Borders & Southern Petroleum uvedla, že jedná s více stranami o farm-out svého nálezu Darwin, zatímco zájem o Falklandy roste díky rozvoji projektu Sea Lion.
Borders & Southern Petroleum (AIM:BOR) said accelerating development of the Sea Lion oil project is sharpening investor attention on the Falkland Islands as the company advances talks over a farm-out of its own Darwin discovery.
The explorer pointed to Navitas Petroleum’s commitment to secure a second FPSO for Sea Lion and Rockhopper Exploration’s recent capital raise to meet additional development costs, saying the investment reinforced the Falklands’ emergence as a new oil-producing region.
Borders & Southern owns 100% of its acreage and estimates Darwin contains 462 million barrels of recoverable liquid hydrocarbons on a P50 basis, alongside what it described as substantial exploration upside.
The company said it is engaging with multiple third parties on a farm-out and that “significant progress has been made”, with a further market update expected when the process concludes. Its three South Falkland Basin licences span nearly 10,000 square kilometres.
Earlier this week, Rockhopper Exploration PLC (AIM:RKH) (Rockhopper Exploration PLC (AIM:RKH)) said the value of its interest in the Sea Lion development has risen sharply after an updated independent assessment incorporated more resources and the accelerated development of the field's Central Development Area (CDA). It comes as JV partner Navitas is advancing plans to accelerate and expand efforts into the CDA, with an additional FPSO (floating production storage and offloading) vessel, with a project that Rockhopper recently noted would require additional funding.
The Netherland, Sewell & Associates evaluation increased the NPV10 attributable to Rockhopper's 35% interest across 2P reserves and development-pending 2C resources by around $788 million compared with the December 2025 assessment. Based on the figures published, those categories now carry a combined NPV10 of roughly $2.96 billion.
In the past, Rockhopper and its discovery at Sea Lion led the interest and sentiment and brought attention to other exploration stories like Borders & Southern. Now as Navitas pushes the same discovery though development and scale up, history may begin to repeat itself.
Borders today highlighted: "The steadfast dedication by Navitas demonstrates their confidence in the basin and the favourable fiscal regime. In particular, the Company would like to congratulate Sam Moody and his Rockhopper team in achieving a substantial capital raise, at minimal discount, to finance their share of the extra capex requirements.
"The commitment to secure a second FPSO and the concomitant substantial capital committed, reinforces the irrevocable journey the Falkland Islands is making to becoming a new oil province. For Borders & Southern, this continues to point the spotlight towards this nascent hydrocarbon region, and reenforces our own experience of support for renewed investor interest."
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Georgia Power získala schválení dohody s OpenAI o dodávce elektřiny pro plánovaný projekt v okrese Effingham County v Georgii, který může přidat asi 3 200 MW nové poptávky. OpenAI zaplatí projektovou infrastrukturu a až 1 000 MW odběru bude flexibilních.
Key Takeaways SO's Georgia Power secured approval for an OpenAI deal that could add 3,200 MW of demand.OpenAI will cover project-specific infrastructure costs and make up to 1,000 MW of electricity load flexible.Georgia Power projects about $950 million in annual customer savings starting in 2029. Southern Company’s (SO - Free Report) largest electric subsidiary, Georgia Power, has received regulatory approval for a major electricity supply agreement with OpenAI, highlighting the growing investment opportunity created by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure.
The agreement covers OpenAI’s planned project in Effingham County, Georgia, and could add approximately 3,200 megawatts (“MW”) of new electricity demand to Georgia Power’s system. The deal is significant not only because of its size, but also because it shows how utilities could benefit from the accelerating power needs of the AI economy.
A 3.2-GW Customer Is a Major AdditionA 3.2-GW electricity load is substantial. It is comparable to the output of several large conventional power plants and represents a meaningful increase in demand for Georgia Power.
The agreement comes as electricity consumption in the United States is entering a period of renewed growth. After years of relatively modest demand increases, utilities are now preparing for rapidly expanding requirements from AI, cloud computing, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial reshoring and population growth.
Georgia is emerging as an important destination for hyperscale data centers and AI infrastructure. For Southern Company, this creates an opportunity to expand its customer base and potentially generate higher revenues as large technology companies require increasingly large amounts of electricity.
Importantly, OpenAI has agreed to make up to 1,000 MW of its electricity demand flexible. This means Georgia Power could reduce power deliveries to the facility during periods of exceptionally high system demand.
That flexibility could help the utility manage peak loads without building generation capacity solely for the data center. From an investor perspective, this is an important feature because it could help balance growth in electricity demand with the cost of maintaining system reliability.
Protecting Existing CustomersOne of the biggest questions surrounding the data center boom is who ultimately pays for the massive infrastructure required to serve these facilities.
Utilities may need to invest in generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure to accommodate new large-load customers. If those costs are spread across the broader customer base, residential and smaller commercial customers could potentially face higher rates.
Georgia Power’s agreement with OpenAI takes a different approach. According to the SO’s Unit press release, OpenAI will cover the full cost of infrastructure specifically required to serve its project. That arrangement could help reduce the risk that existing customers are forced to subsidize the infrastructure associated with rapidly expanding data center demand.
SO’s Unit and regulators have also established a framework for large-load customers designed to protect existing customers from costs associated with new data centers and other major industrial users. For Southern Company investors, this regulatory structure could become increasingly important as the utility pursues additional large-load opportunities.
Potential Customer Savings Add Another PositivePerhaps the most notable aspect of the announcement is the projected benefit to Georgia Power customers.
The utility expects revenues from OpenAI and other previously announced large-load customers, combined with additional projected growth, to generate approximately $950 million in annual customer savings beginning in 2029. Over the 2029–2031 period, Georgia Power projects total customer benefits of approximately $2.847 billion. For a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month, the projected benefit is now expected to reach at least $15 per month, or $180 annually, starting in 2029. That represents an increase from the previously announced commitment of $102 per year in December 2025.
For investors, these figures suggest that large-load growth does not necessarily have to translate into higher costs for existing customers. If structured effectively, attracting major electricity users could help spread fixed system costs across a larger revenue base while allowing the utility to invest in infrastructure that supports long-term growth.
Why This Matters for Southern CompanyGeorgia Power serves approximately 2.8 million customers and is Southern Company’s principal electric utility subsidiary. The OpenAI agreement therefore represents more than a single customer contract—it is a potential indicator of the changing economics of the utility industry.
Southern Company already operates in a region benefiting from population growth, manufacturing investment and rising electricity consumption. The addition of AI and hyperscale data centers could further strengthen the company’s long-term demand outlook.
The company’s ability to secure large customers while requiring them to shoulder project-specific infrastructure costs could also offer an attractive model for managing the financial risks associated with the data center boom.
The agreement follows a July 2025 freeze on Georgia Power base rates and a separate plan approved in May 2026 to reduce overall rates, adding another layer to the utility’s evolving regulatory and financial outlook.
The Bottom Line for SO InvestorsThe OpenAI deal reinforces a broader investment thesis for Southern Company: electricity demand is becoming an increasingly valuable growth driver. The key issue for investors will be whether SO can convert surging AI and data center demand into sustainable earnings and cash-flow growth while controlling capital expenditures and protecting existing customers from unnecessary costs.
Georgia Power’s agreement with OpenAI provides several encouraging signals. The 3.2-GW load creates substantial potential demand, the flexible-load commitment could improve grid management, and OpenAI’s responsibility for project-specific infrastructure helps limit the financial burden on existing customers.
As AI development accelerates, electricity may become one of the most important physical inputs supporting the technology boom. Utilities capable of supplying that power efficiently—and under favorable regulatory structures—could become some of the unexpected beneficiaries of the AI investment cycle. For Southern, Georgia Power’s OpenAI agreement could be an important early example of that opportunity.
SO’s Zacks Rank and Key PicksCurrently, SO carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Investors interested in the utility sector might look at some better-ranked stocks like CLP (CLPHY - Free Report) , Exelon (EXC - Free Report) and RWE AG (RWEOY - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
CLP is worth approximately $25.62 billion. CLP is a Hong Kong-based Asia-Pacific power company involved across the electricity value chain, including generation, transmission, distribution and retail, with a growing focus on renewable energy and storage.
Exelon is worth approximately $45.87 billion. Exelon is a U.S. regulated utility holding company that operates six transmission and distribution utilities serving nearly 11 million customers across several major U.S. markets.
RWE AG is worth approximately $48.69 billion. RWE is a Germany-based international power producer focused on renewable energy, including offshore wind, while also operating flexible conventional generation, storage and energy-trading businesses.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS) (“Flowserve” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on the Company’s outstanding common stock.
The dividend is payable on October 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 25, 2026.
While Flowserve currently intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, any future dividends at this $0.22 per share rate or otherwise will be reviewed individually and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion.
About Flowserve
Flowserve Corporation is one of the world’s leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 50 countries, the Company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at www.flowserve.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE:UWMC) and certain of the company’s senior executives for securities fraud after its significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.
If you invested in UWM, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/uwm-holdings-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the UWM ($UWMC) Class Action:
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 13, 2026Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud alleging that UWM misrepresented its mortgage servicing rights hedging strategy and the risks created by hedging connected to the Two Harbors transactionStock Drop: August 6, 2026 – 34.78% Stock DropCourt: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Investors have until October 13, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in UWM securities. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. It is captioned Bond v. UWM Holdings Corporation et al., No. 26-cv-12862.
Why is UWM Being Sued for Securities Fraud?
UWM originates, sells, and services residential mortgage loans in the United States. In December 2025, UWM and Two Harbors Investment Corp., owner of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing, signed an all-stock merger agreement valued at $1.3 billion.
According to the complaint, in March 2026, Two Harbors terminated the UWM agreement after CrossCountry Mortgage made a competing cash offer and agreed to pay UWM’s termination fee.
As alleged, UWM failed to disclose that it had deviated from its traditional strategy of not hedging its mortgage servicing rights by taking a major hedge position, that it over-hedged itself in anticipation of the Two Harbors transaction, and that its purported efforts to balance risk created excess hedging risk.
Why did UWM’s Stock Drop?
On August 5, 2026, after the market closed, UWM reported Q2 2026 financial results, including a $603.2 million interest rate derivatives loss which contributed to a $451.9 million second-quarter net loss. Total equity also fell 43.6% year over year, reflecting the net loss and derivative-related charges.
Then, on August 6, 2026, UWM disclosed that it “over-hedged” while protecting against the Two Harbors transaction and stated that UWM does not traditionally hedge its mortgage servicing rights. UWM further disclosed that when it was acquiring Two Harbors and a large mortgage servicing rights book, “it created a little more risk,” that UWM “did put a hedge on to protect against that risk,” and that “the Two Harbors transaction went away,” creating a hedge loss. On this news, UWM’s stock dropped $0.64 per share, or 34.78%, from a closing price of $1.84 per share on August 5, 2026, to $1.20 per share on August 6, 2026.
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All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360, and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters.
Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
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HEICO zveřejní výsledky za 3. čtvrtletí po uzavření trhu v úterý; trh čeká EPS 1,51 USD a tržby 1,35 miliardy USD. Deutsche Bank i Citigroup zvýšily cílové ceny.
HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI) will release its third quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Analysts expect the Hollywood, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.51 per share, up from $1.26 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Heico’s quarterly revenue is $1.35 billion. It reported $1.15 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On June 15, Heico increased its cash dividend by 8%.
Shares of Heico fell 0.7% to close at $352.67 on Monday.
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Let’s have a look at how Benzinga’s most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.
Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $403 to $421 on Aug. 19, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%. Citigroup analyst John Godyn maintained a Buy and boosted the price target from $410 to $429 on Aug. 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%. UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $371 to $390 on June 1, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%. Wells Fargo analyst David Strauss maintained an Equal-Weight rating and boosted the price target from $290 to $350 on June 1, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%. RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $375 to $390 on May 29, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%. Trending
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HEICO ve 3. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2026 zvýšila čistý zisk o 33 % na rekordních 235,4 mil. USD a tržby o 23 % na rekordních 1,4131 mld. USD. Provozní zisk vzrostl o 34 % na rekordních 355,2 mil. USD.
Earnings Consolidated Quarterly Organic Net Sales Growth Reaches 14%
HOLLYWOOD, FL AND MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2026 / HEICO CORPORATION (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today reported an increase in net income of 33% to a record $235.4 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $177.3 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Net income increased 31% to a record $659.4 million, or $4.67 per diluted share, in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $502.1 million, or $3.57 per diluted share, in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
Net sales increased 23% to a record $1,413.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $1,147.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Operating income increased 34% to a record $355.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $265.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The Company's consolidated operating margin improved to 25.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from 23.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
Net sales increased 21% to a record $3,967.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $3,275.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Operating income increased 30% to a record $965.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $740.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The Company's consolidated operating margin improved to 24.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from 22.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
EBITDA increased 31% to $415.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $316.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. EBITDA increased 28% to $1,135.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $888.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. See our reconciliation of net income attributable to HEICO to EBITDA at the end of this press release.
Consolidated Results
Eric A. Mendelson and Victor H. Mendelson, HEICO's Co-Chairmen and Co-Chief Executive Officers, commented on the Company's third quarter results stating, "HEICO continued its excellent growth, with record quarterly net income, operating income and net sales supported by 14% consolidated organic net sales growth and contributions from our profitable fiscal 2026 and 2025 acquisitions.
Cash flow provided by operating activities increased 49% to $345.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $231.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. We continue to forecast strong cash flow from operations for fiscal 2026.
Our total debt to net income attributable to HEICO ratio improved to 3.00x as of July 31, 2026, down from 3.14x as of October 31, 2025, and our net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 1.57x as of July 31, 2026, down from 1.60x as of October 31, 2025. See our reconciliation of total debt to net debt at the end of this press release.
During the third quarter, we successfully completed the public offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Senior Notes due August 1, 2031 and $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.400% Senior Notes due August 1, 2036. We used the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
For the remainder of fiscal 2026, we expect increased net sales at both the Flight Support Group and Electronic Technologies Group to continue to be supported by underlying demand for our products and contributions from recent acquisitions. We remain focused on identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities that align with our strategic objectives. Our capital allocation strategy continues to prioritize investments in organic growth and acquisitions while preserving adequate liquidity and financial flexibility."
Flight Support Group
The Flight Support Group delivered record quarterly net sales and operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with operating income and net sales increasing 24% and 18%, respectively, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025. These strong results were driven by continued organic net sales growth across all of our product lines, as well as contributions from our fiscal 2026 acquisitions.
The Flight Support Group's net sales increased 18% to a record $947.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $802.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The net sales increase resulted from strong organic growth of 12%, as well as the impact from our fiscal 2026 acquisitions. The organic net sales growth reflects increased demand across all of our product lines.
The Flight Support Group's net sales increased 18% to a record $2,697.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $2,282.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The net sales increase resulted from robust organic growth of 15%, as well as the impact from our fiscal 2026 and 2025 acquisitions. The organic net sales growth stems from increased demand across all of our product lines.
The Flight Support Group's operating income increased 24% to a record $245.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $198.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The operating income increase was principally derived from the previously mentioned net sales growth, an improved gross profit margin, and selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense efficiencies realized from the net sales growth. The improved gross profit margin principally reflects a more favorable product mix within our specialty products and aftermarket replacement parts product lines.
The Flight Support Group's operating income increased 25% to a record $689.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $549.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The operating income increase was driven by the previously mentioned net sales growth, an improved gross profit margin, and SG&A expense efficiencies realized from the net sales growth. The improved gross profit margin mainly reflects a more favorable product mix within our aftermarket replacement parts product line.
The Flight Support Group's operating margin improved to 25.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from 24.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The operating margin increase arose chiefly from the previously mentioned improved gross profit margin.
The Flight Support Group's operating margin improved to 25.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from 24.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The operating margin increase reflects the previously mentioned improved gross profit margin and decreased SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, primarily driven by the previously mentioned SG&A expense efficiencies.
Electronic Technologies Group
The Electronic Technologies Group's strong performance continued in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with record operating income and net sales increasing 55% and 36%, respectively, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025. These exceptional results were driven by robust organic net sales growth across most of our products, as well as contributions from our fiscal 2026 and 2025 acquisitions.
The Electronic Technologies Group's net sales increased 36% to a record $483.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $355.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The net sales increase reflects robust organic growth of 18% and the impact from our fiscal 2026 and 2025 acquisitions. The organic net sales growth is mainly attributable to increased demand for our other electronics, defense, and aerospace products.
The Electronic Technologies Group's net sales increased 28% to a record $1,313.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $1,028.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The net sales increase came from strong organic growth of 14% and the impact from our fiscal 2026 and 2025 acquisitions. The organic net sales growth is mainly attributable to increased demand for our other electronics, defense, aerospace, and medical products.
The Electronic Technologies Group's operating income increased 55% to a record $125.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $81.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The operating income increase principally reflects the previously mentioned net sales growth, SG&A expense efficiencies realized from the net sales growth, and an improved gross profit margin. The improved gross profit margin was mainly fueled by the previously mentioned higher net sales of our aerospace products.
The Electronic Technologies Group's operating income increased 36% to a record $320.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $235.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The operating income increase was predominantly propelled by the previously mentioned net sales growth, SG&A expense efficiencies realized from the net sales growth, and an improved gross profit margin. The improved gross profit margin principally reflects the previously mentioned higher net sales of our aerospace products, partially offset by a lower proportion of net sales from our space products.
The Electronic Technologies Group's operating margin improved to 26.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from 22.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The Electronic Technologies Group's operating margin improved to 24.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from 22.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The operating margin increase in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026 resulted from decreased SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, primarily driven by the previously mentioned SG&A expense efficiencies, and the previously mentioned improved gross profit margin.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide additional information about the Company's results, HEICO has discussed in this press release its EBITDA (calculated as net income attributable to HEICO adjusted for depreciation and amortization expense, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, interest expense and income tax expense), its net debt (calculated as total debt less cash and cash equivalents), and its net debt to EBITDA ratio (calculated as net debt divided by EBITDA), which are not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").
These non-GAAP measures are included to supplement the Company's financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and because the Company uses such measures to monitor and evaluate the performance of its business and believes the presentation of these measures enhances an investor's ability to analyze trends in the Company's business and to evaluate the Company's performance relative to other companies in its industry. However, these non-GAAP measures have limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial results as reported under GAAP.
These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with their corresponding GAAP measures. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has provided a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures in the last table included in this press release.
(NOTE: HEICO has two classes of common stock traded on the NYSE. Both classes, the Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) and the Common Stock (HEI), are virtually identical in all economic respects. The only difference between the share classes is the voting rights. The Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) carries 1/10 vote per share and the Common Stock (HEI) carries one vote per share.)
There are currently approximately 84.5 million shares of HEICO's Class A Common Stock (HEI.A) outstanding and 55.2 million shares of HEICO's Common Stock (HEI) outstanding. The stock symbols for HEICO's two classes of common stock on most websites are HEI.A and HEI. However, some websites change HEICO's Class A Common Stock trading symbol (HEI.A) to HEI/A or HEIa.
As previously announced, HEICO will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss its third quarter results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (800) 330-6710, International (646) 769-9200, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 2905092. A digital replay will be available two hours after the completion of the conference for 14 days. To access the replay, please visit our website at https://www.heico.com under the Investors section for details.
HEICO Corporation is engaged primarily in the design, production, servicing and distribution of products and services to certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries through its Hollywood, Florida-based Flight Support Group and its Miami, Florida-based Electronic Technologies Group. HEICO's customers include a majority of the world's airlines and overhaul shops, as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide, in addition to medical, telecommunications and electronics equipment manufacturers. For more information about HEICO, please visit our website at https://www.heico.com.
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies. HEICO's actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, among others: the severity, magnitude and duration of public health threats; our liquidity and the amount and timing of cash generation; lower commercial air travel, airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services; product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase in our costs to complete contracts; governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could reduce our sales; our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce our sales or sales growth; product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product development and manufacturing costs and delay sales; cybersecurity events or other disruptions of our information technology systems could adversely affect our business; and our ability to make acquisitions, including obtaining any applicable domestic and/or foreign governmental approvals, and achieve operating synergies from acquired businesses; customer credit risk; interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; and economic conditions, including the effects of inflation, within and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which could negatively impact our costs and revenues. Parties receiving this material are encouraged to review all of HEICO's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to filings on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
HEICO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended July 31,
2026
2025
Net sales
$
1,413,050
$
1,147,591
Cost of sales
832,063
690,434
Selling, general and administrative expenses
225,790
192,138
Operating income
355,197
265,019
Interest expense
(35,904
)
(31,701
)
Other income
1,285
1,662
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests
320,578
234,980
Income tax expense
66,100
44,300
Net income from consolidated operations
254,478
190,680
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
19,039
13,339
Net income attributable to HEICO
$
235,439
$
177,341
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic
$
1.69
$
1.27
Diluted
$
1.67
$
1.26
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
139,702
139,135
Diluted
141,269
140,950
Three Months Ended July 31,
2026
2025
Operating segment information:
Net sales:
Flight Support Group
$
947,803
$
802,661
Electronic Technologies Group
483,487
355,863
Intersegment sales
(18,240
)
(10,933
)
$
1,413,050
$
1,147,591
Operating income:
Flight Support Group
$
245,299
$
198,326
Electronic Technologies Group
125,565
80,998
Other, primarily corporate
(15,667
)
(14,305
)
$
355,197
$
265,019
Depreciation and amortization:
Flight Support Group
$
32,457
$
28,581
Electronic Technologies Group
26,634
20,297
Other, primarily corporate
(348
)
889
$
58,743
(c)
$
49,767
(c)
HEICO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Nine Months Ended July 31,
2026
2025
Net sales
$
3,967,345
$
3,275,633
Cost of sales
2,361,869
1,975,010
Selling, general and administrative expenses
639,943
560,647
Operating income
965,533
739,976
Interest expense
(99,551
)
(97,024
)
Other income
3,583
3,217
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests
869,565
646,169
Income tax expense
160,000
(a)
103,400
(b)
Net income from consolidated operations
709,565
542,769
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
50,137
40,680
Net income attributable to HEICO
$
659,428
(a)
$
502,089
(b)
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic
$
4.73
(a)
$
3.61
(b)
Diluted
$
4.67
(a)
$
3.57
(b)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
139,544
138,993
Diluted
141,122
140,678
Nine Months Ended July 31,
2026
2025
Operating segment information:
Net sales:
Flight Support Group
$
2,697,230
$
2,282,905
Electronic Technologies Group
1,313,694
1,028,345
Intersegment sales
(43,579
)
(35,617
)
$
3,967,345
$
3,275,633
Operating income:
Flight Support Group
$
689,096
$
549,422
Electronic Technologies Group
320,620
235,334
Other, primarily corporate
(44,183
)
(44,780
)
$
965,533
$
739,976
Depreciation and amortization:
Flight Support Group
$
90,223
$
82,862
Electronic Technologies Group
74,834
59,334
Other, primarily corporate
1,328
2,673
$
166,385
(c)
$
144,869
(c)
HEICO CORPORATION
Footnotes to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(a)
During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company recognized a $22.3 million discrete tax benefit from stock option exercises, which, net of noncontrolling interests, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $21.8 million, or $.16 per basic share and $.15 per diluted share.
(b)
During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company recognized a $27.2 million discrete tax benefit from stock option exercises, which, net of noncontrolling interests, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $26.5 million, or $.19 per basic and diluted share.
(c)
Depreciation and amortization information on the Company's two operating segments for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2026 and 2025, is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended July 31,
Nine Months Ended July 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Depreciation:
Flight Support Group
$
7,732
$
7,096
$
21,770
$
20,283
Electronic Technologies Group
7,514
6,556
21,599
18,586
Other, primarily corporate
437
497
1,328
1,496
$
15,683
$
14,149
$
44,697
$
40,365
Amortization:
Flight Support Group
$
24,725
$
21,485
$
68,453
$
62,579
Electronic Technologies Group
19,120
13,741
53,235
40,748
Other, primarily corporate *
(785
)
392
-
1,177
$
43,060
$
35,618
$
121,688
$
104,504
* Corporate amortization expense for the three months ended July 31, 2026 reflects a year-to-date reclassification of debt issuance cost amortization associated with the Company's revolving credit facility from SG&A expenses to interest expense.
HEICO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
July 31, 2026
October 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents
$
240,959
$
217,781
Accounts receivable, net
736,335
637,615
Contract assets
134,443
119,257
Inventories, net
1,447,885
1,295,336
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
165,869
86,377
Total current assets
2,725,491
2,356,366
Property, plant and equipment, net
478,326
431,710
Goodwill
4,356,143
3,661,624
Intangible assets, net
1,776,942
1,471,440
Other assets
599,709
579,294
Total assets
$
9,936,611
$
8,500,434
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
3,513
$
3,358
Other current liabilities
999,566
828,646
Total current liabilities
1,003,079
832,004
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
2,537,660
2,164,587
Deferred income taxes
181,511
107,186
Other long-term liabilities
571,536
550,124
Total liabilities
4,293,786
3,653,901
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
617,893
467,358
Shareholders' equity
5,024,932
4,379,175
Total liabilities and equity
$
9,936,611
$
8,500,434
HEICO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended July 31,
2026
2025
Operating Activities:
Net income from consolidated operations
$
709,565
$
542,769
Depreciation and amortization
166,385
144,869
Share-based compensation expense
34,439
18,346
Employer contributions to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan
17,892
14,186
Increase in accrued contingent consideration, net
7,973
8,974
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
2,755
(28,789
)
Payment of contingent consideration
-
(2,190
)
Increase in accounts receivable
(58,724
)
(36,063
)
Increase in contract assets
(8,337
)
(20,305
)
Increase in inventories
(78,368
)
(60,157
)
Increase in current liabilities, net
24,533
13,147
Other
(2,207
)
44,153
Net cash provided by operating activities
815,906
638,940
Investing Activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(1,018,164
)
(629,928
)
Capital expenditures
(54,104
)
(46,038
)
Investments related to HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan
(19,397
)
(21,689
)
Proceeds from corporate-owned life insurance policy withdrawals
22,654
-
Other
(3,858
)
(39
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,072,869
)
(697,694
)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes
1,191,506
-
(Payments) borrowings on revolving credit facility, net
(815,000
)
220,000
Cash dividends paid
(34,889
)
(31,968
)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests
(29,345
)
(5,773
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(25,820
)
(27,248
)
Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises
(4,924
)
(1,979
)
Debt issuance costs
(4,582
)
-
Payment of contingent consideration
-
(5,954
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises
5,294
11,680
Other
(2,234
)
(3,509
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
280,006
155,249
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
135
3,290
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
23,178
99,785
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
217,781
162,103
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
240,959
$
261,888
HEICO CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except ratios)
Three Months Ended July 31,
EBITDA Calculation
2026
2025
Net income attributable to HEICO
$
235,439
$
177,341
Plus: Depreciation and amortization
58,743
49,767
Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
19,039
13,339
Plus: Interest expense
35,904
31,701
Plus: Income tax expense
66,100
44,300
EBITDA (a)
$
415,225
$
316,448
Nine Months Ended July 31,
EBITDA Calculation
2026
2025
Net income attributable to HEICO
$
659,428
$
502,089
Plus: Depreciation and amortization
166,385
144,869
Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
50,137
40,680
Plus: Interest expense
99,551
97,024
Plus: Income tax expense
160,000
103,400
EBITDA (a)
$
1,135,501
$
888,062
Trailing Twelve Months Ended
EBITDA Calculation
July 31, 2026
October 31, 2025
Net income attributable to HEICO
$
847,724
$
690,385
Plus: Depreciation and amortization
217,592
196,076
Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
64,626
55,169
Plus: Interest expense
132,404
129,877
Plus: Income tax expense
204,600
148,000
EBITDA (a)
$
1,466,946
$
1,219,507
Net Debt Calculation
July 31, 2026
October 31, 2025
Total debt
$
2,541,173
$
2,167,945
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
(240,959
)
(217,781
)
Net debt (a)
$
2,300,214
$
1,950,164
Total debt
$
2,541,173
$
2,167,945
Net income attributable to HEICO (trailing twelve months)
$
847,724
$
690,385
Total debt to net income attributable to HEICO ratio
3.00
3.14
Net debt
$
2,300,214
$
1,950,164
EBITDA (trailing twelve months)
$
1,466,946
$
1,219,507
Net debt to EBITDA ratio (a)
1.57
1.60
(a) See the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this press release.
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Benjamin Edwards snížila svůj podíl v Snap-On ve 2. čtvrtletí o 34,7 % a držela 109 505 akcií v hodnotě 44,09 mil. USD. Institucionální investoři nyní vlastní 84,88 % akcií.
Benjamin Edwards Inc. lowered its position in Snap-On Incorporated (NYSE:SNA – Free Report) by 34.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 109,505 shares of the company’s stock after selling 58,156 shares during the quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. owned approximately 0.21% of Snap-On worth $44,085,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Snap-On during the second quarter worth about $1,715,363,000. Auto Owners Insurance Co raised its stake in Snap-On by 34,360.0% in the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 1,025,185 shares of the company’s stock valued at $353,279,000 after buying an additional 1,022,210 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of Snap-On in the second quarter valued at approximately $329,779,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Snap-On during the 4th quarter worth approximately $210,814,000. Finally, Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec acquired a new position in shares of Snap-On during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $181,969,000. 84.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Snap-On News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Snap-On this week:
Positive Sentiment: Snap-on extended its title sponsorship of the IndyCar weekend at Milwaukee Mile, continuing its visibility across IndyCar, NASCAR and other motorsports events. The partnership may support brand awareness and customer engagement among professional automotive technicians, although financial terms were not disclosed. Snap-on extends title sponsorship of IndyCar races at Milwaukee Mile Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of Snap-on’s sponsorship strategy highlights the company’s long-standing use of IndyCar, NASCAR and Milwaukee Mile partnerships to promote its “Makers and Fixers” brand. The initiatives could strengthen the company’s marketing reach, but they are primarily branding developments rather than new revenue or earnings guidance. What drives Snap-on’s sponsorships of IndyCar, NASCAR and Milwaukee Mile Neutral Sentiment: Josef Newgarden was listed as the favorite for the 2026 Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250. The betting coverage provides additional publicity for the event but has no direct implication for Snap-on’s operating results. 2026 INDYCAR Odds: Josef Newgarden Favored For Snap-on Makers And Fixers 250 Negative Sentiment: Vice President Marty Ozolins sold 800 shares for approximately $320,000, reducing his direct holdings by 34.39%. Because the sale was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, it is less concerning than an unexpected discretionary sale, but insider selling can still weigh on sentiment. Snap-On VP Marty Ozolins Sells 800 Shares of Stock Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Barclays started coverage on Snap-On in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $420.00 price target on the stock. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $461.00 price objective (up from $409.00) on shares of Snap-On in a report on Friday, July 24th. Robert W. Baird set a $415.00 price objective on shares of Snap-On in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Snap-On in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Tigress Financial upped their price target on shares of Snap-On from $445.00 to $485.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $426.20. View Our Latest Stock Report on SNA
Snap-On Trading Down 1.0% Shares of Snap-On stock opened at $391.93 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $404.14 and a 200-day moving average of $385.27. The stock has a market cap of $20.27 billion, a PE ratio of 19.99, a PEG ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 0.73. Snap-On Incorporated has a 52-week low of $319.20 and a 52-week high of $423.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a quick ratio of 2.64 and a current ratio of 3.43.
Snap-On (NYSE:SNA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $4.96 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.95 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $1.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.22 billion. Snap-On had a net margin of 21.25% and a return on equity of 17.07%. Snap-On’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.72 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Snap-On Incorporated will post 19.7 EPS for the current year.
Snap-On Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be given a $2.44 dividend. This represents a $9.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Snap-On’s payout ratio is presently 49.77%.
Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, SVP Timothy L. Chambers sold 9,111 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $419.36, for a total value of $3,820,788.96. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 21,223 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,900,077.28. This trade represents a 30.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Nicholas T. Pinchuk sold 22,889 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $399.69, for a total value of $9,148,504.41. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 867,779 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $346,842,588.51. This trade represents a 2.57% 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 46,728 shares of company stock valued at $18,803,009 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 3.80% of the company’s stock.
Snap-On Company Profile (Free Report)
Snap‑On Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and shop equipment for professional users. The company’s product range includes hand and power tools, tool storage and cabinets, diagnostic scan tools and software, shop equipment such as lifts and tire changers, and specialized specialty tools for automotive, aviation, marine and industrial applications. Snap‑On also offers information and workflow solutions that combine diagnostic data, repair procedures and parts information to support professional technicians.
Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Snap‑On has established a long history in the professional tools market.
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Algert Global LLC ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšila podíl v Dana o 380,9 % na 332 460 akcií po nákupu dalších 263 330 kusů. Dana zároveň oznámila kvartální zisk na akcii 0,19 USD, což bylo pod odhadem 0,70 USD.
Algert Global LLC grew its position in shares of Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN – Free Report) by 380.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 332,460 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after acquiring an additional 263,330 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC owned 0.31% of Dana worth $9,046,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DAN. Captrust Financial Advisors bought a new position in shares of Dana during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $176,000. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury lifted its stake in shares of Dana by 10.7% during the 2nd quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury now owns 55,842 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $958,000 after buying an additional 5,405 shares in the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in Dana by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 927,987 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $18,597,000 after buying an additional 27,712 shares during the period. Entropy Technologies LP boosted its holdings in shares of Dana by 266.2% in the third quarter. Entropy Technologies LP now owns 37,303 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $748,000 after acquiring an additional 27,116 shares during the period. Finally, Horizon Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dana in the third quarter valued at $553,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.79% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms have recently issued reports on DAN. UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of Dana from $39.00 to $38.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price objective on shares of Dana from $40.00 to $39.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Zacks Research lowered Dana from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Dana from $33.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on Dana from $33.00 to $37.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $37.00.
Get Our Latest Stock Report on DAN Dana Stock Down 0.4% NYSE DAN opened at $30.04 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. Dana Incorporated has a 52 week low of $17.74 and a 52 week high of $39.56. The company has a market capitalization of $3.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 2.99 and a beta of 1.99. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $28.11 and its 200-day moving average price is $32.06.
Dana (NYSE:DAN – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The auto parts company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.70 by ($0.51). Dana had a return on equity of 4.07% and a net margin of 14.55%.The firm had revenue of $2.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.93 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.13 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Dana has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.750-2.250 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Dana Incorporated will post 1.93 earnings per share for the current year.
Dana Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 7th will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 7th. Dana’s dividend payout ratio is currently 4.78%.
Dana Profile (Free Report)
Dana Incorporated is a global leader in the design and manufacture of drivetrain, sealing, and thermal-management technologies for the automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway and industrial markets. The company’s product portfolio includes axles, driveshafts, transmissions, e-Propulsion systems and thermal-management assemblies that help improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and enhance vehicle performance. Dana’s expertise spans internal combustion and electrified powertrains, positioning it to support both traditional and next-generation mobility solutions.
Founded in 1904 by Clarence W.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp ve 2. čtvrtletí otevřela novou pozici v GATX a drží 288 829 akcií v hodnotě zhruba 51,178 mil. USD. GATX zároveň oznámila čtvrtletní dividendu ve výši 0,66 USD na akcii.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 288,829 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,178,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 0.82% of GATX as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of GATX by 21.3% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,716 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,198,000 after purchasing an additional 1,357 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC lifted its stake in GATX by 54.9% during the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 58,011 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $9,007,000 after buying an additional 20,569 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its holdings in shares of GATX by 1.7% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 116,834 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $18,141,000 after buying an additional 1,968 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of GATX by 280.6% in the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 53,690 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $8,336,000 after buying an additional 39,582 shares during the period. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its position in shares of GATX by 104.7% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 113,613 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $17,446,000 after acquiring an additional 58,100 shares in the last quarter. 93.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts recently commented on GATX shares. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of GATX from $214.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of GATX from $218.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of GATX from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $222.00 target price on shares of GATX in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $219.00.
Get Our Latest Analysis on GATX GATX Stock Up 0.0% GATX stock opened at $178.53 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $6.30 billion, a PE ratio of 17.68 and a beta of 1.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.44, a quick ratio of 3.90 and a current ratio of 3.90. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $178.77 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $180.17. GATX Corporation has a twelve month low of $150.42 and a twelve month high of $205.56.
GATX (NYSE:GATX – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The transportation company reported $2.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.46 by $0.38. GATX had a net margin of 17.94% and a return on equity of 10.43%. The company had revenue of $580.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $598.77 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.06 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 34.8% on a year-over-year basis. GATX has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.900-10.30 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that GATX Corporation will post 10.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.
GATX Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a $0.66 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. GATX’s payout ratio is 26.14%.
Insider Transactions at GATX In other GATX news, SVP Eren Doygun sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $179.52, for a total value of $179,520.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 5,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $955,584.96. This represents a 15.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Thomas A. Ellman sold 18,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $180.08, for a total value of $3,277,456.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 34,361 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,187,728.88. This trade represents a 34.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 1.86% of the company’s stock.
GATX Company Profile (Free Report)
GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is a global railcar leasing and asset management company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1898 as General American Transportation Corporation, GATX has grown into one of the world’s leading lessors of railcars, marine vessels and industrial assets. The company’s core business focuses on leasing and managing high-value equipment for customers in the energy, industrial, chemical, agricultural and metals markets.
In its Rail North America segment, GATX owns and manages a diverse fleet of more than 60,000 railcars, including tank cars, covered hoppers, boxcars and flatcars.
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Conmed (CNMD - Free Report) . Shares have added about 7.1% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Conmed due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for CONMED Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
CONMED’s Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates, Gross Margin ExpandsCONMEDposted adjusted earnings per share of $1.38 for the second quarter of 2026, up 20% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 25.5%.
The adjustments include costs related to legal matters and contingent consideration fair value adjustments, among others.
GAAP EPS for the quarter was 77 cents, up 11.6% from the year-ago period’s EPS of 69 cents.
CNMD's Organic Sales Gain MomentumCNMD’s second-quarter revenues of $343.5 million increased 0.3% year over year and beat the consensus estimate by 1.9%. International strength and growth across the company’s key AirSeal, Buffalo Filter and BioBrace platforms supported the quarter.
At constant currency, total revenues declined 0.5% year over year. However, excluding sales tied to CONMED’s strategic exit from certain gastroenterology product offerings, organic constant-currency revenues increased 6%.
Domestic sales totaled $175.4 million, down 8% on a reported basis. Excluding the GI exits, domestic organic revenues rose 2.5%. International sales reached $168.1 million, up 10.8% on a reported basis and 8.9% at constant currency. International organic constant-currency growth was 9.9%.
CONMED's Orthopedic Revenues IncreaseOrthopedic Surgery revenues totaled $152.3 million, up 8.2% year over year on a reported basis and 6.8% at constant currency. International orthopedic revenues advanced 10.8% at constant exchange rates, reflecting broad-based growth across major regions.
Domestic orthopedic sales were nearly flat and fell short of management’s expectations. Nonetheless, the company continued to strengthen its U.S. commercial organization. BioBrace was a major contributor, supported by adoption across orthopedic and foot-and-ankle procedures, particularly rotator cuff repair.
CNMD's General Surgery Business ImprovesGeneral Surgery revenues were $191.2 million, down 5.2% on a reported basis and 5.6% at constant currency. The decline reflected the impact of the GI portfolio exits. On an organic constant-currency basis, General Surgery sales increased 5.3%.
AirSeal and Buffalo Filter led the underlying growth. AirSeal sales increased across capital and single-use products and improved sequentially, but growth remained below management’s expectations. CONMED expects AirSeal trends to improve during the second half of 2026, but at a slower rate than previously assumed.
Direct smoke evacuation sales exceeded the company’s long-term expectation of high-single-digit to low-double-digit growth. This more than offset a modest decline in original equipment manufacturer smoke evacuation sales.
The company continues to prioritize its direct Buffalo Filter portfolio, which carries a stronger margin profile and brings CONMED closer to customers. Management also highlighted early commercial traction in Europe, Canada and Australia, along with expanding U.S. legislation requiring surgical smoke evacuation systems.
CONMED’s Margin AnalysisIn the quarter under review, CNMD’s adjusted gross profit increased 5.6% year over year to $204.4 million. The adjusted gross margin expanded 300 basis points (bps) to 59.5%. The improvement included an $8.5 million benefit from tariff refunds, which contributed nearly 250 bps to the year-over-year expansion.
In the quarter under review, CNMD’s reported gross profit increased 4.9% year over year to $197.5 million. The gross margin expanded 250 bps to 57.5%.
Selling & administrative expenses increased 7% year over year to $145.6 million. Research and development expenses rose 9.6% year over year to $15.5 million. Total operating expenses of $161.1 million increased 7.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Total operating profit totaled $36.4 million, reflecting a 4.6% decrease from the year-ago quarter. The operating margin contracted 50 bps to 10.6%.
CNMD’s Financial PositionThe company exited the second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $37.3 million compared with $35 million a year ago.
Cumulative net cash provided by operating activities at the end of second-quarter 2026 was $50.6 million compared with $70.7 million a year ago.
CONMED’s GuidanceCNMD has updated its outlook for 2026.
For 2026, total reported revenues are expected to be in the range of $1,358 million-$1,373 million compared with the previous guidance of $1,350 million-$1,375 million. This represents a reported revenue decline of 1.2-0.1% year over year.
Organic constant-currency revenue growth is expected to be 5-6% compared with the prior projection of 5-6.5%. The revised outlook reflects second-quarter performance and a more measured pace of sequential growth improvement in the second half of 2026.
The company now expects adjustedearnings per share PS for 2026 in the range of $4.48-$4.60, up from its previous guidance of $4.30-$4.45. The raised outlook reflects better-than-expected second-quarter results, a lower projected headwind from the GI product exits and a higher contribution from share repurchases. These benefits are expected to be partly offset by higher interest expenses and an increased tax-rate assumption.
CONMED expects third-quarter revenues to be in the range of $334 million-$339 million. Organic constant-currency growth is projected to be between 6.4% and 7.6%, excluding anticipated GI revenues of $3 million-$3.6 million and an approximately 10-basis-point foreign currency impact. Adjusted earnings per share is expected to be between 98 cents and $1.03.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Conmed has a average Growth Score of C, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a B. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Conmed has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
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On July 30, 2026, Olin reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Among other items, Olin disclosed that its financial performance was impacted by “an unplanned shutdown of the vinyl chloride monomer plant in Freeport, Texas.” Olin said that “[t]he disruption reduced second quarter adjusted EBITDA by $40 million, with an estimated $20 million impact expected in the third quarter as full rates are planned to resume late in the quarter.”
On this news, Olin’s stock price fell $3.66 per share, or 16.51%, to close at $18.51 per share on July 31, 2026.
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Lam Research těží z poptávky po AI: ve 4. fiskálním čtvrtletí tržby vzrostly o 30 % na 6,72 miliardy USD a management čeká v roce 2026 růst výnosů z packagingu o více než 70 %.
Key Takeaways Lam Research appears the better buy, with stronger AI exposure, earnings momentum and near-term visibility.LRCX sees AI driving NAND, DRAM, HBM, logic and packaging, with 2026 packaging revenue growth above 70%.Substrate shortages and foundry constraints are lengthening lead times and slowing MCHP's order fulfillment. Lam Research Corporation (LRCX - Free Report) and Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP - Free Report) both provide exposure to the semiconductor industry, but from very different angles. LRCX sells wafer-fabrication equipment used to manufacture increasingly complex chips, while MCHP supplies microcontrollers, analog and other embedded semiconductor products across diverse end markets.
Both companies are benefiting from improving demand and AI-related opportunities. However, differences in growth visibility, earnings momentum, balance sheet strength, valuation and market risks make this an interesting faceoff for investors looking for the better chip stock today.
Let’s find out which of the two is a better investment bet right now.
The Case for Lam Research StockRising semiconductor equipment demand is translating into strong financial growth for LRCX. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, its revenues rose 30% year over year and 15% sequentially to $6.72 billion. Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) jumped nearly 37% year over year and 24% sequentially to $1.82. Non-GAAP gross margin expanded 210 basis points sequentially to 52%, while non-GAAP operating margin improved 340 bps to 38.4%. Pricing actions, operational and scale efficiencies, favorable product mix and efficient cost management drove margin improvement.
AI remains the biggest long-term catalyst. Lam Research now expects calendar year 2026 wafer-fabrication equipment spending in the low-$150 billion range and sees a strong setup for further growth in 2027. AI is driving investment in NAND, DRAM, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), gate-all-around transistors and advanced packaging. LRCX is well positioned because these technologies require more complex etch and deposition processes.
Memory is becoming an especially important growth engine for Lam Research. The company’s NAND revenues more than doubled sequentially in the fourth quarter as customers upgraded production toward 256-layer and higher devices. LRCX expects its served market per NAND wafer to double as customers move from 128-layer technology toward 500-plus-layer architectures.
Its Akara etch platform is also gaining adoption in advanced logic and DRAM. Advanced packaging provides another opportunity as AI chips increasingly rely on chiplets, HBM and larger package designs. The company expects advanced-packaging revenues to grow more than 70% year over year in 2026.
Lam Research's customer support business adds stability to the growth story. Customer support-related revenues reached nearly $2.47 billion in the fourth quarter, rising 43% year over year, supported by upgrades, services and Reliant products. The company is also expanding equipment-intelligence and automation offerings across its installed base.
Lam Research has a strong balance sheet. At the end of fiscal 2026, it had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances of $5.58 billion and long-term debt of $3.73 billion. A strong balance sheet and robust cash flow generation capability have enabled it to enhance shareholders’ wealth through share repurchases and dividend payments. In fiscal 2026, the company generated operating cash flow of $5.86 billion and returned $5.12 billion to shareholders.
The Case for Microchip StockMicrochip is also delivering robust financial performance. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, revenues soared 38% year over year to $1.49 billion, while non-GAAP EPS jumped more than 181% to 76 cents. Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 63.8% from 54.3% in the year-ago quarter, while non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 35.1% from 20.7%. Higher factory utilization, lower underutilization charges and improving demand helped profitability rebound quickly as the inventory correction eased.
The data center end market is emerging as Microchip’s strongest growth opportunity. The company forecasts total data-center revenues will reach about $1 billion in calendar year 2026, up roughly 69% from $591 million in 2025. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, data center sales surged 97.8% year over year. MCHP expects momentum to extend further in 2027 as new design wins on PCIe Gen6 switches and retimers, storage and NVMe controllers, power-management products, microcontrollers, security chips, timing products and memory products would proceed to production next year.
Microchip also benefits from broad exposure to industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive and communications markets. In the first quarter, these markets grew 24.3%, 45.6%, 29.3% and 53.3%, respectively, from the prior-year period.
Demand indicators have improved. In the first quarter, Microchip registered its strongest bookings in about four years, with book-to-bill finishing well above 1. Distribution sell-through grew 17% sequentially. The company expects second-quarter revenues of $1.589-$1.618 billion, representing 7%-9% sequential growth.
Nonetheless, the company is facing substrate shortages, foundry constraints and pressure on outsourced assembly and test capacity, which are leading to longer lead times and limiting its capability to fulfill orders quickly. Microchip’s highly leveraged balance sheet remains a major concern. Cash and short-term investments were $272.3 million as of June 30, 2026 compared with long-term debt of $5.36 billion. Though the company’s $170 million net debt reduction during the first quarter helped it reduce the net debt-to-adjusted trailing EBITDA ratio, it remained well elevated. Net debt to adjusted trailing EBITDA fell to 2.85X as of June 30 from 3.54X as of March 31.
Though the company has been generating decent cash flows, a highly leveraged balance sheet may limit its capital allocation flexibility. In the trailing 12 months, Microchip has generated operating cash flow of approximately $1.2 billion and returned $985 million to shareholders through dividend payments. MCHP’s trailing 12-month cash flow and shareholders’ returns are significantly lower than LRCX’s.
LRCX vs. MCHP: Growth OutlookThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Lam Research’s fiscal 2027 and 2028 revenues indicates year-over-year growth of 48.4% and 17.3%, respectively. The consensus mark for earnings calls for increases of 60.4% and 21.7%, respectively.
Microchip’s revenues are projected to increase 35.9% in fiscal 2027 and 16.9% in fiscal 2028. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings calls for a rise of 121.3% for fiscal 2027 and 22.9% for fiscal 2028.
Looking at the two companies’ estimates, Lam Research outperforms on sales growth expectations, while Microchip has stronger earnings growth projections. Nonetheless, earnings estimate revision trends for the last 60 days indicate that analysts are turning more bullish toward LRCX’s long-term bottom-line growth potential.
LRCX vs. MCHP: Valuation and Share Price PerformanceMicrochip wins the valuation comparison. MCHP trades at a forward P/E multiple of 18.50, considerably below Lam Research's 32.66.
LRCX's higher multiple comes alongside much stronger stock momentum. LRCX shares have surged 83.9% year-to-date compared with MCHP's 15.6% gain. Lam Research's premium valuation reflects its greater exposure to AI-driven wafer-fab spending, stronger near-term revenue momentum and leadership in critical manufacturing technologies.
Final Verdict: Lam Research Is the Better BuyMicrochip offers a cheaper valuation, improving margins and promising data center growth. Substrate shortages and foundry constraints are lengthening lead times and slowing MCHP’s order fulfillment, which could hurt the company’s near-term growth prospects.
On the contrary, Lam Research has the stronger combination of earnings momentum, AI exposure, technology leadership, recurring service revenues and near-term visibility. Its valuation is richer, but rapid growth in NAND, advanced logic, DRAM and packaging offers stronger support for continued earnings expansion. For investors choosing between LRCX and MCHP today, Lam Research appears to be the better investment bet.
Currently, Lam Research carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), making the stock a must-pick compared with Microchip, which has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Microchip očekává, že jeho datacentrové portfolio v kalendářním roce 2026 vzroste o 69,3 % na zhruba 1 miliardu USD. Tržby z letectví a obrany v 1. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2027 meziročně stouply o 45,6 %.
Key Takeaways Microchip expands in edge AI, data centers, aerospace and networking with a broader portfolio.MCHP expects its data-center portfolio to grow 69.3% to roughly $1 billion in 2026.Microchip's aerospace and defense revenues rose 45.6% year over year in Q1 fiscal 2027. Microchip Technology (MCHP - Free Report) is benefiting from an expanding product portfolio that is broadening its exposure to high-growth areas such as edge AI, data centers, aerospace and defense, networking and connectivity. The company’s strategy centers on combining microcontrollers, analog, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), timing, power-management, security and connectivity products into total system solutions (TSS), allowing it to provide a larger portion of the silicon content required in customer applications. Microchip believes this synergistic portfolio positions it to capitalize on disruptive trends, including AI/ML, data centers, edge computing, IoT and networking.
Microchip launched Revision 2.0 of its PolarFire FPGA Ethernet Sensor Bridge for NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) Holoscan-based edge AI systems. The platform is 60% smaller than the previous generation, supports twice as many cameras and uses scalable 10Gb Ethernet connectivity, helping reduce power consumption, system costs and integration complexity. It targets AI-driven medical equipment, industrial systems and humanoid robotics running on NVIDIA Jetson and IGX platforms.
The solution integrates Microchip timing and power-management devices, creating an opportunity for MCHP to sell multiple components into the same system rather than only an FPGA. This integrated approach can shorten customers' development cycles and reduce third-party integration risk, strengthening Microchip's TSS strategy. It also enhances MCHP’s competitive position against Advanced Micro Devices (AMD - Free Report) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC - Free Report) , which offer programmable solutions for embedded, vision and edge-computing applications.
The recently introduced Space CSAC-SA65 chip-scale atomic clock expands Microchip's timing portfolio for the growing New Space market. Its radiation tolerance of at least 30 kRad, power consumption of less than 120 mW and compact design make it suitable for LEO satellites, satellite-to-cellular communications, Earth imaging, assured positioning and navigation applications. The product should help MCHP deepen its aerospace and defense exposure, which is already showing strong momentum. Aerospace and defense revenues increased 45.6% year over year in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, while Microchip expects the ongoing defense buildup to be a multiyear opportunity.
The expanding portfolio is strengthening Microchip's data-center opportunity. MCHP’s data-center offerings span Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) switches and retimers, storage and memory controllers, power management, microcontroller units (MCUs), security, timing, networking and embedded control. The company expects its overall data-center portfolio to grow 69.3% year over year to roughly $1 billion in calendar 2026. Microchip similarly expects data-center revenues to rise from approximately $591 million in 2025 to about $1 billion in 2026, with growth expected as new PCIe Gen6 switches, retimers, storage controllers, power management, timing, security and memory design wins move into production.
MCHP Faces Tough CompetitionLattice directly competes with Microchip in low-power FPGAs for industrial automation, medical, robotics and physical AI applications, while AMD challenges MCHP through its broader embedded AI and robotics platforms.
Lattice is strengthening its position in edge AI through FPGAs focused on low power, small form factor, low latency and secure processing. Its Industrial and Embedded revenues increased 36% year over year in the second quarter, supported by design wins across industrial automation, medical, robotics and physical AI applications. LSCC is also gaining traction in humanoid robotics and autonomous systems, increasing competitive pressure on MCHP’s PolarFire platform.
AMD is expanding aggressively in embedded AI. Its Embedded revenues rose 19% year over year to $977 million, while the company introduced Ryzen AI Embedded processors and the Kria AI robotics platform. AMD is tracking toward more than $18 billion of new embedded design wins, strengthening its ability to compete for next-generation edge AI deployments.
MCHP’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Microchip have appreciated 18.4% year to date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 17.9% growth.
MCHP Stock’s YTD Price Performance
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MCHP stock is trading at a discount, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 18.99X compared with the broader sector’s 21.25X. Microchip has a Value Score of D.
MCHP’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Microchip’s earnings is currently pegged at 90 cents per share, an increase of 12 cents over the past 30 days, suggesting approximately 157.14% growth.
Microchip currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
PPL za posledních šest měsíců klesl o 11 %, více než v odvětví elektrické energie. Firma zároveň plánuje investovat 23 miliard USD do infrastruktury v letech 2026–2029.
Key Takeaways PPL shares fell 11% in six months, underperforming the electric power industry's 8.7% decline.PPL plans $23 billion in infrastructure investment for 2026-2029 as data center demand drives load growth. PPL trades above the industry P/E, while its ROE and net margin remain below industry averages. PPL Corporation’s (PPL - Free Report) shares have declined 11% in the past six months, wider than the Zacks Utility-Electric Power industry’s decline of 8.7%. The company also underperformed the Zacks Utilities sector in the same time frame.
PPL reported a negative earnings surprise in the last reporting quarter due to an increase in operating expenses. PPL faces increasing competition in the transmission market, which could weigh on operational performance, while unexpected disruptions may negatively impact its financial results.
Yet, the company is benefiting from growing data center demand, particularly in Pennsylvania and Kentucky, where these energy-intensive facilities are driving higher electricity consumption.
Price Performance (Six months)
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Another operator in the same space, FirstEnergy Corp. (FE - Free Report) , is making a substantial investment to strengthen its infrastructure to provide reliable services to customers. The company’s shares have declined 9.1% in the past six months.
Does PPL’s recent share-price weakness offer investors an attractive entry point? Let us examine the key factors that could determine whether PPL stock is worth adding to a portfolio at current levels.
Factors That Could Strengthen PPL’s Growth OutlookPPL continues to benefit from rising large-load demand, which is expected to support electricity consumption and infrastructure investment over the coming years. In Pennsylvania, advanced-stage data center demand increased 12% sequentially to 31.8 gigawatts (“GW”) in the second quarter of 2026. In Kentucky, the economic development pipeline expanded to 13.7 GW through 2032, including 11.6 GW from data centers, while signed reimbursement agreements climbed to 1.3 GW from 0.9 GW in the first quarter.
PPL plans to invest $23 billion in regulated infrastructure during 2026-2029, including $5.1 billion in 2026. These investments are aimed at strengthening system reliability, modernizing infrastructure and supporting carbon-emission reduction efforts. The capital plan is expected to drive average annual rate base growth of 10.3% through 2029 and does not include potential contributions from Invitium Energy. The program remains a key pillar of PPL’s regulated growth strategy over the current planning period.
More than 60% of PPL’s capital investment plan qualifies for “contemporaneous recovery,” which mitigates the effects of regulatory lag on earnings. This expedited recovery of capital expenditures enables the company to efficiently fund its long-term projects.
PPL remains focused on disciplined cost management to create value for both customers and shareholders. Management estimates that every $1 of O&M savings can support roughly $8 of capital investment without raising customer bills. The company achieved $170 million in annual run-rate O&M savings in 2025 and is targeting $175 million of O&M reductions in 2026 compared with 2021 levels. These efficiencies should help PPL maintain competitive utility rates, support affordability and enhance its ability to attract and retain customers.
Headwinds for PPL StockPPL continues to encounter competition in Pennsylvania's transmission market. Moreover, adverse weather conditions, cybersecurity incidents, equipment outages and fuel supply interruptions could disrupt operations and pressure the company's earnings and profitability.
PPL Stock’s Earnings Estimate Moving UpPPL expects 2026 earnings to be in the range of $1.90-$1.98 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PPL’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates year-over-year growth of 7.18% and 8.32%, respectively.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FE’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates year-over-year growth of 7.45% and 7.74%, respectively.
PPL’s Long-term Debt to CapitalUtility operations are capital-intensive, and companies in this sector often need to borrow to fund long-term projects when internal resources are insufficient. The company is also borrowing funds to meet its capital requirements.
PPL’s current long-term debt to capital is 56.81% compared with its industry average of 54.37%. This shows the company is utilizing more long-term debt than peers to run its operations.
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Another utility, Exelon Corporation (EXC - Free Report) , is making substantial investments to strengthen its transmission and distribution lines to provide reliable services to its customers. Currently, debt to capital of Exelon is pegged at 63.06%, which is higher than its industry peers.
PPL Stock Trades at a PremiumPPL Corporation is currently valued at a premium compared with its industry on a forward 12-month P/E basis. The stock is trading at a P/E F12M of 16.8X compared with its industry’s 15.29X.
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Exelon is currently trading at a P/E F12M of 14.71X, a discount compared with its industry at a P/E F12M of 15.29X.
PPL’s Return Is Lower Than the IndustryReturn on equity (“ROE”) is a financial ratio that measures how well a company uses its shareholders’ equity to generate profits. The current ROE of the company indicates that it is using shareholders’ funds more efficiently than peers.
PPL’s trailing 12-month ROE is 9.33%, lower than the industry average of 11.4%.
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PPL’s Net Margin Lower Than IndustryNet margin measures the percentage of revenues retained as profit after deducting all expenses, taxes and interest. PPL’s net margin is currently pegged at 14.74% compared with the industry’s 15.81%.
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Rounding UpPPL Corporation is strengthening its grid through major infrastructure investments, IT modernization and an expanded $23 billion capital expenditure plan, which will assist in improving system reliability and resilience. The company is also benefiting from rising data center-driven load growth and timely rate recovery, which enables it to efficiently fund the long-term projects. PPL currently has Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
However, PPL Corporation is currently trading at a premium valuation, while its returns and net margin remain below the industry averages. Given these concerns, investors may prefer to wait now and look for a more attractive entry point.
Generac ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšila upravený EPS na 2,91 USD a tržby na 1,173 mld. USD, hlavně díky síle segmentu C&I a tarifním refundacím. Společnost zároveň zvedla výhled marží pro celý rok 2026.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Generac Holdings (GNRC - Free Report) . Shares have added about 2.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Generac Holdings due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Generac Holdings Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Generac Tops Q2 Earnings EstimatesGenerac reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.91, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.95. The company had registered an adjusted EPS of $1.65 in the prior-year quarter.
Net sales were $1.173 billion, up 11% from $1.06 billion in the prior-year quarter. The figure missed the consensus estimate by 0.4%.
Strength in the Commercial & Industrial (“C&I”) segment, particularly the data center market, remained the key catalyst, along with a $71 million pre-tax benefit from tariff refunds.
Generac still expects full-year 2026 net sales growth in the mid-to-high teens, including an approximately 2% favorable contribution from foreign currency, acquisitions and divestitures. C&I sales are projected to grow in the low-30% range, while Residential sales are forecasted to increase in the high-single-digit range.
However, the net income margin before noncontrolling interests is now forecasted at 9-10%, above the previous 8-9% range. Adjusted EBITDA margin is now expected at 20-21%, up from the prior range of 18.5-19.5%. The tariff refund recorded in the second quarter should add about 1.5% to the full-year margin.
C&I Momentum AcceleratesC&I revenues totaled $556.5 million, up 29% year over year, while the data center backlog reached about $1.6 billion. This included a 6% net favorable impact from the combination of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency. Core growth came from the data center market, while higher rental and telecom shipments more than offset weaker domestic industrial distributor shipments.
Generac also highlighted a global supply agreement with a hyperscale data center client that it signed during the quarter and added that, with the recent finalization of product-specific terms, the commitment is nearly $700 million of volume for 2027. It has also secured a global supply agreement with a second hyperscale customer and is currently holding negotiations for final product-specific terms for 2027 and 2028 volumes. Notably, the data center backlog excludes committed volumes from the second hyperscale customer.
During the quarter, Generac completed the Enercon acquisition. It purchased an additional facility in Belvidere, IL, to support large-megawatt generator packaging.
Revenues from Residential were down 2% year over year to $621.3 million. Lower energy storage system and portable generator shipments drove the decline, largely offset by higher home standby generator sales.
Tariff Refund Lifts ProfitabilityGross profit increased to $521.8 million from $416.7 million, and gross margin widened to 44.5% from 39.3%. Tariff refunds added roughly 6% to gross margin. Favorable pricing partly offset unfavorable sales mix and higher input costs.
Operating expenses increased 2% to $311.4 million, reflecting investments to support C&I growth and higher intangible amortization, partly offset by lower legal expenses. Operating income advanced 88.2% to $210.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $290.7 million, or 24.8% of sales, compared with $187.6 million, or 17.7%, a year earlier.
Cash Flow and Balance SheetNet cash provided by operating activities increased to $121.2 million from $72.2 million in the year-ago quarter. Free cash flow rose to $62.9 million from $14.5 million in the year-ago quarter, supported by higher operating earnings, particularly cash receipts from tariff refunds.
At June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $264.9 million, down from $265.5 million as of March 31. Long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations were $1.25 billion.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates revision.
VGM ScoresAt this time, Generac Holdings has a average Growth Score of C, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. However, the stock was allocated a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Generac Holdings has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
EMCOR ve 2. čtvrtletí 2026 zvýšil tržby v segmentu Mechanical Construction o 31 % na 2,3 miliardy USD, ale provozní marže klesla o 110 bazických bodů na 12,5 %. Vedení čeká tlak na projektový mix až do konce roku 2026.
Key Takeaways EME's Mechanical Construction revenues surged 31% to $2.3 billion on broad-based market demand.Margin fell 110 basis points to 12.5% as project mix shifted toward lower-margin work.Management expects project-mix pressure to persist through 2026 despite calling margins strong. EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) delivered strong growth in its Mechanical Construction business in the second quarter of 2026, with revenues rising 31% year over year to $2.3 billion. The increase was supported by broad-based demand across several markets. Within Mechanical Construction, network and communications revenues more than doubled, while institutional revenues increased 77%. Commercial revenues rose 26%, and manufacturing and industrial revenues grew 18%.
The strong top-line performance also translated into higher operating income, which increased 20.1% to $286.6 million. However, operating income grew at a slower pace than revenues, resulting in a 110-basis-point decline in operating margin to 12.5%. The margin pressure was mainly linked to project mix rather than weaker demand.
A higher share of projects where EMCOR serves as a construction manager or prime contractor affected profitability. The segment also handled more guaranteed maximum price and cost-plus work, which generally carries lower gross profit margins because of lower markups on materials, equipment and subcontractor costs. Water and wastewater and food-processing projects contributed to the shift in mix. Management expects this impact to remain through the rest of 2026.
The current margin level does not appear to signal a broader deterioration in the business. Management considers the 12.5% margin strong and said it remains in line with the segment’s average over the past 12-24 months. With Mechanical Construction generating substantial revenue growth across multiple end markets, the ability to manage project mix and protect margins will be important for converting continued demand into stronger earnings growth.
EMCOR and Its Key Infrastructure CompetitorsEMCOR competes closely with Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR - Free Report) and MasTec, Inc. (MTZ - Free Report) in the infrastructure and engineering construction market.
Quanta operates across utility, technology and load center markets, providing electrical, mechanical, civil and fabrication services. The company’s broad capabilities and long-standing customer relationships support its position in large and complex infrastructure projects. Quanta is also expanding across technology, power generation and utility markets, increasing exposure to several major infrastructure investment areas. However, exposure to utility capital spending and the timing of large project awards can affect the pace of growth.
MasTec maintains a diversified infrastructure platform spanning telecommunications, power delivery, clean energy and infrastructure, pipeline and mission-critical construction. This broad exposure allows MasTec to benefit from multiple infrastructure investment themes, including data center development, grid modernization, power generation and natural gas infrastructure. However, project timing across individual end markets can create variability, as seen with near-term deferrals in Communications despite strength across Power Delivery, Pipeline and Clean Energy & Infrastructure.
EMCOR’s execution-focused operating model, diversified end-market exposure and balanced project portfolio provide a competitive advantage in terms of stability and demand resilience. However, Quanta’s broad infrastructure capabilities and MasTec’s diversified infrastructure presence may shape competition as investment in digital and critical infrastructure continues to increase.
EME Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation TrendShares of this Connecticut-based infrastructure service provider have gained 20.9% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry, the Zacks Construction sector and the S&P 500 Index.
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EME stock is currently trading at a premium compared with the industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.72, as evidenced by the chart below.
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Earnings Estimate Revision of EMEEME’s earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have moved upward in the past 30 days to $33.04 and $37.14 per share, respectively. The revised estimates for 2026 and 2027 imply year-over-year growth of 27.7% and 12.4%, respectively.
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EMCOR stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Mantle rozšířil svůj výnosový produkt z Bybitu do DeFi prostřednictvím non-custodial stablecoin vaultu. Původní verze na Bybitu přesáhla 200 milionů USD v AUM.
Mantle has expanded its real-world asset yield business into DeFi with a non-custodial stablecoin vault after its Bybit-based product crossed $200 million in assets under management.
Summary
$200 million was held in the earlier Mantle Vault product offered through Bybit. USDC and USDT0 depositors can access sUSDS-based yield without using leverage. CIAN designed the strategy, Grove supplies the yield source, and Fluxion provides access. Mantle’s launch materials list a target APY of up to 6.5% alongside token and point incentives. According to Mantle’s Aug. 25 X thread, the new product is available through Fluxion and combines infrastructure from CIAN and Grove to give stablecoin holders direct access to an onchain yield strategy.
The launch takes a product previously distributed through the centralized exchange Bybit and places a related version inside Mantle’s DeFi network. Users deposit USDC or USDT0 through Fluxion while keeping control of their assets, removing the need to hand funds to a centralized custodian.
Mantle said the vault uses a conservative, non-leveraged structure created by CIAN, the same protocol that helped build the original Bybit product. Grove connects the vault to yield generated through the Sky ecosystem, while Fluxion manages the interface through which users enter the strategy.
Mantle Vault uses sUSDS as its yield source Deposited stablecoins gain exposure to the yield earned by sUSDS, the savings version of Sky’s USDS stablecoin. Sky sets the applicable savings rate through governance, meaning the underlying return can change rather than remaining fixed for the life of a deposit.
Mantle described Grove’s role as connecting the vault to Sky’s Savings Rate and a set of governance-approved strategies. Grove operates within the Sky ecosystem and routes USDS liquidity into credit strategies through non-custodial vault infrastructure.
“Grove connects the vault to Sky’s Savings Rate, providing stablecoin deposits exposure to yield generated from diversified, governance-approved strategies,” Mantle said.
An Aug. 6 RWA deposit report from crypto.news found that sUSDS supply stood at 4.61 billion while its savings rate was 3.52% at the time of review. Sky states that governance can change the rate, so depositors should not treat either the underlying return or the vault’s advertised APY as permanent.
Mantle’s launch materials list a target APY of up to 6.5%. The campaign also includes Fluxion Points and 5.14 million GROVE tokens, adding promotional rewards above the return generated by the underlying strategy. Neither the points nor the token allocation represents a fixed cash return, and the value received by each depositor can depend on campaign rules, participation, and token prices.
CIAN packages the strategy inside the vault, allowing its positions and transactions to remain visible onchain. Mantle said the product does not use leverage, limiting one source of liquidation risk, though users remain exposed to smart-contract failures, stablecoin price movements, liquidity conditions and changes to Sky’s governance-set rate.
The DeFi vault changes how users access the strategy On Bybit, customers could enter Mantle Vault through the exchange without directly managing the strategy onchain. Bybit, Mantle and CIAN launched that version in December 2025, allowing users to deposit USDC or USDT through Bybit Earn while the assets moved into Mantle-based yield strategies.
The product later passed $200 million in assets under management. In its latest announcement, Mantle described the amount as evidence that the CeFi distribution model had attracted deposits before the team introduced a self-custodial route.
Through Fluxion, users now interact with smart contracts rather than relying on an exchange account to hold and deploy their stablecoins. Mantle summarized the difference by saying CIAN used the same type of construction for the new product, “except now, you keep your keys.”
Self-custody changes the party responsible for controlling the wallet but does not remove the risks attached to the underlying protocols. Depositors must manage their own keys and approve the required smart-contract transactions, while the strategy still depends on CIAN’s vault design, Fluxion’s interface, Grove’s infrastructure and Sky’s savings system.
The launch currently identifies USDC and USDT0 as the supported deposit assets. USDT0 is an omnichain version of Tether’s dollar token designed to move between supported networks, making it different from depositing standard USDT directly into the vault.
Mantle’s RWA activity has grown during 2026 The DeFi product follows an increase in tokenized assets and stablecoin liquidity across Mantle. In recent Mantle coverage, Nansen data showed that the network’s total DeFi value locked had exceeded $1 billion after growing 230% during the first half of 2026.
The same report placed RWA-focused DeFi TVL above $90 million and Mantle Vault assets above $200 million. Mantle’s stablecoin market capitalization reached $955 million, representing 120% year-over-year growth, according to Nansen.
Earlier figures supplied with the latest launch placed Mantle’s RWA TVL at $257 million, up from $22 million during the year, while total DeFi TVL exceeded $755 million. Differences between the figures can result from measurement dates and from the categories included by individual data providers.
Mantle has also added tokenized equity products to its network. Nansen counted 155 tokenized equities at the end of June, compared with 10 in April, including instruments linked to SpaceX and Franklin Templeton’s U.S. Equity Index ETF.
Tokenized products that track companies or funds do not automatically provide direct ownership, voting rights, or other protections attached to the underlying security. Eligibility also depends on the issuer, distributor, and jurisdiction, even when a blockchain product can technically be reached from any location.
U.S. rules leave stablecoin yield under scrutiny For American users, the vault’s availability depends on Fluxion’s terms, wallet restrictions, and applicable federal and state rules. Mantle’s statement about access without geographical limits does not establish that every product or incentive can legally be offered to every U.S. resident.
The distinction between stablecoin issuer payments and returns earned through an external DeFi strategy is also relevant in the United States. The GENIUS Act prevents payment stablecoin issuers from directly paying interest or yield to holders, while reward arrangements offered by exchanges, brokers, and DeFi platforms have remained part of the congressional debate.
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said in August that third-party stablecoin rewards could draw deposits away from banks, according to a report on the stablecoin rewards debate. Banking groups have asked Congress to restrict such programs, while crypto companies have argued that externally generated returns differ from interest paid by a payment stablecoin issuer.
The latest CLARITY Act language would prohibit passive yield on stablecoin balances while allowing certain activity-based rewards connected to payments, transfers or platform use. Mantle and its partners have described the new vault’s return as strategy-generated yield from sUSDS, with Fluxion Points and GROVE tokens added as separate incentives.
Dollar Tree ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšila tržby o 7 % na 4,89 miliardy USD a zisk na akcii vyskočil na 2,70 USD, nad odhady. K růstu pomohly i vratky cel, které zvýšily marži.
Did Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR) Outperform Expectations with Q2 EPS of $2.70? GF Score: 79/100, 10.8% Undervalued Strong Sales Growth Offset by Ongoing Challenges
Dollar Tree Inc DLTR released its 8-K filing on August 27, 2026, revealing a second quarter marked by a 7.0% increase in total sales, reaching $4.89 billion. This release highlights both promising sales figures alongside notable challenges that have impacted the company's financial performance.
Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree operates almost 9,000 small-box discount stores across the United States and Canada, offering roughly 85% of its merchandise for $2 or less. Known for targeting value-conscious consumers, the retail chain features a diverse product mix, including consumables (49% of sales), variety items (45%), and seasonal goods (6%). In fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree generated over $19 billion in sales through its multi-price strategy, higher-margin discretionary assortments, and private-label products. In the recently reported quarter, the company faced challenges related to foot traffic and competition, leading to a 3.7% growth in comparable store net sales on the heels of a 6.5% rise from the previous year. Despite these headwinds, the company achieved a substantial increase in diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.70, significantly surpassing the prior year number and analyst expectations, thanks in part to a considerable $1.31 benefit from tariff refunds.
Financial Highlights and Efficiency ImprovementsDollar Tree's margins were positively influenced by a gross profit margin increase of 850 basis points to 42.9%. This improvement can largely be attributed to tariff refunds, which accounted for a significant portion of the increase. The remaining margin enhancement resulted from lower tariff rates and effective inventory control. Meanwhile, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses saw a moderate decrease to 29.2% of total revenue, reflecting optimized operational efficiencies.Key financial metrics illustrate a robust performance model for Dollar Tree:
MetricQ2 2026Q2 2025ChangeNet Sales$4.89 billion$4.57 billion+7.0%Comparable Store Net Sales Growth3.7%6.5%-2.8%Operating Income$690 million$231 million+198.7%Diluted EPS$2.70$0.75+260.0% The increase in operating income margin, which expanded 900 basis points to 14.1%, indicates better operational health. This translates into improved profitability which is crucial for sustaining growth and navigating competitive retail landscapes.
What continues to set Dollar Tree apart is our ability to deliver value, convenience, and the excitement of discovery all in one shopping trip,” stated CEO Mike Creedon. "While we are proud of the progress we have made, we are even more focused on the opportunities ahead as we continue investing in the customer experience, strengthening the business, and driving profitable long-term growth."GuruFocus Valuation CheckBased on the latest analysis, Dollar Tree Inc DLTR appears to be undervalued at its current price of $132.18, with a GuruFocus (GF) Value pegged at $148.26, suggesting a potential upside of 10.8%. The firm’s GF Score of 79/100 signals that it outperforms many of its peers in certain key metrics, making it an appealing option in the defensive retail sector.The company's financial strength is rated at 6/10, which indicates a relatively acceptable level of stability for investors. Profitability and growth also receive a rank of 6/10 each, suggesting that while the company is performing satisfactorily, there are opportunities for enhancement, which could be instrumental in unlocking additional shareholder value over time. However, the predictability rating of only 1 star hints at potential volatility, which investors should consider.Insider activity shows a significant net selling figure of $248.5 million over the past year, with only $0.3 million in purchases. This volume of sales may warrant caution among investors, as it signals a potential lack of confidence from insiders regarding the immediate stock outlook.For a deeper dive, visit the Dollar Tree Inc stock page on GuruFocus.
Explore the complete 8-K earnings release (here) from Dollar Tree Inc for further details.
GuruFocus context: GuruFocus’ GF Value™ estimates fair value near $148.26 (10.8% undervalued); its GF Score™ is 79/100; 7 gurus currently hold the stock, with 5 adding and 2 trimming positions in recent quarters — guru 13F data Simply Wall St and Morningstar don’t have. See the full Dollar Tree Inc DLTR research.
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Mantle has accumulated about $880 million in stablecoins and tokenized assets as its onchain product range has expanded across equities, Treasuries, funds and yield-bearing assets.
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Mantle holds about $550 million in stablecoins and $330 million in tokenized assets. USDT0 accounts for approximately $440 million, or nearly 80% of the network’s stablecoin supply. The network supports 985 distinct tokenized assets across six product categories. Mantle increased its tokenized equity selection from 10 products in April to 155 by late June. Mantle’s asset base approaches $880 million Blockworks Research data shows that Mantle’s stablecoin circulating supply has reached approximately $550 million, while tokenized assets on the network account for another $330 million. The two categories place the combined value at about $880 million.
Source: Mantle/Blockworks Unlike networks built mainly around one class of real-world assets, Mantle’s tokenized supply covers commodities, stocks, U.S. Treasuries, yield-bearing stablecoins, a pre-IPO vault and the MI4 tokenized fund. Blockworks counts 985 distinct tokenized assets across the network.
Andrew Forson, president of DeFi Technologies, told crypto.news that regulated tokenization systems could help jurisdictions retain investment activity rather than allowing capital to move elsewhere. He cited the UAE as one market that could benefit from bringing more assets onto regulated local infrastructure.
“By bringing liquidity into a range of assets via regulated rails, you prevent leakage of capital outside the region.”
Sovereign debt could also attract traditional capital through stablecoin inflows, electronic products and regulated investment wrappers, according to Forson. Tokenization provides another route into existing markets rather than taking capital away from conventional assets, he added.
“Whenever you are dealing with digital assets and tokenised instruments, it does not take away from traditional assets, it provides another vector for traditional capital to flow into these assets.”
Stablecoins provide most of the liquid capital available within the two categories. Based on the dashboard’s latest asset-level readings, their combined circulating supply stands at approximately $553.7 million, with USDT0 accounting for $440.03 million.
USDe ranks second with $57.93 million, followed by USDC at $34.15 million and conventional USDT at $12.96 million. AUSD contributes $5.15 million, while World Liberty Financial’s USD1 and Aave’s GHO account for $2.29 million and $1.23 million, respectively.
Calculated from the displayed figures, USDT0 represents close to 80% of Mantle’s stablecoin supply. The concentration means that most of the network’s dollar-linked liquidity comes from one asset, even though Mantle supports seven stablecoins.
Recent flows have added to the two largest positive movers. The dashboard recorded a daily USDT0 net inflow of $18.42 million and a USDC inflow of $9.94 million when the data was checked. Over 30 days, USDC supply increased 33.93%, while USDT0 rose 9.51%.
Smaller tokens posted faster percentage growth from lower starting levels. GHO supply climbed 203.5% during the same period, while USD1 rose 190.89%. In contrast, USDe fell 9.09%, standard USDT declined 2.28%, and AUSD slipped 0.09%, according to Blockworks.
Tokenized equities have expanded to 155 products Equities have become a larger part of Mantle’s tokenized-asset catalog. Nansen counted 155 tokenized equities on the network at the end of June, up from only 10 in April, according to an Aug. 25 report.
The selection includes instruments tied to public companies, private businesses, and exchange-traded funds. Nansen identified products linked to SpaceX and Franklin Templeton’s U.S. Equity Index ETF among the available assets.
In November 2025, Mantle integrated Backed’s xStocks through an arrangement involving Bybit. The rollout brought tokens linked to Apple, Nvidia and Strategy shares onto Mantle, while Bybit supported direct deposits and withdrawals between its centralized exchange and the network.
Backed said at the time that its xStocks platform had processed more than $1.6 billion in tokenized equity volume. According to the company, each token was backed one-to-one by an underlying security held through licensed custodians in Switzerland.
Product structures remain important for investors because tokenized equities do not always provide the same legal rights. As crypto.news reported in August, some products deliver only synthetic price exposure and do not give holders ownership, voting rights, or other shareholder protections. Access can also depend on the issuer, distributor, and user’s jurisdiction.
Mantle’s products, therefore, need to be assessed according to their individual terms rather than grouped under a single ownership model. Backed’s one-to-one structure, for example, differs from tokenized derivatives that track a share price without transferring a claim on the underlying stock.
Mantle has added RWA yield through DeFi Stablecoin liquidity on Mantle is also being used in yield products. On Aug. 25, the network opened its RWA vault to DeFi users after an earlier version distributed through Bybit passed $200 million in assets under management.
The DeFi vault accepts USDC and USDT0 through Fluxion, according to Mantle’s announcement. CIAN designed the non-leveraged strategy, Grove connects deposits to yield from the Sky ecosystem, and Fluxion provides the user interface.
Deposited assets gain exposure to returns from sUSDS, the savings version of Sky’s USDS stablecoin. Sky governance sets the applicable savings rate, so the return can change rather than remaining fixed throughout a deposit.
Mantle’s launch materials listed a target annual percentage yield of up to 6.5%, including campaign incentives. The offer also included Fluxion Points and an allocation of 5.14 million GROVE tokens, although the value received by each depositor depends on participation rules and token prices.
Without leverage, the vault removes one source of liquidation risk, according to Mantle’s product description. Users still face smart-contract failures, stablecoin price changes, liquidity conditions, and adjustments to Sky’s governance-set savings rate.
The self-custodial version also changes who controls the deposited assets. Bybit users previously entered the strategy through an exchange account, while Fluxion users approve transactions from their own wallets and remain responsible for managing their private keys.
Other network figures provide additional scale. Blockworks places Mantle’s treasury value at about $1.8 billion, cumulative spot decentralized exchange volume at $20 billion, and deployed decentralized applications above 150.
U.S. investors face access and ownership limits For U.S. users, the presence of tokenized American equities on a public blockchain does not establish that the products are legally available in every state or to every investor. Eligibility depends on the issuer’s terms, distribution controls and applicable federal and state securities rules.
Stablecoin yield carries a separate regulatory question. The GENIUS Act prevents payment stablecoin issuers from paying interest or yield directly to holders, while rewards generated through exchanges, brokers, and DeFi protocols have remained part of congressional discussions.
Mantle and its partners describe the DeFi vault’s return as strategy-generated yield from sUSDS rather than a direct payment from a stablecoin issuer. Fluxion Points and GROVE incentives are provided separately from the underlying Sky savings return.
Tokenized-stock models also differ in how they treat U.S. securities. In August, Crypto.com introduced tokenized derivatives tied to 1,500 U.S. equities and ETFs for eligible users in the European Economic Area and other approved markets. Crypto.com said buyers receive price exposure but do not gain legal ownership or shareholder rights.
Regulated U.S. market operators are developing another model. The Depository Trust Company received a Securities and Exchange Commission no-action letter in December 2025 allowing a defined tokenization service for three years, covering eligible assets held in DTC custody.
Under DTC’s stated plan, potential assets include Russell 1000 stocks, major index ETFs, U.S. Treasuries and certain corporate bonds. The company selected Stellar for part of its multi-chain strategy and targeted the first half of 2027 for deployment.
Dollar Tree oznámila hospodářské výsledky za 2. fiskální čtvrtletí 2026. Na konferenčním hovoru vedení představilo čtvrtletní výsledky a výhled společnosti.
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) Q2 2027 Earnings Call August 27, 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Company Participants
Daniel Delrosario - Senior VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer
Michael Creedon - CEO & Director
Stewart Glendinning - Chief Financial Officer
Conference Call Participants
Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Seth Sigman - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division
Robert Griffin - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division
Michael Lasser - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Edward Kelly - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Greetings, and welcome to the Dollar Tree Q2 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] It's now my pleasure to turn the call over to Daniel Delrosario, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer.
Daniel, please go ahead.
Daniel Delrosario
Senior VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer
Thank you, operator. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today to discuss Dollar Tree's second quarter fiscal 2026 results. With me today are Dollar Tree's CEO, Mike Creedon; and CFO, Stewart Glendinning.
Before we begin, I would like to remind everyone that some of the remarks that we will make today about the company's expectations, plans and future prospects are considered forward-looking statements under the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by our forward-looking statements.
For information on the risks and uncertainties that could affect our actual results, please see the Risk Factors, Business and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section in our annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2026, our most recent press release on Form 8-K and other
Dollar Tree i Dollar General překonaly očekávání zisků, ale Dollar Tree po dni výsledků klesl o 3,92 %, zatímco Dollar General vzrostl o 2,53 %. Cramer to přičítá hlavně očekáváním a starému stínu akvizice Family Dollar.
Both dollar store chains beat earnings expectations on the same day, yet the one with the stronger comparable sales number watched its stock fall while the weaker performer surged. Jim Cramer says a years-old mistake is still pulling the strings.
Two dollar stores reported strong sales this week, both beating expectations, yet the one with the better comparable sales number was the one investors sold off.
That is the setup Jim Cramer walked through on his Mad Dash segment on CNBC after Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR | DLTR Price Prediction) and Dollar General (NYSE:DG) posted their quarters within hours of each other.
Dollar Tree delivered comparable store sales growth of 3.7%. Dollar General came in at 3.5%. Both cleared analyst expectations.
Yet Dollar Tree fell 3.92% on the day of its release, while Dollar General rose 2.53%, meaning the stronger comp number produced the weaker stock reaction. This outcome shows that earnings are judged against expectations already priced into the stock, rather than against a zero baseline, where any beat would be rewarded equally.
What Cramer Told Viewers on Mad Dash Cramer opened by acknowledging both retailers had been underestimated. “Dollar General, the numbers were good. And I think a lot of people were expecting not good comp store sales plus 3.5. That’s certainly good. Dollar Tree was comp for sales plus 3.7.”
His diagnosis of the divergent stock reaction: “It’s about expectations.”
He then reached back years to explain why Dollar Tree kept getting punished. “I keep thinking that Dollar Tree made that acquisition of Family Dollar. It’s still been dogging them.”
Expectations set the bar, and old capital allocation decisions still shape how a stock is priced today. Dollar Tree completed the divestiture of Family Dollar in July 2025 and now operates solely as a Dollar Tree-branded retailer. The overhang Cramer described is a memory, but memories move stocks.
What Comparable Sales Actually Measure Comparable store sales, or comps, strip out the effect of new store openings and closures. The metric isolates whether the same physical stores are ringing up more revenue than they did a year earlier.
Comps are the single most-watched metric in retail because total sales growth can be manufactured by opening stores, but comp growth cannot.
A comp built on traffic is stronger than one built purely on price. Dollar General reported customer traffic growth of 2% and average basket growth of 1.5%. Dollar Tree reported traffic up 0.4% and average ticket up 3.3%. Both signals confirm value retail is pulling customers through the door.
Both chains are selling more out of the same footprint. Two discount chains growing comps simultaneously signals where household spending is going and reflects continued trade-down behavior.
Why the Stronger Number Lost A stock price already contains a forecast. An earnings report is judged against that forecast.
Dollar General walked in priced for disappointment. Its shares had fallen 39.18% over five years, leaving a low bar. Beating that bar produced the one-day gain.
Dollar Tree walked in with the opposite setup. Its shares were up 12.53% over the past year, and much of the headline EPS beat came from a one-time $383 million IEEPA tariff refund that contributed $1.31 per diluted share.
Management guided third-quarter EPS to a range of $0.80 to $0.95, which includes about a $0.50 per-share headwind from reinvesting tariff savings into pricing and store experience. Investors read the underlying quarter as less impressive than the headline suggested.
Family Dollar Shadow and What to Watch Acquisitions create long-lived skepticism that operating results struggle to erase. Buying Family Dollar was a capital allocation decision, and questioning it calls into question management judgment, not just this quarter’s sales.
That doubt takes years and repeated evidence to unwind. Even with Family Dollar divested and Dollar Tree now a cleaner story, the memory colors how investors interpret every guide.
Dollar General does not carry that burden. Its Q2 call raised full-year EPS guidance to a range of $7.80 to $8, with EPS up 33% to $2.48 and traffic growth described as the “fifth consecutive quarter of growth in customer traffic.”
CEO Todd Vasos noted higher-income shoppers becoming more consistent, saying the customer earning $100,000 and above had shifted from sporadic trade-in behavior to “a more everyday basis”. That is durable operational proof that Dollar Tree still owes the market.
For an investor weighing which situation is more interesting, Dollar General is the cleaner setup. The expectations bar is lower, earnings quality is higher, and multiyear skepticism sits on the other stock.
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Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC ve 2. čtvrtletí otevřela novou pozici v Dollar Tree za zhruba 11,7 mil. USD. Dollar Tree zároveň oznámila výnosy 4,89 mld. USD a upravený zisk na akcii (EPS) 2,70 USD, nad odhady.
Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 96,677 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,693,000. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC owned 0.05% of Dollar Tree as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in DLTR. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Dollar Tree in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar Tree during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Covestor Ltd boosted its position in shares of Dollar Tree by 60.9% during the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 222 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Dollar Tree by 59.9% in the first quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 259 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EFG International AG bought a new position in Dollar Tree in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.40% of the company’s stock.
Dollar Tree Price Performance Dollar Tree stock opened at $128.26 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $126.03 and its 200 day moving average is $114.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market cap of $24.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.64. Dollar Tree, Inc. has a one year low of $84.71 and a one year high of $142.40.
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.70 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.15 by $1.55. Dollar Tree had a net margin of 8.03% and a return on equity of 38.61%. The company had revenue of $4.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.86 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.77 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. Dollar Tree has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.800-0.950 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 7.700-8.050 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Dollar Tree, Inc. will post 7.13 EPS for the current year. Dollar Tree declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Thursday, July 2nd that allows the company to repurchase $2.50 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 10.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.
Key Headlines Impacting Dollar Tree Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar Tree this week:
Positive Sentiment: Dollar Tree reported second-quarter revenue of $4.89 billion, up 7% year over year and above estimates of approximately $4.86 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.70, substantially exceeding the $1.15 consensus, helped by higher markups, lower freight costs, reduced shrinkage and tariff-related refunds. Dollar Tree beats quarterly revenue estimates on steady demand Positive Sentiment: Comparable-store sales rose 3.7%, driven by a 3.3% increase in average ticket and positive customer traffic of 0.4%. Management also cited improving assortments and continued demand for affordable essentials. Dollar Tree Q2 earnings call highlights Positive Sentiment: Management raised full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.70–$8.05 from $6.70–$7.10. Dollar Tree also repurchased approximately 5.6 million shares for $605 million during the quarter, supporting per-share results. Dollar Tree lifts earnings outlook Neutral Sentiment: Dollar Tree is attracting more middle- and high-income shoppers seeking value, while lower-income customers remain pressured by the cost of necessities. This broadens the customer base but also highlights uneven consumer health. Dollar Tree attracts higher-income customers Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $0.80–$0.95 was well below the roughly $1.40 analyst expectation. Investors viewed the outlook as evidence that fuel costs, tariffs and reinvestment expenses could pressure profitability, overshadowing the second-quarter beat and the higher full-year forecast. Dollar Tree cites higher fuel prices as a headwind Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities research analysts have weighed in on DLTR shares. Evercore upgraded Dollar Tree from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Benchmark assumed coverage on Dollar Tree in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. UBS Group boosted their price target on Dollar Tree from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Barclays downgraded Dollar Tree from an “overweight” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their target price on Dollar Tree from $136.00 to $138.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $129.18.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on DLTR
About Dollar Tree (Free Report)
Dollar Tree, Inc is a North American discount retailer that operates a portfolio of value-oriented store banners, primarily Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The company’s stores offer a broad assortment of everyday items at low price points, including household essentials, food and snacks, health and beauty products, cleaning supplies, seasonal and party goods, home décor, and basic apparel. Dollar Tree’s merchandising strategy emphasizes high-turnover branded and private-label merchandise tailored to budget-conscious consumers, with Family Dollar complementing the chain by offering a wider range of price points and assortment depth in smaller-format neighborhood locations.
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, Dollar Tree has grown through both organic store openings and acquisitions.
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Invesco za poslední měsíc přidala asi 17,5 % poté, co ve 2. čtvrtletí překonala odhady zisku i výnosů. Firma zároveň hlásila rekordní čisté dlouhodobé přílivy ve výši 45,1 miliardy USD.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Invesco (IVZ - Free Report) . Shares have added about 17.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Invesco due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Invesco Ltd. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Invesco’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher AUM & RevenuesInvesco’s second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 71 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents. The bottom line increased 97.2% from the prior-year quarter.
The results primarily benefited from an increase in adjusted revenues and substantial growth in AUM balance. Record net long-term inflows also supported the quarter. However, an increase in adjusted expenses was a headwind.
Net income attributable to Invesco Ltd. (GAAP basis) was $345.3 million or 76 cents per share against a net loss of $12.5 million or 3 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted Revenues Improve, Expenses RiseAdjusted net revenues in the quarter were $1.33 billion, up 20.3% year over year. The top line marginally surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The rise in revenues was driven by higher average AUM and net revenues earned from QQQ. Favorable foreign exchange rate changes increased net revenues by $6.3 million.
Adjusted operating expenses were $830.4 million, up 9.2% year over year. The increase reflected higher employee compensation and marketing expenses. General and administrative expenses also increased, primarily due to higher professional fees.
The adjusted operating margin was 37.5%, up from 31.2% a year ago.
AUM Balance IncreasesAs of June 30, 2026, AUM was $2.47 trillion, up 23.4% year over year. The average AUM in the second quarter totaled $2.37 trillion, up 24.8%.
Net long-term inflows were a record $45.1 billion compared with $15.6 billion in the year-ago quarter. The annualized long-term organic growth rate was 8.5%.
Client demand remained supportive across IVZ’s multiple investment capabilities. Net long-term inflows were led by ETFs and Index products ($30.1 billion), QQQ ($13.8 billion), the China joint venture ($6.9 billion), Private Markets ($1.9 billion) and Fundamental Fixed Income ($0.4 billion).
These positives were partially offset by net outflows from Fundamental Equities of $7.7 billion and Multi-Asset/Other strategies of $0.3 billion.
By geography, the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA produced net long-term inflows of $30.8 billion, $8.2 billion and $6.1 billion, respectively.
Decent Balance SheetAs of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $915.4 million compared with $806.9 million as of March 31, 2026. Debt was $1.62 billion, down from $1.97 billion at the end of the prior quarter. The credit facility balance declined to $736 million from $1.08 billion. Net debt was $708.6 million, down from $1.16 billion as of March 31, 2026.
Share Repurchase UpdateIn the reported quarter, Invesco repurchased 1.9 million common shares for $50 million in the open market.
OutlookManagement expects one-time implementation costs of the Alpha investment platform to be $15 million per quarter in the second half of 2026, with completion targeted by the end of 2026. As more AUM transitions onto the platform during 2026, the incremental expense associated with AUM on the system is expected to build through the year, reaching approximately $10 million per quarter later in the year. Hence, the combined costs related to the hybrid platform are expected to be $20 million to $25 million higher in 2026 than in 2025.
Implementation spending should begin tapering in the first quarter of 2027 and decline fairly quickly thereafter. Management expects the installed platform to create further expense-efficiency opportunities through 2027 and into 2028.
Beginning in the third quarter of 2026, operating income is expected to be negatively impacted initially by the Canada fund deal, including an operating expense reduction of $5 million to $10 million per quarter (i.e., a cost benefit that partially offsets other headwinds). Over time, the operating expense benefit is expected to move closer to about $10 million per quarter.
For 2026, the company expects $3.275 billion in operating expenses. Compensation expenses are expected to be roughly 40% of revenues. Third-party expenses plus distribution fees relative to management fees are expected to be 22.7–23%, likely closer to 23%, reflecting a mix shift toward lower-fee products such as QQQ, QQQM and RSP.
Non-GAAP effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 25-26% for the second half of 2026.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates revision.
VGM ScoresAt this time, Invesco has a average Growth Score of C, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It comes with little surprise Invesco has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerInvesco belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry. Another stock from the same industry, Ameriprise Financial Services (AMP - Free Report) , has gained 3.7% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.
Ameriprise reported revenues of $4.9 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +13%. EPS of $11.07 for the same period compares with $9.11 a year ago.
Ameriprise is expected to post earnings of $11.59 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +1.2%.
Ameriprise has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today its selection to deploy its BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR) technology in support of the Janus program. Janus is a next-generation nuclear energy initiative led by the U.S. Army in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver reliable, resilient energy to support national defense missions and critical installations. The Janus Program launched in October 2025.
“Our long-standing strengths in reactor engineering innovation, TRISO fuel development and advanced nuclear manufacturing are the foundation of our BANR technology,” said Rex D. Geveden, BWXT president and chief executive officer.
Share The Army announced the first BANR will be deployed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, located on the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
"The Janus Program is about transitioning from designs and experiments to reliable commercial hardware which secures our energy independence," said Dr. Jeff Waksman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. "The Janus Program vendors were selected through a deeply rigorous evaluation on technical, financial, and organizational capabilities conducted by an All-Star panel of dozens of experts from across the nation. We look forward to working alongside each team as they proceed toward successfully completing the rigorous technical milestones we've agreed upon.”
“Our long-standing strengths in reactor engineering innovation, TRISO fuel development and advanced nuclear manufacturing are the foundation of our BANR technology,” said Rex D. Geveden, BWXT president and chief executive officer. “As we commence work on the Janus program, we are delivering the nation’s most credible and reliable path to deployable nuclear power. BANR is purpose built for mission success, and we are driving forward with the discipline, experience and proven capability that national security demands.”
BWXT will execute the Janus program under a phased contracting approach. The first phase includes working with the Army and DIU on final site selection within Fort Campbell, initiating nuclear regulatory processes with the Army and initiating TRISO fuel fabrication at existing BWXT facilities. Concurrently, BWXT will work with the customer and potential partners on establishing the operating company structure, characterizing the site, and preparing supply chains for long-lead procurements. BWXT is targeting groundbreaking for site construction in late 2028 with reactor operations commencing in the early 2030’s.
About BANR
BANR is a high temperature, gas-cooled nuclear reactor that utilizes TRISO, or TRi-structural ISOtropic, fuel. BANR is designed for critical infrastructure and can operate behind the meter or integrate with the grid, providing a safe, reliable and resilient energy solution. For Janus, a 20-megawatt electric version of BANR will be deployed.
Other features of the BANR technology:
Compact footprint with option for multi-unit layout (one reactor sits on less than 5 acres) Power output is scale-able by deploying multiple reactors on the same site Leverages existing qualified materials and commercially available components Can operate as cogeneration (electricity + process heat) or all-electricity Four-year refueling cycle; produces 75-megawatts of thermal energy BANR has received interest from multiple industries seeking a reliable, diversified source of energy, including Tata Chemicals Soda Ash LLC, which signed a letter of intent to explore deploying up to eight BANR units in Wyoming.
According to a U.S. Army announcement on the Janus selection process, the Army down selected five vendors to own, construct and operate nuclear microreactors at several military installations.
Forward-Looking Statements
BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the performance, design, suitability and impact of the BANR technology and engineering work to be undertaken by BWXT for the Janus program. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, modification or termination of the project, execution of future contracts and delays. If one or more of these or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see BWXT’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BWXT cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.
About BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company with more than 11,000 employees, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, nuclear medicine, space exploration and environmental restoration. BWXT owns and operates 19 manufacturing facilities globally, and its 14 strategic partnerships support the U.S. and Canadian governments at more than two dozen additional locations.
For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Brown-Forman B (BF.B - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended July 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on September 2. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +5.6%.
Revenues are expected to be $921.18 million, down 0.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.12% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Brown-Forman B?For Brown-Forman B, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.09%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Brown-Forman B will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Brown-Forman B would post earnings of $0.33 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.12, delivering a surprise of -63.64%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Brown-Forman B doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Moody’s potvrdila WSFS Financial rating Baa2 a zlepšila výhled ze stabilního na pozitivní. Změnu podpořilo silnější úvěrové postavení, trvalé zisky a pevná rozvaha.
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed their ratings to WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WSFS) (“WSFS” or “the Company”) and WSFS Bank with issuer ratings of Baa2 and revised outlook to positive from stable. The change in outlook was driven by improved credit, sustained earnings and continued balance sheet strength, underscoring the resilience of the franchise and financial performance. Long-and short-term deposits of A2/Prime-1, together with a standalone Baseline Credit Assessment of baa1. Moody’s has also assigned Counterparty Risk Assessment of A3(cr)/Prime-2(cr) and Counterparty Risk Ratings (local and foreign currency) of Baa1/Prime-2.
Moody’s debt ratings for WSFS can be accessed here.
“Moody’s affirmation of our Baa2 investment-grade rating and its decision to revise our outlook to positive from stable reflects the strength of our diversified business model, disciplined risk management, and resilient balance sheet. We have continued to deliver strong financial performance while maintaining solid capital levels, a robust liquidity profile, and low reliance on wholesale funding. We believe the positive outlook underscores our continued momentum and long-term financial strength,” said David Burg, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, WSFS.
About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a multibillion-dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and wealth management franchise in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. As of June 30, 2026, WSFS Financial Corporation had $22.7 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $101.7 billion in assets under management and administration. WSFS operates from 114 offices, 87 of which are banking offices, located in Pennsylvania (58), Delaware (38), New Jersey (14), Florida (2), Nevada (1) and Virginia (1) and provides comprehensive financial services including commercial banking, consumer banking, treasury management, and trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include Arrow Land Transfer, Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, LLC, Bryn Mawr Trust®, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware, Cash Connect®, NewLane Finance®, WSFS Wealth® Management, LLC, WSFS Institutional Services®, and WSFS Mortgage®. Serving the Greater Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS Bank is one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, please visit www.wsfsbank.com.
Callan Family Office LLC purchased a new stake in Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 31,593 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,202,000.
A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its position in shares of Match Group by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 15,463 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $588,000 after acquiring an additional 289 shares in the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Match Group by 3.1% in the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 10,327 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $317,000 after purchasing an additional 311 shares during the period. Bollard Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Match Group by 0.6% during the 1st quarter. Bollard Group LLC now owns 52,928 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,625,000 after purchasing an additional 322 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Match Group by 8.2% during the 2nd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 4,307 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $133,000 after purchasing an additional 326 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its stake in Match Group by 53.0% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 1,028 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 356 shares during the period. 94.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades MTCH has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on Match Group from $37.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $43.00 price target on shares of Match Group in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Match Group from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Match Group from $34.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of Match Group from $37.00 to $41.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Match Group currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $42.46.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Match Group Match Group Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ MTCH opened at $41.73 on Tuesday. Match Group Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $28.81 and a fifty-two week high of $41.79. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $38.13 and its 200 day simple moving average is $34.99. The stock has a market cap of $9.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.75, a PEG ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 1.30.
Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The technology company reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.05. Match Group had a negative return on equity of 324.82% and a net margin of 20.17%.The company had revenue of $853.11 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $857.77 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.49 earnings per share. Match Group’s quarterly revenue was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Match Group Inc. will post 3.31 EPS for the current year.
Match Group Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 5th will be issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, October 5th. Match Group’s payout ratio is currently 28.27%.
Insider Transactions at Match Group In other news, Director Glenn Schiffman bought 3,000 shares of Match Group stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $36.63 per share, for a total transaction of $109,890.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 56,370 shares in the company, valued at $2,064,833.10. The trade was a 5.62% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.71% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
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Match Group, Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH) is a leading provider of online dating products and services. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of consumer brands that connect singles through digital platforms. Its flagship offerings include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid and PlentyOfFish, which together serve users looking for long-term relationships, casual encounters and social networking opportunities.
Originating with the launch of Match.com in 1995, Match Group has grown through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions.
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Bamco Inc. NY ve druhém čtvrtletí nově koupila 1 251 099 akcií Cognex za zhruba 90 605 000 USD a drží asi 0,74 % firmy. Akcie CGNX byly na začátku obchodování o 3,2 % výše.
Bamco Inc. NY acquired a new position in Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 1,251,099 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $90,605,000. Bamco Inc. NY owned approximately 0.74% of Cognex as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of CGNX. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Cognex in the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Cognex by 402.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 919 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 736 shares during the period. Rakuten Securities Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Cognex in the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Cognex by 635.4% in the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 478 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 413 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its stake in Cognex by 74.8% in the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 764 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 327 shares in the last quarter. 88.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Cognex Trading Up 3.2% Shares of NASDAQ:CGNX opened at $61.72 on Thursday. Cognex Corporation has a 12-month low of $34.60 and a 12-month high of $72.88. The company has a market capitalization of $10.38 billion, a PE ratio of 59.92 and a beta of 1.49. The business has a 50 day moving average of $64.60 and a two-hundred day moving average of $59.30.
Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $291.26 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $292.10 million. Cognex had a return on equity of 13.50% and a net margin of 16.05%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 16.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.25 EPS. Cognex has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.640-1.680 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.500-0.540 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Cognex Corporation will post 1.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Cognex Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th will be given a dividend of $0.085 per share. This represents a $0.34 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Cognex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.01%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth CGNX has been the subject of several analyst reports. Robert W. Baird set a $72.00 price target on shares of Cognex in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on Cognex from $76.00 to $84.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Needham & Company LLC lifted their price objective on shares of Cognex from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. UBS Group set a $75.00 price objective on shares of Cognex in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $74.00 price objective (up from $72.00) on shares of Cognex in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $75.64.
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Cognex Corporation is a leading provider of machine vision systems, software, sensors and industrial barcode readers used to automate manufacturing, logistics and distribution processes. The company designs and develops vision-based products that help manufacturers and logistics operators inspect, identify and guide parts, assemblies and packaged goods in real time. Its solutions are applied in a broad range of industries, including automotive, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and general manufacturing.
The company’s product portfolio includes stand-alone vision systems, vision sensors and deep learning-based software platforms that enable automated inspection, quality control and traceability.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp ve 2. čtvrtletí koupila nový podíl ve společnosti Herc Holdings za zhruba 86,05 mil. USD a držela podíl ve výši 1,80 % ve společnosti. Herc zároveň oznámila čtvrtletní dividendu 0,70 USD na akcii.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 600,352 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $86,054,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned about 1.80% of Herc at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in Herc by 11.2% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,123,437 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $481,040,000 after purchasing an additional 413,719 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Herc during the fourth quarter worth about $287,269,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in shares of Herc by 86,823.0% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,335,138 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $198,108,000 after buying an additional 1,333,602 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in shares of Herc by 17.1% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,164,022 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $115,872,000 after buying an additional 170,189 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in Herc by 13.4% in the 1st quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 873,338 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $86,941,000 after acquiring an additional 103,047 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.11% of the company’s stock.
Herc Trading Down 1.3% Shares of HRI stock opened at $156.01 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $154.14 and its 200 day moving average price is $137.67. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.22 billion, a PE ratio of 106.13, a P/E/G ratio of 21.94 and a beta of 1.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.22, a current ratio of 1.10 and a quick ratio of 1.10. Herc Holdings Inc. has a 1-year low of $88.45 and a 1-year high of $188.35.
Herc (NYSE:HRI – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.67. Herc had a return on equity of 10.33% and a net margin of 1.01%.The company had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.16 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.87 earnings per share. Herc’s quarterly revenue was up 20.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Herc Holdings Inc. will post 6.93 EPS for the current fiscal year. Herc Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 2nd will be paid a $0.70 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 2nd. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Herc’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 190.48%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms have weighed in on HRI. Zacks Research raised Herc from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Weiss Ratings raised Herc from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price objective on shares of Herc from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of Herc from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Herc from $176.00 to $218.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Herc has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $183.00.
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Herc Holdings Inc (NYSE: HRI) operates as a leading equipment rental provider in North America, offering a wide range of machinery and support services to construction, industrial, government and event sectors. The company’s fleet includes aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment, material handling solutions, power generation units and specialty tools, enabling clients to scale their operations without the capital expense of ownership. In addition to basic machinery rentals, Herc provides value-added services such as equipment maintenance, on-site safety training and project consulting to help customers optimize productivity and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Founded as part of Hertz Global Holdings, the equipment rental business was spun off as an independent public company in early 2016.
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Herc Holdings zvýšila celoroční výhled tržeb z pronájmu vybavení na 4,38–4,48 miliardy USD a výhled upravené EBITDA na 2,05–2,13 miliardy USD po silném druhém čtvrtletí.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Herc Holdings (HRI - Free Report) . Shares have added about 9.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Herc Holdings due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
Herc Holdings Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates Herc Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 76 cents by 88.2%. However, earnings declined on a year-over-year basis. Revenues of $1.20 billion surpassed the consensus mark of $1.15 billion by 4.8% and increased 20.2% year over year. This year-over-year increase was owing to a 23% increase in equipment rental revenues resulting from the larger fleet size after the H&E acquisition, higher mega-project activity and revenue synergies. Dollar utilization improved 100 basis points to 39.3%.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 18.8% year over year to $487 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 50 basis points to 40.4%, primarily due to higher fuel and transportation costs.
Equipment rental revenues increased 23.2% year over year to $1.07 billion. The business benefited from the expanded fleet, stronger volume on mega projects and cross-selling opportunities created by the H&E transaction. Sales of rental equipment rose 3.8% year over year to $110 million as Herc continued adjusting fleet mix to customer demand. Service and other revenues increased 11.1% year over year to $10 million, while sales of new equipment, parts and supplies fell 29.4% year over year to $12 million.
Average fleet size increased 20.4% year over year, primarily reflecting the H&E acquisition. The fleet totaled approximately $9.6 billion at original equipment cost at the end of June, while its average age remained 46 months.
Dollar utilization, which measures rental revenue relative to average fleet cost, rose to 39.3% from 38.3%. Compared with the prior-year pro forma figure, utilization improved 220 basis points as fleet efficiency strengthened and the mix shifted toward higher-return equipment. Fleet expenditures at original equipment cost totaled $451 million during the reported quarter.
Direct operating expenses increased 29.6% year over year to $491 million and represented 45.8% of equipment rental revenues (up from 43.6%). The increase reflected the acquired H&E operations, newer locations that require time to mature and higher transportation and fuel costs.
Rental equipment depreciation rose 24.1% year over year to $242 million because of the larger fleet. Non-rental depreciation and amortization increased 66.7% year over year to $75 million, mainly due to acquired intangible assets and business expansion.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 22% year over year to $155 million, but declined slightly as a percentage of equipment rental revenues to 14.5%. Interest expense climbed 46.5% year over year to $126 million, reflecting debt issued to finance the H&E acquisition.
Herc Holdings exited the second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $43 million, flat sequentially. Long-term debt was $7.88 billion compared with $7.95 billion at the prior-quarter end. First-half operating cash flow increased to $591 million from $412 million. Free cash flow nearly doubled to $202 million from $103 million despite higher investment in rental equipment.
Herc Holdings increased its full-year equipment rental revenue guidance to $4.38-$4.48 billion from $4.28-$4.40 billion. The company now expects adjusted EBITDA of $2.05-$2.13 billion compared with its previous range of $2-$2.1 billion.
Net rental equipment capital expenditures are projected to be between $850 million and $950 million, up from $500-$800 million. Gross capital expenditures are now expected to be between $1.25 billion and $1.4 billion (prior view: $800 million to $1.1 billion).
Management expects incremental revenue synergies of $100-$120 million and incremental cost synergies of $90 million in 2026. The company targets fully realized annual cost synergies of $125 million by year-end. Full-year free cash flow is expected to range from $250 million to $350 million after strategic fleet investment.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates revision.
The consensus estimate has shifted 27.31% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Herc Holdings has a average Growth Score of C, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of this revision looks promising. Interestingly, Herc Holdings has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerHerc Holdings is part of the Zacks Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry. Over the past month, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 3%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended June 2026 more than a month ago.
Wabtec reported revenues of $3.18 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +17.5%. EPS of $2.76 for the same period compares with $2.27 a year ago.
Wabtec is expected to post earnings of $2.69 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Wabtec. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.
, /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, in an amount equal to $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026 to the holders of record of the common stock at the close of business on September 11, 2026.
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Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $24 billion in annual sales in 2025 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 21,000 people, partners with the industry's premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and significant digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.
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Meritage Homes ve 2. čtvrtletí překonala odhad zisku na akcii, ale tržby zaostaly. Čistý zisk klesl o 38 % na 90,6 milionu USD a firma ve 3. čtvrtletí čeká EPS 1,10–1,30 USD.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Meritage Homes (MTH - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 0.4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Meritage due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Meritage Homes Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Meritage Homes Q2 Earnings Beat on Cost Savings, Revenues MissMeritage Homes reported second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate but total closing revenues missing the same. Year-over-year , both metrics declined.
MTH’s Q2 Earnings & Revenue DiscussionAdjusted earnings were $1.42 per share, down 32.1% year over year but beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.30. The bottom line surpassed the consensus mark by 9.23%, aided by lower direct construction costs and improved operating leverage from the first quarter.
Total revenues (including Total Closing revenues and Financial Services revenues) were $1.408 billion, down 13.3% year over year.
Segment Details of Meritage HomesHomebuilding: Total home closing revenues were $1.4 billion, down 13.8% year over year and missed the consensus mark of $1.43 billion by 1.8%. Under the Homebuilding umbrella, home closing revenues declined 14.1% year over year to $1.388 billion, reflecting continued affordability pressures, volatile mortgage rates and cautious buyer sentiment. However, Land closing revenues rose to $12.72 million from $8.28 million a year ago.
Home closings totaled 3,725 units in the second quarter of 2026, down 11% from the year-ago period as softer selling conditions weighed on delivery volume. Home closing revenues declined 14% year over year to $1.39 billion, reflecting lower closings and a 4% decrease in average sales price. Average sales price on closings fell to $373,000 from $387,000 a year ago, primarily due to geographic mix. Product mix also had an impact, while Meritage Homes used incremental incentives in certain markets to move aged spec inventory.
Total home orders declined 9% year over year to 3,575 units. Home order value fell 11% to $1.38 billion, while average absorption pace decreased 19% to 3.5 sales per community per month from 4.3 a year ago. The lower absorption rate was partly offset by a 14% increase in average community count. Management noted that demand remained relatively stable sequentially, with no meaningful deterioration from the first quarter.
Meritage Homes ended the quarter with 340 active communities, up 9% year over year but down 1% sequentially as some communities closed earlier than expected and certain planned openings shifted into the third quarter. Quarter-end backlog totaled 1,715 homes, down 2% from the prior-year period, while backlog value declined 5% to $661.9 million.
Financial Services: Segment revenues fell 17.4% to $7.78 million, while segment profit slipped to $5.33 million from $5.61 million as results remained closely tied to home closing activity.
Meritage Homes’ Margins Benefit From Lower Direct CostsHome closing gross margin contracted 280 basis points year over year to 18.3%, reflecting lost leverage on lower revenues and higher lot costs. Adjusted home closing gross margin was 18.6% versus 21.4% a year ago, but improved 80 basis points sequentially as direct costs per square foot fell nearly 6% year over year and cycle times stayed below 110 days.
SG&A expenses declined 12% to $144 million, though SG&A as a percentage of home closing revenues increased 20 basis points to 10.4%. Net earnings fell 38% to $90.6 million, while the effective tax rate rose to 24.8% from 23.9% because of higher state income taxes.
MTH's Liquidity Supports Capital ReturnsMeritage Homes ended the second quarter with $807 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $775 million at year-end 2025. The company’s debt-to-capital ratio stood at 26.8%, while net debt-to-capital was 17.1%. Meritage Homes also had no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility, underscoring its solid liquidity position. The company increased the revolver size to $980 million and had $896.9 million available under the facility at quarter-end.
MTH returned $131 million to its shareholders through $100 million of share repurchases and $31 million of dividends. Land acquisition and development spending declined to $357 million from $509 million a year ago, while the company controlled 73,233 lots, equal to 5.2 years of supply.
MTH's Outlook Leans on Community GrowthFor the third quarter of 2026, Meritage Homes expects 3,300-3,600 home closings, home closing revenues of $1.26-$1.35 billion and home closing gross margin of around 18%. Earnings are projected at $1.10-$1.30 per share, with an effective tax rate of 24.5-25%.
For full-year 2026, management now expects home closing volume and revenues to be around 5% below 2025 levels, although revenues could trend lower if market conditions require higher incentives. Meritage Homes reiterated its 5-10% year-over-year community count growth target and said second-half volume growth is expected to come from community expansion rather than an improving demand environment.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.
The consensus estimate has shifted -13.23% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Meritage has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. However, the stock was allocated a score of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, Meritage has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerMeritage is part of the Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry. Over the past month, NVR (NVR - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 1.2%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended June 2026 more than a month ago.
NVR reported revenues of $2.28 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -10.5%. EPS of $83.96 for the same period compares with $108.54 a year ago.
For the current quarter, NVR is expected to post earnings of $108.90 per share, indicating a change of -3.1% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for NVR. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.
Rumble uzavřel kontrakt na GPU infrastrukturu za 13,7 miliardy USD, což zásadně mění jeho byznys směrem k AI výpočetnímu výkonu. Firma zároveň zvýšila výhled tržeb pro 3. čtvrtletí 2026 na 87 až 93 milionů USD.
When a company secures a contract nearly three times its total valuation, the market pays attention. Rumble Inc. NASDAQ: RUM recently locked in a $13.7 billion GPU infrastructure agreement, shattering its valuation model overnight. What started as a specialized video-sharing alternative has rapidly pivoted into a tier-one AI compute provider.
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$10.60 The fundamental gap between Wall Street's perception of Rumble and its new reality as an enterprise-grade infrastructure player offers a rare asymmetry. Legacy models still price the equity as an unprofitable media platform. Yet, the newly minted multi-billion-dollar compute backlog signals top-line acceleration is coming.
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Trapped short sellers now face a transformed business model, setting the stage for institutions to adjust their positions in Rumble's stock. The current market dynamics represent a pricing dislocation, one that investors could choose to capitalize on as the narrative shifts from advertising revenue to hyperscale cloud computing.
Rewiring Financials for the New Cloud EraThe scale of this operational transition becomes clear when evaluating the balance sheet alongside forward guidance. Rumble currently has a market capitalization of around $5 billion. That multiple once looked stretched for a standard video hosting platform, especially against trailing 12-month revenues of approximately $117 million. The recent partnership anchoring an extensive Georgia infrastructure expansion flips the script entirely. This single deal represents roughly 100 times the current annual revenue, cementing a paradigm shift.
Management is already broadcasting the immediate financial impact of this pivot. During the latest earnings call, forward revenue guidance for the third quarter of 2026 was aggressively revised upward to a range of $87 million to $93 million. To put that in perspective, this new target easily eclipses the prior consensus estimate of about $88.7 million and effectively doubles the second quarter's actual revenue of approximately $40.37 million.
Investors are watching the real-time top-line realization of an AI pivot. Rumble's cloud segment is no longer a peripheral venture; it is quickly becoming the central economic engine of the operation. Institutional investors often hunt for precisely this type of inflection point, where growth accelerates so violently that legacy valuation frameworks completely break down. The transition requires the market to re-evaluate Rumble not as a content distributor, but as an essential supplier of processing power.
Front-Running the $13.7B Server ShockwaveAs the underlying business transforms, market positioning reveals a fascinating structural tug-of-war. The legacy Wall Street consensus remains stubbornly anchored in the past. The stock carries a universal Sell rating from analysts who last updated their models weeks before the GPU catalyst materialized. Because Sell-side upgrades frequently lag major fundamental shifts, these outdated models create a pricing blind spot for the retail market.
This delay leaves a large portion of the market caught off guard, particularly on the short side. Short interest levels remain distinctly bearish, established when the market viewed Rumble solely as a cash-burning media entity.
Rumble's high short float trapped by a sudden, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure pivot provides the exact fuel needed for a sustained, volume-driven rally. Short sellers could be forced to cover their positions just as long-term buyers step in to capture the upside in new computing.
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Behind the scenes, the smart money is already maneuvering. Options market data revealed heavy accumulation of call options just days before the definitive contract announcement, signaling that institutional players were positioning ahead of the news.
Looking at the capitalization table, insider ownership metrics reveal deep-pocketed technology allocations. The presence of strategic holders like David O. Sacks and entities such as Tether Global Investments indicates strong conviction in this enterprise infrastructure pivot.
Retail watchlists show a strong cross-asset correlation between Rumble and semiconductor sector giants like NVIDIA Corporation NASDAQ: NVDA and Advanced Micro Devices NASDAQ: AMD, suggesting the broader market is quietly beginning to re-rate this equity as a pure-play AI asset.
Capital Expenditure Meets Long-Term LeverageWhile the top-line trajectory is undeniable, building data centers requires substantial upfront spending. Investors should expect short- to medium-term margin compression as Rumble physically builds out the Georgia facilities required to service this large-scale contract.
With legacy net margins deep in negative territory and trailing earnings per share hovering near a 59-cent loss, Rumble will likely burn cash to scale its physical infrastructure. Free cash flow expansion will inherently lag revenue realization, a standard lifecycle phase for any capital-intensive infrastructure build. Building the physical backbone of the internet requires patience.
The path to profitability is accelerating at a surprising rate. Forward projections indicate earnings will improve substantially, from an expected loss of 69 cents per share to approximately a 15-cent-per-share loss over the next year. This sharp upward trajectory signals that the scale efficiencies gained through the new cloud service agreements will outpace infrastructure spend faster than current sell-side models project. As the $13.7 billion backlog absorbs fixed costs, true operational leverage will kick in.
Plugging Into the High-Speed Computing ShiftBy locking in a long-term compute contract, Rumble offers a unique, asymmetric upside relative to the hyperscaler market, which is heavily saturated. The sheer size of this GPU deal guarantees long-term revenue visibility, effectively de-risking the top line for years to come. Rumble has positioned itself as a bridge for enterprises that need raw computing power outside the traditional tech monopolies.
Investors might consider utilizing pullbacks to accumulate a position before the broader analyst community is forced to drastically revise their valuation models upward. The transition from a consumer-facing media application to a foundational pillar of the AI physical economy is rarely priced in seamlessly, making the current volatility a compelling window to align with an undeniable structural shift. Investors who recognize this computing evolution early may find themselves well-positioned as Rumble completely rewrites its financial narrative.
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Akamai oznámila alianci s Deloitte Canada, která má firmám pomoci vybudovat odolnost proti hrozbám urychleným umělou inteligencí. Partnerství kombinuje bezpečnostní služby Deloitte s platformou Akamai Application Protection Platform.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced an alliance with Deloitte Canada, highlighting their shared commitment to building proactive cyber resilience. This alliance helps solve complex business challenges by combining Deloitte’s world-class cybersecurity advisory and managed services with Akamai’s advanced security capabilities.
Modern chief information security officers (CISOs) face an escalating landscape in which advanced frontier AI models have accelerated vulnerability discovery to machine speed, drastically collapsing the window between threat identification and exploitation. Compounding this challenge is a fragmented ecosystem of siloed security tools that increase operational costs and complexity.
Deloitte and Akamai are addressing this by enabling platform-based resilience to help organizations match this new machine-speed threat. This platform-based resilience simplifies cybersecurity architectures, reduces tool sprawl, and boosts organizational agility.
The alignment supports Akamai’s strategic partner program goal of building on trusted solutions to move organizations away from reactive patching and toward proactive, platform-based resilience and containment.
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As an Akamai Elite Tier Global Systems Integrator partner, Deloitte provides leading professional services to nearly 90% of the Fortune Global 500® and thousands of private companies.
To counter the continuous, machine-speed interrogation of environments by advanced AI, Akamai and Deloitte will collaborate to deliver a robust defense-in-depth strategy powered by the enterprise-grade Akamai Application Protection Platform, including:
Microsegmentation (Akamai Guardicore Segmentation): Preventing lateral threat movement and accelerating Zero Trust maturityWAF/DDoS protection (Akamai App & API Protector and Akamai Prolexic): Safeguarding critical web applications and mitigating high-volume infrastructure attacksAkamai API Security: Discovering, monitoring, and securing vulnerable API endpoints
Deloitte guides organizations through an end-to-end transformation that operationalizes the Akamai Application Protection Platform to achieve long-term resilience. This includes:
Cohesive cyber strategy: Aligning security investments with stringent compliance and data privacy requirementsSecurity architecture and implementation: Providing specialized end-to-end delivery to seamlessly integrate Akamai solutions into existing workflowsFuture-ready growth: Empowering organizations to safely adopt emerging cyber technologies and accelerate secure cloud transformation and migration
Through continuous collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint go-to-market initiatives, the partnership is committed to delivering sustained value and protection for organizations across North America.
Deloitte Canada was recently recognized as the Akamai 2025 North America Services Provider of the Year, underscoring its exceptional capability in executing these critical security integrations. In an era when AI-accelerated vulnerability discovery demands rapid remediation, this award highlights Deloitte’s proven track record of equipping clients with the decision velocity required to stay ahead of modern threats.
“Akamai and Deloitte Canada are offering solutions for security teams confronted with increased operational costs and complexity,” said PJ Joseph, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Services at Akamai. “By shifting organizations away from fragmented, siloed tools toward a unified, proactive platform approach, this new alliance will help CISOs build true cyber resilience while accelerating digital transformation journeys.”
“This alliance reflects our shared dedication to helping clients navigate their most complex cybersecurity challenges,” said Alejandro Campos, Partner, Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte Canada. “By combining Akamai’s market-leading capabilities with our deep industry experience and end-to-end services, we enable organizations to simplify their security stacks, mitigate critical risks, and confidently embrace next-generation technologies.”
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United Rentals ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšila výhled hrubých kapitálových výdajů na pronájem na rok 2026 o 450 milionů USD na 4,85–5,25 miliardy USD kvůli silnější poptávce po velkých infrastrukturních projektech. Tržby z pronájmu vzrostly meziročně téměř o 13 % na 3,8 miliardy USD.
Key Takeaways United Rentals is seeing stronger demand from infrastructure and other major projects.Fleet productivity rose 3.4%, while rental revenues climbed nearly 13% to $3.8 billion.United Rentals raised 2026 gross rental CapEx by $450 million to $4.85-$5.25 billion. United Rentals, Inc. (URI - Free Report) is seeing stronger demand from large infrastructure and other major projects, prompting it to increase fleet investment. In the second quarter of 2026, demand exceeded earlier expectations, with the project pipeline emerging as the main growth driver. Infrastructure, power, LNG terminals, airports, data centers and other large projects contributed to the broader demand environment.
The strong demand is also supporting high fleet utilization. Fleet productivity improved 3.4% in the second quarter, while rental revenues increased nearly 13% year over year to $3.8 billion. Time utilization reached historically high levels, giving the company confidence to add more equipment.
In response, United Rentals raised its 2026 gross rental CapEx outlook by $450 million to a range of $4.85-$5.25 billion. Year-to-date gross rental CapEx stood at $2.9 billion, up more than $650 million from the prior-year period. The additional fleet is being added to meet stronger customer demand rather than simply support near-term revenues.
The large-project pipeline is expected to remain strong into the second half of 2026, with project-related demand providing visibility into 2027. Supplier capacity remains tight in certain equipment categories, making advance planning important as United Rentals expands its fleet.
Overall, sustained infrastructure and large-project activity could remain an important factor behind fleet investment. If demand stays strong, higher fleet availability could allow United Rentals to capture additional rental opportunities while maintaining high utilization. This could also help the company support growth as major projects progress across several end markets.
Competitive Position: United Rentals vs. Armstrong World & MascoUnited Rentals operates across a broad industrial and infrastructure market alongside Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI - Free Report) and Masco Corporation (MAS - Free Report) , which have exposure to construction and building products.
Armstrong World Industries provides ceiling, architectural specialty and interior solutions for commercial buildings. Its broad product portfolio, product differentiation and expansion into structural and containment solutions provide an advantage as demand grows across transportation and data center projects. However, Armstrong World Industries faces inflationary pressure from freight, energy and raw material costs, which could affect profitability.
Meanwhile, Masco operates across plumbing and decorative architectural products, with brands spanning kitchen, bath and premium water products. Masco’s strong brands, product innovation, e-commerce capabilities and customer service support its competitive position across multiple channels. However, softer international demand in markets such as China and pressure from strategic investments could weigh on near-term sales performance.
United Rentals’ one-stop-shop model, broad specialty offerings, technology and distributed footprint provide a competitive advantage in terms of customer service, fleet utilization and ability to serve large projects. However, competition could increase as industry utilization improves and smaller rental players use available capacity, while supply constraints may limit how quickly additional equipment can be added.
URI Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation TrendShares of this Connecticut-based equipment rental company climbed 25.4% in the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, the broader Zacks Construction sector and the S&P 500 Index.
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URI stock is currently trading at a premium compared with the industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.79, as the trend lines suggest below.
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Earnings Estimate Trend of URIURI’s earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have moved upward over the past 30 days to $48.55 and $55.71 per share, respectively. The revised estimates for 2026 and 2027 imply year-over-year improvement of 15.4% and 14.7%, respectively.
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United Rentals currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Hub Group čelí hromadné žalobě poté, co přiznal chybně vykázané účetní výkazy za první, druhé a třetí čtvrtletí roku 2025 a plánuje jejich přepracování, stejně jako přepracování ročních závěrek za roky 2023 a 2024.
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On February 5, 2026, Hub Group announced that the Company's financial statements for the first three quarters of 2025 should not be relied upon due to "an error that resulted in the understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable in the first nine months of 2025." The Company revealed that its reports for those quarters "were in each case materially misstated due to the aforementioned error and should no longer be relied upon" and that "the Company [wa]s also continuing to assess the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and appropriate remediation steps." The Company also estimated that "[t]he total amount of the reduction to accounts payable and purchased transportation costs related to this issue that was recorded during these periods is $77 million." As such, Hub Group stated that it "plans to restate its financial statements for the first, second and third quarters of 2025."
On this news, Hub Group's stock price fell $9.37 per share, or 18.25%, to close at $41.96 per share on February 6, 2026.
Then, on May 12, 2026, Hub Group announced that it had "identified certain transactions that were prematurely or incorrectly recognized or not adequately supported," causing its 2023 and 2024 annual reports filed with the SEC to be "materially misstated," such that they "should no longer be relied upon." The Company did not quantify the expected misstatement, although it "expect[ed] to conclude that it did not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting for each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023."
On this news, Hub Group's stock price fell $5.24 per share, or 12.52%, to close at $36.62 per share on May 12, 2026.
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BlackRock ve 2. čtvrtletí získal novou pozici v Kemperu za 227,33 mil. USD a drží asi 14,32 % společnosti. Kemper zároveň oznámil čtvrtletní dividendu 0,32 USD na akcii.
BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 8,432,146 shares of the insurance provider’s stock, valued at approximately $227,331,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 14.32% of Kemper as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in KMPR. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Kemper during the second quarter worth approximately $202,000. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new position in shares of Kemper in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,747,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Kemper in the 2nd quarter valued at $13,896,000. S&CO Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Kemper in the 2nd quarter valued at $513,000. Finally, GSA Capital Partners LLP acquired a new stake in Kemper during the 2nd quarter worth $2,839,000. 86.23% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of brokerages have weighed in on KMPR. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on Kemper from $35.00 to $28.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Kemper from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. UBS Group reduced their price target on shares of Kemper from $44.00 to $43.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Kemper from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, TD Cowen lowered their price objective on shares of Kemper from $81.00 to $42.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $43.25.
View Our Latest Analysis on Kemper Kemper Price Performance Shares of NYSE:KMPR opened at $27.58 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $27.92 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $29.34. The stock has a market cap of $1.63 billion, a PE ratio of -3.28 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.17 and a current ratio of 0.17. Kemper Corporation has a one year low of $22.69 and a one year high of $54.64.
Kemper (NYSE:KMPR – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $1.09 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.16 billion. Kemper had a negative net margin of 10.84% and a positive return on equity of 2.89%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 10.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.30 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Kemper Corporation will post 2.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Kemper Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. Kemper’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -15.24%.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other Kemper news, Director Gerald Laderman purchased 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was bought at an average price of $26.49 per share, for a total transaction of $105,960.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 33,365 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $883,838.85. This represents a 13.62% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Jason N. Gorevic bought 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The stock was bought at an average price of $25.91 per share, with a total value of $129,550.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 31,802 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $823,989.82. This trade represents a 18.66% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have bought 14,000 shares of company stock valued at $367,880. 0.61% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Kemper Profile (Free Report)
Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) is a diversified insurance holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Formed through the rebranding of Unitrin in 2010, Kemper has established a nationwide presence by offering a broad array of property and casualty insurance products. The company distributes its products through independent agents, brokers and direct-to-consumer channels, serving both individual policyholders and commercial clients.
The personal insurance segment provides coverage for automobiles, homeowners, renters and umbrella lines, while the commercial business focuses on liability, workers’ compensation and specialty property solutions tailored to small and mid-sized enterprises.
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0x a Matcha nově podporují Ondo Stocks, tokenizované akcie od Ondo, a obchodování probíhá přes 0x Swap API. Platforma tak rozšiřuje dostupnost v ekosystému DeFi.
Wider DeFi access for Ondo Stocks@Ondo announced Wednesday that @0xProject and @matchaxyz now support Ondo Stocks, its tokenized equity product. Trades are routed through the 0x Swap API, which aggregates liquidity across more than 130 sources, making Ondo Stocks easier to trade, integrate, and build with across the DeFi ecosystem.
Ondo Stocks gives eligible investors outside the United States onchain exposure to publicly traded US securities. Each token is fully backed by the underlying share held with US-registered broker-dealers or US-chartered national trust companies, and tokens use the "on" suffix to denote their origin: TSLAon for Tesla, AAPLon for Apple, and so on.
A dominant platform still expanding its reachThe 0x and Matcha integration arrives as Ondo Stocks consolidates its position as the leading tokenized stock platform by TVL. According to RWA.xyz data cited by Ondo, the platform holds more than 70% of the tokenized equity issuer market. The catalog now covers more than 440 US stocks and ETFs, available across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain.
Ondo Global Markets crossed $1 billion in TVL in May 2026, less than eight months after launch, a pace the company says outstripped stablecoins and tokenized Treasuries. The milestone made it the first tokenized equities platform ever to reach that mark.
The 0x integration broadens distribution further. @0xProject already powers token swaps across much of the DeFi ecosystem, and routing Ondo Stocks through its API means the assets become accessible to any application or wallet built on that infrastructure, without requiring separate integrations for each venue.
For Ondo, adding @matchaxyz and @0xProject continues a pattern of expanding onchain distribution. The platform is already available through Binance, Bitget, MetaMask, and Blockchain.com, among others.
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FXIon od Ondo Finance překročil 59 000 držitelů napříč Ethereum, BNB Chain a Solanou. Při tržní kapitalizaci kolem 290 000 USD to znamená mimořádně vysoký poměr peněženek k vloženému kapitálu.
Ondo Finance’s tokenized version of the iShares China Large-Cap ETF has crossed 59,000 holders spread across Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana. For a token with an on-chain market cap of roughly $290K, that’s an eyebrow-raising ratio of wallets to actual capital deployed.
FXIon, which trades at around $35-$36 per token with a circulating supply of approximately 8,000 tokens, represents Ondo’s push to bring traditional equity exposure on-chain for non-US investors. The token launched in late July 2025 and has seen its holder count surge more than 9,000% within its first 30 days of existence.
The numbers tell a strange story Let’s do some quick math. With 59,000 holders and a market cap near $290K, the average holder is sitting on about $4.90 worth of FXIon.
The token itself is backed 1:1 by underlying ETF shares held in custody, meaning each FXIon token corresponds to an actual share of BlackRock’s iShares China Large-Cap ETF (ticker: FXI). This structure gives non-US investors a way to gain exposure to major Chinese equities without navigating the traditional brokerage infrastructure that often excludes them.
FXIon was created by Ondo Global Markets (BVI) Limited and lives on the Ondo Stocks platform, which has enabled tokenization of numerous US stocks and ETFs since its September 2025 launch. The dividends from the underlying ETF are reinvested, so holders benefit from the same compounding they’d get through a traditional brokerage account.
Ondo’s broader ecosystem is the real story While FXIon’s individual market cap is modest, the platform powering it tells a more compelling narrative. Ondo Stocks has surpassed $1 billion in total value locked and accumulated $27 billion in cumulative trading volume.
The broader Ondo ecosystem has crossed 200,000 total holders as of mid-August 2026. That figure grew roughly 20% in just 30 days, suggesting accelerating adoption rather than a plateau.
Founded in 2021, Ondo Finance has positioned itself at the intersection of the tokenization of real-world assets and the demand from global investors for access to US-listed securities.
No major regulatory developments or new partnerships have been announced specifically around FXIon recently. The token’s growth appears to be riding the broader momentum of the Ondo platform and the general appetite for tokenized financial products among crypto-native users exploring traditional asset exposure.
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Ondo Finance rozšířil likviditu tokenizovaných akcií díky integraci s 0x a Matcha. Analytici vidí při proražení rezistence na úrovni 0,436 USD prostor pro ONDO k 0,585–0,598 USD.
Ondo Finance, a project focused on tokenized stocks within decentralized finance, is experiencing renewed buying activity as market analysts point to potential gains for its ONDO token. The project, which specializes in bridging traditional financial assets such as stocks to the DeFi space, has seen increased attention following recent integrations with 0x and Matcha.
ONDO price outlook and technical analysisAt the current moment, ONDO trades at $0.3616, with a 24-hour trading volume reaching $95.42 million. The project’s market capitalization stands at $1.76 billion, ranking it among the more prominent DeFi tokens by total value. Despite a loss of 2.58% in the last 24 hours, analysts from MCO Global noted a pattern of renewed interest, though they described the current market recovery as technically conservative.
MCO Global indicated that ONDO completed three upside waves, which often reflects a corrective phase rather than an aggressive upward move. Analysts mentioned that bullish patterns are being formed, but mainly in diagonal structures, suggesting more confirmation is needed before ONDO can reach a sustained uptrend. Resistance is noted at $0.436. A breakout above this level may enable ONDO to reach targets in the $0.585 to $0.598 range.
Following the analysis, the ONDO price structure and continued network growth have signaled a possible bullish reversal. However, confirmation from buyers overcoming the resistance zone at $0.436 remains essential before a larger rally can be anticipated.
If ONDO remains above $0.436, analysts say it could build a stronger base to challenge the next levels. Otherwise, investors are expected to exercise caution until clear bullish signals emerge.
MetricValueCurrent price$0.361624h trading volume$95.42 millionMarket capitalization$1.76 billionShort-term resistance$0.436Upside targets (if breakout)$0.585–$0.598Expansion of tokenized stocks ecosystemOndo Finance is currently broadening its reach in the decentralized finance sector by integrating with 0x, an open-source protocol for decentralized exchanges, and Matcha, a decentralized trading platform. These partnerships are designed to improve trading access and liquidity for tokenized equity products built on Ondo’s infrastructure.
The 0x protocol connects Ondo’s tokenized stocks to a network of more than 130 liquidity sources, utilizing the 0x Swap API for streamlined integration. Matcha facilitates secondary market trading, further enhancing user access and liquidity for Ondo’s products.
This development is aimed at embedding tokenized equities into the core of decentralized finance, making them more accessible for crypto-native users. If the partnerships succeed in improving liquidity, ONDO may receive more demand as DeFi users can efficiently trade and invest in tokenized stocks.
Mini dictionary: 0x is an open protocol for decentralized exchanges on Ethereum, enabling peer-to-peer asset exchange. Matcha is a decentralized trading aggregator designed to find the best prices and liquidity across decentralized exchanges by routing trades through multiple protocols.
The eventual price trajectory for ONDO will largely depend on buyers’ ability to overcome the resistance at $0.436. A strong move above this threshold may align with a further rise towards the $0.585–$0.598 zone, especially as DeFi integrations deepen Ondo’s liquidity network.
The success of Ondo’s integration with 0x and Matcha would strengthen the supporting infrastructure for tokenized stocks in DeFi, reinforcing their role as native financial assets within decentralized markets.
Ondo nasadilo USDY na blockchainu Tempo, takže firmy mohou během vypořádání plateb na nevyužitých prostředcích získávat výnos. USDY je krytý krátkodobými americkými státními dluhopisy a hotovostí.
Treasury Yield Meets Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure@OndoFinance has deployed its U.S. Dollar Yield token ($USDY) on the @Tempo blockchain, opening a new avenue for payment networks to put idle settlement funds to work. The integration means corporations processing payments through Tempo can now earn yield on funds held during the settlement window, rather than leaving that capital dormant.
$USDY is backed by short-term U.S. Treasuries and cash instruments, making it a yield-bearing alternative to a standard stablecoin. The token has been steadily expanding across multiple blockchains as part of Ondo's broader push to establish it as a building block for real-world asset use cases in decentralized finance.
Why Tempo Is a Natural FitTempo is not a general-purpose chain. It is a payments-first Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, built specifically for stablecoin settlement at enterprise scale. Blocks finalize in roughly 0.6 seconds with no reorganizations, and the network is designed to handle high transaction volumes without congestion slowing things down.
Critically for corporate users, Tempo has no volatile native gas token. Fees are paid in stablecoins through a built-in Fee AMM, removing the need to hold or manage speculative crypto assets simply to execute transactions. That design makes the network far more practical for treasury and payments teams operating under traditional financial controls.
Bringing $USDY into this environment gives payment operators a straightforward option: funds sitting in the settlement layer can accrue yield from Treasury-backed assets while transfers are in flight, then be redeployed the moment settlement is confirmed. It is a small but meaningful efficiency gain for businesses running high volumes of stablecoin payments.
The move continues Ondo's multi-chain expansion strategy. The firm has rolled out $USDY across several networks in 2026, reflecting growing institutional appetite for yield-bearing, liquid alternatives to idle dollar holdings on-chain.
Sources:
Everstake: What Is Tempo Blockchain?
Tempo official website
Yahoo Finance: Ondo's USDY goes live on BNB Chain
Na Insulet a její vedení byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajným klamavým tvrzením o výrobních kontrolách a bezpečnosti produktů. Firma později oznámila dvě dobrovolné opravy zdravotnických prostředků kvůli výrobní chybě.
, /PRNewswire/ --Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Insulet Corporation ("Insulet" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PODD) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and docketed under 26-cv-13062, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Insulet securities between February 21, 2025 and May 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are an investor who purchased or otherwise acquired Insulet securities during the Class Period, you have until August 31, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
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Insulet develops, manufactures, and sells insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes in the United States ("U.S.") and internationally.
The Company offers, inter alia, its "Omnipod 5" automated insulin delivery ("AID") system, which includes a proprietary AID algorithm embedded in the pod that integrates with a third-party continuous glucose monitor to obtain glucose values through wireless Bluetooth communication; and its "Omnipod Dash", which features a Bluetooth enabled Pod that is controlled by a smartphone-like Personal Diabetes Manager.
Insulet also formerly offered the Omnipod Insulin Management System, its predecessor to the Omnipod 5, prior to the Class Period, but had already begun to phase out the product by the start of the Class Period.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Insulet's manufacturing controls and procedures were defective; (ii) the foregoing created a foreseeable heightened risk that one or more Insulet products would be found to be in violation of applicable safety regulations and/or pose a risk of injury; and (iii) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
The truth began to emerge on March 12, 2026, when Insulet disclosed that it had "initiated a voluntary Medical Device Correction for specific lots of Omnipod® 5 Pods after identifying a manufacturing issue through its ongoing product monitoring."
On this news, Insulet's stock price fell $16.23 per share, or 6.88%, to close at $219.84 per share on March 13, 2026.
Then, on May 26, 2026, Insulet disclosed the "initat[ion]" of another "voluntary Medical Device Correction", this time "for specific lots of Omnipod® 5, Omnipod Dash®, and Omnipod® Insulin Management System (Omnipod Eros) Pods due to a manufacturing issue, identified through ongoing product monitoring, that could result in insulin under-delivery."
On this news, Insulet's stock price fell $7.79 per share, or 5.07%, to close at $146.01 per share on May 27, 2026.
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Ondo Finance se spojila s KUB Wallet, aby v Thajsku nabídla drobným investorům tokenizované americké akcie a ETF prostřednictvím blockchainu. Držitelé KUB Wallet tak získají on-chain přístup k likvidním cenným papírům bez mezinárodního brokera.
Retail Access to U.S. Markets via BlockchainOndo Finance has partnered with @KUBChain's KUB Wallet to extend retail access to tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs across Thailand, the latest move in a broader push to connect traditional capital markets with on-chain investors in Southeast Asia.
Through the deal, KUB Wallet holders will be able to hold on-chain representations of some of the world's most liquid equities through custodial wallets, removing the need for international brokerage accounts or complex cross-border settlement processes.
KUBChain,
Ondo Widens Its Distribution NetworkThe Thailand deal is consistent with Ondo Finance's wider strategy of partnering with wallet providers and exchanges to distribute its tokenized asset products.
Similar integrations have been announced with other wallet and exchange platforms in recent months. The KUBChain partnership follows the same model, using Ondo's infrastructure as a bridge between conventional financial markets and retail crypto users.
reflecting sustained momentum in the real-world asset sector. The Ondo and KUBChain tie-up positions both parties to capture a share of that growth in one of Southeast Asia's more blockchain-active markets.
Sources:
Ondo Finance: Ondo Global Markets
KUBChain Official Website
Coincub: Ondo Finance and the Future of RWA
Ondo Finance jmenovala Allison Parent do role Chief Policy Officer. Firma tím posiluje regulatorní zázemí pro onchain kapitálové trhy a tokenizovaná aktiva.
Two decades of financial policy leadership, from the U.S. Senate to the Bank of England to the world's largest capital markets trade association, now focused on shaping the regulatory foundation for onchain capital markets.
Ondo Finance today announced the appointment of Allison Parent as Chief Policy Officer. Parent has spent her career at the intersection of financial markets and global policy, advising governments, market regulators, central bankers, as well as global financial institutions on some of the most consequential regulatory frameworks of the past two decades.
Parent joins from the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), where she served as Executive Director since 2017, representing the world's largest financial and capital markets firms on cross-border regulatory and market structure issues. Before GFMA, she was Head of Global Policy and Strategy at Barclays in London. She previously served as Senior Policy Advisor and Counsel for Markets at the Bank of England, and as Director for Government Policy and Finance with Barclays in Washington, DC. Earlier in her career, Parent was General Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget, where she advised on key financial services legislation, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (aka TARP).
Allison has also served on a number of public sector advisory roles, including as member of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Advisory Forum on Format for Cyber Incident Reporting, the Associate Members Consultative Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), and the Digital Markets Subcommittee of the Global Markets Advisory Committee at the U.S. Commodity Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC).
Ondo has spent years building the tokenization infrastructure for onchain capital markets. We believe as markets modernize the institutions and the jurisdictions that establish the necessary legal certainty, demonstrate market integrity in the underlying infrastructure, and transparency first will deliver the capital markets of the future.
Parent's appointment reflects the next phase of our work: industry collaboration with policymakers and regulators worldwide as tokenized assets move into the financial mainstream is integral to establishing clear, credible market standards that institutional adoption requires on a cross-border basis.
"Throughout my career, I've seen how global alignment of regulatory outcomes can unlock new distribution channels and accessibility rather than constrain it. Tokenization is the most significant advancement in market infrastructure in a generation, and getting the regulatory foundation and necessary industry standards right will determine how quickly its benefits reach investors and institutions globally. Balanced regulatory policy involves weighing growth and innovation with market integrity, consumer protection, and overall financial stability. Ondo Finance has the infrastructure in place and I’m excited to support unlocking the full potential of onchain markets." — Allison Parent, Chief Policy Officer, Ondo Finance
Parent’s invaluable experience in the regulatory, infrastructure and governance conditions that underpin trust in capital markets reflects our commitment to developing global industry standards that reward on-chain markets to provide new distribution channels for investors and clients globally.
The appointment follows rapid growth and regulatory progress for Ondo tokenized stocks, which have surpassed $1 billion in total value locked in under eight months. Ondo has secured authorization from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority, with passporting across the EU and EEA, seen its digital securities become the first admitted for trading under ADGM's FSRA framework via Binance's Multilateral Trading Facility, and received FINRA authorizations through its SEC-registered broker-dealer subsidiary Oasis Pro Markets. Parent will lead Ondo's policy and regulatory engagement as this footprint expands globally.
Měsíční objem transakcí s tokenizovanými akciemi vzrostl za 30 dní o 415 % na 29,5 miliardy USD, uvádí RWA.xyz. Počet aktivních adres se ve stejném období zvýšil o 209 % na zhruba 1,3 milionu.
Tokenized stock transactions saw a pronounced acceleration over the last 30 days, with monthly transfer volume rising 415% to $29.5 billion, according to platform data from RWA.xyz. The sector also experienced a major increase in active participation, as monthly active addresses rose by 209%, reaching about 1.3 million during the same period.
Sharp rise in adoption and market valueThe number of tokenized stock holders surged 167% to 2.36 million within a month. The total value of tokenized equities distributed onchain climbed 1.45% over 30 days to $2.54 billion. This figure is up from $344 million a year ago, marking substantial year-on-year growth of 637%.
Monthly tokenized stock transfer volume reached $29.5 billion, with market participation and onchain distribution rising sharply over the past 30 days.
The recent surge marks one of the most active periods to date for digital representations of stocks, as investors increasingly seek blockchain-based alternatives for traditional equities.
Major tokens and leading platformsSecuritize Corp., a digital asset securities firm, carried the largest individual tokenized stock tracked by RWA.xyz, amounting to about $163 million in onchain market value. The Strategy PP Variable xStock followed at $136 million, while an Ondo-tokenized version of Circle Internet Group held $109 million.
Among platforms, Ondo led the market with $842.8 million in distributed value. Kraken’s xStocks registered $609.3 million, and Binance’s bStocks accounted for $599.9 million. These three platforms collectively represented approximately 81% of the tokenized stock sector.
PlatformDistributed ValueMarket ShareOndo$842.8 million33%Kraken xStocks$609.3 million24%Binance bStocks$599.9 million24%OtherRemaining value19%Mini dictionary: RWA.xyz, a digital assets analytics platform, tracks the blockchain activity of tokenized real-world assets including stocks, bonds, and funds across protocols and networks.
New crypto applications for tokenized equitiesCrypto platforms have begun introducing expanded ways for users to trade, hold, and leverage tokenized equities via blockchain networks. On August 24, Coinbase brought tokenized US stocks to Base, enabling eligible non-US users to buy, trade, and use these assets at any time and across decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The B20 token series features leading firms such as Nvidia, Apple, Meta, and Alphabet, which can now be managed using self-custody wallets.
Following this release, Bitwise, a crypto asset management company, debuted automated portfolios based on Coinbase’s tokenized stocks. These portfolios, now available to eligible international customers, target sectors including the “Magnificent Seven” technology leaders, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Investors retain control by keeping the underlying assets in personal wallets while pursuing preset strategies.
Eligible global participants can now access tokenized portfolios of major US firms directly through crypto platforms, holding assets in self-custody and utilizing them within DeFi ecosystems.
Other platforms have adopted similar strategies to capitalize on demand for tokenized assets. In July, Bybit allowed users to utilize tokenized shares of major US companies such as Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla as collateral for margin lending. Meanwhile, decentralized exchange Arcus, supported by Robinhood, launched over 95 new stock tokens and perpetual markets on the Robinhood Chain.
Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on the Stellar network have surged roughly 360% in 2026, reaching approximately $4 billion and underscoring a rapid shift toward institutional adoption of blockchain-based finance.
From $868 Million to $4 Billion in Under a Year The Stellar RWA market stood at just $868.8 million at the end of 2025. By late August 2026, that figure had climbed to $3.996 billion, according to a Dune Analytics dashboard maintained by Stellar. The market briefly crossed $4 billion on Aug. 3, per Stellar's own data. The acceleration was broad-based, driven by institutional issuance across multiple asset classes rather than a single source.
The market remains concentrated among a handful of large players. Spiko leads with $1.55 billion in tokenized assets on Stellar as of Aug. 27. Behind it, Realiz holds $559 million, Tradable $548 million, Franklin Templeton $546 million, and Ondo $535 million. Together, those five issuers account for roughly $3.74 billion of the network total.
Non-US Sovereign Debt and Expanding Asset Classes One of the more notable developments has been Stellar's expansion into non-US government debt. Around $487 million of these assets were held on the network as of Aug. 30, including tokenized Mexican CETES and Brazilian government bonds issued through Etherfuse, a platform specializing in infrastructure for tokenizing local sovereign debt.
Beyond sovereign instruments, Stellar is drawing participation across credit markets, US Treasurys, and equity-linked products, reflecting a broadening of the asset base on the network. Earlier in 2026, the Stellar Development Foundation's Protocol 26 upgrade introduced on-chain compliance features, including a consensus-driven asset-freeze mechanism, which is designed to help attract regulated institutions requiring auditable on-chain transaction records.
Planned connectivity with the DTCC could further deepen institutional ties, with reports suggesting tokenized assets may move to Stellar through that integration in the first half of 2027.
LayerZero spouští ATLAS, blockchainovou platformu pro finanční instituce, s partnery Citadel Securities a DTCC. Platforma má při spuštění podporovat spotové obchodování digitálních aktiv a perpetual futures.
LayerZero Labs just took one of the most ambitious swings in crypto infrastructure. The company, best known for connecting blockchains so they can talk to each other, announced ATLAS, a blockchain-based exchange designed specifically for financial institutions. Citadel Securities and DTCC, the entity that settles virtually every stock trade in the US, are partnering on the effort.
What ATLAS actually is ATLAS is not another Coinbase or Binance competitor. It’s a backend infrastructure play, meaning regular users won’t interact with it directly. Instead, brokers, trading platforms, and regulated financial entities will plug into ATLAS to access digital asset liquidity.
At launch, the platform will support spot digital asset token trading and perpetual futures. LayerZero has signaled that prediction contracts, traditional futures, and options trading will follow in subsequent phases.
The exchange will run on Zero, a new heterogeneous Layer 1 blockchain built by LayerZero. Zero claims throughput of approximately 2 million transactions per second, a figure that would dwarf most existing blockchains if it holds up under real institutional load. For context, Solana’s theoretical maximum sits around 65,000 TPS, though real-world performance is considerably lower.
Zero also inherits LayerZero’s core advantage: connectivity. The chain can interface with more than 165 other blockchains through LayerZero’s existing cross-chain infrastructure, which means assets and data can flow between ecosystems without the usual friction of bridging.
Why Citadel Securities and DTCC matter here Citadel Securities is one of the largest market makers in the world, handling roughly a quarter of all US equity trading volume on a typical day. DTCC, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, processes the clearing and settlement of trillions of dollars in securities transactions annually.
Their collaboration with LayerZero focuses on exploring blockchain applications for trading, clearing, and settlement workflows. In practical terms, that means they’re testing whether Zero’s architecture can handle the kinds of post-trade processes that currently run on decades-old infrastructure.
Citadel Securities has also made a strategic investment in LayerZero’s native ZRO token. That’s notable because Citadel Securities doesn’t typically dabble in token speculation. A strategic token position suggests the firm sees ZRO as integral to the network’s functioning, not just a tradeable asset.
LayerZero’s evolution from messaging to ecosystem LayerZero started life as a protocol that let blockchains send messages to each other. LayerZero transferred nearly $9 billion in value in a single recent month, making it the largest cross-chain bridge provider by volume. The company was valued at $3 billion during a 2023 funding round that included Tether and a16z crypto.
By creating both the blockchain (Zero) and the exchange (ATLAS), LayerZero is vertically integrating in a way that few crypto infrastructure companies have attempted.
CEO Bryan Pellegrino has framed the exchange as a connectivity layer for brokers and platforms. The goal is to enhance liquidity and user engagement for financial institutions that want blockchain’s efficiency without building their own infrastructure from scratch.
What to watch as the launch approaches ATLAS is targeting a fall 2026 launch window. Several factors will determine whether this project reshapes institutional crypto trading or joins the long list of ambitious infrastructure plays that fizzled.
First, the throughput claims. Two million TPS is an extraordinary number. Whether Zero can sustain that performance with real institutional order flow, not just synthetic benchmarks, will be the first test that matters.
Second, regulatory positioning. By building a backend service for regulated entities rather than a consumer-facing exchange, LayerZero is making a deliberate bet. This approach avoids the regulatory minefield that has ensnared retail-facing exchanges, but it also means ATLAS needs buy-in from compliance teams at major financial institutions. DTCC’s involvement is a strong signal on this front, given the organization’s deep regulatory relationships.
Fourth, the ZRO token’s role in the ecosystem deserves scrutiny. Citadel Securities’ strategic investment implies the token will serve a functional purpose within ATLAS or Zero, potentially for staking, fees, or governance.
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Overlayer integruje standard OFT od LayerZero, aby přesunul své Overlaid Assets do omnichain infrastruktury a omezil fragmentaci likvidity. Aktiva bude možné vydat na Ethereum a přesunout na více než 160 dalších sítí.
@overlayerfi is integrating @LayerZero_Core's Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard to migrate its Overlaid Assets into an omnichain infrastructure, a move designed to remove the liquidity bottlenecks and supply constraints that come with operating across Layer 2 silos.
What the OFT Standard Does The OFT standard works through a burn-and-mint mechanism. This removes the need for wrapped assets or chain-specific liquidity pools, which are common sources of fragmentation in traditional bridging setups.
For Overlayer, the practical effect is straightforward: market participants will be able to issue an asset on @Ethereum and move it to 160+ other supported networks without hitting chain-specific supply limits or managing separate liquidity pools on each chain.
LayerZero's Position in Cross-Chain Infrastructure The choice of LayerZero reflects its growing dominance in the interoperability space.
The standard has attracted a broad range of adopters. For Overlayer, building on an infrastructure of that scale reduces execution risk and opens access to a large existing network of chains and users from day one.
The migration also sidesteps a structural problem that affects many DeFi protocols operating across multiple Layer 2 networks: liquidity fragmentation. When assets are siloed by chain, depth is split across venues, making it harder to execute trades efficiently or maintain consistent pricing. By unifying supply under the OFT model, Overlayer avoids having to manage that complexity independently.
Sources:
LayerZero's OFT Standard Accounts for 87% of Cross-Chain Transfer Volume (Crypto Briefing)
OFT Standard Documentation (LayerZero)
LayerZero OFT Standard Surpasses $290 Billion in Cross-Chain Volume (The Block)
Selini Capital vložila 2 miliony ZRO v hodnotě 2,18 milionu USD na Binance. LayerZero je po týdenním poklesu o 13 % pod tlakem a testuje support 1 USD.
After facing rejection at $1.30 days ago, LayerZero has faced strong downward pressure. In fact, ZRO dropped below the long-term moving average 200-day EMA, hitting a low of $1.04.
At press time, LayerZero was trading around $1.80, up 1.48% on the daily charts. Over the same period, the altcoin’s trading volume plunged 35% to $38 million.
Amid these losses, LayerZero [ZRO] has underperformed all other major crypto assets. According to CMC data, ZRO is the worst performing asset among top 100 tokens , plunging 13% on weekly charts.
Selini Capital deposits 2 million ZRO worth $2.18 million Interestingly, even with the market leaning to the downside, institutional investors have increased spending substantially. Nazoku reported that Selini Capital deposited 2 million ZRO worth $2.18 million to Binance.
2d ago, Selini Capital received 2.1 million ZRO from the multisig wallet 0x907. This multisig wallet had received 8.5 million ZRO from LayerZero two years ago.
These deposits to exchanges could mean several things. Firstly, Nazoku observed that the deposit could mean that these tokens finished the lock up period and deposited to Binance to sell.
So far, the wall has deposited well over 4 million ZRO to exchanges to sell and still holds another 4 million tokens.
Can LayerZero whales come to the rescue? Interestingly, although LayerZero has seen some losses, traders on the spot are holding firmly. According to Coinglass data, Spot netflow has remained positive for four consecutive days.
Source: CoinGlass At press time, Netflow was around -$203k, suggesting more ZRO have left exchanges the past 24 hours. However, most of those buys came from whales.
In fact, Spot Average Order Size data from CryptoQuant showed big whale orders emerging between $1.1 and $1.0, making these price levels key whale zones.
Source: CryptoQuant With the Spot netflow holding negative while whale orders are visible, it suggests these whales have been mostly accumulating. Historically, when whale demand holds steady, it has strengthened market structure, clearing a way for some gains.
Can $1 support hold? ZRO is currently facing intense bearish pressure. In fact, the altcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) formed a bearish crossover and fell to 58.
While RSI made a bearish move, it still holds within bullish zone , suggesting that bears are yet to fully retake the market. If the pressure persist, the RSI will drop below 50, thus confirming this bearish trend.
Source: TradingView Currently, LayerZero is testing the $1 support level, and trend continuation will see this level lost. In doing so, the altcoin will likely drop to EMA20 around $0.94.
To invalidate this bearish outlook, LayerZero must close above its long-term moving average around $1.2.
Final Summary Selini Capital deposited 2 million ZRO worth $2.18 million to Binance. LayerZero dropped 13% on weekly charts becoming worst performing token among top 100 on CMC, as bears eye a drop below $1.
Vicor posiluje vyhlídky v AI infrastruktuře díky druhé generaci Vertical Power Delivery (VPD), která cílí na vyšší hustotu proudu a lepší chlazení datových center. Objednávková kniha ve 2. čtvrtletí 2026 stoupla na zhruba 380 milionů USD.
Key Takeaways Vicor's 1.5-mm package and thermal capabilities address demanding AI power-delivery needs.Vicor sees 2026 hyperscaler and OEM programs potentially reaching production in late 2027.Vicor's Q2 2026 backlog hit about $380 million as it planned a second ChiP fab. Vicor (VICR - Free Report) is strengthening its AI infrastructure prospects through its second-generation Vertical Power Delivery (VPD) technology, which addresses the rising compute-density and power-delivery requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. AI hyperscalers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increasingly need VPD to meet compute-density and AI-performance requirements. Vicor’s Gen 2 VPD targets current gains above 40 and current density of up to 5 amps per square millimeter (mm²), potentially strengthening its competitive position against broader power-management players such as Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) and Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) .
The technology could become increasingly relevant as hyperscalers and OEMs seek denser and more efficient processor-power architectures. Vicor has completed an initial chipset delivering about 3 amps per square millimeter for a lead customer and is developing demonstration systems for additional customers. Strong signal integrity and thermal-management capabilities further support Vicor’s differentiation as AI power architectures migrate toward lower operating voltages.
Vicor’s opportunity extends beyond customers adopting a complete Gen 2 VPD architecture. Vicor has been approached by a couple of companies seeking to use its technology alongside integrated voltage regulators (IVRs). Vicor can provide current-multiplication technology alongside IVRs, allowing it to capture content even when customers select alternative architectures. Its Factorized Power System offers significantly higher current density and efficiency, while IVR-based approaches can involve roughly 10-15% insertion losses.
Customer engagement and licensing could provide additional growth avenues. Vicor expects to engage with a hyperscaler and a couple of OEMs during the remainder of 2026, with these programs potentially moving into production in the third or fourth quarter of 2027. Its 1.5-millimeter package and thermal-management capabilities could help meet increasingly demanding AI packaging requirements. Vicor expects future relationships to combine intellectual property (IP) licensing with product sourcing related to second-generation VPD, creating opportunities to generate both royalty and product revenues.
Strong demand is supporting manufacturing expansion. Backlog reached roughly $380 million in the second quarter of 2026, rising 26% sequentially, with management noting that the latest licensing agreement contributed relatively little to the increase. Vicor’s first ChiP fab is approaching full capacity utilization, prompting plans for a second facility that could initially roughly double capacity and provide further expansion flexibility. The company expects revenues to increase nearly 10% sequentially in the third quarter of 2026 and exceed $600 million for the full year, supported by planned double-digit sequential growth in Advanced Products product revenues. The additional capacity should help support future VPD ramps while advancing Vicor’s longer-term objective of $2.5 billion in revenues and a 70% gross margin.
VICR Faces Tough CompetitionADI represents a notable challenge through its expanding high-density processor-power portfolio. Its intermediate-to-core solutions target next-generation processors operating at up to 6,000 amps and below 1 volt. The Empower Semiconductor acquisition allows ADI to take power directly into the processor package, while ADI believes its architecture can reduce compute power consumption and temperature by roughly 10-15%. Data-center power revenues grew more than 100% year over year in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
TXN challenges VICR through its broad AI data-center power-tree portfolio and manufacturing scale. The company says many of its chips are used in the data-center power tree, while its ability to supply from dependable capacity is becoming an advantage as the market expands. Data-center revenues doubled year over year in the second quarter of 2026, and TXN says its investments in inventory and capacity, along with available clean-room space, position it to support continued growth.
Shares of Vicor have appreciated 73.3% year to date compared with the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 14.4% growth.
VICR Stock’s Price Performance
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The VICR stock is trading at a premium, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 36.44X compared with the broader sector’s 20.66X. Vicor has a Value Score of F.
VICR’s ValuationThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vicor’s 2026 earnings is currently pegged at 71 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting 12.70% year-over-year growth.
Vicor currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
