Dominic Dragisich, Interim CEO of Choice Hotels (CHH +1.06%), reported the exercise of 12,796 stock options followed by the sale of 22,621 common shares in an open-market transaction on May 26, 2026, as disclosed in an SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)22,621Transaction value~$2.58 millionPost-transaction shares (direct)81,607Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$9.28 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average reported price ($114.25); post-transaction value based on May 26, 2026 closing market price ($113.71).
Key questionsHow does the transaction size compare to Dragisich's previous insider sales?
The 22,621 shares sold in this event exceed all prior sell transactions by Dragisich since July 2023 except for the July 11, 2023 sale of 15,877 shares and the Oct. 11, 2024 sale of 9,138 shares; subsequent events ranged from 800 to 5,000 shares, underscoring the larger scale of this disposition as available holdings have decreased.What proportion of Dragisich's current position remains after the transaction?
Direct holdings declined from 104,000 to 81,607 shares, with the post-transaction position representing 0.18% of outstanding shares as of the latest report.What is the derivative context behind the reported trade?
This filing reflects the exercise of 12,796 options followed by immediate sale of 22,621 shares.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$1.60 billionNet income (TTM)$344.08 millionDividend yield1.00%1-year price change-12.10%* 1-year performance calculated using May 26, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshotChoice Hotels franchises a portfolio of hotel brands including Comfort Inn, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Radisson, and upscale Cambria Hotels; also offers cloud-based property management software.It generates revenue primarily through franchise fees, royalty payments, and technology services to hotel owners and operators.The company serves independent hotel owners, operators, and travelers in the midscale, economy, and upscale lodging segments across 35 countries.Choice Hotels is a leading global hotel franchisor with over 7,500 hotels and 650,000 rooms under management as of March 31, 2026. The company leverages a scalable franchise model and proprietary technology platforms to drive growth and operational efficiency.
Its diversified brand portfolio and focus on both midscale and upscale segments of the travel industry provide a competitive edge in the global lodging market.
What this transaction means for investorsThe May 26 sale of Choice Hotels stock by Dominic Dragisich came at an interesting time. He was the company’s Chief Growth and Strategy Officer until longtime CEO Patrick Pacious suddenly stepped down on May 20. That’s when Dragisich was tapped by the Board of Directors to take over as Interim CEO.
As a result, Dragisich’s disposition occurred just days after taking the top job. Despite this, his sale is not a red flag for investors. It was a non-discretionary transaction, executed as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in February of 2026.
Such plans are often implemented by insiders to avoid accusations of trading based on insider information. Therefore, Dragisich’s sale was planned before he took over the CEO role.
The change in leadership adds to a bumpy year for Choice Hotels. Although revenue reached a company record $340.6 million in the first quarter, rising costs contributed to a drop in net income to $20.3 million compared to $44.5 million in Q1 of last year.
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Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Certified for the fifth consecutive year in the United States, and recognised across Bulgaria, Honduras, India, Mexico, the Philippines, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ResultsCX, a provider of Customer Experience Management (CXM) services to leading global companies, including Fortune 100 and FTSE 250 brands, today announced it has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ in eight countries: Bulgaria, Honduras, India, Mexico, the Philippines, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The recognition reflects the strength of a globally aligned, locally relevant culture that supports performance at scale.
Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, awards its Certification™ based entirely on direct, confidential employee feedback. Across all certified markets, employees reported a consistently positive experience, highlighting ResultsCX’s ability to foster a unified culture across diverse geographies.
This year’s recognition marks the fifth consecutive Great Place To Work® Certification™ for ResultsCX in the United States. Operations in Bulgaria, Honduras, India, Mexico, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom have also earned the distinction over multiple years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to employee experience. South Africa joins the list for the first time, reflecting the company’s continued progress as it expands its global footprint.
“As we continue to grow globally, sustaining a strong culture is essential to how we scale and perform,” said Gautam Thakkar, Chief Executive Officer, ResultsCX. “This recognition across eight countries reflects the consistency of our people practices, the strength of our leadership, and the accountability we bring to building an environment where teams can do their best work. A high-performing culture is not separate from business results. It is what enables them.”
With more than 24,000 colleagues across 23 global engagement hubs, maintaining a strong and consistent employee experience requires focus and discipline. ResultsCX has invested in leadership capability, career development, well-being initiatives, and inclusion programmes to help employees across regions feel supported, empowered, and aligned to shared values and business goals.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. “Certification is the only official recognition based entirely on real-time employee feedback about company culture. By earning this recognition, ResultsCX has shown that it stands out as one of the top companies to work for, creating a workplace where employees can thrive.”
About ResultsCX
ResultsCX is a leading provider of transformational Customer Experience Management (CXM) solutions to 130+ global brands, including Fortune 100 and FTSE 250 companies. For 30+ years, we have been driving superior customer and business outcomes for brands across Healthcare, Media, Telecom, Fast Growth technology, Retail, Banking and Financial Services, and other industries globally.
Our award-winning approach helps brands prioritize investments and build digitally influenced customer journeys, creating high-value impact across three areas: Revenue Acceleration, Cost Optimization, and Enhanced Experience. Supported by 24,000+ colleagues and 23 engagement hubs worldwide, our innovative solutions and services solve persistent customer experience challenges, making life easier for millions of consumers. For more information about ResultsCX and its award-winning customer experience solutions, please visit www.resultscx.com.
ResultsCX is backed by ChrysCapital. Founded in 1999, ChrysCapital is one of the largest and most established investment firms investing in India, with ~ $8.5 billion raised across 10 private equity funds, a continuation fund, and a public markets fund. A highly experienced investor in the Enterprise Technology space, ChrysCapital has successfully invested in high-growth companies such as Infosys, Infogain, GeBBS HCL, Mphasis, LTI, Hexaware and Spectramind.
In the latest trading session, Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL - Free Report) closed at $123.39, marking a -3.65% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.22% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.98%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.35%.
Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 12.24% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector gained 0.83%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.56%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Duolingo, Inc. in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Duolingo, Inc. to post earnings of $0.62 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 31.87%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $296.19 million, indicating a 17.42% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.84 per share and a revenue of $1.21 billion, indicating changes of -66.86% and +16.36%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Duolingo, Inc. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Right now, Duolingo, Inc. possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
From a valuation perspective, Duolingo, Inc. is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 45.17. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 15.84.
We can additionally observe that DUOL currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.97. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Technology Services industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.43 as of yesterday's close.
The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 165, this industry ranks in the bottom 33% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.
ONEOK (OKE) offers a compelling mix of acquisition-driven growth, aggressive CapEx, and a high, growing dividend yield. OKE's 76% natural gas/NGL focus positions it to benefit from surging AI Data Center demand, especially in the Permian Basin. OKE trades at a 10.5X EV/EBITDA, below peers, with potential for a 12.5X multiple and 19% upside if growth accompanied by deleveraging efforts continue.
AtriCure (ATRC) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
On June 17, 2026, we present a DCF analysis for Edwards Lifesciences Corp EW . The company has shown a price performance of +1.2% over the past week, +8.8% over the past month, +3.9% year-to-date, and +18.4% over the past year. Here are some key points from our analysis:
DCF Earnings-based intrinsic value is $51.05, indicating a margin of safety of -73.5% compared to the current price of $88.58. DCF Free Cash Flow (FCF)-based intrinsic value is $21.50, suggesting a significantly overvalued status. GF Score™ of 97/100 indicates high reliability of the DCF inputs. What Is EW Worth? DCF Earnings-Based Model In our DCF earnings-based model, we assume a current EPS (TTM, excluding non-recurring items) of $2.70 and a 10-year earnings growth rate of 12.5%. The discount rate is calculated at 11%, based on the 10-Year Treasury Rate of 4.43% plus an equity risk premium of 6%. The terminal growth rate is set at 4% for years 11-20.
Parameter Value Current EPS (TTM, excl. non-recurring) $2.70 10-Year Growth Rate 12.5% 10-Year Treasury Rate 4.43% Discount Rate (ceil(Treasury) + 6%) 11% Terminal Growth Rate 4% Our two-stage model consists of a growth phase (Years 1-10) where EPS grows at 12.5% per year, discounted at 11%, and a terminal phase (Years 11-20) where growth slows to a 4% terminal rate, also discounted at 11%. Below is the calculation summary:
Stage Description Value Growth Stage (Years 1-10) EPS growing at 12.5%, discounted at 11% $29.09 Terminal Stage (Years 11-20) 4% terminal growth, discounted at 11% $21.96 Intrinsic Value Growth + Terminal $51.05 With the current price at $88.58, the intrinsic value of $51.05 indicates that the stock is modestly overvalued, with a margin of safety of -73.5%. It is important to note that GuruFocus uses EPS without non-recurring items because research shows stock prices correlate more closely with earnings than free cash flow. For further details, visit the EW DCF Calculator.
What Does the Free Cash Flow DCF Say? The free cash flow (FCF)-based intrinsic value for Edwards Lifesciences Corp is calculated at $21.50. When comparing this with the earnings-based intrinsic value of $51.05, the two models disagree significantly. The FCF model indicates that the stock is significantly overvalued, with a margin of safety of -312.0%.
How Does GF Value™ Compare to the DCF Models? The GF Value™ for Edwards Lifesciences Corp is $92.96, providing a third perspective on valuation. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. While the DCF earnings model suggests modest overvaluation and the FCF model indicates significant overvaluation, the GF Value™ suggests that the stock is undervalued by 4.7%. This divergence among the three models highlights the complexity of valuation assessments. For more information, visit the GF Value™ page.
What Does EW's GF Score™ Tell Us? The GF Score™ ranks stocks from 0 to 100 based on five key aspects: Financial Strength, Profitability, Growth, Valuation, and Momentum. Stocks with higher GF Score™ values have been found to generate higher long-term returns (backtested 2006-2021). Below is the breakdown of Edwards Lifesciences Corp's GF Score™:
Metric Rating GF Score™ 97/100 Financial Strength 9/10 Profitability 9/10 Growth 10/10 Valuation 10/10 Momentum 7/10 The predictability rank is 1/5 stars, indicating that higher predictability means the DCF model is less reliable for this stock. For more insights, visit the EW stock page.
Key Assumptions and Limitations It is essential to recognize that DCF models are highly sensitive to growth rate and discount rate assumptions. Stocks with low predictability ratings, such as Edwards Lifesciences Corp, produce less reliable DCF estimates. The terminal growth rate of 4% is a simplifying assumption that may not reflect future economic conditions.
What This Means for Investors In synthesizing the three valuation models—DCF earnings, DCF FCF, and GF Value™—we find a consensus indicating that Edwards Lifesciences Corp is overvalued. The earnings-based model suggests modest overvaluation, while the FCF model indicates significant overvaluation. However, the GF Value™ suggests a slight undervaluation. Overall, the clear verdict is that the stock appears to be overvalued at its current price. For the full DCF analysis, visit the EW DCF Calculator. You can also explore the GF Value™ page, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find undervalued predictable companies.
Frequently Asked Questions What is EW's intrinsic value based on DCF?
Answer: earnings-based $51.05, FCF-based $21.50
Is EW overvalued or undervalued?
Answer: Based on the DCF and GF Value™ consensus, EW is overvalued.
How reliable is the DCF model for EW?
Answer: The predictability rank is 1/5, indicating lower reliability for the DCF model.
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].
Green Thumb has surged 17.5% in three months as regulatory progress, Q1 growth and buybacks lift sentiment, but competition and pricing pressure persist.
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering”) (NYSE:OII) will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Oceaneering will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time).
The earnings release and a link to the webcast will be posted on Oceaneering’s Investor Relations website.
Oceaneering is a global technology company delivering engineered services and products and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.
For more information, please visit oceaneering.com.
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Security division received an order for approximately $50 million from a North American customer to provide ongoing maintenance service for its installed base of Rapiscan® inspection systems that are utilized for screening baggage, cargo and vehicles. As part of the award, the Company is also expected to provide continued support for its CertScan® Platform.
OSI Systems’ President and CEO, Ajay Mehra, commented, "We are pleased to extend our long-standing support for this customer’s security operations. Our focus remains on delivering dependable service while enhancing performance and visibility across the installed base through CertScan."
About OSI Systems
OSI Systems designs and manufactures specialized electronic systems and components for critical applications. The Company operates through three business segments: Security, Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Its Security division delivers advanced inspection systems, turnkey screening solutions, and comprehensive support services to protect people and infrastructure. The Optoelectronics and Manufacturing segment serves as a global supplier of high-performance optoelectronic solutions and precision manufacturing services for leading OEMs. The Healthcare segment focuses on patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology, and related services with the goal of enhancing clinical care and patient outcomes. Serving customers in over 170 countries, OSI Systems strategically positions its sales, service, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities worldwide to provide fast and efficient delivery and support. For more information on OSI Systems or any of its subsidiary companies, visit www.osi-systems.com. News Filter: OSIS-G
Forward-Looking Statements
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The 165,000-square-foot lease marks major momentum for the Class-A office tower as Pinnacle stakes a claim in the heart of Midtown
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Portman and Perform Properties today announced Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) will establish its corporate headquarters at Ten Twenty Spring, the 525,000-square-foot, Class-A office tower within the Spring Quarter mixed-use district in Midtown Atlanta. Pinnacle will occupy 165,000 square feet of premier office space at Ten Twenty Spring and bring an estimated 400 team members to the building. Pinnacle’s bank headquarters remain in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
We are serious about being Atlanta’s bank, and our presence at Ten Twenty Spring will anchor our expanding presence in the gateways to the South. When you see our sign soaring over the Downtown Connector, it will be clear that Pinnacle is here to lead.
Share Having merged with Synovus at the start of 2026, Pinnacle provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance services to businesses and individuals. Ten Twenty Spring will serve as Pinnacle’s corporate headquarters, bringing Atlanta-based senior and executive leadership together while supporting future expansion. The space spans five full floors, and the top of the tower will feature prominent Pinnacle signage with high visibility from the Downtown Connector, one of the busiest sections of interstate in the country. Pinnacle’s move-in is planned for the second half of 2027. Stream Realty handles office leasing for Ten Twenty Spring on behalf of ownership. Pinnacle was represented by CBRE.
“We’re planting the flag for our new corporate headquarters in a building and neighborhood that match the energy we feel about our future and our opportunity for growth in Atlanta,” said Pinnacle Financial Partners’ President and CEO Kevin Blair. “We are serious about being Atlanta’s bank, and our presence at Ten Twenty Spring, along with our bank headquarters in Nashville, will anchor our expanding presence in the gateways to the South. When you see our sign soaring over the Downtown Connector, it will be clear that Pinnacle is here to lead.”
Pinnacle’s new corporate headquarters and Midtown office will expand upon its existing Atlanta footprint, with 46 locations in the greater Atlanta area. In addition to the office space, Pinnacle is exploring nearby spaces for a retail location on the ground floor.
Located along one of Midtown’s most active corridors, Ten Twenty Spring offers expansive floor plates exceeding 32,000 square feet, floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces and more than 25,000 square feet of outdoor space. The building is designed to foster collaboration and connectivity, with amenities including a coworking lounge and direct access to Spring Quarter’s walkable greenspaces and public gathering areas. Pinnacle’s announcement comes on the heels of strong leasing momentum at Ten Twenty Spring, as Ernst & Young and Reed Smith committed relocations to the tower last year.
“Companies are prioritizing office space that inspires collaboration, supports a modern workforce and is seamlessly integrated with a highly amenitized environment,” said Travis Garland, Chief Development Officer at Portman. “Ten Twenty Spring is the most comprehensive office opportunity in the market, and Pinnacle’s lease is a testament to the vibrant mixed-use experience at Spring Quarter.”
In addition to the office tower, Spring Quarter features a curated mix of chef-driven dining concepts, including Celestia, a rooftop cocktail bar and lounge; Sozou, a modern Japanese dining experience crafted by acclaimed chef Fuyuhiko Ito; ISHIN by Ito, an intimate omakase experience; Habaneros, a contemporary Mexican concept; and Pataaka, a high-end Indian restaurant. The campus is anchored by Sora, a 370-unit luxury residential tower. At the heart of the mixed-use campus is the historic Patterson House, which is being preserved and reimagined into a 24,000-square-foot retail and dining destination.
To learn more about Spring Quarter, visit springquarter.com.
About Pinnacle Financial Partners
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) is a $123 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.
Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 12 in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, its 10th consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.
*As of June 30, 2025, according to FDIC data.
About Portman:
Portman Holdings, LLC is a real estate development company with a rich history of developing premier projects that span five decades and three continents. The company was founded by famed architect and developer John C. Portman Jr., who originally pioneered the concept of the architect as a developer and created a global legacy of large-scale mixed-use developments.
The company is now led by Chairman and CEO Ambrish Baisiwala and President John Portman IV. Today, Portman Holdings' multi-faceted expertise sets the standard of excellence for developing office, residential, industrial, hospitality, and retail mixed-use complexes and stand-alone developments nationally across the USA. Learn more at portmanholdings.com
About Perform Properties
Perform Properties is a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company focused on high-performing retail and office properties with People-Appeal – vibrant spaces where people actively choose to work, shop, and gather. With expertise in transactions, development, leasing, and management, the company oversees approximately 30 million square feet of retail and office properties across the U.S. Learn more: performproperties.com.
Key Takeaways Tetra Tech secured positions across all nine lots in Scotland Excel's four-year consultancy framework.TTEK will support councils with drainage, flooding, coastal, maritime and transportation projects.The award extends Tetra Tech's relationship with Scotland Excel, which began in 2013. Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK - Free Report) recently secured a framework from a Scotland-based company, Scotland Excel, to provide services for infrastructure and environmental projects across Scotland. Scotland Excel serves as the procurement organization for local governments across the country.
Under the four-year, multiple-award Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework, TTEK secured positions across all nine service lots. The company’s engineers and technical specialists will provide consulting and engineering services to local councils across the country. This includes project planning, delivery and management services.
It also covers drainage and flooding, coastal and maritime projects, transportation and master planning. These services will help local councils develop and manage critical infrastructure projects more effectively.
Tetra Tech has been providing engineering design services to Scotland Excel since 2013 and supported various initiatives across the region. The latest deal further strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two organizations.
Lately, Tetra Tech has received a series of deals that are likely to drive its growth. In June 2026, TTEK secured a contract from Chelan County Public Utility District (“PUD”) for the Hydropower Dam Spillway Modernization Project at the Rock Island and Rocky Reach hydroelectric dams in Washington. The company will serve as the lead design engineer as part of a team that includes Kuney Construction and J.F. Brennan.
In April 2026, Tetra Tech secured a multi-year engineering and consulting contract from Waterschap Aa en Maas to support the expansion of wastewater treatment facilities and modernization of water infrastructure across the southern Netherlands.
The company will provide wastewater treatment design, water resource management, flood defense, and environmental engineering solutions to help improve clean water availability and protect against flooding for approximately 780,000 residents and 17,000 businesses across 20 municipalities.
TTEK’s Zacks Rank and Price PerformanceTetra Tech is benefiting from its diversified business model, strong demand across client sectors and a robust backlog, supporting revenue growth and prompting the company to raise its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook.
TTEK currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of the company have lost 7.8% in the past three months compared to the industry’s 22.6% growth.
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Rising costs could weigh on TTEK’s profitability in the coming quarters. The company’s international presence exposes it to currency swings and economic challenges in global markets.
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Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX - Free Report) currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
FIX delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 39.29%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Comfort Systems' 2026 earnings has increased 0.80%.
Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG - Free Report) presently carries a Zacks Rank of 1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 61.97%.
In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for ECG’s 2026 earnings has increased 6.30%.
Knife River Corporation (KNF - Free Report) presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 2.74%.
In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for KNF’s 2026 earnings has increased 3.43%.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM 2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc# US54126826, June 2026). Download the complimentary excerpt here.
The IDC MarketScape’s assessment highlights several key strengths of Elastic Security, including:
Elastic Common Schema and the underlying Elasticsearch engine allow customers to query security and operational data using a single language. Customers report scaling log ingestion volumes by five times without re-architecting, and the same platform supports observability, extending value beyond the security team. Elastic Security operates with feature parity across self-managed, hosted, serverless, and disconnected deployments and supports federated cross-cluster search for organizations with data sovereignty requirements. The fit aligns with public sector, utility, and multinational buyers that SaaS-only products cannot serve directly. Detection rules are developed in public repositories and updated on a roughly two-week cadence, and the AI assistant exposes a reasoning trace covering prompts, tool calls, and responses. Customers can connect multiple LLMs and select among them per workflow. Elastic Defend ships in the enterprise subscription with no per-endpoint fee, and Elastic Workflows provides native automation in the same platform, removing the need to license a separate SOAR for many use cases. "Elastic's position as a Leader reflects a SIEM platform built for the realities of modern security operations – soaring data volumes, distributed environments, and high velocity workflows with full visibility,” said Michelle Abraham, research director, Security and Trust, IDC. “The combination of unified log ingestion, transparent AI reasoning, and native EDR and automation in a single subscription removes procurement complexity that slows most SOC teams down."
"Being recognized as a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide SIEM 2026 is validation that we're solving the right problems," said Mike Nichols, general manager, Security, Elastic. "Our agentic SOC platform puts AI to work across the full threat lifecycle, from first signal to active response, so analysts can focus on what AI can't do, which is to exercise judgment. Most competitors charge you twice to get there. Separate SOARs. Per-endpoint fees. Penalties for looking at your own historical data. We built Elastic Security to do one thing: secure. Without the tax on your time, your wallet, your trust, or your attention."
Elastic Security is the agentic security operations platform consisting of one platform for SIEM, XDR, and native automation. According to the report, “Elastic operates through a subscription model with a free tier, an entry-level subscription, and an enterprise subscription that includes the full security feature set. Public sector presence is significant; Elastic operates a FedRAMP-authorized hosted SIEM-as-a-service platform for the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The vendor has expanded its global partner ecosystem over the past year through a restructured global partnerships team that targets growth through cloud service provider relationships and regional resellers.”
The report notes, “Deployment options span self-managed on bare metal or private infrastructure, Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes, Elastic Cloud Hosted, and Elastic Cloud Serverless, with parity across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and air-gapped environments, including AI features when customers host their own large language model (LLM). Cross-cluster search supports a federated data model in which customer data remains in regional clusters while a central security operations center queries across them, an architecture Elastic uses to address data sovereignty requirements.”
For more information, read the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM 2026 Vendor Assessment report and blog.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.
About Elastic
Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, integrates its deep expertise in search technology with artificial intelligence to help everyone transform all of their data into answers, actions, and outcomes. Elastic's Search AI Platform — the foundation for its search, observability, and security solutions — is used by thousands of companies, including more than 50% of the Fortune 500. Learn more at elastic.co.
Elastic and associated marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of elasticsearch B.V. and its subsidiaries. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
FIFA World Cup: Fraud Attempts Surged More Than Threefold at Past World Cups, ACI Worldwide Finds As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, new analysis from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, shows that the fraud patterns seen around previous major tournaments are already in play, exposing fans and ticket sellers to heightened risks.
Based on 24.5 million transactions across 61 live-event merchants serving global fan audiences, ACI’s data reveals the same warning signs that preceded fraud surges during Copa America 2024 and the 2022 World Cup have re-emerged, with fraud pressure expected to remain high through the opening stages of the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
ACI monitors billions of transactions globally across issuers, acquirers and merchants and can identify coordinated fraud activity early, distinguishing genuine fan demand from criminal behavior and identifying warning signals before they become visible to individual merchants or banks.
What the data shows during major tournaments
Fraud builds before and continues after kick-off: In the build-up to Copa America 2024, card-not-present attempted fraud reached 4% of transaction value, averaging 3.6 times the 2023 baseline. The fraud window opened weeks before the first match and extended well beyond the final whistle. Alternative payment methods (APMs) are significantly safer: APMs recorded a 0.57% attempted fraud rate, compared with 3.97% for traditional cards, a sevenfold difference. APM adoption has climbed from 7% of transactions in 2022 to 24.8% year-to-date in 2026. Fraudsters target high-value purchases: During the pre-tournament build, fraudulent orders averaged $405, 1.5 times the $270 legitimate average, and average transaction value rose 1.2%, suggesting average fraudulent transaction values could again approach $400 during the 2026 World Cup. The pattern raises the risk of false declines for genuine fans buying higher-value tickets. Domestic cards carry higher risk: During the pre-tournament build, domestic cards recorded a 3.2% attempted fraud rate, compared with 1.4% for cross-border cards, reflecting fraudsters’ preference for locally issued credentials. International card traffic is an early warning sign: Cross-border card share rose from an average of 7.53% of total spending to 11.47% in the run-up to the Copa America 2024. In May 2026 it already stood at 10.83%, above the annual average of 7.16%. Fraud is on the rise, and fans are directly in the firing line
Cybersecurity firms and law enforcement have warned that fraudsters are using automation and artificial intelligence to scale World Cup-related scams. Silent Push, a U.S.-based threat intelligence firm that tracks online fraud networks, has identified more than 300 pixel-perfect replica ticketing websites. Check Point Research, the research arm of cybersecurity company Check Point Software, recorded 9,741 fraudulent World Cup-related domains registered in April 2026 alone, nearly four times the peak seen around the 2022 tournament. Separately, cybersecurity company Fortinet counted more than 13,000 tournament-themed domains registered between January and May 2026.
In a public service announcement issued May 27, 2026, the FBI warned fans to navigate directly to fifa.com rather than clicking on search results or sponsored ads. The agency said reported losses range from hundreds to thousands of dollars per incident, driven by fake ticketing, hospitality and VIP offers. In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre issued a warning in March 2026 about fraudulent ticket portals and merchandise scams targeting matches hosted in the country.
In Mexico, one of the three host nations, the federal consumer protection agency Profeco has launched an anti-fraud campaign and taken legal action against resale platforms. Meanwhile, civic organization Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad y Justicia estimates ticket scam losses of roughly 1,000 to 100,000 pesos (about $55 to $5,500) per victim. A 2025 Mastercard study found that nearly 80% of Mexican consumers experienced scam attempts in the prior year.
“The clearest warning sign isn’t match day itself. It’s the days and weeks before kick-off, when attempted fraud rises, cross-border card activity increases and fans start hunting for tickets, often under pressure,” said Jackie Barwell, director of fraud product management at ACI Worldwide. “Because we see these patterns across our global network, we can tell the difference between genuine fan demand, risky behavior driven by urgency, and outright fraud, helping merchants approve legitimate purchases while reducing the impact of scams as the tournament unfolds.”
What fans can do to stay safe
Stick to official sources: Buy tickets only from official sellers or authorized resale platforms. If it’s not listed on a trusted site, think twice. Go direct: Type known web addresses into your browser yourself, avoid clicking on ads, sponsored links or social media posts. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is: Be cautious of prices below face value or claims of “guaranteed” access to sold-out matches. Choose safer ways to pay: Use payment methods that offer dispute or chargeback protection, especially for high-value purchases. Be wary of unsolicited offers: Treat unexpected emails, messages or calls offering tickets, hospitality or VIP packages with caution, especially if they pressure you to act fast. About ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.
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OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, new analysis from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, shows that the fraud patterns seen around previous major tournaments are already in play, exposing fans and ticket sellers to heightened risks. Based on 24.5 million transactions across 61 live-event merchants serving global fan audiences, ACI's data reveals the same warning signs that preceded fraud surges during Copa Ameri.
A strong stock as of late has been Hanover Insurance Group (THG - Free Report) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 2.8% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $201.45 in the previous session. Hanover Insurance has gained 9% since the start of the year compared to the 4.3% move for the Zacks Finance sector and the -1.1% return for the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on April 29, 2026, Hanover Insurance reported EPS of $5.25 versus consensus estimate of $4.14.
For the current fiscal year, Hanover Insurance is expected to post earnings of $18.36 per share on $6.95 in revenues. This represents a -3.82% change in EPS on a 4.71% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $18.31 per share on $7.29 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of -0.32% and 4.76%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsHanover Insurance may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Hanover Insurance has a Value Score of A. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 10.9X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 11X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 10.2X versus its peer group's average of 10.2X. This is good enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective, making Hanover Insurance an interesting choice for value investors.
Zacks RankWe also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Hanover Insurance currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Hanover Insurance fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Hanover Insurance shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.
How Does THG Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of THG have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Mercury General Corporation (MCY - Free Report) . MCY has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) and a Value Score of A, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of B.
Earnings were strong last quarter. Mercury General Corporation beat our consensus estimate by 62.79%, and for the current fiscal year, MCY is expected to post earnings of $11.38 per share on revenue of $6.38 billion.
Shares of Mercury General Corporation have gained 1.2% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 9.02X and a P/CF of 11.09X.
The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is in the top 35% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for THG and MCY, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
AECOM ACM has plunged 21.1% in the past three months, underperforming the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry, the broader Zacks Construction sector and the S&P 500 index. This Texas-based provider of professional, technical and management solutions is primarily hurt by broader macroeconomic risks rather than company-specific headwinds.
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On May 11, 2026, AECOM announced its second quarter fiscal 2026 results, including, in relevant part, that quarterly operating cash flow was $4 million, down 98% year over year, and adjusted free cash flow which swung to negative $27 million. In the accompanying earnings call, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Gaurav Kapoor, revealed that "longer-than-anticipated claim resolution on certain projects" among other things, impacted the quarter. Kapoor further stated these were "projects we bid in fiscal year 2019 and 2020, two projects" for two clients, and that "individual claims for these two clients have gone through the resolution process. And we've been successful on each one of them. But it's just been very slow and dragged out on the resolution process. That is what has surprised us as to how long the process has taken." Then, on May 12, 2026, AECOM filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, which showed that significant claims recorded in contract assets and other non-current assets were approximately $680 million as of March 31, 2026, compared with approximately $400 million as of September 30, 2025.
Following these disclosures, AECOM's stock price fell $9.55 per share, or 12%, to close at $69.95 per share on May 12, 2026.
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AECOM ACM appears determined to ensure it remains ahead of the curve as Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the infrastructure industry. While the company is best known for its expertise in transportation, water, energy and environmental services, management increasingly views AI as a strategic growth driver rather than just an operational tool.
GitLab Inc. (GTLB - Free Report) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.
Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.
Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Gitlab basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, and the near-term price movement of its stock are proven to be strongly correlated. That's partly because of the influence of institutional investors that use earnings and earnings estimates for calculating the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their transaction of large amounts of shares then leads to price movement for the stock.
Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for Gitlab imply an improvement in the company's underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
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Earnings Estimate Revisions for GitlabThis company is expected to earn $0.81 per share for the fiscal year ending January 2027, which represents no year-over-year change.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Gitlab. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 35.9%.
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The upgrade of Gitlab to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--All Remote - GitLab Inc., the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for DevSecOps Platforms. This Magic Quadrant, which evaluated 13 vendors, marks the fourth consecutive year GitLab has been named a Leader.
As agentic software development tools accelerate coding, the remaining stages of the software lifecycle require agentic infrastructure that scales at the same pace. GitLab's research across more than 1,500 developers and technology leaders found that 91% of organizations now run two or more AI coding tools, and 73% worry about maintaining the code those tools generate. GitLab connects planning, development, security, and deployment in a single platform, giving enterprises the compliance and governance infrastructure required for agentic scale.
According to Gartner, “organizations use DevSecOps platforms to reduce the friction and maintenance costs inherent in custom toolchains, decrease manual handoffs, and address the lack of consistent visibility throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). This enables product teams to deliver faster customer value without compromising security or quality. The DevSecOps platform market reflects the consolidation of technologies across development, security, infrastructure and operations to streamline software delivery.”
This recognition comes as GitLab continues its rapid pace of innovation, having shipped new solutions to customers every month for 175+ consecutive months. On June 10, 2026, GitLab hosted Transcend, a live and streaming event showcasing the next generation capabilities of its platform that are purpose-built for the agentic era.
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"Being named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for DevSecOps Platforms for the fourth consecutive year reflects what our enterprise customers already know,” said Manav Khurana, chief product and marketing officer, GitLab. “Agentic engineering is accelerating every part of the software lifecycle - some of our customers’ codebases are growing up to five times in a single year - and enterprises need the agentic infrastructure from GitLab to move fast with enterprise control."Source: Gartner, Magic Quadrant for DevSecOps Platforms, Keith Mann, Thomas Murphy, Bill Holz, June 15, 2026.
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Are you looking for a fast-moving software challenger or a mature cloud titan? Deciding between GitLab (GTLB +0.34%) and Oracle (ORCL +0.41%) requires weighing rapid expansion against established profitability and heavy infrastructure investment.
GitLab focuses on streamlining the software development lifecycle through a single application, while Oracle provides the massive cloud and database backends that power global enterprises. These companies represent two different ways to invest in the digital transformation currently reshaping every major industry.
The case for GitLabGitLab provides an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps that helps organizations build, test, and secure software in one place. This unified approach is popular among tech stocks because it eliminates the need for teams to manage dozens of disconnected tools. More than 50% of the Fortune 100 companies use GitLab, leveraging its direct sales and partner network to scale their software development.
The company continues to see strong demand for its orchestration services. In FY 2026, revenue reached approximately $955.2 million, which represents a growth rate of roughly 25.8% compared to the previous year. While the business is growing quickly, it reported a net loss of approximately $56 million for the period as it continues to invest heavily to capture market share.
GitLab maintains a strong balance sheet to support its expansion. As of its January 2026 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio, which compares total debt to shareholders’ equity, was approximately zero. The current ratio, a measure of a company’s ability to pay its short-term obligations with its current assets, was roughly 2.5x. Free cash flow, or cash remaining after capital asset expenditures, was about $222 million. Note that stock-based compensation represented roughly 92.3% of operating cash flow, meaning reported cash generation is heavily inflated by this non-cash add-back.
The case for OracleOracle is a staple of the enterprise world, providing the cloud and database infrastructure that keeps governments and large corporations running. The company has shifted its focus heavily toward cloud services and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Recent wins include major federal contracts with the U.S. Air Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, underscoring its role as a critical service provider.
Financial performance in FY 2026 remained robust for this legacy leader. Revenue reached nearly $67.4 billion, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 17.4% over the prior year. Oracle also maintained high profitability, reporting net income of roughly $17.1 billion, which resulted in a net margin of approximately 25.4%.
Oracle operates with a much different financial structure than its smaller competitors. As of its May 2026 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 3.6x. The current ratio was nearly 1.1x, suggesting a narrower margin for meeting short-term liabilities. Free cash flow for the year was negative $23.7 billion, indicating the company is spending significantly more on cloud infrastructure and capital assets than it generates from its operations.
Risk profile comparisonGitLab faces risks associated with its history of net losses and the difficulty of forecasting revenue under a usage-based billing model. The company also faces intense competition from established providers such as Microsoft (MSFT +0.19%) and Atlassian (TEAM 1.98%), which have significant resources to challenge GitLab in the software development market. Furthermore, recent shareholder litigation and cybersecurity threats related to AI-integrated workflows could divert management attention and lead to unexpected legal costs.
Oracle is currently navigating several securities fraud class action lawsuits alleging it misled investors about the risks and returns of its aggressive AI spending. The company is also highly dependent on its ability to secure data center capacity and critical hardware components from third-party suppliers. Geopolitical instability in regions like China and Taiwan could disrupt these supply chains, while new international tax laws and data privacy litigation create additional layers of financial uncertainty.
Valuation comparisonGitLab currently trades at a higher premium relative to its future earnings estimates, while Oracle offers a higher sales multiple despite its established profitability.
MetricGitLabOracleSector BenchmarkForward P/E32.7x23.3x37.6xP/S ratio4.7x8.0xn/aSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLK sector ETF.
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GitLab has been successfully growing its revenue and expanding its portfolio of AI-powered development tools. However, in recent years, investors have been cautious with software-as-a-service companies due to concerns about growth expectations. The company generates positive free cash flow but remains unprofitable, largely because it spends heavily on research and development to remain competitive in the agentic AI space.
Oracle was once known primarily for its database software but has transformed in recent years to become a leader in cloud computing and AI infrastructure. Thanks to the AI boom, demand for Oracle’s services has accelerated to the point that it has a huge backlog, which means even more revenue growth is in its future. Like GitLab, Oracle is spending heavily to expand its data centers. But it already has customers committed to using its expanding infrastructure, so management can better predict the potential returns on those investments.
Both stocks have compelling qualities. GitLab continues to expand and develop its offerings in agentic AI and remains attractive to developers looking to consolidate on its unified platform. But Oracle is heavily involved in the build-out of AI infrastructure and already has customers lined up as it expands. It appears to have the better combination of scale and profitability. For that reason, Oracle would be my choice in this comparison.
June 17, 2026 08:55 ET | Source: LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.
SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Daniel Zacharias has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform, aligned with Decorum Wealth Management, an existing LPL Strategic Wealth firm. Zacharias reported serving approximately $250 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins from UBS Financial Services.
Zacharias has almost 20 years of industry experience and a well-rounded background across multiple areas of financial services. As a second-generation financial advisor, he began his career in national accounts in Silicon Valley before transitioning into the mortgage industry, including time focused on commercial development. He later joined UBS, where he worked alongside his father, building a practice grounded in long-term relationships and thoughtful financial guidance.
Serving a diverse client base, Zacharias works with individuals and families from a range of backgrounds, including business owners, professionals and retirees. His approach emphasizes understanding each client’s priorities and cash flow needs, helping address clients are positioned for both near-term financial freedom and long-term growth.
“Building strong relationships is at the core of everything I do,” said Zacharias. “I take the time to understand what matters most to each client so I can deliver recommendations that align with their goals. That foundation allows me to help guide clients through important financial decisions with confidence.”
Why Daniel Zacharias Chose LPL and Decorum Wealth Management
Zacharias chose to join LPL and align with Decorum Wealth Management for the opportunity to operate with greater independence while benefiting from the resources, technology and support of an established Strategic Wealth firm.
“LPL’s model of supported independence gives me the flexibility to run my business in a way that best serves my clients,” Zacharias said. “Combined with the strength of the Strategic Wealth platform and the team at Decorum, I’m well positioned to continue delivering personalized, quality advice.”
"We are thrilled to bring Dan Zacharias into the Decorum family,” said Brian Gudgel, partner at Decorum Wealth Management. “His deep expertise and sound track record reinforces our confidence in the direction we're heading. We are honored to have him in our corner and excited to support him and his clients."
Marc Cohen, chief growth officer at LPL Financial, said, “We’re pleased to welcome Daniel to LPL and the Decorum Wealth Management team. His multichannel industry experience and commitment to understanding clients’ financial needs align with LPL’s purpose to support advisors as they deliver meaningful, client-centric guidance. We look forward to supporting Daniel as he continues to grow his practice.”
Zacharias is active in his local community and supports organizations in Merced, California. Outside of the office, he enjoys golfing, participating in a bowling league, listening to music, reading and staying active. He also values spending time with his family.
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As digital payments continue to evolve, investors must choose between established infrastructure and high-growth disruptors. Mastercard (MA 0.48%) and Remitly Global (RELY +3.28%) represent two distinct ways to play the ongoing shift toward electronic money movement.
Mastercard operates a massive global toll-booth for credit and debit transactions, while Remitly focuses specifically on the digital remittance needs of the world's migrant populations. Comparing these two companies reveals the trade-offs between a highly profitable industry leader and an agile, expanding fintech challenger.
The case for MastercardMastercard operates as a global payments technology giant among financial stocks, processing transactions for financial institutions, merchants, and governments across more than 200 countries. The company recently expanded its ecosystem by integrating stablecoin settlements across eight different blockchains to modernize money movement. It also introduced specialized tools, such as Agent Pay for automated machine payments, and a new personalized advertising platform, Mastercard Commerce Media.
In FY 2025, the company reported revenue of nearly $32.8 billion, representing a growth rate of approximately 16.4%. This performance supported a net income of roughly $15.0 billion for the fiscal year. The company maintained a consistent net margin of approximately 45.6%, showing its ability to convert a high percentage of revenue into profit.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the company reported a debt-to-equity ratio of nearly 2.5x. This metric compares total debt to shareholder equity, suggesting the company uses moderate leverage in its capital structure. The current ratio, which measures the ability to cover short-term debts with short-term assets, sits at roughly 1.0x, while the company generated free cash flow of approximately $16.9 billion for the year.
The case for Remitly GlobalRemitly Global focuses on the international remittance market by providing a digital-first platform for migrants to send money to recipients in over 175 countries. The company manages more than 5,300 corridors with significant volume concentrated in India, Mexico, and the Philippines. To stay competitive, it recently integrated money transfer and rate comparison functionality directly into ChatGPT for users in several major markets.
During FY 2025, the business reached revenue of approximately $1.6 billion, which marked a significant increase of nearly 29.4% compared to the previous year. For the first time in recent years, the company achieved a positive net income of roughly $67.9 million. This resulted in a net margin of approximately 4.2%, a notable improvement from the net losses reported in both 2024 and 2023.
The December 2025 balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of roughly 0.3x, indicating low debt relative to shareholder equity. The current ratio of approximately 3.3x suggests the company has ample liquid assets to meet its upcoming obligations. Note that stock-based compensation accounted for roughly 47.7% of operating cash flow, thereby inflating reported cash generation, since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement.
Risk profile comparisonThe company faces significant regulatory oversight, including potential caps on interchange fees and new data localization mandates. It also competes with large digital payment networks like Visa (V 0.95%) and emerging government-backed digital infrastructures. Cybersecurity remains a constant threat, and the industry continues to face scrutiny from U.S. regulators regarding its pricing structures and interchange fees.
The business depends on maintaining global money transfer licenses, which subjects it to complex anti-money laundering laws. It also relies on third-party disbursement partners, such as PayPal (PYPL +1.02%), to complete transactions, which creates risks if these partners experience service interruptions. Intense competition from established giants like Western Union (WU 0.70%) could impact market share while the company navigates ongoing class action lawsuit investigations.
Valuation comparisonRemitly Global carries a higher forward P/E, which compares the stock price to future earnings estimates. Conversely, Mastercard's P/S ratio, which measures price against total sales, is significantly higher.
MetricMastercardRemitly GlobalSector BenchmarkForward P/E25.5x31.8x17.2xP/S ratio13.5x2.6xn/aSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLF sector ETF.
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While both companies operate in the digital payments space, their stocks appeal to different types of investors. One is a smaller company with the potential for faster growth, while the other has competitive advantages and a strong track record of profitability. Which one belongs in investors’ portfolios this year?
Mastercard is well established and well known, operating one of the world’s largest payment networks. It processes payments on credit or debit accounts, but does not serve as a lender itself. It avoids direct credit risk while collecting transaction fees, resulting in a highly profitable business. Its margins are strong, its cash flow is consistent, and it has a network effect that keeps it fairly safe from competition.
Remitly focuses primarily on cross-border payments, making it the service of choice for many immigrants and those living and working abroad. It has been gaining market share and growing revenue, and it achieved profitability for the first time in FY 2025. Remitly is a much smaller company than Mastercard, so its continued success could mean significant gains for shareholders.
Neither stock is necessarily a bad choice. Still, Mastercard appears to offer a better balance of growth, profitability, and stability. Its long operating history and durable competitive advantages make it my choice of the two.
NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Select Medical Holdings Corporation’s (NYSE: SEM) board of directors and senior management for potential breaches of their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with the pending sale of the company for $16.50 per share as announced on March 2, 2026.
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Why is Select Medical being Investigated?
On March 2, 2026, Select Medical announced that it had agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by: Robert A. Ortenzio, Select Medical’s co-founder; Martin F. Jackson, Select Medical’s Senior Executive Vice President of Strategic Finance and Operations; and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“WCAS”), a private equity company which has longstanding historical ties to Russel L. Carson, a director on Select Medical’s board of directors.
The merger will eliminate all holdings of Select Medical stock in exchange for $16.50 per share in cash, except that Ortenzio, Jackson and certain entities affiliated with them are being allowed to “rollover” their holdings into the post-merger company. The opportunity to “rollover” is not being extended to public stockholders.
The merger was approved by a special committee of Select Medical’s board of directors and is conditioned on approval by Select Medical’s stockholders.
The stockholder vote is scheduled for June 26, 2026. The merger could close shortly after that vote occurs, which could limit stockholders’ ability to investigate the fairness of the merger.
BFA is investigating whether Select Medical’s board of directors, together with members of the company’s senior management, have breached their fiduciary duties to Select Medical stockholders in connection with the negotiation and execution of the merger, including the public disclosures the company has made seeking stockholder approval.
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KB Home (NYSE:KBH) will release earnings for its second quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday, June 23.
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $1.59 per share, up from $1.49 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for KB Home's quarterly revenue is $45.49 billion. It reported $45.12 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On May 21, KB Home announced its expansion into Atlanta, a top five housing market.
Shares of KB Home rose 1.2% to close at $53.84 on Tuesday.
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Wall Street analysts expect KB Home (KBH - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 70.7%. Revenues are expected to be $1.09 billion, down 28.7% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some KB Home metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Total Revenues- Homebuilding- Housing' will reach $1.08 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -29% from the prior-year quarter.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Total Revenues- Financial services' will likely reach $4.54 million. The estimate suggests a change of -6.8% year over year.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Total Revenues- Homebuilding' at $1.08 billion. The estimate points to a change of -28.9% from the year-ago quarter.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Backlog - Homes - Total' should come in at 4,690 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 4,776 in the same quarter last year.
The consensus estimate for 'Homes delivered - Total' stands at 2,326 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 3,120 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Net orders - Total' should arrive at 3,412 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 3,460 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Average selling price' reaching $462.65 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $488.70 million.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Ending community count' of 274 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 253 in the same quarter of the previous year.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Backlog - Value - Total' will reach $2.25 billion. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $2.29 billion in the same quarter last year.
Analysts expect 'Average community count' to come in at 275 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 254 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts predict that the 'Financial services pretax income' will reach $6.41 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $8.16 million.
Analysts forecast 'Operating Income- Homebuilding' to reach $24.03 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $131.46 million.
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Over the past month, shares of KB Home have returned +19.5% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. Currently, KBH carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), suggesting that it may underperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Key Takeaways KB Home's Q2 revenues are expected to fall as home deliveries and average selling prices decline.KBH sees gross margin at 15-15.6%, with pricing pressure and higher land costs weighing.KBH's orders and backlog are expected to edge lower amid high mortgage rates and affordability concerns. KB Home (KBH - Free Report) is slated to report its second-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended May 31) results on June 23, after market close.
In the last reported quarter, its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) met the Zacks Consensus Estimate and decreased 65% year over year. Total revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2% and declined 22.6% year over year,
KBH’s earnings topped the consensus mark in three of the last four quarters and met on the remaining occasion, with an average surprise of 4.5%.
How Are KBH’s Estimates Placed?For the fiscal second quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for adjusted EPS has remained unchanged at 44 cents over the past 30 days. The projected figure indicates a 70.7% decline from the year-ago quarter’s earnings of $1.50 per share.
The consensus estimate for total revenues is pegged at $1.09 billion, indicating a decline of 28.7% from the prior-year quarter’s level.
Factors Likely to Have Shaped KB Home’s Q2 PerformanceRevenuesIn the fiscal second quarter, KB Home’s top line is expected to have tumbled year over year due to a decline in home deliveries and average selling price (“ASP”) of deliveries. Affordability concerns, elevated mortgage rates, cautious consumer sentiment and recent geopolitical uncertainty are likely to have continued weighing on housing demand. Due to the ongoing market pressures, the company expects housing revenues in the fiscal second quarter to range within $1.05-$1.15 billion, down from $1.52 billion reported a year ago. KBH expects home deliveries between 2,250 and 2,450 during the quarter, indicating a decline from 3,120 units delivered in the year-ago quarter.
Our Zacks model predicts housing revenues to be down year over year by 29.2% to $1.08 billion, with ASP on home deliveries being down 6.9% to $454,900. We expect home deliveries to be down 23.9% year over year to 2,374 homes.
Although demand conditions remain challenging, KB Home’s Built-to-Order strategy, improving build times, expanding community count and disciplined community-opening activity are likely to have supported sales activity and revenue visibility. The company’s focus on personalized home offerings and a growing mix of built-to-order sales is also expected to have provided some cushion against broader market weakness.
MarginsAlthough KB Home continues to focus on cost controls, lower build times and direct cost reductions, pricing pressure is likely to have remained the primary drag on profitability in the fiscal second quarter. Higher relative land costs, an unfavorable regional mix and reduced operating leverage from lower delivery volumes are also expected to have weighed on margins. KB Home expects adjusted housing gross margin in the range of 15-15.6%, significantly down from 19.7% reported in the year-ago quarter.
Our model projects adjusted housing gross margin and homebuilding adjusted operating margin to be 15.4% and 2.6%, respectively, indicating year-over-year declines of 430 basis points (bps) and 640 bps.
KBH expects selling, general & administrative expenses, as a percentage of housing revenues, to be between 12.4% and 13%, up from the year-ago figure of 10.7%. Our model expects the metric to be up year over year by 200 bps to 12.7% in the fiscal second quarter.
Orders & BacklogPersistently high mortgage rates, affordability constraints and cautious consumer sentiment are likely to have continued weighing on order activity in the fiscal second quarter. Recent market uncertainty and softer sales trends observed toward the end of the fiscal first quarter might have also limited buyer urgency and delayed purchasing decisions.
Keeping these factors in mind, we expect new orders to decrease 0.3% to 3,449 units on a year-over-year basis. However, the backlog is expected to be 4,679 units, implying a 2% fall from 4,776 units reported in the prior year.
What Our Model Indicates for KBHOur proven model does not predict an earnings beat for KB Home this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. However, this is not the case this time around.
KBH’s Earnings ESP: The company has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
KBH’s Zacks Rank: The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Stocks With the Favorable CombinationHere are some companies in the Zacks Construction sector that, per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in the respective quarters to be reported.
EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.38% and a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
EMCOR’s earnings beat estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed on the remaining occasion, the average surprise being 10.4%. The company’s earnings for the second quarter of 2026 are expected to rise 7.7%.
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.20% and a Zacks Rank of 1.
The company’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 39.3%. Comfort Systems’ earnings for the second quarter of 2026 are expected to grow 59%.
Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.66% and a Zacks Rank of 1.
The company’s earnings have topped in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 10.3%. Quanta’s earnings for the second quarter of 2026 are expected to grow 31.9%.
KB Home (KBH - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this homebuilder have returned +12.9%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry, which KB Home falls in, has gained 14.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
KB Home is expected to post earnings of $0.44 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -70.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.1 points to a change of -52.5% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.35 indicates a change of +40.6% from what KB Home is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, KB Home is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
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Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For KB Home, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $1.09 billion indicates a year-over-year change of -28.7%. For the current and next fiscal years, $5.02 billion and $5.47 billion estimates indicate -19.4% and +8.8% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryKB Home reported revenues of $1.08 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -22.6%. EPS of $0.52 for the same period compares with $1.49 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.1 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -1.98%. The EPS surprise was 0%.
Over the last four quarters, KB Home surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
KB Home is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about KB Home. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways MP Materials is favored for production growth, vertical integration and U.S. rare earth leadership.MP Materials posted record NdPr output and a 49% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2026.Energy Fuels grew uranium revenues and REE capacity plans but still projects a 2026 loss. MP Materials (MP - Free Report) and Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU - Free Report) are key U.S. players in the critical minerals supply chain, with significant exposure to rare earth elements (REE) and strong ties to U.S. efforts to secure domestic mineral production. While MP Materials focuses primarily on rare earth mining and magnet production, Energy Fuels combines uranium production with an expanding rare earths business.
REEs being critical inputs across many existing and emerging clean-tech applications, their demand is expected to increase manifold. For investors seeking to capitalize on this growth, the question is which stock they should put their bets on. To make an informed decision, let us analyze their fundamentals, growth potential and key challenges for MP and UUUU.
The Case for MP MaterialsMP Materials operates the Mountain Pass mine and processing facility, producing refined rare-earth products, concentrates and related materials. It also owns the Independence facility in Fort Worth, TX, where it manufactures magnetic precursor products and began producing neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets in December 2025.
The company made significant strategic progress in 2025, including a long-term agreement to supply U.S.-made recycled rare-earth magnets to Apple and a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) aimed at accelerating a domestic magnet supply chain.
Backed by government incentives, the company is constructing the second domestic magnet manufacturing facility (the 10X Facility) in Northlake, TX, which will lift its total U.S. magnet capacity to 10,000 metric tons. MP is also expanding operations at Independence and scaled heavy rare earth separation commissioning activities are set to begin soon at Mountain Pass.
Operationally, MP continues to scale production and downstream manufacturing capabilities. In first-quarter 2026, the company produced a record 917 metric tons of NdPr, up 63% year over year, driven by higher separated-product output. Rare-earth oxide concentrate production also reached a quarterly record of 12,983 metric tons, up 6% year over year due to improved recoveries and operational efficiencies.
Total company revenues rose 49% year over year to $90.6 million in the quarter, supported by stronger performance in both the Materials and Magnetics segments. MP also recognized $42.3 million in income related to its price protection agreement with the DoW.
However, profitability remains under pressure as the company transitions toward higher-value separated rare-earth products and magnetic materials. Cost of sales increased 52% in the quarter, while SG&A expenses rose 39%. Start-up costs surged more than 500% due to magnet production and chlor-alkali facility ramp-ups, while advanced project and development expenses climbed 302%.
MP Materials reported an operating loss of $24 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the year-ago loss of $34.8 million. The company reported adjusted earnings of three cents per share against the year-ago quarter’s loss of 12 cents. Looking ahead, the company expects additional cost pressures as production scales. Start-up costs are also likely to increase further in the coming quarters.
The Case for Energy FuelsEnergy Fuels has produced nearly two-thirds of all uranium in the United States since 2017 and continues to scale uranium production as well as develop REE capabilities, backed by its debt-free balance sheet.
During the first quarter of 2026, Energy Fuels mined ore containing approximately 425,000 pounds of uranium. First-quarter 2026 revenues surged 112% year over year to $35.8 million, primarily driven by uranium sales. During the quarter, UUUU sold 510,000 pounds of uranium at an average realized price of $70.04 per pound.
Costs applicable to revenues rose 18.5% due to higher uranium sales volumes and elevated production costs. Exploration, development and processing expenses climbed 24% year over year because of increased activity at the White Mesa Mill and the Bahia Project. Standby costs jumped 79% as the company advanced permitting and development work at the Roca Honda Project. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 8% due to higher headcount and compensation costs.
The increase in operating costs was somewhat offset by higher uranium revenues and an increase in other income, resulting in a loss of four cents per share in the quarter, narrower than the year-ago loss of 13 cents per share.
UUUU expects to mine 2-2.5 million pounds of uranium in 2026, and process between 1.5 million and 2.5 million pounds of finished uranium. It also plans to sell 1.5-2 million pounds of uranium under existing contracts and spot market sales. The company recently announced that it expects finished uranium production at the White Mesa Mill to reach approximately 1.6 million pounds by June 30, 2026, higher than the lower end of its full-year production expectations.
The company commenced processing low-cost Pinyon Plain mine ores in the fourth quarter of 2025. This is expected to result in costs of goods sold declining to the $30-$40 per pound range during the remainder of 2026 and boost its margins.
The company has six uranium supply contracts with U.S. nuclear utilities covering deliveries from 2027 to 2032, with potential total deliveries ranging from 2.59 million to 4.41 million pounds, depending on customer options.
Energy Fuels continues to advance a deep pipeline of uranium projects. The Whirlwind mine and Nichols Ranch ISR project alone could add up to 500,000 pounds of annual uranium production within a year of a development decision. Other major projects, including Roca Honda, Bullfrog and Sheep Mountain, collectively contain nearly 70 million pounds of uranium resources.
Beyond uranium, the company continues to advance its rare earth strategy. During the first quarter, Energy Fuels announced successful pilot-scale production of high-purity terbium oxide at the White Mesa Mill, marking the first U.S. primary production of this critical heavy rare earth element in decades. Its proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials is expected to strengthen its position as a fully integrated rare earth “mine-to-metal and alloy” producer outside China. UUUU outlined plans for two expansion phases at the White Mesa Mill that will boost total NdPr production capacity from the current level of 1,000 tons per annum (tpa) to approximately 6,229 tpa, in addition to roughly 80 tpa of terbium and 288 tpa of dysprosium.
How do Estimates Compare for MP & UUUU?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MP Materials’ 2026 earnings is pegged at 16 cents per share, indicating a solid improvement from the loss of 24 cents in 2025. The estimate for 2027 is $1.06 per share, indicating a 562.5% year-over-year improvement.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Energy Fuels’ 2026 earnings is pegged at a loss of 14 cents, narrower than the loss of 38 cents reported in 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for UUUU’s earnings for 2027 is six cents per share.
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The earnings estimates for MP Materials for both 2026 and 2027 have moved down over the past 60 days. The estimates for Energy Fuels for 2026 and 2027 have also been revised downward. This is shown in the chart below.
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MP & UUUU: Price Performance & ValuationMP Materials stock has gained 12.9% year-to-date compared with Energy Fuels’ 5.5% rise.
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MP Materials is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 16.73X. Energy Fuels is currently trading higher at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 21.17X.
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Energy Fuels or MP Materials: Which Stock is the Better Pick?MP Materials continues to post robust production growth as it executes on its vertical integration strategy. As the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the United States, the company is well-positioned to benefit from strategic partnerships and government support, strengthening its long-term growth prospects.
Energy Fuels, meanwhile, provides investors with diversified exposure to both the uranium and rare earth markets, two sectors poised for significant growth. However, the company's projected losses for the current year, coupled with downward earnings estimate revisions and a richer valuation, make the stock less attractive at this time.
MP Materials currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while Energy Fuels carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Among the various corners of the stock market, few have attracted as much attention as rare-earth element companies. This comes as the global economy looks to loosen China’s grip on this market by investing in non-Chinese supply chains.
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$32.15 Notably, the U.S. government has extended, or could soon extend, funding to companies such as MP Materials NYSE: MP and USA Rare Earth NASDAQ: USAR. Overall, these stocks have delivered returns of more than 250% and 80% since the start of 2025, respectively.
However, there is a much smaller player in this space worth keeping an eye on, Critical Metals NASDAQ: CRML. The stock has put up much smaller gains, up over 30% since the start of 2025. This comes as Critical Metals is an earlier stage of its journey compared to MP Materials and USA Rare Earth. Nonetheless, the company has amassed a set of critical assets and partnerships that could make it a real player in the rare-earth industry long-term. However, as an early-stage firm, it also faces big risks.
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The Tanbreez Project: Critical Metal’s Crown JewelCritical Metal’s key asset is its Tanbreez Project in southern Greenland. Tanbreez is one of the world’s largest hard rock rare earth deposits, with a particularly strong concentration of heavy rare earths. Heavy rare earths are notable due to their use in some of the most advanced technological applications. This includes defense guidance systems, EV motors, and wind turbine generators. Because of this, and their rarity compared to light rare earths, “heavies” also fetch much higher prices.
However, actual mining activity at Tanbreez has not yet begun, and Critical Metals does not expect mining to begin for multiple years. Currently, Critical Metals is targeting first ore production during Q4 2028 or Q1 2029. The company is also targeting concentrate export by Q3 2029—which would conceivably mark the start of product revenue from the site.
Thus, Critical Metals does not generate revenue today. Although, it recorded around $560,000 in “other income” during its latest fiscal year 2025, which ended in calendar Q2 2025. Note that, as a small foreign company, Critical Metals does not provide quarterly financial statements. The company burned around $14.5 million in cash, ending the period with $7.3 million in cash and equivalents. With revenue generation still far off, accumulating funding is key to Critical Metals' ability to continue operating.
Critical Improves Cash Position, Announces Multiple Offtake DealsImportantly, Critical Metals has been able to source financing since the last reporting. It entered into an agreement to receive $50 million in gross proceeds in October 2025. Then, in a May announcement, the company noted that its standalone cash balance was approximately $124 million. This would give the firm a solid amount of cash in relation to its cash burn of $14.5 million.
Meanwhile, Critical Metals has made several moves to secure its strategic position and future demand. First off, the Greenland Government approved a transfer that massively increased Critical’s ownership in Tanbreez from less than 50% to 92.5%. Markets saw this as an important step forward, with CRML shares rising 35% as Critical consolidated ownership around Tanbreez. The company went on to announce the acquisition of European Lithium in an $835 million stock transaction. Upon closing, this would bring the company’s ownership in Tanbreez to 100%.
Other key developments sit on the production and demand side. The company announced a non-binding agreement with a Saudi Arabian conglomerate to construct and operate an up to $1.5 billion processing facility in the country. The agreement also includes offtake rights for 25% of Tanbreez’s rare earth concentrate production. However, these rights now stand lower than 25%, as that figure reflected Critical’s Tanbreez ownership before it increased its stake in the project.
The company then went on to sign a 15-year binding agreement with REalloys NASDAQ: ALOY. With this, REalloys will purchase 15% of Tanbreez’s annual concentrate production, based on Critical’s increased ownership percentage of 92.5%.
What to Watch Next: Critical Metal’s Annual FilingIn summary, Critical Metals has recently seen several positive developments. The company has significantly strengthened its cash position, allowing it to continue funding the advancement of Tanbreez. Additionally, multiple partners have lined up to eventually offtake Tanbreez's supply, providing a level of future demand security.
Still, Critical Metal’s success hinges on getting Tanbreez up and running, and there is no guarantee that will happen. The mining industry is notoriously hard to navigate, with developing new sites being a lengthy process subject to environmental and regulatory setbacks. However, diversifying away from China in rare earths has become a clear priority for governments and enterprises alike. Considering these competing factors, Critical Metals is a very high-risk but high-potential stock.
The company’s fiscal year 2026 annual filing, or its 20-F, will be crucial to monitor. Critical Metals typically releases its annual filing in October. This document should reveal where the firm’s cash position sits after its latest funding agreements, acquisitions, and expenses.
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In recent years, trade tensions have revealed the U.S.'s heavy reliance on China for rare-earth elements and other critical materials used in advanced magnets, which are central to much of today's technology. The United States is taking drastic action to rebuild its supply chain for critical minerals, including taking an ownership stake in U.S.-based MP Materials (MP +0.07%).
MP Materials' stock surged last year in response to its deal with the U.S., which included price floors and long-term purchase commitments for its domestically produced magnets. However, the stock has since fallen 42% from its 52-week high price. Here's why investors may want to consider buying the dip in this rare-earth mining stock.
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MP Materials' earnings turned positive in the first quarter When the U.S. began to rebuild its critical-mineral mining and processing supply chain, MP Materials emerged as a key player in achieving this goal. That's because the company operates North America's only large-scale rare-earth mining and processing site located in Mountain Pass, California.
At Mountain Pass, MP Materials operates an integrated upstream and midstream rare-earth processing facility where it transforms raw baronite ore into highly purified rare-earth oxides. From here, the company sends these materials to its magnetics facility in Texas, where it ships dry, high-purity Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) oxide along with other separated heavy rare-earth, which are then transformed into sintered magnets used by commercial customers.
Last year, the company entered into a historic public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The deal provides a 10-year, 100% magnet offtake commitment and a 10-year price floor mechanism guaranteeing $110 per kilogram for all neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) products, which aim to insulate MP's business from aggressive foreign pricing strategies that have historically driven domestic producers out of business through artificial price suppression.
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The company saw a positive inflection in its business as illustrated by its solid first-quarter results. During the period, the company achieved a record NdPr production of 917 metric tons, representing a 63% year-over-year increase. Sales increased 49% to $90.6 million, while income from its price protection agreement rose $42.3 million. As a result, its adjusted EBITDA for the period was $36.6 million, a drastic improvement from last year's $2.7 billion loss.
MP Materials is scaling up its processing facility in California and boosting its magnet-making capabilities. To accomplish this, the company is developing a $1.25 billion "10X" magnet manufacturing campus in Texas, where it will aim to produce roughly 10,000 metric tons of NdFeB (neodymium-iron-boron) rare-earth magnets annually. Commissioning and production are slated to begin in 2028.
MP Materials is seeing a positive earnings inflection, and analysts project non-GAAP earnings per share of around $0.23 this year, then growing 371% to $1.10 per share in 2027 and another 53% in 2028.
As MP Materials scales up its mining, processing, and manufacturing capabilities, the company has emerged as a crucial player in rebuilding the U.S. critical minerals supply chain. When its 10X facility comes online, the company will be well-positioned to capture business across the defense, robotics, wind energy, and automotive sectors, making the stock a buy for investors looking to capitalize on this critical minerals transition and the reshoring of Western supply chains.
On CNBC’s June 18, 2026 segment, Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Air (recently rebranded from Govini), delivered a blunt diagnosis of America’s defense-industrial posture. “There’s a lot of pressure on defense companies right now to deliver,” she said. “The Department of War is saying we need more equipment, we need more material, we need more munitions. And the deliveries are years behind.”
Dougherty calls this the “readiness gap”, framing it as “a continuously held state” rather than a one-time fix. The FY 2027 Department of War budget allocates $114 billion for missiles, munitions, and hypersonic weapons and over $100 billion in defense industrial base investments, with explicit targeting of “key sub-tier Solid Rocket Motor suppliers” and a 5-year “mine-to-magnet” rare earth investment strategy. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called for moving from a “prime contractor-dominated, low-competition defense industrial base to a future powered by dynamic vendor space”, meaningful nuance for investors: the primes win, but so could the scalers.
Here are nine names positioned for the ramp.
Munitions and Missile Makers Lockheed Martin (LMT) Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT | LMT Price Prediction) signed framework agreements to scale production of Patriot, THAAD, and PrSM by “3-4 times current rates.” Missiles and Fire Control revenue grew 8% YoY to $3.649 billion in Q1 2026 per the company’s SEC filing. Shares trade at $510.95, up 6.89% YTD, with a forward P/E of 18.
RTX (RTX) RTX (NYSE:RTX) owns the Patriot franchise. Raytheon revenue rose 10% YoY to $6.945 billion with adjusted operating profit up 25%. Backlog stands at $271 billion, including $109 billion in defense. The stock is up 29.27% over the past year.
General Dynamics (GD) General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is the ordnance and artillery play. Combat Systems revenue rose 4.9% to $2.28 billion, with total backlog at $188.4 billion and a 2-to-1 book-to-bill.
Northrop Grumman (NOC) Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) makes tactical solid rocket motors and the Sentinel ICBM, at the center of the bottleneck Hegseth’s budget addresses. Shares are down 7.83% YTD, trading at a forward P/E near 19, with an analyst target of $696.95.
L3Harris (LHX) L3Harris (NYSE:LHX) owns Aerojet Rocketdyne, the solid-rocket-motor supplier the budget names. Missile Solutions revenue grew 18% YoY to $990 million, and management is planning a public offering of the segment.
Kratos Defense (KTOS) Kratos Defense (NASDAQ:KTOS) is the “dynamic vendor” archetype. CEO Eric DeMarco cited a “generational recapitalization of the U.S. defense industrial base” and projected FY27 National Security spend of $1.5 trillion. Shares trade at $54.21, down 28.59% YTD despite a forward P/E of 145, making it the highest-risk, highest-torque name in this cohort.
Supply Chain and Raw Materials MP Materials (MP) MP Materials (NYSE:MP) operates Mountain Pass and produces NdFeB magnets essential for missile guidance. Magnetics revenue surged 306%, and shares are up 63.57% over the past year.
ATI (ATI) ATI (NYSE:ATI) supplies titanium and nickel alloys for jet engines and missile airframes. Aerospace and defense is 69% of sales. The stock has surged 75.44% YTD.
United States Antimony (UAMY) United States Antimony (NYSE:UAMY) is the sole domestic antimony processor, with $12 million in Defense Logistics Agency orders and FY26 revenue guidance of $125 million. Shares are up 170.69% over the past year. Speculative, volatile, and tied directly to U.S. critical-mineral independence.
The Risks Investors Should Weigh Defense valuations have run. Delivery delays Dougherty highlights are a risk for every prime here. Programs face political and budget risk between administrations. The administration is also reportedly tightening oversight of defense-contractor shareholder returns via executive order, a potential headwind to buybacks and dividends even as revenue demand climbs. Small caps like UAMY and KTOS carry outsized volatility. Still, with a year-long tailwind in place with inventories dwindling down, investors may want to look at this space.
Especially with supply chain plays, demand drivers come not only from defense needs, but also from AI demand for supplies like titanium or metals like silver and copper.
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that Brent Canada has been appointed Head of Ares Infrastructure Debt. Mr. Canada joined Ares as a Partner in 2022 from Deutsche Bank, where he was a Managing Director and responsible for infrastructure financing coverage in the Americas. After leading the Infrastructure Debt team at Ares since its acquisition in 2022, Patrick Trears has decided.
Badger Meter Shares Lost Over $95 Per Share in Market Value Across Three Corrective Disclosures as Allegedly Concealed Order Pull-Forward Practices Unraveled Between July 2025 and April 2026
, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) of a pending securities class action. Class Period: April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026. Find out if you qualify to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (212) 363-7500.
BMI shares declined from $245.22 on July 21, 2025 before the first disclosure to $115.54 on April 17, 2026 after the last, a cumulative loss of over $95 across three corrective events. The lead plaintiff deadline is August 3, 2026.
Three Successive Market Corrections Quantify the Alleged Harm
The market repriced BMI common stock across three distinct corrective events, each stripping away a layer of the artificial inflation that the complaint contends was sustained by misrepresentations about demand durability and order trends:
July 22, 2025: BMI fell $40.42 per share (16.5%) after 2Q 2025 results revealed EPS below consensus and management warned that absolute sales would decline sequentially in 3Q 2025 January 28, 2026: BMI fell $18.09 per share (11%) after 4Q 2025 results disclosed a 6% sequential decline in utility water sales that missed revenue expectations April 17, 2026: BMI fell $36.75 per share (24%+) after 1Q 2026 results showed total sales 9% lower year-over-year, utility water sales down 10%, and operating margins contracting from 22.2% to 17.4% Each decline occurred on unusually heavy trading volume, indicating the market was absorbing genuinely new information that had been previously withheld The combined per-share decline across all three events exceeded $95 Why the Market Reacted With Increasing Severity
The escalating magnitude of each stock decline reflects a pattern the lawsuit characterizes as incremental unraveling. The first disclosure partially removed artificial inflation by revealing project timing problems. The second disclosure removed additional inflation by showing the weakness was spreading beyond AMI projects into broader utility water sales. The third and largest disclosure removed the remaining inflation when the Company acknowledged that "softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering" was responsible and that demand variability "has always existed" but had been masked by backlog conditions.
The complaint contends this progression demonstrates that each earlier assurance of "robust demand" and "favorable industry fundamentals" sustained the stock at artificially elevated levels.
See if you can recover losses from your BMI investment or call (212) 363-7500.
"When companies fail to disclose material information, shareholders may suffer significant losses. The severity and pattern of BMI's three successive stock declines raise important questions about whether investors were receiving accurate information throughout the Class Period." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the BMI Lawsuit
Q: How much did BMI stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 24% on April 17, 2026 alone, a decline of $36.75 per share, after the Company disclosed total sales were 9% lower year-over-year and acknowledged softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering. The stock had previously tumbled on losses of $40.42 (16.5%) and $18.09 (11%) per share on July 22, 2025 and January 28, 2026, respectively.
Q: When did Badger Meter allegedly mislead investors? A: The class period runs from April 18, 2024 to April 16, 2026. The alleged misrepresentations were revealed through corrective disclosures on July 22, 2025, January 28, 2026, and April 17, 2026, each causing significant stock declines.
Q: What do BMI investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.
Q: What if I already sold my BMI shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.
Q: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only to investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it can still participate in any settlement or recovery.
NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BMI) investors of the August 3, 2026 deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.
Should You Join The Badger Meter Class Action Lawsuit:
Do you, or did you, own shares of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI)?Did you sell your shares between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive?Did you lose money in your investment in Badger Meter, Inc.? Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Badger Meter, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Jeffrey McEachern at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected].
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About The Lawsuit:
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the common stock of Badger Meter between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its senior officers.
The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Badger Meter common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. When the truth was disclosed, investors allegedly suffered significant losses.
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Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) ("Badger Meter" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the period from April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026 (the "Class Period").
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period may, no later than August 3, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.
The Company, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, develops and sells water measurement and management solutions for utilities, municipalities, and industrial users worldwide.
The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, Defendants painted an overly optimistic picture of Badger Meter's business, attributing record results to durable secular growth drivers and strong execution while concealing that the Company had been pulling forward customer orders to accelerate revenue recognition. That practice masked weakening underlying demand and borrowed from revenue otherwise available in future quarters, setting the stage for a series of disappointing results.
According to the suit, the true state of the business began to emerge in July 2025. Second-quarter results missed analyst estimates, revenue growth decelerated, and margins deteriorated. Management guided a sequential sales decline in the third quarter of 2025 while characterizing the shortfall as routine and reaffirming the strength of the demand pipeline. The stock fell $40.42 per share - 16.5% - to close at $204.80 per share on July 22, 2025.
Fourth-quarter 2025 results, reported January 28, 2026, continued the pattern, as the complaint alleges: revenues missed expectations and utility water sales declined 6% sequentially. Management again pointed to project pacing. Shares dropped $18.09 per share, or approximately 11%, to $146.32 per share.
The full scope of the damage allegedly became apparent on April 17, 2026, when, in connection with first-quarter 2026 results, management acknowledged for the first time that softer short-cycle municipal demand had contributed to the results - and conceded that this demand variability had been present throughout the Class Period. Shares fell $36.75, or more than 24%, closing at $115.54 per share on April 17, 2026.
If you are a Badger Meter investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267) 764-4865.
About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.
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LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 3, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BMI) common stock between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR BADGER METER INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERETO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.
What Happened?
On July 22, 2025, Badger Meter released its second quarter 2025 financial results, reporting below-consensus earnings, revenue growth decline, and margin deterioration. The Company also expected that “absolute sales [would] decline sequentially in the third quarter of 2025.”
On this news, Badger Meter’s stock price fell $40.42, or 16.5%, to close at $204.80 per share on July 22, 2025, thereby injuring investors.
Then, on January 28, 2026, Badger Meter released its fourth quarter 2025 financial results, revealing missed revenue expectations and a “6% sequential decline in utility water sales” due to “previously communicated project pacing effects.”
On this news, Badger Meter’s stock price fell $18.09, or 11%, to close at $146.32 per share on January 28, 2026.
Then, on April 17, 2026, Badger Meter released its first quarter 2026 results, disclosing that total sales were “9% lower than the prior year,” “[u]tility water sales declined 10% year-over-year,” “[o]perating earnings of $35.2 million, with an operating margin of 17.4%, compared to operating earnings of $49.4 million and an operating margin of 22.2% in the prior year,” and “[d]iluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, down from $1.30 in the first quarter of 2025.” The Company cited “project timing” and “softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering.”
On this news, Badger Meter’s stock price fell $36.75, or 24.1%, to close at $115.54 per share on April 17, 2026, thereby injuring investors further.
What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Badger Meter’s financial results during the Class Period were at least partially attributable to the Company’s practice of pulling-forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends; (2) this practice also depleted revenue otherwise available for future periods, ultimately causing the disappointing financial results the Company later reported; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
If you purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than August 3, 2026 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Badger Meter To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Badger Meter between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Badger Meter, Inc. ("Badger Meter" or the "Company") (NYSE: BMI) and reminds investors of the August 3, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that Badger Meter's strong financial results reflected "ongoing favorable industry trends," "secular growth drivers," and "solid operating execution." They likewise touted "strong" demand and said they were seeing "robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth," and that Badger Meter possessed a "long runway" for growth.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Badger Meter's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Badger Meter class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/BMI or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Badger Meter Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Badger Meter securities fraud lawsuit about?
The Badger Meter securities fraud lawsuit is a federal securities class action alleging that Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) and its executives made false and misleading statements to investors by touting "strong" demand, a "robust" order pipeline, and a "long runway" for growth while concealing that the Company's financial results were not sustainable. As the truth emerged through a series of disclosures - including disappointing Q2 2025 results and a sequential sales decline forecast on July 22, 2025, missed revenue expectations and a 6% sequential decline in utility water sales on January 28, 2026, and Q1 2026 earnings that missed consensus estimates by $0.26 per share with revenue missing by $28.58 million on April 17, 2026 - BMI's stock price dropped sharply, causing significant losses for investors.
Who may be eligible to participate in the Badger Meter class action lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter (BMI) stock between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 - the Class Period - and suffered financial losses may be eligible to participate in the Badger Meter securities class action. Participation as a class member does not require taking any affirmative legal action; eligible investors may recover losses simply by remaining members of the class. Whistleblowers, former Badger Meter employees, and others with relevant information about the Company's conduct are also encouraged to come forward.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment in the Badger Meter lawsuit?
A lead plaintiff in the Badger Meter class action is a court-appointed investor - typically the one with the largest financial interest in the case - who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of all class members. Any Badger Meter investor who purchased BMI stock during the Class Period may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment is August 3, 2026. Importantly, choosing not to seek the lead plaintiff role does not affect an investor's ability to share in any recovery obtained for the class.
What should investors do if they purchased Badger Meter stock during the Class Period?
Investors who purchased Badger Meter (BMI) stock between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 and suffered losses should contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP immediately to discuss their legal rights. The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Badger Meter securities class action is August 3, 2026. To speak directly with securities litigation partner Josh Wilson, call 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310), or visit www.faruqilaw.com/BMI for more information.
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PepsiCo, Inc. and Badger Meter, Inc. are high-quality dividend stocks trading below historical averages, offering compelling medium- to long-term upside. PEP faces near-term margin pressure from inflation but expects improved cash flow and growth from acquisitions like Poppi, with analysts targeting $200 by 2028. BMI's share price correction and debt-free balance sheet position it for growth via bolt-on acquisitions, with double-digit EPS growth expected from 2027 onward.
Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Misrepresentations of "Secular Growth Drivers" and "Robust Demand" That Allegedly Masked Revenue Borrowed From Future Periods
BMI INVESTOR ALERT
, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) of a pending securities class action. Class Period: April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026. Check if you can recover your investment losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (888) SueWallSt.
Badger Meter shares lost over $36 per share in a single session, a decline exceeding 24%, after the company acknowledged that "softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering" and demand variability it had never previously disclosed drove a 9% year-over-year revenue decline. This followed previous declines of approximately 16.5% on July 22, 2025, and 11% on January 28, 2026. The Court has set August 3, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.
What Management Allegedly Knew
Throughout the Class Period, the lawsuit asserts, Badger Meter attributed consecutive quarters of record revenue to "ongoing favorable industry fundamentals," "secular growth drivers," and "robust adoption rates" for its advanced metering infrastructure solutions. As alleged, these characterizations painted a picture of durable, organically expanding demand when the underlying reality was materially different.
The action claims that management repeatedly pointed to favorable macro conditions and long-term AMI adoption trends while failing to disclose that a significant portion of reported revenue was effectively depleted from future periods through the practice of pulling forward customer orders.
Alleged Mischaracterization of Demand Drivers in the Water Utility Sector
The securities action focuses on a critical distinction: the difference between genuine secular demand growth and revenue acceleration driven by order timing. As alleged in the complaint:
Management described demand as "replacement-driven" and underpinned by a "long runway" of AMI adoption, yet short-cycle ordering variability was allegedly concealed behind elevated backlog Quarterly earnings releases repeatedly characterized results as "record" performance driven by "customer demand" rather than disclosing the role of pulled-forward orders When analysts specifically asked whether customers had pulled forward orders, management stated that 75% of revenue went "direct to end users" who "really, in many ways, cannot pull forward" The company touted an "encouraging opportunity funnel, bid pipeline and order book" while allegedly aware that near-term order trends were deteriorating Forward guidance of "high single-digit average top line growth" was maintained even as the demand conditions supporting it were allegedly eroding "Investors deserve transparency about material risks that could affect their investments. When companies characterize revenue growth as driven by durable industry fundamentals, investors are entitled to know if timing-related practices are contributing materially to reported results." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Why Demand Attribution Allegedly Matters to Investors
Investors valued BMI shares based on the premise that record results reflected sustainable, demand-driven growth in a sector with long-term tailwinds. The lawsuit contends that by framing pulled-forward revenue as evidence of secular strength, management induced shareholders to pay prices that did not reflect the true trajectory of the business. When the company ultimately disclosed that short-cycle variability "has always existed" but was "less visible" due to backlog conditions, the gap between narrative and reality became apparent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the BMI Lawsuit
Q: Who is eligible to join the BMI investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased BMI stock or securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: How much did BMI stock drop? A: Shares fell more than 24%, a decline of $36.75 per share, after the company disclosed softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering and a 9% year-over-year revenue decline. Investors who purchased shares during the class period at artificially inflated prices may be entitled to compensation.
Q: What do BMI investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.
Q: What if I already sold my BMI shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Badger Meter, Inc. ("Badger Meter" or the "Company") (NYSE: BMI). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether Badger Meter and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
You have until August 3, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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On April 17, 2026, Badger Meter reported its first quarter 2026 financial results. Among other items, Badger Meter reported earnings per share of $0.93, missing consensus estimates by $0.26, and revenue of $202.03 million, missing consensus estimates by $28.58 million. Badger Meter disclosed that its utility water sales declined 10% year-over-year, reflecting project timing and softer short cycle municipal customer ordering.
On this news, Badger Meter's stock price fell $36.75 per share, or 24.13%, to close at $115.54 per share on April 17, 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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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/BMI.
Badger Meter Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
the Company's reported strong financial results did not reflect "ongoing favorable industry trends," "secular growth drivers," or "solid operating execution," as represented, but were instead unsustainable; Defendants' statements touting "strong" demand, "robust order pacing," and a "strong bid pipeline" overstated the true state of the Company's demand environment and ability to generate continued sales and earnings growth; and contrary to Defendants' claims that the Company possessed a "long runway" for growth, the Company's growth prospects were materially overstated, such that Defendants lacked a reasonable basis for their positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and future prospects.What's Next for Badger Meter Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/BMI, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Badger Meter you have until August 3, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Badger Meter (BMI) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato directly at (212) 355-4648.
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NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What’s Happening?
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BMI) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter common stock between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until August 3, 2026 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
What are the Allegation Details?
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter’s strong financial results reflected “ongoing favorable industry trends,” “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” They likewise touted “strong” demand and said they were seeing “robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth,” and that Badger Meter possessed a “long runway” for growth.
In truth, rather than reflecting durable, demand-driven growth, Badger Meter’s financial results were driven by the Company’s practice of pulling forward customer orders, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends.
The truth was revealed to investors over the course of a series of disappointing quarterly financial reports between July 2025 and April 2026. In the last disclosure on April 17, 2026, Badger Meter reported disappointing 1Q 2026 financial results including that total sales were “9% lower than the prior year[],” “[u]tility water sales declined 10% year-over-year,” “[o]perating earnings of $35.2 million, with an operating margin of 17.4%, compared to operating earnings of $49.4 million and an operating margin of 22.2% in the prior year,” and “[d]iluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, down from $1.30 in the first quarter of 2025.” On this news, the price of Badger Meter stock fell $36.75 per share, more than 24%, from $152.29 per share on April 16, 2026, to $115.54 per share on April 17, 2026.
What are my Next Steps?
If you purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BMI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Badger Meter claimed its financial performance was based on “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” The Company touted “strong” demand and a “long runway” for growth. In truth, the Company’s performance was partially based on pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Badger Meter, investors suffered damages.
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NEW YORK, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI).
Shareholders who purchased shares of BMI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the filed complaint, defendants made false statements concerning the drivers of Badger Meter’s “record” financial results, demand for the Company’s products, and its prospects for continued growth. During the class period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter’s strong financial results reflected “ongoing favorable industry trends,” “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” They likewise touted “strong” demand and said they were seeing “robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth,” and that Badger Meter possessed a “long runway” for growth.
DEADLINE: August 3, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/badger-meter-loss-submission-form/?id=188979&from=3
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of BMI during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 3, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BMI.
Badger Meter Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
(1)the Company’s reported strong financial results did not reflect “ongoing favorable industry trends,” “secular growth drivers,” or “solid operating execution,” as represented, but were instead unsustainable; (2)Defendants’ statements touting “strong” demand, “robust order pacing,” and a “strong bid pipeline” overstated the true state of the Company’s demand environment and ability to generate continued sales and earnings growth; and (3)contrary to Defendants’ claims that the Company possessed a “long runway” for growth, the Company’s growth prospects were materially overstated, such that Defendants lacked a reasonable basis for their positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and future prospects.
What's Next for Badger Meter Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BMI. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Badger Meter you have until August 3, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
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Key Takeaways MXL's infrastructure revenues rose 136% as optical data center platform ramp-up accelerated.MXL raised its 2026 optical data center revenue outlook to $150-$170 million on strong orders.QCOM automotive revenues rose 38%, but handset revenues fell 13% amid cautious OEM demand. The wireless connectivity chipset market is rising steadily due to the rapid integration of multi-protocol functionality into single-chip solutions, the increasing demand for edge-AI processing and the surge in automotive telematics design wins. According to the Mordor Intelligence projection, the market is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.72% through 2026-2031. Against this backdrop, MaxLinear (MXL - Free Report) and Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM - Free Report) remain two closely watched semiconductor stocks among investors.
MaxLinear provides communications systems-on-chip (SoCs) used in broadband, mobile and wireline infrastructure, data center, and industrial and multi-market applications. Qualcomm, meanwhile, is known for its on-device artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance and low-power computing and advanced wireless connectivity, including integrated circuits and system software for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and frequency modulation.
Let’s take a closer look at how the two companies stack up from an investment perspective.
The Case for MaxLinearMaxLinear’s first-quarter 2026 marked the start of a multi-year growth phase, led by accelerating momentum in optical data center connectivity. Infrastructure has emerged as the largest revenue category, growing 136% year over year in the quarter, driven by robust production ramp-up in optical data center-oriented platforms. Management raised its 2026 optical data center revenue outlook to the $150-$170 million range, following strong customer orders and rising visibility of the program ramp-up.
MaxLinear’s Keystone Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4 (“PAM4”) digital signal processor (DSP) optical transceiver platform is ramping up at multiple major hyperscale customers across both the United States and Asia, supporting 400G and 800G PAM4 deployments for scale-up and scale-out applications. According to the company, the ramp-up points to competitive advantage in performance, power efficiency and integration.
Simultaneously, customer engagement around the next-generation Rushmore 200G/lane PAM4 DSP family is speeding up faster than expected. Production ramp-ups are expected to begin late 2026, with revenues likely to keep increasing at a strong pace through 2027.
MaxLinear is also expanding its footprint within hyperscale data centers beyond PAM4-based optical and electrical interconnects. The company’s Panther hardware storage accelerator SoC family is also picking up momentum, with rising design win activity among Tier 1 network appliance and cloud service providers. Based on current engagement, MaxLinear expects storage accelerator revenues to at least double in 2026 compared to 2025.
Outside data centers, wireless infrastructure momentum is improving as carriers increase investments in 5G RAN access and backhaul to support cloud-connected and edge AI functions.
On the balance sheet front, MaxLinear exited the first quarter with roughly $89.9 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. For the second quarter, MaxLinear’s guidance calls for revenues between $160 million and $170 million, with all four of its business segments projected to contribute favorably.
The Case for QualcommFrom its handset-centric model, Qualcomm is now gradually expanding toward a broader connected processor portfolio. The company’s automotive growth is being driven by deeper penetration of its Snapdragon Digital Chassis and increasing advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) content per vehicle. The Veoneer Arriver assets continue to play a key role in the Snapdragon Ride stack, adding perception and drive policy software that supports an open platform approach for automakers. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, automotive revenues rose 38% year over year, as new digital cockpit and ADAS launches transitioned to the company’s fourth-generation chipsets.
Qualcomm’s expanding ecosystem engagement, including work with partners to broaden production-ready ADAS options on Snapdragon Ride platforms, can support a larger share of the vehicle compute bill of materials as programs move from design win to volume shipments.
The company is also investing to extend its Oryon CPU and AI acceleration beyond smartphones into PCs and servers. Management said its 2026 Snapdragon X2 PC platforms are in production and positioned to enable always-on agentic experiences, supported by a Hexagon NPU delivering up to 85 TOPS. The Alphawave acquisition, completed in fiscal 2026 for $2.3 billion, adds high-speed wired connectivity IP and custom silicon capabilities intended to accelerate the company’s expansion into data centers.
The heightened demand for memory and AI data centers has created uncertainty around memory supply and pushed up costs for handset OEMs. As a result, the handset OEMs, particularly in China, have taken a more cautious approach by reducing build plans and drawing down channel inventory. Qualcomm’s second-quarter fiscal 2026 QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies) handset revenues declined 13% year over year, with China QCT Android shipments staying meaningfully below end consumer demand.
On the balance sheet side, the company had $5.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents, $14.8 billion of long-term debt and $498 million of short-term debt as of March 29, 2026.
How Do Estimates Compare for MXL & QCOM?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MaxLinear’s 2026 EPS currently stands at $1.33, implying a 329% jump over 2025. The estimate has been revised upward in the past 60 days.
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Meanwhile, the consensus mark for Qualcomm’s fiscal 2026 EPS implies a year-over-year decrease of 10.2% to $10.80. The estimate has moved downward in the past 60 days.
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MXL & QCOM: Price Performance and ValuationYear to date, MaxLinear shares have surged 382%, while Qualcomm has rallied 26.1%.
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MaxLinear shares are trading at a forward, five-year Price/Sales (P/S) of 10.64X compared to the Zacks Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry average of 11.00X.
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Qualcomm trades at a five-year P/S of 5.23X compared to the Zacks Electronics – Semiconductors industry average of 9.90X.
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EndnoteMaxLinear continues to benefit from the robust optical data center momentum, while its Panther storage accelerator SoC family keeps on gaining design win traction with Tier 1 network appliance and cloud service providers. Management’s expectation for storage accelerator revenues to at least double in 2026 from the 2025 levels is also very promising.
On the other hand, Qualcomm’s pivot from a handset-centric model toward a broader connected processor portfolio offers a bright spot. The company’s solid traction in the automotive business also bodes well. However, handset demand is tied to uncertain memory supply and pricing, which is keeping chipset shipments below end demand.
Both MXL and QCOM trade at a discount to their respective industry averages. However, MaxLinear has clearly outperformed Qualcomm in terms of year-to-date share price gains. Analysts have also grown increasingly bullish on the stock, as seen by their rising earnings estimates. Given these factors, MXL appears to be the stronger investment choice right now.
MXL carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while QCOM carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways Chewy's Autoship sales hit $10.50B in fiscal 2025 and rose 10.5% to $2.83B in Q1 fiscal 2026.Chewy is expanding health, pharmacy and veterinary services to deepen ties and grow wallet share.Chewy cut fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $13.40-$13.55B amid cautious consumers and softer demand. Chewy, Inc. (CHWY - Free Report) is leaning on a business model that looks less like traditional discretionary retail and more like a recurring pet-care platform.
Autoship remains the core of that model, while health, pharmacy and veterinary services are giving Chewy new ways to deepen customer relationships and expand wallet share.
How CHWY Built a Recurring Revenue EngineAutoship customer sales reached $10.50 billion in fiscal 2025, representing 83.3% of net sales. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Autoship sales rose 10.5% year over year to $2.83 billion and accounted for 84.4% of net sales.
That mix matters because recurring orders create better revenue visibility than one-time purchases. Pet food, medication and other replenishment categories also support retention because customers value convenience and reliability.
Why Chewy Is Expanding Beyond Core Pet RetailChewy is moving beyond food and supplies into a broader pet health ecosystem. Its platform includes Chewy Vet Care, PracticeHub, SmartPak and Modern Animal, along with pharmacy and other health offerings.
These moves add physical touchpoints and broaden Chewy’s role in the customer journey. Chewy Vet Care customers are attractive because about 40% are new to Chewy, and those customers tend to reach year-one net sales per active customer of about $900.
SmartPak is expected to contribute $80 million to fiscal 2026 net sales. Modern Animal is expected to add $70 million, and Chewy expects to exit fiscal 2026 with roughly 60 clinics.
What Is Driving Margin Gains at ChewyProfitability is becoming a larger part of Chewy’s investment case. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, gross margin expanded 50 basis points year over year to 30.1%.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 31.3% to $253.1 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin improved 130 basis points to 7.5%. The gains were supported by sponsored ads, category mix, supply-chain efficiencies, fulfillment productivity, marketing productivity and operating discipline.
Chewy, which competes with Petco Health and Wellness Company (WOOF - Free Report) and Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT - Free Report) , is also using artificial intelligence across customer service, pharmacy operations, fulfillment and marketing workflows. Management expects AI-driven efficiencies to provide a low tens of millions of dollars benefit in fiscal 2026, with a larger ramp expected in 2027 and beyond.
Where CHWY Faces Pressure in 2026The near-term setup is not without pressure. Management cited a more cautious consumer backdrop, with softer premiumization and lower product attachment rates weighing on net sales per active customer.
Chewy, which carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), lowered its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $13.40-$13.55 billion from $13.60-$13.75 billion. The company no longer assumes a meaningful acceleration in consumer spending for the balance of fiscal 2026.
Margin cadence is another watch item. Second-quarter gross margin is expected to contract modestly year over year because of tougher comparisons, while fuel surcharges are expected to create a mid-single-digit million-dollar cost burden.
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How Chewy’s Zacks Signals Fit the StoryThe bottom line is that Chewy has a durable recurring revenue base, a larger pet health opportunity and improving margin performance. Those positives are being balanced against a weaker consumer backdrop and reduced revenue expectations.
The Zacks view is Neutral, indicating expectations for performance broadly in line with the market rather than a clear near-term outperform signal. That stance fits a stock with improving structural profitability but visible spending and margin-cadence risks.
Style-based signals are best used as complements to estimate-revision signals. A stronger Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score or VGM Score would usually add support to a favorable Rank profile, while weaker scores would call for more selectivity. For CHWY, investors have enough operating progress to monitor, but the near-term case still depends on Autoship durability, health expansion and whether consumer spending stabilizes.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways CHWY looks cheaper after a 42.9% year-to-date drop and trades near its five-year sales multiple low.Autoship sales rose 10.5% to $2.83B, making up 84.4% of Chewy's first-quarter net sales.Chewy cut fiscal 2026 net sales guidance amid softer premiumization and product attachment rates. Chewy, Inc. (CHWY - Free Report) has become harder to frame after a sharp selloff and lower fiscal 2026 revenue outlook.
The question is whether the decline has created a better entry point or whether softer consumer behavior still argues for patience. Investors need to weigh valuation against recurring revenue strength, margin progress and execution risk.
Why CHWY Looks Cheaper on Sales MultiplesCHWY, which carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), trades at 0.56X forward 12-month sales. That is well below the Zacks sub-industry at 1.99X, the Zacks sector at 1.50X and the S&P 500 at 5.17X. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The stock is also near the low end of its five-year sales multiple range. CHWY has traded as high as 4.01X, as low as 0.55X and at a median of 1.18X. That helps explain why some investors may see less downside from valuation compression after the stock’s 42.9% year-to-date decline and 54.6% slide over the past year.
Why Chewy Still Supports a Bullish CaseChewy’s bull case still starts with Autoship, which gives the business a recurring revenue base that many retailers lack. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Autoship customer sales rose 10.5% year over year to $2.83 billion and represented 84.4% of net sales.
Customer metrics remain supportive. Active customers increased 3.6% year over year to 21.5 million, while net sales per active customer reached $597. Pet health, SmartPak and Modern Animal add another layer by expanding Chewy beyond core online retail and into higher-engagement services.
Profitability also keeps the debate from turning one-sided. First-quarter adjusted EBITDA rose 31.3% to $253.1 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 130 basis points to 7.5%. Fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 6.6-6.8% still implies about 100 basis points of expansion at the midpoint.
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Why CHWY Still Warrants Investor CautionThe risk is that valuation may not be enough if sales expectations keep moving lower. Chewy reduced its fiscal 2026 net sales outlook to $13.40-$13.55 billion from $13.6-$13.75 billion, even with expected acquisition contributions.
Management cited pressure on premiumization and product attachment rates among existing customers. That matters because net sales per active customer is a key growth driver, and a cautious consumer could keep discretionary categories under pressure.
Near-term margin cadence is less clean. Second-quarter gross margin is expected to contract modestly year over year due to difficult comparisons. Acquisition and integration costs, a modest margin drag from Modern Animal and $10-$15 million of expected fiscal 2026 net interest expense from the Term Loan B add to the caution.
What Could Change the Chewy Stock DebateThe most important signal would be stabilization in consumer spending. If premiumization and attachment rates improve, pressure on net sales per active customer could ease.
Customer additions are another checkpoint. Chewy, which competes with Petco Health and Wellness Company (WOOF - Free Report) and Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT - Free Report) , still expects net additions near the lower end of the prior 150,000-250,000 quarterly range, so stronger customer growth would help support confidence in share gains.
Execution in health is equally important. SmartPak is expected to contribute $80 million to fiscal 2026 net sales, while Modern Animal is expected to add $70 million. Investors should also watch whether artificial intelligence-driven efficiencies, expected to contribute low tens of millions of dollars in fiscal 2026, support cost savings.
How the Zacks View Frames CHWY TodayThe bottom line is that CHWY looks inexpensive on sales, but not risk-free. A 0.56X forward sales multiple is hard to ignore, yet the lower revenue view shows that cheaper valuation has not offset weaker demand signals.
The Zacks view is Neutral, indicating a balanced stance rather than a decisive buy signal after the selloff. That fits a stock with recurring revenue, improving margins and healthcare expansion, but also softer consumer trends and added execution costs.
For investors who lean on the Zacks Rank and Zacks Style Scores, the clearest signal here is the Neutral view. Style Scores complement the Zacks Rank across value, growth and momentum characteristics, but valuation alone has not yet overridden the company’s near-term demand concerns.
