U.S. Software Stock News

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) is discontinuing the Bahama Breeze brand and closing 14 locations. Roughly half of the remaining Bahama Breeze sites will be converted to other Darden concepts. The move is part of a broader portfolio reshaping focused on brands with stronger unit economics. Darden Restaurants, trading at $212.22, is acting on a full review of its brand portfolio by winding down Bahama Breeze and reallocating those locations to concepts it views as more scalable. The stock has...

Weatherford International’s FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Weatherford International (WFRD) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$1.3b and basic EPS of US$1.92, backed by net income of US$138m. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$1,193m to US$1,341m across the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has moved between US$1.04 and US$2.14 over the same stretch. This provides a clear view of how the top and bottom lines have tracked through the cycle. With a trailing twelve...

In January 2026, Cogent Biosciences announced that the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to bezuclastinib plus sunitinib for previously imatinib-treated GIST, based on PEAK trial data showing improved progression-free survival and a favorable safety profile compared with sunitinib alone. The FDA’s decision to review Cogent’s New Drug Application under its Real-Time Oncology Review program highlights regulatory interest in potentially accelerating access to this combination...

Graco (GGG) is back in focus after its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings, where sales, net income, and earnings per share all came in higher than the prior year’s levels. See our latest analysis for Graco. The earnings release and 2026 sales guidance have come alongside a 1-day share price return of 3.14%, adding to a 30-day share price return of 9.66% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 9.69%. Taken together, these figures suggest that momentum has been picking up recently. If...

Clinical and financing moves put Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO) in focus Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO) moved into the spotlight after releasing detailed Phase 1/2 STAAR study data for its Fabry gene therapy candidate, alongside a US$25 million follow on equity offering and a change in its finance leadership. See our latest analysis for Sangamo Therapeutics. Against this backdrop of clinical data, financing and leadership change, Sangamo Therapeutics’ share price has been under pressure, with a 30...

Warby Parker recently highlighted its resilience in a softer consumer backdrop, supported by a broader in-network insurance footprint that now includes Versant and helps capture demand as customers use their vision benefits, particularly in the seasonally important fourth quarter. At the same time, the company is positioning itself as an early mover in intelligent eyewear through partnerships with Google and Samsung, backed by substantial capital and product development support from these...

The spotlight on Starwood Property Trust (STWD) has sharpened as investors weigh its high dividend yield against interest rate and real estate cycle risks, while Starwood Capital refreshes U.S. asset management leadership with John Gonnella’s appointment. See our latest analysis for Starwood Property Trust. Despite the latest leadership move at Starwood Capital, Starwood Property Trust’s share price has been relatively steady, with a 2.21% 1 day share price return and a 1.15% 90 day share...

If you are wondering whether Danaher's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you size that up with clear numbers. Over the past month, the stock has seen a 6.7% decline, with a 2.2% drop over the last week and a 4.7% decline year to date, while the 1 year return stands at 4.1% and the 5 year return at 6.6%. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in Danaher as a large life sciences and diagnostics group,...

Emerson Electric (EMR) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$4.3b and basic EPS of US$1.08, alongside net income from continuing operations of US$605m. This sets a clear benchmark for how the year is starting to shape up. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$4.2b and US$4.9b over the past year, while basic EPS ranged from about US$0.86 to US$1.12. This gives investors a consistent read on earnings power as they track the latest print. With trailing net margin at 12.7% and...

If you are wondering whether Boot Barn Holdings at around US$183 per share looks expensive or offers value, it helps to step back and look at what the current price actually builds in. The stock has moved around recently, with a 6.3% gain over the last week, a 5.3% decline over the last month, and a year to date return of a 1.8% decline. The one year return sits at 27.2%, the three year return is 120.4%, and the five year return is 205.2%. These swings have put valuation back in focus for...

Coty (NYSE:COTY) has entered a partnership with OpenAI to roll out artificial intelligence tools across its global operations. The company has also released a limited edition Bridgerton inspired fragrance collection in collaboration with Netflix and Shondaland. These moves highlight Coty's push to update its technology stack while testing fresh branded product concepts in the fragrance segment. Coty comes into these announcements with a current share price of $3.43 and mixed recent...

Amcor (AMCR) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$5.4b and net income of US$177m, equal to EPS of US$0.38, putting a fresh marker down for how the packaging group is currently earning its margins. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$3.2b in Q2 2025 through US$5.1b in Q4 2025 to US$5.7b in Q1 2026 and now US$5.4b, while EPS has ranged from US$0.56 in Q2 2025 to a small loss in Q4 2025 before landing at US$0.57 in Q1 2026 and US$0.38 this quarter. This sets up a...

TAL Education Group recently reported past third-quarter and nine-month 2025 results, with sales rising to US$770.17 million and US$2.21 billion respectively, alongside higher net income and earnings per share from continuing operations versus the prior year. The company also completed a share repurchase of 5,039,921 shares for US$162.4 million, modestly shrinking its share count while analyst earnings expectations have been revised higher. We’ll now look at how TAL’s strong earnings growth...

Wondering if Crown Castle is offering value at its current share price, or if it is a value trap? This article walks through what the numbers suggest without the hype. The stock last closed at US$86.11, with a 1.4% gain over the past week, a 2.6% decline over the last month, a 2.9% decline year to date, a 0.8% return over 1 year, a 29.2% decline over 3 years, and a 33.4% decline over 5 years. Recent attention on Crown Castle has been driven by ongoing interest in tower and infrastructure...

In recent days, Endava reiterated its emphasis on complex digital transformation projects while issuing conservative guidance that reflects slower revenue growth and cautious enterprise demand. This shift in tone has prompted a more reserved stance from analysts, who are reassessing the company’s risk profile and longer-term growth narrative. With conservative guidance underscoring slower revenue growth, we’ll now examine how this development reshapes Endava’s broader investment narrative...

Earnings and dividend announcement set the tone NBT Bancorp (NBTB) has just reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results in line with Wall Street expectations, along with a higher quarterly dividend and updates on loan charge offs and share repurchases. See our latest analysis for NBT Bancorp. The earnings beat in 2025, higher dividend and ongoing share repurchases come as the stock has built positive momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 12.75% and a 5 year total shareholder...

Amphenol (NYSE:APH) has announced that President and CEO R. Adam Norwitt will be appointed Chairman of the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The move follows the planned retirement of long serving Chairman Martin H. Loeffler, who has been a central figure in shaping the company’s direction. The leadership transition brings the CEO and Chair roles under a single executive, marking a key shift in Amphenol’s governance structure. For investors watching Amphenol at a share price of $130.0, this...

If you are wondering whether Symbotic at around US$53.48 is offering good value or asking too much, you are not alone. The stock has seen a 22.1% decline over the last 30 days and is down 17.6% year to date, even though the 1 year return sits at 73% and the 3 year return is 195.3%. Recent headlines have focused on Symbotic's role in warehouse automation and its partnerships with major retailers. This helps explain why expectations around its long term growth story remain a key talking point...

Over the past year, Sunstone Hotel Investors has benefited from a recovering lodging market, steady dividend growth, and active portfolio reshaping through asset sales and selective acquisitions in high barrier to entry locations. Management’s emphasis on ongoing renovations and asset repositioning to enhance competitive strength, supported by stable business and leisure travel demand, is increasingly central to the company’s long-term investment story. We’ll now examine how Sunstone Hotel...

Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) has received conditional approval to establish a de novo US national bank, Nubank, N.A. US regulators granted the conditional approval as part of Nu's effort to expand its presence in the US market. Roberto Campos Neto, former President of Brazil's Central Bank, has been appointed Chairman of Nubank, N.A. Co founder Cristina Junqueira is relocating to lead Nu's US operations, signaling a stronger focus on North American growth. Nu Holdings, trading at $17.02, has seen...

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:HLT) is facing continued weakness in revenue per available room, adding pressure to its core hotel operations. The company is expected to see shrinking free cash flow margins, raising questions about how comfortably it can sustain profitability. These operational headwinds come at a time when technical chart signals for NYSE:HLT appear positive, creating a split picture for investors. Hilton Worldwide Holdings, trading at $308.81, sits at the center of a...

If you are trying to figure out whether Coinbase Global's share price makes sense right now, you are not alone. This article is built to help you weigh up what you are really paying for. The stock recently closed at US$168.62, after a 15.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 32.7% decline over 30 days, a 28.7% decline year to date, and a 37.6% decline over the past year. The 3 year return sits at a very large 182.8%. Recent headlines around Coinbase have focused on the broader crypto sector,...

In late January 2026, Joby Aviation raised roughly US$1.20 billion through a completed US$600 million follow-on common stock offering and US$600 million of 0.75% senior subordinated unsecured convertible notes due February 15, 2032. This mix of equity and long-dated convertible debt materially boosts Joby’s funding for eVTOL certification and production while increasing dilution and capital structure complexity for shareholders. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how Joby’s large blended...

AXT (NasdaqGS:AXTI) is supplying Indium Phosphide substrate wafers for AI driven data center build outs as demand for advanced optical and high speed connectivity rises. The company is leveraging its established sourcing and pricing approach in a sector that combines high growth potential with elevated operational and geopolitical risks. AXT recently updated its board structure, with Leonard J. LeBlanc now classified as an independent director and appointed Chair of the Audit...