The Space Exploration Technologies initial public offering (IPO) made history last week, raising as much as $85 billion and achieving a $1.8 trillion valuation at the open. That valuation has already increased to $2.5 trillion, and SoFi Technologies (SOFI +2.96%) played an important role in getting shares to everyday retail investors.
Retail investors helped the SpaceX stock surge on its first day of trading. According to the Wall Street Journal, they bought $18 million worth of the stock within the first 20 minutes of trading, and by day's end, had bought $118 million.
SoFi's involvement in the SpaceX IPO is more than a one-time stunt or gambit. There are far-reaching consequences that could impact the company positively for years. Here's why.
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IPO access at SoFi SoFi has touted its retail access to IPOs for years. It has offered shares in several high-profile IPOs, including Rivian, Nu Holdings, Figma, and Cerebras Systems, along with SpaceX and others. It offered access to the only private equity fund that has owned SpaceX since 2024, and it still provides access to other private companies in high demand.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made it a priority to allow more retail investors access to the SpaceX IPO, and as much as 30% of shares were earmarked for them, according to reports. The stock was made available through five different brokerages, including SoFi. Only SoFi and Robinhood Markets granted relatively unconditional access. Since the IPO was highly oversubscribed, it's unlikely that many investors received their full requests, though.
SoFi has perhaps the strictest flipping policy. All brokerages discourage selling IPO shares within 30 days of buying, and SoFi will bar a flipper from future IPO access for 180 days, with a second violation resulting in a 365-day ban and a third in a permanent ban. It also reserves the right to charge a $50 fine if an IPO stock is sold within 120 days. That policy encourages customers to hold the stock and stick with the platform.
SoFi's one-stop shop SoFi's status as one of the five chosen brokerages for SpaceX IPO access could attract new business to its platform, especially since it has relatively few conditions for buying. Onboarding new customers is a major part of the company's growth strategy right now as it builds its brand, and it has reported a record 1.1 million new additions in the first quarter.
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The other major element of SoFi's strategy is cross-selling, and offering a high-profile IPO today could have major long-term implications as this group engages with SoFi's platform. It's a low-cost way to bring in new business and get the full flywheel effect as they adopt new products. The cross-selling rate has accelerated to 43% in the first quarter. Product growth continues to outpace member growth, 39% to 35% in the quarter.
I think the market might be missing this crucial fact, as SoFi's stock price has fallen 37% this year, and it's not likely to stay that way for long.
Jennifer Saibil has positions in Nu Holdings, Rivian Automotive, and SoFi Technologies. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Figma and Nu Holdings. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Key Takeaways SOFI's cross-buy activity reached 43% in Q1 2026 as more members adopted multiple products.SoFi uses banking, investing, lending, and other services to deepen customer engagement.Higher product adoption can improve unit economics, lower acquisition costs, and boost member value. SoFi Technologies (SOFI - Free Report) continues to strengthen one of the most important advantages in digital finance: its ability to deepen relationships with existing members. The company’s Financial Services Productivity Loop appears to be creating a powerful cycle that encourages customers to adopt more products over time, increasing both engagement and long-term value.
At the center of the strategy is SoFi’s effort to become a one-stop financial destination. Members can access a broad range of products, including banking, investing, credit cards, loans, insurance, cryptocurrency services and workplace financial solutions. As customers engage with more offerings, SoFi gains additional opportunities to cross-sell products while improving the overall member experience.
The effectiveness of this approach is becoming increasingly visible. Cross-buy activity accelerated to 43% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that a growing percentage of members are adopting multiple products within the ecosystem. This trend is significant because customers who use several services typically become more engaged, more loyal and more valuable over time.
The model also creates economic advantages. Higher product adoption can lower customer acquisition costs, improve unit economics and generate greater lifetime value per member. Those benefits can then be reinvested into new products, platform enhancements and additional innovation, helping to attract even more members into the ecosystem.
Supporting the entire strategy is SoFi’s technology platform, which enables the company to scale efficiently while continuously expanding its product suite.
For investors, the key takeaway is that SoFi’s Financial Services Productivity Loop may be evolving into a durable competitive advantage. As members continue adopting more products and engagement levels rise, the company appears well-positioned to drive sustainable growth while strengthening the economics of its business.
Peer ComparisonUpstart (UPST - Free Report) provides a useful comparison. While Upstart focuses on AI-driven lending, its loan volumes remain sensitive to funding availability, making profitability more uneven. In contrast, SoFi’s stronger balance sheet and diversified model offer greater stability.
Another relevant peer is LendingClub (LC - Free Report) . It operates a marketplace-bank hybrid model and prioritizes credit discipline and deposit stability. However, it has not matched SoFi’s pace of member growth or the scale of its fee-based revenues. With a more limited product lineup and slower diversification, LendingClub highlights how difficult it can be to achieve the level of operating leverage that SoFi is now starting to demonstrate.
SOFI’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesThe stock has gained 23% over the past year against the industry’s 14% decline.
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From a valuation standpoint, SOFI trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26.42X, well above the industry’s 10.17X. It carries a Value Score of F.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SOFI’s 2026 earnings has remained unchanged over the past 30 days.
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SOFI stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) delivered its tenth consecutive GAAP-profitable quarter, with record $1.1B sales and 41% YoY growth, yet shares remain pressured. SOFI's accounting recognizes loan profits upfront, making tangible book value and net interest margin (5.94%) key metrics amid macro sensitivity. Deposit growth (2.2x in two years) and a shift away from market debt support robust funding and justify recent dilution.
In the latest close session, SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI - Free Report) was down 1.75% at $17.40. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.22%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.98%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.35%.
The company's stock has climbed by 16.28% in the past month, exceeding the Finance sector's gain of 5.2% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.56%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of SoFi Technologies, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.12, showcasing a 50% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.12 billion, up 29.99% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $0.6 per share and a revenue of $4.65 billion, representing changes of +53.85% and +29.55%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for SoFi Technologies, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 1.33% upward. As of now, SoFi Technologies, Inc. holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Digging into valuation, SoFi Technologies, Inc. currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 29.75. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 10.93.
The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry is part of the Finance sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 146, placing it within the bottom 41% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
SoFi Technologies is rated a strong buy, driven by robust revenue growth, expanding margins, and significant upselling potential within its member base. SOFI's net revenues grew 42.5% YoY, with forecasts of 14–30% annual growth through 2030 and a projected $7.8B in revenues by then. Operating leverage is increasing as non-interest expenses fall relative to revenues, with net-product retention rising to 115.4% in Q1 and margins expected to reach 20% by 2030.
SoFi Technologies shares are trending higher. Why is SOFI stock trading higher? Noto bought another 13,888 shares on June 16 at a weighted average price of $18.06, extending a 2026 open-market buying streak to five separate purchases. Across those buys, he has purchased 130,211 shares in 2026 at a blended average price of about $17.29 and now holds about 11.96 million shares directly.
Critical Levels To Watch for SOFI StockFrom a trend perspective, SOFI is trying to stabilize after a rough longer-term slide: it's still trading 21.8% below its 200-day SMA ($22.73), and the 50-day SMA remains below the 200-day SMA after the death cross in March. The stock is, however, back above its shorter-term baselines—6.2% above the 20-day SMA ($16.74) and 5.2% above the 50-day SMA ($16.91)—which often matters for swing traders looking for a base to form.
Momentum is improving: MACD is above its signal line and the histogram is positive, which suggests downside pressure is easing versus the prior downswing. In plain terms, when MACD is above its signal line, it typically means buyers are gaining traction even if the bigger trend hasn't fully flipped yet.
Key Resistance: $19.00 — a nearby round-number area where rebounds can stall Key Support: $16.00 — a nearby level that lines up with a recent pivot zone and sits close to the 20-day/50-day area What Is SoFi Technologies and Its Business Model?SoFi is a financial-services company that was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco. It started with student loan refinancing, but it's expanded into personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, investing, banking services, and financial planning—built to be a one-stop shop that runs through its app and website.
SoFi Technologies Benzinga Edge Rankings ExplainedBelow is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for SoFi Technologies, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
Momentum: Weak (Score: 18.57) — Despite the recent bounce, the stock's momentum profile still lags stronger-trending names. Growth: Strong (Score: 98.15) — The scorecard is flagging SOFI as growth-leaning, which can keep the stock sensitive to sentiment shifts in high-beta tech. The Verdict: SoFi Technologies’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a growth-heavy profile with weak momentum, which fits a stock that's trying to repair its chart after a longer drawdown. For longer-term bulls, the setup improves if price can reclaim the $19.00 area and start closing the gap to the 200-day trend zone.
SOFI Stock Price Movement on ThursdaySOFI Stock Price Activity: SoFi Technologies shares were up 1.72% at $17.72 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2026) - Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc. (CSE: ICS) (OTCQB: IGCRF) (FSE: Y4G), doing business as Integrated Quantum Technologies ("Integrated Quantum", "IQT", or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Gustin Prudner as Head of Engineering, strengthening the Company's leadership team as it accelerates the commercialization of VEIL™ and expands its portfolio of AI infrastructure technologies.
Engineering Leadership to Support Commercialization
Mr. Prudner brings extensive enterprise-scale engineering leadership experience to the Company. He previously served as Vice President of Engineering at Equifax, where he led the Digital Identity and Fraud engineering organization, overseeing more than 120 engineers and helping drive the modernization of identity and fraud platforms serving millions of customers. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise in engineering operations, enterprise architecture, security governance, compliance frameworks, organizational scaling, and the delivery of enterprise-grade software platforms.
As Head of Engineering at Integrated Quantum, Mr. Prudner will be responsible for engineering execution across the Company's product portfolio, with a particular focus on scaling VEIL™, strengthening enterprise product delivery, and accelerating the commercialization of future innovations, including initiatives such as MASQ™ and other next-generation AI infrastructure solutions.
"I am very excited to join Integrated Quantum at such an important stage in its growth," said Gustin Prudner, Head of Engineering. "VEIL™ addresses a critical challenge facing enterprise AI adoption, and I believe the Company is uniquely positioned to help organizations deploy AI with greater confidence. I look forward to working alongside the team to advance the Company's vision and bring its growing portfolio of AI infrastructure solutions to market."
"Gustin's appointment represents an important step in strengthening the engineering foundation required to scale VEIL™ and bring future innovations to market," said Alan Guibord, Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Quantum. "His experience building and leading enterprise-scale engineering organizations in highly regulated environments will be invaluable as we advance the commercialization of VEIL™ and expand our AI infrastructure portfolio. Innovation remains at the core of Integrated Quantum, and Gustin's leadership will help transform breakthrough technologies into enterprise-ready solutions capable of addressing some of the most significant challenges facing AI adoption today."
Snowflake Summit Participation
The appointment follows the Company's participation at Snowflake Summit, where Integrated Quantum showcased VEIL™ and engaged with enterprise organizations, technology partners, and prospective customers regarding AI security, data exposure, and privacy considerations within enterprise environments. The event provided an opportunity for the Company to demonstrate VEIL™ and discuss emerging requirements around securing AI pipelines, reducing data exposure, and supporting the scalable deployment of AI technologies within enterprise environments. Mr. Prudner's appointment is intended to support the Company's ongoing product development and commercialization initiatives across VEIL™ and its broader AI infrastructure portfolio.
Mr. Guibord added, "Snowflake Summit provided an opportunity to introduce VEIL™ to a broad range of industry participants and continue discussions with prospective customers and partners. We look forward to building on those relationships as we continue advancing VEIL™ and our broader AI infrastructure portfolio."
About Integrated Quantum Technologies Inc.
Integrated Quantum Technologies Inc. is building quantum-ready infrastructure to help secure and scale artificial intelligence. The Company's product offerings include AIQu™ platform that supports its long-term strategy for privacy-preserving and resilient AI systems and VEIL™ is its first commercial product designed to protect sensitive AI data and workflows in enterprise environments. IQT's proprietary technologies address emerging post-quantum security risks, growing compute demands, and the increasing complexity of deploying AI at scale, complemented by its Managed Services offering and SecureGuard360™ cybersecurity platform for end-to-end AI security and monitoring. For more information, visit: www.integratedquantum.com.
The Company's published VEIL™ technical white paper, "Informationally Compressive Anonymization: Non-Degrading Sensitive Input Protection for Privacy-Preserving Supervised Machine Learning," is available at: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2603.15842
Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. "Forward-looking information" includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements with respect to, claims regarding the potential applicability of VEILTM, including practical applications to organizations with sensitive or regulated datasets, the privacy protection possibilities of VEILTM, predicative performance of VEILTM, viability of the theoretical foundation for non-invertible of encoded representations, Generally, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof.
Such forward-looking information is based on numerous assumptions, including among others, assumptions regarding the Company's ability to execute its business strategy; successfully develop and commercialize its technology and products; obtain and maintain necessary intellectual property protections; secure adequate financing on commercially reasonable terms; operate under applicable regulatory and legal frameworks; the continued demand for and adoption of privacy-preserving artificial intelligence solutions under prevailing economic and market conditions; the concepts, methodologies, and technical conclusions described in the Paper, including the VEIL™ architecture and Informationally Compressive Anonymization framework, will continue to be viable and applicable in commercial and operational environments; that the Company will be able to further develop, refine, and implement these technologies in products; that the performance characteristics, security properties, and scalability observed in experimental and modeled scenarios can be achieved in practical deployments; that the Company will be able to operate its solutions within applicable regulatory, data protection, and governance frameworks; and that sufficient technical, financial, and human resources will be available to support ongoing research, product development, and commercialization efforts. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward-looking information are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate.
Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events or results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future events or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others: risks relating to the Company's ability to further develop, implement, and commercialize the VEIL™ architecture and related technologies; uncertainties regarding whether the technical performance, security characteristics, and scalability demonstrated in the Paper's research, modeling, or experimental scenarios can be replicated in real-world commercial deployments; risks associated with evolving data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence regulatory frameworks; the Company's ability to secure and protect intellectual property rights; dependence on key personnel and technical expertise; availability of financing on acceptable terms; market acceptance of the Company's products; and the receipt of necessary governmental, regulatory, or other approvals and the risk factors with respect to the Company set out in the Company's filings with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or implied by forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.
Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/301709
Source: Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc.
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Kenvue (KVUE +0.61%) was a part of Johnson & Johnson until the parent company spun off its consumer health division to form the company nearly three years ago. As a spun-off entity, Kenvue retained the title of Dividend King, an elite group of public companies that have raised their dividend annually for 50 or more consecutive years.
Since the spinoff, Kenvue has continued to increase its dividend, including a 1.2% bump last year to $0.275 per share. That's 63 consecutive years of increases. The dividend yield is a sizable 4.53% at its current share price.
Here are three reasons to buy the healthcare stock hand over fist right now, either for income-oriented investors or as a short-term move:
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1. The impending Kimberly-Clark merger play The biggest catalyst on the horizon is Kenvue's pending $40 billion mega-merger with Kimberly-Clark (KMB +1.07%), which is also a Dividend King, with 54 consecutive years of dividend increases. This deal could transform Kenvue from a slow-growth spinoff into a lean, optimized consumer goods powerhouse.
Consumer staples company Kimberly-Clark said it expects the combined company to capture roughly $2.1 billion in run rate cost synergies. Instead of a centralized corporate bureaucracy, local markets are being given full profit-and-loss ownership, allowing them to move quickly while leveraging Kimberly-Clark's massive global supply chain and distribution network to expand margins.
Kenvue shareholders will receive $3.50 per share in cash, plus 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares for each Kenvue share held, for a total consideration of $21.01 per share. When the deal was announced, Kenvue's stock, not surprisingly, went to $21 per share, but now it trades around $18.32, so buying the stock before the merger finalizes offers investors a clear benefit of nearly $3 per share.
The deal has already been approved by stockholders at both companies, though it still must be approved by foreign regulators.
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2. A fortress portfolio of iconic brands Even in economic downturns, consumers rarely cut back on essential health and self-care items. Kenvue owns some of the most dominant, trusted pure-play consumer health products in the world, including pain medicines Tylenol and Motrin, allergy medicines Zyrtec and Benadryl, Listerine mouthwash, skin and beauty products Neutrogena and Aveeno, and first-aid stalwarts Band-Aid and Neosporin.
These are all household names, giving Kenvue significant pricing power to combat inflation. They have consistently demonstrated an ability to protect gross margins because customers prefer paying for trusted efficacy over generic store brands when it comes to their health.
If the Kimberly-Clark deal goes through, those iconic brands will benefit from the larger consumer company's supply chain. If the deal doesn't succeed, Kenvue is doing fine financially. In the first quarter, it reported revenue of $3.9 billion, up 4.5% year over year, and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.25, up 47% over the same period last year.
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3. A good dividend will get even better In a volatile market, Kenvue acts as an excellent ballast. The stock features an exceptionally low beta of 0.50, meaning it experiences only a fraction of the wild swings seen in the broader S&P 500.
More importantly for income investors, it boasts a hefty dividend yield. The best part is that high yield may even go up after the merger. Kimberly-Clarke's dividend yield is slightly higher at around 4.9%, while its payout yield is lower.
The one complication of the merger is that to realize the full benefit of the higher dividend, investors will need to spend the cash they receive from their Kenvue shares on additional Kimberly-Clark stock.
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Claude is a powerful AI assistant from Anthropic, a company focused on AI safety and research. While it works as an intelligent chatbot, its capabilities reach far beyond basic conversation. Built on advanced large language models (LLMs), Claude can write, code, analyze complex information, and handle a wide range of tasks with impressive skill and reliability.
Given the depth of intelligence and research capability, we asked Claude to find the safest stocks that yield over 5%. Seven companies were chosen, and five are among our top ideas for retirees. All are rated Buy at top Wall Street firms, and all are outstanding ideas for those seeking dependable passive income from safe companies.
Altria Altria (NYSE: MO | MO Price Prediction) is one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of cigarettes and other tobacco-related products. It offers value investors a compelling entry point and is the undisputed yield leader among consumer staples Dividend Kings. The annual dividend is $4.24 per share, yielding 5.98%. The company has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years while maintaining a healthy adjusted payout ratio of around 75%. The stock offers an attractive yield, but it carries meaningful tobacco-industry risks. Still, the payout has demonstrated strong resilience through numerous economic cycles.
Altria manufactures and sells smokable and oral tobacco products in the United States. It primarily sells cigarettes under the Marlboro brand, as well as:
Cigars and pipe tobacco, principally under the Black & Mild and Middleton brands Moist smokeless tobacco and snus products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands on! Oral nicotine pouches e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand It sells its tobacco products primarily to wholesalers, including distributors and large retail organizations, such as chain stores.
Altria used to own over 10% of Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), the world’s largest brewer. In 2024, the company sold 35 million of its 197 million shares through a global secondary offering. That represents 18% of its holdings but still leaves Altria with approximately 8% of the outstanding shares. Altria also announced a $2.4 billion stock repurchase plan partially funded by the sale.
Goldman Sachs has a Buy rating on Altria, with a $77 price target.
Enterprise Products Partners This top American midstream natural gas and crude oil pipeline company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is one of the most extensive publicly traded energy partnerships and pays a reliable 5.88% dividend. The company’s debt-to-EBITDA ratio ranges from 3.1x to 3.4x, which is moderate for a midstream energy company, and its interest coverage ratio is 5x.
Enterprise Products Partners generates strong free cash flow, with an operating cash flow of approximately $8.8 billion, resulting in approximately $4.2 billion in free cash flow annually after deducting capital expenditures. Another significant benefit for shareholders is that most of the corporate debt is fixed-rate, thereby limiting the risk of rising interest rates.
Enterprise Products Partners provides various midstream energy services, including:
Gathering, processing, transporting, and storing natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), and fractionation Import and export terminalling Offshore production platform services The company has four reportable business segments:
Natural Gas Pipelines and Services NGL Pipelines and Services Petrochemical Services Crude Oil Pipelines and Services One reason many analysts like the stock might be its distribution coverage ratio. The company’s coverage ratio is well above 1x, making it relatively less risky among the master limited partnerships.
Citigroup has a Buy rating with a $44 target price.
Kimberly-Clark Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) is an American multinational personal care company that primarily produces paper-based consumer products. It manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide. The company remains a persistent laggard among consumer staples Dividend Kings. The stock now offers an attractive dividend yield of 4.85%, a direct result of the significant price compression it has endured. Tariff-related cost increases and softening consumer demand have pressured Kimberly-Clark.
It operates through three segments. The Personal Care segment offers a diverse range of products, including:
Disposable diapers Swim pants, training and youth pants, baby wipes Feminine and incontinence care products, as well as related products under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Little Swimmers, GoodNites, DryNites, Sweety, Kotex, U by Kotex, Intimus, Depends, Plenitud, Softex, Poise, and other brand names The Consumer Tissue segment provides facial and bathroom tissues, paper towels, napkins, and related products under the brand names.
Kleenex Scott Cottonelle Viva Andrex Scottex Neve The K-C Professional segment offers wipers, tissues, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers under the Kleenex, Scott, WypAll, Kimtech, and KleenGuard brands.
In 2025, Kimberly-Clark announced it would acquire Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) in a $48.7 billion deal, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026. The acquisition will create a combined consumer health and wellness company, with Kenvue shareholders receiving cash and stock. Kenvue shareholders will get $3.50 in cash plus 0.14625 shares of Kimberly-Clark.
Bank of America has a Buy rating with a $120 target price.
Realty Income Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that has paid monthly dividends consistently for years. It owns over 15,000 properties leased primarily to defensive retailers. This is an ideal stock for growth and income investors seeking a safer contrarian idea for the rest of 2026, with a 5.20% dividend yield. The S&P 500 company acquires and manages freestanding commercial properties that generate rental income under long-term net-lease agreements with its commercial clients.
It is engaged in a single business activity: leasing property to clients, generally on a net basis. This business activity spans various geographic boundaries and encompasses a range of property types and clients across multiple industries. Widely considered the gold standard of monthly dividend stocks, Realty Income has paid monthly dividends since 1969. It has paid 667 consecutive monthly dividends as of early 2026 and increased its dividend 132 times since its 1994 IPO.
The company owns or holds interests in approximately 15,621 properties in all 50 U.S. states and:
United Kingdom France Germany Ireland Italy Portugal Spain With clients operating in 89 industries, its property types include retail, industrial, gaming, and other categories such as agriculture and office.
Its primary industry concentrations include:
Grocery stores Convenience stores Dollar stores Drug stores Home improvement stores Restaurants Quick service Royal Bank of Canada has an Outperform rating with a $71 target price.
Verizon Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is an American multinational telecommunications company that continues to offer tremendous value. It trades at 9.37 times its estimated 2026 earnings and pays a 5.92% dividend. Verizon provides a range of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and government entities worldwide.
Verizon’s trailing 12-month interest coverage ratio is 4.6× to 5×, providing ample cushion for dividend payments. With a very predictable revenue stream from telecom services, the company has less exposure to commodity cycles. In addition, the large scale helps in financing and absorbing shocks.
It operates in two segments. The Consumer Group segment provides wireless services across the United States through Verizon and TracFone networks, as well as through wholesale and other arrangements. It also provides fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks and related equipment and devices, such as:
Smartphones Tablets Smartwatches and other wireless-enabled connected devices The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and copper-based network.
The Business Group segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including:
FWA broadband Data Video and conferencing Corporate networking Security and managed network Local and long-distance voice Network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally.
Raymond James has an Outperform rating and a $56 price target.
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.79 per common share. The dividend will be payable on August 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 20, 2026.
Future dividend declarations will be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be based on the company’s earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects, and other factors.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.
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VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
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Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: TE Connectivity (TEL - Free Report) TE Connectivity is a global technology company that designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, and medical. With operations in over 130 countries, the company provides innovative products that enable connectivity across diverse sectors.
TEL is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. TEL has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 28.8% for the current fiscal year.
Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.20 to $11.28 per share. TEL also boasts an average earnings surprise of +6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, TEL should be on investors' short list.
Advancing transparency and responsible journal evaluation
, /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the release of the Journal Citation Reports 2026. Now in its sixth decade, Journal Citation Reports (JCR) continues to provide a publisher-neutral framework for assessing journal influence across the global research ecosystem.
The 2026 edition builds on a series of recent enhancements designed to improve consistency, transparency and inclusivity in journal-level metrics. It includes metrics for 22,643 journals across 254 categories, reflecting the breadth and diversity of scholarly publishing worldwide.
Bar Veinstein, President, Academia & Government at Clarivate, said: "As scholarly publishing continues to evolve, we remain focused on helping publishers, librarians and researchers make informed decisions with confidence. The Journal Citation Reports 2026 reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the research community with trusted, transparent and context-rich journal intelligence.
"Our publisher-neutral approach, ongoing refinements and focus on research integrity means that JCR continues to serve as a gold-standard benchmark for the global scholarly community, over fifty years after its first publication."
New data highlights growing diversification of research
The 2026 release, reflecting 2025 data, highlights several notable trends shaping scholarly publishing:
Expansion of global participation: 521 journals received a Journal Impact Factor for the first time, from 47 countries/regions. Of these journals, 58% are based outside the United States and Western EuropeShifts in author geography: Mainland China and the United States remain the most represented countries/regions, accounting for 48% of author affiliationsGlobal South representation continues to grow. The countries/regions with the largest increases in author representation from 2023 to 2025 are Mainland China (23%) and India (12%)Global South author affiliations increased 6% from 2024 and 10% from 2023.These trends underscore the increasing globalization and diversification of research output.
Supporting responsible use of journal metrics
To support more balanced and contextual interpretation, the JCR provides a range of complementary indicators beyond the Journal Impact Factor, including field-normalized metrics such as the Journal Citation Indicator (JCI), descriptive data and category-level benchmarks. The journal-level indicators contained within the JCR are designed to support journal evaluation, not to assess the performance of individual researchers or articles.
This multidimensional approach enables publishers, librarians and researchers to interpret journal performance within the appropriate disciplinary and methodological context, supporting more informed decision-making.
A consistent and trusted foundation for the global research community
Consistency remains a defining strength of Journal Citation Reports. Stable methodology and dependable year-on-year data enable stakeholders to:
Evaluate journal performanceSupport collection and funding decisionsInterpret trends across disciplines over time. Learn more about the Journal Citation Reports 2026 release.
Notes to editors:
About Clarivate
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Happiness is here: Skechers is uplifting the world with colors and comfort this spring with world-renowned artist Romero Britto, founder of the Happy Art Movement. Bursting with vivid patterns and bold, expressive designs, the Skechers x Britto capsule transforms the artist’s iconic visual language into wearable art across a vibrant assortment of footwear for men, women, and kids, as well as apparel and accessories for women.
“I love how my art can be an instrument that can bring people joy and do good for millions. And I love working with Skechers—a brand that knows that you’re always happy when you’re comfortable,” said Romero Britto. “Skechers is passionate about making people of every age feel and look great,” added Lucas Vidal, CEO of Britto. “With Britto’s happy art on their product, this new capsule offers the best of both worlds: feel-good looks that can inspire and delight families everywhere.”
“Romero Britto’s larger-than-life vision is taking our collection to a new level—both through his instantly recognizable designs and passionate global following,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “He’s a revered visionary whose world-renowned studio has attracted dignitaries, celebrities and art patrons from around the globe for decades—and we believe his legendary work on our styles has created the most cheerful collection people can walk in and wear this year, from our debut to a planned second Britto capsule that will offer a reimagined palette of his signature designs for winter.”
Brazilian-born and Miami-made, Romero Britto is the most licensed artist in the world and recognized for his vibrant interpretation of Cubism and Pop Art through bold shapes, expressive forms, and uplifting color palettes. Through acrylic and oil paintings, life-size sculptures and large-scale art installations, Britto’s distinctive artistic style has connected with fans, collectors, and global brands alike—from designing for events like the Super Bowl, Olympics and FIFA World Cup to creating the largest monumental sculpture in London Hyde Park history. Followed by more than three million people across social media, Britto’s portraits have included everyone from the Royal Family of England and Madonna to the Obamas and many more.
Skechers x Britto is the latest debut in its Visual Artist Series, a product gallery that originated with the Love Wall Hearts of Skechers x JGoldcrown and has since featured the hypnotic drip patterns of Skechers x Jen Stark, signature doodles of Skechers x Vexx, eclectic Skechers x Ricardo Cavolo profiles emblazoned with the artist’s flaming heart and eye imagery, and vibrant positivity and typography-inspired artwork of Skechers x Jason Naylor. The limited-edition capsule of Skechers x Britto footwear, apparel and accessories is available at skechers.com and select Skechers retail stores worldwide.
About Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company® based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in approximately 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and approximately 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500® company, Skechers manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About Romero Britto and BRITTO
Romero Britto, the founder of the Happy Art Movement, is an internationally renowned artist who has created an iconic visual language of happiness, fun, love, and hope all its own inspiring millions worldwide. Brazilian-born and Miami-made, he is considered one of the most famous and celebrated living visual artists in the globe as well as the most collected and licensed in history. He has also created a global lifestyle brand, BRITTO, with the mission to inspire happiness. To learn more about Romero Britto, visit www.shopbritto.com or follow us on www.instagram.com/romerobritto/.
Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $186.17, moving -1.03% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.09%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.14%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.91%.
The company's shares have seen a decrease of 0.64% over the last month, not keeping up with the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.22% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.29%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Twilio in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.31, marking a 10.08% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.42 billion, up 15.84% from the prior-year quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $5.63 per share and a revenue of $5.81 billion, indicating changes of +15.13% and +14.61%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Twilio. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Twilio is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Twilio is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 33.44. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 18.05 for its industry.
We can additionally observe that TWLO currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.86. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. TWLO's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1 as of yesterday's close.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 84, which puts it in the top 35% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?
Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
Twilio currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.59, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 27 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.59 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 27 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 19 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 70.4% and 7.4% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for TWLO
Check price target & stock forecast for Twilio here>>>
While the ABR calls for buying Twilio, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.
Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.
In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.
The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.
In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.
In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.
Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.
Is TWLO Worth Investing In?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Twilio, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $5.63.
Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Twilio. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Twilio.
TORONTO, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) (“Fairfax”) announced today that the previously announced acquisition of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (“Kennedy Wilson”) by an entity affiliated with a consortium (the “Consortium”) led by William McMorrow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kennedy Wilson, certain other senior executives of the Company (collectively, the “KW Management Group”), and certain affiliates of Fairfax for US$10.90 per share in cash pursuant to a Merger Agreement has been completed. The KW Management Group, led by William McMorrow, has effective and operational control of and continues to lead and have ultimate responsibility for Kennedy Wilson and its subsidiaries while Fairfax holds a majority of the economic interest.
In addition, an affiliate of the Consortium (the “Borrower”) entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) pursuant to which it obtained a three-year US$1.3 billion term loan facility. In connection with the Credit Agreement, Fairfax agreed to provide a stand-by guarantee pursuant to which Fairfax would agree, upon the occurrence of certain events under the Credit Agreement, to guarantee in favour of the lenders the obligations of the Borrower under the Credit Agreement.
About Fairfax
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited’s head and registered office is located at 95 Wellington Street West, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2N7.
For further information, contact:John Varnell, Vice President, Corporate Development at (416) 367-4941
Certain statements contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” and are made pursuant to the “safe harbour” provisions of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Fairfax to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: our ability to complete acquisitions and other strategic transactions on the terms and timeframes contemplated, and to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom; a reduction in net earnings if our loss reserves are insufficient; underwriting losses on the risks we insure that are higher than expected; the occurrence of catastrophic events with a frequency or severity exceeding our estimates; changes in market variables, including unfavourable changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices and credit spreads, which could negatively affect our operating results and investment portfolio; the cycles of the insurance market and general economic conditions, which can substantially influence our and our competitors’ premium rates and capacity to write new business; insufficient reserves for asbestos, environmental and other latent claims; exposure to credit risk in the event our reinsurers fail to make payments to us under our reinsurance arrangements; exposure to credit risk in the event our insureds, insurance producers or reinsurance intermediaries fail to remit premiums that are owed to us or failure by our insureds to reimburse us for deductibles that are paid by us on their behalf; our inability to maintain our long term debt ratings, the inability of our subsidiaries to maintain financial or claims paying ability ratings and the impact of a downgrade of such ratings on derivative transactions that we or our subsidiaries have entered into; risks associated with implementing our business strategies; the timing of claims payments being sooner or the receipt of reinsurance recoverables being later than anticipated by us; risks associated with any use we may make of derivative instruments; the failure of any hedging methods we may employ to achieve their desired risk management objective; a decrease in the level of demand for insurance or reinsurance products, or increased competition in the insurance industry; the impact of emerging claim and coverage issues or the failure of any of the loss limitation methods we employ; our inability to access cash of our subsidiaries; an increase in the amount of capital that we and our subsidiaries are required to maintain and our inability to obtain required levels of capital on favourable terms, if at all; the loss of key employees; our inability to obtain reinsurance coverage in sufficient amounts, at reasonable prices or on terms that adequately protect us; the passage of legislation subjecting our businesses to additional adverse requirements, supervision or regulation, including additional tax regulation, in the United States, Bermuda, Canada or other jurisdictions in which we operate; risks associated with applicable laws and regulations relating to sanctions, anti-money laundering and corrupt practices in Canada and in foreign jurisdictions in which we operate; risks associated with government investigations of, and litigation and negative publicity related to, insurance industry practice or any other conduct; risks associated with political and other developments in foreign jurisdictions in which we operate; risks associated with legal or regulatory proceedings or significant litigation; failures or security breaches of our computer and data processing systems; the influence exercisable by our significant shareholder; adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; our dependence on independent brokers over whom we exercise little control; financial reporting risks relating to deferred taxes associated with amendments to IAS 12 – Income Taxes; impairment of the carrying value of our goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets or investments in associates; our failure to realize deferred income tax assets; risks associated with Canadian or foreign tax laws, or the interpretation thereof; technological or other change that adversely impacts demand, or the premiums payable, for the insurance coverages we offer; disruptions of our information technology systems; assessments and shared market mechanisms that may adversely affect our insurance subsidiaries; risks associated with economic disruptions from global conflicts and the development of other geopolitical events worldwide; and risks associated with tariffs, trade restrictions, or other regulatory measures imposed by domestic or foreign governments that may, directly or indirectly, affect our business. Additional risks and uncertainties are described in our most recently issued Annual Report which is available at www.fairfax.ca and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and in our base shelf prospectus (under “Risk Factors”) filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Fairfax disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities law.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (“Kennedy Wilson” or the “Company”), a global real estate investment company, today announced the successful closing of the previously announced all-cash acquisition of Kennedy Wilson by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) (“Fairfax”), William McMorrow, Chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson, and certain other senior executives of Kennedy Wilson (collectively with Mr. McMorrow, the “KW Management Group”) pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 16, 2026 (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”).
The transaction was approved by Kennedy Wilson stockholders in a special meeting held on Wednesday, June 10. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, holders of Kennedy Wilson common stock outside of the new ownership group will receive $10.90 per share in cash. The KW Management Group maintains effective and operational control of Kennedy Wilson and its subsidiaries, and Fairfax now has a majority of the economic interest in the Company.
With the completion of the transaction, the Company’s common stock has ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
About Kennedy Wilson
Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) is a leading real estate investment company with $36 billion of assets under management in high growth markets across the United States, the UK and Ireland. Drawing on decades of experience, its relationship-oriented team excels at identifying opportunities and building value through market cycles, closing more than $60 billion in total transactions across the property spectrum over the past 17 years. Kennedy Wilson owns, operates, and builds real estate within its high-quality, core real estate portfolio and through its investment management platform, where the company targets opportunistic equity and debt investments alongside partners. For further information, please visit www.kennedywilson.com.
KW-IR
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are estimates that reflect our management’s current expectations, are based on our current estimates, expectations, forecasts, projections and assumptions that may prove to be inaccurate and involve known and unknown risks. Accordingly, our actual results, performance or achievement, or industry results, may differ materially and adversely from the results, performance or achievement, or industry results, expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including for reasons that are beyond our control. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words like “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “plans”, “intends”, “projects”, “indicates”, “could”, “may” and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We assume no duty to update the forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. (the “Issuer”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of global real estate investment company Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Kennedy Wilson”), today announced the expiration and results of its previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the “Offer”) any and all of its outstanding 5.000% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated May 15, 2026 (the “Offer to Purchase”). The Offer was made pursuant to the Fundamental Change Offer provisions of the indenture governing the Notes (the “Indenture”) in connection with the acquisition of the Company pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of February 16, 2026, as amended on March 15, 2026, by and among the Company, Kona Bidco, LLC and Kona Merger Subsidiary, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), an entity affiliated with a consortium led by William McMorrow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and certain other senior executives of the Company, and including Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (collectively, the “Consortium”), pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into the Company, and the Company continued as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). The consummation of the Merger constituted a Fundamental Change under the Indenture.
The Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 15, 2026 (the “Expiration Time”). According to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., as tender and information agent for the Offer (the “Tender and Information Agent”), $594,152,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes, representing 99.03% of the $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes outstanding as of the date of the Offer to Purchase, were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Time.
The Issuer has accepted for purchase all Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Time. The table below sets forth information about the Notes:
Issuer
Title of Security
CUSIP No.
Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding
Aggregate Principal Amount Tendered and Accepted for Purchase
Purchase Price (per $1,000 principal amount) (1)
Accrued Interest
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.
5.000% Senior Notes due 2031
489399AM7
$600,000,000
$594,152,000
$1,010.00 (101.000% of principal amount)
Accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Purchase Date
Payment for Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn and accepted for purchase was made on June 16, 2026 (the “Purchase Date”), in immediately available funds through the Tender and Information Agent and The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). Following the purchase and cancellation of the Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer, $5,848,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes remain outstanding.
No Consent Solicitation
The Offer was not being made in connection with any consent solicitation, and Kennedy Wilson did not seek any amendment, waiver or modification of the Indenture governing the Notes in connection with the Offer. Notes not tendered and purchased in the Offer will remain outstanding and will continue to be governed by the existing terms of the Indenture.
Tender and Information Agent
D.F. King & Co., Inc. was appointed as tender and information agent for the Offer. Questions concerning the Offer may be directed to the Tender and Information Agent by phone (toll-free) at (877) 297-1746 or (all other calls) at (212) 256-9073, or by email at [email protected].
Offer Disclaimer
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes. The Offer was made only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and the related materials. The complete terms and conditions of the Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase, copies of which may be obtained by contacting the Tender and Information Agent using the contact information set forth above.
About Kennedy Wilson
Kennedy Wilson is a leading real estate investment company with $36 billion of assets under management in high growth markets across the United States, the UK and Ireland. Drawing on decades of experience, its relationship-oriented team excels at identifying opportunities and building value through market cycles, closing more than $60 billion in total transactions across the property spectrum since going public in 2009. Kennedy Wilson owns, operates, and builds real estate within its high-quality, core real estate portfolio and through its investment management platform, where the company targets opportunistic equity and debt investments alongside partners. For further information, please visit www.kennedywilson.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any applicable Canadian securities regulations. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of the Company’s senior management based on the Company’s current estimates, expectations, forecasts and projections and include comments that express the Company’s current opinions about trends and factors that may impact future results. Disclosures that use words such as “believe,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “plan,” “expect,” “project” or the negative of these, as well as similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events, many of which are outside of the Company’s or Fairfax’s control, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s or Fairfax’s actual results, performance or achievement, or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties may include the risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this press release and other filings with the SEC and with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada. Any such forward-looking statements, whether made in this press release or elsewhere, should be considered in the context of the various disclosures made by the Company or Fairfax, as applicable, about its businesses including, without limitation, the risk factors discussed in the Company’s and Fairfax’s filings with the SEC and the securities regulatory authorities in Canada.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. Except as required by applicable law, neither the Company nor Fairfax undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investors interested in Construction stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is Aaon (AAON - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Construction peers, we might be able to answer that question.
Aaon is a member of the Construction sector. This group includes 88 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #16. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.
The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Aaon is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for AAON's full-year earnings has moved 10.6% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
According to our latest data, AAON has moved about 71.4% on a year-to-date basis. Meanwhile, stocks in the Construction group have gained about 16.4% on average. This shows that Aaon is outperforming its peers so far this year.
Another stock in the Construction sector, Cardinal (CDNL - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 192.1%.
In Cardinal's case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 13.7% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking more specifically, Aaon belongs to the Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating industry, a group that includes 7 individual stocks and currently sits at #48 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 44.2% so far this year, so AAON is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.
Cardinal, however, belongs to the Engineering - R and D Services industry. Currently, this 22-stock industry is ranked #82. The industry has moved +40.5% so far this year.
Aaon and Cardinal could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Construction stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.
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PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL) (“Arch” or the “Company”) today announced the total consideration payable for the previously announced cash tender offers (the “Tender Offers”) by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, (x) Arch Capital Group (U.S.) Inc. (the “2043 Notes Offeror”) of its outstanding 5.144% Senior Notes due 2043 (the “2043 Notes”) and (y) Arch Capital Finance LLC (the “2046 Notes Offeror” and, together with the 2043 Notes Offeror, the “Offerors”) of its outstanding 5.031% Senior Notes due 2046 (the “2046 Notes” and together with the 2043 Notes, collectively, the “Notes” and each a “Series” of Notes), for an aggregate principal amount of up to $417,851,000 (the “Maximum Amount”) in the order of priority shown in the table below. Capitalized terms used in this press release and not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase, dated June 2, 2026 (the “Offer to Purchase”).
The table below sets forth, among other things, the aggregate principal amount of the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 15, 2026 (such date and time, the “Early Tender Deadline”) and expected to be accepted for purchase in each Tender Offer, the approximate proration factor for the Notes and the Total Consideration for the Notes, as calculated by the Dealer Managers at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, June 16, 2026 (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the “Price Determination Date”).
Title of Security
CUSIP / ISIN(1)
Original Issuer
Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding
Acceptance Priority Level(2)
Reference U.S. Treasury Security
Bloomberg Reference Page(3)
Early Tender Premium(4)
Fixed Spread (bps)(5)
Reference Yield
Principal Amount Tendered at Early Tender Deadline
Principal Amount Expected to be Accepted
Approximate Proration Factor
Total Consideration(5)(6)
5.144% Senior Notes due 2043
03938JAA7 / US03938JAA79
Arch Capital Group (U.S.) Inc.
$500,000,000
1
5.00% U.S. Treasury due May 15 2046
FIT1
$50
+55 bps
4.954%
$218,712,000
$218,712,000
N/A
$960.00
5.031% Senior Notes due 2046
03939CAB9 / US03939CAB90
Arch Capital Finance LLC
$450,000,000
2
5.00% U.S. Treasury due May 15 2046
FIT1
$50
+55 bps
4.954%
$199,139,000
$199,139,000
N/A
$942.30
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(1)
No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP/ISIN numbers listed in this press release, the Offer to Purchase or printed on the Notes. They are provided solely for convenience.
(2)
The Maximum Amount of Notes that may be purchased in the Tender Offers is the aggregate amount of Notes that will not result in the Aggregate Purchase Price for Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offers exceeding the Maximum Amount. The Offerors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, subject to applicable law, to further increase or decrease the Maximum Amount, but there can be no assurance that the Offerors will do so. Notes accepted for purchase on any Settlement Date will be accepted in accordance with their Acceptance Priority Levels set forth herein (with “1” being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and “2” being the lowest Acceptance Priority Level). The Offerors will only accept for purchase Notes up to an aggregate principal amount that will not result in the Aggregate Purchase Price to exceed the Maximum Amount.
(3)
The Bloomberg Reference Page is provided for convenience only.
(4)
Per $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Deadline and expected to be accepted for purchase.
(5)
Includes the Early Tender Premium of $50 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes for each Series (the “Early Tender Premium”) as set forth in the Offer to Purchase, which will be paid in addition to the Total Tender Offer Consideration or Late Tender Offer Consideration, as applicable.
(6)
The Total Consideration for the Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Deadline and expected to be accepted for purchase is calculated using the Fixed Spread and is inclusive of the Early Tender Premium. The Total Consideration for the Notes does not include the accrued and unpaid interest, which will be payable in addition to the Total Consideration.
The Tender Offers are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions as set forth in the Offer to Purchase; as of the date hereof, the Financing Condition described in the Offer to Purchase has been satisfied. Subject to applicable law, the Offerors may waive any and all of these conditions or extend, terminate or withdraw the Tender Offers with respect to one or more Series of Notes or further increase or decrease the Maximum Amount, including on or after the Price Determination Date. The Tender Offers are not conditioned upon any minimum amount of Notes being tendered.
Withdrawal rights for the Notes expired on the Early Tender Deadline. The Company expects to make payment on June 18, 2026 (the “Early Settlement Date”) for Notes that were validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Deadline and that are accepted for purchase. The Tender Offers are scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 1, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated as described in the Offer to Purchase (such time and date, as it may be extended, the “Expiration Date”). Because the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to or at the Early Tender Deadline have an aggregate principal amount that is equal to the Maximum Amount, the Company does not expect to accept for purchase any Notes tendered after the Early Tender Deadline.
The Total Consideration listed in the table above will be paid per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offers on the Early Settlement Date. Only holders of Notes who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw their Notes prior to or at the Early Tender Deadline are eligible to receive the Total Consideration for Notes accepted for purchase. Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase from the last interest payment date up to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date.
From time to time, the Offerors, the Company or any of their respective affiliates may purchase additional Notes in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, through tender offers or otherwise, or may redeem Notes pursuant to the terms of the applicable indenture governing a Series of Notes. Any future purchases or redemptions may be on the same terms or on terms that are more or less favorable to Holders of Notes than the terms of the Tender Offers. Any future purchases by the Offerors, the Company or any of their respective affiliates will depend on various factors existing at that time. There can be no assurance as to which, if any, of these alternatives (or combinations thereof) the Offerors, the Company or any of their respective affiliates may choose to pursue in the future. The effect of any of these actions may directly or indirectly affect the price of any Notes that remain outstanding after the consummation or termination of the Tender Offer.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Tender Offers, the Offerors will not be obligated to accept for purchase, and pay for, validly tendered Notes of any Series pursuant to the Tender Offers if the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase have not been satisfied, or waived by the Offeror, with respect to such Series of Notes.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and BofA Securities, Inc. are serving as Dealer Managers for the Tender Offers. Global Bondholder Services Corporation is the Tender and Information Agent. Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offers should contact Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at (866) 309-6316 (toll-free) or at (704) 410-4820 (collect) or BofA Securities, Inc. at (888) 292-0070 (toll-free) or at (980) 388-0539 (collect). Questions regarding the tendering of Notes and requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and related materials should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at 212-430-3774 (banks and brokers) or 855-654-2015 (toll-free), in writing at 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New York, New York 10066 or by email at [email protected].
This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes. The Tender Offers are made only by the Offer to Purchase and the information in this press release is qualified by reference to the Offer to Purchase. There is no separate letter of transmittal in connection with the Offer to Purchase. None of the Offerors, Company, their respective board of directors or managers, the Dealer Managers, the Tender and Information Agent or the trustees with respect to any Notes is making any recommendation as to whether holders should tender any Notes in response to the Tender Offers, and none of the Offerors, the Company nor any such other person has authorized any person to make any such recommendation. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their Notes, and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender.
About Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $26.9 billion in capital at March 31, 2026. Arch, which is part of the S&P 500 Index, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. This release or any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Arch Capital Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries may include forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in or incorporated by reference in this release are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe" or "continue" or their negative or variations or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements involve the Company’s current assessment of risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. A non-exclusive list of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements includes the following: adverse general economic and market conditions; increased competition; pricing and policy term trends; fluctuations in the actions of rating agencies and the Company’s ability to maintain and improve its ratings; investment performance; the loss of key personnel; the adequacy of the Company’s loss reserves, severity and/or frequency of losses, greater than expected loss ratios and adverse development on claim and/or claim expense liabilities; greater frequency or severity of unpredictable natural and man-made catastrophic events, including the effect of contagious diseases on our business; the impact of acts of terrorism and acts of war; changes in regulations and/or tax laws in the United States or elsewhere; statutory or regulatory developments, including as to tax matters and insurance and other regulatory matters; ability to successfully integrate, establish and maintain operating procedures as well as integrate the businesses the Company has acquired or may acquire into the existing operations; changes in accounting principles or policies; material differences between actual and expected assessments for guaranty funds and mandatory pooling arrangements; availability and cost to the Company of reinsurance to manage our gross and net exposures; the failure of others to meet their obligations to the Company; an incident, disruption in operations or other cyber event caused by cyber attacks, the use of artificial intelligence technologies or other technology on the Company’s systems or those of the Company’s business partners and service providers, which could negatively impact the Company’s business and/or expose the Company to litigation; and the other matters set forth under ITEM 1A “Risk Factors”, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other sections of our 2025 10-K, as well as the other factors set forth in our other documents on file with the SEC, and management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors.
The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements that are included herein or elsewhere. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on the Company’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In the latest trading session, Arch Capital Group (ACGL - Free Report) closed at $92.58, marking a +1.18% move from the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.57%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.64%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.15%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the property and casualty insurer had lost 4.56% lagged the Finance sector's gain of 4.57% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Arch Capital Group in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $2.46, signifying a 4.65% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $4.6 billion, indicating a 3.39% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $9.3 per share and a revenue of $18.2 billion, indicating changes of -5.49% and -3.12%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Arch Capital Group. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.09% upward. At present, Arch Capital Group boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, Arch Capital Group is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.84. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 10.9 for its industry.
Also, we should mention that ACGL has a PEG ratio of 4.58. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Insurance - Property and Casualty was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.35 at yesterday's closing price.
The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 88, which puts it in the top 37% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL) (“Arch” or the “Company”), a leading provider of insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance globally, today announced the promotions of Jerome Halgan to CEO of Arch Global Reinsurance Group and Michael Schmeiser to CEO of Arch Global Mortgage Group. Both will continue to report to Arch President Maamoun Rajeh. “Jerome and Michael are experienced leaders who are deeply grounded in Arch's underwriting culture and corpor.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL) (“Arch” or the “Company”), a leading provider of insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance globally, today announced the promotions of Jerome Halgan to CEO of Arch Global Reinsurance Group and Michael Schmeiser to CEO of Arch Global Mortgage Group. Both will continue to report to Arch President Maamoun Rajeh.
“Jerome and Michael are experienced leaders who are deeply grounded in Arch’s underwriting culture and corporate values, and they have consistently outperformed through market cycles,” Rajeh said. “Through disciplined capital deployment and strong relationships, both have contributed meaningfully to the strength of our global platform. Their leadership will help us continue to activate Arch’s deep bench of talent, execute with consistency and position us to deliver long-term value for clients and shareholders.”
Halgan joined Arch in 2009. He has served as President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Arch Reinsurance Group since 2024, and as CEO of Arch Re Bermuda since 2018. Schmeiser joined Arch in 2017 and has served as President and CEO of Arch U.S. Mortgage since 2019.
“I am honored for this opportunity to continue building Arch’s global reinsurance platform side-by-side with some of the brightest minds in the industry,” Halgan said. “Our approach remains consistent: applying disciplined underwriting, managing the cycle carefully and deepening our relationships with brokers and cedants. That foundation allows us to deliver the insights and solutions our clients need and to grow the business over the long term.”
“I’m proud to step into this role leading the world’s foremost provider of mortgage credit risk solutions,” Schmeiser said. “Our diverse businesses are supported by analytical rigor, strong relationships and a depth of experience unmatched in the industry. I look forward to applying my knowledge of our U.S. operations to our other Global Mortgage businesses and collaborating more closely with our teams around the world.”
These appointments follow the recent expansion of Maamoun Rajeh’s role as President of Arch. Arch Insurance North America CEO Matt Shulman and Arch Insurance International CEO Hugh Sturgess will continue to report to Rajeh.
About Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $26.9 billion in capital at March 31, 2026. Arch, which is part of the S&P 500 Index, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. This release or any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Arch Capital Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries may include forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in or incorporated by reference in this release are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” or “continue” or their negative or variations or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements involve the Company’s current assessment of risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. A non-exclusive list of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements includes the following: adverse general economic and market conditions; increased competition; pricing and policy term trends; fluctuations in the actions of rating agencies and the Company’s ability to maintain and improve its ratings; investment performance; the loss of key personnel; the adequacy of the Company’s loss reserves, severity and/or frequency of losses, greater than expected loss ratios and adverse development on claim and/or claim expense liabilities; greater frequency or severity of unpredictable natural and man-made catastrophic events, including the effect of contagious diseases on our business; the impact of acts of terrorism and acts of war; changes in regulations and/or tax laws in the United States or elsewhere; statutory or regulatory developments, including as to tax matters and insurance and other regulatory matters; ability to successfully integrate, establish and maintain operating procedures as well as integrate the businesses the Company has acquired or may acquire into the existing operations; changes in accounting principles or policies; material differences between actual and expected assessments for guaranty funds and mandatory pooling arrangements; availability and cost to the Company of reinsurance to manage our gross and net exposures; the failure of others to meet their obligations to the Company; an incident, disruption in operations or other cyber event caused by cyber attacks, the use of artificial intelligence technologies or other technology on the Company’s systems or those of the Company’s business partners and service providers, which could negatively impact the Company’s business and/or expose the Company to litigation; and the other matters set forth under ITEM 1A “Risk Factors”, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other sections of our 2025 10-K, as well as the other factors set forth in our other documents on file with the SEC, and management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors.
The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements that are included herein or elsewhere. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on the Company’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Source: Arch Capital Group Ltd.
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Key Takeaways ACGL has delivered steady premium expansion, with net premiums written seeing a 17.4% CAGR from 2018 to 2025. Rate increases, new business and growth within existing accounts continue to support organic momentum. Strong positions in insurance and reinsurance, backed by a robust capital base, support long-term growth. Shares of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL - Free Report) have gained 2.7% in the past year, outperforming its industry’s appreciation of 0.9%.
Arch Capital has outperformed its peers, including The Progressive Corporation (PGR - Free Report) , NMI Holdings Inc. (NMIH - Free Report) and W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB - Free Report) . Shares of PGR, NMIH and WRB have lost 23%, 4.1% and 6.2%, respectively, in the last six-month period.
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ACGL’s Expensive ValuationBased on the forward 12-month price-to-book ratio, Arch Capital is currently trading at 1.41X, above its industry average of 1.4X. The insurer has a Value Score of A.
ACGL Growth ProjectionThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Arch Capital’s 2027 earnings per share and revenues indicates a year-over-year increase of 7.5% and 2.2%, respectively, from the corresponding 2026 estimates. Earnings have grown 30% in the past five years, better than the industry average of 22.7%.
Earnings Surprise HistoryThe insurer has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in each of the past four quarters, with an average of 14.97%.
Return on Capital of ACGLArch Capital’s trailing 12-month return on equity is 17.6%, ahead of the industry average of 7.4%. Return on equity, a profitability measure, reflects how effectively a company is utilizing its shareholders’ equity.
Average Target Price for ACGL Suggests UpsideBased on short-term price targets offered by 20 analysts, the Zacks average price target is $108.33 per share. The average suggests a potential 18.39% upside from the last closing price.
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Key Points to Note for ACGL StockArch Capital’s well-rounded product portfolio and consistent premium growth highlight the strength of its organic drivers. Rate increases, new business inflows and expansion within existing accounts continue to fuel its momentum. Additionally, its ability to scale organically across specialty insurance and reinsurance underscores sustained growth potential.
Building on this momentum, Arch Capital has delivered steady premium acceleration, with net premiums written registering a seven-year (2018-2025) CAGR of 17.4%. The combination of firm market rates, inflation-led demand and disciplined underwriting has strengthened growth across P&C lines.
Arch Capital is also benefiting from favorable dynamics in the P&C market, where a hardening environment is supporting higher premiums and stronger demand for coverage. While industry-wide pressures, such as catastrophe losses and inflation, have intensified claims costs, they have also driven rate momentum. With its underwriting discipline, global distribution and focus on specialty lines, Arch Capital is well-placed to capitalize on these conditions.
End NotesOverall, Arch Capital continues to benefit from strong organic growth drivers, steady premium momentum and a solid competitive position in key markets.
Arch Capital boasts a strong product portfolio and has a solid track record of premium growth, as well as favorable return on capital. Both the Insurance and Reinsurance segments should continue to witness significant growth from increases in most lines of business. A robust capital position over the years reflects its financial flexibility.
Its solid growth projections, higher target price and favorable return on capital should continue to benefit Arch Capital over the long term. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways Sterling posted a record 20% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1 2026, up more than 150 bps YoY.STRL says larger mission-critical projects and integrated execution supported E-Infrastructure profit growth.STRL is targeting higher-value bids while streamlining CEC to support margins over 12-18 months. Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) is increasingly turning project complexity into a competitive advantage, with larger and more demanding projects appearing to support stronger margin performance rather than create additional pressure. The first quarter reflected this trend, as E-Infrastructure margins expanded despite rapid growth and the addition of CEC.
In the first quarter of 2026, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by more than 150 basis points year over year to a record 20%, while E-Infrastructure adjusted operating income increased 177%. Large mission-critical projects and continued execution on time-sensitive work contributed to the improvement.
The scale of modern data center projects has expanded from roughly 100-acre developments to sites exceeding 1,000 acres, with future projects expected to become even larger. As complexity increases, Sterling has greater scope to leverage its vertically integrated capabilities, improving productivity instead of relying on price increases to drive profitability.
The strategy also extends beyond site development. Cross-selling between electrical and site services has started earlier than expected, with integrated project execution already underway on multiple data centers. At the same time, ongoing efforts to streamline lower-margin operations within the CEC business are expected to provide further support to margins over the next 12 months to 18 months.
Sterling is also becoming more selective in project bidding, focusing on larger and higher-value opportunities while declining lower-margin work. The company's margin expansion strategy appears to be driven more by execution efficiency, vertical integration and productivity improvements than by aggressive pricing.
Looking ahead, E-Infrastructure margins could see further support as projects become more complex, vertical integration expands and joint electrical-site capabilities scale across larger mission-critical developments.
How Sterling Compares With Key Infrastructure RivalsSterling operates in attractive infrastructure markets supported by data center expansion and broader investment in digital and industrial infrastructure. Two notable competitors are MasTec, Inc. (MTZ - Free Report) and EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) , both of which have established positions across large-scale engineering and construction projects.
MasTec has built a diversified infrastructure platform spanning communications, power delivery, clean energy, pipeline and civil construction. The company is benefiting from rising investments in AI-driven data centers, grid modernization and connectivity infrastructure, while also expanding its turnkey capabilities for mission-critical projects. These strengths position MasTec as a significant competitor in infrastructure projects linked to data center growth.
EMCOR is another major competitor with strong capabilities in electrical and mechanical construction and building services. The company continues to see robust demand from data centers, manufacturing, healthcare, institutional and water infrastructure markets, supported by expertise in complex mission-critical projects and long-standing customer relationships. While EMCOR serves a broader mix of end markets, the growing exposure to data center construction places it in direct competition for large infrastructure opportunities.
STRL Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation TrendShares of this Texas-based infrastructure services provider have gained 183% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry, the broader Construction sector and the S&P 500 Index.
STRL Price Performance (YTD)
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STRL stock is currently trading at a premium compared with its industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37.64, as shown in the chart below.
STRL's P/E Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Industry
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Earnings Estimate Revision of STRLSTRL’s earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have moved upward in the past seven days to $19.31 and $27.43 per share, respectively, as shown below. The revised estimates for 2026 and 2027 imply year-over-year growth of 65% and 28.5%, respectively.
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Sterling currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
In the latest close session, Sterling Infrastructure (STRL - Free Report) was down 1.03% at $857.76. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.57%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.64%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.15%.
Heading into today, shares of the civil construction company had gained 12.44% over the past month, outpacing the Construction sector's gain of 4.86% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Sterling Infrastructure in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, Sterling Infrastructure is projected to report earnings of $5.39 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 100.37%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.07 billion, up 74.03% from the prior-year quarter.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $19.31 per share and revenue of $3.96 billion, indicating changes of +77.48% and +59.15%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Sterling Infrastructure. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 2.89% increase. As of now, Sterling Infrastructure holds a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
With respect to valuation, Sterling Infrastructure is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 44.88. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 38.19.
It's also important to note that STRL currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.99. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. STRL's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.08 as of yesterday's close.
The Engineering - R and D Services industry is part of the Construction sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 83, finds itself in the top 35% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this civil construction company have returned +11.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry, which Sterling Infrastructure falls in, has lost 0.8%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Sterling Infrastructure is expected to post earnings of $5.39 per share, indicating a change of +100.4% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +15.4% over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $19.31 points to a change of +77.5% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +2.9%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $27.43 indicates a change of +42.1% from what Sterling Infrastructure is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +5.5%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for Sterling Infrastructure.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Sterling Infrastructure, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $1.07 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +74%. For the current and next fiscal years, $3.96 billion and $5.12 billion estimates indicate +59.2% and +29.1% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistorySterling Infrastructure reported revenues of $825.67 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +91.6%. EPS of $3.59 for the same period compares with $1.63 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $585.36 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +41.05%. The EPS surprise was +56.77%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Sterling Infrastructure is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Sterling Infrastructure. However, its Zacks Rank #1 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
Most of us have heard the dictum "the trend is your friend." And this is undeniably the key to success when it comes to short-term investing or trading. But it isn't easy to ensure the sustainability of a trend and profit from it.
The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading to a short-term capital loss for investors. So, for a profitable trade, one should confirm factors such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. that could keep the momentum in the stock alive.
Investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move may find our "Recent Price Strength" screen pretty useful. This predefined screen comes handy in spotting stocks that are on an uptrend backed by strength in their fundamentals, and trading in the upper portion of their 52-week high-low range, which is usually an indicator of bullishness.
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL - Free Report) is one of the several suitable candidates that passed through the screen. Here are the key reasons why it could be a profitable bet for "trend" investors.
A solid price increase over a period of 12 weeks reflects investors' continued willingness to pay more for the potential upside in a stock. STRL is quite a good fit in this regard, gaining 107.2% over this period.
However, it's not enough to look at the price change for around three months, as it doesn't reflect any trend reversal that might have happened in a shorter time frame. It's important for a potential winner to maintain the price trend. A price increase of 17.5% over the past four weeks ensures that the trend is still in place for the stock of this civil construction company.
Moreover, STRL is currently trading at 81.8% of its 52-week High-Low Range, hinting that it can be on the verge of a breakout.
Looking at the fundamentals, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than the 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises -- the key factors that impact a stock's near-term price movements.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
Another factor that confirms the company's fundamental strength is its Average Broker Recommendation of #1 (Strong Buy). This indicates that the brokerage community is highly optimistic about the stock's near-term price performance.
So, the price trend in STRL may not reverse anytime soon.
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Regulatory TURKU, FI / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Faron Pharmaceuticals (HEL:FARON)(LSE:FARN)
Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Company announcement | June 17, 2026 at 09:00:00 EEST
Standard form for notification of major holdings
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FIN-FSA)
1. Identity of the issuer:
FARON PHARMACEUTICALS OY
2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes):
☐ An acquisition or disposal of shares or voting rights
☒ An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
☐ An event changing the breakdown of shares or voting rights
☐ Other (please specify): Click here to enter text.
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation:
Name:
Bank of America Corporation
City and country of residence:
Wilmington, DE, United States of America
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.):
-
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached:
12.6.2026
6. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
% of shares and voting rights
(total of 7.A)
% of shares and voting rights through financial instruments
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Total of both in % (7.A + 7.B)
Total number of shares and voting rights of issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached
0.12
9.99
10.11
206,411,888
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
0.13
10.07
10.20
7. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached:
A: Shares and voting rights
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shares
ISIN code (if possible)
Number of shares and voting rights
% of shares and voting rights
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Indirect
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246,335
0
0.12
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Exercise/
Conversion Period
Physical or cash settlement
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% of shares and voting rights
Rights of Use
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n/a
n/a
20,374,993
9.87
Swaps
15/10/2027
n/a
Cash
245,294
0.12
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SUBTOTAL B
20,620,287
9.99
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation (please tick the applicable box):
☐ Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer.
☒ Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
Name
% of shares and voting rights
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Total of both
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9. In case of proxy voting: [name of the proxy holder] will cease to hold [% and number] voting rights as of Click here to enter a date.
Zero-configuration, autonomously initiated investigations run inside customers’ existing Singularity™ Platform workflows, detecting, investigating, and responding to threats at machine speed, and giving every analyst a force multiplier, with a full evidence chain behind every verdict
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SentinelOne® (NYSE: S), the AI security leader, today opened Purple AI Agentic Investigation to its customers and introduced Singularity Credits, a unified currency for running AI-powered work across the Singularity Platform. Starting this week, customers can opt into a complimentary trial of the newest capability from Purple AI, SentinelOne’s autonomous security reasoning for the agentic SOC. That capability — ‘zero-click,’ autonomously initiated investigations — detects, investigates, verifies, and responds to threats without human dependencies. When a threat crosses a defined threshold, Purple AI investigates, renders a verdict, and stops it at machine speed, while analysts keep full visibility and control.
The capability arrives as security teams confront a hard limit, not detection, but investigation capacity. Detections climb with every new tool and every expansion of the attack surface, alerts queue for attention, and verdicts wait on analyst availability, with coverage thinning on nights, weekends, and during surges. Frontier-AI-powered threats are poised to widen that gap further.
“Today’s security teams face more critical alerts than any staffing plan could investigate, and AI-powered threats are only going to make that worse,” said Chris Corde, Chief Product Officer of SentinelOne. “Investigation capacity has become the binding constraint of the modern SOC: detections climb, alerts queue, and verdicts wait on analyst availability. Purple AI’s Agentic Investigation capability is designed to remove that constraint by making investigations automatic, continuous, and immediate.”
Why SOC Teams Are Adopting Purple AI Agentic Investigation
Seamlessly integrated — zero configuration, working from day one
Purple AI is built into the Singularity Platform, not bolted onto it. The new Agentic Investigation capability runs on telemetry already in the platform across endpoint, identity, cloud, and third-party security data, as well as inside the automated workflows customers already use. There is nothing to deploy, integrate, or tune, and no data leaves the platform. Activation is a single click. A force multiplier for every analyst
Purple AI does the investigation work, collecting evidence, correlating telemetry, and building the attack timeline, so analysts start at the verdict instead of the alert. It scales a team’s investigation capacity without scaling headcount, and frees analysts for the judgment, threat hunting, and response decisions that need a human. It is designed as an extension of the analyst: amplifying human defenders, not replacing them. Fully audited — governed autonomy, no black box
Every verdict carries a complete, auditable evidence chain, so analysts can review each AI step and outcome with confidence. Customers set the degree of autonomy through an adjustable human-in-the-loop approach that scales to their confidence and SOC maturity. Verdicts can trigger automated, policy-driven responses, or prompt an analyst with recommended actions. Activation is admin-controlled, role-based, and reversible at any time, and consumption guardrails keep usage and downstream cost in the hands of those with the right authority. Built on the most advanced reasoning in cybersecurity
Purple AI is the reasoning brain and interface for the entire Singularity Platform. It brings human-level reasoning from advanced frontier-AI models to bear through a multi-model approach, combining Anthropic’s Claude, OpenAI’s GPT, and SentinelOne’s proprietary “Ultraviolet” models to compress investigations that once took hours or days into minutes and seconds. For critical threats, investigations trigger automatically and deliver verdicts that can be acted on autonomously or by an analyst. The introduction of Singularity Credits
Singularity Credits are a flexible, unified currency customers draw down across AI-powered work in the Singularity Platform, including Purple AI Agentic Investigation. To start, SentinelOne is granting customers a complimentary allotment of Credits to trial the capability.
Delivering on the agentic SOC by amplifying defenders, not replacing them
Agentic Investigation advances SentinelOne’s vision of the agentic SOC: one where frontier-AI reasoning amplifies and scales human defenders rather than sidelining them. Purple AI acts as the brain and interface for the entire platform from simplifying querying, to recommending actions, to autonomously detecting, triaging, and stopping threats. Because it operates natively on AI, endpoint, identity, cloud, and third-party telemetry already in the Singularity Platform, it drives Singularity to be an agentic realization of the integrated security operations center (ISOC) category defined by Gartner.
Availability & access
The Purple AI Agentic Investigation trial is now available in Singularity Platform consoles. New and existing Singularity customers can opt in and begin running agentic investigations immediately. Investigations utilize Singularity Credits during the trial, but customers are not charged and no payment method is required. After the trial, customers can purchase Singularity Credits through partners, direct billing, and eCommerce.
About SentinelOne
SentinelOne (NYSE: S) is the leader in AI security, setting the standard for using AI and automation to give defenders a decisive operating advantage. Built for those who secure our world, its platform delivers unified coverage across endpoints, identity, cloud, and AI. Powered by Autonomous Security Intelligence, SentinelOne stops attacks at machine speed, reducing risk and delivering clarity and control to stay one step ahead. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with teams worldwide, SentinelOne protects nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 and hundreds of Global 2000 enterprises. From Main Street to Wall Street, the world’s most critical organizations trust SentinelOne with their security.
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Prompt Security capabilities will be integrated with AgentCore, delivering runtime guardrails for organizations deploying AI agents at enterprise scale
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SentinelOne® (NYSE: S), the AI Security leader, today announced its upcoming integration with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. The integration will be delivered through SentinelOne’s Prompt Security offering. The integration reflects SentinelOne’s commitment to extending the security controls customers already trust into agentic workflows, empowering enterprises deploying AI on AWS to secure and scale their AI workflows.
Amazon Bedrock AgentCore is the platform to build, connect, and optimize agents at scale. Through its policy engine, AgentCore enforces real-time, deterministic controls at the gateway across all agent traffic including agent-to-tool, agent-to-LLM, and agent-to-agent communications. With this integration, SentinelOne’s Prompt Security will provide detection signals covering prompt injection detection, PII exposure, tool-use validation, LLM response monitoring, and data leakage prevention that feed into AgentCore policy engine. AgentCore acts on those signals at the gateway, outside the agent’s reasoning loop, so enterprise teams can apply SentinelOne’s detection signals alongside deterministic, automated enforcement consistently across all agent activity. Because detection can be probabilistic, but enforcement stays deterministic, customers gain consistent allow-or-deny decisions on every agent action, allowing organizations to adopt agentic AI at enterprise scale with the confidence that existing SentinelOne security controls apply automatically throughout every agentic workflow.
“Agentic AI has become foundational to how enterprises operate,” said Melissa K. Smith, SVP of Global Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at SentinelOne. “Every organization building and running AI agents on AWS needs the same security controls they rely on across the rest of their infrastructure. This upcoming integration applies those guardrails at the AgentCore gateway, where all agent traffic is evaluated, giving every enterprise the confidence to deploy AI agents knowing their existing SentinelOne policies apply automatically, from day one.”
The upcoming integration will be available in Amazon Bedrock AgentCore later this year. Customers with existing Prompt Security licenses will apply them through a Bring Your Own License path. As enterprise AI agent deployments scale, consumption scales with them.
Customers can learn more about SentinelOne’s integration with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore at sentinelone.com.
About SentinelOne
SentinelOne (NYSE: S) is the leader in AI security, setting the standard for using AI and automation to give defenders a decisive operating advantage. Built for those who secure our world, its platform delivers unified coverage across endpoints, identity, cloud, and AI. Powered by Autonomous Security Intelligence, SentinelOne stops attacks at machine speed, reducing risk and delivering clarity and control to stay one step ahead. Headquartered in Mountain View, California with teams worldwide, SentinelOne protects nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 and hundreds of Global 2000 enterprises. From Main Street to Wall Street, the world’s most critical organizations trust SentinelOne with their security.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including factors beyond our control, that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These and other risk factors are described in the “Risk Factors” section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequently quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q, and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available free of charge on our website at investors.sentinelone.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any future products, functionality and services may be abandoned or delayed, and as such, you should make decisions to purchase products and services based on features that are currently available. Any forward-looking statements made herein are based on our beliefs and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date hereof. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events.
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SentinelOne® (NYSE: S), the AI Security leader, today announced its upcoming integration with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. The integration will be delivered through SentinelOne’s Prompt Security offering. The integration reflects SentinelOne’s commitment to extending the security controls customers already trust into agentic workflows, empowering enterprises deploying AI on AWS to secure and scale their AI workflows.
Amazon Bedrock AgentCore is the platform to build, connect, and optimize agents at scale. Through its policy engine, AgentCore enforces real-time, deterministic controls at the gateway across all agent traffic including agent-to-tool, agent-to-LLM, and agent-to-agent communications. With this integration, SentinelOne’s Prompt Security will provide detection signals covering prompt injection detection, PII exposure, tool-use validation, LLM response monitoring, and data leakage prevention that feed into AgentCore policy engine. AgentCore acts on those signals at the gateway, outside the agent’s reasoning loop, so enterprise teams can apply SentinelOne’s detection signals alongside deterministic, automated enforcement consistently across all agent activity. Because detection can be probabilistic, but enforcement stays deterministic, customers gain consistent allow-or-deny decisions on every agent action, allowing organizations to adopt agentic AI at enterprise scale with the confidence that existing SentinelOne security controls apply automatically throughout every agentic workflow.
“Agentic AI has become foundational to how enterprises operate,” said Melissa K. Smith, SVP of Global Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at SentinelOne. “Every organization building and running AI agents on AWS needs the same security controls they rely on across the rest of their infrastructure. This upcoming integration applies those guardrails at the AgentCore gateway, where all agent traffic is evaluated, giving every enterprise the confidence to deploy AI agents knowing their existing SentinelOne policies apply automatically, from day one.”
The upcoming integration will be available in Amazon Bedrock AgentCore later this year. Customers with existing Prompt Security licenses will apply them through a Bring Your Own License path. As enterprise AI agent deployments scale, consumption scales with them.
Customers can learn more about SentinelOne’s integration with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore at sentinelone.com.
About SentinelOne
SentinelOne (NYSE: S) is the leader in AI security, setting the standard for using AI and automation to give defenders a decisive operating advantage. Built for those who secure our world, its platform delivers unified coverage across endpoints, identity, cloud, and AI. Powered by Autonomous Security Intelligence, SentinelOne stops attacks at machine speed, reducing risk and delivering clarity and control to stay one step ahead. Headquartered in Mountain View, California with teams worldwide, SentinelOne protects nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 and hundreds of Global 2000 enterprises. From Main Street to Wall Street, the world’s most critical organizations trust SentinelOne with their security.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including factors beyond our control, that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These and other risk factors are described in the “Risk Factors” section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequently quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q, and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available free of charge on our website at investors.sentinelone.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any future products, functionality and services may be abandoned or delayed, and as such, you should make decisions to purchase products and services based on features that are currently available. Any forward-looking statements made herein are based on our beliefs and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date hereof. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events.
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Purple AI Agentic Investigation and an Amazon Bedrock AgentCore integration extend SentinelOne's agentic security platform Summary
SentinelOne opened Purple AI Agentic Investigation to all customers.
SentinelOne S opened Purple AI Agentic Investigation to all customers, enabling zero-configuration autonomous threat detection, investigation, and response inside existing Singularity Platform workflows without human dependencies. When a threat crosses a defined threshold, Purple AI investigates, renders a verdict, and acts at machine speed while analysts retain full visibility. SentinelOne also introduced Singularity Credits, a unified currency for running AI-powered work across the platform.
Separately, SentinelOne announced an upcoming integration with Amazon (AMZN) Bedrock AgentCore, delivered through its Prompt Security offering. The integration will provide runtime guardrails for enterprises deploying AI agents on AWS, with detection signals covering prompt injection, PII exposure, and tool-use monitoring across agent-to-tool, agent-to-LLM, and agent-to-agent communications.
The two announcements reflect SentinelOne's push into agentic AI security as enterprises deploy autonomous AI systems at scale. Opening Purple AI to all customers gives security teams access to autonomous investigation capabilities that were previously in limited availability, removing the need to manually trigger threat investigations.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?
Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about SentinelOne (S - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
SentinelOne currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.75, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 36 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.75 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 36 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 22 are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 61.1% and 2.8% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for S
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The ABR suggests buying SentinelOne, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.
In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.
ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
Should You Invest in S?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for SentinelOne, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 19.8% over the past month to $0.35.
Analysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to soar in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for SentinelOne. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for SentinelOne may serve as a useful guide for investors.
NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
If you invested in Simply Good Foods, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/simply-good-foods-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the Simply Good Foods ($SMPL) Class Action Investigation:
Investigation Overview: Securities fraud related to Simply Good Foods’ protein product distribution expansion, product quality, and execution issues.Stock Decline: April 9, 2026 – 18.11% Stock DropAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Why is Simply Good Foods Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?
Simply Good Foods is a consumer packaged food and beverage company. The company’s products primarily consist of protein bars and ready-to-drink (“RTD”) protein shakes under the Quest and OWYN brand names.
BFA is investigating whether Simply Good Foods made false and misleading statements to investors regarding the purported success of its initiative to expand distribution of its Quest and OWYN-branded protein products.
Why did Simply Good Foods’ Stock Drop?
On April 9, 2026, Simply Good Foods released its fiscal Q2 2026 financial results. The company announced net sales of $326 million, a 9.4% decline year-over-year, and cut 2026 guidance to a range of - 10% to - 7% year-over-year. During the corresponding earnings call, Simply Good Foods’ CEO stated that the company’s significant expansion of OWYN products experienced “a combination of a product quality issue . . . that impacted taste, texture and consumer acceptance and poor marketing execution [that] negatively impacted performance during the critical expansion window.” Simply Good Foods also revealed a $249 million impairment charge “largely the result of a challenging fiscal year 2026 and updated projections of future revenue.”
This news caused the price of Simply Good Foods stock to drop $2.61 per share, or more than 18%, from a closing price of $14.41 per share on April 8, 2026, to $11.80 per share on April 9, 2026.
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If you invested in Simply Good Foods, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
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Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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Simply Good Foods (SMPL +4.04%) is one of those companies you run into more often than you think. The bars are common in any health center or aerobics hall, and strong sellers in e-commerce channels.
At the same time, something's missing. As of June 16, the stock is down 62% over the past year. Its earnings reports have been a mixed bag, and the misses against Wall Street's revenue estimates have been painful in recent years.
Simply Good Foods is trading in Wall Street's bargain bin. Is the company set up for a lucrative turnaround?
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The Atkins brand needs a protein boost Let's start with last month's Q2 2026 report. Simply Good Foods fell short on the top line by a wide margin. Moreover, management provided next-quarter revenue guidance far below the Street consensus at the time.
The company stepped down an ambitious marketing and discount program for the Atkins brand, setting it up for difficult comparisons. The lower ad budget was based on weaker consumer interest in the Atkins message, which promotes a low-carb and high-protein lifestyle like the namesake diet. Simply Good Foods will continue to "right-size" its Atkins advertising for the rest of 2026.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic aren't helping the weight-loss focus of Atkins, either.
"Our research clearly shows an opportunity to position Atkins as an ally to consumers using or coming off of these drugs," CEO Geoff Tanner said on the Q2 earnings call. The company is viewing Atkins products as a complement to other weight-loss products, not a comprehensive solution. This plan sounds difficult.
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A bargain-bin price with some strings attached At 7.1 times forward earnings and 7.8 times free cash flow, Simply Good Foods is priced like a clearance-rack item. But Atkins doesn't have to perk up right away.
The 2024 acquisition of OWYN ("only what you need") is already paying off. OWYN sales rose 52% year over year. If management can stabilize Atkins while the OWYN and Quest segments keep growing, the turnaround math solves itself.
Here's the catch: recent quarters haven't inspired much confidence in a smooth turnaround. Short interest has climbed to 8.2% of float, up from 4.8% a year ago. That's unusual and troubling for a stock in freefall.
Simply Good Foods may deserve a place in a diversified portfolio, but as a smaller, speculative position.
June 18, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: Simply Good Foods USA, Inc.
DENVER, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) (“Simply Good Foods” or the “Company”), a leader in the Nutritional Snacking category, today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 on Thursday, July 9, 2026. A press release will be issued that morning, followed by a live conference call beginning at 6:30 a.m. Mountain Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). Participating on the call will be Joe Scalzo, President and Chief Executive Officer and Chris Bealer, Chief Financial Officer.
Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial 877-407-0792 from the U.S., or 201-689-8263 from international locations. A live webcast, as well as a supplemental slide presentation, will be available via the “Investors” section of the Company's website at www.thesimplygoodfoodscompany.com.
A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and will remain accessible through Thursday, July 23, 2026, by dialing 844-512-2921 from the U.S., or 412-317-6671 from international locations, and entering confirmation code 13760722.
About The Simply Good Foods Company
The Simply Good Foods Company (Nasdaq: SMPL), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a consumer-packaged food and beverage company with ambitious goals to raise the bar on what food can be with trusted brands and innovative nutritious snacking products. Within our portfolio of trusted brands (Quest™, Atkins™, and OWYN™), we offer a wide variety of nutritional snacks and beverages, including high protein chips, bars, ready-to-drink (RTD) shakes, and powders, and low sugar, low carb sweets and baked goods. We are a leader of the nutritious snacking movement, poised to expand our healthy lifestyle platform through innovation-driven organic growth and external investment opportunities. To learn more, visit www.thesimplygoodfoodscompany.com.
Investor Contact
Matt Siler
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasury
The Simply Good Foods Company [email protected]
MKS (MKSI - Free Report) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.
The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this maker of analysis and processing equipment for semiconductor companies, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight.
The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.
For MKS, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.
The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsFor the current quarter, the company is expected to earn $2.92 per share, which is a change of +65.0% from the year-ago reported number.
Over the last 30 days, one estimate has moved higher for MKS compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 5.83%.
Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the company is expected to earn $11.73 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +48.9%.
In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for MKS. Over the past month, three estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 5.34%.
Favorable Zacks RankThanks to promising estimate revisions, MKS currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.
Bottom LineInvestors have been betting on MKS because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 24.6% gain over the past four weeks. As its earnings growth prospects might push the stock higher, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) today announced that the firm will release financial results for the fourth quarter of full fiscal year 2026 (ended April 30, 2026) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
A press release will be issued before the market opens on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, followed by a live webcast at 12:00 pm EST.
What:
Korn Ferry to Report Q4 FY2026 Earnings
Investor Live Webcast
When:
12:00 pm EST on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Where:
Live audio webcast and accompanying slides will be available at the following site:
https://ir.kornferry.com/events-and-presentations
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympic Games—bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.
Korn Ferry NYSE:KFY today announced that the firm will release financial results for the fourth quarter of full fiscal year 2026 (ended April 30, 2026) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
A press release will be issued before the market opens on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, followed by a live webcast at 12:00 pm EST.
What:
Korn Ferry to Report Q4 FY2026 Earnings
Investor Live Webcast
When:
12:00 pm EST on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Where:
Live audio webcast and accompanying slides will be available at the following site:
https://ir.kornferry.com/events-and-presentations
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympic Games—bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.
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MILAN, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the launch of the firm’s energy advisory offering in Italy with the appointment of Riccardo Siliprandi as a Senior Managing Director in the Economic Consulting segment. His arrival signals the expansion of FTI Consulting’s offering in Italy, building on the firm’s existing capabilities in transactions and transformation.
In his role at the firm, Dr. Siliprandi will lead FTI Consulting’s Energy practice in Italy, providing clients with contentious and non-contentious support across the infrastructure lifecycle, from transactions due diligence, merger and acquisitions (“M&A”) and portfolio assessments through to damage valuations, arbitrations and expert witness advisory services. He is based in Milan.
“We are delighted to welcome Riccardo to FTI Consulting at an important time for both our firm and the energy sector,” said Emanuele Grasso, Italy Leader and Head of Italy Corporate Finance at FTI Consulting. “Riccardo combines deep sector expertise with commercial, hands-on experience helping companies with critical transformations and fast-moving conditions in the sector. His arrival is an exciting milestone for our business in Italy, as it marks the start of the expansion of our advisory capabilities beyond corporate finance, enabling us to provide even broader support to clients as their needs evolve.”
“Decarbonisation, modernisation and changing energy security needs will reshape the energy sector over the next decade, influencing investment, policy and strategy worldwide,” said Jason Mann, Leader of the Regulated Industries and Energy Markets group at FTI Consulting. “Riccardo has an impressive track record helping companies adapt to these shifts. His appointment reinforces our global commitment to delivering integrated, cross-border expertise that helps energy companies, investors and institutions navigate this fast-evolving market and opportunities with confidence. Together with colleagues across our global Energy team, I look forward to working with Riccardo.”
Dr. Siliprandi brings more than 15 years of energy consulting, industry and academia experience to FTI Consulting. He has advised leading energy companies, international investment funds, utilities and public institutions across Italy, Europe and other jurisdictions around the world on a range of matters, including transformation and decarbonisation strategies, market analysis, business development, M&A and financing.
In addition to leading modelling, pricing and high-impact regulatory and market design studies internationally, Dr. Siliprandi has a particular expertise in energy transition, market entry, electricity, investment and transformation projects. He has also been an expert witness in numerous dispute cases under international arbitration and Italian law.
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Dr. Siliprandi was a Senior Principal at AFRY Management Consulting, building on earlier experience in industry and academic research. He holds a PhD from The University of Milano-Bicocca in Milan.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Siliprandi said, “The goal of energy companies in Italy and around the world is to stay competitive and be prepared for the future. That requires diverse expertise across transactions, regulation, market strategy and dispute resolution, which are all areas where FTI Consulting excels. I am excited to have the opportunity to help build the firm’s Energy practice in Italy and support clients in achieving results that position them for long-term success.”
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
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Key Takeaways Curtiss-Wright benefits from aerospace, defense and nuclear energy demand supporting growth prospects.CW's 2026 EPS estimate implies 14.6% growth, while sales are projected to rise 7.9%.CW has low debt, solid liquidity and gained 67.9% over the past year versus industry growth. Curtiss-Wright’s (CW - Free Report) robust presence in the aerospace market, solid liquidity and low debt are strong positives. Given its growth prospects, CW makes for a solid investment option in the Aerospace sector.
Let’s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.
Growth Projections & Surprise History of CWThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings per share is pegged at $15.16, which indicates year-over-year growth of 14.6%.
The consensus estimate for 2026 sales is $3.77 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 7.9%.
CW’s long-term (three-to-five years) earnings growth rate is pegged at 14.2%.
It delivered an average earnings surprise of 3.81% in the last four quarters.
CW Stock’s Debt PositionCurrently, the company’s total debt-to-capital is 26.68%, better than the industry’s average of 41.35%.
CW’s times interest earned (TIE) ratio at the end of the first quarter of 2026 was 16.20. A TIE ratio of more than one indicates that the company will be able to meet its interest payment obligations in the near term without any problems.
CW’s LiquidityCW’s current ratio at the end of the first quarter of 2026 was 1.52. A current ratio of greater than one indicates the company’s ability to meet its future short-term liabilities without difficulties.
Curtiss-Wright’s Expanding Clean Energy and Defense OutlookCurtiss-Wright is set to benefit from the global shift toward cleaner energy, especially nuclear power, as countries work to cut emissions and meet rising electricity demand. The company plays a critical role in new-build nuclear reactor projects by supplying reactor coolant pumps, as well as a variety of ancillary plant products and services for the Generation III+ Westinghouse AP1000 reactors. The long-term growth opportunities for the company remain solid in this market, backed by new AP1000 orders, with the potential for 20-25 reactors to be built in Central and Eastern Europe. Both Poland and Bulgaria are expected to begin production before the end of the decade. The company is also exploring opportunities in the United States.
At the same time, strong demand in defense and aerospace is supporting the company’s long-term outlook. Higher U.S. funding for submarine programs and broader increases in global defense budgets are driving growth in its Naval & Power segment. Improving air traffic and rising production needs are also boosting demand for Curtiss-Wright’s components in the commercial aerospace market. With steady cash generation, a solid balance sheet and ongoing shareholder returns, the company remains well-positioned across its key end markets.
CW Stock’s Price PerformanceShares of CW have gained 67.9% in the past year compared with the industry’s 22.8% growth.
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Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other top-ranked stocks from the same industry are Heico (HEI - Free Report) , Woodward (WWD - Free Report) and Teledyne Technologies (TDY - Free Report) . HEI currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). WWD and TDY carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Heico delivered an average earnings surprise of 13.82% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for HEI’s fiscal 2026 earnings stands at $5.78 per share, which suggests year-over-year growth of 18%.
Woodward delivered an average earnings surprise of 16.97% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WWD’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pinned at $9.34 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 35.6%.
Teledyne Technologies delivered an average earnings surprise of 4.69% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for TDY’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $24.01 per share, which implies year-over-year growth of 9.2%.
New Jupiter, FL facility enables RNA therapeutics developers to source critical manufacturing materials from a single, coordinated supplier, simplifying workflows and accelerating development timelines.
JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TriLink, part of Maravai LifeSciences® (NASDAQ: MRVI), today announced the opening of its GMP enzyme manufacturing facility in Jupiter, Florida, designed to help RNA therapeutic developers simplify sourcing and scale production more efficiently. The facility supports a coordinated supply of key RNA manufacturing and IVT workflow materials from early research through commercial production.
The launch addresses a long-standing pain point for RNA therapeutics developers sourcing critical raw materials — enzymes, nucleotides, cap analogs, and tail technology — from multiple vendors with different quality systems, timelines, and points of contact. Managing different quality systems, timelines, and supply processes can slow development and create manufacturing risk. TriLink is now offering these materials as a coordinated, single-source package designed to simplify development and scale up.
The Jupiter facility was purpose-built for GMP enzyme manufacturing. It features controlled cleanroom environments, validated production processes, and scalable capacity designed to support both clinical-stage programs and commercial supply. Full traceability and quality systems are in place to meet regulatory requirements across major markets.
The facility is already supporting customer programs, with TriLink successfully shipping its first commercial GMP enzyme batch in June 2026. This milestone demonstrates the facility’s operational readiness and ability to provide commercial-scale supply of critical IVT raw materials to RNA therapeutics developers worldwide.
The facility’s flagship product is GMP CleanScribe™ RNA Polymerase that reduces double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) formation by up to 85% compared to standard Wild-type T7 RNA polymerases, a result demonstrated across internal and customer studies. dsRNA is a critical quality attribute in therapeutic mRNA manufacturing: its accumulation drives purification complexity, depresses final RNA purity, and increases immunogenicity risk in vivo. CleanScribe™ RNA Polymerase is engineered specifically for IVT workflows where controlling dsRNA at the synthesis step translates directly into downstream process efficiency and product quality.
An Integrated IVT Raw Materials Solution
TriLink BioTechnologies is now offering a coordinated supply of GMP-grade IVT raw materials:
GMP CleanScribe™ RNA Polymerase Mix GMP NTPs (nucleoside triphosphates) GMP CleanCap® analogs — the industry-standard co-transcriptional capping reagents GMP ModTail™ technology — designed to enhance mRNA stability and in vivo protein expression The integrated offering is designed to reduce vendor complexity, simplify tech transfer, and ensure material consistency across the development lifecycle from IND-enabling studies through BLA submission and commercial launch.
As RNA-based therapeutics move into later-stage clinical development and commercial production, reliable access to manufacturing materials becomes increasingly important. Enzyme performance variability, regulatory gaps in supplier quality systems, and multi-vendor logistics create compounding delays at precisely the stages when speed matters most.
Combining GMP manufacturing, high-performance enzyme design, and coordinated supply with TriLink’s other GMP consumables, is intended to compress this complexity into a single, accountable partner relationship.
“RNA therapeutics developers need reliable supply partners that can support them from early research through commercial manufacturing. By combining enzyme manufacturing capabilities with TriLink’s existing RNA technologies, we help customers simplify sourcing, reduce supply chain complexity, and accelerate scale-up with greater confidence.”
— Chad Decker, SVP Global Sales, TriLink BioTechnologies
To learn more about TriLink’s new GMP enzyme capabilities visit: https://www.trilinkbiotech.com/gmp-enzymes
About TriLink BioTechnologies
TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences, is a global leader in nucleic acid technologies and manufacturing solutions for RNA therapeutics, vaccines, gene editing, and diagnostics. The company's portfolio includes modified nucleotides, mRNA products, proprietary technologies such as CleanCap® capping analogs and ModTail™ technology, and a growing portfolio of high-performance enzymes marketed under the Alphazyme brand. Supported by robust GMP manufacturing capabilities, TriLink enables customers from early-stage research through commercial production.
About Maravai LifeSciences
Maravai LifeSciences is a leading life sciences company providing critical products to enable the development of drug therapies, diagnostics, and novel vaccines and to support research on human diseases. Maravai’s companies are leaders in providing products and services in the fields of nucleic acid synthesis and biologics safety testing to many of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapies companies.
TriLink, part of Maravai LifeSciences® (NASDAQ: MRVI), today announced the opening of its GMP enzyme manufacturing facility in Jupiter, Florida, designed to help RNA therapeutic developers simplify sourcing and scale production more efficiently. The facility supports a coordinated supply of key RNA manufacturing and IVT workflow materials from early research through commercial production.
The launch addresses a long-standing pain point for RNA therapeutics developers sourcing critical raw materials — enzymes, nucleotides, cap analogs, and tail technology — from multiple vendors with different quality systems, timelines, and points of contact. Managing different quality systems, timelines, and supply processes can slow development and create manufacturing risk. TriLink is now offering these materials as a coordinated, single-source package designed to simplify development and scale up.
The Jupiter facility was purpose-built for GMP enzyme manufacturing. It features controlled cleanroom environments, validated production processes, and scalable capacity designed to support both clinical-stage programs and commercial supply. Full traceability and quality systems are in place to meet regulatory requirements across major markets.
The facility is already supporting customer programs, with TriLink successfully shipping its first commercial GMP enzyme batch in June 2026. This milestone demonstrates the facility’s operational readiness and ability to provide commercial-scale supply of critical IVT raw materials to RNA therapeutics developers worldwide.
The facility’s flagship product is GMP CleanScribe™ RNA Polymerase that reduces double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) formation by up to 85% compared to standard Wild-type T7 RNA polymerases, a result demonstrated across internal and customer studies. dsRNA is a critical quality attribute in therapeutic mRNA manufacturing: its accumulation drives purification complexity, depresses final RNA purity, and increases immunogenicity risk in vivo. CleanScribe™ RNA Polymerase is engineered specifically for IVT workflows where controlling dsRNA at the synthesis step translates directly into downstream process efficiency and product quality.
An Integrated IVT Raw Materials Solution
TriLink BioTechnologies is now offering a coordinated supply of GMP-grade IVT raw materials:
GMP CleanScribe™ RNA Polymerase MixGMP NTPs (nucleoside triphosphates) GMP CleanCap® analogs — the industry-standard co-transcriptional capping reagents GMP ModTail™ technology — designed to enhance mRNA stability and in vivo protein expression The integrated offering is designed to reduce vendor complexity, simplify tech transfer, and ensure material consistency across the development lifecycle from IND-enabling studies through BLA submission and commercial launch.
As RNA-based therapeutics move into later-stage clinical development and commercial production, reliable access to manufacturing materials becomes increasingly important. Enzyme performance variability, regulatory gaps in supplier quality systems, and multi-vendor logistics create compounding delays at precisely the stages when speed matters most.
Combining GMP manufacturing, high-performance enzyme design, and coordinated supply with TriLink’s other GMP consumables, is intended to compress this complexity into a single, accountable partner relationship.
“RNA therapeutics developers need reliable supply partners that can support them from early research through commercial manufacturing. By combining enzyme manufacturing capabilities with TriLink’s existing RNA technologies, we help customers simplify sourcing, reduce supply chain complexity, and accelerate scale-up with greater confidence.”
— Chad Decker, SVP Global Sales, TriLink BioTechnologies
To learn more about TriLink’s new GMP enzyme capabilities visit: https://www.trilinkbiotech.com/gmp-enzymes
About TriLink BioTechnologies
TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences, is a global leader in nucleic acid technologies and manufacturing solutions for RNA therapeutics, vaccines, gene editing, and diagnostics. The company's portfolio includes modified nucleotides, mRNA products, proprietary technologies such as CleanCap® capping analogs and ModTail™ technology, and a growing portfolio of high-performance enzymes marketed under the Alphazyme brand. Supported by robust GMP manufacturing capabilities, TriLink enables customers from early-stage research through commercial production.
About Maravai LifeSciences
Maravai LifeSciences is a leading life sciences company providing critical products to enable the development of drug therapies, diagnostics, and novel vaccines and to support research on human diseases. Maravai’s companies are leaders in providing products and services in the fields of nucleic acid synthesis and biologics safety testing to many of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapies companies.
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New Sprout Social research reveals social media is the first place consumers hear about brand crises and the first place they expect brands to respond in real time June 18, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Sprout Social, Inc
CHICAGO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to new research from Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT), a leading AI-powered Social Intelligence Platform, social media has become the epicenter of modern brand crises, where controversies are first discovered, public opinion forms, and consumers look for brands to respond. Sprout Social's Q2 2026 Pulse Survey finds that when a brand has a controversial moment, social media is the number one place consumers hear about it first, surpassing news articles, friends and family, and the brands themselves.
Because consumers first encounter brand controversies on social, they expect brands to address the issues publicly there as well. Nearly two-thirds (64%) say it is important for brands to respond publicly on social media rather than through a press release or website statement, signaling that the traditional crisis communications playbook won’t meet the expectations of audiences today.
With crises playing out in real time on social, how quickly an organization responds to a crisis also greatly shapes public perception. In fact, 84% of consumers say a brand's response speed directly affects their view of the crisis. This rapid spread of conversation places increased pressure on brands to deliver swift communication that addresses consumer concerns as they happen.
"Brand crises today begin and unfold on social media," said Scott Morris, Chief Marketing Officer at Sprout Social. "The first signals of a reputational threat often appear online long before they make headlines. Social media gives brands a clear look at how people actually feel in the moment, making it one of the most powerful tools for identifying risk, shaping response strategies, and rebuilding trust. The companies that emerge strongest from a crisis are those that use social insights to act quickly, communicate authentically, and make informed decisions before public perception is set."
Despite heightened scrutiny on social media, consumers are willing to give brands a second chance when issues are handled effectively. In fact, 51% of consumers would consider buying from a brand within a few months of the crisis being properly addressed, with 20% returning within a few days. The findings indicate that how a brand responds during a crisis can directly impact consumer trust and future purchase behavior, making the speed, channel, and message all critical factors in reputation recovery.
Beyond crisis communication, the Q2 2026 Pulse Survey highlights the growing role social plays across the consumer journey:
What consumers search for most on social: Consumers turn to social equally to search for product reviews, travel ideas, and news (all 30%), with restaurants and things to do being most searched (38%).YouTube search spans generations: YouTube is the only platform to rank among the top three search platforms across every generation, from Gen Z to Baby Boomers.Live events go social-first: 80% of consumers watch live events through social media, rising to 93% among Gen Z.'Unhinged' marketing has limits: 47% enjoy bold, humor-driven brand content for fun categories like snacks or gaming, but find it unprofessional for serious industries like banking or tech; 24% love it universally. For more, including consumer data on influencer trust, social search behaviors by generation, and marketing tone preferences, access the full Q2 2026 Pulse Survey here.
About the data
This consumer survey was conducted online by Glimpse, a global market research firm, on behalf of Sprout Social. Participants included 2,250 social media users across the US, UK, and Australia. The survey was conducted from May 14, 2026, to May 20, 2026.
About Sprout Social
Sprout Social is a leading AI-powered Social Intelligence platform, built on the belief that All Business is Social℠. Powered by Trellis, Sprout’s proprietary AI agent, the platform transforms real-time social media signals into actionable insights that drive business forward. Consistently recognized as a top software by G2, Sprout enables brands to deliver smarter, faster business impact through a suite of solutions including comprehensive publishing and engagement, customer care, influencer marketing, advocacy and predictive media intelligence. Sprout’s software operates across all major social networks and digital platforms. For more information about Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT), visit sproutsocial.com.
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The native integration into Sprout Social Influencer Marketing gives enterprise teams one workflow to run campaigns and pay creators, with Lumanu handling compliance, tax, and global payments behind the scenes.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Lumanu, the payments and compliance platform for the global creative economy, today announced a native integration with Sprout Social (Nasdaq: SPT), a leading AI-powered Social Intelligence Platform. The integration embeds Lumanu's financial infrastructure directly into Sprout Social Influencer Marketing, allowing marketers to pay creators within their campaign workflow while giving finance teams a single, audit-ready vendor to manage.
Enterprise influencer programs routinely stall at the final payout stage. While marketing teams drive creator strategy, finance operations rely on separate tech stacks to navigate procurement and international compliance. This operational disconnect compromises creator relationships through payment delays while burying marketing teams in back-office administration instead of campaign execution. The native integration between Sprout Social and Lumanu unifies these distinct corporate functions to keep enterprise creator programs moving at the speed of social.
The Gap Between Creator Marketing and Payments
"Enterprise influencer programs don't stall because the creative is bad or the strategy is wrong," said Tony Tran, CEO of Lumanu. "They often stall because marketing and finance are working off two completely different systems with two completely different goals. We built this integration so that marketing teams can move faster with fewer dependencies on other teams, while finance still maintains controls and compliance."
Lumanu's financial infrastructure is now directly integrated into Sprout Social's industry-leading influencer platform to accelerate campaign execution. This integration unifies the operational gap between corporate accounting and creator marketing workflows within a single system, removing the administrative bottlenecks caused by disconnected software. Organizations maintain strict financial control over their capital throughout the process: Sprout orchestrates the front-end campaign workflow, payments prompting, and tracking dashboard while Lumanu handles the backend financial execution.
What This Integration Delivers
This integration replaces manual procurement cycles with an automated workflow built for corporate compliance and global scale. Marketing teams can prompt payouts directly from the Sprout campaign workflow, while Lumanu manages the backend creator onboarding, tax validation across 200+ countries and territories, and ongoing creator support. Real-time status updates sync directly into a unified dashboard, providing immediate visibility for internal teams and creators.
Finance teams set up Lumanu once as a single master vendor, replacing individual creator onboarding loops with one consolidated funding invoice generated directly in Sprout.. To ensure capital safety and compliance, funds are held in dedicated bank accounts tied to a real-time, audit-ready ledger. Lumanu also manages the entire tax compliance lifecycle by validating tax IDs, collecting necessary forms, and filing consolidated reports at year end so global programs can issue local currency payouts through local rails.
"Influencer marketing has evolved from an emerging channel into a core driver of business growth, yet many organizations are still managing it with legacy workflows that were never designed for its current scale and complexity," said Ben Newell, Vice President of Product Management at Sprout Social. "As creator programs become larger and more strategic, success depends on an organization's ability to balance agility with accountability. Integrating Lumanu into Sprout is part of our broader vision to help brands scale creator investments with greater consistency, governance, and confidence."
Trusted at Scale
Lumanu processes over $1.5 billion in payments to more than 400,000 creators, contractors, and vendors globally. Brands and agencies including DoorDash, Warner Music Group, PepsiCo, and Notion rely on Lumanu to manage their creator payment process.
The integration is available for all existing and new Sprout Social Influencer Marketing customers.
To learn more or request access, visit lumanu.com/lumanu-sprout-social-influencer-integration.
About Lumanu
Lumanu powers payments for the global creative economy. As a merchant of record, Lumanu enables brands and agencies to easily pay anyone, anywhere, with no vendor setup, while staying fully compliant. Lumanu handles global payouts, tax reporting, vendor onboarding, and real-time spend visibility across marketing and finance. Learn more at lumanu.com.
About Sprout Social
Sprout Social is a leading AI-powered Social Intelligence Platform, built on the belief that All Business is Social℠. Powered by Trellis, Sprout's proprietary AI agent, the platform is designed to transform real-time social media signals into actionable insights that drive business forward. Consistently recognized as a top software by G2, Sprout enables brands to deliver smarter, faster business impact through a suite of solutions including comprehensive publishing and engagement, customer care, influencer marketing, advocacy and predictive media intelligence. Sprout's software operates across all major social networks and digital platforms. For more information about Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT), visit sproutsocial.com.
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Stock to Watch: Exelixis (EXEL - Free Report) Alameda, CA-based Exelixis, Inc. is an oncology-focused biotechnology company that primarily focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of new drugs for the treatment of difficult-to-treat cancers. The company is leveraging its investments, expertise and strategic partnerships to target an expanding range of tumor types and indications with its clinically differentiated pipeline of small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other biotherapeutics.
EXEL is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Medical stock. EXEL has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 5.1% over the past four weeks.
For fiscal 2026, five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $3.53 per share. EXEL boasts an average earnings surprise of +17%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, EXEL should be on investors' short list.
