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NYSE:AVY
NYSE:AVYPackaging

Should Above-Consensus EPS Guidance and Buybacks Require Action From Avery Dennison (AVY) Investors?

Avery Dennison Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with 2025 sales of US$8.86 billion and diluted EPS from continuing operations of US$8.79, alongside a declared quarterly dividend of US$0.94 per share payable on March 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 4, 2026. The company coupled its earnings release with first-quarter 2026 EPS guidance that came in above analyst expectations and confirmed ongoing investment in higher-value categories and...
NasdaqGS:SLAB
NasdaqGS:SLABSemiconductor

Assessing Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) Valuation After A Rapid Share Price Surge

Why Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) is on investors’ radar today Recent share price moves in Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) have caught investor attention, with the stock showing strong momentum over the past week, month and past 3 months, prompting a closer look at its underlying fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Silicon Laboratories. Zooming out, Silicon Laboratories’ recent surge is part of a much stronger run, with a 7 day share price return of 40.0% feeding into a 55.6% year to date...
NYSE:AEO
NYSE:AEOSpecialty Retail

A Look At American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Valuation After Creator Community Launch And Logistics Refocus

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has drawn fresh attention after launching its AE Creator Community ambassador program and stepping away from third party logistics. These moves align operations and marketing more tightly around its core retail brands. See our latest analysis for American Eagle Outfitters. The recent AE Creator Community launch and exit from third party logistics come after a 90 day share price return of 35.03%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 49.29% points to...
NYSE:DINO
NYSE:DINOOil and Gas

HF Sinclair Expands Specialty Earnings Mix With Industrial Oils Unlimited Deal

HF Sinclair (NYSE:DINO) announced that a subsidiary has signed a definitive deal to acquire Industrial Oils Unlimited. The transaction expands HF Sinclair’s reach in lubricants and specialty fluids, adding new products and technical capabilities. The move is aimed at broadening the company’s presence in a focused niche within the energy and refined products sector. For you as an investor, the key point is that HF Sinclair is adding more depth to its lubricants and specialty fluids...
NasdaqGS:TBLA
NasdaqGS:TBLAInteractive Media and Services

Is Taboola (TBLA) Now An Opportunity After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether Taboola.com at around US$3.63 is a potential bargain or a value trap, starting with a clear view of its current valuation can help you frame that question. The stock has been under pressure recently, with a 7 day return of an 11.9% decline, a 30 day return of a 15.6% decline and a year to date return of an 18.1% decline, adding to a 1 year return of a 7.2% decline and a 5 year return of a 72.2% decline. These moves sit against a backdrop where investors are...
NYSE:ITW
NYSE:ITWMachinery

A Look At Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Valuation After Q4 Beat And New 2026 Guidance

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) stock moved after the company reported a Q4 earnings and revenue beat along with fresh 2026 guidance that points to mid single digit revenue growth, margin expansion, and higher GAAP EPS. See our latest analysis for Illinois Tool Works. The Q4 beat and 2026 guidance arrived as Illinois Tool Works’ share price built clear positive momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 9.67%, a 30 day share price return of 13.43%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.85%...
NYSE:CMG
NYSE:CMGHospitality

A Look At Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Valuation As Earnings Beat Meets Flat 2026 Comparable Sales Outlook

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) just delivered quarterly earnings that topped revenue and profit expectations, but the stock sold off after management guided to flat comparable sales for 2026 and ongoing pressure on guest traffic. See our latest analysis for Chipotle Mexican Grill. The weak 1 day share price return of 3.71% and softer 7 day move come after guidance for flat 2026 comparable sales and several updates on promotions, menu items, and record restaurant openings. At the same time, a...
NYSE:ENS
NYSE:ENSElectrical

Why EnerSys (ENS) Is Down 13.8% After Record Adjusted Q3 Earnings Amid Softer Volumes

In early February 2026, EnerSys reported fiscal third-quarter results showing revenue of US$919.13 million and net income of US$90.37 million, alongside a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.2625 per share payable on March 27, 2026. While headline earnings per share from continuing operations declined year on year, adjusted results set a company record and highlighted growth in higher-value areas such as data centers and defense, even as overall sales volumes softened. We’ll now examine how the...
NYSE:LTC
NYSE:LTCHealth Care REITs

LTC Properties Atlanta Deal Expands Senior Housing Operations Strategy

LTC Properties (NYSE:LTC) has acquired a three property senior living portfolio in Atlanta for $108 million. The deal adds nearly 400 senior living units to its Senior Housing Operating Portfolio. This acquisition shifts the portfolio mix, with senior housing operations now representing 27% of gross investment in under a year. For investors watching LTC Properties at a share price of $37.73, this Atlanta transaction indicates that the company is leaning further into senior housing...
NYSE:RJF
NYSE:RJFCapital Markets

Is Raymond James Financial (RJF) Attractively Priced After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Raymond James Financial is fairly priced or offering value at its current US$167.44 share price, you are not alone. The stock has been relatively steady in the short term, with a 0.1% decline over the last week and a 0.8% decline over the last month, while still showing 2.3% year to date, 0.7% over 1 year, 57.7% over 3 years and 137.6% over 5 years. Recent attention on Raymond James Financial has focused on how a large wealth management and capital markets firm...
NYSE:AIT
NYSE:AITTrade Distributors

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Valuation Check After Mixed Quarter And Guidance Raise

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) drew fresh attention after its latest quarter combined higher sales and EPS with a guidance raise, yet left analysts cautious due to softer organic growth, margin pressure, and choppy demand. See our latest analysis for Applied Industrial Technologies. That mixed earnings reaction has come alongside a share price of US$287.03, with a 7 day share price return of 10.6% and a 90 day share price return of 10.9%. The 3 year total shareholder return is above...
NYSE:APAM
NYSE:APAMCapital Markets

Artisan Partners’ Record Results And Real Estate Push Raise Valuation Questions

Artisan Partners Asset Management (NYSE:APAM) reports record financial results, including all time high revenue and assets under management supported by significant investment gains. The company acquires Grandview Property Partners, adding private real estate capabilities to its alternative investments platform. Artisan Partners promotes Angela Wu to expanded portfolio management roles and appoints Ryan G. Von Hoff as Chief Accounting Officer, further building out its leadership...
NYSE:ABBV
NYSE:ABBVBiotechs

AbbVie (ABBV) One Off US$5.0b Loss Tests Bullish High P/E Valuation Narratives

AbbVie (ABBV) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$16.6 billion and basic EPS of US$1.02, setting the tone for a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached US$61.2 billion alongside EPS of US$2.38. The company has seen revenue move from US$56.3 billion to US$61.2 billion on a trailing basis, while trailing EPS shifted from US$2.40 to US$2.38, giving investors a clear read on the top line against more compressed profitability. With a trailing net profit margin of 6.9%...
NasdaqGS:VRTX
NasdaqGS:VRTXBiotechs

Assessing Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Valuation After Autoimmune Pipeline Expansion With WuXi Biologics

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) just expanded its autoimmune pipeline through a license and research agreement with WuXi Biologics for a trispecific T cell engager, and the stock now sits squarely on many biotech investors’ radars. See our latest analysis for Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The WuXi Biologics agreement comes as Vertex shares trade at US$458.81. Recent weakness is reflected in a 1-day share price return of a 2.49% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 3.55% decline, while a 90-day...
NasdaqGS:NSIT
NasdaqGS:NSITElectronic

Does Record Q4 Margins Amid Lower 2025 Sales Reshape the Bull Case for Insight (NSIT)?

Insight Enterprises reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$2,048.3 million, down slightly year on year, while net income rose to US$51.95 million and earnings per share increased on both a basic and diluted basis. Despite full-year 2025 revenue and earnings declining versus 2024, the company delivered record gross profit and margins, with cloud and core services strength and successful integration of data, AI, and cybersecurity acquisitions supporting higher profitability...
NasdaqGS:LASR
NasdaqGS:LASRElectronic

nLIGHT Equity Raise Fuels Defense Laser Expansion And Execution Focus

nLIGHT (NasdaqGS:LASR) completed a public follow-on equity offering of about $175 million in gross proceeds. The company plans to use the capital to support its high energy laser manufacturing expansion for defense applications. The offering follows recent pre-announcements referencing strong revenue trends, additional defense contracts, and increased production capacity. nLIGHT focuses on high power semiconductor and fiber lasers, with a growing emphasis on systems built for defense use...
NYSE:TGT
NYSE:TGTConsumer Retailing

Target’s Beauty Reset Tests Inclusive Haircare And Turnaround Potential

Target (NYSE:TGT) is rolling out its largest Spring beauty assortment refresh, including a major expansion in haircare. The retailer is introducing "being," a community-led, inclusive haircare brand previously exclusive to Walmart, into its stores. The refresh brings multiple new, trend-focused beauty and haircare brands to Target shelves nationwide. Target is pairing the new assortment with an expanded, reworked in-store beauty experience across its store base. For Target, beauty sits at...
NYSE:TSM
NYSE:TSMSemiconductor

Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) Priced Fairly After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Run?

If you are wondering whether Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This stock often sits at the center of valuation debates for chipmakers. With the share price at US$330.73, recent returns have been mixed, including a 2.6% decline over the last 7 days, a 1.0% gain over 30 days, a 3.5% gain year to date, a 58.8% return over 1 year, a 254.8% return over 3 years and a 153.8% return over 5 years. Recent attention on...
NasdaqGS:PEBO
NasdaqGS:PEBOBanks

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) Is Up 5.5% After Earnings Beat And Loan Growth Momentum - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Peoples Bancorp recently reported a strong fourth quarter, with revenue rising year on year and exceeding analyst expectations, supported by positive operating leverage and healthy loan growth. Alongside these results, management has been engaging with investors through presentations and meetings, underscoring its focus on transparency and clear communication around business and financial performance. We’ll now examine how this combination of earnings strength and loan growth influences...
NasdaqGS:WAFD
NasdaqGS:WAFDBanks

WaFd (WAFD) Valuation Check After Recent Modest Share Price Move

What WaFd’s recent performance might signal for investors WaFd (WAFD) has been on many investors’ screens after a modest 0.2% decline in the latest session, following a period where the shares show positive moves over the past week, month, and past 3 months. With a value score of 4 and an implied intrinsic discount of about 11.6% to one internal estimate, the stock’s recent trading levels are prompting closer attention from investors who are comparing the current price with perceived...
NYSE:PM
NYSE:PMTobacco

Is Philip Morris International (PM) Still Attractive After Its Strong Multi Year Share Price Run

If you are wondering whether Philip Morris International is still reasonably priced after its strong run, this article will walk you through what the current market price might be implying about its value. The stock last closed at US$182.00, with returns of 2.3% over 7 days, 17.3% over 30 days, 13.5% year to date, 29.7% over 1 year, 104.8% over 3 years and 171.6% over 5 years. These figures may have some investors reassessing both its potential and its risks. Recent attention on Philip...
NYSE:FCPT
NYSE:FCPTSpecialized REITs

A Look At Four Corners Property Trust’s Valuation After New Long Term Auto Care And Restaurant Acquisitions

Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT) recently announced two new acquisitions totaling US$4.6 million. The additions include a GreatWater 360 Auto Care site in Minnesota and a McAlister's Deli location in Michigan, both under long-term net lease structures. See our latest analysis for Four Corners Property Trust. These two acquisitions land at a time when momentum in Four Corners Property Trust's share price has been picking up, with a 1 month share price return of 8.51% and a year to date share...
NYSE:IBP
NYSE:IBPConsumer Durables

Installed Building Products (IBP) Valuation Check After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Installed Building Products stock triggered by recent performance Installed Building Products (IBP) has drawn fresh investor attention after recent share price strength, with the stock up around 17% over the past month and about 25% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Installed Building Products. At a share price of $323.09, the stock’s recent 7 day share price return of 10.39% and 30 day share price return of 17.16% build on a 1 year total shareholder return of 71.81%. This...