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Key Takeaways Nucor is expanding with new projects and acquisitions, while returning significant cash to shareholders. STLD is expanding steel and aluminum operations as stronger pricing and order activity support growth. Both steelmakers are benefiting from higher steel prices but still face weak residential construction demand. Nucor Corporation (NUE - Free Report) and Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD - Free Report) are two of the leading steel producers in the United States, often regarded as bellwethers for the domestic steel industry. Both have strong domestic footprints and play crucial roles in supplying steel for construction, automotive and industrial markets. With their similar business models and exposure to U.S. steel demand, they are natural candidates for a head-to-head comparison.

U.S. steel prices recovered in the fourth quarter of 2025, following the lows seen in the third quarter, and the momentum continued in the first half of 2026. Overall demand weakness and abundant steel mill output dragged benchmark hot-rolled coil (“HRC”) prices below $800 per short ton in late August and continuing through early September.

HRC prices have rebounded on major steel mills' price increases, extending lead times and tightening supply, partly due to plant outages and reduced imports driven by tariffs. The recovery has led to HRC prices surging to near $1,200 per short ton. With end-market demand improving, steel prices will likely continue to climb, benefiting U.S. steelmakers.

Let’s dive deep and closely compare the fundamentals of these two major U.S. steel producers to determine which one is a better investment option now amid the current steel pricing and demand environment.

The Case for NucorThe biggest steel producer in North America, Nucor, remains committed to boosting production capacity, which should drive profitable growth and strengthen its position as a low-cost producer. It is executing a series of growth projects to tap significant end-market demand. Nucor is seeing strong demand from non-residential construction & infrastructure, military & defense, and energy end markets and has a healthy order backlog. The company has already commissioned some of its growth projects with Gallatin and Brandenburg mills, showing strong production and shipment performance.

 The construction of the 3 million tons per annum (tpa) sheet mill with a low-cost profile in West Virginia is in the final phases, and commissioning of operations is expected through 2026, with production expected in 2027. The new 500,000 tpa galvanizing line at the Berkeley County sheet mill in South Carolina is on track. Its greenfield project in Utah is also on course for production commencement by mid-2027.

The company has been focusing on growth through strategic acquisitions over the past several years. The recent acquisition of Southwest Data Products expanded its growing portfolio of solutions for data center customers. The buyout of Rytec Corporation will also allow Nucor to further expand beyond its core steelmaking businesses into related downstream businesses. Adding high-performance doors is expected to create cross-selling opportunities with other Nucor businesses and significantly expand its product portfolio for the commercial space.

Nucor is maximizing returns to its shareholders by leveraging its strong balance sheet and cash flows. It ended first-quarter 2026 with strong liquidity of roughly $3.2 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of around $2.2 billion. It also generated cash from operations of $886 million in first-quarter 2026.

The company returned around $1.2 billion to its shareholders in 2025 through dividends and share repurchases, representing nearly 70% of net earnings. Returns to its shareholders were $254 million in the first quarter. It remains committed to its policy of returning at least 40% of earnings to its shareholders. Nucor has returned roughly $630 million through share buybacks and dividends year to date through June 17, 2026.

NUE offers a dividend yield of 1% at the current stock price. Its payout ratio is 22% (a ratio below 60% is a good indicator that the dividend will be sustainable), with a five-year annualized dividend growth rate of 4.2%.

Nucor is exposed to demand weakness in certain markets such as heavy equipment, rail cars, truck and trailer and agriculture. Heavy equipment, transportation and logistics and other accounted for around 24% of its total external shipments for 2025. The company is seeing softness in heavy equipment, where it serves with plate steel products. High interest rates are adversely impacting demand for earth-moving machinery, tractors and rail cars.

Residential construction, a key end market for Nucor, remains another area of weakness. The construction sector has experienced a slowdown in the United States due to high interest rates, dampening steel demand in this market. Elevated borrowing costs and inflation have taken a bite out of the residential construction industry. The company has not seen any notable improvement in this market, and softness is expected to continue over the near term.

The Case for Steel DynamicsSteel Dynamics' customer-focused approach, along with market diversification and low-cost operating platforms, positions it for future growth opportunities. The company should also gain from its investments in beefing up capacity and upgrading facilities. Strong demand for steel across non-residential construction, agricultural and energy end markets also bodes well.

STLD is seeing strong customer order activity for flat-rolled steel. It is currently executing several projects that should add to its capacity and boost profitability. STLD is ramping up operations at its new state-of-the-art electric arc furnace flat-rolled steel mill in Sinton, TX. With a production capacity of roughly three million tons per year and the capability to make the latest generation of advanced high-strength steel products, it is expected to contribute significantly to revenues and profitability.

The company remains optimistic that domestic steel and aluminum consumption will stay strong through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, supported by improving customer sentiment, stronger order activity, better pricing, domestic trade actions, manufacturing reshoring and infrastructure investments. Steel backlogs and lead times have extended, while customer inventory levels remain below historical norms.

Steel Dynamics also continues to advance the commissioning of its aluminum flat-rolled products mill. The third cold mill was undergoing commissioning, with commercial operations expected to begin in August 2026. Management expects aluminum volumes and profitability to improve sharply in the second half of 2026 as utilization and yields rise and startup costs subside. The aluminum flat roll mill produced 84,000 metric tons in the second quarter, representing roughly 50% capacity, and STLD expects to exit 2026 at a monthly production rate of at least 90% capacity.

The company is poised to benefit from strong cash flow generation, allowing it to invest in organic growth and maximize shareholder value. It generated solid cash flow from operations of $1.4 billion in 2025. It generated cash flow from operations of $427.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, up around 41.9% year over year.  It ended the second quarter with strong liquidity of around $2 billion. It has ample liquidity to meet its debt obligations.

STLD, earlier this year, raised its quarterly dividend by 6% to 53 cents per share. It paid dividends of $149 million and repurchased shares worth $315 million in the first half of 2026. STLD offers a dividend yield of 0.9% at the current stock price. It has a payout ratio of 23%, with a five-year annualized dividend growth rate of about 14.6%.

Automotive is a significant market for Steel Dynamics. A slowdown in global automotive production curtailed steel consumption in this key end market in 2025. High interest rates, along with concerns over economic slowdown and tariffs, put pressure on the automotive market. Elevated interest rates and concerns over economic slowdown and tariffs are likely to put pressure on the automotive market in 2026. Automotive production this year in North America is expected to be similar to 2025. STLD also faces headwinds from the softness in residential construction. This may impact the company’s shipment volumes.

NUE & STLD: Price Performance, Valuation & Other ComparisonsThe NUE stock is up 66.8% over the past year, while STLD has gained 88.2% compared with the Zacks Steel Producers industry’s rise of 61.4%.

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NUE is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 12.97. This represents a roughly 13% premium when stacked up with the industry average of 11.48X.

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STLD is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 13.12, above NUE and the industry. 

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STLD’s return on equity of 18.1% is higher than NUE’s 10.7%. This reflects Steel Dynamics’ efficient use of shareholder funds in generating profits.

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How the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compares for NUE & STLDThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Nucor’s 2026 sales implies a year-over-year rise of 18%. The same for EPS suggests a 127.4% year-over-year increase. EPS estimates for 2026 have been trending higher over the past 60 days.

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The consensus estimate for Steel Dynamics’ 2026 sales and EPS implies a year-over-year rise of 19.5% and 108.9%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2026 have been trending northward over the past 60 days.

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NUE or STLD: Which Stock Holds the Edge?Both NUE and STLD currently have a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), so picking one stock is not easy. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Nucor and Steel Dynamics are ramping up growth plans, with both eyeing profitability through expansion. Both have solid financial health and remain committed to driving shareholder returns.  Both are exposed to demand weakness in certain markets. STLD's higher dividend growth rate and superior return on equity suggest that it may offer better investment prospects in the current market environment. Considering these, STLD looks like the smarter bet right now.

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Rocket Lab NASDAQ: RKLB has been one of the most punished names in the market over the past two months.

After peaking near $151 in May, the stock collapsed toward the mid-$60s, a drawdown of more than 50% from its 52-week high, wiping out the entire year's gains and then some.

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For a company that spent the first half of 2026 as a market darling and leader in the space sector, the reversal has been brutal.

And yet, one uncomfortable question keeps surfacing even after a decline this steep: is Rocket Lab still too expensive?

Piper Sandler Says the Valuation Is the ProblemThe most pointed version of that concern came from Piper Sandler. On July 15, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Rocket Lab with a Neutral rating and an $83 price target, and the reasoning was explicit. Even after a near-50% sell off from its highs, the firm argued, the stock remains fairly expensive relative to the complex profile of vertically integrated space companies.

The call sent shares down more than 11% in a single session and gave voice to what a lot of investors may have been quietly thinking. Rocket Lab remains one of the most compelling long-term stories in the space sector, but a great business does not automatically make a great stock at any price.

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The numbers may help explain some of the caution. Rocket Lab trades at roughly 66 times trailing sales, an extraordinary multiple for any company, let alone one that is not yet consistently profitable. The company generated $601.8 million in trailing revenue in fiscal year 2025, but posted a net loss of $198 million, with net margins of negative 27%.

For a stock to command a valuation like that, the market has to price in years of flawless execution and enormous future growth. And when sentiment shifts, as it has across the entire space sector since SpaceX's NASDAQ: SPCX IPO, it's those types of stocks that fall the hardest.

The Bull Case Has Not DisappearedThat said, the fundamental momentum behind Rocket Lab remains genuinely impressive, which is why this makes for an interesting debate rather than a dismissal. The business is firing on all cylinders operationally. First-quarter revenue climbed 63% from a year earlier to a record $200.35 million, and the contracted backlog reached a record $2.2 billion.

The recent news flow has been relentless, too. Just this week, Rocket Lab secured a $266 million U.S. Air Force contract and was named one of seven companies eligible for a Space Force launch program carrying a $17 billion ceiling. The pending $8 billion acquisition of Iridium would help transform the company into a vertically integrated space operator with a recurring services revenue stream. However, it also introduces dilution concerns that have weighed on the stock.

Then there is Neutron. The company's medium-lift rocket remains on track for its debut later this year. As CEO Peter Beck has emphasized, the Neutron timeline is the single most important variable for the long-term thesis. A successful debut would open an entirely new and far larger revenue opportunity than Electron has ever addressed.

A Balanced ViewSo where does that leave investors? Rocket Lab is executing brilliantly and building one of the most complete franchises in commercial space. At the same time, it remains priced for perfection, which is precisely the vulnerability Piper Sandler flagged.

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For the last 2 weeks, RKLB's financial health has been in the Yellow zone, according to TradeSmith.

The stock's TradeSmith Health Indicator has been in the Yellow Zone for two weeks, and insider selling, including sales from CEO Peter Beck, has added to the near-term caution.

Encouragingly, the broader analyst community remains more constructive than Piper Sandler. The consensus rating across 22 analysts is Moderate Buy, with an average price target of $110.18 that implies close to 60% upside. Even the Street-low target of $60 sits only modestly below where the stock trades today.

Attention now turns to Q2 earnings on August 6. That report, plus any fresh detail on the Neutron timeline and the Iridium deal, should help clarify whether this correction was an overdue reset or the opening of a more durable entry point. For long-term believers, a 55% discount might certainly be tempting. But Piper Sandler's warning still deserves to be heard: even now, this is not a cheap stock.

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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut its stake in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) by 70.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,247 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,989 shares during the period. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in Capital One Financial were worth $226,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of COF. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in shares of Capital One Financial by 330.1% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 13,587 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,423,000 after purchasing an additional 10,428 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its position in Capital One Financial by 44.3% during the first quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 8,968 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,608,000 after buying an additional 2,753 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in Capital One Financial by 118.3% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,300 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $702,000 after buying an additional 1,788 shares during the period. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the 2nd quarter valued at $218,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Capital One Financial during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,086,000. 89.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Capital One Financial News Here are the key news stories impacting Capital One Financial this week:

Positive Sentiment: Capital One beat Q2 estimates with adjusted EPS of $5.81 and revenue of about $15.8 billion, helped by stronger net interest income, higher revenues, and lower provisions for credit losses. Capital One’s Q2 Earnings Beat on Higher Revenues, Lower Provisions Positive Sentiment: Management said the Discover integration remains on schedule, synergies are being captured, and card growth could reaccelerate after platform migrations. COF Q2 Earnings Call Tracks Discover Integration Progress Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity leaned bullish, with call buying running well above normal volume ahead of the earnings reaction. Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage framed the stock as a potential value play after solid consumer-credit results, but with investors still waiting for clearer signs on the outlook. Negative Sentiment: Shares are under pressure because the earnings beat was boosted by a sharp drop in provisions and a reserve release, while charge-offs remained elevated and integration-related expenses rose. Negative Sentiment: Deposits were weaker, and non-interest expense increased, which may temper enthusiasm about the durability of earnings momentum. Negative Sentiment: A New York lawsuit involving Zelle’s parent, Early Warning Services, could add headline risk for Capital One because COF is one of the seven bank owners, though the case is not directly about Capital One’s core operations. Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over ‘rampant’ fraud, judge rules Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, General Counsel Matthew W. Cooper sold 3,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $208.00, for a total value of $728,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel owned 90,194 shares in the company, valued at $18,760,352. The trade was a 3.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Celia Karam sold 1,749 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.58, for a total value of $336,822.42. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 61,579 shares in the company, valued at $11,858,883.82. This trade represents a 2.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 8,749 shares of company stock valued at $1,708,577. Corporate insiders own 0.78% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In COF has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $300.00 to $273.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $242.00 to $240.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Evercore cut their price objective on shares of Capital One Financial from $265.00 to $222.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $275.00 to $235.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Finally, TD Cowen lowered their target price on shares of Capital One Financial from $260.00 to $253.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $259.82.

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Capital One Financial Stock Performance Shares of COF stock opened at $201.84 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $125.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.75 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.03. Capital One Financial Corporation has a one year low of $174.24 and a one year high of $259.64. The company’s 50-day moving average is $194.79 and its 200 day moving average is $200.88.

Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The financial services provider reported $5.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.79 by $1.02. Capital One Financial had a net margin of 13.37% and a return on equity of 11.29%. The business had revenue of $15.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.76 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $5.48 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that Capital One Financial Corporation will post 19.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Capital One Financial Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 19th were paid a dividend of $0.80 per share. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 19th. Capital One Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 112.28%.

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Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) is a diversified bank holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company’s core businesses include credit card lending, consumer and commercial banking, and auto finance. Capital One issues a wide range of credit card products for consumers and small businesses, and it operates deposit and digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to midsize enterprises.

Products and services include credit and charge cards, checking and savings accounts (including the online-focused Capital One 360 platform), auto loans, and commercial lending solutions.

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California Public Employees Retirement System boosted its stake in Rambus, Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS – Free Report) by 15.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 227,271 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 31,064 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned approximately 0.21% of Rambus worth $19,552,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in RMBS. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Rambus by 22,321.4% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 9,417 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $488,000 after buying an additional 9,375 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in shares of Rambus by 34.1% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 22,750 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,178,000 after acquiring an additional 5,783 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its position in shares of Rambus by 6.6% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 309,512 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $16,025,000 after acquiring an additional 19,120 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Rambus during the first quarter worth about $218,000. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new position in shares of Rambus in the second quarter worth about $102,000. 88.54% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Rambus Stock Down 1.9% Shares of Rambus stock opened at $103.83 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $11.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.44 and a beta of 1.84. Rambus, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $62.81 and a fifty-two week high of $174.10. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $129.94 and a 200 day moving average price of $114.38.

Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, April 27th. The semiconductor company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $180.19 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $179.94 million. Rambus had a return on equity of 17.41% and a net margin of 31.90%. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Rambus, Inc. will post 2.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity In other Rambus news, Director Necip Sayiner sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.15, for a total transaction of $850,750.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 18,223 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,100,643.45. This represents a 21.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Meera Rao sold 2,972 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, April 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.30, for a total transaction of $446,691.60. Following the sale, the director directly owned 19,974 shares in the company, valued at $3,002,092.20. This trade represents a 12.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 65,886 shares of company stock valued at $10,171,466 over the last three months. 0.75% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research analysts recently commented on RMBS shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Rambus from $115.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Robert W. Baird lowered Rambus from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $120.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Rambus in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Rosenblatt Securities raised their price target on shares of Rambus from $130.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Finally, Benchmark began coverage on shares of Rambus in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $165.00 price target for the company. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $134.75.

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Rambus Inc is a technology licensing company specializing in semiconductor and system-level interface solutions. Founded in 1990 by Stanford University researchers Mike Farmwald and Mark Horowitz, Rambus established its headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. The company initially gained prominence by developing high-speed DRAM interface technology and securing a broad patent portfolio covering memory architecture, data signaling and power management innovations.

Today, Rambus licenses its proprietary intellectual property (IP) to semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators worldwide.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SINTX Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced biomaterials and silicon nitride technologies for medical device and industrial applications, today announced that it has engaged Southern Metrics Consulting (“Southern Metrics”) to assist the Company in identifying, evaluating, and pursuing strategic opportunities intended to enhance stockholder value. Southern Metrics is led by Chris Lyons, its Chief Executive Officer, an experienced medical technology executive and strategic advisor who has served on the SINTX Board of Directors since April 2025. Southern Metrics will establish and manage the Company's newly created Strategic Opportunity Management Program.

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ABN Amro Investment Solutions grew its position in United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI – Free Report) by 25.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 8,758 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,802 shares during the period. ABN Amro Investment Solutions’ holdings in United Rentals were worth $6,381,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in URI. Woodline Partners LP raised its holdings in shares of United Rentals by 40.0% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 5,518 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $3,458,000 after purchasing an additional 1,577 shares in the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in United Rentals by 24.7% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 27,136 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $20,444,000 after purchasing an additional 5,375 shares in the last quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina boosted its holdings in United Rentals by 43.6% in the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 56,057 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $42,233,000 after purchasing an additional 17,030 shares in the last quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC increased its position in United Rentals by 11.3% during the second quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC now owns 2,205 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $1,661,000 after buying an additional 223 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Diversify Advisory Services LLC increased its position in United Rentals by 338.7% during the second quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,654 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $1,246,000 after buying an additional 1,277 shares during the last quarter. 96.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other United Rentals news, EVP Craig Adam Pintoff sold 2,466 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $963.00, for a total value of $2,374,758.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 14,774 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,227,362. This trade represents a 14.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Matthew John Flannery sold 22,768 shares of United Rentals stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $984.98, for a total value of $22,426,024.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 99,980 shares in the company, valued at approximately $98,478,300.40. This represents a 18.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 26,088 shares of company stock worth $25,628,877 over the last quarter. 0.47% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

United Rentals News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting United Rentals this week:

Positive Sentiment: United Rentals reported Q2 EPS of $12.76, beating Wall Street estimates, while revenue of $4.41 billion also topped forecasts. United Rentals (URI) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Positive Sentiment: The company said quarterly results were record highs for revenue, rental revenue, EPS, and adjusted EBITDA, signaling continued demand in its core equipment rental business. United Rentals jumps after record Q2 results and higher 2026 guidance Positive Sentiment: Management raised 2026 guidance, including higher revenue and adjusted EBITDA targets, which suggests stronger expected performance for the rest of the year. United Rentals jumps after record Q2 results and higher 2026 guidance Neutral Sentiment: Some older analyst commentary remained mixed, including a recent Barclays sell rating, but that appears to have been outweighed by the strong earnings beat and improved outlook. Barclays Gives a Sell Rating to United Rentals (URI) Analyst Ratings Changes A number of brokerages have weighed in on URI. KeyCorp boosted their price target on United Rentals from $1,150.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. BNP Paribas Exane raised United Rentals from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $1,320.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Monday, June 29th. UBS Group raised their price objective on United Rentals from $1,145.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on United Rentals from $1,030.00 to $1,165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $903.00 target price on United Rentals and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,140.00.

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United Rentals Stock Performance Shares of URI opened at $1,034.28 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $64.80 billion, a PE ratio of 26.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.37, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.74. United Rentals, Inc. has a one year low of $701.59 and a one year high of $1,143.69. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $1,045.86 and its 200 day moving average price is $915.44.

United Rentals (NYSE:URI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The construction company reported $12.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.53 by $1.23. The company had revenue of $4.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.22 billion. United Rentals had a net margin of 15.32% and a return on equity of 30.56%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 11.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $10.47 earnings per share. As a group, analysts expect that United Rentals, Inc. will post 46.85 earnings per share for the current year.

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United Rentals, Inc (NYSE: URI) is a leading equipment rental company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm provides rental solutions and related services to construction, industrial, commercial, and municipal customers. Its business model centers on providing access to a broad fleet of equipment on a short-term or long-term basis, enabling customers to avoid the capital expenditure of ownership and to scale equipment use to match project needs.

The company’s product and service offerings span general construction equipment and a range of specialty categories, including aerial work platforms, earthmoving and excavation machines, material handling equipment, pumps, power and HVAC systems, trench and shoring solutions, and tools.

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July 23, 2026 08:05 ET  | Source: StepStone Group Inc

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) today announced that the Company will release its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, after the market closes on Thursday, August 6, 2026. This represents results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

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Management will host a webcast and conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm ET to discuss the Company’s results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. The webcast will be made available on the Shareholders section of the Company's website at https://shareholders.stepstonegroup.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to register. A replay will also be available on the shareholders website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the event.

To join as a live participant in the question and answer portion of the call, participants must register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb7358a7075e744b1b4ef2e638196914a. Upon registering you will receive the dial-in number and a PIN to join the call as well as email confirmation with the details.

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StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services to its clients. As of March 31, 2026, StepStone was responsible for approximately $885 billion of total capital, including $233 billion of assets under management. StepStone's clients include some of the world's largest public and private defined benefit and defined contribution pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies, as well as prominent endowments, foundations, family offices and private wealth clients, which include high-net-worth and mass affluent individuals. StepStone partners with its clients to develop and build private markets portfolios designed to meet their specific objectives across the private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate asset classes.

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Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP – Free Report) by 38.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 53,141 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,762 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc.’s holdings in CenterPoint Energy were worth $2,293,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in CenterPoint Energy by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 82,381,128 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $3,158,492,000 after acquiring an additional 719,803 shares during the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of CenterPoint Energy by 13.2% in the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 58,286,690 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,234,712,000 after acquiring an additional 6,794,535 shares during the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its position in shares of CenterPoint Energy by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 20,941,909 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $802,916,000 after purchasing an additional 235,346 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of CenterPoint Energy by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 17,023,720 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $650,189,000 after purchasing an additional 166,305 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of CenterPoint Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $343,925,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

CenterPoint Energy Stock Up 2.3% CNP stock opened at $43.71 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96, a current ratio of 1.16 and a quick ratio of 1.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $28.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.82, a P/E/G ratio of 2.53 and a beta of 0.46. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $36.59 and a fifty-two week high of $45.22. The business has a 50-day moving average of $43.06 and a 200-day moving average of $42.24.

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The utilities provider reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.58 by ($0.02). CenterPoint Energy had a net margin of 11.38% and a return on equity of 10.56%. The firm had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.98 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.53 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that CenterPoint Energy, Inc. will post 1.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CenterPoint Energy Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.24 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This is a positive change from CenterPoint Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.23. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. CenterPoint Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 56.44%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth CNP has been the topic of several research reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of CenterPoint Energy in a report on Monday, June 15th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $48.00 target price on shares of CenterPoint Energy in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Barclays boosted their target price on CenterPoint Energy from $38.00 to $44.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on CenterPoint Energy from $48.00 to $47.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut CenterPoint Energy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $45.46.

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CenterPoint Energy, Inc (NYSE: CNP) is a Houston-based regulated utility company that provides electric and natural gas delivery services and related infrastructure operations. The company’s principal activities center on the transmission and distribution of electricity in the greater Houston metropolitan area and the distribution of natural gas to customers across several states in the Midwest and South. As a vertically integrated utility, CenterPoint focuses on the reliable delivery of energy through owned and operated networks of lines, pipelines and associated facilities.

CenterPoint’s core businesses include regulated electric transmission and distribution services, regulated natural gas distribution, and the operation and maintenance of energy infrastructure.

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July 23, 2026 08:00 ET  | Source: YETI Holdings, Inc.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YETI Holdings, Inc. (“YETI”) (NYSE: YETI) today announced that it plans to report its second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 13, 2026, before the market opens. YETI will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results.

Investors and analysts who wish to participate in the call are invited to dial 800-717-1738 (international callers, please dial 646-307-1865) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available in the investor relations section of YETI’s website, www.investors.yeti.com.

A recorded replay of the call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and remain available until August 27, 2026. To access the telephone replay, dial 844-512-2921 (international callers, please dial 412-317-6671). The access code for the replay is 11144477. A replay of the webcast will also be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and will remain available on the website for 90 days.

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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, YETI is a global designer, retailer, and distributor of innovative outdoor products. From coolers and drinkware to bags and apparel, YETI products are built to meet the unique and varying needs of diverse outdoor pursuits, whether in the remote wilderness, at the beach, or anywhere life takes you. By consistently delivering high-performing, exceptional products, we have built a strong following of brand loyalists throughout the world, ranging from serious outdoor enthusiasts to individuals who simply value products of uncompromising quality and design. We have an unwavering commitment to outdoor and recreation communities, and we are relentless in our pursuit of building superior products for people to confidently enjoy life outdoors and beyond. For more information, please visit www.YETI.com.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 23rd, 2026

Bank of New York Mellon Corp trimmed its holdings in shares of FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS – Free Report) by 0.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 326,312 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,889 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned 0.74% of FirstCash worth $61,347,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Villanova Investment Management Co LLC raised its stake in shares of FirstCash by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Villanova Investment Management Co LLC now owns 12,783 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,037,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of FirstCash by 29.6% during the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 245 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 56 shares during the period. Ascent Group LLC boosted its position in shares of FirstCash by 6.0% during the fourth quarter. Ascent Group LLC now owns 1,423 shares of the company’s stock worth $227,000 after buying an additional 81 shares during the period. Pullen Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of FirstCash by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. Pullen Investment Management LLC now owns 20,263 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,230,000 after buying an additional 87 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Yousif Capital Management LLC boosted its position in FirstCash by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 8,260 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,393,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.30% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity In related news, insider Howard F. Hambleton sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $226.41, for a total value of $679,230.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 32,406 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,337,042.46. The trade was a 8.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Paula K. Garrett sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $217.40, for a total value of $326,100.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 6,564 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,427,013.60. This trade represents a 18.60% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 27,500 shares of company stock worth $6,243,104. Insiders own 2.86% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages have recently weighed in on FCFS. Zacks Research cut shares of FirstCash from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their target price on shares of FirstCash from $242.00 to $252.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of FirstCash from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Wall Street Zen cut FirstCash from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, May 10th. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their target price on FirstCash from $235.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, FirstCash presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $199.25.

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FirstCash Stock Down 1.5% FCFS opened at $208.74 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $220.78 and its 200 day simple moving average is $200.84. FirstCash Holdings, Inc. has a 1-year low of $119.21 and a 1-year high of $235.97. The stock has a market cap of $9.15 billion, a PE ratio of 26.16 and a beta of 0.53. The company has a current ratio of 4.77, a quick ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98.

FirstCash (NASDAQ:FCFS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The company reported $2.69 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.30 by $0.39. FirstCash had a net margin of 9.15% and a return on equity of 18.68%. The firm had revenue of $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.07 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.7% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts expect that FirstCash Holdings, Inc. will post 11.33 earnings per share for the current year.

About FirstCash (Free Report)

FirstCash, Inc (NASDAQ: FCFS) is a leading integrated operator of pawn stores and provider of short-term consumer loan services in the United States and Mexico. Through its retail pawn outlets, FirstCash offers collateral-based loans secured by personal property, enabling customers to access liquidity without a credit history or traditional bank account. The company also purchases, trades and sells a broad range of secondhand merchandise, including electronics, jewelry and power tools, through its network of conveniently located stores.

In addition to its pawn-broking activities, FirstCash provides unsecured consumer loans designed to meet urgent cash needs.

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced its second quarter 2026 results via an earnings release available on the company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.ameriprise.com/financials/quarterly-results/. Management will host an investor conference call to review the results at approximately 8:30 a.m. (ET) today. Live audio of the conference call, presentation slides and an audio replay will be available on the company's Investor Relations websi.

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July 23 (Reuters) - Asset and wealth manager Ameriprise Financial (AMP.N), opens new tab reported a rise in its second-quarter ​profit on Thursday, driven by a ‌market rally that boosted the value of its fee-generating assets.

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Ameriprise's assets under management, ​administration and advisement came in at $1.8 trillion ⁠during the three months ended June ​30, up 14% from a year ​ago.

Assets under management and the fees earned by managers depend on two factors — money flowing in ​and out of the funds and ​the performance of investments.

Ameriprise's management and financial advice fees ‌rose ⁠18% to $3.06 billion during the second quarter, while its net investment income remained almost flat at $893 million.

Total client assets ​at its ​advice and ⁠wealth management business grew 15% to $1.2 trillion.

Ameriprise's second-quarter profit rose ​to $1.11 billion, or $11.98 per share, ​compared ⁠with $1.06 billion, or $10.73 per share, a year earlier.

Shares of the company have gained a ⁠little ​over 7% in 2026, ​underperforming the broader benchmark S&P 500 index (.SPX), opens new tab.

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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK – Free Report) by 2.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,219,318 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 80,761 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about 5.26% of Mohawk Industries worth $316,962,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. UBS Group AG raised its holdings in shares of Mohawk Industries by 6.1% during the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 227,068 shares of the company’s stock valued at $24,819,000 after buying an additional 13,090 shares during the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue grew its holdings in Mohawk Industries by 93.3% in the 4th quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 42,941 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,693,000 after buying an additional 20,728 shares in the last quarter. Tejara Capital Ltd bought a new position in Mohawk Industries in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,514,000. Olstein Capital Management L.P. increased its position in Mohawk Industries by 23.9% in the 4th quarter. Olstein Capital Management L.P. now owns 68,750 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,514,000 after acquiring an additional 13,250 shares during the period. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raised its stake in Mohawk Industries by 768.7% during the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 32,064 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,505,000 after acquiring an additional 28,373 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.98% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of brokerages have issued reports on MHK. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $109.00 price target on Mohawk Industries in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Mohawk Industries from $143.00 to $138.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Zacks Research raised shares of Mohawk Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, June 19th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of Mohawk Industries from $125.00 to $105.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Mohawk Industries from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, June 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $124.42.

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Mohawk Industries Stock Performance NYSE:MHK opened at $110.28 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $108.86 and a 200-day moving average of $111.25. The firm has a market cap of $6.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 1.18. The company has a current ratio of 2.16, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Mohawk Industries, Inc. has a twelve month low of $92.99 and a twelve month high of $143.13.

Mohawk Industries (NYSE:MHK – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.90 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.80 by $0.10. Mohawk Industries had a net margin of 3.77% and a return on equity of 6.96%. The business had revenue of $2.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.74 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.52 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.0% on a year-over-year basis. Mohawk Industries has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.500-2.600 EPS. Analysts forecast that Mohawk Industries, Inc. will post 8.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, insider Suzanne L. Helen sold 16,600 shares of Mohawk Industries stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $112.97, for a total value of $1,875,302.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 14,132 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,596,492.04. This trade represents a 54.02% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.53, for a total value of $527,650.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 25,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,638,250. The trade was a 16.67% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 40,186 shares of company stock worth $4,460,321 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 17.90% of the company’s stock.

Mohawk Industries Profile (Free Report)

Mohawk Industries, Inc is a global flooring manufacturer that designs, produces and distributes a broad range of floor covering products for both residential and commercial applications. Headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia, the company traces its roots to 1878 and has expanded through a series of strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Over the decades, Mohawk has built a vertically integrated platform encompassing yarn manufacturing, fiber production, wood and laminate finishing, and ceramic tile fabrication, enabling tight control over product quality and supply chain efficiency.

The company’s product portfolio includes residential and commercial carpet, ceramic and porcelain tile, laminate, wood and natural stone flooring, luxury vinyl, and innovative surface solutions.

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