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HUMAIN is now delivering production AI compute in Saudi Arabia powered by AMD Instinct™ MI355X GPUs, AMD EPYC™ CPUs and Cisco Silicon One-based AI networking to deliver the performance, scale and resilience necessary for next-generation workloads. AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN plan to deploy up to 250 MW of AI infrastructure as part of the next phase of the buildout beginning in 2027.Driven by strong customer demand, the AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN joint venture remains on track to deploy up to 1 GW of AI infrastructure by 2030.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack AI solutions, today announced that AMD Instinct MI355X GPU-based AI infrastructure built on Cisco Silicon One-based AI networking is now live in Saudi Arabia and serving HUMAIN customers in the Kingdom and beyond.

The production deployment, powered by AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs and Cisco’s critical networking infrastructure, marks an important milestone in AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN’s work to build an open, large-scale AI platform in Saudi Arabia. Built on Cisco Silicon One and Cisco 800G optics, the Cisco N9000 Series platform interconnects the MI355X GPUs in an AI-optimized fabric designed for scale, low latency and operational resilience, enabling HUMAIN to offer GPU-as-a-service across a wide range of use cases, from model training to inferencing.

Expanding on this foundation, AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN plan to deploy up to 250 MW of AI infrastructure powered by AMD Instinct MI400 Series GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs and AMD ROCm™ open software, together with Cisco networking and critical infrastructure, through the companies’ previously announced joint venture. Deployment is planned to begin in 2027, with capacity expected to start coming online in the second half of the year.

This next phase of the companies’ previously announced joint venture will significantly expand Saudi Arabia’s AI capacity. Driven by strong customer demand, the joint venture remains on track to deploy up to 1 GW of AI infrastructure by 2030.

“Bringing AMD Instinct systems online in Saudi Arabia is an important milestone in our work with HUMAIN,” said Dr. Lisa Su, chair and CEO, AMD. “Together, we are building an open, high-performance AI platform that is serving customers today and will scale significantly in the coming years. With AMD Instinct GPUs, EPYC CPUs and ROCm open software at the foundation, we are expanding the compute capacity needed to advance AI innovation across the Kingdom and globally.”

“Putting this infrastructure into production demonstrates HUMAIN’s ability to build, operate and deliver advanced AI infrastructure at scale,” said Tareq Amin, CEO, HUMAIN. “Demand for sovereign, high-performance AI infrastructure continues to grow, and together with AMD and Cisco, we are expanding Saudi Arabia’s role as a platform serving customers across the Kingdom, the region and globally.”

“The true power of AI lies in its potential to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges,” said Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO, Cisco. “The region is moving quickly from AI investment to delivery, and through our work with HUMAIN and AMD, Cisco is building the critical infrastructure to make AI vision a reality – in the Kingdom and beyond.”

Building an Open Platform for Sovereign AI
The collaboration is designed to give governments, enterprises, research institutions and developers access to advanced AI capabilities through a platform that brings together open models, open software and locally operated infrastructure.

The platform will give customers greater control over where their data resides, how their models are customized, and how their AI systems are deployed and governed. The AMD high-performance AI compute platforms and open software ecosystem deliver the flexible foundation, while the Cisco network architecture is designed to be open and interoperable, giving customers visibility and centralized control over the environment as capacity scales. This approach will enable organizations to build AI capabilities aligned with their languages, cultures, regulatory requirements and national priorities.

Together, AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN plan to deliver the performance, scale and openness required by AI labs, model providers, enterprises and developers, bringing a new generation of sovereign AI capabilities to Saudi Arabia and the broader global market.

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AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) drives innovation in high-performance and AI computing to solve the world’s most important challenges. Today, AMD technology powers billions of experiences across cloud and AI infrastructure, embedded systems, AI PCs and gaming. With a broad portfolio of AI-optimized CPUs, GPUs, networking and software, AMD delivers full-stack AI solutions that provide the performance and scalability needed for a new era of intelligent computing. Learn more at www.amd.com. 

About HUMAIN  
HUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas: next-generation data centers; hyper-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms; advanced AI models, including some of the world's most advanced Arabic large language models developed in the Arab world; and transformative AI solutions that combine deep sector insight with real-world execution. 

HUMAIN's end-to-end model serves both public and private sector organizations, unlocking value across industries, driving digital transformation, and strengthening capabilities through human–AI collaboration. With a growing portfolio of sector-specific AI products and a core mission focused on intellectual property development and global talent leadership, HUMAIN is engineered for international competitiveness and technological excellence. 

About Cisco  
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco. 

Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word ‘partner’ does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. 

AMD Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) such as the expected benefits of AMD’s joint venture with Cisco and HUMAIN; the expected plans to deploy 1GW of AMD AI infrastructure by 2030; and the ability of AMD to provide its AMD AI infrastructure, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may," "expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," "projects" and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this press release and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond AMD's control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: impact of government actions and regulations such as export regulations, national-security-based regulations, import tariffs, trade protection measures, and licensing requirements; competitive markets in which AMD’s products are sold; the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; market conditions of the industries in which AMD products are sold; AMD’s ability to introduce products on a timely basis with expected features and performance levels; loss of a significant customer; economic and market uncertainty; quarterly and seasonal sales patterns; AMD's ability to adequately protect its technology or other intellectual property; unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations; ability of third party manufacturers to manufacture AMD's products on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies; availability of essential equipment, materials, components (such as memory supply), substrates or manufacturing processes; ability to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD’s products; AMD's ability to generate revenue from its semi-custom SoC products; potential security vulnerabilities; potential security incidents including IT outages, data loss, data breaches and cyberattacks; uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of AMD’s products; AMD’s reliance on third-party intellectual property to design and introduce new products; AMD's reliance on third-party companies for design, manufacture and supply of motherboards, software, memory and other computer platform components; AMD's reliance on Microsoft and other software vendors' support to design and develop software to run on AMD’s products; AMD’s reliance on third-party distributors and add-in-board partners; impact of modification or interruption of AMD’s internal business processes and information systems; compatibility of AMD’s products with some or all industry-standard software and hardware; costs related to defective products; failure to maintain an efficient supply chain as customer demand changes; AMD's ability to rely on third party supply-chain logistics functions; AMD’s ability to effectively control sales of its products on the gray market; impact of climate change on AMD’s business; AMD’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets; potential tax liabilities; current and future claims and litigation; impact of environmental laws, conflict minerals related provisions and other laws or regulations; evolving expectations from governments, investors, customers and other stakeholders regarding corporate responsibility matters; issues related to the responsible use of AI; restrictions imposed by agreements governing AMD’s notes, the guarantees of Xilinx’s notes and the revolving credit agreement; AMD’s ability to satisfy financial obligations under guarantees, leases and other commercial commitments; impact of acquisitions, joint ventures and/or investments on AMD’s business and AMD’s ability to integrate acquired businesses; impact of any impairment of the combined company’s assets; political, legal and economic risks and natural disasters; future impairments of technology license purchases; AMD’s ability to attract and retain key employees; and AMD’s stock price volatility. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD’s most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

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This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among others, statements regarding Cisco's or the joint venture’s future business performance, strategies, or expectations, including the anticipated timing, consummation and expected benefits of the joint venture. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including, among other things, the ability of Cisco or the joint venture to achieve expected benefits of their investments, business and economic conditions and growth trends, increased competition, global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth in Cisco's most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, respectively. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based on limited information currently available to Cisco, which is subject to change, and Cisco will not necessarily update the information.

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Boeing (BA -0.03%) is finally building 737s at a pace it has not achieved in years. The program began transitioning to a production rate of 47 aircraft per month in the second quarter, according to the company's July earnings release, and Boeing initiated initial production on a new 737 line in July. For an aerospace giant that spent early 2024 limited to 38 per month by regulators, this production ramp is notable.

But now there's something that could get in the way. On Aug. 21, the two SPEEA units representing Boeing's approximately 17,000 engineers and technical workers rejected the company's contract offers and authorized a strike by overwhelming margins. The current contracts expire at midnight on Oct. 6.

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A faster 737 line, at lastBoeing delivered 171 commercial aircraft in the second quarter -- a 14% increase from the 150 a year earlier. And revenue rose 8% year over year to $24.6 billion.

Free cash flow (non-GAAP), meanwhile, swung to a positive $631 million from an outflow of $200 million in the same quarter a year earlier.

Of course, Boeing still does not generate positive net income. Its non-GAAP (adjusted) core loss of $0.76 per share narrowed from a loss of $1.24 a year earlier.

The balance sheet also still holds $45.9 billion in consolidated debt -- more than double the $20 billion in cash and marketable securities on hand.

Further, Boeing's order backlog hit a record $715 billion in the quarter, including over 6,200 commercial aircraft. Demand, therefore, is not the constraint. Building and delivering fast enough is. The Federal Aviation Administration limited 737 production to 38 per month in January 2024 following the door plug accident on a nearly new MAX 9. It raised the limit to 42 last October, approved the move to 47 this past spring, and Boeing began the ramp-up to that pace in the second quarter.

So what would a strike actually halt?SPEEA members do not assemble aircraft (Boeing's factory workforce belongs to a different union). The people who just voted are engineers and technical workers, and their vote was overwhelming.

The professional unit rejected the offer with around 64% voting against it, and the technical unit with around 72%. The two units authorized a strike with approximately 88% and 90% support, according to results published by SPEEA.

But their work underpins everything the production increase needs. Engineering supports production, deliveries, and the certification work Boeing expects to finish this year. On that last front, the FAA certified the smallest MAX variant, the 737-7, on Aug. 3 -- and Boeing says the larger 737-10 is next.

And Boeing is taking the risk seriously.

"We are now implementing our strike contingency plan and diverting the dollars we had wanted to invest in our SPEEA-represented team to prepare for a potential strike," said Ben Nimmergut, Boeing's vice president and functional chief engineer for production engineering, following the vote.

However, there is a new reason for optimism. Leeham News reported on Thursday that SPEEA and Boeing will meet on Monday to restart talks, after the union spent the week surveying its members on what a better offer needs. Still, not all signs point in that direction: Boeing has posted job openings for replacement engineers and technicians, according to the same outlet.

A deadline, not a strikeNo strike can occur while the current contracts remain in effect, and they expire at midnight on Oct. 6. That leaves more than five weeks, and both sides say they want a deal.

But the recent precedent is uncomfortable. In 2024, more than 32,000 Boeing machinists went on strike in September after rejecting a tentative agreement, and the strike lasted more than seven weeks before a much richer contract ended it.

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And SPEEA's rejection followed a similar path. The union's negotiating teams recommended the contracts, but their bargaining unit councils had already declined to endorse them -- and members then voted against the agreements by wide margins, citing deep distrust of Boeing's leadership.

Notably, an engineers' strike would not likely directly halt the assembly lines as the machinists' strike did. But I'd say investors shouldn't find much comfort in that. A walkout would stall the engineering support the production ramp-up depends on, and likely the 737-10 certification work still outstanding, exactly when Boeing is trying to prove it can sustain a pace of 47 per month.

As for the stock, it trades at about $210 as of this writing -- around 17% below its 52-week high of $254.35 -- and has trended lower over the two weeks surrounding the vote. Even after the drop, the shares trade at about 1.74 times sales.

At that valuation, the recovery arguably has to stay on schedule. And the next five weeks at the negotiating table will decide whether it does. Until Oct. 6, the delivery increase and contract talks are the same story.

I do not think Nvidia (NVDA -4.58%) is wildly overvalued right now, and that's after a day when the stock posted strong earnings and management issued a bullish forecast, sending the stock up 8.7%. I don't think it's overvalued because its current valuation multiple is near multiyear lows, while its earnings and AI dominance are still compounding at rates that make today's price look reasonable. By 2028, if management delivers anything close to management's current guidance, this stock will be a great buy now.

When I look at Nvidia, I start with the basic math. The stock trades around a mid-30s trailing price-to-earnings ratio and a low-20s forward price-to-earnings ratio, levels that are actually below its 10-year average and far under the 50-plus multiples it carried at earlier stages of the AI boom. On top of that, its price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio, which compares the valuation to expected growth, sits near 0.5, a signal that the market is not aggressively overpaying for the growth analysts are modeling over the next few years.

In plain English, investors are paying a premium, but it is a smaller one than they used to pay for Nvidia, and it has come down even as the business has exploded.

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The scale of the current business This is not a story stock on a few billion dollars of revenue. In its most recent fiscal year, Nvidia generated over $250 billion in total revenue, up roughly 65% year over year, with data center GPUs now responsible for the overwhelming majority of the business. Independent estimates put data center and AI accelerator revenue at $190-plus billion, with that segment representing around 90% of total sales. At the same time, Nvidia still controls roughly three-quarters of global AI accelerator revenue, even after its share has fallen from a peak near 87% as AMD and hyperscaler custom chips start to nibble at the edges.

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What the next few years look like Nvidia's valuation will depend less on today's multiple than on whether it can deliver the growth investors expect through 2028.

Analysts see revenue reaching about $390 billion in 2027 and more than $550 billion in 2028, with annual sales growth of roughly 24% to 25%. Management's outlook is even stronger: about 70% growth in fiscal 2028, which could put revenue near $670 billion.

If Nvidia keeps its gross margin in the low-70% range, much of that added AI revenue could turn into profit and free cash flow. The AI accelerator market is expected to grow from more than $200 billion in 2026 to over $430 billion by 2035. Nvidia may lose some share as competitors gain ground, but its revenue can still rise sharply if overall spending continues to expand. In that case, the stock would not need a higher P/E multiple to support today's price. The bigger risks are execution, whether AI spending holds up, and whether Nvidia can maintain its lead as competition grows.

What could break this thesis? On top of this competition, if hyperscaler custom silicon gains share faster than expected, or if AI demand normalizes rather than compounding, the earnings path I am describing becomes much flatter, and today's valuation could start to look stretched. Regulatory pressure, export controls, or a major shift toward cheaper inference hardware could also dent margins and challenge the idea that 70% growth is sustainable beyond a year or two.

But given the data I have today, I see Nvidia as richly valued yet not absurdly priced -- and that's even after a strong day like Aug. 27. By 2028, I think the debate will be less about whether it was overvalued in 2026 and more about whether investors gave enough credit to the earnings power of a company that effectively became the default AI compute platform for the world.

Investors seeking to earn $100 from Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) next dividend payment will need to own 400 shares, based on its declared quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.

With Nvidia closing at $217.55 on August 28, 2026, purchasing 400 shares would require an investment of approximately $87,020. 

Shareholders who own the stock before the September 10, 2026 ex-dividend date will be eligible to receive the payout, which is scheduled for October 1, 2026.

Nvidia dividend payment schedule. Source: Dividend.com The company currently offers a forward dividend yield of about 0.46%, with a forward payout ratio of 6.44%, indicating that only a small portion of earnings is being distributed to shareholders.

The upcoming dividend follows the previous payment of $0.25 per share made on June 26, 2026. Nvidia has increased its dividend for three consecutive years, although income remains a relatively small part of the stock’s overall investment appeal.

Nvidia stock fundamentals  While Nvidia maintains a dividend, the company remains primarily a growth-focused investment driven by artificial intelligence demand.

On August 26, the chipmaker reported fiscal second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Revenue surged 106% year-over-year to $96.2 billion, while adjusted earnings per share climbed 120% to $2.22.

Data center revenue reached $89 billion, up 117% from a year earlier, underscoring continued demand for Nvidia’s AI hardware.

Looking ahead, Nvidia expects third-quarter revenue of approximately $108 billion, which would mark its first quarter generating more than $100 billion in sales. 

The technology company also projected roughly 70% revenue growth for fiscal 2028, citing strong AI infrastructure spending across hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers.

The strong outlook has reinforced bullish sentiment among analysts, many of whom maintain ‘Buy’ ratings on the stock, with price targets ranging from above $300 to as high as $515.

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Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new stake in AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 22,982 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $476,000.

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in T. PDT Partners LLC bought a new stake in AT&T during the second quarter valued at $575,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new position in shares of AT&T in the 2nd quarter worth about $130,182,000. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new position in shares of AT&T in the 2nd quarter worth about $960,695,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company acquired a new position in shares of AT&T in the 2nd quarter valued at about $102,416,000. Finally, Kelly Lawrence W & Associates Inc. CA bought a new stake in shares of AT&T during the 2nd quarter valued at about $268,000. Institutional investors own 57.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In T has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Scotiabank lowered their target price on AT&T from $31.00 to $29.25 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of AT&T from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Oppenheimer lowered shares of AT&T from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Argus decreased their price target on shares of AT&T from $33.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded AT&T from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $29.19.

Check Out Our Latest Report on AT&T AT&T Price Performance Shares of NYSE T opened at $26.03 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $23.15 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $25.23. AT&T Inc. has a 1-year low of $19.89 and a 1-year high of $29.79. The firm has a market cap of $178.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 0.23.

AT&T (NYSE:T – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $31.56 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $31.80 billion. AT&T had a net margin of 16.94% and a return on equity of 12.86%. The company’s revenue was up 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.54 earnings per share. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. Analysts anticipate that AT&T Inc. will post 2.34 earnings per share for the current year.

AT&T Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 10th were paid a $0.2775 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 10th. This represents a $1.11 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.3%. AT&T’s dividend payout ratio is currently 36.75%.

AT&T News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:

Positive Sentiment: AT&T’s operating margin reportedly reached a multi-year high as the company winds down its copper network. Lower legacy-network costs and operating leverage could improve profitability and support cash generation. AT&T Stock’s Margin Hit A Multi-Year Best As Its Copper Network Winds Down Positive Sentiment: Recent bullish investment analysis argues that AT&T’s turnaround has further upside, citing its discounted valuation, robust cash flows, fiber expansion, and growth in its Advanced Connectivity segment. Management’s target for 2026 EBITDA growth of 3%–4%, accelerating to more than 5% annually from 2028, strengthens the long-term case. AT&T Doesn’t Need Heroic Results To Offer Heroic Upside Positive Sentiment: AT&T’s investment and partnership with Hark could position its network as an infrastructure provider for AI-native, always-connected consumer devices. The opportunity is early-stage but offers potential exposure to new connectivity demand beyond smartphones. Investors Reacting to AT&T Backing Hark’s AI-Native Device Ecosystem Neutral Sentiment: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are described as overcoming a shared competitive or regulatory challenge involving satellite-based connectivity. The development may ease concerns about satellite disruption, but the article provides limited detail on its direct financial impact. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Defeat a Common Foe Neutral Sentiment: AT&T will release third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 21 and hold a conference call afterward. The announcement itself does not change fundamentals, but it gives investors a near-term catalyst to assess subscriber trends, fiber growth, margins, and guidance. AT&T to Release Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings on Oct. 21 Neutral Sentiment: AT&T is promoting free Turbo Live access at select football season openers and selling season passes. The campaign could support brand engagement and customer acquisition, but its immediate financial contribution is likely limited. AT&T Kicks Off Football Season with Free Turbo Live AT&T Profile (Free Report)

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AT&T’s product and service portfolio spans mobile voice and data plans, smartphones and device sales, home internet (including fiber-to-the-home where available), and managed connectivity solutions for enterprise customers.

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In this Part 2 episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner speaks with Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach, who discusses:

The company's Agent Pay protocol.Why machine-to-machine payments could transform B2B commerce.Why Mastercard just acquired the world's largest stablecoin platform.What the AI revolution really means for employmentWhy proprietary transaction data is Mastercard's deepest competitive moatHow he stays sharp running a $500 billion company.To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to buy.

A full transcript is below.

This podcast was recorded on Aug. 16, 2026.

Michael Miebach: Who sits in the middle and drives interoperability, make sure all of this connects, and is not a plate full of spaghettis? Mastercard. We're closing this quarter in acquisition of a company by the name of BVNK, which is a large stablecoin platform out there to connect all of this for the world.

Bart Shannon: That was Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard, on why the fragmented world of stablecoins and digital payments needs someone to hold it all together. Why Mastercard intends to be that someone. I'm Motley Fool producer Bart Shannon. Last week, in part 1, Tom Gardner and Michael covered how Mastercard's payment network works, the $15.6 trillion cybersecurity threat, and why stablecoins are more opportunity than threat. This week, in part 2, they get into the future AI shopping agents, machine-to-machine payments, how Mastercard thinks about capital allocation, and what the AI revolution really means for employment and consumer spending. Hope you enjoy.

Tom Gardner: Let's talk about agentic commerce, where AI becomes the customer's main relationship, and that transaction then starts to look for the cheapest alternative. Maybe we can talk about AP4M, as well. I don't know if GPT should have allowed this, but I created an image here of AP4M. I actually put the Mastercard logo in the center there, which makes it questionable whether GPT should be able to place logos. But anyway, I'd like to hear a little bit about AP4M, and I will stop. 

Michael Miebach: Let's talk about agentic commerce first and hang it up a little bit higher before we come to AP4M, and I can also decipher what that actually means when we get there. Agentic commerce. What's actually happening is in straightforward online commerce, what happens today is, you might go and go to your favorite search website and just put in whatever you're looking for. We give you a bunch of sponsored links, and then it gives you a set of more links, and then you pick where you go, or you might be just irritated by all of that and just go straight to your favorite marketplace. Those are all things that we probably have experienced as consumers. You just referred to an LLM, where you created this lovely image just now; ChatGPT is the example that you used.

What you might want to do today is get a potentially better and more holistic answer for whatever you're trying to do. Let's say you want to go on a camping trip and say, What do I need for a camping trip? It gives you 15 things. Because it knows your history, it could have given you 25 things, but it already knows you have a tent. It's not offering the tent to you. It's giving all the things you don't have for that particular destination actually makes sense. If you have that result, then imagine you still have to go to every single website and say I'm going to find that tent now, or I'm going to find that little cooker or whatever the ingredient is, and then you're all over the place, and you have just wasted half a day planning your trip. Wouldn't it be much easier if you could check out right in that moment on whatever that recommendation is from the favorite LLM of your choice and say, I'm going to check out right there? I'm going to delegate the checkout to the agent through an agent, which in this case, would be the LLM that does all the checkout for you.

It uses a Mastercard behind it, and everything works. Would be so much easier. For that to happen, we need to recognize that suddenly there's an entity in between that never existed before; that's the agent. Then, back to cybersecurity, how do we know that this agent is actually an agent that is known, and it’s not a fraudulent agent? That the agent is actually what you're trying to do, buy stuff for your camping trip, but not ordering something else, or that the agent actually makes mistakes or not. It orders two grills instead of one. How do you prove that in the end, when your card would be debited? Those are all things that we thought about today in the world of Mastercard payments. Straightforward payments work very easily. You have a chargeback. You're always protected; you say that never happened. I never ordered that, and you just undo the whole thing.

We created Agent Pay. Agent Pay is basically a protocol that ensures that an agent is recognized as accredited as an additional party in the ecosystem. There could be an LLM, or it could be a very large retailer that has an agent for all their brands, etc., so that's registered. The next thing is that this transaction is fully tokenized. What that means is every bit of data associated with this transaction is captured, so it can be used as a proof point to say this is exactly what the consumer wanted to do. Then the various parties in the ecosystem, the bank of the merchant, and the bank of the consumer, everybody knows, and it flows the same way as it does today at a Mastercard transaction. It's very technical, so I'm going to keep it at that level. All of this is what is happening, and the ecosystem is ready, and these transactions are starting to flow now. For us, is this a growth opportunity? It is because tokenization is a service that we sell. All these transactions are fully tokenized, which is very different than the real world today, where not every transaction is tokenized just yet, so that's a growth opportunity. The related cybersecurity solutions for these transactions is a growth opportunity for us, etc. Will people buy a lot more full bottom line? Will they buy five tents instead of one? No. It's a bit of a replacement of existing flows, but with additional service opportunity for Mastercard.

Tom Gardner: Am I wrong to just insert one thing? Am I wrong to think that it might lead to more transactions, because it becomes so much more frictionless? Once I have a representative acting on my behalf, I knew things that I wouldn't have found myself.

Michael Miebach: It could. You most likely will have a better recommendation, so your propensity to buy something might increase. The other thing for us is there is a transaction growth multiplier. If you would have instead today gone to a marketplace and have bought everything from one merchant, vis-a-vis go to different merchants and have different individual transactions, so there's a transaction multiplier. We basically facilitate transactions. That's our business model. It has that kind of an impact for us, but it's still overall GDP will not dramatically rise because you still need one tent or not five. But now, here's the other side of this. This is very interesting. We're coming to AP4M, which means Mastercard Agent Pay for Machines. If you think in the context of B2B commerce, one company with another company, think about the chief procurement officer buying stuff on behalf of the company from some provider, some supplier. Today, this is often happening account to account. Invoices are being paid, all of that. But imagine the digital content that a company is buying; that could be APIs, that could be digital content, there could be data, there could be compute power, it could be all of those things. Why would you send an invoice and do that? You will want to do this, as you use your compute power. I need 10% more; you dial it up, you dial it down, and you pay as you need. If you pay as you need, your working capital efficiency is going to dramatically increase. How do we get a payment ecosystem that can facilitate always-on high-velocity microfractions of a dollar kind of payments that don't exist today? That's what the Chief Procurement Officer wants. It's total optimization.

That's what the treasury wants, what the CFO wants to really use the capital of the company in the most efficient way. We've launched just very recently, the Agent Pay for Machines Protocol, which basically is a further evolution of Agent Pay, which I described a bit earlier, and it just facilitates all of that. I spare you the technical details because it goes even further, but it does facilitate immediate high-velocity micro tickets between different machines, add machine speed, add machine scale with the same protections and with everything else that Mastercard promises behind them. The underlying rails and infrastructure are likely to be different than card rails. It could be stablecoins. It could be other rails for that. That is essentially going to come down to the choices of companies and what they want to use. We're pretty agnostic about that, but the protocol to keep the trust and interoperable layer on top is critical.

Here's the last thing on stablecoins. Agent Pay, stablecoins, agentic commerce; there's this whole new way of doing commerce going forward. If you just play that out over the next year, you're going to have multiple chains. You're going to have multiple stablecoin currencies that might be powering all of this in the background, along with card systems and account-to-account. You have this very complicated world. You're company A, I'm company B, and we just want to do machine-to-machine payments with each other. But your choice is stablecoin A, and my choice is stablecoin B. How are you going to pay me, and how am I going to receive that stablecoin from you? Who sits in the middle and drives interoperability? Make sure all of this connects, and it's not a plate full of spaghettis. Mastercard. We're closing this quarter and acquisition of a company by the name of BVNK, which is a large stablecoin platform out there to connect all of this for the world. That's what we do in cards today. That's what we will do in the brave world of stablecoins.

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Tom Gardner: There's so many ways to express what Mastercard is doing. Just one question on the value-added services and the work that you're doing. Should we think of Mastercard as partnering even more deeply with a variety of companies to bring these systems forward, or will you continue to be acquisitive, a balance between the two? What's the process of moving deeper and deeper into new technologies like agentic commerce, all the cybersecurity challenges, stablecoins, etc.?

Michael Miebach: Our approach to this is when you take our business a decade ago, so very focused on card payments, very focused on consumer card payments. Today, it is consumers, businesses, it's government in terms of customer set. It's much more global. It's all forms of payments, as we discussed; it's also stablecoins, it's also account-to-account. It's a whole range of value-added services. We talked about the cybersecurity part of that. There's a range of loyalty solutions, consumer engagement solutions, personalization solution, anything that powers trade. When you think that, our approach to this is bio build. That's always the first question. We never go out and say the valuation cycle. Everything is cheap right now. Let's go and buy something. It's very strategy-driven. We say we need more capability on the personalization side. Our customers, large retailers, what are they trying to do this time to cut through the clutter and the noise that exists in social media and everywhere to get the right offer to their right customer at the right time, through the right channel. We do this at scale. We have a lot of consumer behavior data, not personalized. I should add.

We bought one of the best personalization companies in the world. Why did we buy versus build? We just don't know much of personalization. I said, Why don't we buy the best partner? But when we buy a company like that, we can leverage our huge data set, our global reach, and our network to take their solution and push it to our network to reach all those customers that we have around the world. That's dramatic synergy. M&A and acquisition works very well in such scenarios. There are other things that are very close to our existing payment solution. We're much better off building them ourselves. We will continue to be very acquisitive at the same time. We're always very good stewards. We try to be very good stewards of our shareholder capital. Let's say we're actually better off building this ourselves.

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Michael Miebach: Thank you very much.

Tom Gardner: But capital allocation is such an amazing strength of the business, and you have a lot of options with the amazing rates of return on invested capital. But I'm just wondering how you make the decisions about let's take an example of buybacks. I think you did additional buybacks this quarter. I could pack seven questions together here for investors about this, but there was a moment in time where the stock fell to $470 or so; now it's $570. There's a subordinate question to how people should think as investors, as you might know, retail investors, and a lot of professional investors transact too frequently and don't realize the capability of that organization to create value for you over long periods of time. I'm just curious how the share buyback process happens in a given quarter, how you determine how much to put against it, and whether the movement of the price in that quarter matters.

Michael Miebach: The first thing that I would say when it comes to our capital allocation principles is always the first thing is reinvest in the business. That's the best thing that we would do, organic/inorganic, we just talked about that. Preference: start with organic. Reinvesting in the business, the first thing, ensuring a strong balance sheet, is the next thing because I mentioned a payment guarantee earlier that we have for every Mastercard payment, so that requires a healthy balance sheet, etc. When it comes to buybacks, we're very opportunistic about that. We're not in the business of buybacks. We do that when it makes sense. We had a DAI trade dominating the market, and we were a source of funds as a large high-cap company. While we have a lot to do and invest a lot in AI, we're not AI trading in AI infrastructure. We're all about applied artificial intelligence, and so we were a source of funds. The stock price was a little more volatile than I would have preferred. But it did exactly what you just described. I was at 470; now it's at 570, and we're getting closer in the right direction again, which is very good. But we were opportunistic. We said we believe in the continued growth of the company. We know exactly what we're doing. We have a clear strategy, we're driving operating leverage for the long term, etc., so we're going to do some buybacks. That's our approach. This is always a tool that is used for such times. But it's not one that we use beyond that logic.

Tom Gardner: As you might imagine, I have more questions than this, but respecting your time, because 40 minutes was our target together, I want to just ask one question about employment. I would say employment looks relatively strong, wages look relatively strong, but at the same time, you have Elon Musk interviewed earlier this week saying we are five years away from AI exceeding the sum total of human intelligence, and virtually every job that I can see, paraphrasing Musk, is something that can be done as effectively and less expensively by artificial intelligence and breakthroughs in these technologies. What are you simulating forward? How far are you trying to see forward as the CEO of a company that requires that you're thinking as far forward as you can? What do you think about employment dislocations and wage deflation? Last little portion of the question: what time we live in that the largest technology companies with the highest levels of cash flows and the strongest balance sheets in human history are actually thinning their staff? We're seeing the workflows change, and we're seeing employment levels change even at the most prosperous companies. What is this indicating? What will it mean for consumer spending? How do you think about it within the context of Mastercard

Michael Miebach: Very important topic, Tom, and I'm glad you're raising it. Clearly, when you think about artificial intelligence and what it could do, I think it's good to have a mindset that this is technology that needs to be explored if it's deployed in the right way. It could drive a path to prosperity and growth. That's all generally the direction that I think and that we think as well. It has downsides. We talked about AI-driven risk, cyber risk in particular. There's always with everything up and down sides. As technology is evolving, one thing we have to do, because, clearly, certainly in our industry, but in most other industries, comes down to having the best talent. We're going to have to upskill our talent. There's significant focus on making AI tools available and ensuring that we can upgrade the jobs in the company for people who leverage AI to do an even better job and do the things that machines cannot do. Human-centered AI application is the focus that we're driving and saying, "Use this tool to do a better job and don't do the redundant stuff." Stuff. I've just created myself an AI assistant for emails. I don't have to deal with that any longer. That's great. I still take a look at it, but it does take some of the menial task away from that. I think we need to be very thoughtful about that. Currently, when I see where our customers are on that. The number of customers that want to talk to us about agentic commerce, stablecoins, all the topics that we think about.

We use a lot of AI to prepare for those conversations because there's a lot of public data that's out there. But those customers, there's a lot out there about the technologies available. We bring it together, and we save ourselves a lot of time to have more engagement with our customers on the topics that actually matter. Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: 180 billion transactions a year. How do we keep them safe, leveraging GenAI and threat intelligence data? It's all about technology. That was always about technology and Mastercard. That's not about people, because we've always been a network company, actually, with a very light. If you think about our market cap, we think we're only 40,000 people across 220 countries and territories. Our industry is not the one way you would start to think fundamentally, rethinking that. If you think about some of our services, who will win, and who will have a challenge in the world of AI? The companies that set themselves apart are the ones that can use all types of different models, but have proprietary data that they can feed the model with and then drive their business forward. We're one of the companies that have the most unique data sets, transactional data. Those are all things that I think give us longevity and give us the right to a license to play, and we're going to push forward on that basis. If you had the chance or will have the chance to listen to our earnings call today, the last thing I said on our earnings call today is I thank our employees for driving all those numbers and that output for us and our customer.

Tom Gardner: Last question, running a company with a market cap of $500 billion with as much change. Every business is going through so much change, but I would say, having gotten in no leadership at Starbucks over the last 25 or 30 years, there's a lot of continuity of what they're doing every day. They know what product they're putting out. There's not as many different decisions to be made on acquisitions all the way through to the technologies you're choosing your workforce, etc. What is your approach to personal health to sustaining yourself and your leadership team? Because obviously, the top 15 people at Mastercard are connected into the business 24/7; in some ways, have to be. What is your approach to unplugging to sustaining this level with output? Obviously, we're very happy and hope you'll be CEO for the next 25 years. How are you going to do that?

Michael Miebach: I think it's a really important point. The first is to recognize how important that point actually is. Across our leadership team, yes, it is 24/7. At the same time, it's not 24/7 for everybody all the time. We're a global leadership team, and that's a good thing. Somebody is awake over in Singapore, and they can do their part. We manage in a somewhat balanced fashion around that. Divide and conquer is very clear. This is a strong team, and this is true for the broader population at Mastercard. I have to say, I personally value vacation. I think it's a really important thing. I was having a conversation with somebody that works directly in my team, and I said, "Hey, what are you planning for this summer?" He said I might take a few days off. I said you should consider maybe taking two weeks off. Maybe this is growing up in Europe. I don't know what it is, but I find that as important.

But then you have to find these other moments where you just can just think about something different. I'm involved in a set of activities outside of the companies on the nonprofit side. I just find that's important; it takes my mind off. It's a source of energy. Then, of course, being a good German, a lot of walking and a lot of talking. With my wife, these are things like that, and I mentioned it to you at the outset before we started. I do like motorcycling and skiing, those two activities that focus your mind completely. At the end of the day, you're physically very tired, and you don't think about anything else much on that day. Different ways, different approaches for everybody. One thing I regret which is I don't read as much as I probably should. I read much more summaries and newsletters, and I have taken on the last couple of long weekends that came around to actually grab a book again, and I find that was a really good idea. I'll try to do more of that.

Tom Gardner: Same. That's a commitment. We'll hold each other accountable, too. Michael, thank you so much for this time. We began investing in Mastercard maybe it was around 2013 with a stock below 50. We have [OVERLAPPING] more than 25 investments. Yes, we've had a good run, and we're very thankful we loved the work of Ajay Banga, obviously. We didn't even talk about your succession in the middle of COVID. That was fascinating. That's got to be a good chapter of at least one book that you write at some point. But I don't want to take any more of your time. Thank you so much, particularly on Earnings Day for giving us time at the Motley Fool. We wish you the very best and everyone on your team and have a great next staycation.

Michael Miebach: Thanks, Tom, and thank you for having me on.

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EFG International AG purchased a new position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 447,282 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $50,678,000. Walmart makes up approximately 0.9% of EFG International AG’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest position.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the second quarter valued at approximately $13,113,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth $6,380,000. Primecap Management Co. CA bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth $16,377,000. Palisade Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at $2,680,000. Finally, Cooper Haims Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at $305,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research analysts have weighed in on WMT shares. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Walmart from $147.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $130.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Walmart from $137.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Walmart from $140.00 to $120.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $131.88.

View Our Latest Report on Walmart Walmart Trading Up 0.4% NASDAQ WMT opened at $103.09 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $111.90 and a 200 day simple moving average of $120.45. Walmart Inc. has a 12 month low of $95.79 and a 12 month high of $135.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $820.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.22, a PEG ratio of 3.92 and a beta of 0.61.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.07. Walmart had a net margin of 3.00% and a return on equity of 21.83%. The firm had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $186.64 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.68 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Walmart News Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s fiscal second-quarter results showed continued momentum beyond traditional store sales: revenue reached approximately $187.9 billion, global e-commerce grew 23%, and advertising revenue increased 38%. These higher-growth businesses could support future margins and cash flow. Walmart Growth Engine Hums Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary continue to point to Walmart’s expanding e-commerce, digital advertising, memberships, convenience-led fulfillment, automation and AI initiatives as reasons the recent decline could represent a long-term buying opportunity. Walmart’s scale and value-focused pricing remain important competitive advantages. Walmart Continues to Grow Beyond Retail Neutral Sentiment: Walmart settled a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit alleging that its pharmacies unlawfully contributed to the opioid epidemic. Resolving the case removes an overhang and reduces legal uncertainty, although the financial terms and any broader implications remain important for investors. Walmart Settles U.S. Opioid Lawsuit Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights a potentially tougher consumer environment. Walmart’s comparable sales growth was 3.4% excluding pharmacy-related items, while middle-income shoppers appear increasingly focused on necessities and limiting discretionary purchases. Walmart and Home Depot Results Negative Sentiment: Investors are also questioning whether Walmart’s valuation adequately reflects its strong performance. A high earnings multiple, slower core sales growth and the stock’s position below its moving averages have amplified the impact of the recent selloff. Walmart Selloff Analysis Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares worth approximately $5.3 million. The sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover taxes on vested equity awards, making it a weaker bearish signal than discretionary insider selling. Walmart Insider Trading Filing Insider Activity In other Walmart news, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.34, for a total value of $308,386.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 569,153 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $60,523,730.02. This represents a 0.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total transaction of $1,435,203.96. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 125,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,985,527.94. This trade represents a 8.74% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 77,292 shares of company stock valued at $8,421,143 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

About Walmart (Free Report)

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.

The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Arini Capital Management Ltd purchased a new position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 40,000 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $4,530,000. Walmart comprises approximately 0.5% of Arini Capital Management Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest position.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. State Street Corp increased its position in Walmart by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 184,805,978 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $19,046,104,000 after buying an additional 2,242,364 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Walmart by 6.8% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 103,010,709 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $11,426,753,000 after acquiring an additional 6,517,394 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the fourth quarter worth about $6,458,529,000. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 40,626,852 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,526,238,000 after acquiring an additional 328,229 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 36,820,550 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $4,102,546,000 after acquiring an additional 920,969 shares in the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth WMT has been the subject of several research analyst reports. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $130.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Freedom Capital raised shares of Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $128.00 target price (down from $137.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $131.88.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Walmart Insider Activity In related news, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 3,710 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.10, for a total transaction of $419,601.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 626,299 shares in the company, valued at approximately $70,834,416.90. This trade represents a 0.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total transaction of $1,435,203.96. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 125,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,985,527.94. The trade was a 8.74% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 77,292 shares of company stock valued at $8,421,143. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Walmart Price Performance NASDAQ:WMT opened at $103.09 on Friday. Walmart Inc. has a one year low of $95.79 and a one year high of $135.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.77. The firm has a market cap of $820.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.22, a PEG ratio of 3.92 and a beta of 0.61. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $111.90 and its two-hundred day moving average is $120.45.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.83% and a net margin of 3.00%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.68 EPS. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. Research analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current year.

Key Walmart News Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s fiscal second-quarter results showed continued momentum beyond traditional store sales: revenue reached approximately $187.9 billion, global e-commerce grew 23%, and advertising revenue increased 38%. These higher-growth businesses could support future margins and cash flow. Walmart Growth Engine Hums Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary continue to point to Walmart’s expanding e-commerce, digital advertising, memberships, convenience-led fulfillment, automation and AI initiatives as reasons the recent decline could represent a long-term buying opportunity. Walmart’s scale and value-focused pricing remain important competitive advantages. Walmart Continues to Grow Beyond Retail Neutral Sentiment: Walmart settled a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit alleging that its pharmacies unlawfully contributed to the opioid epidemic. Resolving the case removes an overhang and reduces legal uncertainty, although the financial terms and any broader implications remain important for investors. Walmart Settles U.S. Opioid Lawsuit Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights a potentially tougher consumer environment. Walmart’s comparable sales growth was 3.4% excluding pharmacy-related items, while middle-income shoppers appear increasingly focused on necessities and limiting discretionary purchases. Walmart and Home Depot Results Negative Sentiment: Investors are also questioning whether Walmart’s valuation adequately reflects its strong performance. A high earnings multiple, slower core sales growth and the stock’s position below its moving averages have amplified the impact of the recent selloff. Walmart Selloff Analysis Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares worth approximately $5.3 million. The sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover taxes on vested equity awards, making it a weaker bearish signal than discretionary insider selling. Walmart Insider Trading Filing Walmart Company Profile (Free Report)

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.

The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 3,532,526 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $400,094,000.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Norges Bank bought a new position in Walmart during the fourth quarter valued at about $6,458,529,000. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new position in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,905,655,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Walmart by 188.1% in the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 11,663,172 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,199,907,000 after acquiring an additional 7,614,172 shares during the period. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $796,677,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 54.0% during the 2nd quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 18,607,297 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $2,107,462,000 after purchasing an additional 6,525,224 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Trading Up 0.4% Shares of WMT opened at $103.09 on Friday. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $95.79 and a 1 year high of $135.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $111.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $120.45. The stock has a market cap of $820.40 billion, a PE ratio of 37.22, a PEG ratio of 3.92 and a beta of 0.61.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $187.94 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.83% and a net margin of 3.00%.Walmart’s revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.68 EPS. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current fiscal year. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research firms have recently issued reports on WMT. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on Walmart from $140.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 21st. BTIG Research reduced their target price on Walmart from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 price target (down from $140.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Walmart from $147.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Walmart has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $131.88.

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Insider Buying and Selling In other Walmart news, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total transaction of $1,435,203.96. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 125,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,985,527.94. This trade represents a 8.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.34, for a total transaction of $308,386.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 569,153 shares in the company, valued at $60,523,730.02. This represents a 0.51% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 77,292 shares of company stock valued at $8,421,143. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Walmart News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s fiscal second-quarter results showed continued momentum beyond traditional store sales: revenue reached approximately $187.9 billion, global e-commerce grew 23%, and advertising revenue increased 38%. These higher-growth businesses could support future margins and cash flow. Walmart Growth Engine Hums Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary continue to point to Walmart’s expanding e-commerce, digital advertising, memberships, convenience-led fulfillment, automation and AI initiatives as reasons the recent decline could represent a long-term buying opportunity. Walmart’s scale and value-focused pricing remain important competitive advantages. Walmart Continues to Grow Beyond Retail Neutral Sentiment: Walmart settled a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit alleging that its pharmacies unlawfully contributed to the opioid epidemic. Resolving the case removes an overhang and reduces legal uncertainty, although the financial terms and any broader implications remain important for investors. Walmart Settles U.S. Opioid Lawsuit Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights a potentially tougher consumer environment. Walmart’s comparable sales growth was 3.4% excluding pharmacy-related items, while middle-income shoppers appear increasingly focused on necessities and limiting discretionary purchases. Walmart and Home Depot Results Negative Sentiment: Investors are also questioning whether Walmart’s valuation adequately reflects its strong performance. A high earnings multiple, slower core sales growth and the stock’s position below its moving averages have amplified the impact of the recent selloff. Walmart Selloff Analysis Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares worth approximately $5.3 million. The sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover taxes on vested equity awards, making it a weaker bearish signal than discretionary insider selling. Walmart Insider Trading Filing About Walmart (Free Report)

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.

The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Ethic Inc. lifted its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 9.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 92,027 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,322 shares during the quarter. Ethic Inc.’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $30,123,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in JPM. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 7.9% during the fourth quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC now owns 70,077 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $22,580,000 after acquiring an additional 5,101 shares during the period. First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services grew its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 18.7% in the 1st quarter. First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services now owns 41,218 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $12,125,000 after purchasing an additional 6,492 shares during the period. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 11.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 48,732 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $11,682,000 after purchasing an additional 4,841 shares during the period. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. increased its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 4.3% during the 1st quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. now owns 43,527 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $12,804,000 after purchasing an additional 1,794 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KTF Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 4th quarter valued at $6,449,000. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $370.00 price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $370.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $325.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Truist Financial boosted their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $344.00 to $352.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $295.00 to $305.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $359.96.

View Our Latest Research Report on JPMorgan Chase & Co. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, General Counsel Stacey Friedman sold 5,467 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $330.73, for a total transaction of $1,808,100.91. Following the sale, the general counsel directly owned 40,961 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,547,031.53. This represents a 11.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Robin Leopold sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.41, for a total transaction of $903,525.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 73,547 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,580,621.27. This trade represents a 3.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Trading Up 0.9% Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock opened at $357.54 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $950.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.47 and a beta of 0.99. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 52-week low of $279.10 and a 52-week high of $366.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 0.85. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $347.44 and its 200 day simple moving average is $318.83.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $6.14 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.59 by $0.55. The firm had revenue of $58.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $50.72 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 21.86% and a return on equity of 18.23%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $4.96 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 24.28 EPS for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:

Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan is expanding its retail footprint with a planned branch in the Lake Norman area and a new Frisco, Texas, lease. The moves support long-term deposit gathering, customer acquisition and local commercial-banking growth, although the near-term earnings impact is likely modest. Chase Bank plans to open new branch in Lake Norman JPMorgan Chase plans expansion, signs Frisco lease Positive Sentiment: A new collaboration with Experian will embed account and payee verification into payment workflows. By helping businesses detect incorrect accounts and potential fraud before funds are sent, the service could strengthen JPMorgan’s payments offering and create additional enterprise relationships. Experian and JPMorgan Push Account Checks Into Payment Workflows Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan’s potential stablecoin is viewed as a way to extend its blockchain-payment capabilities, accelerate settlement and deepen institutional digital-finance relationships. The initiative could improve the bank’s competitive position in payments, though commercialization and regulatory execution remain uncertain. Can JPMorgan’s Stablecoin Push Strengthen Its Digital Payments Edge? Neutral Sentiment: Recent comparisons indicate JPMorgan has helped lead gains among diversified banks, with analysts remaining moderately optimistic. That supports sentiment but offers limited new information about earnings or valuation. How Is JPMorgan Chase’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Diversified Bank Stocks Negative Sentiment: Regulatory scrutiny is a key risk. The SEC reportedly subpoenaed JPMorgan and other major banks over margin lending to a hedge fund that suffered a steep drawdown. Separately, a proposed GSIB capital-surcharge revision and a technical funding change could reduce expected capital relief, potentially pressuring returns and buyback capacity. SEC Probe Puts Wall Street Leverage Risk Back in Focus JPMorgan Prices One Fed Formula at 61% of Quarterly Profit (Free Report)

JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE: JPM) is a diversified global financial services firm headquartered in New York City. The company provides a wide range of banking and financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, corporations, governments and institutional investors worldwide. Its operations span retail banking, commercial lending, investment banking, asset management, payments and card services, and treasury and securities services.

The firm’s principal business activities are organized across several core lines: Consumer & Community Banking, which offers deposit accounts, mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and branch and digital banking under the Chase brand; Corporate & Investment Banking, which provides capital markets, advisory, underwriting, trading and risk management services; Commercial Banking, delivering lending, treasury and capital solutions to middle-market and corporate clients; and Asset & Wealth Management, which offers investment management, private banking and retirement services to institutions and high-net-worth individuals.

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Deutsche Bank AG raised its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 8.5% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,661,323 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,225,676 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson comprises 1.2% of Deutsche Bank AG’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest holding. Deutsche Bank AG owned about 0.65% of Johnson & Johnson worth $3,977,506,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 13.9% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 51,876 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,502,000 after acquiring an additional 6,332 shares in the last quarter. United Bank grew its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 110.7% in the first quarter. United Bank now owns 9,279 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,539,000 after purchasing an additional 4,876 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 13.4% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,863 shares of the company’s stock worth $896,000 after purchasing an additional 692 shares during the period. Wealth Group Ltd. increased its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 12.8% in the second quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. now owns 1,482 shares of the company’s stock valued at $226,000 after purchasing an additional 168 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 9.8% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 73,680 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,255,000 after purchasing an additional 6,584 shares during the period. 69.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages recently commented on JNJ. TD Cowen boosted their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $282.00 price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Raymond James Financial set a $280.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Leerink Partners raised shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 price target for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson & Johnson presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $268.22.

View Our Latest Stock Report on Johnson & Johnson Key Johnson & Johnson News Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: China approved J&J’s oral psoriasis pill, Icotyde, expanding the company’s immunology portfolio and giving it a simpler treatment option to compete with rival products from Bristol Myers Squibb and AbbVie. The pill could also broaden J&J’s presence in China, although it may compete with the company’s established injectable Tremfya franchise. China approves J&J’s oral psoriasis pill Positive Sentiment: The FDA expanded approval of Imaavy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia in patients 12 and older who are receiving or have previously received steroids. As the first approved treatment for this rare, potentially life-threatening disorder, Imaavy addresses an unmet need and could support J&J’s rare-disease growth strategy. Imaavy expands into rare blood disorder Positive Sentiment: Recent analysis points to a favorable shift in J&J’s product mix, with newer products increasingly offsetting pressure from the STELARA patent loss. This supports the view that growth in the broader Innovative Medicine portfolio may be more important than the shrinking contribution from STELARA. Did a product swap fuel JNJ stock’s surge? Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to view JNJ as a defensive dividend holding, supported by its balance sheet, diversified healthcare operations and ability to generate dependable returns through economic cycles. Johnson & Johnson is a top dividend stock Insider Activity at Johnson & Johnson In related news, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total transaction of $2,411,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 114,288 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,560,551.20. This represents a 8.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Jennifer L. Taubert sold 15,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total transaction of $3,950,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 194,451 shares in the company, valued at approximately $51,210,615.36. This represents a 7.16% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 63,972 shares of company stock valued at $16,245,605 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Johnson & Johnson Trading Up 1.0% Shares of JNJ stock opened at $268.30 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.09. The company has a market capitalization of $646.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.09, a PEG ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 0.24. Johnson & Johnson has a 52-week low of $173.33 and a 52-week high of $276.47. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $258.88 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $243.94.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The company’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be given a dividend of $1.34 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.11%.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Bank of Nova Scotia cut its holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ – Free Report) by 14.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,229,826 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock after selling 391,941 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia owned approximately 0.05% of Verizon Communications worth $94,410,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC raised its stake in Verizon Communications by 490.0% during the fourth quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 649 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 539 shares during the last quarter. Robinswood Financial LLC bought a new position in Verizon Communications in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Lam Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Verizon Communications during the 1st quarter valued at about $28,000. EQ Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Verizon Communications during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors raised its holdings in Verizon Communications by 173.0% in the fourth quarter. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors now owns 707 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 448 shares during the last quarter. 62.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Verizon Communications Stock Performance NYSE VZ opened at $50.11 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36, a current ratio of 0.60 and a quick ratio of 0.57. Verizon Communications Inc. has a 1-year low of $38.39 and a 1-year high of $51.68. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $45.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $47.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $208.20 billion, a PE ratio of 13.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 0.25.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The cell phone carrier reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.27 by $0.03. Verizon Communications had a return on equity of 19.48% and a net margin of 11.64%.The business had revenue of $34.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.16 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.22 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down .7% on a year-over-year basis. Verizon Communications has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.990-5.040 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Verizon Communications Inc. will post 5.03 EPS for the current fiscal year. Verizon Communications Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, July 10th were given a $0.7075 dividend. This represents a $2.83 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 10th. Verizon Communications’s dividend payout ratio is 73.70%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages have recently issued reports on VZ. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of Verizon Communications from $54.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Verizon Communications from $50.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Erste Group Bank reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Verizon Communications in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Verizon Communications in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Scotiabank boosted their target price on Verizon Communications from $51.50 to $52.50 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Verizon Communications currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $50.84.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Verizon Communications In related news, CEO Kyle Malady sold 1,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.06, for a total transaction of $55,066.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 108,766 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,444,825.96. This trade represents a 1.00% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Verizon Communications Company Profile (Free Report)

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) is a major U.S.-based telecommunications company that provides a broad range of communications and information services. Its operations span consumer and business markets, with core offerings that include wireless voice and data services, fixed-line broadband and fiber-optic services, and enterprise networking solutions. Verizon is headquartered in New York City and operates a nationwide wireless network that supports consumer subscribers as well as business and government customers.

The company’s consumer products include mobile phone plans, unlimited data services, and Fios, its branded fiber-optic internet, television and voice service for homes and small businesses.

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Barbara Oil Co. purchased a new stake in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 24,000 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $8,464,000. Home Depot makes up approximately 2.8% of Barbara Oil Co.’s holdings, making the stock its 9th largest position.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Advocate Investing Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Zeit Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Home Depot during the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Parvin Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 110.0% in the third quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 63 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. Cache Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot in the first quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot in the first quarter worth approximately $28,000. 70.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Piper Sandler cut their price target on shares of Home Depot from $422.00 to $421.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $398.00 price objective on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $377.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on Home Depot from $409.00 to $390.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $375.54.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on HD Home Depot News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:

Positive Sentiment: Home Depot reported fiscal second-quarter sales of $47.86 billion, up 5.7% year over year and its strongest comparable-sales growth since 2022. Adjusted earnings of $4.92 per share exceeded the $4.73 analyst consensus, reinforcing the view that the retailer’s turnaround is gaining traction. The Home Depot Posts Record Sales Growth Amid CEO Leave Positive Sentiment: The company expanded its Magic Apron AI shopping assistant to every U.S. store. The tool provides localized product information, project guidance and store navigation through text, voice, images and multiple languages. Its potential to improve customer service, employee productivity and conversion rates supports the long-term growth narrative. The Home Depot Expands Magic Apron Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and recent commentary see significant upside if housing and remodeling demand recover, with Home Depot’s scale and professional-customer base viewed as competitive advantages. However, the stock remains below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating that investors have not fully embraced the turnaround thesis. Home Depot Turnaround Could Be Bigger Than Investors Expect Neutral Sentiment: Although Home Depot beat quarterly estimates, a reported $685 million tariff refund may have boosted results. Investors could discount part of the earnings strength if the benefit is viewed as nonrecurring. Home Depot Beat Q2 Estimates Negative Sentiment: CEO Ted Decker is on temporary medical leave, creating uncertainty around leadership even as operating performance improves. Separately, EVP Michael Rowe sold 710 shares valued at approximately $239,100, a relatively small transaction but a modest negative sentiment signal. Home Depot EVP Michael Rowe Sells Shares Insider Buying and Selling at Home Depot In other news, CFO Richard V. Mcphail sold 5,989 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.40, for a total transaction of $2,086,567.60. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 48,104 shares in the company, valued at $16,759,433.60. This represents a 11.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Michael F. Rowe sold 710 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $336.76, for a total transaction of $239,099.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,838 shares in the company, valued at $2,302,764.88. This represents a 9.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Trading Up 0.4% NYSE HD opened at $329.80 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.64. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 1-year low of $289.10 and a 1-year high of $426.75. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $340.97 and its 200-day simple moving average is $338.75. The company has a market capitalization of $329.04 billion, a PE ratio of 23.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 0.95.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The home improvement retailer reported $4.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.73 by $0.19. Home Depot had a return on equity of 106.42% and a net margin of 8.41%.The firm had revenue of $47.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $4.68 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Home Depot Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be given a $2.33 dividend. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. Home Depot’s payout ratio is currently 65.22%.

Home Depot Profile (Free Report)

The Home Depot, Inc (NYSE: HD) is a leading home improvement retailer that operates large-format stores and an integrated online platform offering a broad range of products and services for do-it-yourself consumers, professional contractors and businesses. The company was founded in 1978 by Bernard Marcus and Arthur Blank and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Since opening its first stores at the end of the 1970s, Home Depot has grown into a multinational retailer known for its orange-branded stores and wide assortment of home improvement merchandise.

Home Depot’s core business includes the sale of building materials, lumber, tools, hardware, appliances, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, lawn and garden products, and home décor.

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BNP Paribas lowered its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Free Report) by 17.3% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 16,641 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 3,480 shares during the quarter. BNP Paribas’ holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $16,742,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of GS. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 17.1% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,474 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,989,000 after purchasing an additional 508 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 7.0% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 888 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $508,000 after buying an additional 58 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 90.1% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,551 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,098,000 after buying an additional 735 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 9.3% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 821 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $581,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Main Street Financial Solutions LLC raised its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 22.2% in the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 2,150 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,522,000 after buying an additional 391 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In GS has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $870.00 to $920.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Wall Street Zen cut The Goldman Sachs Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 15th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,070.00 to $1,190.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. HSBC raised The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $1,299.00 price target on The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,062.86.

View Our Latest Research Report on The Goldman Sachs Group The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Down 0.6% Shares of GS stock opened at $1,034.35 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $301.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.96, a PEG ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.30. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $1,048.89 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $968.57. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $721.16 and a 1 year high of $1,153.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17, a current ratio of 0.63 and a quick ratio of 0.63.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $14.47 by $6.51. The firm had revenue of $20.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.22 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 19.16%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 39.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $10.91 earnings per share. As a group, analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a $5.00 dividend. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is 27.78%.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting improving earnings expectations and the potential for continued momentum in its businesses. All You Need to Know About Goldman Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy Positive Sentiment: Brokerage sentiment remains supportive, with analysts assigning GS an average “Moderate Buy” recommendation. Goldman’s strong recent earnings performance and broadening presence in investment banking, asset management, ETFs and alternatives reinforce the long-term thesis. Goldman Sachs Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Alternatives led a $240 million funding round for Owner, an AI-focused platform serving local businesses. The deal highlights Goldman’s ability to generate alternative-investment activity and related fees, although the direct earnings impact is likely limited. Owner Raises 240 Million Led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives Neutral Sentiment: An AFM filing identified Goldman Sachs as a 2.97% shareholder in Qiagen. The disclosure demonstrates investment activity but does not by itself materially change Goldman’s operating outlook. Goldman Sachs Revealed as a Shareholder in Qiagen Negative Sentiment: GS is challenging proposed changes to the global systemically important bank (GSIB) capital surcharge. Higher required buffers could constrain returns, capital deployment and shareholder distributions if regulators adopt a tougher framework. Goldman Faces GSIB Capital Fight and SEC AI Fund Subpoenas Negative Sentiment: The SEC has subpoenaed Goldman and other major banks regarding margin lending to hedge fund Situational Awareness, which suffered a sharp loss during an AI-stock sell-off. The investigation raises compliance, leverage and potential litigation risks, though no wrongdoing has been established. SEC Probe Puts Wall Street Leverage Risk Back in Focus (Free Report)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc is a global investment banking and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1869 as a commercial paper business, the company has grown into a diversified financial institution that provides a broad range of services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. The firm is led by Chief Executive Officer David M. Solomon and operates across major financial centers worldwide.

Goldman Sachs’ core businesses include investment banking, global markets, asset and wealth management, and consumer banking.

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Bank of Nova Scotia purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 1,489,246 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $201,648,000. Bank of Nova Scotia owned 0.11% of PepsiCo at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Auto Owners Insurance Co lifted its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 14,857.8% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 49,252,907 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,068,777,000 after purchasing an additional 48,923,629 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in PepsiCo in the 4th quarter worth about $3,018,813,000. Diamant Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in PepsiCo by 16,146.5% during the 1st quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 3,586,423 shares of the company’s stock valued at $556,936,000 after acquiring an additional 3,564,348 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 952.6% during the 2nd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 3,715,812 shares of the company’s stock valued at $503,121,000 after acquiring an additional 3,362,794 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 120.7% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 5,916,417 shares of the company’s stock worth $830,902,000 after acquiring an additional 3,235,726 shares during the period. 73.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

PepsiCo Stock Up 1.0% Shares of PEP opened at $141.07 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. PepsiCo, Inc. has a 52-week low of $133.73 and a 52-week high of $171.48. The company has a market cap of $192.55 billion, a PE ratio of 18.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.07 and a beta of 0.35. The business has a fifty day moving average of $139.86 and a 200 day moving average of $149.51.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.01. PepsiCo had a net margin of 10.78% and a return on equity of 54.63%. The business had revenue of $24.18 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.95 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.92 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 EPS for the current year. PepsiCo Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a $1.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is presently 77.59%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $178.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on PepsiCo from $162.00 to $152.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Piper Sandler set a $176.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $155.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $195.00 to $183.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, PepsiCo presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.

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Key PepsiCo News Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlighted PepsiCo as a defensive large-cap opportunity, citing its roughly 4% dividend yield and the potential benefit of lower oil prices. Cheaper fuel could support consumer spending and reduce transportation and operating costs. Jim Cramer Shares Why PepsiCo Caught His Eye During Consumer Headwinds Positive Sentiment: Investors remain attracted to PepsiCo’s 54-year record of consecutive dividend increases and comparatively reasonable valuation. Improving international results could help offset continuing weakness in North America, supporting the case for income-oriented investors. Most Investors Overlook This. I’m Buying PepsiCo for Its Dividend Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is pursuing growth beyond its traditional snack portfolio by introducing and emphasizing global flavors, a strategy that could broaden consumer appeal and create new avenues for international growth. PepsiCo Bets on Global Flavors to Grow Beyond Snacks Neutral Sentiment: Commentary describing consumer staples as a lagging sector frames PepsiCo as a value opportunity rather than a near-term growth leader. The investment appeal depends on the stock’s discounted valuation, dividend support and execution on its recovery plans. The Consumer Staples Sector Is Lagging the S&P 500 Negative Sentiment: Texas authorities are investigating PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz over claims involving avocado oil. The outcome and scope of the investigation are unclear, but regulatory scrutiny could create legal, reputational or product-related costs. PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz Under Investigation in Texas Over Avocado Oil Claims Negative Sentiment: Analysts note that PepsiCo’s dividend faces pressure from slower growth, persistent North American weakness and a more difficult recovery than the commodity-driven risks facing Chevron. This raises questions about future payout growth, despite the company’s long dividend history. Chevron or PepsiCo: Whose Dividend Is Standing on Thinner Ice? Insider Buying and Selling In other PepsiCo news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total transaction of $404,666.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 74,825 shares in the company, valued at $10,441,080.50. This trade represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.12% of the stock is owned by insiders.

PepsiCo Company Profile (Free Report)

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ: PEP) is a multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. The company develops, manufactures, markets and sells a broad portfolio of branded food and beverage products, including carbonated and noncarbonated soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, salty snacks, cereals, and other convenient foods. Its leading consumer brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker, Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, among others.

Formed through the 1965 merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, PepsiCo has grown into a global business with integrated manufacturing, distribution and marketing operations.

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Flavin Financial Services Inc. acquired a new stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 11,898 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,611,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in PepsiCo during the first quarter valued at $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Networth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 2,857.1% in the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the period. Finally, Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 99.1% in the first quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on PepsiCo from $150.00 to $140.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $155.00 price objective on PepsiCo in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Monday, July 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $178.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, Citigroup downgraded shares of PepsiCo from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their price target for the stock from $170.00 to $145.00 in a report on Friday, July 10th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $157.90.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on PepsiCo Key Stories Impacting PepsiCo Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlighted PepsiCo as a defensive large-cap opportunity, citing its roughly 4% dividend yield and the potential benefit of lower oil prices. Cheaper fuel could support consumer spending and reduce transportation and operating costs. Jim Cramer Shares Why PepsiCo Caught His Eye During Consumer Headwinds Positive Sentiment: Investors remain attracted to PepsiCo’s 54-year record of consecutive dividend increases and comparatively reasonable valuation. Improving international results could help offset continuing weakness in North America, supporting the case for income-oriented investors. Most Investors Overlook This. I’m Buying PepsiCo for Its Dividend Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is pursuing growth beyond its traditional snack portfolio by introducing and emphasizing global flavors, a strategy that could broaden consumer appeal and create new avenues for international growth. PepsiCo Bets on Global Flavors to Grow Beyond Snacks Neutral Sentiment: Commentary describing consumer staples as a lagging sector frames PepsiCo as a value opportunity rather than a near-term growth leader. The investment appeal depends on the stock’s discounted valuation, dividend support and execution on its recovery plans. The Consumer Staples Sector Is Lagging the S&P 500 Negative Sentiment: Texas authorities are investigating PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz over claims involving avocado oil. The outcome and scope of the investigation are unclear, but regulatory scrutiny could create legal, reputational or product-related costs. PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz Under Investigation in Texas Over Avocado Oil Claims Negative Sentiment: Analysts note that PepsiCo’s dividend faces pressure from slower growth, persistent North American weakness and a more difficult recovery than the commodity-driven risks facing Chevron. This raises questions about future payout growth, despite the company’s long dividend history. Chevron or PepsiCo: Whose Dividend Is Standing on Thinner Ice? PepsiCo Stock Performance NASDAQ PEP opened at $141.07 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $192.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.49, a PEG ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 0.35. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $139.86 and a 200 day moving average of $149.51. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. PepsiCo, Inc. has a twelve month low of $133.73 and a twelve month high of $171.48.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $24.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.95 billion. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 54.63% and a net margin of 10.78%.PepsiCo’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.92 earnings per share. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 EPS for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $1.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 77.59%.

Insider Transactions at PepsiCo In related news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total value of $404,666.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. The trade was a 3.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.

PepsiCo Profile (Free Report)

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ: PEP) is a multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. The company develops, manufactures, markets and sells a broad portfolio of branded food and beverage products, including carbonated and noncarbonated soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, salty snacks, cereals, and other convenient foods. Its leading consumer brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker, Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, among others.

Formed through the 1965 merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, PepsiCo has grown into a global business with integrated manufacturing, distribution and marketing operations.

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Cibc World Market Inc. purchased a new stake in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 338,219 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $45,795,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Atlatl Advisers LLC purchased a new stake in PepsiCo during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. 73.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at PepsiCo In related news, EVP David Flavell sold 2,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.54, for a total transaction of $404,666.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 74,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,441,080.50. This represents a 3.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a report on Monday, July 6th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on PepsiCo from $150.00 to $140.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $155.00 price objective on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday, July 10th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $157.90. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on PEP

Trending Headlines about PepsiCo Here are the key news stories impacting PepsiCo this week:

Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlighted PepsiCo as a defensive large-cap opportunity, citing its roughly 4% dividend yield and the potential benefit of lower oil prices. Cheaper fuel could support consumer spending and reduce transportation and operating costs. Jim Cramer Shares Why PepsiCo Caught His Eye During Consumer Headwinds Positive Sentiment: Investors remain attracted to PepsiCo’s 54-year record of consecutive dividend increases and comparatively reasonable valuation. Improving international results could help offset continuing weakness in North America, supporting the case for income-oriented investors. Most Investors Overlook This. I’m Buying PepsiCo for Its Dividend Positive Sentiment: PepsiCo is pursuing growth beyond its traditional snack portfolio by introducing and emphasizing global flavors, a strategy that could broaden consumer appeal and create new avenues for international growth. PepsiCo Bets on Global Flavors to Grow Beyond Snacks Neutral Sentiment: Commentary describing consumer staples as a lagging sector frames PepsiCo as a value opportunity rather than a near-term growth leader. The investment appeal depends on the stock’s discounted valuation, dividend support and execution on its recovery plans. The Consumer Staples Sector Is Lagging the S&P 500 Negative Sentiment: Texas authorities are investigating PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz over claims involving avocado oil. The outcome and scope of the investigation are unclear, but regulatory scrutiny could create legal, reputational or product-related costs. PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz Under Investigation in Texas Over Avocado Oil Claims Negative Sentiment: Analysts note that PepsiCo’s dividend faces pressure from slower growth, persistent North American weakness and a more difficult recovery than the commodity-driven risks facing Chevron. This raises questions about future payout growth, despite the company’s long dividend history. Chevron or PepsiCo: Whose Dividend Is Standing on Thinner Ice? PepsiCo Stock Performance NASDAQ PEP opened at $141.07 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. PepsiCo, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $133.73 and a fifty-two week high of $171.48. The business has a fifty day moving average of $139.86 and a 200-day moving average of $149.51. The stock has a market cap of $192.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 0.35.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.01. PepsiCo had a return on equity of 54.63% and a net margin of 10.78%.The firm had revenue of $24.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.95 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.92 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

PepsiCo Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a dividend of $1.48 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. PepsiCo’s payout ratio is 77.59%.

About PepsiCo (Free Report)

PepsiCo, Inc (NASDAQ: PEP) is a multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Purchase, New York. The company develops, manufactures, markets and sells a broad portfolio of branded food and beverage products, including carbonated and noncarbonated soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, salty snacks, cereals, and other convenient foods. Its leading consumer brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker, Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, among others.

Formed through the 1965 merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, PepsiCo has grown into a global business with integrated manufacturing, distribution and marketing operations.

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Shares of Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA – Get Free Report) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the twenty-three research firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, thirteen have assigned a hold recommendation and seven have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $80.5294.

A number of research firms have weighed in on MRNA. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of Moderna from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Loop Capital set a $135.00 price target on shares of Moderna in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on shares of Moderna in a report on Friday. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $130.00 price objective on shares of Moderna in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Barclays increased their price objective on Moderna from $48.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, August 24th.

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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, insider Shannon Thyme Klinger sold 3,471 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total value of $173,550.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 67,468 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,373,400. The trade was a 4.89% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, President Stephen Hoge sold 53,336 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $51.37, for a total transaction of $2,739,870.32. Following the sale, the president directly owned 1,483,848 shares in the company, valued at approximately $76,225,271.76. This trade represents a 3.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 10.80% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Moderna Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. increased its position in Moderna by 2.6% during the second quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 3,388 shares of the company’s stock worth $246,000 after buying an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. lifted its position in shares of Moderna by 35.1% in the first quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 801 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 208 shares in the last quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board lifted its position in shares of Moderna by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board now owns 15,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $463,000 after acquiring an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its stake in shares of Moderna by 5.4% during the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 6,785 shares of the company’s stock valued at $200,000 after acquiring an additional 348 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in shares of Moderna by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 13,732 shares of the company’s stock valued at $405,000 after acquiring an additional 353 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.33% of the company’s stock.

Moderna Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ MRNA opened at $137.99 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $55.09 billion, a P/E ratio of -17.27 and a beta of 0.91. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $77.11 and its 200-day moving average price is $59.85. The company has a current ratio of 2.29, a quick ratio of 2.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Moderna has a 1-year low of $22.28 and a 1-year high of $176.66.

Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported ($1.97) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($2.03) by $0.06. Moderna had a negative net margin of 141.43% and a negative return on equity of 28.30%. The company had revenue of $145.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $102.93 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($2.13) EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that Moderna will post -6.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Moderna Here are the key news stories impacting Moderna this week:

Positive Sentiment: Moderna and Merck reported that their personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, intismeran, combined with Keytruda, met the goals of a Phase 3 study involving 1,137 patients. The treatment reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence and distant spread versus Keytruda alone, strengthening the case for Moderna’s oncology pipeline and the commercial potential of the partnership. Reuters cancer vaccine breakthrough article Positive Sentiment: The U.S. FDA approved Moderna’s updated 2026–2027 Spikevax and mNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccines, targeting the XFG subvariant. The approval preserves access to the seasonal COVID-19 vaccine market, though future demand remains an important uncertainty. Reuters FDA approval article Positive Sentiment: Argus upgraded Moderna from “Hold” to “Buy” and assigned a $180 price target, indicating additional potential upside based on the company’s oncology opportunity and recent clinical progress. Argus upgrade article Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer advised a viewer to hold Moderna after the stock’s sharp rally, reflecting continued optimism about the Phase 3 cancer-vaccine result but also caution following the run-up. Jim Cramer Moderna commentary Negative Sentiment: Moderna priced an upsized $2.6 billion offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2032, increased from the initially proposed $2.0 billion. Proceeds may fund oncology investments and debt repayment, but the larger financing raised concerns about future share dilution and explains much of the selling pressure. Moderna convertible notes offering Negative Sentiment: BioNTech’s decision to halt a mid-stage personalized mRNA colorectal-cancer vaccine trial after a review weakened sentiment across the mRNA oncology sector, raising broader questions about the difficulty of translating promising technology into successful cancer treatments. BioNTech colorectal cancer trial article About Moderna (Get Free Report)

Moderna, Inc is a biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines. The company’s platform leverages synthetic mRNA to instruct cells to produce proteins that can prevent or treat diseases. Since its founding in 2010, Moderna has advanced from early-stage research into a broad pipeline of vaccine and therapeutic candidates designed to address infectious diseases, rare genetic disorders and chronic illnesses.

Moderna’s flagship product is its mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine, which was the first of its kind to receive emergency use authorization and later full approval in multiple jurisdictions.

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CM Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 11,379 shares of the chip maker’s stock, valued at approximately $1,589,000. Intel makes up 0.3% of CM Wealth Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest holding.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in INTC. Financially Speaking Inc lifted its position in shares of Intel by 69.2% in the 4th quarter. Financially Speaking Inc now owns 682 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 279 shares during the period. Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in shares of Intel during the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Glynn Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Intel in the second quarter worth about $29,000. Knuff & Co LLC bought a new position in Intel in the second quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new stake in Intel in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price objective on Intel from $65.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Intel from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Moffett Nathanson lowered Intel to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Intel from $75.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $107.46.

Read Our Latest Report on Intel Intel Stock Down 2.8% NASDAQ:INTC opened at $89.47 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.60. The firm has a market cap of $451.29 billion, a P/E ratio of -42.40 and a beta of 2.22. Intel Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $23.68 and a fifty-two week high of $142.35. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $104.64 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $86.39.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.21. Intel had a negative net margin of 19.79% and a positive return on equity of 2.62%. The firm had revenue of $16.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.43 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.10) earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 25.2% on a year-over-year basis. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. Analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post 1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Intel In other Intel news, CEO Lip Bu Tan acquired 105,263 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $95.00 per share, with a total value of $9,999,985.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,314,669 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $124,893,555. The trade was a 8.70% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

Intel News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

Positive Sentiment: Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan reportedly purchased approximately $10 million of Intel stock at $95 per share earlier this month. The shares now trade below that level, making the purchase a potential signal of management’s confidence in Intel’s turnaround. Intel CEO insider purchase article Positive Sentiment: Fundstrat ETFs added Intel to a quarterly rebalance, which could provide incremental institutional demand and reflects improving sentiment toward the chipmaker. Fundstrat ETF rebalance article Positive Sentiment: Intel has gained attention from investors following reports of a new Advantech connection and its potential role in AI infrastructure. Strong Nvidia results also reinforced expectations that demand for data-center and AI-related hardware remains robust. Intel Advantech connection article Neutral Sentiment: Reports that investor Nancy Pelosi bought Intel shares and call options may support retail and political-investor interest, but the trade does not change Intel’s operating outlook. Nancy Pelosi Intel investment article Negative Sentiment: Intel’s manufacturing operations reportedly continue to lose money on wafers, much of which are sold internally. The stock’s elevated valuation appears to assume that the foundry business eventually becomes profitable, leaving substantial execution risk if losses persist. Intel manufacturing losses article Negative Sentiment: Intel is also being pressured by broad semiconductor profit-taking after Nvidia’s earnings-fueled rally. Raymond James reportedly prefers AMD over Intel among the two AI-exposed CPU companies, highlighting competitive concerns and uncertainty over Intel’s ability to convert AI demand into durable growth. Semiconductor profit-taking article Intel Profile (Free Report)

Intel Corporation, founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon E. Moore and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. The company is historically notable for introducing the first commercial microprocessor and for driving the x86 architecture that underpins many personal computers and servers. Intel’s core business spans the design, fabrication and marketing of processors, chipsets and related components for a wide range of computing applications.

Intel’s product portfolio includes client and mobile processors marketed under brands such as Intel Core and Pentium, as well as high-performance Xeon processors for data centers and cloud infrastructure.

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Adobe (ADBE.O) said on Monday it has expanded its tie-up with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of ​Communications and Information Technology and Saudi government-backed ‌AI firm Humain to provide citizens with 12 months of free access to its AI-powered tools.

The company ​said it plans to offer over 27 ​million eligible Saudi citizens and residents free ⁠access to its Adobe Firefly Standard subscription ​tier, plus Adobe Express Premium features, including a ​new image generation model "tuned to Saudi culture." Its commitment is valued at more than $4 billion.

The image model is jointly ​developed by Adobe and Humain, backed by ​Saudi's sovereign wealth fund, and will allow users to ‌create "culturally ⁠aligned" images using Arabic-language prompts.

The free access will start rolling out by the end of 2026, Adobe said.

The companies had announced their partnership in ​November, aiming ​to boost ⁠Humain's development of tools for generating content in Arabic and for ​the broader Middle East region.

For Adobe, the ​expanded ⁠partnership is expected to aid user growth for its AI products and tools, crucial for driving ⁠growth ​in a crowded design software ​industry where smaller firms have been gaining share rapidly.

Archer Investment Corp purchased a new position in shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 5,588 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $656,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of CSCO. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Cisco Systems in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $42,129,647,000. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter worth $4,473,272,000. Auto Owners Insurance Co boosted its position in Cisco Systems by 8,718.3% in the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 51,952,421 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $400,190,000 after purchasing an additional 51,363,281 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in Cisco Systems in the 2nd quarter valued at $5,892,379,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems during the 2nd quarter valued at $4,714,574,000. 73.33% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on CSCO shares. KeyCorp lifted their target price on Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Rosenblatt Securities raised their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $150.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.43.

Get Our Latest Stock Report on CSCO Cisco Systems Trading Down 2.0% Cisco Systems stock opened at $109.93 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.93. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $66.13 and a fifty-two week high of $130.37. The stock has a market cap of $433.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.91, a PEG ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 1.02. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $115.21 and its 200-day moving average price is $101.24.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The network equipment provider reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $17.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.84 billion. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 30.16% and a net margin of 20.95%.During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.99 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. Cisco Systems has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.050-5.110 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.320-1.340 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 4.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 2nd will be paid a $0.42 dividend. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 2nd. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is currently 50.30%.

Insider Transactions at Cisco Systems In related news, EVP Deborah L. Stahlkopf sold 6,487 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.53, for a total value of $723,495.11. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 167,116 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,638,447.48. This represents a 3.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Thimaya K. Subaiya sold 7,127 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.91, for a total value of $854,598.57. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 140,857 shares in the company, valued at $16,890,162.87. The trade was a 4.82% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 53,611 shares of company stock worth $6,066,680. Company insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Cisco Systems this week:

Positive Sentiment: Cisco launched a Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio in Canada and expanded its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA and Supermicro. The offerings target enterprises, neocloud providers and sovereign-cloud customers seeking integrated AI compute, cooling and networking infrastructure. Cisco Unveils Sovereign and AI Infrastructure Offerings Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley maintained a $135 price target, citing Cisco’s potential supply advantage through TSMC as shortages continue to affect the AI infrastructure market. This supports the view that Cisco may be positioned to benefit from strong AI networking demand. Morgan Stanley Reveals Cisco’s Supply Edge Positive Sentiment: Cisco’s NVIDIA partnership is also linked to the industry’s shift toward liquid-cooled, high-density AI systems, potentially expanding the company’s role in the broader AI infrastructure buildout. NVIDIA’s AI Chips and Liquid Cooling Positive Sentiment: Analysts comparing Cisco with Hewlett Packard Enterprise highlighted Cisco’s strong hyperscaler AI orders, networking growth and expanding security business as long-term competitive advantages. HPE vs. CSCO Neutral Sentiment: Cisco gave all approximately 90,000 employees access to personal AI agents, demonstrating broad internal adoption of AI, though the immediate financial impact is unclear. Cisco Gives Employees AI Agents Negative Sentiment: A growth-stock analysis questioned whether Cisco can sustain enough growth to support its premium valuation, reviving concerns that enthusiasm surrounding AI networking may have outpaced underlying fundamentals. With a P/E ratio above 30, the stock may be particularly sensitive to any slowdown in growth expectations. Growth Stock Analysis Cisco Systems Company Profile (Free Report)

Cisco Systems, Inc is a global technology company that designs, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software and telecommunications equipment. Its core business focuses on enabling enterprise and service-provider networks through products such as routers, switches, network security appliances and wireless systems. Over time Cisco has broadened its portfolio to emphasize software-defined networking, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and edge computing solutions that help organizations build and manage modern IT environments.

In addition to hardware, Cisco offers a growing range of software platforms and subscription services for network management, security, analytics and collaboration.

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Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC bought a new position in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 510,885 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $60,009,000.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in CSCO. Cozad Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 0.3% in the first quarter. Cozad Asset Management Inc. now owns 26,203 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $2,033,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares in the last quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,413 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $283,000 after buying an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. August Group Capital Ltd boosted its holdings in Cisco Systems by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter. August Group Capital Ltd now owns 4,723 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $555,000 after buying an additional 91 shares during the period. Financial Insights Inc. increased its stake in Cisco Systems by 1.5% in the 1st quarter. Financial Insights Inc. now owns 6,220 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $483,000 after buying an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CPA Asset Management Group LLC increased its stake in Cisco Systems by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. CPA Asset Management Group LLC now owns 5,335 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $627,000 after buying an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $96.00 in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Freedom Capital upgraded Cisco Systems from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Argus upped their price target on Cisco Systems from $100.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, KeyCorp increased their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Cisco Systems has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $129.43.

View Our Latest Stock Report on Cisco Systems Cisco Systems Price Performance Shares of CSCO opened at $109.93 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $115.21 and a two-hundred day moving average of $101.24. The company has a market cap of $433.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a twelve month low of $66.13 and a twelve month high of $130.37.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The network equipment provider reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.05. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 30.16% and a net margin of 20.95%.The firm had revenue of $17.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.84 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.99 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. Cisco Systems has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.050-5.110 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.320-1.340 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 4.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 2nd. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is currently 50.30%.

Key Stories Impacting Cisco Systems Here are the key news stories impacting Cisco Systems this week:

Positive Sentiment: Cisco launched a Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio in Canada and expanded its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA and Supermicro. The offerings target enterprises, neocloud providers and sovereign-cloud customers seeking integrated AI compute, cooling and networking infrastructure. Cisco Unveils Sovereign and AI Infrastructure Offerings Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley maintained a $135 price target, citing Cisco’s potential supply advantage through TSMC as shortages continue to affect the AI infrastructure market. This supports the view that Cisco may be positioned to benefit from strong AI networking demand. Morgan Stanley Reveals Cisco’s Supply Edge Positive Sentiment: Cisco’s NVIDIA partnership is also linked to the industry’s shift toward liquid-cooled, high-density AI systems, potentially expanding the company’s role in the broader AI infrastructure buildout. NVIDIA’s AI Chips and Liquid Cooling Positive Sentiment: Analysts comparing Cisco with Hewlett Packard Enterprise highlighted Cisco’s strong hyperscaler AI orders, networking growth and expanding security business as long-term competitive advantages. HPE vs. CSCO Neutral Sentiment: Cisco gave all approximately 90,000 employees access to personal AI agents, demonstrating broad internal adoption of AI, though the immediate financial impact is unclear. Cisco Gives Employees AI Agents Negative Sentiment: A growth-stock analysis questioned whether Cisco can sustain enough growth to support its premium valuation, reviving concerns that enthusiasm surrounding AI networking may have outpaced underlying fundamentals. With a P/E ratio above 30, the stock may be particularly sensitive to any slowdown in growth expectations. Growth Stock Analysis Insider Transactions at Cisco Systems In other news, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,760 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $112.46, for a total transaction of $310,389.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 165,276 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,586,938.96. This represents a 1.64% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Charles Robbins sold 21,628 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.54, for a total value of $2,412,387.12. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 602,710 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $67,226,273.40. This trade represents a 3.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 53,611 shares of company stock valued at $6,066,680. 0.01% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Cisco Systems Company Profile (Free Report)

Cisco Systems, Inc is a global technology company that designs, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software and telecommunications equipment. Its core business focuses on enabling enterprise and service-provider networks through products such as routers, switches, network security appliances and wireless systems. Over time Cisco has broadened its portfolio to emphasize software-defined networking, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and edge computing solutions that help organizations build and manage modern IT environments.

In addition to hardware, Cisco offers a growing range of software platforms and subscription services for network management, security, analytics and collaboration.

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First National Trust Co trimmed its stake in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM – Free Report) by 16.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 37,249 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 7,424 shares during the period. First National Trust Co’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $10,475,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in International Business Machines during the 4th quarter valued at $2,446,429,000. Capital World Investors lifted its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 29.2% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 22,021,912 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $6,523,720,000 after buying an additional 4,976,756 shares during the period. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 27,169.6% in the 2nd quarter. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,224,635 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $906,800,000 after buying an additional 3,212,810 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 83.4% in the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 5,617,117 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,663,847,000 after acquiring an additional 2,553,552 shares during the period. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 359.6% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 1,896,675 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $561,814,000 after acquiring an additional 1,484,026 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have issued reports on IBM. HSBC set a $175.00 target price on International Business Machines and gave the stock a “reduce” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of International Business Machines from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $270.00 price objective on shares of International Business Machines in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on shares of International Business Machines from $293.00 to $190.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $270.00 target price on shares of International Business Machines in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, International Business Machines currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $265.40.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on International Business Machines Insider Buying and Selling In other International Business Machines news, SVP Robert David Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.32, for a total transaction of $5,758,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 47,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,009,296. This trade represents a 34.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

Here are the key news stories impacting International Business Machines this week:

Positive Sentiment: IBM’s reported dual-architecture 2-nanometer mainframe processor, designed to run IBM and Arm workloads on the same core, strengthens its infrastructure strategy and could broaden demand among enterprise customers. The company also advanced modular cryogenic quantum systems and applied AI experiences, reinforcing its effort to connect mainframe, AI and quantum technologies. Is IBM’s Dual-Architecture 2nm Mainframe Reshaping The Investment Case for IBM? Positive Sentiment: Quantum computing’s potential to undermine current encryption is expected to drive post-quantum cybersecurity spending through 2030. IBM is identified as one of the companies positioned to benefit from that long-term demand. Quantum Computing Is Raising the Stakes for Cybersecurity: 5 Stocks to Watch Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary remains constructive on IBM’s valuation and income profile, suggesting investors may be willing to hold the stock while waiting for stronger growth from AI and infrastructure investments. IBM: Get Paid To Wait For Growth Neutral Sentiment: IBM’s US Open fan activations and sports-focused AI research increase visibility for its AI and cloud capabilities, but the marketing initiatives are unlikely to materially change near-term financial results. IBM Brings AI-Powered US Open Fan Experience Back to Madison Square Park Negative Sentiment: A securities law firm announced an investigation into whether IBM may have misled investors following a significant stock decline. The notice is an investor solicitation and provides no established finding of misconduct, but it adds legal and reputational uncertainty. Investor Notice: IBM Investigated for Potentially Misleading Investors Negative Sentiment: IBM’s latest quarterly revenue came in below analysts’ expectations, tempering enthusiasm around its growth outlook even though earnings per share matched consensus. This keeps execution and monetization of its AI initiatives as key investor concerns. International Business Machines Stock Performance NYSE:IBM opened at $235.78 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $244.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $248.65. International Business Machines Corporation has a 52-week low of $199.19 and a 52-week high of $332.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.79. The firm has a market capitalization of $222.14 billion, a PE ratio of 20.92, a P/E/G ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 0.70.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $2.93 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.93. International Business Machines had a return on equity of 35.65% and a net margin of 15.52%.The business had revenue of $17.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.46 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.80 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.33 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th will be issued a $1.69 dividend. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 10th. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio is currently 59.98%.

International Business Machines Company Profile (Free Report)

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and renamed IBM in 1924, the company has evolved from early electromechanical machines to a diversified technology provider serving enterprises and governments worldwide. IBM is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IBM.

IBM’s principal businesses encompass cloud computing and software, infrastructure and systems, consulting and technology services, and research and development.

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Denali Advisors LLC lifted its position in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 53.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 29,292 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,236 shares during the quarter. Denali Advisors LLC’s holdings in Chevron were worth $4,855,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Chevron during the first quarter worth about $25,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. bought a new position in shares of Chevron in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Basso Capital Management L.P. bought a new position in shares of Chevron in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Karpus Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Chevron in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Chevron Price Performance Shares of CVX stock opened at $202.04 on Friday. Chevron Corporation has a 1 year low of $146.49 and a 1 year high of $214.71. The company has a current ratio of 1.25, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $187.44 and its 200-day moving average is $188.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $399.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.37, a PEG ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 0.49.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $6.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.55 by $0.51. Chevron had a net margin of 9.57% and a return on equity of 11.09%. The business had revenue of $67.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $62.72 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.77 earnings per share. Chevron’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that Chevron Corporation will post 16.24 EPS for the current fiscal year. Chevron Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be given a $1.78 dividend. This represents a $7.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 68.26%.

Insider Transactions at Chevron In other news, Director John B. Hess sold 100,000 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $194.26, for a total value of $19,426,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 178,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,587,021.70. This trade represents a 35.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Michael K. Wirth sold 317,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $200.46, for a total value of $63,565,866.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 26,308 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,273,701.68. The trade was a 92.34% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 1,152,582 shares of company stock valued at $225,853,661 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts recently commented on CVX shares. Piper Sandler started coverage on Chevron in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $207.00 price target on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $216.00 price objective on shares of Chevron in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $220.00 price objective on shares of Chevron in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Zacks Research cut Chevron from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Chevron from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $207.48.

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Chevron News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

Positive Sentiment: Chevron is reportedly nearing a deal to migrate all of its Venezuelan joint ventures into a new energy framework, potentially allowing greater operational control and key oilfield expansions. The company already accounts for roughly one-quarter of Venezuela’s oil production. Reuters: Chevron to complete deal in Venezuela to migrate, expand oil projects Positive Sentiment: Reports indicate Chevron and oil-services company Halliburton are close to agreements to invest billions of dollars in Venezuelan fields. For Chevron, the opportunity could create a long-term production-growth platform and strengthen its position if Venezuela moves further away from OPEC restrictions. Wall Street Journal: Chevron, Other U.S. Firms Near Deal to Invest Billions in Venezuelan Oil Fields Neutral Sentiment: Analyst-oriented coverage is comparing Chevron’s performance with TotalEnergies, while other reports highlight Chevron’s investments in nuclear-fusion technology. Fusion could eventually diversify the company beyond hydrocarbons, but the projects remain experimental and are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Yahoo Finance: What Does Chevron Want From Its Nuclear Fusion Push? Negative Sentiment: Venezuelan opposition groups have criticized reports that U.S. companies could receive a large stake in the country’s energy industry. Political resistance, sanctions or regulatory uncertainty could delay the agreement, raise investment costs or limit the expected benefits. The Guardian: Venezuelan opposition reacts to potential U.S. oil stake Negative Sentiment: Dividend-focused coverage notes that Chevron’s payout remains exposed to commodity-price cycles. Although the dividend is supported by the company’s scale and balance sheet, weaker oil prices or heavy Venezuelan investment requirements could pressure future cash-flow flexibility. 247WallSt: Chevron or PepsiCo: Whose Dividend Is Standing on Thinner Ice? About Chevron (Free Report)

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is an American multinational energy company engaged in virtually all aspects of the oil and gas industry. As an integrated energy firm, Chevron’s core activities include upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production, midstream transportation and storage, downstream refining and marketing of fuels and lubricants, and petrochemical manufacturing through joint ventures and subsidiaries. The company markets fuels under brands such as Chevron, Texaco and Caltex and supplies a range of products and services to retail customers, industrial users and commercial fleets worldwide.

Chevron traces its corporate lineage to the early petroleum companies that eventually became Standard Oil of California and has evolved through significant mergers and restructurings, including the acquisitions of Gulf Oil and Texaco.

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 2,998,131 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,192,710,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned 0.65% of Caterpillar at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Stonebridge Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 0.7% during the 2nd quarter. Stonebridge Financial Group LLC now owns 1,635 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,741,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the period. Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 1.2% in the second quarter. Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 944 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $936,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Bell Bank raised its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 0.6% during the second quarter. Bell Bank now owns 1,865 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,986,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC boosted its position in Caterpillar by 0.7% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC now owns 1,818 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,288,000 after purchasing an additional 12 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Resource Group grew its stake in Caterpillar by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Advisory Resource Group now owns 1,632 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $935,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.98% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In CAT has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Robert W. Baird set a $970.00 price target on Caterpillar in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Caterpillar from $1,125.00 to $1,165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $800.00 to $900.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $877.00 to $897.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Argus raised their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $820.00 to $990.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $995.52.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on CAT Trending Headlines about Caterpillar Here are the key news stories impacting Caterpillar this week:

Positive Sentiment: Caterpillar’s Construction Industries segment generated 35% revenue growth in the second quarter, supported by stronger demand, higher sales volumes and pricing. Digital technology and connected-equipment services could provide additional long-term growth opportunities. CAT’s Construction Revenues Up 35% in Q2: Can It Maintain This Pace? Positive Sentiment: Analysts point to favorable earnings-estimate revisions and recent price strength as potential catalysts. Caterpillar’s latest quarterly results also showed substantial year-over-year revenue and earnings growth, with results exceeding consensus expectations. Why Caterpillar (CAT) Might be Well Poised for a Surge Positive Sentiment: The company raised its quarterly dividend 8% to $1.63 per share and has now increased its annual dividend for 32 consecutive years, reinforcing Caterpillar’s appeal as an income-growth stock. However, the benefit is partly offset by the stock’s high price and consequently low yield. Caterpillar’s Dividend Case Is Stronger in 2026, But the Yield Is Holding It Back Neutral Sentiment: CEO Joe Creed is scheduled to participate in a Wells Fargo investor discussion on September 10. The event could provide updates on demand, dealer inventories and guidance, but it is not an immediate earnings catalyst. Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed to Participate in Virtual Headquarters Visit with Wells Fargo Negative Sentiment: One analysis questions whether construction demand is being driven by durable end-market activity or dealer-channel ordering. That uncertainty raises concerns about a possible slowdown or inventory adjustment after the recent surge. Is Caterpillar Stock Relying on an Artificial Demand Story? Negative Sentiment: At a valuation above 34 times earnings, Caterpillar leaves less room for disappointment. Investors are also cautious that its data-center-related exposure could face political scrutiny, while the dividend yield remains limited at the current valuation. Caterpillar Trading Down 2.1% NYSE:CAT opened at $800.11 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.65, a current ratio of 1.37 and a quick ratio of 0.85. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $893.92 and its 200-day simple moving average is $837.14. Caterpillar Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $410.52 and a fifty-two week high of $1,073.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $367.79 billion, a PE ratio of 34.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.60.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $8.17 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.22 by $1.95. Caterpillar had a net margin of 14.51% and a return on equity of 55.53%. The firm had revenue of $20.54 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.34 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $4.72 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 23.7% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that Caterpillar Inc. will post 27.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Caterpillar Increases Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 20th were issued a $1.63 dividend. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. This is a positive change from Caterpillar’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.51. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 20th. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio is presently 28.06%.

Caterpillar Company Profile (Free Report)

Caterpillar Inc is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives. The company’s product portfolio includes earthmoving machines such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and off‑highway trucks, as well as a range of power generation products including generator sets and power systems for industrial and commercial use. Caterpillar serves customers across heavy construction, mining, energy, transportation and related industries with both equipment and integrated technology solutions.

In addition to manufacturing, Caterpillar provides a broad range of aftermarket parts and support services, including maintenance, repair, remanufacturing and fleet management tools.

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