WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important May 15, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Alight common stock 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 Alight class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=54542 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 May 15, 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 made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose facts concerning the true state of Alight’s growth potential and financial stability; notably, that Alight was not truly equipped to execute on its claimed potential and could not maintain its promised dividend as a result. Rather, Alight would require significantly higher compensation and incentive expenses to achieve the projections put forth by management. Throughout the class period, defendants announced disappointing results, reduced projections, and multiple goodwill impairments all while remaining confident in their ability to execute, drive growth, and continue to provide a dividend to their shareholders. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Alight class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=54542 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.
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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 15, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
So what: If you purchased Alight common stock 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 Alight class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=54542 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 May 15, 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 made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose facts concerning the true state of Alight's growth potential and financial stability; notably, that Alight was not truly equipped to execute on its claimed potential and could not maintain its promised dividend as a result. Rather, Alight would require significantly higher compensation and incentive expenses to achieve the projections put forth by management. Throughout the class period, defendants announced disappointing results, reduced projections, and multiple goodwill impairments all while remaining confident in their ability to execute, drive growth, and continue to provide a dividend to their shareholders. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Alight class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=54542 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.
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The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
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New York, NY 10016
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LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Alight, Inc. (“Alight” or “the Company”) (NYSE: ALIT) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 15, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Alight was not capable of executing operations to reach its claimed potential performance, and could not maintain its promised dividend. The Company incurred much higher compensation and incentive expenses to reach its projections. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Alight, investors suffered damages.
Join the case to recover your losses.
The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.
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Brian Schall, Esq.,
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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) common stock between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until May 15, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Alight class action lawsuit. Captioned McCarty v. Alight, Inc., No. 26-cv-02924 (N.D. Ill.), the Alight class action lawsuit charges Alight and certain of Alight’s former top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Alight class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:
You can also contact attorneys Ken Dolitsky or Michael Albert of Robbins Geller by calling 800/851-7783 or via e-mail at [email protected].
CASE ALLEGATIONS: Alight is a technology-enabled services company.
The Alight class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to Alight’s projected revenue outlook and anticipated growth while also minimizing risk from seasonality and macroeconomic fluctuations; and (ii) Alight’s optimistic reports of growth, cost cutting measures, strong pipeline, and far-reaching visibility fell short of reality as Alight’s sales team was not equipped to execute in accordance with its management’s expectations.
The Alight class action lawsuit alleges that on August 5, 2025, Alight revealed that “deals [are] taking longer to close in the current environment which is temporarily delaying planned growth,” resulting in a reduction of Alight’s revenue guidance to “$2,282 million to $2,329 million.” On this news, the price of Alight common stock fell more than 18%, according to the complaint.
Then, on February 19, 2026, the Alight class action lawsuit alleges that Alight announced its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 results, revealing that “it will replace its cash dividend with more efficient capital allocation activities” and that “[i]n 2025, we did not meet our internal financial targets and new bookings and renewals did not meet our expectations, leading us to miss our forecast to the market.” On this news, the price of Alight common stock fell nearly 38%, according to the complaint.
THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Alight common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Alight class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Alight investor class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Alight shareholder class action lawsuit. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Alight class action lawsuit.
ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world’s leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud and shareholder rights litigation. Our Firm ranked #1 on the most recent ISS Securities Class Action Services Top 50 Report, recovering more than $916 million for investors in 2025. This marks our fourth #1 ranking in the past five years. And in those five years alone, Robbins Geller recovered $8.4 billion for investors – $3.4 billion more than any other law firm. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the world, and the Firm’s attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information:
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Alight To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Alight between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Alight, Inc. ("Alight" or the "Company") (NYSE: ALIT) and reminds investors of the May 15, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
James (Josh) Wilson, Faruqi & Faruqi Senior Partner (PRNewsfoto/Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP) Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose the true state of Alight's growth potential and financial stability; notably, that the Company was not truly equipped to execute on its claimed potential and could not maintain its promised dividend as a result. Rather, Alight would require significantly higher compensation and incentive expenses to achieve the projections put forth by management. Throughout the class period, Defendants announced disappointing results, reduced projections, and multiple goodwill impairments all while remaining confident in their ability to execute, drive growth, and continue to provide a dividend to their shareholders.
On February 19, 2026, Alight reported a Q4 earnings miss, disclosed customer renewal rates significantly below its previously provided targets, and projected further revenue declines into early 2026. The Company also eliminated its quarterly dividend, declined to provide full-year guidance, and recorded a substantial, multibillion dollar goodwill impairment that reduced the value of its balance sheet.
On this news, Alight's stock price fell $0.50 per share, or 38.17%, to close at $0.81 per share on February 19, 2026.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Alight's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Alight class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/ALIT or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Alight securities between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/ALIT.
Alight Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts concerning the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that:
the Company's prospects under its new Chief Executive Officer, Defendant Guilmette, were materially weaker than represented; the Company's purported commitment to a consistent return of capital lacked a reasonable basis; the Company was not capable of moderating the decline in its project-revenue growth rate; and the Company lacked the ability to achieve its projected revenue and margin targets, rendering Defendants' statements materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Alight Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/ALIT, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Alight you have until May 15, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
No Cost to Alight Investors
We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Alight Securities Class Action?
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.
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LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming May 15, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Alight, Inc. (“Alight” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ALIT) common stock between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR ALIGHT INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.
What Happened?
On August 5, 2025, Alight released its second quarter 2025 financial results, revealing that “deals [are] taking longer to close in the current environment which is temporarily delaying planned growth,” resulting in a reduction of Alight’s revenue guidance to “Revenue of $2,282 million to $2,329 million.”
During the corresponding earnings call, the Company’s CEO, Dave Guilmette further revealed that the “pace of ARR bookings was not at the level we expected.” The Company’s CFO, Jeremy Heaton, also noted that “nonrecurring project revenues were down $7 million or 14% for the quarter.”
On this news, Alight’s stock price fell $0.94, or 18.3%, to close at $4.19 per share on August 5, 2025, thereby injuring investors.
Then, on February 19, 2026, Alight published its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 results, disclosing a significant earnings shortfall compared to its prior guidance, including revenue of $2.3 billion (down 3% year over year), recurring revenue of $2.1 billion (down 2.2% year over year), and project revenue of $154 million (down 22% year over year). The Company also announced it would “replace its cash dividend with more efficient capital allocation activities.”
During the corresponding earnings call, Alight’s newly appointed CEO, Rohit Verma, and newly appointed Interim CFO, Gregory Giometti spoke. Rohit Verma noted a “significant opportunity to improve our performance moving forward.”
On this news, Alight’s stock price fell $0.50, or 38.2%, to close at $0.81 per share on February 19, 2026, thereby injuring investors further.
What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Alight’s optimistic reports of growth, cost cutting measures, strong pipeline, and far-reaching visibility fell short of reality; (2) the Company’s sales team was not equipped execute in accordance with its management’s expectations; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
If you purchased or otherwise acquired Alight common stock during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than May 15, 2026 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.
Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:
If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us:
Charles Linehan, Esq.,
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP,
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100,
Los Angeles California 90067
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 310-201-9150,
Toll-Free: 888-773-9224
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If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 15, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Alight common stock 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 Alight class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=54542 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 May 15, 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 made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose facts concerning the true state of Alight's growth potential and financial stability; notably, that Alight was not truly equipped to execute on its claimed potential and could not maintain its promised dividend as a result. Rather, Alight would require significantly higher compensation and incentive expenses to achieve the projections put forth by management. Throughout the class period, defendants announced disappointing results, reduced projections, and multiple goodwill impairments all while remaining confident in their ability to execute, drive growth, and continue to provide a dividend to their shareholders. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Alight class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=54542 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.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Alight, Inc. ("Alight" or the "Company") (NYSE: ALIT). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether Alight and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
You have until May 15, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Alight securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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On August 5, 2025, Alight reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, announcing disappointing results and cutting revenue guidance for the year. The Company highlighted both a slowdown in annual recurring revenue bookings and a more significant decline in project revenue than previously projected.
On this news, Alight's stock price fell $0.94 per share, or 18.32%, to close at $4.19 per share on August 4, 2025.
Then, on February 19, 2026, Alight reported a fourth-quarter earnings miss, disclosed customer renewal rates significantly below its previously provided targets, and projected further revenue declines into early 2026. The Company also eliminated its quarterly dividend, declined to provide full-year guidance, and recorded a substantial, multibillion dollar goodwill impairment that reduced the value of its balance sheet.
On this news, Alight's stock price fell $0.50 per share, or 38.17%, to close at $0.81 per share on February 19, 2026.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2026) - The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) common stock between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until today, May 15, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Alight class action lawsuit. Captioned McCarty v. Alight, Inc., No. 26-cv-02924 (N.D. Ill.), the Alight class action lawsuit charges Alight and certain of Alight's former top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Alight class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:
You can also contact attorneys Ken Dolitsky or Michael Albert of Robbins Geller by calling 800/851-7783 or via e-mail at [email protected].
CASE ALLEGATIONS: Alight is a technology-enabled services company.
The Alight class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to Alight's projected revenue outlook and anticipated growth while also minimizing risk from seasonality and macroeconomic fluctuations; and (ii) Alight's optimistic reports of growth, cost cutting measures, strong pipeline, and far-reaching visibility fell short of reality as Alight's sales team was not equipped to execute in accordance with its management's expectations.
The Alight class action lawsuit alleges that on August 5, 2025, Alight revealed that "deals [are] taking longer to close in the current environment which is temporarily delaying planned growth," resulting in a reduction of Alight's revenue guidance to "$2,282 million to $2,329 million." On this news, the price of Alight common stock fell more than 18%, according to the complaint.
Then, on February 19, 2026, the Alight class action lawsuit alleges that Alight announced its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 results, revealing that "it will replace its cash dividend with more efficient capital allocation activities" and that "[i]n 2025, we did not meet our internal financial targets and new bookings and renewals did not meet our expectations, leading us to miss our forecast to the market." On this news, the price of Alight common stock fell nearly 38%, according to the complaint.
THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Alight common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Alight class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Alight investor class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Alight shareholder class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Alight class action lawsuit.
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Alight To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Alight between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Alight, Inc. (“Alight” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ALIT) and reminds investors of the May 15, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that the true state of Alight’s growth potential and financial stability; notably, that the Company was not truly equipped to execute on its claimed potential and could not maintain its promised dividend as a result. Rather, Alight would require significantly higher compensation and incentive expenses to achieve the projections put forth by management. Throughout the class period, Defendants announced disappointing results, reduced projections, and multiple goodwill impairments all while remaining confident in their ability to execute, drive growth, and continue to provide a dividend to their shareholders.
On February 19, 2026, Alight reported a Q4 earnings miss, disclosed customer renewal rates significantly below its previously provided targets, and projected further revenue declines into early 2026. The Company also eliminated its quarterly dividend, declined to provide full-year guidance, and recorded a substantial, multibillion dollar goodwill impairment that reduced the value of its balance sheet.
On this news, Alight's stock price fell $0.50 per share, or 38.17%, to close at $0.81 per share on February 19, 2026.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Alight’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Alight class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/ALIT or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT).
Shareholders who purchased shares of ALIT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: November 12, 2024 to February 18, 2026
ALLEGATIONS: According to the complaint, throughout the class period, defendants announced disappointing results, reduced projections, and multiple goodwill impairments all while remaining confident in their ability to execute, drive growth, and continue to provide a dividend to their shareholders. On August 5, 2025, during Alight’s second quarter earnings report, defendants announced disappointing results and cut their revenue guidance for the year, resetting investor expectations. Defendants highlighted both a slowdown in annual recurring revenue bookings and a worsening decline of project revenue than previously projected. Pertinently, defendants pointed partially to macroeconomic uncertainty, though they had previously minimized such impact in just the prior quarter, as well as insufficient commercial execution. Following this news, the price of Alight’s common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $5.13 per share on August 4, 2025, Alight’s stock price fell to $4.19 per share on August 5, 2025, a decline of about 18.32% in the span of just a single day. On February 19, 2026, Alight announced a significant earnings shortfall against its prior guidance, alongside further shortfalls for bookings and project revenue growth. Alight’s new management noted the Company failed to “meet our internal financial targets and new bookings and renewals did not meet our expectations, leading us to miss our forecast to the market.” They pointed the blame significantly on the individual defendants’ execution and highlighted the new administration would bring “a change in the execution of the company” in order to “driv[e] operational excellence.” The new management further cancelled the dividend, noting there are “more efficient capital allocation activities,” and triggered an earnings shortfall due to “an increase in compensation expense” in order to “promot[e] service quality,” and overall improve sales execution. Following this news, the price of Alight’s common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $1.31 per share on February 18, 2026, Alight’s stock price fell to $0.81 per share on February 19, 2026, a decline of nearly 38% in the span of one day. Notably, the stock had now fallen approximately $6.85, or nearly 90% over the course of the instant class period.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/alight-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=186391&from=3
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of ALIT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is May 15, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Alight securities between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/ALIT.
Alight Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts concerning the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that:
the Company's prospects under its new Chief Executive Officer, Defendant Guilmette, were materially weaker than represented; the Company's purported commitment to a consistent return of capital lacked a reasonable basis; the Company was not capable of moderating the decline in its project-revenue growth rate; and the Company lacked the ability to achieve its projected revenue and margin targets, rendering Defendants' statements materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Alight Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/ALIT, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Alight you have until May 15, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Alight Securities Class Action?
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, and leave solutions, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Rohit Verma, will attend the 2nd Annual D.A. Davidson Technology & Consumer Conference on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Verma will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the day.
About Alight Solutions
Alight is a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave and point solutions for many of the world’s largest organizations and over 30 million people. Through the administration of employee benefits, Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation. Our Alight Worklife® platform empowers employers to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce and engage them throughout life’s most important moments with personalized benefits management and data-driven insights, leading to increased employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Learn more at alight.com.
Lasher brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across the services, technology and B2B sectors to Alight.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave solutions, today announced that Stephen A. (Steve) Lasher will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 15, 2026. Steve brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across the services, technology and B2B sectors to Alight.
“I am thrilled to welcome Steve to the Alight team,” said Rohit Verma, CEO of Alight. “Steve is exactly the caliber of financial leader we were looking for – someone with a deep background in financial strategy across the services, technology and B2B sectors, a proven ability to drive transformation at scale, and the kind of operating discipline and investor credibility that Alight needs at this stage of our journey. His appointment is a direct reflection of the confidence we have in Alight’s future, and I look forward to partnering with him as we continue to execute on our operating principles.”
Steve most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nasdaq-listed Digital Turbine, where he led all aspects of the company’s worldwide financial operations. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Vonage, where he played a critical role in executing the company’s strategic initiatives, driving revenue growth, and leading its financial operations. Prior to Vonage, Steve spent 24 years at IBM Corporation in senior financial management roles of increasing responsibility, including Vice President of Finance for IBM Global Markets and Integrated Accounts, where he oversaw the financial operations of IBM’s approximately $70 billion global sales organization.
“I am honored to be joining Alight and excited about the opportunity ahead,” said Stephen Lasher, incoming CFO at Alight. “Alight serves a critical role in the lives of millions of employees and the organizations that care for them, and I believe deeply in the power of the platform the team has built. I look forward to working with Rohit and the entire Alight team to build on this foundation, strengthen our financial performance, and deliver long-term value for our clients, colleagues and stockholders.”
About Alight
Alight is a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave and point solutions for many of the world’s largest organizations and over 30 million people. Through the administration of employee benefits, Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation. Our Alight Worklife® platform empowers employers to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce and engage them throughout life’s most important moments with personalized benefits management and data-driven insights, leading to increased employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Learn more at alight.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Alight’s ability to strengthen its financial performance and deliver long-term value for its stockholders. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “projects,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties including, among others, risks associated with competition, our ability to successfully execute the next phase of our strategic transformation, an inability to successfully execute on operational and technological enhancements designed to drive value for our clients or drive internal efficiencies, issues relating to the use of new and evolving technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, we may not achieve our financial projections, which could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition, cyber-attacks and security vulnerabilities and other significant disruptions in our information technology systems and networks that could expose us to legal liability, impair its reputation or have a negative effect on our results of operations, our handling of confidential, personal or proprietary data, actions or proposals from activist stockholders, and risks related to our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including changes thereto. Additional factors that could cause Alight’s results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found under the section entitled “Risk Factors” of Alight’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 24, 2026, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Alight’s filings with the SEC, which are, or will be, accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be considered along with other factors noted in this presentation and in Alight’s filings with the SEC. Alight undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave solutions, today announced that Stephen A. (Steve) Lasher will j
Award presented to Alight’s MDGuidelines for innovative leave of absence study examining prevalent health conditions leading to absence claims and changes in return-to-work trends.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave and point solutions, was recently awarded the first-place distinction among poster submissions at the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) National Conference. Alight’s MDGuidelines, a solution for medical disability durations included as part of Alight’s leave of absence administration offerings, was recognized for innovative research on the top conditions informing leave of absence and return-to-work (RTW) guidelines.
“As new generations enter the workforce, it’s an especially crucial time for employers to understand the needs, issues and health conditions that affect employees,” said Kevin Curry, Senior Vice President and Head of Leave Solutions at Alight. “The study shares notable insights into leading reasons for leaves of absence and duration of recovery. Based on extensive data over ten years, these findings can help organizations update return-to-work policies appropriately. We’re honored to receive this distinction from AAOHN.”
Noteworthy health conditions shaping leave of absence
Designed to support decision-making for leave duration and return to activity expectations, the analysis examined which health conditions were most prevalent among employees, as well as the changes in durations from 2014 to 2023. Findings are based on data from the MDGuidelines population database, which includes 29 million short- and long-term disability claims and workers’ compensation claims. Key findings from the study include:
Over the 10-year period, the most frequently reported conditions that caused leaves of absence include: depression, herniated disc, knee osteoarthritis, low back pain, anxiety, meniscus tears of the knee, uterine fibroids, carpal tunnel, breast cancer, and hip osteoarthritis. Most condition durations showed decreasing trends over the last decade, while some conditions, such as herniated discs and knee meniscus tears, remained the same. For conditions that did not show decreasing trends, a more individualized approach to return to activity is recommended. “Alight and MDGuidelines’ research underscores how return-to-work guidance for the most prevalent health conditions can stay consistent with medical advancements while remaining rooted in evidence,” said Jennylynn Balmer, MPA, BSN, RN, CSP, COHN-S, FAAOHN, President of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). “We are pleased to recognize Sheryl Ness MA, RN; Gage Koeller, MPH; Amanda Corbin, RN; Kerri Wizner MPH as the first-place winners in this year’s national conference poster competition.”
This award highlights Alight’s expertise in absence management. With data-driven research to guide nurses and HR teams, employers can implement absence management strategies with evidence-based recovery durations for employees across a wide spectrum of health conditions.
“Occupational health nurses are at the forefront of helping employees return to work after an injury or illness. Keeping them informed about the latest data can help ensure evidence-based guidance is used for every claim,” said Kerri Wizner, MPH, coauthor and Head of Epidemiology at Alight. The study presented the top reasons why employees require a leave of absence, average RTW durations, and if those averages significantly changed over a 10-year period. This showcases the conditions that necessitate more frequent consultation of guidelines. Knowing which conditions have variable RTW timelines also allows nurses to target the cases they can influence the most.
Visit MDGuidelines to learn more about how data and guidelines can inform best practices for returning patients to activity after an injury or illness.
About Alight Solutions
Alight is a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave and point solutions for many of the world’s largest organizations and over 30 million people. Through the administration of employee benefits, Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation. Our Alight Worklife® platform empowers employers to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce and engage them throughout life’s most important moments with personalized benefits management and data-driven insights, leading to increased employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Learn more at alight.com.
About MDGuidelines
MDGuidelines is the industry’s leading solution for total health management and workplace productivity. MDGuidelines features the world’s most trusted disability duration estimates and evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), and is used around the world by healthcare payers, providers, and employers to help patients return to activity quickly and safely. MDGuidelines is a proven approach to managing and measuring the impact of evidence-based care across entire populations. Learn more at MDGuidelines.com.
The hosts of Morning Brew Daily made a simple argument on a recent episode that the idea of the “Ozempic economy” should be replaced with the “Mounjaro economy” now that Eli Lilly is controlling 60% of the GLP-1 market. Lilly’s Q1 2026 earnings report backs that up.
Lilly’s Dominance, by the Numbers Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY | LLY Price Prediction) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $19.80 billion, up 55.5% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $8.55 versus a $6.79 consensus. Net income of $7.40 billion roughly doubled, and management raised full-year revenue guidance to $82.0 billion to $85.0 billion.
The two engines:
Mounjaro: $8.66 billion in quarterly revenue, up 125%, fueled by international expansion, including the addition to China’s National Reimbursed Drug List. Zepbound: $4.16 billion in U.S. revenue, up 80%. Volume across the business climbed 65%, even as realized prices fell 13% on rebates and access deals. The 8-K filing details the full breakdown.
Foundayo (orforglipron) Is Widening the Lead The new oral GLP-1 pill, referred to as Foundayo (orforglipron) on the segment, launched fast. There were 20,000 prescriptions in the first 20 days, with 80% of those patients new to GLP-1s. That last figure is the one investors should sit with. Lilly is expanding the category itself, drawing in new patients in addition to market share gains from injectable rivals. With roughly 1 in 10 Americans now on GLP-1 medications, the addressable population is still expanding.
CEO David Ricks framed Foundayo as a tool that “will meaningfully expand the number of people who can benefit from GLP-1s.”
The Ripple Effects: Hershey Adapts Hershey (NYSE:HSY) offered the cleanest corporate signal that legacy food brands are adjusting. Hershey management has described chocolate as “an emotional category” and “a treat, not a meal,” arguing core confections are insulated. The growth, however, is showing up at the edges of the portfolio: protein bars (a response to GLP-1 muscle loss), Ice Breakers mints, and smaller ice cream portions tied to side-effect management.
Q1 2026 revenue rose 10.65% to $3.10 billion, with North America Salty Snacks up 26.0%. Adjusted EPS of $2.35 beat the $2.05 estimate. Hershey shares are still working through a tougher stretch, down 10.65% over the past month.
What to Watch Polymarket traders currently price a 23.5% probability that the FDA approves retatrutide in 2026, suggesting Lilly’s near-term growth still rides on Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Orforglipron. With Orforglipron onboarding thousands of new patients weekly, the second-order effects across protein, portions, and snacking categories are only beginning to register.
If you're looking to boost your passive income in 2026, there are elite dividend stocks available at attractive prices. Several consumer goods companies with long records of paying consistent dividends are offering high yields. Here are two to consider buying today.
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Coca-Cola Consistent financial performance has sustained 64 consecutive dividend increases for Coca-Cola (KO 0.63%). The stock's attractive forward yield of 2.7% and steady annual sales make it a no-brainer income investment right now.
Over the last year, the company generated $12.5 billion in free cash flow and paid out nearly $11 billion in dividends. That's pushing the upper boundary of its payout limits, but Coca-Cola has historically paid virtually all of its free cash flow in dividends. This stems from its capital-light business model, in which most of its revenue comes from concentrate syrups used to make the finished product.
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Coca-Cola faces some headwinds as it seeks to manage its portfolio to keep pace with evolving tastes. However, it appears to be on top of this. In 2024, nearly a third of its global volume came from low- or no-calorie beverages. It has 32 brands generating at least $1 billion in annual sales. This covers many different categories to meet demand for a variety of preferences and drinking occasions.
In addition to the ever-popular Diet Coke and Coke Zero, the company has Fairlife dairy products, along with Smartwater and Topo Chico sparkling water. Recent financial results continue to show consistent unit-volume growth, indicating that management is selective in expanding its portfolio to sustain sales growth.
Across its brands, global unit case volume increased by 3% year over year in the first quarter. This translated to healthy organic revenue growth of 10%, with adjusted earnings up 12% on a currency-neutral basis.
Coca-Cola is not without opportunities to keep growing. It added over 600,000 outlets in the quarter to make its products available in more stores globally. This stock could be paying dividends for decades to come.
Hershey Over the last few years, Hershey (HSY +1.21%) has been hit by record cocoa prices. Higher chocolate prices weighed on demand, while the inflationary cost spike pressured the company's bottom line. But this has presented an excellent opportunity for patient investors to grab shares at attractive yields.
Despite the stock's recent recovery, it still offers a forward dividend yield of 3.2%. Hershey had to pause its annual dividend increase in 2025 due to higher commodity costs, but overall, it has continued to pay dividends and navigate the environment well.
Over the last year, it generated $1.85 billion in free cash flow and paid $1.1 billion in dividends, ensuring sustainable payouts even during challenging times. Hershey has grown its dividend at an annualized rate of 11% over the past five years and has paid a dividend for 96 consecutive years.
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The rising demand for GLP-1s shows that people are becoming more health-conscious. However, people are unlikely to lose their taste for chocolate. Hershey's recent results reflect this. It posted a solid organic sales increase of 7.9% year over year in Q1. This was driven by demand for Hershey's and Reese's.
Additionally, Hershey is seeing strong growth in its snack portfolio, including SkinnyPop, Dot's, and LesserEvil.Management is focused on offering a range of candy and snack brands to meet demand across occasions and preferences.
With cocoa prices down from their peak, the worst is likely behind Hershey. Company guidance calls for adjusted sales to increase between 2.5% and 3.5% in 2026, with adjusted earnings anticipated to surge 30% to 35%, as it recovers from the cocoa cost shock.
Hershey is the leader in the U.S. confectionery market. Its global distribution, marketing, and top brands should make it a solid dividend stock for years to come.
, /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Steve Voskuil, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat session at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:25 am ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors section of the Company's corporate website at https://investors.thehersheycompany.com/ under Events & Webcasts. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website following the event.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.
Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.
For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.
Limited-Edition Foils, a Digital Collecting Hub, and an Instagram Takeover Help Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon
, /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey's Kisses is teaming up with The Pokémon Company International for another special-edition collection — and this year, things are getting a little villainous.
Fans can collect 151 Poké Ball foil designs in addition to 10 new foils, inspired by the beloved antagonists in the Pokémon world, Team Rocket. In celebration of 30 years of Pokémon, the collection introduces a new narrative-driven experience, where Team Rocket is on a mission to steal every Hershey's Kisses foil design — and they're not keeping it a secret.
HERSHEY'S KISSES & Pokémon chocolates
HERSHEY'S KISSES & Pokémon chocolates in 9-oz share pack and 28-oz party bag
Pirate's Booty & Pokémon Pikachu-shaped puffs
"Pokémon brings people together in ways few brands can — and that same joy of discovery lives in Hershey's chocolate," said Carly Andrews, Associate Brand Manager at The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY). "With 151 Poké Ball foils and the addition of Team Rocket foils, this year's collection delivers our most fun, collectible Pokémon release yet."
A Collectible Experience That Goes Beyond the Wrapper
Fans can follow along as the story unfolds across social, centered on the challenge of collecting all 151 Hershey's Kisses chocolates before Team Rocket does.
Earlier this month, Team Rocket temporarily took over Hershey's Instagram, posting in-character content about their ongoing hijinks and attempts to steal Hershey's Kisses chocolates. In addition, on May 12, Pokémon fans and families can scan the QR code on each pack to visit a digital collection hub — a place to track finds, follow the story and enter for a chance to win exclusive prizes.
Available in 9-oz share packs and 28-oz party bags at participating retailers nationwide, each of the Hershey's Kisses chocolates collected becomes part of the fun, turning everyday chocolate moments into a shared experience rooted in fandom, play and discovery.
More Ways to Play from the Hershey Company
This summer, Pirate's Booty is bringing Pokémon fun to snack time with Pikachu-shaped puffs and three unique pack designs. Each pack will include a different "Who's That Pokémon" challenge and access to downloadable activities for the whole family.
This partnership brings together Pokémon and Pirate's Booty's better-for-you credentials — making back-to-school season more exciting for both kids and parents.
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FAQs
What is the Hershey's Kisses x Pokémon collection?
A limited-time release of Hershey's Kisses chocolates featuring 151 collectible Pokémon foil designs, including 10 new Team Rocket foils.
What's new this year?
The 2026 launch introduces Team Rocket to the storyline, along with new Hershey's Kisses foil designs and an interactive digital experience.
What is the Team Rocket takeover?
Earlier this month, Team Rocket temporarily took over Hershey's Instagram, posting in-character content about their attempts to steal the Hershey's Kisses.
Is there a digital experience?
Yes. On May 12, fans can scan the on-pack QR code to access a digital collection hub where they can track their collection, follow the story and enter for a chance to win the Hershey's Kisses x Pokémon grand prize and exclusive collectibles.
What makes this experience unique?
Each Hershey's Kisses chocolate collected becomes part of a larger, interactive experience — turning everyday chocolate moments into a shared journey rooted in fandom, play and discovery.
When and where will the products be available?
Pokémon Hershey's Kisses are available in 9-oz share packs and 28-oz party bags at participating retailers while supplies last.
Will the products be restocked?
No. These are limited-time offerings available while supplies last.
Are Hershey's and Pokémon partnering on anything else this year?
Yes! Pirate's Booty is also celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with a limited-time release of Pikachu shaped puffs featuring interactive packaging and Pokémon-themed activities.
What makes this product unique?
The collection includes three unique pack designs with a different "Who's That Pokémon?" activity on the back of each pack, in addition to access to fun, downloadable activities for families.
Where can I find the activities?
Fans can visit the Pirate's Booty website for downloadable activities like word searches, object finds and coloring pages. Completing the experiences unlocks a bonus surprise activity.
When will Pirate's Booty Pokémon be available?
The product will be available nationwide this summer in 8-count cartons and 17-oz club bags.
Pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.
Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.
For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.
The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com
The S&P 500 index (^GSPC +0.31%) is offering a tiny 1.1% dividend yield. Coca-Cola's (KO 0.63%) yield is more than twice as high at 2.7%. Hershey Foods (HSY +1.21%) has an even higher yield of 3%. And Hormel Foods (HRL +0.68%) tops the list with a 5.8% yield. All are reliable dividend payers, though they'll probably appeal to different types of investors.
If you have $10,000 to invest, you can buy 127 shares of Coca-Cola, 52 shares of Hershey, or 495 shares of ultra-high yield Hormel. Here's why you might decide to take the plunge with each of them.
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Coca-Cola is doing well despite the headwinds Consumers are tightening their budgets, and buying habits have shifted in a healthier direction. That sounds like it would be bad news for one of the world's largest beverage companies. And yet, Coca-Cola grew case volume by 1% and organic sales by 5% in 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, case volume increased 3%, and organic sales rose 10%. Simply put, Coca-Cola is thriving even in the face of the headwinds that are causing consternation across the consumer staples peer group.
Coca-Cola is actually one of the world's largest consumer staples businesses. It can compete with any peer on brand strength, marketing skills, distribution breadth, and innovation capabilities. And it has a proven history of rewarding investors, given its status as a Dividend King, with over 50 years of annual dividend increases backing its well above market 2.7% yield.
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For a conservative dividend investor, Coca-Cola could be a top-notch dividend opportunity. It isn't cheap, but the price-to-earnings ratio is a touch below its five-year average, suggesting that it is at least fairly priced right now.
Hershey Foods has shocking pricing power Hershey Foods has been dealing with volatility in the cocoa market, leaving investors with a sour taste. Add to that growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, which investors seem to fear will lead to a material drop in demand for the confections Hershey sells. The stock is down 30% from its 2023 high, pushing the dividend yield to a historically attractive 3%.
However, cocoa markets are starting to normalize. And candy is an affordable luxury that people use as treats, not their main form of sustenance. So far, consumers have continued to buy even as prices are rising and healthier eating habits spread. The first quarter's organic sales trends show just how strong Hershey's business is. Price increases in the U.S. confectionery space added 12 percentage points to the division's 8% organic growth, with volume declines only taking four percentage points off the total.
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That's huge pricing power, with the international confection division, a smaller segment of the business, performing even better. It is very clear that customers want to buy Hershey's candy despite rising prices, economic uncertainty, and a broader shift toward healthier foods. Meanwhile, Hershey's annualized dividend growth over the past decade was a very attractive 9%. Growth and income investors should probably take a close look at this still well-positioned food business.
Hormel has an ace hidden up its sleeve Hormel has overhauled its business, shifting away from commodity-based products and toward branded fare. The process has been a long one, and it was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Financial results haven't been great. But there are early signs that Hormel is making progress, noting that organic sales have increased for five quarters in a row.
There's more work to be done, but the branded food company's turnaround appears to be gaining traction. That said, while investors are deeply negative, pushing the stock down 60% from its 2022 high, Hormel has no need to rush its turnaround just to appease Wall Street. The philanthropic Hormel Foundation controls roughly 47% of Hormel the company's stock, giving management the leeway to make long-term decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
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Notably, The Hormel Foundation uses the dividends it collects from this Dividend King to support its philanthropic efforts. So if you are an income investor drawn to Hormel's lofty 5.8% yield, you have a major partner that feels just as strongly as you do about the sanctity of the dividend. This turnaround stock could be a good choice for more adventurous dividend investors.
Options for different types of dividend investors Not every dividend stock is a good fit for every investor. Coca-Cola is a strong option for conservative types. Hershey could be a fit for those willing to take on a little more risk to achieve a little more yield. And Hormel's lofty yield might be perfect for more aggressive income seekers, noting the support the business has from The Hormel Foundation.
The deal came through Accenture Ventures and targets faster enterprise decision-making across complex industrial operations.
Accenture plans to combine Aera's decision intelligence platform with its AI-enabled supply-chain services for large global industries.
AI Supply Chains Gain MomentumThe companies aim to deliver automated and real-time operational decisions across consumer goods, life sciences and technology sectors. Mining and oil-and-gas companies also remain part of the target customer base.
Accenture said many corporations still rely on disconnected supply-chain workflows and labor-intensive processes. Internal research showed most businesses remain early in autonomous supply-chain adoption.
The company reported that only 25% of surveyed firms have started deploying autonomous capabilities.
Median operational maturity measured just 16% on Accenture's internal autonomy scale.
Aera Technology's Platform RoleAera develops AI-powered systems that monitor operational changes and recommend enterprise actions in real time. The platform also automates selected business decisions under human supervision.
Management said Aera's technology spans procurement, finance, operations and supply-chain planning functions.
The system also learns from previous outcomes to improve future performance and operational efficiency.
Chris McDivitt, global lead for autonomous supply chains at Accenture, highlighted increasing pressure on enterprise logistics networks.
"Today’s business environment is constantly stress-testing supply chains," McDivitt said.
Enterprise Customers Expand AI AdoptionThe Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) already uses AI-enabled operational decision systems developed through Accenture and Aera collaborations.
Douglas Guilherme, Hershey's global supply-chain senior vice president, said companies increasingly need predictive decision-making capabilities.
Fred Laluyaux, co-founder and CEO of Aera Technology, said enterprises increasingly rely on intelligent systems to manage operational complexity.
Accenture did not disclose financial terms tied to the investment.
ACN Price Action: Accenture shares were up 0.57% at $178.56 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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On May 27, 2026, The Hershey Co (HSY) shares rose 3.5% today, closing at $197.82. The stock has experienced significant price movements recently, with a 52-week
Jason Reiman, a 30-Year Hershey Veteran, to Retire Following Planned Leadership Transition
, /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Mitchell Arends has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Arends succeeds Jason Reiman, who is retiring after a 30-year career with the company. Reiman will remain through April 2027 to ensure a thorough and structured leadership transition.
Mitchell Arends Arends brings more than 25 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership in consumer-packaged goods. He joins Hershey from UTZ Brands, where he served as Executive Vice President, Principal Operating Officer, and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer, with full operational accountability for a $1.5 billion business spanning supply chain, R&D, transformation and direct store delivery (DSD) operations. Prior to UTZ, Arends served as Chief Supply Chain Officer of North America at Kraft Heinz, responsible for a $22 billion supply chain across manufacturing, logistics, planning, and procurement.
"Mitch is a proven transformational leader with the end-to-end mindset, track record, and people-first approach that will continue to drive Hershey's supply chain forward," said Kirk Tanner, President and CEO, The Hershey Company. "His experience across complex operations in the CPG industry makes him well-suited to build on the foundation Jason has established. At the same time, we are deeply grateful to Jason. His 30-year journey from intern to Chief Supply Chain Officer reflects the commitment and character that define this company. He leaves a supply chain that is stronger, more capable, and better positioned than ever."
Arends will have end-to-end accountability for Hershey's integrated supply chain — manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and planning. He will focus on accelerating digital integration and automation and advancing insights-driven planning across the network.
During the transition period through the first quarter of 2027, Reiman will partner with Arends on supply chain modernization, with a focus on integrated planning, accelerated digital capabilities and network optimization.
Reiman joined Hershey as an intern and built a career spanning the full breadth of the supply chain. His significant contributions include bringing core capacity and expanded confection capabilities in-house, standing up two fully digitally integrated manufacturing facilities and building the salty snacks network that is now 80% insourced.
"The opportunity to continue building a supply chain for some of the world's most iconic products is an exciting moment in my career," said Mitchell Arends. "Doing that in a way that develops people and strengthens the communities where we operate makes it even more so. Building a supply chain fit for the future means more than deploying technology or optimizing networks. It means developing the talent capable of sustaining that transformation long after any single initiative is complete."
"I've always believed that great leadership is a relay. I'm proud to hand this baton to Mitch," said Jason Reiman, Chief Supply Chain Officer, The Hershey Company. "He has the vision, the experience, and the values to carry this work forward and to uphold what Milton Hershey built. I'm grateful for every year, for the people I worked alongside, and for what this company stands for."
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.
Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.
For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.
Key Takeaways HSY Q1 net sales rose 10.6% to $3,104.2 million, driven by about 10 points of net price realization. Hershey saw volume fall nearly 2 points as price elasticity weighed on shipments despite pricing gains. HSY adjusted gross margin fell 80 bps to 40.4% as commodity and tariff-related costs outweighed benefits. The Hershey Company (HSY - Free Report) is leaning on one of its biggest competitive strengths, pricing power, to navigate an environment marked by elevated commodity and tariff-related costs. The company’s first-quarter 2026 results showed that consumers continued to absorb higher prices across key markets, helping support sales growth even as volume trends remained pressured.
Net sales increased 10.6% to $3,104.2 million in the quarter, while organic, constant-currency net sales rose 7.9%. The increase was driven primarily by approximately 10 points of net price realization, partly offset by an approximately 2-point decline in volume.
The performance highlights Hershey’s ability to push through pricing actions while maintaining demand across much of its portfolio. However, the results also illustrate the trade-off between pricing and volume, as elasticity pressures continued to weigh on shipment volumes in certain businesses.
Pricing Continues to Do the Heavy Lifting for HersheyNorth America Confectionery remained a clear example of the pricing strategy at work. Organic, constant-currency net sales increased 8%, supported by approximately 12 points of net price realization. Volume declined about 4%, reflecting price elasticity and one fewer shipping day, though the impact was partly offset by favorable shipment timing and innovation performance.
A similar trend emerged internationally. Net sales increased 16.1%, while organic, constant-currency sales rose 9.3%. Pricing contributed roughly 12 points of growth, reflecting strategic pricing actions across markets. Volume decreased approximately 2%, reflecting elasticity impacts, partially offset by favorable shipment timing in select markets and continued strength in Brazil.
While pricing boosted revenue growth, cost inflation continued to pressure profitability. HSY’s adjusted gross margin declined 80 basis points to 40.4%, as higher commodity and tariff-related costs more than offset pricing benefits and productivity gains.
Pricing actions are supporting top-line growth and helping mitigate inflationary pressures, but commodity and tariff-related costs remain a meaningful margin headwind. The effectiveness of future pricing actions, combined with productivity and transformation savings, will remain central to how successfully Hershey manages these cost pressures through the remainder of the year.
The Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has risen 6.5% over the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 5.2%.
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Stocks to ConsiderThe Chef's Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF - Free Report) , a specialty food distributor serving restaurants, hotels and hospitality customers, sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for The Chef's Warehouse’s current financial-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 8.3% and 24.7%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels. CHEF delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 28.9%, on average.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN - Free Report) operates as a leading protein company, producing chicken, beef, pork and prepared food products. TSN currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Tyson Foods’ current fiscal-year sales calls for growth of 4.5%, while the consensus mark for earnings indicates a 0.5% increase from the year-ago reported figures. TSN delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.1%, on average.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO - Free Report) is a leading U.S. bakery company that manufactures and markets packaged bakery foods, including bread, buns, snack cakes and tortillas, under brands such as Nature’s Own, Wonder and Dave’s Killer Bread. FLO carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Flowers Foods’ current and next fiscal-year EPS has seen upward revisions by 5.6% and 11.9%, respectively, over the past 60 days.
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Macroeconomic headwinds have weighed on shares of top consumer brands. For income investors, this weakness is a gift, as lower stock prices have pushed dividend yields to attractive levels.
Here's why Home Depot (HD +0.41%), Hershey (HSY +1.21%), and Diageo (DEO +0.00%) are some of the most attractive dividend stocks to buy right now.
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1. Home Depot Shares of Home Depot are currently trading 29% below their previous high. Sales growth has been pressured by elevated interest rates, which have made financing home projects more expensive. But this is exactly when you want to invest in Home Depot, because the stock won't offer value like this in a roaring economy.
At the current quarterly payment of $2.33 per share ($9.32 annually), the forward dividend yield is 2.98% -- nearly three times the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.31%) average. That payout is fully supported by earnings, with a payout ratio of 65%. The yield is also near the high end of the stock's historical range.
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In the first quarter, comparable sales increased 0.6% year over year. Adjusted earnings dipped to $3.43 from $3.56 in the year-ago quarter, but steady comp sales are encouraging in this environment. Home Depot is well positioned for faster growth when demand rebounds.
The business is gaining share with professional customers. It's seeing double-digit growth in digital orders and rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as Blueprint Takeoffs, to help Pros plan projects more efficiently.
These new services are helping unlock a larger addressable market, particularly in complex projects, which management estimates to be worth $400 billion. That growth potential, paired with an above-average yield, makes Home Depot one of the best dividend stocks to consider in 2026.
2. Hershey Shares of Hershey are down 29% from their high as the company has dealt with higher cocoa prices and headwinds from more consumers taking weight-loss drugs. Despite the challenges, its brand portfolio -- including Reese's, Skinny Pop, and Dot's Pretzels -- has held up well.
Organic (currency-neutral) sales grew nearly 8% year over year in the first quarter, while adjusted earnings rose 12%. Hershey still looks capable of delivering steady growth for years, since it's highly unlikely people will ever stop buying chocolate. Statista estimates the global confectionery market at $146 billion in 2026, with annual growth of 5% through 2031.
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Hershey is targeting low-single-digit full-year adjusted sales growth for 2026. Management is also working to lift margins through supply chain adjustments, which should support earnings and dividend growth.
Hershey has paid a consistent dividend for 96 years. The payout ratio has recently climbed to around 100% of earnings, which might be alarming. However, when compared to free cash flow, the payout ratio is closer to 60%, indicating payment sustainability. With cocoa prices easing and margins set to improve, the current forward yield of 3% looks especially attractive for the leading chocolate brand.
3. Diageo Diageo offers the highest yield of the three, currently around 3.88% on a trailing-12-month basis. It paid out 91% of its free cash flow over the last year, which is near the upper end of what's sustainable. But Diageo is targeting higher free cash flow over the next few years. It owns one of the strongest portfolios in beer and spirits -- including Guinness, Johnnie Walker, and Smirnoff -- giving it pricing power and steady cash flow.
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The stock is down 61% from its previous high, reflecting recent softness in North America, offset by growth in Europe, Latin America, and China. Overall, Diageo's organic net sales increased 0.3% year over year last quarter, marking an improvement over recent declines. Stabilizing sales, with strong markets offsetting weakness in others, shows the value of its diversified portfolio of more than 200 brands.
Diageo paid $2.3 billion in dividends over the last year, supported by $2.5 billion in free cash flow. This should mark a low point in free cash generation, as management is looking to trim costs and boost annual free cash flow to $3 billion.
Over time, investing in top alcohol stocks when they offer high yields is a good bet. Demand can fluctuate, but it eventually recovers. Diageo should benefit as consumers trade up to premium beverages while consuming less quantity. That dynamic can support higher prices and margins, supporting higher free cash flow.
The stock looks undervalued at these levels, creating a compelling entry point for dividend investors.
New Campaign Invites Fans to Choose Between Camp Gooey and Camp Toasty This Summer
, /PRNewswire/ -- There are two kinds of people in this world when it comes to s'mores. Those who carefully rotate their marshmallow until it's perfectly golden, and those who light it on fire and call it a strategy. This summer, Hershey's is here to let America settle it once and for all.
Hershey's partner and s'mores icon Patrick Renna and son, Flynn Renna kick off Hershey's Heated Debate.
Introducing Hershey's Heated Debate. Are you Camp Gooey or Camp Toasty?
Hershey's partner and s'mores icon Patrick Renna and son, Flynn Renna, roasting the perfect s'mores together.
Source: The Hershey Company and independent research firm Reputation Leaders conducted a study of 5,000 U.S. adults aged 18-65, with 100 respondents per state. Fieldwork: April 3-27, 2026. State-level results are unweighted.
Introducing Hershey's Heated Debate, a summer-long campaign, in partnership with actor, creator, and s'mores icon Patrick Renna, that celebrates the ritual of making s'mores, the opinions it ignites, and the moments it creates. Because whether you're Camp Gooey or Camp Toasty, we can all agree on one thing: nothing makes a s'more like Hershey's milk chocolate.
To really get things bubbling, Hershey's issued the Hershey's S'mores Heated Debate Report, revealing that:
Over two thirds (69%) of s'mores eaters are Camp Toasty. These consumers want to see the outside completely toasted with 17% looking for some blackened char and 11% wanting the marshmallow on fire. One third (29%) of survey respondents are Camp Gooey with the majority prioritizing an ooey gooey center for the ultimate s'mores experience. 2% represent people who either don't want a marshmallow at all (1%) or those who say it "doesn't matter" (1%). "S'mores define summer, and Hershey's is the chocolate that people reach for to make them," said Vinny Rinaldi, VP, Consumer Connections at The Hershey Company. "Our focus is making this timeless ritual feel relevant and participatory, inviting more people to connect through a shared summer tradition."
Sparking a Nationwide Conversation
This summer, fans are encouraged to join the Hershey's Heated Debate and choose their side – Camp Gooey or Camp Toasty – and share it on Instagram and TikTok starting June 1 by tagging @hersheys and using the hashtag #campgooey or #camptoasty.
"Hershey's milk chocolate is non-negotiable in my house. It's the classic for a reason," said Patrick Renna. "And the marshmallow? That's where the family debate gets loud. Camp Gooey, Camp Toasty… everybody's got a take. But that's the best part: you're outside, you're laughing, and for a few minutes you're just together with sticky fingers, big smiles, and s'mores that taste like summer."
A Simple Ritual, A Real Connection
According to Hershey's S'mores Heated Debate Report, s'mores are a pillar of American summertime.
The U.S. consumes more than an estimated 2.5 billion s'mores annually.* 68% of s'mores eaters say it's not summer until you have had a s'more. 80% said s'mores are as American as apple pie. 40% of s'mores eaters only want "classic" s'mores. 43% of s'mores eaters consider themselves s'mores experts. 26% of s'mores eaters prefer their own method and wouldn't want someone else to make one for them. Extending the Momentum of Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place.
S'mores season is a signature way the "Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place." campaign comes to life through simple moments, shared rituals, and summer togetherness. 2026 marks Hershey's biggest year yet, with the brand showing up on the world's biggest stages and across key consumer moments, including the once-in-a-lifetime HERSHEY movie, in theaters Thanksgiving Day.
FAQs
What does the Hershey's s'mores campaign focus on?
Hershey's Heated Debate celebrates the small, shared moments that create lasting memories across generations and backyards – with Hershey's right at the center.
What is the "Camp Gooey vs. Camp Toasty" debate?
It is the classic question of how to toast a marshmallow – extra gooey, lightly golden or fully scorched. Hershey's S'mores Heated Debate Report says two-thirds (69%) of s'mores eaters like their s'mores toasty with 17% looking for some blackened char, and 11% wanting the marshmallow on fire.
What role does Patrick Renna play in bringing the debate to life?
Hershey's partnered with s'mores connoisseur, Patrick Renna to not only help launch the debate, but to bring s'mores-lovers together to share their sacred rituals, recipes and must-haves around the campfire.
How do I get involved in the Hershey's s'mores campaign?
Fans can join the conversation on Instagram and TikTok starting June 1 by sharing their s'mores style, tagging @hersheys and using the hashtag #campgooey or #camptoasty.
Why is Hershey's focusing on s'mores?
S'mores are a timeless summer ritual that naturally brings people together. It's the ritual that reconnects us – a simple, familiar act that bridges generations, revives old memories, and creates new ones.
What makes a s'more a s'more?
85% define s'mores as a classic recipe (graham cracker + marshmallow + chocolate), and 95% think that Hershey's belongs in a classic s'more.
Are there new ways to enjoy Hershey's in s'mores?
Yes. Fans can try variations like Hershey's milk chocolate with Caramel or experiment with new ingredients. Results from Hershey's S'mores Heated Debate Report finds that 47% of s'mores eaters categorize themselves as "experimenters," trying salty and sweet ingredients like bacon, pickles or fruit.
What is Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place campaign?
Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place. is Hershey's first major creative campaign in eight years, which launched ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place. reinforces Hershey's enduring role as an iconic part of everyday moments and a familiar source of happiness.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.
Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.
For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.
Pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer.
About The Study
The Hershey Company and independent research firm Reputation Leaders and MSL conducted a study by among 5,000 U.S. adults aged 18–65, with 100 respondents in each of the 50 U.S. states. The online survey was conducted between April 3 - 27, 2026. State-level findings are reported on an unweighted basis. For national projections of U.S. s'mores consumption, results were weighted to reflect gender, region, and state-level age profiles. Where findings relate to children aged 0–17, responses were provided by parents on behalf of their children and used to estimate consumption among this age group.
Hershey (HSY - Free Report) closed at $184.58 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.02% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 2.65%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.35%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 4.18%.
Heading into today, shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker had lost 2.33% over the past month, lagging the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.58% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.47%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Hershey in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.44, indicating a 19.01% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $2.66 billion, indicating a 1.87% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $8.45 per share and revenue of $12.25 billion, which would represent changes of +33.91% and +4.81%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Hershey. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent 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, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Hershey presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, Hershey is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.61. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 20.28.
It is also worth noting that HSY currently has a PEG ratio of 1.1. 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 average PEG ratio for the Food - Confectionery industry stood at 1.1 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Food - Confectionery industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 188, putting it in the bottom 23% 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.
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Hershey is analyzed through its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and dividend history, highlighting fundamental financial health. Valuation metrics from Seeking Alpha are compared against Hershey's historical and peer benchmarks to assess current investment attractiveness. U.S. consumer sentiment data is integrated to contextualize demand drivers and potential headwinds for HSY's core business.
Hershey (HSY - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $180.84, moving +2.4% from the previous trading session. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 1.75% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 1.86%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 2.54%.
The chocolate bar and candy maker's stock has dropped by 9.74% in the past month, falling short of the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 1.72% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.63%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Hershey in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.46, marking a 20.66% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $2.66 billion, up 1.87% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $8.45 per share and revenue of $12.28 billion, which would represent changes of +33.91% and +5.05%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Hershey. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.06% lower within the past month. Currently, Hershey is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, Hershey is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.9. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 19.72, which means Hershey is trading at a premium to the group.
It's also important to note that HSY currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.06. 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. The Food - Confectionery industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.06 as of yesterday's close.
The Food - Confectionery industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 112, placing it within the top 46% of over 250 industries.
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The death crosses flashing on both Hershey (NYSE: HSY | HSY Price Prediction) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) are a bearish technical signal that Wall Street is openly ignoring. Analyst consensus on both stocks is solidly bullish, with double-digit implied upside to consensus targets, and the institutional bid keeps appearing even as the 50-day moving averages drift below the 200-day lines.
What the Smart Money Actually Thinks of Hershey Let’s start with Hershey. The stock closed at $180.84 on June 11, 2026, while the consensus analyst target price is $217.14. The ratings skew cautiously positive. Critically, the death cross itself is razor-thin, with the 50-day moving average at $193.09 versus the 200-day at $193.97. That is a separation of less than a dollar on a stock trading in the $180s. The signal is mechanically valid but informationally weak.
The fundamentals behind the analyst optimism are concrete. Hershey delivered Q1 FY2026 adjusted EPS of $2.35, a 14.67% beat over the $2.05 estimate. Revenue totaled $3.10 billion after growing 10.65% year over year. Management reaffirmed FY2026 guidance for adjusted EPS of $8.20 to $8.52, implying low-double-digit growth for the full year. At a forward P/E of 21 and a trailing P/E of 33, the market is already pricing in earnings normalization. The 3.2% dividend yield and beta of 0.081 make this one of the lowest-volatility names in consumer defensive coverage.
Vertex Offers an Even Louder Buy Signal Vertex Pharmaceuticals presents an even more lopsided picture. The consensus target price is $548.69, versus a closing price of $445.04 on June 11, 2026. The rating split is overwhelmingly bullish, and the death cross is similarly cosmetic, with the 50-day moving average at $436.72 against the 200-day at $437.41. Meanwhile, the stock has been recovering, up fractionally over the past week and 2.1% on the most recent session. The slower 200-day line is catching down to a stock that has already started repairing.
Earnings momentum supports the consensus. Vertex posted Q1 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $4.47 against a $4.31 estimate, with operating income up 80.62% year over year. Non-CF products contributed more than 25% of quarterly growth, validating the diversification thesis. Cash reached $7.247 billion, up 55.02% year over year. The povetacicept BLA for IgA nephropathy is moving through a Priority Review Voucher, six-month expedited review, a near-term regulatory catalyst the technicals do not reflect.
The Disconnect Between Price and Thesis The key question for retail investors is what to do when a lagging signal disagrees with a forward-looking consensus. On Hershey, the implied move to the analyst target is material, and the name trades well below its 52-week high of $239.48. On Vertex, the same gap is wider still, and the stock trades well below its 52-week high of $507.92. Institutional ownership of 88% for Hershey and 98% for Vertex indicates that professional investors have not been exiting their positions in any significant size.
The Takeaway A death cross describes price behavior that has already occurred. The Wall Street view, supported by earnings beats, reaffirmed guidance, and active pipeline catalysts, suggests the technical signal is late and marginal in both cases. The smart money is positioned for mean reversion higher, not continuation lower.
Risk remains: a fresh negative catalyst extends the downtrend on either name, and consensus targets are projections, not promises. But on the weight of evidence currently available, the bearish chart pattern is the noisier signal, and the bullish analyst consensus is the cleaner one.
Model-based digital twin capability of Vertiv™ SmartRun helps accelerate AI factory design, simulation, and deployment workflows
, /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced progress on a production-grade digital twin capability for Vertiv™ SmartRun integrated in the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint, advancing the company's roadmap to make AI factory infrastructure more configurable, repeatable, and simulation-ready.
Vertiv SmartRun overhead converged physical infrastructure system is integrated as a configurable digital twin within NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint workflows, enabling infrastructure to be designed, simulated, and validated as a single system before build-out. As AI deployments scale to higher densities and larger capacities, data centers need a faster, more reliable way to turn each generation of computing into real-world infrastructure. Traditional, document-based processes and siloed handoffs across power, cooling, controls, and deployment teams can't keep pace. Vertiv SmartRun digital twin shifts planning to a model-based approach, allowing infrastructure to be designed, simulated, and validated as a single system before build-out. By capturing system configurations and dependencies in a virtual environment, it helps reduce late-stage design changes and integration risk, improve confidence through simulation, and accelerate time from planning to operational readiness—while improving coordination across teams.
"AI infrastructure can no longer be planned one compute generation at a time," said Scott Armul, chief product and technology officer at Vertiv. "To deliver more tokens per second per megawatt, customers need power, cooling, controls, and deployment workflows to be designed as one interdependent system. The Vertiv SmartRun digital twin helps encode Vertiv's infrastructure expertise into configurable, simulation-ready building blocks that support faster, more confident AI factory planning. As we extend this approach to Vertiv™ OneCore Rubin DSX, Vertiv is helping customers translate future compute requirements into deployable physical infrastructure before those requirements reach full deployment scale."
The Vertiv SmartRun digital twin is the first phase in Vertiv's multi-phase AI factory digital twin roadmap. Digital twins are designed to help close the gap between accelerated compute innovation and physical infrastructure readiness, preserving engineering intent from early configuration and simulation through deployment, commissioning, lifecycle assurance, and future optimization.
"AI factories require full-stack co-design across compute and physical infrastructure," said Vladimir Troy, vice president of AI Infrastructure at NVIDIA. "NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint helps the ecosystem build, simulate, and optimize gigawatt-scale AI factory digital twins using OpenUSD, SimReady assets, and power, thermal, and operational simulations. Bringing Vertiv SmartRun into this workflow can help customers evaluate infrastructure choices earlier and prepare for multiple generations of accelerated computing."
At Computex Taipei 2026, Vertiv will demonstrate Vertiv™ SmartRun as both a physical infrastructure system and a configurable digital twin, allowing attendees to explore configuration scenarios and see how model-based design choices can support downstream infrastructure planning, coordination, and simulation workflows. Created using Dassault Systèmes model-based systems engineering capabilities on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and connected to NVIDIA Omniverse DSX workflows, the demonstrator establishes a shared digital foundation for configuration, simulation, validation, and future optimization across the AI factory infrastructure lifecycle.
"Digital twins allow complex infrastructure systems to be represented with the intelligence of their configuration rules, dependencies, and engineering intent," said Stéphane Sireau, vice president of high tech industry at Dassault Systèmes. "At Computex, Vertiv, Dassault and NVIDIA demonstrate how Vertiv's AI factory infrastructure is moving from document-based design workflows toward an industrialized, model-based systems engineering approach optimized for speed, quality, and system-level performance."
See the video "Simulation-ready converged physical infrastructure for AI at scale" to learn more about leveraging digital twin for Vertiv's solutions for AI infrastructure, or visit Vertiv.com.
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
Forward-looking statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements are only a prediction. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Readers are referred to Vertiv's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning Vertiv and its operations. Vertiv is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Key Takeaways VRT posted a 20.8% adjusted operating margin in Q1 2026, up 430 basis points year over year. VRT raised its 2026 guidance and expects a 23.3% adjusted operating margin for the full year. VRT faces growing AI infrastructure competition from Amphenol and Super Micro Computer. Vertiv (VRT - Free Report) is benefiting from a significant expansion in its operating margins, driven by a combination of robust organic sales growth, operational leverage, disciplined cost management, and favorable price-cost execution.
In the first quarter of 2026, Vertiv reported an adjusted operating margin of 20.8%, which was up 430 basis points year over year and 180 basis points above guidance. This margin expansion was supported by strong top-line growth, particularly in the Americas, where organic sales surged 44%. The company’s ability to capitalize on the accelerating demand for data center infrastructure, especially in AI and cloud deployments, has been a key factor in this performance.
Vertiv’s expanding portfolio and acquisitions are also contributing to margin stability and growth. Strategic acquisitions, such as PurgeRite, have strengthened Vertiv’s liquid cooling and system-level service offerings, which are critical for modern data centers. The integration of solutions like SmartRun and OneCore enables the company to deliver converged, prefabricated systems at scale, supporting higher margins and differentiating the company from competitors.
Vertiv remains confident in the persistence of strong operating margins. For the second quarter of 2026, management expects operating margin to be in the range of 20.7%-21.7%. The company anticipates offsetting unfavorable tariff impacts through pricing and operational actions materially.
Vertiv’s management has raised 2026 guidance. The company now expects an adjusted operating margin of 23.3%, representing a 290-basis-point expansion from 2025. This outlook is supported by continued robust demand, especially in the Americas and APAC regions and a recovering EMEA market. While there may be short-term fluctuations, such as a slight dip in the second-quarter margins due to capacity ramp-up and tariff adjustments, Vertiv expects overall incremental margins in the range of 30% to 35% for 2026.
VRT Suffers From Stiff CompetitionVertiv’s AI infrastructure solutions are facing increasing competition from Amphenol (APH - Free Report) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI - Free Report) . Both Amphenol and Super Micro Computer are expanding their offerings to support high-density, AI-driven data center deployments.
Amphenol is benefiting from a significant expansion in its operating margins. In the first quarter of 2026, the company reported an adjusted operating margin of 27.3%, which marks a robust increase of 380 basis points from the prior year, driven by robust operating leverage on significantly higher sales volumes. A major factor behind this margin expansion is Amphenol’s broad-based growth across diverse end markets. The IT datacom segment, fueled by surging AI investments, accounted for more than 40% of sales and grew organically by 81%.
Super Micro Computer is evolving from just a server and hardware vendor into a full IT solutions provider. Products like DCBBS (Data Center Building Block Solutions) bundle hardware, software, cooling, networking, and support into complete systems. This strategy increases revenue per deal and improves margins. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Super Micro Computer’s non-GAAP operating margin improved to 7.3% from 4.5% in the previous quarter.
Vertiv’s Share Price Performance, Valuation, and EstimatesVRT’s shares have surged 94.8% in the year-to-date period compared with the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector's rise of 21.3%. The Zacks Computers - IT Services industry declined 14.8% in the same time frame.
VRT Stock Performance
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Vertiv stock is trading at a premium, with a trailing 12-month Price/Book of 28.57X compared with the Computer and Technology sector’s 10.44X. VRT has a Value Score of D.
VRT Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at $6.36 per share, which has decreased 0.93% over the past 30 days. This indicates a 51.43% increase from the reported figure of 2025.
Vertiv currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Shares of this company have returned -2.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +6.3% change. The Zacks Computers - IT Services industry, to which Vertiv belongs, has gained 11.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Vertiv is expected to post earnings of $1.42 per share, indicating a change of +49.5% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.5% over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $6.36 points to a change of +51.4% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -0.9%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $8.43 indicates a change of +32.4% from what Vertiv is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -1.7%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Vertiv is rated Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Vertiv, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $3.37 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +27.7%. For the current and next fiscal years, $13.75 billion and $17.56 billion estimates indicate +34.4% and +27.8% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryVertiv reported revenues of $2.65 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +30.1%. EPS of $1.17 for the same period compares with $0.64 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.66 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.27%. The EPS surprise was +14.71%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Vertiv is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Vertiv. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of the company's Class A common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on June 25, 2026, to shareholders of record of Class A common stock at the close of business on June 15, 2026.
About Vertiv Holdings Co
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit vertiv.com.
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The Vertiv™ PurgeRite™ NearZero™ service combines engineered mechanical flushing, water recycling, treatment, and continuous monitoring to support cleaner closed-loop hydronic systems
, /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today introduced the Vertiv™ PurgeRite™ NearZero™, a fluid management service designed to reduce the water, wastewater, and hauling requirements associated with commissioning closed-loop hydronic systems in data centers and other mission-critical environments in North America.
Vertiv™ PurgeRite™ NearZero™ helps reduce water consumption, wastewater generation, and hauling needs during data center commissioning by combining engineered flushing, water treatment, and closed-loop recycling. As AI and high-density deployments increase the complexity of primary and secondary fluid networks, data center operators face growing challenges related to water sourcing, discharge restrictions, system cleanliness, and commissioning predictability. Building on PurgeRite's specialized expertise in mechanical flushing, purging, filtration, and fluid-system commissioning, Vertiv is expanding its services portfolio to help customers address these challenges while supporting reliable system startup.
The patent-pending Vertiv PurgeRite NearZero service combines engineered flush-planning, mechanical flushing, water treatment, filtration, reverse osmosis, and continuous water-quality monitoring to recycle flushing water throughout the commissioning process. This approach helps minimize the volume of water that must be sourced, hauled, discharged, or disposed of while supporting cleanliness and passivation requirements for closed-loop hydronic systems.
"As data centers move to higher-density architectures, fluid networks are becoming more critical to deployment speed, system cleanliness, and long-term reliability," said Ron Bednar, senior vice president of services, Americas at Vertiv. "Vertiv PurgeRite NearZero helps customers limit water consumption, wastewater handling, and hauling complexity during commissioning while supporting the reliability required to bring mission-critical cooling systems online with confidence."
In selected deployments, Vertiv PurgeRite NearZero has reduced total water consumption by up to 78%, water haul-off volumes by up to 91%, and discharge management costs by as much as 34% compared with conventional commissioning approaches. The process has also reduced water delivery and removal requirements by approximately 300 tanker trips at one site, also helping decrease truck traffic, fuel use, and emissions associated with transportation. Actual results vary by site and project conditions, including incoming water quality, system contaminant levels, local hauling and disposal requirements, discharge regulations, and transportation logistics.
Vertiv™ PurgeRite™ NearZero™ complements Vertiv's portfolio of fluid management and thermal management offerings designed to support hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments by combining water treatment, filtration, and engineered commissioning services into a single coordinated solution.
To learn more about Vertiv's end-to-end portfolio of power, thermal, and fluid management solutions that support data centers and other mission-critical environments, visit Vertiv.com.
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
Forward-looking statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements are only a prediction. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Readers are referred to Vertiv's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning Vertiv and its operations. Vertiv is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Key Takeaways Vertiv shares rose 33.2% in three months, outperforming peers and its broader industry. VRT expanded NVIDIA partnerships with AI factory digital twin and infrastructure solutions. VRT expects Q2 revenues in the range of $3.25B-$3.45B and organic sales growth of 20%-24%. Vertiv (VRT - Free Report) shares have rallied 33.2% in the past three-month period compared with the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s rise of 26.8%. The Zacks Computers - IT Services industry increased 4% over the same period.
Vertiv’s shares have also outperformed its peers, which include Amphenol (APH - Free Report) and Teradyne (TER - Free Report) . Both Amphenol and Teradyne are expanding their capabilities in the AI and data center infrastructure markets. Shares of Amphenol and Teradyne have rallied 11.8% and 28.7%, respectively, in the past three-month period.
The outperformance of VRT stock can be attributed to its rich partner base and extensive product portfolio spanning thermal systems, liquid cooling, UPS, switchgear, busbars, and modular solutions. Vertiv remains leveraged to rising data center power and thermal needs as AI deployments drive higher infrastructure density and faster build cycles.
VRT Stock's Performance
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VRT Benefits From Expanding NVIDIA PartnershipVertiv’s partnership with NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) has been noteworthy. The company recently introduced the first converged physical infrastructure digital twin for NVIDIA Omniverse DSX. This solution integrates its SmartRun platform into NVIDIA’s AI factory design environment.
The company allows data center operators to model, simulate, and validate power, cooling, and infrastructure systems as a single digital replica before deploying them. The digital twin reduces design changes, lowers integration risks, improves collaboration among teams and speeds up AI factory deployment by shifting from traditional document-based planning to a model-based approach. This launch is the first step in Vertiv’s larger plan to create scalable, simulation-ready infrastructure for next-generation AI factories.
Further expanding its portfolio in March 2026, Vertiv announced its partnership with NVIDIA to improve the combined physical infrastructure for AI factories. This will be done through DSX SimReady digital power and cooling assets, standardized 12.5MW modular building blocks, Vertiv OneCore and system-level designs that integrate power, cooling and controls. The goal is to reduce deployment complexity, speed up readiness, improve scalability and enable digitally validated, high-performance AI infrastructure from the grid to the chip level.
Vertiv Rides on Strong Operating Margin ExpansionVertiv is benefiting from a significant expansion in its operating margins, driven by a combination of robust organic sales growth, operational leverage, disciplined cost management and favorable price-cost execution.
In the first quarter of 2026, Vertiv reported an adjusted operating margin of 20.8%, which increased 430 basis points year over year and 180 basis points above guidance. The company’s ability to capitalize on the accelerating demand for data center infrastructure, especially in AI and cloud deployments, has been a key factor in this performance.
Vertiv’s expanding portfolio and acquisitions are also contributing to margin stability and growth. Strategic acquisitions, such as PurgeRite, have strengthened Vertiv’s liquid cooling and system-level service offerings, which are critical for modern data centers. The integration of solutions like SmartRun and OneCore enables the company to deliver converged, prefabricated systems at scale, supporting higher margins and differentiating the company from competitors.
VRT Initiates Positive 2Q26 GuidanceVertiv is benefiting from its strong portfolio and rich partner base, which will continue to benefit the company’s top-line growth.
For the second quarter of 2026, revenues are expected to be between $3.25 billion and $3.45 billion. Organic net sales are expected to increase in the range of 20% to 24%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vertiv’s second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $3.37 billion, suggesting growth of 27.69% year over year.
VRT expects second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings per share between $1.37 and $1.43 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 earnings is currently pegged at $1.42 per share, which declined by a penny over the past 30 days. The figure indicates a year-over-year increase of 49.47%.
Vertiv Stock Is Trading at a PremiumVertiv is currently overvalued, as suggested by a Value Score of D.
In terms of the trailing 12-month Price/Book, Vertiv is currently trading at 30.27X compared with the broader Computer and Technology sector’s 10.63X.
VRT's Valuation
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ConclusionVertiv is benefiting from its strong portfolio and rich partner base, which are driving order growth. These factors justify the company’s premium valuation.
Vertiv stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and has a Growth Score of A, a favorable combination that offers a strong investment opportunity, per the Zacks Proprietary methodology. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Barr, who has run the fund since 2010, spent 14 years in the semiconductor industry before moving to Wall Street as an analyst and later a portfolio manager. That background helps explain his focus on underfollowed companies with an established core business that are quietly investing in a new product or service the market doesn’t yet fully appreciate. “The market rarely looks beyond 12 to 18 months,” he says. “We’re trying to look much further out than that.”’
Take the case of Barr’s largest holding, nLight (LASR), a Camas, Washington-based company that produces high-powered lasers to shoot down drones. Originally focused on industrial uses like cutting and welding, it has spent years investing in directed-energy systems for defense.
Barr began building a position five to six years ago, drawn to the company’s founder-led management and the potential upside from its pivot into defense. At the time, the market largely viewed nLight as an industrial business. Today, growing concerns around drone incursions—from military use to commercial airspace—have helped bring that opportunity into focus. Last year nLight had $261 million in revenue with a net loss of $23 million, though Barr expects the company will soon become profitable. Its stock has risen 97% so far in 2026 and currently trades at $75 per share.
“It had an established business that gave us a margin of safety,” says Barr. “The upside was in something the market didn’t yet appreciate.”
Barr investment selection process starts by identifying smaller companies with a stable legacy business and a potential new growth engine. Positions begin small. As those bets begin to work, he adds to them during a “transition” phase, before ultimately holding onto the winners for years as they evolve into what he considers “quality compounders.”
The strategy requires patience. Barr’s average holding period is roughly a decade, and Morningstar lists turnover at about 16%, far lower than most growth strategies. Early-stage bets are sized modestly to limit downside, while successful investments are allowed to grow into larger positions over time.
That discipline has produced a handful of massive winners. Barr’s fund holds just over 100 stocks, but he estimates that roughly 20 investments over his tenure have generated returns of five times or more, with some delivering gains of 10 times, 50 times or higher. A relatively small group of long-term holdings has driven the bulk of the fund’s outperformance.
More recently, where Barr has applied that process has mattered just as much as how. He has leaned heavily into what he sees as the backbone of the next economic cycle: infrastructure, broadly defined. That includes semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, defense technologies and the skilled labor required to build and maintain it all.
That positioning paid off in early 2026. Eight of Barr’s ten largest holdings were also among the fund’s top contributors in the first quarter, including nLight, Vertiv Holdings, Vicor, Lincoln Educational Services and Universal Technical Institute. nLight has risen 97%, Vicor 170%, Vertiv 82%, Lincoln Educational Services 120%, UTI 83% and PDF Solutions 92% so far this year.
Ohio-based Vertiv Holdings (VRT) provides power and cooling equipment for data centers. It has annual revenue of over $10 billion and posted net profits of $1.3 billion last year. Barr initially bought shares after the company went public via a SPAC, attracted by its exposure to the growing demand for digital infrastructure.
The investment was volatile early on. Inflation and pricing pressures hit margins, sending the stock sharply lower. Barr used the pullback to build his position, betting that management could fix operational issues over time. As demand for data centers surged—driven in part by artificial intelligence—Vertiv rebounded and became one of the fund’s largest holdings.
Barr’s background covering semiconductors has also led him to companies like California-based PDF Solutions (PDFS), a lesser-known firm that provides data analytics and software to chip manufacturers. The company recorded $219 million in sales last year, while posting a small profit loss after two prior years of profitability. Its tools help improve yields and efficiency in chip production, which is an increasingly critical function as manufacturing becomes more complex.
The company has been a long-term holding and is part of Barr’s “super seven,” his internal nickname for seven stocks that have generated a disproportionate share of the fund’s returns. Its close ties to major industry players, including Intel, position it to benefit from efforts to expand domestic chip manufacturing.
Not all of Barr’s investments are tied directly to high-tech industries. One of his more unconventional bets is Chicago, Illinois-based Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC), a niche business that mines and processes clay used in products ranging from cat litter to industrial filtration. The company made $485 million in revenue last year with net profits of $54 million.
Barr was drawn to the company’s unique assets and long-term investments in new applications. Over time, Oil-Dri has expanded into areas like lightweight cat litter and animal health products, where its materials can be used to improve livestock nutrition and reduce reliance on antibiotics. The stock took years to gain traction, but more recently those investments have begun to pay off. The company also has little to no Wall Street coverage, which is something Barr views as an advantage.
“If no one’s looking at it, that’s often where the opportunity is,” he says.
Another piece of Barr’s broader theme is New Jersey-based Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), which operates vocational schools focused on training workers in fields like HVAC, electrical work and welding. Revenue grew 20% last year to $518 million, while net profits doubled to $20 million. As demand for infrastructure projects and manufacturing grows, Barr sees a shortage of skilled labor that companies like Lincoln are positioned to help address.
“None of this works without labor,” says Barr.
The common thread across these investments is that they sit behind larger, more visible trends. Rather than betting on the winners everyone can see, Barr is focused on the companies enabling them. That includes the infrastructure powering AI, the technologies reshaping defense or the workforce needed to support it all.
Not every bet works. Barr points to KVH Industries, which makes satellite communication systems for ships. Today the company makes $100 million in annual revenue with a net loss of nearly $10 million. When Barr first invested in 2013, he believed the company could expand into content and become a kind of “Netflix of the seas,” but that strategy never fully materialized—especially as new competitors like Starlink reshaped the market. While KVH survived and restructured under new leadership, the stock remains below where Barr originally purchased it more than a decade ago.
In another case, Canadian firm DIRTT Environmental Solutions, which makes prefabricated office interiors, struggled after its founder clashed with the board and was eventually pushed out. The business was further hit when construction activity collapsed during the pandemic. Barr exited after the turnaround failed to take hold. He had purchased the stock in 2017 at roughly $4 per share, today it trades for 50 cents a share.
Those missteps, however, have generally been contained. Because early-stage positions are kept small, losses tend to be limited. Over time, the outsized gains from a handful of winners have more than made up for the misses.
Barr also resists the temptation to sell those winners too early. “If you let the winners run, that’s where the returns come from,” he says.
More broadly, he sees small-cap investing as an area rich with opportunity especially as AI begins to transform seemingly mundane businesses.Fewer analysts and less coverage, he argues, create inefficiencies that disciplined investors can exploit.
“There’s just less attention on these companies,” says Barr. “If you do the work and take a long-term view, you can find some really interesting opportunities.”
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Vertiv stock pulled back to a historically bullish trendline
Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) shares were last seen down 1.4% at $296.67, poised to log their fourth loss in the last five sessions. Year-to-date, however, the equity is still boasting a 128% lead, and just came into contact with a historically bullish trendline.
According to Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, VRT is trading within 0.75 times the 80-day moving average's 20-day average true range (ATR), after spending at least 80% of the previous two weeks and 80% of the prior 42 trading sessions above that trendline. This setup has appeared eight times during the last decade. One month later, the stock was higher 88% of the time after these signals, averaging a 9.5% gain. A comparable rally from current levels would place Vertiv stock above $324.
Furthermore, the manufacturer sits on the cusp of "oversold" territory, per its 14-day relative strength index (RSI) of 31.
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Stock to Watch: Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT - Free Report) Vertiv is a leading global provider of critical digital infrastructure and services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. Vertiv serves essential industries, including cloud computing, financial services, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, energy, government, education, retail and social media.
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Six analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.18 to $6.36 per share. VRT also boasts an average earnings surprise of +14.7%.
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Acquisition expected to strengthen thermal management capabilities and manufacturing capacity in Europe, Middle East and Africa to support high-density computing
, /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the completed acquisition of ThermoKey S.p.A., a leading provider of heat rejection and heat-exchange technologies with long-standing relationships across original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators.
Vertiv announced the completed acquisition of ThermoKey, a leading heat rejection and heat-exchange technologies provider. The acquisition expands Vertiv's thermal management portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, particularly in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and strengthens its ability to deliver system-level solutions across the full thermal chain for AI factories and high-density data centers. ThermoKey benefits from Vertiv's global scale, supporting accelerated growth and expanded market access while enhancing Vertiv's ability to provide thermal architectures that help customers plan for multiple compute generations ahead.
Vertiv currently uses ThermoKey's technologies in select thermal solutions. ThermoKey's technology set includes heat-exchange solutions, dry coolers, and compatibility with low-GWP and natural refrigerants that complement Vertiv's portfolio, giving customers flexibility to optimize for performance, site conditions, and growth. Founded in 1991, ThermoKey brings more than 30 years of engineering expertise, in-house design and production capabilities to support its customers and markets.
"Customers are scaling AI infrastructure at an unprecedented pace, and thermal performance is now a critical enabler of capacity and efficiency," said Giordano Albertazzi, CEO at Vertiv. "With ThermoKey, we are strengthening our capabilities to deliver differentiated, integrated, high-performance heat rejection solutions that help customers deploy faster, operate more efficiently, and scale with confidence."
The ThermoKey Rivarotta, Italy, operations will continue to be a key hub for manufacturing, engineering, and support. Giuseppe Visentini, CEO of ThermoKey, will continue to lead the business, providing continuity for employees, partners, and customers. "Joining Vertiv means bringing our heat-exchange expertise into a complete, integrated thermal chain that serves high-density data centers," said Visentini. "We share Vertiv's engineering rigor and customer focus. ThermoKey joins Vertiv on a path of sustained growth, and from Italy we will continue to build on that momentum and contribute to the strength of the group across EMEA and around the world."
For more information on Vertiv's leading portfolio of power and thermal management, infrastructure solutions, IT systems, and services for critical digital applications, visit Vertiv.com.
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
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Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) will participate in the Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Christopher Halpin, Executive Vice President, COO and CFO of IAC and Tim Quinn, CFO of People Inc. will participate in a fireside chat at 2:55 p.m. ET. Both a live audio webcast and replay of the presentation will be available to the public in the IR section of IAC's website at https://ir.iac.com/events-and-presentations.
About IAC
IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) builds companies. We are guided by curiosity, a questioning of the status quo, and a desire to invent or acquire new products and brands. From the single seed that started as IAC nearly three decades ago have emerged 10 independent, publicly-traded companies and generations of exceptional leaders. We will always evolve, but our basic principles of financially-disciplined opportunism will never change. IAC today primarily comprises leading publisher People Inc. and its strategic equity positions in MGM Resorts International and Turo Inc. IAC is headquartered in New York City.
Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) will participate in the 54th Annual TD Cowen Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Christopher Halpin, Executive Vice President, COO and CFO of IAC and Tim Quinn, CFO of People Inc. will participate in a fireside chat at 3:00 p.m. ET. Both a live audio webcast and replay of the fireside chat will be available to the public in the IR section of IAC's website at https://ir.iac.com/events-and-presentations.
About IAC
IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) builds companies. We are guided by curiosity, a questioning of the status quo, and a desire to invent or acquire new products and brands. From the single seed that started as IAC nearly three decades ago have emerged 10 independent, publicly-traded companies and generations of exceptional leaders. We will always evolve, but our basic principles of financially-disciplined opportunism will never change. IAC today primarily comprises leading publisher People Inc. and its strategic equity positions in MGM Resorts International and Turo Inc. IAC is headquartered in New York City.
4 Golden Crosses With Double-Digit Upside AheadIAC NASDAQ: IAC is continuing its transformation from a holding company into People Incorporated, with executives describing the shift as a continuation of a strategy outlined earlier this year that includes asset sales, cost reductions and a sharper focus on People Inc. and MGM Resorts International.
Speaking at a J.P. Morgan investor event, Chris said IAC’s consolidation of its corporate operations into People Inc. reflects the company’s narrowed operating structure after the spin of Angi, the sale of Care and the wind-down of its search business.
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“When you're down to one core operating business, a key step in this was selling Care and closing that in March, as well as winding down our search business and other things that simplified the drains on corporate,” Chris said. “It made no sense to have two levels of corporate for one operating business, plus our MGM stake, plus some smaller stakes.”
People Inc. Becomes the Core Operating Business Tim Quinn, CFO of People Incorporated, said People Inc. is “America’s largest publisher by pretty much any measure,” built from the combination of Dotdash, Time Inc. and Meredith. The company owns brands including People, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Southern Living and Allrecipes.
Quinn said 70% of People Inc.’s revenue is now digital media, while 90% of profitability comes from digital media. The magazine business remains, but he described it as a smaller portion of the overall company as brands now operate across websites, print, social platforms and Apple News.
People Inc. has continued to grow despite traffic headwinds from AI Overviews, Quinn said. He said the company began preparing for reduced reliance on Google traffic under an internal phrase called “Google Zero,” which asked where its brands would live if no traffic came from Google.
“For the last 10 years, it's been a digital dotcom business, and we think the next 10 years are gonna be all about the brands,” Quinn said.
Non-Session Revenue Drives Growth Quinn highlighted growth in “non-session-based” revenue, meaning revenue not tied to visits to People Inc.’s owned and operated websites. He said 41% of revenue is now non-session-based and that segment grew 24% in the first quarter. The remaining 60% of revenue, tied to website visits, was flat, producing 8% overall revenue growth in the quarter.
Key components of non-session revenue include:
Content distribution and syndication through platforms such as Apple News; Advertising extensions across social and other off-platform channels; D/Cipher, the company’s proprietary ad targeting capability; Events, sponsorships and other advertiser solutions; AI licensing agreements. Quinn said D/Cipher uses People Inc.’s first-party data and AI tools to extend advertising performance beyond the company’s owned sites. He said the off-platform application, called D/Cipher Plus, remains early but is expected to add 2 to 3 percentage points to growth in the back half of the year.
AI Licensing Seen as Opportunity Quinn said People Inc. has signed an “all you can eat” style licensing deal with OpenAI that allows the AI company to train on, display and use People Inc. content. He said People Inc. began blocking AI crawlers from companies without agreements about a year ago, using Cloudflare and other content delivery networks.
That move changed the negotiating dynamic, Quinn said, as real-time access to content became more important for AI companies and applications built on top of AI models.
Quinn said a second model is emerging around pay-per-use licensing, citing Microsoft’s announcement with People Inc. and other publishers late last year. He said current discussions are increasingly focused on pricing rather than whether companies will pay for content.
“We think that the AI, at this point, from this point forward, is more of an opportunity than a threat for our business,” Quinn said.
Capital Allocation Narrows to Stock, MGM and People M&A Chris said IAC’s capital allocation strategy is now clearer and focused on three priorities: buying back IAC stock, increasing exposure to MGM shares and pursuing strategic acquisitions through People Inc.
He said IAC has repurchased 13% of the company over the past 15 months for more than $400 million. He also said IAC bought about 1 million MGM shares in each of the last two quarters and now owns 26% of MGM.
On MGM, Chris said IAC remains a believer in the company and sees public markets undervaluing the asset. He cited potential value drivers including Las Vegas trends, BetMGM’s move from cash flow losses to cash flow generation, MGM’s international digital assets, MGM China and the company’s Japan project.
Asked what could lead IAC to divest MGM, Chris said that decision would be up to Chairman Barry Diller and the board. He noted that Diller has called MGM a “forever asset,” while also saying nothing has been part of IAC forever except “maybe The Daily Beast.”
People Inc. Eyes Direct Consumer Relationships Quinn said People Inc.’s acquisition interests are focused on assets that help create direct relationships with consumers. He said the company would consider “A-plus brands,” direct connections to consumers or advertisers, and possibly some ad tech, though nothing is imminent.
Quinn also discussed the company’s “inversion” strategy, which he described as an effort to build durable business models around People Inc.’s brands rather than relying solely on traffic or licensing. One example is MyRecipes, a digital cookbook product that has signed up more than 3 million registered customers in its first year.
“How do we create new, sustainable, durable business models that are not disintermediatable by Google or AI or anyone else?” Quinn said. “That's what we're working on now.”
Quinn said People Inc. has grown for 10 straight quarters, expanded margins and outperformed competitors, and he said he is focused on moving the investor narrative beyond concerns about AI traffic headwinds.
About IAC NASDAQ: IACIAC NASDAQ: IAC is a publicly traded holding company headquartered in New York City that builds and invests in consumer-focused internet businesses. Through its portfolio of digital media brands, online marketplaces and subscription services, IAC delivers content and connections across a range of verticals, including lifestyle, finance, home services and personal care. The company's operations span North America and parts of Europe, where its brands reach millions of visitors each month.
In the digital publishing space, IAC's Dotdash Meredith division develops original content and data‐driven journalism across more than a dozen specialty sites.
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