U.S. Water Utilities Stock News

Dividend declaration and joint venture set the stage for Safehold stock analysis Safehold (SAFE) has just declared a second quarter 2026 dividend of $0.177 per share, while also forming a joint venture with a Brookfield affiliate on a US ground lease portfolio. See our latest analysis for Safehold. SAFE’s recent dividend declaration and the Brookfield joint venture follow a 10.73% 1 month share price return and a 15.11% year to date share price return, while the 5 year total shareholder...

Insmed (INSM) has been drawing attention from investors after recent trading activity, as they weigh the company’s rare disease portfolio, including ARIKAYCE and late stage programs like brensocatib and treprostinil palmitil inhalation powder. See our latest analysis for Insmed. Insmed’s share price has retreated from recent highs, with the latest close at US$97.46 and the 90 day share price return down 32.29%, even though the 3 year total shareholder return is very large at about 4x. Recent...

Earlier in June 2026, Cadence Design Systems announced an expanded multi-year collaboration with Intel Foundry to co-optimize Intel’s upcoming 14A process node, combining Cadence’s agentic AI-driven EDA and Design IP with Intel’s process innovation to deliver production-ready design kits and lower design risk. This partnership underscores how Cadence’s fully autonomous ChipStack AI “virtual engineer” and broader agentic AI portfolio are becoming embedded in leading-edge manufacturing...

In early June 2026, Waters Corporation expanded its analytical portfolio with multiple high-performance launches, including new BioResolve and GTxResolve columns and next-generation Xevo MRT P10 and Cyclic IMS P20 mass spectrometers for complex biopharmaceutical and multiomics applications. A key aspect is Waters’ push deeper into biologics and structural omics, offering ready-to-use, higher-sensitivity platforms that aim to simplify impurity analysis, imaging, and large-cohort research...

Why Jim Cramer’s spotlight matters for Simon Property Group (SPG) Jim Cramer’s recent Mad Money spotlight on Simon Property Group (SPG), highlighting its yield and mall portfolio during a defensive sector rotation, has sharpened investor attention on what this large retail REIT currently offers. See our latest analysis for Simon Property Group. The recent Mad Money attention comes as Simon’s share price sits at US$215.66, after a 1-month share price return of 7.82% and a 1-year total...

In June 2026, Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. amended its existing credit agreement to add a new US$50,000,000 incremental revolving loan tranche available for 18 months and to replace its first lien secured leverage covenant with a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio of 4.00:1.00, alongside other customary covenant changes. This amendment increases Shoals’ financial flexibility at a time of easing geopolitical tensions and improving financing conditions for capital-intensive energy...

Recent performance snapshot for Berkshire Hathaway stock Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) has seen relatively steady share price movement lately, with the stock closing at US$742,046 and posting small gains over the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Berkshire Hathaway. Looking beyond the recent gains, Berkshire Hathaway’s 1-year total shareholder return of 0.83% contrasts with a much stronger 3-year total shareholder return of 44.37%. This suggests that momentum has...

In early June 2026, York Space Systems announced it had shipped the initial batch of its second production lot of Tranche 1 Transport Layer spacecraft to the launch site, supporting the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture with more than 20 satellites planned to launch on a dedicated Falcon 9 this summer. This second completed production lot, which brings York’s Tranche 1 contribution to over 40 operational national security spacecraft, highlights the company’s ability to build...

With Kevin Warsh taking the helm at the Federal Reserve and markets watching for any shift in interest rate policy or inflation signals, investors are rethinking how to approach large, established U.S. companies that look reasonably valued. The screener used for this article focuses on U.S. large cap value stocks that pair relatively low P/E ratios with solid balance sheets and consistent dividends, qualities some investors look for when policy winds feel uncertain. In this article, you will...

Why Signet Jewelers Is On Investors’ Radar Signet Jewelers (SIG) has come into focus after recent share price moves, with the stock up around 19% over the past month and roughly 6% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Signet Jewelers. For context, Signet Jewelers’ recent momentum includes a 7 day share price return of 6.73% and a 30 day share price return of 18.77%. Its 1 year total shareholder return stands at 10.64%, suggesting improving sentiment after a softer year to date...

Vistance Networks has launched an enhanced RUCKUS One Hospitality Edition, adding AI-driven automation, real-time hotel property management integration, and new Wi‑Fi 7 access points designed to simplify hotel operations and improve guest connectivity. A key development is the Digital Systems Engineer AI agent, which moves automated troubleshooting and network optimization into real-world hospitality deployments, potentially easing the burden on lean IT teams during peak demand...

Zscaler recently expanded its Zero Trust SASE platform with new AI- and agent-focused capabilities and announced integrations with Oasis Security, Radiant Logic, and Gigamon to strengthen identity governance and observability across complex hybrid environments. These moves deepen Zscaler’s role at the center of zero trust and AI security architectures, even as the company faces index removal, leadership turnover, and legal scrutiny that raise questions about its execution and...

Kanzhun Ltd recently reported past-quarter operating metrics showing over 15 million newly verified users and 7.1 million paid enterprise customers, alongside guidance for Q2 2026 revenue implying a 13.2% to 15.1% year-on-year increase. The company also highlighted more than US$200,000,000 of share repurchases this year, underlining management’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Next, we’ll examine how the strong growth in paid enterprise customers might reshape Kanzhun’s...

Earlier this month, Dunkin’ announced a collaboration with Mattel’s Barbie brand, adding a limited-time Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam topper across a new lineup of pink, fruit-forward iced beverages and themed menu items in the US. This tie-up extends Barbie’s reach into everyday food-and-drink occasions, reinforcing the brand’s cultural visibility through an experiential, co-branded offering with a major coffee chain. Next, we’ll examine how this Barbie-themed Dunkin’ beverage lineup...

Recent performance snapshot Utz Brands (UTZ) shares closed at $7.14, with the stock down about 31% year to date and around 45% over the past year. This performance is keeping investor attention on its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Utz Brands. Short term trading has been slightly positive, with the 7 day share price return of 3.48% and 30 day share price return of 1.42%. However, this follows a much weaker patch where the 90 day share price return declined 6.18% and the 1 year...

Immunome, Inc. recently dosed the first patient in a Phase 1, first-in-human trial of IM-1617, a potential first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate using its proprietary HC74 TOP1 inhibitor payload in advanced solid tumors such as colorectal, non-small cell lung, and breast cancer. This trial not only marks Immunome’s initial entry into human testing for its solid tumor ADC platform but also highlights progress toward a broader ADC pipeline, with investigational new drug submissions for...

Why MercadoLibre (MELI) is back on investors' radar MercadoLibre (MELI) is drawing fresh attention after being highlighted as undervalued based on cash flows, just as it commits US$4.6b to expand logistics, technology, and financial services in Mexico. See our latest analysis for MercadoLibre. Despite being picked out as undervalued based on cash flows and announcing a US$4.6b push into Mexico, MercadoLibre’s share price has been under pressure. The stock is down 19.46% year to date and the 1...

Recent commentary on First Financial Bankshares highlighted its status as a dividend payer, with a 2.28% yield and four dividend increases over the past five years. An interesting detail for income-focused investors is the company’s average annualized dividend growth of 7.93% in five years, supported by expectations for higher earnings in 2026. Next, we’ll examine how this combination of above-peer dividend yield and anticipated earnings growth could influence First Financial Bankshares’...

Leadership shift and real estate expansion put Truist in focus Truist Financial (TFC) is back on investors' radar after naming seasoned banking executive Michael P. Lyons as its next CEO and president, alongside a push into expanded commercial real estate servicing. See our latest analysis for Truist Financial. The CEO succession news and commercial real estate expansion arrive while momentum in Truist's shares has been building, with a 30 day share price return of 10.01% and a 1 year total...

In recent weeks, American Water Works Company has secured revenue-supportive rate agreements in California and Virginia, completed a major main replacement project, and expanded its community and workforce development programs across multiple states. Taken together, these regulatory wins, infrastructure upgrades, and community investments highlight how the company is reinforcing its regulated revenue base and long-term operating resilience. Next, we’ll examine how these favorable rate...

Crane NXT (CXT) has been in focus after a strong sector wide rally in specialty industrial machinery stocks, alongside improving macro signals such as lower perceived geopolitical risk and renewed confidence in corporate spending plans. See our latest analysis for Crane NXT. Short term momentum has picked up, with a 1 day share price return of 3.56% and 7 day share price return of 15.88%, but the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 23.88%. Recent strength is therefore working...

In June 2026, NextNav Inc. announced it had joined GSMA and cross-industry partners in an industry-first call to action to define how mobile networks, secure positioning, and resilient connectivity can support safer, scalable drone airspace operations. This collaboration places NextNav at the center of emerging standards for trusted low-altitude aviation, where secure geolocation and multi-layer connectivity are becoming critical infrastructure for future drone and eVTOL use cases. We'll now...

Earlier this month, American Tower Corporation announced plans to redeem US$250,000,000 of its US$600,000,000 4.125% senior unsecured notes due 2027 on June 18, 2026, while Bernstein raised its analyst rating on the company to Outperform based on long-term 5G and data center demand. Bernstein’s upgrade underscores confidence in American Tower’s extensive tower portfolio, long-term lease profile, and the continued need for ground-based infrastructure alongside emerging satellite services. We...

VEON (VEON) is in focus after three recent moves, including World Cup 2026 streaming rights for Banglalink’s Toffee platform, the Uklon Store launch in Ukraine, and the appointment of a new Chief of Staff and Strategy Officer. See our latest analysis for VEON. These digital moves arrive as VEON’s share price sits at US$52.42, with a 1 day share price return of 3.82% and a 90 day share price return of 6.87%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 31.02% and 3 year total shareholder return of...