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NYSE:BX
NYSE:BXCapital Markets

Blackstone (BX) Dividend Coverage Risk Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Blackstone (BX) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$4.2b and basic EPS of US$1.30, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$1.0b, setting a clear marker for its latest earnings season. Over the past year, the firm has seen trailing twelve month revenue move from US$12.7b to US$13.9b and basic EPS shift from US$3.49 to US$3.87. This gives investors a fuller picture of how the income statement has evolved into this print. With a trailing net profit margin of 21.7%...
NasdaqGS:SLDP
NasdaqGS:SLDPAuto Components

A Look At Solid Power (SLDP) Valuation After New US$130 Million Equity Financing Deal

Solid Power (SLDP) has drawn fresh attention after agreeing to raise about US$130 million through a registered direct offering of common shares and pre funded warrants with a sector focused institutional investor. See our latest analysis for Solid Power. The financing news comes after a mixed stretch for the stock. The 1 day share price return was 1.26% to US$4.815, following a 7 day share price return showing a 13.55% decline. Over 30 days, the share price return was 12.50%, compared with a...
NYSE:VLO
NYSE:VLOOil and Gas

Valero Energy (VLO) One Off US$1.1b Loss Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Valero Energy (VLO) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$30.4b and basic EPS of US$3.74, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue sat at US$122.7b and EPS at US$7.60. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$29.2b in Q4 2024 to between US$28.2b and US$31.3b across 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.89 in Q4 2024 to a range spanning a loss of US$1.90 in Q1 2025 through to US$3.74 in Q4, leaving investors focused on how a 1.9% trailing net margin and...
NYSE:CADE
NYSE:CADEBanks

Assessing Cadence Bank (CADE) Valuation After Fourth Quarter Earnings Lift Net Interest Income And Net Income

Earnings catalyst and what changed in the quarter Cadence Bank (CADE) shares were reacting to fresh fourth quarter 2025 results, with investors weighing higher net interest income and net income against a step up in net charge offs and a separate preferred stock dividend announcement. See our latest analysis for Cadence Bank. Those fourth quarter figures have come after a mixed stretch in the share price, with a 13.46% 90 day share price return contrasting with a slightly negative year to...
NYSE:RJF
NYSE:RJFCapital Markets

Raymond James Financial (RJF) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Narratives In Q1 2026

Raymond James Financial Q1 2026 Earnings Snapshot Raymond James Financial (RJF) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$3.7 billion and basic EPS of US$2.85, setting the stage for investors to reassess how the firm is converting its sizeable top line into profit. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$3.5 billion in Q1 2025 to US$3.7 billion in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$2.94 to US$2.85 over the same period. This gives a clean read on how recent growth is feeding...
NasdaqGS:FFIN
NasdaqGS:FFINBanks

Does First Financial Bankshares' (FFIN) Insider CEO Transition Strengthen Its Long-Term Leadership Narrative?

Earlier this week, First Financial Bankshares’ boards appointed longtime insider David Bailey as CEO and President, succeeding F. Scott Dueser, who moved into the Executive Chairman role under a transition and retirement agreement. Bailey’s rise from bank teller to the top job, coupled with his extensive community leadership roles, underscores a leadership profile deeply rooted in the bank’s culture and regional ties. We’ll now examine how Bailey’s appointment from within the organization...
NasdaqGS:NWE
NasdaqGS:NWEIntegrated Utilities

Is It Too Late To Reassess NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) After Its 1 Year 30% Rally?

If you are wondering whether NorthWestern Energy Group at around US$67.63 still offers value, you are not alone; this article looks at what that price might imply. The stock has been relatively steady over the last week with a 0.1% decline, while its 30 day return of 4.5% and 1 year return of 30.7% have caught the eye of investors who follow utilities. Recent attention on NorthWestern Energy Group has focused on its role as a regulated utility and how that position fits into portfolios...
NYSE:CNK
NYSE:CNKEntertainment

Is Cinemark Holdings (CNK) Pricing Reflect Its Recent Share Price Weakness And Cash Flow Outlook

If you are wondering whether Cinemark Holdings at around US$23.23 is offering good value today, this article walks through what the current price might be implying about the business. The stock has seen mixed returns, with a 3.7% decline over the last 7 days, a roughly flat 0.1% move over 30 days, and a 1.3% decline year to date, set against an 18.5% decline over 1 year, gains of 83.0% over 3 years, and 16.5% over 5 years. Recent trading has put more attention on how the market is...
NasdaqCM:BFC
NasdaqCM:BFCBanks

Is It Too Late To Consider Bank First (BFC) After Shares Climbed 42% In One Year

If you are wondering whether Bank First's share price still offers value after a strong run, you are not alone. This article walks through what the current valuation may be telling you. Bank First's share price last closed at US$138.60, with returns of 2.0% over 7 days, 12.6% over 30 days, 14.9% year to date, 42.5% over 1 year, 83.8% over 3 years and 121.7% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how the market is pricing the stock today. Recent share price moves have been...
NYSE:AMCR
NYSE:AMCRPackaging

Amcor Targets De Icing Niche With New Sustainable Packaging Offerings

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) has launched new recyclable and sustainable rigid and flexible packaging solutions for the de-icing industry. The offering targets customers in the de-icing sector that are looking to cut plastic waste and improve environmental performance. This move extends Amcor's packaging portfolio into a specialized industrial niche focused on winter and de-icing applications. For investors tracking NYSE:AMCR, this product launch comes with the stock at a share price of $43.89. Recent...
NYSE:MTD
NYSE:MTDLife Sciences

Is Mettler-Toledo (MTD) Pricing Reflecting Quality After Recent Reassessment Of Precision Instrument Leaders

If you are wondering whether Mettler-Toledo International is fairly priced or you might be paying too much for quality, this article will walk through what the current share price could mean for long term investors. The stock recently closed at US$1,392.80, with returns of a 3.2% decline over 7 days, a 1.5% decline over 30 days, a 1.3% decline year to date, a 2.1% gain over 1 year, a 12.1% decline over 3 years and a 14.5% gain over 5 years, which gives mixed signals about how the market is...
NYSE:THO
NYSE:THOAuto

How THOR’s Pivot to Range-Extended Electric Motorhomes and ESG Integration At THOR Industries (THO) Has Changed Its Investment Story

THOR Industries recently released its eighth annual sustainability report for fiscal 2025 and highlighted the launch of the ENTEGRA COACH EMBARK, described as the world's first range-extended electric class A motorhome, as part of its eMobility and emissions-reduction efforts. The report underscores how THOR is integrating emissions cuts, solar investments, waste-reduction programs, and nonprofit partnerships into its broader business model for recreational vehicles. Next, we’ll examine how...
NYSE:CALX
NYSE:CALXCommunications

Calix (CALX) Return To Profitability Sparks Fresh Debate On Premium Valuation

Calix (CALX) has capped FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$272.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.11, while trailing twelve month revenue sat at US$1.0 billion and EPS at US$0.27 as the business moved from loss to profit over the year. The company has seen revenue progress from US$206.1 million in Q4 2024, with a basic EPS loss of US$0.27, to US$272.4 million in Q4 2025 and positive EPS of US$0.11. This was accompanied by a swing in trailing twelve month EPS from a loss of US$0.45 in Q4 2024 to a...
NYSE:HII
NYSE:HIIAerospace & Defense

Is Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Fairly Priced After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Rally

If you are wondering whether Huntington Ingalls Industries' current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. The stock recently closed at US$427.83, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 25.1% over 30 days, 22.3% year to date, 124.0% over 1 year, 110.2% over 3 years and 197.0% over 5 years, which may have shifted how some investors think about its risk and potential. Recent news around Huntington Ingalls Industries has kept attention on its role as a major defense and...
NYSE:AZO
NYSE:AZOSpecialty Retail

Is It Too Late To Consider AutoZone (AZO) After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains?

If you have ever wondered whether AutoZone at around US$3,703.76 a share is priced fairly or carrying a premium, you are not alone. The stock invites a closer look at what you are really paying for. Over the past month the share price has moved 9.0%, with returns of 12.1% year to date, 10.5% over 1 year, 51.6% over 3 years and 203.5% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much upside or risk is now baked into the current price. Recent attention on AutoZone has focused on its...
NYSE:MTX
NYSE:MTXChemicals

Is Minerals Technologies (MTX) Pricing Look Attractive After Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether Minerals Technologies is quietly offering value at around US$65.25 per share, this article walks through what the current price might be implying about the company. The stock is up 6.0% over the last 30 days and 6.7% year to date, although the 1 year return of a 14.9% decline and 3 year return of an 8.6% decline show a much softer longer term picture, with a modest 1.4% gain over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Minerals Technologies as a specialist in...
NYSE:CVNA
NYSE:CVNASpecialty Retail

Carvana Short Seller Allegations Put Earnings Quality And Valuation Under Scrutiny

Short seller Gotham City Research has released a report alleging accounting irregularities and undisclosed related party transactions at Carvana (NYSE:CVNA). The report claims Carvana overstated its earnings by over US$1b across 2023 and 2024 through dealings with entities tied to the CEO's family. The allegations have drawn regulatory attention, triggered law firm investigations, and prompted a public response from Carvana disputing the claims. Carvana operates an online platform for...