NYSE:URI
NYSE:URITrade Distributors

Assessing United Rentals (URI) Valuation After Q4 Miss Buyback Launch And Dividend Increase

United Rentals (URI) is in focus after its fourth quarter miss on revenue and earnings coincided with a sharp share price drop, along with a new US$5b buyback and a 10% dividend increase. See our latest analysis for United Rentals. The recent fourth quarter miss and guidance update came after a weak stretch for the shares, with a 7 day share price return of a 14.90% decline and a year to date share price return of a 7.46% decline, even though the 5 year total shareholder return of 203.88%...
NasdaqGS:FSLR
NasdaqGS:FSLRSemiconductor

A Look At First Solar (FSLR) Valuation After BMO Capital Downgrade And Tesla Solar Expansion Concerns

BMO Capital’s downgrade of First Solar (FSLR), driven by concern over Tesla’s vertically integrated solar ambitions and potential pressure on module pricing, has sharpened investor focus on the company’s competitive position and valuation. See our latest analysis for First Solar. The recent analyst downgrades and concern over Tesla’s plans have coincided with a 30 day share price return of 13.67% decline and a year to date share price return of 17.80% decline. However, the 1 year total...
NYSE:FN
NYSE:FNElectronic

Is Fabrinet (FN) Pricing In Too Much Growth After A 126% One Year Surge

If you are wondering whether Fabrinet's share price reflects its underlying worth, this article walks through the key numbers and what they might mean for you. Fabrinet's stock recently closed at US$489.44, with returns of 4.8% over 7 days, 7.5% over 30 days, 2.1% year to date, 126.4% over the past year, 267.8% over 3 years and 448.3% over 5 years, providing useful context for any valuation work. Recent coverage around Fabrinet has focused on its role as a tech manufacturing partner. This...
OTCPK:FSRL
OTCPK:FSRLBanks

First Reliance Bancshares (OTCPK:FSRL) Net Margin Expansion Tests Bullish Narratives

First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) has put up a busy FY 2025 so far, with Q3 revenue at US$12.1 million, basic EPS of US$0.34 and net income of US$2.7 million setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen revenue move from US$10.2 million in Q2 2024 to US$13.8 million in Q2 2025, with EPS shifting from US$0.25 to US$0.46 over the same period. This gives you a clearer picture of how the income statement has evolved ahead of the current quarter. With net profit margins over the...
OTCPK:PBNK
OTCPK:PBNKBanks

Pinnacle Bank (OTCPK:PBNK) Q3 EPS Slide Challenges Bullish Margin Narratives

Pinnacle Bank (PBNK) FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Pinnacle Bank (PBNK) has released its latest FY 2025 figures, reporting third quarter revenue of US$7.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.18. These results set the tone for how the rest of the year is shaping up after earlier quarters of higher earnings. The company has reported quarterly revenue ranging from US$10.1 million in FY 2024 Q2 to US$7.4 million in FY 2025 Q3, while basic EPS has moved between US$0.47 and US$0.18 over the same period. This...
NYSE:GAP
NYSE:GAPSpecialty Retail

Is Gap (GPS) Fairly Priced After Recent Multi Year Share Price Strength?

If you are wondering whether Gap's current share price really reflects what the business might be worth, you are not alone. This article walks through that question step by step. Gap shares last closed at US$27.98, with returns of 3.2% over the past week, 9.3% over the past month, 11.1% year to date, 19.9% over the last year and 49.8% over five years, which may have changed how some investors think about its risk and potential. Recent coverage has focused on how Gap is repositioning its...
NasdaqGS:RMBS
NasdaqGS:RMBSSemiconductor

AI-Driven Chip and IP Demand Might Change The Case For Investing In Rambus (RMBS)

Rambus recently reported a surge in demand for its semiconductor offerings, as artificial intelligence workloads increase the need for high-performance memory, AI accelerator chips for data centers, and related technologies such as power management, interconnects, security, and clocking. This expansion is underpinned by Rambus’s extensive intellectual property portfolio, reinforcing its role in enabling faster, more efficient memory interfaces and interconnect subsystems for AI-focused...
NYSE:CPF
NYSE:CPFBanks

Central Pacific Financial (CPF) Net Interest Margin Resilience Tests Cautious Earnings Narratives

Central Pacific Financial (CPF) capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$73.9 million and basic EPS of US$0.86, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$277.0 million and EPS at US$2.88. Over the last few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$57.6 million in Q4 FY 2024 to US$73.9 million in Q4 FY 2025, with quarterly EPS shifting from US$0.42 to US$0.86 over the same period. With trailing net margin now at 28.0% and profit growth flagged as strong in the...
NYSE:DOV
NYSE:DOVMachinery

Dover (DOV) Margin Compression Challenges Longstanding Compounder Narrative

Dover (DOV) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$2,099 million and basic EPS of US$2.02, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$274.8 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,930 million and EPS of US$1.74 in Q4 2024 to US$2,099 million and EPS of US$2.02 in Q4 2025, while trailing 12 month net profit margins have softened from 18.1% to 13.6%. This sets up a results season in which investors are likely to focus squarely on how sustainable those...
NasdaqGS:PGEN
NasdaqGS:PGENBiotechs

Precigen (PGEN) Is Down 5.7% After Consensus Backs PAPZIMEOS As New First-Line RRP Therapy

In January 2026, Precigen, Inc. reported that an independent expert consensus paper in The Laryngoscope recommended its FDA-approved HPV-specific immunotherapy PAPZIMEOS (zopapogene imadenovec) as the new first-line standard of care for adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, shifting focus from repeated surgery to treating the underlying infection. Because the paper was sponsored by the Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation and shaped with input from patients and...
NYSE:UNH
NYSE:UNHHealthcare

Is UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Now An Opportunity After A 46% Share Price Slide?

If you are wondering whether UnitedHealth Group's current share price still reflects its long term potential, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you make sense of the valuation story. The stock has recently faced sharp moves, with a 19.5% decline over the past week and a 45.8% decline over the last year, adding fresh questions about both risk and opportunity at the current price of US$286.93. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention on large US healthcare...
NasdaqGS:UFPI
NasdaqGS:UFPIBuilding

Is UFP Industries (UFPI) Still Attractive After Recent 30 Day 13% Share Price Jump

Wondering if UFP Industries is priced attractively at around US$103 per share, or if the easy money on this stock has already been made. The share price has been relatively active lately, with a 13.4% return over the last 30 days, a 12.0% return year to date, a 9.4% loss over the past year, and a 79.0% gain across five years. Recent coverage has focused on UFP Industries as a key player in the capital goods space, with investors watching how it positions itself across its core product lines...
NYSE:MKC
NYSE:MKCFood

Is Tariff-Focused 2026 Guidance Altering The Investment Case For McCormick (MKC)?

In January 2026, McCormick reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher sales and earnings from continuing operations, while also updating investors on its completed US$791.87 million share repurchase program and new 2026 earnings guidance that factors in higher tariffs and cost pressures. The company expects a roughly US$50 million tariff impact in 2026 but plans to counter it through productivity gains, alternative sourcing, supply chain initiatives, and pricing actions,...
NYSE:REVG
NYSE:REVGMachinery

Is REV Group (REVG) Pricing Reflect A 4.7% Pullback And Strong DCF Upside Potential

If you are wondering whether REV Group's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article walks through what the market might be pricing in. The stock recently saw a 4.7% decline over the last 7 days, although it is still up 5.1% over 30 days and 2.6% year to date, with a very large 1 year return of 85.1% and an even larger gain over 5 years. Recent attention on REV Group has focused on how the business is positioned within capital goods and specialty vehicles,...
NYSE:CVLG
NYSE:CVLGTransportation

Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) Q4 Loss And 0.4% Margin Challenge Bullish Narratives

Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$295.4 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.73, capping a trailing twelve month period where revenue was US$1.16 billion and basic EPS was US$0.17. Over that stretch, quarterly revenue moved from US$277.3 million in Q4 2024 to a range of roughly US$269.4 million to US$302.9 million across 2025. Basic EPS shifted from US$0.25 in Q4 2024 to positive readings between US$0.25 and US$0.38 in the first three...
NasdaqGS:INBK
NasdaqGS:INBKBanks

First Internet Bancorp (INBK) Net Interest Margin Lift Tests Bullish Recovery Narrative

First Internet Bancorp (INBK) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$29.7 million and EPS of US$0.61, alongside net income of US$5.3 million. This set the tone for how investors interpret the year. Looking back over recent periods, quarterly revenue has ranged from US$19.9 million to US$32.3 million and EPS has moved between a small profit and a very large quarterly loss. Trailing twelve month EPS stands at a loss of US$4.03 on revenue of US$44.2 million. That combination of...
NYSE:AJG
NYSE:AJGInsurance

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) Margin Compression Tests Bullish Growth And Premium Valuation Narratives

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$3.6b and basic EPS of US$0.58, alongside net income of US$151m. This puts the spotlight on how this year’s figures line up against recent history. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$2.5b and basic EPS of US$1.14 in Q4 2024 to US$3.6b and US$0.58 in Q4 2025. Trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$13.9b with basic EPS of US$5.74. With trailing net profit margins at 10.7% versus 13.4% a year...
NYSE:BZH
NYSE:BZHConsumer Durables

Beazer Homes USA (BZH) Margin Compression To 0.4% Tests Bullish Growth Narratives

Beazer Homes USA (BZH) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with revenue of US$363.5 million and a basic EPS loss of US$1.13, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$0.34. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from US$468.9 million to US$806.2 million while basic EPS has moved between a profit of US$1.72 and a loss of US$0.01. This highlights how sensitive earnings have been to shifts in profitability and raises questions for investors about whether margins can stabilize after this latest quarterly...
NasdaqGS:STLD
NasdaqGS:STLDMetals and Mining

Record Shipments and Aluminum Ramp-Up Might Change The Case For Investing In Steel Dynamics (STLD)

In January 2026, Steel Dynamics reported full-year 2025 results showing sales rising to US$18.18 billion while net income and earnings per share declined, alongside record annual steel shipments of 13.7 million tons and ongoing aluminum ramp-up that turned EBITDA positive in December. The company also completed over US$900 million of share repurchases in 2025, retired existing debt with an US$800 million unsecured notes issue, and saw its cash offer for BlueScope’s North American assets...
NasdaqGS:NWL
NasdaqGS:NWLConsumer Durables

Is Newell Brands (NWL) Using Yankee Candle’s Reese’s Book Club Tie-In To Test Its Brand Playbook?

In January 2026, The Yankee Candle Company, part of Newell Brands, announced a year-long partnership with Reese’s Book Club to create four limited-edition candle fragrances aligned with the club’s seasonal reading selections, alongside a series of experiential pop-up events. This collaboration uniquely links home fragrance to curated reading experiences, potentially deepening consumer attachment to both brands through mood-based, story-driven products and community gatherings. Against this...
NYSE:SXI
NYSE:SXIMachinery

Standex International (SXI) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative After Q2 2026 Results

Standex International (SXI) just turned in a mixed Q2 2026 print, with revenue of US$221.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.17, set against trailing 12 month revenue of US$868.6 million and EPS of US$4.49 that frame the quarter inside a much larger earnings picture. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from US$170.5 million to US$222.0 million while basic EPS has moved between roughly US$0.07 and US$1.83. This gives investors a clear view of how quarterly profit has tracked...
NYSE:APO
NYSE:APODiversified Financial

Will Apollo’s AI Data Center Push and Real Estate Credit Shift Apollo Global Management's (APO) Narrative?

Apollo Global Management recently led a US$3.50 billion capital solution for Valor Compute Infrastructure to fund advanced AI data center hardware for an xAI subsidiary, while its funds also provided approximately €900 million in senior secured financing for a large pan-European logistics and industrial portfolio. Together, these transactions show Apollo reallocating capital toward AI infrastructure and resilient real estate credit, reinforcing its role as a major private credit and...
NYSE:BYD
NYSE:BYDHospitality

Boyd Gaming Expands Credit Capacity And Flexibility For Future Growth

Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) entered into a new Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, reshaping its existing debt arrangements. The agreement refinances prior borrowings and expands the company’s overall credit capacity. The updated facility is intended to support general corporate purposes, including potential future expansion. For shareholders watching NYSE:BYD, this credit agreement marks a meaningful shift in how Boyd Gaming finances its operations. The stock last closed at $84.54, with a 1...
NYSE:KGS
NYSE:KGSEnergy Services

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) Is Up 5.0% After Third Straight Annual Dividend Raise Has The Bull Case Changed?

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. recently declared a US$0.49 per-share cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable on February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 13, 2026, while its subsidiary approved a matching distribution per unit. This marks the third consecutive year of dividend increases and underlines the company’s emphasis on a steady capital-return program to shareholders. We’ll now examine how Kodiak’s ongoing dividend growth and capital-return focus shape its...