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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 24th, 2026

Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI reduced its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 1.6% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 669,306 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 10,761 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com makes up approximately 1.9% of Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th biggest position. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $139,396,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. MilWealth Group LLC increased its stake in Amazon.com by 79.0% in the 4th quarter. MilWealth Group LLC now owns 179 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new position in shares of Amazon.com in the fourth quarter valued at about $45,000. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership lifted its position in shares of Amazon.com by 900.0% in the fourth quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership now owns 200 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 95.6% in the fourth quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 221 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the period. Finally, Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Amazon.com by 87.7% during the fourth quarter. Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. now owns 229 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $53,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. 72.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Amazon.com from $315.00 to $325.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $330.00 target price (up from $280.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating and set a $315.00 target price on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $296.00 to $332.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Moffett Nathanson boosted their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $283.00 to $288.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Fifty-seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Amazon.com has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $312.91.

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Trending Headlines about Amazon.com Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see Amazon as a leading AI beneficiary, with AWS growth expected to stay strong into earnings. Amazon Viewed as Leading AI Beneficiary, AWS Acceleration Supports Buy Rating with Price Target Unchanged at $310 Positive Sentiment: India loosened e-commerce investment rules for exports, which could help Amazon expand cross-border sales. India relaxes e-commerce investment rules for exports in win for Amazon Positive Sentiment: Amazon is adding games to Prime Video and integrating Luna, supporting its bundled services strategy. Amazon is bringing games to Prime Video Neutral Sentiment: Amazon reorganized its artificial general intelligence team, with layoffs framed as a reset to focus on higher-priority AI initiatives. Amazon cuts some jobs in its artificial general intelligence unit Negative Sentiment: A U.S. Senate panel is probing whether Amazon allowed Chinese influence to affect marketplace decisions, raising regulatory risk. Amazon Faces Senate Probe Over Alleged China Influence Negative Sentiment: Investors are questioning whether Amazon’s aggressive AI capex plans could pressure margins and earnings near term. Magnificent 7 Loses $767 Billion as AI Skeptics Dump Tech Stocks Amazon.com Stock Performance Shares of Amazon.com stock opened at $233.66 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $248.90 and its 200-day moving average price is $236.35. The firm has a market cap of $2.51 trillion, a P/E ratio of 27.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 1.46. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 12 month low of $196.00 and a 12 month high of $278.56.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The e-commerce giant reported $2.78 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $1.15. Amazon.com had a net margin of 12.22% and a return on equity of 19.92%. The company had revenue of $181.52 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $177.28 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.59 earnings per share. Amazon.com’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts expect that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 7.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Amazon.com In other Amazon.com news, CEO Douglas J. Herrington sold 27,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $275.00, for a total value of $7,562,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 471,361 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $129,624,275. This trade represents a 5.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Jonathan Rubinstein sold 3,706 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $273.02, for a total value of $1,011,812.12. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 74,948 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,462,302.96. The trade was a 4.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 140,425 shares of company stock worth $37,715,464 in the last three months. 8.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Amazon.com Company Profile (Free Report)

Amazon.com, Inc is a diversified technology and retail company best known for its e-commerce marketplace and broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise services. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company launched as an online bookseller and expanded into a global retail platform that sells products directly to consumers and provides a marketplace for third-party sellers. Over time Amazon has grown beyond retail into areas including cloud computing, digital media, devices and logistics.

Key businesses and offerings include Amazon’s online marketplace and fulfillment services, the Amazon Prime membership program (which bundles expedited shipping with streaming and other benefits), Amazon Web Services (AWS) which supplies on-demand cloud computing and storage to businesses and public-sector customers, and a range of content and advertising services such as Prime Video and Amazon Advertising.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 24th, 2026

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS grew its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 0.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,275,566 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,756 shares during the period. Amazon.com accounts for approximately 2.4% of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS’s holdings, making the stock its 4th largest position. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $473,932,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. MilWealth Group LLC increased its position in Amazon.com by 79.0% during the fourth quarter. MilWealth Group LLC now owns 179 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in shares of Amazon.com in the fourth quarter worth about $45,000. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership lifted its position in shares of Amazon.com by 900.0% in the fourth quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership now owns 200 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 95.6% during the 4th quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 221 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 87.7% during the 4th quarter. Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. now owns 229 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $53,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.20% of the company’s stock.

Amazon.com Stock Performance AMZN opened at $233.66 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $2.51 trillion, a PE ratio of 27.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 1 year low of $196.00 and a 1 year high of $278.56. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $248.90 and its 200-day simple moving average is $236.35.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The e-commerce giant reported $2.78 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $1.15. The business had revenue of $181.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $177.28 billion. Amazon.com had a return on equity of 19.92% and a net margin of 12.22%.Amazon.com’s revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.59 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 7.75 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Amazon.com Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see Amazon as a leading AI beneficiary, with AWS growth expected to stay strong into earnings. Amazon Viewed as Leading AI Beneficiary, AWS Acceleration Supports Buy Rating with Price Target Unchanged at $310 Positive Sentiment: India loosened e-commerce investment rules for exports, which could help Amazon expand cross-border sales. India relaxes e-commerce investment rules for exports in win for Amazon Positive Sentiment: Amazon is adding games to Prime Video and integrating Luna, supporting its bundled services strategy. Amazon is bringing games to Prime Video Neutral Sentiment: Amazon reorganized its artificial general intelligence team, with layoffs framed as a reset to focus on higher-priority AI initiatives. Amazon cuts some jobs in its artificial general intelligence unit Negative Sentiment: A U.S. Senate panel is probing whether Amazon allowed Chinese influence to affect marketplace decisions, raising regulatory risk. Amazon Faces Senate Probe Over Alleged China Influence Negative Sentiment: Investors are questioning whether Amazon’s aggressive AI capex plans could pressure margins and earnings near term. Magnificent 7 Loses $767 Billion as AI Skeptics Dump Tech Stocks Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research analysts recently weighed in on AMZN shares. Wells Fargo & Company set a $322.00 price objective on Amazon.com and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Truist Financial upped their target price on Amazon.com from $310.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. UBS Group set a $315.00 price target on Amazon.com in a report on Monday, June 1st. HSBC lifted their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $280.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group boosted their price objective on shares of Amazon.com from $300.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Fifty-seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Amazon.com presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $312.91.

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Insider Transactions at Amazon.com In other news, CEO Andrew R. Jassy sold 20,000 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.42, for a total transaction of $5,268,400.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 2,205,766 shares in the company, valued at approximately $581,042,879.72. The trade was a 0.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP David Zapolsky sold 9,270 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.53, for a total transaction of $2,489,273.10. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 41,190 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,060,750.70. The trade was a 18.37% 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. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 140,425 shares of company stock worth $37,715,464. 8.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Amazon.com Profile (Free Report)

Amazon.com, Inc is a diversified technology and retail company best known for its e-commerce marketplace and broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise services. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company launched as an online bookseller and expanded into a global retail platform that sells products directly to consumers and provides a marketplace for third-party sellers. Over time Amazon has grown beyond retail into areas including cloud computing, digital media, devices and logistics.

Key businesses and offerings include Amazon’s online marketplace and fulfillment services, the Amazon Prime membership program (which bundles expedited shipping with streaming and other benefits), Amazon Web Services (AWS) which supplies on-demand cloud computing and storage to businesses and public-sector customers, and a range of content and advertising services such as Prime Video and Amazon Advertising.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 24th, 2026

American Trust lessened its holdings in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 27.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 20,541 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 7,636 shares during the quarter. American Trust’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $4,278,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. MilWealth Group LLC raised its holdings in Amazon.com by 79.0% during the 4th quarter. MilWealth Group LLC now owns 179 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the period. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. bought a new position in shares of Amazon.com in the fourth quarter worth $45,000. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership grew its position in shares of Amazon.com by 900.0% in the fourth quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership now owns 200 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Amazon.com by 95.6% during the 4th quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 221 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Amazon.com by 87.7% during the fourth quarter. Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. now owns 229 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $53,000 after buying an additional 107 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades AMZN has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $330.00 target price (up from $280.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Thursday, April 30th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $340.00 price target (down from $350.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market outperform” rating and set a $315.00 price target on shares of Amazon.com in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Amazon.com from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $319.00 target price on shares of Amazon.com and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Fifty-seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $312.91.

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Key Stories Impacting Amazon.com Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see Amazon as a leading AI beneficiary, with AWS growth expected to stay strong into earnings. Amazon Viewed as Leading AI Beneficiary, AWS Acceleration Supports Buy Rating with Price Target Unchanged at $310 Positive Sentiment: India loosened e-commerce investment rules for exports, which could help Amazon expand cross-border sales. India relaxes e-commerce investment rules for exports in win for Amazon Positive Sentiment: Amazon is adding games to Prime Video and integrating Luna, supporting its bundled services strategy. Amazon is bringing games to Prime Video Neutral Sentiment: Amazon reorganized its artificial general intelligence team, with layoffs framed as a reset to focus on higher-priority AI initiatives. Amazon cuts some jobs in its artificial general intelligence unit Negative Sentiment: A U.S. Senate panel is probing whether Amazon allowed Chinese influence to affect marketplace decisions, raising regulatory risk. Amazon Faces Senate Probe Over Alleged China Influence Negative Sentiment: Investors are questioning whether Amazon’s aggressive AI capex plans could pressure margins and earnings near term. Magnificent 7 Loses $767 Billion as AI Skeptics Dump Tech Stocks Insider Activity In other news, Director Jonathan Rubinstein sold 3,706 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $273.02, for a total value of $1,011,812.12. Following the sale, the director directly owned 74,948 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,462,302.96. The trade was a 4.71% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Matthew S. Garman sold 15,467 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.40, for a total value of $4,074,007.80. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 14,159 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,729,480.60. This trade represents a 52.21% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 140,425 shares of company stock valued at $37,715,464. 8.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Amazon.com Stock Down 4.6% NASDAQ:AMZN opened at $233.66 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $248.90 and its 200-day moving average price is $236.35. The company has a market capitalization of $2.51 trillion, a PE ratio of 27.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 1.46. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 1-year low of $196.00 and a 1-year high of $278.56.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The e-commerce giant reported $2.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by $1.15. The company had revenue of $181.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $177.28 billion. Amazon.com had a net margin of 12.22% and a return on equity of 19.92%. Amazon.com’s revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.59 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 7.75 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Amazon.com Profile (Free Report)

Amazon.com, Inc is a diversified technology and retail company best known for its e-commerce marketplace and broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise services. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company launched as an online bookseller and expanded into a global retail platform that sells products directly to consumers and provides a marketplace for third-party sellers. Over time Amazon has grown beyond retail into areas including cloud computing, digital media, devices and logistics.

Key businesses and offerings include Amazon’s online marketplace and fulfillment services, the Amazon Prime membership program (which bundles expedited shipping with streaming and other benefits), Amazon Web Services (AWS) which supplies on-demand cloud computing and storage to businesses and public-sector customers, and a range of content and advertising services such as Prime Video and Amazon Advertising.

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NEW YORK, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) 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 Microsoft, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/microsoft-class-action-lawsuit.

Key Details of the Microsoft ($MSFT) Class Action:

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 11, 2026Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud alleging that Microsoft misled investors regarding its Azure cloud computing platform and AI chatbot CopilotStock Drop: January 28, 2026 – 10% Stock DropCourt: U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights
Investors have until August 11, 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 Microsoft common stock. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. It is captioned City of St. Clair Shores Police and Fire Retirement System, et al., No. 26-cv-02071.

Why is Microsoft Being Sued for Securities Fraud?

Microsoft is a multinational technology company that develops software, cloud services, and devices. In recent years, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform named Azure has been Microsoft’s main growth driver. A key reason for Azure’s recent growth is Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar investment into AI, including the development of its own generative AI chatbot named Copilot.

According to the complaint, during the relevant period, Microsoft consistently touted Copilot’s best-in-class capabilities, which purportedly drove widespread and growing user adoption. Copilot’s apparent success allowed Microsoft to report surging Azure-related revenue.

As alleged, in truth, Copilot suffered from severe functionality issues that caused user adoption to decline and put Microsoft’s Azure revenue at risk.

Why did Microsoft’s Stock Drop?

On January 28, 2026, Microsoft announced disappointing 2Q 2026 financial results and that Azure growth had slowed suddenly. Microsoft also allegedly revealed for the first time that the number of Microsoft 365 Copilot premium customers totaled only 15 million, materially below analyst estimates.

This news caused the price of Microsoft common stock to decline $48.13 per share, or 10%, from $481.63 per share on January 28, 2026, to $433.50 per share on January 29, 2026.

Additionally, on February 3, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported in an article titled “Microsoft’s Pivotal AI Product Is Running Into Big Problems” that severe challenges and functionality issues had plagued Copilot, causing the application to lose market share. Specifically, The Wall Street Journal reported that “[c]onfusing brand positioning and interoperability problems have frustrated users.”

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 24th, 2026

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership cut its stake in shares of Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK – Free Report) by 11.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 41,855,433 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 5,465,625 shares during the quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned about 0.73% of Nokia worth $336,518,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. J2 Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Nokia by 2.0% during the first quarter. J2 Capital Management Inc now owns 68,204 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $548,000 after purchasing an additional 1,319 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its holdings in Nokia by 6.9% in the 4th quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 22,426 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $145,000 after buying an additional 1,450 shares during the period. Kathmere Capital Management LLC raised its position in Nokia by 14.0% during the 1st quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 12,081 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $97,000 after buying an additional 1,483 shares during the last quarter. Xponance LLC raised its position in Nokia by 13.0% during the 4th quarter. Xponance LLC now owns 13,590 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $88,000 after buying an additional 1,567 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Assetmark Inc. lifted its stake in Nokia by 12.1% during the 1st quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 14,704 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $118,000 after acquiring an additional 1,591 shares during the period. 5.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of analysts have recently weighed in on NOK shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Nokia in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Arete Research raised shares of Nokia from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Nordea Equity Research raised Nokia from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Wall Street Zen cut Nokia from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, May 3rd. Finally, Argus raised Nokia from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $15.00 target price on the stock in a report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $12.57.

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

Positive Sentiment: Nokia beat profit expectations, reporting $0.08 EPS versus $0.07 expected, with revenue up 8.4% year over year and network infrastructure strength helping offset a slight revenue miss. Reuters: Nokia Q2 profit beat on AI demand Positive Sentiment: Management said AI and cloud orders surged, with AI/cloud sales more than doubling and order intake reaching 2.8 billion euros, reinforcing the market’s view that Nokia is benefiting from data-center and AI infrastructure spending. Yahoo Finance: Nokia says AI, cloud boosted sales in second quarter Positive Sentiment: Nokia raised its full-year comparable operating profit guidance, signaling confidence that AI-driven demand will continue through the rest of 2026. Invezz: Nokia raises profit outlook as AI and cloud demand boost results Positive Sentiment: Several reports noted that AI infrastructure demand and record AI-related orders were the main drivers behind the stock’s jump, with investors focusing on Nokia’s growing role in network equipment for data centers. Investor’s Hub: Nokia reports stronger second-quarter earnings Nokia Stock Down 5.4% Shares of NYSE NOK opened at $9.72 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $55.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 60.77, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.17. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $13.46 and its 200-day simple moving average is $10.27. The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. Nokia Corporation has a 52-week low of $4.00 and a 52-week high of $17.45.

Nokia (NYSE:NOK – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The technology company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $5.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.57 billion. Nokia had a net margin of 4.02% and a return on equity of 9.05%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.04 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Nokia Corporation will post 0.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Nokia Company Profile (Free Report)

Nokia Corporation, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is a global telecommunications and technology company with roots dating back to 1865. Over its long history the company moved from forestry and cable operations into electronics and telecommunications, becoming widely known in the 1990s and 2000s for its mobile phones. In recent years Nokia refocused its business toward network infrastructure, software and technology licensing, and research and development, following the divestiture of its handset manufacturing business and the acquisition of Alcatel‑Lucent in 2016, which brought Bell Labs into its portfolio.

Today Nokia’s core activities center on designing, building and supporting communications networks and related software.

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Ghe LLC reduced its position in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 17.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 748,086 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 162,910 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA comprises about 27.7% of Ghe LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 2nd largest position. Ghe LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $130,466,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in NVIDIA by 12.4% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 324,901 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $43,631,000 after purchasing an additional 35,815 shares in the last quarter. Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG raised its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG now owns 2,346,417 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $315,100,000 after buying an additional 22,929 shares in the last quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE raised its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 6.7% during the 4th quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE now owns 58,396 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $7,842,000 after buying an additional 3,653 shares in the last quarter. Hudson Value Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 30.7% in the 4th quarter. Hudson Value Partners LLC now owns 50,658 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $6,805,000 after buying an additional 11,900 shares during the period. Finally, Wealth Group Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 15.7% in the 1st quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. now owns 6,598 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $715,000 after buying an additional 896 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.27% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts have commented on NVDA shares. Mizuho set a $300.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $315.00 price objective (up from $265.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $270.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Daiwa Securities Group upped their target price on shares of NVIDIA from $215.00 to $255.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $413.00 target price (up from $352.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $304.26.

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NVIDIA Stock Down 1.6% NVDA stock opened at $208.76 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.05 trillion, a P/E ratio of 31.97, a PEG ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 2.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a current ratio of 3.44. NVIDIA Corporation has a one year low of $164.07 and a one year high of $236.54. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $208.22 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $195.73.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $81.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $78.42 billion. NVIDIA had a net margin of 62.97% and a return on equity of 96.94%. The company’s revenue was up 85.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.81 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 EPS for the current year.

NVIDIA Increases Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This is an increase from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. NVIDIA’s payout ratio is 15.31%.

NVIDIA announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, May 20th that authorizes the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to repurchase up to 1.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Activity at NVIDIA In other news, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total value of $3,343,815.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 116,135 shares in the company, valued at $25,053,803.55. This trade represents a 11.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total value of $186,000,450.00. Following the sale, the director owned 5,207,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,094,412,146.07. The trade was a 14.53% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock worth $410,583,015. 3.94% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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

Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA announced a joint AI research lab with KAIST in Seoul, backed by a $300 million five-year collaboration, to advance agentic AI models for Korean industries and language use cases. The deal includes compute contributions, funding for at least 10 researchers annually, and NVIDIA internships/full-time hiring pathways, reinforcing NVIDIA’s global AI ecosystem and talent pipeline. Article Title Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA’s partnership with Amkor to support U.S. advanced chip packaging expansion is another supportive development, as it strengthens supply-chain capacity for next-generation AI chips and helps meet rising demand for AI infrastructure. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment remains constructive on NVIDIA’s AI leadership, with analysts and market commentators highlighting its dominance in GPUs, strong fundamentals, and technical breakout signals above key moving averages. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary suggests the stock may face near-term “sell-the-news” pressure after its latest earnings beat, especially as traders reassess whether AI spending momentum has already been priced in. Neutral Sentiment: Broader AI-capex headlines from Alphabet and other hyperscalers continue to drive sector interest, but they also appear to be fueling rotation within semiconductors rather than uniformly lifting NVIDIA shares. Negative Sentiment: NVIDIA is also facing renewed competitive noise, including AMD’s push with Anthropic and a wave of articles questioning whether large AI spending could eventually favor other chip and memory suppliers, which may temper enthusiasm for NVDA in the short term. Article Title About NVIDIA (Free Report)

NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.

The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.

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Nvidia (NVDA -1.56%) stock is actually beating the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, up about 11% year to date as of July 22.

For most stocks, that's not bad at all, and most investors would take that.

But Nvidia is not like most stocks. It is the largest company in the world by market cap and is the leader and the face of the AI revolution.

Over the last three years, it averaged a 67% annualized return, and over the previous five years, it has an average annualized return of 60%.

The last three calendar years -- from 2023 through 2025 -- it returned 38%, 170%, and 240%, respectively.

So, while it's beating the benchmarks, the return has fallen short of recent years, despite ridiculously strong revenue and earnings growth numbers and a current quarter outlook that calls for revenue to increase 11% sequentially to $91 billion.

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Nvidia is trading at a near-historic low valuation With a 90% market share in its core business of making graphics processing units (GPUs) for data centers, AI accelerators, and other applications, Nvidia is a staple in many portfolios.

But right now, this is a particularly good time to either add shares or take a new position in Nvidia. Here's why.

One, the stock's valuation is as cheap as it's been in at least the past five years. It is currently trading at 31 times earnings and 23 times forward earnings. At no time within the last five years has Nvidia's P/E ratio been as low as it's been in recent weeks.

The P/E ratio is roughly 41% below its 10-year average of 53.

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And its five-year PEG ratio, which gauges the stock price in relation to its long-term earnings growth expectations, is actually in value territory. A PEG ratio below 1 means a stock is undervalued, and currently, Nvidia's is at a historic low of 0.56.

The last time Nvidia's P/E ratio was even remotely close to 31 was in April 2025 after the tariffs were announced. After that, the stock price rose from a low of $94 per share on April 4, 2025, to finish the year at $186 per share -- a gain of 99%.

A history of gains leading up to earnings reports History also says that Nvidia's shares tend to rise leading up to its earnings report, as investors anticipate more blowout results. Over the past five quarters, starting with Q1 2025, which Nvidia reported on May 28, 2025, Nvidia stock has risen in the month before earnings were reported.

Some gains were smaller, like the 3% gain to $182 per share leading up to the fiscal Q2 report on Aug. 27, 2025. But some jumps were huge, like the 24% gain to $134 per share one month leading up to the Q1 report on May 28, 2025.

I'm not saying Nvidia stock will jump 24% between now and Nvidia's Aug. 26 fiscal Q2 earnings report, but there is a parallel with that 24% jump leading up to Q1 2025. At that point, Nvidia stock was trading at multiple that is similar to its current multiple.

Bottom line: This is a great time to consider Nvidia stock.

According to the latest estimates, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is scheduled to pay its third quarterly dividend of 2026 on October 2.

The chipmaker will reward shareholders with $0.25 per share, meaning the payment will remain unchanged from the previous Nvidia dividend payout date on June 26, as per the data Finbold assessed on Dividend.com.

Like the June payout, the upcoming dividend is a continuation of the company’s new dividend policy of distributing 50% of free cash flow via dividends and share buybacks.

Shareholders holding 100 NVDA shares will receive $25 in dividends pre-tax – a significant increase from just $1 received in April.

Nvidia stock dividend schedule. Source: Dividend.com New Nvidia dividend strategy continues With about 24.391 billion shares outstanding, the total dividend payout will amount to approximately $6.1 billion. To be eligible for the next Nvidia stock dividend, investors will have to have purchased their shares by August 27, at least according to the current estimates.

As of press time, the company’s projected three-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at 262.2% for 2026 and 197.4% for 2027. On the other hand, the projected five-year CAGR is expected to exceed 116% in 2026 and 128% in 2027. The estimated 10-year dividend CAGR is projected at more than 51%.

Despite the rapid dividend growth, however, Nvidia’s forward payout ratio remains just 7.84%, suggesting the company retains the vast majority of its earnings for investments. Nonetheless, the company has increased its dividend for three consecutive years, showing it still remains committed to returning capital, even while maintaining an aggressive growth strategy. 

Overall, Nvidia currently has a dividend yield of 0.13%. For comparison, the average yield in the sector is 1.37%. Finally, the stock pays dividends on a quarterly basis, and the price usually recovers within 2.5 days after the ex-dividend date.

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Bank of Nova Scotia boosted its holdings in TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU – Free Report) (TSE:T) by 20.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 21,108,090 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,571,734 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia owned about 1.36% of TELUS worth $271,237,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Manchester Capital Management LLC lifted its position in TELUS by 320.0% in the fourth quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 2,247 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 1,712 shares during the last quarter. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of TELUS during the fourth quarter worth about $33,000. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA increased its position in shares of TELUS by 129.0% during the fourth quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA now owns 2,473 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 1,393 shares in the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of TELUS during the fourth quarter worth about $55,000. Finally, State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in shares of TELUS in the 2nd quarter valued at about $61,000. 49.40% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

TELUS Price Performance Shares of TU opened at $10.11 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $11.42 and its two-hundred day moving average is $12.57. TELUS Corporation has a twelve month low of $9.95 and a twelve month high of $16.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.91 billion, a PE ratio of 22.97, a P/E/G ratio of 7.65 and a beta of 0.63.

TELUS (NYSE:TU – Get Free Report) (TSE:T) last issued its earnings results on Friday, May 8th. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.16 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $3.60 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.64 billion. TELUS had a return on equity of 8.29% and a net margin of 4.54%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.26 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that TELUS Corporation will post 0.74 earnings per share for the current year.

TELUS Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 10th were given a dividend of $0.4184 per share. This represents a $1.67 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 16.6%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, June 10th. TELUS’s payout ratio is presently 275.00%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In TU has been the topic of a number of research reports. Scotiabank downgraded TELUS from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Raymond James Financial started coverage on TELUS in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. TD Securities upgraded shares of TELUS from a “buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. TD Cowen raised shares of TELUS from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of TELUS in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, TELUS has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.67.

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TELUS Corporation (NYSE: TU) is a Canadian telecommunications and technology company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. It delivers a broad portfolio of consumer and business communications services across Canada, including mobile wireless, fixed-line voice, broadband internet, and television. TELUS also provides a range of enterprise services such as cloud and IT solutions, managed network services, cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) offerings for business customers.

Beyond core connectivity, TELUS has expanded into health and digital services.

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Bank of Nova Scotia trimmed its holdings in shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V – Free Report) by 14.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 361,551 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock after selling 61,661 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Visa were worth $109,277,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of V. Planned Solutions Inc. lifted its position in shares of Visa by 2.0% during the 4th quarter. Planned Solutions Inc. now owns 1,598 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $560,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the period. Frederick Financial Consultants LLC grew its holdings in Visa by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Frederick Financial Consultants LLC now owns 1,598 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock worth $560,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares during the period. Spinnaker Investment Group LLC grew its holdings in Visa by 3.0% in the fourth quarter. Spinnaker Investment Group LLC now owns 1,088 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock worth $382,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the period. Kuhn & Co Investment Counsel increased its stake in Visa by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Kuhn & Co Investment Counsel now owns 6,096 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $2,138,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL increased its stake in Visa by 20.9% in the fourth quarter. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL now owns 185 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $65,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.15% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Visa In other news, General Counsel Julie B. Rottenberg sold 2,027 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.00, for a total value of $729,720.00. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 18,404 shares in the company, valued at $6,625,440. This represents a 9.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Ryan Mcinerney sold 10,490 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $343.99, for a total transaction of $3,608,455.10. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 15,174 shares in the company, valued at $5,219,704.26. The trade was a 40.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 75,581 shares of company stock worth $25,627,975 in the last quarter. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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

Positive Sentiment: Visa announced a partnership with Airwallex to build embedded-finance tools for freight and shipping platforms, a move that could expand Visa’s footprint in cross-border B2B payments and working-capital solutions. Visa and Airwallex Team on Embedded Finance for Freight Companies Positive Sentiment: DoorDash’s new instant-deposit features for drivers use Visa Direct, highlighting continued adoption of Visa’s real-time money-movement infrastructure in consumer and gig-economy payments. DoorDash Launches Instant Deposits for DoorDash Crimson with Astra Positive Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Visa to “strong-buy,” adding to the bullish case that the company’s earnings momentum and premium network position can support further upside. Visa upgraded by BNP Paribas Exane Neutral Sentiment: Several preview articles ahead of Visa’s fiscal Q3 results point to continued revenue and earnings growth, with consensus estimates around $3.23 EPS on $11.35 billion in revenue; investors are waiting to see whether the company can justify its valuation when it reports next week. Visa’s Q3 Earnings Could be a Catalyst: Should You Buy Now? Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer also highlighted Visa as a beneficiary of resilient consumer credit demand, which reinforces a positive spending backdrop but does not change the near-term fundamentals on its own. Jim Cramer Highlights Visa (V) as Consumer Credit Demand Soars Negative Sentiment: A Reuters report on new U.S. visa restrictions targeting people tied to cybercrime is not directly related to Visa Inc.’s payments business, but the headline may have created some noise for the stock due to the shared name. US announces visa restriction policy for people complicit in cybercrime Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on V shares. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $403.00 price objective (up from $391.00) on shares of Visa in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $415.00 target price on shares of Visa in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $400.00 price target on shares of Visa in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $450.00 price target on shares of Visa in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on Visa from $390.00 to $410.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $398.36.

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Visa Stock Down 0.5% Shares of NYSE:V opened at $351.68 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $336.98 and its 200 day moving average is $325.13. Visa Inc. has a 12-month low of $293.89 and a 12-month high of $365.14. The stock has a market cap of $630.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.63, a PEG ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64.

Visa (NYSE:V – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The credit-card processor reported $3.31 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.10 by $0.21. Visa had a return on equity of 65.00% and a net margin of 51.68%.The business had revenue of $11.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.75 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.76 EPS. Visa’s quarterly revenue was up 17.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Visa Inc. will post 13.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Visa declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program on Tuesday, April 28th that allows the company to repurchase $20.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the credit-card processor to reacquire up to 3.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Visa Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th were paid a $0.67 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 12th. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Visa’s dividend payout ratio is presently 23.34%.

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Visa Inc is a global payments technology company that facilitates electronic funds transfers and digital commerce by connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions and governments. The firm operates one of the world’s largest payment networks, providing processing, authorization, clearing and settlement services for credit, debit and prepaid card transactions. Visa’s network-based model enables partner banks and other issuers to offer branded payment products while Visa focuses on the infrastructure, standards and technologies that move money securely and efficiently around the world.

Visa’s product and service portfolio includes card-based payment products for consumers and businesses, real-time push-payment capabilities, tokenization and authentication services, fraud and risk-management tools, data analytics and APIs for fintech and merchant integration.

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Bank of Nova Scotia boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 379.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,258,338 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,370,380 shares during the quarter. Walmart makes up 0.9% of Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings, making the stock its 19th largest position. Bank of Nova Scotia owned about 0.05% of Walmart worth $529,184,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Walmart by 28.8% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,868,000 after purchasing an additional 21,939 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in Walmart by 5.8% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $800,000 after buying an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Peterson Wealth Management increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 3.5% during the first quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,416,000 after acquiring an additional 1,715 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 13,008 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,272,000 after buying an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in Walmart by 1.2% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 91,341 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,931,000 after acquiring an additional 1,048 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets WMT has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $137.00 target price (up from $135.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, May 11th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and set a $150.00 price target (up from $145.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, May 18th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Walmart presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $138.85.

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

Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an outperform rating on Walmart and raised its price target to $137, signaling meaningful upside potential from current levels. Benzinga report on RBC rating Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles highlight Walmart as a wide-moat and growth stock, pointing to durable competitive advantages and steady financial growth that can support investor confidence. Wide-moat stocks article Positive Sentiment: Walmart announced a partnership with ReturnPro to refurbish and resell returned products, which could improve e-commerce efficiency, recover losses from returns, and reduce waste. Yahoo Finance ReturnPro partnership article Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage on Walmart’s dividend history may attract income-focused investors, but it does not appear to be a new catalyst for the stock today. TheStreet dividend article Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary notes Walmart’s extended downturn could set up a possible rebound, but this is more of a sentiment/valuation call than a fundamental change. MSN comeback article Negative Sentiment: RBC and other market commentary suggest Walmart may report a softer fiscal Q2 as lower-income shoppers remain under pressure, raising concerns about near-term sales momentum. Yahoo Finance softer Q2 article Negative Sentiment: One article argues Walmart has lagged the market over the past several months, with recent softer results contributing to investor caution. Yahoo Finance stock falls article Insider Buying and Selling at Walmart In other Walmart news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.63, for a total value of $2,303,320.08. Following the sale, the director directly owned 4,174,579 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $495,230,306.77. This trade represents a 0.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.19, for a total transaction of $342,751.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 574,953 shares in the company, valued at approximately $67,953,695.07. This represents a 0.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 67,729 shares of company stock worth $8,124,931. 0.09% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Walmart Trading Down 0.9% WMT opened at $108.40 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.23. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $95.35 and a 12-month high of $135.15. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $117.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $122.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $862.66 billion, a PE ratio of 38.04, a P/E/G ratio of 4.08 and a beta of 0.60.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.66. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.25% and a net margin of 3.13%.The firm had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.61 earnings per share. Walmart’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Profile (Free Report)

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

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

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Bank of Nova Scotia reduced its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 36.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 761,803 shares of the company’s stock after selling 433,751 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $186,215,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in JNJ. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 13.9% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 51,876 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,502,000 after buying an additional 6,332 shares during the period. United Bank boosted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 110.7% in the 1st quarter. United Bank now owns 9,279 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,539,000 after buying an additional 4,876 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 13.4% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,863 shares of the company’s stock worth $896,000 after acquiring an additional 692 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 12.8% during the second quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. now owns 1,482 shares of the company’s stock worth $226,000 after acquiring an additional 168 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 9.8% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 73,680 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,255,000 after acquiring an additional 6,584 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

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

Positive Sentiment: The FDA granted marketing authorization for J&J’s OTTAVA robotic surgical system, a potentially meaningful new business in soft-tissue robotics that could expand the MedTech division. Reuters article Positive Sentiment: J&J also reported encouraging late-stage data for its multiple myeloma therapies Tecvayli and Talvey, with the MonumenTAL-6 study showing large reductions in progression risk and death, strengthening the company’s oncology pipeline. PR Newswire article Positive Sentiment: Investors are also responding to J&J’s recent quarterly earnings beat and upbeat 2026 outlook, which has boosted sentiment around the stock and drawn interest from ETF investors. Yahoo Finance article Positive Sentiment: J&J raised its dividend, reinforcing its appeal as a defensive income stock and supporting demand from dividend-focused investors. Yahoo Finance article Neutral Sentiment: Several articles were commentary pieces discussing J&J’s valuation, ETF exposure, and investor attention, but they do not add a new fundamental catalyst on their own. MarketBeat article Negative Sentiment: A Reuters report said a judge cast doubt on roughly 69,000 talc-related cancer claims, which could still keep legal uncertainty in focus despite being framed as a procedural win for J&J. Reuters article Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts recently commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $265.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Bank of America upped their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $254.00 to $263.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Argus raised their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $240.00 to $275.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Scotiabank reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $305.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $270.00 price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Friday, July 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $265.30.

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Insider Activity In related news, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total value of $2,411,500.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,560,551.20. This trade represents a 8.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Johnson & Johnson Trading Up 1.5% JNJ opened at $259.34 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 1.03. Johnson & Johnson has a one year low of $164.23 and a one year high of $269.43. The company has a market cap of $624.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.05, a PEG ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.24. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $241.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $236.13.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.86% and a net margin of 21.48%.The firm’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.77 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a $1.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is presently 62.11%.

Johnson & Johnson Profile (Free Report)

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

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

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Key Highlights: 

Mobility and broadband service revenue grew by 2.8 percent in second-quarter 2026, and forecasted to rise to approximately 4.0 percent growth in fourth-quarter 2026Delivered 184,000 postpaid phone net additions, with the best Consumer second-quarter postpaid phone net additions in the past five yearsGenerated more than 550,000 total mobility and broadband net additions in second-quarter 2026, an increase of more than 230,000 compared to second-quarter 2025Delivered more than 1 million mobility and broadband net additions in first-half of 2026, more than doubling the mobility and broadband net additions in first-half of 2025Built account momentum, achieving new postpaid account growth over the past 60 daysGrew cash flow from operations in first-half of 2026 by 9.9 percent compared to first-half of 2025 to fuel a 16.0 percent surge in free cash flow1. Second-quarter 2026 cash flow from operations grew by 16.3 percent and free cash flow1 grew by 24.4 percentExecuted with strict operational discipline and delivered solid consolidated net income performance to drive the highest adjusted EBITDA1 and adjusted EBITDA margin1 ever reportedRaised full year guidance for mobility and broadband service revenue, cash flow from operations, free cash flow1 and adjusted earnings per share (EPS)1Returned $9.4 billion in total capital to shareholders in first-half of 2026 while expanding the full-year share buyback target to up to $4.5 billion NEW YORK, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced exceptional second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results, showcasing how its customer-first strategic transformation is driving sustainable growth and momentum. Intense operational discipline and improved unit economics translated directly into subscriber growth, lower churn, strong operating cash flow and industry-leading free cash flow¹ generation. With these results, Verizon raised its full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter. Verizon also expanded its full-year share buyback target to up to $4.5 billion.

“We’re putting customers at the center of every decision we make,” said Dan Schulman, Verizon CEO. “With recent updates including our new Simplicity plans, Verizon One converged offerings, and an industry-leading loyalty program, we are gaining subscribers and earning long-term retention based on real value rather than subsidized promotions. Our second-quarter results provide clear, compelling evidence that this transformation is driving a structural inflection point across our entire business. We are accelerating across our key metrics, achieving a step-change in churn reduction while lowering our customer acquisition and retention costs. By compounding lower churn with healthier unit economics, we have generated the strongest operating position we have seen in years. Our core connectivity business is gaining momentum, and with the emergence of AI infrastructure revenue, we are fundamentally reshaping Verizon’s growth trajectory.”

2Q 2026 Highlights

Mobility and Broadband 

Mobility and broadband service revenue reached approximately $23.4 billion, representing a 2.8 percent increase year-over-year.In second-quarter 2026, Verizon reported total postpaid phone net additions of 184,000, with the best Consumer second-quarter postpaid phone net additions in five years.Total core prepaid2 net additions were 73,000, representing eight consecutive quarters of positive net additions.Verizon delivered 348,000 broadband net additions in second-quarter 2026, a year-over-year increase of 12.3 percent. This includes total fixed wireless access net additions of 193,000 and 155,000 fiber broadband net additions.Verizon now has approximately 17.1 million fixed wireless access and fiber broadband connections. Consolidated Financial Results

Total operating revenue was $34.3 billion, down 0.7 percent year-over-year, as sequential improvement in mobility and broadband service revenue was offset by a nearly 20 percent, or over $1.2 billion, decline in equipment revenue. This decline resulted primarily from significantly lower upgrade volumes, as the average time customers keep their mobile devices continues to increase, and the company's strategic decision to reduce spending on device subsidies. It is another demonstration of Verizon’s more disciplined approach as the company structurally evolves its business model.Consolidated net income was $3.9 billion, a 22.9 percent decrease year-over-year. This decrease was primarily driven by $1.8 billion in pre-tax special items, including, among others, a $746 million loss on disposition of business in connection with the classification of the net assets representing Verizon's international wireline connectivity and managed network services business as assets and liabilities held for sale; asset rationalization charges of $258 million; and severance charges of $397 million.Consolidated adjusted EBITDA1 grew 7.2 percent year-over-year to $13.7 billion, the highest the company ever reported.Consolidated net income margin was 11.5 percent compared to 14.8 percent in second-quarter 2025.Consolidated adjusted EBITDA1 margin grew from 37.1 to 40.1 percent, the highest the company ever reported.EPS was $0.92 in second-quarter 2026, a 22.0 percent decrease compared to $1.18 in second-quarter 2025; adjusted EPS1, excluding special items, was $1.30 in second-quarter 2026, a 6.6 percent increase compared to $1.22 in second-quarter 2025.Cash flow from operations was $18.4 billion for the first-half of the year compared to $16.8 billion for the first-half of 2025, representing a growth rate of 9.9 percent.Capital expenditures were $8.2 billion through the end of the second quarter, as the company continues to invest strategically for network excellence and future growth opportunities within mobility and broadband.Free cash flow1 was $10.2 billion for the first-half of 2026 compared to $8.8 billion for the first-half of 2025, representing a growth rate of 16.0 percent.In second quarter 2026, strong cash from operations was $10.4 billion, up 16.3 percent year-over-year. Free cash flow1 was $6.4 billion, up 24.4 percent year-over-year, marking one of the strongest free cash flow¹ quarters ever reported.Verizon's total unsecured debt as of the end of second-quarter 2026 was $136.5 billion, compared to $142.5 billion at the end of first-quarter 2026. The company's net unsecured debt1 at the end of second-quarter 2026 was $128.7 billion compared to $130.1 billion at the end of first-quarter 2026. At the end of second-quarter 2026, Verizon's ratio of unsecured debt to consolidated net income (LTM) was 8.2 times and its net unsecured debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA ratio1 was 2.5 times.Verizon successfully completed $1.0 billion of share repurchases in second-quarter 2026, bringing year-to-date repurchases to $3.5 billion. The full-year share repurchase target has been raised to up to $4.5 billion. Outlook and Guidance

Verizon does not provide a reconciliation for certain of the following adjusted (non-GAAP) forecasts because it cannot, without unreasonable effort, predict the special items that could arise, and the company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.

Given the strong second-quarter performance and visibility into the second half of the year, Verizon is raising guidance as follows:

Mobility and broadband service revenue growth for 2026 to be 2.5 to 3.0 percent, with wireless service revenue growth approximately flat in 2026 as the company transitions to sustainable volume-based growth. Total mobility and broadband service revenue growth is expected to approach 3.0 percent in third-quarter 2026 and approximately 4.0 percent in fourth-quarter 2026, accelerating from the 2.8 percent increase reported in the second-quarter 2026.Adjusted EPS1 of $4.99 to $5.04, or year-over-year growth of 6.0 to 7.0 percent, representing a significant acceleration compared to recent historical performance.Cash flow from operations growth of approximately 2.0 to 4.0 percent year-over-year.Free cash flow1 growth of 9.0 to 10.0 percent year-over-year. In addition, for 2026, Verizon continues to expect the following:

Total retail postpaid phone net additions are expected to be in the upper half of the 750,000 to 1.0 million range, which is approximately 2 to 3 times the 2025 reported result.Capital expenditures of $16.0 billion to $16.5 billion. 1 Non-GAAP financial measure. See the accompanying schedules and www.verizon.com/about/investors for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures cited in this document to most directly comparable financial measures under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
2 Represents total prepaid results excluding our SafeLink brand.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $138.2 billion in 2025. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.

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Non-GAAP Reconciliations – Consolidated VerizonConsolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
(dollars in millions)Unaudited 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/26 3 Mos. Ended 3/31/26 3 Mos. Ended 12/31/25 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/25 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/25 3 Mos. Ended 3/31/25             Consolidated Net Income $3,949  $5,146  $2,448  $5,056  $5,121  $4,983 Add:            Provision for income taxes  1,325   1,638   615   1,471   1,488   1,490 Interest expense(1)  1,985   1,940   1,759   1,664   1,639   1,632 Depreciation and amortization expense(2)  5,008   4,892   4,519   4,618   4,635   4,577 Consolidated EBITDA $12,267  $13,616  $9,341  $12,809  $12,883  $12,682              Add/(subtract):            Other (income) expense, net(3) $(36) $(477) $185  $(92) $(79) $(121)Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated businesses  (44)  (5)  (3)  6   3   (6)Severance charges  397   —   1,715   —   —   — Acquisition and integration related charges  135   261   39   52   —   — Asset and business rationalization  258   —   583   —   —   — Loss on disposition of business  746   —   —   —   —   —    1,456   (221)  2,519   (34)  (76)  (127)Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $13,723  $13,395  $11,860  $12,775  $12,807  $12,555 Consolidated Operating Revenues $34,253        $34,504   Consolidated Net Income Margin  11.5%        14.8%  Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Margin  40.1%        37.1%  Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA – Year over year change %  7.2%          
Footnotes:
(1) Includes a portion of the Acquisition and integration related charges, where applicable.
(2) Includes Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
(3) Includes Pension and benefits remeasurement adjustments, where applicable.
Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (LTM)
(dollars in millions)Unaudited 12 Mos. Ended 6/30/26
 12 Mos. Ended 12/31/25     Consolidated Net Income $16,599  $17,608 Add:    Provision for income taxes  5,049   5,064 Interest expense(1)  7,348   6,694 Depreciation and amortization expense(2)  19,037   18,349 Consolidated EBITDA $48,033  $47,715      Add/(subtract):    Other income, net(3) $(420) $(107)Equity in losses of unconsolidated businesses  (46)  — Severance charges  2,112   1,715 Acquisition and integration related charges  487   91 Asset and business rationalization  841   583 Loss on disposition of business  746   —    3,720   2,282 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $51,753  $49,997      Footnotes:(1) Includes a portion of the Acquisition and integration related charges, where applicable.(2) Includes Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.(3) Includes Pension and benefits remeasurement adjustments, where applicable.
Net Unsecured Debt and Net Unsecured Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
(dollars in millions)
Unaudited 6/30/26
 3/31/26
 12/31/25
          Debt maturing within one year $21,783  $28,229  $18,618 Long-term debt  143,448   144,231   139,532 Total Debt  165,231   172,460   158,150 Less: Secured debt  28,760   29,962   27,067 Unsecured Debt  136,471   142,498   131,083 Less: Equity credit for junior subordinated notes(1)  6,037   4,079   1,982 Less: Cash and cash equivalents  1,752   8,366   19,048 Net Unsecured Debt $128,682  $130,053  $110,053 Consolidated Net Income (LTM) $16,599     $17,608 Unsecured Debt to Consolidated Net Income Ratio 8.2x    7.4xConsolidated Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) $51,753     $49,997 Net Unsecured Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio 2.5x    2.2x          Footnote:
(1) Represents a fifty percent equity credit related to junior subordinated notes outstanding.
Adjusted Earnings per Common Share (Adjusted EPS)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Unaudited 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/26 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/25
  Pre-tax
TaxAfter-Tax
  Pre-tax
TaxAfter-Tax
 EPS      $0.92       $1.18 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets $274 $(69)$205  0.05  $192 $(49)$143  0.03 Severance charges  397  (98) 299  0.07   —  —  —  — Acquisition and integration related charges  135  (18) 117  0.03   —  —  —  — Asset rationalization  258  (63) 195  0.05   —  —  —  — Loss on disposition of business  746  29  775  0.19   —  —  —  —   $1,810 $(219)$1,591 $0.38  $192 $(49)$143 $0.03 Adjusted EPS      $1.30       $1.22 Year over year change %       6.6%                        Footnote:
Adjusted EPS may not add due to rounding.
Free Cash Flow
(dollars in millions)Unaudited 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/26 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/25 6 Mos. Ended 6/30/26 6 Mos. Ended 6/30/25         Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $10,435  $8,975  $18,419  $16,757 Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)  (4,009)  (3,808)  (8,210)  (7,953)Free Cash Flow $6,426  $5,167  $10,209  $8,804 Year over year change %  24.4%    16.0%   Free Cash Flow Forecast for Full Year 2026      (dollars in millions)
   Revised  OriginalUnaudited  Forecast  Forecast       Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Forecast $37,940 - 38,640 $37,500 - 38,000Capital expenditures forecast (including capitalized software)  (16,000 - 16,500)  (16,000 - 16,500)Free Cash Flow Forecast $21,940 - 22,140 $21,500Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Growth Forecast %  2.2 % - 4.0 %  1.0 % - 2.3 %Free Cash Flow Growth Forecast %  9.0 % - 10.0 %  6.80 % Non-GAAP Reconciliations – SegmentsSegment EBITDA and Segment EBITDA Margin
         Consumer        (dollars in millions)Unaudited 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/26 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/25 6 Mos. Ended 6/30/26 6 Mos. Ended 6/30/25         Operating Income $8,032  $7,643  $15,746  $15,067 Add: Depreciation and amortization expense  3,787   3,582   7,517   7,125 Segment EBITDA $11,819  $11,225  $23,263  $22,192 Year over year change %  5.3%    4.8%           Total operating revenues $26,242  $26,648  $52,695  $52,266 Operating Income Margin  30.6%  28.7%  29.9%  28.8%Segment EBITDA Margin  45.0%  42.1%  44.1%  42.5% Business        (dollars in millions)Unaudited 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/26 3 Mos. Ended 6/30/25 6 Mos. Ended 6/30/26 6 Mos. Ended 6/30/25         Operating Income $991  $724  $1,947  $1,470 Add: Depreciation and amortization expense  1,091   998   2,140   1,987 Segment EBITDA $2,082  $1,722  $4,087  $3,457 Year over year change %  20.9%    18.2%           Total operating revenues $7,155  $6,973  $14,285  $13,975 Operating Income Margin  13.9%  10.4%  13.6%  10.5%Segment EBITDA Margin  29.1%  24.7%  28.6%  24.7%                 Footnote:
In the second quarter of 2026, the net assets representing Verizon's international wireline connectivity and managed network services business were classified as assets and liabilities held for sale and moved from the Business segment to Corporate and other. Where applicable, historical segment results have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

HomeIndustriesTelecommunicationsEarnings ResultsEarnings ResultsThe wireless company beat subscriber expectations while pulling back on costly promotionsJuly 24, 2026, 7:08 a.m. ET

It’s a new era at Verizon Communications, and the company is upping its financial forecasts as it makes progress under the current leadership team.

Verizon VZ on Friday reported 184,000 postpaid phone net additions for the second quarter, above the 106,000 FactSet consensus view. The performance also marked a dramatic reversal from a year earlier, when Verizon posted a net loss on the metric.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 24th, 2026

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership cut its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 35.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,337,283 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after selling 748,355 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned about 0.13% of Home Depot worth $439,819,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Home Depot by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 99,635,779 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $34,284,672,000 after acquiring an additional 1,325,748 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 46,925,342 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $16,147,010,000 after purchasing an additional 825,164 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 23,756,142 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $8,151,344,000 after acquiring an additional 343,153 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Home Depot by 5.6% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 16,063,532 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,527,461,000 after purchasing an additional 851,029 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Home Depot by 7.8% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 15,471,132 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $5,323,620,000 after buying an additional 1,113,114 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.86% of the company’s stock.

Home Depot Stock Down 1.9% NYSE:HD opened at $325.17 on Friday. The Home Depot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $289.10 and a 52 week high of $426.75. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $328.81 and a 200-day moving average of $344.81. The firm has a market capitalization of $324.24 billion, a PE ratio of 23.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.83 and a beta of 0.95.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 19th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $41.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.59 billion. Home Depot had a return on equity of 117.24% and a net margin of 8.41%.The business’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $3.56 earnings per share. Home Depot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.690-15.278 EPS. Analysts predict that The Home Depot, Inc. will post 15.01 EPS for the current year.

Home Depot Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $2.33 per share. This represents a $9.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. Home Depot’s dividend payout ratio is 66.19%.

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

Positive Sentiment: Home Depot launched its 2026 Halloween collection with upgraded Skelly animatronics and broader seasonal merchandise, a move that could help drive customer traffic and sales during a key retail period. Home Depot (HD) Launches 2026 Halloween Collection With Upgraded Skelly Animatronics Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reportedly reiterated a positive stance on Home Depot, and Guggenheim also upgraded the stock to Buy, suggesting some analysts still see value in the shares. Home Depot (HD) Gets a Hold from Bernstein Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Earns “Buy” Rating from Guggenheim Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are expecting only modest year-over-year EPS growth when Home Depot reports next month, keeping expectations relatively subdued ahead of earnings. Earnings Preview: What To Expect From The Home Depot’s Report Negative Sentiment: Weak housing-market conditions are slowing big-ticket last-mile delivery and signaling softer demand tied to fewer home transactions, which is a headwind for Home Depot’s core business. Weak housing market hurts big and bulky last-mile delivery Negative Sentiment: Home Depot was reported to be falling more than the broader market, reinforcing that investors are reacting negatively to the housing slowdown and near-term growth concerns. Home Depot (HD) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know Analysts Set New Price Targets HD has been the subject of several analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Home Depot from $409.00 to $390.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Home Depot in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $374.00 price target on the stock. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $425.00 target price on shares of Home Depot in a research note on Monday. Argus reduced their price target on Home Depot from $425.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on shares of Home Depot from $348.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Home Depot has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $371.71.

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Home Depot Company Profile (Free Report)

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

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

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Bank of Nova Scotia lessened its stake in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD – Free Report) by 16.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 315,125 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 61,530 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $97,938,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Dickmeyer Boyce Financial Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of McDonald’s during the first quarter valued at about $843,000. Gibbs Wealth Management grew its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 252.4% during the first quarter. Gibbs Wealth Management now owns 11,006 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $3,421,000 after purchasing an additional 7,883 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 20.0% in the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 222,061 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $69,006,000 after buying an additional 36,943 shares during the period. Davis R M Inc. increased its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 0.7% in the first quarter. Davis R M Inc. now owns 11,840 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $3,680,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the period. Finally, Ascension Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in McDonald’s in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $373,000. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

McDonald’s Price Performance Shares of McDonald’s stock opened at $262.70 on Friday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $276.23 and a 200 day simple moving average of $299.11. McDonald’s Corporation has a one year low of $260.96 and a one year high of $341.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $186.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.66, a PEG ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.41.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The fast-food giant reported $2.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.74 by $0.09. McDonald’s had a negative return on equity of 442.10% and a net margin of 31.62%.The business had revenue of $6.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.47 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.67 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.86 EPS for the current year.

McDonald’s Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a $1.86 dividend. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 61.34%.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other McDonald’s news, EVP Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,763 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.36, for a total transaction of $769,108.68. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,268 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,744,760.48. This represents a 30.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 5,252 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $284.32, for a total transaction of $1,493,248.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,734 shares in the company, valued at $2,198,930.88. This trade represents a 40.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 8,348 shares of company stock worth $2,355,634. 0.26% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Cfra upgraded shares of McDonald’s to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of McDonald’s from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Evercore set a $320.00 price target on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Thursday. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $370.00 price objective on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $335.12.

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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is a global quick-service restaurant company best known for its hamburgers, French fries and breakfast offerings. The company develops, operates and franchises a system of restaurants that sell a range of food and beverage items, including signature products such as the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets, McCafé coffee beverages and a variety of salads, desserts and seasonal menu items. McDonald’s serves customers through company-operated restaurants and franchised locations, and it supports sales via dine-in, drive-thru, digital ordering platforms and third-party delivery partnerships.

Founded in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald as a single San Bernardino, California restaurant, the business was transformed into a franchising model after Ray Kroc joined in the mid-1950s and led the brand’s national and international expansion.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 24th, 2026

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership decreased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT – Free Report) by 8.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,175,965 shares of the company’s stock after selling 199,754 shares during the quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned about 0.96% of Hilton Worldwide worth $661,667,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of HLT. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% during the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 70.1% in the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Avalon Trust Co bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 1st quarter valued at $45,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance Shares of HLT opened at $320.09 on Friday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 1 year low of $253.54 and a 1 year high of $358.00. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $333.63 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $317.97. The firm has a market cap of $72.87 billion, a PE ratio of 48.87, a PEG ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.05.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.98 by $0.03. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 38.21% and a net margin of 12.56%.The company had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.95 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.72 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.280-8.400 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.240 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 22nd. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is presently 9.16%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In HLT has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $365.00 to $367.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Bank of America upped their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $324.00 to $375.00 in a report on Monday, April 27th. UBS Group increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $371.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Hilton Worldwide from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $363.00 to $365.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $350.36.

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Hilton Worldwide Company Profile (Free Report)

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. Its business spans full-service luxury and lifestyle properties, select- and focused-service hotels, and extended-stay accommodations. The company generates revenue through management and franchise fees, owned and leased real estate, and guest services, and supports customer retention and direct bookings through its Hilton Honors guest loyalty program.

Hilton’s brand portfolio includes internationally recognized names across the lodging spectrum, from luxury and upper-upscale brands to midscale and extended-stay offerings.

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp cut its stake in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TEVA – Free Report) by 2.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,794,432 shares of the company’s stock after selling 37,310 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 0.16% of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries worth $54,048,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 27.3% in the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 1,360 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 292 shares during the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors raised its holdings in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 14,715 shares of the company’s stock valued at $459,000 after purchasing an additional 302 shares in the last quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise lifted its position in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 6.3% during the 4th quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise now owns 5,133 shares of the company’s stock worth $160,000 after purchasing an additional 306 shares during the last quarter. Ethic Inc. lifted its position in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 18,127 shares of the company’s stock worth $566,000 after purchasing an additional 325 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP grew its stake in shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries by 53.8% during the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 941 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 329 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 54.05% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity In other Teva Pharmaceutical Industries news, EVP Richard Daniell sold 30,000 shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.40, for a total transaction of $1,062,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 55,755 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,973,727. The trade was a 34.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CAO Amir Weiss sold 10,679 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.00, for a total value of $384,444.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 20,016 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $720,576. This represents a 34.79% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 465,931 shares of company stock worth $16,332,989 over the last ninety days. 0.54% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Price Performance Shares of NYSE:TEVA opened at $31.16 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $33.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $32.69. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has a 12 month low of $14.99 and a 12 month high of $37.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.70, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 0.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $35.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.43, a P/E/G ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.86.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE:TEVA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 31st. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries had a net margin of 9.01% and a return on equity of 43.53%. The company had revenue of $3.98 billion during the quarter. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. will post 1.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Teva Pharmaceutical Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, July 12th. Truist Financial upped their price objective on Teva Pharmaceutical Industries from $42.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a report on Friday, July 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Teva Pharmaceutical Industries from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $42.00 target price (up from $41.00) on shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $41.78.

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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Company Profile (Free Report)

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TEVA) is an Israeli multinational pharmaceutical company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of generic medicines. The company’s core activities include the development, production and marketing of generic pharmaceuticals alongside a portfolio of specialty branded medicines. Teva supplies finished dosage forms and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to markets around the globe and operates manufacturing and research facilities in multiple countries.

Teva’s product range covers oral solids, injectables, inhalation products and other dosage forms across therapeutic areas such as central nervous system disorders, respiratory, oncology, pain and infectious disease.

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Bank of Nova Scotia trimmed its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Free Report) by 25.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,457,238 shares of the company’s stock after selling 498,962 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia owned approximately 0.06% of Merck & Co., Inc. worth $175,292,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. by 29.5% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,278 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,808,000 after purchasing an additional 8,710 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. by 52.2% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,494 shares of the company’s stock worth $910,000 after purchasing an additional 3,941 shares in the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 94.1% during the 2nd quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 32,256 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,590,000 after buying an additional 15,636 shares during the last quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 22.2% during the 2nd quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC now owns 38,031 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,054,000 after buying an additional 6,897 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 111.7% in the 2nd quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 681,128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,918,000 after buying an additional 359,356 shares in the last quarter. 76.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Merck & Co., Inc. Stock Performance Shares of MRK stock opened at $130.57 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $121.27 and its 200 day moving average price is $117.62. The company has a quick ratio of 1.06, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. The stock has a market capitalization of $322.49 billion, a PE ratio of 36.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 0.19. Merck & Co., Inc. has a 52-week low of $76.66 and a 52-week high of $131.74.

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported ($1.28) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.47) by $0.19. Merck & Co., Inc. had a return on equity of 27.55% and a net margin of 13.59%.The company had revenue of $16.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.85 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.22 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. Merck & Co., Inc. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.040-5.160 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Merck & Co., Inc. will post 2.74 EPS for the current year.

Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 8th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a dividend of $0.85 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $3.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Merck & Co., Inc.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 95.77%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research firms recently commented on MRK. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $130.00 to $141.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $135.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Guggenheim raised their price objective on Merck & Co., Inc. from $140.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Citigroup started coverage on Merck & Co., Inc. in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $125.00 target price on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $133.94.

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Merck & Co., Inc. Profile (Free Report)

Merck & Co, Inc is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and animal health products. Its portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas with a particular emphasis on oncology, vaccines and infectious disease, as well as therapies for metabolic and chronic conditions. Among its well-known products are the cancer immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and the human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil; the company also markets a range of medicines and vaccines for veterinary use through Merck Animal Health.

Founded in the late 19th century as the U.S.

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