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NasdaqGS:PAX
NasdaqGS:PAXCapital Markets

A Look At Patria Investments (PAX) Valuation As Market Views On Growth And Pricing Diverge

Why Patria Investments Is On Investors’ Radar Today Patria Investments (PAX) is drawing fresh attention after recent trading left the shares around $13.91, with the stock showing a mixed return profile over the past year and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Patria Investments. While the 30 day share price return of 20.15% decline and 7 day decline of 4.53% suggest fading short term momentum, the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.77% still reflects a more supportive longer term...
NasdaqCM:WULF
NasdaqCM:WULFSoftware

TeraWulf Rewires From Bitcoin To AI Infrastructure As Analysts Reassess

TeraWulf (NasdaqCM:WULF) is shifting its core focus from Bitcoin mining to building AI focused infrastructure. The company has sold its Bitcoin holdings and is acquiring new industrial sites intended to roughly double its power capacity. Management has lifted earnings expectations, with several major analysts updating their views on the stock. TeraWulf begins this transition with a share price of $16.26 and a very large 3 year return of about 25x, plus a 233.9% gain over the past year. Even...
NYSE:CTRE
NYSE:CTREHealth Care REITs

What CareTrust REIT (CTRE)'s Transformational 2025 and 2026 Outlook Means For Shareholders

In February 2026, CareTrust REIT reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing sharply higher revenue and net income, alongside funds from operations (FFO) of US$104.1 million, or US$0.47 per share, and issued 2026 guidance for net income of US$1.45–US$1.50 per share and FFO of US$1.90–US$1.95 per share. The company highlighted what it called a transformational 2025, completing about US$1.80 billion of investments, entering the U.K. care home and SHOP markets, and maintaining...
NasdaqGS:HWKN
NasdaqGS:HWKNChemicals

How NanoStack’s OCWD Deployment Could Reshape Hawkins’ (HWKN) Water Technology Investment Narrative

Hawkins, Inc. recently reported the successful completion of a multi-year pilot of WaterSurplus' patented NanoStack coated membranes at the Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System, leading OCWD to install 1,050 membranes in a full reverse osmosis train treating about 5 million gallons of water per day. The pilot showed that NanoStack can materially cut membrane fouling, cleaning frequency, and energy use, highlighting how Hawkins’ water technology subsidiary may help...
NYSE:THC
NYSE:THCHealthcare

Tenet Healthcare (THC) Is Up 19.8% After Q4 Beat And Higher 2026 Profit Guidance - What's Changed

In February 2026, Tenet Healthcare reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue rising to US$5,527 million and net income increasing to US$371 million, while issuing 2026 guidance that points to higher net income and earnings per share versus 2025. Beneath the headline numbers, management highlighted continued expansion of its higher-margin ambulatory surgery business and a completed Conifer Health Solutions transaction as key earnings drivers. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how...
NasdaqGS:NMRK
NasdaqGS:NMRKReal Estate

A Look At Newmark Group (NMRK) Valuation After Winning Comstock’s Dulles Corridor Leasing Mandate

Newmark Group (NMRK) has been appointed exclusive leasing agent for Comstock’s more than 3.2 million square foot Trophy and Class A office portfolio in Northern Virginia’s Dulles Corridor, with a focus on Reston Station and Loudoun Station. See our latest analysis for Newmark Group. The appointment for Comstock’s Dulles Corridor portfolio comes after a busy February in which Newmark arranged a $415m refinancing for a 2.4m square foot grocery anchored retail portfolio and added senior...
NasdaqCM:MBIN
NasdaqCM:MBINDiversified Financial

Merchants Bancorp Index Debut And Buyback Put Valuation In Focus

Merchants Bancorp (NasdaqCM:MBIN) has been added to multiple major S&P indices, increasing its visibility to index funds and institutional investors. The company has authorized a substantial multi year stock repurchase program, signaling a shift in capital allocation priorities. Management reports improved asset quality and record tangible book value, pointing to changes in the balance sheet profile. These developments arrive alongside insider selling activity, raising fresh questions about...
NasdaqGS:CSGP
NasdaqGS:CSGPReal Estate

CoStar Adjusts Severance Plan As Activists Challenge Governance Direction

CoStar Group (NasdaqGS:CSGP) has amended its Executive Severance Plan in response to an ongoing proxy contest and related lawsuit. The changes are tied to activist investor pressure, including public engagement from D. E. Shaw over governance and potential change of control issues. The revised plan is intended to address legal risk around leadership transitions and preserve management continuity during a contested proxy process. CoStar Group, known for its commercial real estate information...
NasdaqGS:PLUS
NasdaqGS:PLUSElectronic

Is ePlus’ Stronger FY26 Outlook And M&A Focus Altering The Investment Case For PLUS?

In early February 2026, ePlus inc. reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher revenue and earnings, raised full-year 2026 net sales guidance to 20%–22% year-over-year growth from mid-teens, confirmed a US$0.25 quarterly dividend, updated on recent share buybacks, and reiterated its acquisition plans to expand solutions and geographic reach. A distinctive angle for investors is how ePlus is combining stronger earnings and upgraded guidance with capital returns and a stated...
NYSE:AZO
NYSE:AZOSpecialty Retail

Is AutoZone (AZO) Using Margins and Buybacks to Redefine Its Core Investment Story?

In recent days, AutoZone has prepared to release its fiscal second-quarter results and investor call, with investors closely watching margins, pricing, demand trends, and management’s plans for aggressive store openings and continued share repurchases. Analysts point to steadily rising revenues and an earnings outlook that currently anticipates modest year-over-year growth, helping explain why management’s comments on profitability and buybacks have become such an important focus for market...
NYSE:NVRI
NYSE:NVRICommercial Services

Should Brightline’s Full Exit Amid Margin Pressure Require Action From Enviri (NVRI) Investors?

Brightline Capital Management, LLC previously exited its entire Enviri stake, selling 1,400,000 shares for about US$17.77 million, representing 7.3% of the fund's prior-quarter assets under management. The move highlights how Enviri's lowered full-year guidance and shrinking margins may be influencing major institutional holders' confidence in the company's operations. Next, we'll examine how Brightline's full exit amid operational headwinds may influence Enviri's investment narrative and...
NasdaqGS:XRAY
NasdaqGS:XRAYMedical Equipment

Assessing Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Long Term Weakness

What Recent Returns Say About DENTSPLY SIRONA DENTSPLY SIRONA (XRAY) has attracted fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock up around 6% over the past month and roughly 26% over the past 3 months. That recent strength contrasts with a negative 1 year total return near 26% and deeper losses over the past 3 and 5 years. This puts the current share price of $12.95 and recent performance into a longer term context for investors. See our latest analysis for DENTSPLY...
NasdaqGS:CFLT
NasdaqGS:CFLTSoftware

Confluent (CFLT) Valuation Check After Mixed Returns And Ongoing IBM Acquisition Debate

Why Confluent (CFLT) is on investors’ radar today Confluent (CFLT) is drawing attention after recent share performance data highlighted contrasting returns, including a gain over the past 3 months and a decline across the past year. This pattern is prompting fresh questions about its valuation. See our latest analysis for Confluent. The recent 34.86% 3 month share price return contrasts with a 12.31% decline in 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests that momentum has picked up again,...
NYSE:DLX
NYSE:DLXCommercial Services

How Investors May Respond To Deluxe (DLX) Balancing Digital Ambitions With Declining Legacy Check Business

Deluxe Corporation’s recently filed 2025 Form 10-K shows it continuing to pivot from traditional check printing toward payments, data solutions, and print services, while reducing selling, general and administrative expenses and paying down debt to strengthen its financial position. However, the filing and subsequent commentary also highlight tension between the company’s ambitions in higher-margin digital services and investor concerns that growth in payments and software is not yet...
NasdaqGS:SRCE
NasdaqGS:SRCEBanks

How Strong Q4 Results And 38 Years Of Dividend Growth At 1st Source (SRCE) Have Changed Its Investment Story

1st Source Corporation recently reported a very strong fourth quarter, with revenue up 13.3% year on year and net interest income and EPS ahead of analyst expectations, while also marking its 38th consecutive year of dividend growth and fifth straight year of record net income. Alongside these results, 1st Source is scheduled to share its outlook and performance at the KBW 2026 Winter Financial Services Conference in Boca Raton on 11 February 2026, underscoring how management is positioning...
NYSE:KMX
NYSE:KMXSpecialty Retail

A Look At CarMax (KMX) Valuation After Keith Barr Is Named New CEO

Why Keith Barr’s appointment matters for CarMax (KMX) CarMax (KMX) has put leadership change at the center of its turnaround effort, appointing former InterContinental Hotels Group chief executive Keith Barr as president, CEO, and board member effective March 16, 2026. The board is turning to Barr’s experience in large consumer businesses, digital transformation, and customer experience to address CarMax’s ongoing sales and profitability challenges and to help shape the company’s next phase...
NasdaqGM:DAVE
NasdaqGM:DAVEConsumer Finance

What Dave (DAVE)'s Strong Q4 Preview and New Coverage Mean For Shareholders

Earlier in February, William Blair initiated coverage on Dave Inc. with an Outperform rating after the company previewed fourth-quarter results showing operating revenue growth above prior guidance and stronger-than-expected credit performance. The combination of rapid operating revenue expansion and an improved 28-day past-due rate has sharpened attention on Dave’s potential to reshape how small, short-duration unsecured loans are delivered versus traditional banks. With William Blair...
NYSE:TYL
NYSE:TYLSoftware

Tyler Technologies (TYL) Is Down 14.4% After 2026 Outlook And New US$1 Billion Buyback Announcement

Tyler Technologies, Inc. has already reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$575.18 million for the quarter and US$2.33 billion for the year, while net income reached US$65.53 million and US$315.6 million respectively. Alongside record recurring revenue and strong SaaS momentum, the company authorized a new US$1.00 billion share repurchase program and advanced its AI initiatives and cloud transitions, reshaping its public sector software profile. We...
NYSE:DRI
NYSE:DRIHospitality

Darden’s Bahama Breeze Shutdown and Conversions Could Be A Game Changer For Darden Restaurants (DRI)

Darden Restaurants has begun shutting down its remaining 28 Bahama Breeze locations, with 14 already permanently closed before April 5, 2026, and the other 14 earmarked for conversion into different Darden-brand restaurants. This move signals a clear repositioning of Darden’s casual dining portfolio as it reallocates assets from Bahama Breeze to concepts it views as stronger fits. We’ll now examine how repurposing half of the Bahama Breeze sites into other Darden brands could influence the...
NasdaqGS:FCNC.A
NasdaqGS:FCNC.ABanks

A Look At First Citizens BancShares (FCNC.A) Valuation After Multi‑Year Shareholder Returns

First Citizens BancShares (FCNC.A) has come onto investors’ radar after recent share price swings, with the stock up around 116% over the past 3 months but showing weaker returns over the past month and year. See our latest analysis for First Citizens BancShares. Recent trading has cooled after a strong run, with a 7 day share price return of 6.9% and a 30 day share price return of 7.54% pulling back some of the prior 90 day share price gain of 11.56%. Over a longer horizon, the 3 year total...
NYSE:PDM
NYSE:PDMOffice REITs

A Look At Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) Valuation As Record Leasing And 2026 Guidance Shape Growth Expectations

Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) just posted its strongest annual leasing volume in over a decade for 2025, supported by higher rental rates, updated 2026 financial guidance and recent debt refinancing aimed at improving earnings stability. See our latest analysis for Piedmont Realty Trust. The recent leasing update comes after a busy period for Piedmont Realty Trust, including a Q4 2025 earnings release that reported a full year net loss of US$83.62 million and the promotion of a new Co Chief...
NYSE:EPAM
NYSE:EPAMIT

Is EPAM (EPAM) Using Its Analyst Upgrade To Recast Its AI Services Edge Over Infosys?

Recently, analysts highlighted EPAM Systems as holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with comparatively attractive valuation metrics versus peer Infosys, reflecting an improved earnings outlook based on consensus expectations. This favorable ranking and relative value profile has drawn investor focus to EPAM’s role within the IT services sector as a potentially more attractively priced, higher-quality earnings story than some competitors. We’ll now explore how this improved analyst ranking and...