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Diamondback Energy (FANG - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $166.93, demonstrating a +1.3% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.97%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 2.47%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 2.18%.

The energy exploration and production company's shares have seen an increase of 11.59% over the last month, surpassing the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 9.19% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Diamondback Energy in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on February 23, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.88, indicating a 48.35% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.16 billion, down 14.84% from the prior-year quarter.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $12.34 per share and revenue of $14.86 billion, which would represent changes of -25.53% and +34.28%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Diamondback Energy. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional 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. Over the past month, there's been a 16.2% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Right now, Diamondback Energy possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, Diamondback Energy is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 18.69. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 12.89 for its industry.

The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 225, which puts it in the bottom 9% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 5, 2026 5:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Shirish Jajodia
Andrew Kang - Executive VP & CFO
Phong Le - President, CEO & Director
Michael Saylor - Executive Chairman

Conference Call Participants

Lance Vitanza - TD Cowen, Research Division
Peter Christiansen - Citigroup Inc. Exchange Research
Mark Palmer - The Benchmark Company, LLC, Research Division
Andrew Harte - BTIG, LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Shirish Jajodia

Hello, everyone, and good evening. I'm Shirish Jajodia, Corporate Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Strategy. I will be your moderator for Strategy's 2025 Fourth Quarter Earnings Webinar. We will start the call with a 60-minute presentation starting with Andrew Kang, followed by Phong Le and then Michael Saylor. This will be followed by a 30-minute interactive Q&A session with four Wall Street equity analysts and four Bitcoin analysts.

Before we proceed, I will read the safe harbor statement. Some of the information we provide in this presentation regarding our future expectations, plans and prospects may constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to various important factors, including fluctuations in the price of Bitcoin. And the risk factors discussed in our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025, and under the caption Risk Factors in Strategy's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 3, 2025. And the risks described in other filings that Strategy may make with the SEC from time to time. We assume no obligations to update these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today.

With that, I would like to turn the call over to Andrew Kang, the CFO of Strategy.

Andrew Kang
Executive VP & CFO

Thank you, Shirish, and thank you, everyone, for joining our call today. I'll start by touching on a few

     Montreal, QC,   February 6, 2026 — TheNewswire - First Canadian Graphite Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX-V: FCI | Frankfurt: BK2) is pleased to announce that further to its release dated January 26, 2026, it has closed its private placement offering as to 9,227,000 units at $0.30 for gross proceeds of $2,768,100 (oversubscribed as to $168,100).  Each unit shall be comprised of one common share and one-half warrant.  Each whole warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share exercisable at $0.50 for two years.

  The gross proceeds from the financing will be for general working capital and an exploration and drill program on the Company’s Berkwood Graphite Project located in northern Quebec.  The Company will update shareholders as progress evolves.   While the Company intends to spend the proceeds from the financing as stated above, there may be circumstances where, for sound business reasons, funds may be reallocated at the discretion of the Board.

  Three insiders of the Company subscribed for an aggregate of 270,000 Units. As such, this participation constitutes a “related party transaction” as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61- 101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). Such participation is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the Units acquired by the insider nor the consideration for the Units paid by such insider exceeds 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.  The Company did not file a material change report 21 days prior to the closing date of this private placement as details of the respective participation of such insiders in the Offering was unknown at such time.  In addition, a new insider position was created through the participation in the private placement wherein the investor subscribed for 750,000 Units.

  Finder fee’s of $38,802.02 cash and 125,440 finder warrants, exerciseable at $0.50 for two years has agreed to be paid/issued.

  The Company will apply to the TSX Venture Exchange for approval to close the financing, as over-subscribed, and issue the securities.  The securities to be issued under this financing will be subject to a hold period ending on the date that is four months plus one day following the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities laws, and if applicable, will be subject to U.S. resale restrictions under U.S. securities laws.

  The securities to be sold in the financing have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“U.S. Securities Act”), or any state or other applicable jurisdiction's securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state or other jurisdictions' securities laws.  This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation, or sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

  About the Company: First Canadian Graphite is managed by a team with over 150 years collectively with a proven track record of not just finding numerous mines but building and operating them too. The Company’s management team’s most recent success is discovering the Berkwood graphite resource in Northern Quebec.  The Company owns this asset 100 percent, and the Company’s shareholders will benefit from this asset as the demand for Graphite for electric vehicles increases significantly.

  On Behalf of the Board of Directors

First Canadian Graphite lnc.

  Signed:  “Thomas Yingling”

  Thomas Yingling,

President, CEO & Director

2200 – 1250 Rene Levesque Blvd. Montreal, QC, H3B 4W8
Phone: (438) 469-0705

#1100 - 1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V6
Phone: (604) 343-7740

  FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

[email protected] or 1-604-343-7740

Website: www.firstcanadiangraphite.com

  Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information: Certain statements in this document which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward looking statements in this news release include that the Company will carry out the drill program described in this news release, conduct the Offering and expend funds on Berkwood Graphite Project exploration. It is important to note that the Company's actual business outcomes and exploration results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include that further permits may not be granted timely or at all; the mineral claims may prove to be unworthy of further expenditure; there may not be an economic mineral resource; methods we thought would be effective may not prove to be in practice or on our claims; economic, competitive, governmental, environmental and technological factors may affect the Company's operations, markets, products and prices; our specific plans and timing drilling, field work and other plans may change; we may not have access to or be able to develop any minerals because of cost factors, type of terrain, or availability of equipment and technology; and we may also not raise sufficient funds to carry out our plans. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for its recently completed fiscal period, which is available under Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.  No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them.  These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Except as required by law, we will not update these forward-looking statement risk factors.

  Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this News Release.

  NOT FOR DISSEMINATION, RELEASE OR PUBLICATION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES

KDDI Corporation (KDDIY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call February 6, 2026 2:00 AM EST

Company Participants

Hiromichi Matsuda - President, CEO, Exe. Director of Corporate & Marketing Comm. Sector and Representative Director
Tomohiko Katsuki - Managing Executive Officer, CSO, CDO, Head of Open Innovation and Corporate Strategy Div & Director

Conference Call Participants

Atul Goyal - Jefferies LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Unknown Executive

Let me start the explanation meeting. My name is Hiraoka from Public Relations Department of KDDI. I serve as MC. Today's meeting, as is disclosed on a timely basis to present preliminary results of the third quarter of the year ending in March 2026 of KDDI. Today's presentation is being distributed on YouTube and other media in addition to the on-site. And we have put up three related materials on the KDDI website. Please refer to the materials at hand. This is the message for the people in the outside audience.

Today's attendees are as follows: Hiromichi Matsuda, President, Representative Director, CEO; Senior Managing Executive Officer, CFO, Executive Director, Corporate Sector, Nanae Saishoji; Managing Executive Officer, Director, CSO and CDO, Executive Director, Corporate Strategy Division, Tomohiko Katsuki; Executive Officer, Executive Director, Corporate Management Division, Corporate Sector, Kenji Aketa. These four are in attendance.

President Matsuda, please.

Hiromichi Matsuda
President, CEO, Exe. Director of Corporate & Marketing Comm. Sector and Representative Director

Thank you very much for gathering here today despite your busy schedules. First and foremost, we sincerely apologize for the significant inconvenience and concern caused to our customers, business partners, shareholders, investors and many other stakeholders, including our employees due to the suspected improper transactions at our subsidiary. We recognize this matter as a serious issue that could potentially undermine the trust in the entire KDDI Group. As the top management, I feel a profound sense of responsibility for the occurrence of this matter and

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $20.65, demonstrating a +1.57% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 2.54%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 2.27%.

Heading into today, shares of the container shipping company had lost 9.64% over the past month, lagging the Transportation sector's gain of 8.71% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in its upcoming release. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be -$1.01, reflecting a 121.67% decrease from the same quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $1.41 billion, indicating a 34.92% downward movement from the same quarter last year.

ZIM's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.65 per share and revenue of $6.83 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -85.13% and -18.95%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

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Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 7.96% higher. Currently, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

The Transportation - Shipping industry is part of the Transportation sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 155, which puts it in the bottom 37% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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In the latest trading session, Ulta Beauty (ULTA - Free Report) closed at $690.99, marking a +1.93% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 2.05%. At the same time, the Dow added 2.54%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.27%.

Shares of the beauty products retailer witnessed a gain of 3.11% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its gain of 1.28%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Ulta Beauty in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Ulta Beauty to post earnings of $7.93 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 6.26%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.82 billion, up 9.62% from the prior-year quarter.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $25.56 per share and a revenue of $12.37 billion, signifying shifts of +0.87% and +9.52%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Ulta Beauty. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

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The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.46% higher. Ulta Beauty is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In terms of valuation, Ulta Beauty is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 23.84. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 21.75 for its industry.

We can additionally observe that ULTA currently boasts a PEG ratio of 3.16. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Retail - Miscellaneous industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.75 as of yesterday's close.

The Retail - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, which puts it in the top 34% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Sprouts Farmers (SFM - Free Report) closed at $67.33 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.49% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 2.54%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 2.27%.

The stock of natural and organic food retailer has fallen by 13.95% in the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.28% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Sprouts Farmers in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on February 19, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.89, reflecting a 12.66% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $2.16 billion, up 8.19% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.27 per share and revenue of $8.82 billion, indicating changes of +40.53% and +14.22%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Sprouts Farmers should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

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The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.89% higher within the past month. Sprouts Farmers is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In terms of valuation, Sprouts Farmers is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.77. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.03.

We can additionally observe that SFM currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.66. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. SFM's industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.88 as of yesterday's close.

The Food - Natural Foods Products industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 52, which puts it in the top 22% of all 250+ industries.

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Nike (NKE - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $63.91, demonstrating a +1.93% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 2.54%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 2.27%.

Shares of the athletic apparel maker witnessed a loss of 3.92% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its loss of 5.61%, and underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Nike in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, Nike is projected to report earnings of $0.32 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 40.74%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $11.29 billion, indicating a 0.17% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of $46.83 billion, indicating changes of -27.31% and +1.12%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Nike. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

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The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.33% lower within the past month. Nike is holding a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now.

Looking at valuation, Nike is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 40.05. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 15.76, which means Nike is trading at a premium to the group.

Investors should also note that NKE has a PEG ratio of 3.21 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. Shoes and Retail Apparel stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.46 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Shoes and Retail Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 207, which puts it in the bottom 16% of all 250+ industries.

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Lululemon (LULU - Free Report) closed at $172.99 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.71% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 2.05% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 2.54%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 2.27%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the athletic apparel maker had lost 19.83% lagged the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 5.61% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Lululemon in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Lululemon to post earnings of $4.74 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 22.8%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $3.6 billion, reflecting a 0.24% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $13.06 per share and a revenue of $11.08 billion, representing changes of -10.79% and +4.61%, respectively, from the prior year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Lululemon. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

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Looking at valuation, Lululemon is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.33. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 18.53, so one might conclude that Lululemon is trading at a discount comparatively.

We can also see that LULU currently has a PEG ratio of 10.75. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Textile - Apparel industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.15.

The Textile - Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 70, which puts it in the top 29% of all 250+ industries.

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In the latest close session, First Solar (FSLR - Free Report) was down 6.72% at $218.61. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05%. At the same time, the Dow added 2.54%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.27%.

The largest U.S. solar company's shares have seen a decrease of 4.83% over the last month, not keeping up with the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 9.19% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of First Solar in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on February 24, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $5.22, up 43.01% from the prior-year quarter. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $1.57 billion, indicating a 3.87% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $14.63 per share and revenue of $5.11 billion, which would represent changes of +21.71% and +21.51%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for First Solar. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

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The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.12% lower. First Solar presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, First Solar is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.09. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 20.31.

We can also see that FSLR currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Solar industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.68.

The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 93, positioning it in the top 38% of all 250+ industries.

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.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

SummaryCompaniesToyota's changes CEO despite successIncoming CEO Kon emphasizes the bottom lineKon's appointment signals focus on financialsFeb 6 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor's (7203.T), opens new tab surprise CEO switch comes as global automakers confront a tumultuous industry landscape - one that the Japanese automaker has been navigating more adeptly than most.

The world's No. 1 carmaker by sales said on Friday that it is moving away from CEO Koji Sato after a three-year stint, a relatively short tenure for the man hand-picked by Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda. Taking the reins on April 1 will be finance chief Kenta Kon, a close ally and former secretary of Toyoda.

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Analysts expressed surprise at the move, given Toyota's relative success during Sato's run at steering through the cascade of challenges facing all global carmakers: the rise of Chinese competitors, a costly transition to electric cars and an increasingly complex trade outlook stemming from U.S. tariffs.

"This wasn't expected given the success that Toyota has been having, and three years isn't a very long time" for a Toyota CEO's tenure, said Morningstar autos analyst David Whiston.

Toyoda, the previous CEO, served from 2009 to 2023. Sato will become vice chairman and take on the newly created role of chief industry officer, the company said.

Whiston cited the success of Toyota's electrification strategy, which centers on its market-leading hybrid technology, rather than a wholehearted embrace of electric cars.

The choice of a financial mind is also striking given Toyoda's longtime emphasis on product development and making Toyota's cars more exciting. When Sato took over three years ago, Toyoda touted the engineer and former Lexus chief's credibility as a car aficionado who could lead the company into different realms of mobility.

Installing Kon could signal that the company wants a sharper focus on the financials as pressures from tariffs and a wave of Chinese exports hit some of Toyota's key markets, said Jeffrey Liker, a professor emeritus of industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan and the author of several books about Toyota.

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[1/3]Toyota Motor’s outgoing Chief Executive Koji Sato and incoming CEO Kenta Kon leave after a press conference in Tokyo, Japan February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

"Toyota has high standards both for the products they sell," Liker said, "and for meeting their financial targets."

Toyota endured criticism earlier in the decade as other global automakers went harder into electrics. But company executives feel vindicated now that battery-powered vehicles have failed to take off in some markets, especially the United States, and many automakers are dialing back their EV plans.

Toyota remains the world's most profitable carmaker, but the company has said that the bevy of tariffs launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last year will cost it around $9 billion during its fiscal year, which ends March 31.

On Friday, the company raised its full-year operating profit outlook by almost 12%, or 3.8 trillion yen ($24.2 billion), helped by a weaker yen and cost cuts. Shares rose about 3% during U.S. trading hours Friday.

Kon is a Toyota lifer who came up through the company's accounting and finance ranks, and has been chief financial officer since July. Kon is also involved in aspects of Toyota's business that go beyond the core automaking operation.

He is a director at Woven by Toyota, the company's software-focused technology unit, which is tasked with deriving fresh revenue streams that go beyond car sales. And Kon also is a director at Toyota Fudosan, the company's real estate unit that has been leading the buyout of forklift company Toyota Industries.

At a press conference Friday to announce the changes, Kon was asked: If Toyoda is a car guy and Sato's passion is creating cars, what kind of leader is he?

"I like cars too, but I am a finance guy now," Kon answered. "I am extremely particular about the money and the earning power needed to ensure cars are designed, engineered and manufactured properly, and that sufficient investments to do so are made."

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Toast (TOST - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $27.73, moving +2.51% from the previous trading session. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 1.97% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 2.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 2.18%.

The restaurant software provider's stock has dropped by 26.13% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.67% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Toast in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on February 12, 2026. On that day, Toast is projected to report earnings of $0.24 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 380%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.62 billion, up 21.14% from the prior-year quarter.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.04 per share and revenue of $6.14 billion, indicating changes of +3366.67% and +23.77%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Toast. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. At present, Toast boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Toast has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.76 right now. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 19.86.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 93, which puts it in the top 38% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Occidental Petroleum (OXY - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $46.31, moving +2.71% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.97%. At the same time, the Dow added 2.47%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.18%.

The oil and gas exploration and production company's stock has climbed by 4.3% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 9.19% and outpacing the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Occidental Petroleum in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on February 18, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.19, marking a 76.25% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $5.88 billion, indicating a 13.96% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $2.11 per share and a revenue of $25.96 billion, signifying shifts of -39.02% and -3.41%, respectively, from the last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Occidental Petroleum. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 46.23% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Right now, Occidental Petroleum possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

In the context of valuation, Occidental Petroleum is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 69.49. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 18.64, which means Occidental Petroleum is trading at a premium to the group.

The Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 205, finds itself in the bottom 17% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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KB Home (KBH - Free Report) closed at $60.94 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.09% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.97%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 2.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 2.18%.

The homebuilder's shares have seen an increase of 6.94% over the last month, not keeping up with the Construction sector's gain of 7.04% and outstripping the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of KB Home in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.53, marking a 64.43% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.11 billion, down 20.57% from the year-ago period.

KBH's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $4.19 per share and revenue of $5.59 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -35.74% and -10.38%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for KB Home. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. 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, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.47% upward. Currently, KB Home is carrying a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

In the context of valuation, KB Home is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 14.72. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 13.93.

One should further note that KBH currently holds a PEG ratio of 8.04. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Building Products - Home Builders industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.14.

The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 241, putting it in the bottom 2% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

NAVER Corporation (NHNCF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) today announced the tax treatment of its 2025 class A common stock dividends. The following table summarizes BXMT’s class A common stock dividend payments for the tax year ended December 31, 2025:

  Box 1a

  Box 1b

  Box 2a

  Box 3

  Box 5

  Distribution

Capital

Non-

Section

  Record

Payment

Cash

Allocable

Ordinary

Qualified

Gain

Dividend

199A

Date

Date

Distribution

to 2025

Dividends

Dividends

(1)

Dividends

Distribution

Dividends

(2)  

12/31/2024

1/15/2025

$0.00

$0.47

(3)

$0.02

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.45

  $0.02

  3/31/2025

4/15/2025

$0.47

$0.47

  $0.02

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.45

  $0.02

  6/30/2025

7/15/2025

$0.47

$0.47

  $0.02

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.45

  $0.02

  9/30/2025

10/15/2025

$0.47

$0.47

  $0.02

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.45

  $0.02

  12/31/2025

1/15/2026

$0.47

$0.00

(4)

$0.00

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $1.88

$1.88

  $0.08

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $1.80

  $0.08

  (1) Qualified Dividends shows the portion of the amount of Box 1a Ordinary Dividends that may be eligible for capital gains tax rates pursuant to IRC Section 857(c).

(2) Section 199A Dividends shows the portion of the amount of Box 1a Ordinary Dividends that may be eligible for the 20% deduction applicable to “qualified REIT dividends” under IRC Section 199A(b)(1)(B). Please consult your tax advisor.

(3) The cash dividend of $0.47 per share of common stock (with a record date of December 31, 2024, that was paid on January 16, 2025) is entirely allocable to 2025 for federal income tax purposes.

(4) The cash dividend of $0.47 per share of common stock (with a record date of December 31, 2025, that was paid on January 15, 2026) is entirely allocable to 2026 for federal income tax purposes. If you were a stockholder of record as of December 31, 2025, $0.47 will be reported on your 2026 Form 1099.

About Blackstone Mortgage Trust
Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT) is a real estate finance company that originates senior loans collateralized by commercial real estate in North America, Europe, and Australia. Our investment objective is to preserve and protect shareholder capital while producing attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through dividends generated from current income from our loan portfolio. Our portfolio is composed primarily of loans secured by high-quality, institutional assets in major markets, sponsored by experienced, well-capitalized real estate investment owners and operators. These senior loans are capitalized by accessing a variety of financing options, depending on our view of the most prudent strategy available for each of our investments. We are externally managed by BXMT Advisors L.L.C., a subsidiary of Blackstone. Further information is available at www.bxmt.com.

About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

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AI chip leaders helped the Dow clear the historic 50,000 mark as risk appetite returned across tech and crypto, today, Feb. 6, 2026.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.97%) rose 1.97% to 6,932.30, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +2.18%) gained 2.18% to 23,031.21, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +2.47%) climbed 2.47% to 50,115.66, closing above 50,000 for the first time.

Market moversSemiconductor bellwethers such as Nvidia (NVDA +8.01%) led a powerful rebound in AI hardware, while crypto‑exposed MicroStrategy (MSTR +26.11%) surged about 25% as Bitcoin snapped back. In contrast, Amazon.com (AMZN 5.49%) slid on a hefty 2026 capex plan, and Micron Technology (MU +3.08%) fell on reduced HBM4 memory chip expectations.

What this means for investorsA broad rally led the Dow to cross the 50,000 mark for the first time. The index closed above that mark, rising about 2.5% for the day. Blue chip names and AI-related hardware stocks participated in the rally. The strong end to the week reinforced confidence that the ongoing bull market may not be ready to end.

It wasn’t a positive week for all the big names, however. A sell-off earlier in the week wiped $1.5 trillion from previously high-flying tech names. Huge capital spending plans from some big tech names still gave investors pause. Even amidst the rally, both Amazon and Alphabet (GOOG 2.48%) (GOOGL 2.46%) were deeply in the red today.

Risk appetite was on the rebound in general, though. Bitcoin (BTC +11.66%) recovered to more than $70,000 after sinking as low as almost $60,000 overnight. Optimism for continued AI-driven demand carried the day, however, setting up what could be more interesting trading next week.

Howard Smith has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, and Nvidia and has the following options: short February 2026 $170 calls on Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Bitcoin, Micron Technology, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Q2: 2026-02-05 Earnings SummaryEPS of $0.14 misses by $0.04

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Revenue of

$1.68B

(0.52% Y/Y)

beats by $18.57M

Coty Inc. (COTY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call February 4, 2026 7:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Olga Levinzon - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Markus Strobel - Executive Chairman & Interim CEO
Laurent Mercier - Chief Financial Officer

Presentation

Olga Levinzon
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations

Hello, everyone. This is Olga Levinzon, Coty's Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Thank you for joining us today for the prepared remarks portion of Coty's Second Quarter fiscal 2026 Earnings.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time or 2:00 p.m. Central European Time, we will hold a separate live Q&A session on our results, which you can access via our Investor Relations website. Joining me for our presentation are Markus Strobel, Coty's Executive Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer; and Laurent Mercier, Coty's Chief Financial Officer.

Before I hand the call over to Markus, I would like to remind you that many of the comments today may contain forward-looking statements. Please refer to Coty's earnings release and the reports filed with the SEC, where the company lists factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. In addition, except where noted, the discussion of Coty's financial results and Coty's expectations reflect certain adjustments as specified in the non-GAAP financial measures section of the company's release.

Thank you. I will now turn it over to our Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Markus.

Markus Strobel
Executive Chairman & Interim CEO

Hello, everyone. My name is Markus Strobel. And as you have seen, I officially joined Coty on January 1 as the Executive Chairman and Interim CEO.

Today is my 36th day on the job. Let me tell you, these days have been pretty intense. I had the chance to conduct in-depth business reviews, visit some of our

IonQ investors were happy to see the quantum company's stock recover along with the market.

Shares of IonQ Inc (IONQ +15.18%) jumped on Friday, finishing the day up 15%.

The quantum computing stock's surge wasn't driven by company-specific developments. Instead, IonQ shares rode a broader tech rally after a punishing week for the sector.

Today's Change

(

15.18

%) $

4.62

Current Price

$

35.05

Tech rallies after a major sell-off The Nasdaq Composite had dropped 4.5% over the prior four trading sessions as investors fled tech stocks amid fresh concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) spending sustainability. That reversed course today as investors jumped back in, and the tech-heavy index finished the day up 2.1%.

Image source: Getty Images.

Recent earnings from big tech have renewed AI bubble fears, revealing capital expenditures accelerating to unprecedented levels. Alphabet and Amazon announced they could spend up to $185 billion and $200 billion in capex, respectively, this year. Meta and Microsoft both upped their forecasts considerably, with 2026 targets that nearly double their spends from last year.

Should you buy IonQ? IonQ has a market capitalization of nearly $13 billion. Its revenue over the last twelve months is $80 million. That's a pretty serious valuation disconnect, and one I am not comfortable with. I think shares of IonQ, along with shares of its quantum pure-play peers, are massively overpriced.

Johnny Rice has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, IonQ, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) today explained the tax treatment for dividends paid in 2025 on the Company’s common stock. Holders are urged to check their 2025 tax statements received from brokerage firms to ensure that the cash distribution information reported on such statements conforms to the information reported herein.

Additional information concerning the tax treatment of dividends paid in 2025 is posted to the Investors section of B&G Foods’ website, www.bgfoods.com, under the headings “FAQs” and “IRS Form 8937.” Holders are also urged to consult their own tax advisors to determine their individual tax treatment.

In 2025, B&G Foods distributed $0.76000 per share of common stock (CUSIP # 05508R 10 6). Based on U.S. federal income tax laws, B&G Foods has determined that all of such distributions will be treated as a return of capital and no portion will be treated as a taxable dividend. Generally, the portion of the distribution on the common stock that is treated as a return of capital should reduce the tax basis in the shares of common stock up to a holder’s adjusted basis in the common stock, with any excess treated as capital gains.

The table below summarizes the tax treatment for dividends paid in 2025 on the Company’s common stock.

Declaration
Date

Record
Date

Payment
Date

Total Per Share Distribution

2025 Taxable Dividend

2025 Return of Capital

10/29/2024

12/31/2024

1/30/2025

$0.19000

$0.000000

$0.19000

2/24/2025

3/31/2025

4/30/2025

$0.19000

$0.000000

$0.19000

5/13/2025

6/30/2025

7/30/2025

$0.19000

$0.000000

$0.19000

7/29/2025

9/30/2025

10/27/2025

$0.19000

$0.000000

$0.19000

2025 Totals

$0.76000

$0.000000

$0.76000

About B&G Foods, Inc.

Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Bear Creek, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.

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With Rivian set to start releasing its R2 vehicles this year, is the stock a great buy right now?

Rivian Automotive (RIVN +7.79%) hit the market with its initial public offering (IPO) and saw massive gains shortly after its debut. The company's share price hit its all-time high of roughly $172 per share less than a week after going public, but it's seen big pullback since hitting that valuation peak.

As of this writing, Rivian is trading at roughly $14 per share -- down approximately 92% from its high. Could buying into the beaten-down electric vehicle (EV) specialist deliver life-changing returns for patient investors?

Image source: Rivian.

Putting Rivian's big valuation decline in context Rivian went public in an environment that was highly favorable to speculative growth stocks. Interest rates were at historical lows in response to conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many investors were willing to pay high valuation premiums to own stakes in potentially explosive EV stocks. The industry and market conditions have changed significantly since the company's IPO.

Today's Change

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7.79

%) $

1.07

Current Price

$

14.80

The EV market is growing at a much slower rate compared to 2021, and government subsidies supporting the industry have expired. In many geographic markets, EV automakers are also facing rising competition from lower-priced Chinese alternatives.

In addition to these unfavorable dynamics, Rivian's production and delivery scaling has proceeded at a much slower pace than many investors had hoped. The company delivered fewer vehicles in 2025 than it did in both 2024 and 2023, and it has yet to notch quarterly deliveries above the 15,564 that it recorded in Q3 2023. The EV specialist has also continued to issue new shares in order to help fund its operations, which has had a dilutive impact for shareholders.

Could Rivian stock set you up for life? Rivian is on track to release the first vehicles in its new R2 platform this year, and the launch of the new EVs is poised to be an important catalyst for the company. With the release of its lower-cost R2 vehicles, Rivian will likely see a major increase in vehicle production and deliveries and see sales growth accelerate above recent levels that already looked encouraging.

Sales increased 78% year over year to reach $1.56 billion in last year's third quarter. Meanwhile, the business posted a net loss of roughly $1.1 billion and a gross profit of $24 million. For reference, the company closed out the quarter with cash and short-term investments totaling approximately $7.1 billion.

The EV upstart is burning through cash at a rapid rate, and it will likely continue issuing new shares as it records large losses. While the rollout of the company's R2 platform vehicles should lead to an acceleration of production and deliveries, the business only recently hit what's effectively a breakeven gross margin despite a sizable revenue contribution from higher-margin software-and-services offerings.

Gross margins on each vehicle sold remain in the red, and the launch of the lower-cost R2 vehicles may not be the positive margin catalyst that investors are hoping for over the next year. So while Rivian could go on to be a big winner at current prices, I wouldn't bet on the stock to set you up for life.