U.S. Insurance Stock News

Updated guidance shifts attention to Vericel Vericel (VCEL) has put out preliminary unaudited guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, flagging 23% revenue growth for the quarter and an expected US$276 million in net revenue for the year. The company also anticipates GAAP net income profitability for a second straight year, a detail many investors watch closely when considering how a commercial stage biotech is converting its product portfolio into earnings. See our latest analysis...

Zoetis (NYSE:ZTS) has launched new next generation osteoarthritis treatments, Lenivia and Portela. The products are designed to address safety concerns linked to earlier osteoarthritis pain drugs Librela and Solensia. Both treatments are long acting and require less frequent administration, targeting continuity of care and market share in osteoarthritis pain management. Zoetis, a major animal health company, is expanding its osteoarthritis portfolio with Lenivia and Portela, which aim to...

Array Technologies (NasdaqGM:ARRY) saw renewed investor interest after the US president announced a framework for a future deal with Greenland, easing some global trade tensions. The shift in sentiment is tied to expectations around cross border trade in renewable energy equipment and policy stability. Array’s shares last closed at $10.22 as investors reassessed exposure to companies linked to global solar and clean energy supply chains. Array Technologies comes into this news with a mixed...

Recent projections for stronger earnings and revenue at Bank of Hawaii have lifted sentiment across Hawaiian regional banks, and you are now seeing that readthrough show up in First Hawaiian (FHB) as investor interest picks up. See our latest analysis for First Hawaiian. That positive readthrough from Bank of Hawaii comes on top of a steady upswing in First Hawaiian’s own trading, with a 1-day share price return of 4.59% and a 90-day share price return of 17.05%. The 5-year total shareholder...

Allegations of systemic predatory sales practices at LGI Homes (NasdaqGS:LGIH) have surfaced, focusing on pressure tactics used on vulnerable homebuyers. The company is accused of providing unlicensed mortgage advice and steering customers toward affiliated lenders, which may conflict with consumer protection rules. Questions are being raised about potential breaches of privacy obligations and how any regulatory response could affect LGI Homes' operations and brand. LGI Homes builds and...

ASML Holding (NasdaqGS:ASML) is again in focus as attention turns to its exclusive role as the only producer of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems. The company’s lack of credible competition in EUV tools is being highlighted as a key feature of its current position in advanced chip manufacturing equipment. Global peers are still viewed as unable to match ASML’s EUV capability, reinforcing the discussion around its monopoly like status in this niche. ASML sits at the center of the...

Recent performance snapshot Enovis (ENOV) has drawn attention after a 2.6% gain in the latest session, set against weak recent returns, including about a 13% decline over the past month and roughly 27% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Enovis. That latest move comes after a tougher stretch, with a 1 year total shareholder return of about 49.6% decline and a 5 year total shareholder return of around 66.2% decline. This signals that recent share price momentum is still fading...

Amcor plc has completed a 1-for-5 reverse stock split, effective January 14, 2026, with shares now trading on a split-adjusted basis on the NYSE under the symbol AMCR and a new CUSIP, while its CHESS Depositary Interests continue under the symbol AMC. This corporate action, combined with recent supportive analyst commentary, highlights how Amcor is actively reshaping its capital structure while maintaining broad market visibility across key global packaging end markets. Next, we will examine...

What recent performance tells you about Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) With no single headline event setting the tone, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) has been drawing attention largely because of its recent share performance, including a one-month return of about a 9.7% decline and a past three-month return of about a 5% decline. See our latest analysis for Intuitive Surgical. At a share price of US$523.69, Intuitive Surgical’s recent 7 day share price return of about a 4.2% decline and 30 day share...

Earlier in January 2026, Canadian Solar Inc. secured a decisive win at the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board, which invalidated all Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. patent claims at issue and followed the company’s completion of a US$200,000,000 convertible senior unsecured notes offering due 2031. This legal outcome highlights Canadian Solar’s dependence on an extensive intellectual property portfolio and its capacity to defend core solar and storage technologies in major markets. Next, we’ll examine...

Hancock Whitney (HWC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$376.2 million and EPS of US$1.51, setting the tone for what investors are seeing as a data rich update on both growth and profitability. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$351.3 million in Q4 2024 to US$376.2 million in Q4 2025, while EPS has shifted from about US$1.40 to US$1.51, with trailing 12 month EPS at US$5.70 anchoring the full year picture. With a TTM net margin of about...

Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) has put up a solid set of FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue at US$103.2 million and basic EPS of US$2.72, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of US$387.8 million and EPS of US$10.06. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$346.5 million and EPS of US$8.24 on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to the latest trailing figures, giving investors a clear view of how the earnings engine is scaling. With a reported trailing net profit margin of...

For investors wondering whether Birkenstock Holding's share price matches what the business might be worth, this article breaks down the numbers so you can judge the value story for yourself. The stock last closed at US$39.38, with returns of a 7% decline over 7 days, a 10.3% decline over 30 days, a 5.7% decline year to date, and a 32.7% decline over the past year, which may change how investors think about both risk and opportunity. Recent coverage has focused on Birkenstock Holding as a...

Why Westamerica Bancorporation stock is on investors’ radar Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month and past 3 months, prompting fresh questions about its valuation. See our latest analysis for Westamerica Bancorporation. Looking beyond the recent gains, Westamerica Bancorporation’s 8.30% 90 day share price return and 6.94% year to date share price return contrast with a more modest...

In early January 2026, Guidewire Software announced the completion of a US$400 million share repurchase program and authorized a new US$500 million buyback, while Swiss insurer Vaudoise became the first in Switzerland to go live on the Guidewire Cloud Platform with ClaimCenter and ongoing PolicyCenter integration. This combination of capital return via buybacks and visible cloud adoption by a European insurer highlights how Guidewire is pairing balance sheet flexibility with progress in its...

Aramark (ARMK) is back in focus after its Collegiate Hospitality unit unveiled The Gathering Place, a student designed residential dining concept that aims to refresh campus experiences and support growth in a challenged segment. See our latest analysis for Aramark. At a share price of $39.45, Aramark has a 1 day share price return of 2.10% and a year to date share price return of 7.85%. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 68.82% contrasts with softer recent moves, suggesting momentum has...

Event driven interest in ITT Recent commentary on ITT (ITT) has centered on the continued strength of its motion technologies and industrial process segments, putting fresh attention on how these high margin niches might influence the stock. See our latest analysis for ITT. ITT’s recent 1-day share price return of 3.24% and 30-day share price return of 4.66% build on a year-to-date share price return of 6.54%, while its 1-year total shareholder return of 22.07% and 3-year total shareholder...

Sallie Mae (SLM Corporation) recently declared its 2026 first-quarter dividends, setting a US$1.4327141 per share payout for its Series B preferred stock and US$0.13 per share for common stock, both payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 5, 2026. The dividend news arrives just as investors focus on Sallie Mae’s upcoming fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release, where analysts expect a return to year-on-year revenue growth. Next, we’ll examine how anticipation of renewed...

In January 2026, Coastal Bend LNG announced it had selected KBR and Tecnicas Reunidas to perform front-end engineering and design for a planned liquefied natural gas export facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, with the option to advance into full EPC work after a future final investment decision. Alongside this, KBR’s role as prime contractor on NOAA’s National Mesonet Program pilot underscores its growing presence in data-rich government solutions alongside traditional energy infrastructure...

Planet Labs PBC (PL) has drawn fresh attention after securing a multi-year, low nine-figure contract with the Swedish Armed Forces, its third satellite services agreement in twelve months, along with plans for its forthcoming Owl constellation. See our latest analysis for Planet Labs PBC. The Swedish Armed Forces contract and upcoming Owl constellation have arrived after a sharp swing in Planet Labs’ market fortunes, with a 90 day share price return of 103.71% and a very large 1 year total...

Insperity stock performance snapshot after recent moves Insperity (NSP) has caught investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 21% over the past month but showing a roughly 38% decline over the past year. See our latest analysis for Insperity. The recent 1 month share price return of 20.89% and year to date share price return of 21.83% suggest short term momentum is improving, even though the 1 year total shareholder return of 37.82% decline points to a much...

Royal Gold, Inc. recently increased its 2026 dividend by 6%, marking a tenth consecutive annual hike, alongside reporting stronger quarterly revenue and net profit from its precious metals streams and royalties business. This combination of a higher shareholder payout, record-high gold prices above US$4,800 per ounce, and solid stream segment sales has drawn heightened institutional attention and mixed views from market commentators and analysts. With this backdrop of a higher dividend and...

If you are wondering whether Palantir Technologies' current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone, the stock often sparks debate about what investors are really paying for. Palantir's share price recently closed at US$165.33, after a 7.3% decline over the past week and a 14.8% decline over the past month, even though the 1 year return sits at 115.1% and the 5 year return at 323.9%. Recent headlines around Palantir have focused on its role in data analytics and software for...

Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) has reported strong multi-year trends across revenue, operating margins and earnings per share. These results point to improved profitability that aligns with higher customer demand and greater operating efficiency. The sustained performance indicates that the company may be capturing additional business in its markets, a dynamic that has not been widely discussed in recent coverage. Dycom Industries, a key contractor for telecom and broadband infrastructure,...