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Boise Cascade recently reported quarterly results that came in modestly ahead of Wall Street expectations, citing steady repair-and-remodel demand and disciplined wood products pricing amid a cooling housing backdrop. Management highlighted ongoing investments in engineered wood capacity and distribution, signaling a focus on strengthening the business even as housing momentum slows. Next, we’ll explore how Boise Cascade’s emphasis on engineered wood capacity expansion influences its broader...

Moog (MOG.A) is back in focus after reporting record fiscal Q1 2026 results, with US$1.1b in sales, higher earnings per share, a larger backlog, and a raised full year outlook. See our latest analysis for Moog. Investors have reacted strongly to Moog's results and raised outlook, with the latest share price at US$305.35 and a 1 month share price return of 22.2%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 69.6% and 5 year total shareholder return of about 4x indicate momentum that has been...

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) is back on income investors’ radar after its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 13. See our latest analysis for Gorman-Rupp. The dividend decision comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 13.19% and a 90 day gain of 22.01% pushing Gorman-Rupp to $54.49. Over the past year, total shareholder return of 47.59% and a 3 year total shareholder return of...

What ResMed’s latest quarter means for shareholders ResMed (RMD) has drawn fresh attention after fiscal second quarter results topped market expectations on both revenue and earnings, supported by demand for its sleep devices, digital tools, and new AI enabled products. See our latest analysis for ResMed. At a share price of $258.31, ResMed has seen a 30 day share price return of 5.51%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 8.34% points to steadier, longer run compounding supported by...

A. O. Smith (AOS) drew investor attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that beat analyst expectations on earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA, even as sales stayed broadly flat and guidance softened. See our latest analysis for A. O. Smith. The upbeat reaction to A. O. Smith's earnings has been reflected in a 7.6% year to date share price return and a 12.8% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 11.9% points to steady but not...

Lear Corporation is set to report its December 2025 quarter results on February 4, with analysts expecting lower earnings year over year on higher revenues and a positive Earnings ESP of 1.75% versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The gap between the Most Accurate Estimate and the broader consensus highlights a recent shift in analyst expectations that could influence how investors interpret Lear’s upcoming earnings quality. We’ll now explore how the bullish shift in earnings estimates shapes...

Recent coverage shows that Weis Markets’ return on capital employed (ROCE) has fallen over the past five years to about 7.2%, now trailing the wider Consumer Retailing industry average of roughly 12%. This downward ROCE trend, alongside largely unchanged capital employed, points to a mature business model that may offer fewer avenues for reinvesting capital at higher returns. We’ll now examine how this weaker ROCE profile shapes Weis Markets’ investment narrative and what it might mean for...

U.S. Bancorp (USB) has drawn fresh attention after earnings estimate revisions, recent outperformance relative to its industry, and a cluster of leadership changes that include board succession and planned executive retirements. See our latest analysis for U.S. Bancorp. At a share price of US$56.11, U.S. Bancorp has seen momentum build over the past quarter, with a 90 day share price return of 20.85% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.00%, as investors react to earnings, buybacks and...

Applied Industrial Technologies reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of US$1,163.02 million and modest earnings growth, while also raising full-year earnings and sales guidance. The company coupled this outlook upgrade with an 11% dividend increase and plans for more acquisitions in automation, fluid power, and flow control, highlighting a continued emphasis on engineered solutions. With the company eyeing more M&A to expand its engineered solutions footprint, we'll...

Cincinnati Financial (CINF) has increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 8% to $0.94 per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 24. See our latest analysis for Cincinnati Financial. The dividend increase comes as Cincinnati Financial’s 1 year total shareholder return of 20.21% and 5 year total shareholder return of 107.68% outpace its recent 30 day share price return. This suggests that longer term momentum has been...

In late January 2026, United Rentals reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher revenue but lower net income year over year, alongside a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend to US$1.97 per share and new full-year 2026 revenue guidance of US$16.8 billion to US$17.3 billion. At the same time, the company paired a new US$5 billion share repurchase authorization with ongoing margin pressures and earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, creating a mixed picture...

F.N.B. Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher net interest income and net income than a year earlier, while its Board declared a US$0.12 per-share quarterly common dividend payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 2, 2026. The company also completed a multi-year share repurchase effort, buying back 17,699,839 shares for US$214.08 million since 2019, highlighting a sustained focus on returning capital to shareholders. Against this...

Arcos Dorados Holdings (NYSE:ARCO) is drawing fresh attention after outlining plans to open 105 to 115 new restaurants across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026, funded mainly through operating cash flow and existing reserves. See our latest analysis for Arcos Dorados Holdings. The expansion plan and recent cash tender offer for up to US$150 million of sustainability linked notes have coincided with firming momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 12.21% and a 1 year total...

Kinsale Capital Group recently reported strong past growth in net premiums earned and a sharp acceleration in book value per share, underscoring robust demand for its specialty insurance offerings. This combination of expanding premiums and rapidly rising book value per share highlights how effectively Kinsale is converting underwriting activity into shareholder equity. We’ll now explore how Kinsale’s accelerating book value per share growth shapes the company’s broader investment narrative...

In January 2026, Quantexa announced that its Decision Intelligence Accelerator for Guidewire ClaimCenter became globally available on the Guidewire Marketplace, integrating real-time fraud detection, claims segmentation, and contextual analytics into Guidewire Cloud workflows. This move deepens Guidewire’s role at the center of the insurance technology ecosystem by embedding partner-powered decision intelligence directly where claims decisions are made. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine...

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher net interest income and net income than a year earlier, and shareholders in January 2026 approved an amendment to increase the company’s authorized share count. Alongside earnings growth, Nicolet completed a long-running share repurchase program, modestly increased net loan charge-offs, and affirmed a US$0.32 quarterly dividend payable in March 2026. We’ll now examine how Nicolet’s stronger...

While Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share...

To the annoyance of some shareholders, SS Innovations International, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SSII ) shares are down a...

It's not a stretch to say that QuinStreet, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:QNST ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x right now...

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Similarweb Ltd. ( NYSE:SMWB ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the last...

Investors in Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ( NYSE:DLB ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.3% to close at US$64.19...

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Goldman Sachs endorsement puts Golar LNG in focus Goldman Sachs recently added Golar LNG (GLNG) to its US Conviction List, citing expectations for the company’s contracted EBITDA to triple by 2028 as new liquefaction capacity comes online. This endorsement from a major investment bank draws attention to Golar LNG’s role in floating LNG infrastructure. It also raises fresh questions for investors around contract visibility, future cash generation, and how today’s share price reflects those...

Voya Financial (VOYA) is back in focus after its board declared a Q1 2026 common dividend of $0.47 per share, alongside ongoing share repurchases and a new sponsorship deal with Boston Legacy FC. See our latest analysis for Voya Financial. The latest dividend declaration and buyback plans come after a steady build in momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 4.09% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.14% on a US$76.66 share price. Over longer periods, the 3 year total shareholder...