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NYSE:SW
NYSE:SWPackaging

Smurfit Westrock (SW) Is Up 17.0% After Earnings, Dividend Hike And Quebec Closure Announcement

Smurfit Westrock Plc recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales of US$7,580 million and net income of US$97 million, while also announcing the permanent closure of an underperforming paper machine and related extrusion facility in Quebec and approving a quarterly dividend of US$0.4523 per share. These updates highlight a company simultaneously tightening its manufacturing footprint and cost base, delivering much higher full-year earnings of US$699 million, and signalling...
NasdaqGM:DAVE
NasdaqGM:DAVEConsumer Finance

What Dave (DAVE)'s Strong Q4 Preview and New Coverage Mean For Shareholders

Earlier in February, William Blair initiated coverage on Dave Inc. with an Outperform rating after the company previewed fourth-quarter results showing operating revenue growth above prior guidance and stronger-than-expected credit performance. The combination of rapid operating revenue expansion and an improved 28-day past-due rate has sharpened attention on Dave’s potential to reshape how small, short-duration unsecured loans are delivered versus traditional banks. With William Blair...
NYSE:TYL
NYSE:TYLSoftware

Tyler Technologies (TYL) Is Down 14.4% After 2026 Outlook And New US$1 Billion Buyback Announcement

Tyler Technologies, Inc. has already reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$575.18 million for the quarter and US$2.33 billion for the year, while net income reached US$65.53 million and US$315.6 million respectively. Alongside record recurring revenue and strong SaaS momentum, the company authorized a new US$1.00 billion share repurchase program and advanced its AI initiatives and cloud transitions, reshaping its public sector software profile. We...
NYSE:DRI
NYSE:DRIHospitality

Darden’s Bahama Breeze Shutdown and Conversions Could Be A Game Changer For Darden Restaurants (DRI)

Darden Restaurants has begun shutting down its remaining 28 Bahama Breeze locations, with 14 already permanently closed before April 5, 2026, and the other 14 earmarked for conversion into different Darden-brand restaurants. This move signals a clear repositioning of Darden’s casual dining portfolio as it reallocates assets from Bahama Breeze to concepts it views as stronger fits. We’ll now examine how repurposing half of the Bahama Breeze sites into other Darden brands could influence the...
NasdaqGS:NVMI
NasdaqGS:NVMISemiconductor

Assessing Nova (NVMI) Valuation After Record 2025 Results And Upbeat Q1 2026 Guidance

Nova (NasdaqGS:NVMI) just posted record Q4 and full year 2025 results, with revenue of US$222.62 million for the quarter and US$880.58 million for the year, alongside higher net income and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Nova. Nova’s recent record results and upbeat Q1 2026 guidance have come after a sharp re-rating in the stock, with a 56.46% 90 day share price return and a 65.60% one year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building rather than...
NasdaqCM:NKTR
NasdaqCM:NKTRPharmaceuticals

Assessing Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Valuation After Positive REZOLVE AD Data And Major Equity Financing

Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) is back on investors’ radar after reporting positive 36-week maintenance data for its REZOLVE-AD Phase 2b trial and closing a large public equity and pre-funded warrant offering to fund late-stage development. See our latest analysis for Nektar Therapeutics. The latest REZOLVE-AD readout and follow on equity offering arrive after a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 7 day share price return of 92.42% and a 1 year total shareholder return of roughly 4x. However, the 5...
NasdaqGS:FCNC.A
NasdaqGS:FCNC.ABanks

A Look At First Citizens BancShares (FCNC.A) Valuation After Multi‑Year Shareholder Returns

First Citizens BancShares (FCNC.A) has come onto investors’ radar after recent share price swings, with the stock up around 116% over the past 3 months but showing weaker returns over the past month and year. See our latest analysis for First Citizens BancShares. Recent trading has cooled after a strong run, with a 7 day share price return of 6.9% and a 30 day share price return of 7.54% pulling back some of the prior 90 day share price gain of 11.56%. Over a longer horizon, the 3 year total...
NYSE:PDM
NYSE:PDMOffice REITs

A Look At Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) Valuation As Record Leasing And 2026 Guidance Shape Growth Expectations

Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) just posted its strongest annual leasing volume in over a decade for 2025, supported by higher rental rates, updated 2026 financial guidance and recent debt refinancing aimed at improving earnings stability. See our latest analysis for Piedmont Realty Trust. The recent leasing update comes after a busy period for Piedmont Realty Trust, including a Q4 2025 earnings release that reported a full year net loss of US$83.62 million and the promotion of a new Co Chief...
NasdaqGS:LFST
NasdaqGS:LFSTHealthcare

A Look At LifeStance Health Group (LFST) Valuation After Recent Share Price Gains

LifeStance Health Group overview LifeStance Health Group (LFST) has drawn investor interest recently as its share price sits at $7.03, with mixed return patterns across the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for LifeStance Health Group. At a share price of $7.03, LifeStance Health Group shows a 13.39% 90 day share price return and a 1.01% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of an 11.79% decline contrasts with a 28.99% gain over three...
NYSE:NYT
NYSE:NYTMedia

New York Times (NYT) Is Up 6.2% After Strong Q4 Results And Expanded Magnite Ad Partnership

In early February 2026, The New York Times Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$802.31 million and net income of US$129.84 million, alongside an expanded collaboration in which The New York Times Advertising and Magnite made Magnite’s DV+ the preferred platform for private marketplace deals on the publisher’s mobile in-app ad supply. This combination of stronger earnings and a deeper in-app advertising partnership highlights how The New York Times is reinforcing its digital...
NYSE:EPAM
NYSE:EPAMIT

Is EPAM (EPAM) Using Its Analyst Upgrade To Recast Its AI Services Edge Over Infosys?

Recently, analysts highlighted EPAM Systems as holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with comparatively attractive valuation metrics versus peer Infosys, reflecting an improved earnings outlook based on consensus expectations. This favorable ranking and relative value profile has drawn investor focus to EPAM’s role within the IT services sector as a potentially more attractively priced, higher-quality earnings story than some competitors. We’ll now explore how this improved analyst ranking and...
NasdaqGS:CCEC
NasdaqGS:CCECShipping

A Look At Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) Valuation After Planned €250 Million Greek Bond Offering

Bond issuance in Greece reframes the Capital Clean Energy Carriers funding story Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) has put fresh attention on its capital structure after announcing plans for a seven year bond offering of up to €250 million aimed at Greek investors. The planned bonds, expected to trade on the Athens Stock Exchange Fixed Income Securities Segment, would give CCEC additional euro funding options to support its clean energy carrier operations and related infrastructure...
NasdaqGS:TTEK
NasdaqGS:TTEKCommercial Services

Is Tetra Tech (TTEK) Quietly Shifting Its Moat Toward Recurring Water Analytics Revenue?

In early February 2026, Tetra Tech, Inc. announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District awarded it a position on a 5-year multiple-award architectural and engineering contract with a shared capacity of US$49 million to support resilient navigation and water control infrastructure, including locks, dams, levees, and flood management systems. A separate 5-year agreement will see United Utilities implement Tetra Tech’s WaterNet SaaS platform from the first half of 2026,...
NYSE:BRO
NYSE:BROInsurance

Should Brown & Brown’s (BRO) New US$250 Million Buyback Shape How Investors View Its Capital Strategy?

In February 2026, Brown & Brown, Inc. launched a US$250 million accelerated share repurchase with Bank of America, N.A., following the completion of a US$622.96 million buyback program that retired 17,785,072 shares since 2015. The company also released its 2026 Market Trends report, underscoring how its scale and international footprint may help clients manage evolving insurance market conditions. Next, we’ll examine how this accelerated share repurchase, within a broader US$1.5 billion...
NYSE:FCPT
NYSE:FCPTSpecialized REITs

A Look At Four Corners Property Trust’s Valuation After Its Latest Earnings And Growth Outlook

Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT) has drawn fresh attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings, with higher revenue and net income, as well as continued portfolio expansion, shaping current investor discussion around the stock. See our latest analysis for Four Corners Property Trust. At a share price of $24.37, Four Corners Property Trust has had a mixed run recently, with a 1 day share price return slightly lower and a 7 day share price return weaker, while the year...
NYSE:ARCO
NYSE:ARCOHospitality

How Investors May Respond To Arcos Dorados (ARCO) Guiding To Stronger Q1 2026 Comps And FX Tailwinds

In February 2026, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. issued guidance that it expects first-quarter 2026 systemwide comparable sales growth to exceed fourth-quarter 2025 levels, supported by stronger local currencies that should lift reported US-dollar revenues alongside constant-currency growth in its comparable restaurant base. This combination of improved operational momentum and currency tailwinds gives investors a clearer benchmark to judge upcoming quarterly results against management’s...
NYSE:RCUS
NYSE:RCUSBiotechs

Does Wells Fargo’s RCUS Downgrade Reveal Deeper Questions About Arcus Biosciences’ Casdatifan Strategy?

Recently, Wells Fargo cut its rating on Arcus Biosciences to “Equal-Weight,” signaling a reassessment of the company’s positioning among peer biotech names. This shift adds to a series of diverging analyst views, highlighting how differing interpretations of Arcus’s clinical pipeline are shaping expectations for the business. Next, we’ll examine how Wells Fargo’s rating downgrade interacts with Arcus Biosciences’ casdatifan-centered investment narrative and broader clinical ambitions. We've...
NasdaqGM:NMIH
NasdaqGM:NMIHDiversified Financial

Record Insurance-In-Force And New Director Appointment Might Change The Case For Investing In NMI Holdings (NMIH)

In February 2026, NMI Holdings, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$180.74 million and net income of US$94.22 million, alongside full-year 2025 revenue of US$706.44 million and net income of US$388.93 million. The company paired this earnings performance with US$14.2 billion of new insurance written in the quarter, record primary insurance-in-force of US$221.4 billion, share repurchases of US$31 million, and the appointment of experienced financial services executive Renu...
NasdaqGS:SBRA
NasdaqGS:SBRAHealth Care REITs

A Look At Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) Valuation After 2026 Guidance And Dividend Declaration

Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) has put fresh numbers around its outlook, pairing solid senior housing operating results with 2026 guidance for normalized FFO and AFFO growth in the mid-single digits and a reaffirmed quarterly cash dividend. See our latest analysis for Sabra Health Care REIT. Sabra’s recent 2026 guidance, dividend affirmation, leadership changes and the stock touching a 52 week high have coincided with a 7.23% 3 month share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqGS:HTZ
NasdaqGS:HTZTransportation

Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) Valuation Reassessed After Pershing Square Investment

Pershing Square stake puts Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) back in focus Pershing Square, led by Bill Ackman, has taken a new stake in Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ), drawing fresh attention to the car rental group’s valuation and balance sheet risks. See our latest analysis for Hertz Global Holdings. At a share price of $5.04, Hertz Global Holdings has seen a 9.76% 1 month share price decline and a 3.45% year to date share price fall. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 24.6% contrasts with a...
NasdaqGS:SVRA
NasdaqGS:SVRABiotechs

Savara (SVRA) Is Up 7.1% After BLA Resubmission And Pricing Reveal For Lead aPAP Therapy - Has The Bull Case Changed?

In recent months, Savara Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare respiratory diseases, resubmitted its BLA for its lead therapy after completing a tech transfer to Fujifilm and aligning manufacturing and analytical protocols with the FDA. Alongside this regulatory progress, Savara outlined a targeted U.S. aPAP patient population, a proposed US$400,000–US$500,000 annual price range, and approximately US$264 million of available capital plus potential approval-linked...