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NYSE:BEN
NYSE:BENCapital Markets

Is Franklin Resources (BEN) Still Attractively Priced After Its Strong 1‑Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Franklin Resources is still reasonably priced at around US$27.09, you are not alone. This article focuses on what that means for value focused investors. The share price closed at US$27.09, with returns of 0.7% over 7 days, 7.2% over 30 days, 13.8% year to date, 41.8% over 1 year, 1.8% over 3 years and 27.8% over 5 years. This provides useful context before looking at what the current price implies. Recent coverage of Franklin Resources has centered on how the...
NYSE:JMIA
NYSE:JMIAMultiline Retail

Jumia Technologies (JMIA) Is Down 10.4% After Narrowing 2025 Losses And Exiting Algeria Strategy Shift

In February 2026, Jumia Technologies AG reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results showing revenue growth to US$61.4 million for the quarter and US$188.93 million for the year, while reducing its net loss to US$10.31 million in Q4 and US$61.55 million for 2025. The company highlighted strong expansion in physical goods gross merchandise value, tighter cost control, and a planned exit from Algeria as it concentrates on core African markets and pursues breakeven and positive cash flow targets over...
NYSE:PPG
NYSE:PPGChemicals

Is It Time To Reassess PPG Industries (PPG) After Its Recent Share Price Rally

If you are wondering whether PPG Industries is reasonably priced at its recent levels, you are not alone; many investors are asking what they are actually paying for with this stock. PPG Industries recently closed at US$131.56, with returns of 5.7% over 7 days, 22.3% over 30 days, 26.1% year to date, 14.5% over 1 year, 8.3% over 3 years and 6.1% over 5 years, which is prompting fresh questions about how much value is already reflected in the share price. Recent coverage of PPG has centered...
NasdaqGS:ODFL
NasdaqGS:ODFLTransportation

A Look At Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Valuation After Mixed Recent Share Price Performance

How Old Dominion Freight Line Stock Has Been Moving Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) has caught investor attention after a mixed stretch, with the share price showing negative 1 day and past week returns but positive moves over the past month and past 3 months. That contrast in short term weakness and recent momentum sits against a longer track record that includes a 5 year total return of 79.4% and a 1 year total return decline of 9.5%, giving you a varied set of signals to weigh. See our...
NasdaqGS:FROG
NasdaqGS:FROGSoftware

JFrog Ties Strong 2025 Growth To Cloud Security And AI Partnerships

JFrog (NasdaqGS:FROG) reported robust fiscal 2025 results, highlighting strong double digit revenue growth. The company cited significant expansion in cloud and high value enterprise customers as key drivers. Management also pointed to rising demand for JFrog's security offerings and new partnerships in security and AI. For investors watching NasdaqGS:FROG, the update arrives with the stock at $53.3 and a 41.3% return over the past year. Over a longer period, the 3 year return of 125.8%...
NYSE:AMG
NYSE:AMGCapital Markets

Why Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) Is Up 9.1% After Earnings Beat, Bigger Buyback And AUM Jump

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. has reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 sales and earnings, continued repurchases totaling 3,600,000 shares for US$790.15 million under its prior authorization, announced a new buyback of up to 4,200,000 shares, declared a US$0.01 quarterly dividend, and confirmed the upcoming departure of its President and Chief Operating Officer in March 2026. These results came alongside a 14.9% increase in assets under management to US$813.3 billion, strong...
NYSE:LOW
NYSE:LOWSpecialty Retail

How Investors Are Reacting To Lowe's (LOW) Analyst Optimism And Dividend Streak Ahead Of Earnings

In recent days, analyst Christopher Horvers at J.P. Morgan reaffirmed his positive view on Lowe’s Companies and raised his expectations for the retailer’s prospects, while investors have increasingly focused on the company’s February 25 earnings update and what it may reveal about demand trends and the Pro segment. At the same time, Lowe’s extended its 65-year streak of annual dividend increases and launched the MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club, reinforcing a broader narrative around shareholder...
NYSE:MKC
NYSE:MKCFood

Is McCormick (MKC) Offering Value After Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether McCormick is fairly priced or offering hidden value right now, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying. The stock last closed at US$71.65, with returns of 7.0% over 7 days, 6.3% over 30 days, 6.5% year to date, and a 5.1% decline over the past year. This points to a mix of renewed interest and lingering caution from longer term holders. Recent coverage around McCormick has focused on how the company is positioned within the...
NYSE:ALB
NYSE:ALBChemicals

Idling Kemerton While Keeping Volumes Flat Could Be A Game Changer For Albemarle (ALB)

Albemarle Corporation recently idled Train 1, the last operating unit at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia, after previously halting Train 2 and cancelling further expansion, while also recording US$245.60 million of long-lived asset impairments in the fourth quarter of 2025. Despite these cuts, Albemarle expects the Kemerton decision to lift adjusted EBITDA from the second quarter of 2026, maintain projected 2026 volumes via other production channels, and support its...
NYSE:CVX
NYSE:CVXOil and Gas

Chevron (CVX) Valuation Check After Mixed Short Term Share Price Moves

Chevron stock snapshot after recent performance Chevron (CVX) has attracted fresh attention after a period where the share price showed mixed short term moves, including a 2% one day decline against gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Chevron. That 1 day share price return of negative 1.84% sits within a stronger recent pattern, with 30 day and year to date share price returns of 11.31% and 17%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.44%, suggesting...
NasdaqCM:PSIX
NasdaqCM:PSIXElectrical

A Look At Power Solutions International (PSIX) Valuation After Q3 Earnings Beat And Fresh Buy Recommendation

Power Solutions International (PSIX) is back in focus after third quarter results showed 62% year over year sales growth and a 60% earnings increase, both ahead of analyst expectations and followed by a fresh buy recommendation. See our latest analysis for Power Solutions International. The latest quarterly surprise has been met with strong buying interest, with the share price rising 7.99% in the last day, building on a 36.45% 7 day share price return and a very large 3 year total...
NYSE:PSA
NYSE:PSASpecialized REITs

Is Public Storage (PSA) Still Sensibly Priced After Its Recent Share Price Recovery?

If you are wondering whether Public Storage is still priced sensibly after its recent run, this article will walk through what the latest numbers say about the stock's current value. The shares most recently closed at US$292.37, with returns of 3.4% over 7 days, 4.5% over 30 days, 13.1% year to date, 1.1% over 1 year, 10.4% over 3 years and 54.2% over 5 years. These figures give useful context before comparing that price with underlying value. Recent news flow around Public Storage has...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

How Carnival’s Sustainability and Port Upgrades Will Impact Carnival Corporation & (CCL) Investors

Carnival Corporation recently combined operational updates, including a fleetwide preventive maintenance pact, expanded sustainability initiatives such as the “Every Drop Counts” water program, and port development plans like Ensenada Bay Village, alongside recognitions from Forbes and Fortune for workplace excellence and corporate reputation. This mix of operational execution, environmental progress, and employer accolades highlights how Carnival is working to strengthen guest experience,...
NasdaqGS:GLDD
NasdaqGS:GLDDConstruction

A Look At Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength

Event overview and recent share performance Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has drawn fresh attention after a recent period of steady trading, with the stock last closing at $16.95 and logging positive returns over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. That steady recent trading sits within a stronger run, with a 30 day share price return of 23.27% alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 52.43% and 3 year total shareholder return of about...
NasdaqGS:ADP
NasdaqGS:ADPProfessional Services

ADP Award And US$6b Buyback Contrast With Recent Sentiment Signals

Automatic Data Processing, NasdaqGS:ADP, received Software Finder's Excellence Award for verified performance and customer satisfaction. The company announced that its board has authorized a new US$6b share repurchase program. These developments come alongside mixed analyst views and recent insider selling activity. ADP is a large provider of payroll, human capital management and related outsourcing services, so industry recognition tied to measurable client outcomes can matter for how...
NasdaqGS:NWE
NasdaqGS:NWEIntegrated Utilities

A Look At NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Valuation After Earnings, Dividend Hike And Major Investment Plan

NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) has given investors a lot to process by combining full year 2025 results with a higher dividend, a planned merger with Black Hills, and a US$3.2b capital investment plan. See our latest analysis for NorthWestern Energy Group. The recent earnings release, dividend increase and Black Hills merger announcement come after a period of steady share price gains. The 30 day share price return was 3.63% and the 1 year total shareholder return was 36.22%, suggesting...
NYSE:KEX
NYSE:KEXShipping

Is Kirby (KEX) Priced Too Rich After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Kirby's current share price fairly reflects what you are getting as an investor, you are not alone. The stock invites a closer look at what you are actually paying for. Kirby recently closed at US$121.38, with returns of 2.2% over the past week, a 2.0% decline over the last month, 8.5% year to date, 12.8% over 1 year, 64.6% over 3 years and 107.0% over 5 years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in marine transportation, where investors often...