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2026-06-22 06:32 2mo ago
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CVLT FINAL DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Commvault Systems, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - CVLT
CVLT CommVault Systems
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 20, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT) between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Commvault securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Commvault class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/commvault-systems-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Commvault's ARR growth environment; pertinently, Commvault knew or recklessly disregarded that its ARR growth guidance failed to properly factor in crucial variables, such as the type of sale. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Commvault class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/commvault-systems-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

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Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA

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2026-06-22 06:32 2mo ago
2026-06-20 18:03 2mo ago
CVLT Deadline: CVLT Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Commvault Systems, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
CVLT CommVault Systems
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, /PRNewswire/ -- 

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT) between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased Commvault securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Commvault class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/commvault-systems-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details Of The Case: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Commvault's ARR growth environment; pertinently, Commvault knew or recklessly disregarded that its ARR growth guidance failed to properly factor in crucial variables, such as the type of sale. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Commvault class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/commvault-systems-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

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Contact Information:

Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
[email protected]
www.rosenlegal.com

SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.
2026-06-22 06:32 2mo ago
2026-06-20 19:00 2mo ago
CVLT Deadline: CVLT Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Commvault Systems, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
CVLT CommVault Systems
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CVLT Deadline: CVLT Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Commvault Systems, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
2026-06-22 06:32 2mo ago
2026-06-21 12:33 2mo ago
CVLT IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Encourages Commvault Systems, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - CVLT
CVLT CommVault Systems
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 21, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT) between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Commvault securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Commvault class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/commvault-systems-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Commvault's ARR growth environment; pertinently, Commvault knew or recklessly disregarded that its ARR growth guidance failed to properly factor in crucial variables, such as the type of sale. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Commvault class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/commvault-systems-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/302202

Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA

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2026-06-22 06:12 2mo ago
2026-06-17 10:00 2mo ago
Community Financial System Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
CBU Community Bank System
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SYRACUSE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) (the “Company”) will host a conference call to discuss its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Event:

Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

  When:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time

  Access:

Dial-In (U.S.):

1-833-630-0464

Dial-In (International):

1-412-317-1809

Webcast:

https://app.webinar.net/b0yzqVAwxjN

Dimitar Karaivanov, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Marya Burgio Wlos, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the Company's quarterly results. Management's prepared remarks will last approximately 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The Company's results for the quarter will be released prior to market open on July 28, 2026, and will also be available in the 'News' section of the Company's website at https://communityfinancialsystem.com.

A replay of the webcast will be available on the site for one year at no cost.

About Community Financial System, Inc.

Community Financial System, Inc. is a diversified financial services company that is focused on four main business lines – banking services, employee benefit services, insurance services and wealth management services. Its banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A., is among the country’s 100 largest banking institutions with over $17 billion in assets and operates approximately 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, Western Massachusetts, and Southern New Hampshire. The Company’s Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc. subsidiary is a leading provider of employee benefits administration, trust services, collective investment fund administration, and actuarial consulting services to customers on a national scale. The Company’s OneGroup NY, Inc. subsidiary is a top 68 U.S. insurance agency. The Company also offers comprehensive financial planning, trust administration and wealth management services through its Nottingham Financial Group operating unit. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Company’s stock trades under the symbol CBU. For more information about the Company and each of its four main business lines visit https://communityfinancialsystem.com.

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2026-06-22 06:12 2mo ago
2026-06-17 10:18 2mo ago
First Horizon Expands Atlanta Leadership Team
FHN First Horizon National Corporation
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, /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") is pleased to announce the addition of two new Commercial Banking Leaders, a Private Client Leader, a Trust Services Regional Manager and a Retail Market Manager.

Daniel Bolongaro, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Leader, has more than 25 years of banking expertise leading high-performing teams in Alabama, California and Georgia. In this new role, Bolongaro will lead commercial banking efforts in the Atlanta market, continuing to strengthen client relationships while leading a growing team of bankers.

Tom Mabon, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Leader will be leading a seasoned team of middle market commercial bankers. He brings more than 35 years of leadership experience from New York, Brazil, Atlanta and New Orleans. 

Jeff Fairchild has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Private Client Leader. In this role, Fairchild leads a team of private client associates to deliver tailored deposit, lending and cash management solutions for high‑net‑worth clients while partnering closely with wealth, mortgage and trust. Jeff has been with the bank for 10 years, having previously served in various leadership capacities, including as Retail Banking Executive for Georgia and Alabama.

Crystal Aldredge, Senior Vice President and Trust Services Regional Manager, joins First Horizon with more than 21 years of experience in trust, state and wealth management. Aldredge has a proven track record of partnering with advisors and clients to deliver thoughtful and comprehensive fiduciary solutions.  

Leon Blue, Senior Vice President and Retail Market Manager, has nearly 10 years of banking experience and is leading retail banking operations across the state of Georgia and areas in North Florida. In this new role, Blue will oversee client-first initiatives, team development and community engagement programs.

"Experience matters; what truly sets these new associates apart is how they show up for our clients. They listen first, solve thoughtfully and deliver consistency," said Alex Morton, Executive Vice President and Atlanta Market President for First Horizon. "Bringing their talent and experience to First Horizon accelerates our momentum in Atlanta as we deepen relationships, expand capabilities and earn the trust of new clients across the market."

"These key new team members reflect the momentum we're seeing across Atlanta," said Hunter Hill, Executive Vice President and South Central Regional President for First Horizon. "Each of these individuals brings specialized expertise and a shared commitment to serving clients, further strengthening how we support businesses, individuals and the community across Atlanta and the entire Georgia region."

About First Horizon 
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $84.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states concentrated in the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

SOURCE First Horizon Bank
2026-06-22 06:12 2mo ago
2026-06-17 16:15 2mo ago
First Horizon Corporation to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on July 15, 2026
FHN First Horizon National Corporation
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, /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN) plans to announce second quarter financial results on July 15, 2026. The news release and supplemental materials will be available at ir.firsthorizon.com at approximately 6:30 am ET/5:30 am CT. FHN management will host a live conference call and webcast presentation that morning with details as follows:

Date/Time:

July 15, 2026, at 9:30 am (ET)/8:30 am (CT)

Webcast/Presentation:

A live webcast will be available at ir.firsthorizon.com under Events and Presentations.

Dial-in:

Individuals may call in by dialing 1-833-461-5787 (if calling from the U.S.) or 585-542-9983 (if calling from outside the U.S) and entering access code 702071053.

Replay Information:

A replay of the webcast will be available on our website and will be archived on the site for one year.

The presentation and any related materials may contain forward-looking statements, including guidance, involving significant risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including those factors described in FHN's recent 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other reports and filings with the SEC. FHN disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.

About First Horizon
First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN), with $84.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states concentrated in the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

SOURCE First Horizon Corporation
2026-06-22 06:12 2mo ago
2026-06-18 17:30 2mo ago
First Horizon Bank Names Craig Bechtel Specialty Director and Group Head of Its Corporate Healthcare Team
FHN First Horizon National Corporation
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, /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") announced it has appointed Craig Bechtel to Specialty Director and Group Head of its Corporate Healthcare team, further strengthening the bank's commitment to serving healthcare companies across the United States.

Craig Bechtel - Specialty Director and Group Head of Corporate Healthcare for First Horizon Bank In this role, Bechtel will lead First Horizon's Corporate Healthcare team, building on the group's expertise and long-standing experience as a provider of capital and financial services to healthcare clients nationwide. He will guide the team's strategic efforts to deliver tailored financial solutions that support the growth, operational goals and evolving needs of companies across the healthcare sector.

"Craig brings tremendous industry knowledge, a client-first mindset and a highly strategic approach to delivering solutions for healthcare companies," said Kevin Beeson, Executive Vice President and Director of Specialty Banking for First Horizon. "His depth of experience and proven ability to understand clients' goals make him exceptionally well positioned to lead our corporate healthcare team and continue expanding the value we provide to clients across the country."

About First Horizon 
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $84.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states concentrated in the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

SOURCE First Horizon Bank
2026-06-22 05:52 2mo ago
2026-06-18 12:01 2mo ago
Constellation Brands heads into earnings with demand headwinds
STZ Constellation Brands
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Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) reports fiscal first-quarter results after the close on June 30, and the setup is bumpy.

UBS is modeling EPS of $3.12, below the Street consensus of $3.24, after cutting estimates to reflect weaker beer demand.

The stock has dropped 11.4% in recent months while the broader consumer staples sector gained 3.6%.

The reversal has been sharp. Beer equivalent units were up 2% in early April, but dollar takeaway and EQ units both finished the quarter in negative territory, down 1.3% and 2% respectively. UBS now forecasts beer depletions down 1% for the quarter versus a Street estimate of positive 0.3%.

Earlier in the year, investors had expected a strong start, with World Cup and US anniversary tailwinds seen as potential demand drivers. That optimism has since faded.

UBS expects Constellation to hold its full-year guidance, which calls for EPS of $11.20 to $11.90 and beer sales in a range of -1% to +1%. The bank sees the guidance as achievable and maintains a Buy rating, though it trimmed its price target to $175 from $186.

At roughly 12.5 times forward earnings, UBS sees the risk/reward tilting positive. But analysts warned that what happens with demand trends over the next few weeks will matter more to the stock than the earnings print itself.
2026-06-22 05:52 2mo ago
2026-06-18 16:03 2mo ago
Constellation Brands heads into earnings with demand headwinds
STZ Constellation Brands
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Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) reports fiscal first-quarter results after the close on June 30, and the setup is bumpy.

UBS is modeling EPS of $3.12, below the Street consensus of $3.24, after cutting estimates to reflect weaker beer demand.

The stock has dropped 11.4% in recent months while the broader consumer staples sector gained 3.6%.

The reversal has been sharp. Beer equivalent units were up 2% in early April, but dollar takeaway and EQ units both finished the quarter in negative territory, down 1.3% and 2% respectively. UBS now forecasts beer depletions down 1% for the quarter versus a Street estimate of positive 0.3%.

Earlier in the year, investors had expected a strong start, with World Cup and US anniversary tailwinds seen as potential demand drivers. That optimism has since faded.

UBS expects Constellation to hold its full-year guidance, which calls for EPS of $11.20 to $11.90 and beer sales in a range of -1% to +1%. The bank sees the guidance as achievable and maintains a Buy rating, though it trimmed its price target to $175 from $186.

At roughly 12.5 times forward earnings, UBS sees the risk/reward tilting positive. But analysts warned that what happens with demand trends over the next few weeks will matter more to the stock than the earnings print itself.
2026-06-22 05:52 2mo ago
2026-06-19 05:57 2mo ago
Constellation Brands Looks Ready For A World Cup Boost (Earnings Preview)
STZ Constellation Brands
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Constellation Brands is upgraded to a cautious Buy ahead of Q1 earnings, anticipating positive management commentary. The upcoming FIFA World Cup could create a meaningful demand tailwind, particularly because most matches occur in key North American markets served by Constellation. Management plans aggressive brand investment around the tournament, potentially boosting sales volumes and improving visibility into near-term business momentum during fiscal 2027.
2026-06-22 05:52 2mo ago
2026-06-18 17:00 2mo ago
Aptar Releases 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report
ATR AptarGroup
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CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies, today released its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report entitled Progress in Motion. The report highlights activities across Aptar’s global operations from January 1 through December 31, 2025, and summarizes certain milestones and progress measured across the company’s global sustainability strategy, which is focused on three key pillars:

“Aptar’s progress in 2025 reflects our belief that sustainability is integral to how we operate, innovate and create value."

ShareCare - operating with care for employees, communities and the environment by aiming to continuously improve our impact and seeking to reduce our footprint;Collaboration - innovating alongside customers, suppliers, industry coalitions and nonprofits to help enable progress toward their goals – as well as for better outcomes for people and our planet; andCircularity - aiming to help the industry advance system-scale change intended to benefit people today and for generations to come by addressing climate change and the waste crisis.“Aptar’s progress in 2025 reflects our belief that sustainability is integral to how we operate, innovate and create value. Across our business, we continued advancing efforts through Care, Collaboration and Circularity that support our employees and communities, strengthen partnerships, improve our operations and respond to evolving expectations from customers and stakeholders. I am proud of our employees around the world whose commitment and expertise continue to turn our sustainability priorities into meaningful progress,” said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO.

Aptar has made progress advancing key areas of its global sustainability strategy. Highlights from Aptar’s Sustainability Report include:

At year-end 2025, 98% of Aptar’s electricity was sourced from renewable sources. Following the power purchase agreements in Europe and North America for a more localized source of renewable energy dedicated to Aptar, the company continued to make progress towards its science-based targets.In the past year, Aptar completed a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aligned double materiality assessment. This assessment is intended to help the company identify and prioritize the topics that matter in terms of the company’s impact on people and the planet, while also considering the financial risks and opportunities.Aptar continues to support employees and communities through safety, health and wellness programs, learning and development opportunities, donations and participation in local charitable events, including support for women’s economic empowerment and emergency campaigns through Aptar’s global signatory organization, CARE®.Innovation towards more sustainable products continues to drive our teams across the globe. Working to better understand the life cycle impacts of our products and innovate to deliver performance value through the value chain and product life cycle remains a global focus.“Sustainability at Aptar is about keeping progress in motion and advancing responsibly, even as expectations and challenges evolve. Through our sustainability strategy, we are working to strengthen our operations, support our people and communities, and partner across our value chain to drive meaningful change. We remain focused on making steady, measurable progress that reflects both our commitments and the realities of the systems we operate within,” said Beth Holland, Aptar’s Chief Sustainability Officer.

Aptar’s 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and obtained reasonable assurance from ERM CVS for our Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions and energy metrics. We also obtained limited assurance from ERM CVS for certain waste, water, product sustainability, and health and safety metrics. The complete assurance report can be found on digitally on the website.

To minimize paper waste, Aptar encourages readers to view the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report digitally on our website under the Sustainability Reporting Center.

About Aptar

Aptar is a global leader in drug delivery, dosing and protection technologies, and consumer product dispensing. Aptar partners with the world’s top healthcare and consumer brands to deliver medicines and create exceptional user experiences. Serving diverse markets, from pharmaceutical to beauty to food and beverage, Aptar combines market expertise with proprietary design, engineering and science to develop innovative solutions that help improve lives worldwide. Headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Aptar employs 14,000 dedicated people across 20 countries. Learn more at www.aptar.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our sustainability strategy, initiatives, goals, targets, anticipated progress, expected benefits and impacts, climate-related efforts, renewable electricity efforts, science-based targets, circularity initiatives, product sustainability efforts, collaborations, and employee and community-related initiatives. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by use of words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “future,” “potential,” “continues” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could,” which are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. Accordingly, our actual results or other events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that exist in our operations and business environment including, but not limited to: supplier participation, performance, transparency and data availability and accuracy; availability, cost and performance of renewable energy, lower-carbon materials, recycled materials and other alternatives; customer, consumer and stakeholder preferences and expectations; product performance, quality, sustainability, circularity or supply chain matters; the regulatory environment, including laws, regulations, standards, methodologies and reporting requirements relating to climate, emissions, renewable electricity, sustainability, product sustainability, waste, water, health and safety matters, and related assurance; changes in or interpretations of sustainability frameworks, standards and targets, including science-based targets; and competition, including technological advances. For additional information on these and other risks and uncertainties, please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Form 10-K and subsequent filings. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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SWX vs. SR: Which Gas Distributor Stock Offers Better Returns?
SWX Southwest Gas Holdings
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Key Takeaways Southwest Gas and Spire are gaining from rising natural gas demand and regulated utility operations.SWX has lower debt-to-capital than SR, while SR posts a higher return on equity than SWX. Both plan major 2026-2030 investments to improve reliability and support rate base growth. The companies in the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry are engaged in the transportation and distribution of natural gas from the region of production to millions of consumers across the United States. Their extensive pipeline and distribution networks ensure a reliable energy supply, while regulated operations provide stable revenue streams and support ongoing infrastructure modernization and system expansion. They enhance shareholders’ value through dividend distribution and buybacks, making them attractive options for defensive investors.

Demand for natural gas is increasing across the United States due to its cleaner-burning characteristics, which help lower carbon emissions compared with other fossil fuels. Its role as a reliable transition fuel is supporting higher consumption and long-term demand growth.

Amid the growing significance of gas distribution, let us discuss Southwest Gas (SWX - Free Report) and Spire (SR - Free Report) , two regulated utilities benefiting from the rise in natural gas demand and major infrastructure development investments, making them comparable in the utility space.

Southwest Gas benefits from its regulated structure, new rates and rise in natural gas demand, supporting its financial performance. SWX gains from ongoing economic development across its service territories, which is attracting new customers and supporting steady demand growth and revenue expansion. The company undertakes systematic capital investment to strengthen infrastructure, supporting rate base growth, enhancing service reliability and driving long-term growth. Supported by a constructive regulatory framework and growing energy demand, Southwest Gas is well-positioned to enhance shareholders' value.

Spire, supported by its regulated framework, benefits from a rate hike and an expanding customer base, supporting stable revenues and earnings growth. The company continues to optimize its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and the divestiture of non-core assets, enhancing operational focus, strengthening financial flexibility and creating attractive long-term growth opportunities. Its strategic capital investments plan supports infrastructure development and system reliability while driving rate base and long-term financial growth. With growing energy demand and a supportive regulatory environment, Spire is poised to generate steady cash flow and enhance shareholder value over the long term.

Southwest Gas and Spire are among the leading gas distribution utilities. Analyzing their fundamentals side by side can reveal which stock presents the most attractive investment opportunity.

SWX and SR’s Earnings Growth ProjectionsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for SWX’s earnings per share (EPS) is pegged at $4.27 in 2026 and $4.85 in 2027, suggesting year-over-year growth of 16.99% and 13.63%, respectively.  SWX’s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth is currently pinned at 9.89%.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SR’s EPS is pegged at $4 in 2026 and $5.51 in 2027, suggesting a year-over-year decline of 9.91% and growth of 37.75%, respectively.  SR’s long-term earnings growth is currently pinned at 11.17%.

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Debt to CapitalThe Zacks Utilities sector is highly capital-intensive, requiring continuous investments to modernize and maintain infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and serve rising energy demand. To fund these long-term projects, utilities rely on a combination of internally generated cash flows and debt raised from capital markets, enabling steady growth and dependable service to customers.

Southwest Gas’ debt-to-capital currently stands at 46.11%, below Spire 69.95% and the industry average of 54.47%. Both companies use debt to fund their business, with SR’s higher ratio indicating greater dependence on borrowed funds.

Return on EquityReturn on Equity (“ROE”) is a key financial metric that measures how efficiently a company utilizes shareholders’ funds to generate returns. A higher ROE reflects strong managerial efficiency in utilizing shareholder funds to create value and drive profit growth.

Spire’s current ROE is 9.49%, outperforming Southwest Gas, which reports a lower ROE of 6.95%. SR uses shareholder capital more efficiently and generates higher returns, though both companies’ returns remain below the industry average of 10.13%.

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Capital Investment PlansUtilities operation is capital-intensive, as huge funds are required to develop infrastructure, enhance system reliability and maintain existing assets. Natural gas distribution utilities must continuously invest in pipelines, storage facilities and delivery networks to ensure safe operations, reliable service and compliance with evolving regulatory standards while meeting growing customer demand.

Southwest Gas aims to invest $6.3 billion in 2026-2030, of which nearly 73% is related to SWX and 27% to the Great Basin project. Spire plans to invest $4.8 billion during 2026-2030 to enhance service reliability, support infrastructure development and rate base growth.

Price PerformanceSouthwest Gas' shares have gained 5.8% in the past three months against the Spire 12.9% decline.

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Wrapping UpSouthwest Gas and Spire are benefiting from rising natural gas demand, customer growth, rate increases and significant infrastructure investments, enabling them to reliably serve millions of customers across the United States.

Southwest Gas is supported by stronger earnings estimate revisions, a better capital spending program, a lower debt-to-capital ratio and superior stock price performance, make it a more attractive choice in the utility sector.

Based on the above discussion, Southwest Gas currently has an edge over Spire, though both presently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
2026-06-22 05:32 2mo ago
2026-06-17 12:16 2mo ago
Post Holdings' Foodservice Business: Is it the Key Growth Engine?
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Key Takeaways POST targets a Foodservice adjusted EBITDA run rate of about $125 million per quarter.POST benefits from customer stickiness as value-added products reduce labor and improve consistency.POST leverages Foodservice assets to support growth in refrigerated businesses like Bob Evans. Post Holdings, Inc.’s (POST - Free Report) Foodservice segment continues to be a significant contributor to the company’s portfolio, with management identifying a target adjusted EBITDA run rate of approximately $125 million per quarter. While the company does not provide specific guidance for individual segments, they expect to return to this run rate as market supply and demand remain in balance.

Recent performance benefited from a combination of factors, including the lapping of prior-year HPAI-related supply constraints and periods when costs exceeded pricing, as the business moved toward more balanced market conditions.

The company’s value-added products appear to benefit from strong customer stickiness, particularly among larger operators. Once customers adopt these offerings, they are able to reduce labor requirements while benefiting from greater consistency and food safety, making switching less likely. 

Management noted that smaller independent operators may present some risk due to their greater operational flexibility and ability to revert to alternative approaches. However, the company believes that the majority of its customer portfolio exhibits durable retention characteristics.

Furthermore, the Foodservice business provides strategic infrastructure that supports other segments. Specifically, the Michael Foods assets are leveraged to support growth of the Bob Evans refrigerated business. This synergy allows Post Holdings to leverage existing manufacturing capabilities while evaluating opportunities to expand into additional categories. Overall, Post Holdings’ Foodservice segment remains an important contributor to company performance, supported by value-added products, durable customer relationships and operational connections across the broader portfolio.

The Zacks Rundown for POSTThe company’s shares have lost 6.7% in the year-to-date period compared with the industry’s 2.9% decline.

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From a valuation standpoint, POST trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10.97, lower than the industry’s average of 14.14. POST currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for POST’s current and next fiscal year earnings implies a year-over-year increase of 4.8% and 15.6%, respectively.

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Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks have been discussed below:

The Chef’s Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF - Free Report) distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. CHEF currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CHEF’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 8.3 and 24.7%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures. CHEF delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 28.9%, on average.

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (AMNF - Free Report) produces and markets frozen food products in the United States. AMNF currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Armanino Foods' current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 7% and 1.7%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. AMNF delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 23.1%, on average.

Mama’s Creations, Inc. (MAMA - Free Report) , together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets fresh deli-prepared foods in the United States. MAMA currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MAMA's current fiscal-year sales & earnings implies growth of 30% and 73.3%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. MAMA delivered a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 129.2%, on average.
2026-06-22 05:32 2mo ago
2026-06-18 10:45 2mo ago
Here's Why Post Holdings (POST) is a Strong Growth Stock
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It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.

The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.

Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means 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.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.

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 The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Post Holdings (POST - Free Report) Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer-packaged goods holding company based in Missouri. The company operates across center-of-the-store, refrigerated, foodservice, food ingredient and convenient nutrition categories. It also participates in private brand food. In March 2022, Post Holdings completed the distribution of 80.1% of its interest in BellRing Brands, Inc. to its shareholders.

POST is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. POST has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 4.7% for the current fiscal year.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.33 to $7.57 per share. POST boasts an average earnings surprise of +19.3%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, POST should be on investors' short list.
2026-06-22 05:32 2mo ago
2026-06-17 10:50 2mo ago
Here's Why American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.

Featuring daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, the research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor.

Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.

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 assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means 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.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing 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.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

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: American Eagle Outfitters (AEO - Free Report) Based in Pittsburgh, PA, American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories and footwear for men and women aged 15–25 years. American Eagle, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the designing and marketing of casual clothing. The company’s assortment includes jeans, cargo pants, graphic T-shirts as well as a range of accessories, outerwear and footwear.

AEO is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Retail-Wholesale stock. AEO has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 14.2% over the past four weeks.

For fiscal 2027, four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $1.77 per share. AEO boasts an average earnings surprise of +48.5%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, AEO should be on investors' short list.
2026-06-22 05:32 2mo ago
2026-06-17 11:01 2mo ago
AEO's Aerie Comp Sales Rise 25%: What's Driving Outperformance?
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Key Takeaways AEO's Aerie revenues rose 34% YoY to $481M, and comparable sales increased 25% in Q1 FY26.AEO cited higher traffic, conversion, basket sizes and apparel comps up 45% for Aerie growth.AEO sees growth runway for Aerie and OFFLINE, with strong demand for matching sets. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.’s (AEO - Free Report) Aerie banner continues to stand out as a major growth engine, benefiting from strong customer engagement, compelling product offerings and effective marketing initiatives. The brand’s focus on comfort, authenticity and lifestyle categories has helped it deepen connections with consumers, enabling it to gain market share in a competitive retail environment. Management remains optimistic about Aerie’s long-term prospects as it continues to broaden brand awareness and strengthen customer loyalty.

In first-quarter fiscal 2026, Aerie delivered another impressive performance, with revenues surging 34% year over year to $481 million and comparable sales rising 25%. On a trailing 12-month basis, the brand surpassed the $2 billion revenue milestone. Strength was broad-based across channels and categories, with Aerie apparel comps jumping 45%, while intimates posted high-single-digit growth. The company noted that higher traffic, better conversion, increased average unit retail and larger basket sizes all contributed to the banner’s exceptional results.

Several strategic initiatives have been driving this outperformance. Aerie’s head-to-toe merchandising approach across apparel, intimates and sleepwear has boosted average order values and encouraged repeat purchases. Marketing efforts, including the 100% Aerie Real campaign featuring Pamela Anderson and the company’s commitment to avoiding AI-generated imagery, have resonated strongly with customers. Additionally, the Aerie Real Makers influencer program exceeded its six-month targets within weeks, helping attract new shoppers while increasing engagement among existing customers.

Looking ahead, management believes Aerie and its OFFLINE activewear business have a significant runway for continued growth. OFFLINE has emerged as an important long-term opportunity, supported by strong demand for matching sets and new fabrications, and has already become the No. 2 legging brand among its core demographic. Although competition remains intense, AEO’s disciplined promotional strategy, continued investments in marketing and strong customer loyalty position Aerie well to sustain its momentum and remain a key contributor to the company’s overall growth.

AEO’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesAmerican Eagle’s shares have surged 83.1% in the past year compared with the industry’s 15.3% growth.

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From a valuation standpoint, AEO trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 9.65X compared with the industry’s average of 15.74X.

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AEO stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Key PicksRoss Stores (ROST - Free Report) , a leading U.S. off-price retailer operating Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS stores, sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. ROST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.2%, on average. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The consensus estimate for Ross Stores’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings suggests growth of 9.1% and 17.1%, respectively, from the year-ago figures.

Five Below, Inc. (FIVE - Free Report) , which operates as a specialty value retailer, currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1. FIVE delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 70.1%, on average.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings suggests growth of 14.3% and 30.4%, respectively, from the year-ago figures.

Tapestry, Inc. (TPR - Free Report) provides accessories and lifestyle brand products in North America, Greater China, the rest of Asia and internationally. At present, TPR sports a Zacks Rank of 1.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 13.8% and 36.3%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures. TPR has delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.6%, on average.
2026-06-22 05:32 2mo ago
2026-06-18 12:21 2mo ago
American Eagle Stock Outlook as Aerie Growth Offsets AE Brand Risks
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Key Takeaways Aerie is driving AEO's growth, with Q1 revenues up 34% and comparable sales up 25%.AE brand revenues and comps fell 2% Q1, pressured by women's bottoms and denim.AEO faces tariff headwinds, planned markdowns and higher advertising spend as it works to stabilize AE. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO - Free Report) is running two stories at once. Aerie and OFFLINE are expanding quickly, while the core American Eagle brand is still working through uneven demand.

That mix keeps the stock in focus. Management still expects mid-single-digit comparable sales growth for fiscal 2026 and operating income of $390-$410 million, but execution has to improve.

AEO’s Business Mix Is ChangingAmerican Eagle operates through the AE brand, Aerie by American Eagle and AEO Direct, its online retailing channel. AE sells casual apparel and accessories to younger men and women, while Aerie focuses on lifestyle apparel across stores and aerie.com.

The story is no longer just a mall-apparel narrative. Aerie has become the faster-growing brand, supported by broader categories and digital reach, while AEO Direct gives both brands an e-commerce platform that can deepen customer engagement.

American Eagle Sees Better 2026 ExecutionAEO is investing in digital capabilities, marketing, store remodels and distribution to build a more agile operating base. The West Coast distribution center in Phoenix went live in early May 2026, adding capacity to improve inventory placement and customer service.

Cost control is part of the same plan. The company is winding down third-party fulfillment operations and managing delivery and distribution expenses, which helped buying, occupancy and warehousing costs leverage 150 basis points in the first quarter.

Aerie Gives AEO Its Strongest CatalystAerie remains AEO’s clearest growth driver. First-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues rose 34% year over year to $480.8 million, while comparable sales increased 25%. The brand also surpassed $2 billion in trailing 12-month revenues.

OFFLINE, sleepwear, intimates and apparel innovation are expanding the runway. Aerie apparel comps rose 45% in the quarter, intimates delivered high-single-digit comps and the undies business reached record performance, giving this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company a meaningful offset to AE brand softness.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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American Eagle Still Has Real FrictionThe weak spots are visible. AE brand revenues and comps declined 2% in the first quarter, with the main pressure concentrated in women’s bottoms, including denim. Seasonal categories also faced pressure from a colder spring.

Margins and expenses add another layer of risk. The second-quarter outlook includes a $20 million incremental tariff headwind, tariff-related gross margin pressure of 150-200 basis points, planned AE markdowns before back-to-school and mid-teens SG&A growth tied mainly to advertising.

How AEO’s Signals Fit the StoryAEO looks more balanced than cleanly momentum-driven. Aerie’s acceleration, OFFLINE’s runway and planned operating leverage support the bull case, but AE’s women’s business, tariffs, markdowns and higher advertising spend keep the setup from being straightforward.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF - Free Report) offers a relevant comparison as a global omnichannel specialty retailer with youth-oriented apparel brands. Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN - Free Report) is another useful reference point because it operates a portfolio that includes Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement and Nuuly.

For AEO, the bottom line is that investors are weighing a real growth engine against real execution risk. The stock’s outlook depends less on a single quarter of Aerie strength and more on whether AE can stabilize as distribution, marketing and inventory initiatives mature.

The Zacks Rank and Zacks Style Scores should be treated as confirmation tools around that operating view. The Zacks Rank is the primary near-term earnings-estimate revision signal, while the Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score and VGM Score help frame valuation, growth quality and price-trend characteristics. In general, Zacks Rank #1 and Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stocks with Style Scores of A or B offer stronger combinations, while weaker ranks call for caution even when one style reading looks favorable.
2026-06-22 05:32 2mo ago
2026-06-18 12:25 2mo ago
Is AEO Stock Worth Buying or Holding After Mixed FY26 Signs?
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American Eagle's valuation discount, Aerie momentum and profit recovery make the stock tempting, but tariffs, ad costs and softer AE trends keep the case balanced.
2026-06-22 05:32 2mo ago
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American Eagle Trends to Watch as Tariffs and Aerie Drive FY26 Shifts
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Key Takeaways AEO is navigating a fiscal 2026 shift as Aerie growth offsets tariff pressure and uneven AE demand.Aerie revenues jumped 34% in Q1, with OFFLINE, sleepwear, intimates and undies fueling demand.Tariffs, markdowns and higher ad spend leave AEO with visible execution risk amid supply-chain changes. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO - Free Report) is showing several specialty apparel trends at once. The company is leaning into brand-led growth at Aerie while working through tariff pressure, higher advertising costs and uneven demand at the American Eagle brand.

The result is a transition story. AEO’s fiscal 2026 outlook depends on stronger execution, sharper inventory flow and whether Aerie can keep offsetting friction elsewhere in the portfolio.

Aerie Shows Where AEO Demand Is MovingAerie is the clearest sign of where AEO demand is shifting. The brand’s first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues rose 34% year over year to $480.8 million, while comparable sales increased 25%. Aerie also surpassed $2 billion in trailing 12-month revenues.

The growth is not tied to one product line. OFFLINE Activewear continues to gain traction through matching sets, new silhouettes, fresh fabrications and curated drops. Sleepwear is scaling as a long-term top-line engine, while intimates delivered high-single-digit comps and the undies business reached a record performance.

This matters because AEO is expanding wallet share through a broader lifestyle assortment, not only through legacy denim demand. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF - Free Report) and Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN - Free Report) both compete in apparel and lifestyle retail, where product newness and brand identity shape demand.

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American Eagle Is Reworking Its Supply ChainAEO is changing how product moves through the business. The company is investing in digital capabilities, store remodels and distribution to improve agility and profitability.

The Phoenix West Coast distribution center went live in early May 2026. Management expects the facility to support better inventory placement and customer service, giving shoppers more ways to receive product.

Cost control is part of the same trend. This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is winding down third-party fulfillment operations and managing delivery and distribution costs. Buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses leveraged 150 basis points in the first quarter due to higher sales and cost optimization. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Tariffs Are Resetting AEO Margin MathTariffs remain one of the biggest variables in the fiscal 2026 margin story. AEO’s guidance assumes a tariff rate of 10% on second-quarter receipts and 15% for the back half of fiscal 2026.

That pressure is already visible in inventory. Total ending inventory increased 27% at cost in the first quarter, while units rose only 5%. Management attributed the gap mainly to tariffs and the comparison with last year’s inventory write-down.

The second quarter is expected to carry a 150- to 200-basis-point tariff impact on gross margin. AEO is using sourcing, product, marketing and operational levers to offset the pressure, but tariffs still affect promotional choices and key selling periods. Marketing Spend Is Rising Across AEO.

Advertising is becoming a more important operating lever. SG&A expenses increased 11% in the first quarter, led by planned investments in advertising.

The spending pattern differs by brand. Aerie’s marketing is tied closely to its sales growth and customer engagement. The 100% Aerie REAL campaign supported brand visibility and reinforced its positioning around inclusivity and authenticity.

At American Eagle, marketing is aimed more at customer file growth, consideration and conversion. The AE customer file increased 3% year over year to more than 19 million customers, but store conversion still needs improvement.

What AEO’s Signals Say About the TrendThe bottom line is that AEO is participating in real retail growth themes, but the transition is not complete. Aerie and OFFLINE are expanding demand, while supply-chain work and digital investment are intended to support faster, more efficient execution.

At the same time, American Eagle brand revenues and comparable sales declined 2% in the first quarter, with weakness concentrated in women’s bottoms. Planned markdowns, tariff costs and higher advertising expenses leave the stock with visible execution risk.

That mixed setup fits a neutral posture. The Zacks Rank and Style Scores are useful secondary signals for investors tracking the next phase. A stronger Zacks Rank, supported by favorable Value, Growth, Momentum or VGM Scores, would generally add confirmation, while weaker readings would argue for patience.

For now, AEO looks like a trend story still proving itself. Aerie’s momentum is meaningful, but investors may want evidence that tariff pressure, marketing spend and AE brand fixes can translate into more consistent profit leverage.
2026-06-22 05:12 2mo ago
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Global Net Lease, Inc. Announces Preferred Stock Dividends
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June 18, 2026 06:00 ET  | Source: Global Net Lease, Inc.

NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (“GNL” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GNL/ GNL PRA / GNL PRB / GNL PRD / GNL PRE) announced today that it declared quarterly dividends on its outstanding preferred stock. Specifically, GNL declared (i) a dividend of $0.453125 per share on its 7.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”), payable on July 15, 2026, to holders of record of shares of its Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on July 2, 2026, (ii) a dividend of $0.4296875 per share on its 6.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) payable on July 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series B Preferred Stock at the close of business on July 2, 2026, (iii) a dividend of $0.46875 per share on its 7.50% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series D Preferred Stock”) payable on July 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series D Preferred Stock at the close of business on July 2, 2026, and (iv) a dividend of $0.4609375 per share on its 7.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series E Preferred Stock”) payable on July 15, 2026 to holders of record of shares of its Series E Preferred Stock at the close of business on July 2, 2026.

About Global Net Lease, Inc.
Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring and managing a global portfolio of income producing net lease assets across the United States, and Western and Northern Europe. Additional information about GNL can be found on its website at www.globalnetlease.com. 

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The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially different. The words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “predicts,” “plans,” “intends,” “would,” “could,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risks that any potential future acquisition, including the Modiv transaction, or disposition by the Company is subject to market conditions, capital availability and timing considerations and may not be identified or completed on favorable terms, or at all. Some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all risks and uncertainties, that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those presented in the Company’s forward-looking statements are set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and all of its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as such risks, uncertainties and other important factors may be updated from time to time in the Company’s subsequent reports. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time, unless required by law.

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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Real Estate Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
GNL Global Net Lease
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the real estate sector.

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Are Investors Undervaluing Ameriprise Financial (AMP) Right Now?
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Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.

Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.

Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.

One company to watch right now is Ameriprise Financial (AMP - Free Report) . AMP is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 12.26, while its industry has an average P/E of 13.77. Over the last 12 months, AMP's Forward P/E has been as high as 15.63 and as low as 10.72, with a median of 13.43.

AMP is also sporting a PEG ratio of 0.98. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. AMP's industry has an average PEG of 1.01 right now. AMP's PEG has been as high as 1.96 and as low as 0.73, with a median of 1.04, all within the past year.

Value investors also love the P/S ratio, which is calculated by simply dividing a stock's price with the company's sales. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. AMP has a P/S ratio of 2.22. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 3.

Finally, our model also underscores that AMP has a P/CF ratio of 15.60. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 34. Within the past 12 months, AMP's P/CF has been as high as 23.08 and as low as 14.74, with a median of 17.06.

These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Ameriprise Financial is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, AMP feels like a great value stock at the moment.
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Allegro MicroSystems Appoints Brian White to its Board of Directors
ALGM Allegro Microsystems
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MANCHESTER, N.H., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGM) today announced the appointment of Brian C. White to Allegro’s Board of Directors (“Board”) as an independent director. Mr. White’s appointment was effective on June 17, 2026.

Mr. White is an accomplished executive and board director with over 30 years of leadership experience in the semiconductor and high-technology industries. He brings extensive expertise in financial strategy, public-company governance, and corporate development, having served as Chief Financial Officer for several publicly traded semiconductor companies, including Ambarella, Inc., Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., and Integrated Device Technology, Inc.

“Brian’s public-company CFO perspective, semiconductor industry experience and governance background make him a strong addition to our Board,” said Joseph Martin, Chairman of the Board. “His experience in capital allocation, building long-term growth, and corporate governance will provide valuable perspective as Allegro progresses its innovation roadmap and advances its strategy to create additional shareholder value.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the Allegro Board. It is a company I have long admired for its leadership in the semiconductor industry and its commitment to innovation,” said Mr. White. “Allegro has a highly compelling vision for its future in AI data center, robotics and automotive. I am eager to bring my perspective on financial strategy, global operations, and operational performance to the boardroom to help Allegro achieve its strategic objectives.”

In addition to Allegro, Mr. White currently serves on the board of FormFactor, Inc., where he is the Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. White holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Seattle University.

About Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is leveraging more than three decades of expertise in magnetic sensing and power ICs to propel electrification, automation, AI data center, and robotics forward with solutions that enhance efficiency, performance and sustainability. Allegro’s commitment to quality drives transformation across industries, reinforcing our status as a pioneer in "automotive-grade" technology and a partner in our customers' success. For additional information, please visit https://www.allegromicro.com/en/.  

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Without limiting the foregoing, in some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “aim,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “exploring,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “would,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “seek,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar words and expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results, performance or achievements, and one should avoid placing undue reliance on such statements.

Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s current expectations, beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us. Such beliefs and assumptions may or may not prove to be correct. Additionally, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 27, 2026, as any such factors may be updated from time to time in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: downturns or volatility in general economic conditions; our ability to compete effectively, expand our market share and increase our net sales and profitability; our reliance on a limited number of third-party semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities and suppliers of other materials; any failure to adjust purchase commitments and inventory management based on changing market conditions or customer demand; the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, including the analog segment in which we compete; any downturn or disruption in the automotive market or industry; our ability to successfully integrate the acquisition of other companies or technologies and products into our business; our ability to maintain or improve our gross margins may be adversely affected by decreases in average selling prices of our products, increases in input costs or shifts in product, customer or channel mix; our ability to manage any sustained yield problems or other delays at our third-party wafer fabrication facilities or in the final assembly and test of our products; our ability to accurately predict our quarterly net sales and operating results and meet the expectations of investors; our dependence on manufacturing operations in the Philippines; our reliance on distributors to generate sales; events beyond our control, including conflicts in the Middle East, impacting us, our key suppliers or our manufacturing partners or other third-party suppliers of components, materials or subassemblies; our ability to develop new product features or new products in a timely and cost-effective manner; our dependence on growth in the end markets that use our products, and the impact that slowdowns in such growth, including as a result of volatility in demand for emerging technologies or changes in government incentives, could have on our financial results; the loss of one or more significant customers; our ability to identify, enter and expand in new markets, and to generate returns on such investments; uncertainties related to the design win process and our ability to recover design and development expenses and to generate timely or sufficient net sales or margins; changes in government trade policies, including the imposition of export restrictions and tariffs; our exposures to warranty claims, product liability claims and product recalls; our dependence on international customers and operations; risks, liabilities, costs and obligations related to governmental regulations and other legal obligations, including export/trade control, privacy, data protection, information security, cybersecurity, consumer protection, environmental and occupational health and safety, antitrust, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, product safety, environmental protection, employment matters and tax; the volatility of currency exchange rates; our ability to raise capital to support our growth strategy; our indebtedness may limit our flexibility to operate our business; our ability to retain key and highly skilled personnel; the impact on the market price of our common stock from future sales of our common stock by large stockholders, or the perception that such sales could occur; the impact of restructuring activities on our business and operating results; our ability to protect our proprietary technology and inventions through patents or trade secrets; our ability to commercialize our products without infringing third-party intellectual property rights; disruptions or breaches of our information technology systems or confidential information or those of our third-party service providers; the risks presented by the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and automated decision-making technologies by us and others; any failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; changes in tax rates or the adoption of new tax legislation; the negative impacts of sustained inflation on our business; and other events beyond our control. Moreover, we operate in an evolving environment. New risk factors and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all risk factors and uncertainties.

You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

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Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) Moves 9.3% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
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Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
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LiveRamp Launches Agentic Partner Program to Fast-Track Agentic Deployments for Customers
RAMP Liveramp Holdings
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP), the leader in data collaboration, today announced LiveRamp Agent Builders (LAB), a new program to bring more partner-built agents into its network and accelerate marketers' ability to transform planning, measurement, activation, and data transformation with AI. During LAB's pilot period, brands will have access to agents from all of the AI companies participating in the program, enabling customers to focus on finding tools that create value.
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Griffon (GFF) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
GFF Griffon Corporation
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In the latest trading session, Griffon (GFF - Free Report) closed at $91.13, marking a +2.58% move from the previous day. The stock's change was more than 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%.

Shares of the garage door and building products maker have appreciated by 6.57% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Conglomerates sector's gain of 5.4%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.29%.

The upcoming earnings release of Griffon will be of great interest to investors. In that report, analysts expect Griffon to post earnings of $1.33 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 11.33%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $453.9 million, down 26.03% from the year-ago period.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $5.17 per share and a revenue of $1.81 billion, signifying shifts of -8.5% and -28.24%, respectively, from the last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Griffon. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending 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.

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 an unchanged state. Griffon presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In terms of valuation, Griffon is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.19. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 12.98.

The Diversified Operations industry is part of the Conglomerates sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 177, positioning it in the bottom 28% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our 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.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS) Shares Surge 6.8% -- What GF Score of 85 Tells Investors
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On June 18, 2026, Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS) shares rose 6.8% to a current price of $187.53. The stock has experienced a remarkable price performance over
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Itron (ITRI) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
ITRI Itron
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In the latest trading session, Itron (ITRI - Free Report) closed at $79.26, marking a -2.27% move from the previous day. 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 energy and water meter company's shares have seen an increase of 3.95% over the last month, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.19% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.56%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Itron in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.31, showcasing a 19.14% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $564.72 million, indicating a 6.93% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $6.01 per share and revenue of $2.38 billion. These totals would mark changes of -15.71% and +0.34%, respectively, from last year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Itron. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.02% downward. As of now, Itron holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

In terms of valuation, Itron is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.5. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 24.62.

Also, we should mention that ITRI has a PEG ratio of 0.71. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Electronics - Testing Equipment industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.98.

The Electronics - Testing Equipment industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 27, which puts it in the top 12% 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.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
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Itron (ITRI) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
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Itron (ITRI - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $80.81, demonstrating a +1.96% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.09%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.91%.

Coming into today, shares of the energy and water meter company had lost 2.57% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 0.22%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.29%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Itron in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.31, indicating a 19.14% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $564.72 million, indicating a 6.93% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.01 per share and a revenue of $2.38 billion, representing changes of -15.71% and +0.34%, respectively, from the prior year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Itron. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable 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. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.02% lower. Itron presently features a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

In terms of valuation, Itron is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.19. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 24.45, which means Itron is trading at a discount to the group.

Meanwhile, ITRI's PEG ratio is currently 0.69. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Electronics - Testing Equipment was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.97 at yesterday's closing price.

The Electronics - Testing Equipment industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 29, positioning it in the top 12% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained 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.
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Super Micro Computer: Super Messy Dilution, But Still A Buy
SMCI Super Micro Computer
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Super Micro Computer remains a high-risk, high-reward buy despite governance and compliance concerns. SMCI's $7 billion equity offering raises questions about management's anticipation of surging demand and capital planning. Margins have contracted from 12% to 6%, and free cash flow conversion remains irregular, tempering bullishness.
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Can SMCI's $7 Billion Capital Raise Plan Help it Sustain AI Growth?
SMCI Super Micro Computer
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Key Takeaways Super Micro Computer plans to raise up to $7 billion to support AI infrastructure expansion and operations.SMCI expects proceeds to help fulfill about $39 billion in AI server orders from more than 20 customers.Super Micro Computer faces competition from Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise in AI systems. Super Micro Computer (SMCI - Free Report) is scaling up its AI infrastructure business to support its long-term strategy of going beyond server manufacturing into a comprehensive datacenter infrastructure provider. The company’s manufacturing footprint comprises its Silicon Valley campus, which is expected to support production capacity exceeding 6,000 racks per month by the end of fiscal 2026, including approximately 3,000 direct liquid cooling racks.

However, this massive expansion requires massive working capital. As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.3 billion, while total bank debt and convertible notes amounted to approximately $8.8 billion. Inventories increased to $11.1 billion, accounts receivable reached $8.4 billion, and its operating cash flow for the quarter remained under pressure as the company invested heavily in inventory and supply-chain commitments.

Hence, SMCI had to roll out equity and equity-linked financing transactions recently. This was a significant capital-raising initiative aimed at supporting the company’s accelerating AI infrastructure business. The offerings, together with its at-the-market equity program, provide a potential capital raise of up to $7 billion.

According to the company, the proceeds will primarily be used to procure components required to fulfill approximately $39 billion of AI server orders received from more than 20 customers, while also supporting debt repayment, working capital requirements and capital expenditures. The financing initiative underscores the capital-intensive nature of Super Micro Computer’s current growth strategy.

How Competitors Fare Against SMCIThe AI data center market is likely to grow at an unprecedented pace throughout 2026 and 2027. Big players like Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE - Free Report) and Dell Technologies (DELL - Free Report) are competing with SMCI in this space.

Dell Technologies is a major supplier of servers and storage systems, with a broad customer base across enterprises and cloud providers. Its scale, established distribution and service offerings give it an edge in winning large contracts. However, Dell Technologies has not grown as quickly as SMCI in AI-specific systems; its ability to bundle hardware with services makes it a strong rival.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is also expanding aggressively into AI and high-performance computing. Its GreenLake platform provides customers with flexible, cloud-like consumption models, which can be attractive to enterprises. Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s focus on hybrid cloud and AI workloads positions it as a direct competitor in areas where SMCI is seeking growth through its DCBBS strategy.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers a range of servers, including HPE ProLiant, HPE Synergy, HPE BladeSystem and HPE Moonshot servers. Dell Technologies has built the Dell AI Factory in collaboration with NVIDIA. Dell also collaborated with Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI for Dell PowerEdge servers.

SMCI’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of Super Micro Computer have lost 5.1% year to date against the Zacks Computer – Storage Devices industry’s growth of 327.6%.

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From a valuation standpoint, SMCI is trading at a discount at a forward 12 Month P/S multiple of 0.33X compared with industry’s P/S multiple of 4.85X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Super Micro Computer’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings implies a year-over-year increase of approximately 24.27% and 22%, respectively. Estimates for fiscal 2026 earnings have been remained unchanged for the past 30 days.

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Super Micro Computer currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Super Micro Is Up 9% Today: Is It Outperforming Other AI Server Stocks Like Dell?
SMCI Super Micro Computer
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Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI | SMCI Price Prediction) are up 10% in on Thursday, June 18, trading at $30 and change. The move makes Super Micro Computer stock the clear standout among major AI server names on the tape today.

By contrast, Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) stock is flat at $417, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) stock is down 2% to $47. That answers the headline question. Yes, Super Micro Computer stock is outperforming its AI server peers on the session.

The catch: there’s no specific company catalyst behind the SMCI move. The jump reads as a rebound in a name that’s been under pressure recently, rather than a reaction to fresh news, earnings, or an analyst action.

Rebound After a Volatile Stretch Super Micro Computer stock closed Wednesday at $27.78 after a multi-day slide that left it well off the levels reached earlier in June. Today’s bounce brings SMCI stock back toward the $30 range where it traded before the drawdown earlier this week.

Fundamentally, Super Micro Computer’s most recent quarter showed continued AI-driven momentum. The company posted Q3 FY2026 EPS of $0.84, beating the $0.62 consensus, with revenue of $10.24 billion that grew sharply year over year even as the top line missed Street estimates.

Overhangs remain in place, however. Super Micro Computer flagged a board independent review of export-control transactions and carries $8.8 billion in total bank debt and convertible notes, which has helped make SMCI stock a magnet for sharp swings in either direction. With a beta near 1.87, single-session moves like today’s aren’t unusual for the shares.

The Day’s Scoreboard Against Dell and HPE Dell stock’s flat day shouldn’t obscure the company’s firm fundamentals. Dell Technologies reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $43.84 billion, with AI-optimized server revenue of $16.13 billion and $24.4 billion in AI orders booked in the quarter, prompting management to raise full-year guidance.

HPE stock is the laggard of the trio today, slipping despite a strong recent print. Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Q2 FY2026 revenue came in at $10.68 billion with non-GAAP EPS of $0.79 versus guidance of $0.51 to $0.55, helped by a networking segment boosted by the Juniper Networks acquisition.

So the day’s scoreboard is clean. Super Micro Computer stock is the relative-strength winner, Dell stock is in a holding pattern, and HPE stock is pulling back. One session, however, doesn’t redraw the leaderboard in the AI server trade.

Year to Date, Dell Still Sets the Pace Zooming out changes the story considerably. Dell stock is up 231% year to date, and HPE stock is up 97% year to date. Meanwhile, Super Micro Computer stock has only gained 4% so far in 2026.

The valuation tells a related story. SMCI trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15x, versus 33x for Dell and 46x for HPE. That gap reflects both Super Micro Computer’s earnings recovery and the discount the market still applies for governance and margin risks.

Wall Street’s price targets fit the same pattern. The consensus price target on SMCI sits at $37.25, while Dell’s consensus target is $483.83 and HPE’s is $64.13. A single day of relative outperformance in a beaten-down name doesn’t, by itself, signal a durable trend within the AI server group.

What to Watch Investors can watch for whether Super Micro Computer stock holds its gains and how it trades against Dell and HPE in the days ahead. Follow-through momentum next week would suggest follow-through buying rather than a one-day short squeeze in a heavily shorted name.

Longer term, the path for SMCI stock may hinge on margin recovery and resolution of the export-control review, while Dell and HPE keep building their AI server backlogs. Investors holding the stock may want to keep their position sizes modest given the volatility profile. For now, the day belongs to Super Micro Computer while the year (at least so far) still belongs to Dell.
2026-06-22 03:32 2mo ago
2026-06-20 11:06 2mo ago
Super Micro Jumped More Than 10%. Is the AI Server Maker Finally Turning a Corner?
SMCI Super Micro Computer
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Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI +10.37%) climbed more than 10% on Thursday, closing at about $31 after starting the day near $28. There was no major company news behind the move -- no earnings, no new contract -- just a sharp bounce in a stock that has been swinging hard with the rest of the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware group. Even after the jump, however, the stock is down about 31% over the past year and even further from its 52-week high.

So, what gives?

Super Micro has never struggled to sell servers. What it has struggled to do is convince investors that the growth is worth the thin margins and the baggage that comes with it. That said, the underlying business has demonstrated notable improvements.

Image source: Getty Images.

Demand isn't the issue In its fiscal third quarter of 2026 (the period ended March 31, 2026), Super Micro's revenue more than doubled from a year earlier to $10.2 billion, driven by AI servers built around chips from Nvidia.

And this surging build-out goes beyond Super Micro Computer. Rivals Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have both reported booming AI server demand in recent weeks.

The clearest sign that demand is outrunning what the company can fund came this month. Super Micro said it had taken in about $39 billion of AI server orders in recent weeks from more than 20 customers, and to buy the components to fill them, it lined up $7 billion in new equity and equity-linked financing.

But here's what's particularly encouraging. After dropping to 6.3% in the prior quarter, its gross margin recovered to 9.9% -- still thin, but a real bounce off the bottom. Management said the rebound came from selling more complete, ready-to-run systems rather than bare servers, along with lower costs and charges related to tariffs, shipping, and inventory.

"We are a fast-growing company. We can grow much faster, but we also care about margins," CEO Charles Liang said on the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings call, when asked how its order backlog would feed into growth.

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What has to hold from here The stock trades at about 16 times earnings -- hardly demanding for a company growing revenue at a triple-digit rate.

But there's good reason for the stock's low valuation multiple.

The balance sheet is one of them. To fund its growth, the company has leaned on debt and, more recently, dilution. Total bank debt and convertible notes reached $8.8 billion at the end of the quarter, nearly double where they were six months earlier, and the $7 billion financing adds fresh shares to the count.

Then there's the question hanging over the numbers themselves.

Super Micro's board is still conducting an independent review of certain transactions tied to export-control issues, and the company has cautioned that its latest results were preliminary and unaudited, and could change once that review is complete. It comes after the 2024 accounting crisis that cost the company its auditor and nearly its Nasdaq listing -- a history that helps explain why Super Micro Computer investors remain wary even when the business looks healthy.

So, what would it take for the stock's rebound to stick?

Most of all, that 9.9% gross margin must hold and build rather than slip back toward the single-digit lows of recent quarters. And a clean resolution to the export-control review would help. Finally, investors should look to see if the company's $39 billion in orders can convert into profitable revenue without debt and dilution expanding too much.

The real test will land when Super Micro reports its fiscal fourth quarter -- likely in August.
2026-06-22 03:32 2mo ago
2026-06-18 05:00 2mo ago
ESET Research investigates Gentlemen ransomware gang and its defense-evasion tools
EDR Endeavor Group Holdings
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Gentlemen operators develop and maintain an EDR-killer suite provided directly to affiliates.GentleKiller, an in-house framework, has at least eight variants abusing different vulnerable or malicious drivers.Gentlemen operators apply a unified evasion strategy across tools to standardize impersonation and protection.Third-party EDR killers (HexKiller, ThrottleBlood, and HavocKiller) are operationally integrated.The gang’s victimology is globally distributed and notably not US focused.
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESET researchers analyzed the robust EDR-killing toolset of the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang Gentlemen. Since the beginning of 2026, Gentlemen has emerged as one of the most active gangs in the ransomware ecosystem. The group distinguishes itself through a mature, operator-maintained set of endpoint detection and response (EDR) killers — tools for disrupting security software. Additionally, unlike most top-tier gangs, Gentlemen does not exhibit a strong US-centric victimology, instead targeting victims across Southeast Asia, South America, and Western Europe. The gang’s targeting includes some otherwise rarely targeted countries like Thailand, Brazil, and France.

“While there have been multiple reports covering Gentlemen in recent months, they have not focused on a detailed analysis of the group’s EDR killers. Thanks to ESET’s continued incident-level visibility, we can provide a uniquely deep view into Gentlemen’s EDR-killer development practices. The internal data leak that Gentlemen suffered in May 2026 gave us more insight into the inner workings of the group,” says ESET researcher Jakub Souček, who tracks EDR killers. “The leak also allowed us to confirm the hypothesis we formed in February 2026: that Gentlemen operators actively develop and maintain a portfolio of EDR killers that they offer to affiliates, centered around their in-house framework, which we have named GentleKiller.”

Additionally, the group incorporates third-party or leaked tools such as HexKiller, ThrottleBlood, and HavocKiller. These tools are standardized through a shared defense-evasion layer, impersonating predominantly security vendors by using fake version information and copied legitimate certificates and icons. Gentlemen also demonstrates an ability to unusually quickly operationalize newly disclosed Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver proofs-of-concept, often within days of public release. Apart from the EDR killers, we also identified a credential stealer we named OxideHarvest; this tool was developed by one of Gentlemen’s affiliates.

For context, Gentlemen emerged in late 2025 as a RaaS operation and quickly grew into one of the most active ransomware gangs observed in Q1 2026. The gang offers a generous 90% share to affiliates. Gentlemen utilizes double extortion — in addition to encrypting the victim data, the group also threatens to leak the data if the ransom is not paid.

One of the things that sets Gentlemen apart is the gang’s willingness to offer more than just encryptors to affiliates — in particular, the gang also provides EDR killers. Gentlemen represents a different, and so far underreported, approach. Rather than relying on affiliates to source their own EDR killers, Gentlemen operators actively develop and maintain a portfolio of EDR killers for affiliates.

While the victimology of large RaaS operations is often shaped more by affiliates’ choices than by operator-led strategy, one particular pattern still tends to emerge. Most major ransomware gangs show a strong and persistent focus on the United States, which frequently accounts for roughly half of all announced victims. Gentlemen stands out as a notable exception to this trend. Despite ranking among the five most active ransomware gangs in Q1 2026, its victimology does not exhibit a comparable US focus. Instead, Gentlemen affiliates consistently target victims across a broad and geographically diverse range of countries, with a significant number of victims coming from regions such as Southeast Asia, South America, and Western Europe.

Gentlemen operators apply a specific set of defense evasion techniques to the gang’s various EDR killers. These techniques are applied to compiled samples rather than source code. This gives Gentlemen the option to also protect the EDR killers whose source code the gang does not possess. GentleKiller is by far the most prevalent EDR killer observed in the Gentlemen ecosystem.

To date, ESET Research has discovered eight distinct variants, each impersonating a different legitimate product and abusing a different vulnerable or malicious driver. Despite these surface-level differences, ESET classifies all of these samples under the GentleKiller umbrella due to a high degree of shared internal characteristics.

“From a defense perspective, understanding how GentleKiller works allows defenders to better design their defensive strategies and defend even against yet-to-be-developed additions to Gentlemen’s EDR-killing arsenal,” concludes Souček.

For a more details about Gentlemen’s EDR killers, check out the ESET Research blog post “Killing me gently: Inside Gentlemen’s EDR killer framework” on WeLiveSecurity.com. Make sure to follow ESET Research on Twitter (today known as X), BlueSky, and Mastodon for the latest news from ESET Research.

About ESET

ESET® provides cutting-edge cybersecurity to prevent attacks before they happen. By combining the power of AI and human expertise, ESET stays ahead of emerging global cyberthreats, both known and unknown — securing businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals. Whether it’s endpoint, cloud, or mobile protection, our AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services remain highly effective and easy to use. ESET technology includes robust detection and response, ultra-secure encryption, and multifactor authentication. With 24/7 real-time defense and strong local support, we keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. The ever-evolving digital landscape demands a progressive approach to security: ESET is committed to world-class research and powerful threat intelligence, backed by R&D centers and a strong global partner network. For more information, visit www.eset.com or follow our social media, podcasts, and blogs.
2026-06-22 03:32 2mo ago
2026-06-18 06:50 2mo ago
Endeavour Silver Intersects High-Grade Silver and Gold Mineralization at its Terronera Operation
EDR Endeavor Group Holdings
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDR, NYSE: EXK) is pleased to announce positive drill results from its exploration program at its newest mine, Terronera, located in Jalisco, Mexico.

Since 2025, the Company has completed 43 drill holes totaling 7,015 metres on the La Luz system and 10 drill holes totaling 1,904 metres targeting the Terronera vein. This marks the first exploration drilling campaign at the Terronera mine since 2020. The program is designed to expand and better define mineralization along strike and at depth within the Terronera vein system. At La Luz, drilling has focused on defining the limits of mineralization adjacent to historical workings and testing the down-dip extension of the system to support mine design and long-term planning. Key highlights from this program include:

LL-43: 574 g/t Ag, 23.92 g/t Au for 2,607 g/t AgEq over 1.06 metres true width
LL-77: 1,271 g/t Ag, 0.81 g/t Au for 1,340 g/t AgEq over 0.94 metres true width
TRU-001: 282 g/t Ag, 1.80 g/t Au for 435 g//t AgEq over 8.11 metres true width
TRU-003: 150 g/t Ag, 6.30 g/t Au for 686 g/t AgEq over 5.32 metres true width
“These results demonstrate the exploration potential that exists beyond the current Terronera mine plan," said Luis Castro, Chief Operating Officer. “At both Terronera and La Luz, drilling has successfully extended mineralization along strike and at depth while supporting the continuity of high-grade silver and gold zones. By advancing mine development, we are better positioned to establish underground drill platforms that allow us to efficiently test priority targets and quickly improve our understanding of the district vein systems. We believe these results highlight the opportunity to grow resources, extend mine life and unlock additional value across the broader Terronera property.”

At La Luz, drilling highlights were holes LL-43 LL-77 which underscore the presence of high-grade precious metal mineralization. Holes LL-68, LL-69, LL-75, LL-76, L-77 are all below the published resource extending mineralization along strike and to depth, which continues to remain open. La Luz holes were drilled from 500 metres of the access ramp developed in 2025. The program is designed to better define historical workings to improve the mine design of the La Luz deposit. Management expects the mining of the high grade La Luz deposit will commence in 2027 through a combination of long hole and cut and fill mining methods.

Drilling of the Terronera structure continues to return high-grade mineralization, highlighted by hole TRU-001 and hole TRU-003. These results support the presence of robust mineralized zones with both strong grades and meaningful widths, further supporting the continuity and quality of mineralization within the Terronera system. The Terronera holes extend mineralized vein continuity along strike and to depth. TRU-006 is the deepest high-grade intercept in this zone, while TRU-10 demonstrates the structure continues at depth. Terronera remains open along strike and at depth.

Two drill rigs are currently operating at Terronera and are expected to continue testing the extension of mineralization along strike and at depth through the middle of the fourth quarter. The program is designed to further define the continuity and potential expansion of the Terronera vein system, supporting future resource growth and mine planning initiatives.

Table 1. La Luz Drill Results

Hole
Structure
FromToCore
LengthTrue
WidthAuAgAgEq(m)(m)(m)(m)(gpt)(gpt)(gpt)LL-43
La Luz104.10105.401.301.0623.925742,607Including104.70105.400.700.5744.401,0604,834LL-44
La Luz120.10123.052.952.263.84176503Including122.60123.050.450.3418.158172,360LL-48
La Luz124.85126.401.550.951.088100Including125.55126.400.850.521.9310173LL-49
La Luz77.0078.351.351.33.43579871Including77.0078.001.000.934.477411,121LL-50
La Luz78.0079.251.251.200.4780120Including78.0078.600.600.570.86123196LL-51
La Luz139.10141.252.150.941.9927196Including140.60141.250.650.283.7541360LL-52
La Luz151.35153.552.201.1315.86551,404Including152.65153.550.900.4618.40761,640LL-55
La Luz84.5086.101.601.311.6619160Including85.1586.100.950.782.7730266LL-59
La Luz135.10137.402.302.127.473781,013Including135.10135.850.750.6917.904401,962LL-61
La Luz138.00140.202.202.070.6593148Including139.75140.200.450.420.53233278LL-63
La Luz155.65156.600.950.860.65426481Including155.65156.000.350.321.681,1451,287LL-67
La Luz146.80148.351.551.372.01115285Including147.00147.650.650.574.62224617LL-68
La Luz180.50182.001.501.191.12252.8348Including180.50181.501.000.791.55330461LL-69
La Luz204.90206.501.601.130.31172198Including205.70206.500.800.570.43243280LL-74
La Luz130.00131.701.701.502.41149.5354Including130.85131.700.850.753.68104417LL-75
La Luz174.55176.451.901.410.36231262Including174.80175.600.800.590.44336373LL-76
La Luz234.00235.801.801.140.26195218Including235.15235.800.650.410.68512570LL-77
La Luz183.85185.201.350.940.811,2711,340Including183.85184.450.600.421.802,8302,983LL-81
La Luz145.20146.701.501.320.25131.5153Including145.20145.950.750.660.29155179LL-82
La Luz120.75121.751.000.960.5286129Including120.75121.250.500.480.28131155 Abbreviations include: gpt: grams per tonne; Au: gold; Ag: silver; m: metre.

AgEq is calculated using an 85:1 Au:Ag ratio

Drill holes LL-46, LL-47, LL-54, LL-56, LL-57, LL-64, LL-70, LL-71, LL-73, LL-78, LL-79, LL-80, LL-83, and LL-84 returned no significant results.

9 drill holes LL-42, LL45, LL-53, LL-58, LL-60, LL-62, LL-65, LL-66 and LL-72 intersected historical working as part of the boundary definition of the La Luz vein.

Longitudinal Section of La Luz Vein (Overlain on Figure 10-5 NI 43-101 Technical Report May 15, 2023)

Table 2. Terronera Drill Results

Hole
Structure
FromToCore
LengthTrue
WidthAuAgAgEq(m)(m)(m)(m)(gpt)(gpt)(gpt)TRU-001
Terronera121.40131.5510.158.111.80282435Including122.20123.501.301.040.4912901,332TRU-002
Terronera125.80132.506.705.092.0780256Including131.90132.500.600.463.24197472TRU-003
Terronera109.20118.609.405.326.30150686Including110.20110.800.600.3412.702401,320TRU-004
Terronera86.4092.406.004.424.05119463Including88.8089.901.100.819.29204994TRU-005
Terronera150.25159.509.254.201.93216380Including151.45152.050.600.271.199241,025TRU-006
Terronera201.70208.306.602.203.10130393Including204.60205.400.800.2714.702401,490TRU-007
Terronera182.45187.304.851.821.3399211Including182.45182.750.300.115.02111538TRU-008
Terronera156.50161.505.002.075.50156624Including159.50160.250.750.3114.603531,594TRU-009
Terronera147.10155.908.804.203.4189379Including147.90148.700.800.3813.503201,468TRU-010Terronera208.20211.503.300.99
0.09
14
21
Abbreviations include: gpt: grams per tonne; Au: gold; Ag: silver; m: metre.

AgEq is calculated using an 85:1 Au:Ag ratio

All drill holes in the Terronera vein have been included in the ‘Drill Results’ table.

Figure 2. Longitudinal Section of Terronera Vein (Overlain on Figure 10-4 NI 43-101 Technical Report May 15, 2023)

About Endeavour Silver

Endeavour is a mid-tier silver producer with three operating mines in Mexico and Peru and a robust pipeline of exploration projects across Mexico, Chile, and the United States. With a proven track record of discovery, development, and responsible mining, Endeavour is driving organic growth and creating lasting value on its path to becoming a leading senior silver producer.

Qualified Person1

Dale Mah, P.Geo., Vice President Corporate Development, a qualified person under NI 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

During 2025, the majority of the drill core samples were shipped to ALS Limited in Zacatecas, Mexico for sample preparation and then for analysis at the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver; at the end of 2025, the laboratory was changed to SGS laboratory in Durango, Mexico for sample preparation and analysis. The 2026 campaign has been completely analyzed by SGS laboratory. The ALS Zacatecas, North Vancouver facilities and SGS laboratory are ISO 9001 and/or ISO/IEC 17025 certified.

A quality control sampling program of reference standards, blanks and duplicates has been instituted to monitor the integrity of all assay results. All samples are split at the local field office and shipped to ALS and/or SGS laboratories, where they are dried, crushed, split and 250-gram pulp samples are prepared for analysis. Gold was assayed by 30-gram fire assay with atomic absorption (“AA”) spectroscopy finish and silver by aqua regia digestion with ICP-AES / ICP-OES finish, over-limits analyses by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

Contact Information

Allison Pettit
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: (604) 685 - 9775
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.edrsilver.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States private securities litigation reform act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding the Company’s exploration and drilling plans and programs at Terronera, exploration potential at Terronera, the opportunity to grow resources, extend mine life and unlock additional value across the Terronera property, mining at La Luz and related timing, Terronera’s potential to create shareholder value, the opportunity for mineral discovery, the Company’s path to becoming a leading senior silver producer and the timing and results of various activities. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.

Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, production levels, performance or achievements of Endeavour and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include but are not limited to changes in production and costs guidance; the ongoing effects of inflation and supply chain issues on mine economics; changes in national and local governments’ legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Peru, Canada and Mexico; financial risks due to precious metals prices; operating or technical difficulties in mineral exploration, development and mining activities; risks and hazards of mineral exploration, development and mining; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits; fluctuations in the prices of silver and gold, fluctuations in the currency markets (particularly the Peruvian sol, Mexican peso, Chilean peso, Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar); and challenges to the Company’s title to properties; as well as those factors described in the section “risk factors” contained in the Company’s most recent form 40F/Annual Information Form filed with the S.E.C. and Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to: the continued operation of the Company’s mining operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, mining operations will operate and the mining products will be completed in accordance with management’s expectations and achieve their stated production outcomes, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
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2026-06-22 03:12 2mo ago
2026-06-19 12:31 2mo ago
Immunovant (IMVT) Up 3.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
IMVT Immunovant
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Immunovant, Inc. (IMVT - Free Report) . Shares have added about 3.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Immunovant due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

Immunovant's Q4 Loss Wider Than Expected, Pipeline in Focus

Immunovant incurred a fourth-quarter 2026 net loss of 73 cents per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 60 cents. The company had reported a loss of 64 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.

Excluding stock-based compensation expense, IMVT reported a net loss of 67 cents per share.

Currently, Immunovant does not have any approved products in its portfolio and has yet to generate revenues.

IMVT’s Q4 Results in Detail

Research and development expenses totaled $142.3 million, up 51.9% from the year-ago quarter’s figure. The increase was primarily due to clinical activities for IMVT-1402, as well as $39 million in costs associated with the discontinuation of batoclimab, partially offset by lower expenses related to batoclimab studies.

General and administrative expenses were $17.3 million, down 14.4% year over year, primarily due to lower personnel-related expenses, market research and information technology costs, legal and other professional fees.

As of March 31, 2026, Immunovant’s cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $902.1 million compared with $994.5 million as of Dec. 31, 2025. The cash balance is expected to extend IMVT’s cash runway through the commercial launch of IMVT-1402 for GD.

IMVT’s Full-Year 2026 Results

For full-year 2026, Immunovant recorded a net loss of $2.77 per share compared with a net loss of $2.73 per share reported in 2025.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Immunovant has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, Immunovant has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry PlayerImmunovant belongs to the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry. Another stock from the same industry, TG Therapeutics (TGTX - Free Report) , has gained 35.6% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2026.

TG Therapeutics reported revenues of $204.92 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +69.6%. EPS of $0.17 for the same period compares with $0.03 a year ago.

For the current quarter, TG Therapeutics is expected to post earnings of $0.42 per share, indicating a change of +147.1% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +10.6% over the last 30 days.

The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for TG Therapeutics. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.
2026-06-22 02:52 2mo ago
2026-06-17 17:30 2mo ago
Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Postponement of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
PII Polaris Industries
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (the "Corporation" or "Polaris") today announced that its annual meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting"), originally scheduled to be held on June 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (Toronto time), has been postponed.

The Meeting will now be held as follows:

Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Toronto time)
Format: Virtual-only meeting
Webcast: https://virtual-meetings.tsxtrust.com/1923
Password: "polaris2026"

The Meeting will be conducted in the same virtual format as previously announced, and shareholders will continue to be able to attend, participate and vote online through the TSX Trust virtual meeting platform.

Purpose of Postponement

The postponement is being done as the required quorum of 50.1% of shareholders voting has not been achieved at this point in time. We encourage shareholders that have not yet voted their shares to do so prior to 9 am on June 25th.

Meeting Materials and Business

The business of the Meeting remains unchanged. At the Meeting, shareholders will be asked to receive the Corporation's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, together with the report of the auditors thereon.

Shareholders will also be asked to vote on the following matters:

electing directors of the Corporation; and

reappointing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Corporation and authorizing the directors of the Corporation to fix their remuneration.

The Corporation's management information circular dated May 15, 2026 (the "Circular"), previously distributed to shareholders, provides detailed information regarding the Meeting and the matters to be considered thereat.

Voting and Proxies

Shareholders of record as of April 29, 2026 remain entitled to vote at the Meeting and any postponement thereof.

Proxies previously and validly submitted will continue to be valid for the postponed Meeting unless properly revoked.

Shareholders who have not yet voted are encouraged to do so using the instructions provided in the Circular.

The deadline for submission of proxies will be extended to 24hours (excluding weekends and holidays) prior to the time of the postponed Meeting.

Additional Information

Electronic copies of the Circular and related meeting materials are available on the Corporation's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Corporation's website at https://polarisrei.com.

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About Polaris Renewable Energy Inc.

Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. is a Canadian publicly traded company engaged in the acquisition, development, and operation of renewable energy projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. We are a high-performing and financially sound contributor to the energy transition.

The Company's portfolio includes a geothermal plant (~82 MW), four run-of river hydroelectric plants (~39 MW), three solar (photovoltaic) projects (~35 MW) and an onshore wind park (~26 MW).

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) is a Trending Stock
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX - 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 drugmaker have returned +4.3%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, which Vertex falls in, has gained 0.9%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.

Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere 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.

Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.

For the current quarter, Vertex is expected to post earnings of $4.79 per share, indicating a change of +6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.2% over the last 30 days.

For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $19.15 points to a change of +4.1% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +0.1%.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $21.19 indicates a change of +10.7% from what Vertex is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.4%.

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 #3 (Hold) for Vertex.

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

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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 Vertex, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $3.22 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +8.5%. For the current and next fiscal years, $13.03 billion and $14.28 billion estimates indicate +8.6% and +9.6% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryVertex reported revenues of $2.99 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +7.8%. EPS of $4.47 for the same period compares with $4.06 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.98 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.19%. The EPS surprise was +5.67%.

Over the last four quarters, Vertex surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. 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.

The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Vertex is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

Bottom LineThe 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 Vertex. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Why the Market Dipped But Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Gained Today
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In the latest close session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX - Free Report) was up +1.28% at $458.99. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.22%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.98%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.35%.

Shares of the drugmaker witnessed a gain of 4.34% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Medical sector with its gain of 4.11%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.56%.

The upcoming earnings release of Vertex Pharmaceuticals will be of great interest to investors. In that report, analysts expect Vertex Pharmaceuticals to post earnings of $4.79 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 5.97%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $3.22 billion, reflecting a 8.46% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

VRTX's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $19.15 per share and revenue of $13.03 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +4.08% and +8.57%, respectively.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Vertex Pharmaceuticals. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. 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, 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. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.12% higher. Vertex Pharmaceuticals presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at valuation, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 23.67. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 21.05.

It is also worth noting that VRTX currently has a PEG ratio of 1.72. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Medical - Biomedical and Genetics stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.48 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is part of the Medical sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, finds itself in the bottom 39% 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.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
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In the latest trading session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX - Free Report) closed at $451.63, marking a -1.6% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.09%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.91%.

The drugmaker's stock has climbed by 6.63% in the past month, exceeding the Medical sector's gain of 3.16% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.29%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Vertex Pharmaceuticals in its forthcoming earnings report. In that report, analysts expect Vertex Pharmaceuticals to post earnings of $4.79 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 5.97%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.22 billion, up 8.46% from the prior-year quarter.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $19.15 per share and a revenue of $13.03 billion, representing changes of +4.08% and +8.57%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Vertex Pharmaceuticals. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. 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, 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 0.12% upward. Currently, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 23.97. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 21.08, so one might conclude that Vertex Pharmaceuticals is trading at a premium comparatively.

Also, we should mention that VRTX has a PEG ratio of 1.74. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Medical - Biomedical and Genetics stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.48 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is part of the Medical sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 153, putting it in the bottom 38% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these 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.
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Great Gulf Returns as Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 Stifel Killington Cup, Strengthening its Commitment to Vermont
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KILLINGTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great Gulf, the developer of the vibrant master-planned mountain resort community at Killington, announced today that it will return as the exclusive Diamond sponsor of the Stifel Killington Cup, taking place November 28-29. As part of the partnership, Great Gulf will again be the Official Presenting Sponsor of the VIP Tent at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. Great Gulf's continued investment in the event reflects its long-term commitment to the Killington community.
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Consertus Earns Spot Among Nation's Leading Program Management Firms in ENR Rankings
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Less than a year after its global launch, Consertus debuts on ENR's prestigious annual rankings of leading program and construction management firms.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consertus, Inc., a portfolio company of RTC Partners and a global capital program management and advisory firm, today announced that it has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR), one of the construction industry's most respected publications, as one of the nation's leading program management firms. In ENR's 2026 rankings, Consertus earned a place on the Top 50 Program Management Firms list, ranked No. 19, and on the Top 100 CM/PM-for-Fee Firms list, ranked No. 22.

ENR's annual Top 50 Program Management Firms ranking is one of the industry's most closely watched benchmarks, evaluating firms based on program management revenue generated from overseeing multi-project construction programs. Consertus' inclusion reflects the breadth of its global platform, which has supported more than $300 billion in capital programs, maintained a 90% repeat client engagement rate, and delivered projects across eight countries and more than 10 industries.

"This recognition validates what our clients experience every day," said Roy Block, CEO of Consertus. "To be recognized among the nation's leading program management firms speaks to the talent of our people and the strength of an integrated model that pairs modern technology with deep expertise. We're proud of this milestone and even more focused on what it enables us to do for clients delivering the world's most complex capital programs."

"Consertus' debut on ENR's rankings is a powerful validation of the vision behind bringing together these industry-leading firms under one platform," said Chris Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of RTC Partners. "From day one, our goal was to create a differentiated business capable of delivering transformative outcomes for clients through the combination of deep technical expertise, program delivery excellence, and digital innovation. This recognition underscores the strength of that strategy and the exceptional team executing it."

“Consertus’ trajectory has exceeded every expectation,” said Tony Brindisi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of RTC Partners. “In a short period, the firm has grown to more than 1,200 professionals worldwide, expanded its global footprint, and established itself as a trusted partner to some of the most complex capital programs in the world. The ENR recognition is a milestone, but the opportunity ahead is what excites us most.”

Since its formation, Consertus has brought together 15 established consulting firms and continues to grow, building a global platform that combines digital innovation, strategic advisory services, and project delivery expertise to help clients deliver complex capital programs with greater certainty and impact.

About Consertus

Consertus, Inc. delivers integrated digital, advisory, delivery, and engineering and design solutions that help clients plan and execute complex capital programs worldwide. With more than 1,200 professionals across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, South America, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and India, Consertus serves public and private sector clients across transportation, healthcare, telecommunications, mining, energy, water and wastewater, utilities, government, and education, delivering tailored solutions that advance their strategic objectives.

Learn more at www.consertus.com and follow Consertus on LinkedIn.

About RTC Partners

RTC Partners is a growth-focused, entrepreneurial investment firm committed to long-term value creation. RTC builds exceptional businesses in the professional and business services industries by partnering with strong management teams. With a focus on human capital and a thoughtful approach to both organic and inorganic growth, RTC enables organizations to unlock their next stage of success. RTC is actively seeking new platform and add-on acquisition opportunities.

Learn more at www.rtcpartners.com.

Interested in joining our growing team?

Visit: Careers at Consertus

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Strength Seen in Energizer (ENR): Can Its 7.8% Jump Turn into More Strength?
ENR Energizer Holdings
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Energizer (ENR) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
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Can Vertex's Kidney Pipeline Power Its Next Growth Phase?
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Key Takeaways Vertex is advancing kidney disease candidates to diversify beyond its cystic fibrosis business.VRTX completed a rolling U.S. filing for povetacicept in IgAN after positive phase III data.Vertex expects its kidney portfolio to generate several billion dollars annually over the next decade. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX - Free Report) is a clear leader in the global cystic fibrosis (CF) market. The company has built a dominant position through scientific innovation, first-mover advantages, and a portfolio of highly effective CFTR modulator therapies that have transformed the treatment paradigm for most CF patients.

Although Vertex’s cystic fibrosis (CF) franchise remains highly resilient, sustaining long-term growth will require diversification beyond its core business. To achieve this, the company is rapidly advancing a portfolio of mid- to late-stage pipeline candidates across several disease areas outside of CF.

Among its non-CF pipeline candidates, Vertex’s kidney disease programs are drawing significant investor interest. The company is building one of the most differentiated kidney disease franchises in biotech by targeting the underlying biological mechanisms of multiple kidney disorders, rather than merely treating symptoms or slowing disease progression.

The company's renal portfolio currently consists of key pipeline candidates like VX-407 for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), inaxaplin for APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) and povetacicept for IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and primary membranous nephropathy (pMN). It is believed that povetacicept and inaxaplin represent significant commercial opportunities.

Povetacicept was added to Vertex’s portfolio from the Alpine acquisition in 2024. Vertex believes povetacicept has pipeline-in-a-product potential for B-cell-mediated diseases. Povetacicept is designed to target two proteins, namely BAFF and APRIL, which are jointly responsible for causing multiple serious autoimmune diseases.  Based on positive interim data from the RAINIER phase III study in IgAN, a rolling BLA filing for povetacicept for IgAN was completed in March 2026 for potential accelerated approval in the United States.

Data from the RAINIER study showed that povetacicept led to a rapid, deep and sustained improvement in proteinuria (excess protein in the urine), a direct consequence of IgAN. Vertex is also conducting a pivotal phase II/III study of povetacicept for a second potential renal indication, pMN. Vertex has also initiated a phase II study on povetacicept for the treatment of gMG in the first half of 2026.

With potential approvals in IgAN and pMN, povetacicept could emerge as a major growth driver for Vertex, with analysts forecasting blockbuster sales and peak annual revenues in the multi-billion-dollar range.

Vertex expects its kidney disease portfolio to become a significant long-term growth driver, generating several billion dollars in annual revenues over the next decade while diversifying the company’s revenue base.

VRTX’s Price, Valuation and EstimatesVertex stock has risen 0.7% over the past year, underperforming the industry’s 24.2% growth. 

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From a valuation standpoint, Vertex is slightly expensive. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 22.47 forward earnings, higher than 17.38 for the industry. The stock is, however, trading below its five-year mean of 24.86.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has risen from $19.01 per share to $19.15 per share over the past 60 days, while that for 2027 has deteriorated from $21.38 per share to $21.19 per share over the same time frame.

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VRTX’s Zacks RankVertex has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 

Some better-ranked stocks in the biotech sector are Indivior Pharmaceuticals (INDV - Free Report) , Liquidia Corporation (LQDA - Free Report) and Immunocore (IMCR - Free Report) , each currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Over the past 60 days, earnings estimates for Indivior Pharmaceuticals have risen from $3.33 per share to $4.05 per share, while those for 2027 have increased from $3.66 per share to $4.27 per share. INDV shares have risen 6.8% year to date.

Indivior Pharmaceuticals’ earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 65.44%.

Over the past 60 days, earnings per share estimates for Liquidia have risen from $1.50 to $2.97, while those for 2027 have increased from $2.91 to $4.81. LQDA shares have gained 106.1% year to date.

Liquidia’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining one, with the average surprise being 54.40%.

Over the past 60 days, estimates for Immunocore for 2026 have improved from a loss of 88 cents per share to earnings of 6 cents per share, while those for 2027 have increased from 24 cents per share to 87 cents per share over the same timeframe. IMCR shares have lost 17.6% year to date.

Immunocore’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining one, the average surprise being 46.66%.
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Vertex Has a Head Start in Non-Opioid Pain. Eli Lilly Just Spent Billions to Catch Up.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX 1.60%) and Eli Lilly (LLY 1.16%) are two leading drugmakers that dominate their respective core therapeutic areas. Vertex has a monopoly in the market for drugs that treat cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare disease that affects patients' lungs. Eli Lilly leads the market for anti-obesity medicines and has a strong presence in diabetes care. Despite their strong performances in these fields, both are actively trying to decrease their exposure to their most important markets. What's more, Vertex and Eli Lilly have chosen a diversification path that puts them on an eventual collision course. Here's what investors should know.

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Revolutionizing the market for pain management There are plenty of medicines to help patients who suffer from acute or chronic pain. However, many options carry significant potential side effects. For instance, opioid-based pain medications can cause gastrointestinal side effects, but those are mild compared to the possibility that patients will develop dependence -- or perhaps even addiction -- to them. That's why there is a need for new, non-opioid options. Vertex Pharmaceuticals has made significant strides in that direction. Last year, it received approval for Journavx to treat moderate-to-severe acute pain. It became the first oral non-opioid pain signal inhibitor to receive the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Journavx hasn't generated much revenue yet, but we could see the medicine's sales ramp up over the next few years. It could also earn a label expansion in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Further, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is developing another pain medicine, VX-993, that is undergoing phase 2 studies in DPN. These products could go a long way in helping Vertex decrease its exposure to its CF portfolio. Meanwhile, Eli Lilly has made several acquisitions to dip its toes in this space.

Last year, Lilly acquired SiteOne Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $1 billion in upfront and milestone payments. The key asset from that transaction was STC-004, an investigational non-opioid treatment for chronic pain. And more recently, Eli Lilly announced it would acquire 4E Therapeutics for an undisclosed amount. 4E Therapeutics' platform focuses on developing non-opioid treatments for chronic pain. Its lead asset, 4ET1103, showed a robust safety profile in a phase 1 study.

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Can Eli Lilly catch up to Vertex Pharmaceuticals? Vertex has a lead in this market, and it will likely be at least a couple of years (or so) before Eli Lilly launches a competitor. However, a first-move advantage -- while important -- isn't everything. Provided Eli Lilly's candidates post stronger efficacy results than Vertex's, the former could still dominate this space. That's what Eli Lilly did in the weight management space. Despite Zepbound earning approval more than two years after its main competitor, Wegovy, Zepbound now has the lead.

Still, it's too early to tell whether Eli Lilly will pull off the same feat in this niche. It's also worth pointing out that there could be plenty of room for multiple winners. Vertex Pharmaceuticals estimates that there are 80 million patients in North America and Europe who suffer from acute pain, with several million more in smaller niches such as DPN. So, both Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly could capitalize on this opportunity.

Which stock is a buy? Vertex Pharmaceuticals has lagged broader equities over the past 12 months, but the company continues to post solid financial results thanks to its dominance in the CF market. Also, the biotech leader is slowly generating more revenue from newer, non-CF launches, including Journavx and a gene editing medicine for a pair of blood-related disorders called Casgevy. Vertex Pharmaceuticals expects at least $500 million in revenue from this duo this year. Lastly, the company should expand its lineup even more soon. It is inching closer to earning approval for povetacicept, a medicine for IgA Nephropathy (a kidney disease), and it boasts several other pipeline candidates.

These factors suggest that Vertex Pharmaceuticals could perform well over the medium term, making it an attractive stock to buy now. We could say the same about Eli Lilly. The pharmaceutical giant has a deep pipeline in its core area, which will help it capitalize on the fast-growing weight-loss market. It also has blockbusters and attractive pipeline candidates in other fields. Eli Lilly is generating strong revenue and earnings and boasts a solid dividend program, making the stock an excellent pick for investors.
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Bull of the Day: Bloom Energy (BE)
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Key Takeaways Bloom is a microcosm of how AI-bearish economists & analysts have missed the fundamental demand driversWatch my video to see where I have identified key "buy zones" for Bloom Energy (BE) in May and JuneBrookfield CEO Bruce Flatt is "Dan Loeb" of infrastructure investing who you want to have in your corner! Bloom Energy ((BE - Free Report) ) has been a big winner in the AI datacenter buildout because they offer an immediate "BTM" (behind the meter) solution where they can deploy solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) in under 90-days for safe, clean, zero-combustion power.I just profiled the company and its prospects in this video on Monday. We've owned the stock since the $70s after I learned of their partnership with Oracle (

(ORCL - Free Report) ) and continue to enjoy opportunities to swing trade it above $250, all while holding a core position for higher targets in my TAZR Trader portfolio. After we bought shares in September, we continued to accumulate as the good news really started to heat up with this October "bloom"...

Brookfield (

(BAM - Free Report) ) and Bloom Energy announced a $5 billion partnership to build global AI infrastructure facilities, with Bloom Energy serving as the preferred onsite power provider for Brookfield’s new AI factories.The deal marks Brookfield’s first investment under its AI Infrastructure strategy and will use Bloom’s fuel cell technology to power data centers requiring massive, always-on electricity capacity. The companies said a European site will be announced later this year.

“AI infrastructure must be built like a factory, with purpose, speed, and scale,” said Bloom CEO KR Sridhar, adding that today’s grids “cannot support” the real-time load responsiveness AI factories need.

Brookfield’s Sikander Rashid said “behind-the-meter power” is key to closing the grid gap for AI data centers, which could push U.S. AI-related power demand above 100 GW by 2035, according to industry projections cited in the release.

What was so odd to me afterwards was that major Wall Street i-banks like Bank of America and Jefferies maintained "Sell" ratings and sub-$40 price targets throughout Q4.

Then in January, American Electric Power (

(AEP - Free Report) ) announced a $2.65B SOFC deal with Bloom. The major fuel cell procurement agreement was tied to the development of a fuel cell power generation facility in Wyoming, underscoring the scale of the planned buildout.According to AEP, its unregulated subsidiary entered into an agreement with Bloom Energy in November 2025 to acquire 100 megawatts of solid oxide fuel cells, while also securing an option to purchase an additional 900 megawatts. The company said that this option was exercised earlier this week, which could significantly expand the scope of Bloom Energy's involvement in the project and support the planned capacity of the Wyoming facility.

AEP also disclosed that it has signed a 20-year offtake arrangement with an unnamed high investment grade third-party customer for 100% of the facility's output, subject to certain conditions that the company expects could be satisfied by the second quarter of 2026.

My video explains key fundamental pivots like their partnership with Brookfield, how BE could easily exceed the revenue-doubling of Generac (

(GNRC - Free Report) ), and why nuclear SMRs (small modular reactors) were still a very distant solution (dream?).I especially enjoyed highlighting my view that Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt is the "Dan Loeb" of infrastructure investing who you definitely want to have in your corner!

I also go over all the amazing growth metrics on the top and bottom lines which make Bloom Energy a $350 stock in the next 8-12 months if they keep executing the way they have.

Bloom 2026 Data Center Power Report: The New Realities Shaping AI Buildout

Management just updated their fundamental views of the market and here's their executive summary...

Early this year, our 2026 Data Center Power Report identified power availability as the defining constraint on data center growth. This mid-year update finds that power remains the dominant issue. However, other challenges are increasingly affecting the buildout of large-scale projects, hampering the speed of execution.

Our research among 156 data center decision-makers includes hyperscalers, colocation providers, neoclouds, data center developers, and chip developers, and is supplemented by public announcements and conversations with industry leaders.

The findings point to an industry that remains on track for significant growth, but one in which competitive advantage hinges on securing power, navigating permitting, earning community support, managing emissions, and deploying next-generation architectures.

As AI infrastructure scales, leadership will come down to addressing all of these requirements at speed and scale.

1) A prolonged expansion of data center capacity is underway. US data center electricity demand is projected to more than double by 2030, and data center developers are planning an elevated pace of capacity additions through the end of the decade. The composition of AI workloads is changing faster than expected, with inference already accounting for over half of AI compute today. This shift reflects AI’s transition from model building to real-world applications, with inference workloads driving sustained demand for new data center capacity.

2) Power remains the biggest challenge to bringing new capacity online, but other barriers are gaining importance. While access to power is still the dominant issue for data center development, construction costs and community scrutiny have emerged as growing barriers. Developers identify higher local electricity prices, increased water consumption, and strain on grid reliability as the community concerns most likely to influence projects. Solutions that reduce local impacts are becoming increasingly critical to project success.

3) Carbon capture is moving from concept to deployment as developers look to reconcile rapid power growth with emissions reduction goals. By 2030, nearly one-third of US data center sites using onsite power are expected to incorporate carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), reaching more than 40% by 2035. This planned adoption reflects growing pressure to expand power capacity while addressing emissions concerns.

4) The AC-to-DC transition is advancing faster than expected, creating a growing readiness gap. As higher rack densities drive new power delivery requirements, chip developers expect hybrid AC-DC architectures to be adopted in 2028, a full year ahead of data center developers’ plans. DC-native designs will follow quickly, accounting for 36% of new deployments in less
than four years. The architecture that developers choose today will determine whether they can support the next generation of AI chips.

Bottom line on Bloom: If you watch my video, you'll see where I have identified key "buy zones" for Bloom Energy (BE - Free Report) in May and June and these will continue to be "higher-lows" of support as the stock ascends to and sustains above $300 into Q3 and Q4.
2026-06-22 02:32 2mo ago
2026-06-17 12:09 2mo ago
Bloom Energy Stock Climbs Wednesday: Why New Tariff Rules Matter
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Bloom Energy stock is gaining positive traction. Why is BE stock advancing? What Is Driving Bloom Energy’s Stock Today?The latest bid has been linked to a "tariff-reset" framework that cuts certain steel and aluminum derivative tariffs to 15% from 25% for goods imported after 12:01 a.m. EST on June 8 through Dec. 31, 2027, plus a 10% lane for capital equipment that is at least 85% U.S. "melted and poured."

At the same time, the stock is still trading through a valuation debate after Morningstar called it the "most overvalued" name in its coverage, arguing shares were more than 300% above its $70 fair value estimate following roughly a 1,300% surge.

Bloom has also been trading the nuance inside the tariff framework, including an expanded 25% list that now includes items like steel racks and aluminum lithographic plates, a detail that keeps the tape sensitive to incremental policy read-throughs. That "policy beta" is part of why BE can decouple from the index on days when macro breadth is soft.

Critical Price Levels To Watch For BEThe longer-term trend remains pointed higher: the stock is trading above its 20-day SMA ($277.79), 50-day SMA ($254.70), 100-day SMA ($202.74), and 200-day SMA ($151.53), and it's still up 1264.76% over the past 12 months. Structurally, the 20-day SMA is above the 50-day SMA, and the 50-day SMA is above the 200-day SMA—keeping the golden-cross backdrop (from June 2025) intact.

Momentum looks more "pause and digest" than breakout right now, with RSI at 54.75 (neutral). RSI measures how stretched the move is, and this mid-range reading fits a stock that's consolidating after May's overbought push rather than accelerating in a straight line.

From a levels perspective, bulls are typically watching whether price can keep holding above the intermediate trend zone (the 50-day area) while it tests nearby overhead supply.

Key Resistance: $303.00 — a nearby round-number area where rebounds can stall. Key Support: $249.00 — a pivot zone near the 50-day moving average area where dip-buyers often defend trend structure. How Bloom Energy Generates RevenueBloom Energy designs, manufactures, sells, and installs solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its Bloom Energy Servers are fuel-flexible and can use natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen to produce 24/7 electricity for stationary applications.

That business model is why tariff and sourcing headlines can matter for the stock's day-to-day tape: anything that shifts the expected cost or availability of industrial inputs and capital equipment can change how investors handicap margins and deployment economics. Bloom sells its systems in the United States and internationally, so policy read-throughs can also influence sentiment around demand and competitiveness across regions.

Bloom Energy’s Benzinga Edge Scorecard OverviewBelow is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Bloom Energy, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

Momentum: Bullish (Score: 99.77) — The stock is showing persistent relative strength versus the broader market. Value: Weak (Score: 0.68) — The market is pricing in a lot of optimism, leaving little room for disappointment. Growth: Bullish (Score: 98.58) — Expectations are skewed toward strong expansion, which can keep buyers engaged on pullbacks. The Verdict: Bloom Energy’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a classic High-Flyer setup—very strong momentum and growth paired with extremely weak value. For longer-term traders, that usually means trend-following can work, but risk management matters because any shift in the narrative can trigger sharp mean-reversion.

Bloom Energy Stock Price Movement TodayBE Stock Price Activity: Bloom Energy shares were up 4.00% at $292.11 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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2026-06-22 02:32 2mo ago
2026-06-18 09:29 2mo ago
Bloom Energy Stock Is Climbing Thursday: What's Driving The Move?
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Bloom Energy stock is surging to new heights today. Why is BE stock up today? The latest bid has been tied to a "tariff-reset" framework that cuts certain steel and aluminum derivative tariffs to 15% from 25% for goods imported after 12:01 a.m. EST on June 8 through Dec. 31, 2027, plus a 10% lane for capital equipment that is at least 85% U.S. "melted and poured."

At the same time, the stock is still trading through a valuation debate after Morningstar called it the "most overvalued" name in its coverage, arguing shares were more than 300% above its $70 fair value estimate following roughly a 1,300% surge.

Bloom Energy's recent run has also been framed as a "risk appetite check" after a roughly 1,300% surge, with traders watching whether the stock can keep holding key trend levels as policy details evolve in real time. The setup has kept attention on the nuance inside the tariff framework.

Critical Price Levels To Watch For BEThe longer-term trend is still pointed higher: BE is trading above its 20-day SMA ($278.97), 50-day SMA ($257.68), 100-day SMA ($204.14), and 200-day SMA ($152.69), and it's up 1225.53% over the past 12 months. The 20-day SMA above the 50-day SMA keeps the near-term structure bullish, and the golden cross backdrop from June 2025 (50-day above 200-day) remains intact.

For momentum, MACD is the cleaner read right now: it's below its signal line with a negative histogram, which suggests upside pressure is cooling unless buyers can re-accelerate the trend. In plain terms, MACD versus its signal line helps gauge whether momentum is building or fading relative to the recent baseline, and this setup leans more "pause and digest" than fresh breakout.

Key Resistance: $303.00 — a nearby round-number area where rebounds can stall, especially with price already extended above the short-term averages. Key Support: $249.00 — a pivot zone that lines up with the broader "trend defense" area near the 50-day neighborhood. How Bloom Energy Operates and Makes MoneyBloom Energy designs, manufactures, sells, and installs solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its Bloom Energy Servers are fuel-flexible and can use natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen to create 24/7 electricity for stationary applications.

That business model is why tariff, and sourcing rules can matter for the stock's day-to-day trading: policy changes that affect metals, components, or qualifying domestic content can quickly shift how investors think about costs, margins, and demand timing. Bloom sells its systems in the United States and internationally, which can further amplify sensitivity to import rules and sourcing thresholds.

Bloom Energy’s Benzinga Edge Scorecard AnalysisBelow is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Bloom Energy, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

The Verdict: Bloom Energy’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a classic High-Flyer setup, with momentum and growth doing the heavy lifting while value screens extremely weak. For longer-term holders, that usually means trend-following can work, but risk management matters because any crack in the narrative can reprice the stock quickly.

Bloom Energy Stock Price Movement in PremarketBE Stock Price Activity: Bloom Energy shares were up 4.91% at $298.98 during premarket trading on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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2026-06-22 02:32 2mo ago
2026-06-18 13:21 2mo ago
Can Bloom Energy Continue to Benefit From Onsite Power Generation?
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Key Takeaways Bloom Energy offers onsite clean-power systems that bypass grid hurdles and interconnection delays.BE's fuel cells serve data centers, fabs, hospitals and plants needing continuous baseload power.BE's platforms provide a practical bridge between energy reliability and long-term decarbonization objectives. Bloom Energy (BE - Free Report) is positioning itself as a key provider of onsite clean-energy power solutions that help customers bypass the regulatory hurdles, grid constraints and lengthy interconnection processes often associated with conventional power projects. Its Energy Server platform delivers reliable, efficient and lower-emission electricity directly at customer locations, serving both commercial and utility markets.

Growing power demand across the United States and other developed economies—driven by AI data centers, electrification, and industrial reshoring—is placing increasing strain on existing grid infrastructure. Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell technology enables customers to install generation capacity at or near their facilities, reduce dependence on utility upgrades and mitigate transmission bottlenecks.

This distributed energy model is particularly appealing to data centers, semiconductor fabs, hospitals, manufacturing plants, and other mission-critical facilities where uninterrupted power and high-quality electricity are essential. Bloom Energy’s systems provide continuous baseload power while helping customers lower emissions and advance sustainability goals.

The company is also well-positioned to benefit from the rising demand for reliable and cleaner energy alternatives. As utilities invest heavily in grid modernization and pass higher costs on to consumers, Bloom Energy can offer long-term energy solutions with more predictable pricing. Customers may also avoid peak-demand charges and delays tied to new utility connections, a significant advantage for hyperscalers and industrial operators whose expansion plans depend on timely access to power.

Further supporting its growth prospects, favorable policy trends continue to encourage distributed energy adoption. Bloom Energy’s platforms provide a practical bridge between energy reliability and long-term decarbonization objectives.

Rapid Deployment Driving Growth in Alternative EnergyQuick deployment of energy systems allows alternative energy companies like Plug Power (PLUG - Free Report) and FuelCell Energy (FCEL - Free Report) to meet rising demand efficiently, secure long-term contracts and scale operations faster. This agility enhances revenue streams, strengthens customer relationships and supports overall financial growth in the clean energy sector.

Plug Power and FuelCell benefit from rapid deployment by quickly delivering hydrogen and fuel cell solutions to industrial and commercial clients. Fast installations help secure long-term contracts, accelerate market penetration and reduce time-to-revenues. This agility strengthens customer relationships and positions Plug Power and FuelCell for sustained growth in the expanding clean energy market.

BE’s Price PerformanceShares of BE have rallied 248% in the year-to-date period, underperforming the industry.

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BE’s Expensive ValuationBloom Energy is currently trading at a premium valuation. Its forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 17.05X is higher than the industry’s 5.3X.

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Estimate Movement for BEThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for BE’s second-quarter and third-quarter 2026 earnings per share (EPS) witnessed no movement in the last 30 days. The same holds true for 2026 and 2027 estimates.

The consensus estimate for BE's 2026 and 2027 revenues and earnings indicates year-over-year increases.

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BE stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.