Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.
Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.
Based in Los Angeles, Cathay General (CATY - Free Report) is in the Finance sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of 15.77%. The holding company for Cathay Bank is paying out a dividend of $0.38 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 2.71% compared to the Banks - West industry's yield of 2.79% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.45%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $1.52 is up 11.8% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Cathay General has increased its dividend 1 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 2.11%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Cathay's current payout ratio is 31%, meaning it paid out 31% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
CATY is expecting earnings to expand this fiscal year as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $5.40 per share, which represents a year-over-year growth rate of 18.94%.
Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. However, not all companies offer a quarterly payout.
For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. Income investors must be conscious of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that CATY is not only an attractive dividend play, but is also a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.
Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Cathay General (CATY - Free Report) is a Finance stock that has seen a price change of 20.23% so far this year. The holding company for Cathay Bank is paying out a dividend of $0.38 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 2.61% compared to the Banks - West industry's yield of 2.68% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.44%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $1.52 is up 11.8% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Cathay General has increased its dividend 1 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 2.11%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Cathay's current payout ratio is 31%, meaning it paid out 31% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Earnings growth looks solid for CATY for this fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $5.40 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 18.94%.
From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout.
For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. Income investors must be conscious of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that CATY is not only an attractive dividend play, but is also a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Key Takeaways Matador Resources' total production of 207,594 BOE/D increased 4.5% y/y, beating midpoint guidance by 3%.MTDR reported lower gas realizations as the Waha price collapse led to voluntary production shut-ins.Matador Resources raised 2026 production guidance while keeping capital spending outlook unchanged. Matador Resources Company (MTDR - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.53 per share, down 23.1% from $1.99 a year ago. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 by 23.4%.
Total revenues were $671.6 million, down 33.8% from $1,014 million in the year-ago quarter. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $883.3 million by 24.0%.
Better-than-expected quarterly earnings were driven by increased total production volumes and slightly lower operating expenses. The positives were partially offset by lower natural gas price realizations.
MTDR’s Upstream Business in Q1Matador Resources is primarily involved in oil and gas exploration and production activities in the United States. The company’s overall financial performance is heavily dependent on the oil and gas pricing environment. Most of MTDR’s production comprises oil (58% of total first-quarter production), making oil prices a major factor in determining the company’s earnings.
The average oil production was 120,277 barrels per day (Bbl/D), reflecting a 4.6% increase from the prior-year figure of 115,030. The figure also beat our estimate of 116,217.3 Bbl/D. Natural gas production was recorded at 523.9 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/D), up from 501.6 MMcf/D recorded a year ago. The reported figure came in higher than our estimate of 519.7 MMcf/D.
Total oil equivalent production in the first quarter was 207,594 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE/D), reflecting a 4.5% increase from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 198,631 BOE/D. The figure also exceeded our projection of 202,834.8 BOE/D. The company’s production volumes exceeded the midpoint of the guidance range by 3%, primarily due to the sustained outperformance of Matador Resources’ producing wells and those brought into production in the first quarter of 2026.
Matador Resources turned 36 net operated wells to production in the quarter, including a large portion in late February and March.
Matador Resources Faces Waha Gas Price CollapseA key pressure point in the quarter was natural gas pricing. Matador’s average realized natural gas price, excluding hedging, was 64 cents per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), sharply down from $3.56 per Mcf in the first quarter of 2025. The figure came in lower than our estimate of $2.74 per Mcf. The natural gas price decline was driven by a collapse in Waha prices, which forced roughly 3,000 BOE/D in voluntary shut-ins. Winter Storm Fern forced additional well shut-ins due to freezing conditions.
The average sales price for oil (excluding realized derivatives) was $72.83 per barrel, up from $72.38 a year ago. The commodity price was higher than our projection of $71.74 per barrel.
MTDR’s Operating ExpensesMTDR’s midstream operating expenses increased to $2.96 per BOE from the year-earlier level of $2.90.
Lease operating costs decreased to $5.76 per BOE from $5.84 a year ago. Our projection for the metric was $5.25 per BOE. General and administrative expenses increased to $2.09 per BOE from the year-earlier level of $1.89. Our estimate for the same was $1.89.
Transportation and processing costs declined to 79 cents per BOE from $1.12 per BOE in the year-ago quarter. Taxes other than income also declined to $3.79 per BOE from $4.31 recorded in the year-ago quarter.
Overall, total operating expenses per BOE were $31.06, lower than the prior-year figure of $31.83 and above our estimate of $29.79 per BOE.
Balance Sheet & Capital Spending of MTDRAs of March 31, 2026, MTDR had cash and restricted cash of $92.5 million and long-term debt of $4,782.4 million.
Matador Resources’ first-quarter total capital expenditures were $428.1 million, which is within the company’s guidance range of $415 million to $435 million. Meanwhile, the company spent $377.4 million on well drilling, completion and equipment.
MTDR 2026 Guidance RisesMatador Resources increased its full-year 2026 production guidance while keeping its capital budget unchanged. The company now expects full-year 2026 oil production to be in the range of 123,000-125,000 Bbl/D and total production to be between 210,500 BOE/D and 216,000 BOE/D. Total capital expenditures are unchanged at $1.45 - $1.55 billion.
MTDR’s Zacks Rank & Other Key PicksMatador Resources currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks from the Energy sector are Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) , BP plc (BP - Free Report) and Eni S.p.A. (E - Free Report) . CVX, BP and E each currently sport a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Chevron reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.41, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 92 cents.
As of March 31, 2026, CVX reported $5.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. At the quarter's end, its total debt amounted to $45.4 billion.
BP reported first-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.24 per American Depositary Share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 91 cents.
As of March 31, 2026, BP reported $35.7 million in cash and cash equivalents. At the quarter's end, its long-term debt totaled $25.3 billion.
Eni reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of 81 cents per American Depository Receipt, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13.
As of March 31, 2026, E had a long-term debt of €21.7 billion, and cash and cash equivalents of €8.3 billion.
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For the quarter ended March 2026, Matador Resources (MTDR - Free Report) reported revenue of $671.64 million, down 33.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.53, compared to $1.99 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $883.27 million, representing a surprise of -23.96%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +23.06%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.24.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Matador performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Average Daily Production Volumes - Total oil equivalent: 207594 millions of barrels of oil equivalent per day compared to the 204451.5 millions of barrels of oil equivalent per day average estimate based on eight analysts.Average Daily Production Volumes - Oil: 120,277.00 BBL/D compared to the 117,463.80 BBL/D average estimate based on eight analysts.Average Daily Production Volumes - Natural gas: 523.9 millions of cubic feet per day versus 521.96 millions of cubic feet per day estimated by eight analysts on average.Average Sales Prices - Natural gas, with realized derivatives: $1.44 versus $2.15 estimated by six analysts on average.Average Sales Prices - Oil, with realized derivatives: $68.04 versus the six-analyst average estimate of $67.16.Average Sales Prices - Oil without realized derivatives: $72.83 compared to the $71.09 average estimate based on five analysts.Average Sales Prices - Natural gas without realized derivatives: $0.64 versus the five-analyst average estimate of $1.52.Revenues- Third-party midstream services revenues: $42.09 million compared to the $40.94 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +25.7% year over year.Revenues- Oil and natural gas revenues: $818.73 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $790.46 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -10%.Revenues- Oil: $788.35 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $695.11 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +5.2%.Revenues- Natural gas: $30.38 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $78.12 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -81.1%.Revenues- Sales of purchased natural gas: $80.78 million compared to the $63 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +28.7% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for Matador here>>>
Shares of Matador have returned -6.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +8.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
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Let's take a look at Matador Resources (MTDR - Free Report) , which was added to the Zacks Rank #1 list on April 9, 2026. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Matador Resources Company is among the leading oil and gas explorer in the shale and unconventional resources in the United States. The company’s upstream operations are primarily concentrated in the in the Delaware and Midland basins — two sub-basins of Permian — and South Texas’ Eagle Ford shale. The company, founded in 1983, also operates in the Cotton Valley and Haynesville shale resources.
Eight analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $2.59 to $7.42 per share. MTDR boasts an average earnings surprise of 19%.
Analysts are expecting earnings to grow 305.5% for the current fiscal year, with revenue forecasted to rise 10.7%.
Even more impressive, MTDR has gained in value over the past four weeks, up 8.5% compared to the S&P 500's gain of 5.6%.
Bottom LineWith a #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, and strong market momentum, Matador Resources should be on investors' shortlist.
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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador” or the “Company”) announces the successful bolt-on acquisition of 5,154 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin as part of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oil and Gas Lease Sale this week. Joseph Wm. Foran, Matador's Founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, “Matador is pleased to announce a $1.1 billion expansion of its premier Delaware Basin asset base in Southeast New Mexico through the recent BLM Leas.
Oil and gas firm Matador Resources said on Thursday it has acquired 5,154 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin in southeast New Mexico for about $1.1 billion, strengthening its position in the region and the prolific shale play.
For those looking to find strong Oils-Energy stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Matador Resources (MTDR - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
Matador Resources is a member of the Oils-Energy sector. This group includes 238 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #1. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Matador Resources is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MTDR's full-year earnings has moved 73.1% higher within the past quarter. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.
Based on the latest available data, MTDR has gained about 32.2% so far this year. Meanwhile, the Oils-Energy sector has returned an average of 30.6% on a year-to-date basis. This shows that Matador Resources is outperforming its peers so far this year.
Another Oils-Energy stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Harbour Energy PLC Sponsored ADR (HBRIY - Free Report) . The stock has returned 40.4% year-to-date.
The consensus estimate for Harbour Energy PLC Sponsored ADR's current year EPS has increased 138.9% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Breaking things down more, Matador Resources is a member of the Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, which includes 34 individual companies and currently sits at #22 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 27.8% so far this year, so MTDR is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.
In contrast, Harbour Energy PLC Sponsored ADR falls under the Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - International industry. Currently, this industry has 6 stocks and is ranked #192. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +79.9%.
Investors with an interest in Oils-Energy stocks should continue to track Matador Resources and Harbour Energy PLC Sponsored ADR. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.
Key Takeaways SM Energy expanded across four shale basins after closing the all-stock Civitas merger in January 2026.SM raised expected merger synergies to $375M by 2026-end from the original $200M target.SM expects higher oil prices and merger synergies to drive free cash flow and buybacks. SM Energy (SM - Free Report) is an independent oil and gas company with its operations focused on premier shale basins in the United States. The company’s all-stock merger with Civitas Resources, which closed on Jan. 30, 2026, expanded its scale and positioned it as a leading operator of a diversified asset base across four premier shale basins. It owns 237,000 net acres in the Permian, 303,000 net acres in the DJ Basin, 94,000 net acres in South Texas and 62,000 net acres in the Uinta Basin, providing exposure to high-margin basins with an oil-weighted production.
Management mentioned in its recent earnings call that following the closure of the Civitas merger, the company now boasts a high-quality, multi-year inventory of high-return drilling opportunities, which is expected to support future production growth. Additionally, the company highlighted that the Civitas merger synergies are exceeding expectations. SM has already actioned approximately $300 million of merger synergies and revised its annual synergy target to $375 million by 2026-end, almost doubling the original estimate of $200 million.
The Civitas merger has also strengthened SM’s production and cash flow outlook, particularly amid the current favorable commodity pricing environment. Per the data from oilprice.com, the West Texas Intermediate crude price is currently trading above $95 per barrel, which is expected to boost SM’s earnings and cash flows. The company highlighted that, among other factors, stronger commodity prices and rising merger synergies should support higher free cash flow generation and enhanced shareholder returns through increased share repurchases.
Upstream Players Benefit From High Oil PricesMatador Resources (MTDR - Free Report) is primarily involved in exploration and production activities, particularly in the prolific Delaware Basin of the United States. The company intends to grow its oil production by 3% in 2026, and its upcoming wells are expected to deliver returns of more than 50%, with production potential exceeding one million barrels of oil equivalent each, setting it up for strong growth into 2026. Since the company’s overall production is mainly oil-weighted, MTDR is expected to significantly benefit from rising crude prices.
EOG Resources’ (EOG - Free Report) upstream production is supported by highly productive acreages in premier oil shale plays like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The company boasts numerous untapped high-quality drilling sites, which strengthen its production outlook and lower risk profile. Since the company’s production is weighted toward crude oil and condensate, EOG is anticipated to benefit from the current commodity pricing scenario.
SM's Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesSM Energy’s shares have jumped 46% over the past year compared with the 21.3% improvement of the composite stocks belonging to the industry.
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From a valuation standpoint, SM trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 5.95X. This is below the broader industry average of 11.84X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SM’s 2026 earnings has been revised upward over the past seven days.
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SM currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways Matador acquired 5,154 net undeveloped acres in Southeast New Mexico for $1.1 billion.Matador acquired 5,154 net undeveloped acres in Southeast New Mexico for $1.1 billion.Matador expects to reduce acquisition-related debt using projected 2026 free cash flow of $1.2 billion. Matador Resources Company ((MTDR - Free Report) ) announced a major expansion of its Delaware Basin footprint through the acquisition of 5,154 net undeveloped acres in Southeast New Mexico at the recent Bureau of Land Management Oil and Gas Lease Sale. The $1.1 billion expansion strengthens Matador’s position in the most prolific region of the Delaware Basin. The acquisition adds more than 141 new drilling opportunities, which is expected to improve production efficiency and lower costs through longer two-mile wells, shared infrastructure, better water recycling and stronger natural gas transportation capacity.
The newly acquired acreage is strategically located adjacent to Matador’s existing operated units, enabling the company to leverage its established infrastructure. Per management, the acreage contains exposure to nine or more prospective formations and creates development opportunities such as extended-reach laterals exceeding three miles, U-turn well designs, multi-well developments and improved water recycling initiatives. The acquisition is also expected to boost throughput and revenue generation for the company’s San Mateo midstream business.
Matador will keep 87.5% of the revenues generated from oil and gas production on the acreage and has the right to develop the land for 10 years across all underground resource zones. After accounting for anticipated midstream value, the acquisition cost equates to roughly $7.3 million per drilling location.
Management proceeded with the transaction, pointing to the lucrative results of its 2018 State Line and Rodney Robinson federal lease acquisitions, which generated enough returns to fully repay the initial investments and yielded an additional $1.9 billion in profits. The deal is expected to be funded through cash on hand and Matador’s credit facility. Supported by projected 2026 adjusted free cash flow of nearly $1.2 billion, the company expects to substantially reduce acquisition-related debt by year-end 2026 and fully repay its reserve-based lending facility during the first half of 2027.
MTDR's Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderMTDR currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks in the energy sector are Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG - Free Report) , Equinor ASA (EQNR - Free Report) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM - Free Report) . FANG, EQNR and XOM sport a Zacks Rank #1 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
With West Texas Intermediate prices surpassing the $90-per-barrel mark, according to oilprice.com, the upstream portfolios of FANG, EQNR, XOM and MTDR are benefiting from a favorable pricing environment.
Diamondback Energy operates exclusively within the prolific Permian Basin and focuses on unconventional horizontal drilling across stacked geological formations such as the Wolfcamp and Spraberry. As of March 31, 2026, FANG had 890,496 net acres in the Permian Basin, including 797,074 net acres in the Midland Basin and 93,422 net acres in the Delaware Basin.
Equinor is a Norwegian multinational energy company that explores, develops and produces petroleum and natural gas. EQNR’s Norway production increased 10% to 1,525 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d) from 1,390 MBoe/d in the prior-year quarter, supported by new fields and additional wells coming online.
By leveraging advantaged assets such as the prolific Permian Basin, offshore Guyana and LNG ventures, ExxonMobil generated substantial revenues. In the first quarter of 2026, XOM’s liquids production was 3,297 thousand barrels per day (Mbpd), up from 3,139 Mbpd in the prior-year quarter, bolstered by increased output in the United States, Canada and Other Americas.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador” or the “Company”) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Central Time.
The Annual Meeting will be held at Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, 5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75240. A continental breakfast will be provided beginning at 8:30 a.m. Central Time to provide shareholders with the opportunity to meet and interact with directors, management and employees before and after the formal meeting.
The Annual Meeting will be webcast live. To access the live webcast, you can use the following link https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowUUID=30D1B3D3-F11A-471B-953B-04F76B0F4210 or visit the Events and Presentations page located under the Investor Relations tab on Matador’s website at www.matadorresources.com.
About Matador Resources Company
Matador is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Its current operations are focused primarily on the oil and liquids-rich portion of the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Matador also operates in the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays in Northwest Louisiana. Additionally, Matador conducts midstream operations in support of its exploration, development and production operations and provides natural gas processing, oil transportation services, natural gas, oil and produced water gathering services and produced water disposal services to third parties.
For more information, visit Matador Resources Company at www.matadorresources.com.
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Energy M&A roared back to life in 2024 and 2025 as supermajors consolidated Permian and Bakken acreage. The catalysts for 2026 are firmly in place. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude trades at $92.16 per barrel as of June 1, 2026. That is roughly 44% above year-ago levels, fattening acquirer cash flows as a small group of mid-cap exploration and production companies (E&Ps) look strategically isolated. Our framework weighs market-cap digestibility, basin scarcity, balance-sheet flexibility, asset overlap with likely acquirers, and depressed trading multiples relative to peers. Three names stand out, ranked from the least likely target to the most acquirable.
3. Chord Energy (Least Likely) Chord Energy (NASDAQ: CHRD | CHRD Price Prediction) is the largest at a $7.8 billion market cap and a pure-play Williston Basin operator. Logical acquirers would be Bakken-adjacent majors: ConocoPhillips, Chevron, or Exxon, all with demonstrated appetite for low-cost oil-weighted inventory. ConocoPhillips carries a $140.8 billion market cap and $23.35 billion in EBITDA. That is more than enough financial firepower to absorb Chord without straining its balance sheet.
Strategic fit is real: 917.5 MMBoe (million barrels of oil equivalent) of proved reserves and Q1 2026 oil production of 158.0 MBopd (thousand barrels of oil per day) that beat guidance of 152.5 to 155.5 MBopd make Chord the dominant Williston pure-play. Valuation, however, is not compelling. Shares closed at $138.00 on June 1, 2026, up 48.9% year to date and 53.3% over the past year. The consensus analyst target price of $173.44 suggests further upside. However, Chord just completed its own $542.2M XTO Williston bolt-on, positioning it as a consolidator rather than prey.
2. Matador Resources Matador Resources (NYSE: MTDR) checks more acquisition boxes. The $7.0 billion market cap Delaware Basin pure-play holds roughly 217,600 net acres in the most consolidated basin in the United States. ConocoPhillips, Devon, or Diamondback would view the acreage and San Mateo midstream subsidiary as a clean strategic fit.
Operational momentum is undeniable. Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.53 beat $1.26 by 21.41%, though revenue of $818.7 million fell short of estimates by 6.3%. Management raised FY26 oil guidance to 123,000 to 125,000 bpd with adjusted free cash flow of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion. The midstream layer adds optionality: Five Point is exploring a continuation vehicle for its 49% San Mateo stake, a potential catalyst for a broader deal.
Valuation supports the case. Matador trades at a trailing P/E of 14x, forward P/E of 9x, and EV/EBITDA of 5x, a notable discount to large-cap Permian peers. The consensus target of $72.61 is well above the $56.07 close on June 1. CEO Joe Foran’s recent open-market purchase at $52.36 per share signals insider conviction, though founder-led companies often resist a sale until pricing is right.
1. Talos Energy (Most Likely) Talos Energy (NYSE: TALO) tops our ranking. At a $2.5 billion market cap, it is the most digestible target. Its asset base is also genuinely scarce: a pure-play offshore Gulf of Mexico E&P with material Mexico optionality. Murphy Oil, Hess, Harbour Energy (already partnered on Zama), or an international major like Repsol or Equinor all have logical reasons to bid.
The strategic fit is strongest. Monument is expected to deliver first oil in late 2026 at 20 to 30 MBoed gross. CPN starts production in Q3 2026, and the Daenerys sub-salt Miocene discovery sits in a region where deepwater inventory is increasingly rare. Talos already sold its 30.1% Talos Mexico stake to Grupo Carso for $82.7 million with $33.0 million contingent, signaling willingness to monetize.
The valuation case is compelling. Despite an 85.1% one-year gain to $14.88, the stock remains down 59.0% over 10 years. Its performance was weighed down by a $145 million Q1 ceiling-test impairment and $173.55 million in derivatives losses. EV/EBITDA of 5x and an analyst target of $18.70 imply meaningful upside. Additionally, $135 million in buybacks since mid-2025 cut share count by 7%, shrinking the float a bidder must absorb. New CEO Paul Goodfellow’s transformation strategy and an extended $700 million borrowing base through January 2030 position the asset cleanly for a sale.
Record cash flows are fueling a massive consolidation wave. These three energy players are now the prime targets in a $92 oil world. The Consolidation Setup The 2026 backdrop favors continued energy M&A. With WTI elevated, free cash flow at majors swelling, and prime acreage in the Permian, Bakken, and deepwater Gulf increasingly scarce, mid-cap pure-plays with focused asset bases sit squarely in the crosshairs. Chord stands out for Williston scale, Matador for Delaware acreage and midstream optionality, and Talos as the scarcest, most digestible asset. The strategic, operational, and valuation conditions are more aligned than they have been in years.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) today announced that it has entered into multiple agreements with affiliates of Energy Transfer LP (“ET”), including a gas supply agreement. This transaction is an additional step taken by Matador's marketing team to improve all-in pricing netbacks and reduce exposure to Waha Hub pricing in the second half of 2026. In addition to this gas supply agreement, Matador has executed separate natural gas liquid (“NGL”) agreeme.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Matador Resources (MTDR - Free Report) . Shares have added about 0.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Matador due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Matador Resources Company before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Matador Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Production VolumesMatador Resources reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.53 per share, down 23.1% from $1.99 a year ago. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 by 23.4%.
Total revenues were $671.6 million, down 33.8% from $1,014 million in the year-ago quarter. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $883.3 million by 24.0%.
Better-than-expected quarterly earnings were driven by increased total production volumes and slightly lower operating expenses. The positives were partially offset by lower natural gas price realizations.
MTDR’s Upstream Business in Q1Matador Resources is primarily involved in oil and gas exploration and production activities in the United States. The company’s overall financial performance is heavily dependent on the oil and gas pricing environment. Most of MTDR’s production comprises oil (58% of total first-quarter production), making oil prices a major factor in determining the company’s earnings.
The average oil production was 120,277 barrels per day (Bbl/D), reflecting a 4.6% increase from the prior-year figure of 115,030. The figure also beat our estimate of 116,217.3 Bbl/D. Natural gas production was recorded at 523.9 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/D), up from 501.6 MMcf/D recorded a year ago. The reported figure came in higher than our estimate of 519.7 MMcf/D.
Total oil equivalent production in the first quarter was 207,594 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE/D), reflecting a 4.5% increase from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 198,631 BOE/D. The figure also exceeded our projection of 202,834.8 BOE/D. The company’s production volumes exceeded the midpoint of the guidance range by 3%, primarily due to the sustained outperformance of Matador Resources’ producing wells and those brought into production in the first quarter of 2026.
Matador Resources turned 36 net operated wells to production in the quarter, including a large portion in late February and March.
Matador Resources Faces Waha Gas Price CollapseA key pressure point in the quarter was natural gas pricing. Matador’s average realized natural gas price, excluding hedging, was 64 cents per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), sharply down from $3.56 per Mcf in the first quarter of 2025. The figure came in lower than our estimate of $2.74 per Mcf. The natural gas price decline was driven by a collapse in Waha prices, which forced roughly 3,000 BOE/D in voluntary shut-ins. Winter Storm Fern forced additional well shut-ins due to freezing conditions.
The average sales price for oil (excluding realized derivatives) was $72.83 per barrel, up from $72.38 a year ago. The commodity price was higher than our projection of $71.74 per barrel.
MTDR’s Operating ExpensesMTDR’s midstream operating expenses increased to $2.96 per BOE from the year-earlier level of $2.90.
Lease operating costs decreased to $5.76 per BOE from $5.84 a year ago. Our projection for the metric was $5.25 per BOE. General and administrative expenses increased to $2.09 per BOE from the year-earlier level of $1.89. Our estimate for the same was $1.89.
Transportation and processing costs declined to 79 cents per BOE from $1.12 per BOE in the year-ago quarter. Taxes other than income also declined to $3.79 per BOE from $4.31 recorded in the year-ago quarter.
Overall, total operating expenses per BOE were $31.06, lower than the prior-year figure of $31.83 and above our estimate of $29.79 per BOE.
Balance Sheet & Capital Spending of MTDRAs of March 31, 2026, MTDR had cash and restricted cash of $92.5 million and long-term debt of $4,782.4 million.
Matador Resources’ first-quarter total capital expenditures were $428.1 million, which is within the company’s guidance range of $415 million to $435 million. Meanwhile, the company spent $377.4 million on well drilling, completion and equipment.
MTDR 2026 Guidance RisesMatador Resources increased its full-year 2026 production guidance while keeping its capital budget unchanged. The company now expects full-year 2026 oil production to be in the range of 123,000-125,000 Bbl/D and total production to be between 210,500 BOE/D and 216,000 BOE/D. Total capital expenditures are unchanged at $1.45 - $1.55 billion.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Matador has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. Following the exact same course, the stock has a score of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, Matador has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerMatador is part of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry. Over the past month, Devon Energy (DVN - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 1.5%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2026 more than a month ago.
Devon Energy reported revenues of $3.81 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -14.5%. EPS of $1.04 for the same period compares with $1.21 a year ago.
Devon Energy is expected to post earnings of $1.20 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +42.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -17.9%.
Devon Energy has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of C.
Key Takeaways Matador signed natural gas supply and NGL marketing agreements with Energy Transfer affiliates.The deals support better natural gas price realizations for MTDR ahead of ET's Hugh Brinson Pipeline startup.MTDR secured 500 BBtu/d of transport capacity on the Hugh Brinson pipeline to access higher-priced markets. Matador Resources Company (MTDR - Free Report) announced multiple agreements with affiliates of Energy Transfer LP (ET - Free Report) aimed at improving natural gas price realizations and reducing the exposure to the historically weak Waha Hub pricing in the Permian Basin in the second half of 2026. The agreements with ET affiliates include a natural gas supply arrangement and separate natural gas liquid (NGL) marketing agreements designed to dedicate and sell NGLs produced from multiple Delaware Basin sources to Energy Transfer affiliates.
On Oct. 30, 2025, Matador secured firm transportation capacity of 500 billion British thermal units per day (BBtu/d) on Energy Transfer's Hugh Brinson Pipeline to transport natural gas from the Permian Basin to higher-priced markets. Since the Hugh Brinson pipeline is not yet operational, MTDR entered a gas supply agreement with Energy Transfer to bridge the gap. The arrangement will enable Matador to sell part of its natural gas at better prices in the second half of 2026, increasing revenues and cash flow. At the same time, Energy Transfer will use some of this natural gas to meet the surging power requirements of AI-driven data centers and power generation markets.
Management expects the arrangements to strengthen the ties between MTDR and ET as well as increase the value of its natural gas production until the Hugh Brinson Pipeline begins operations. It is also positioning the company to benefit from rising LNG exports and growing electricity demand from AI-driven data centers.
Matador and Energy Transfer currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s short-term energy outlook predicts that U.S. LNG exports will grow from 15.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025 to 18.2 Bcf/d in 2027. This substantial growth in LNG export volumes will increase natural gas demand, thereby benefiting Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) , YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF - Free Report) and Matador, which deal with the production of natural gas, as well as Energy Transfer, which handles transportation of natural gas.
CVX currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), whereas YPF sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Chevron is a leading integrated energy giant with a strong presence in the Permian Basin. Driven by strong upstream performance and continued growth across its resource base, CVX achieved first-quarter 2026 international net oil-equivalent production of 1.8 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, up from the prior-year period.
YPF is driving production growth by maximizing its core assets in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta. YPF plans to scale up operational activities in the coming quarters to increase oil and gas output in the second half of 2026.
On June 08, 2026, Matador Resources Co MTDR shares rose 3.2% to a current price of $55.31. The stock has seen a 52-week range between $37.14 and $66.84, highlighting notable volatility in its price performance.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price is $55.31, with a GF Value™ estimate of $60.29, indicating it is 8.3% undervalued.GF Score™ is 84/100, suggesting strong potential for future returns.Notable signal: Insiders bought $0.4M in the last 3 months, with no selling activity. Is MTDR Overvalued or Undervalued? The current price of Matador Resources Co MTDR at $55.31 is below the GF Value™ estimate of $60.29, suggesting that the stock is undervalued by approximately 8.3%. This margin of safety can be appealing for potential investors looking for opportunities in the oil and gas sector. The GF Valuation label indicates that MTDR is fairly valued, which should be noted as a cautionary signal for investors considering entry into the stock at this time. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.
While being undervalued presents an opportunity, it is essential to consider the risks associated with investing in a sector that can be influenced by fluctuating oil prices and geopolitical factors. The financial strength of the company, as indicated by the GF Score™, is moderate, and future performance estimates may be subject to uncertainty.
How Does MTDR's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 14.2x 7.5x Forward P/E 7.6x N/A The current P/E ratio of 14.2x is significantly above its 5-year median P/E of 7.5x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict that suggests MTDR is undervalued, as the forward P/E of 7.6x indicates potential for improved earnings in the future, which may not yet be reflected in the current price.
What Does MTDR's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 84/100 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 8/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 10/10 Momentum 6/10 Matador Resources Co MTDR has a strong GF Score™ of 84/100, indicating the potential for higher long-term returns. The strongest area is the Valuation rank at 10/10, suggesting that the stock is positioned well on a valuation metric. However, Financial Strength at 5/10 reveals that the company may face challenges in its capital structure or liquidity. Profitability (8/10) and Growth (7/10) scores denote solid operational performance and growth prospects, respectively.
What Are Insiders Doing with MTDR Stock? In the last three months, insiders have bought $0.4 million worth of Matador Resources Co MTDR stock, with no selling activity reported. This pattern of buying can be seen as a positive signal, indicating that those with the most intimate knowledge of the company are confident in its future prospects. The lack of selling further reinforces this sentiment, suggesting that insiders believe the stock is undervalued at current prices.
What This Means for Investors Based on the current analysis, Matador Resources Co MTDR is considered undervalued according to the GF Value™ estimate. This suggests potential opportunities for investors, but it is essential to be mindful of the inherent risks involved in the oil and gas sector.
For the complete analysis, visit the Matador Resources Co MTDR stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is MTDR's GF Score™?
MTDR's GF Score™ is 84/100, indicating strong potential for future returns based on various financial metrics.
Is MTDR overvalued or undervalued?
MTDR is undervalued according to the GF Value™ estimate, with a current price below the estimated fair value.
What is MTDR's P/E ratio?
The P/E ratio for MTDR is 14.2x, which is 90% above its 5-year median of 7.5x, indicating that the stock is currently trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation.
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Key Takeaways CEOs of MTDR, WCN, and CELH have all recently acquired shares. Insider buys can provide a solid sentiment gauge concerning the longer-term outlook of a stock. Many strict rules apply to insiders, who also have a longer holding period than most. Investors closely monitor insider buys, as they can often be a decent gauge of sentiment regarding a stock's long-term outlook.
But it’s critical to note that insiders have longer holding periods than most, and that many strict rules apply to their transactions.
Recently, CEOs of several companies – Waste Connections (WCN - Free Report) , Matador Resources (MTDR - Free Report) , and Celsius (CELH - Free Report) – have made splashes, acquiring shares. Let’s take a closer look at the transactions for those interested in trading like the insiders.
Celsius CEO Makes SplashCelsius develops, markets, manufactures, and distributes functional energy and wellness beverages in the United States and internationally. Shares have had a tough showing in 2026 so far, down roughly 40%.
The CEO may have seen a small window of opportunity given the weakness in shares, acquiring roughly 8.5k CELH shares at an overall transaction value of just under $250k. While the weakness is hard to ignore, positive EPS revisions for its current and next fiscal years show nice positivity.
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MTDR Sees Positive Revisions Matador Resources is among the leading oil and gas explorers in shale and other unconventional resources in the United States. The CEO has recently made a few separate purchases over the last few weeks, acquiring roughly 5.1k MTDR shares overall at a transaction value of roughly $270k.
Both quarterly and annual EPS estimates have seen bullish revisions thanks to the favorable environment Matador Resources has found itself in concerning the energy landscape, with shares also up an impressive 30% YTD.
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Waste Connections Pays ShareholdersThe CEO of Waste Connections recently dove in with a sizable 50k share purchase, with the overall transaction value coming in at roughly $7.6 million. They now hold just over 300k WCN shares, with the recent purchase increasing their position by a fairly large margin.
Sales growth has remained steady over recent years, with the company also showing a strong commitment to increasingly rewarding shareholders, boasting an 11.5% five-year annualized dividend growth rate.
Below is a chart illustrating the company’s dividends per share on an annual basis. Please note that the most recent value is currently calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis, as its FY26 has just recently gotten underway.
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Bottom Line
Many investors closely monitor insider buys, looking to receive insights into the longer-term picture. The transactions shouldn’t be relied on for near-term performance, as insiders’ holding periods are longer than most, and many strict rules apply.
Rather, investors can see insider buys as an overall net positive concerning the longer-term outlook.
All stocks above – Waste Connections (WCN - Free Report) , Matador Resources (MTDR - Free Report) , and Celsius (CELH - Free Report) – have seen recent insider activity.
Congress Asset Management Co. boosted its position in shares of PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE: PJT) by 9.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 583,926 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 52,548 shares during the quarter.
SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its stake in shares of PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:PJT – Free Report) by 199.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,775 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,509 shares during the quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC’s holdings in PJT Partners were worth $1,634,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. CWM LLC lifted its position in PJT Partners by 50.8% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 181 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the period. M&T Bank Corp increased its position in PJT Partners by 3.3% during the 2nd quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 2,302 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $380,000 after purchasing an additional 74 shares during the period. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC increased its position in PJT Partners by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,551 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $453,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its stake in shares of PJT Partners by 0.5% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 20,992 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,464,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Anchor Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of PJT Partners by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. Anchor Capital Advisors LLC now owns 11,439 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,033,000 after buying an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.23% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades PJT has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Wolfe Research reiterated an “underperform” rating and issued a $150.00 price objective on shares of PJT Partners in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of PJT Partners from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of PJT Partners from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $170.00 price target for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Zacks Research lowered PJT Partners from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of PJT Partners in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $174.00.
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PJT Partners Stock Up 0.4% Shares of NYSE PJT opened at $140.51 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.40 billion, a PE ratio of 21.16 and a beta of 0.88. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $148.16 and a 200-day moving average of $164.97. PJT Partners Inc. has a 52-week low of $119.76 and a 52-week high of $195.62.
PJT Partners (NYSE:PJT – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The financial services provider reported $2.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.41 by $0.14. PJT Partners had a return on equity of 31.69% and a net margin of 10.51%.The business had revenue of $535.16 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $533.32 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.90 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect that PJT Partners Inc. will post 6.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.
PJT Partners Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 4th. PJT Partners’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 15.06%.
About PJT Partners (Free Report)
PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank that delivers strategic advisory, restructuring and special situations, and capital solutions to corporations, partnerships, and governments. The firm operates through three primary business segments: Strategic Advisory, which covers mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, and capital markets advisory; Restructuring and Special Situations, which provides advice on debt and liability management, distressed mergers and acquisitions, and financial restructurings; and Park Hill, the firm’s dedicated capital-raising and secondary advisory business for private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and infrastructure.
The Strategic Advisory practice at PJT Partners assists clients with complex transactions such as cross-border mergers, spin-offs, divestitures, and takeover defenses, drawing on deep industry expertise and global reach.
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PJT Partners hit restructuring records without economic trauma in the backdrop, and Park Hill broke records against tough comps to support consistent growth in Q4. Recent geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran War, threaten higher cost of capital conditions, potentially dampening M&A and sponsor activity but supporting restructuring and secondaries. PJT has traded in line with peers more exposed to the macro and financial threats from the Iran War, but on the other hand trades at twice MC's trailing PE.
BB Seguridade Participacoes (OTCMKTS:BBSEY – Get Free Report) and PJT Partners (NYSE:PJT – Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.
Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of current ratings for BB Seguridade Participacoes and PJT Partners, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score BB Seguridade Participacoes 0 1 0 0 2.00 PJT Partners 1 3 2 1 2.43 PJT Partners has a consensus target price of $170.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.05%. Given PJT Partners’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PJT Partners is more favorable than BB Seguridade Participacoes.
Volatility & Risk BB Seguridade Participacoes has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its share price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PJT Partners has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability This table compares BB Seguridade Participacoes and PJT Partners’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets BB Seguridade Participacoes 87.29% 80.16% 43.61% PJT Partners 10.51% 31.69% 17.69% Dividends BB Seguridade Participacoes pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.2%. PJT Partners pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. BB Seguridade Participacoes pays out 110.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PJT Partners pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.
Valuation & Earnings This table compares BB Seguridade Participacoes and PJT Partners”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio BB Seguridade Participacoes $1.85 billion 7.30 $1.62 billion $0.83 8.39 PJT Partners $1.71 billion 2.29 $180.12 million $6.64 24.44 BB Seguridade Participacoes has higher revenue and earnings than PJT Partners. BB Seguridade Participacoes is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PJT Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Institutional & Insider Ownership 0.0% of BB Seguridade Participacoes shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.2% of PJT Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 11.8% of PJT Partners shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary PJT Partners beats BB Seguridade Participacoes on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.
About BB Seguridade Participacoes (Get Free Report)
BB Seguridade Participações S.A., through its subsidiaries operates in the insurance, pension plans, and bonds, businesses in Brazil. The company operates through Security and Brokerage segments. The Security segment offers life, property, rural, special risks and financial, transport, hulls, and housing people insurance products. It also offers pension plans, dental, and capitalization plans. The Brokerage segment engages in the brokerage, management, and promotion of pension plans, capitalization, capitalization, and dental plans. BB Seguridade Participações S.A. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Brasilia, Brazil. BB Seguridade Participações S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Banco do Brasil S.A.
About PJT Partners (Get Free Report)
PJT Partners Inc., an investment bank, provides various strategic and capital markets advisory, restructuring and special situations, and shareholder advisory services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments worldwide. It offers advisory services to clients on various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), spin-offs, activism defense, contested M&A, joint ventures, minority investments, and divestitures. The company also advises private and public company boards and management teams on strategies for building productive investor relationships with a focus on shareholder engagement; and strategic investor relations; environmental, social, and governance matters; and other investor-related matters. In addition, it provides advisory services related to debt and acquisition financings; structured product offerings; public equity raises, including initial public offering and SPAC offerings; and private capital raises for early and later stage companies, as well as other capital structure related matters. Further, the company offers advisory services in financial restructurings and reorganizations; liability management; distressed mergers and acquisitions; and to management teams, corporate boards, sponsors and creditors. Additionally, it provides private fund advisory and fundraising services for a range of investment strategies; and advisory services to general and partners on liquidity and other structured solutions. The company was formerly known as Blackstone Advisory Inc. and changed its name to PJT Partners Inc. in March 2015. PJT Partners Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PJT Partners Inc. (“PJT Partners”) (NYSE:PJT) announced that it expects to release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026. The earnings release will be available through the Investor Relations section of the PJT Partners website at https://www.pjtpartners.com. PJT Partners will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET with access available via webcast and telephone. Paul J. Taubman, Chairman and Chief Exec.
PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:PJT – Get Free Report) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the seven research firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $170.50.
PJT has been the topic of several research reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded shares of PJT Partners from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and dropped their price target for the stock from $180.00 to $166.00 in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of PJT Partners from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 7th. Zacks Research cut shares of PJT Partners from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of PJT Partners from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $170.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of PJT Partners in a report on Thursday, January 22nd.
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PJT Partners Stock Performance Shares of PJT stock opened at $154.08 on Tuesday. PJT Partners has a 1 year low of $127.73 and a 1 year high of $195.62. The stock has a market cap of $3.72 billion, a PE ratio of 23.21 and a beta of 0.88. The business’s fifty day moving average is $145.36 and its 200-day moving average is $162.86.
PJT Partners (NYSE:PJT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The financial services provider reported $2.55 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.41 by $0.14. PJT Partners had a return on equity of 31.69% and a net margin of 10.51%.The company had revenue of $535.16 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $533.32 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.90 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that PJT Partners will post 7.65 earnings per share for the current year.
PJT Partners Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were given a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. PJT Partners’s payout ratio is 15.06%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On PJT Partners Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in shares of PJT Partners by 45.7% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 11,471 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,581,000 after acquiring an additional 3,596 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of PJT Partners by 57.7% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,330 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,011,000 after purchasing an additional 2,681 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of PJT Partners by 4.7% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 13,887 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,915,000 after purchasing an additional 620 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC boosted its position in shares of PJT Partners by 1,394.5% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 52,563 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $7,247,000 after purchasing an additional 49,046 shares during the period. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of PJT Partners by 5.6% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 370,536 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $51,090,000 after purchasing an additional 19,806 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.23% of the company’s stock.
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PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank that delivers strategic advisory, restructuring and special situations, and capital solutions to corporations, partnerships, and governments. The firm operates through three primary business segments: Strategic Advisory, which covers mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, and capital markets advisory; Restructuring and Special Situations, which provides advice on debt and liability management, distressed mergers and acquisitions, and financial restructurings; and Park Hill, the firm’s dedicated capital-raising and secondary advisory business for private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and infrastructure.
The Strategic Advisory practice at PJT Partners assists clients with complex transactions such as cross-border mergers, spin-offs, divestitures, and takeover defenses, drawing on deep industry expertise and global reach.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PJT Partners Inc. (the “Company,” “PJT Partners,” “we,” “us" or “our”) (NYSE: PJT) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenues and Expenses The following table sets forth information relating to the Company's revenues and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025: Three Months Ended March 31, GAAP As Adjusted 2026 2025 Change 2026 2025 Change (Dollars in Millions) .
PJT Partners Chair and CEO Paul Taubman says M&A activity isn't accelerating but at healthy levels. Speaking with Bloomberg's Dani Burger at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, Taubman calls the private credit market's issues a “public relations” challenge.
"When you deal with retail investors the level of protection needs to be amplified," says PJT Partners Chairman and CEO Paul Taubman on the relationship between retail investors and private credit
Helen T Meates, Chief Financial Officer of PJT Partners (PJT +0.90%), reported the sale of 8,000 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction valued at ~$1.23 million, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)8,000Transaction value$1.2 millionPost-transaction shares (direct)58,466Post-transaction value (direct ownership)$9.1 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($153.19); post-transaction value based on May 1, 2026 market close ($154.84).
Key questionsHow material is the sale relative to Meates's total PJT equity exposure?
The 8,000 shares sold correspond to 12.04% of Meates's direct Common Stock holdings at the time of the transaction, with all post-trade ownership remaining in direct Class A Common Stock (58,466 shares).What transaction mechanics or timing factors are relevant?
The sale executed at around $153.19 per share occurred during a period when PJT shares closed at $154.84, and follows a previous open-market sales in 2023 and 2024, reflecting a stepwise approach to liquidity as direct holdings decrease.Does the sale alter the executive’s long-term alignment with shareholders?
Following the sale, Meates continues to hold a substantial direct equity position, representing an estimated 0.22% of outstanding shares as of May 1, 2026.How does this activity compare to prior trading cadence or capacity?
Since early 2023, Meates has made three open-market sales — 30,000 shares in February 2023, about 17,900 across consecutive days in late February and early March 2024, and 8,000 shares in May 2026 — with most other historical filings reflecting administrative events and no net change in economic exposure.Company overviewMetricValueEmployees1,143Revenue (TTM)$1.81 billionNet income (TTM)$324.83 million1-year price change6.63%* 1-year price change calculated as of market close May 6, 2026.
Company snapshotThe company provides strategic advisory, restructuring, capital markets, and shareholder advisory services, with revenue primarily from M&A advisory, restructuring, and fund placement fees.PJT operates a fee-based business model, generating income from advisory assignments, transaction fees, and fundraising mandates for corporate and institutional clients.It serves corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and government entities globally as its primary customer segments.PJT Partners is a leading independent investment bank focused on high-value advisory services across mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and capital markets transactions. The company leverages deep sector expertise and a global client base to deliver complex strategic solutions for corporations and institutional investors. Its differentiated platform and strong advisory track record position it as a trusted partner for clients navigating critical financial and strategic events.
What this transaction means for investorsA CFO selling ~$1.2 million in stock sounds alarming on the surface, but the framing matters more than the number. This wasn't a 10b5-1 plan trade — the box on the Form 4 isn't checked — so Meates made a discretionary decision to sell rather than executing a pre-scheduled order, which typically draws more scrutiny. But the broader filing history is what matters. Since early 2023, Meates has sold open-market roughly once a year, and the trend has been steadily smaller: 30,000 shares in February 2023, about 17,900 across consecutive days in late February and early March 2024, and now 8,000 shares in May 2026. After the trade she still holds 58,466 shares directly — roughly $9 million at the transaction price, more than 7x what she just sold. A shrinking annual sale from a long-tenured executive who still holds the bulk of her direct stake reads as routine portfolio management, not a signal about the business. The honest call for investors: watch whether the cadence breaks before reading anything into a trade that fits a multi-year pattern.
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Investors in PJT Partners Inc. (PJT - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the June 18, 2026 $130 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.
What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.
What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for PJT Partners shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, PJT Partners is a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) in the Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry that ranks in the Top 36% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, no analyst increased the earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one has dropped the estimates. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from $1.58 per share to $1.54 in that period.
Given the way analysts feel about PJT Partners right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.
David Travin, General Counsel of PJT Partners (PJT +0.90%), reported the sale of 3,000 shares of Common Stock in multiple open-market transactions on May 6, 2026, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)3,000Transaction value~$457KPost-transaction shares (direct)2,052Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$312KTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average transaction price ($152.43).
Key questionsWhat impact does the sale have on Adam's ownership and potential influence?
The sale reduced Travin’s direct Common Stock holdings by 59.38%, leaving him with 2,052 directly held shares.Was there any indication of derivative or indirect participation in this event?
No; the transaction exclusively involved direct holdings of Common Stock, with no involvement of options, restricted stock units, trusts, or other indirect entities, and Adam reports zero indirect holdings post-transaction.Does the declining trade size reflect a change in intent or simply reduced holdings capacity?
The smaller trade size primarily reflects Travin's shrinking available share pool, as cumulative sales since February 2024 have reduced his direct Common Stock holdings from 18,881 to 2,052, limiting the size of subsequent transactions.Company overviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close June 1, 2026)$156.20Market capitalization$4.0 billionRevenue (TTM)$1.81 billionNet income (TTM)$324.8 million1 year performance3.68%* 1-year performance figures are calculated using Jun 1, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshotPJT provides strategic advisory, restructuring, capital markets, and private fund advisory services, with revenue primarily generated from transaction and advisory fees.The company operates an advisory-driven business model focused on M&A, capital raising, restructuring, and shareholder engagement for institutional and corporate clients.It serves corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and government entities globally, with a concentration in complex financial transactions.PJT Partners is a leading independent investment bank specializing in strategic advisory, restructuring, and capital markets services. The company leverages deep sector expertise and a global client base to deliver high-value advisory solutions across complex financial situations. Its competitive advantage stems from a focus on independent advice, a diversified service offering, and established relationships with major institutional clients.
What this transaction means for investorsThis filing is noise. Travin, as General Counsel, sits outside the business-facing side of PJT — he's not a dealmaker with a front-row view of the pipeline. He sold freshly vested RSU shares, which is routine compensation management, and the transaction tells you nothing about conviction in the stock. PJT operates in a corner of finance where revenue is lumpy and tied to deal cycles. It has built a credible independent advisory franchise, but earnings move with transaction volume, not on a predictable schedule. Whether the firm can hold its positioning through a slower deal environment is what's worth watching — not what the General Counsel did with a vesting event.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors in Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) saw the price of their shares crater $101.69 (-50%) on May 6, 2026 after the Company reported huge year-over-year and sequential declines in revenues and gross profits for its Energy segment and identified ongoing, expanded issues with its renewables business.
The severe market reaction and expanded renewables issues have prompted shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into whether Primoris’ disclosures about the health of its business before the Company reported after the market closed on May 5, 2026.
The firm encourages Primoris investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now. The firm also encourages persons with knowledge who may be able to assist the investigation to contact its attorneys.
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Hagens Berman’s investigative focus is on the propriety of Primoris’ statements about trends in—and operational performance of—Primoris’ renewables business.
Primoris is fundamentally an energy and renewables company. In 2025, the Energy segment generated nearly two-thirds of the firm’s total revenue. Within that segment, the renewable business has become the primary driver, alone accounting for roughly 40% of Primoris’ entire annual revenue.
In February 2026, Primoris management attributed lower gross margins to “unexpectedly higher costs” at certain renewables projects, citing difficult soil and rock conditions that required additional labor and equipment. While management later downplayed the issue as being isolated to a single project—expressing confidence in their remedial measures—they simultaneously touted the company’s ability to “accelerate project timelines” for 2026.
The market’s confidence in Primoris’s “remedial measures” was shattered following the release of the company’s Q1 2026 financial results on May 5. The report revealed a staggering decline in the core Energy segment, with year-over-year revenues falling by $152.9 million (13.8%) and gross profits plunging by nearly 40%.
CEO Koti Vadlamudi admitted during the May 6 earnings call that Primoris’s financial results were battered by cost pressures across multiple solar projects. Moving beyond the “rock and soil” reason used just months prior, Vadlamudi cited a litany of execution-related factors as the cause of the margin collapse:
Project Redesigns: Costly changes to existing plans.Labor Issues: Inability to manage specific workforce demands.Sequencing Errors: Failures in project management and timing.Weather Disruptions: Further complicating already delayed timelines The market swiftly reacted, sending the price of Primoris shares down 50% and wiping out about $5.5 billion of Primoris’ market capitalization in a single day.
“We’re focused on when Primoris’ management learned of the renewable project execution issues revealed on the May earnings call,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.
If you invested in Primoris and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Primoris should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Investors in Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) saw the price of their shares crater $101.69 (-50%) on May 6, 2026 after the Company reported huge year-over-year and sequential declines in revenues and gross profits for its Energy segment and identified ongoing, expanded issues with its renewables business.
The severe market reaction and expanded renewables issues have prompted shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into whether Primoris' disclosures about the health of its business before the Company reported after the market closed on May 5, 2026.
The firm encourages Primoris investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now. The firm also encourages persons with knowledge who may be able to assist the investigation to contact its attorneys.
Visit: https://www.hbsslaw.com/cases/primoris
Contact the Firm Now: [email protected]
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Hagens Berman's investigative focus is on the propriety of Primoris' statements about trends in—and operational performance of—Primoris' renewables business.
Primoris is fundamentally an energy and renewables company. In 2025, the Energy segment generated nearly two-thirds of the firm's total revenue. Within that segment, the renewable business has become the primary driver, alone accounting for roughly 40% of Primoris' entire annual revenue.
In February 2026, Primoris management attributed lower gross margins to "unexpectedly higher costs" at certain renewables projects, citing difficult soil and rock conditions that required additional labor and equipment. While management later downplayed the issue as being isolated to a single project—expressing confidence in their remedial measures—they simultaneously touted the company's ability to "accelerate project timelines" for 2026.
The market's confidence in Primoris's "remedial measures" was shattered following the release of the company's Q1 2026 financial results on May 5. The report revealed a staggering decline in the core Energy segment, with year-over-year revenues falling by $152.9 million (13.8%) and gross profits plunging by nearly 40%.
CEO Koti Vadlamudi admitted during the May 6 earnings call that Primoris's financial results were battered by cost pressures across multiple solar projects. Moving beyond the "rock and soil" reason used just months prior, Vadlamudi cited a litany of execution-related factors as the cause of the margin collapse:
Project Redesigns: Costly changes to existing plans. Labor Issues: Inability to manage specific workforce demands. Sequencing Errors: Failures in project management and timing. Weather Disruptions: Further complicating already delayed timelines The market swiftly reacted, sending the price of Primoris shares down 50% and wiping out about $5.5 billion of Primoris' market capitalization in a single day.
"We're focused on when Primoris' management learned of the renewable project execution issues revealed on the May earnings call," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation.
If you invested in Primoris and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm's investigation, submit your losses now.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Primoris should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].
About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman's team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - May 11, 2026) - Block & Leviton is investigating Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) for potential securities law violations. Investors who have lost money in their Primoris Services Corporation investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://blockleviton.com/cases/prim.
What is this all about?
Primoris Services Corporation's stock fell over 40% in intraday trading on May 6, 2026, after the company reported Q1 2026 results below analyst expectations and slashed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance from $560-$580 million to $480-$500 million. In its May 5, 2026 earnings release, Primoris attributed the reduction to lower renewable energy activity, delayed project starts, and increased costs on renewable energy projects. This contrasts with statements made on the company's February 24, 2026 Q4 2025 earnings call, when Primoris told investors, "We've accounted for all of these increased costs and expect renewables margins to improve as we progress into 2026."
Who is eligible?
Anyone who purchased Primoris Services Corporation common stock and has seen their shares fall may be eligible, whether or not they have sold their investment. Investors should contact Block & Leviton to learn more.
What is Block & Leviton doing?
Block & Leviton is investigating whether the Company committed securities law violations and may file an action to attempt to recover losses on behalf of investors who have lost money.
What should you do next?
If you've lost money on your investment, you should contact Block & Leviton to learn more via our case website, by email at [email protected], or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
Whistleblower?
If you have non-public information about Primoris Services Corporation, you should consider assisting in our investigation or working with our attorneys to file a report with the Securities Exchange Commission under their whistleblower program. Whistleblowers who provide original information to the SEC may receive rewards of up to 30% of any successful recovery. For more information, contact Block & Leviton at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
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Block & Leviton is widely regarded as one of the leading securities class action firms in the country. Our attorneys have recovered billions of dollars for defrauded investors and are dedicated to obtaining significant recoveries on behalf of our clients through active litigation in the federal courts across the country. Many of the nation's top institutional investors hire us to represent their interests. You can learn more about us at our website www.blockleviton.com, call (888) 256-2510 or email [email protected] with any questions.
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ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether Primoris Services Corporation (“Primoris” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PRIM) complied with federal securities laws. On May 5, 2026, Primoris announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 revealing a decrease in revenue for its Energy Segment compared to the first quarter 2025, which Primoris attributed to “lower renewable energy activity due to slower than anticipated start of new projects, release of new work, and slower than expected financial close associated with certain projects.” The price of the Company’s stock dropped following this news.
If you purchased Primoris stock and suffered a loss on that investment, you are encouraged to contact Corey D. Holzer, Esq. at [email protected] or Joshua Karr, Esq. at [email protected], call our toll-free number at (888) 508-6832, or visit our website at www.holzerlaw.com/case/primoris/ to discuss your legal rights.
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NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Primoris Services Corporation (“Primoris” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PRIM). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Primoris and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On May 5, 2026, Primoris issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Primoris reported results below analyst expectations and slashed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance from $560-$580 million to $480-$500 million. Primoris attributed the reduction to lower renewable energy activity, delayed project starts, and increased costs on renewable energy projects.
On this news, Primoris’s stock price fell $101.69 per share, or 50.11%, to close at $101.23 per share on May 6, 2026.
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LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Primoris Services Corporation (“Primoris” or “the Company”) (NYSE: PRIM) for violations of the securities laws.
The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Primoris released its Q1 2026 financial results on May 5, 2026. The Company’s results failed to match analyst expectations, and it cut its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance. The Company blamed its poor performance on higher costs and lower activity releated to renewable energy. Based on this news, shares of Primoris fell by more than 50.1% on the next day.
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Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) remains a buy despite a weak quarter, as operational issues in renewables are seen as fixable rather than structural. Utilities segment strength is evident, with 12.3% y/y revenue growth, expanding margins, and a growing, long-duration backlog anchored by major clients. PRIM trades at a significant discount to peers (22x NTM PE), with upside potential if market confidence in execution is restored.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors in Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) saw the price of their shares crater $101.69 (-50%) on May 6, 2026 after the Company reported huge year-over-year and sequential declines in revenues and gross profits for its Energy segment and identified ongoing, expanded issues with its renewables business.
The severe market reaction and expanded renewables issues have prompted shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into whether Primoris’ disclosures about the health of its business before the Company reported after the market closed on May 5, 2026.
The firm encourages Primoris investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now. The firm also encourages persons with knowledge who may be able to assist the investigation to contact its attorneys.
Hagens Berman’s investigative focus is on the propriety of Primoris’ statements about trends in—and operational performance of—Primoris’ renewables business.
Primoris is fundamentally an energy and renewables company. In 2025, the Energy segment generated nearly two-thirds of the firm’s total revenue. Within that segment, the renewable business has become the primary driver, alone accounting for roughly 40% of Primoris’ entire annual revenue.
In February 2026, Primoris management attributed lower gross margins to “unexpectedly higher costs” at certain renewables projects, citing difficult soil and rock conditions that required additional labor and equipment. While management later downplayed the issue as being isolated to a single project—expressing confidence in their remedial measures—they simultaneously touted the company’s ability to “accelerate project timelines” for 2026.
The market’s confidence in Primoris’s “remedial measures” was shattered following the release of the company’s Q1 2026 financial results on May 5. The report revealed a staggering decline in the core Energy segment, with year-over-year revenues falling by $152.9 million (13.8%) and gross profits plunging by nearly 40%.
CEO Koti Vadlamudi admitted during the May 6 earnings call that Primoris’s financial results were battered by cost pressures across multiple solar projects. Moving beyond the “rock and soil” reason used just months prior, Vadlamudi cited a litany of execution-related factors as the cause of the margin collapse:
Project Redesigns: Costly changes to existing plans.Labor Issues: Inability to manage specific workforce demands.Sequencing Errors: Failures in project management and timing.Weather Disruptions: Further complicating already delayed timelines The market swiftly reacted, sending the price of Primoris shares down 50% and wiping out about $5.5 billion of Primoris’ market capitalization in a single day.
“We’re focused on when Primoris’ management learned of the renewable project execution issues revealed on the May earnings call,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.
If you invested in Primoris and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Primoris should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].
About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Primoris Services Corporation ("Primoris" or the "Company") (NYSE: PRIM). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Primoris and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
[Click here for information about joining the class action]
On May 5, 2026, Primoris issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Primoris reported results below analyst expectations and slashed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance from $560-$580 million to $480-$500 million. Primoris attributed the reduction to lower renewable energy activity, delayed project starts, and increased costs on renewable energy projects.
On this news, Primoris's stock price fell $101.69 per share, or 50.11%, to close at $101.23 per share on May 6, 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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On May 18, 2026, Primoris Services Corp PRIM shares fell 4.2%, closing at $108.63. The stock has seen considerable volatility, trading within a 52-week range of $68.52 to $205.50.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $108.63 is 45.3% above GF Value™ of $74.74.GF Score™ is 91/100, indicating a strong overall rating.Notable signal: Financial Strength rated at 7/10. Is PRIM Overvalued or Undervalued? The current market price of Primoris Services Corp PRIM at $108.63 significantly exceeds the GF Value™ estimate of $74.74, suggesting that the stock is overvalued by approximately 45.3%. The GF Valuation label rates PRIM as "Significantly Overvalued," indicating a lack of margin of safety for potential investors. This overvaluation poses risks as the market may correct itself, potentially leading to a decline in the stock price.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given the considerable gap between the market price and the intrinsic value, investors may want to exercise caution as the stock could be at risk of a downward adjustment.
How Does PRIM's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 23.9x 13.9x Forward P/E 21.6x N/A Primoris Services Corp's current P/E (TTM) of 23.9x is substantially above its 5-year median P/E of 13.9x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict of overvaluation, suggesting that PRIM's stock may be inflated relative to its historical performance metrics.
What Does PRIM's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 91 Financial Strength 7/10 Profitability 9/10 Growth 10/10 Valuation 3/10 Momentum 9/10 With a GF Score™ of 91/100, Primoris Services Corp demonstrates strong performance across several key metrics. The company excels in Growth (10/10) and Profitability (9/10), indicating robust operational performance and efficiency. However, the Valuation score is notably weaker at 3/10, reinforcing the notion that the stock is overvalued relative to its intrinsic value and historical performance.
What Are Insiders Doing with PRIM Stock? In the last three months, there has been no insider activity reported for Primoris Services Corp, with insiders buying $0.0M in shares. This lack of insider buying may suggest a lack of confidence in the current valuation of the stock, as insiders typically have a better understanding of the company's prospects. When insiders are not purchasing shares, it can be a signal for caution regarding the stock's future performance.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ analysis, Primoris Services Corp is currently overvalued. With a significant gap between the current market price and the estimated intrinsic value, potential risks could lead to a price correction in the future.
For the complete analysis, visit the Primoris Services Corp PRIM stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is PRIM's GF Score™?
PRIM's GF Score™ is 91/100, indicating a strong overall rating based on key aspects of the company's performance.
Is PRIM overvalued or undervalued?
PRIM is considered overvalued based on GF Value™, which estimates its intrinsic value at $74.74, significantly lower than the current market price.
What is PRIM's P/E ratio?
PRIM's P/E (TTM) is 23.9x, which is 72% above its 5-year median P/E of 13.9x, further supporting the conclusion of overvaluation.
This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Primoris Services Corporation (“Primoris” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PRIM). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Primoris and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
[Click here for information about joining the class action]
On May 5, 2026, Primoris issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Primoris reported results below analyst expectations and slashed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance from $560-$580 million to $480-$500 million. Primoris attributed the reduction to lower renewable energy activity, delayed project starts, and increased costs on renewable energy projects.
On this news, Primoris’s stock price fell $101.69 per share, or 50.11%, to close at $101.23 per share on May 6, 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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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) (“Primoris” or “the Company”) announced today that the Company's management team will participate in four institutional investor conferences in May – July 2026. 2026 KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrials & Basic Materials Conference – Boston, MA on May 28, 2026 Wells Fargo 16th Industrials & Materials Conference – Chicago, IL on June 9, 2026 2026 J.P. Morgan Natural Resources Conference: An Energy, Power, Renewables &.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Investors in Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) saw the price of their shares crater $101.69 (-50%) on May 6, 2026 after the Company reported huge year-over-year and sequential declines in revenues and gross profits for its Energy segment and identified ongoing, expanded issues with its renewables business.
The severe market reaction and expanded renewables issues have prompted shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into whether Primoris' disclosures about the health of its business before the Company reported after the market closed on May 5, 2026.
The firm encourages Primoris investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now. The firm also encourages persons with knowledge who may be able to assist the investigation to contact its attorneys.
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Hagens Berman's investigative focus is on the propriety of Primoris' statements about trends in—and operational performance of—Primoris' renewables business.
Primoris is fundamentally an energy and renewables company. In 2025, the Energy segment generated nearly two-thirds of the firm's total revenue. Within that segment, the renewable business has become the primary driver, alone accounting for roughly 40% of Primoris' entire annual revenue.
In February 2026, Primoris management attributed lower gross margins to "unexpectedly higher costs" at certain renewables projects, citing difficult soil and rock conditions that required additional labor and equipment. While management later downplayed the issue as being isolated to a single project—expressing confidence in their remedial measures—they simultaneously touted the company's ability to "accelerate project timelines" for 2026.
The market's confidence in Primoris's "remedial measures" was shattered following the release of the company's Q1 2026 financial results on May 5. The report revealed a staggering decline in the core Energy segment, with year-over-year revenues falling by $152.9 million (13.8%) and gross profits plunging by nearly 40%.
CEO Koti Vadlamudi admitted during the May 6 earnings call that Primoris's financial results were battered by cost pressures across multiple solar projects. Moving beyond the "rock and soil" reason used just months prior, Vadlamudi cited a litany of execution-related factors as the cause of the margin collapse:
Project Redesigns: Costly changes to existing plans. Labor Issues: Inability to manage specific workforce demands. Sequencing Errors: Failures in project management and timing. Weather Disruptions: Further complicating already delayed timelines The market swiftly reacted, sending the price of Primoris shares down 50% and wiping out about $5.5 billion of Primoris' market capitalization in a single day.
"We're focused on when Primoris' management learned of the renewable project execution issues revealed on the May earnings call," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation.
If you invested in Primoris and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm's investigation, submit your losses now.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Primoris should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .
About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman's team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Primoris Services Corporation ("Primoris" or the "Company") (NYSE: PRIM). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Primoris and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
[Click here for information about joining the class action]
On May 5, 2026, Primoris issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Primoris reported results below analyst expectations and slashed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance from $560-$580 million to $480-$500 million. Primoris attributed the reduction to lower renewable energy activity, delayed project starts, and increased costs on renewable energy projects.
On this news, Primoris's stock price fell $101.69 per share, or 50.11%, to close at $101.23 per share on May 6, 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.
Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
On May 28, 2026, Primoris Services Corp PRIM shares fell 3.1% today, closing at $126.61. The stock is currently trading between a 52-week high of $205.50 and a low of $70.68, indicating significant volatility over the past year.
GF Value™ verdict: PRIM is currently priced at $126.61, which is 69.2% above its GF Value™ estimate of $74.83, indicating it is overvalued.GF Score™: 91/100, which signals strong overall performance and potential for long-term returns.Most notable signal: The momentum rank is strong at 9/10, suggesting recent positive price trends despite today's decline. Is PRIM Overvalued or Undervalued? The current price of Primoris Services Corp PRIM is substantially higher than its GF Value™, which is estimated at $74.83. This represents a significant overvaluation of 69.2%. The GF Valuation label indicates that the stock is significantly overvalued, leading to potential risks for investors. A stock trading above its intrinsic value may not be a safe investment, as it could be vulnerable to price corrections if financial performance does not meet market expectations.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given the current high valuation relative to its GF Value™, investors may want to consider the margin of safety when assessing potential investments in PRIM.
How Does PRIM's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 27.9x 14.2x Forward P/E 26.0x N/A Primoris Services Corp's current P/E ratio of 27.9x is 97% above its 5-year median P/E of 14.2x, indicating that the stock is trading well above its historical valuation. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, reinforcing the conclusion that PRIM is overvalued in the market.
What Does PRIM's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 91 Financial Strength 7/10 Profitability 9/10 Growth 10/10 Valuation 3/10 Momentum 9/10 The GF Score™ for Primoris Services Corp is 91/100, indicating a robust overall performance. The strongest area of the score is Growth, rated at 10/10, suggesting that the company has significant growth potential. Conversely, the Valuation score is a weak 3/10, which highlights concerns about the current overvaluation of the stock. This discrepancy between high growth potential and low valuation indicates that while the company may be performing well, its stock price may not reflect that reality.
What Are Insiders Doing with PRIM Stock? In the past three months, there has been no insider buying or selling activity reported for Primoris Services Corp, indicating that insiders may not see current opportunities to buy at the current price level. This lack of insider activity suggests a cautious stance from those closest to the business, which could be a signal for potential investors to consider the company's valuation carefully.
What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis, Primoris Services Corp PRIM is considered overvalued, with a significant gap between the current market price and the GF Value™ estimate. While the company shows strong growth and profitability metrics, the elevated valuation may pose risks for investors looking for a safe entry point.
For the complete analysis, visit the Primoris Services Corp PRIM stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is PRIM's GF Score™?
The GF Score™ for Primoris Services Corp is 91/100, indicating strong overall performance based on financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
Is PRIM overvalued or undervalued?
PRIM is considered overvalued, with a current price of $126.61 compared to a GF Value™ estimate of $74.83, representing a 69.2% overvaluation.
What is PRIM's P/E ratio?
PRIM's current P/E ratio is 27.9x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median P/E of 14.2x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation.
This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
