, /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America Corporation today announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Bank of America common stock of $0.32 per share, up $0.04 from the prior quarter, an increase of 14%. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026.
"The increase in our dividend reflects the strength of our earnings, the power of our franchise and our confidence in Bank of America's ability to drive long-term growth and create value for shareholders," said Bank of America Chair and CEO Brian Moynihan. "Today's announcement also reflects our continued commitment to return excess capital to shareholders while supporting economic growth, investing in clients and communities, and maintaining strength and stability through the economic cycle."
The company also continues to repurchase common stock under a $40 billion authorization from the Board of Directors, which has been in effect since August 1, 2025. In the first half of 2026, the company repurchased $13.2 billion of common stock and paid $4 billion in dividends. As of June 30, 2026, the current share repurchase program had approximately $17 billion in common stock repurchases remaining.
Bank of America's ability to make capital distributions depends, in part, on its ability to maintain regulatory capital levels above minimum capital requirements. The timing and amount of common stock repurchases made pursuant to the Bank of America common stock repurchase program are subject to various factors, including the company's capital position, liquidity, financial performance and alternative uses of capital, stock trading price, regulatory requirements and general market conditions, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Such repurchases may be effected through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including repurchase plans that satisfy the conditions of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The Board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.75 per share on the 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series B. The dividend is payable on October 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2026.
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Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 69 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (FDIC), Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Bank of Nova Scotia boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 379.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,258,338 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,370,380 shares during the quarter. Walmart makes up 0.9% of Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings, making the stock its 19th largest position. Bank of Nova Scotia owned about 0.05% of Walmart worth $529,184,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Walmart by 28.8% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,868,000 after purchasing an additional 21,939 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in Walmart by 5.8% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $800,000 after buying an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Peterson Wealth Management increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 3.5% during the first quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,416,000 after acquiring an additional 1,715 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 13,008 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,272,000 after buying an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in Walmart by 1.2% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 91,341 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,931,000 after acquiring an additional 1,048 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets WMT has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $137.00 target price (up from $135.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, May 11th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and set a $150.00 price target (up from $145.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, May 18th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Walmart presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $138.85.
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Key Walmart News Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an outperform rating on Walmart and raised its price target to $137, signaling meaningful upside potential from current levels. Benzinga report on RBC rating Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles highlight Walmart as a wide-moat and growth stock, pointing to durable competitive advantages and steady financial growth that can support investor confidence. Wide-moat stocks article Positive Sentiment: Walmart announced a partnership with ReturnPro to refurbish and resell returned products, which could improve e-commerce efficiency, recover losses from returns, and reduce waste. Yahoo Finance ReturnPro partnership article Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage on Walmart’s dividend history may attract income-focused investors, but it does not appear to be a new catalyst for the stock today. TheStreet dividend article Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary notes Walmart’s extended downturn could set up a possible rebound, but this is more of a sentiment/valuation call than a fundamental change. MSN comeback article Negative Sentiment: RBC and other market commentary suggest Walmart may report a softer fiscal Q2 as lower-income shoppers remain under pressure, raising concerns about near-term sales momentum. Yahoo Finance softer Q2 article Negative Sentiment: One article argues Walmart has lagged the market over the past several months, with recent softer results contributing to investor caution. Yahoo Finance stock falls article Insider Buying and Selling at Walmart In other Walmart news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.63, for a total value of $2,303,320.08. Following the sale, the director directly owned 4,174,579 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $495,230,306.77. This trade represents a 0.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at 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 Walmart stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.19, for a total transaction of $342,751.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 574,953 shares in the company, valued at approximately $67,953,695.07. This represents a 0.50% 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. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 67,729 shares of company stock worth $8,124,931. 0.09% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Walmart Trading Down 0.9% WMT opened at $108.40 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.23. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $95.35 and a 12-month high of $135.15. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $117.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $122.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $862.66 billion, a PE ratio of 38.04, a P/E/G ratio of 4.08 and a beta of 0.60.
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.66. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.25% and a net margin of 3.13%.The firm had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.61 earnings per share. Walmart’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Walmart 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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Balefire LLC increased its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Free Report) by 18.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,836 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 1,855 shares during the quarter. Balefire LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $3,482,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter valued at $11,396,496,000. Cardano Risk Management B.V. lifted its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 889.3% during the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 8,673,530 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,794,785,000 after purchasing an additional 7,796,814 shares during the last quarter. American Assets Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1,172.2% in the fourth quarter. American Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 2,259,400 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $728,024,000 after purchasing an additional 2,081,800 shares during the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP grew its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 86.1% in the second quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 4,042,034 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,171,826,000 after purchasing an additional 1,870,386 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter worth about $474,516,000. 71.55% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 4,919 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.42, for a total transaction of $1,522,036.98. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 85,082 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,326,072.44. The trade was a 5.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Jeremy Barnum sold 3,022 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.41, for a total value of $935,037.02. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 32,438 shares in the company, valued at $10,036,641.58. The trade was a 8.52% 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. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 18,876 shares of company stock valued at $5,907,051. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Trending Headlines about JPMorgan Chase & Co. Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:
Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised $9 billion through debt offerings, underscoring its access to cheap funding and strong balance-sheet flexibility. JPMorgan Chase Raises $9 Billion Through Debt Offerings Positive Sentiment: The company’s Q2 results showed record revenue and a record $21.2 billion quarterly profit, reinforcing earnings momentum and helping support the stock’s recent strength. JPMorgan Chase Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Positive Sentiment: Multiple market commentary pieces highlighted JPMorgan’s AI-driven efficiency and growth potential, with some suggesting the bank could be on a path toward a $1 trillion market cap. JPMorgan’s AI Advantage Positions the Bank for a $1T Market Cap Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan amended its bylaws to strengthen board independence, a governance-related move that is unlikely to move the stock on its own. JPMorgan Chase Strengthens Board Independence With Bylaw Change Negative Sentiment: House lawmakers grilled former executive Jes Staley over Jeffrey Epstein ties, keeping reputational risk and regulatory scrutiny in the headlines. House lawmakers grill former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley over Epstein ties JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Up 0.3% NYSE:JPM opened at $349.40 on Friday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $322.64 and its 200-day simple moving average is $310.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 0.85. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a fifty-two week low of $279.10 and a fifty-two week high of $351.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $936.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.97, a P/E/G ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 0.99.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.71%.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $360.00 to $375.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Autonomous Res dropped their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $360.00 to $324.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 6th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $408.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $360.00 price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated a “positive” rating and issued a $370.00 price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. One investment 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $358.67.
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About JPMorgan Chase & Co. (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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Bank of Nova Scotia reduced its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 36.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 761,803 shares of the company’s stock after selling 433,751 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $186,215,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in JNJ. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 13.9% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 51,876 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,502,000 after buying an additional 6,332 shares during the period. United Bank boosted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 110.7% in the 1st quarter. United Bank now owns 9,279 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,539,000 after buying an additional 4,876 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 692 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 12.8% during the second quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. now owns 1,482 shares of the company’s stock worth $226,000 after acquiring an additional 168 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 9.8% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 73,680 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,255,000 after acquiring an additional 6,584 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.55% of the company’s stock.
Johnson & Johnson News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:
Positive Sentiment: The FDA granted marketing authorization for J&J’s OTTAVA robotic surgical system, a potentially meaningful new business in soft-tissue robotics that could expand the MedTech division. Reuters article Positive Sentiment: J&J also reported encouraging late-stage data for its multiple myeloma therapies Tecvayli and Talvey, with the MonumenTAL-6 study showing large reductions in progression risk and death, strengthening the company’s oncology pipeline. PR Newswire article Positive Sentiment: Investors are also responding to J&J’s recent quarterly earnings beat and upbeat 2026 outlook, which has boosted sentiment around the stock and drawn interest from ETF investors. Yahoo Finance article Positive Sentiment: J&J raised its dividend, reinforcing its appeal as a defensive income stock and supporting demand from dividend-focused investors. Yahoo Finance article Neutral Sentiment: Several articles were commentary pieces discussing J&J’s valuation, ETF exposure, and investor attention, but they do not add a new fundamental catalyst on their own. MarketBeat article Negative Sentiment: A Reuters report said a judge cast doubt on roughly 69,000 talc-related cancer claims, which could still keep legal uncertainty in focus despite being framed as a procedural win for J&J. Reuters article Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts recently commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $265.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Bank of America upped their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $254.00 to $263.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Argus raised their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $240.00 to $275.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Scotiabank reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $305.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $270.00 price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Friday, July 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $265.30.
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Insider Activity In related news, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total value of $2,411,500.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,560,551.20. This trade represents a 8.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.
Johnson & Johnson Trading Up 1.5% JNJ opened at $259.34 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 1.03. Johnson & Johnson has a one year low of $164.23 and a one year high of $269.43. The company has a market cap of $624.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.05, a PEG ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.24. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $241.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $236.13.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.86% and a net margin of 21.48%.The firm’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 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a $1.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is presently 62.11%.
Johnson & Johnson Profile (Free Report)
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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On Dec. 31, arguably the greatest investor of our generation, Warren Buffett, hung up his work coat for the final time as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA +0.53%)(BRKB +0.24%). During his more than half-century as CEO, he led Berkshire's Class A shares (BRKA) to a nearly 6,100,000% return, earning him the "Oracle of Omaha" nickname.
But Warren Buffett was fallible. Although he's affably remembered for his first rule of investing, "don't lose money," he had his fair share of investing foul-ups as Berkshire's boss. However, none of his swings and misses have arguably been as sizable as with Apple (AAPL -1.27%) and Walt Disney (DIS -3.00%).
Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire's CEO on Dec. 31. Image source: The Motley Fool.
Warren Buffett was fallible, but being wrong never cost him (or Berkshire) a fortune Occasionally, the Oracle of Omaha's investments didn't go as planned.
For instance, Buffett made a sizable investment in Paramount (now Paramount Skydance) in early 2022. By the midpoint of 2024, the entirety of this stake was disposed of, with Paramount's stock crumbling under the weight of cord-cutting and a reduced dividend.
It was a similar story for Berkshire's boss during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Roughly six years ago, he sold more than $4 billion in various airline stocks, taking steep losses in the process.
But these aren't Buffett's largest nominal-dollar misses at Berkshire Hathaway. Rather, it was his decision to pare down or sell shares of Apple and Walt Disney (in hindsight) far too early.
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The Oracle or Omaha's biggest misses came from selling too early In the nine quarters leading up to his retirement (Oct. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2025), Buffett sold 687,642,574 shares of Apple, equating to roughly 75% of his company's stake. On Sept. 29, 2023, Apple's stock closed at $171.21. As of July 22, 2026, Apple's shares had rallied to $325.89. Had Warren Buffett not sold a single share of Apple since the third quarter of 2023, Berkshire's stake in the company would have appreciated by another $106.4 billion!
Berkshire's now-former boss's error with Walt Disney wasn't nearly as steep -- but it's not a drop in the bucket, either. In 1966, he and a consortium of investors took a 5% stake in theme-park operator and burgeoning media company Disney for (drum roll)... $4 million. He flipped this stake one year later (1967) for $6 million. Today, a 5% stake in Disney would be worth around $8.3 billion.
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The kicker is that Buffett had a second chance with Walt Disney stock in 1996. Disney acquired Capital Cities/ABC in an all-stock deal, and Berkshire was a shareholder in Capital Cities/ABC. Although Warren Buffett held these shares for a few years, he ultimately kicked Disney to the curb by 2000.
The Oracle of Omaha's most memorable misses weren't stocks that he got wrong -- it was the companies he was spot-on about that he sold too early.
Mobility and broadband service revenue grew by 2.8 percent in second-quarter 2026, and forecasted to rise to approximately 4.0 percent growth in fourth-quarter 2026Delivered 184,000 postpaid phone net additions, with the best Consumer second-quarter postpaid phone net additions in the past five yearsGenerated more than 550,000 total mobility and broadband net additions in second-quarter 2026, an increase of more than 230,000 compared to second-quarter 2025Delivered more than 1 million mobility and broadband net additions in first-half of 2026, more than doubling the mobility and broadband net additions in first-half of 2025Built account momentum, achieving new postpaid account growth over the past 60 daysGrew cash flow from operations in first-half of 2026 by 9.9 percent compared to first-half of 2025 to fuel a 16.0 percent surge in free cash flow1. Second-quarter 2026 cash flow from operations grew by 16.3 percent and free cash flow1 grew by 24.4 percentExecuted with strict operational discipline and delivered solid consolidated net income performance to drive the highest adjusted EBITDA1 and adjusted EBITDA margin1 ever reportedRaised full year guidance for mobility and broadband service revenue, cash flow from operations, free cash flow1 and adjusted earnings per share (EPS)1Returned $9.4 billion in total capital to shareholders in first-half of 2026 while expanding the full-year share buyback target to up to $4.5 billion NEW YORK, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced exceptional second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results, showcasing how its customer-first strategic transformation is driving sustainable growth and momentum. Intense operational discipline and improved unit economics translated directly into subscriber growth, lower churn, strong operating cash flow and industry-leading free cash flow¹ generation. With these results, Verizon raised its full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter. Verizon also expanded its full-year share buyback target to up to $4.5 billion.
“We’re putting customers at the center of every decision we make,” said Dan Schulman, Verizon CEO. “With recent updates including our new Simplicity plans, Verizon One converged offerings, and an industry-leading loyalty program, we are gaining subscribers and earning long-term retention based on real value rather than subsidized promotions. Our second-quarter results provide clear, compelling evidence that this transformation is driving a structural inflection point across our entire business. We are accelerating across our key metrics, achieving a step-change in churn reduction while lowering our customer acquisition and retention costs. By compounding lower churn with healthier unit economics, we have generated the strongest operating position we have seen in years. Our core connectivity business is gaining momentum, and with the emergence of AI infrastructure revenue, we are fundamentally reshaping Verizon’s growth trajectory.”
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Mobility and Broadband
Mobility and broadband service revenue reached approximately $23.4 billion, representing a 2.8 percent increase year-over-year.In second-quarter 2026, Verizon reported total postpaid phone net additions of 184,000, with the best Consumer second-quarter postpaid phone net additions in five years.Total core prepaid2 net additions were 73,000, representing eight consecutive quarters of positive net additions.Verizon delivered 348,000 broadband net additions in second-quarter 2026, a year-over-year increase of 12.3 percent. This includes total fixed wireless access net additions of 193,000 and 155,000 fiber broadband net additions.Verizon now has approximately 17.1 million fixed wireless access and fiber broadband connections. Consolidated Financial Results
Total operating revenue was $34.3 billion, down 0.7 percent year-over-year, as sequential improvement in mobility and broadband service revenue was offset by a nearly 20 percent, or over $1.2 billion, decline in equipment revenue. This decline resulted primarily from significantly lower upgrade volumes, as the average time customers keep their mobile devices continues to increase, and the company's strategic decision to reduce spending on device subsidies. It is another demonstration of Verizon’s more disciplined approach as the company structurally evolves its business model.Consolidated net income was $3.9 billion, a 22.9 percent decrease year-over-year. This decrease was primarily driven by $1.8 billion in pre-tax special items, including, among others, a $746 million loss on disposition of business in connection with the classification of the net assets representing Verizon's international wireline connectivity and managed network services business as assets and liabilities held for sale; asset rationalization charges of $258 million; and severance charges of $397 million.Consolidated adjusted EBITDA1 grew 7.2 percent year-over-year to $13.7 billion, the highest the company ever reported.Consolidated net income margin was 11.5 percent compared to 14.8 percent in second-quarter 2025.Consolidated adjusted EBITDA1 margin grew from 37.1 to 40.1 percent, the highest the company ever reported.EPS was $0.92 in second-quarter 2026, a 22.0 percent decrease compared to $1.18 in second-quarter 2025; adjusted EPS1, excluding special items, was $1.30 in second-quarter 2026, a 6.6 percent increase compared to $1.22 in second-quarter 2025.Cash flow from operations was $18.4 billion for the first-half of the year compared to $16.8 billion for the first-half of 2025, representing a growth rate of 9.9 percent.Capital expenditures were $8.2 billion through the end of the second quarter, as the company continues to invest strategically for network excellence and future growth opportunities within mobility and broadband.Free cash flow1 was $10.2 billion for the first-half of 2026 compared to $8.8 billion for the first-half of 2025, representing a growth rate of 16.0 percent.In second quarter 2026, strong cash from operations was $10.4 billion, up 16.3 percent year-over-year. Free cash flow1 was $6.4 billion, up 24.4 percent year-over-year, marking one of the strongest free cash flow¹ quarters ever reported.Verizon's total unsecured debt as of the end of second-quarter 2026 was $136.5 billion, compared to $142.5 billion at the end of first-quarter 2026. The company's net unsecured debt1 at the end of second-quarter 2026 was $128.7 billion compared to $130.1 billion at the end of first-quarter 2026. At the end of second-quarter 2026, Verizon's ratio of unsecured debt to consolidated net income (LTM) was 8.2 times and its net unsecured debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA ratio1 was 2.5 times.Verizon successfully completed $1.0 billion of share repurchases in second-quarter 2026, bringing year-to-date repurchases to $3.5 billion. The full-year share repurchase target has been raised to up to $4.5 billion. Outlook and Guidance
Verizon does not provide a reconciliation for certain of the following adjusted (non-GAAP) forecasts because it cannot, without unreasonable effort, predict the special items that could arise, and the company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
Given the strong second-quarter performance and visibility into the second half of the year, Verizon is raising guidance as follows:
Mobility and broadband service revenue growth for 2026 to be 2.5 to 3.0 percent, with wireless service revenue growth approximately flat in 2026 as the company transitions to sustainable volume-based growth. Total mobility and broadband service revenue growth is expected to approach 3.0 percent in third-quarter 2026 and approximately 4.0 percent in fourth-quarter 2026, accelerating from the 2.8 percent increase reported in the second-quarter 2026.Adjusted EPS1 of $4.99 to $5.04, or year-over-year growth of 6.0 to 7.0 percent, representing a significant acceleration compared to recent historical performance.Cash flow from operations growth of approximately 2.0 to 4.0 percent year-over-year.Free cash flow1 growth of 9.0 to 10.0 percent year-over-year. In addition, for 2026, Verizon continues to expect the following:
Total retail postpaid phone net additions are expected to be in the upper half of the 750,000 to 1.0 million range, which is approximately 2 to 3 times the 2025 reported result.Capital expenditures of $16.0 billion to $16.5 billion. 1 Non-GAAP financial measure. See the accompanying schedules and www.verizon.com/about/investors for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures cited in this document to most directly comparable financial measures under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
2 Represents total prepaid results excluding our SafeLink brand.
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July 24 (Reuters) - Verizon (VZ.N), opens new tab raised its annual forecast for adjusted profit and free cash flow, as the network provider's latest unlimited 5G plans and rewards programs helped it add more wireless subscribers than expected in the June quarter.
Shares of the company were up 3% in premarket trading on Friday.
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The company is in the midst of a strategic transition under new CEO Dan Schulman, rolling out simplified mobile plans, a new loyalty program and bundled wireless-broadband offerings to improve customer additions after trailing rivals in subscriber growth.
Verizon gained 184,000 monthly-bill paying wireless subscribers in the second quarter, surpassing estimates of 103,900 additions by analysts polled by FactSet.
In June, Verizon overhauled its wireless offerings with the launch of Simplicity, an unlimited wireless plan that replaces a more complex lineup with transparent pricing and includes access to the company's fastest 5G network and mobile hotspot data.
The company also introduced Verizon One, a bundled offering that pairs wireless service with home internet under a single monthly bill, mirroring a broader industry push towards convergence to deepen customer relationships.
"We are gaining subscribers and earning long-term retention based on real value rather than subsidized promotions," CEO Schulman said.
The company now expects an annual adjusted profit of $4.99 to $5.04 per share, compared with prior guidance of $4.95 to $4.99.
Free cash flow is expected to grow between 9% and 10% this year, higher than its previous estimate of about 7% or more.
Second-quarter revenue came in at $34.3 billion, below analysts' estimate of $35.16 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG, as equipment revenue fell due to slower phone upgrade activity, with customers holding on to their devices for longer.
Adjusted profit of $1.30 per share, however, beat estimates of $1.27, helped by cost controls and reduced spending on device subsidies.
Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli
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It’s a new era at Verizon Communications, and the company is upping its financial forecasts as it makes progress under the current leadership team.
Verizon VZ on Friday reported 184,000 postpaid phone net additions for the second quarter, above the 106,000 FactSet consensus view. The performance also marked a dramatic reversal from a year earlier, when Verizon posted a net loss on the metric.
Verizon Communications gained a net 184,000 postpaid phone connections in the second quarter, beating Wall Street's expectations on a metric that gauges new lucrative customers.
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership cut its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 35.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,337,283 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 748,355 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned about 0.13% of Home Depot worth $439,819,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Home Depot by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 99,635,779 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $34,284,672,000 after acquiring an additional 1,325,748 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 46,925,342 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $16,147,010,000 after purchasing an additional 825,164 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 23,756,142 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $8,151,344,000 after acquiring an additional 343,153 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Home Depot by 5.6% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 16,063,532 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,527,461,000 after purchasing an additional 851,029 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 7.8% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 15,471,132 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,323,620,000 after buying an additional 1,113,114 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.
Home Depot Stock Down 1.9% NYSE:HD opened at $325.17 on Friday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $289.10 and a 52 week high of $426.75. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $328.81 and a 200-day moving average of $344.81. The firm has a market capitalization of $324.24 billion, a PE ratio of 23.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.83 and a beta of 0.95.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $41.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.59 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 117.24% and a net margin of 8.41%.The business’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $3.56 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current year.
Home Depot Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is 66.19%.
Key Stories Impacting Home Depot Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
Positive Sentiment: Home Depot launched its 2026 Halloween collection with upgraded Skelly animatronics and broader seasonal merchandise, a move that could help drive customer traffic and sales during a key retail period. Home Depot (HD) Launches 2026 Halloween Collection With Upgraded Skelly Animatronics Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reportedly reiterated a positive stance on Home Depot, and Guggenheim also upgraded the stock to Buy, suggesting some analysts still see value in the shares. Home Depot (HD) Gets a Hold from Bernstein Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Earns “Buy” Rating from Guggenheim Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are expecting only modest year-over-year EPS growth when Home Depot reports next month, keeping expectations relatively subdued ahead of earnings. Earnings Preview: What To Expect From The Home Depot’s Report Negative Sentiment: Weak housing-market conditions are slowing big-ticket last-mile delivery and signaling softer demand tied to fewer home transactions, which is a headwind for Home Depot’s core business. Weak housing market hurts big and bulky last-mile delivery Negative Sentiment: Home Depot was reported to be falling more than the broader market, reinforcing that investors are reacting negatively to the housing slowdown and near-term growth concerns. Home Depot (HD) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know Analysts Set New Price Targets HD has been the subject of several analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Home Depot from $409.00 to $390.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $374.00 price target on the stock. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $425.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Monday. Argus reduced their price target on Home Depot from $425.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $348.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Home Depot has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $371.71.
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Home Depot Company 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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Bank of Nova Scotia grew its position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 109.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 722,758 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after buying an additional 378,393 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia owned 0.07% of Home Depot worth $237,709,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in HD. Advocate Investing Services LLC acquired a new stake in Home Depot during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Parvin Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Home Depot by 110.0% in the 3rd quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 63 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Cache Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Home Depot in the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. Key Capital Management INC purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot during the 1st quarter worth $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.
Home Depot Price Performance Shares of HD opened at $325.17 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $324.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.09, a PEG ratio of 3.83 and a beta of 0.95. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $328.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $344.81. The Home Depot, Inc. has a twelve month low of $289.10 and a twelve month high of $426.75. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.41 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $41.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.59 billion. Home Depot had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 117.24%. The company’s revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.56 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Home Depot Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is currently 66.19%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets HD has been the topic of several research analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $348.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Home Depot from $423.00 to $396.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Home Depot from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. HSBC reduced their price target on shares of Home Depot from $392.00 to $310.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $435.00 to $410.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $371.71.
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Key Home Depot News Here are the key news stories impacting Home Depot this week:
Positive Sentiment: Home Depot launched its 2026 Halloween collection with upgraded Skelly animatronics and broader seasonal merchandise, a move that could help drive customer traffic and sales during a key retail period. Home Depot (HD) Launches 2026 Halloween Collection With Upgraded Skelly Animatronics Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reportedly reiterated a positive stance on Home Depot, and Guggenheim also upgraded the stock to Buy, suggesting some analysts still see value in the shares. Home Depot (HD) Gets a Hold from Bernstein Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Earns “Buy” Rating from Guggenheim Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are expecting only modest year-over-year EPS growth when Home Depot reports next month, keeping expectations relatively subdued ahead of earnings. Earnings Preview: What To Expect From The Home Depot’s Report Negative Sentiment: Weak housing-market conditions are slowing big-ticket last-mile delivery and signaling softer demand tied to fewer home transactions, which is a headwind for Home Depot’s core business. Weak housing market hurts big and bulky last-mile delivery Negative Sentiment: Home Depot was reported to be falling more than the broader market, reinforcing that investors are reacting negatively to the housing slowdown and near-term growth concerns. Home Depot (HD) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know Home Depot Company 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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Bank of Nova Scotia lessened its stake in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD – Free Report) by 16.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 315,125 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 61,530 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $97,938,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Dickmeyer Boyce Financial Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of McDonald’s during the first quarter valued at about $843,000. Gibbs Wealth Management grew its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 252.4% during the first quarter. Gibbs Wealth Management now owns 11,006 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $3,421,000 after purchasing an additional 7,883 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 20.0% in the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 222,061 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $69,006,000 after buying an additional 36,943 shares during the period. Davis R M Inc. increased its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 0.7% in the first quarter. Davis R M Inc. now owns 11,840 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $3,680,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the period. Finally, Ascension Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in McDonald’s in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $373,000. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
McDonald’s Price Performance Shares of McDonald’s stock opened at $262.70 on Friday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $276.23 and a 200 day simple moving average of $299.11. McDonald’s Corporation has a one year low of $260.96 and a one year high of $341.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $186.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.66, a PEG ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.41.
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The fast-food giant reported $2.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.74 by $0.09. McDonald’s had a negative return on equity of 442.10% and a net margin of 31.62%.The business had revenue of $6.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.47 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.67 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.86 EPS for the current year.
McDonald’s Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a $1.86 dividend. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 61.34%.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other McDonald’s news, EVP Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,763 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.36, for a total transaction of $769,108.68. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,268 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,744,760.48. This represents a 30.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 5,252 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $284.32, for a total transaction of $1,493,248.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,734 shares in the company, valued at $2,198,930.88. This trade represents a 40.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 8,348 shares of company stock worth $2,355,634. 0.26% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Cfra upgraded shares of McDonald’s to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of McDonald’s from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Evercore set a $320.00 price target on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Thursday. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $370.00 price objective on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $335.12.
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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is a global quick-service restaurant company best known for its hamburgers, French fries and breakfast offerings. The company develops, operates and franchises a system of restaurants that sell a range of food and beverage items, including signature products such as the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets, McCafé coffee beverages and a variety of salads, desserts and seasonal menu items. McDonald’s serves customers through company-operated restaurants and franchised locations, and it supports sales via dine-in, drive-thru, digital ordering platforms and third-party delivery partnerships.
Founded in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald as a single San Bernardino, California restaurant, the business was transformed into a franchising model after Ray Kroc joined in the mid-1950s and led the brand’s national and international expansion.
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Bank of Nova Scotia lessened its holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) by 12.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 943,071 shares of the company’s stock after selling 134,729 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia owned 0.07% of PepsiCo worth $146,450,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in PEP. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 138,483,870 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,875,205,000 after buying an additional 1,612,652 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its stake in PepsiCo by 1.8% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 59,499,819 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,356,155,000 after buying an additional 1,079,970 shares in the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co grew its position in 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 acquiring an additional 48,923,629 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of PepsiCo by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 33,617,937 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,814,835,000 after acquiring an additional 360,936 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 28,090,426 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,031,646,000 after acquiring an additional 295,955 shares during the last quarter. 73.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
PepsiCo Trading Down 0.5% Shares of PEP opened at $134.95 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $184.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.69, a PEG ratio of 2.98 and a beta of 0.36. PepsiCo, Inc. has a twelve month low of $133.73 and a twelve month high of $171.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $142.36 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $151.03.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 9th. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $24.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.95 billion. PepsiCo had a net margin of 10.78% and a return on equity of 54.63%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.92 earnings per share. PepsiCo has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.550-8.710 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that PepsiCo, Inc. will post 8.58 EPS for the current year.
PepsiCo Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $1.48 per share. 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 4.4%. PepsiCo’s dividend payout ratio is presently 77.59%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $195.00 to $183.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. 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 research note on Friday, July 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on PepsiCo from $180.00 to $183.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on PepsiCo from $180.00 to $160.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, UBS Group set a $159.00 target price on PepsiCo in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $157.90.
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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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Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership decreased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT – Free Report) by 8.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,175,965 shares of the company’s stock after selling 199,754 shares during the quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned about 0.96% of Hilton Worldwide worth $661,667,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of HLT. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% during the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 70.1% in the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Avalon Trust Co bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 1st quarter valued at $45,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Hilton Worldwide Price Performance Shares of HLT opened at $320.09 on Friday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 1 year low of $253.54 and a 1 year high of $358.00. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $333.63 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $317.97. The firm has a market cap of $72.87 billion, a PE ratio of 48.87, a PEG ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.05.
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.98 by $0.03. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 38.21% and a net margin of 12.56%.The company had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.95 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.72 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.280-8.400 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.240 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 22nd. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is presently 9.16%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In HLT has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $365.00 to $367.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Bank of America upped their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $324.00 to $375.00 in a report on Monday, April 27th. UBS Group increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $371.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Hilton Worldwide from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $363.00 to $365.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $350.36.
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Hilton Worldwide Company Profile (Free Report)
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. Its business spans full-service luxury and lifestyle properties, select- and focused-service hotels, and extended-stay accommodations. The company generates revenue through management and franchise fees, owned and leased real estate, and guest services, and supports customer retention and direct bookings through its Hilton Honors guest loyalty program.
Hilton’s brand portfolio includes internationally recognized names across the lodging spectrum, from luxury and upper-upscale brands to midscale and extended-stay offerings.
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Beats Estimates, Raises OutlookThe chipmaker beat second-quarter expectations, with revenue rising 25% year over year to $16.13 billion, above the $14.42 billion estimate. Adjusted EPS of 42 cents doubled estimates of 21 cents, while Data Center and AI revenue jumped 59% and Intel Foundry revenue rose 31%.
The company also guided third-quarter revenue to $15.8 billion to $16.8 billion, ahead of the $15.01 billion estimate. Intel expects adjusted EPS of 38 cents, topping the 24-cent estimate.
Wall Street largely viewed Intel’s quarter as further evidence that its turnaround is gaining momentum. Analysts said stronger-than-expected results, improving foundry execution and robust AI-driven server demand reinforce the recovery narrative.
However, they cautioned that Intel still must consistently execute, attract more external foundry customers and convert its heavy AI investments into sustainable, profitable growth as it competes with Advanced Micro Devices Inc., NVIDIA Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd..
Intel Foundry Execution Remains The Key CatalystSemiAnalysis’ Doug O’Laughlin told CNBC on Friday that Intel’s upside depends on whether it can execute its foundry strategy after years of missteps.
He said Intel should announce more external customers over time, including potential interest from Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc., but first needs to prove it can deliver for the customers it has already won.
Benchmark’s Cody Acree also told CNBC on Friday that Intel needs firmer foundry customer announcements to drive the stock higher. He said the company is making progress on yields and development, which could help attract more interest.
Benefits From AI-Driven Server CPU DemandAcree said Intel’s second-quarter results showed broad strength across foundry, PC and server businesses. He said server CPU demand remains strong as hyperscalers continue spending on AI infrastructure.
Acree said AI workloads are moving toward inference and agentic AI, which require CPUs to orchestrate and manage activity alongside GPUs.
He said AMD has gained share from Intel, but the expanding server CPU market could benefit both companies as Intel’s products become more competitive.
Intel Valuation Hinges On Turnaround ExecutionDeepwater Asset Management’s Gene Munster told CNBC on Friday that Intel’s post-earnings rally gives investors more upside potential, helped by stronger September-quarter guidance and commentary around 14A, which he sees as a 2028 catalyst.
Munster said Intel remains much smaller than NVIDIA in data center and AI, and NVIDIA’s GPU business still holds a stronger position in the AI infrastructure buildout. Still, he said Intel’s smaller base gives it more room for upside than larger AI leaders.
O’Laughlin said Intel can look expensive on current sales and cash-flow metrics, but investors are paying for the possibility of margin recovery if the company executes in foundry.
Turnaround Still Needs ProofO’Laughlin said Intel’s U.S. manufacturing footprint gives it scarcity value because the company spans process design through fabrication domestically. The analyst said Intel should not give up its Ohio cleanroom, especially as AI chip demand accelerates.
He said partnerships with memory suppliers such as SK hynix Inc. matter because leading-edge AI accelerators require both logic chips and memory packaging.
He also said Intel’s restructuring reflects an effort to move past organizational bloat, noting that AMD and Taiwan Semiconductor had previously employed fewer people combined despite stronger performance.
Acree said Intel’s valuation looks stretched versus its history, but he sees that as secondary while the company remains early in its turnaround and investors wait for proof from foundry, PCs, servers and AI infrastructure.
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July 24 (Reuters) - Intel's (INTC.O), opens new tab shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Friday after bullish forecasts signaled the AI boom was propelling the chipmaker's long-awaited turnaround.
The company forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations and raised this year's capital expenditure estimate to $20 billion from $18 billion.
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Intel's improving outlook reflects growing adoption of its data center central processing units (CPUs) by customers building infrastructure for artificial intelligence, as CEO Lip-Bu Tan works to position the company as a broader beneficiary of AI-driven semiconductor demand despite Nvidia's (NVDA.O), opens new tab lead in accelerator chips.
"The capex increase not only signals confidence in cash flow upside and demand visibility from long-term agreements for products, but also confidence that Foundry customers are coming (for packaging and 14A wafers)," analysts at Melius Research said.
This month's selloff in global chip stocks has pushed Intel off record highs, but the shares have more than doubled this year, driven by optimism around the company's turnaround efforts.
The strong results prompted at least six analysts to raise their price targets, leaving the median target about 8.8% above the stock's last close, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Tan has spent the past year strengthening Intel's finances, securing backing from the U.S. government and major investors as the chipmaker seeks to play a key role in Washington's push to revive domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
"The aggressive capex raise is a proof point that Intel is likely to see continued customer acquisition as the United States demands more domestic semiconductor manufacturing," D.A. Davidson analysts said.
Demand for data center CPUs has surged alongside the rise of AI agents, with Intel executives noting earlier this year that orders were running ahead of the company's production capacity.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp cut its stake in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TEVA – Free Report) by 2.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,794,432 shares of the company’s stock after selling 37,310 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 0.16% of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries worth $54,048,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 27.3% in the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 1,360 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 292 shares during the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors raised its holdings in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 14,715 shares of the company’s stock valued at $459,000 after purchasing an additional 302 shares in the last quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise lifted its position in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 6.3% during the 4th quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise now owns 5,133 shares of the company’s stock worth $160,000 after purchasing an additional 306 shares during the last quarter. Ethic Inc. lifted its position in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 18,127 shares of the company’s stock worth $566,000 after purchasing an additional 325 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP grew its stake in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 53.8% during the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 941 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 329 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 54.05% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity In other Teva Pharmaceutical Industries news, EVP Richard Daniell sold 30,000 shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.40, for a total transaction of $1,062,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 55,755 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,973,727. The trade was a 34.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CAO Amir Weiss sold 10,679 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.00, for a total value of $384,444.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 20,016 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $720,576. This represents a 34.79% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 465,931 shares of company stock worth $16,332,989 over the last ninety days. 0.54% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Price Performance Shares of NYSE:TEVA opened at $31.16 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $33.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $32.69. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has a 12 month low of $14.99 and a 12 month high of $37.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.70, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 0.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $35.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.43, a P/E/G ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.86.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE:TEVA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 31st. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries had a net margin of 9.01% and a return on equity of 43.53%. The company had revenue of $3.98 billion during the quarter. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. will post 1.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Teva Pharmaceutical Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, July 12th. Truist Financial upped their price objective on Teva Pharmaceutical Industries from $42.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a report on Friday, July 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Teva Pharmaceutical Industries from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $42.00 target price (up from $41.00) on shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $41.78.
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Company Profile (Free Report)
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TEVA) is an Israeli multinational pharmaceutical company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of generic medicines. The company’s core activities include the development, production and marketing of generic pharmaceuticals alongside a portfolio of specialty branded medicines. Teva supplies finished dosage forms and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to markets around the globe and operates manufacturing and research facilities in multiple countries.
Teva’s product range covers oral solids, injectables, inhalation products and other dosage forms across therapeutic areas such as central nervous system disorders, respiratory, oncology, pain and infectious disease.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results. The earnings release and supplemental financial data are available on the company's Investor Relations website at http://ir.americanexpress.com. An investor conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. (ET) today to discuss the company's second-quarter 2026 results. Live audio and presentation slides for the investor conference call will be available to the general public on th.
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July 24 (Reuters) - American Express (AXP.N), opens new tab increased its full-year revenue growth forecast and beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit on Friday as its affluent customers continued to swipe their cards for travel and dining despite lingering economic uncertainty.
Unlike many rivals that cater to a broader range of borrowers, the credit card issuer derives much of its business from higher-income consumers, who are generally better-positioned to weather inflationary pressures and maintain discretionary spending.
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Billed business, a measure of total spending on AmEx cards, rose 9% to $455.8 billion, on a foreign exchange-adjusted basis. Its revenue rose 10% to $19.6 billion in the quarter.
"Six months into the year, we're seeing stronger momentum than we expected. The investments we made in our value propositions have driven accelerated spend and revenue growth," said CEO Stephen Squeri in a statement.
The company now expects 2026 revenue to grow 10% — in line with Wall Street expectations, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. The stock was last down 1.4% in volatile premarket trading after AmEx maintained its profit growth forecast.
AmEx's earnings offer an early look at spending patterns among affluent consumers, providing investors with an early read on discretionary spending before other major card networks report results.
The company posted a profit of $4.53 per share for the three months ended June 30, compared with $4.08 per share a year earlier. Analysts expected earnings of $4.40 per share.
The New York-based company set aside $1.1 billion in consolidated provisions for credit losses in the quarter, versus $1.4 billion a year ago.
U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded from record lows in June, despite households remaining worried about the high cost of living, according to the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
Loan-loss provisions, often referred to as rainy-day reserves, reflect how much a lender sets aside to cover loans it expects may not be repaid, offering a window into how confident it is that borrowers will keep up with payments.
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Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lessened its holdings in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO – Free Report) by 22.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,585,957 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 4,999,373 shares during the quarter. Cisco Systems accounts for 0.7% of Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned 0.45% of Cisco Systems worth $1,364,494,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of CSCO. World Investment Advisors lifted its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems by 15.4% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 198,549 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $13,905,000 after buying an additional 26,455 shares during the period. WCG Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Cisco Systems by 101.8% during the fourth quarter. WCG Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 107,306 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $8,266,000 after acquiring an additional 54,141 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc. grew its holdings in Cisco Systems by 47.1% during the fourth quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 200,341 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $15,432,000 after acquiring an additional 64,144 shares during the period. Truist Financial Corp raised its position in Cisco Systems by 6.8% in the fourth quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 4,311,098 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $332,084,000 after acquiring an additional 275,456 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its position in Cisco Systems by 3.2% in the fourth quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 4,873,274 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $375,388,000 after acquiring an additional 151,395 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms have recently weighed in on CSCO. Evercore raised their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $110.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Barclays increased their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $76.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Cisco Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. CICC Research lifted their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $96.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $123.14.
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Positive Sentiment: Cisco shares were boosted after an analyst upgrade, suggesting Wall Street sees more upside in the stock. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Shares Up 1.3% on Analyst Upgrade Positive Sentiment: Cisco is getting attention ahead of its quarterly earnings, with analysts forecasting double-digit growth in earnings per share, which could help reinforce investor confidence if results and guidance come in strong. Cisco Systems’ Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know Positive Sentiment: SuccessKPI announced a partnership with Cisco to integrate workforce engagement and intelligence tools into Webex Contact Center, strengthening Cisco’s cloud contact-center platform and adding another AI-related growth angle. Has Cisco Systems (CSCO) Run Ahead Of Fair Value Following Its Webex Contact Center Deal? Neutral Sentiment: Cisco’s AI security research showed that multi-turn attacks can defeat leading AI models far more often than single-turn tests suggest, highlighting Cisco’s security expertise but also underscoring broader industry risks. Multi-turn attacks broke AI models 88% of the time — single-turn testing missed it, Cisco AI security lead warns at VB Transform 2026 Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary on Cisco and other technology companies was published, but the headline did not indicate a major new rating change for Cisco itself. Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Twilio (TWLO) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) Cisco Systems Stock Up 0.5% NASDAQ:CSCO opened at $112.76 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $118.04 and its 200 day moving average price is $94.43. The firm has a market capitalization of $444.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.61, a PEG ratio of 2.86 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 1-year low of $65.75 and a 1-year high of $130.37.
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $15.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.56 billion. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 28.44% and a net margin of 20.14%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.96 EPS. Cisco Systems has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.160-1.180 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 4.270-4.290 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Cisco Systems Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.42 per share. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is currently 54.55%.
Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,761 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.61, for a total transaction of $316,438.21. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 180,877 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,730,312.97. This trade represents a 1.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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. Also, CEO Charles Robbins sold 21,400 shares of Cisco Systems stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.03, for a total value of $2,568,642.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 637,085 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $76,469,312.55. The trade was a 3.25% 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 a total of 47,650 shares of company stock valued at $5,668,823 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.
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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NEW YORK, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop. If you invested in IBM, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/ibm-class-action-lawsuit.
Bank of Nova Scotia trimmed its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Free Report) by 25.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,457,238 shares of the company’s stock after selling 498,962 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia owned approximately 0.06% of Merck & Co., Inc. worth $175,292,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. by 29.5% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,278 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,808,000 after purchasing an additional 8,710 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. by 52.2% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,494 shares of the company’s stock worth $910,000 after purchasing an additional 3,941 shares in the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 94.1% during the 2nd quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 32,256 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,590,000 after buying an additional 15,636 shares during the last quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 22.2% during the 2nd quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC now owns 38,031 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,054,000 after buying an additional 6,897 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 111.7% in the 2nd quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 681,128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,918,000 after buying an additional 359,356 shares in the last quarter. 76.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Merck & Co., Inc. Stock Performance Shares of MRK stock opened at $130.57 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $121.27 and its 200 day moving average price is $117.62. The company has a quick ratio of 1.06, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. The stock has a market capitalization of $322.49 billion, a PE ratio of 36.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 0.19. Merck & Co., Inc. has a 52-week low of $76.66 and a 52-week high of $131.74.
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported ($1.28) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.47) by $0.19. Merck & Co., Inc. had a return on equity of 27.55% and a net margin of 13.59%.The company had revenue of $16.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.85 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.22 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. Merck & Co., Inc. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.040-5.160 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Merck & Co., Inc. will post 2.74 EPS for the current year.
Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 8th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a dividend of $0.85 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $3.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Merck & Co., Inc.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 95.77%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research firms recently commented on MRK. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $130.00 to $141.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $135.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Guggenheim raised their price objective on Merck & Co., Inc. from $140.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Citigroup started coverage on Merck & Co., Inc. in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $125.00 target price on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $133.94.
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Merck & Co., Inc. Profile (Free Report)
Merck & Co, Inc is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and animal health products. Its portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas with a particular emphasis on oncology, vaccines and infectious disease, as well as therapies for metabolic and chronic conditions. Among its well-known products are the cancer immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and the human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil; the company also markets a range of medicines and vaccines for veterinary use through Merck Animal Health.
Founded in the late 19th century as the U.S.
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RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--Voluntary licensing agreements cover 129 countries in regions which account for the substantial majority of new HIV diagnoses globally.
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CompaniesJuly 24 (Reuters) - Merck (MRK.N), opens new tab said on Friday it signed seven voluntary licensing agreements with generic drug manufacturers to make and sell lower-cost versions of its experimental once-monthly oral HIV pill in 129 low- and lower-middle-income countries.
The drug, alimatravir, is currently in late-stage development. Merck said it is investing early in its product manufacturing capacity as trials continue.
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Merck said the agreements are with three sub-Saharan Africa manufacturers - Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Quality Chemical Industries and UCL - and four Indian companies, which are Aurobindo, Cipla, Emcure and Viatris.
The royalty-free agreements with these companies cover both the public and private sectors and will enable supply of generic alimatravir in these 129 countries that account for a substantial majority of new HIV diagnoses globally, the drugmaker said.
"This is the first time that sub-Saharan African manufacturers have been included in licenses from the very beginning." said Gregg Szabo, head of Merck's global vaccines and infectious diseases unit.
Merck is still enrolling patients to test alimatravir, which is expected to provide one month of protection from HIV-1 starting within one hour after dosing.
"We're likely not to have any trial results until the second half of next year, but this will give time for the generic licensees to start working to scale up their production" said Paul Schaper, head of global pharmaceutical public policy at Merck.
In 2024, Gilead Sciences (GILD.O), opens new tab granted royalty-free licenses to six generic drug manufacturers to make and sell cheaper copycat versions of its HIV prevention medicine, lenacapavir, in 120 low and lower-middle income countries.
The World Health Organization has urged governments and drugmakers to improve access to affordable HIV medicines, including through voluntary licensing and greater generic competition.
Reporting by Christy Santhosh in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (along with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "Charter"), which operates the Spectrum brand, today reported financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Second quarter Spectrum MobileTM lines increased by 406,000 and by 1.7 million over the last twelve months. As of June 30, 2026, Charter served 12.5 million mobile lines. During the second quarter, Spectrum Internet® customers declined by 172,000. As of June 30, 2026, Charter served 29.4 million Internet customers. Video customers decreased by 21,000 in the second quarter and declined by 107,000, or 0.8%, over the last twelve months. As of June 30, 2026, Charter served 12.5 million video customers. As of June 30, 2026, customer relationships totaled 31.5 million and connectivity customers totaled 30.4 million. Second quarter revenue of $13.5 billion declined 1.7% year-over-year, primarily driven by lower residential video revenue. Net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $1.3 billion in the second quarter. Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA1 of $5.4 billion declined 4.3% year-over-year and by 3.2% excluding transition expenses. Second quarter capital expenditures totaled $2.9 billion. Second quarter net cash flows from operating activities of $3.9 billion vs. $3.6 billion in the prior year. Second quarter free cash flow1 of $969 million declined $77 million versus the prior year, primarily due to an unfavorable change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures, partly offset by higher operating cash flow. During the second quarter, Charter purchased 4.0 million shares of Charter Class A common stock for $838 million and $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of Charter Communications Operating, LLC and CCO Holdings, LLC notes under an open market repurchase program for $1.0 billion in cash. "We operate in a competitive environment across all of our products, and our strategy for growing connectivity services is simple -- deliver the best products, at the best overall value, with the best service," said Chris Winfrey, President and CEO of Charter. "We look forward to delivering the benefits of that strategy to Cox's customers and communities after the transaction closes. As the nation's leading provider of converged connectivity services, Spectrum will have additional scale to develop new products with industry and technology partners. And by saving customers money with Spectrum products, serviced by 100% US-based employees -- we will drive customer and shareholder value for years to come."
1.
Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures defined in the "Use of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Information" section and are reconciled to net income attributable to Charter shareholders and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively, in the addendum of this news release.
Key Operating Results
Approximate as of
June 30, 2026 (d)
June 30, 2025 (d)
Y/Y Change
Footprint
Estimated Passings (e)
58,981
57,540
2.5 %
Customer Relationships (f)
Residential
29,276
29,819
(1.8) %
Small Business
2,223
2,241
(0.8) %
Total Customer Relationships
31,499
32,060
(1.7) %
Residential
(176)
(95)
(81)
Small Business
(8)
(5)
(3)
Total Customer Relationships Quarterly Net Additions
(184)
(100)
(84)
Total Customer Relationship Penetration of Estimated Passings (g)
53.4 %
55.7 %
(2.3) ppts
Monthly Residential Revenue per Residential Customer (h)
$ 117.52
$ 119.70
(1.8) %
Monthly Small Business Revenue per Small Business Customer (i)
Mid-Market & Large Business Primary Service Units ("PSUs")
364
350
3.9 %
Mid-Market & Large Business Quarterly Net Additions
4
6
(2)
In thousands, except per customer and penetration data. See footnotes to unaudited summary of operating statistics on page 7 of the addendum of this news release. The footnotes contain important disclosures regarding the definitions used for these operating statistics. All percentages are calculated using whole numbers. Minor differences may exist due to rounding.
Second quarter total Internet customers decreased by 172,000, compared to a decline of 116,000 during the second quarter of 2025. Spectrum Internet delivers the most reliable Internet1, and the Company is evolving its connectivity network to offer symmetrical and multi-gigabit Internet speeds across its entire footprint and has launched symmetrical Internet service in several markets. Spectrum expects to complete its network evolution initiative in 2027. In February 2026, Spectrum launched its Invincible WiFiTM product, a tri-band advanced WiFi 7 router that integrates 5G cellular and battery backup to keep customers seamlessly and fully connected during a power outage or network disruption. In the first quarter, Spectrum launched its $1,000 savings guarantee; new or existing Spectrum Internet customers switching two or more mobile lines from Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile are now guaranteed $1,000 of savings in their first year, or Spectrum will cover the difference.
During the second quarter of 2026, Charter added 406,000 total mobile lines, compared to growth of 491,000 during the second quarter of 2025. Spectrum Mobile has faster wireless speeds than the competition (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon).2 Spectrum Mobile is central to Charter's converged network strategy to provide customers a differentiated connectivity experience with highly competitive, simple data plans and pricing.
Total video customers decreased by 21,000 in the second quarter of 2026, compared to a decline of 80,000 in the second quarter of 2025, with the improvement driven by simplified pricing and packaging and benefits from the inclusion of programmers' streaming applications in Spectrum's expanded basic video packages. As of June 30, 2026, Charter had 12.5 million total video customers.
Spectrum TV Select video customers now receive up to approximately $127 per month of programmers' streaming application retail value at no extra cost, including the ad-supported versions of Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, AMC+, ViX, Tennis Channel, Fox One and Discovery+. Beginning in June 2026, Spectrum customers can purchase ad-supported and ad-free versions of Netflix through the Spectrum App Store. The Spectrum App Store is an innovative digital marketplace where Spectrum TV customers can activate, manage and upgrade the streaming apps included with their video plans. The Spectrum App Store also allows Spectrum customers without a traditional TV package to purchase and manage streaming apps à la carte.
During the second quarter of 2026, total wireline voice customers declined by 178,000, compared to a decline of 220,000 in the second quarter of 2025. As of June 30, 2026, Charter had 5.7 million total wireline voice customers.
Charter continues to work with federal, state and local governments to bring Spectrum Internet to unserved and underserved communities. During the second quarter of 2026, Charter activated 127,000 subsidized rural passings. Within Charter's subsidized rural footprint, total customer relationships increased by 47,000 in the second quarter of 2026.
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Most reliable Internet claim based on Broadband Reliability Experience among top 5 national providers in Opensignal USA: Fixed Broadband Experience Report – May 2026. Based on Opensignal independent analysis of Internet connectivity, completion, and sufficiency.
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Based on Download Speeds among top 5 national providers in Opensignal USA, Converged Experience, April 2026.
Second Quarter Financial Results
(in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
% Change
Revenues:
Internet
$ 5,776
$ 5,969
(3.2) %
Mobile service
1,095
921
18.9 %
Connectivity
6,871
6,890
(0.3) %
Video
3,149
3,488
(9.7) %
Voice
331
346
(4.5) %
Residential revenue
10,351
10,724
(3.5) %
Small business
1,104
1,096
0.7 %
Mid-market & large business
761
740
2.8 %
Commercial revenue
1,865
1,836
1.5 %
Advertising sales
416
371
12.3 %
Other
894
835
7.1 %
Total Revenues
$ 13,526
$ 13,766
(1.7) %
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders
$ 1,292
$ 1,301
(0.7) %
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders margin
9.6 %
9.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA1
$ 5,449
$ 5,693
(4.3) %
Adjusted EBITDA margin
40.3 %
41.4 %
Capital expenditures
$ 2,871
$ 2,874
(0.1) %
Net cash flows from operating activities
$ 3,925
$ 3,600
9.0 %
Free cash flow1
$ 969
$ 1,046
(7.4) %
All percentages are calculated using whole numbers. Minor differences may exist due to rounding.
1.
Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures defined in the "Use of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Information" section and are reconciled to net income attributable to Charter shareholders and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively, in the addendum of this news release.
Revenues
Second quarter revenue decreased by 1.7% year-over-year to $13.5 billion, driven by lower residential video revenue mostly due to higher costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue and lower residential Internet revenue, partly offset by an increase in residential mobile service revenue, higher mobile device revenue and higher advertising sales revenue. Excluding advertising sales revenue and costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue, second quarter total revenue declined by 0.8% year-over-year.
Residential revenue totaled $10.4 billion in the second quarter, a decrease of 3.5% year-over-year, driven by a year-over-year decline in residential customers of 1.8% and a decrease in monthly residential revenue per residential customer of 1.8%. Excluding costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue, residential revenue declined by 1.8%.
Second quarter 2026 monthly residential revenue per residential customer totaled $117.52, a decrease of 1.8% compared to the prior year period. The decline was driven by $251 million of costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue versus $67 million in the prior year period, pricing and packaging mix within Charter's customer base and a decline in video customers during the last year, partly offset by the growth of Spectrum Mobile. Excluding costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue, monthly residential revenue per residential customer decreased 0.1% compared to the prior year period.
Internet revenue declined 3.2% year-over-year to $5.8 billion, driven by a decline in Internet customers year-over year and pricing and packaging mix within Charter's customer base, partly offset by more favorable bundled revenue allocation year-over-year.
Second quarter mobile service revenue totaled $1.1 billion, an increase of 18.9% year-over-year, driven by mobile line growth and rate adjustments.
Video revenue totaled $3.1 billion in the second quarter, a decrease of 9.7% compared to the prior year period, driven by a higher mix of lower priced video packages within Charter's video customer base, $251 million of costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue versus $67 million in the prior year period, more unfavorable bundled revenue allocation year-over-year and a decline in video customers during the last year, partly offset by promotional rate step-ups and video rate adjustments that pass through programmer rate increases.
Voice revenue decreased by 4.5% year-over-year to $331 million, driven by a decline in wireline voice customers, partly offset by voice rate adjustments.
Commercial revenue increased by 1.5% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, driven by mid-market and large business revenue growth of 2.8% year-over-year and an increase in small business revenue of 0.7%. Mid-market and large business revenue excluding wholesale increased by 3.5% year-over-year, mostly reflecting PSU growth. The year-over-year increase in second quarter 2026 small business revenue was driven by a 1.4% increase year-over-year in monthly small business revenue per small business customer, partly offset by a decline of 0.8% in small business customer relationships year-over-year.
Second quarter advertising sales revenue of $416 million increased by 12.3% compared to the year-ago quarter, primarily driven by higher political revenue. Excluding political revenue in both periods, advertising sales revenue decreased by 4.6% year-over-year driven by lower linear advertising revenue, partly offset by higher streaming advertising revenue.
Other revenue totaled $894 million in the second quarter, an increase of 7.1% compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by higher mobile device sales, partly offset by a $45 million one-time benefit in the prior year period.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Second quarter total operating costs and expenses were flat year-over-year at $8.1 billion, primarily driven by lower programming costs, offset by higher other costs of revenue and higher transition expenses.
Second quarter programming costs decreased by $218 million, or 9.7% as compared to the second quarter of 2025, reflecting $251 million of costs allocated to programmer streaming applications and netted within video revenue versus $67 million in the prior year period, a higher mix of lower cost packages within Charter's video customer base and fewer video customers, partly offset by contractual programming rate increases and renewals.
Other costs of revenue increased by $186 million, or 11.3% year-over-year, primarily driven by higher mobile device sales, higher mobile service direct costs and higher advertising sales costs given higher political revenue.
Field and technology operations expenses increased by $21 million, or 1.6% year-over-year, primarily driven by higher vehicle fuel costs and medical expenses.
Customer operations expenses increased by $8 million, or 1.1% year-over-year, driven by medical expenses.
Marketing and residential sales expenses decreased by $31 million or 3.1% year-over-year, due to lower marketing expenses from cost savings, despite higher marketing activity.
Transition expenses represent incremental costs incurred to prepare for the integration of the previously announced Cox transaction.
Other expenses decreased by $27 million, or 2.5% as compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by lower professional services expense.
Net Income Attributable to Charter Shareholders
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, with lower Adjusted EBITDA offset by a gain on extinguishment of debt related to open market debt repurchases in the second quarter of 2026.
Net income per basic common share attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $10.76 in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $9.41 during the same period last year. The increase was primarily the result of a 13.1% decrease in basic weighted average common shares outstanding versus the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA
Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 billion declined by 4.3% year-over-year, reflecting a decline in revenue of 1.7%, while operating costs and expenses remained flat. Excluding transition expenses, Adjusted EBITDA declined 3.2% year-over-year.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures totaled $2.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, in-line with the prior year period, with lower line extension spend offset by higher upgrade/rebuild (primarily network evolution).
Charter continues to expect full year 2026 capital expenditures, excluding impacts from the previously announced Cox transaction, to total approximately $11.4 billion. The actual amount of capital expenditures in 2026 will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the pace of Charter's network evolution and expansion initiatives, supply chain timing and growth rates in Charter's residential and commercial businesses.
Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
During the second quarter of 2026, net cash flows from operating activities totaled $3.9 billion, an increase from $3.6 billion in the prior year. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to lower cash taxes, partly offset by lower Adjusted EBITDA.
Free cash flow in the second quarter of 2026 totaled $969 million, a decrease of $77 million compared to the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year decrease in free cash flow was driven by an unfavorable change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures, partly offset by higher net cash flows from operating activities.
Liquidity & Financing
As of June 30, 2026, total principal amount of debt was $93.8 billion and Charter's credit facilities provided approximately $3.7 billion of additional liquidity in excess of Charter's $509 million cash position.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, Charter purchased $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of various Charter Communications Operating, LLC and CCO Holdings, LLC notes under an open market repurchase program for $1.0 billion in cash.
Share Repurchases
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, Charter purchased 4.0 million shares of Charter Class A common stock for $838 million.
Webcast
Charter will host a webcast on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) related to the contents of this release.
The webcast can be accessed live via the Company's investor relations website at ir.charter.com. Participants should go to the webcast link no later than 10 minutes prior to the start time to register. The webcast will be archived at ir.charter.com two hours after completion of the webcast.
Additional Information Available on Website
The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes contained in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, which will be posted on the "Results & SEC Filings" section of the Company's investor relations website at ir.charter.com, when it is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A slide presentation to accompany the conference call and a trending schedule containing historical customer and financial data will also be available in the "Results & SEC Filings" section.
Use of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Information
The Company uses certain measures that are not defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") to evaluate various aspects of its business. Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net income attributable to Charter shareholders and net cash flows from operating activities reported in accordance with GAAP. These terms, as defined by Charter, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are reconciled to net income attributable to Charter shareholders and net cash flows from operating activities, respectively, in the Addendum to this release.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Charter shareholders plus net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, other income (expenses), net and other operating (income) expenses, net, such as special charges, merger and acquisition costs and (gain) loss on sale or retirement of assets. As such, it eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of the Company's businesses as well as other non-cash or special items, and is unaffected by the Company's capital structure or investment activities. However, this measure is limited in that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues and the cash cost of financing. These costs are evaluated through other financial measures.
Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures and changes in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures.
Management and Charter's board of directors use Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow to assess Charter's performance and its ability to service its debt, fund operations and make additional investments with internally generated funds. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA generally correlates to the leverage ratio calculation under the Company's credit facilities or outstanding notes to determine compliance with the covenants contained in the facilities and notes (all such documents have been previously filed with the SEC). For the purpose of calculating compliance with leverage covenants, the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, excluding certain expenses paid by its operating subsidiaries to other Charter entities. The Company's debt covenants refer to these expenses as management fees, which were $336 million and $702 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and $366 million and $732 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to nearly 59 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this communication may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "future," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated," "aim," "on track," "target," "opportunity," "tentative," "positioning," "designed," "create," "predict," "project," "initiatives," "seek," "would," "could," "continue," "ongoing," "upside," "increases," "grow," "focused on" and "potential," among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this communication are set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K, and in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to:
our ability to sustain and grow revenues and cash flow from operations by offering Internet, mobile, video, voice, advertising and other services to residential and commercial customers, to adequately meet the customer experience demands in our service areas and to maintain and grow our customer base, particularly in the face of increasingly aggressive competition, the need for innovation and the related capital expenditures; the impact of competition from other market participants, including but not limited to incumbent telephone companies, direct broadcast satellite ("DBS") operators, wireless and satellite broadband and telephone providers, digital subscriber line ("DSL") providers, fiber to the home providers and providers of video content over broadband Internet connections; general business conditions, unemployment levels and the level of activity in the housing sector and economic uncertainty or downturn; our ability to develop and deploy new products and technologies including consumer services and service platforms; any events that disrupt our networks, information systems or properties and impair our operating activities or our reputation; the effects of governmental regulation on our business including subsidies to consumers, subsidies and incentives for competitors, costs, disruptions and possible limitations on operating flexibility related to, and our ability to comply with, regulatory conditions applicable to us; our ability to procure necessary services and equipment from our vendors in a timely manner and at reasonable costs including in connection with our network evolution and rural construction initiatives; our ability to obtain programming at reasonable prices or to raise prices to offset, in whole or in part, the effects of higher programming costs (including retransmission consents and distribution requirements); the ability to hire and retain key personnel; the availability and access, in general, of funds to meet our debt obligations prior to or when they become due and to fund our operations and necessary capital expenditures, either through (i) cash on hand, (ii) free cash flow, or (iii) access to the capital or credit markets; our ability to comply with all covenants in our indentures and credit facilities, any violation of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default of our other obligations under cross-default provisions; our ability to satisfy the conditions to consummate the Liberty Broadband Combination and/or the Cox Transactions and/or to consummate the Liberty Broadband Combination and/or the Cox Transactions in a timely manner or at all; the risks related to us being restricted in the operation of our business while the Liberty Broadband Merger Agreement and the Cox Communications Transaction Agreement are in effect; other risks related to the Liberty Broadband Combination as described in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus with respect to the Liberty Broadband Combination, filed by Charter on January 22, 2025, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Where You Can Find More Information" included therein; and other risks related to the Cox Transactions as described in the definitive proxy statement with respect to the Cox Transactions, filed by Charter on July 2, 2025, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Where You Can Find More Information" included therein. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this communication.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO GAAP MEASURES
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Last Twelve Months
Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders
$ 1,292
$ 1,301
$ 2,455
$ 2,518
$ 4,924
$ 5,264
Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
232
194
432
386
825
790
Interest expense, net
1,276
1,263
2,532
2,504
5,070
5,089
Income tax expense
475
414
940
859
1,773
1,635
Depreciation and amortization
2,197
2,176
4,408
4,357
8,762
8,670
Stock compensation expense
138
157
341
379
635
663
Other, net
(161)
188
(22)
453
349
752
Adjusted EBITDA (a)
$ 5,449
$ 5,693
$ 11,086
$ 11,456
$ 22,338
$ 22,863
Net cash flows from operating activities
$ 3,925
$ 3,600
$ 8,229
$ 7,836
$ 16,470
$ 15,201
Less: Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(2,871)
(2,874)
(5,726)
(5,273)
(12,112)
(10,898)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures
(85)
320
(162)
47
377
910
Free cash flow (a)
$ 969
$ 1,046
$ 2,341
$ 2,610
$ 4,735
$ 5,213
The above schedule is presented in order to reconcile Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, non-GAAP measures, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in accordance with Section 401(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
UNAUDITED ALTERNATIVE PRESENTATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
% Change
2026
2025
% Change
REVENUES:
Internet
$ 5,776
$ 5,969
(3.2) %
$ 11,628
$ 11,899
(2.3) %
Mobile service
1,095
921
18.9 %
2,147
1,835
17.0 %
Connectivity
6,871
6,890
(0.3) %
13,775
13,734
0.3 %
Video
3,149
3,488
(9.7) %
6,401
7,068
(9.4) %
Voice
331
346
(4.5) %
669
702
(4.7) %
Residential revenue
10,351
10,724
(3.5) %
20,845
21,504
(3.1) %
Small business
1,104
1,096
0.7 %
2,194
2,184
0.4 %
Mid-market & large business
761
740
2.8 %
1,510
1,474
2.4 %
Commercial revenue
1,865
1,836
1.5 %
3,704
3,658
1.2 %
Advertising sales
416
371
12.3 %
774
711
9.0 %
Other
894
835
7.1 %
1,800
1,628
10.6 %
Total Revenues
13,526
13,766
(1.7) %
27,123
27,501
(1.4) %
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Programming
2,035
2,253
(9.7) %
4,123
4,555
(9.5) %
Other costs of revenue
1,837
1,651
11.3 %
3,602
3,235
11.3 %
Field and technology operations
1,313
1,292
1.6 %
2,571
2,574
(0.1) %
Customer operations
785
777
1.1 %
1,551
1,549
0.2 %
Marketing and residential sales
927
958
(3.1) %
1,846
1,907
(3.2) %
Transition expenses (b)
65
—
n/a
89
—
n/a
Other expense (c)
1,115
1,142
(2.5) %
2,255
2,225
1.3 %
Total operating costs and expenses (c)
8,077
8,073
— %
16,037
16,045
(0.1) %
Adjusted EBITDA (a)
$ 5,449
$ 5,693
(4.3) %
$ 11,086
$ 11,456
(3.2) %
All percentages are calculated using whole numbers. Minor differences may exist due to rounding. See footnotes on page 7.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
REVENUES
$ 13,526
$ 13,766
$ 27,123
$ 27,501
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating costs and expenses (exclusive of items shown separately below)
8,215
8,230
16,378
16,424
Depreciation and amortization
2,197
2,176
4,408
4,357
Other operating expenses, net
51
81
66
204
10,463
10,487
20,852
20,985
Income from operations
3,063
3,279
6,271
6,516
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense, net
(1,276)
(1,263)
(2,532)
(2,504)
Other income (expenses), net
212
(107)
88
(249)
(1,064)
(1,370)
(2,444)
(2,753)
Income before income taxes
1,999
1,909
3,827
3,763
Income tax expense
(475)
(414)
(940)
(859)
Consolidated net income
1,524
1,495
2,887
2,904
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(232)
(194)
(432)
(386)
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders
$ 1,292
$ 1,301
$ 2,455
$ 2,518
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHARTER SHAREHOLDERS:
Basic
$ 10.76
$ 9.41
$ 20.00
$ 18.00
Diluted
$ 10.66
$ 9.18
$ 19.81
$ 17.59
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic
120,121,017
138,205,810
122,789,924
139,889,251
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted
121,255,667
141,684,415
123,969,262
143,098,493
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in millions)
June 30,
December 31
2026
2025
ASSETS
(unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 509
$ 477
Accounts receivable, net
3,651
3,680
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
813
987
Total current assets
4,973
5,144
INVESTMENT IN CABLE PROPERTIES:
Property, plant and equipment, net
47,955
46,444
Customer relationships, net
238
440
Franchises
67,471
67,471
Goodwill
29,710
29,710
Total investment in cable properties, net
145,374
144,065
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
5,271
5,004
Total assets
$ 155,618
$ 154,213
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable, accrued and other current liabilities
$ 12,779
$ 12,556
Current portion of long-term debt
999
750
Total current liabilities
13,778
13,306
LONG-TERM DEBT
92,960
94,006
EQUIPMENT INSTALLMENT PLAN FINANCING FACILITY
1,596
1,447
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
20,237
19,841
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
5,146
5,094
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Controlling interest
16,952
16,054
Noncontrolling interests
4,949
4,465
Total shareholders' equity
21,901
20,519
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$ 155,618
$ 154,213
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income
$ 1,524
$ 1,495
$ 2,887
$ 2,904
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
2,197
2,176
4,408
4,357
Stock compensation expense
138
157
341
379
Noncash interest, net
6
7
12
15
Deferred income taxes
203
(53)
417
(80)
Other, net
(212)
117
(86)
350
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts receivable
(141)
(238)
(136)
(286)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(3)
66
4
(169)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other
213
(127)
382
366
Net cash flows from operating activities
3,925
3,600
8,229
7,836
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(2,871)
(2,874)
(5,726)
(5,273)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures
(85)
320
(162)
47
Other, net
(243)
(67)
(285)
(199)
Net cash flows from investing activities
(3,199)
(2,621)
(6,173)
(5,425)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of long-term debt
4,394
3,723
11,610
5,116
Borrowings of equipment installment plan financing facility
—
112
148
233
Repayments of long-term debt
(4,609)
(3,184)
(12,108)
(4,793)
Payments for debt issuance costs
—
(1)
(30)
(1)
Purchase of treasury stock
(852)
(1,451)
(1,878)
(2,253)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
11
2
13
19
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
—
(232)
—
(252)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
(20)
(121)
(22)
(124)
Other, net
327
(44)
212
(213)
Net cash flows from financing activities
(749)
(1,196)
(2,055)
(2,268)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
(23)
(217)
1
143
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period
622
866
598
506
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period
$ 599
$ 649
$ 599
$ 649
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST
$ 1,439
$ 1,444
$ 2,506
$ 2,439
As of June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash includes $90 million, $105 million, $121 million, $43 million, $70 million and $47 million of restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets, respectively.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SUMMARY OF OPERATING STATISTICS
(in thousands, except per customer and penetration data)
Approximate as of
June 30,
2026 (d)
March 31,
2026 (d)
December 31,
2025 (d)
June 30,
2025 (d)
Footprint
Estimated Passings (e)
58,981
58,661
58,399
57,540
Customer Relationships (f)
Residential
29,276
29,452
29,609
29,819
Small Business
2,223
2,231
2,237
2,241
Total Customer Relationships
31,499
31,683
31,846
32,060
Residential
(176)
(157)
(125)
(95)
Small Business
(8)
(6)
(2)
(5)
Total Customer Relationships Quarterly Net Additions
(184)
(163)
(127)
(100)
Total Customer Relationship Penetration of Estimated Passings (g)
53.4 %
54.0 %
54.5 %
55.7 %
Monthly Residential Revenue per Residential Customer (h)
$ 117.52
$ 118.44
$ 117.19
$ 119.70
Monthly Small Business Revenue per Small Business Customer (i)
Mid-Market & Large Business Primary Service Units ("PSUs")
364
360
357
350
Mid-Market & Large Business Quarterly Net Additions
4
3
3
6
See footnotes on page 7.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Customer premise equipment (o)
$ 654
$ 593
$ 1,322
$ 1,066
Scalable infrastructure (p)
336
371
646
664
Upgrade/rebuild (q)
657
457
1,332
852
Support capital (r)
494
425
884
785
Capital expenditures, excluding line extensions
2,141
1,846
4,184
3,367
Subsidized rural construction line extensions
390
543
816
1,010
Other line extensions
340
485
726
896
Total line extensions (s)
730
1,028
1,542
1,906
Total capital expenditures
$ 2,871
$ 2,874
$ 5,726
$ 5,273
Capital expenditures included in total related to:
Commercial services
$ 293
$ 324
$ 579
$ 597
Subsidized rural construction initiative (t)
$ 391
$ 545
$ 818
$ 1,013
Mobile
$ 70
$ 59
$ 129
$ 112
Transition (b)
$ 34
$ —
$ 37
$ —
See footnotes on page 7.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FOOTNOTES
(a)
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Charter shareholders plus net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, other (income) expenses, net and other operating (income) expenses, net such as special charges, merger and acquisition costs and (gain) loss on sale or retirement of assets. As such, it eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of our businesses as well as other non-cash or special items, and is unaffected by our capital structure or investment activities. Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures and changes in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures.
(b)
Transition represents incremental costs incurred to prepare for the integration of Cox Communications' operations and to bring systems and processes into a uniform operating structure.
(c)
Other expense excludes stock compensation expense. Total operating costs and expenses excludes stock compensation expense, depreciation and amortization and other operating (income) expenses, net.
(d)
We calculate the aging of customer accounts based on the monthly billing cycle for each account in accordance with our collection policies. On that basis, at June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, customers included approximately 84,000, 87,600, 82,300 and 99,400 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 60 days past due, approximately 10,100, 7,800, 9,700 and 11,600 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 90 days past due and approximately 13,400, 13,600, 13,600 and 18,900 customers, respectively, whose accounts were over 120 days past due.
(e)
Passings represent our estimate of the number of units, such as single family homes, apartment and condominium units and small business and mid-market & large business sites passed by our cable distribution network in the areas where we offer the service indicated. These estimates are based upon the information available at this time and are updated for all periods presented when new information becomes available.
(f)
Customer relationships include the number of customers that receive one or more levels of service, encompassing Internet, mobile, video and voice services, without regard to which service(s) such customers receive. Customers who reside in residential multiple dwelling units ("MDUs") and that are billed under bulk contracts are counted based on the number of billed units within each bulk MDU. Total customer relationships exclude mid-market & large business customer relationships.
(g)
Penetration represents residential and small business customers as a percentage of estimated passings.
(h)
Monthly residential revenue per residential customer is calculated as total residential quarterly revenue divided by three divided by average residential customer relationships during the respective quarter.
(i)
Monthly small business revenue per small business customer is calculated as total small business quarterly revenue divided by three divided by average small business customer relationships during the respective quarter.
(j)
One product, two product and three or more product penetration represents the number of residential customers that subscribe to one product, two products or three or more products, respectively, as a percentage of residential customer relationships.
(k)
Connectivity customers represent all customers receiving our Internet and/or mobile connectivity services.
(l)
Mobile lines include phones and tablets which require one of our standard rate plans (e.g., "Unlimited" or "By the Gig"). Mobile lines exclude wearables and other devices that do not require standard phone rate plans.
(m)
Video customers only include customers that purchase Spectrum traditional or streaming linear video packages and exclude customers that only purchase streaming applications.
(n)
Mid-market & large business PSUs represents the aggregate number of fiber service offerings counting each separate service offering at each customer location as an individual PSU.
(o)
Customer premise equipment includes equipment and devices located at the customer's premise used to deliver our Internet, video and voice services (e.g., modems, routers and set-top boxes), as well as installation costs.
(p)
Scalable infrastructure includes costs, not related to customer premise equipment or our network, to secure growth of new customers or provide service enhancements (e.g., headend equipment).
(q)
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California Public Employees Retirement System grew its stake in shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM – Free Report) by 6.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 424,481 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 25,266 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned about 0.17% of MGM Resorts International worth $15,710,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in MGM Resorts International during the second quarter worth $25,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its stake in MGM Resorts International by 55.9% in the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 784 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 281 shares during the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of MGM Resorts International in the 1st quarter valued at about $30,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of MGM Resorts International during the 4th quarter worth about $42,000. Finally, City Holding Co. bought a new stake in shares of MGM Resorts International in the 4th quarter valued at about $44,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.11% of the company’s stock.
MGM Resorts International Stock Performance Shares of MGM Resorts International stock opened at $44.98 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93. MGM Resorts International has a 1-year low of $29.18 and a 1-year high of $51.59. The company has a market cap of $11.51 billion, a PE ratio of 62.47 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a 50 day moving average of $45.44 and a 200-day moving average of $39.57.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by ($0.07). The firm had revenue of $4.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.37 billion. MGM Resorts International had a net margin of 1.03% and a return on equity of 24.43%. The firm’s revenue was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.69 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that MGM Resorts International will post 1.97 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at MGM Resorts International In related news, Director Daniel J. Taylor sold 6,675 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.44, for a total transaction of $256,587.00. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 3.38% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades MGM has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of MGM Resorts International in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Truist Financial upgraded MGM Resorts International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $42.00 to $55.00 in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. KeyCorp upgraded MGM Resorts International from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $117.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of MGM Resorts International from $39.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $49.00 price objective (up from $48.00) on shares of MGM Resorts International in a research report on Monday, June 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, MGM Resorts International currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $52.31.
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MGM Resorts International Company Profile (Free Report)
MGM Resorts International is a leading global hospitality and entertainment company that develops, owns and operates destination resorts, hotels and casinos. Its properties feature integrated gaming floors alongside luxury accommodations, fine dining and retail outlets, live entertainment venues and convention facilities. The company also offers loyalty programs, sports betting and digital gaming experiences to enhance guest engagement and drive repeat visitation.
The company traces its heritage to the opening of the original MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in 1973.
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Bank of Nova Scotia reduced its holdings in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT – Free Report) by 15.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 341,679 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 64,218 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia owned 0.07% of Caterpillar worth $242,067,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Diamant Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 68,427.2% in the first quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 3,140,603 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,224,992,000 after acquiring an additional 3,136,020 shares during the period. Capital International Investors purchased a new stake in Caterpillar in the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,225,317,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its holdings in Caterpillar by 573.1% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,504,612 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $861,947,000 after purchasing an additional 1,281,087 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Caterpillar by 16.0% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 6,738,802 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,860,457,000 after purchasing an additional 928,974 shares during the period. Finally, Cynosure Group LLC raised its stake in Caterpillar by 8,359.6% during the 4th quarter. Cynosure Group LLC now owns 513,754 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $294,314,000 after buying an additional 507,681 shares during the last quarter. 70.98% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Caterpillar Stock Performance NYSE CAT opened at $893.02 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64. Caterpillar Inc. has a twelve month low of $405.46 and a twelve month high of $1,073.46. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $928.87 and a 200-day moving average price of $803.52. The firm has a market cap of $411.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 1.57.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $5.54 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.65 by $0.89. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 48.21% and a net margin of 13.33%.The company had revenue of $17.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.53 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.25 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 22.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Caterpillar Inc. will post 24.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Caterpillar Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Investors of record on Monday, July 20th will be given a dividend of $1.63 per share. This is a positive change from Caterpillar’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.51. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 20th. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 32.45%.
Insider Activity at Caterpillar In other Caterpillar news, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 15,674 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $918.71, for a total transaction of $14,399,860.54. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 52,935 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $48,631,913.85. This represents a 22.85% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Jason Kaiser sold 5,642 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $883.03, for a total value of $4,982,055.26. Following the transaction, the insider owned 9,594 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,471,789.82. The trade was a 37.03% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 95,773 shares of company stock valued at $87,642,635 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.33% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes CAT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. HSBC increased their price target on Caterpillar from $850.00 to $1,100.00 in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Argus increased their target price on Caterpillar from $820.00 to $990.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Daiwa Securities Group raised their target price on Caterpillar from $790.00 to $900.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Bank of America upped their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $930.00 to $989.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $980.57.
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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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Caterpillar (CAT +0.59%) is known for its dependable dividend, having raised its payout for more than 30 years. The renowned income investment recently approved another substantial increase. So why is Caterpillar's dividend yield the lowest in its history?
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The construction and heavy machinery manufacturer has seen its stock surge faster than its dividend growth, resulting in a lower yield. Shares of Caterpillar have skyrocketed more than 55% so far this year, and over 110% in the past 12 months as of this writing.
As AI infrastructure build-outs accelerate, so does the demand for construction equipment. The increase in Caterpillar's share price has now left potential investors with a conundrum. The stock is trading at a hefty premium, particularly compared to its historical averages. The 0.75% yield means new investors aren't necessarily buying for the high income as much as for the potential of continued growth.
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Caterpillar currently pays a quarterly dividend of $1.51 per share. The stock's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is in the mid-30s, while the trailing P/E sits above 40. New investors will need to be patient over a longer period of time to justify paying a higher price. With that said, Caterpillar is in excellent shape to keep the dividend raises coming for the foreseeable future.
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Bank of Nova Scotia reduced its stake in Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) by 46.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,522,666 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 1,345,458 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia owned approximately 0.14% of Newmont worth $164,834,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of NEM. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Newmont during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,443,128,000. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its position in Newmont by 23.4% during the fourth quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 29,780,063 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $2,973,539,000 after purchasing an additional 5,643,496 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its position in Newmont by 110.4% during the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 8,743,228 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $873,011,000 after purchasing an additional 4,588,018 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Newmont by 82.5% during the fourth quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,402,278 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $739,117,000 after purchasing an additional 3,345,543 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Assetmark Inc. lifted its stake in Newmont by 398.3% during the fourth quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 2,870,495 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $286,619,000 after purchasing an additional 2,294,396 shares during the last quarter. 68.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Newmont Stock Performance Newmont stock opened at $94.57 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $100.25 and a 200-day moving average of $110.06. The company has a market capitalization of $100.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 0.46. Newmont Corporation has a 1 year low of $59.96 and a 1 year high of $134.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 2.44 and a quick ratio of 2.17.
Newmont (NYSE:NEM – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The basic materials company reported $2.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.05 by $0.05. Newmont had a net margin of 33.87% and a return on equity of 27.84%. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.43 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Newmont Corporation will post 8.9 earnings per share for the current year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have commented on NEM. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their target price on Newmont from $150.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Raymond James Financial decreased their price target on shares of Newmont from $139.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on shares of Newmont from $145.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Bank of America dropped their price objective on shares of Newmont from $157.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Newmont from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $136.26.
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Newmont News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
Positive Sentiment: Newmont posted Q2 earnings of $2.10 per share, topping estimates, and said it generated record second-quarter free cash flow of $2.2 billion. Newmont Reports Robust Second Quarter 2026 Results; Remains on Track to Achieve Full Year Guidance Positive Sentiment: The company produced about 1.3 million attributable gold ounces and reaffirmed full-year production guidance, signaling stable operating performance despite weaker gold prices. Newmont Reports Higher Profit Despite Lower Gold Prices Positive Sentiment: Management also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.261 per share, which may support investor sentiment. Newmont Reports Robust Second Quarter 2026 Results; Remains on Track to Achieve Full Year Guidance Neutral Sentiment: Several reports highlighted that Newmont is benefiting from still-favorable gold pricing overall, though the metal has recently corrected and remains a key driver of near-term sentiment. Newmont tops profit estimates on higher gold prices, sees steady output Negative Sentiment: Gold prices fell sharply during the quarter, which could weigh on future revenue and explains some of the stock’s recent volatility. Newmont shrugs off 13% gold-price correction with record second-quarter free cash flow, tops earnings estimates Insider Buying and Selling In other news, EVP Peter Toth sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.38, for a total value of $277,140.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,315 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,001,439.70. This represents a 6.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider David John Thornton sold 2,296 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.11, for a total transaction of $252,812.56. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 23,163 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,550,477.93. This represents a 9.02% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 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. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 28,556 shares of company stock valued at $3,058,146. Company insiders own 0.06% of the company’s stock.
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Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) is a leading global gold mining company engaged in the exploration, development, processing and reclamation of gold properties. The company’s core business centers on the production of gold, with additional byproduct metals produced from its operations. Newmont operates a portfolio of long‑lived mines and development projects, and its activities span the full mine life cycle from early-stage exploration through to mining, milling and closure.
Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Newmont has grown through organic development and strategic acquisitions.
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Bank of Nova Scotia raised its position in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM – Free Report) (TSE:AEM) by 36.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,475,764 shares of the mining company’s stock after acquiring an additional 390,875 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia owned approximately 0.29% of Agnico Eagle Mines worth $299,480,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Sei Investments Co. grew its stake in shares of Agnico Eagle Mines by 42.2% in the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 20,736 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $4,209,000 after purchasing an additional 6,158 shares during the last quarter. Davis R M Inc. bought a new position in Agnico Eagle Mines during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $224,000. Alesco Advisors LLC An ESL Co bought a new position in Agnico Eagle Mines during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $344,000. Acumen Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Agnico Eagle Mines by 1,866.4% in the 1st quarter. Acumen Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,989 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $607,000 after buying an additional 2,837 shares during the period. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Agnico Eagle Mines by 2.3% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 14,612 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $2,966,000 after buying an additional 328 shares during the period. 68.34% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Agnico Eagle Mines Stock Down 1.8% AEM stock opened at $144.43 on Friday. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited has a fifty-two week low of $122.32 and a fifty-two week high of $255.24. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $161.15 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $190.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 2.18 and a current ratio of 3.15. The company has a market capitalization of $73.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 0.60.
Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM – Get Free Report) (TSE:AEM) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The mining company reported $3.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $4 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.96 billion. Agnico Eagle Mines had a return on equity of 21.09% and a net margin of 39.46%.The business’s revenue was up 66.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.53 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Agnico Eagle Mines Limited will post 12.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades AEM has been the topic of several research analyst reports. TD boosted their target price on Agnico Eagle Mines from $251.00 to $252.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Bank of America dropped their price target on Agnico Eagle Mines from $302.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Agnico Eagle Mines from $210.00 to $188.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Agnico Eagle Mines from $222.00 to $175.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Agnico Eagle Mines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $187.00 to $200.00 in a report on Monday, July 6th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Agnico Eagle Mines currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $230.00.
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Key Headlines Impacting Agnico Eagle Mines Here are the key news stories impacting Agnico Eagle Mines this week:
Negative Sentiment: Zacks labeled AEM a “Bear of the Day,” saying earnings estimates have been cut as gold retreats, which weighs on near-term sentiment for the miner. Bear of the Day: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Negative Sentiment: Another Zacks note said Agnico Eagle does not have the right setup for a likely earnings beat ahead of next week’s report, reinforcing caution around the upcoming results. Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan reportedly lowered expectations for Agnico Eagle Mines, adding to the day’s bearish analyst tone. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Has Lowered Expectations for Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) Stock Price Negative Sentiment: A separate market wrap noted AEM fell more than the broader market, signaling selling pressure alongside the weaker sector backdrop. Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know Agnico Eagle Mines Company Profile (Free Report)
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM) is a Canadian-based senior gold producer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company is principally engaged in the exploration, development, production and reclamation of gold-bearing properties. Agnico Eagle pursues both greenfield and brownfield exploration to expand its resource base and operates a portfolio of producing mines and development projects to generate long-life gold production.
Its core business activities span the full mining lifecycle: grassroots and advanced-stage exploration, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, mine construction, underground and open-pit mining, ore processing and metal recovery, and post-mining reclamation and closure.
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Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has posted its second-quarter 2026 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults.
Members of the company's senior management team will discuss the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results during an investor presentation to be webcast live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET today. The listen-only webcast will be available on NextEra Energy's website by accessing the following link: www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults. A replay will be available for 90 days by accessing the link listed above.
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NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility, which provides reliable electricity to approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns the largest energy infrastructure development company in the U.S., NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy and battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
The Pentagon just handed Oracle (NYSE:ORCL | ORCL Price Prediction) a headline win. On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded Oracle a nearly $7 billion contract to provide software and services to U.S. military branches, the Coast Guard, and the intelligence community for the next decade. Shares popped over 3% on the news. The question for investors is whether a single deal can offset a crash that has erased more than half the stock’s value in ten months.
The Enterprise Software Agreement, negotiated via the Department of the Navy, consolidates on-premises licensing, maintenance, and consulting across the Pentagon into a single contract with a five-year base period and a five-year option. DoD Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies said the structure will save taxpayers at least $441 million versus the prior fragmented approach.
The Crash the Contract Is Meant to Cushion The backdrop is brutal. Oracle closed at $120.04 on July 23, 2026, down 46.11% from its September 2, 2025 level of $222.75 and 49.81% lower over the past year. The stock fell 27.06% in the past month alone. CNBC and Forbes have chronicled a 19% single-week decline in late June, Oracle’s worst week since the 2001 dot-com bust.
The pain has been personal for Chairman Larry Ellison. His net worth peaked near $388 billion in September 2025, briefly making him the world’s second-richest person. By July 13, 2026, it had fallen to roughly $175 billion, a decline of about $213 billion in under 10 months, dropping him to No. 8 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Debt, Capex, and a Credit Warning The selloff traces to Oracle’s AI infrastructure buildout. Capital expenditures reached $55.66 billion in fiscal 2026, driving free cash flow to negative $23.69 billion. Total liabilities stand at $218.70 billion, and management plans to raise ~$40 billion in FY2027 through debt and equity financing, including a $20 billion at-the-market equity issuance program.
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Bond markets are flashing yellow. S&P Global Ratings cut Oracle’s credit rating to BBB-, one step above junk status, and five-year credit default swaps reached a near 18-year high of 2.03 percentage points. Oracle laid off approximately 21,000 employees, about 13% of its staff, and faces a $7 billion collateral requirement for its Wisconsin data center tied to the downgrade.
The Bull Case Still Stands Growth is genuine. Cloud Infrastructure revenue climbed 93% year over year to $5.79 billion in the most recent quarter, and remaining performance obligations expanded to $638 billion, up 363% YoY. Mizuho has reaffirmed its Outperform rating with a $320 price target, and the consensus analyst target sits at $249.24.
Scale Check Set the Pentagon award beside Oracle’s balance sheet and the framing tightens. The $7 billion contract is roughly 3% the size of Oracle’s outstanding debt load and a fraction of a single year’s capex. It is real revenue, spread over as much as a decade, arriving as management prepares to tap markets for tens of billions more. Whether that is a lifeline or a life raft is a judgment the debt figures will ultimately settle.
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Intel (INTC) delivered its strongest revenue growth in over 15 years, with Q2 revenue up 24.8% to $16.1B and EPS of $0.42. Oracle (ORCL) secured a 10-year, nearly $7B contract with the U.S. Department of War for enterprise software services, boosting premarket shares.
Bank of Nova Scotia increased its holdings in shares of Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE:FNV – Free Report) (TSE:FNV) by 5.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 485,345 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after purchasing an additional 23,587 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia owned 0.25% of Franco-Nevada worth $120,146,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Sei Investments Co. acquired a new position in shares of Franco-Nevada in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $1,573,000. State of Wyoming bought a new stake in Franco-Nevada during the 1st quarter worth $227,000. Cetera Investment Advisers raised its holdings in Franco-Nevada by 5.1% in the 1st quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 13,900 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $3,434,000 after buying an additional 671 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP raised its stake in shares of Franco-Nevada by 2.2% during the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 13,766 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $3,403,000 after acquiring an additional 301 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ABN Amro Investment Solutions lifted its holdings in Franco-Nevada by 21.5% during the 1st quarter. ABN Amro Investment Solutions now owns 8,690 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $2,145,000 after buying an additional 1,538 shares during the period. 77.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Franco-Nevada Trading Up 0.0% FNV stock opened at $214.16 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $41.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.16, a PEG ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 0.36. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $216.29 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $236.64. Franco-Nevada Corporation has a 12-month low of $157.18 and a 12-month high of $285.67.
Franco-Nevada (NYSE:FNV – Get Free Report) (TSE:FNV) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 12th. The basic materials company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.29. Franco-Nevada had a return on equity of 18.10% and a net margin of 65.12%.The business had revenue of $650.70 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $634.43 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.07 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 76.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts predict that Franco-Nevada Corporation will post 8.23 EPS for the current year.
Franco-Nevada Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 11th were given a $0.44 dividend. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 11th. Franco-Nevada’s payout ratio is presently 24.79%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on FNV shares. National Bank Financial raised shares of Franco-Nevada from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of Franco-Nevada from $310.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on Franco-Nevada from $258.00 to $245.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 6th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised shares of Franco-Nevada from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Franco-Nevada from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $273.40.
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Franco-Nevada Company Profile (Free Report)
Franco-Nevada Corporation is a Toronto-based royalty and streaming company that specializes in securing and managing long-term interests in mining properties. The firm focuses primarily on precious metals, particularly gold, while also holding interests related to silver, copper, platinum-group metals and select base metals. Rather than operating mines directly, Franco-Nevada acquires royalty and streaming agreements that entitle it to a percentage of production or revenue from producing and developing assets in exchange for upfront or staged financing.
The company’s business model centers on providing capital to mining companies in return for a sustained share of production or metal revenue, which can reduce exposure to operating and capital cost risks typical of mine operators.
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Frank Slootman, Director at Snowflake Inc. (SNOW -0.97%), sold a significant portion of his common stock on July 20, 2026 and July 21, 2026, as disclosed in a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$82.3 millionShares sold300,000Post-transaction shares (directly held)28,535Post-transaction shares (indirectly held)207,855Post-transaction value$64.2 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($274.41); post-transaction value based on July 21, 2026 market close ($271.73).
Key questionsWhat were the mechanical details of this option exercise and sale?
Slootman executed a cashless exercise of 300,000 stock options at a strike price of $8.88 per share. The transaction was split across two sessions, with 289,685 shares sold on July 20, 2026, and the final 10,315 shares sold on July 21, 2026, at weighted average prices ranging from $267.38 to $278.70.How is the insider's remaining indirect ownership structured?
Following the transactions, Slootman maintains a significant indirect interest through several entities: the Slootman Grandchildren's Trust, the Slootman 2023 Children's Trust, the F. Slootman 2024 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, and the B. Slootman 2024 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust. In addition to these ~208,000 shares, he retains ~4.7 million derivative securities held directly.What is the company's current financial profile and market standing?
As of the July 21, 2026 market close, Snowflake holds a market capitalization of $94.2 billion. The company reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $5.0 billion and a net loss of $1.2 billion, while employing approximately 9,060 full-time staff members at its Menlo Park headquarters.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-07-21)$271.73Market Capitalization$94.2 billionRevenue (TTM)$5.0 billionNet Income (TTM)-$1.2 billionCompany SnapshotSnowflake delivers a cloud-native data platform called the Data Cloud, which enables enterprises to unify disparate data sources and extract actionable business intelligence while supporting innovative data-driven applications and secure data sharing across organizations.The company operates a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, generating revenue through consumption-based pricing tied to customer data processing and storage volumes, supplemented by professional services and support offerings.Snowflake serves a broad customer base spanning enterprises, mid-market organizations, and data-driven businesses across multiple industries and geographies, with particular strength among organizations requiring advanced analytics, data integration, and collaborative data ecosystems.Snowflake is a leading cloud data platform provider with a market capitalization of $94.2 billion and TTM revenue of $5.0 billion, reflecting strong adoption of cloud-based data infrastructure solutions. The company has demonstrated robust growth momentum, with its stock appreciating 26.01% over the past year, driven by increasing enterprise demand for unified data platforms and cloud migration trends. Snowflake's competitive advantage derives from its architecture enabling independent scaling of compute and storage, multi-cloud deployment flexibility, and ecosystem partnerships that position it as a critical infrastructure layer for data-driven enterprises.
What this transaction means for investorsInvestors may struggle with what to make of Slootman’s sale of Snowflake stock.
The Snowflake director conducted the sale under Rule10b5-1, which allows insiders to make pre-planned sales of their shares. In selling, he also exercised options on 300,000 shares priced at just $8.88 per share.
Although the share price may not have been a specific catalyst for the sale, Slootman sold after the stock price had increased by 26% over the previous year.
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Moreover, Slootman sold around 56% of all of his holdings of the tech stock during the sale. This is a notable move for someone who was once the company’s chairman and CEO during a hypergrowth phase early in the decade and could rattle stock bulls despite the sale being pre-planned.
Still, Snowflake bulls can take comfort in the fact that he so far kept 44% of his holdings. Also, Mordor Intelligence estimates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27% for the data cloud industry through 2031. Between Slootman’s remaining holding and the continued industry growth, it is likely not a time to sell everything.
Will Healy has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Snowflake. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Bank of Nova Scotia decreased its holdings in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST – Free Report) by 43.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 215,977 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 163,155 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $215,210,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 12.3% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,825 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $18,165,000 after purchasing an additional 2,172 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 13.1% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,123 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,029,000 after purchasing an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 4.5% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,853 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,814,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the period. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 1.1% during the second quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 2,110 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $2,089,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 2.2% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 8,502 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,416,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.48% of the company’s stock.
Costco Wholesale Price Performance COST stock opened at $926.06 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $968.19 and a 200-day moving average of $980.24. The company has a market cap of $410.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.58, a PEG ratio of 4.48 and a beta of 0.88. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 12-month low of $844.06 and a 12-month high of $1,096.50.
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.94 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $70.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.04% and a net margin of 3.01%.During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $4.28 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a $1.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is 29.58%.
Costco Wholesale News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:
Positive Sentiment: Costco is expanding its warehouse footprint with several planned new locations across multiple states, including a first store in some markets, which could support membership growth, sales, and regional market share. Costco plans several new stores in multiple states: Here’s where Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to view Costco favorably, with consensus ratings still at “Moderate Buy,” reinforcing confidence in the company’s defensive business model and long-term earnings power. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts Positive Sentiment: Costco’s early Executive Membership success in China and continued warehouse expansion there could improve fee income and customer loyalty, creating a new growth catalyst outside the U.S. Why China Could Become Costco’s Next Membership Catalyst Positive Sentiment: New product launches and retailer exclusives from brands like Laifen and Jackery show Costco remains an attractive distribution channel, supporting traffic and merchandising momentum. Is Costco Wholesale (COST) Undervalued As New Product Launches Test Its Premium Valuation? Neutral Sentiment: Commentary focused on Costco’s high dividend growth and durable earnings model adds to the bullish long-term case, but it does not appear to be a new catalyst on its own. Will Costco (COST) be Able to Continue High Dividend Growth? Neutral Sentiment: Reports about a new standalone gas station and local tax revenue from store openings highlight business expansion, but they are more incremental than transformative for the stock. Costco Officially Launched Standalone Gas Stations. Don’t Count on This Fueling Another Leg Higher in COST Stock. Costco could bring millions in new tax revenue to Clarksville, leaders say Negative Sentiment: Investor concern remains around Costco’s premium valuation, with recent commentary questioning whether the stock is still undervalued after its strong run. Is Costco Wholesale (COST) Undervalued As New Product Launches Test Its Premium Valuation? Negative Sentiment: Legal headlines noting multiple lawsuits this year may add some overhang, even if the direct financial impact is still unclear. Costco had 3 lawsuits filed against it this year: See why Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Director Kenneth D. Denman sold 885 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $957.45, for a total value of $847,343.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,779 shares in the company, valued at $4,575,653.55. This trade represents a 15.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $1,175.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,104.00 to $1,106.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Telsey Advisory Group lifted their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,125.00 to $1,135.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Citigroup began coverage on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $1,020.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Costco Wholesale from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Twenty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,059.07.
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Costco Wholesale Company Profile (Free Report)
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.
Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.
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Two US energy records are landing simultaneously, telling the same story. American solar farms just produced their highest monthly output ever, up 21% from a year earlier, according to Energy Information Administration data. Total US electricity demand is grinding to fresh all-time highs, propelled by an AI build-out rewriting utility load forecasts across the country. Solar is sprinting to keep pace with a demand surge that is also pushing power bills higher for households.
The buildout is unprecedented. Developers are on track to add a record 43.4 GW of new utility-scale solar photovoltaic capacity in 2026, a 60% increase over 2025 and more than 12 GW above 2024’s prior record. Solar accounts for 51% of all new utility-scale generating capacity planned for the US grid this year, out of 86 GW total, followed by battery storage at 28% and wind at 14%. Texas alone is forecast to absorb roughly 40% of the new solar additions.
The shift is showing up in dispatch data. In California’s CAISO grid region, solar generation surpassed natural gas during the first five months of 2026, a marker that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. National forecasts point the same way: the EIA revised its 2026 utility-scale solar generation forecast 1.4% higher in its May outlook after finding more capacity online than expected.
On the demand side, Total US electricity consumption is projected to rise from a record 4,195 billion kWh in 2025 to 4,269 billion kWh in 2026, with new records expected again in 2027. The engine is AI infrastructure. US data center power demand is projected to climb from 31 GW in 2025 to 41 GW in 2026 and 66 GW in 2027, with total data center IT load capacity potentially doubling from about 80 GW in 2025 to roughly 150 GW by 2028. Data centers’ share of US peak summer power demand is projected to rise from 4.1% in 2025 to 5.3% in 2026 and 8.5% in 2027. The Department of Energy projects data centers could account for up to 12% of US electrical demand by 2028.
The two threads meet directly. Renewables, mainly wind and solar, are meeting nearly half of the growth in data center electricity demand globally, with generation for data centers growing at an average 22% annual rate between 2024 and 2030. Hyperscaler power purchase agreements have become the pricing floor under new US solar projects, and domestic module makers are trading on AI narratives.
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First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR | FSLR Price Prediction) is the clearest pure-play. The Tempe-based thin-film manufacturer carries a $22.44 billion market cap and closed its most recent quarter with a 47.9 GW contracted backlog stretching through 2030. First Solar posted record first-quarter revenue of $1.04 billion, up 23.64% year over year, with diluted EPS of $3.22. The stock is down 21.17% year to date, a reminder that markets are pricing the eventual Section 45X credit phase-out scheduled between 2030 and 2033 alongside the demand tailwind.
Consumers are paying for the surge. The national average residential electricity rate rose from 14.92 cents per kWh in 2022 to 18.05 cents per kWh in 2026, a 21% increase over five years. The EIA expects residential prices to rise about 5% in 2026 and roughly 2% in 2027, with the East Coast bearing the sharpest jumps.
The signal to watch is straightforward: whether 43.4 GW of new solar, plus batteries, can close the gap on 66 GW of data center demand by 2027. If it cannot, natural gas fills the difference, and residential bills keep climbing.
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Bank of Nova Scotia trimmed its holdings in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD – Free Report) by 41.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 723,376 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 503,903 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia owned 0.06% of Gilead Sciences worth $100,817,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GILD. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL acquired a new stake in shares of Gilead Sciences in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Gilead Sciences by 71.4% during the 4th quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 204 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. Quattro Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Gilead Sciences during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Wealth Preservation Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Gilead Sciences by 60.0% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Preservation Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new stake in Gilead Sciences in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 83.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Gilead Sciences Trading Up 0.4% Shares of GILD opened at $130.86 on Friday. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has a twelve month low of $108.46 and a twelve month high of $157.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $162.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.83 and a beta of 0.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.97, a quick ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $129.55 and its 200 day simple moving average is $135.54.
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $2.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.91 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $6.96 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.91 billion. Gilead Sciences had a return on equity of 48.19% and a net margin of 30.99%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.81 earnings per share. Gilead Sciences has set its FY 2026 guidance at -1.050–0.650 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Gilead Sciences, Inc. will post -0.77 earnings per share for the current year.
Gilead Sciences Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a dividend of $0.82 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $3.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Gilead Sciences’s payout ratio is presently 44.69%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Gilead Sciences from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, July 12th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Gilead Sciences from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. HSBC upgraded Gilead Sciences from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $133.00 to $155.00 in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Leerink Partners cut Gilead Sciences from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $146.00 to $127.00 in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of Gilead Sciences from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Twenty-five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $158.33.
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Insider Transactions at Gilead Sciences In other Gilead Sciences news, CEO Daniel Patrick O’day sold 15,000 shares of Gilead Sciences stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $126.29, for a total transaction of $1,894,350.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 607,133 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $76,674,826.57. The trade was a 2.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Andrew D. Dickinson sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.40, for a total transaction of $376,200.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 171,646 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,524,408.40. This represents a 1.72% 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. In the last quarter, insiders sold 77,000 shares of company stock worth $9,978,740. 0.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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Gilead Sciences, Inc, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Foster City, California, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines in areas of high unmet medical need. The company initially built its reputation in antiviral therapies and has since expanded into oncology, cell therapy and inflammatory diseases. Gilead operates a global research and commercial organization, conducting clinical development and selling medicines in markets around the world.
Gilead’s product portfolio is anchored by antiviral therapies for HIV and viral hepatitis.
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FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion, recommending the marketing authorization of Trodelvy® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) in combination with Keytruda® (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who have not received.
Assetmark Inc. lessened its position in eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY – Free Report) by 73.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 32,422 shares of the e-commerce company’s stock after selling 91,517 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc.’s holdings in eBay were worth $2,951,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC lifted its stake in eBay by 128.9% in the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 277 shares of the e-commerce company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 156 shares during the last quarter. High Point Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in eBay during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Abound Financial LLC bought a new stake in eBay in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in eBay in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of eBay in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 87.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Activity In related news, SVP Jordan Douglas Bradle Sweetnam sold 863 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $109.17, for a total value of $94,213.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 34,533 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,769,967.61. The trade was a 2.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP Mazen Rawashdeh sold 1,919 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $108.51, for a total transaction of $208,230.69. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 32,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,485,775.24. This represents a 5.64% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 76,012 shares of company stock worth $8,747,852. 0.67% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
eBay Stock Performance NASDAQ EBAY opened at $109.32 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $111.65 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $100.13. eBay Inc. has a 12-month low of $77.12 and a 12-month high of $119.31. The company has a market capitalization of $48.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.79, a P/E/G ratio of 2.44 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36.
eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The e-commerce company reported $1.66 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.58 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $3.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.04 billion. eBay had a net margin of 17.58% and a return on equity of 46.11%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.38 earnings per share. eBay has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.090-1.140 EPS. Analysts anticipate that eBay Inc. will post 4.89 earnings per share for the current year.
eBay Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 12th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were given a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. eBay’s dividend payout ratio is presently 28.12%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In EBAY has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group boosted their target price on eBay from $96.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on shares of eBay from $117.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $124.00 target price on shares of eBay in a research note on Monday, May 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of eBay from $87.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, President Capital increased their price target on shares of eBay from $102.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $110.52.
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eBay Inc is a global e-commerce company that operates an online marketplace connecting individual consumers and businesses for the sale and purchase of new, used and collectible goods. Founded in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar and headquartered in San Jose, California, eBay grew from its early auction-style site into a diversified platform offering both auction-format listings and fixed-price “Buy It Now” transactions. The company completed an initial public offering in the late 1990s and has since evolved its platform and services to support a broad range of product categories and buyer preferences.
The company’s core business centers on its marketplace platform, which provides listing, search and transaction capabilities for millions of items across consumer goods, electronics, fashion, collectibles and more.
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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC cut its stake in shares of VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN – Free Report) by 29.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 23,082 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 9,622 shares during the quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC’s holdings in VeriSign were worth $5,788,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Advisors Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of VeriSign by 25.3% during the first quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 198 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC raised its holdings in shares of VeriSign by 12.3% in the first quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 1,232 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $313,000 after buying an additional 135 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of VeriSign by 104.5% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 4,125 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $1,047,000 after buying an additional 2,108 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp raised its holdings in shares of VeriSign by 122.1% in the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,358 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $852,000 after buying an additional 1,846 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC lifted its position in VeriSign by 2.0% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 9,346 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $2,373,000 after buying an additional 186 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.90% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes VRSN has been the subject of several research reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of VeriSign in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Wedbush initiated coverage on VeriSign in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $318.00 price target on the stock. Citigroup raised their price target on VeriSign from $295.00 to $320.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Robert W. Baird raised their target price on shares of VeriSign from $305.00 to $355.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of VeriSign from $285.00 to $308.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $325.25.
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Key Stories Impacting VeriSign Here are the key news stories impacting VeriSign this week:
Positive Sentiment: VeriSign reported Q2 2026 earnings of $2.38 per share, slightly ahead of the $2.36 consensus, and revenue of about $435 million, also edging estimates. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Revenue rose 6% year over year, helped by steady demand for domain names, and operating income improved to $296 million from $281 million a year ago. Article Title Positive Sentiment: The company reaffirmed or updated full-year 2026 revenue guidance to roughly $1.7 billion-$1.8 billion, suggesting continued growth expectations. Positive Sentiment: VeriSign also announced that .web has been delegated into the DNS root zone, with Verisign as the registry operator, which could support longer-term domain registry growth. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: The Q2 earnings call transcript and conference-call materials may offer additional color on margins, demand trends, and capital return plans, but they do not change the core headline numbers. Article Title Insider Activity In other news, EVP Thomas C. Indelicarto sold 250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $269.23, for a total transaction of $67,307.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 36,051 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,706,010.73. This trade represents a 0.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO D James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares of VeriSign stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $266.09, for a total value of $878,097.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 422,839 shares in the company, valued at $112,513,229.51. This trade represents a 0.77% 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 26,300 shares of company stock valued at $7,125,942 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.
VeriSign Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ VRSN opened at $261.58 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $23.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.90 and a beta of 0.71. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $276.89 and a 200 day moving average price of $259.11. VeriSign, Inc. has a 52-week low of $208.86 and a 52-week high of $312.48.
VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The information services provider reported $2.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.36 by $0.02. VeriSign had a net margin of 49.95% and a negative return on equity of 39.98%. The company had revenue of $434.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $433.19 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.21 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that VeriSign, Inc. will post 9.45 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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VeriSign, Inc (NASDAQ: VRSN) is an internet infrastructure company that operates critical components of the global Domain Name System (DNS) and provides cybersecurity-related services. The company is best known as the authoritative registry operator for the .com and .net top-level domains, maintaining the central databases and zone files that enable domain name resolution for millions of websites. VeriSign’s registry role is performed under contractual agreements with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and involves high-availability, highly secure operations to support continuous internet connectivity.
In addition to its registry business, VeriSign offers a suite of services designed to protect and accelerate DNS and internet traffic for enterprises and service providers.
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Aureus Asset Management LLC cut its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) by 81.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,689 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 15,997 shares during the period. Aureus Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb were worth $224,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC increased its holdings in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC now owns 65,046 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $3,509,000 after buying an additional 172 shares during the period. KCM Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. KCM Investment Advisors LLC now owns 20,871 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $1,126,000 after acquiring an additional 174 shares during the period. Investment Research Partners LLC grew its position in Bristol Myers Squibb by 1.4% during the 4th quarter. Investment Research Partners LLC now owns 13,134 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $708,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. ESG Planning DBA Harper Investing grew its position in Bristol Myers Squibb by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. ESG Planning DBA Harper Investing now owns 13,811 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $745,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Finally, REAP Financial Group LLC increased its stake in Bristol Myers Squibb by 26.1% in the 4th quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC now owns 879 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares during the period. 76.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Bristol Myers Squibb News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Bristol Myers Squibb this week:
Positive Sentiment: BMY was highlighted as rising while the broader market dipped, suggesting investors were rotating into the name and viewing it as relatively resilient versus the market. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts Positive Sentiment: Wall Street expectations point to earnings growth in next week’s report, and multiple articles framed Bristol Myers Squibb as having a strong chance to beat estimates, which can support the stock into the print. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts Positive Sentiment: An analyst-style momentum piece also described BMY as a top long-term momentum stock, reinforcing a constructive technical/relative-strength narrative. Why Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term Neutral Sentiment: Bristol Myers Squibb is scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week, keeping the stock in a wait-and-see mode as investors look for confirmation of growth and guidance. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday Neutral Sentiment: News that Alexandria Real Estate delivered a new Bristol Myers Squibb R&D hub in San Diego is operationally positive, but it is more of a long-term business development update than an immediate stock catalyst. Alexandria Real Estate Equities Delivers 427,000 RSF Bristol Myers Squibb R & D Hub Negative Sentiment: One MarketWatch item noted BMY underperformed peers despite daily gains, which suggests the move may be less impressive on a relative basis than it first appears. Bristol Myers Squibb Co. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains Bristol Myers Squibb Stock Performance Shares of BMY stock opened at $61.56 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $57.39 and a 200 day moving average of $58.00. Bristol Myers Squibb Company has a 52 week low of $42.52 and a 52 week high of $62.89. The firm has a market capitalization of $125.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.29, a PEG ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 0.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.42 by $0.16. Bristol Myers Squibb had a net margin of 15.01% and a return on equity of 64.87%. The business had revenue of $11.49 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.93 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.80 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Bristol Myers Squibb has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.050-6.350 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Bristol Myers Squibb Company will post 6.34 earnings per share for the current year.
Bristol Myers Squibb Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.63 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.1%. Bristol Myers Squibb’s payout ratio is currently 70.79%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades BMY has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Bristol Myers Squibb from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Bank of America dropped their price target on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from $67.00 to $66.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $72.00 price target on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $61.25.
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Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on discovering, developing and delivering medicines for serious diseases. The company’s core activities include research and development, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of prescription pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic areas. BMS concentrates on advancing therapies in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease and specialty areas through both small molecules and biologics.
BMS’s marketed portfolio and late‑stage pipeline reflect a strong emphasis on cancer and immune‑mediated conditions.
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Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership cut its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 12.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,481,646 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 339,340 shares during the quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned approximately 0.22% of Micron Technology worth $838,379,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. High Note Wealth LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% in the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the period. Bayban purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, GHP Investment Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 91.2% during the 4th quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 28,506 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,149.28, for a total transaction of $32,761,375.68. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 355,997 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $409,140,232.16. The trade was a 7.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,488,907.17. The trade was a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204 over the last quarter. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Micron Technology Stock Performance NASDAQ MU opened at $990.21 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a current ratio of 3.42. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $962.35 and its two-hundred day moving average is $620.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.12 trillion, a P/E ratio of 22.42 and a beta of 2.14. Micron Technology, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $103.38 and a fifty-two week high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The business had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 1.36%.
Micron Technology News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
Positive Sentiment: Alphabet’s stronger capital-expenditure outlook for 2026 eased fears of an AI spending slowdown, which is lifting Micron and other memory-chip names on expectations for sustained demand. Micron stock gains 3%: how is the company benefiting from Alphabet and Tesla earnings Positive Sentiment: Elon Musk publicly thanked Micron during Tesla’s earnings call, adding to bullish sentiment around the company and helping fuel the stock’s recent rebound. Micron Technology Stock (MU) Is Recovering. Thank Elon Musk Positive Sentiment: Investor enthusiasm for the broader semiconductor and memory complex remains strong, with articles highlighting tight DRAM supply, rising memory prices, and heavy inflows into memory-focused ETFs. DRAM ETF inflows rise as Micron, SanDisk, SK Hynix, Samsung lead rally amid risks Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary also points to Micron’s strong margins and earnings momentum, reinforcing the view that the company is benefiting from a powerful AI-driven memory upcycle. Jim Cramer Still Loves Micron. Here Is the 1 Number That Shows Why He Is Right. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms have weighed in on MU. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Raymond James Financial lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 target price on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Barclays lifted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,175.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,268.93.
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Micron Technology, Inc is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures memory and storage solutions. Its product portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, solid-state drives (SSDs), memory modules and embedded memory solutions for a wide range of computing and electronic devices. Micron supplies components used in data centers, enterprise and cloud infrastructure, client computing, mobile devices, automotive systems and industrial applications, and also markets consumer-facing products under the Crucial brand.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron has grown into an international manufacturer with research, development and production facilities across multiple regions.
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