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NYSE:BK
NYSE:BKCapital Markets

Assessing Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) Valuation After New FOMO Pay Cross-Border Payments Deal

Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) stock is back in focus after BNY and FOMO Pay agreed to use BNY’s Virtual Reference Number solution to support same-day settlement of eligible USD cross-border payments. See our latest analysis for Bank of New York Mellon. BNY’s push into faster cross-border payments with FOMO Pay comes on top of fresh marketing and client initiatives, including a new Formula 1 partnership and recent leadership changes. It also coincides with a 90-day share price...
NYSE:CL
NYSE:CLHousehold Products

Does Colgate-Palmolive’s Q4 Loss and 2026 Margin Push Reshape the Bull Case for CL?

In late January 2026, Colgate-Palmolive reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales rising to US$5,230 million while moving from a US$739 million net profit to a US$37 million net loss, alongside a swing from earnings per share to a US$0.05 loss per share. Despite this loss, management issued guidance for 2026 calling for modest net and organic sales growth, gross margin expansion, double-digit earnings per share growth, and higher advertising investment while exiting its private...
NasdaqGM:OCUL
NasdaqGM:OCULPharmaceuticals

How Investors Are Reacting To Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) Revenue Miss And Widening 2025 Net Loss

Ocular Therapeutix reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on 5 February 2026, with quarterly revenue falling to US$13.25 million and annual revenue to US$51.95 million, alongside wider annual net losses versus the prior year. Amid this weaker top line, the company still reported loss per share in line with the prior-year quarter and moved ahead with key clinical programs and a new equity plan for employee incentives. Next, we’ll examine how the revenue shortfall against...
NasdaqGS:FSLY
NasdaqGS:FSLYIT

Assessing Fastly (FSLY) Valuation After A Recent Share Price Rebound

What recent performance says about Fastly (FSLY) Fastly (FSLY) has caught investor attention after a single-day move of about 7.7%, contrasting with weaker returns over the past month and past 3 months, and a negative 1-year total return. See our latest analysis for Fastly. That 7.66% one-day share price gain to $8.57 comes after a more extended period of weaker momentum, with a 90-day share price return of a 28.52% decline and a 1-year total shareholder return of a 19% loss. This suggests...
NYSE:RVLV
NYSE:RVLVSpecialty Retail

Should Revolve’s AI and Tariff Strategy Shift Require Action From Revolve Group (RVLV) Investors?

In January, KeyBanc revised its view on Revolve Group after management emphasized progress on tariff mitigation, assortment diversification, and improving profitability. Management also highlighted broader use of artificial intelligence across design and back-office operations, aiming to speed decisions and reduce costs throughout the business. Next, we will examine how Revolve Group’s expanded use of artificial intelligence could influence its broader investment narrative. Capitalize on...
NasdaqCM:SEZL
NasdaqCM:SEZLDiversified Financial

A Look At Sezzle (SEZL) Valuation After CFO Transition To Lee Brading

Why Sezzle’s CFO transition is drawing investor attention Sezzle (SEZL) has appointed Lee Brading as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO Karen Hartje. Hartje will stay on as a consultant to support continuity. See our latest analysis for Sezzle. Investors appear to be reacting to the CFO transition and Sezzle’s recent execution, with a 1-day share price return of 13.76% lifting the stock to US$67.71. This comes alongside a 1-year total shareholder...
NYSE:MAA
NYSE:MAAResidential REITs

The Bull Case For Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) Could Change Following Weaker Earnings And A US$53 Million Settlement

Mid-America Apartment Communities has reported past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing slightly higher sales of US$555.56 million for the quarter and US$2.21 billion for the year, but meaningfully lower net income of US$57.57 million and US$446.91 million respectively versus the prior year. Alongside earnings, the company entered into a past US$53 million class action settlement agreement and outlined 2026 diluted EPS guidance of US$4.11 to US$4.47, while also completing a...
NYSE:ATO
NYSE:ATOGas Utilities

How Investors May Respond To Atmos Energy (ATO) Reaffirmed 2026 EPS Outlook And 169th Straight Dividend

Atmos Energy Corporation reported past first-quarter 2026 results with sales and revenue of US$1,342.59 million, net income of US$402.96 million, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$2.44, while also affirming full‑year 2026 earnings guidance of US$8.15–US$8.35 per diluted share. The Board further underscored the company’s long-running income profile by declaring a US$1.00 quarterly dividend, marking the 169th consecutive quarterly payout to shareholders. With...
NasdaqGS:PLTR
NasdaqGS:PLTRSoftware

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Is Down 8.0% After Strong 2025 Results And 2026 AI Guidance - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Earlier this month, Palantir Technologies reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$1.41 billion and net income of US$608.68 million, alongside full-year 2025 revenue of US$4.48 billion and net income of US$1.63 billion, and issued 2026 guidance calling for revenue between US$7.18 billion and US$7.20 billion with GAAP profitability in every quarter. At the same time, Cognizant announced a partnership to embed Palantir’s Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform into its...
NasdaqGS:EFSC
NasdaqGS:EFSCBanks

A Look At Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC) Valuation After Earnings And Dividend Increases

Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC) has drawn fresh attention after reporting higher fourth quarter net interest income and net income year over year, alongside a higher common dividend and declared preferred stock payouts. See our latest analysis for Enterprise Financial Services. The recent earnings update, higher common dividend and ongoing buyback activity appear to align with improving sentiment, with the share price at $59.89 and a 30 day share price return of 9.21%, while the 5 year...
NYSE:PHM
NYSE:PHMConsumer Durables

PulteGroup (PHM) Valuation Check After Raymond James Backs Shift Toward Core Homebuilding

PulteGroup (PHM) has just filed an omnibus shelf registration covering multiple securities, including common and preferred shares, senior subordinated debt, warrants and stock purchase units, giving the homebuilder flexible access to future financing options. See our latest analysis for PulteGroup. The filing lands after a busy spell for PulteGroup, with the board affirming a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, recent buybacks totaling $300 million in Q4 2025, and plans to exit off site...
NYSE:KFY
NYSE:KFYProfessional Services

Is Korn Ferry's LA28 Workforce Role Altering The Investment Case For Korn Ferry (KFY)?

Korn Ferry recently announced it has become a Founding Partner and the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, working with LA28 and Team USA to hire, onboard, and develop a nearly 5,000-person workforce. This partnership gives Korn Ferry a rare opportunity to showcase its full talent and leadership consulting capabilities on one of the world’s most visible stages. We’ll now examine how Korn Ferry’s LA28 partnership, particularly its role...
NYSE:BYD
NYSE:BYDHospitality

Boyd Gaming (BYD) Valuation Check After Q4 Earnings Beat And Margin Pressure

Boyd Gaming (BYD) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter results that topped analyst expectations on adjusted profit and revenue, even as operating margins tightened and the company recorded US$31 million in asset impairment charges. See our latest analysis for Boyd Gaming. Despite the Q4 earnings beat, Boyd Gaming’s recent share price has cooled, with a 30 day share price return of 5.32% and a year to date share price return of a 3.42% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder...
NasdaqGS:CART
NasdaqGS:CARTConsumer Retailing

Assessing Instacart’s (CART) Valuation After New Costco And Allegiance Partnerships

Recent partnership news around Instacart’s enterprise platform is back in focus for Maplebear (CART) after the company powered Costco’s new same-day delivery sites in France and Spain and expanded tools for Allegiance retailers. See our latest analysis for Maplebear. These enterprise wins come as Maplebear’s share price trades at US$34.64, with a 7 day share price return of 8.37% decline and a year to date share price return of 21.11% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 31.16%...
NasdaqGS:SWKS
NasdaqGS:SWKSSemiconductor

Why Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) Is Up 9.3% After Beating Q1 Views And Boosting Capital Returns

Skyworks Solutions recently reported past first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1,035.4 million and net income of US$79.2 million, alongside confirming a US$0.71 per-share dividend and completing a US$837.68 million buyback of 12,695,909 shares announced in February 2025. The company also issued March-quarter revenue guidance of US$875 million to US$925 million, highlighting resilient Broad Markets demand even as Mobile is expected to decline sequentially in line with historical...
NasdaqGS:NBTB
NasdaqGS:NBTBBanks

Is Earnings Upswing And 13th Dividend Hike Altering The Investment Case For NBT Bancorp (NBTB)?

NBT Bancorp Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with net interest income of US$135.44 million and net income of US$55.51 million, alongside a higher full-year 2025 profit versus 2024 and announced a first-quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.37 per share. The board’s decision to lift the quarterly dividend for a thirteenth consecutive year, alongside ongoing share repurchases, highlights a continued emphasis on shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings improvement and...
NYSE:RXO
NYSE:RXOTransportation

RXO (RXO) Valuation Check After Wider Fourth Quarter Loss And Ongoing Freight Demand Weakness

RXO (RXO) shares are reacting to a busy update, as the freight broker reported a wider fourth quarter loss and a revenue decline, along with a new US$450 million asset based revolving credit facility and a US$12 million goodwill impairment. See our latest analysis for RXO. Despite the softer freight backdrop and the larger fourth quarter loss, RXO's recent momentum has been strong, with a 90 day share price return of 38.75% and a year to date share price return of 31.62%. However, the 1 year...
NYSE:SJM
NYSE:SJMFood

How Smucker’s New CMO Hire Could Shape Brand Strategy and Capital Priorities for SJM Investors

The J. M. Smucker Company has appointed Katie Williams as Chief Marketing Officer, effective March 9, succeeding retiring CMO Gail Hollander, who will stay on in an advisory capacity until April 30. Williams’ background leading marketing for brands such as Advil, Sensodyne, Tums, and Centrum signals a stronger emphasis on brand-building expertise. We’ll now examine how bringing in a seasoned consumer health marketer could influence J. M. Smucker’s investment narrative and growth...
NasdaqGS:WMT
NasdaqGS:WMTConsumer Retailing

Walmart Hits US$1t Mark As Omni Channel And AI Strategy Deepens

Walmart (NasdaqGS:WMT) has reached a US$1 trillion market capitalization, joining a small group of globally significant companies. The move reflects investor focus on its e-commerce operations, AI use, and new retail formats across its business. This milestone marks Walmart as the first large brick and mortar retailer to reach a US$1 trillion valuation. For you as an investor, Walmart is no longer just a big box retailer. The company now spans in store retail, e-commerce, and technology...
NYSE:UI
NYSE:UICommunications

Ubiquiti (UI) Valuation Check After Record Q2 Results And Dividend Declaration

Ubiquiti (UI) drew investor focus after reporting record fiscal second quarter results, with sales of US$814.87 million, higher net income and earnings per share, along with a declared US$0.80 per share cash dividend. See our latest analysis for Ubiquiti. The strong fiscal second quarter update and dividend declaration have coincided with a sharp re-rating in the stock, with an 8.04% 1 day share price return, 14.22% 7 day share price return and 9.90% year to date share price return. At the...
NYSE:MDU
NYSE:MDUGas Utilities

How Mixed 2025 Results And Big Wind Investment At MDU Resources Group (MDU) Has Changed Its Investment Story

MDU Resources Group recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, showing relatively steady sales alongside higher quarterly net income, while full-year earnings per share declined even as continuing operations earnings per share edged higher. The company also issued 2026 earnings guidance of US$0.93 to US$1.00 per share and highlighted large capital investments, including a 49% stake in the Badger Wind Farm, which helped drive a 16% increase in its utility rate base and...
NasdaqGS:INNV
NasdaqGS:INNVHealthcare

A Look At InnovAge Holding (INNV) Valuation After Profit Return And Higher 2026 Guidance

InnovAge Holding (INNV) shares reacted to a clear double signal for investors, with second quarter results showing a move back into profitability and management lifting full year 2026 revenue guidance on stronger participant trends. See our latest analysis for InnovAge Holding. The earnings beat and higher 2026 revenue guidance have arrived alongside a sharp swing in sentiment, with a 1-day share price return of 11.91% and a 7-day share price return of 50.63% helping lift year-to-date share...
NYSE:CNA
NYSE:CNAInsurance

CNA’s Bigger Regular and Special Dividends Might Change The Case For Investing In CNA Financial (CNA)

CNA Financial Corporation has recently raised its regular quarterly cash dividend by 4% to US$0.48 per share and announced a US$2.00 per share special dividend, both payable on March 12, 2026 to stockholders of record on February 23, 2026. This combination of a higher recurring payout and a sizable one-time distribution highlights how management is choosing to return capital to shareholders ahead of its upcoming earnings release. We will now explore how the increased regular dividend and...