, /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, today announced the appointment of Kyle S. Lutnick as Chief Strategy Officer.
Image courtesy of Newmark. In the newly created role, Mr. Lutnick will, together with management, help shape the firmwide strategic and transformation agenda, including data, artificial intelligence ("AI") and technology matters, and strategic account and platform growth. Mr. Lutnick will report to Luis Alvarado, Chief Operating Officer.
"As Newmark continues to deliver broad-based growth and expand its global capabilities, we continue to see meaningful opportunities to build on Newmark's trajectory through strategic investment in operational capabilities that enhance collaboration, improve efficiency and further differentiate our service offering globally," said Barry Gosin, Chief Executive Officer. "Kyle's service on Newmark's Board of Directors has demonstrated his strong ability to identify growth opportunities and bring innovative thinking to our business."
As part of the creation of the Chief Strategy Officer role, Newmark established a management-level Strategy Committee comprised of senior leaders. Additionally, Mr. Lutnick will sit on the Company's Executive Committee.
"Kyle's understanding and commitment to enhancing the client outcomes we deliver make him well suited to join our leadership team as we continue to accelerate our position as the fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm since 20111," stated Alvarado.
"I am honored to step into this role at such an exciting time," said Lutnick. "Newmark has built a dynamic global platform with market-leading talent, and I look forward to building on that momentum by leveraging data and enhancing technology to deliver meaningful results for our clients."
Mr. Lutnick will continue to serve on Newmark's Board of Directors, a role he has held since February 2025. He is also Executive Vice Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor") and is expected to continue to provide services to Cantor Fitzgerald Securities and other Cantor businesses. He previously served as Global Managing Director of Knotel, Inc., Newmark's flexible office and workspace business, and was part of Newmark's retail advisory team in New York City. Lutnick is a graduate of Stanford University.
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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1 Newmark's 2011 revenues are based on unaudited full year 2011 revenues for Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc. The peers included in the 2011- 2025 average are U.S. tickers CBRE, CIGI, JLL, MMI, and WD, (in USD) and U.K. ticker symbol SVS (in GBP). In addition, U.S. ticker CWK did not report revenues for periods before 2015 and is therefore excluded.
While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.
Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.
Luckily, Zacks has developed its own Style Scores system in an effort to find stocks with specific traits. Value investors will be interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with both "A" grades in the Value category and high Zacks Ranks are among the strongest value stocks on the market right now.
One stock to keep an eye on is Newmark Group (NMRK - Free Report) . NMRK is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 11.12, which compares to its industry's average of 12.34. NMRK's Forward P/E has been as high as 12.04 and as low as 6.63, with a median of 9.56, all within the past year.
Value investors also love the P/S ratio, which is calculated by simply dividing a stock's price with the company's sales. Some people prefer this metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement. This means it could be a truer performance indicator. NMRK has a P/S ratio of 0.71. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 1.92.
These are just a handful of the figures considered in Newmark Group's great Value grade. Still, they help show that the stock is likely being undervalued at the moment. Add this to the strength of its earnings outlook, and we can clearly see that NMRK is an impressive value stock right now.
On June 04, 2026, Newmark Group Inc NMRK shares rose 4.0% to $14.50, showing a notable recovery in the short term. The stock has fluctuated within a 52-week range of $10.89 to $19.84, indicating significant volatility over the past year.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $14.50 is 8.9% above the GF Value™ estimate of $13.32.GF Score™ of 83/100 indicates a strong investment potential based on GuruFocus' proprietary metrics.No insider transactions have occurred in the last three months, suggesting a lack of recent insider activity. Is NMRK Overvalued or Undervalued? Based on the current price of $14.50 and the GF Value™ estimate of $13.32, Newmark Group Inc is considered 8.9% overvalued. This overvaluation presents a risk for potential investors, indicating that the stock may not be providing an attractive margin of safety at this price point. The GF Valuation label categorizes NMRK as fairly valued, which further corroborates the notion that the current market price may not reflect the intrinsic value of the company accurately.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given the current overvaluation, investors may need to exercise caution, as purchasing shares at inflated prices can lead to underperformance if the market corrects itself.
How Does NMRK's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 17.9x 26.4x Forward P/E 7.5x N/A The current P/E ratio of 17.9x is significantly below the 5-year median P/E of 26.4x, indicating that the stock is trading below its historical valuation levels. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, suggesting that while the stock appears overvalued based on GF Value™, it is relatively cheap when compared to its historical performance metrics.
What Does NMRK's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 83/100 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 7/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 7/10 Momentum 8/10 NMRK's GF Score™ of 83/100 indicates a strong overall assessment, with notable strengths in profitability (7/10), growth (7/10), valuation (7/10), and momentum (8/10). However, the company's financial strength is relatively weaker at 5/10, suggesting that while NMRK shows good potential for profitability and growth, it may face challenges regarding its financial stability.
What Are Insiders Doing with NMRK Stock? Over the last three months, there have been no insider transactions reported for Newmark Group Inc. This lack of activity may indicate that insiders either do not view the current stock price as attractive for buying or selling, or they may be taking a wait-and-see approach. Generally, a lack of insider activity can be interpreted as a neutral signal, neither strongly bullish nor bearish.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Newmark Group Inc is considered overvalued at the current price of $14.50. While the stock shows strong performance indicators in other areas, the valuation metrics suggest caution moving forward. Investors should monitor the stock closely for potential price corrections or shifts in insider activity that could influence future performance.
For the complete analysis, visit the Newmark Group Inc NMRK stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is NMRK's GF Score™?
NMRK has a GF Score™ of 83/100, indicating a strong investment potential based on key aspects of financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
Is NMRK overvalued or undervalued?
NMRK is currently overvalued, with a market price of $14.50 being 8.9% above the GF Value™ estimate of $13.32.
What is NMRK's P/E ratio?
NMRK's P/E ratio (TTM) is 17.9x, which is 32% below its 5-year median P/E of 26.4x, suggesting it is trading below its historical valuation.
This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
, /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged a $975 million balance sheet financing for Project Helios, a newly constructed, state-of-the-art data center in Northern Virginia, a critical hub for internet traffic and network infrastructure.
Newmark Co-Head of Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub, Vice Chairman Christopher Kramer, Managing Directors Chris Lozinak and John Caraviello and Associate Director Ryan Bub, alongside sector specialists Andrew Warin, Head of Strategic Advisory, and Phil O'Bannon, Head of Infrastructure, represented the borrower, a joint venture between Affinius Capital and Corscale Data Centers. Blue Owl provided the financing.
The property is a newly delivered, mission-critical data center within one of Northern Virginia's premier data center campuses, surrounded by multiple investment-grade hyperscale tenants. The asset is 100% leased to a leading, investment-grade cloud service provider under a long-term lease, underscoring the strength of both the tenancy and the underlying infrastructure.
"This transaction reflects continued institutional conviction in digital infrastructure, particularly in Northern Virginia, where demand is driven by unmatched connectivity, scale and proximity to end users," said Kramer. "High-quality assets in established hyperscale ecosystems, leased to investment-grade tenants, are drawing strong interest from capital providers."
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces that the Company has arranged a £325 million loan to refinance 30 Fenchurch Street on behalf of private real estate funds managed by Brookfield. Head of Debt and Structured Finance, Europe Matthew Featherstone, Vice President Matthew Kang and Associates Tushar Gupta and Stevan Spasenovic arranged the financing. OCBC and Mashreq provided the funding.
30 Fenchurch Street is a prime Central London office building. The iconic asset spans 544,883 square feet, is fully occupied and serves as a global hub for insurance, finance, legal and media occupiers. Since acquiring the property in 2021, Brookfield has undertaken targeted investment focused on improving the buildings sustainability credentials and energy efficiency, including works transitioning the building away from fossil fuel use.
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company represented Brooklyn Defender Services ("BDS") in a 212,000-square-foot headquarters lease at The Wheeler, Tishman Speyer's 10-story mixed-use development located at 422 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn.
Newmark Managing Directors Jonathan Franzel and Ryan Gessin and Associate Director Leo Koné represented BDS in the transaction.
"The Wheeler offered Brooklyn Defender Services a rare opportunity to secure a long-term solution consolidating five separate locations into a single headquarters," said Franzel. "The combination of modern infrastructure, large-block availability and immediate proximity to the courts and surrounding communities made the property uniquely suited to support BDS' mission and future growth."
As part of a 31-year lease agreement, BDS will occupy six full floors at the approximately 617,000-square-foot property, under a synthetic leasehold condominium structure.
A nonprofit public defense organization, BDS provides legal representation and advocacy services free of charge to individuals and families throughout Brooklyn. The new headquarters is designed to support collaboration across the organization while enhancing accessibility for both staff and the communities it serves.
"Signing this long-term lease marks a major investment in the future of our organization and the people who make this important work possible," said Lisa Schreibersdorf, Executive Director of Brooklyn Defender Services. "These new headquarters will allow us to provide an inspiring, collaborative and supportive environment for our staff, the people we serve and surrounding communities. This new space strengthens our ability to provide high-quality legal representation and the best possible outcomes for the people we serve for decades to come."
The transaction brings The Wheeler to full occupancy. Current tenants at the property include Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, which signed a 150,000-square-foot lease in 2025 for a new high school campus, and St. Francis College, which relocated its campus to more than 255,000 square feet at the property in 2022.
"We are pleased to welcome Brooklyn Defender Services to The Wheeler," said Tishman Speyer Senior Managing Director Chris Shehadeh. "With its modern workspaces and highly accessible location in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, The Wheeler proved to be an ideal fit for BDS and its esteemed team of professionals."
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
Investors in Newmark Group, Inc. (NMRK - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the June 18, 2026 $7.50 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.
What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.
What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Newmark Group shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Newmark Group is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) in the Real Estate - Operations industry that ranks in the Top 31% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, no analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one analyst has revised the estimate downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from 39 cents per share to 38 cents in that period.
Given the way analysts feel about Newmark Group right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.
Proposed mostly stock transaction could give NextEra deeper access to Virginia's fast-growing data center power market. Summary
Deal could become the largest power acquisition ever recorded.
NextEra Energy NEE is reportedly weighing a massive move for Dominion Energy D , with talks centered on a mostly stock deal that could value Dominion at about $76 per share, or roughly $66 billion. Under the structure being discussed, NextEra would exchange about 0.8 of its shares for each outstanding Dominion share, while adding a small cash component. If completed, NextEra shareholders would own about 75% of the combined company, giving the Florida-based utility giant even more scale at a time when electricity demand is becoming one of the biggest investment themes in the power market.
Including debt, the deal would value Dominion at about $116 billion, according to Bloomberg data. That would make it the largest straight M&A deal of 2026, excluding SpaceX's combination with xAI at a $250 billion valuation, and by far the largest power deal on record. The transaction could be announced as soon as Monday, though no final decision has been made, and the talks could still fall apart or the timing could change. Representatives for NextEra and Dominion did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
For investors, the potential deal is less about size alone and more about where the power market could be headed next. Dominion would give NextEra deeper access to the PJM Interconnection electric grid, the country's largest, including Virginia, which has the biggest concentration of data centers. That matters because unprecedented electricity demand is helping drive a merger wave across a fragmented and tightly regulated utility sector. Dominion closed Friday down 2% at $61.73, with a market value of about $54 billion, while NextEra fell 2.4% to $93.36, giving it a market value of about $195 billion.
NextEra Energy (NEE +0.88%) is the world's largest utility, with a market cap of $180 billion. It is getting even bigger, now that it has agreed to merge with Dominion Energy (D +1.96%), which has a market cap of nearly $60 billion. The company is basically leaning into what is expected to be a multi-decade period of elevated electricity demand. Here's what you should do.
The outline of the NextEra/Dominion merger While billed as a merger, it is really a larger NextEra buying smaller Dominion Energy. After the massive utility transaction is complete, NextEra shareholders will own roughly 75% of the combined entity, with former Dominion shareholders owning the rest. NextEra Energy's CEO, John Ketchum, will remain in that role. Dominion's CEO, Robert Blue, will oversee the company's regulated utility operations.
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Shareholders of Dominion will receive 0.8138 shares of NextEra Energy for every share of Dominion Energy they own. There will also be a one-time cash payment of $360 million, which will be "distributed equally across all outstanding Dominion Energy shares." Notably, NextEra's dividend and dividend policy will not change, which should please income investors who own the stock.
The combined entity is expected to have an enterprise value of $420 billion and a combined market cap of around $250 billion. Already the largest utility in the world, NextEra Energy is extending its lead as it reaches more aggressively beyond the state of Florida. It will now have regulated utility businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The acquisition will also add Dominion Energy's contract power operations to NextEra Energy's large, clean-energy-focused NextEra Energy Resources business.
The logic behind the deal is pretty simple. Between 2005 and 2025, electricity demand increased by 10%. Between 2025 and 2045, demand is projected to increase 60%. That's a step change in electricity demand, driven by power-hungry data centers, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles, among other factors. From a high-level view, investors on both sides of the transaction should probably be pleased with the deal.
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The merger will take some time to get approved NextEra Energy believes it will take 12 to 18 months for the merger to get all of the approvals it needs. Every state the two companies serve will have a say, along with Federal regulators. Given the size of NextEra Energy's business, there is a risk that the merger may not receive the regulatory approvals it needs. However, it seems more likely that regulators would just make aggressive demands as they look to protect customers in their states. That's not surprising.
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Following the merger announcement, Dominion stock jumped about 10%, while NextEra Energy's stock fell slightly. That's completely normal and shouldn't be a long-term issue for investors, noting that NextEra Energy's growth rate is expected to increase slightly following the close of the deal. Its regulated operations will also increase from 70% of the business to 80%, thereby making the company's growth more reliable. And the addition of three new states in the mix helps diversification, noting that one of those states (Virginia) is an important global data center market.
Investors should probably hold tight When you add up all the benefits, most investors should probably continue to hold their Dominion and/or NextEra shares and simply wait for the merger process to play out. You could book a quick profit in Dominion, given the modest stock boost from the deal, but you'd be giving up what is likely to be years of growth ahead from the combined company. NextEra Energy investors, meanwhile, have no obvious reason to sell unless faster growth and a more diversified business are somehow upsetting to them.
If you feel like you've got whiplash from watching the news around the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, you aren't alone. News flow out of the region seems to change direction quickly, and so do energy prices. It is hard to know what will happen next in a market so emotionally driven.
If you are considering investing in the energy sector, you may want to broaden your scope beyond oil drillers. One option is to stay close to the energy sector with high-yield Enterprise Products Partners (EPD +0.19%), a business that isn't really driven by commodity prices. Or, you could look to the future of energy with a reliable dividend-paying utility like NextEra Energy (NEE +0.88%). Here's why each one could be a no-brainer buy right now.
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Enterprise sidesteps commodity risk Enterprise Products Partners resides squarely in the oil and natural gas industry, helping to move these vital fuels around the world. It charges fees for the use of its energy infrastructure assets, including pipelines, storage, and transportation. It is one of the largest midstream businesses in North America, a region that has the added benefit of being nowhere near the Middle East. The volume of energy moving through Enterprises' system is more important than its price.
In the first quarter of 2026, Enterprise saw record volumes across its business, from processing to storage. Simply put, the master limited partnership (MLP) is doing well right now, but not because of high oil prices. Moreover, the big story with Enterprise is really its lofty 5.5% distribution yield. It's a boring income stock you can count on to keep paying year after year.
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The real benefit for long-term investors, however, is that the distribution keeps being increased. For 27 years, basically since Enterprise went public, it has increased its distribution. Adding to the safety of the distribution is an investment-grade-rated balance sheet and a distribution that is covered 1.7x by distributable cash flow. If you can't stand the volatility of the energy sector today, Enterprise could be a smart, though boring, high-yield solution.
NextEra Energy takes you in a different direction NextEra Energy isn't involved in the oil and natural gas sector. It is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States and also operates one of the largest solar- and wind-based contract power businesses in the world. It has just agreed to buy competitor Dominion Energy (D +1.96%), further increasing its scale and extending its geographic reach to include one of the largest data center markets in the world.
The key to the investment call here is that oil and natural gas are important, and will remain so for decades. But electricity is ascendant, with NextEra projecting that demand will grow by 60% between 2025 and 2045. That's a step change from the 10% growth between 2005 and 2025. It is preparing for that growth by expanding its scale, and you can go along for the ride.
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Along the way, you can collect an attractive 2.8% yield backed by a dividend that has been increased annually for more than 25 years. And the deal is expected to improve NextEra's financial position while also being immediately accretive to earnings. Already the world's largest utility, it could be smart to lean into this non-oil energy stock as it looks to take an even bigger share of the power grid.
It's a no-brainer to look beyond oil Emotions are hard to tame, and they are running high in the oil market right now. You don't have to play that game if you buy Enterprise and NextEra Energy. One keeps you adjacent to the energy patch, the other takes you into the energy future. Both are smart alternatives if you want to step away from the dizzying ups and downs in the oil market.
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading lower on Thursday as new records are set almost daily, with the AI/Data center trade continuing to push stocks higher on Wednesday. All four major indices hit or closed Wednesday’s session at record highs, with the legacy Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the way, up 0.36% at 50,664, setting a new record high and posting an intraday record. The S&P 500 just barely closed higher, up 0.02% at 7,520, which was also a record closing print, and the Nasdaq was last seen at 26,674, up just 0.07%, for another new record high. The small-cap-loaded Russell 2000, which is still the leading index for 2026, up almost 18%, capped off another stunning day by hitting an intraday all-time high, but ultimately finished fractionally lower at 2,919, down 0.02%. The song remains the same, as the reasons for the seemingly never-ending rally and new highs should sound familiar: hope for a peace deal with Iran, falling oil prices, solid and even record-breaking earnings, and falling interest rates all helped supply the momentum.
Treasury Bonds: Yields were down across the Treasury curve as buyers continue to grab government debt after yields exploded higher over the previous two weeks. The 30-year-long bond closed Wednesday at 5.01%, after trading at 5.19% less than 10 days ago, while the benchmark 10-year note closed at 4.48% after hitting a 4.70% handle on May 20th. With a potential rate hike on the horizon due to rising inflationary pressures, we could see yields spike again in the near future.
Oil and Gas: In a reversal of what we saw a few days ago, the major oil benchmarks ended the day mixed. Brent Crude, which is the international benchmark, is highly sensitive to overseas geopolitical tensions and seaborne supply risks. When the market closed, it ended the day at $94.29, down 5.31%, while West Texas Intermediate was last seen at $89.45, up 0.87%. Natural gas, which has been on a tear, closed flat at $3.09.
Gold: After being hit early in the session, the precious metals staged an afternoon rally and ended barely higher. Gold closed at $4,459, up 0.010%, while Silver closed at $74.70, up 0.24%.
Crypto: Cryptocurrency markets pulled back on Wednesday as investors shifted capital into booming U.S. stocks. Bitcoin fell roughly 2% to trade near $75,000, while Ethereum and Solana posted modest declines. The total crypto market capitalization dropped about 1.5% to $2.53 trillion, sparking a rise in liquidations. At 8 AM EDT, Bitcoin is trading at $73,300, while Ethereum is trading at $1,986.
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Upgrades: Agilent (NYSE: A | A Price Prediction) was raised to Buy from Neutral at Bank of America, which trimmed the target price for the shares to $145 from $150. Dicks Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) was upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan, which lifted the price target for the shares to $270 from $240. Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) was upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies, which raised the price target for the utility giant to $76 from $65. First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) was upgraded to Buy from Hold at GLJ Research, which launched the price target to $315 from $207.82. LyondellBassell Industries (NYSE: LYB) was upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo, which raised the price target for the shares to $98 from $80. Downgrades: Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) was downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Wells Fargo, which cut the price target for the shares to $55 from $75. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Argus, without a target price. Invitation Homes (NYSE: INVH) was cut to Sell from Hold at CFRA, which lowered the target price to $27 from $29. PDD Holdings (NASDAQ: PDD) was downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Barclays, which slashed the target price to $89 from $165. RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ) was cut to Outperform from Strong Buy at Raymond James, which bumped the target price for the stock to $11 from $9. Initiations: Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX) was started with an Outperform rating at Oppenheimer, with a $2,200 target price. Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) was re-initiated with a Neutral rating at Rothschild & Co Redburn with a Neutral rating and has an $89 target price. Snap-On (NYSE: SNA) was initiated with an Overweight rating at Barclays, with a $420 target price objective. Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) was started with a Sell rating at Rothschild & Co Redburn with an $11 target price. Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) was initiated with an Equal Weight rating at Barclays, which has a $35 target price for the shares.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a headline-grabbing technology that is already having a material impact on the world. While it can do impressive things, there's one major weakness: AI doesn't work without electricity. AI is, after all, just a fancy computer program.
That is why utilities and other power providers are in the news today as they try to keep up with power demand from AI and other technologies, such as electric vehicles. If you are looking for an AI infrastructure play, the world's largest utility, NextEra Energy (NEE +0.88%), could be a great option. Here's why.
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NextEra Energy isn't really hiding It is hard for a company to hide when it is the largest in its industry. However, many investors don't fully appreciate the scope of NextEra's offerings. As it exists today, the company operates a large regulated electric utility in Florida and a contract power business. The power business is one of the world's largest producers of solar and wind power. That gives the company two ways to grow, with the contract power business able to respond quickly to AI demand nationwide.
NextEra has been a reliable business for a very long time. Notably, it has increased its dividend annually for over a quarter-century. Annualized dividend growth has been generous, hovering around 10% a year over the past decade. To be fair, the company is trimming its dividend growth target to 6% going forward. But that's still an attractive figure in the utility sector.
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Meanwhile, NextEra's dividend yield is 2.8%, notably higher than the average utility's 2.5%. That's a pretty compelling story, bolstered by NextEra Energy's belief that energy demand will increase by 60% between 2025 and 2045. Between 2005 and 2025, demand increased just 10%. The stock is a great option for both dividend growth investors and growth-and-income investors.
A big merger shows NextEra is leaning in to AI The story gets even better when you look at NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy (D +1.96%). The deal is expected to improve NextEra's financial position and increase its earnings growth rate. It will also expand the company's geographic reach in its regulated operations to four U.S. states, up from one today. One of the new states, Virginia, is also the top global market for data center capacity. In other words, NextEra will materially expand its ability to service AI customers with this deal.
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The acquisition won't happen quickly because the approval process for regulated utility mergers is extensive. It could be a year or longer before NextEra actually buys Dominion. But the acquisition only sweetens the opportunity for long-term investors. NextEra Energy already has a strong business that will benefit from AI's growth and an above-average yield. If you buy NextEra now, you are getting paid very well to wait for the regulatory process to play out and the business's opportunity set to get even better.
Utilities are boring, but that will be appealing to some investors If you are looking for a flashy AI technology stock, NextEra Energy will probably leave you feeling a little flat. But some investors don't want to buy a high-risk AI start-up; they want a reliable business with reliable long-term growth potential.
As it stands today, NextEra Energy offers that, with its growth at least partly driven by AI's growing demand for electricity. And the story gets even better once the Dominion acquisition has been consummated. If you haven't been looking at NextEra Energy as an AI infrastructure play, you may want to reconsider, given that it appears to be leaning into the growing power demand from the AI industry.
I'm a big fan of oil giant ExxonMobil (XOM +0.87%). I'm impressed by the oil giant's industry-leading performance over the past several years. Exxon has arguably built the best oil company in the world, with a world-class resource portfolio and fortress balance sheet. I think Exxon has a very bright future, fueled by its continued investments in growing its oil and gas production and by its expansion into several new, lower-carbon energy businesses.
Despite all that, I don't currently own any ExxonMobil stock, nor do I plan to add it to my portfolio this June. Instead, the first energy stock I plan to buy in the coming month is NextEra Energy (NEE +0.88%). Here's why.
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The ExxonMobil of the new era ExxonMobil is currently the largest U.S. energy company by market cap. That scale gives it significant competitive advantages. The oil giant can optimize its supply chain, capture cost synergies, and deploy proprietary technologies to create greater shareholder value.
NextEra Energy wants to be the ExxonMobil of the utility sector. It's already the largest U.S. utility by enterprise value at over $300 billion. However, it's about to get even bigger. NextEra Energy recently agreed to combine with Dominion Energy (D +1.96%) in a $67 billion deal. The transaction will create the world's largest regulated electric utility and North America's premier energy infrastructure platform. The combined company will service 10 million utility customers across four of the country's fastest-growing states. It will also be the world's largest renewable energy producer and battery storage operator, the top U.S. gas power producer, and the second-largest nuclear energy producer. The larger scale will enable NextEra Energy to buy, build, finance, and operate more efficiently.
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The company's larger scale will also put it in a stronger position to capitalize on the growth ahead for the U.S. power sector. Forecasters expect U.S. electricity demand to grow by 60% over the next 20 years. That's six times faster than it grew over the last two decades, powered by AI data centers, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing.
An accelerant to an already strong growth plan NextEra Energy had already expected to grow briskly in the coming years. The utility estimated that it could grow its adjusted earnings per share by more than 8% annually through 2032, driven by growth in its electric utility in Florida and by investments to continue building out energy infrastructure across the U.S. to support rising demand for cleaner energy.
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Buying Dominion Energy will enable NextEra Energy to grow even faster. It now expects to grow its earnings at a rate of more than 9% annually through 2032. That's due to the greater scale advantages of the combined company and to the growth in data center power demand across Dominion's operating area. Dominion operates electric utilities in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Virginia is a major regional data center hub. Data centers in the state will need more than 33 gigawatts (GW) of grid power by 2030, double this year's level. The larger NextEra Energy will be in a better position to capitalize on this surge in demand in the state because it can develop power-generating capacity more efficiently than its rivals.
The must-own energy stock for the AI era I think ExxonMobil is a great energy stock. However, I believe NextEra Energy is becoming the ExxonMobil of the new AI era. That's why I plan to make it the first energy stock I buy this June. I think it can generate powerful total returns over the long term by capitalizing on surging power demand in the U.S.
On June 01, 2026, Dominion Energy Inc D shares fell by 3.5%, closing at $64.61. This move comes amid a 52-week trading range of $53.36 to $68.97, reflecting a year of significant volatility.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $64.61 is 1.5% overvalued compared to a GF Value™ of $63.64.GF Score™ of 77/100 indicates that the stock is in the above-average range for long-term potential returns.Notable signal: No insider transactions have occurred in the last three months, suggesting a lack of insider activity. Is D Overvalued or Undervalued? The current share price of Dominion Energy Inc D at $64.61 indicates a slight overvaluation in relation to the GF Value™, which is estimated at $63.64. This results in a margin of safety of -1.5%. The GF Valuation label suggests that the stock is fairly valued, but being slightly overvalued could pose risks for investors looking for immediate upside. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.
Given the current price is above the GF Value™, potential investors may need to exercise caution. The modest overvaluation reflects the stock's recent performance and the broader market conditions. It implies that while Dominion Energy has demonstrated stable growth, the current price may not offer the attractive entry point some may seek.
How Does D's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 19.1x 22.9x Forward P/E 18.0x N/A Dominion Energy's current P/E (TTM) of 19.1x is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 22.9x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation relative to its historical averages. The forward P/E of 18.0x also supports this assessment. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, suggesting that despite being slightly overvalued, the stock is trading below its historical valuation, providing a mixed signal for valuation assessment.
What Does D's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 77 Financial Strength 3/10 Profitability 7/10 Growth 6/10 Valuation 7/10 Momentum 8/10 The GF Score™ of 77/100 indicates that Dominion Energy is positioned well in terms of growth and momentum, with notable strengths in profitability and valuation. However, the financial strength rating of only 3/10 highlights a significant area of concern. Investors may find reassurance in the company's profitability and momentum, but the weak financial strength may raise red flags regarding its long-term viability.
What Are Insiders Doing with D Stock? In the last three months, there have been no insider transactions reported for Dominion Energy Inc D . This lack of activity may suggest that insiders do not anticipate significant changes in the stock’s performance or do not see a compelling opportunity at current price levels. It may also reflect their confidence in the company's long-term stability, although the absence of insider buying could be interpreted as a cautious stance.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Dominion Energy Inc D is currently considered overvalued, with a slight margin of safety at -1.5%. Potential investors should weigh the company's strong GF Score™ against its current valuation and market conditions before making decisions.
For the complete analysis, visit the Dominion Energy Inc D stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is D's GF Score™?
D's GF Score™ is 77/100, indicating that it is positioned well for long-term potential returns based on key performance metrics.
Is D overvalued or undervalued?
D is currently overvalued, with a GF Value™ of $63.64 compared to its current price of $64.61.
What is D's P/E ratio?
D's P/E (TTM) is 19.1x, which is 17% below its 5-year median P/E of 22.9x, suggesting it is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical averages.
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Income investing goes far beyond merely finding stocks with high dividend yields. An attractive yield today could turn into no yield sooner than you might think with some stocks. Instead, smart income investors know that the most important step is to identify companies with businesses built to last and a long-term commitment to paying and growing their dividends.
With these kinds of companies, you don't have to fret about what will happen to the dividends when inflation surges, recession fears rise, and geopolitical uncertainty increases. They keep the income flowing (and usually growing) through it all.
Do you want income for life? Here are three stocks to buy and never sell.
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1. The Coca-Cola Company The Coca-Cola Company (KO 0.33%) is a textbook example of a durable business. It was founded in 1892, nearly six years after the first Coca-Cola fountain drink was served. More than 134 years later, the company is still going strong.
Coca-Cola now owns 32 brands that generate at least $1 billion in annual revenue. The company has achieved a 7% organic revenue growth rate over the last decade, compared to 4% for consumer packaged goods peers. And it still has strong growth prospects ahead, especially in developing and emerging markets.
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The stock is a perennial favorite among income investors, for good reason. Its forward dividend yield is roughly 2.7% now, but your effective future yield will almost certainly be even higher. Coca-Cola is a member of the Dividend Kings, an elite group of stocks that have increased their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. The company's streak of dividend increases stands at 64 years.
Coca-Cola is the longest-held position in Berkshire Hathaway's (BRKA +0.55%) (BRKB +0.39%) portfolio. In his 2023 letter to Berkshire shareholders, legendary investor Warren Buffett wrote about the company: "When you find a truly wonderful business, stick with it."
2. NextEra Energy NextEra Energy (NEE +0.88%) ranks as the largest utility company by market cap. It owns Florida Power & Light, the largest electric utility in the U.S., which provides electricity to around 12 million people in Florida. The company also operates the largest energy infrastructure developer in the U.S.
As a top utility, NextEra Energy arguably has one of the safest businesses around. The company provides services that consumers and businesses absolutely must have. It's also a regulated monopoly with no direct competition.
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NextEra pays a dividend that yields 2.9%. The company increased its dividend by 10% in 2026 and expects around 6% growth over the next two years. NextEra's dividend payout ratio of 59% gives it the financial flexibility to achieve this goal.
One knock against utility stocks is that they usually don't deliver exceptional growth. However, NextEra Energy thinks it will grow robustly over the next decade, with rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) one of its key growth drivers. The company also plans to acquire Dominion Energy (D +1.96%) in a deal that would make it the No. 1 utility in nearly every category.
3. Realty Income Realty Income (O +1.32%) is the world's sixth-largest global real estate investment trust (REIT). It owns 15,571 properties leased to 1,786 clients. The company's tenants represent 92 industries, with grocery stores, convenience stores, home improvement stores, and dollar stores making up roughly one-third of its total annualized base rent.
The REIT has generated positive operation returns (year-over-year adjusted funds from operations per share growth plus dividend yield) for 31 consecutive years. Its occupancy rates have consistently topped the industry medians for decades and have never fallen below 96.6% in any year.
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Realty Income offers an especially juicy dividend yield of 5.4%. The company has increased its dividend for over 31 consecutive years. Even better for income investors, the REIT pays a monthly dividend for 670 consecutive months.
What about growth potential? Realty Income checks off this box, too. Europe is an especially attractive opportunity, with an estimated total addressable market of $8.5 trillion and fragmented competition.
The Department of Energy now projects data centers will account for up to 12% of U.S. electrical demand by 2028, and somebody has to actually build the power plants, transformers, and transmission lines to feed that monster. The hyperscalers get the headlines. The utilities get the contracts, the rate base, and the 27-year dividend streaks. I’ve been reading every PJM capacity auction filing and utility 10-K for the better part of a year now, and the disconnect between what these companies are quietly signing and where their stocks are trading is the cleanest setup in the income market right now. Five names are positioned directly under the firehose.
1. Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG): The Nuclear Hedge Nobody’s Pricing In Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG | PEG Price Prediction) deserves to be the first name that comes up when people talk AI power. PSEG runs the largest regulated utility in New Jersey and operates a nuclear fleet sitting inside the PJM grid, which is where the data center boom is literally melting the capacity market. PJM capacity prices cleared at $329/MW-Day for the June 2026 to May 2027 delivery year and $333/MW-Day for June 2027 to May 2028, after rising from $61/MW-Day in prior periods. PSEG owns the megawatts those auctions are clearing.
Q1 2026 came in at non-GAAP operating EPS of $1.55 versus the $1.43 consensus, an 8% beat, with nuclear running at a 95.5% capacity factor and roughly 95% of 2026 output already hedged. Management guided 2026 EPS to $4.28 to $4.40, on top of a $24 billion to $28 billion five-year capital program that does not require equity issuance.
Shares closed at $78.08 on June 4, 2026, down 2% year to date, sitting near the 52-week low of $76.05. PSEG just announced its 15th consecutive annual dividend increase to an indicative $2.68 annualized rate. Trading at 17x trailing earnings with an analyst target of $89.75, this is the quietest setup on the list. The loudest one is next.
2. Duke Energy (DUK): The Largest Regulated Capex Plan in America Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) sits at the center of the Southeast AI corridor, the regulatory sweet spot where the Carolinas, Florida, and Indiana are racing each other to attract hyperscaler buildouts. Duke’s pitch to investors is almost embarrassingly simple: own the toll bridge between AI workloads and the grid.
CEO Harry Sideris laid it out: “With the largest regulated capital plan in the industry, a balance sheet prepared for growth, and contracted demand from AI and advanced manufacturing, we are well-positioned to deliver 5% to 7% EPS growth through 2030.” The numbers backing him up: a $103 billion five-year capital plan supporting 9.6% earnings base growth through 2030, and Duke has already broken ground on 5 gigawatts of new dispatchable generation. Full-year 2025 adjusted EPS landed at $6.31, with 2026 guidance set at $6.55 to $6.80.
Shares are at $121.82, up 6% year to date and 9% over the past year. The Q1 2026 dividend ticked up to $1.065 per quarter, extending a payment record that has run uninterrupted since 1999. The next name is even bigger, and it’s sitting on Georgia.
3. Southern Company (SO): Georgia Power Is the Data Center Magnet Southern Company (NYSE:SO) runs Georgia Power, and Georgia has quietly become one of the most aggressive data center recruiting states in the country. Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, the only new American nuclear builds in a generation, are now operating. Site demobilization is complete. The fixed cost is sunk, and the megawatts are billable.
Q1 2026 told the story: adjusted EPS of $1.32 versus $1.23 in Q1 2025 on revenue of $8.40 billion, up 8% year over year. Three numbers from that release matter for the AI thesis: weather-adjusted retail kWh sales up 2.3%, commercial sales up 4.6%, and wholesale volumes up 12.9%. CEO Chris Womack named the driver directly, citing “projected significant growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large load customers.”
SO trades at $91.62, up 7% year to date, with the quarterly dividend lifted to $0.76 effective the May 18, 2026 ex-date. Southern has paid a dividend for 78 consecutive years. The next stock owns the zip code where the global cloud actually lives.
4. Dominion Energy (D): The Loudoun County Toll Booth Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) serves Loudoun County, Virginia, the dense fiber and power corridor known as Data Center Alley that already routes a disproportionate share of global internet traffic. Dominion’s own filings describe the tailwind in plain language: “increased energy demand from new data centers, primarily concentrated in Loudoun County, Virginia.” If you want pure exposure to the physical location where AI capacity is being stood up, this is it.
Q1 2026 delivered operating EPS of $0.95 versus the $0.91 estimate, a 4% beat, on revenue of $5.02 billion, up 23% year over year. Dominion Energy Virginia operating earnings jumped to $670 million from $561 million, with the 2025 Biennial Review contributing $106 million and rider equity returns adding $84 million. Management affirmed 2026 operating EPS guidance of $3.45 to $3.69.
The market is starting to notice. Shares closed at $66.50, up 16% year to date and 24% over the past year. The conviction signal: 11 Dominion directors bought stock at $62.95 in a coordinated cluster on May 5 and May 7, 2026. When the entire board steps in at the same price on the same week, that signals genuine conviction. The next name is the payoff.
5. NextEra Energy (NEE): Google’s Nuclear Partner and Japan’s Gas Builder NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) is where the AI power thesis stops being theoretical. NextEra Energy Resources signed a 25-year PPA with Google to recommission the 615 MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, expected back online no later than Q1 2029 and contributing up to $0.16 of annual adjusted EPS. Then the U.S. Department of Commerce picked NEER to build 9.5 GW of new gas-fired generation in Texas and Pennsylvania under the U.S.-Japan trade deal. There is no other utility holding contracts of this caliber.
Q1 2026 results: adjusted EPS of $1.09, up 10% year over year, on revenue of $6.70 billion. NEER added a record 4 GW to its renewables and storage backlog, including 1.3 GW of battery storage, bringing total backlog to roughly 33 GW. Management is targeting the high end of 2026 EPS guidance of $3.92 to $4.02 and committing to 8%+ adjusted EPS CAGR through 2032 and again through 2035 off the 2025 base. CEO John Ketchum: “NextEra Energy was built for this seminal moment.”
Shares pulled back to $85.68, down 11% in the past month but still up 25% year over year. That month-long drawdown is the entry window the prior four names don’t offer. The Q1 2026 dividend stepped up to $0.6232 per share from $0.5665, with management guiding roughly 10% dividend growth through 2026.
The Bottom Line Every one of these five companies is sitting on a regulated rate base that grows when megawatts get built, and AI is forcing those megawatts to be built right now. PJM capacity prices have already moved. Duke’s $103 billion capex is approved. Vogtle is running. Loudoun County boards are buying their own stock. NextEra is the nuclear partner of choice for Google. The dividend checks are funded by capital plans that were locked in before the AI capex super-cycle even started. The window where these still trade like sleepy utilities is closing.
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As hurricane season begins, Dominion Energy Virginia continues its year-round storm preparation to strengthen the grid, reduce power outages and shorten restoration times. The company's storm preparation work includes regularly trimming trees near power lines, burying lines in the most outage-prone areas, and replacing older utility poles to better withstand major storms. Fallen trees and limbs are the leading cause of storm-related power outages, so regular prep.
MILWAUKEE, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its recently announced transaction with NextEra Energy.
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Dominion Energy stockholders will receive 0.8138 shares of NextEra Energy for each share of Dominion Energy they own at closing. NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy shareholders will own approximately 74.5% and 25.5% of the combined company, respectively.
Dominion Energy insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
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Major mergers and acquisitions within the utility sector are relatively rare; most of the dealmaking in this business to-date has been for fairly small, affordable names that easily "bolt on" to existing operations. That's what makes NextEra Energy's (NEE +0.88%) recently announced intention of acquiring fellow power provider Dominion Energy (D +1.96%) so interesting.
Both companies are already among the biggest names in the business. Combining them -- assuming regulators allow it -- will create the world's biggest utility company by a country mile.
And this begs the question, now that other utility names have good reason to fear missing out on an acquisition opportunity, what name might be the next target? For that matter, which name might be the next buyer?
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Not the first, but certainly the biggest (and for a good reason) NextEra Energy's $67 billion effort to own Dominion isn't actually the first one of these mega mergers, even if it's the biggest. In March, Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Infrastructure unveiled their plans to jointly buy AES Corp. Constellation Energy (CEG +1.00%) recently closed on a deal largely to combine its nuclear fleet with Calpine's geothermal and natural gas operations. Google parent Alphabet is even getting in on the action, deciding late last year to shell out nearly $5 billion for Intersect, which specializes in powering artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
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That's the chief driver for most of this recent dealmaking, of course -- the artificial intelligence industry needs more electricity than the nation's utility industry is capable of producing. Indeed, Goldman Sachs believes U.S. data center electricity consumption will double within a year. Providing it has become a very lucrative business, or in the case of Alphabet's purchase of Intersect, it helps assure you have it when needed.
That's also the chief reason NextEra is interested in Dominion, even if neither party explicitly said it. Dominion's core market is Virginia, which is home to roughly 700 data centers.
That's an important detail to keep in mind when predicting the next likely acquisition target within the utilities business.
The top prospective buyer and buyee All predictions about any aspect of the stock market should be taken with a BIG grain of salt. Nobody has access to a functioning crystal ball. There's still value in the thought exercise, however, if only to compare and contrast different companies.
To this end, Vistra (VST +1.20%) is arguably the next -- or at least one of the next -- likely acquisition targets within the utility sector.
It's not exactly a major household name, mostly because it's not much of a consumer-facing company. Through a handful of other brands, it directly serves approximately 5 million residential and business utility customers. The core of its business, however, is wholesaling electricity generated by its own fleet of natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable power plants to other utility companies. All told, it's got enough capacity to generate up to 44,000 megawatts of electricity. That's enough to power about 30 million homes, or, of course, several hundred data centers.
The crux of the bullish argument is simply that it's ready and able to create and deliver power to grids in Texas, California, and to most of the northeastern United States today, leveraging its long-established presence as a wholesaler with access to key portions of the nationwide grid.
Image source: Vistra's Q1-2026 slide deck.
That's how it was able to secure direct deals with Amazon and the Facebook parent Meta Platforms to help both parties power their next-generation centers, ultimately justifying and supporting the establishment of new nuclear power facilities that could serve future customers beyond these two big ones.
The kicker: Vistra shares remain reasonably affordable at around 15 times this year's projected per-share earnings of $9.08, while the company's market cap itself is a fairly modest $50 billion. That's within reach for most prospective suitors.
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To this end, which player might actually be interested enough to pull this trigger? Again, take any such prediction with a grain of salt. Nobody really knows.
If there was any outfit that would gain from such a deal simply because it doesn't have -- and can't necessarily build -- what Vistra brings to the table, it's the aforementioned Constellation Energy, which already has the biggest nuclear power fleet in the United States. In fact, it generates more nuclear power than the rest of the United States' utility companies combined, accounting for more than 80% of its total power production. It can most definitely find some synergies with Vistra's nuclear power development plans.
It's also worth noting that, following the Calpine tie-up, Constellation has a strong presence in Texas, California, and much of the Northeast, where Vistra also does. To the extent geography matters, the company would have little trouble integrating Vistra with its other operations, and vice versa, perhaps gaining access to a grid or connection it might not otherwise have.
There's also no denying that, as the nation's fifth-largest utility (by market cap and revenue), Constellation is better positioned financially than most to get such a deal done.
The one to beat Once again, it can't be stressed enough that this is strictly a well-reasoned guess. This tie-up may or may not ever materialize. Others might materialize first. Anything's possible. And of course, betting on an acquisition alone is a lousy reason to own any stock.
This particular pairing does make a great deal of logical and logistical sense, though. It's a prospect that will be tough to top with any other proposed combination of utility companies anyway.
Jeff Bezos sat down with CNBC on June 11, 2026, to make the case that his next act could become even bigger than Amazon. As co-founder and co-CEO of Prometheus, Bezos is pitching a thesis that tries to answer one question: What actually makes societies rich?
His answer is invention. “What drives the wealth of nations? What drives civilizational wealth? And the answer is invention,” Bezos said. That framing is the philosophical foundation of Prometheus, a physical AI company aiming to compress the timeline between idea and manufactured object.
The Plow, the Steam Engine, and Now Software Bezos reached deep into history to argue that breakthroughs in tools translate into broad-based prosperity. “6,000 years ago, somebody invented the plow, and we all got wealthier. Much later, somebody invented the steam engine, and we all got wealthier. These things drive productivity,” he told CNBC. He argues that durable wealth comes from inventions that lift the productivity ceiling for everyone, not just the inventor.
Prometheus wants to be the next entry in that lineage. Bezos described the company’s purpose this way: “Our goal at Prometheus, what we’re working on, is building a set of tools that accelerate that invention loop. How long does it take to improve something? How long does it take from idea to actually manufacturing, to seeing it at rate and have a useful object?”
Time-to-market is the key variable they’re looking to shrink. If a software platform can shave years off the path from concept to scaled production, the compounding effect across industries could be enormous.
An “Artificial General Engineer” The technical bet underneath the philosophy is that AI has finally crossed a threshold where it can do real engineering work. “The idea that you might build a set of tools that could actually do engineering, an artificial engineer, an artificial general engineer, is a dream people have thought about for decades, but it’s never really been possible. But now it is. And that’s what we’ve been working on since late 2024,” Bezos said.
That timeline matters. Prometheus began work in late 2024, which lines up with the broader inflection point in frontier model capabilities that has reshaped enterprise AI spending. The infrastructure boom feeding this moment is visible across markets: Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX | LRCX Price Prediction) recently hit an all-time high of $349.21, and J.P. Morgan projects KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) could more than triple its earnings by 2030, reaching $95 per share, driven by demand for process control tools that make advanced chips possible. Power and connectivity providers are scaling alongside, including a 150 MW / 600 MWh battery facility contracted with Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) to serve AI infrastructure in Virginia.
Could Prometheus Become Bigger Than Amazon? Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) reshaped retail, logistics, and cloud computing. Prometheus is targeting something more upstream: the act of invention itself. If the company succeeds in building what Bezos calls an artificial general engineer, the addressable market is every industry that designs and manufactures physical goods. That is a larger surface area than e-commerce ever offered.
Today, Prometheus is a private company, meaning that everyday investors cannot buy shares in the business. However, investors can still follow the story and watch the second-order beneficiaries. If Prometheus or any peer succeeds in automating engineering, the picks-and-shovels layer of semiconductors, energy, and data center capacity becomes even more strategic. Bezos is betting that a centuries-long pattern will repeat itself. The question for portfolios is which listed companies sit closest to that loop when it accelerates.
Corpay (CPAY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.8 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.5 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.51 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.48%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of fuel card and payment products for businesses would post earnings of $5.95 per share when it actually produced earnings of $6.04, delivering a surprise of +1.51%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Corpay, which belongs to the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry, posted revenues of $1.26 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.40%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.01 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Corpay shares have added about 1.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.6%.
What's Next for Corpay?While Corpay has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Corpay was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $6.23 on $1.28 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $26.05 on $5.26 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Financial Transaction Services is currently in the top 41% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Green Dot (GDOT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 11.
This bank holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -17%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Green Dot's revenues are expected to be $597.39 million, up 7.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Corpay (CPAY - Free Report) reported $1.26 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 25.4%. EPS of $5.80 for the same period compares to $4.51 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +4.4% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $5.50, the EPS surprise was +5.48%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Corpay performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Lodging Payments - Room nights: 7.4 million compared to the 8.71 million average estimate based on three analysts.Revenue, net per spend - Corporate Payments: $0.62 versus the three-analyst average estimate of $0.62.Spend volume - Corporate Payments: 81.85 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of 79.94 million.Revenues, net per room night - Lodging Payments: $15.06 versus $13.07 estimated by three analysts on average.Revenues, net per transaction - Vehicle Payments: $2.70 compared to the $2.39 average estimate based on two analysts.Other - Revenues, net per transaction: $0.18 versus the two-analyst average estimate of $0.15.Other - Transactions: 465 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of 436.77 million.Revenues- Corporate Payments: $503.87 million versus $487.95 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +42.9% change.Revenues- Vehicle Payments: $563.9 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $557.7 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +15.8%.Revenues- Lodging Payments: $110.97 million compared to the $109.95 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.7% year over year.Revenues- Other Payments: $82.24 million versus $62.5 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +47.7% change.Operating income- Corporate Payments: $179.08 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $166.37 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Corpay here>>>
Shares of Corpay have returned +0.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways Corpay posted Q1 adjusted EPS of $5.80 on $1.26B in revenues, both beating estimates.CPAY Corporate Payments revenues jumped 46% to $503.9M as spend volume climbed to $81.9B.CPAY repurchased 2.4M shares for $786M and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $26.30-$27.10. Corpay, Inc. (CPAY - Free Report) delivered a strong first-quarter 2026, with adjusted earnings of $5.80 per share, rising 28.6% year over year and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.5%. Revenues of $1.26 billion increased 25.4% year over year and beat estimates by 4.4%.
Performance reflected broad-based momentum, including 11% organic revenue growth and a 24% jump in new sales/bookings, alongside retention of 93.5%.
CPAY’s Mix Shift Continues as Corporate Payments ScalesCorporate Payments’ revenues rose 46% year over year to $503.9 million and represented 40% of consolidated revenues in the quarter. Vehicle Payments remained the largest segment at $563.9 million, up 19% year over year, while Lodging Payments was essentially flat at $111 million and Other revenues grew 8% to $82.2 million.
Beneath headline growth, Corporate Payments showed meaningful operating leverage through volume, with spend volume climbing to $81.9 billion. Revenues per spend dollar was 0.62%, down from the prior-year level, reflecting mix and enterprise client wins that carry lower yields.
Corpay’s Vehicle Platform Benefits From Macro & ExecutionVehicle Payments activity advanced, with transactions increasing 4% to 209 million. Revenues per transaction improved to $2.70, helping lift segment revenues despite modest transaction growth.
Management attributed part of the quarter’s upside to higher fuel prices, but also emphasized that the majority of the revenue beat versus internal expectations was driven by stronger underlying execution across the portfolio rather than macro alone.
CPAY’s Lodging Trends Improve as Monetization HoldsLodging Payments posted 7.4 million room nights, down 25% from the prior-year period, yet revenues per room night increased to $15.06. That monetization lift helped keep segment revenues stable year over year despite lower volume.
On the earnings call, management noted sequential improvement in Lodging and pointed to better performance across the business as supporting confidence in a second-half growth acceleration plan.
Corpay’s Profitability Holds Up Despite Cost PressuresAdjusted EBITDA increased 24% to $688.6 million, while the adjusted EBITDA margin was 54.6% versus 55.2% a year ago, reflecting acquisition impacts. Operating costs, excluding FX, M&A and stock-based compensation, increased 10%, with higher transaction volumes and bad debt cited as key drivers.
Tax and below-the-line items were also notable. The adjusted effective tax rate was 26.8% in the quarter, and the press release highlighted that GAAP results included a gain on the sale of a business, which lifted net income per diluted share.
CPAY Steps Up Buybacks, Keeps Balance Sheet StrongCorpay repurchased 2.4 million shares for $786 million in the quarter and ended with $1.8 billion remaining under its repurchase authorization after the board approved an additional $1 billion.
Balance sheet capacity remained solid, with leverage at 2.7X and $1.4 billion of available borrowing capacity on the revolver. Management also discussed plans to refinance and upsize its credit facility, extend maturities and modestly reduce pricing, although the benefits were not reflected in the guidance at the time of the call.
Corpay Lifts 2026 Outlook After Blowout Q1For 2026, the company raised its outlook to total revenues of $5.250-$5.330 billion and adjusted earnings of $26.30-$27.10 per share. The second-quarter guidance calls for revenues of $1.295 billion at the mid-point and adjusted earnings per share of $6.55 at the mid-point.
Management tied the updated forecast to the first-quarter outperformance, expectations for higher fuel prices and continued favorable business fundamentals, while factoring in the March 31 divestiture of PayByPhone. Executives reiterated a 10% organic revenue growth target for the year and highlighted ongoing portfolio rotation toward Corporate Payments.
CPAY carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Earnings SnapshotVerisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 diluted adjusted earnings per share of $1.82, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76 by 3.4%. The figure increased 5.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenues came in at $782.6 million, topping the consensus mark of $775.9 million by 0.9% and rising 3.9% year over year. Organic constant-currency revenue growth was 4.7%, supported by continued momentum across the Insurance business.
WCN’s adjusted earnings of $1.23 per share outpaced the consensus mark by 3.4% and rose 8.9% from the year-ago quarter. WCN’s total revenues of $2.37 billion beat the consensus mark by 0.7% and increased 6.4% year over year.
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), the leading corporate payments company, today announced that it is partnering with stablecoin infrastructure platform BVNK to provide stablecoin wallets and settlement capabilities to its global customer base. The integration will enable Corpay's customers to see a stablecoin balance alongside their fiat balances, and provide customers with embedded stablecoin wallets for sending, receiving, storing, and converting stablecoins within its plat.
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corpay, Inc., (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments company, today announced that on Monday, May 18, 2026, the Company will be attending the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston, MA. Management will participate in a fireside chat beginning at 9:05am ET. Investors and interested parties can access the presentation by visiting the Company's investor relations website at https://investor.corpay.com/. About Corpay Corpay (NYSE: CPAY),.
Corporate payments company Corpay has launched a collaboration with stablecoin infrastructure platform BVNK.
The partnership, announced Monday (May 11), is aimed at offering Corpay customers stablecoin wallets and settlement capabilities.
“At our scale, the ability to move liquidity quickly and reliably is critical,” Mark Frey, group president for Corpay Cross-Border Solutions, said in a news release. “Stablecoins introduce a 24/7 settlement capability that strengthens our existing infrastructure. BVNK provides the technology and compliance framework we need to deliver this securely and at scale.”
According to the release, the integration will let Corpay’s more than 800,000 customers see a stablecoin balance alongside their fiat balances, and offer them embedded stablecoin wallets for sending, receiving, storing and converting stablecoins within the Corpay platform.
“Customers will now have access to the always-on payment rails that operate beyond the limits of traditional banking hours and systems,” the release added.
In addition, Corpay will integrate stablecoin rails in its treasury operations, lessening reliance on pre-funded accounts, improving both the capital efficiency and the movement of funds outside its network, the release said.
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“We believe stablecoins are reshaping the foundation of global payments,” said Jesse Hemson-Struthers, CEO of BVNK. “Corpay’s scale and reach make them an ideal partner to bring these capabilities into the mainstream. Together, we’re enabling faster, more efficient ways for businesses to move and manage money across borders.”
PYMNTS wrote last week about the benefits of stablecoins in the cross-border payment space, which is often bogged down by “correspondent banking chains, pre-funded accounts, foreign exchange friction, compliance overhead and opaque fees.”
Stablecoins can give companies a way to compress both settlement time and capital requirements simultaneously.
“The opportunity is especially pronounced in emerging markets where access to dollar liquidity remains uneven,” that report said. “In countries with volatile currencies or constrained banking infrastructure, stablecoin-linked payment systems provide businesses with a more stable medium for cross-border commerce while preserving compatibility with local payment networks.”
However, the degree of innovation that stablecoins offer is not without risk. Hacks on digital asset bridge solutions makes up close to 40% of the entire value of crypto lost due to hacks across the entire history of the digital asset space. Counterparty risk is a major concern.
“CFOs are, rightly so, conservative,” Tanner Taddeo, CEO of Stable Sea, said during a recent episode of PYMNTS’ “From the Block” podcast. “They’re not buying innovation. They’re buying to de-risk something … It’s a crawl, walk, run approach to the enterprise because that trust does take time. It’s never given, it’s always earned.”
Corpay NYSE: CPAY is no flashy fintech, but rather a behind-the-scenes earner in a steadier slice of payments.
Strong revenue growth, rising profits, aggressive buybacks, and higher 2026 guidance are defining its current results. As a leader in corporate payments, its financials are increasingly impressive. How much more room it has to grow, and whether the stock will follow, are what investors must now decide.
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Corpay Delivers a Standout QuarterCorpay just delivered one of the strongest quarters in its history, yet many investors have never heard of it. The company, which processes payments for corporate fleets, business travel, and cross-border transactions, reported first-quarter revenue of $1.26 billion, up 25% year over year and above expectations.
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For the three months, net income climbed 44% to $350.1 million from $243.2 million a year earlier, and operating income rose 49% to reach $636.2 million. Adjusted earnings per share rose 29% to $5.80, also comfortably ahead of what analysts expected.
Corpay also continued its aggressive share repurchase program during the quarter, buying back 2.4 million shares for $786 million.
Management responded by raising full-year 2026 guidance to a revenue midpoint of $5.29 billion and earnings per share of between $20.39 and $21.19.
In the payments world, having both growth and profitability keep pace with each other is worth a deeper look.
A Business Model Built on Sticky RevenueCorpay, formerly known as FleetCor Technologies, operates in the background of corporate America, providing specialized payment solutions in four areas. It provides services for fleet payments for trucking and transportation companies, corporate payments for businesses managing expenses and accounts payables, lodging payments for workforce housing and extended-stay travel, and cross-border currency transactions for companies doing business internationally.
The combination of services gives Corpay deep customer relationships with high switching costs, and transaction volumes that have been growing steadily. With a revenue base that’s spread across industries and geographies, the company can avoid many of the shocks that often hit other payments providers. And management said that roughly two-thirds of the $50 million revenue outperformance recently came from improved underlying business performance rather than any favorable external conditions.
The company’s cross-border segment, in particular, has received the most strategic attention recently as international payment flows represent one of the biggest opportunities in B2B payments. For the three months, revenue from its corporate payments sector jumped 46% to $504 million, thanks to a 71% leap in overall spend volume. The company’s vehicle payments revenue rose 19% to $564 million, and lodging payments revenue rose slightly to $111 million.
New Growth Drivers Are Taking ShapeLooking ahead, the company has said it plans to increase domestic sales production by focusing on the middle market here at home. In the area of payables, the company is looking to capture more revenue beyond its virtual card program and expects to launch a European spend management business.
For cross-border opportunities, Corpay said it sought to further develop its multi-currency banking business and add real-time blockchain rails for settlements. And like other companies in the financial sector, it plans to further integrate artificial intelligence into both its products and its internal processes.
In fact, Corpay already made headlines in May 2026 with a partnership announcement involving BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure platform, to provide stablecoin wallets and settlement capabilities to its global customer base. The move is strategically logical as cross-border payments are often notoriously slow and expensive. Stablecoin rails could eventually offer high cost and speed advantages.
Current Price$350.90High Forecast$450.00Average Forecast$383.07Low Forecast$300.00Corpay Stock Forecast Details
Wall Street Sees Further UpsideAnalysts who cover Corpay are overall positive, if not effusive, about prospects for its stock price. With 15 analysts following the company, the consensus is a Moderate Buy with an average target price of $377.92 per share.
Twelve analysts have Corpay listed as a Buy, while three recommend Hold. The spread is large, however, with the highest 12-month target price at $415 and the lowest at $300.
Although its stock price is roughly flat from a year ago, CPAY is up around 15% this year. Achieving the average target price would take it above its 52-week high.
Risks Still Deserve AttentionWhile Corpay’s numbers are solid, investors should be aware of a couple of potential wrinkles in the results. It’s important to note that the company’s first quarter earnings included an unadjusted $81 million gain, or $1.19 per share, from the sale of the PayByPhone parking business.
There is also ongoing legal exposure. Corpay’s quarterly filings continue to reference Federal Trade Commission litigation related to historical marketing practices. As of May 2026, that liability was largely affirmed through the appeals process. The financial impact so far has been manageable, but the legal overhang remains, and the potential impact is uncertain.
Dependability Is Corpay’s Main AppealWhat is certain is that Corpay quietly and consistently processes payments that businesses cannot avoid making. The company takes a margin on each transaction, returns capital to shareholders through buybacks, and raises its guidance when the business performs better than expected.
For investors considering a position, the most important questions are about valuation and timing. After a strong quarter and a stock move that reflects it, Corpay is not cheap.
The company is also not the most exciting in the financial sector. But it’s something that is maybe more valuable. It is dependable.
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments and expense management company today announced that it closed an amendment to increase its revolving credit facility by $925 million to $3.7 billion and increase its Term Loan A by $420M to $3.3 billion, both for new 5-year terms. The USD interest rates are 10 basis points lower than the existing facilities. The Company plans to use $1 billion of the proceeds to pay down a portion of its Term Loan B and refinance a port.
Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments and expense management company today announced that it closed an amendment to increase its revolving credit f
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corpay, Inc., (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments company, today announced that the Company will participate in the following investor conferences: On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Company will be attending the Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference in New York, NY. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Company will be attending the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference in New York, NY. Management will participate in a fireside chat beginning at 1:45am E.
Corpay, Inc., (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments company, today announced that the Company will participate in the following investor conferences:
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Company will be attending the Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference in New York, NY. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Company will be attending the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference in New York, NY. Management will participate in a fireside chat beginning at 1:45am ET. Investors and interested parties can access the presentation by visiting the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.corpay.com/.
About Corpay
Corpay (NYSE: CPAY), the Corporate Payments and Expense Management Company, is a global S&P 500 provider of employee payments (e.g, spend management solutions, fleet cards, and virtual cards) B2B vendor payments (e.g., invoice and payments automation), and cross-border solutions (fx payments, risk management solutions and global bank accounts) to businesses worldwide. Corpay solutions “keep business moving” and result in our customers better controlling business expenses, mitigating fraud, and ultimately spending less. To learn more visit www.corpay.com
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corpay, Inc.*, (NYSE: CPAY) a global leader in corporate payments, is pleased to announce that Corpay's Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with Vålerenga Fotball AS to become their Official Foreign Exchange (FX) Supplier. Through this partnership, Corpay Cross-Border will deliver comprehensive FX risk management solutions to support Vålerenga Fotball AS's operations. In addition, its award-winning platform will enable the club to manage global payments.
Corpay, Inc.*, (NYSE: CPAY) a global leader in corporate payments, is pleased to announce that Corpay's Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement wit
Corpay is rated a buy with an FY 2026 price target of $389, implying 9% upside, driven by robust Corporate Payments growth. Q1 revenue grew 25% YoY to $1.26B, with adjusted EPS up 29% and aEBITDA up 24%, reflecting strong execution in core segments. The Mastercard partnership offers access to FIs, potentially unlocking $875M incremental revenue by 2027 if well-executed.
Algert Global LLC increased its position in shares of CorVel Corp. (NASDAQ: CRVL) by 73.4% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 217,559 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 92,077 shares during the quarter.
Shishin Maxim, the chief information officer of CorVel (CRVL +1.17%), reported the exercise and immediate sale of 2,400 shares of common stock for a total transaction value of approximately $130,000 on March 16, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)2,400Transaction value$130,000Post-transaction common shares (direct)7,050Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$379KTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($54.00); post-transaction value based on March 16, 2026 market close ($54.00).
Key questionsWhat was the structure of this transaction?
The transaction consisted of an option exercise for 2,400 shares of common stock, immediately followed by a sale of the same number of shares; no indirect holdings or entities participated.How does this trade affect Maxim's ownership in CorVel Corporation?
Direct holdings declined from 9,450 to 7,050 shares, a reduction of 25.40% of Maxim’s direct common stock stake, with no remaining indirect or derivative equity exposure reported.What is the market context for this transaction?
The sale occurred when shares were priced at around $54.00 per share, with CorVel having experienced a one-year total return of -50% as of March 16, 2026, indicating the sale took place amid a period of share price decline.Does this transaction represent a deviation from prior activity?
No; while the number of shares sold is lower than some past transactions, the reduction aligns with the diminished share base following previous dispositions, reflecting routine portfolio management rather than escalation.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$941.49 millionNet income (TTM)$105.73 millionCompany snapshotCorVel provides workers' compensation, auto, liability, and health solutions, including medical fee auditing, provider management, utilization review, pharmacy services, and claims management.The firm operates a technology-driven model leveraging artificial intelligence and analytics to manage healthcare claims and optimize medical cost containment for clients.It serves employers, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and government agencies seeking to control healthcare and insurance-related expenses.CorVel Corporation is a leading provider of technology-enabled healthcare management and insurance solutions, with a focus on cost containment and process optimization for claims. The company leverages advanced analytics and automation to deliver efficient, scalable services to a diverse client base. Its strategic emphasis on innovation and operational efficiency supports its competitive position in the insurance services sector.
What this transaction means for investorsWith CorVel shares down roughly 50% over the past year, any insider selling might draw attention, but the structure here matters more than the headline, and this sale ultimately looks like routine liquidity tied to compensation rather than a signal of deteriorating conviction, even if the optics are harsher given the stock’s steep decline.
At CorVel Corporation, underlying performance has held up better than the stock might suggest. Revenue for the most recent quarter reached $236 million, up from $228 million a year earlier, while diluted EPS ticked up to $0.47 from $0.46. Over the first nine months of the fiscal year, revenue climbed 7% to $710 million, and EPS rose 16% to $1.53, reflecting steady operating execution despite macro pressure. The company also exited the quarter with $230 million in cash and no debt, underscoring a strong balance sheet.
The takeaway for long-term investors is that price action and fundamentals have diverged. This type of option-related sale is common and does not necessarily reflect sentiment. The more important question is whether CorVel can sustain growth through its AI-driven claims platform. If it can, the current drawdown may prove more about a sentiment reset than structural weakness.
Jonathan Ponciano has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends CorVel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
CorVel Corp. (NASDAQ:CRVL – Get Free Report)’s stock price crossed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $66.65 and traded as low as $53.09. CorVel shares last traded at $54.22, with a volume of 212,502 shares traded.
Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of CorVel in a research note on Friday, January 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold”.
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CorVel Stock Performance The company has a 50-day moving average of $54.92 and a 200 day moving average of $66.65. The firm has a market cap of $2.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.58 and a beta of 1.10.
CorVel (NASDAQ:CRVL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The business services provider reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter. CorVel had a return on equity of 30.15% and a net margin of 11.23%.The firm had revenue of $235.63 million for the quarter.
Insider Buying and Selling at CorVel In other news, insider Maxim Shishin sold 2,400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.00, for a total value of $129,600.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 7,050 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $380,700. This represents a 25.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 44.56% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On CorVel Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Royal Bank of Canada grew its stake in CorVel by 12.5% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 51,261 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $5,739,000 after buying an additional 5,703 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of CorVel by 4.0% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 26,468 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,964,000 after acquiring an additional 1,013 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC raised its stake in shares of CorVel by 11.4% in the first quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 3,800 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $425,000 after acquiring an additional 389 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of CorVel by 4.6% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 15,846 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,774,000 after acquiring an additional 702 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Millennium Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of CorVel by 127.4% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 48,182 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $5,395,000 after acquiring an additional 26,990 shares in the last quarter. 51.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL) is a technology-driven provider of workers’ compensation, liability, and specialty risk management solutions. The company develops and deploys software and data analytics tools to streamline claims administration, medical cost containment, prescription drug management, and provider network access. CorVel’s integrated platform connects employers, insurers, healthcare providers, and injured workers, aiming to improve outcomes and control costs through process automation and real-time decision support.
The company’s product suite includes claims lifecycle management, bill review and negotiation, virtual care and telehealth services, pharmacy benefit management, and independent medical examinations (IMEs).
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CorVel Corp. (NASDAQ:CRVL – Get Free Report)’s stock price passed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $64.53 and traded as low as $54.71. CorVel shares last traded at $55.96, with a volume of 161,331 shares traded.
Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Weiss Ratings cut CorVel from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Monday, April 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Sell”.
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CorVel Price Performance The firm has a market capitalization of $2.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.43 and a beta of 1.05. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $52.06 and a 200-day moving average price of $64.53.
CorVel (NASDAQ:CRVL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The business services provider reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $235.63 million for the quarter. CorVel had a return on equity of 30.15% and a net margin of 11.23%.
Insider Activity In other news, insider Maxim Shishin sold 2,400 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $54.00, for a total value of $129,600.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 7,050 shares in the company, valued at approximately $380,700. This trade represents a 25.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 44.56% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of CorVel Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Federated Hermes Inc. increased its holdings in CorVel by 147.4% in the third quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 381 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 227 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. purchased a new position in CorVel in the third quarter valued at $31,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in CorVel in the fourth quarter valued at $33,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC purchased a new position in CorVel in the fourth quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in CorVel by 61.3% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 500 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. 51.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
CorVel Company Profile (Get Free Report)
CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL) is a technology-driven provider of workers’ compensation, liability, and specialty risk management solutions. The company develops and deploys software and data analytics tools to streamline claims administration, medical cost containment, prescription drug management, and provider network access. CorVel’s integrated platform connects employers, insurers, healthcare providers, and injured workers, aiming to improve outcomes and control costs through process automation and real-time decision support.
The company’s product suite includes claims lifecycle management, bill review and negotiation, virtual care and telehealth services, pharmacy benefit management, and independent medical examinations (IMEs).
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Evergreen Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of CorVel Corp. (NASDAQ:CRVL – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 11,584 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $784,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in CorVel by 0.7% in the 2nd quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 15,961 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,640,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its position in shares of CorVel by 0.9% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 15,918 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,636,000 after buying an additional 139 shares during the period. Arizona State Retirement System grew its holdings in CorVel by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 9,113 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $706,000 after buying an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its position in CorVel by 61.3% in the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 500 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares during the period. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in CorVel by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 13,697 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $962,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 51.36% of the company’s stock.
CorVel Stock Up 1.0% NASDAQ:CRVL opened at $57.33 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $53.30 and its 200 day moving average price is $63.70. CorVel Corp. has a 52-week low of $44.83 and a 52-week high of $117.22. The firm has a market cap of $2.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.10 and a beta of 1.05.
CorVel (NASDAQ:CRVL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The business services provider reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $235.63 million during the quarter. CorVel had a net margin of 11.23% and a return on equity of 30.15%.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other CorVel news, insider Maxim Shishin sold 2,400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $54.00, for a total value of $129,600.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 7,050 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $380,700. This represents a 25.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 44.56% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Separately, Weiss Ratings lowered CorVel from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CorVel currently has an average rating of “Sell”.
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CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL) is a technology-driven provider of workers’ compensation, liability, and specialty risk management solutions. The company develops and deploys software and data analytics tools to streamline claims administration, medical cost containment, prescription drug management, and provider network access. CorVel’s integrated platform connects employers, insurers, healthcare providers, and injured workers, aiming to improve outcomes and control costs through process automation and real-time decision support.
The company’s product suite includes claims lifecycle management, bill review and negotiation, virtual care and telehealth services, pharmacy benefit management, and independent medical examinations (IMEs).
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL), a national provider of risk management solutions, today announced the launch of CorVel Connected™, the company’s unified technology brand for artificial intelligence-powered innovation within its CareMC® claims management platform. CorVel Connected embeds intelligence directly into claim workflows, surfacing the most relevant information and actionable insights in real time so claims professionals can make faster, more informed decisions. The platform ensures critical context is delivered at the point of need while preserving accountability and decision-making authority with the claims professional.
CorVel Connected is built to address a fundamental shift in claims management: professionals are now expected to sift through an ever-expanding volume of data tied to each claim—medical records, notes, communications, and external inputs—making it increasingly difficult to identify what actually matters. The challenge is no longer access to information, but the burden of navigating it. By organizing, prioritizing, and summarizing relevant data in real time, CorVel Connected reduces that noise, enabling claims professionals to focus on informed judgment, faster decisions, and more consistent outcomes across both individual claims and entire programs.
One of the first capabilities launched under CorVel Connected, AI-powered Claims Summarization and Decision Support, directly addresses the growing burden of navigating complex claim files. It significantly reduces the time required to review claim histories and supporting documentation by rapidly synthesizing large volumes of activity into clear, consistent summaries. These summaries are presented for human review and interpretation, allowing claims professionals, supervisors, and management to spend less time searching for information and more time driving investigation, action plans, reserving, and resolution.
“As claim volumes rise and documentation becomes more complex, efficiency at the claim desk is critical,” said Ryan Murphy, Vice President, Product, Enterprise Claims at CorVel. “CorVel Connected ensures the right information is surfaced quickly, but outcomes still depend on human judgment. Technology should strengthen decisions, not replace them.”
A Connected Suite of Embedded Intelligence
CorVel Connected is more than a single feature; it is a branded suite of AI-enabled capabilities embedded directly within CareMC®, designed to enhance consistency, accessibility, and decision support where work happens. Capabilities within CorVel Connected include:
AI-powered claim summarization that synthesizes claim histories into clear, review-ready narrativesNatural-language question-and-answer functionality that allows users to ask direct questions about claims or programs without navigating complex reportsCorVel’s Generative AI Document Viewer™ that delivers real‑time medical document summaries for faster claim reviewIntelligent claim assignment aligned to complexity, jurisdiction, and expertiseActivity Note Automation generated as work is performed, with required adjuster review and signoffIntegrated email capture and prioritization to reduce manual sorting and missed activityRecommended next actions and structured plans of action, with milestone tracking to support consistent executionReserve predictions with clear explanations, designed to inform—not override—adjuster judgment
Together, these capabilities return time to the claim desk, improve consistency across reviews, and ensure intelligence is delivered directly inside existing workflows, without forcing users into separate tools or disconnected systems.
Extending Insight Beyond the Claim Desk
CorVel Connected is also envisioned as a shared-value platform for both internal teams and clients. Through enhanced, client-facing executive dashboards, organizations can ask higher-level questions about program performance, trends, and concentration patterns, transforming complex claims data into actionable insights that support smarter business decisions and prevention strategies.
“At CorVel, we are redefining claims management by pairing deep human expertise with intelligent, technology-driven augmentation,” said Michael Combs, President and CEO of CorVel. “CorVel Connected demonstrates our commitment to outcome-led innovation, using AI to accelerate speed and consistency, without losing the human insight essential to better care and outcomes.”
To learn more about CorVel Connected and CorVel’s CareMC® claims management platform, visit: https://www.corvel.com/technology/caremc/
About CorVel
CorVel Corp. applies technology, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing, to enhance the management of episodes of care and related health care costs. We partner with employers, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and government agencies in managing workers’ compensation and health, auto, and liability services. Our diverse suite of solutions combines our integrated technologies with a human touch. CorVel’s customized services, delivered locally, are backed by a national team to support our partners and their customers and patients.
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All statements included in this press release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by the Company, and events beyond the Company’s control, all of which are subject to change Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s services and the Company’s continued investment in these and other innovative technologies, and statements relating to the Company’s product offerings. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement results of operations and financial condition is greater than our initial assessment. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include but are not limited to factors described in this press release and the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2026, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June, 30, 2025, September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL), a leading provider of innovative risk management solutions, is pleased to announce that it will host a live webcast to discuss its upcoming quarterly and fiscal earnings results on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM Eastern Time.
The webcast will feature a discussion of CorVel’s financial performance, strategic initiatives, and outlook, led by Michael Combs, President and Chief Executive Officer, alongside Brian Nichols, Chief Financial Officer. The event will also include a dedicated question-and-answer session for attendees.
Webcast Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026Time: 11:30 AM ETAccess: The live webcast can be accessed via Webcast | CorVel Quarterly Earnings Report. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the event.
Investors, analysts, and interested parties are encouraged to join the webcast to gain insights into CorVel’s performance. Questions may be submitted in advance to [email protected].
About CorVel
CorVel Corp. applies technology, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing, to enhance the management of episodes of care and related health care costs. We partner with employers, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and government agencies in managing workers’ compensation and health, auto, and liability services. Our diverse suite of solutions combines our integrated technologies with a human touch. CorVel’s customized services, delivered locally, are backed by a national team to support our partners and their customers and patients.
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All statements included in this press release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by the Company, and events beyond the Company’s control, all of which are subject to change. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement results of operations and financial condition is greater than our initial assessment. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include but are not limited to factors described in this press release and the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.
