The Science of Her Sweat: Gatorade Sports Science Institute's (GSSI) new research shows women need more tailored hydration and nutrition guidance
Key Takeaways:
Only about 6% of sports science research focuses exclusively on women1, leaving a critical gap in hydration and nutrition guidance for female athletes. "Body of Science's" first study2 measures hydration and fueling patterns in more than 500 women across basketball, soccer, and ice hockey, among other activities. Current research expands into life stages, including premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause. Study findings include: Nearly half (43%) of participants showed up to workouts already dehydrated. Over half (57%) didn't consume adequate carbohydrates during exercise, with exactly half consuming zero. Participants replaced only 20% of their sodium electrolyte losses during practice, versus the recommended 50% (GSSI). While women, on average, have lower sweat rates than men, the research found wide variation among women, reinforcing the need for personalized hydration guidance. "Body of Science" insights are already being used in real life situations to improve personalized hydration guidance for female athletes, while ongoing research and the GSSI Labs app will help shape future solutions for all women. Women across the U.S. can participate in ongoing research via the GSSI Labs app and earn points-based gift card rewards on Gatorade.com. , /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), Gatorade's research arm with four decades of experience in hydration, nutrition, and human performance, is presenting the findings from its first "Body of Science" study2. The first Gatorade "Body of Science" study found that nearly half (43%) of women arrive at workouts already dehydrated. This is one of several disparities in how women hydrate and fuel their bodies. "Body of Science" is part of Gatorade's multi-year, global commitment to help close the gap in women's hydration science research. The findings will be presented at the American Society for Nutrition Annual Meeting on July 26.
Hundreds of women across sports and activities, including basketball, soccer and ice hockey, among others, participated in the study, which examined how female bodies sweat and how hydrated women are before exercise. It also assessed how well women meet fueling recommendations – topics that have historically been understudied. To help close that gap, GSSI established new, more precise categories for female sweat rates, providing a benchmark for future research. Current research underway expands into life stages, including premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause.
Establishing the Scientific Foundation of "Body of Science"
For decades, women have fueled their bodies based on science research conducted on men. The first "Body of Science" study reveals where that gap shows up in practice. Key findings being presented to the scientific audience include:
Nearly half (43%) of participants arrived at workouts already dehydrated, indicating a hydration deficit even before exercise. Despite drinking adequate fluid, participants replaced only ~20% of sodium electrolyte losses on average during activity. GSSI recommends replacing close to 50% of the sodium lost. Basketball athletes experienced the highest sodium losses of any sport measured. Inadequate sodium replacement can lead to muscle cramping, fatigue, and impaired performance. 57% of participants under-fueled with carbohydrates during workouts, and half consumed none at all. GSSI recommends 30-60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to support performance and energy during active occasions. While women, on average, have lower sweat rates than men, the research found significant differences from one woman to another, reinforcing that hydration guidance should be tailored to the individual rather than based on broad assumptions. Insights from the "Body of Science" research are already being applied in real life situations to improve how Gatorade evaluates and personalizes hydration guidance for female athletes. Ongoing studies and the GSSI Labs app will continue uncovering unmet needs to help shape future hydration solutions for women.
GSSI is a cornerstone of Gatorade and for more than four decades, the institute has conducted hydration and nutrition research on thousands of athletes. The team of scientists at GSSI have authored hundreds of peer-reviewed studies and powered Gatorade product innovation across the portfolio, and the work continues with "Body of Science."
"The data from our first 'Body of Science' study is clear – these aren't small gaps between what women's bodies need and how they're fueling. They're the difference between feeling your best and unknowingly falling short," said Dr. Kimberly Stein, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. "Being armed with this data will help us conduct deeper, more targeted research in future 'Body of Science' work."
Expanding "Body of Science" Across Life Stages
GSSI's research is expanding to study women across life stages, including premenopause, perimenopause and menopause. More than 500 women have already joined this early research.
Women of all activity levels can join ongoing research through the GSSI Labs app. The app's "Female Athlete Hydration Survey" invites women across the U.S. to help close longstanding research gaps. Participation earns points-based gift card rewards redeemable on Gatorade.com.
Gatorade WNBA All-Star Activation
Throughout AT&T WNBA All-Star in Chicago, Gatorade is building on its 30-year history as a founding partner of the WNBA. During WNBA All-Star Week programming, Gatorade will co-host the WNBA Line 'Em Up community activation at Robichaux Park on Chicago's South Side. Additionally, the brand will host a panel at the Chicago Sky Media & Innovation Summit, which will also bring together athletes, scientists and executives, in partnership with Gatorade. The panel will explore how women's sports are driving a new era of athlete care, from hydration strategies to injury prevention and recovery to menstrual health, pregnancy and long-term wellness. Additional grassroots efforts, including Hoopbus community programming, will take place throughout Chicago.
"Understanding what female bodies need for hydration and nutrition to perform their best on the court shouldn't be a luxury, and Gatorade is putting in the work to make sure it's not," said 8× WNBA All-Star, A'ja Wilson.
To date, Gatorade's "Body of Science" research has been conducted without any WNBA player participation. For more information, visit www.gatorade.com/body-of-science.
1 Source: Cowley, E. S., Olenick, A. A., McNulty, K. L., & Ross, E. Z. (2021). "Invisible Sportswomen": The Sex Data Gap in Sport and Exercise Science Research. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 29(2), 146-151.
2 Research is being presented at the American Society for Nutrition Annual Meeting on July 26.
The information presented is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical, health, nutrition, or dietary advice. The content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual hydration, nutrition, and health needs vary. Individuals should consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making changes to their diet, supplementation, hydration practices, or exercise routines.
About The Gatorade Portfolio
The Gatorade Portfolio, a division of PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), is a connected performance and wellness ecosystem built to fuel all athletes and exercisers. Bringing together Gatorade, Propel, Evolve and Muscle Milk, the Gatorade Portfolio is the most complete offering in the category today, with a broad range of personalized solutions at every stage of a person's journey. This integrated system of brands is built on Gatorade's 61-year history of studying athletes and is fueling the future of performance and wellness by delivering solutions across hydration, protein, energy and all-day nutrition to fuel consumers, no matter how or why they sweat. For more information and a full list of product offerings, please visit www.gatorade.com.
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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered its position in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL – Free Report) by 73.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 92,989 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 261,828 shares during the quarter. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in PayPal were worth $4,157,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Maia Wealth LLC boosted its stake in PayPal by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter. Maia Wealth LLC now owns 6,404 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $424,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the period. GeoWealth Management LLC increased its stake in PayPal by 6.2% in the third quarter. GeoWealth Management LLC now owns 3,214 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $216,000 after purchasing an additional 188 shares during the period. Harrell Investment Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of PayPal by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Harrell Investment Partners LLC now owns 9,374 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $547,000 after buying an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. Formidable Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of PayPal by 0.8% in the first quarter. Formidable Asset Management LLC now owns 25,937 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $1,173,000 after buying an additional 205 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KPP Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of PayPal by 3.3% during the first quarter. KPP Advisory Services LLC now owns 6,625 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $300,000 after buying an additional 214 shares during the period. 68.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting PayPal Here are the key news stories impacting PayPal this week:
Positive Sentiment: Takeover chatter is the main catalyst, as reports say Stripe and Advent have put forward a multi-billion-dollar bid that could force a higher valuation for PayPal. Reuters: How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target Positive Sentiment: Several commentators argue the offer may set a floor for PayPal’s value, which can support the stock if investors expect a better deal or competing interest. The Motley Fool: PayPal: Is Being Bought Out What’s Best for the Company Right Now? Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades from Barclays and Clear Street add another supportive angle, suggesting some on Wall Street see improving upside despite the company’s challenges. American Banking News: PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) Upgraded at Barclays Neutral Sentiment: PayPal remains a heavily watched stock, but the “trending” coverage itself does not change fundamentals and may just reflect investor speculation ahead of earnings. Yahoo Finance: PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) Is a Trending Stock Neutral Sentiment: Near-term earnings expectations are mixed, with Wall Street expecting a single-digit EPS decline next quarter, which keeps attention on fundamentals rather than just takeover headlines. Barchart: What to Expect From PayPal’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report Negative Sentiment: Longer-term articles highlight that PayPal has fallen from favor, faces stronger competition from Apple Pay, and is now being viewed as a takeover target rather than a market leader. Reuters: How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have weighed in on PYPL. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $59.00 target price on shares of PayPal in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Zacks Research raised PayPal from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of PayPal from $41.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price objective on shares of PayPal from $41.00 to $43.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Truist Financial cut their price objective on shares of PayPal from $45.00 to $44.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $54.61.
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Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CAO Chris Natali sold 1,337 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.46, for a total value of $66,128.02. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,586 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $78,443.56. This trade represents a 45.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Frank Keller sold 4,612 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.54, for a total transaction of $196,194.48. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 41,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,768,260.18. This represents a 9.99% 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 90 days, insiders have sold 20,612 shares of company stock worth $966,623. 0.63% of the stock is owned by insiders.
PayPal Stock Up 0.5% PYPL opened at $56.82 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $44.83 and its two-hundred day moving average is $47.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a current ratio of 1.26. The company has a market cap of $50.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.66, a PEG ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.33. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $38.46 and a one year high of $79.50.
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The credit services provider reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.27 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $8.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.05 billion. PayPal had a return on equity of 25.02% and a net margin of 15.00%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.33 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that PayPal Holdings, Inc. will post 5.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.
PayPal Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were paid a dividend of $0.14 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. PayPal’s dividend payout ratio is presently 10.51%.
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PayPal Holdings, Inc operates a global digital payments platform that enables consumers and merchants to send and receive payments online, on mobile devices and at the point of sale. The company provides a broad set of payment solutions, including a digital wallet, merchant payment processing, checkout services, invoicing and fraud-management tools. PayPal’s platform is designed to support e-commerce, in-person retail and person-to-person transfers, targeting both individual consumers and businesses of varying sizes.
Key products and services in PayPal’s portfolio include the PayPal wallet and checkout ecosystem, the Venmo peer-to-peer mobile app, Braintree’s developer-focused payment gateway, Xoom for international money transfers, and PayPal Credit and buy-now-pay-later options.
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Andra AP fonden increased its stake in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC – Free Report) by 203.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 577,621 shares of the chip maker’s stock after buying an additional 387,386 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Intel were worth $25,490,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. iA Global Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Intel by 17.0% during the fourth quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc. now owns 593,043 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $21,883,000 after purchasing an additional 86,189 shares during the period. Whalerock Point Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Intel in the 4th quarter valued at $205,000. Heritage Investment Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Intel in the 4th quarter valued at $219,000. Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc. bought a new stake in Intel during the 4th quarter valued at $185,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in Intel by 5.7% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 255,261 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $9,419,000 after purchasing an additional 13,858 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.53% of the company’s stock.
More Intel News Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:
Positive Sentiment: Several reports say Intel could beat Q2 expectations, helped by stronger server demand, better pricing, and improving margin trends. Wedbush also highlighted upside from guidance and operational recovery. Intel positioned for earnings upside as Wedbush highlights server demand and margin recovery Positive Sentiment: Intel is also getting a boost from signs of progress in its turnaround, including reports of new layoff plans, improved manufacturing execution, and ASML confirming Intel Foundry is using its lithography machines. INTC Stock Prepares for Liftoff as ASML Confirms ‘Intel Foundry Is Now Using Its Lithography Machines’ Positive Sentiment: Investors are also betting on a large earnings-driven move, with unusually heavy options volume indicating expectations for volatility and potentially meaningful upside if results impress. Huge, Unusual Intel Options Volume Today Ahead of Earnings This Week Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street expects Intel to report around $14.42 billion in revenue and roughly $0.21-$0.22 EPS, so the market is focused on whether the company can confirm that recent turnaround momentum is sustainable. Should You Add Intel Stock to Your Portfolio Ahead of Q2 Earnings? Negative Sentiment: Despite the recent bounce, sentiment remains fragile after a sharp pullback from recent highs, and some analysts warn that the stock’s valuation leaves it exposed if guidance disappoints. Intel set to beat but valuation leaves it exposed to sentiment swings Negative Sentiment: There are also technical and broader sector headwinds: bearish chart patterns, a weak semiconductor backdrop, and concern that the AI-driven chip rally may be losing momentum. Intel Stock Forms an Alarming Pattern as Earnings Loom Insider Buying and Selling In other Intel news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 40,256 shares of Intel stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $99.53, for a total value of $4,006,679.68. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 105,077 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,458,313.81. The trade was a 27.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on INTC shares. Moffett Nathanson cut shares of Intel to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of Intel from an “underperform” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $60.00 target price on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on Intel from $90.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Mizuho set a $135.00 price objective on Intel in a report on Sunday, June 21st. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price objective on Intel from $49.00 to $81.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Intel currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $102.77.
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Intel Stock Performance INTC stock opened at $97.06 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $487.82 billion, a PE ratio of -156.55 and a beta of 2.18. The company has a quick ratio of 1.85, a current ratio of 2.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. The business has a 50 day moving average of $117.14 and a 200-day moving average of $76.60. Intel Corporation has a 12-month low of $18.97 and a 12-month high of $142.35.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.28. The business had revenue of $13.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.32 billion. Intel had a positive return on equity of 0.39% and a negative net margin of 5.90%.The business’s revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.13 earnings per share. Intel has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.200-0.200 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Intel Corporation will post 0.65 earnings per share for the current year.
Intel Company Profile (Free Report)
Intel Corporation, founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon E. Moore and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. The company is historically notable for introducing the first commercial microprocessor and for driving the x86 architecture that underpins many personal computers and servers. Intel’s core business spans the design, fabrication and marketing of processors, chipsets and related components for a wide range of computing applications.
Intel’s product portfolio includes client and mobile processors marketed under brands such as Intel Core and Pentium, as well as high-performance Xeon processors for data centers and cloud infrastructure.
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Advanced Micro Devices: Consistent Top-Line Revenue ExpansionAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD +4.21%) primarily generates revenue by developing x86 microprocessors, graphics processing units, and custom system-on-chip components for original equipment manufacturers, public cloud service providers, and independent distributors.
It recently announced a $10 billion investment in the Taiwan manufacturing ecosystem alongside new processor production, and for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, it reported 14% net income margin.
Intel: Defending Its Top-Line Revenue BaselineIntel (INTC +6.48%) primarily generates revenue by designing central processing units, discrete graphics processing units, networking components, and wafer fabrication services for original equipment manufacturers and cloud service providers.
While announcing a $5.7 billion capital investment to expand its manufacturing campus in Ireland and appointing new segment leaders, it reported -28% net income margin for the quarter ended March 28, 2026.
Why Revenue Matters for Retail InvestorsRevenue serves as a critical starting point for investors evaluating a business because it represents the total unadjusted money flowing in from primary operations. This metric reveals whether an organization is successfully attracting customers and growing its overall business volume over time.
Comparing Quarterly Revenue for Advanced Micro Devices and IntelQuarter (Period End)Advanced Micro Devices RevenueIntel RevenueQ2 2024 (June 2024)$5.8 billion$12.8 billionQ3 2024 (Sept. 2024)$6.8 billion$13.3 billionQ4 2024 (Dec. 2024)$7.7 billion$14.3 billionQ1 2025 (March 2025)$7.4 billion$12.7 billionQ2 2025 (June 2025)$7.7 billion$12.9 billionQ3 2025 (Sept. 2025)$9.2 billion$13.7 billionQ4 2025 (Dec. 2025)$10.3 billion$13.7 billionQ1 2026 (March 2026)$10.3 billion$13.6 billionData source: Company filings. Data as of July 17, 2026.
Foolish TakeTracking the revenue trends for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel reveals that AMD’s sales are steadily catching up to the veteran semiconductor chipmaker over time. This is a surprising development considering AMD was once known for high-end graphics processing units (GPUs) for video games while Intel was the dominant force behind the personal computing boom.
That changed when GPUs became a key component for the artificial intelligence sector. Intel missed the boat on GPUs while AMD prospered. That said, another shift in sales may be around the corner.
Intel’s missteps under previous leadership are being rectified by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who helped the company orchestrate new foundry deals and partnerships, such as its multi-year collaboration with Google parent Alphabet. This is illustrated by the company’s 7% year-over-year increase in revenue for its fiscal first quarter ended March 28. For fiscal Q2, Intel expects sales to come in between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion, which represents a year-over-year increase, as well as quarterly sequential growth.
AMD is battling back Intel’s threat with the announcement of an expanded partnership with Microsoft on July 20. Its stock remains over $500 per share while Intel has dropped below $100 as of July 20 in a sign that Wall Street is more confident in AMD’s ability to continue its current success compared to Intel’s ongoing turnaround efforts.
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I wouldn’t touch Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) right now, and here’s exactly why. The stock has gained nearly 323% over the past year, ripping from $22 to roughly $98 despite a 30% correction over the past month. That’s being driven by a turnaround narrative that the underlying financials refuse to confirm. For a retirement-focused investor, this is a pass.
1. The Valuation Is Detached From the Business Intel carries a market cap of $554.82 billion on trailing revenue of $52.85 billion and TTM EPS of -60 cents. Importantly, there is no trailing P/E because there are no profits. The forward P/E sits at 137, the EV/EBITDA at 54, and the price-to-sales at 10.32. Even the sell-side isn’t buying it: the consensus target is $100.88, implying -6.04% downside from current levels, and 32 of 49 analysts rate it Hold. One Reddit thread flagged Intel “trading at a level not seen even during the dot-com bubble.” That framing is spreading.
2. The Foundry Is Bleeding Cash Q1 2026 revenue beat, but the GAAP numbers tell the real story: a $3.73 billion net loss, a $4.07 billion restructuring charge tied largely to Mobileye goodwill impairment, and free cash flow of -$3.87 billion on $4.96 billion of capex. Intel Foundry posted a $2.4 billion operating loss, extending a pattern of $2.3B to $3.2B quarterly foundry losses through 2025. Management has openly acknowledged Intel 14A could be paused or discontinued absent a major external customer. Q2 guidance calls for non-GAAP gross margin of ~39.0%, sequential compression from 41%.
3. Competitors Are Winning the Same Fight Intel’s Xeon 6 is now the host CPU for NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)‘s DGX Rubin NVL8, which is a supporting role, not a leadership one. AMD keeps taking x86 share, and CEO Lip-Bu Tan admitted Intel is still “putting simultaneous multithreading into the roadmap…so we are going to have it in Coral Rapids so we can compete effectively with AMD.” That is a catch-up feature.
The Better-Built Alternatives For cleaner x86 CPU exposure, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) instead. AMD is fabless, GAAP-profitable, carries no foundry losses, and is up 140.99% year-to-date and 282.87% over one year, gains built on unit share, not government equity injections. For foundry exposure, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), the profitable, dividend-paying industry leader whose ADR is up 43.06% YTD. TSM prints the cash Intel Foundry is burning.
Intel also pays no dividend, disqualifying it as a retirement income holding, and carries a beta of 2.19. Reddit sentiment sits at 35 (bearish) even after the rally.
The verdict: Until Intel Foundry produces a full year of positive operating income and free cash flow turns durably positive, the risk/reward remains unfavorable regardless of how loud the turnaround story gets.
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Adobe ADBE shares fell sharply in trading on Tuesday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the creative software maker, warning that multiple strategic transitions are unfolding simultaneously and could complicate its ability to return to stronger growth.
The investment bank lowered its rating on Adobe from Equal-weight to Underweight and slashed its price target by more than one-third, from $365 to $240.
The stock fell about 2% after the opening bell, extending losses that have already pushed Adobe shares down nearly 31% this year.
The downgrade comes as investors continue to assess how artificial intelligence is reshaping the software industry and whether established players can defend their businesses against a growing number of AI-native competitors.
Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Wood said Adobe is navigating several major changes at the same time, increasing the execution risk for the company.
According to the note, Adobe is dealing with three concurrent transitions: an expansion of its freemium strategy, leadership changes involving both its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, and increased investment in artificial intelligence.
The company has been witnessing a leadership vacuum created by the concurrent search for a new CEO following Shantanu Narayen’s planned departure and the June exit of CFO Dan Durn, and a deliberate shift away from margin harvesting toward heavier AI reinvestment.
"While each transition may be manageable in isolation, their convergence raises the bar for execution at a time when other areas of software offer cleaner evidence of growth durability, operating leverage, and/or near-term AI monetization," Wood wrote.
Morgan Stanley said Adobe's decision to offer free access to more users has already affected recurring revenue growth.
The brokerage estimated the strategy reduced annual recurring revenue growth by roughly $500 million during the company's second quarter.
The analysts added that the company's shift toward freemium offerings, combined with management changes and higher AI spending, "elongate the path to durable annual recurring revenue (ARR) reacceleration."
While Adobe's core business serving creative professionals continues to enjoy a strong competitive position, Morgan Stanley believes some parts of its broader workflow are becoming increasingly vulnerable to AI-native alternatives for both consumer and enterprise users.
The bank acknowledged that Adobe's lower valuation already reflects many of these concerns, but argued that the combination of simultaneous changes creates uncertainty over both the timing and strength of any recovery.
Adobe was not the only software company to receive a more cautious assessment.
Morgan Stanley also initiated coverage of Workday with an Underweight rating and a price target of $145, sending the human resources software company's shares down more than 2.75% in trading.
While the bank described Workday's competitive moat as one of the strongest in enterprise software, it said the company's artificial intelligence initiatives are unlikely to generate meaningful growth acceleration in the near term.
The brokerage initiated coverage of Salesforce and Intuit with Equal-weight ratings, reflecting a more balanced outlook.
For Salesforce, Wood described the company as a "tale of two cities."
He noted that strong momentum in products such as Agentforce and Slack has been offset by weakness in businesses including Commerce and Tableau, resulting in slower overall organic growth.
Morgan Stanley assigned Salesforce a price target of $185. Shares fell more than 1.9%.
On Intuit, which received a $335 price target, the bank said investor concerns about the company's competitive moat have significantly weighed on its valuation.
"The concern is that LLMs will be able to file taxes and provide entry level accounting software at a much lower price," the analysts wrote.
However, Morgan Stanley argued those fears are "overdone," ranking Intuit 12th within its software coverage universe for moat strength, while noting the company is less prepared than some peers for the next stage of AI-driven software development.
The ratings changes formed part of Morgan Stanley's broader software sector report introducing what it called a "Moat & Journey" framework to assess software companies based on the durability of their competitive advantages and their readiness for the AI era.
The bank identified Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Cloudflare, Datadog, ServiceNow, Snowflake and Shopify as its highest-conviction Overweight-rated software stocks.
Morgan Stanley also downgraded Rapid7 and PagerDuty to Underweight and reduced ratings on Elastic, JFrog, NICE, Wix, BlackLine and Vertex to Equal-weight, citing either valuation concerns or a longer path toward AI-driven growth.
Andra AP fonden increased its position in shares of Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP – Free Report) (TSE:SHOP) by 166.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 185,212 shares of the software maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 115,812 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Shopify were worth $21,970,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Shopify in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,611,797,000. Sands Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Shopify by 37.0% in the 4th quarter. Sands Capital Management LLC now owns 9,506,036 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,530,187,000 after buying an additional 2,568,765 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Shopify by 9.8% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 14,026,193 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $2,257,796,000 after buying an additional 1,252,074 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its position in shares of Shopify by 7,207.2% in the 4th quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 1,148,259 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $184,883,000 after buying an additional 1,132,545 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Select Equity Group L.P. increased its position in shares of Shopify by 92.5% in the 2nd quarter. Select Equity Group L.P. now owns 2,246,473 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $259,124,000 after buying an additional 1,079,494 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.27% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages recently commented on SHOP. Weiss Ratings downgraded Shopify from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $150.00 target price on Shopify and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Shopify from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $140.00 to $160.00 in a report on Sunday, July 12th. Bank of America started coverage on Shopify in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. They set a “buy” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut Shopify from an “overweight” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Shopify presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $157.58.
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Shopify Trading Up 0.7% SHOP stock opened at $124.48 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $112.90 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $123.07. The stock has a market cap of $161.53 billion, a PE ratio of 123.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 2.58. Shopify Inc. has a 1 year low of $94.00 and a 1 year high of $182.19.
Shopify Company Profile (Free Report)
Shopify is a Canadian commerce technology company that provides a cloud-based platform for businesses to create, manage and scale online and physical retail stores. Its core offering is a software-as-a-service e-commerce platform that enables merchants to build customizable storefronts, manage product catalogs, process orders, and handle inventory. Shopify also supports omnichannel selling through integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems for in-person transactions.
Beyond storefront software, Shopify offers a range of merchant services and tools designed to simplify commerce operations.
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Andra AP fonden boosted its position in American Express Company (NYSE:AXP – Free Report) by 33.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 89,320 shares of the payment services company’s stock after acquiring an additional 22,320 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in American Express were worth $27,018,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of American Express by 6,600.0% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 67 shares of the payment services company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in shares of American Express during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new stake in American Express in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in American Express in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in American Express in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.33% of the company’s stock.
American Express Stock Performance Shares of AXP stock opened at $351.81 on Tuesday. American Express Company has a 12 month low of $288.34 and a 12 month high of $387.49. The stock has a market cap of $240.05 billion, a PE ratio of 21.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a current ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 1.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $330.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $330.87.
American Express (NYSE:AXP – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The payment services company reported $4.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.01 by $0.27. American Express had a net margin of 15.13% and a return on equity of 33.95%. The business had revenue of $14.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.60 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.64 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. American Express has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.300-17.900 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that American Express Company will post 17.67 EPS for the current fiscal year.
American Express Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be paid a $0.95 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $3.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. American Express’s dividend payout ratio is presently 23.71%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages have commented on AXP. Benchmark started coverage on shares of American Express in a report on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of American Express from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $328.00 to $400.00 in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of American Express from $425.00 to $415.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of American Express in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Loop Capital started coverage on American Express in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. They set a “buy” rating and a $389.00 price objective on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $374.11.
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American Express Company Profile (Free Report)
American Express is a global financial services company primarily known for its payment card products, travel services and merchant network. Founded in 1850 as an express mail business, the company evolved through the 20th century into a payments and travel-focused organization. Its core activities include issuing consumer and commercial charge and credit cards, operating a global card acceptance and processing network, and providing travel-related services and customer loyalty programs.
American Express issues a range of products for individuals, small businesses and large corporations, including personal cards, business and corporate cards, and co‑brand partnerships with airlines, hotels and retailers.
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Bottomline and American Express are partnering to integrate Paymode into American Express Buyer Initiated Payments (BIP) through a new feature called BIP Connect.BIP Connect gives eligible American Express customers access to Premium ACH vendors on Paymode, improving connectivity and digital payment adoption.New Amex Trendex research from American Express highlights buyer-supplier relationships are strained, and payment errors persist as a result of invoice inefficiencies. PORTSMOUTH, N.H., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bottomline, a global leader in business payments, today announced a strategic partnership with American Express to deliver a more connected digital business payment experience. Through the partnership, Bottomline’s secure business payments network, Paymode, is now integrated into American Express Buyer Initiated Payments (BIP) through a new feature called BIP Connect, enabling eligible customers to pay Premium ACH vendors through Paymode. BIP enables buyers to initiate electronic payments to suppliers as an alternative to paper checks and ACH, leveraging American Express’ unique direct relationships with suppliers to help drive working capital flexibility on both sides of the transaction.
Payments automation may help address key gaps identified by surveyed financial decision-makers. Recent Amex Trendex research found that 67% of financial decision-makers surveyed agree that payment inefficiencies make it harder for their business to operate at its full potential. This complexity may stem from fragmented vendor networks that limit visibility and control, as well as from manual processes. Bottomline and American Express are helping to address these challenges by connecting eligible BIP customers with a broad network of authenticated, verified vendors across key industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, commercial real estate, and higher education.
The offering may help address the challenges faced by many financial decision-makers surveyed. For example, 90% of financial decision-makers surveyed report their business experienced payment errors in the last 12 months, and 65% say inefficiencies in their invoice and payment experiences make it more challenging to maintain strong buyer-supplier relationships. Through the secure Paymode network, businesses gain access to participating vendors that are enrolled, authenticated, and accept digital payments, helping create more predictable and seamless payment interactions between payers and vendors.
Expanding and Modernizing B2B Payments
Eligible businesses can initiate payments to vendors using their existing American Express BIP account, while vendors receive funds via Premium ACH through Paymode. This supports the continued shift to digital payments, helps improve working capital flexibility for buyers, and gives vendors a more predictable, data-informed payment experience.
“Partnering with American Express is an important step forward in helping businesses modernize how they manage payments,” said Craig Saks, CEO, Bottomline. “By integrating Paymode into BIP, we’re giving buyers access to greater control, enhanced security, and a simpler way to manage payables and receivables, while making it easier for vendors to reconcile payments and maintain visibility into their cash flow.”
The integration provides eligible American Express BIP customers with secure, authenticated payments backed by Paymode’s multi-layer fraud controls, a consistent user experience, and seamless access to Paymode’s vendor network.
“Businesses continue to look for new ways to modernize supplier payments without adding complexity,” said Widad Chaoui, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Corporate and B2B Products, American Express. “Our partnership with Bottomline allows BIP customers to get expanded access to Bottomline’s extensive network of B2B suppliers, while also providing working capital flexibility and control.”
About Bottomline
Bottomline helps businesses transform the way they pay and get paid. A global leader in business payments and cash management, Bottomline’s secure, comprehensive solutions modernize payments for businesses and financial institutions globally. With over 35 years of experience, moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually, Bottomline is committed to driving impactful results for customers by reimagining business payments and delivering solutions that add to the bottom line. Bottomline is a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software private equity firms in the world, with more than $172 billion in assets under management. For more information, visit www.bottomline.com.
Bottomline, the Bottomline logo, Paymode, and
BEA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bottomline Technologies, Inc.
About American Express
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express’ brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world’s best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.
For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.
Amex Trendex Research Methodology
American Express commissioned a 7-minute online survey among n=521 U.S. Business Owners and/or Financial Decision-Makers (DMs) who manage or oversee specific business functions (including invoice-based payments; accounts payable/receivable; accounts reconciliation; business spend; cash flow; and working capital). The survey included n=100 buyers, n=164 suppliers and n=257 respondents who are both buyers and suppliers. Respondents’ organizations were either small (<100 employees, n=134), mid-sized (100-999 employees, n=200) or large (1,000+ employees, n=187). The survey was fielded between June 10-17, 2026.
At the total sample, the margin of error is +/-4 percentage points (ppts) at the 95% confidence interval. By role, the margins of error for the following are: Buyers, +/- 10 ppts; Suppliers, +/- 8 ppts; Both a Buyer and Supplier, +/-6 ppts.
STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Keo Capital (STO:MAHA-A) - KEO Capital AB (publ) ("KEO Capital" or the "Company") (Nasdaq Stockholm:KEOC) is pleased to announce the renewal of its longstanding strategic partnership with American Express Limited ("AMEX"), reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative payment solutions in Mexico
The agreement includes the U.S. Dollar and the Mexican Peso as authorized currencies for all commercial Purchasing Cards issued under the program in Mexico, enabling greater flexibility for transactions and international commerce.
"This renewed partnership with American Express reinforces the innovation and the strength of our platform and the trust we have built over the years in Mexico. We are excited to continue growing alongside one of the world's leading financial services brands, and we look forward to continuing to explore new opportunities together," commented Roberto Marchiori, CEO of KEO Capital.
KEO Capital AB remains focused on leveraging this partnership to drive innovation in B2B payments, expand its product offerings, and deliver value to its cardmembers and commercial partners.
"We are proud to strengthen our longstanding partnership with KEO Capital in Mexico. Extending our collaboration reflects our shared commitment to innovation, advancing B2B payment solutions, and creating new opportunities for businesses across the market", said Mario Luna, Bank Partnerships Vice President of American Express for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
For more information, please contact:
Roberto Marchiori, CEO & CFO | Jakob Sintring, Head of IR
Phone: +46 8 611 05 11, E-mail: [email protected]
Jorge Guevara, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications Latin America and the Caribbean, American Express, E-mail: [email protected]
About KEO Capital
KEO Capital AB (publ) is a listed technology-driven financial solutions provider focused on improving liquidity, security, transparency, and efficiency in B2B supply chain financing and corporate travel and expense management. KEO Capital operates a unified digital ecosystem that enables buyers and suppliers to interact through complementary solutions designed to address the full spectrum of corporate payables. In addition, KEO Capital holds a 24 percent indirect equity stake in the Venezuelan oil company PetroUrdaneta and has entered into a binding agreement to increase its indirect interest to 40 percent. The shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (KEOC). For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.keocapital.com.
About American Express
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.
For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.
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Assetmark Inc. decreased its position in shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO – Free Report) by 7.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 137,869 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 11,032 shares during the quarter. Assetmark Inc.’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $10,697,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management purchased a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Networth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 276.4% during the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 335 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in Cisco Systems during the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Cisco Systems by 137.0% during the first quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 346 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.
Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,761 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $114.61, for a total value of $316,438.21. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 180,877 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,730,312.97. This represents a 1.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Deborah L. Stahlkopf sold 6,586 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.31, for a total transaction of $772,603.66. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 177,223 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,790,030.13. This represents a 3.58% 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 ninety days, insiders sold 47,650 shares of company stock valued at $5,668,823. Insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.
Cisco Systems Trading Down 1.1% NASDAQ CSCO opened at $110.70 on Tuesday. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 12-month low of $65.75 and a 12-month high of $130.37. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $117.63 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $93.67. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The stock has a market cap of $436.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.94, a P/E/G ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 1.02.
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.03. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 20.14% and a return on equity of 28.44%. The firm had revenue of $15.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.56 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.96 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, analysts forecast that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 earnings per share for the current year.
Cisco Systems Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is presently 54.55%.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on CSCO shares. New Street Research upped their price objective on Cisco Systems from $82.00 to $122.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $116.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. KeyCorp raised their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Cisco Systems from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.14.
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Cisco Systems News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Cisco Systems this week:
Positive Sentiment: Wall Street Zen upgraded Cisco Systems to “Buy,” adding to a generally favorable analyst backdrop for the stock. Wall Street Zen Upgrades Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) to “Buy” Positive Sentiment: Cisco continues to be viewed as an AI infrastructure play, with reports noting that the company has raised its AI order target and is working on quantum networking and AI-powered Webex Contact Center tools, which could support longer-term growth. Cisco (CSCO) Tests Quantum Networking While Webex Adds AI Contact Center Partner Positive Sentiment: Commentary around Cisco’s stock remaining below its 52-week high despite strong year-to-date gains has fueled additional bullish price-prediction headlines, reinforcing optimism about the company’s AI-related upside. Price Prediction: Cisco Stock Will Double on This Date Neutral Sentiment: Cisco has been labeled a “trending stock” in recent Zacks coverage, reflecting heightened investor attention rather than a clear new catalyst. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a Trending Stock Neutral Sentiment: Analyst-focused articles reiterate that consensus brokerage ratings remain constructive, but they do not point to a major new business catalyst. Wall Street Analysts Think Cisco (CSCO) Is a Good Investment: Is It? Negative Sentiment: Cisco fell alongside a broader market dip, and one article specifically highlighted that CSCO’s decline was slightly worse than the market’s move, contributing to near-term weakness. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know Negative Sentiment: Reports that Cisco may be considering a $150 million to $200 million acquisition of Zafran Security created some uncertainty, especially after the startup denied active sale talks, which may have weighed on sentiment. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Dips Amid Zafran Security Acquisition Reports Cisco Systems 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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Andra AP fonden cut its holdings in Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW – Free Report) by 43.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 91,913 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 71,607 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $21,717,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Natixis Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 3.5% in the fourth quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 630,956 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $152,161,000 after acquiring an additional 21,119 shares during the period. Bridges Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Lowe’s Companies by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 446,441 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $107,664,000 after acquiring an additional 25,609 shares during the period. Glenview Trust Co grew its stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 9.0% in the 4th quarter. Glenview Trust Co now owns 207,797 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $50,112,000 after purchasing an additional 17,225 shares during the period. Kathmere Capital Management LLC grew its position in Lowe’s Companies by 133.9% in the first quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 9,402 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $2,222,000 after acquiring an additional 5,383 shares during the period. Finally, LPL Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 2.3% in the 4th quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 993,332 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $239,552,000 after purchasing an additional 22,175 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $264.00 to $232.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 21st. HSBC dropped their price target on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $260.00 to $220.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Telsey Advisory Group cut their target price on Lowe’s Companies from $295.00 to $280.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Lowe’s Companies from $260.00 to $255.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, UBS Group cut their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $315.00 to $285.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $264.57.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Lowe’s Companies In other Lowe’s Companies news, EVP Juliette Williams Pryor sold 9,330 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $224.81, for a total transaction of $2,097,477.30. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 16,142 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,628,883.02. The trade was a 36.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Margrethe R. Vagell sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.83, for a total transaction of $559,575.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 20,220 shares in the company, valued at $4,525,842.60. This trade represents a 11.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 25,980 shares of company stock worth $5,796,937 over the last ninety days. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Lowe’s Companies Stock Performance Shares of Lowe’s Companies stock opened at $204.76 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $114.81 billion, a PE ratio of 17.31, a P/E/G ratio of 2.64 and a beta of 0.86. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $216.62 and its 200 day simple moving average is $241.29. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $203.40 and a 52-week high of $293.06.
Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.03 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $23.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.98 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 67.96% and a net margin of 7.51%.The business’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.92 EPS. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.750 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.48 EPS for the current year.
Lowe’s Companies Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 22nd will be given a dividend of $1.25 per share. This is a boost from Lowe’s Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.20. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 22nd. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. Lowe’s Companies’s payout ratio is presently 40.57%.
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc is a leading home improvement retailer that operates large-format stores and digital channels serving both do-it-yourself homeowners and professional contractors. The company offers a broad assortment of products including building materials, lumber, appliances, tools and hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, flooring, kitchen and bath fixtures, outdoor and garden products, and home decor. Lowe’s also provides a range of services such as installation, home improvement financing, tool and equipment rental, and contractor-focused sales programs.
Operations are centered on a nationwide brick-and-mortar store network supported by distribution centers and an e-commerce platform that enables online ordering, delivery and in-store pickup.
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The property and casualty insurance sector is undergoing a distinct shift. After a seven-year "hard market"—a stretch of aggressive rate hikes and tightening coverage—pricing is beginning to soften across the sector.
That leaves many carriers in a precarious position. During the boom, some operators relied heavily on consecutive premium increases to mask underlying operational inefficiencies. But as prices soften, the market effectively runs a stress test, and true structural advantages surface.
Investors must now distinguish between companies that rely on inflation-driven premium hikes and those that generate genuine profits from disciplined underwriting.
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Following the release of second-quarter 2026 earnings, Travelers' stock price rose nearly 10% to close at $369.50 on Friday, July 17. The catalyst was a historic earnings beat, as the company reported core earnings per share of $10.04, beating Wall Street estimates of $5.41.
Pre-earnings options flow indicated heavily bearish positioning across the sector. Put-call ratios spiked temporarily as traders purchased downside protection, anticipating deteriorating combined ratios, a headwind currently plaguing competitors like Progressive NYSE: PGR. The sheer magnitude of the beat caught the market off guard. This surprise triggered an options-driven short squeeze, amplifying the price action on Friday. However, the real story is how Travelers achieved an 84.1% underlying combined ratio amid a cooling broader pricing environment.
Swapping Premium Hikes for Portfolio YieldsA common narrative surrounding insurance carriers is that profitability stems entirely from raising premiums. Observers often assume carriers pass inflation and climate-risk costs directly onto consumers with absolute pricing impunity. The data tells a different story. Travelers is actively moderating rates to match price to risk rather than blindly chasing top-line revenue at the expense of retention. During the second quarter, renewal premium change in auto was entirely flat. Homeowners pricing moderated to 6.6%, and Business Insurance registered at 4.8%.
If rate hikes are decelerating, profitability must come from elsewhere. A significant portion of the earnings strength came directly from the balance sheet. When older, lower-yielding bonds mature, Travelers reinvests that principal into the current, higher-rate environment. The $100 billion investment portfolio at Travelers is heavily weighted toward investment-grade fixed income. This portfolio captured new money yields approximately 90 basis points above the embedded portfolio yield.
This dynamic drove net investment income up 14% year over year to $883 million after taxes. By successfully monetizing higher interest rates, Travelers effectively subsidized its underwriting operations. The spread between incoming and legacy yields is a multi-year tailwind. This spread generates reliable free cash flow, enabling disciplined risk selection without sacrificing net income.
High-Tech Tailwinds Drive Underwriting MarginsBeyond fixed-income yields, structural margin expansion is materializing through targeted technology investments. Management at The Travelers Companies directly attributed a 0.5-point improvement in the Business Insurance underlying loss ratio to recent deployments of AI. Through its digital platform Travis, Travelers implemented advanced data extraction and automated underwriting rules to generate commercial quotes in seconds.
This is not abstract technology spending. It represents an immediate and quantifiable return on investment. By automating routine underwriting and claims processing, Travelers creates substantial operating leverage. As premium growth naturally slows in a softening commercial market, this tech-driven expense reduction serves as a critical buffer. This efficiency expands margins organically from the inside out and demonstrates the tangible financial impact of AI in legacy financial sectors.
Reinsurance Shields Block the Heaviest DownpoursTo understand the full scope of the earnings beat, investors must look at how Travelers engineered its risk transfer programs. Catastrophe losses have historically been a volatile headwind for the industry. Yet, Travelers managed to drop pre-tax catastrophe losses to $518 million, down sharply from $927 million in the prior-year quarter.
This reduction was the direct result of a highly deliberate reinsurance restructuring. Management recently upsized a catastrophe bond to $750 million to replace an expiring $575 million bond. At the same time, Travelers absorbed personal lines catastrophe coverage into a highly efficient enterprise-wide program. This new program features a $3 billion attachment point. An attachment point is the financial threshold at which reinsurance coverage activates and begins paying out claims. By tightening retention and utilizing the capital markets to offload tail risk, Travelers successfully shielded its balance sheet from peak weather-related volatility.
The company also recognized a net favorable prior-year reserve development of $578 million pre-tax. When an insurance company sets aside capital to pay future claims, it bases those figures on strict actuarial estimates.
If claims come in lower than expected, the excess capital is released back into earnings as favorable prior-year reserve development. Favorable development across workers' compensation, commercial property, and personal lines signals that Travelers conservatively over-reserved in previous years. Recognizing these redundancies now provides a powerful injection of bottom-line capital right as the pricing cycle shifts. This maneuver demonstrates the conservative nature of Travelers' underwriting models.
Does Travelers Deserve a Spot on Your Watchlist?Generating excess capital is only half the equation. How a management team deploys that capital ultimately dictates long-term shareholder value. Travelers generated a core return on equity of 24.9% for the quarter. This is an elite metric that highlights extreme capital efficiency relative to the sector average.
Operating cash flows surpassed $11 billion over the trailing 12 months, fueling aggressive shareholder returns. During the second quarter alone, management executed $1.3 billion in share repurchases under a $5 billion authorization announced in January. Combined with a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share, yielding roughly 1.35%, Travelers returned over $1.5 billion to shareholders in a single quarter. Approximately $3.9 billion remains available for future buybacks. This establishes a robust floor under the stock price by consistently reducing the outstanding float.
The fundamentals reveal a carrier that has successfully decoupled profitability from the need for constant rate hikes. By leveraging technology to drive down the loss ratio, optimizing reinsurance to cap catastrophe downside, and aggressively returning cash to shareholders, The Travelers Companies is functioning as an efficient capital compounder.
Investors looking to navigate the shifting macroeconomic landscape may want to consider defensive growth stocks that exhibit this level of operational discipline and balance sheet strength. Those with a long-term horizon might consider tracking Travelers' consolidation patterns following the recent earnings surge to identify potential entry points, while keeping a close watch on future fixed-income yields and commercial property pricing trends as leading indicators of continued outperformance.
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International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) is approaching its next earnings report – scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 – in a highly unorthodox position, as it had already offered a rather concerning preview of the figures to its investors.
Specifically, IBM made an announcement last week revealing that both its revenue and earnings per share (EPS) are likely to come below expectations, with the former hitting $17.2 billion – $17.86 billion was expected – and the latter $2.93 – $3.02 was anticipated.
The disappointing figures might have, however, also turned the equity into a ‘Buy’ as it already suffered a massive selloff on the news, making it unlikely there is much potential for a further downside after the Wednesday filing.
IBM stock price one-month chart. Source: Google Still, the ground remains shaky for IBM stock investors considering the company also warned that the ongoing memory shortage and the prevailing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) are significantly harming its business.
Is IBM a good stock to buy? Nonetheless, Wall Street remains surprisingly optimistic regarding International Business Machines shares.
Specifically, the majority of analyst notes issued during the previous week were bullish, with the company receiving four ‘Hold,’ one ‘Sell’ – coming from HSBC’s Stephen Bersey and accompanied by a $231-to-$191 price target downgrade – and five ‘Buy’ recommendations.
Notably, the most recent forecast update – provided by JPMorgan’s (NYSE: JPM) Brian Essex on July 17 – was positive even after the bloodbath triggered by the earnings preview and featured a ‘Buy’ rating and a forecast downgrade from $291 to $250: from a 36.52% upside to 17.37%.
Lastly, the overall attitude on Wall Street is that IBM stock is a ‘Moderate Buy,’ while the average 12-month price target stands at $295.76 for a 38.86% predicted rally, per the data Finbold retrieved from TipRanks on July 21.
Wall Street sets IBM stock price for the next 12 months. Source: TipRanks Thus, International Business Machines shares appear worth investing in following the preview plunge and ahead of the official filing, though the fact that nearly every non-positive expert recommendation was assigned within the last week gives ample room for caution.
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IBM NYSE: IBM pre-reported its Q2 2026 earnings on July 14, and investors punished the stock, sending it down over 25% in a single session—the worst one-day decline in the company's storied history.
Andra AP fonden increased its position in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) by 376.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 101,015 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after acquiring an additional 79,823 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $27,334,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in UnitedHealth Group by 220.0% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 80 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC acquired a new position in UnitedHealth Group in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. 87.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
UnitedHealth Group Price Performance NYSE:UNH opened at $421.84 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $405.55 and a 200 day moving average price of $343.00. The stock has a market cap of $383.09 billion, a PE ratio of 27.15, a P/E/G ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 0.78. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a one year low of $234.60 and a one year high of $461.62.
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The healthcare conglomerate reported $6.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.94 by $1.44. UnitedHealth Group had a net margin of 3.14% and a return on equity of 16.53%. The firm had revenue of $112.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $110.81 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $4.08 earnings per share. UnitedHealth Group’s revenue was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 19.500-20.000 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 18.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.
UnitedHealth Group Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were given a $2.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This is a positive change from UnitedHealth Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.21. This represents a $9.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.72%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research firms have recently commented on UNH. Mizuho set a $493.00 price objective on UnitedHealth Group in a research report on Monday. Zacks Research raised shares of UnitedHealth Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $397.00 to $485.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Piper Sandler set a $477.00 target price on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised shares of UnitedHealth Group from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $330.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, UnitedHealth Group has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $449.17.
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Trending Headlines about UnitedHealth Group Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:
Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) to $441 from $429 and reiterated an overweight rating, reinforcing bullish sentiment around the stock’s post-earnings setup. Barclays raises UnitedHealth price target Positive Sentiment: Truist, Oppenheimer, and KeyBanc also lifted targets to $500, signaling that analysts see more room for UnitedHealth’s shares to run after the strong quarterly report. Wall Street sees more room to run Positive Sentiment: Media coverage highlighted UnitedHealth as a momentum stock, with several articles asking whether the recent strength and earnings performance make UNH an attractive buy for growth-oriented investors. Yahoo Finance momentum stock article Neutral Sentiment: Congress passed H.R. 8823, a bill aimed at strengthening provider accountability in FECA. While the measure could increase compliance scrutiny for healthcare providers, its direct financial impact on UnitedHealth is uncertain at this stage. House passes FECA accountability bill Negative Sentiment: One article flagged that UnitedHealth’s CFO warned that cost pressures are still not fully solved, suggesting that margin concerns could temper enthusiasm despite the earnings beat. CFO warning after earnings Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total value of $284,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 17,805 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,320,775. This represents a 4.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.19% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
UnitedHealth Group Company Profile (Free Report)
UnitedHealth Group Inc is a diversified health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, that operates two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Founded in 1977, the company provides a broad range of health benefits and health care services to individuals, employers, governmental entities and other organizations. Its operations span commercial employer-sponsored plans, individual and Medicare and Medicaid programs, and services for customers and health systems in the United States and selected international markets.
UnitedHealthcare is the company’s benefits business, administering health plans and networks, managing provider relationships, and offering coverage products for employers, individuals, and government-sponsored programs.
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH +1.98%) has been one of the hottest healthcare stocks over the past year, rising nearly 50%. The leading health insurer has been posting improved quarterly results, its medical expenses have been declining, and the outlook for the stock has become much stronger than it has been in the past.
Given the momentum and the stronger quarter results, could the healthcare stock be headed for $500 -- a level it hasn't been at since early last year?
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UnitedHealth posts solid numbers in Q2 Last week, UnitedHealth released its second-quarter results for the period ending June 30, which were impressive. Revenue of $112 billion came in above analyst projections of $110.9 billion, and its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $6.38 was also well above Wall Street estimates of $4.90.
The efforts it has made to restructure its business and exit unprofitable contracts have yielded better results for the health insurer. The company also says it's been using artificial intelligence to improve accuracy and speed up some of its processes. Its medical benefits ratio for the quarter was 86.7%, which was a fair bit lower than analyst estimates of 88.5%. The ratio shows how high its medical expenses are relative to the premiums it collects, and as that percentage declines, it's a good sign that the business is becoming more efficient.
In light of the progress and strong results, the company also upgraded its full-year guidance, now projecting adjusted EPS between $19.50 to $20, a sizable increase from the $18.25 it previously forecast.
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Can UnitedHealth stock get back to $500? For UnitedHealth stock to hit $500, it would need to rise another 19% from Monday's closing price of $421.55. That isn't unrealistic given how well the business has been doing of late, especially with it also raising its guidance. The company's turnaround efforts have been going well, and with UnitedHealth in a much stronger place, the stock looks poised for even greater gains.
Currently, it's trading at 23 times its estimated future earnings, which are based on analyst estimates. But with an improved outlook, those estimates could rise, and UnitedHealth's valuation may look even more attractive in the near future. For long-term investors, it looks safe to buy this leading healthcare stock again, as it could not only hit $500 but, in the long run, soar even higher.
Wall Street watches a company's quarterly report closely to understand as much as possible about its recent performance and what to expect going forward. Of course, one figure often stands out among the rest: earnings.
The earnings figure itself is key, of course, but a beat or miss on the bottom line can sometimes be just as, if not more, important. Therefore, investors should consider paying close attention to these earnings surprises, as a big beat can help a stock climb and vice versa.
Now that we know how important earnings and earnings surprises are, it's time to show investors how to take advantage of these events to boost their returns by utilizing the Zacks Earnings ESP filter.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Earnings ESP, or Expected Surprise Prediction, aims to find earnings surprises by focusing on the most recent analyst revisions. The basic premise is that if an analyst reevaluates their earnings estimate ahead of an earnings release, it means they likely have new information that could possibly be more accurate.
With this in mind, the Expected Surprise Prediction compares the Most Accurate Estimate (being the most recent) against the overall Zacks Consensus Estimate. The percentage difference provides the ESP figure. The system also utilizes our core Zacks Rank to provide a stronger system for identifying stocks that might beat their next quarterly earnings estimate and possibly see the stock price climb.
When we join a positive earnings ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or stronger, stocks posted a positive bottom-line surprise 70% of the time. Plus, this system saw investors produce roughly 28% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Stocks with a ranking of #3 (Hold), or 60% of all stocks covered by the Zacks Rank, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with rankings of #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy), or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market; Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.
Should You Consider PENN Entertainment?The last thing we will do today, now that we have a grasp on the ESP and how powerful of a tool it can be, is to quickly look at a qualifying stock. PENN Entertainment (PENN - Free Report) holds a #1 (Strong Buy) at the moment and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $0.39 a share 16 days away from its upcoming earnings release on August 6, 2026.
PENN has an Earnings ESP figure of +13.79%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $0.39 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.34. PENN Entertainment is one of a large database of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
PENN is part of a big group of Consumer Discretionary stocks that boast a positive ESP, and investors may want to take a look at MGM Resorts (MGM - Free Report) as well.
Slated to report earnings on July 29, 2026, MGM Resorts holds a #3 (Hold) ranking on the Zacks Rank, and its Most Accurate Estimate is $0.65 a share eight days from its next quarterly update.
MGM Resorts' Earnings ESP figure currently stands at +3.32% after taking the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.62.
PENN and MGM's positive ESP figures tell us that both stocks have a good chance at beating analyst expectations in their next earnings report.
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Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT – Free Report) by 11.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 10,416 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 1,110 shares during the quarter. Amova Asset Management Americas Inc.’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $7,375,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CAT. Lam Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Caterpillar during the first quarter worth approximately $26,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Caterpillar during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Caterpillar by 220.0% during the fourth quarter. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC now owns 48 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. IFS Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Caterpillar in the fourth quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Rialto Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Caterpillar by 47.4% in the fourth quarter. Rialto Wealth Management LLC now owns 56 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.98% of the company’s stock.
Caterpillar Trading Down 1.8% Shares of NYSE:CAT opened at $864.72 on Tuesday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $930.07 and its 200 day moving average is $796.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 1.35 and a quick ratio of 0.81. Caterpillar Inc. has a 1 year low of $405.46 and a 1 year high of $1,073.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $398.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 1.57.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $5.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.65 by $0.89. Caterpillar had a return on equity of 48.21% and a net margin of 13.33%.The firm had revenue of $17.41 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.53 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.25 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 22.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts predict that Caterpillar Inc. will post 24.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Caterpillar Increases Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 20th will be paid a dividend of $1.63 per share. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 20th. This is an increase from Caterpillar’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.51. Caterpillar’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.06%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades CAT has been the topic of several recent research reports. DA Davidson increased their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $650.00 to $845.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Caterpillar from $1,020.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Caterpillar from $900.00 to $1,045.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Caterpillar from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein upped their target price on Caterpillar from $769.00 to $879.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $980.57.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In other Caterpillar news, CFO Andrew R. J. Bonfield sold 15,674 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $918.71, for a total value of $14,399,860.54. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 52,935 shares in the company, valued at approximately $48,631,913.85. This represents a 22.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Denise C. Johnson sold 12,605 shares of Caterpillar stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $907.91, for a total value of $11,444,205.55. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 49,825 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $45,236,615.75. This represents a 20.19% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 95,773 shares of company stock worth $87,642,635. 0.33% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Caterpillar Company Profile (Free Report)
Caterpillar Inc is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives. The company’s product portfolio includes earthmoving machines such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and off‑highway trucks, as well as a range of power generation products including generator sets and power systems for industrial and commercial use. Caterpillar serves customers across heavy construction, mining, energy, transportation and related industries with both equipment and integrated technology solutions.
In addition to manufacturing, Caterpillar provides a broad range of aftermarket parts and support services, including maintenance, repair, remanufacturing and fleet management tools.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release second-quarter financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The full text of the release will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results and on PR Newswire. The release will be furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via a Current Report on Form 8-K in compliance with applicable SEC rules.
Teleconference and webcast access:
A real-time, listen-only teleconference and webcast of the quarterly results call that Caterpillar conducts with securities analysts and institutional investors will begin at 7:30 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Supporting materials will be available before the webcast at investors.caterpillar.com/events-presentations.
In addition to the webcast, the one-hour conference call can also be accessed by telephone from both domestic and international locations, with a conference ID provided below:
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The call can be accessed in real-time at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results. Listeners should go to the website before the live event to download and install any necessary audio software. The transcript from the conference call will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results following the webcast.
For those unable to participate in the live broadcast, the replay will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results shortly after the live event. There is no charge to access the webcast. A telephone replay will not be available.
About Caterpillar
For more than a century, Caterpillar has built a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company's primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers' toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.
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Andra AP fonden trimmed its position in Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) by 26.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 216,003 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 76,697 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Newmont were worth $23,382,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NEM. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of Newmont by 15.7% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 13,606 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $506,000 after purchasing an additional 1,847 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP increased its holdings in shares of Newmont by 40.7% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 96,182 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $4,644,000 after buying an additional 27,813 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Newmont during the 2nd quarter valued at $240,000. Cerity Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Newmont by 108.9% during the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 125,355 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $7,303,000 after acquiring an additional 65,342 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Newmont by 8.5% during the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 48,982 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $2,854,000 after acquiring an additional 3,856 shares in the last quarter. 68.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on NEM. Raymond James Financial cut their target price on Newmont from $139.00 to $137.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price target on Newmont from $145.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their price objective on Newmont from $150.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price objective on shares of Newmont from $128.00 to $111.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of Newmont in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $136.26.
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Newmont Stock Down 0.5% NYSE:NEM opened at $89.24 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $101.69 and its 200 day moving average price is $110.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $95.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.57, a PEG ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 0.46. The company has a current ratio of 2.44, a quick ratio of 2.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. Newmont Corporation has a 1-year low of $58.97 and a 1-year high of $134.88.
Newmont (NYSE:NEM – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The basic materials company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.07 by $0.83. The company had revenue of $7.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.83 billion. Newmont had a return on equity of 27.84% and a net margin of 33.87%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 45.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.25 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Newmont Corporation will post 9.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Newmont Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 22nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were paid a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. Newmont’s dividend payout ratio is currently 13.49%.
Insider Activity at Newmont In other Newmont news, EVP Peter Toth sold 3,000 shares of Newmont stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.38, for a total transaction 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 $4,001,439.70. This trade represents a 6.48% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Natascha Viljoen sold 3,882 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.32, for a total transaction of $408,852.24. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 142,999 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,060,654.68. This represents a 2.64% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 28,556 shares of company stock worth $3,058,146 in the last quarter. 0.06% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Key Headlines Impacting Newmont Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
Positive Sentiment: Several commentary pieces argue Newmont could still be attractive on valuation, suggesting the recent pullback may be creating a potential value opportunity if gold stays firm and earnings hold up. Is Newmont (NYSE:NEM) Still A Compelling Value Stock? Positive Sentiment: Gold’s strength remains a tailwind for Newmont, and one article says the company is facing a “crucial test” as the metal stays strong, which could support revenue and margins if commodity prices remain elevated. Newmont (NYSE:NEM) Faces a Crucial Test As Gold Stays Strong Positive Sentiment: Market chatter ahead of Q2 earnings points to investor interest in key operating metrics, and recent discussion of Newmont as a trading candidate around macro uncertainty suggests the stock could benefit if results exceed expectations. Newmont Stock Suddenly Offers a Double-Sided Debit Trade on U.S.-Iran Tensions and Upcoming Earnings Neutral Sentiment: Multiple previews of Newmont’s upcoming Q2 report focus on Wall Street estimates and key metrics, signaling that the stock may remain range-bound until earnings provide clearer direction. Seeking Clues to Newmont (NEM) Q2 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics Negative Sentiment: Scotiabank reportedly has a negative outlook for Newmont’s FY2027 earnings, reinforcing concerns that profit growth may slow after the current cycle. Scotiabank Has Negative Outlook for Newmont FY2027 Earnings Negative Sentiment: Technical commentary says Newmont shares have fallen to a 2026 low and support is being tested, which points to continued downside pressure unless buyers step in soon. Newmont Shares At 2026 Low, With Support Being Tested Newmont Profile (Free Report)
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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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced its position in shares of Linde PLC (NASDAQ:LIN – Free Report) by 6.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 86,873 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 6,353 shares during the period. Linde accounts for about 3.3% of Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest holding. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in Linde were worth $43,043,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in LIN. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Linde in the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID increased its position in shares of Linde by 96.6% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 57 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares in the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC raised its stake in Linde by 1,450.0% in the 1st quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 62 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 58 shares during the last quarter. Triumph Capital Management raised its stake in Linde by 69.2% in the 4th quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 66 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Strengthening Families & Communities LLC lifted its holdings in Linde by 134.5% in the 4th quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 68 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.80% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes LIN has been the topic of several recent research reports. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $525.00 target price on shares of Linde in a research note on Friday, July 10th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $600.00 price target on shares of Linde in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Linde from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Linde from $525.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Linde in a research note on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $548.67.
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Linde Stock Performance NASDAQ LIN opened at $512.05 on Tuesday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $516.10 and its two-hundred day moving average is $492.13. The firm has a market capitalization of $236.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.22 and a beta of 0.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 0.69 and a current ratio of 0.83. Linde PLC has a fifty-two week low of $387.78 and a fifty-two week high of $548.20.
Linde (NASDAQ:LIN – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The basic materials company reported $4.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.27 by $0.06. Linde had a return on equity of 19.80% and a net margin of 20.44%.The company had revenue of $8.78 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.60 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $3.95 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. Linde has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.600-17.900 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 4.400-4.500 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Linde PLC will post 17.88 earnings per share for the current year.
Linde Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were issued a $1.60 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $6.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Linde’s dividend payout ratio is currently 42.50%.
About Linde (Free Report)
Linde (NASDAQ: LIN) is a multinational industrial gases and engineering company that supplies gases, related technologies and services to a wide range of industries. The company traces its current form to the 2018 combination of Germany’s Linde AG and U.S.-based Praxair, creating one of the largest global providers of industrial, specialty and medical gases. Linde’s business model centers on production, processing and distribution of gases as well as the design and construction of the plants and equipment needed to produce them.
Core products and services include atmospheric and process gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and argon; hydrogen and helium; carbon dioxide; and a portfolio of higher‑value specialty and electronic gases.
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Genuine Parts (GPC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.1 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.38%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this auto and industrial parts distributor would post earnings of $1.81 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.77, delivering a surprise of -2.21%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Genuine Parts, which belongs to the Zacks Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry, posted revenues of $6.54 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.36%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $6.16 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Genuine Parts shares have lost about 0.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for Genuine Parts?While Genuine Parts has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Genuine Parts was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.03 on $6.48 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $7.69 on $25.37 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts is currently in the top 20% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (DRVN - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.30 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -16.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Driven Brands Holdings Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $516.75 million, down 6.2% from the year-ago quarter.
California Public Employees Retirement System decreased its holdings in shares of Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV – Free Report) by 1.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 246,904 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 4,311 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned about 0.18% of Dover worth $51,467,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC grew its holdings in Dover by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 7,542 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,472,000 after acquiring an additional 51 shares during the period. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Dover by 2.2% in the 4th quarter. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC now owns 2,439 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $476,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the period. KCM Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Dover by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. KCM Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,585 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $309,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the period. Tectonic Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Dover by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Tectonic Advisors LLC now owns 3,176 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $620,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kingsview Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Dover by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,506 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $489,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the period. 84.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts recently commented on DOV shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Dover from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, June 7th. Seaport Research Partners raised their target price on Dover from $245.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Oppenheimer upped their price target on Dover from $242.00 to $250.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $229.00 price target on shares of Dover in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $252.00 price objective on shares of Dover in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $241.43.
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Dover Trading Down 2.1% NYSE:DOV opened at $209.64 on Tuesday. Dover Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $158.97 and a fifty-two week high of $237.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 1.87 and a quick ratio of 1.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $28.23 billion, a PE ratio of 26.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.16. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $216.09 and its 200-day simple moving average is $215.24.
Dover (NYSE:DOV – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The industrial products company reported $2.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $2.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.19 billion. Dover had a return on equity of 18.01% and a net margin of 13.30%.Dover’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.05 EPS. Dover has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.450-10.650 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Dover Corporation will post 10.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Dover Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were given a dividend of $0.52 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Dover’s dividend payout ratio is currently 25.94%.
About Dover (Free Report)
Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of industrial products, components and specialty systems that serve a wide range of commercial and industrial end markets. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, the company has built a portfolio of operating businesses that design, manufacture and distribute engineered equipment, aftermarket parts and related services for customers around the world.
Dover’s activities span several product and solution categories, including fluid-handling and pumping systems, material handling and processing equipment, refrigeration and foodservice technologies, product identification and printing systems, precision components and automation and sensing solutions.
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Andra AP fonden raised its position in Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH – Free Report) by 90.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 28,687 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 13,611 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Parker-Hannifin were worth $25,682,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. HFM Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Parker-Hannifin by 1,000.0% during the 4th quarter. HFM Investment Advisors LLC now owns 33 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX acquired a new position in shares of Parker-Hannifin during the third quarter worth $25,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new position in Parker-Hannifin in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. NFSG Corp raised its stake in Parker-Hannifin by 94.4% in the first quarter. NFSG Corp now owns 35 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Parker-Hannifin by 80.0% in the fourth quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC now owns 36 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.44% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts have recently issued reports on PH shares. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on Parker-Hannifin from $980.00 to $950.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Evercore set a $1,064.00 target price on Parker-Hannifin in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on Parker-Hannifin from $965.00 to $1,000.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Parker-Hannifin from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Parker-Hannifin from $1,100.00 to $1,060.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,027.38.
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Parker-Hannifin Stock Performance Shares of PH opened at $950.03 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $914.33 and its 200-day simple moving average is $933.78. The firm has a market cap of $119.79 billion, a PE ratio of 35.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.11. Parker-Hannifin Corporation has a 12-month low of $692.02 and a 12-month high of $1,034.96. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.
Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $8.17 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.84 by $0.33. Parker-Hannifin had a net margin of 16.58% and a return on equity of 27.97%. The company had revenue of $5.49 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.40 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $6.94 earnings per share. Parker-Hannifin’s quarterly revenue was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. Parker-Hannifin has set its FY 2026 guidance at 31.200-31.200 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Parker-Hannifin Corporation will post 31.26 EPS for the current year.
Parker-Hannifin Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 8th were paid a $2.00 dividend. This is an increase from Parker-Hannifin’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.80. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 8th. This represents a $8.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Parker-Hannifin’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.51%.
Parker-Hannifin Profile (Free Report)
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) is a global manufacturer and provider of motion and control technologies and systems. The company designs, manufactures and services a broad range of engineered components and systems used to control the movement and flow of liquids, gases and hydraulic power. Its product portfolio is applied across demanding environments and includes solutions for industrial manufacturing, aerospace, mobile equipment and other engineered applications.
Parker-Hannifin’s product and service offerings span hydraulic and pneumatic components, fittings and fluid connectors, valves, pumps and motors, electromechanical actuators and motion-control systems, filtration and separation products, and seals and sealing systems.
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Andra AP fonden lifted its position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 194.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 360,495 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 238,041 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $33,483,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in NextEra Energy by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 216,033,697 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $17,343,185,000 after buying an additional 2,234,176 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 47,272,019 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $3,781,790,000 after acquiring an additional 966,152 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy during the 4th quarter valued at about $2,816,327,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 6.6% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 18,365,788 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,474,407,000 after purchasing an additional 1,136,074 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG increased its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 2.9% in the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 17,281,357 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,387,347,000 after purchasing an additional 485,854 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on NextEra Energy from $111.00 to $117.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, May 4th. HSBC increased their target price on NextEra Energy from $103.00 to $106.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reduced their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $102.00 to $95.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $99.32.
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NextEra Energy Price Performance Shares of NYSE NEE opened at $88.00 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $87.80 and a 200-day simple moving average of $89.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $183.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.67. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52 week low of $69.24 and a 52 week high of $98.75.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The utilities provider reported $1.09 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $6.70 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.43 billion. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 29.36% and a return on equity of 12.25%. NextEra Energy’s quarterly revenue was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.99 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.02 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th were given a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 5th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is currently 63.36%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Andra AP fonden raised its holdings in Deere & Company (NYSE:DE – Free Report) by 120.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 30,803 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,823 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Deere & Company were worth $17,351,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC grew its position in Deere & Company by 11.8% during the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 10,312 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $4,801,000 after purchasing an additional 1,086 shares during the last quarter. Spectrum Financial Alliance Ltd LLC lifted its stake in shares of Deere & Company by 55.8% in the fourth quarter. Spectrum Financial Alliance Ltd LLC now owns 85,351 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $39,737,000 after buying an additional 30,553 shares in the last quarter. Westpac Banking Corp grew its holdings in shares of Deere & Company by 78.6% during the fourth quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 6,925 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $3,224,000 after buying an additional 3,047 shares during the last quarter. Eldred Rock Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Deere & Company during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $13,166,000. Finally, Natixis Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Deere & Company by 13.4% during the fourth quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 388,595 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $180,919,000 after acquiring an additional 45,782 shares in the last quarter. 68.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Deere & Company Stock Performance Shares of NYSE DE opened at $586.13 on Tuesday. Deere & Company has a 12-month low of $433.00 and a 12-month high of $674.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $158.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a current ratio of 2.18, a quick ratio of 1.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $582.50 and a 200 day moving average of $572.84.
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The industrial products company reported $6.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.70 by $0.85. Deere & Company had a net margin of 10.09% and a return on equity of 18.25%. The business had revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.55 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $6.64 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Deere & Company will post 18.13 earnings per share for the current year.
Deere & Company Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be issued a $1.62 dividend. This represents a $6.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. Deere & Company’s dividend payout ratio is currently 36.71%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Deere & Company from $575.00 to $610.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Wolfe Research lifted their target price on Deere & Company from $550.00 to $660.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Robert W. Baird decreased their price target on Deere & Company from $580.00 to $525.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays upped their price target on Deere & Company from $530.00 to $640.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $752.00 price objective on shares of Deere & Company in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $642.98.
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Deere & Company Company Profile (Free Report)
Deere & Company, commonly known by its brand John Deere, is a global manufacturer of agricultural, construction and forestry machinery, as well as turf care equipment and power systems. Founded in 1837 by blacksmith John Deere—who developed a polished steel plow to improve tillage in tough prairie soils—the company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois, and has grown into one of the largest and most recognizable names in equipment manufacturing worldwide.
The company’s principal businesses include a broad portfolio of agricultural equipment such as tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, harvesters and tillage implements, complemented by precision agriculture technologies and telematics that support farm management, yield optimization and equipment connectivity.
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Balefire LLC reduced its position in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL – Free Report) by 68.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 5,104 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock after selling 10,839 shares during the quarter. Balefire LLC’s holdings in Oracle were worth $751,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in shares of Oracle by 189.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 153,580 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $25,593,000 after acquiring an additional 100,494 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Oracle by 8.1% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,418 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $903,000 after acquiring an additional 404 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Oracle by 21.5% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,348 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $951,000 after buying an additional 768 shares during the last quarter. United Bank lifted its position in Oracle by 6.8% in the second quarter. United Bank now owns 15,038 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $3,288,000 after acquiring an additional 963 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Oracle by 19.2% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 52,856 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $11,556,000 after purchasing an additional 8,530 shares during the last quarter. 42.44% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity In other news, Vice Chairman Jeffrey Henley sold 400,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $159.16, for a total value of $63,664,000.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 400,000 shares in the company, valued at $63,664,000. This represents a 50.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 40.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts have commented on ORCL shares. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on Oracle from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of Oracle from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Oracle from $250.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Oracle from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 price target on shares of Oracle in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Oracle currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $265.03.
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Negative Sentiment: CLSA initiated coverage on Oracle with a Hold rating and a $145 price target, warning that the company’s AI cloud expansion could require hundreds of billions of dollars in investment and may be difficult to fund without significant borrowing. Article title Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports say Oracle is falling on concerns about rising debt, massive AI infrastructure capex, and potential credit risk linked to large AI customers such as OpenAI, reinforcing fears that the company’s growth strategy could pressure profitability and balance-sheet flexibility. Article title Negative Sentiment: Investors are also reacting to Oracle’s recent credit downgrade toward junk territory and the broader selloff in the stock, which has highlighted execution risk despite the company’s large backlog and AI demand narrative. Article title Neutral Sentiment: Oracle also announced a partnership with IMSA Labs and launched an Oracle Cloud Innovation Studio, showing continued efforts to expand its AI and cloud ecosystem, though this news is not strong enough to offset the current sentiment drag. Article title Oracle Price Performance Oracle stock opened at $121.38 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $349.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.72. Oracle Corporation has a one year low of $120.03 and a one year high of $345.72. The business has a fifty day moving average of $175.85 and a two-hundred day moving average of $168.74. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.21, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a current ratio of 1.12.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, June 10th. The enterprise software provider reported $2.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.96 by $0.15. The company had revenue of $19.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.10 billion. Oracle had a net margin of 25.37% and a return on equity of 58.62%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.70 earnings per share. Oracle has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.720-1.760 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 8.050-8.050 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Oracle Corporation will post 6.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Oracle Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 24th. Investors of record on Friday, July 10th will be given a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 10th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. Oracle’s payout ratio is currently 34.31%.
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Oracle Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops and sells database software, cloud engineered systems, enterprise software applications and related services. The company is widely known for its flagship Oracle Database and a portfolio of enterprise-grade software products that support data management, application development, analytics and middleware. Over recent years Oracle has expanded its focus to include cloud infrastructure and cloud applications, positioning itself as a provider of both platform and software-as-a-service solutions for large organizations.
Oracle’s product and service offerings include Oracle Database and the Autonomous Database, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), enterprise resource planning (ERP), human capital management (HCM) and supply chain management (SCM) cloud applications (often grouped under Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications), middleware such as WebLogic, and developer technologies including Java and MySQL.
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The past few weeks have seen the bond market start asking a question the stock market has mostly been happy to ignore: Who can actually afford the AI buildout?
On July 9, S&P Global Ratings gave its answer for one of the biggest spenders. It cut Oracle Corp.'s NYSE: ORCL long-term credit rating to BBB-, the lowest rung of investment grade and just one notch above junk.
The stock has since fallen to around $125, down nearly 30% over the past month and nearly 50% over the past year.
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What makes the downgrade worth more than a passing glance is what it reveals about the wider group. Every major AI spender is pouring money into building out their supply capabilities, but they're all doing it from different financial positions, and the gap between them is widening fast.
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S&P's reasoning for the Oracle downgrade was blunt.
The agency admitted it had underestimated the scale of investment required for Oracle's AI ambitions, and now expects the company's free operating cash flow deficit to widen to roughly $42 billion in fiscal 2027, nearly double its earlier forecast.
The other red flag was customer concentration. S&P estimates that around half of Oracle's $638 billion in remaining performance obligations is tied to OpenAI alone, and it described that single relationship as a key credit risk.
The concern is understandable—Oracle has taken on long-term commitments on facilities and equipment to serve OpenAI's demand, so even if the latter's payments were to slow, Oracle's obligations would still need to be paid in full.
Where Each Spender Actually SitsSo what does that mean for Oracle's peers? Well, if you put the four biggest AI spenders side by side, then the divide becomes obvious.
The top two are Microsoft Corp. NASDAQ: MSFT, which carries an AAA rating, and Alphabet Inc. NASDAQ: GOOGL, which carries an AA+ rating. Next up is Amazon.com Inc. NASDAQ: AMZN, still at the higher end of the scale at AA, while Oracle sits alone down at BBB-.
The uncomfortable answer to the question, though, is that none of them can fully fund this from existing cash generation anymore. All four have seen their free cash flow compressed dramatically by the scale of the spending, and all four have been active issuers in the bond market to help cover the gap. What separates them isn't whether they borrow, but how heavily they're leaning on it, and how much of the repayment depends on revenue that hasn't arrived yet.
The Headroom GapMicrosoft and Alphabet started this cycle with the strongest balance sheets and the most cushion, which is why they still sit near the top of the ratings scale despite spending heavily. Amazon is only just holding on to its positive free cash flow. Still, its accelerating AWS growth is giving investors a reason to stay cautiously bullish on the spending for now.
Oracle is the only one, so far, that seems to have run out of room, and its move into negative free cash flow is a bright red flag. The leverage numbers underscore the point: Oracle sits several times above Amazon on debt-to-equity and nearly 20 times above Alphabet, which is actually running a net cash position.
More importantly, it has no rating cushion left, whereas its peers have several notches to go before their own credit standing comes under real pressure.
Why the Funding Gap MattersOverall MarketRank™100th Percentile
Analyst RatingModerate Buy
Upside/Downside118.3% Upside
Short Interest LevelHealthy
Dividend StrengthModerate
News Sentiment0.51 Insider TradingSelling Shares
Proj. Earnings Growth35.70%
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This distinction appears in three places that directly impact shareholders. The first is increased interest expense. Oracle's higher risk profile means that every additional dollar of debt costs more than it would for its better-rated peers, which will hurt its profitability.
The second is a lower likelihood of buybacks. Companies generating strong free cash flow, like Alphabet, can keep buying back their shares while continuing to invest in growth, whereas negative free cash flow will make it far more difficult for Oracle to do the same.
The third is what happens if demand for AI cools. A company funding most of its capital expenditure from operations can simply spend less and wait. A company funding itself predominantly with debt still owes the money it's borrowed, regardless of whether the expected revenue arrives, and its valuation becomes far harder to defend when investors start to doubt it will.
So Who Can Actually Afford It?Line the four up against the question, and a clear order emerges. Microsoft and Alphabet are best positioned to fund this from what the business itself generates, with the strongest balance sheets, the lowest leverage, and, in Alphabet's case, more cash than debt.
Amazon sits in the middle. It's spending more than anyone, and its cash generation is stretched thin as a result. Still, the accelerating growth at AWS suggests the money is meeting existing demand rather than demand it's hoping to create.
Oracle is the outlier on both halves of the question. It's leaning hardest on borrowing and on revenue that hasn't arrived yet, with a backlog that has to convert and a single customer accounting for around half of it. That combination is why it's the only one of the four with no rating cushion left.
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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft lessened its holdings in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC – Free Report) by 15.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 46,660 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 8,566 shares during the quarter. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in Wells Fargo & Company were worth $3,710,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in WFC. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. acquired a new position in Wells Fargo & Company during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Miller Capital Partners Inc. purchased a new position in Wells Fargo & Company during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Navalign LLC acquired a new position in shares of Wells Fargo & Company in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Wells Fargo & Company in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Core Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.90% of the company’s stock.
Wells Fargo & Company Stock Performance NYSE:WFC opened at $86.24 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 0.90 and a quick ratio of 0.90. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $81.70 and a two-hundred day moving average of $83.63. The stock has a market cap of $263.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.53, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 0.92. Wells Fargo & Company has a 1-year low of $72.78 and a 1-year high of $97.76.
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Investors of record on Friday, May 8th were issued a $0.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 8th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Wells Fargo & Company’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 26.16%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have recently commented on WFC shares. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $94.00 price objective (down from $100.00) on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on Wells Fargo & Company from $109.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 23rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their target price on shares of Wells Fargo & Company from $98.00 to $94.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Phillip Securities raised shares of Wells Fargo & Company from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $100.00 price objective for the company. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Wells Fargo & Company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $98.50.
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Wells Fargo & Company Company Profile (Free Report)
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified, U.S.-based financial services company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the firm has evolved from its origins in express delivery and pioneer-era banking into one of the largest full-service banks in the United States. The company provides a broad range of financial products and services to individual, small business, commercial, and institutional clients. Charles W. Scharf serves as chief executive officer.
Wells Fargo operates across several core business segments, including consumer banking and lending, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management.
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Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft grew its holdings in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) by 560.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,380 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 6,263 shares during the period. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in AbbVie were worth $1,588,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in AbbVie by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 180,779,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,306,353,000 after acquiring an additional 3,032,438 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of AbbVie by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 80,940,931 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,494,193,000 after acquiring an additional 1,119,274 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of AbbVie by 10.4% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 44,629,980 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,179,099,000 after purchasing an additional 4,190,487 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in shares of AbbVie by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 25,824,399 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,900,617,000 after purchasing an additional 356,394 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in AbbVie during the 4th quarter worth approximately $5,865,055,000. 70.23% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
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Positive Sentiment: AbbVie reported quiet but meaningful pipeline progress in its ABBV-8736 injection study, which could support longer-term growth expectations if the program continues to advance. AbbVie’s ABBV-8736 Injection Study Signals Quiet But Meaningful Pipeline Progress Positive Sentiment: Some coverage says AbbVie should be able to preserve its dividend even after the $10.9 billion Apogee acquisition because the deal is being funded with debt rather than cash, reducing immediate pressure on reserves. How Will AbbVie’s $10.9 Billion Acquisition of Apogee Impact Its Dividend? Neutral Sentiment: Broker coverage and article commentary pointed to higher earnings estimates for AbbVie, but also noted the stock may be stretched versus its growth outlook, leaving the market split on whether upside is already priced in. Erste Group Bank Brokers Boost Earnings Estimates for AbbVie Neutral Sentiment: Broader pharma commentary placed AbbVie alongside other large drugmakers and suggested it has outperformed the S&P 500, but also described its valuation as relatively elevated compared with growth expectations. 3 Biggest Pharma Giants: Buy, Sell or Hold? Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary around AbbVie’s eye-care exposure raised questions about whether the company is pulling back from that segment, which could signal strategic uncertainty for part of its portfolio. BLOG: Exit stage left: Is AbbVie leaving eye care? Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades ABBV has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on AbbVie from $260.00 to $295.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of AbbVie from $260.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of AbbVie from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 5th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on shares of AbbVie from $258.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of AbbVie from $260.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, AbbVie has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $267.67.
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AbbVie Trading Down 0.4% Shares of AbbVie stock opened at $253.37 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $230.81 and its 200 day moving average is $222.04. The firm has a market capitalization of $447.66 billion, a PE ratio of 124.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 0.30. AbbVie Inc. has a 1 year low of $184.63 and a 1 year high of $261.64.
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.59 by $0.06. AbbVie had a net margin of 5.79% and a negative return on equity of 576.45%. The business had revenue of $15 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.72 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.46 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts anticipate that AbbVie Inc. will post 14.18 earnings per share for the current year.
AbbVie Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be paid a dividend of $1.73 per share. This represents a $6.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 15th. AbbVie’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 340.89%.
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AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company that was created as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories in 2013 and is headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois. The company focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for complex and often chronic medical conditions. Its operations span research and development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs and commercialization, with an emphasis on bringing specialty medicines to market across multiple therapeutic areas.
AbbVie’s product portfolio and pipeline cover several major therapeutic categories, including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology and women’s health.
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Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. lessened its holdings in Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB – Free Report) by 58.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 309,717 shares of the company’s stock after selling 441,712 shares during the quarter. Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. owned 0.05% of Airbnb worth $39,080,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of ABNB. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Airbnb by 143.6% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 190 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. ORG Partners LLC increased its stake in Airbnb by 97.0% during the 4th quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 195 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of Airbnb in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Airbnb in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 96.3% during the first quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 214 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.76% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity In related news, Director Joseph Gebbia sold 2,460 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.00, for a total transaction of $369,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 2,595,119 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $389,267,850. This represents a 0.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Kenneth I. Chenault sold 8,346 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.00, for a total transaction of $1,251,900.00. Following the sale, the director owned 40,879 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,131,850. This represents a 16.95% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 2,256,652 shares of company stock worth $312,089,856 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.
Airbnb Price Performance Shares of ABNB opened at $144.94 on Tuesday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $139.29 and its two-hundred day moving average is $134.46. The company has a market capitalization of $87.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.70, a P/E/G ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.14. Airbnb, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $110.81 and a fifty-two week high of $150.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a current ratio of 1.44.
Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by ($0.05). The company had revenue of $2.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.62 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 19.90% and a return on equity of 31.24%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.24 EPS. Research analysts predict that Airbnb, Inc. will post 4.92 earnings per share for the current year.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts recently issued reports on ABNB shares. Wedbush began coverage on Airbnb in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $152.00 target price on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $170.00 price target on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Tigress Financial dropped their price target on Airbnb from $200.00 to $185.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Weiss Ratings raised Airbnb from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Truist Financial raised their price objective on Airbnb from $129.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $159.65.
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Airbnb, Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) operates a global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering short-term lodging, unique accommodations and related travel experiences. The company’s core platform enables individuals and professional property managers to list private homes, apartments, single rooms and entire properties, while providing search, booking and payment processing for guests. Airbnb earns revenue primarily through service fees charged to guests and hosts and offers tools to facilitate reservations, communications, and logistics between parties.
Beyond accommodations, Airbnb has expanded its product portfolio to include curated experiences led by local hosts, higher-end offerings such as Airbnb Luxe, and programs aimed at enhancing quality and safety like Airbnb Plus.
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California Public Employees Retirement System reduced its holdings in Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG – Free Report) by 24.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 425,795 shares of the company’s stock after selling 140,131 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned about 0.19% of Dollar General worth $50,555,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kera Capital Partners Inc. lifted its position in shares of Dollar General by 11.1% in the first quarter. Kera Capital Partners Inc. now owns 4,040 shares of the company’s stock valued at $480,000 after acquiring an additional 403 shares in the last quarter. Graphene Investments SAS raised its stake in Dollar General by 7.8% during the first quarter. Graphene Investments SAS now owns 24,800 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,945,000 after purchasing an additional 1,800 shares during the period. SteelPeak Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 983.7% in the 1st quarter. SteelPeak Wealth LLC now owns 26,268 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,119,000 after purchasing an additional 23,844 shares during the last quarter. Aware Super Pty Ltd as trustee of Aware Super acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 1st quarter valued at about $4,392,000. Finally, Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.
Dollar General Price Performance Shares of DG opened at $124.80 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $27.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 1.17. Dollar General Corporation has a one year low of $95.11 and a one year high of $158.23. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $112.26 and its 200-day moving average is $127.43.
Dollar General (NYSE:DG – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.81 billion. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The company’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.78 earnings per share. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.38 EPS for the current year.
Dollar General Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 7th will be given a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 7th. Dollar General’s payout ratio is 33.38%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on DG shares. Gordon Haskett lowered Dollar General from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lowered their target price for the company from $140.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $135.00 to $120.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Citigroup lowered their price target on Dollar General from $138.00 to $116.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Dollar General from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 4th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $131.27.
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Dollar General Corporation is a U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG and is headquartered in the Nashville/Goodlettsville, Tennessee area. Founded in 1939, Dollar General has grown from a regional operation into one of the nation’s prominent low-price retailers focused on convenience and value.
Dollar General’s stores offer a wide assortment of everyday consumables and household goods, including food and beverage items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods, apparel basics, seasonal merchandise and small household items.
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SummaryDollar General remains a buy, with shares still undervalued around $127 despite a recent rally.DG's recent quarterly results show positive momentum: 1.4% traffic growth and a 2% same-store sales increase.Risks include market saturation, rising competition from Aldi, Walmart, and Amazon, and the threat of grocery delivery eroding DG’s convenience edge.I advise moderate position sizing as DG approaches potential saturation and faces intensifying headwinds. M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
Dollar General (DG) has topped $127, rebounding from a hard crash earlier this year. It’s fair to wonder if the rally is over, but the valuation remains reasonable and the quarterly report some weeks back points
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Kraft Heinz Company and The Walt Disney Company announced a landmark, long-term multi-year strategic alliance, bringing together two of the world's most iconic companies. The enterprise-wide alliance spans foodservice, media, events and more—creating a platform for innovation and storytelling that reaches families wherever they engage with Disney and Kraft Heinz brands both in parks and cruises, and at home. The alliance will show up across Disney's North Am.
California Public Employees Retirement System reduced its holdings in shares of VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN – Free Report) by 7.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 202,628 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 15,659 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned approximately 0.22% of VeriSign worth $50,325,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. DV Equities LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VeriSign during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. increased its position in VeriSign by 429.2% in the 3rd quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 127 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 103 shares during the period. Advisors Asset Management Inc. increased its position in VeriSign by 25.3% in the 1st quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 198 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the period. Activest Wealth Management raised its stake in VeriSign by 788.0% during the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 222 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $54,000 after acquiring an additional 197 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in VeriSign by 120.8% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 234 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $57,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the last quarter. 92.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CEO D James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares of the 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 completion of 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 sale 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, EVP Thomas C. Indelicarto sold 250 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $269.23, for a total transaction of $67,307.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 36,051 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,706,010.73. This represents a 0.69% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 26,300 shares of company stock valued at $7,125,942. 0.56% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
VeriSign Trading Down 0.0% Shares of VRSN opened at $277.61 on Tuesday. VeriSign, Inc. has a twelve month low of $208.86 and a twelve month high of $312.48. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $278.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $258.66. The firm has a market capitalization of $25.26 billion, a PE ratio of 30.68 and a beta of 0.71.
VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The information services provider reported $2.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.30 by $0.04. VeriSign had a negative return on equity of 39.98% and a net margin of 49.95%.The company had revenue of $428.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $424.50 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.10 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that VeriSign, Inc. will post 9.45 EPS for the current year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have weighed in on VRSN. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on VeriSign from $285.00 to $308.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on VeriSign from $305.00 to $355.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Citigroup increased their price target on VeriSign from $295.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of VeriSign in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Wedbush assumed coverage on shares of VeriSign in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $318.00 price objective on the stock. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $325.25.
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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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, /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonade (NYSE: LMND), the tech-first insurance company, today announced the availability of its renters insurance in Nebraska. The expansion gives renters across the state a simple, fast way to get coverage that fits their lifestyles.
Lemonade Renters provides flexible coverage options via an app where renters can get quotes, purchase policies, update existing policies, and file claims, all in one place. Over 50% of claims are handled instantly, helping renters receive assistance more quickly after a covered loss.
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Coverage starts at just $5 per month, making it one of the more affordable renters insurance options available. Based on company and industry data, Lemonade's renters insurance rates are approximately 30% lower than the national average.
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Lemonade's mission is to become the most loved insurance company in the world. As a customer-centric tech company, we created an insurance experience across Renters, Home, Pet, Car, and Life that is smart, instant, and delightful. Our team of 1,200+ Lemonade Makers make it possible for over 3M customers throughout the US, UK and Europe to get coverage instantly, with nearly half of claims paid in a matter of seconds. Powered by AI and social impact, Lemonade is a purpose-built, technology-first insurance carrier. A Certified B-Corp, our commitment to social impact is embedded in every aspect of the company, and our Giveback program, which donates a percentage of leftover premiums to nonprofits selected by our community, has donated over $10M to organizations in need.
Andra AP fonden raised its stake in shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR – Free Report) by 5.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 407,700 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 22,663 shares during the period. Palantir Technologies accounts for 0.7% of Andra AP fonden’s holdings, making the stock its 19th biggest position. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Palantir Technologies were worth $59,638,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Palantir Technologies by 247.5% during the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 1,032 shares of the company’s stock worth $151,000 after purchasing an additional 735 shares in the last quarter. Dale Q Rice Investment Management Ltd lifted its stake in Palantir Technologies by 15.8% in the 1st quarter. Dale Q Rice Investment Management Ltd now owns 5,783 shares of the company’s stock valued at $846,000 after buying an additional 789 shares in the last quarter. Glenview Trust Co lifted its stake in Palantir Technologies by 24.1% in the 1st quarter. Glenview Trust Co now owns 6,059 shares of the company’s stock valued at $886,000 after buying an additional 1,177 shares in the last quarter. Summit Global Investments increased its stake in Palantir Technologies by 110.7% during the 1st quarter. Summit Global Investments now owns 32,355 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,733,000 after buying an additional 17,001 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Convergence Investment Partners LLC increased its stake in Palantir Technologies by 438.9% during the 1st quarter. Convergence Investment Partners LLC now owns 9,436 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,380,000 after buying an additional 7,685 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 45.65% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes PLTR has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $225.00 target price on shares of Palantir Technologies in a report on Friday, June 5th. President Capital upgraded Palantir Technologies from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $25.50 to $133.00 in a research report on Monday, June 29th. BTIG Research lowered Palantir Technologies to a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Zacks Research raised shares of Palantir Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Benchmark lowered shares of Palantir Technologies to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $190.85.
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Insider Activity In other news, Director Lauren Elaina Friedman Stat sold 1,598 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.00, for a total value of $255,680.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 55,022 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,803,520. This represents a 2.82% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Shyam Sankar sold 35,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total transaction of $4,550,000.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 642,786 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $83,562,180. This represents a 5.16% 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 1,112,270 shares of company stock valued at $150,247,785 in the last quarter. Insiders own 9.53% of the company’s stock.
Palantir Technologies Price Performance PLTR stock opened at $134.85 on Tuesday. Palantir Technologies Inc. has a 1 year low of $106.37 and a 1 year high of $207.52. The firm has a market capitalization of $323.28 billion, a PE ratio of 151.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.12 and a beta of 1.56. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $132.16 and a 200-day simple moving average of $143.69.
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $1.63 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.54 billion. Palantir Technologies had a return on equity of 28.34% and a net margin of 43.67%.The firm’s revenue was up 84.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.13 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that Palantir Technologies Inc. will post 1.17 EPS for the current year.
Key Stories Impacting Palantir Technologies Here are the key news stories impacting Palantir Technologies this week:
Positive Sentiment: Several articles argue Palantir’s long-term growth case remains intact, pointing to its expanding AI software footprint and the strength of its AIP platform. Palantir: The Stock Is Richly Valued With a Forward P/S Multiple of Over 40x, but Is the Growth Story Still Worth Buying Into? Positive Sentiment: Commentary from top investors and market watchers says Palantir’s business momentum and product expansion could support further gains despite the stock’s premium valuation. It’s Not Crazy, Says Top Investor About Palantir Stock Positive Sentiment: Another piece says Palantir keeps defying skeptics with a string of earnings beats and a raised outlook, reinforcing the idea that fundamentals are still improving. Predicition: Palantir Defies Doubters. Here’s Our New Price Target Neutral Sentiment: Palantir is also being widely searched and discussed, which shows elevated investor interest but does not by itself change the outlook. Neutral Sentiment: Several articles revisit the stock’s big run from its IPO and its recent pullback, keeping focus on valuation and volatility rather than any new company-specific catalyst. Palantir Technologies Profile (Free Report)
Palantir Technologies is a software company that develops data integration, analytics and operational decision-making platforms for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2003 by a team that included Alex Karp and Peter Thiel, Palantir has grown into a provider of enterprise-scale software designed to help organizations integrate disparate data sources, build analytic models and drive operational workflows. The company went public in 2020 and continues to position its products around large, complex data projects where security, provenance and real-time collaboration are important.
Palantir’s product portfolio centers on a small number of core platforms.
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Zeta Global is accelerating growth, expanding margins, and scaling FCF, yet trades at a depressed valuation despite transformative partnerships. Q1 revenue grew 50% YoY, organic growth hit 29%, and FCF guidance was raised to $235 million, with 2026 set for first GAAP profitability. The 7-year Palantir partnership and deepening OpenAI integration unlock new enterprise opportunities, with at least $100 million in annual upside potential.
Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR 0.77%) have shed 20% of their value in 2026 as of this writing, driven mainly by the broader weakness in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and the company's expensive valuation.
However, Palantir stock could get a big shot in the arm when the company releases its second-quarter results on Aug. 3. Let's see why that's likely to be the case.
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Software stocks are winning back investor confidence This has been a difficult year for software stocks. The sector has taken a beating amid fears that the advent of agentic AI could upend the traditional software industry. However, software stocks seem to be gaining popularity among investors once again.
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The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF, an exchange-traded fund that invests in North American software, media, and services companies, has appreciated 9% over the past three months. Even Palantir stock has recovered 26% from the 52-week low it reached on June 25.
This turnaround in software stocks can be attributed to a change in perception, as investors now believe that integrating AI tools can be beneficial for software-oriented businesses. Palantir is a classic example of how offering AI solutions to customers can significantly accelerate a company's growth. The company's growth rate has picked up impressively since the launch of its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) just over three years ago.
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Palantir's customers have seen significant improvements in productivity by deploying its AI tools, which is why they have been spending more on its offerings. This is why I believe Palantir could crush Wall Street's expectations once again on Aug. 3 and raise its guidance.
Palantir's potential beat-and-raise quarterly report could give the stock a big boost Palantir's earnings have exceeded Wall Street's expectations in each of the last four quarters. That trend is likely to continue, as the company is getting more business than it can fulfill. This is evidenced by Palantir recording new contracts worth $2.41 billion in Q1, up 61% from the year-ago period. That was higher than the $1.63 billion revenue the company clocked during the quarter.
Palantir's remaining deal value (RDV), which is the total value of contracts yet to be fulfilled, increased by 98% year over year to $11.8 billion, exceeding the 85% increase in revenue. The strong deal momentum and the addition of new customers encouraged Palantir to raise its guidance. A similar situation could unfold on Aug. 3, and this time, the market could reward Palantir for its improving growth trajectory.
After all, Palantir is among the leading players in the fast-growing AI software market, which is expected to see a whopping 12x increase in revenue between 2024 and 2034, according to a third-party estimate. Palantir's addressable opportunity could jump to $237 billion in 2034, indicating that it is at the beginning of a terrific growth curve that will help justify its valuation.
A strong set of results and guidance next month should reinforce Palantir's growth prospects and further enhance investor confidence in the stock. For all these reasons, I believe the recent rally in Palantir could continue, and the software specialist may even see a parabolic move in its stock price.
Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) by 19.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 70,632 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,584 shares during the quarter. Bessemer Group Inc.’s holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb were worth $4,283,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Bristol Myers Squibb in the second quarter worth $25,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb by 73.5% in the fourth quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 477 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 202 shares during the period. Bayban bought a new stake in Bristol Myers Squibb in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, EQ Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Bristol Myers Squibb in the fourth quarter valued at $32,000. 76.41% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets BMY has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. Bank of America decreased their target price on 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. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Friday, May 1st. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $72.00 price objective on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded Bristol Myers Squibb from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $61.25.
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More Bristol Myers Squibb News Here are the key news stories impacting Bristol Myers Squibb this week:
Positive Sentiment: Bristol Myers Squibb expanded its NVIDIA partnership and plans to deploy a DGX SuperPOD based on Vera Rubin systems, which the company says will become the most powerful AI factory in life sciences and should enhance drug discovery and development efficiency. Bristol Myers Expands NVIDIA Partnership to Build Top Life Sciences AI Supercomputer Positive Sentiment: The company also said it will be the first life sciences firm to buy Nvidia’s latest DGX SuperPOD system, signaling an aggressive investment in AI infrastructure that could strengthen Bristol Myers’ competitive position in future drug research. Bristol Myers buys Nvidia’s latest AI computing system for drug research Neutral Sentiment: A Reuters report repeated the AI-infrastructure news, reinforcing the strategic nature of the announcement but adding no materially new information for investors. Bristol Myers buys Nvidia’s latest AI computing system for drug research Neutral Sentiment: Bristol Myers was mentioned in a broader article about cancer-drug competition and next-generation therapies, but the piece mainly discussed the market landscape rather than any company-specific development. Merck’s Keytruda Faces a Patent Cliff. These New Cancer Drugs Could Take Over. Negative Sentiment: Healthcare stocks fell late Monday afternoon, which may be creating a modest drag on BMY and offsetting some of the optimism from the NVIDIA partnership news. Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Fall Late Afternoon Bristol Myers Squibb Stock Down 0.7% Shares of NYSE BMY opened at $60.30 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, a current ratio of 1.42 and a quick ratio of 1.28. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $57.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $57.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $123.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.94, a P/E/G ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 0.23. Bristol Myers Squibb Company has a 1 year low of $42.52 and a 1 year high of $62.89.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $1.58 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.42 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $11.49 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.93 billion. Bristol Myers Squibb had a net margin of 15.01% and a return on equity of 64.87%. The firm’s revenue was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.80 EPS. Bristol Myers Squibb has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.050-6.350 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Bristol Myers Squibb Company will post 6.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be issued a $0.63 dividend. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. Bristol Myers Squibb’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 70.79%.
About Bristol Myers Squibb (Free Report)
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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Andra AP fonden cut its stake in Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) by 51.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 332,662 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 348,938 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb were worth $20,176,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of BMY. waypoint wealth counsel bought a new position in Bristol Myers Squibb in the fourth quarter valued at about $1,194,000. Life Cycle Investment Partners Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,406,000. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb by 27.4% in the 4th quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 98,665 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $5,322,000 after buying an additional 21,196 shares during the last quarter. Daytona Street Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Bristol Myers Squibb during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,362,000. Finally, Pensionfund Sabic acquired a new stake in Bristol Myers Squibb during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,845,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.41% of the company’s stock.
Bristol Myers Squibb Stock Down 0.7% Shares of Bristol Myers Squibb stock opened at $60.30 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $57.11 and its 200 day moving average is $57.85. Bristol Myers Squibb Company has a one year low of $42.52 and a one year high of $62.89. The firm has a market cap of $123.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.94, a PEG ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 0.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, a current ratio of 1.42 and a quick ratio of 1.28.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.42 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $11.49 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.93 billion. Bristol Myers Squibb had a return on equity of 64.87% and a net margin of 15.01%.The company’s revenue was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.80 earnings per share. Bristol Myers Squibb has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.050-6.350 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Bristol Myers Squibb Company will post 6.34 EPS for the current year.
Bristol Myers Squibb Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced 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. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 2nd. Bristol Myers Squibb’s payout ratio is presently 70.79%.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday. Bank of America cut their price target on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from $67.00 to $66.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $54.00 price objective on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Monday, July 6th. Wall Street Zen raised Bristol Myers Squibb from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. Finally, Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $72.00 target price 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 given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $61.25.
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More Bristol Myers Squibb News Here are the key news stories impacting Bristol Myers Squibb this week:
Positive Sentiment: Bristol Myers Squibb expanded its NVIDIA partnership and plans to deploy a DGX SuperPOD based on Vera Rubin systems, which the company says will become the most powerful AI factory in life sciences and should enhance drug discovery and development efficiency. Bristol Myers Expands NVIDIA Partnership to Build Top Life Sciences AI Supercomputer Positive Sentiment: The company also said it will be the first life sciences firm to buy Nvidia’s latest DGX SuperPOD system, signaling an aggressive investment in AI infrastructure that could strengthen Bristol Myers’ competitive position in future drug research. Bristol Myers buys Nvidia’s latest AI computing system for drug research Neutral Sentiment: A Reuters report repeated the AI-infrastructure news, reinforcing the strategic nature of the announcement but adding no materially new information for investors. Bristol Myers buys Nvidia’s latest AI computing system for drug research Neutral Sentiment: Bristol Myers was mentioned in a broader article about cancer-drug competition and next-generation therapies, but the piece mainly discussed the market landscape rather than any company-specific development. Merck’s Keytruda Faces a Patent Cliff. These New Cancer Drugs Could Take Over. Negative Sentiment: Healthcare stocks fell late Monday afternoon, which may be creating a modest drag on BMY and offsetting some of the optimism from the NVIDIA partnership news. Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Fall Late Afternoon Bristol Myers Squibb Company Profile (Free Report)
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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Assetmark Inc. cut its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) by 14.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 144,837 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 24,825 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc.’s holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb were worth $8,784,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in Bristol Myers Squibb during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in Bristol Myers Squibb by 73.5% in the fourth quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 477 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 202 shares during the period. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bayban acquired a new stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, EQ Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb during the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. 76.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday. Bank of America reduced 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 report on Friday, July 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $54.00 price target on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $72.00 price objective on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Bristol Myers Squibb has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $61.25.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Stock Performance NYSE BMY opened at $60.30 on Tuesday. Bristol Myers Squibb Company has a 1 year low of $42.52 and a 1 year high of $62.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, a current ratio of 1.42 and a quick ratio of 1.28. The firm has a market cap of $123.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.94, a PEG ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 0.23. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $57.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $57.85.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $1.58 earnings per share 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 company had revenue of $11.49 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.93 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.80 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. Bristol Myers Squibb has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.050-6.350 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Bristol Myers Squibb Company will post 6.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Bristol Myers Squibb Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.63 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.2%. Bristol Myers Squibb’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 70.79%.
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Positive Sentiment: Bristol Myers Squibb expanded its NVIDIA partnership and plans to deploy a DGX SuperPOD based on Vera Rubin systems, which the company says will become the most powerful AI factory in life sciences and should enhance drug discovery and development efficiency. Bristol Myers Expands NVIDIA Partnership to Build Top Life Sciences AI Supercomputer Positive Sentiment: The company also said it will be the first life sciences firm to buy Nvidia’s latest DGX SuperPOD system, signaling an aggressive investment in AI infrastructure that could strengthen Bristol Myers’ competitive position in future drug research. Bristol Myers buys Nvidia’s latest AI computing system for drug research Neutral Sentiment: A Reuters report repeated the AI-infrastructure news, reinforcing the strategic nature of the announcement but adding no materially new information for investors. Bristol Myers buys Nvidia’s latest AI computing system for drug research Neutral Sentiment: Bristol Myers was mentioned in a broader article about cancer-drug competition and next-generation therapies, but the piece mainly discussed the market landscape rather than any company-specific development. Merck’s Keytruda Faces a Patent Cliff. These New Cancer Drugs Could Take Over. Negative Sentiment: Healthcare stocks fell late Monday afternoon, which may be creating a modest drag on BMY and offsetting some of the optimism from the NVIDIA partnership news. Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Fall Late Afternoon Bristol Myers Squibb Company Profile (Free Report)
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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California Public Employees Retirement System raised its position in Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB – Free Report) by 19.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 271,555 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after purchasing an additional 43,283 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned 0.23% of Albemarle worth $48,752,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of ALB. MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV purchased a new position in shares of Albemarle in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. BOKF NA boosted its position in Albemarle by 5,771.4% during the third quarter. BOKF NA now owns 411 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 404 shares during the last quarter. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Albemarle during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Albemarle by 536.7% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 573 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 483 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in Albemarle in the 4th quarter valued at about $38,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.87% of the company’s stock.
Albemarle Stock Performance NYSE:ALB opened at $118.01 on Tuesday. Albemarle Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $64.95 and a fifty-two week high of $221.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 2.07. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $154.62 and a 200 day moving average price of $168.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.92 billion, a P/E ratio of -34.61 and a beta of 1.34.
Albemarle (NYSE:ALB – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The specialty chemicals company reported $2.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.24 by $1.71. Albemarle had a positive return on equity of 5.22% and a negative net margin of 5.00%.The company had revenue of $1.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.34 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($0.18) earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 32.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that Albemarle Corporation will post 13.07 EPS for the current year.
Albemarle Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Investors of record on Friday, June 12th were issued a $0.405 dividend. This represents a $1.62 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 12th. Albemarle’s payout ratio is currently -47.51%.
Analyst Ratings Changes ALB has been the topic of a number of research reports. Vertical Research raised shares of Albemarle from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $224.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Berenberg Bank upped their price target on Albemarle from $153.00 to $192.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised Albemarle from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Albemarle from $170.00 to $189.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Finally, Mizuho lowered their price objective on Albemarle from $205.00 to $185.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $199.87.
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Insider Transactions at Albemarle In related news, CEO J Kent Masters sold 16,393 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $183.72, for a total transaction of $3,011,721.96. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 87,519 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,078,990.68. This represents a 15.78% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.42% of the company’s stock.
Albemarle Company Profile (Free Report)
Albemarle Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals company primarily engaged in the production and distribution of lithium, bromine, and catalysts. Its lithium segment supplies key components used in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and grid storage systems. The company’s bromine specialty products serve a wide range of industries, including oil and gas drilling fluids, fire safety solutions, and water treatment. In its catalysts division, Albemarle provides products for petroleum refining, chemical processing and emissions control.
Founded in 1994 as a spin-off from Ethyl Corporation, Albemarle has grown through strategic acquisitions and capacity expansions to become one of the world’s foremost chemical producers.
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Fifth Third Bancorp grew its stake in Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS – Free Report) by 4,264.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 156,556 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 152,969 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings in Pinterest were worth $2,871,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of PINS. Elevated Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in Pinterest in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position in shares of Pinterest by 2,017.3% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,101 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 1,049 shares during the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Pinterest by 727.3% during the fourth quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 1,365 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 1,200 shares during the last quarter. Garner Asset Management Corp acquired a new position in shares of Pinterest during the fourth quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Summit Securities Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Pinterest during the first quarter valued at $43,000. 88.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Pinterest Stock Down 1.6% Shares of NYSE PINS opened at $22.82 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $12.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 0.89. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $20.97 and a 200 day moving average price of $20.74. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 4.23 and a current ratio of 4.23. Pinterest, Inc. has a 52-week low of $13.84 and a 52-week high of $39.93.
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $1.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $965.84 million. Pinterest had a net margin of 7.64% and a return on equity of 8.26%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.23 earnings per share. Analysts expect that Pinterest, Inc. will post 0.65 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Pinterest In related news, Director Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.63, for a total value of $1,060,781.25. The transaction was disclosed in a legal 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, insider Wanjiku Juanita Walcott sold 27,337 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.46, for a total value of $559,315.02. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 724,673 shares in the company, valued at $14,826,809.58. The trade was a 3.64% 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. Insiders sold a total of 323,845 shares of company stock valued at $6,836,065 in the last three months. 8.09% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several analysts have weighed in on PINS shares. Oppenheimer boosted their price objective on Pinterest from $24.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Benchmark lowered their price target on shares of Pinterest from $34.00 to $33.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Pinterest from $19.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Pinterest from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, DA Davidson began coverage on shares of Pinterest in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. They set a “buy” rating and a $26.00 target price for the company. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $27.66.
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Pinterest, Inc operates a visual discovery platform that helps users find inspiration and ideas for projects ranging from home design and fashion to cooking and travel. Users create and curate “Pins” — images or videos linked to content — organized on thematic boards. The service is available through its website and mobile applications and emphasizes personalized recommendations and visual search to surface relevant content based on user interests.
The company’s primary revenue model is advertising, offering promoted content formats that integrate into user feeds and search results.
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Andar Capital Management HK Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 4,000 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,351,000. Micron Technology comprises 1.2% of Andar Capital Management HK Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest holding.
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Resolute Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the 1st quarter valued at $278,000. MWA Asset Management increased its position in shares of Micron Technology by 105.1% in the 1st quarter. MWA Asset Management now owns 1,487 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $502,000 after buying an additional 762 shares in the last quarter. JSF Financial LLC increased its position in shares of Micron Technology by 6.4% in the 1st quarter. JSF Financial LLC now owns 3,332 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,126,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its stake in Micron Technology by 54.2% during the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 572 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $193,000 after buying an additional 201 shares during the period. Finally, Florida Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 22.4% during the first quarter. Florida Financial Advisors LLC now owns 11,457 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,871,000 after acquiring an additional 2,096 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
Positive Sentiment: Micron is being highlighted as a strong AI chip and memory beneficiary, with several bullish articles pointing to durable demand, strong profitability, and attractive valuation after the recent pullback. NVIDIA & Micron: 2 Profitable AI Stocks With Strong Growth Potential Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley and other analysts said the selloff in memory stocks created a strong buying opportunity, arguing that data-center memory shortages are still intensifying. The Memory Stock Sell-Off Created a ‘Strong Entry Point,’ Says Morgan Stanley. Investors Are Buying In. Positive Sentiment: Shares of Micron, SanDisk, and Western Digital rebounded as investors rotated back into semiconductor names after last week’s sharp drop in AI-related stocks. Micron Jumps 5%, SanDisk Rises 6%, Western Digital Climbs 4% as Memory Stocks Rebound With Chips Positive Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha upgrade argued Micron’s business model and large backlog could drive EPS accretion and multiple expansion through FY2027. Micron: Berkshire-ification Against The Possible Greenfield Margin Squeeze (Upgrade) Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage noted large institutional call buying and speculative dip-buying in Micron, which can support short-term trading sentiment but does not change the company’s fundamentals. The Ugliest Stocks in the Market Just Got a Very Expensive Vote of Confidence (MU) Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on Micron’s broader role in the AI trade and memory shortage, reinforcing that the stock remains highly sensitive to swings in semiconductor sentiment. Micron, Lumentum, Sweetgreen, AMC, Domino’s, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market Negative Sentiment: Michael Burry’s short position and warning that Micron is “cyclical like no other” added caution around the stock’s valuation and the risk of a deeper AI-chip correction. Claude AI Says Michael Burry’s Micron (MU) Warning “Deserves Respect” Negative Sentiment: Bearish commentary also warned that semiconductor and technology stocks could still face another leg down if the recent AI trade unwind continues. Expect a 75% technology stocks wipeout, warns strategist Negative Sentiment: Micron has also been under pressure recently after SK Hynix’s memory-price warning sparked debate over how long tight supply can last, contributing to the prior selloff. Micron Stock Set to Snap Losing Streak After SK Hynix Memory Price Warning Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,150.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Melius Research began coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, April 27th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price objective on the stock. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,268.93.
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Insider Activity at Micron Technology In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at $92,933,763.78. The trade was a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total transaction of $1,495,559.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 17,728 shares in the company, valued at $20,394,823.04. The trade was a 6.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 163,300 shares of company stock valued at $152,667,204. 0.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Micron Technology Price Performance Shares of MU opened at $865.46 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $950.86 and its 200 day simple moving average is $606.14. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $103.38 and a 1-year high of $1,255.00. The company has a market cap of $977.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.59 and a beta of 2.14.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter 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 forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 1.36%.
Micron Technology Company Profile (Free Report)
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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