executive Michael J. Maddox from his roles at Busey and Busey Bank, adding a leadership shift to an otherwise stronger quarterly...
NasdaqGS:BL
NasdaqGS:BLSoftware

Engaged Capital Challenge Puts BlackLine Governance And Future Direction In Focus

Engaged Capital has formally nominated three director candidates to the Board of BlackLine (NasdaqGS:BL). The move raises the possibility of a proxy contest and signals pressure for changes to the company’s direction and governance. The nominations follow an ongoing engagement between Engaged Capital and BlackLine and could influence leadership and future priorities if the nominees are elected. BlackLine focuses on cloud software that automates and streamlines accounting and finance...
NYSE:FBIN
NYSE:FBINBuilding

Assessing Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) Valuation After New Smart Lock Launch For Professional Markets

New smart lock launches put Fortune Brands Innovations in focus Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) is back on investor radars after its Yale and Master Lock brands rolled out new smart lock lines for multi-family residences and commercial buildings, aimed squarely at professional buyers. See our latest analysis for Fortune Brands Innovations. Those new Yale and Master Lock launches come at a time when momentum in Fortune Brands Innovations’ shares has picked up, with a 30 day share price...