O’Reilly Automotive zvýšila výhled na rok 2026: tržby nyní čeká 18,9 až 19,2 miliardy USD a zředěný zisk na akcii 3,20 až 3,30 USD. Čtvrtletní tržby vzrostly o 8,1 % na 4,89 miliardy USD.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY - Free Report) . Shares have added about 0.5% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is O'Reilly Automotive due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
O’Reilly Q2 Earnings Beat EstimatesO’Reilly reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 86 cents per share, up 10.3% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus
Estimate of 85 cents by 1.2%. Revenues increased 8.1% to $4.89 billion and surpassed the consensus mark of $4.86 billion by 0.8%.
Comparable store sales rose 6%, supported by solid growth across the professional service provider and do-it-yourself channels. The company also benefited from an expanding store network and a lower share count.
Comps Gain Extends Sales MomentumSecond-quarter comparable store sales growth accelerated from 4.1% in the year-ago period. The metric includes sales from U.S. stores open for at least one year, along with eligible ship-to-home and pickup-in-store online orders.
For the first six months of 2026, comparable store sales increased 7% compared with 3.9% a year earlier. Total first-half revenues advanced 9.1% to $9.45 billion, reflecting sustained demand across O’Reilly’s core customer groups.
Pro Channel Leads the MixSales to professional service provider customers increased 12.5% year over year to $2.47 billion. The channel accounted for slightly more than half of quarterly revenues and outpaced growth in the do-it-yourself business.
DIY sales rose 4.9% to $2.34 billion. Other sales and sales adjustments totaled $85.6 million, down from $100.7 million in the prior-year quarter. The results highlight the continued momentum of O’Reilly’s dual-market strategy.
Margins Hold as Costs RiseGross profit increased 8.2% to $2.52 billion. Gross margin remained unchanged at 51.4%, indicating that the company preserved product profitability while supporting higher sales volumes.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 8.4% to $1.53 billion. These costs represented 31.3% of sales compared with 31.2% a year ago. Operating income advanced 7.8% to $985.7 million, while operating margin held steady at 20.2%.
Growth Reflected in Cash FlowNet income increased 7% to $715.1 million, although net margin declined to 14.6% from 14.8%. Interest expense rose to $69.9 million from $57.3 million, partially offsetting the benefit of higher operating profit.
Second-quarter operating cash flow increased 33% to $1.01 billion. Capital expenditures totaled $307.6 million, while free cash flow climbed 54.4% to $692.7 million. For the first six months, operating cash flow reached $2.04 billion and free cash flow totaled $1.48 billion.
Stores Expansion and Capital ReturnsO’Reilly opened 51 stores during the quarter, including 46 domestic locations and five stores in Mexico. The company ended June with 6,695 stores across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada. Year-to-date net new openings totaled 110.
ORLY repurchased 16.7 million shares during the quarter for $1.51 billion at an average price of $90.40. First-half repurchases totaled $2.43 billion. The lower diluted share count of 829 million, down from 858 million, helped earnings per share grow faster than net income.
Balance Sheet Reflects InvestmentAs of June 30, 2026, ORLY’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $262.2 million, up from $198.6 million as of June 30, 2025. Inventory increased 10.6% to $5.97 billion as the company supported a larger store base and maintained parts availability.
Long-term debt rose to $7.01 billion from $5.82 billion. Accounts payable increased to $7.38 billion from $6.86 billion, while the accounts-payable-to-inventory ratio declined to 123.7% from 127%. Adjusted debt to EBITDAR increased to 2.17 from 2.06.
Raised Key 2026 TargetsO’Reilly raised its 2026 comparable store sales guidance to 4-6% from the previous estimate of 3-5%. Total revenues are now projected between $18.9 billion and $19.2 billion, up from the prior outlook of $18.7-$19 billion. Diluted earnings are expected in the range of $3.20-$3.30 per share, up from the previous outlook of $3.15 to $3.25.
The company continues to target 225-235 net new store openings. Gross margin is projected at 51.5-52%, with operating margin expected between 19.3% and 19.8%. Operating cash flow is forecast at $3.1-$3.5 billion, and free cash flow is anticipated between $1.8 billion and $2.1 billion.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review have trended upward during the past month.
VGM ScoresAt this time, O'Reilly Automotive has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Interestingly, O'Reilly Automotive has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerO'Reilly Automotive is part of the Zacks Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry. Over the past month, Genuine Parts (GPC - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 9.5%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended June 2026 more than a month ago.
Genuine Parts reported revenues of $6.54 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6%. EPS of $2.15 for the same period compares with $2.10 a year ago.
Genuine Parts is expected to post earnings of $2.10 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6.1%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.9%.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Genuine Parts. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
Cadence ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšila tržby o 24 % na 1,584 miliardy USD a backlog dosáhl rekordu 8,1 miliardy USD. Firma zároveň zvýšila výhled na celý rok 2026 díky silné poptávce po AI a HPC.
Key Takeaways Cadence posted 24% revenue growth and a record $8.1 billion backlog in Q2 2026.Agentic AI is expanding design exploration, with early customer gains of 2x to more than 40x.Cadence raised 2026 guidance as AI and HPC demand drives broad-based growth across all product groups. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS - Free Report) is benefiting from accelerating design activity as AI drives greater design complexity and creates demand for new system architectures across hyperscaler infrastructure and physical AI. The company delivered strong second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising 24% year over year to $1.584 billion and record backlog reaching $8.1 billion. On the last earnings call, management highlighted growing demand for AI-driven solutions across its expanding customer base, supported by both design for AI and AI for design.
Agentic AI is emerging as an important growth opportunity for Cadence as autonomous agents expand the design exploration space and call the company’s underlying physically accurate engines more frequently. Cadence has expanded its Agentic AI portfolio with AuraStack, ChipStack, ViraStack and InnoStack. ChipStack has more than 20 customer engagements and is deployed in production across multiple chip designs, while ViraStack has more than 25 customer engagements. Early customer results have demonstrated productivity improvements ranging from 2x to more than 40x in certain use cases.
The company is also seeing broad-based strength across its businesses. All product groups delivered double-digit year-over-year growth in the second quarter. IP revenue increased more than 40%, Core EDA grew 18%, hardware delivered another record quarter and System Design and Analysis revenue increased 37%. Strong demand from AI and HPC customers, including hyperscalers and leading semiconductor companies, supported these results.
Cadence raised its 2026 outlook, reflecting continued business momentum. The company now expects revenue of $6.260-$6.340 billion, non-GAAP operating margin of 43.75-44.75% and non-GAAP EPS of $8.05-$8.15. At the midpoint, revenue growth is expected to be 19%, with operating cash flow of approximately $2 billion. For the third quarter, revenue is projected at $1.595-$1.625 billion.
Management views Agentic AI as a demand accelerator, with customers seeking to manage rising design complexity rather than reduce design activity. Increased agent usage can drive both new Agentic workflow products and greater use of Cadence’s core tools.
Taking a Look at CDNS’ CompetitorsKeysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS - Free Report) is benefiting from growing customer investments in advanced node, memory and silicon photonics. It has secured wafer test solution wins supporting silicon photonics and advanced node programs across Asia, the United States and Europe. The company continues to convert growth into cash, which supports product investment, acquisitions and shareholder returns. An expanding software and services mix, recurring revenue streams and leadership in 5G, 6G and network technologies strengthen its competitive position. Focus on product diversification and expansion into aerospace, defense and automotive markets is a positive. For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Keysight expects revenues in the range of $1.73-$1.75 billion.
Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS - Free Report) is gaining from design wins, driven by its product portfolio. Growth in the hybrid working trend is driving demand for bandwidth. Strong traction for Synopsys’ Fusion Compiler product is boosting its top line. The growing demand for advanced technology, design, IP and security solutions also creates solid prospects. The rising impact of artificial intelligence, 5G, the Internet of Things and big data is driving investments in new computing and machine learning architectures. For fiscal 2026, Synopsys raised its revenue outlook to $9.625-$9.705 billion, up from the prior guided range of $9.56-$9.66 billion. For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the company expects revenues of $2.41-$2.46 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $3.63-$3.69 per share.
CDNS’ Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Cadence have gained 10.1% in the past six months, underperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s appreciation of 17.5%.
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From a valuation standpoint, CDNS stock is currently trading at a trailing 12-month Price/Earnings ratio of 53.88X, which is higher than the Zacks Computer - Software industry average of 26.97X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CDNS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $8.12, which suggests 13.73% growth over the figure reported in 2025.
CDNS currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Cadence Design Systems uvedla, že poptávku po softwaru pro návrh čipů podporuje růst vlastních čipů a využití AI. Firma zároveň rozšiřuje „super agenty“ pro automatizaci návrhu.
Shares Fall, Targets Rise—Markets and Analysts Diverge on SynopsysCadence Design Systems NASDAQ: CDNS said demand for semiconductor design software is being supported by a growing number of companies developing custom chips, rising design complexity and the use of artificial intelligence in semiconductor development.
Speaking at Deutsche Bank’s 20th annual technology conference, Richard Gu, Cadence’s vice president of investor relations, said the semiconductor and systems industries have increasingly converged over the past 10 to 15 years. Hyperscalers, autonomous-vehicle companies and AI model companies are among the organizations designing their own application-specific integrated circuits, he said.
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3 Companies Quietly Essential to Data Center and AI Operations“The aperture is expanded dramatically” through new customers and design starts, Gu said, while the complexity of those designs is also increasing. He characterized those factors as long-term tailwinds for Cadence, which supplies electronic design automation, intellectual property, hardware systems and simulation software.
AI agents and productivity Gu said AI is serving as a “turbocharger” for the semiconductor ecosystem and that Cadence is both supplying tools used to develop AI accelerators and applying AI to its own products.
Beyond NVIDIA: Picks-and-Shovels AI Plays with Strong MomentumThe company has introduced several “super agents” designed to automate portions of chip development, including ChipStack for front-end design verification, Veristack for analog design-flow orchestration, Innostack for digital flows and Aurastack for packaging. Gu said ChipStack can generate RTL code from design specifications, create test benches and invoke underlying simulation and verification tools.
According to Gu, the agents are intended to address a widening gap between customers’ engineering needs and the supply of available chip designers. He said chip-design workloads could rise by 30 to 40 times over the next five to six years, making automation increasingly important.
Gu cited comments by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at Computex indicating that ChipStack had produced a 40-times productivity benefit. Cadence plans to monetize the agents through standalone pricing, additional token-based consumption once prescribed workloads are exceeded, and increased use of the company’s underlying EDA tools, he said.
He added that the agents could help smaller teams undertake more sophisticated chip-development efforts, potentially lowering barriers for newer entrants.
Broad-based growth across product lines Gu said Cadence’s most recent second-quarter revenue grew 24%, with core EDA revenue up approximately 18% to 19%, system design and analysis revenue rising more than 35%, and IP revenue increasing more than 40%. Core EDA represents about 70% of the company’s business, he said.
For the full year, Gu said Cadence expects to grow 19% and generate a non-GAAP operating margin of 44.25%. He said the company expects its combined growth and profitability metrics to exceed the “Rule of 60,” referring to the sum of revenue growth and operating margin.
Cadence’s IP strategy is focused on advanced-node technologies rather than attempting to serve every category, Gu said. The company is targeting connectivity-related IP, including HBM, UCIe and PCIe, that is exposed to AI infrastructure demand. He said the IP business is on pace to reach a $1 billion annualized run rate by year-end.
While Gu called IP a good business, he said EDA remains more attractive because customers generally must purchase EDA capabilities rather than build them internally. He said Cadence aims to balance IP growth with margin expansion and continue targeting a 50% incremental margin for the company overall.
Backlog, China and system simulation Cadence exited the second quarter with a record $8.1 billion backlog, Gu said. He noted that its current remaining performance obligation coverage ratio was about 58%, which he said provides visibility into revenue expected over the next 12 months.
The company’s typical EDA software contracts run for roughly 2.5 to three years and are recognized ratably, while hardware follows a shorter pattern and is typically evaluated on a six-month outlook, Gu said.
Gu said China remains a healthy and balanced market for Cadence, with growth expected to be at least in line with the company average this year. Cadence sells emulation systems, EDA tools and IP in China, he said, and works with customers including large language model developers, hyperscalers and autonomous-driving companies.
He said local Chinese competitors remain smaller, offer more point tools and lack the full design flows and foundry certifications that Cadence provides. The company does not view them as a near- or medium-term threat, he said.
In system design and analysis, Gu said Cadence is integrating the Hexagon business it acquired about two years ago and is focused on creating a full flow for physical AI and structural design. He said the integration is tracking in line with expectations.
Gu also highlighted Cadence’s Millennium platform, developed with NVIDIA, which combines GPU computing with Cadence simulation software. He said customers have reported productivity improvements of 50 to 60 times in certain applications, and the technology could have uses in aerospace, defense and automotive markets.
Long-term outlook Gu said investors should watch recurring revenue growth as a measure of Cadence’s progress, as the company’s subscription and consumption-based AI offerings are expected to flow through that metric. He maintained that Cadence’s business is more closely tied to design starts and design complexity than semiconductor unit volumes.
Even if semiconductor customers enter a downturn, R&D budgets have historically been among their most protected spending categories, Gu said. He said Cadence’s revenue, margins, earnings per share and cash flow have shown steady growth through prior industry cycles.
“Our business is not driven by volume,” Gu said. “It’s driven by design starts and design complexities.”
About Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS)Cadence Design Systems, Inc NASDAQ: CDNS is a global provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware and intellectual property used to design and verify advanced semiconductor chips, systems-on-chip (SoCs), printed circuit boards (PCBs) and packaging. Headquartered in San Jose, California and founded in 1988, Cadence serves semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers and system designers across the globe, helping customers accelerate design cycles and manage the complexity of modern integrated systems.
The company's offerings span software tools for digital, custom/analog and mixed-signal design, verification and signoff, as well as solutions for system-level modeling, thermal and signal integrity analysis, and PCB and package design.
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Společnost Marvell Technology letos vzrostla o více než 180 % díky poptávce po AI infrastruktuře, ale tempo slábne a ocenění je napjaté. Tržby datového centra ve 2Q fiskálního roku 2027 stouply meziročně o 46 % na 2,17 miliardy USD.
Marvell has surged over 180% this year on AI infrastructure demand, but cooling momentum and a stretched valuation now put buyers in a difficult spot. The case for owning MRVL is strong, yet when and how you enter matters as…
At $241.45, Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL | MRVL Price Prediction) screens constructively for AI infrastructure investors weighing exposure on pullbacks. The stock delivered accelerating results into a market rewarding the picks-and-shovels layer of the AI buildout.
Marvell designs custom silicon, optical interconnect, switching, and high-speed I/O for hyperscaler data centers. Data Center revenue reached $2.17 billion in Q2 fiscal 2027, up 46% year over year and now 79% of total revenue. That mix shift, plus ideal exposure to custom silicon and optical networking, repriced the stock.
Shares rallied off spring lows on expanding AI bookings, raised outlook, and widened Google partnership. The question is whether the trend has room left or if easy money is already made.
Why the AI Infrastructure Bull Case Keeps Getting Stronger Revenue growth is accelerating. Growth ran from 22.08% in Q4 fiscal 2026 to 27.57% in Q1 fiscal 2027 and 36.55% in Q2. Q3 guidance calls for $3.15 billion in revenue and $1.10 in non-GAAP EPS at the midpoint, implying another sequential step up.
The strategic stack is unusually complete. Interconnect revenue is expected to grow more than 70% in fiscal 2027, scale-out switch revenue is tracking above $600 million, and management targets more than $10 billion in custom revenue by fiscal 2029. An expanded Google custom silicon deal includes a warrant for up to 7% of Marvell’s shares tied to revenue milestones, aligning a hyperscaler directly with the roadmap.
Analyst support is heavy. Of 43 covering analysts, 38 rate MRVL Buy or Strong Buy, 5 Hold, and none Sell, with a $269.28 average price target.
Where the Bear Argument Bites at This Price Valuation is stretched. Marvell trades at 84 trailing earnings, 60 forward earnings, and 25 times sales, with a beta of 2.246. Little margin exists for a guidance stumble.
Concentration risk is real. Data Center is 79% of revenue, hyperscaler customers are few, and management flagged approximately $1 billion of supplier prepayments this fiscal year to secure constrained AI capacity. Long-term debt sits at $4.96 billion. China trade restrictions and customer vertical integration remain overhangs.
Momentum is cooling. Shares fell 3.81% over the past week, and the MACD histogram narrowed from 5.82 on August 20 to 3.32 on August 27, hinting near-term momentum is losing thrust.
What Argues for Waiting Before Adding The RSI at 56.28 is neutral, not oversold, and shares still sit up 38.39% over the past month. Entering a full position after that run rarely feels good the next week.
Investor Day on October 6, 2026, acceleration of the Custom business in the second half of fiscal 2027, and ramp of new Tier 1 XPU programs turn a rich multiple into a growing one. Miss any and the multiple compresses fast.
How the Numbers Frame the Setup MRVL trades at $241.45 against an average analyst target of $269.28, implying upside near 11.5%. Coverage is broad: 8 Strong Buy, 30 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell across 43 analysts. Targets are one input among many.
Performance has dwarfed the market. MRVL is up 184.54% year to date and 223.53% over one year, versus broad market benchmarks over the same window. The $220.28 billion market cap already reflects much of the AI story.
Valuation lands at 84 trailing earnings, 60 forward, and 25 times sales, elevated but consistent with peers riding hyperscaler capex.
Verdict on Marvell at $241.45 At $241.45, the setup on Marvell skews constructive.
Custom silicon accelerates in the back half of fiscal 2027, interconnect crosses 70% growth, and the Google warrant structurally anchors demand. Investor Day on October 6 is the near-term catalyst to reset consensus higher.
The risk/reward profile appears more favorable to gradual accumulation than lump-sum entry. Given the 2.246 beta, the 38.39% one-month move, and softening MACD histogram, dollar-cost averaging to build positions on pullbacks is the disciplined way to own the story without paying up on green days.
The thesis breaks if hyperscaler capex growth stalls, if a Tier 1 XPU program slips, or if China restrictions widen. Watch quarterly Data Center growth, custom revenue disclosure, and gross margin against the 57.5% to 58.5% guided range.
Marvell owns the pieces the AI buildout still needs to buy, and weakness has historically offered better entry points for long-term holders. The power, cooling, and networking names sitting alongside it in the data-center stack are worth a look too, and we profiled seven of them in a free report on the non-chipmaker AI infrastructure suppliers.
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CEO Marvellu Matt Murphy označil AI příležitost kolem Googlu za „monster number“ a řekl, že současné modely Wall Street ji podceňují.
Management čeká, že větší dopad přijde v roce 2029 a dál.
Investors are asking the wrong question about the company’s landmark Google agreement, according to Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) CEO Matt Murphy.
Analysts spent much of Thursday’s earnings call trying to quantify how much revenue Google’s newly disclosed commercial agreement could generate. Murphy’s answer wasn’t a number. Instead, it was a signal: Wall Street’s existing models may already be too low.
“If you took the full performance and the full opportunity, then you’re right. It’s just a monster number.”
The remark captured what may have been the call’s biggest takeaway—not that Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google represents another large AI customer, but that Marvell believes the agreement materially expands the company’s long-term earnings power.
Marvell Says Google’s AI Opportunity Extends Well Beyond Current ForecastsThe discussion began after analysts noted that Google’s agreement, which carries the potential for up to $120 billion in cumulative revenue over six-and-a-half years if performance milestones are achieved, implies roughly $18 billion in annual revenue at peak.
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Murphy didn’t challenge the arithmetic.
“When you look at the scale of this, your math is not wrong.”
Instead, he cautioned that the timing matters. Management said much of the revenue expected next year is already reflected in guidance, as several programs are underway. The larger acceleration, Murphy said, comes later.
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“The big impact would be in ’29 and beyond.”
That distinction matters because it shifts the conversation away from next year’s earnings and toward Marvell’s longer-term AI revenue trajectory.
Marvell’s Google Deal Is Bigger Than One AI Chip ProgramMurphy also pushed back on the idea that investors should view the agreement as a single custom silicon win.
According to management, the Google relationship spans inference accelerators, networking interface cards (NICs), storage controllers, memory interface controllers, near-memory compute and the company’s XPU attach portfolio.
“It’s a number of products and product lines,” Murphy said, describing the engagement as “very broad-based.”
That breadth helps explain why Murphy repeatedly suggested analysts may still be underestimating the opportunity.
“Beyond whatever you’ve modeled previously… custom numbers definitely go higher.”
He went even further, saying Marvell’s custom AI business would become “a lot larger than anybody’s been modeling so far.”
While Murphy declined to provide updated long-term revenue targets ahead of Marvell’s Investor Day, he indicated the company plans to present a more detailed roadmap extending through the end of the decade.
What Investors Should Watch NextThe immediate story isn’t whether Google’s agreement eventually reaches its maximum revenue potential—management deliberately avoided making that prediction.
The more important signal is that Marvell is framing the deal as evidence that its position in AI infrastructure has expanded beyond what current consensus models reflect.
Investors will now be looking to the company’s upcoming Investor Day, where management has promised to quantify that opportunity and explain how Google’s agreement fits into Marvell’s broader AI growth strategy.
Beacon Pointe Advisors v 2. čtvrtletí nově koupila 40 498 akcií Marvell Technology za zhruba 12,064 milionu USD. Institucionální investoři nyní drží 83,51 % akcií společnosti.
Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 40,498 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,064,000.
Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Intech Investment Management LLC raised its position in Marvell Technology by 3.9% in the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 28,784 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,772,000 after buying an additional 1,085 shares during the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. boosted its position in Marvell Technology by 22.7% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 17,417 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,348,000 after acquiring an additional 3,221 shares during the last quarter. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new position in shares of Marvell Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $354,000. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina raised its holdings in shares of Marvell Technology by 3.0% in the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 403,818 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $31,256,000 after purchasing an additional 11,572 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. raised its holdings in shares of Marvell Technology by 1.0% in the second quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 411,569 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $31,855,000 after purchasing an additional 4,060 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 83.51% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms have recently commented on MRVL. BMO Capital Markets began coverage on shares of Marvell Technology in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $250.00 price objective for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $240.00 price target on shares of Marvell Technology in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $220.00 price target on Marvell Technology in a research note on Friday. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $155.00 price objective on shares of Marvell Technology in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, Melius Research set a $220.00 price objective on Marvell Technology in a report on Monday, May 18th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $265.76.
View Our Latest Research Report on MRVL Marvell Technology News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Marvell Technology this week:
Positive Sentiment: Marvell reported record fiscal Q2 revenue of $2.74 billion, up 36.5% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $0.94 narrowly exceeded the $0.93 consensus estimate. Data-center revenue jumped 46% to $2.17 billion, highlighting strong AI infrastructure demand. MRVL Q2 Earnings Beat on Data Center Strength, Outlook Raised Positive Sentiment: Management raised its fiscal 2027 revenue outlook to approximately $12 billion and expects fiscal Q3 EPS of $1.05-$1.15, above the $1.03 analyst estimate. The company also pointed to accelerating custom-chip and networking opportunities across AI data centers. Marvell Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Faster AI Data Center Growth Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remained constructive: Needham raised its target to $300, Oppenheimer increased its target to $325 and maintained an outperform rating, while Rosenblatt and Needham cited the long-term potential of Marvell’s Google AI-chip relationship. Marvell’s Google AI Chip Deal Could Drive Long-Term Revenue Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion is divided on timing and valuation. TD Cowen raised its target to $245 but retained a hold rating, and B. Riley lowered its target to $315 while keeping a buy rating. Options activity and some analysts view the selloff as a potential buying opportunity. Negative Sentiment: The immediate catalyst for the decline was disappointment with the longer-term outlook. Investors reportedly learned that meaningful revenue from the Google custom-AI-chip deal may not arrive until fiscal 2029, delaying the payoff from a partnership that had fueled lofty expectations. Marvell Shares Slide Over Timing of Google AI Deal Revenue Negative Sentiment: At a valuation near 74 times earnings after a surge of more than 180% this year, investors expected a much larger earnings and guidance beat. The narrow quarterly beat therefore failed to justify the premium multiple for some market participants. Negative Sentiment: Concerns about margins, execution and the competitive custom-silicon market also weighed on sentiment, particularly as management’s fiscal 2028 outlook did not provide enough upside relative to expectations. Marvell Shares Tumble as Outlook Underwhelms Negative Sentiment: Quiver data showed 22 insider sales and no insider purchases over the past six months, an additional, though not necessarily company-specific, caution signal for investors evaluating the stock’s elevated valuation. Marvell Technology Stock Down 10.3% NASDAQ MRVL opened at $216.62 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $227.22 and a 200-day moving average of $176.56. Marvell Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.44 and a 1-year high of $329.88. The company has a current ratio of 3.28, a quick ratio of 2.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The company has a market cap of $189.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.49, a PEG ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 2.24.
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The semiconductor company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.01. Marvell Technology had a return on equity of 14.22% and a net margin of 27.93%.The firm had revenue of $2.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.72 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.67 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 36.5% on a year-over-year basis. Marvell Technology has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 1.050-1.150 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Marvell Technology, Inc. will post 3.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Marvell Technology Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 10th were paid a dividend of $0.06 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 10th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Marvell Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 8.22%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Marvell Technology In related news, CEO Matthew J. Murphy sold 7,500 shares of Marvell Technology stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $236.08, for a total transaction of $1,770,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 783,186 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $184,894,550.88. This trade represents a 0.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Daniel Durn sold 2,250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $281.01, for a total value of $632,272.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 6,902 shares in the company, valued at $1,939,531.02. This represents a 24.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 41,981 shares of company stock worth $9,753,132 in the last three months. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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Marvell Technology Group is a global semiconductor company that designs and develops integrated circuits and related software for data infrastructure, networking, storage and connectivity markets. The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, Ethernet physical-layer transceivers (PHYs), switch and switch silicon, optical interconnect components, storage controllers, and security processors. Marvell’s technology is used to enable high-performance data centers, carrier networks, enterprise and cloud storage, as well as connectivity in automotive and industrial applications.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Marvell has grown through both organic development and strategic acquisitions to broaden its capabilities across networking and data interconnect.
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Marvell po výsledcích klesl o 10,28 % a Cramer říká, že je drahý, dokud vše nevyjde. Klíčem má být říjnové jednání 6. října a výhled na fiskální rok 2029.
Jim Cramer laid out a binary bet on Marvell that hinges on one executive's performance at a single October meeting, and the math behind it changes everything about how you read the stock's brutal post-earnings drop.
Jim Cramer’s line about Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL | MRVL Price Prediction) on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street from Jackson Hole on Friday, August 28, 2026, did more work than the market gave it credit for. He said Marvell is a very expensive stock unless everything works, and then it is cheap, framing the setup as similar to NVIDIA a couple of years back: hit the number and the multiple takes care of itself.
That framing matters because Marvell reported an earnings beat on August 27, 2026, and still closed the next session at $216.62, down 10.28% on the day. Carl Quintanilla described the setup as a bridesmaid in the wake of the NVIDIA number, which captures the mood without explaining it. The stock is up 155.27% year to date and 181.09% over one year, so a beat that only nudges revenue past consensus by 1.2% will not reset the story. The question is whether the CEO can carry a credible fiscal 2028 and fiscal 2029 story into the October 6 analyst meeting, because that is what Cramer is asking investors to underwrite.
What Cramer Actually Said About the Valuation Cramer’s exact wording was that Marvell is a very expensive stock unless everything works, and then it is cheap, like NVIDIA. If they can do the number, you are at 10x in 2028, which frames the setup as a binary outcome.
The trailing PE for Marvell is 83x, with a forward PE near 61x and a price-to-sales ratio of 24.89x. Those multiples do not survive a stumble in fiscal 2028, when Marvell has guided total revenue to grow approximately 50% year over year and data center to grow more than 60%.
Cramer’s math works only if that guide holds and the custom silicon ramp lands. Miss either and the multiple compresses fast, because there is no dividend cushion at a 0.1% yield and no cheap book value at 12.09 times.
Custom Silicon in Plain Language Custom silicon, or ASIC, work means designing a chip for a specific customer’s workload rather than for general use. A general-purpose GPU like NVIDIA’s is programmable across almost every AI model. A custom XPU is built to the hyperscaler’s spec and generally will not be resold elsewhere.
Marvell’s expanded commercial agreement with a large hyperscaler covers custom programs already in execution, awards made over the past several years, new design wins, and potential future programs, and the company disclosed a warrant allowing Google to acquire up to 7% of Marvell’s shares, tied to revenue milestones. Matt Murphy said the deal reflects “the scale and long-term potential of the relationship”. This structure aligns the customer with Marvell’s success and concentrates the outcome.
Murphy told analysts that Marvell expects the custom business to more than double year over year in fiscal 2028 and accelerate significantly in fiscal 2029. Note that Marvell reports on a fiscal calendar, so fiscal 2028 runs through early calendar 2028.
NVIDIA’s Contrast NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) reported total revenue of $96 billion, more than doubled year over year, and management guided to approximately 70% growth in fiscal 2028, which Jensen Huang called “a supply-constrained outlook”. Its trailing PE is 32 against a 63% profit margin.
NVIDIA is priced for a company that already dominates, while Marvell is priced for one that still has to prove the second act (we reverse-engineered what the biggest tech winners looked like early and put the pattern in a free playbook here: The Next Nvidia Playbook).
Marvell’s operating margin is 14.5% on a trailing basis, and management expects to move into the 38%-40% non-GAAP operating margin range as fiscal 2028 progresses. The gap between reported profitability and target profitability is where the valuation risk lives.
Is October 6 a Real Catalyst Cramer’s second remark was that you do not want to bet against the stock going into the October 6 meeting because Murphy is going to tell a very compelling story. He also noted the stock did not take out the top, so traders will call it a double top.
Both can be true. The analyst meeting is a genuine catalyst because management has explicitly promised a detailed fiscal 2029 and beyond revenue framework, ranges of potential outcomes for the expanded hyperscaler agreement, and an updated long-term operating model. Murphy said investors should assume that on the custom side, “these numbers would be a lot larger than anybody’s been modeling so far”.
The thesis fails in one specific way: customer concentration. Marvell disclosed dependence on a few customers for a significant portion of its revenue, with data center now accounting for 79% of total revenue. If a top hyperscaler pulls a program in-house, the same custom win that drives the bull case becomes the concentration risk that unwinds it. The Q2 FY27 8-K lays out that risk in the disclosures at sec.gov. The stock likely trades in a range into October 6 unless Murphy delivers a fiscal 2029 number that closes the gap between price and proof.
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Brown & Brown za 2. čtvrtletí nesplnila odhady analytiků: upravený zisk na akcii činil 1,07 USD a tržby 1,67 miliardy USD, přičemž organické tržby klesly o 0,7 %.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Brown & Brown (BRO - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 0.4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Brown & Brown due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
Brown & Brown Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Weak Organic Growth
Brown & Brown, Inc.’s second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.07 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.9%. The bottom line increased 3.9% year over year. Revenues of $1.67 billion missed the consensus mark by 2.9% but increased 30.4% year over year. Acquisition activity supported the top line, while organic revenues declined 0.7%.
BRO's Q2 DetailsCommissions and fees rose 32.4% to $1.65 billion, while investment and other income declined to $22 million from $36 million. Adjusted EBITDAC margin contracted 100 basis points to 35.7%. Adjusted net income attributable to the company increased 18.4% to $361 million. However, a 14% increase in the diluted weighted-average share count limited per-share growth. GAAP net income rose 24.7% to $288 million, while diluted GAAP earnings increased 7.7% to 84 cents.
Brown & Brown's Organic Growth SlipsOrganic revenues decreased 0.7% to $1.18 billion. Organic revenues with contingent commissions increased 0.7% to $1.24 billion, supported by higher profit-sharing commissions from insurance carriers. Core commissions and fees increased 30.3% year over year to $1.57 billion. Investment income and other income decreased 39% year over year to $22 million.
BRO's Retail Segment ExpandsRetail revenues increased 35.9% year over year to $947 million, primarily due to acquisition activity. Organic revenues advanced 1.5% to $678 million, while organic revenues with contingents increased 2.5% to $692 million.
Net new business and exposure-unit expansion supported organic growth. These gains were partially offset by declines in catastrophe property rates and lower revenues from a specialty pharmacy business. Adjusted EBITDAC climbed 46.9% to $282 million, and the margin expanded 230 basis points to 29.8%.
Brown & Brown's Specialty Unit SoftensSpecialty Distribution revenues increased 28.1% to $721 million, aided by acquisitions and higher contingent commissions. Organic revenues, however, declined 3.5% to $498 million, while organic revenues with contingents fell 1.6% to $545 million.
Declining catastrophe property rates and approximately $10 million of new-business timing pressure weighed on the segment. Adjusted EBITDAC rose 17.1% to $308 million, but the adjusted margin contracted 400 basis points to 42.7% amid weaker organic revenues and investments in European capabilities.
BRO's Costs and MarginsTotal expenses increased 32.8% year over year to $1.29 billion. Employee compensation and benefits rose 31% to $838 million, while other operating expenses increased 28.4% to $271 million. Amortization more than doubled to $110 million, and interest expense increased 96% to $100 million.
Adjusted EBITDAC rose 27% to $598 million, but growth trailed the top-line increase, resulting in margin contraction. Adjusted income before taxes increased 17.4% to $480 million.
Brown & Brown's Cash Flow and CapitalNet cash provided by operating activities increased 13% to $608 million during the first six months of 2026. Cash and cash equivalents were $918 million as of June 30, down from $1.08 billion at the end of 2025.
The company repurchased $250 million of stock during the second quarter. Brown & Brown also paid $112 million in dividends and declared a quarterly dividend of 16.5 cents per share, up 10% year over year.
BRO's Market OutlookManagement expects rate changes across most admitted insurance lines in the second half of 2026 to remain relatively similar to second-quarter levels. Casualty and auto rates continued to increase, while property and workers’ compensation pricing was flat to lower.
Excess-and-surplus casualty rates are expected to keep rising because of the legal environment. Brown & Brown does not expect catastrophe property rates to change materially in the second half compared with the first. Capital deployment will focus on share repurchases; internal investment, debt reduction and acquisitions centered on specialty businesses.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates review.
VGM ScoresAt this time, Brown & Brown has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Brown & Brown has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Algert Global LLC grew its holdings in shares of Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE:RRX – Free Report) by 364.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 25,170 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 19,750 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in Regal Rexnord were worth $5,995,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in RRX. Vontobel Holding Ltd. increased its stake in Regal Rexnord by 5.2% in the fourth quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 276,266 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,766,000 after acquiring an additional 13,564 shares during the period. Easterly Investment Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Regal Rexnord by 719.4% during the fourth quarter. Easterly Investment Partners LLC now owns 75,354 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,574,000 after purchasing an additional 66,158 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in Regal Rexnord by 4.4% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 397,219 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,383,000 after purchasing an additional 16,615 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Regal Rexnord by 42.6% in the 4th quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 5,658,365 shares of the company’s stock worth $793,983,000 after buying an additional 1,690,264 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Regal Rexnord during the second quarter valued at $1,477,356,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.72% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades RRX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Regal Rexnord in a report on Friday, July 17th. Wolfe Research set a $250.00 price objective on Regal Rexnord in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. DA Davidson started coverage on Regal Rexnord in a research note on Tuesday, June 16th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $260.00 price objective on the stock. KeyCorp lowered their target price on Regal Rexnord from $265.00 to $240.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Regal Rexnord from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 18th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Regal Rexnord currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $244.92.
Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on RRX Regal Rexnord Stock Up 2.1% Shares of NYSE:RRX opened at $165.56 on Thursday. Regal Rexnord Corporation has a one year low of $127.96 and a one year high of $247.80. The company has a 50 day moving average of $201.08 and a 200-day moving average of $203.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 2.28 and a quick ratio of 1.16. The stock has a market cap of $11.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.14, a P/E/G ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.09.
Regal Rexnord (NYSE:RRX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.58 by $0.41. The firm had revenue of $1.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.58 billion. Regal Rexnord had a net margin of 5.35% and a return on equity of 9.93%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.48 earnings per share. Regal Rexnord has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.350-10.850 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Regal Rexnord Corporation will post 10.68 earnings per share for the current year.
Regal Rexnord Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be issued a $0.35 dividend. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 30th. Regal Rexnord’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.87%.
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Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX) is a global industrial manufacturer specializing in electric motors, power generation equipment and automated motion control systems. The company designs, engineers and produces a broad portfolio of products that includes energy-efficient electric motors, variable frequency drives, gearboxes, couplings, bearings and power transmission components. These offerings support critical applications in industries such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, data centers, water treatment, food and beverage processing, mining, oil and gas, and material handling.
The company’s operations are organized into multiple business segments that address distinct customer needs.
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Zcash price [ZEC] has returned above $800 as holders consider changes that could impact the network’s speed and issuance.
ZEC traded near $826 at the time of writing after falling briefly to the $773 level. The recovery comes during a time when it’s seeing a sharp weekly rally, even as the price remains below its recent peak near $890.
Zcash coinholders weigh five NU7 questions The NU7 coinholder poll asks eligible ZEC holders to vote on five questions concerning Zcash’s next major network upgrade.
One of the proposals is asking for the current four-year halving cycle to be replaced with a smoother reduction in new issuance. Supporters of this proposal believe that this would give miners and users greater certainty instead of cutting rewards suddenly at fixed intervals.
Coinholders are also considering whether part of the network’s transaction fees should return to future block rewards. Other questions cover retiring the old Sprout transaction system and allowing NU7 to proceed if some planned features face delays.
Another proposal would reduce Zcash’s block time from 75 seconds to 25 seconds, which means users would wait less time for transactions to appear on the network.
Cypherpunk Technologies has published its recommended positions on all five questions. The Zcash-focused treasury company strongly supports faster blocks, citing test results that it believes show the network can handle the change.
The poll is also advisory, and its result will only show what participating coinholders prefer, but it does not guarantee that every supported proposal will enter NU7.
ZEC recovers after falling below $800 ZEC’s return above $800 follows a positive move from around $500 within several trading sessions.
The rally briefly took it towards $890 before sellers stepped in, and then it dropped below $800, reaching $773 during the latest session. But buyers pushed it back to around $826.
Source: TradingView That leaves $850–$880 as the next area to overcome, as a move beyond the recent high could bring $900 into view.
The first support sits around $780, and if that level fails, the price could return to $750, an area where buyers previously responded.
There was a lot of trading activity during the initial surge, but it has since reduced. That does not end the rally, but it suggests the latest rebound has led to less activity compared to the move that took its price to $800.
Final Summary Zcash holders are voting on faster blocks, issuance changes and other NU7 questions. ZEC recovered from a fall to $773 to around $826, leaving $850–$880 as its next test.
Grayscale Research říká, že Zcash má tři výhody, které Bitcoin nemá, a může si ukrojit jeho podíl na trhu. ZEC zároveň vystřelil na nejvyšší cenu od roku 2018.
Grayscale Research says Zcash (ZEC) has a real chance of capturing Bitcoin’s (BTC) market share, citing three features that the largest digital currency lacks.
The note landed as the asset manager launched the first spot ZEC exchange-traded product (ETP), and the token hit its highest price since 2018.
Bitcoin Controls 93% of the Currencies SectorGrayscale sorts crypto assets by use case through its Crypto Sectors framework. Bitcoin accounts for 93% of the Currencies category by market capitalization.
Head of Research Zach Pandl wrote that earlier rivals such as Litecoin (LTC) did not mount a serious challenge. He added that deep network effects have kept rivals small. Many investors never diversify past Bitcoin inside the category, he added.
The gap remains wide today. Bitcoin trades near $78,645, with a market cap of roughly $1.58 trillion.
Zcash sits far behind, with ZEC trading near $790 and a market value of about $13.3 billion. That ranks it 12th overall.
The token is therefore worth less than 1% of Bitcoin. It reached that level after rising roughly 19-fold over the past year.
Grayscale reads that distance as room for competition rather than evidence against it.
The 3 Features Grayscale Says Bitcoin LacksPandl framed Zcash as a second mover with advantages that Bitcoin could not adopt at launch. Financial privacy tops the list, which he tied to the spread of AI-powered surveillance.
Second, Zcash developers continue to work on cybersecurity risks, including future quantum threats to classical cryptography. The third feature is the “intents” technology in modern wallets.
“Zcash does not require widespread merchant adoption—you (or your AI agent) can use it as a private asset hub with universal connectivity through intents,” Pandl said.
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Grayscale Research believes Zcash $ZEC has a real shot at capturing Bitcoin $BTC market share.
@Zcash has second mover advantages Bitcoin doesn't:
↳ Financial privacy in an era of AI-powered surveillance
↳ Cross-chain reach through $NEAR Intents
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— Grayscale (@Grayscale) August 27, 2026 Grayscale modeled what those features could be worth. Using a five-year supply estimate, the firm put ZEC at $1,622 if it reaches 2% of Bitcoin’s market share, and at $8,109 if it reaches 10%.
Zcash (ZEC) Price Implied by Potential Share of Bitcoin Market Capitalization. Source: Grayscale InvestmentsZEC traded near $790 on Friday, so those scenarios imply gains of roughly 105% and 927%. Grayscale called the projections hypothetical and illustrative.
The firm still labeled the asset high-risk and warned that any gains would not be linear. Pandl acknowledged that transparency, simplicity, and liquidity support Bitcoin’s position.
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Zcash se drží poblíž 790 USD po rally k 880 USD, zatímco Santiment hlásí 183% nárůst průměrné sociální dominance. Open interest u futures je zhruba 1,57 miliardy USD.
TLDR: Zcash price trades near $790 after a rally toward $880. Support sits around $755 to $770, with resistance at $815 to $825. Santiment reports average ZEC social dominance 183% above its earlier baseline. That exceeds gains for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Hyperliquid. ZEC futures open interest totals roughly $1.57 billion. Daily derivatives turnover exceeds reported spot activity by over ten times. ZCSH expands brokerage access through NYSE Arca. The Zcash Foundation schedules its NU7 advisory poll to close on September 14. Zcash price holds near $790 as Santiment reports a 183% increase in average social dominance during the August rally. The privacy coin retreated after gaining almost 80% from roughly $490 to $880 earlier this month. Its share of online discussion expanded much faster than those of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The Zcash price rally now faces technical resistance near $825, following several lower highs. ZEC futures open interest totals roughly $1.57 billion, adding substantial derivatives exposure around the current trading range. Meanwhile, a new exchange listing expands brokerage access, and an advisory vote addresses unresolved questions about the next network upgrade.
Zcash Price Rally Draws Attention Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum According to Santiment, Hyperliquid averaged 44% above its earlier social dominance baseline during the same comparison period. Bitcoin recorded about 12% growth, while Ethereum posted approximately 8%. These percentages describe changes in discussion share, not token returns or market capitalization.
Source: Santiment The metric compares coin mentions with discussion of the 100 largest crypto assets. A 183% increase represents 2.83 times the baseline, rather than a 183% share of discussion.
Attention also peaked on different dates. Ethereum reached its social dominance high on August 11, followed by Zcash on August 22. Bitcoin and Hyperliquid peaked on August 26, pointing to successive waves of attention across the four assets.
Bitcoin social volume grew about 9% in the August comparison with July. Its price gained roughly 26%. Santiment interprets that gap as evidence that broad rallies can outpace growth in overall discussion. For Zcash price analysis, greater social dominance does not establish fresh buying or identify bullish sentiment.
Investment access has also changed during the Zcash price advance. Grayscale launched ZCSH on NYSE Arca on August 25, converting its existing trust into an exchange traded product. Assets of roughly $316 million include inherited holdings and should not be confused with fresh inflows.
Separately, the Zcash Foundation opened its Community Advisory Panel poll on unresolved NU7 proposals. Questions cover issuance policy and shorter block times, with voting closing September 14 at 19:00 UTC. The advisory process does not itself activate network changes.
The faster block proposal would shorten target intervals from 75 seconds to 25 seconds. Issuance options address future mining rewards without changing the total supply cap, the Foundation says.
ZEC Futures Exposure and Chart Levels Shape the Next Test CoinGlass figures shows ZEC futures open interest near $1.57 billion at 06:10 UTC on August 28. Futures turnover totaled approximately $3.54 billion over 24 hours, compared with reported spot volume of $345 million. That puts derivatives turnover at about 10.3 times the reported spot total.
Source: Coinglass Liquidations reached roughly $5.4 million, equivalent to about 0.34% of outstanding open interest. Open interest measures unsettled contracts and includes both long and short exposure. It cannot establish whether traders favor a higher Zcash price.
Nor does ZEC futures turnover measure new money entering the market. Repeated trading can increase volume without creating an equivalent increase in outstanding positions. Funding rates, collateral, and spot demand provide additional context that these totals alone cannot supply.
On the chart, buyers previously cleared $512 and $550 before the move accelerated. Sellers then established lower highs, leaving descending resistance around $815 to $825. A sustained Zcash price break above that band would put $840 to $850 in focus before the $880 peak.
Support lies around $765, with recent intraday lows widening the relevant area to $755 through $770. A loss of that zone would bring the next support area around $720 to $740 into view. Meanwhile, the daily Relative Strength Index has eased from above 80 to about 69.7.
Zájem o ZEC na sociálních sítích vyprchal už před spuštěním spotového ETF od Grayscale. Zmínky dosáhly 232 22. srpna, den před cenovým maximem, pak se vrátily na běžnou úroveň.
Social chatter around ZEC hit six times its August baseline before the price peak, then vanished as the ETF launched.
Zcash has been one of the best-performing assets this year. It has managed to attract significant institutional capital. This week, asset manager Grayscale Investments launched the first exchange-traded fund that tracks the spot price of ZEC.
But interest in the privacy-focused token peaked shortly before its price reached a recent high.
Zcash Crowd Showed Up Early Data shared by Santiment revealed that social chatter faded by the time the ZEC spot ETF launched. Grayscale converted its 2017 Zcash trust into a spot ETF, which began trading on NYSE Arca on August 25.
Ahead of the launch, the asset climbed from around $509 on August 18 to about $878 on August 23, posting a gain of roughly 72%. Social mentions reached 232 on August 22, which is around six times the usual August baseline. However, that surge in attention did not last.
Mentions had returned to their baseline level by the ETF’s launch day. According to Santiment, social activity peaked one day before ZEC’s price high, which suggested that much of the crowd interest arrived ahead of the market’s high.
Since reaching about $878, the token has pulled back to roughly $789, a decline of around 10% from the recent peak.
Zcash Challenging Bitcoin? Grayscale Research believes ZEC could emerge as a serious challenger to Bitcoin’s network effects as demand for financial privacy grows. In a report by Head of Research Zach Pandl, the firm said Bitcoin remains dominant among digital currencies. While alternatives such as Litecoin have emerged, none has seriously challenged BTC’s position.
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Another advantage is its cross-chain reach through “intents” technology built into modern blockchain wallets, which allows Zcash to function as a private asset hub without requiring broad merchant adoption. ZEC has already gained around 19 times over the past year but remains worth less than 1% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization. Grayscale said Zcash’s financial privacy and other features may be undervalued, thereby leaving room for further upside.
Algert Global LLC boosted its holdings in lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU – Free Report) by 2,844.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 54,471 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 52,621 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in lululemon athletica were worth $6,219,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in LULU. Uniplan Investment Counsel Inc. bought a new stake in shares of lululemon athletica during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of lululemon athletica during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Rexford Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of lululemon athletica during the 1st quarter valued at about $31,000. DV Equities LLC acquired a new position in shares of lululemon athletica during the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Gould Capital LLC bought a new position in lululemon athletica during the first quarter valued at about $32,000. 85.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Insider Transactions at lululemon athletica In other lululemon athletica news, Director Charles V. Bergh purchased 4,275 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $117.05 per share, with a total value of $500,388.75. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 10,365 shares in the company, valued at $1,213,223.25. This represents a 70.20% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades LULU has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of lululemon athletica from $161.00 to $113.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, June 5th. Telsey Advisory Group dropped their price target on shares of lululemon athletica from $175.00 to $122.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of lululemon athletica from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Citigroup dropped their price target on lululemon athletica from $185.00 to $130.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of lululemon athletica from $145.00 to $115.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, June 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, twenty-five have issued a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, lululemon athletica currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $148.38. Get Our Latest Stock Report on LULU
lululemon athletica Price Performance lululemon athletica stock opened at $116.35 on Thursday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $117.70 and its 200-day moving average is $138.97. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.81 billion, a PE ratio of 9.39, a P/E/G ratio of 3.88 and a beta of 0.86. lululemon athletica inc. has a fifty-two week low of $104.44 and a fifty-two week high of $225.98.
lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June 4th. The apparel retailer reported $1.69 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.67 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $2.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.44 billion. lululemon athletica had a return on equity of 31.26% and a net margin of 13.03%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.60 EPS. lululemon athletica has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.950-11.150 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.760-1.810 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that lululemon athletica inc. will post 10.93 EPS for the current year.
lululemon athletica News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting lululemon athletica this week:
Positive Sentiment: UBS expects Lululemon to potentially exceed second-quarter earnings expectations, supported by cost controls and share repurchases. The company is scheduled to report results on September 3. Lululemon Athletica Set to Top Second Quarter Earnings Expectations on Cost Control, Share Repurchases, UBS Says Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst commentary suggests LULU could benefit from disciplined expense management and buybacks even if revenue growth remains subdued. The company’s latest reported quarter also exceeded consensus estimates for revenue and earnings. Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Consumer Cyclical Companies Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is mixed ahead of the earnings release. UBS maintains a neutral view, while other coverage is focused on whether Lululemon can stabilize growth in its largest markets. Should You Buy Lululemon Stock Before Sept. 3? Negative Sentiment: UBS warned that Lululemon may reduce its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook because of weaker-than-expected sales in the U.S. and China. The firm reportedly expects a reduction of approximately $1.25 per share, raising concerns about the company’s longer-term growth trajectory. Lululemon May Cut Annual Earnings Outlook Amid Weak US, China Sales, Warns UBS Negative Sentiment: UBS lowered its LULU price target from $124 to $120 and kept a neutral rating, reflecting limited expected upside and persistent demand concerns. UBS Lowers Lululemon Price Target lululemon athletica Profile (Free Report)
lululemon athletica inc. is a design-focused athletic apparel company known for performance-oriented apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s product portfolio centers on technical apparel for yoga, running, training and everyday active lifestyle use and includes tops, bottoms, outerwear, underwear, bags and a growing footwear assortment. lululemon emphasizes fabric science and product innovation, marketing garments that blend performance features with lifestyle styling.
Products are developed in-house and produced through a network of third-party manufacturers.
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lululemon čeká za 2. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2026 pokles zisku i tržeb, přičemž tržby mají činit 2,45–2,475 mld. USD. Tlak vytváří slabší Severní Amerika, vyšší markdowny a cla.
Key Takeaways lululemon is expected to see Q2'26 earnings decline, with revenues estimated at $2.5B.Power of Three X2 strategy supports product innovation, guest experience and international expansion.North America softness, higher markdowns, tariffs and SG&A costs are pressuring margins in Q2. lululemon athletica inc. (LULU - Free Report) is likely to witness top- and bottom-line declines when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Sept. 3, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal second-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.5 billion, indicating 2.3% growth from the year-ago quarter's reported figure.
The consensus estimate for the company's fiscal second-quarter earnings is pegged at $1.79 per share, suggesting a 42.3% decline from the year-ago quarter’s actual. Earnings estimates have been unchanged in the past 30 days.
The Vancouver-based company has been reporting steady earnings outcomes, as evident from its bottom-line surprise trends in the past several quarters. lululemon has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 8.1%, on average. Given its positive record, the question is, can LULU maintain the momentum?
Earnings WhispersOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for LULU this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
lululemon has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Key Insights on Trends to Define LULU’s Q2 Resultslululemon continues to benefit from the progress in its Power of Three X2 growth strategy. The plan focuses on three key growth drivers — product innovation, guest experience and market expansion. LULU is expected to deliver solid revenue growth in the fiscal second quarter through product innovation, enhanced guest experience and aggressive international expansion under the plan.
International markets, led by Mainland China, have been posting outsized growth, while the men’s category has been gaining share. Digital investments have been strengthening the omnichannel ecosystem and disciplined store expansion has been supporting brand visibility. On the last reported quarter’s earnings call, the company noted that trends in Mainland China have been strong in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
For second-quarter fiscal 2026, management guided China Mainland to see mid- to high-teens growth and Rest of World to record high-single to low-double-digit growth. This keeps international expansion as the primary offset to a weaker Americas demand backdrop. Our model anticipates revenues in China Mainland to increase 19.5% and Rest of World to grow 14.6% in second-quarter fiscal 2026.
However, LULU faces near-term pressure from soft North America demand and significant margin contraction. Higher markdowns, tariff-related costs and elevated SG&A expenses weighed on profitability, while cautious guidance signals slower growth and continued operating margin pressure.
North America, lululemon’s largest and most mature market, has been witnessing softness due to uneven traffic trends and increasingly cautious consumer spending, particularly in discretionary categories. The impact has been most visible in the women’s category, a core driver of the brand’s North American business. Slower momentum in North America limits consolidated growth and raises concerns about market saturation. Increased promotional activity across the broader apparel space has also intensified competition, making it harder to drive full-price sales. Until demand stabilizes and traffic improves, North America is likely to remain a drag on near-term revenue growth.
On the last reported quarter’s earnings call, management cited a recent moderation in sales trends tied to spikes of negative brand commentary and product launches that have not met expectations, and noted it is moving with urgency to adjust product and increase marketing and community activations.
Management’s near-term outlook points to a tougher demand and margin setup in the fiscal second quarter. Management reduced its outlook after sales trends moderated exiting first-quarter fiscal 2026. For second-quarter fiscal 2026, it expects revenues of $2.45-$2.475 billion, suggesting a 2-3% fall, and EPS of $1.76-$1.81, whereas it registered EPS of $3.10 in the year-ago quarter.
lululemon’s margins are expected to remain under pressure in the to-be-reported quarter due to higher product costs, increased markdowns, unfavorable channel mix and tariff pressures. For second-quarter fiscal 2026, management expects the gross margin to move down 410 bps, led by higher tariff costs and ongoing investments in store openings, optimizations and the distribution network. Tariffs are expected to be a 150-bps headwind, with offsets of 100 bps. Meanwhile, markdowns are likely to rise 50 bps due to additional seasonal clearance.
For second-quarter fiscal 2026, management expects SG&A deleverage of 500 bps, driven by lower sales versus prior expectations, proxy costs, increased marketing and the reintroduction of expenses reduced last year, including store labor hours. LULU expects the second-quarter fiscal 2026 operating margin to contract 910 bps year over year to 11.6%.
LULU’s Price Performance & Valuationlululemon’s shares have exhibited a downtrend in the past three months, losing 11.4% against the industry’s growth of 2.2%. The company has also underperformed the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500’s growth of 2% and 0.5%, respectively.
lululemon’s 3-Month Performance
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From the valuation standpoint, the company trades at a forward 12-month P/E multiple of 10.33X, below the industry average of 15.05X.
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Callan Family Office ve 2. čtvrtletí koupila nový podíl ve společnosti WEC Energy Group za zhruba 967 000 USD. Společnost zároveň oznámila čtvrtletní zisk na akcii (EPS) 0,91 USD, nad odhadem 0,80 USD.
Callan Family Office LLC bought a new stake in WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEC – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 8,279 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $967,000.
Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA lifted its position in shares of WEC Energy Group by 195.1% during the 4th quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 482,309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $50,864,000 after buying an additional 318,846 shares during the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board purchased a new stake in WEC Energy Group in the fourth quarter valued at $1,155,000. Annex Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in WEC Energy Group by 8.6% in the second quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC now owns 121,431 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $14,179,000 after acquiring an additional 9,591 shares in the last quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of WEC Energy Group by 106.3% during the first quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 44,046 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $5,099,000 after purchasing an additional 22,697 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its position in shares of WEC Energy Group by 9.8% during the fourth quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 698,377 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $74,356,000 after purchasing an additional 62,243 shares in the last quarter. 77.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages recently issued reports on WEC. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on WEC Energy Group from $120.00 to $117.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. KeyCorp lowered their price objective on shares of WEC Energy Group from $126.00 to $117.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Truist Financial reduced their target price on shares of WEC Energy Group from $122.00 to $114.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of WEC Energy Group from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut WEC Energy Group from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, May 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $121.91.
Read Our Latest Research Report on WEC Insider Transactions at WEC Energy Group In other WEC Energy Group news, Director Ulice Payne, Jr. sold 980 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.58, for a total value of $103,468.40. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 19,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,068,101.04. This trade represents a 4.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.46% of the company’s stock.
WEC Energy Group Stock Up 1.5% Shares of NYSE:WEC opened at $107.60 on Tuesday. WEC Energy Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $102.95 and a fifty-two week high of $119.91. The company has a quick ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $112.73 and its 200-day simple moving average is $113.70. The company has a market cap of $35.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.85, a PEG ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 0.47.
WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The utilities provider reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.11. WEC Energy Group had a net margin of 16.69% and a return on equity of 12.90%. The firm had revenue of $2.06 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.11 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.76 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. WEC Energy Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.510-5.610 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that WEC Energy Group, Inc. will post 5.59 earnings per share for the current year.
WEC Energy Group Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.9525 per share. This represents a $3.81 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. WEC Energy Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 73.84%.
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WEC Energy Group is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin–based regulated energy holding company whose primary businesses are the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and the distribution of natural gas. The company operates through a set of utility subsidiaries that provide bundled energy service, customer billing and energy-related programs to residential, commercial and industrial customers. As a regulated utility group, WEC’s operations focus on delivering reliable service while managing infrastructure investment and compliance with state and federal utility regulation.
Its utility subsidiaries include well-known regional operators such as We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, along with Chicago-area natural gas utilities that were part of the Integrys Energy Group acquisition.
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for WEC Energy Group (WEC - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 3.4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is WEC Energy due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
WEC Q2 Earnings Surpass on Rate Base Growth, Revenues Rise Y/Y
WEC Energy Group reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 91 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 80 cents by 13.75%. The bottom line also increased 19.74% from the year-ago quarter’s 76 cents, aided by rate base growth and stronger energy infrastructure results.
WEC’s RevenuesOperating revenues of $2.06 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11 billion by around 2.26%. The top line also increased 2.62% from $2.01 billion recorded in the year-ago quarter.
WEC's Sales and Load TrendsRetail electricity deliveries, excluding the iron ore mine and Very Large Customers, were essentially flat on a reported basis. Small commercial and industrial use declined 0.2%, while large commercial and industrial consumption increased 0.9%. Residential use fell 1.1%.
On a weather-normal basis, retail electricity deliveries, excluding the iron ore mine and Very Large Customers, increased 1.2% during second-quarter 2026. Management said volumes grew across all customer classes and came in slightly ahead of its forecast, though it still expects full-year 2026 weather-normalized sales on this basis to be relatively even with 2025.
Total electric sales volume for the second quarter was 10,150 thousand megawatt-hours, down 4.7% year over year.
WEC's Costs and Operating ResultsTotal operating expenses increased 1.5% year over year to $1.63 billion, primarily reflecting a 3.5% rise in other operation and maintenance expenses to $617.1 million and a 4.3% increase in depreciation and amortization to $384.9 million.
Operating income totaled $432.8 million, up 6.9% from $404.9 million recorded in the year-ago quarter.
Equity earnings from transmission affiliates increased 20.6% to $62.6 million, while other income more than doubled to $61.5 million.
The company incurred interest expense of $228.9 million, up 3.7% from the prior-year level of $220.8 million.
WEC Energy's Balance Sheet and Cash FlowAs of June 30, 2026, WEC had cash and cash equivalents of $50 million compared with $27.6 million as of Dec. 31, 2025.
As of June 30, 2026, long-term debt increased to $19.22 billion from $18.50 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025, while total assets rose to $52.75 billion from $51.52 billion over the same period.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased 9.7% year over year to $2.21 billion in the first six months of 2026.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, capital expenditures rose 35.9% year over year to $2.08 billion. WEC also expects to issue about $1.1 billion of common equity during 2026.
WEC Energy’s Growth Outlook and Capital PlanWEC Energy reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance of $5.51-$5.61 per share, assuming normal weather conditions for the remainder of the year. For the third quarter, management expects earnings of 92-98 cents per share.
The company reaffirmed its long-term annual earnings growth target of 7-8% through 2030 and expects growth to trend toward the upper half of that range beginning in 2028.
WEC's five-year capital plan calls for $37.5 billion of investment through 2030. The program includes $20.3 billion for electric generation, $7.1 billion for gas distribution, $4.7 billion for electric distribution, $4.1 billion for transmission and $1.3 billion for Wisconsin liquefied natural gas capacity.
Data center demand remains central to the outlook. WEC forecasts 2.6 gigawatts of demand from Microsoft's regional development through 2030 and 1.3 gigawatts from the Vantage Data Centers over the next five years.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Estimates revision followed a downward path over the past two months.
VGM ScoresCurrently, WEC Energy has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with a B. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook WEC Energy has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
SealingTech, součást Parsons, získala od USCYBERCOM pětiletou smlouvu na plnou sériovou výrobu Joint Cyber Hunt Kit v hodnotě až 750 milionů USD. Firma je jediným prime contractor.
SealingTech, a Parsons company, is the sole prime contractor awardee for USCYBERCOM's JCHK. The agreement is for five years with a ceiling value of $750M. This effort reflects SealingTech's broader expertise in rapid design, integration, and ability to deliver deployable hardware technologies that enable organizations to operate effectively in connected, disconnected, and contested environments in the cyber domain. Leveraging years of experience designing portable edge compute and Cyber Fly-Away Kit technologies, SealingTech created a modular, transportable hardware platform. , /PRNewswire/ -- Sealing Technologies (SealingTech), a Parsons Corporation company (NYSE: PSN), and trusted provider of high-performance edge hardware and software products, received a five-year sole-source Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) production contract from United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) to begin full-rate production of the Joint Cyber Hunt Kit (JCHK). The agreement, valued at up to $750 million, demonstrates SealingTech's ability to deliver advanced, deployable hardware and software solutions at scale.
"This award is a testament to the hard work and passion of our entire team," said Jake Nelson, SealingTech Vice President and General Manager. "As the sole provider and prime contractor of the Joint Cyber Hunt Kit, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible at the edge, enabling the cyber mission, and delivering exceptional results for our customers and the warfighter."
U.S. Cyber Command's Joint Cyber Hunt Kit (JCHK) is a critical capability that provides a standardized, rapidly deployable defensive cyber platform for Joint Cyber Protection Teams. Designed as a mobile, self-contained system that delivers full security operations center functionality, JCHK enables teams to quickly detect, analyze, and counter advanced cyber threats on U.S. and allied networks. The solution replaces fragmented military service specific kits with a Joint Kit that enhances interoperability, accelerates mission readiness, and supports both internal and hunt forward missions. With expanded storage, faster processing, and integrated analytics, JCHK strengthens real-time situational awareness and threat hunting effectiveness, while its co-development with key allies improves shared readiness across the cyber mission space.
SealingTech's advanced edge hardware and software products are part of Parsons larger full‑spectrum cyber and national security solutions and products that empower the Department of War and the Intelligence Community to defend and advance mission objectives across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Parsons' Cyber and Electronic Warfare market represents over 20% of total company revenue. With decades of experience in cyber operations, threat hunting, incident response, and AI‑driven analytics, Parsons integrates offensive and defensive cyber capabilities with information operations and electronic warfare to provide decisive mission advantage. By unifying intelligence, analytics, command and control, and kinetic operations, Parsons industry-leading solutions accelerate decision‑making and deliver transformative, mission‑ready capabilities at the speed of relevance, ensuring resilience and superiority in complex multi‑domain battlespaces.
For more information about SealingTech, please visit www.sealingtech.com.
About SealingTech
Sealing Technologies (SealingTech), a Parsons Corporation company (NYSE: PSN), is a trusted provider of high-performance hardware and deployable technologies. Veteran-founded in 2012, SealingTech combines engineering expertise, innovation, and real-world operational experience to deliver solutions built for demanding environments. The company supports federal, defense, and commercial customers with technologies designed for speed, reliability, and adaptability.
Parsons získal zakázku v rámci kontraktu COMET s odhadovanou hodnotou přes 14 miliard USD. Zakázka podpoří zpravodajské a analytické služby pro Missile & Space Intelligence Center.
Parsons was awarded a position on the COMET IDIQ contract with a combined ceiling value of more than $14 billion.The contract supports the Missile and Space Intelligence Center's mission to deliver scientific and technical intelligence and foundational military intelligence analysis.Parsons will compete for task orders supporting research, development, sustainment, and analytical services that strengthen national security decision-making. CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded a position on the Contract Operations for Missile Evaluation and Testing (COMET) contract supporting the Missile & Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) and its mission partners. Valued at an estimated $14 billion, the multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract will support scientific and technical intelligence, foundational military intelligence, and analytical-enabling services across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.
"Parsons has a long history of delivering advanced intelligence, mission engineering, and analytical capabilities that help our customers address rapidly evolving threats," said Mike Kushin, president of Defense and Intelligence for Parsons. "This award reflects our customers' confidence in our ability to provide innovative solutions that strengthen decision advantage, accelerate mission outcomes, and support critical national security priorities. Through our One Parsons approach, we bring together expertise across intelligence, cyber, missile defense, space, and systems engineering to deliver capabilities at the speed of relevance."
The COMET contract supports MSIC's mission to provide scientific and technical intelligence and foundational military intelligence analysis of foreign weapon systems. These assessments help warfighters, policymakers, weapons developers, homeland security organizations, and Intelligence Community partners better understand foreign capabilities, performance, operations, limitations, and vulnerabilities.
Through COMET, Parsons will compete for task orders supporting the research, development, integration, and sustainment of hardware, systems, and software capabilities, as well as analytical services that enable all-source intelligence analysis and production across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. The contract's five mission task areas span multiple domains and disciplines and are designed to support the evolving needs of the Department of Defense, and national intelligence efforts.
Parsons has supported the United States’ critical missile, space, and intelligence missions for more than 35 years, providing deep expertise in scientific and technical intelligence, mission systems analysis, advanced modeling and simulation, systems engineering, and threat assessment capabilities. The company's long-standing presence in Huntsville reflects decades of partnership supporting offensive missile and space intelligence programs, including continuous support to major mission analysis efforts at Redstone Arsenal. Parsons further strengthened its intelligence mission portfolio through its acquisition of Altamira Technologies, adding more than 20 years of experience delivering intelligence solutions, advanced analytics, software and systems development, and technical intelligence support across collection, analysis, processing, dissemination, and archiving activities.
Together, these complementary capabilities provide Parsons with a broad intelligence and mission engineering footprint spanning Huntsville and Dayton, enabling the company to deliver mission-focused solutions that support national security, air and space intelligence, missile defense, and emerging threat analysis requirements. The company’s continued investment in its Huntsville operations, including the opening of its Redstone Gateway facility adjacent to Redstone Arsenal, underscores Parsons’ enduring commitment to supporting complex defense and intelligence missions through innovation, collaboration, and customer proximity.
To learn more about Parsons' national security solutions, visit https://www.parsons.com/national-security/.
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Parsons získal dvě nové zakázky NNSA na návrh a nasazení systémů proti nelegálnímu pašování jaderných materiálů na Blízkém východě a v Africe. Celkové portfolio CNSSD tak vzrostlo na sedm zakázek v hodnotě asi 90 milionů USD.
Parsons secured two new NNSA CNSSD task orders for design and deployment of counter-nuclear smuggling systems across the Middle East and Africa.The awards bring Parsons' total CNSSD portfolio to seven task orders and approximately $90 million in awarded value.Parsons continues to advance global nonproliferation efforts by delivering end-to-end counter-nuclear smuggling solutions to international partners.
CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that it was awarded the Middle East 3 (ME3) Region and Africa 2 Region task orders under the U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Counter Nuclear Smuggling Systems Deployment (CNSSD) contract.
The Middle East Region 3 and Africa 2 Region task orders support counter-nuclear smuggling initiatives across 25 countries, including design and deployment in both regions. The two awards include a base period through July 2027, with four option periods extending through July 2031. This brings Parsons’ total CNSSD portfolio to seven task orders with approximately $90 million in awarded value to date, reinforcing the company’s position as a leading provider of counter-nuclear smuggling solutions worldwide.
"The threat of nuclear and radiological smuggling remains a critical global security challenge that requires strong international partnerships and proven technical expertise," said Martin Boson, president of Engineered Systems for Parsons. "These awards reflect our longstanding commitment to advancing U.S. nonproliferation objectives and national security by equipping partner nations with the technologies and capabilities needed to detect and deter illicit trafficking activities. We are proud to continue supporting NNSA's mission across strategically important regions around the world."
In March 2024, NNSA awarded Parsons one of two positions on the $1 billion ceiling-value CNSSD MATOC, based on its proven experience both in the field and in developing innovative approaches to security solutions. Through the CNSSD contract, Parsons helps partner nations strengthen their ability to detect, disrupt, and investigate the illicit trafficking of radioactive and nuclear materials through end-to-end solutions, including project management, engineering, procurement, system design, deployment, logistics, integration, and communications.
Parsons leverages decades of experience in nuclear security, systems integration, and international program delivery to help governments detect, disrupt, and interdict the illicit trafficking of radioactive and nuclear materials. To learn more about Parsons’ global security and mission solutions, visit parsons.com/security-and-mission-solutions/.
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Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn how we’re making an impact.
Parsons oznámil tržby za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 ve výši zhruba 1,58 miliardy USD, pod odhady, a snížil celoroční výhled tržeb i upraveného EBITDA a cash flow. Akcie po zprávě 29. července 2026 klesly o 21,71 USD, tedy o 35 %, na 40,32 USD.
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On July 29, 2026, Parsons reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Among other items, it reported revenue of approximately $1.58 billion, missing consensus estimates by $30 billion. Parsons also lowered its full-year revenue guidance from a range of $6.5 billion to $6.8 billion to a range of $6.2 billion to $6.5 billion. Parsons also sharply lowered its adjusted EBITDA and full-year cash flow guidance. On a related earnings call, Parsons said that it had divested certain contacts and opted to exit two programs that faced staffing, supply-chain and management challenges.
On this news, Parson's stock price fell $21.71 per share, or 35%, to close at $40.32 per share on July 29, 2026.
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Hershey ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšil upravený EPS o 57 % na 1,90 USD a tržby o 6,6 % na 2 787,3 mil. USD. Marže vzrostly, ale růst dál táhne hlavně zdražování při poklesu objemů.
Key Takeaways Hershey's Q2 adjusted EPS rose 57% as sales climbed 6.6%, while gross and operating margins expanded. Hershey's organic sales rose 3.6% as 12 points of pricing offset an 8-point volume decline. Hershey trades at 19.95X forward earnings, above its sub-industry and Consumer Staples sector. The Hershey Company (HSY - Free Report) delivered a much stronger second quarter, with earnings and margins rebounding as pricing, lower commodity costs and productivity improved profitability. Management also narrowed its 2026 sales and adjusted earnings outlook toward the upper end of prior ranges.
The trade-off is that organic growth still depended heavily on price increases while volumes fell, and the stock continues to command a premium to its sub-industry. The investment case therefore hinges on whether the recovery is strong enough to justify that premium while execution risks remain.
HSY’s Earnings Rebound Strengthens the Bull CaseHershey posted second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.90 per share, up 57% year over year and above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.45. Net sales increased 6.6% to $2,787.3 million, also exceeding the consensus mark of $2,649 million.
Profitability improved sharply. Adjusted gross margin expanded 350 basis points to 41.6%, while adjusted operating margin rose 450 basis points to 20.2%. Pricing, lower net commodity costs and productivity savings more than offset higher logistics expenses and unfavorable mix.
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Hershey’s Growth Outlook Still Depends on PricingOrganic, constant-currency sales rose 3.6% in the second quarter as roughly 12 points of net price realization offset an 8-point volume decline. North America Confectionery volume fell about 10 points as higher prices affected demand.
Management said elasticity increased slightly but remained somewhat better than its full-year expectations. Hershey now expects 2026 net sales growth of 4.5%-5%, organic sales growth of 3%-3.5% and adjusted earnings growth of 32.5%-35%, leaving volume response central to the outlook.
HSY Trades at a Premium to Its Confectionery PeersHSY trades at 19.95X forward 12-month earnings compared with 16.33X for its Zacks sub-industry and 17.49X for the Zacks Consumer Staples sector. The multiple remains below its five-year median of 25.02X but above the five-year low of 18.03X.
Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ - Free Report) is another global snacking company whose core business includes chocolate, with brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone. Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR - Free Report) operates solely in confectionery, with brands including Tootsie Roll, DOTS and Junior Mints. These alternatives add context to Hershey’s valuation while its volume trends remain pressured.
Hershey’s Salty Snacks Add Growth and Execution RiskNorth America Salty Snacks sales increased 22.9% to $387.8 million, but the LesserEvil acquisition contributed about 22 percentage points. Organic, constant-currency sales rose just 0.6%, even as retail takeaway excluding LesserEvil increased 6.5%.
Execution remains the offset. Supply constraints affected multipacks and Dot’s pretzels, while segment income declined 5.9% to $62.6 million. The segment margin contracted 500 basis points to 16.1%, reflecting higher logistics costs, lower net price realization, increased consumer marketing and unfavorable mix.
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HSY’s Ratings Point to Selective OptimismFor now, Hershey’s profile supports patience rather than a clear buy signal. HSY carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), a rating that can support holding a stock while the strongest purchase emphasis in the Zacks framework is generally reserved for Rank #1 and #2 stocks paired with favorable Style Scores. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
HSY has a VGM Score of B, Growth Score of A, Value Score of C and Momentum Score of C. The Growth Score and VGM Score are favorable grades, while the Value and Momentum readings sit below the A and B grades favored by the Style Score framework. Together, the ratings leave room for selective optimism without removing the valuation and execution questions.
Beacon Pointe Advisors ve 2. čtvrtletí koupila nový podíl v Hershey za zhruba 13,416 milionu USD. Hershey zároveň oznámila zisk na akcii 1,90 USD a tržby 2,79 miliardy USD, obojí nad odhady.
Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hershey Company (The) (NYSE:HSY – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 76,464 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,416,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Rakuten Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hershey in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $4,431,000. RB Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hershey during the second quarter valued at $1,105,000. Glenview Trust Co acquired a new position in shares of Hershey in the 2nd quarter valued at about $974,000. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hershey during the 2nd quarter valued at $5,539,000. Finally, United Capital Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Hershey in the second quarter valued at about $702,000. 57.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Insider Activity In related news, CFO Steven E. Voskuil sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $170.00, for a total transaction of $255,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 53,195 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,043,150. This represents a 2.74% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.08% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Hershey Trading Down 1.1% NYSE HSY opened at $179.34 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $179.18 and a 200 day simple moving average of $194.54. The company has a market capitalization of $36.03 billion, a PE ratio of 24.50, a P/E/G ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 0.11. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.03. Hershey Company has a 12 month low of $161.43 and a 12 month high of $239.48. Hershey (NYSE:HSY – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.47. The firm had revenue of $2.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.63 billion. Hershey had a return on equity of 31.92% and a net margin of 12.24%.The company’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.21 earnings per share. Hershey has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.360-8.520 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Hershey Company will post 8.49 EPS for the current year.
Hershey Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $1.452 dividend. This represents a $5.81 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Hershey’s payout ratio is presently 79.37%.
Analyst Ratings Changes HSY has been the subject of several analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and issued a $201.00 price objective on shares of Hershey in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Hershey from $212.00 to $206.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and issued a $191.00 price objective on shares of Hershey in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Weiss Ratings raised Hershey from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $190.00 price objective on Hershey in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $204.78.
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The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is a leading North American chocolatier and snack manufacturer headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company develops, produces and markets a wide range of confectionery and snack products for retail, foodservice and international customers. Hershey’s business spans manufacturing, branded product marketing, packaging and distribution across grocery, convenience, mass merchant and e-commerce channels.
Hershey’s product portfolio centers on chocolate and sugar confectionery, including core brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses and Twizzlers, alongside non-chocolate snacks and confectionery brands.
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AI a datová centra zvyšují poptávku po průmyslových firmách; Eaton, Vertiv a Cummins dodávají napájení, chlazení a záložní energii. Eaton i Vertiv zároveň zvýšily celoroční výhled.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the main driver of the stock market this year, with investors piling into mega-cap technology companies tied to AI, data centers, cloud computing, and semiconductors.
This trend overlooks a key sector that is benefiting from AI and the growth of data centers -- industrials.
They're considered cyclical and traditional stalwarts, maybe a little boring, but they are key enablers of AI growth. On top of that, many industrial stocks still have attractive valuations.
That's particularly true of the picks-and-shovels companies supplying grid equipment, HVAC/cooling, switchgear, and construction for AI growth. Many of these companies are also aided by trends in global grid modernizations, reshoring, and energy transition. Here are three industrial winners hiding in plain sight: Eaton Corporation (ETN -3.19%), Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) , and Cummins (CMI -1.57%).
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Eaton helps connect data centers to the electrical grid Eaton is an Ireland-based company that makes products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace, and mobility markets. Its products connect data centers directly to the electrical grid.
On Aug. 17, Eaton announced a partnership with Trane (TT -1.18%) to develop an integrated design based on Nvidia's (NVDA -4.58%) DSX AI factory reference design. The collaboration will develop higher-power designs tailored for AI data centers.
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In the second quarter, its sales rose 21% year over year to $8.53 billion. The company's order backlog grew by 43% in the electrical sector and by 23% in its aerospace segment. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were a record $3.15, up 12% over the same period a year ago.
The company is forecasting full-year organic revenue growth between 11% and 13% and adjusted EPS between $13.40 and $13.60, up from $12.07 in 2025. Despite a 28% rise this year in its share price, the stock is still trading at about 30 times forward earnings, a bargain for an AI stock.
Eaton completed two major acquisitions this year. It bought Boyd Thermal for $9.55 billion, adding a company whose liquid cooling solutions and thermal management are complementary to Eaton's electrical and power work for data centers. It also paid $1.53 billion for Ultra PCS Limited, which provides control systems, specialized electronics, and power management for aerospace applications.
Those moves have temporarily lowered Eaton's earnings under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and increased its long-term debt by 112% to $18.5 billion. However, those concerns are somewhat mitigated by the planned spinoff of its mobility business unit, which provides Eaton with $1.1 billion to pay down debt and allows it to focus on its more profitable electrical and aerospace sectors. Eaton's dividend, which has a yield of about 1.1% and has risen by 54% during the past decade, is well-covered with a payout ratio of about 52%.
Vertiv is a cool below-the-radar choice High-powered graphics processing units (GPUs), such as AI chips, generate extreme heat. This makes traditional air conditioning insufficient, thereby driving demand for specialized liquid cooling and industrial HVAC equipment. Vertiv, based in Westerville, Ohio, specializes in data center power management and liquid cooling solutions.
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The company is starting to draw attention, and its shares are up more than 60% this year. Vertiv is a direct market leader in liquid-to-liquid and direct-to-chip liquid cooling architectures, making its technology an essential component for hyperscalers such as Nvidia, Microsoft (MSFT +1.68%), and Amazon (AMZN +3.97%) as they deploy high-density AI clusters.
Vertiv reported Q2revenue of $3.27 billion, up 24% year over year. EPS rose 53% from a year earlier to $1.27, and adjusted diluted EPS grew 60% to $1.52. Management also raised its full-year net sales projection to $14 billion, up 31% at the midpoint from 2025, and said full-year EPS would be $5.82 to $5.92, up 72% at the midpoint over 2025.
Cummins keeps the lights on for data centers Cummins, based in Columbus, Indiana, provides heavy standby power systems and generation equipment for large data centers, using advanced diesel, natural gas, hybrid, electric, and fuel cell technologies. Its shares have only risen 13% this year despite strong revenue and earnings growth.
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In Q2, it reported revenue of $9.5 billion, up 9.4% year over year, and EPS of $6.73, up 4.6%. The company's stock is trading for less than 30 times trailing earnings and for less than 20 times forward earnings. It is predicting full-year sales to climb between 10% and 13%.
It also has the best dividend yield among the three stocks, at 1.5%, based on its current share price. The company has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years, including a 9.8% increase this year to $2 a share.
AI growth without the volatility Although mega-cap tech and semiconductor stocks have dominated headlines during the market's AI rally, picks-and-shovels AI stocks are leveraging physical constraints into substantial revenue growth while offering investors lower valuation multiples and steady dividend returns.
Eaton and Vertiv lead the charge inside and outside the modern server farm. Eaton has positioned itself as an essential bridge between data centers and the electrical grid. Meanwhile, Vertiv offers exposure to high-density thermal management, where traditional air conditioning fails. Cummins provides the crucial emergency power and grid stabilization necessary to keep mission-critical facilities online. All three stocks illustrate how value-oriented investors can capture structural AI tailwinds without overpaying for hyper-growth technology plays.
Vertiv zvýšil celoroční výhled pro rok 2026: tržby nyní čeká na úrovni 13,8 až 14,2 miliardy USD a upravený zisk na akcii na úrovni 6,65 až 6,75 USD. Zároveň za druhé čtvrtletí překonal odhady zisku a tržby meziročně vzrostly o 24,1 % na 3,27 miliardy USD.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT - Free Report) . Shares have added about 18.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Vertiv due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
Vertiv Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Net Sales Rise Year over YearVertiv Holdings delivered second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.52 per share, up 60% year over year. The results beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.29%, supported by higher sales volume, operating productivity and margin expansion.
Net sales increased 24.1% year over year to $3.27 billion but missed the consensus estimate by 3.41%. Organic sales rose 18%, while acquisitions and favorable foreign exchange contributed 5% and 1%, respectively.
VRT’s Regional Sales Show Broad-Based GrowthAmericas net sales rose 29% year over year to $2.07 billion, with organic growth of 21%. Management said that minor timing shifts tied to temporary supply-chain congestion and multi-phased project execution affected second-quarter revenues, but expects the associated delays to resolve in the second half of 2026.
Asia Pacific sales advanced 29% year over year to $720 million, including 26% organic growth. Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) sales increased 2% year over year to $484 million, while organic sales declined 2%. Vertiv expects strengthening demand and pipeline conversion to return EMEA to organic growth in the second half.
Vertiv’s Revenue Mix Highlights Service MomentumProduct revenues increased 22.2% year over year to $2.65 billion, accounting for about 81% of total sales. Service revenues climbed 32.9% year over year to $627.6 million, outpacing product growth and reflecting demand across Vertiv's installed infrastructure base.
The company highlighted strong global pipeline momentum and expects another year of robust order growth. Management cited accelerating activity in the Americas, improving momentum in EMEA and broad-based strength across APAC. Pricing is expected to remain favorable and exceed inflation in 2026.
VRT’s Profitability Expands on Operating ExecutionSelling, general and administrative expenses increased 25% year over year to $494.4 million.
Adjusted operating profit surged 51% year over year to $738 million, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by $28 million.
Adjusted operating margin expanded 410 basis points to 22.6% and came in 140 basis points above guidance. Operational execution, productivity and favorable price-cost performance drove the improvement, partly offset by tariff impacts and continued investments in capacity and engineering research and development.
Americas adjusted operating profit increased 48.6% year over year to $571 million. APAC’s adjusted operating profit surged 61.5% to $96 million, while EMEA’s adjusted operating profit rose 19.2% to $124 million.
Vertiv’s Cash Flow Strengthens Financial FlexibilityAs of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $2.81 billion, $300 million in short-term investments and $2.94 billion in long-term debt. Liquidity totaled $5.6 billion, while net leverage was negative 0.1 times, reflecting a net cash position.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $1.10 billion compared with $322.9 million a year earlier. Adjusted free cash flow increased 234% to $925 million, aided by higher adjusted operating profit, working-capital efficiency and lower cash interest.
VRT’s AI Investments Support Capacity ExpansionCapital expenditures are expected to reach about 4% of 2026 sales, the high end of management's range. Vertiv is expanding manufacturing capacity globally while investing in future power architectures, advanced thermal systems, services and converged infrastructure for next-generation AI data centers.
The company is also advancing power systems that support both traditional alternating-current infrastructure and emerging 800-volt direct-current designs. Its thermal portfolio includes closed-loop cooling and fluid-management services intended to reduce ongoing water usage and lower water needs during data-center commissioning.
Vertiv Raises 2026 Guidance Across Key MetricsFor the third quarter of 2026, Vertiv expects net sales of $3.65 billion to $3.85 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.77 to $1.83 per share. Adjusted operating profit is projected to be between $898 million and $938 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 24% to 25%.
For 2026, net sales are now forecasted to be in the range of $13.8 billion to $14.2 billion, up $250 million at the midpoint from the prior guidance. Adjusted earnings are projected to be in the range of $6.65 to $6.75 per share, while adjusted operating profit is expected to be between $3.29 billion and $3.37 billion. Adjusted free cash flow guidance was raised to $2.4 billion-$2.6 billion.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review flatlined during the past month.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Vertiv has a great Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. Following the exact same course, the stock has a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook Vertiv has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerVertiv belongs to the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry. Another stock from the same industry, ServiceNow (NOW - Free Report) , has gained 25.8% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.
ServiceNow reported revenues of $3.99 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +24%. EPS of $0.90 for the same period compares with $0.82 a year ago.
ServiceNow is expected to post earnings of $1.03 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +7.3%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
ServiceNow has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of F.
Algert Global LLC ve 2. čtvrtletí zaujala novou pozici v Paycom Software: 50 480 akcií za zhruba 6,344 milionu USD. Podíl činil asi 0,11 % společnosti.
Algert Global LLC acquired a new position in Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 50,480 shares of the software maker’s stock, valued at approximately $6,344,000. Algert Global LLC owned approximately 0.11% of Paycom Software as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. raised its position in Paycom Software by 190.6% in the fourth quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 154 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the period. Clearstead Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Paycom Software by 140.3% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 161 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in Paycom Software in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Paycom Software during the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in Paycom Software during the second quarter valued at about $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.77% of the company’s stock.
Paycom Software Trading Up 0.0% NYSE PAYC opened at $231.79 on Thursday. Paycom Software, Inc. has a 1 year low of $104.90 and a 1 year high of $233.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 1.07. The company has a market capitalization of $10.45 billion, a PE ratio of 24.63, a P/E/G ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 0.76. The company has a fifty day moving average of $166.68 and a 200 day moving average of $142.06.
Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The software maker reported $2.78 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.38 by $0.40. The firm had revenue of $531.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $513.12 million. Paycom Software had a return on equity of 37.06% and a net margin of 22.78%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.06 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Paycom Software, Inc. will post 10.48 earnings per share for the current year. Paycom Software Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 24th will be given a $0.375 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 24th. This represents a $1.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Paycom Software’s dividend payout ratio is 15.94%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on shares of Paycom Software from $120.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings raised Paycom Software from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Paycom Software from $154.00 to $210.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on Paycom Software from $145.00 to $208.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on shares of Paycom Software from $135.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $208.08.
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Paycom Software, Inc (NYSE: PAYC) is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software provider that delivers an end-to-end solution for human resources, payroll, talent acquisition, time and labor management, and talent management. Its single-database platform enables organizations to process payroll, track time, administer benefits, and manage recruiting and employee development through a unified system. Paycom’s software is designed to streamline administrative tasks, improve data accuracy, and provide real-time reporting and analytics to support strategic HR decisions.
The company’s core offerings include payroll processing with built-in tax compliance, employee self-service functionality, automated time tracking, and customizable talent acquisition tools that allow employers to create and post job requisitions, screen candidates, and conduct onboarding electronically.
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An attacker exploited a vulnerability in the Cosmos EVM to move $50 million of Nesa (NES) off the project’s chain. However, the payout came to $60,000.
Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps traced the wallets involved. Liquidity vanished from the pools before the selling finished, and extreme slippage swallowed almost the entire position.
How the Nesa Exploit UnraveledThe main wallet, 0x9AE7, bought $250,000 of NES and bridged the tokens to Nesa Chain. Bubblemaps said the address was funded through Monero (XMR).
The attacker exploited the bug, inflating that balance by 200 times. He then bridged roughly $50 million of NES back to Ethereum (ETH).
From there, the tokens moved through eight addresses. Those wallets swapped NES for ETH on decentralized exchanges before routing proceeds to centralized platforms.
However, liquidity disappeared from the pools before most of the selling happened. The swaps hit extreme slippage, and the attacker recovered $315,000 against $255,000 spent.
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Cosmos Labs Told Chains to HaltCosmos Labs disclosed the incident on August 24 and advised chains in contact with it to have validators halt.
“Many affected chains have now patched. We continue to provide mitigation information to affected chains. Chains that use a Cosmos EVM version less than v0.6.2 or v0.7.2 are recommended to immediately halt the blockchain and upgrade it to include the patches in those releases,” the team said in an update.
It has not yet named the vulnerability, the affected chains, or the total loss figure. The team has promised an incident report once the response ends.
Four networks running the shared module have reported problems. KiiChain said an attacker repeated the same technique 18 times, draining 148,326,583.15 KII.
Nesa also notified users that it had identified malicious activity exploiting the Cosmos EVM vulnerability on its layer-1. The team said they will bring the services online after a software fix. Other impacted networks include MANTRA and TAC.
Whether other chains running the module took quieter losses will not be clear until Cosmos Labs publishes its report.
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Voya Financial zvýšila ve 2. čtvrtletí fee-based tržby v segmentu Retirement o 10 % a čisté přílivy v definovaných příspěvcích dosáhly 8,1 miliardy USD. Investiční management přidal 12 % k provoznímu zisku na 57 milionů USD.
Key Takeaways Voya's Retirement fee-based revenues grew 10%, while defined-contribution inflows reached $8.1 billion.Investment Management operating earnings rose 12% to $57 million, with $1.2 billion of Q2 net inflows.Wealth Management revenues increased 12%, while assets reached $33 billion, up 60% year over year. Shares of Voya Financial, Inc. (VOYA - Free Report) have gained 48.6% in the past six months, outperforming the industry’s growth of 22.2%.
Growth in the Retirement and Investment Management businesses, improved Employee Benefits segment performance, strategic acquisitions and partnerships, record net flows and strong excess capital generation are driving the stock. The momentum is likely to continue, supported by sustained strength in its core businesses, strategic acquisitions and ongoing share repurchases.
Shares of Voya Financial have outperformed its peers, including Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA - Free Report) , Primerica, Inc. (PRI - Free Report) and Brighthouse Financial, Inc (BHF - Free Report) , which have gained 21.4%, 15.7% and 25.7%, respectively, in the past six months.
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VOYA’s Attractive ValuationVoya Financial shares are trading at a price-to-book value of 1.43X, lower than the industry average of 2.26X.
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VOYA’s Growth ProjectionThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Voya Financial’s 2026 earnings per share (EPS) indicates a 4.5% year-over-year increase. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.31 billion, implying a 2.3% year-over-year decline. The consensus estimate for 2027 EPS and revenues indicates an increase of 23.2% and 12%, respectively, from the corresponding 2026 estimates.
Earnings have grown 8.8% in the past five years, better than the industry average of 4.9%. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 11.2%.
Mixed Analyst Sentiment on VOYAThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved south 0.8%, while the metric for 2027 has moved north 1.2%, in the past 30 days.
Factors Acting in Favor of VOYAVoya Financial’s Retirement business remains a key growth driver, supported by strong participant growth and rising fee-based revenues. Defined-contribution net inflows totaled $8.1 billion in the second quarter, while fee-based revenue grew 10% year over year and accounted for more than 60% of Retirement revenues. With more than 10 million participant accounts and additional large-plan implementations expected in the second half of 2026, the shift toward fee-based revenues should support a more stable and recurring revenue stream and margin growth.
Management described the OneAmerica retirement acquisition as highly successful, generating returns above 30%. The acquisition has meaningfully strengthened the scale and earnings power of Voya’s Retirement business, which now serves nearly 10 million Retirement accounts.
Investment Management operating earnings rose 12% to $57 million, while second-quarter net inflows reached $1.2 billion. AUM stood at about $377 billion, supported by strong investment performance and demand for fixed income and private credit. VOYA continues to take strategic steps to ramp up growth in its Investment Management segment. Voya Financial’s long-term strategic partnership with Allianz Global Investors has added scale and diversification to Voya Investment Management.
Voya’s Wealth Management business is emerging as another growth opportunity. Revenues increased 12% year over year in the second quarter, while assets reached approximately $33 billion, up 60% from the prior-year period. More than 650 advisers support the company’s efforts to expand advice and wealth-management services among its retirement customers.
The insurer’s Employee Benefits segment is likely to gain from improving Stop Loss underwriting. In the second quarter of 2026, the loss ratio declined 50 pts to 74%. Higher Stop Loss pricing, tighter underwriting and better risk selection are expected to support margins, with management targeting margins by 2027.
Voya Financial incurred approximately $40 million of pretax severance costs in the second quarter of 2026 as part of its expense-reduction initiatives. However, management expects the actions to fully offset the upfront costs by year-end. The lower expense base should improve operating leverage and establish a more favorable cost structure heading into 2027.
The company’s capital levels remain strong. Voya Financial generated approximately $150 million of excess capital in the second quarter and $350 million in the first half of 2026. The company repurchased $150 million of shares in the second quarter and plans to repurchase at least another $100 million in the third quarter. Continued capital generation and buybacks should support EPS growth while enhancing shareholder returns.
Risks for VOYAVoya Financial remains exposed to market conditions, employment trends and investment performance. Weak alternative investment results and lower Retirement spread income pressured second-quarter earnings, although management expects alternative investment performance to improve in the third quarter of 2026.
VOYA faces intense competition from broker-dealers, financial advisors, diversified financial institutions and start-up financial services providers, which could result in increased pricing pressure on certain products and services.
ConclusionVoya Financial is positioned for earnings growth, supported by Wealth Management expansion, improved Employee Benefits underwriting, positive net flows and the completed OneAmerica integration. Expense savings, strong cash generation and strategic partnerships should support growth and shareholder returns, while competition and market volatility remain key risks.
Given the mixed analyst sentiment, it is wise to retain this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has no plans to make a take-private bid for Wendy's (WEN.O) at this time, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The move comes after the investment firm, a longtime Wendy's shareholder with around 16% of the fast food chain, was earlier this month reported by Reuters and others to be working on preparing a bid with the help of a consortium of investors, including Bugatti-backed BlueFive Capital and Flynn Group, a Wendy's franchisee.
News of a possible take-private sent the stock up 14.7% on August 12, with further momentum since pushing it to around a nine-month high, leaving the company with a market value of around $1.7 billion.
On Wednesday Wendy's stock price tumbled more than 14% in after-hours trading in reaction to the Trian news.
Trian has concerns about Wendy's performance, including its recent trading price and valuation multiples, as well as its current strategic direction, said the sources who are familiar with the matter but cannot discuss Trian's thinking publicly.
This leaves Trian keeping an open mind about its future intentions, the sources added, declining to elaborate further.
A representative for Trian declined to comment.
Wendy's did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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By pulling back on a possible takeover offer, Trian could be offering new Wendy's Chief Executive Bob Wright time to execute a turnaround plan to address declining sales that cost it the No. 2 spot among big burger chains.
On Monday, Wright issued a rare corporate mea culpa, telling the Wall Street Journal that the chain sacrificed quality to trim costs. He also rolled out a five-point plan to revive prospects.
Earlier in August, Wendy's reported a drop in quarterly global sales, lower net income, higher costs and a drop in earnings per share, all of which prompted Wright to say the company is "clearly not performing at (its) potential."
Wright, who took the top job in May, is the fourth leader of Dublin, Ohio-headquartered Wendy's in the last three years.
Even as takeover speculation helped support the stock price, Wendy's shares still trade roughly 60% lower than they did five years ago.
Wendy's has had a nearly two-decade-long relationship with Trian, with Trian co-founder Peter May sitting on its board for 18 years. Last year, Bradley Peltz, one of Nelson Peltz's sons, joined the nine-person board. Nelson Peltz and another son, Matthew, had previously held board seats.
Trian also mulled taking Wendy's private in 2022 and then backed away from such plans in 2023.
Bamco Inc. NY ve druhém čtvrtletí koupila novou pozici v Macerich za zhruba 125,9 milionu USD a drží asi 1,76 % firmy. Macerich zároveň oznámila čtvrtletní dividendu ve výši 0,17 USD na akcii.
Bamco Inc. NY bought a new position in shares of Macerich Company (The) (NYSE:MAC – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 4,999,756 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $125,944,000. Bamco Inc. NY owned about 1.76% of Macerich at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of MAC. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Macerich during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,378,836,000. State Street Corp lifted its stake in Macerich by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 15,162,075 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $245,322,000 after buying an additional 351,907 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its stake in Macerich by 17.7% in the 4th quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 13,555,892 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $250,242,000 after buying an additional 2,034,338 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Macerich by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 6,608,318 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $122,008,000 after buying an additional 70,132 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Centersquare Investment Management LLC increased its position in Macerich by 149.6% during the fourth quarter. Centersquare Investment Management LLC now owns 6,354,661 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $117,307,000 after buying an additional 3,808,336 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.38% of the company’s stock.
Macerich Stock Performance NYSE MAC opened at $24.20 on Thursday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $25.06 and its 200 day moving average price is $22.36. The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67. Macerich Company has a twelve month low of $16.03 and a twelve month high of $26.67. The company has a market capitalization of $6.86 billion, a PE ratio of -37.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 2.07.
Macerich (NYSE:MAC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.10) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by ($0.05). The business had revenue of $249.71 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $239.77 million. Macerich had a negative net margin of 16.85% and a negative return on equity of 6.26%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Macerich Company will post 1.49 earnings per share for the current year. Macerich Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th will be issued a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 14th. Macerich’s payout ratio is presently -104.62%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several analysts have recently issued reports on MAC shares. Scotiabank upped their price objective on Macerich from $24.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on Macerich from $21.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Macerich to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Griffin Securities set a $26.00 target price on shares of Macerich in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Macerich from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $20.00 to $27.00 in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $25.75.
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The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, development, ownership and management of regional shopping centers in the United States. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company focuses on high-quality retail properties, including enclosed malls, open-air centers and mixed-use lifestyle destinations. Since its establishment as a REIT in 1994, Macerich has pursued a disciplined strategy of investing in properties that serve strong consumer demographics and offer long-term growth potential.
Macerich’s core activities encompass property and asset management, leasing, marketing and redevelopment services.
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Bowlero uvedl, že ve fiskálním roce 2026 tržby vzrostly o 4 % na 1,245 miliardy USD a upravená EBITDA dosáhla 333 milionů USD. Pro fiskální rok 2027 čeká upravenou EBITDA ve výši 340 až 360 milionů USD.
3 Beaten Up Experiential Stocks to Cash in on a Good TimeBowlero NYSE: BOWL, operating as Lucky Strike Entertainment, said fiscal 2026 revenue rose 4% to $1.245 billion while adjusted EBITDA reached $333 million, as improved bowling, food, league and event trends were partly offset by a late-year disruption from major televised sports and weather pressure at its water parks.
For the fiscal year ended June 29, 2026, same-store sales declined 0.2%, an improvement of 3.5 percentage points from the prior year and the company’s strongest comparable-sales result since fiscal 2023, according to Founder and Chief Executive Thomas Shannon. Excluding California, same-store sales increased 0.9%.
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Bowlero is Quietly Cornering The Bowling MarketShannon said retail bowling and shoe revenue increased 2.9% on a comparable basis, league revenue rose 3.6%, and food sales increased 8%. Events, which management has identified as a key growth opportunity after a multiyear decline, turned positive in May and June and remained positive in July and August.
Sports Viewership Pressured June Results Management said fourth-quarter trends began positively, with April roughly flat and May up 2%, before major sports programming affected customer traffic. Shannon attributed a 7% comparable-sales decline in June to record viewership for the World Cup and the New York Knicks’ NBA championship run.
“For five straight weeks, millions of consumers who would ordinarily be bowling on a Friday or Saturday night were watching sports from home,” Shannon said. He described the impact as a one-time programming event rather than evidence of a weakening consumer, adding that trends improved after the World Cup final and August results were rebounding.
President and Chief Financial Officer Bobby Lavan estimated that the World Cup affected June revenue by at least $7 million, potentially as much as $10 million to $12 million. He also cited approximately $10 million of weather-related revenue pressure from two snowstorms during the March quarter.
California remained the company’s weakest market, with comparable sales down 4% during fiscal 2026, compared with a 1% increase for the rest of the company. Lavan said California accounts for about 20% of the business. The company has replaced leadership in the state and is overhauling its corporate sales organization there, though management is not including a California turnaround in its fiscal 2027 forecast.
Water Parks Face Weather Challenges but Grow EBITDA Lucky Strike expanded its directly managed water-park portfolio to five locations during the summer, including Raging Waters Los Angeles, acquired in January for $45 million. The company said water parks generated $56 million in trailing 12-month revenue through July and $22 million in EBITDA, compared with $23 million in revenue and $11 million in EBITDA in fiscal 2025.
Per-capita spending across the water-park portfolio increased by double digits, while payroll declined by the mid-single digits as staffing was aligned with demand. However, attendance was affected by weather, including cool and wet conditions near Chicago at Raging Waves and lower-than-ideal temperatures in Los Angeles.
Shannon said the company plans to sell season passes earlier for the next season, viewing passes as a way to reduce weather-related revenue volatility. Management also expects to better balance season-pass volume and pricing after placing more emphasis on premium pricing this year.
Its Boomers family entertainment centers generated $11 million in EBITDA during the year, nearly double the prior-year result, according to Shannon. The company said the businesses are counter-seasonal to bowling operations and were EBITDA-positive in every period.
Fiscal 2027 Outlook and Investment Plans Lucky Strike forecast fiscal 2027 adjusted EBITDA of $340 million to $360 million and expects same-store sales growth of 1% to 3% through the year. Management characterized its EBITDA outlook as conservative, reflecting uncertainty around consumer conditions and weather rather than a change in its operating plan.
Lavan said the December quarter will be a critical test for the restructured events business. Event bookings entering the end of September were tracking 10% higher than the prior year, compared with a 30% decline in the prior-year period. Events accounted for about 40% of revenue in December, he said.
The company has reorganized its events sales operation into a hybrid structure that separates larger corporate accounts from localized business and uses a call center for smaller parties. Management said it sees an opportunity to recover roughly $40 million in event revenue lost over the past three years.
Lucky Strike also plans to launch a new customer relationship management system in October. Lavan called it the company’s largest IT initiative to date, with related spending weighing on selling, general and administrative expenses in the June and September quarters.
Fiscal 2027 capital expenditures are budgeted at $90 million, down from $114 million in fiscal 2026 and $194 million two years earlier. Management expects long-term annual capital expenditures to move toward $70 million to $80 million after its rebranding cycle is completed. The company expects to finish consolidating its branding around Lucky Strike and AMF by the end of fiscal 2027. Lucky Strike expects water parks to contribute $28 million to $33 million of EBITDA in fiscal 2027 and Boomers to contribute roughly $10 million to $15 million. Portfolio and Cash Flow Focus Shannon said the company remains open to acquisitions but is pursuing them only opportunistically while it focuses on improving the current portfolio, growing organic EBITDA and reducing leverage. He said Lucky Strike may shed approximately 10 properties during fiscal 2027, primarily peripheral locations acquired during a prior period of active dealmaking.
The company has only two or three EBITDA-negative centers, according to Shannon. Lavan said potential asset sales could be used to reduce leverage where sales values are attractive relative to the cost of supporting fringe locations.
In response to an analyst’s free-cash-flow estimate, Lavan said approximately $50 million for fiscal 2027 was a fair assumption, excluding any asset sales. He said the company’s goal is to pay down its revolving credit facility by June.
About Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL)Bowlero Corporation operates one of the largest bowling center networks in North America, offering an array of bowling and entertainment experiences under its Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes and AMF Bowling brands. The company's venues combine traditional ten-pin bowling with modern amenities such as full-service bars, food and beverage offerings, premium bowling lanes, and private event spaces. Bowlero also enhances guest experiences through live entertainment, arcade games, billiards tables and league-play programs tailored for casual bowlers and competitive enthusiasts alike.
Since its origins in the mid-20th century as AMF Bowling, the business underwent a series of strategic transformations, including a merger with boutique operator Bowlmor Lanes and a subsequent rebranding initiative that introduced the Bowlero concept in the late 2010s.
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BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 13,390,185 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $388,315,000. BlackRock Inc. owned about 9.51% of Vontier at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Employees Retirement System of Texas purchased a new stake in shares of Vontier in the third quarter worth approximately $58,000. Scarborough Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vontier during the first quarter valued at approximately $57,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Vontier by 82.8% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,665 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,000 after buying an additional 754 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP grew its holdings in Vontier by 5,897.1% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 2,099 shares of the company’s stock worth $88,000 after buying an additional 2,064 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its stake in Vontier by 152.5% during the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 2,634 shares of the company’s stock valued at $98,000 after acquiring an additional 1,591 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.83% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In VNT has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. KeyCorp lifted their price objective on shares of Vontier from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Robert W. Baird set a $39.00 target price on shares of Vontier in a report on Friday, August 7th. Evercore set a $36.00 price target on shares of Vontier in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Argus cut shares of Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Vontier from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $41.00.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Vontier Vontier Stock Performance Shares of Vontier stock opened at $33.38 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $31.16 and its 200 day simple moving average is $33.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.15. Vontier Corporation has a 12 month low of $27.25 and a 12 month high of $48.20. The company has a current ratio of 1.25, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33.
Vontier (NYSE:VNT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $756.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $747.12 million. Vontier had a return on equity of 38.57% and a net margin of 11.34%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.79 EPS. Vontier has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.450-3.550 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.820-0.860 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Vontier Corporation will post 3.49 EPS for the current year.
Vontier Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be issued a $0.025 dividend. This represents a $0.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. Vontier’s payout ratio is 4.15%.
Vontier announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Tuesday, May 19th that authorizes the company to buyback $1.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire up to 25.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
About Vontier (Free Report)
Vontier is a global industrial technology company focused on advancing mobility infrastructure and transportation solutions. Established as a standalone public company in October 2020 through the spin-off of Fortive’s mobility and transportation platforms, Vontier is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company’s mission centers on delivering innovative products and services that help customers meet evolving demands in fuel retail, fleet management, and automotive service.
The company’s diversified portfolio spans several well-known brands.
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Amphenol ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšil tržby divize Communications Solutions o 85 % meziročně díky silné poptávce po AI datacom. Na 3. čtvrtletí čeká další středně dvouciferný mezikvartální růst IT datacom.
Key Takeaways Amphenol's Communications Solutions revenues jumped 85% year over year, led by AI datacom demand.APH expects another mid-teen sequential IT datacom increase in Q3 as AI data-center investments accelerate.Amphenol strengthened its AI connectivity position with CommScope and Wilder Technologies acquisitions. Amphenol (APH - Free Report) is riding on strong growth in its Communications Solutions segment, supported by surging AI-related IT datacom demand and contributions from acquisitions. In the second quarter of 2026, Communications Solutions revenues jumped 85% year over year and 42% organically, representing roughly 62% of total revenues. Growth was primarily driven by outsized IT datacom demand, particularly for AI applications, along with strength in industrial, mobile-device and automotive markets.
AI infrastructure remains the biggest growth engine and is helping the company fight off competition from the likes of TE Connectivity (TEL - Free Report) and Bel Fuse (BELFB - Free Report) . IT datacom accounted for 43% of Amphenol’s quarterly sales and grew 89% year over year and 63% organically. Sequential growth reached 22%, with virtually all of the increase attributed to AI-related products. Amphenol expects another mid-teen sequential increase in the third quarter as AI data-center investments accelerate and cloud and enterprise customers expand infrastructure spending. Its exposure spans high-speed copper, fiber-optic and power interconnect solutions, allowing it to capture rising connectivity content across AI systems.
Acquisitions are further strengthening this position. CommScope’s IT datacom business, focused on advanced optical interconnect solutions, nearly doubled year over year, while Amphenol raised CommScope’s expected 2026 revenues to $4.6 billion from $4.1 billion. Wilder Technologies also expands APH’s capabilities in high-speed digital, RF and signal-integrity applications.
For the third quarter of 2026, APH expects sales of $9.3-$9.4 billion. The range implies year-over-year growth of 50-52%, assuming current market conditions and constant exchange rates. Adjusted earnings are projected between $1.40 and $1.42 per share, representing growth of 51-53% from the prior-year quarter.
How Rivals Stack Up Against APHTE Connectivity poses significant competition in AI connectivity. TEL’s Digital Data Networks revenues increased 34% year over year to $813 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, while Industrial Solutions revenues advanced nearly 22%. The company is benefiting from rising demand for connectivity technologies that distribute power, signal and data across AI-enabled data centers, with AI momentum helping drive record companywide orders of $5.7 billion, up 27% year over year.
Bel Fuse is a smaller but growing challenger. The company’s Data Solutions revenues surged 55% year over year to roughly $58 million as recent high-performance-computing project wins began ramping. Bel Fuse is also seeing stronger demand for integrated connector modules and RF connectors, while bookings remain strong across Data Solutions and distribution channels. This growing HPC and connectivity exposure could increase competitive pressure on APH for specialized interconnect and power content in next-generation computing infrastructure.
APH’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesAmphenol’s shares have surged 17.5% year to date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 14.4%.
APH Stock’s Price Performance
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Amphenol shares are trading at a premium, as suggested by a Value Score of D. In terms of the forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E), APH is trading at 26.57X, higher than the broader sector’s 20.66.
APH Stock Is Overvalued
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Amphenol’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.25 per share, up 7.8% over the past 30 days. The figure indicates a 57.19% jump year over year.
APH currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Amphenol ve 2. čtvrtletí překonal odhady: upravený zisk na akcii byl 1,35 USD a tržby vzrostly o 55 % na 8,76 miliardy USD. Pro 3. čtvrtletí čeká tržby 9,3 až 9,4 miliardy USD.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Amphenol (APH - Free Report) . Shares have added about 1% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Amphenol due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Amphenol Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Amphenol’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/YAmphenol reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, up 66.7% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13%.
Revenues surged 55% year over year to $8.76 billion and surpassed the consensus mark by 5.51%. Growth was driven by strong organic performance across most end markets, exceptional IT datacom demand and acquisition contributions. Orders reached a record $10.7 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.23:1.
APH Sees Broad-Based Demand StrengthOrganic net sales increased 30% year over year, while constant-currency sales advanced 54%. Acquisitions contributed 24 percentage points to reported growth, underscoring the combined impact of internal expansion and portfolio additions.
Communications Solutions led the performance with 42% organic growth. Harsh Environment Solutions and Interconnect and Sensor Systems delivered organic growth of 22% and 13%, respectively. Foreign currency movements added roughly one percentage point to consolidated growth.
Amphenol’s Segments Post Strong GrowthCommunications Solutions revenues jumped 85% year over year to $5.38 billion. The segment remained the company’s largest business, benefiting from strong demand for high-speed connectivity applications, particularly in the IT datacom market.
Harsh Environment Solutions sales increased 28.5% year over year to $1.86 billion. Interconnect and Sensor Systems revenues rose 17.2% year over year to $1.52 billion. The broad segment expansion reflected Amphenol’s diversified exposure to communications, industrial, defense, aerospace, automotive and other electronics markets.
The company completed the acquisitions of El.Com and Wilder Technologies during the quarter. El.Com, which generates annual sales of approximately $150 million, expands Amphenol’s complex interconnect and high-voltage cable capabilities. Wilder Technologies contributes high-performance test and measurement solutions for IT datacom applications.
APH Expands Margins on Scale and TariffsAdjusted operating income was $2.61 billion, up 80.2% year over year. Adjusted operating margin improved 420 basis points (bps) year over year to 29.8%.
Communications Solutions’ operating margin increased 300 bps to 33.6%. Harsh Environment Solutions’ margin expanded 490 bps to 30.1%, while the Interconnect and Sensor Systems margin rose 150 bps to 21%.
Amphenol Generates Solid Cash FlowAmphenol ended June with $4.73 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Including short-term investments, total cash and investments were $5.42 billion. Long-term debt, excluding the current portion, stood at $17.18 billion following the company’s acquisition activity.
Operating cash flow totaled $1.56 billion, up from $1.42 billion in the prior-year quarter. Free cash flow increased to $1.21 billion from $1.12 billion, despite capital expenditures rising to $355.5 million.
Capital returns remained substantial. APH repurchased 1.5 million shares for $208 million and paid $307 million in dividends, returning a combined $515 million to shareholders during the quarter.
APH Benefits From Stronger CommScope ResultsAmphenol raised its expectations for the acquired CommScope business following better-than-anticipated performance. The operation is now projected to generate full-year sales of $4.6 billion and contribute 30 cents to adjusted earnings per share in 2026.
The revised outlook compares favorably with the previous expectations of $4.1 billion in revenues and 15 cents of adjusted earnings accretion. The improvement highlights the earnings leverage from the acquisition as Amphenol integrates the connectivity and cable operations.
Amphenol Issues Upbeat Q3 GuidanceFor the third quarter of 2026, Amphenol expects revenues between $9.3 billion and $9.4 billion. The range implies year-over-year growth of 50-52%, assuming current market conditions and constant exchange rates.
Adjusted earnings are projected between $1.40 and $1.42 per share, representing growth of 51-53% from the prior-year quarter. The guidance excludes any additional tariff recoveries, making underlying demand and acquisition execution central to the upcoming quarter’s performance.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates revision have trended upward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted 9.72% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Amphenol has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Amphenol has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
OPEN cílí na vyrovnaný upravený čistý zisk do konce roku 2026 při ročním tempu výnosů kolem 9 miliard USD. Ve 2. čtvrtletí dosáhla marže příspěvku 5,8 % a náklad na akvizici klesl na 3 000 USD.
Key Takeaways OPEN targets ANI breakeven by end-2026, based on 6,000 quarterly transactions and a $9B run rate.Contribution margin hit 5.8% as operating expense per acquisition fell to $3,000 in the second quarter.OPEN expects third-quarter contribution margin to moderate to 4-4.5% due to seasonality and Doma integration. Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN - Free Report) has outlined a quantitative framework for reaching adjusted net income (ANI) breakeven on a 12-month go-forward basis by the end of 2026. The framework assumes roughly 6,000 quarterly transactions at $375,000 each, implying an annualized revenue run rate of approximately $9 billion.
Acquisition activity is moving toward the scale required by this model. OPEN generated 6,908 acquisition contracts in the second quarter, up from 5,136 in the first quarter. The company is also signing more than 500 contracts per week, with one recent week reaching roughly 700 — its highest weekly total in years. Still, contract volume does not translate directly into reported revenues. Some agreements will not close, while acquired homes generally progress through renovation, listing and resale before revenues are recognized.
Improving unit economics provides another important component of the profitability framework. Contribution margin reached 5.8% in the second quarter, within OPEN’s targeted 5-7% range. Operations expense per acquisition declined to $3,000 from $5,000 in the first quarter and $8,400 a year earlier. OPEN’s illustrative framework assumes that marketing, variable operations and fixed operating costs would represent a combined 2.9% of acquisition GMV. Based on the current dollar cost structure, these expenses would equal approximately 2.4% of revenues at a $9 billion run rate, below the 3-4% range previously associated with ANI profitability.
Still, maintaining these economics as volume expands will be critical. OPEN expects contribution margin to moderate to 4-4.5% in the third quarter because of seasonality and the temporary impact of the Doma integration. Net interest expense also remains slightly above 2% of revenues, increasing the importance of resale velocity and inventory discipline.
OPEN’s Breakeven Path Versus Zillow and OfferpadZillow Group, Inc. (ZG - Free Report) provides an adjusted-earnings benchmark, although its digital marketplace is less capital intensive than OPEN’s inventory-based iBuying model. Zillow reported second-quarter adjusted net income of $118 million and adjusted EBITDA of $176 million, translating into an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23%. Zillow also noted that Zillow Home Loans now generates positive unit economics across fixed and variable costs, highlighting the operating leverage available from integrated real estate services.
Offerpad Solutions Inc. (OPAD - Free Report) offers a more direct iBuying comparison. The company generated approximately $78 million in revenues from 295 real estate transactions and recorded an adjusted EBITDA loss of $6.2 million. Offerpad’s contribution profit after interest reached $13,500 per transaction. The company targets exiting 2026 at a run rate of roughly 1,000 quarterly transactions and attaining positive adjusted EBITDA on a year-end run-rate basis. Although Offerpad’s adjusted EBITDA objective is not directly comparable with OPEN’s adjusted net income target, both companies depend on transaction scale, resale velocity and disciplined inventory economics.
Taken together, OPEN’s higher contract activity, improved unit economics and lower operating expense per acquisition likely strengthen its prospects of reaching adjusted net income breakeven on a 12-month go-forward basis by year-end 2026.
OPEN’s Stock Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Opendoor have declined 20.1% in the past year compared with the industry’s 13.7% fall.
OPEN One-Year Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, OPEN trades at a forward price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 0.52, significantly below the industry’s average of 3.97.
OPEN’s P/S Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OPEN's 2026 loss per share suggests a 42.3% year-over-year improvement. Loss per share estimates for 2026 have widened in the past 30 days.
EPS Trend of OPEN Stock
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 745,079 shares of the medical research company’s stock, valued at approximately $44,839,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned 0.49% of Bruker at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans boosted its position in shares of Bruker by 561.3% during the fourth quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 179,792 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $8,470,000 after buying an additional 152,603 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Bruker by 202.7% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 41,306 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $1,946,000 after buying an additional 27,659 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp raised its holdings in shares of Bruker by 4,058.3% in the 1st quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 57,135 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $2,064,000 after buying an additional 55,761 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in Bruker by 317.7% during the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 2,309,404 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $108,796,000 after acquiring an additional 1,756,460 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi boosted its holdings in Bruker by 244.2% during the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 62,611 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $2,261,000 after acquiring an additional 44,421 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.52% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts have weighed in on BRKR shares. Zacks Research raised Bruker from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Bruker in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Bruker from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Bruker from $55.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of Bruker from $60.00 to $53.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Bruker presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $56.64.
Check Out Our Latest Report on BRKR Bruker Stock Performance Shares of Bruker stock opened at $59.25 on Friday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $58.78 and a 200-day simple moving average of $47.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 1.85. Bruker Corporation has a one year low of $28.53 and a one year high of $65.30. The company has a market cap of $9.03 billion, a PE ratio of -84.64, a P/E/G ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.28.
Bruker (NASDAQ:BRKR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The medical research company reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.11. Bruker had a negative net margin of 2.35% and a positive return on equity of 12.47%. The company had revenue of $838.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $853.57 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.32 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Bruker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.150 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Bruker Corporation will post 2.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Bruker Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Investors of record on Monday, September 21st will be issued a $0.05 dividend. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 21st. Bruker’s dividend payout ratio is -28.57%.
About Bruker (Free Report)
Bruker Corporation, founded in 1960 by physicist Günther Laukien and headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The company designs systems that enable molecular and materials research across academic, governmental, and industrial laboratories.
Bruker’s product portfolio encompasses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometers for molecular structure and dynamics studies, mass spectrometry platforms for proteomics and metabolomics, X-ray diffraction and scattering instruments for crystallography and materials characterization, atomic force and scanning probe microscopes for nanoscale surface analysis, as well as preclinical imaging systems such as micro-CT and MRI scanners.
In addition to hardware, Bruker provides software suites, applications support, training services, and long-term maintenance agreements to ensure optimal instrument performance.
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) . Shares have added about 6.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Amkor Technology due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Amkor Technology, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Amkor Technology Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/YAmkor Technology reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 70 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 48.94%. The company reported earnings of 22 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.
Net sales of $1.89 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.27%. The figure increased 25.58% year over year. The quarter's performance reflected record revenues in the Computing and Automotive and Industrial end markets, along with continued strength across the advanced packaging portfolio.
AMKR's Q2 Top Line & MixAmkor's second-quarter 2026 revenue mix continued to skew toward higher value work. Advanced products totaled $1.557 billion, up 26.79% year over year, reflecting strong customer engagement across leading-edge packaging platforms. Mainstream products contributed $341 million, up 20.49% year over year, supported by the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year mainstream growth.
Packaging comprised 88% of second-quarter 2026 sales, in line with the year-ago period, and test services accounted for 12%. Net sales from the top 10 customers represented 66% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with 72% in the second quarter of 2025.
AMKR Q2 End Markets DetailsIn the second quarter, Communications revenues grew approximately 32% year over year, aided by double-digit growth in the iOS ecosystem even as Android softness stemming from memory supply constraints partly offset the gain.
Computing revenues rose approximately 26% year over year, hitting a record quarterly level on the back of broad-based data center demand and the ramp of the company's newest HDFO CPU program.
Automotive and Industrial revenues advanced approximately 38% year over year to a record quarterly level, driven by strong ADAS demand and increasing semiconductor content in next-generation vehicle platforms.
Consumer revenues declined approximately 2% year over year even as sequential demand improved on broad-based IoT strength across customers.
AMKR's Margin DetailsProfitability improved sharply from the year-ago period. Gross profit was $318.6 million, up 75.15% year over year, and gross margin expanded to 16.8%, up roughly 480 basis points year over year.
Operating income reached $199.9 million, more than double the $92 million reported in the year-ago quarter. Operating margin was 10.5%, up roughly 440 basis points year over year, reflecting higher factory utilization and a richer product mix.
Net income attributable to Amkor was $173.8 million compared with $54.4 million in the year-ago quarter. EBITDA was $400 million versus $259 million a year earlier.
AMKR's Balance Sheet & Cash Flow DetailsAmkor's liquidity position strengthened sequentially. As of June 30, 2026, total cash and short-term investments stood at $2.5 billion, up from $1.8 billion at the end of the first quarter, while total debt rose to $2.486 billion from $1.4 billion, following the issuance of $1.15 billion in convertible notes in May. Total liquidity was $3.6 billion, up from $2.9 billion in the prior quarter, and the debt-to-EBITDA ratio was 1.8X compared with 1.1X in the first quarter.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $381.6 million, implying approximately $236.5 million was generated in the second quarter alone, up from $145.1 million in the first quarter. Capital expenditures for the six-month period totaled $688.4 million, implying approximately $463.8 million was invested in the second quarter, up from $224.6 million in the first quarter, consistent with the ongoing Arizona and Asia footprint expansion.
AMKR's Q3 & 2026 GuidanceFor the third quarter of 2026, AMKR expects net sales of $1.95-$2.05 billion and a gross margin of 18.5-19.5%. Net income is expected to be $180-$205 million, with diluted EPS between 72 cents and 82 cents.
Full-year 2026 capital expenditures remain projected at approximately $2.5-$3 billion, with roughly 65% to 70% allocated to facilities expansion, including Phase 1 of the Arizona campus and 30% to 35% allocated to HDFO, test and other advanced packaging capacity.
Operationally, management pointed to accelerating Computing growth of nearly 30% sequentially in the third quarter, driven by AI data center demand and the continued ramp of the HDFO CPU program, partly offset by a high single-digit sequential decline in Communications tied to the planned SiP transition from Korea to Vietnam and ongoing memory supply constraints. Recently announced 10-year and multi-year strategic partnerships with TSMC and NVIDIA were highlighted as reinforcing the company's long-term advanced packaging growth trajectory.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates review.
The consensus estimate has shifted 28.11% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresAt this time, Amkor Technology has a average Growth Score of C, a score with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Amkor Technology has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new position in Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 80,300 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,924,000.
Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Amkor Technology in the 2nd quarter worth $1,060,005,000. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its position in Amkor Technology by 204.5% during the 4th quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 2,095,027 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $82,712,000 after buying an additional 1,407,109 shares in the last quarter. UBS Group AG raised its stake in Amkor Technology by 205.5% in the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,254,658 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $49,534,000 after buying an additional 843,983 shares during the last quarter. Black Swift Group LLC purchased a new stake in Amkor Technology in the fourth quarter valued at about $797,000. Finally, Foster & Motley Inc. acquired a new stake in Amkor Technology in the second quarter worth about $1,944,000. 42.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Amkor Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Amkor Technology from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. UBS Group raised shares of Amkor Technology from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $80.00 to $90.00 in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Amkor Technology from $69.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, B. Riley Financial decreased their price target on shares of Amkor Technology from $75.00 to $65.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $68.33.
Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on AMKR Insider Buying and Selling at Amkor Technology In other news, CFO Megan Faust sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.45, for a total value of $54,450.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 135,105 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,356,467.25. This represents a 0.73% decrease in their position. The transaction 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, EVP Mark N. Rogers sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $59.78, for a total transaction of $298,900.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 38,904 shares in the company, valued at $2,325,681.12. This trade represents a 11.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 50,221 shares of company stock worth $3,059,887. Corporate insiders own 26.40% of the company’s stock.
Amkor Technology Stock Down 7.5% Shares of AMKR stock opened at $47.88 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $62.52 and its 200-day simple moving average is $61.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.91 and a current ratio of 2.17. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.90 billion, a PE ratio of 21.47 and a beta of 2.24. Amkor Technology, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $23.36 and a fifty-two week high of $96.68.
Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, July 27th. The semiconductor company reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.23. The firm had revenue of $1.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.81 billion. Amkor Technology had a return on equity of 12.27% and a net margin of 7.45%.The company’s revenue was up 25.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.22 earnings per share. Amkor Technology has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.720-0.820 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Amkor Technology, Inc. will post 2.6 earnings per share for the current year.
Amkor Technology Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.0835 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 2nd. This represents a $0.33 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. Amkor Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 14.80%.
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Amkor Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:AMKR) is a leading provider of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test (OSAT) services, supporting integrated device manufacturers and semiconductor foundries worldwide. The company offers a broad range of advanced packaging solutions, including wafer bumping, flip chip, system-in-package and ball grid array technologies, designed to meet the performance, power and form-factor demands of applications across consumer electronics, automotive, communications and industrial markets.
In addition to packaging, Amkor delivers comprehensive test services such as wafer probing, final test, system-level test and digital, analog and mixed-signal testing, enabling customers to accelerate time-to-market and reduce total costs.
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Shares of Toast (TOST -0.06%) have largely underperformed since the company's public market debut in 2021. The restaurant-technology business may be moving into a new era, though, and investors might see Toast reheated soon.
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Toast's fundamentals are looking better. The company beat second-quarter expectations, and its earnings per share (EPS) almost doubled year over year. Toast raised its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) guidance for Q3 to $220 million. A slew of analysts increased their price targets on the good news.
The company continues to add new restaurants to its customer base while simultaneously increasing the number of transactions it processes. It's also investing in artificial intelligence (AI) tools that will help customers with order taking and administrative tasks, and generate valuable customer insights. Lastly, Toast expanded its integrations with Alphabet's Google and entered into a new partnership with the Dutch payments company Adyen.
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Investors have been scared off by the consistent insider selling, including by the CEO and chief revenue officer. The company's valuation is still a bit rich in my opinion. Despite the stock declining 15% in the past year and more than 44% since its initial public offering (IPO), the trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio still sits in the mid-40s.
The company is competing with powerhouse Square, which Block owns. Square has a slight advantage in market share, but Toast could gain ground as it focuses on its Google integration and partnerships.
Toast has an expanding platform and customer base; it added 9,500 new net customers in its latest quarter. I'm cautiously optimistic that there is room for this stock to run over the next few years as its metrics continue to improve. Investors will still need a bit of patience and appetite for Toast's volatility, however. Ultimately, I like where Toast is heading.
Catie Hogan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adyen, Alphabet, Block, and Toast. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Federated Hermes v dubnu 2026 zvýšila čtvrtletní dividendu o 11,8 % na 38 centů na akcii a ponechává payout ratio na 28 %. K 30. červnu 2026 měla téměř 2,3 milionu akcií k odkupu.
Key Takeaways FHI raised its quarterly dividend 11.8% and maintains a 28% payout ratio.Federated Hermes had nearly 2.3 million shares available for repurchase as of June 30, 2026.FHI's acquisitions are expanding its asset management platform and assets under management. Federated Hermes, Inc. (FHI - Free Report) maintains a disciplined capital allocation strategy focused on returning value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
The company has a strong dividend track record, having paid regular dividends since its initial public offering in 1998. In April 2026, FHI raised its quarterly dividend by 11.8% to 38 cents per share, further strengthening its shareholder return profile.
Over the past five years, FHI has increased its dividend five times, delivering an annualized growth rate of 9%. Its payout ratio stands at 28%, while the stock currently offers a 2.3% dividend yield. The moderate payout ratio provides the company with flexibility to retain earnings for business investments while continuing to reward shareholders.
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Beyond dividends, Federated Hermes actively returns capital through share repurchases. In July 2025, its board authorized the company’s 18th repurchase program, allowing it to buy back up to an additional 5 million shares with no expiration date. With three active programs, its total repurchase authorization reached 15 million shares. As of June 30, 2026, nearly 2.3 million shares remained available for repurchase, providing additional capacity for capital deployment.
Meanwhile, FHI continues to pursue strategic acquisitions to strengthen its asset management platform and expand assets under management. In April 2026, the company acquired an 80% stake in FCP Fund Manager, adding approximately $3.2 billion in U.S. multifamily real estate managed assets. Earlier acquisitions, including Rivington Energy Management and C.W. Henderson, further expanded its infrastructure and separately managed accounts capabilities. These investments are positioning FHI to support both growth initiatives and shareholder returns.
The company also maintains a solid liquidity profile. As of June 30, 2026, it had $480.7 million in cash and other investments compared with $348.5 million in long-term debt. It also had access to a $350 million unsecured revolving credit facility, with no outstanding borrowings. The healthy liquidity position provides financial flexibility to meet its obligations, pursue growth opportunities and navigate challenging economic conditions.
With consistent dividend growth, additional share repurchase capacity, strategic acquisitions and a solid liquidity profile, FHI is well-positioned to balance shareholder returns with investments that can drive sustainable long-term growth.
Where Do FHI’s Peers Stand in Terms of Capital Returns?Similar to Federated Hermes, its peers T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW - Free Report) and Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN - Free Report) have also strengthened shareholder returns through dividend increases and buybacks.
T. Rowe Price raised its quarterly dividend by 2.4% to $1.30 per share in February 2026, marking another annual increase since its IPO in 1986. In March 2020, T. Rowe Price approved a repurchase plan for 24.1 million shares, which was increased by nearly 15 million shares in 2020 to 39.1 million shares. As of June 30, 2026, 6.9 million shares remained available under the authorization.
Meanwhile, Franklin Resources announced a 3.1% increase in its common stock dividend in December 2025. Franklin Resources also authorized an additional 20.8 million shares for repurchase, bringing the total authorization to 40 million shares, with $35.6 million worth of shares remaining available as of June 30, 2026.
FHI’s Price Performance and Zack RankShares of the company have gained 16.7% in the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 12.7%.
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Federated Hermes currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Algorand Foundation spustila AC2, otevřený protokol pro AI agenty, který umožňuje schvalovat podpisy ve vlastní peněžence bez předání privátních klíčů. Protokol je blockchain-agnostický.
AI agents are increasingly asked to make payments, sign code and manage digital operations, yet the channels they use offer no cryptographic identity and force users to hand over their private keys. The Algorand Foundation is trying to close that gap with AC2, an open protocol announced Aug. 25, according to a release from the foundation.
How AC2 works AC2, short for Agentic Communication and Control Protocol, establishes a direct, end-to-end encrypted WebRTC connection between a user’s wallet and an AI agent. When an agent needs to perform a signing operation, such as a payment, a git commit or an API authorization, it sends a request that the user reviews and approves in their own wallet, and the signature is delegated back. The private key never leaves the user’s control.
The protocol is designed to support a broad range of agentic workflows: a coding agent can draft code and ask the developer to approve the final signature, an assistant can route payment details to a wallet for approval, and a shopping agent can construct a mandate defining what it is authorized to buy and at what price.
The design choices The specification uses DIDComm v2.0 message formats, passkey authentication through Liquid Auth built on FIDO2 and WebAuthn, and supports real-time voice and text streaming as well as signing delegation. It requires no central message relay and no blockchain to operate, and the reference implementation is available on GitHub alongside an open-source wallet proof-of-concept and an OpenClaw plugin for testing.
“The answer is you don’t hand them the keys, you approve each use of them,” said Marc Vanlerberghe, the foundation’s chief strategy and marketing officer, describing how AC2 grants AI agents authority without the ability to act against a user’s interests.
Where it fits The launch builds on Algorand’s recent security-focused upgrades and lands as how exchanges are opening trading to AI agents becomes a live question across the industry. The foundation cautioned that the release contains forward-looking statements and that the protocol remains subject to change as it seeks design partners. The protocol is blockchain-agnostic, so wallets and agents across networks could adopt it rather than being tied to Algorand.
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Společnosti Builders FirstSource a Digs oznámily strategické partnerství pro AI workflow v rezidenční výstavbě. Builders FirstSource je zároveň sólo vedoucím investorem v investičním kole Series A společnosti Digs za 25,3 milionu USD.
Companies join forces to help professional builders work smarter, build faster, and deliver a better homeowner experience.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR), a leading provider of building materials and value-added services, and Digs, a leading AI platform for homebuilders and homeowners, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver the next generation of AI-powered workflows and digital infrastructure for professional builders and homeowners.
Under the partnership, Builders FirstSource is the solo lead on Digs' $25.3 million Series A financing and has also entered into a five-year commercial agreement with Digs to accelerate product development, strengthen platform integration, and expand AI capabilities. Through the commercial agreement, the companies will collaborate to strengthen Builders FirstSource's digital ecosystem for residential homebuilders and build out new experiences for homeowners.
"Our customers are looking for seamless technology that helps them operate more efficiently and deliver a better homeowner experience," said Peter Jackson, CEO of Builders FirstSource. "By combining Builders FirstSource's scale, deep customer relationships, product data, and extensive digital ecosystem with Digs' AI platform, we are advancing tools that can simplify workflows, improve productivity, and create a more connected experience across the homebuilding lifecycle, enabling us to serve our customers in new ways at every stage."
The companies intend to leverage Builders FirstSource's comprehensive digital ecosystem and Digs' patented AI platform to better serve homebuilders, including the more than 140,000 customers served by Builders FirstSource today, by helping them eliminate disconnected workflows, reduce manual work, and deliver exceptional homeowner experiences from pre-construction through warranty and beyond.
One Intelligent Platform Across the Entire Build
As part of the partnership, Builders FirstSource and Digs intend to enhance Builders FirstSource's digital ecosystem with Digs' patented AI technology to turn thousands of disconnected construction documents into a single living source of truth, connecting plans, specifications, selections, products, approvals, warranties, conversations, and project history into one intelligent platform.
For builders: Every stakeholder can work from the same trusted information, from estimating and purchasing to construction, design, sales, and homeowner care. For homeowners: Greater transparency during construction and a complete digital twin of their home that continues delivering value long after move-in. The result is faster decisions, less rework, shorter project cycle times, and a better ownership experience.
Helping Builders Work Faster at Every Stage
The partnership accelerates a new generation of AI-powered capabilities to streamline operations and improve both internal workflows and the homeowner experience.
Planned innovations include:
A single source of truth for every project with AI chat, files, e-signatures, QR codes, comments, tasks, and project collaboration. AI-powered diagramming, finish selections, and visual coordination between builders, designers, trades, and homeowners. Consumer-grade client experiences that keep homeowners informed throughout construction while reducing interruptions to project teams. AI-powered homeowner handoff, warranty, and aftercare that extends the builder relationship long after move-in. Integrated into Builders FirstSource's digital ecosystem, these connected workflows will be devised to span estimating, procurement, construction, and ongoing homeownership, helping teams build more homes with greater efficiency and confidence.
Extending the Builder Relationship Beyond Move-In
This intelligent foundation will be designed to enable homeowners to receive personalized maintenance guidance, warranty support, and tailored services for their home, while giving builders a more efficient way to manage aftercare and strengthen long-term customer relationships.
Over time, it opens the door to new services and innovations across the full life of the home.
"Our vision has always been beyond construction software," said Ryan Fink, CEO and Co-founder of Digs. "We're building the AI platform that understands every home. Builders FirstSource brings national reach, industry relationships, product data, and market scale. Together, we're creating something even beyond the next generation of residential construction, we're creating the first scalable true digital twin of the home for homeowners to power new experiences for the life of their home."
About Builders FirstSource
Builders FirstSource (NYSE: BLDR), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a leading provider of building materials for professional builders in new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We deliver integrated homebuilding solutions by manufacturing, supplying, and installing a full range of structural and related building products. With approximately 565 locations across 43 states, we serve 48 of the top 50 and 91 of the top 100 Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs), ensuring broad geographic coverage and enhancing our ability to partner with our customers. Our leading network of strategically located manufacturing facilities produces factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, manufactured and semi-custom modular homes, as well as engineered wood that we design and cut specifically for each home. We also assemble interior and exterior doors into pre-hung units for easy installation. Additionally, we distribute a wide range of building products, including lumber, sheet goods, windows, doors, millwork, and specialty items. Our services, which vary by market, include professional installation, turnkey framing, and shell construction. Supported by the latest construction innovations and digital solutions, we help drive greater efficiency across homebuilding. Learn more at www.bldr.com.
About Digs
Digs is the leading AI platform for homebuilders and homeowners. Using patented artificial intelligence, Digs transforms construction documents into a single source of truth that helps builders boost productivity, accelerate workflows, improve collaboration, and deliver exceptional homeowner experiences from pre-construction through warranty, aftercare, and beyond. Digs serves builders, contractors, designers, trade partners, vendors, and homeowners across all 50 states.
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Statements in this news release and the schedules hereto that are not purely historical facts or that necessarily depend upon future events, including statements about the partnership between Builders FirstSource and Digs, the resulting product innovation and the capabilities of Builders FirstSource's and Digs' digital platforms, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. In addition, oral statements made by the Builders FirstSource's directors, officers and employees to the investor and analyst communities, media representatives and others, depending upon their nature, may also constitute forward-looking statements. As with the forward-looking statements included in this release, these forward-looking statements are by nature inherently uncertain, and actual results or events may differ materially as a result of many factors. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to Builders FirstSource on the date this release was submitted. Builders FirstSource undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Builders FirstSource's control or may be currently unknown to the Builders FirstSource, that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements; such risks or uncertainties include those related to the partnership between Builders FirstSource and Digs and the ability of the partnership to achieve the anticipated benefits thereof, adoption of the technologies being developed by Builders FirstSource and Digs by homebuilders and homeowners, the ability of Builders FirstSource's growth strategies, including acquisitions, organic growth and digital and technology strategies, including the Builders FirstSource's ability to drive growth by incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions into its platform, or the dependence of the Builders FirstSource's revenues and operating results on, among other things, the homebuilding industry and, to a lesser extent, repair and remodel activity, which in each case is dependent on economic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, home size and affordability, consumer confidence, labor and supply shortages, tariffs and duties, and also lumber and other commodity prices. The Builders FirstSource may not succeed in addressing these and other risks. Further information regarding factors that could affect our financial and other results can be found in the risk factors section of Builders FirstSource's most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and may also be described from time to time in the other reports Builders FirstSource files with the SEC. Consequently, all forward-looking statements in this release are qualified by the factors, risks and uncertainties contained therein.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE:CRBG – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund purchased 1,607,692 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $46,028,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned about 0.36% of Corebridge Financial at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. State of Michigan Retirement System purchased a new position in Corebridge Financial in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,130,000. United Super Pty Ltd in its capacity as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund bought a new position in Corebridge Financial in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $5,358,000. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in Corebridge Financial by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 27,143,048 shares of the company’s stock valued at $818,906,000 after purchasing an additional 311,133 shares during the last quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System purchased a new stake in Corebridge Financial during the 4th quarter valued at $2,072,000. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new stake in shares of Corebridge Financial in the 2nd quarter worth $899,000. Institutional investors own 98.25% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes CRBG has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Corebridge Financial from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. UBS Group increased their price objective on Corebridge Financial from $29.00 to $32.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Corebridge Financial from $43.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Piper Sandler boosted their target price on Corebridge Financial from $36.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Corebridge Financial from $35.00 to $36.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $37.42.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on CRBG Insider Activity In related news, insider David Ditillo sold 12,414 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.00, for a total value of $422,076.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 111,153 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,779,202. This trade represents a 10.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Elizabeth B. Cropper sold 7,745 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.06, for a total transaction of $256,049.70. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 46,473 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,536,397.38. This trade represents a 14.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 24,409 shares of company stock valued at $805,626 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.32% of the company’s stock.
Corebridge Financial Price Performance NYSE CRBG opened at $32.60 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.07, a PEG ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 1.08. Corebridge Financial, Inc. has a 1-year low of $22.19 and a 1-year high of $35.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 0.12 and a quick ratio of 0.12. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $31.36 and its 200-day moving average price is $28.29.
Corebridge Financial (NYSE:CRBG – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.04. Corebridge Financial had a return on equity of 17.37% and a net margin of 4.37%.The company had revenue of $4.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.66 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.36 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that Corebridge Financial, Inc. will post 4.57 earnings per share for the current year.
Corebridge Financial Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. Corebridge Financial’s payout ratio is currently 58.48%.
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Corebridge Financial (NYSE: CRBG) is a publicly traded provider of retirement, life insurance and asset management solutions. Formed from the separation of American International Group’s life and retirement operations, Corebridge focuses on helping individuals, employers and institutions manage retirement income, protect against longevity and mortality risks, and invest long-term savings. The company operates under a unified brand that brings together insurance products and investment capabilities to deliver integrated financial solutions.
Corebridge’s product suite includes retirement income and annuity products, individual and group life insurance, asset management and investment advisory services, and employer-sponsored retirement plan offerings.
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC - Free Report) . Shares have added about 3.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is GE HealthCare due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
GEHC Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat EstimatesGE HealthCare reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.13, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 by 8.7%. The bottom line increased 6.6% year over year, aided by commercial execution, pricing and productivity gains.
GAAP EPS in the quarter was $1.24, up 16.5% from the year-ago level.
GEHC's Revenue Growth Gains MomentumRevenues of $5.29 billion increased 5.7% year over year on a reported basis and 3.5% organically. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.7%. Revenue growth was led by Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) and Advanced Imaging Solutions (AIS), along with strength in the United States, EMEA and Rest of World markets. However, growth was partially offset by a decline in the Patient Care Solutions (PCS) segment.
Total company orders increased 11.1% year over year organically. The book-to-bill ratio was 1.15X, indicating rising orders compared to shipments, with backlog reaching a record $23.9 billion. Management cited order growth across every segment, supported by strong commercial execution and adoption of new products.
GE HealthCare’s Q2 Segmental DetailsPharmaceutical Diagnostics revenues increased 15.6% year over year to $843 million. Growth was supported by higher contrast-media volumes, pricing and U.S. radiopharmaceutical demand. Segment EBIT was $250 million, up 16.9% year over year.
Advanced Imaging Solutions revenues increased 7.9% year over year to $3.77 billion. Growth was supported by CardioVascular and Interventional Solutions, computed tomography and Molecular Imaging. Segment EBIT was $525 million, up 15.4% year over year.
Patient Care Solutions revenues declined 13.3% year over year to $675 million. Management attributed the decline primarily to operational and fulfillment challenges, despite strong first-half orders that indicated healthy customer demand.
GEHC's Margin and Cash Flow ImproveNet income margin expanded 90 basis points to 10.6%. However, net income margin was negatively impacted due to PCS weakness and inflation in memory chips, oil and freight costs.
Cumulative cash flow from operating activities at the end of the second quarter was $458 million compared with $344 million a year ago.
GE HealthCare’s Financial PositionGEHC exited the second quarter with cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $2.11 billion compared with $2.28 billion in the previous quarter.
Total assets increased to $37.25 billion from $37.12 billion on a sequential basis.
GE HealthCare Reaffirms 2026 GuidanceGE HealthCare reaffirmed its guidance for 2026.
The company still expects organic revenue growth of 3-4% in 2026. It anticipates adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $4.80-$5.00, implying 4.6%-9.0% year-over-year growth, as expected previously.
Management anticipates approximately $250 million of inflation associated with memory chips, oil and freight and other components, but expects pricing and cost actions to offset more than half of that impact.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates revision.
VGM ScoresCurrently, GE HealthCare has a subpar Growth Score of D, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, GE HealthCare has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerGE HealthCare is part of the Zacks Medical - Products industry. Over the past month, Abbott (ABT - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 5.7%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended June 2026 more than a month ago.
Abbott reported revenues of $12.59 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +13%. EPS of $1.31 for the same period compares with $1.26 a year ago.
Abbott is expected to post earnings of $1.43 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.2%.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Abbott. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
Baker Hughes za poslední měsíc přidal asi 2,3 %, ale zaostal za S&P 500. Ve 2. čtvrtletí překonal odhady zisku i tržeb a zvýšil celoroční výhled tržeb na 26,65–28,05 miliardy USD.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Baker Hughes (BKR - Free Report) . Shares have added about 2.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Baker Hughes due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
Baker Hughes Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat EstimatesBaker Hughes Company reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share, up 2% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents by 25.5%.
Revenues of $6.74 billion surpassed the consensus mark of $6.49 billion by 3.9%. However, the figure declined 2% from the year-ago quarter.
Better-than-expected quarterly results reflected strong OFSE execution, firm IET profitability and record order momentum.
Orders & Backlog Remaining performance obligations, a measure of contracted future work, reached $40.06 billion, up 18% year over year. The increase reflected a record Industrial & Energy Technology (“IET”) backlog, which rose to $37.09 billion and an increased Oilfield Services & Equipment (“OFSE”) backlog, up 10% year over year.
Orders across all business segments totaled $10.5 billion, up 49% from $7.03 billion recorded a year ago, driven by record order intake from the IET business segment. Notably, IET orders nearly doubled from the prior-year period, supported by continued momentum in Gas Technology Equipment and Gas Technology Services.
The company posted a total book-to-bill ratio of 1.6, indicating that orders exceeded current-quarter revenues.
Baker Hughes' IET Momentum StrengthensIndustrial & Energy Technology revenues were $3.29 billion, flat year over year. Lower Gas Technology Equipment and Industrial Solutions revenues, including the effect of the PSI disposition, affected segment results in the quarter, offset by growth across the other product lines.
Segment EBITDA increased 16% from the year-ago quarter to $678 million. The EBITDA margin expanded 280 basis points to 20.6%, driven by pricing, productivity, cost-out initiatives and favorable foreign exchange movements. The positives were partly offset by lower volume and inflation.
BKR's OFSE Execution Tops GuidanceOilfield Services & Equipment revenues fell 5% year over year to $3.45 billion, mainly due to the SPC divestment and Middle East disruptions. North America revenues increased 1%, while International revenues declined 6% year over year.
OFSE EBITDA declined 11% to $605 million, while the margin contracted 120 basis points to 17.5%. Sequentially, however, revenues and EBITDA each rose 7%, driven by higher volume, pricing, cost actions and foreign exchange.
Baker Hughes Expands Margins and Cash FlowAdjusted EBITDA increased 2% year over year to $1.23 billion. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved 70 basis points to 18.3%, with company-wide results exceeding the midpoint of management's guidance.
Operating cash flow was $1.35 billion compared with $510 million in the corresponding period of 2025. Free cash flow in the second quarter totaled $1.11 billion compared with $239 million a year earlier. Net capital expenditures were $236 million, including $135 million for OFSE and $85 million for IET.
BKR's Balance Sheet Reflects Chart FundingBKR ended June with cash and cash equivalents of $15.73 billion. Long-term debt stood at $15.48 billion at the end of the second quarter, reflecting the financing associated with the all-cash Chart Industries acquisition.
The company paid $228 million in dividends during the second quarter and made no share repurchases. Management remains focused on deleveraging after the Chart closing and targets net debt to adjusted EBITDA of 1x-1.5x within 24 months.
Baker Hughes Broadens Its Industrial PortfolioThe company completed the Chart acquisition, adding thermal management, air and gas handling, compression and lifecycle-service capabilities. Baker Hughes expects Chart to become a third reporting segment beginning in the third quarter of 2026.
Management expects run-rate cost synergies of $95 million in year one, $230 million in year two and $325 million in year three. The integration plan also targets commercial benefits from a larger installed base, expanded aftermarket reach and broader digital penetration.
2026 ExpectationsFor the third quarter of 2026, Baker Hughes expects revenues of $6.57-$7.17 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.12-$1.30 billion. OFSE revenues are projected at $3.40-$3.70 billion, while IET revenues are forecast at $3.17-$3.47 billion.
For 2026, the company now expects revenues of $26.65-$28.05 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $4.6-$5.1 billion. IET order guidance was raised to $17.5-$19.5 billion, and the Horizon 2 IET order target increased to more than $45 billion for 2026-2028.
The outlook excludes guidance for the Chart segment. It assumes that Middle East activity remains broadly consistent through year-end and that logistics inflation and supply-chain challenges remain in line with recent trends.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review have trended upward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted 17.06% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Baker Hughes has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a C. Following the exact same course, the stock has a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Baker Hughes has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerBaker Hughes belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Field Services industry. Another stock from the same industry, Halliburton (HAL - Free Report) , has gained 7.8% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.
Halliburton reported revenues of $5.71 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +3.7%. EPS of $0.55 for the same period compares with $0.55 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Halliburton is expected to post earnings of $0.58 per share, indicating no change from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.5% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Halliburton. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.
Bank of Nova Scotia ve 2. čtvrtletí získala nový podíl v Diamondback Energy: 28 279 akcií za zhruba 4,971 milionu USD. Akcie FANG zároveň zahájily obchodování níže o 2,8 %.
Bank of Nova Scotia bought a new stake in shares of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 28,279 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,971,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Compass Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in Diamondback Energy in the second quarter valued at approximately $63,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Diamondback Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $1,493,000. Daiichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Diamondback Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $1,243,000. Commerce Bank bought a new position in shares of Diamondback Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $14,457,000. Finally, GQG Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Diamondback Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $103,192,000. 90.01% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other Diamondback Energy news, EVP Matt Zmigrosky sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $200.54, for a total value of $1,002,700.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 46,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,303,451.68. The trade was a 9.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Mark Lawrence Plaumann sold 500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $196.50, for a total value of $98,250.00. Following the sale, the director owned 13,437 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,640,370.50. The trade was a 3.59% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 129,167 shares of company stock worth $24,714,309. 0.64% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Diamondback Energy Trading Down 2.8% Diamondback Energy stock opened at $199.89 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $192.34 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $189.96. The company has a quick ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The stock has a market cap of $55.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.96 and a beta of 0.43. Diamondback Energy, Inc. has a 12 month low of $134.30 and a 12 month high of $216.90. Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The oil and natural gas company reported $6.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.08 by $0.40. Diamondback Energy had a net margin of 8.58% and a return on equity of 10.10%. The firm had revenue of $5.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.89 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.38 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 51.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Diamondback Energy, Inc. will post 20.13 EPS for the current year.
Diamondback Energy Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 13th were given a $1.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $4.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. Diamondback Energy’s payout ratio is presently 85.77%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research firms have recently issued reports on FANG. Roth Capital set a $212.00 price target on Diamondback Energy and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Diamondback Energy from $262.00 to $263.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Truist Financial boosted their target price on Diamondback Energy from $220.00 to $224.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “strong-buy” rating and set a $248.00 target price on shares of Diamondback Energy in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price target on Diamondback Energy from $237.00 to $241.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold 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 $222.21.
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Diamondback Energy Profile (Free Report)
Diamondback Energy, Inc (NASDAQ: FANG) is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the development, exploration and production of unconventional resources in the Permian Basin. Headquartered in Midland, Texas, the company concentrates its operations in the core Midland and Delaware sub‑basins of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, where it pursues contiguous acreage positions to support repeatable drilling programs.
Diamondback’s activities span the upstream value chain, including leasehold acquisition, well planning, drilling, completion and production optimization.
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onsemi uvedla, že poptávka v automotive dosáhla dna a růst nyní táhnou datová centra pro AI. Firma zároveň zvýšila výhled pro AI datacentra na více než dvojnásobný růst v roce 2026.
3 Robotics Stocks Under $10: Value, Momentum, or Bet?onsemi NASDAQ: ON executives said demand conditions have improved across the company’s end markets, with automotive appearing to have reached a bottom in the first quarter and artificial intelligence data-center demand providing a significant source of growth.
Speaking at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference, Chief Executive Officer Hassane El-Khoury said the company is now shipping to “natural demand” across its markets, which he characterized as an equilibrium rather than necessarily strong demand. He cited book-to-bill above parity, longer visibility into 2027 and, in some cases, 2028, and extending lead times as signs of improving market conditions.
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MarketBeat Week in Review – 08/03 - 08/07El-Khoury said onsemi has capacity in place and does not anticipate a major capital-expenditure cycle. However, he cautioned that a sharp demand recovery could create constraints, particularly in technologies shared by automotive and AI data-center customers. The company previously said it made allocation trade-offs between automotive and AI data-center demand in certain power technologies.
“If we get orders today and they need them in October, November, and you get a snapback of orders,” El-Khoury said, lead times could extend and allocation could return. He said such a scenario could be more challenging than the COVID-era shortage environment because AI data centers are now a major consumer of manufacturing capacity.
Utilization, inventory and pricing The AI Chip Stock Making a Quiet Move Toward DominanceChief Financial Officer Thad Trent said onsemi’s factory utilization rose to 83% in the most recent quarter from 68% at the end of last year. He said fully utilized operations would be in the 92% to 93% range. The company’s wafer-to-finished-product cycle time is typically four to six months, while inventory held in die banks can be launched into back-end production on a roughly two-week cycle.
Trent said channel inventory is within onsemi’s targeted range of 10 to 11 weeks. He added that automotive customers generally appear to have worked through inventory digestion, though some remain “dangerously low” on inventory. The company also described its balance-sheet inventory as healthy.
On pricing, Trent said onsemi implemented a first price action in April and is undertaking another round. He said the moves are primarily intended to pass through inflation-related input costs that have already affected the company’s profit and loss statement. The company is also selectively raising prices on constrained products and supply lanes.
AI data center and power infrastructure El-Khoury said onsemi’s AI data-center revenue is generated across the “power tree,” from high-voltage power products closer to the electrical plug through smart power stages near XPUs. The company raised its 2026 outlook for the business from doubling revenue year over year to more than doubling it, after the first two quarters exceeded its prior expectations.
The CEO said the business is diversified across customers and regions, while the company’s go-to-market strategy varies by the location of its products in the data-center power architecture. Products placed directly on boards generally involve engagements with hyperscalers or GPU and XPU vendors, while other power-conversion products are sold through power-system providers.
El-Khoury also highlighted a prospective transition to 800-volt architecture in data centers beginning around late 2027 or early 2028. He said onsemi has more than five years of experience with 800-volt systems in automotive and is sampling vertical gallium nitride, or GaN, products for both AI data-center and automotive uses.
According to El-Khoury, onsemi’s vertical GaN development was primarily organic, supplemented by a small tuck-in acquisition that added intellectual property. Its vertical GaN manufacturing facility is located in Syracuse, New York. The company also works with Innoscience and GlobalFoundries on lateral GaN, while developing controls and drivers internally through its Treo platform.
Beyond data-center walls, El-Khoury said energy infrastructure is benefiting from an “AI halo” tied to the buildout of AI computing infrastructure. He said onsemi’s energy-infrastructure business is growing 40% year over year and that secular applications represent about 60% of its industrial business. Areas cited included energy storage systems and solid-state transformers, which could gain electronics content as the industry moves toward 800-volt systems.
Automotive, robotics and Synaptics In automotive, El-Khoury said onsemi expects roughly 6% year-over-year growth despite vehicle production, or SAAR, being flat to slightly down. The company continues to target high-single-digit growth above SAAR through increased semiconductor content. He pointed to electrification, including plug-in hybrids using silicon carbide, as well as software-defined vehicle architectures and zonal systems.
The company said its Treo 65-nanometer mixed-signal analog platform supports products including automotive Ethernet connectivity, smart-power devices and controllers. El-Khoury said Treo-based products carry gross margins in the 60% to 70% range and that onsemi has discussed a $1 billion revenue target for the platform by 2030.
El-Khoury also described robotics as an existing growth area within physical AI, particularly factory automation and autonomous mobile robots. onsemi supplies power, sensing and control products, including ultrasonic, inductive and image sensors. He said humanoid robotics could see volume growth in one to two years, but is not expected to immediately outweigh existing robotics segments.
Regarding Synaptics, El-Khoury said the planned combination would add connected-compute capabilities to onsemi’s power, sensing and control portfolio. He said the companies expect the transaction to close in mid-2027 and that Synaptics also offers tactile-sensing technology relevant to robotics.
Margin outlook and capital spending Trent said onsemi’s near-term gross-margin recovery is expected to be driven chiefly by higher utilization. He estimated that each percentage point of utilization improvement contributes roughly 25 to 30 basis points of gross margin, and said under-absorption represented a 650-basis-point headwind in the second quarter.
He also cited approximately 200 basis points of potential benefit from manufacturing-footprint initiatives, 200 basis points from a favorable product mix including Treo-based products, and about 200 basis points as bridge inventory associated with prior fab divestitures is depleted and production is brought into onsemi’s own footprint.
The company said it completed its planned exit from $900 million of annualized low-margin business at the end of the second quarter. Trent said onsemi is now in maintenance mode for capital spending, with CapEx expected to remain at a mid-single-digit percentage of revenue for several years. He said revenue would need to increase about 30% from current levels before the company would need to consider adding manufacturing capacity.
About onsemi (NASDAQ:ON)onsemi is engaged in disruptive innovations and also a supplier of power and analog semiconductors. The firm offers vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets. It operates through the following segments: Power Solutions Group, Advanced Solutions Group, and Intelligent Sensing Group. The Power Solutions Group segment offers discrete, module, and semiconductor products that perform multiple application functions, including power switching, power conversion, signal conditioning, circuit protection, signal amplification, and voltage reference functions.
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Datadog hlásí silnější přijetí více produktů: k 30. červnu 2026 používalo 58 % zákazníků alespoň čtyři a 37 % šest či více. Real User Monitoring překonal 200 milionů USD v ARR a meziročně rostl o více než 50 %.
Key Takeaways Datadog saw 58% of customers use at least four products, while 37% used six or more as of June 2026.A major online media company signed a multiyear Datadog deal worth more than $30 million in contract value.Datadog's Real User Monitoring topped $200 million in ARR and grew more than 50% year over year. Datadog’s (DDOG - Free Report) multi-product strategy is gaining traction; a growing number of customers are adopting its additional products, thereby creating further opportunities to increase revenues from existing customers. As of June 30, 2026, 58% of customers used at least four Datadog products, up from 52% a year earlier, while the share using six or more rose to 37% from 29%; those using 10 or more nearly doubled to 13% from 7%. Datadog's land-and-expand model supports this expansion, as management notes that the company typically lands customers with two or more products and then expands from there.
The strategy is also translating into larger customer relationships. A South American bank consolidated onto 11 Datadog products and is adding security offerings, while a Fortune 100 health insurer is expanding to 19 products. A major online media company signed a multiyear deal worth more than $30 million in total contract value after standardizing on Datadog and adopting products beyond core observability, including Product Analytics, CI Visibility, Data Observability and Cloud Cost Management.
Datadog's expanding product footprint is creating more opportunities to deepen existing customer relationships. RUM, or Real User Monitoring, surpassed $200 million in ARR and grew more than 50% year over year, with customers increasingly using it alongside Product Analytics. Together, rising multi-product adoption, larger platform deployments and growth in newer offerings could help Datadog generate more revenues from its existing customer base.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects year-over-year total revenue growth of 28.9% in 2026, highlighting the company's growth potential.
DDOG Faces Stiff Competition From Dynatrace & CiscoDynatrace (DT - Free Report) and Cisco (CSCO - Free Report) are broadening their unified platforms to encourage tool consolidation and deeper customer adoption, intensifying competition for the same expansion opportunities underpinning DDOG’s multi-product strategy.
Dynatrace is competing with DDOG through an end-to-end observability platform designed to drive broader adoption and consolidation. DT says customers often expand quickly, with significant cross-sell and upsell opportunities, while log-management growth and AI observability create additional consumption. DT’s 110% NRR reinforces the expansion opportunity.
Cisco challenges DDOG through a broader technology portfolio spanning networking, security and observability. CSCO says more than half of customers buy both campus and data-center networking, while Splunk integration is generating whole-portfolio agreements. Cisco’s unified cloud control further strengthens cross-product adoption by providing a single management plane across various products.
DDOG’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of DDOG have surged 66.1% year to date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's growth of 15.7%.
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From a valuation perspective, DDOG appears overvalued, trading at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 15.93, significantly higher than the Internet – Software industry average of 3.93. The company carries a Value Score of F.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DDOG’s 2026 earnings is currently pegged at $2.52 per share, an increase of 4.6% over the past 30 days. The company reported earnings of $2.05 per share in 2025.
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Datadog stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Cognizant po výsledcích za 2. čtvrtletí zvýšil výhled očištěného EPS na 5,70–5,82 USD, ale snížil celoroční výhled tržeb na 22,04–22,35 mld. USD. Akcie za poslední měsíc přidaly asi 18,3 %.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Cognizant (CTSH - Free Report) . Shares have added about 18.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Cognizant due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Cognizant Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat, Rise Y/YCognizant reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.37 per share, up 4.6% year over year, but lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.7%. Higher interest expense related to Astreya acquisition funding and share repurchases weighed on earnings.
Revenues of $5.48 billion increased 4.5% year over year and surpassed the consensus mark by 0.03%. The revenue figure reflected 4.1% growth in constant currency (cc). Financial Services revenues jumped 12% year over year, while trailing 12-month bookings rose 5% to $29.1 billion. This represented a book-to-bill ratio of approximately 1.3X. However, second-quarter bookings declined 6% year over year.
Cognizant signed seven deals with total contract values exceeding $100 million, including three new-logo contracts. Management noted stronger activity in the $25-million-to-$100-million deal range and said new and expansion bookings grew in the mid-teens during the first half.
CTSH’s Financial Services Momentum ContinuesFinancial Services revenues hit $1.73 billion, which reflected 11.7% growth at cc. Growth remained broad-based across banking, capital markets and insurance clients as large contracts moved into execution.
North American Financial Services revenues climbed 15.2% year over year to $1.26 billion. Europe and Rest of World revenues rose 4.1% and 4.5%, respectively. Management also highlighted demand for legacy modernization, data services and AI-led transformation.
Health Sciences revenues totaled $1.57 billion, up 1.4% year over year and 1% in cc. Demand remained cautious and cost-focused as clients prioritized vendor consolidation, compliance and modernization projects with measurable returns.
Products and Resources revenues rose 1.2% year over year to $1.32 billion, while growth at cc was 0.7%. Communications, Media and Technology revenues increased 1.5% year over year to $854 million, reflecting strength in technology customers despite muted demand across communications and media.
CTSH’s North American Business Leads GrowthNorth America revenues advanced 5.5% year over year to $4.13 billion, with the same growth rate at cc. Large-deal ramps, third-party product sales and demand for AI infrastructure supported performance in the region.
Europe revenues increased 2.5% year over year to $1.03 billion but rose only 0.8% in cc. Rest of World revenues declined 1.2% year over year to $327 million and fell 1.5% in cc. Third-party product sales contributed about 170 basis points (bps) to overall revenue growth.
CTSH’s Q2 Operating DetailsSelling, general & administrative expenses, as a percentage of revenues, contracted 220 bps year over year to 13.3%.
Total headcount at the end of the second quarter was 356,700, a decrease of 900 from March 31, 2026 and an increase of 12,900 from June 30, 2025.
Voluntary attrition - Tech Services on a trailing 12-month basis was 13% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with 12.3% and 12.6% for the periods ended March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025, respectively.
Adjusted operating margin expanded 40 bps year over year to 16%. Operational efficiencies and favorable currency movements more than offset higher compensation, third-party costs and the impact of recent acquisitions.
CTSH’s Balance Sheet DetailsCTSH had cash and short-term investments of $1.05 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with $1.52 billion as of March 31, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, the company had a total debt of $1.56 billion, up from $568 million reported as of March 31, 2026.
Operating cash flow increased to $558 million from $398 million a year earlier. Free cash flow rose to $459 million from $331 million, bringing the first-half total to $657 million.
Cognizant repurchased 22.5 million shares for $1.15 billion during the reported quarter and completed the $634-million Astreya acquisition. The company had $2.338 billion remaining under its repurchase authorization at the end of the reported quarter.
Cognizant Raises Earnings View, Trims Revenue OutlookFor the third quarter of 2026, Cognizant expects revenues between $5.60 billion and $5.68 billion. This implies reported growth of 3.4-4.9% and growth between 3.8% and 5.3% at cc, including an inorganic contribution of roughly 200 bps.
For 2026, the company now expects revenues of $22.04-$22.35 billion, representing growth between 4%-5.5% at cc. The revised range reflects continued pressure on discretionary spending. Adjusted operating margin guidance remains in the 16%-16.2% range, which reflects expansion between 20 bps and 40 bps.
Adjusted earnings guidance was raised to $5.70-$5.82 per share from $5.63-$5.77, implying growth of 8-10%. The increase reflects a lower expected share count following aggressive repurchases, partly offset by higher interest expense.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates revision.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Cognizant has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. However, the stock was allocated a score of A on the value side, putting it in the top quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Cognizant has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerCognizant belongs to the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry. Another stock from the same industry, Roper Technologies (ROP - Free Report) , has gained 8.6% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.
Roper Technologies reported revenues of $2.11 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +8.5%. EPS of $5.38 for the same period compares with $4.87 a year ago.
Roper Technologies is expected to post earnings of $5.79 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +12.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.1%.
Roper Technologies has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of D.
Key Takeaways ODFL supports shareholders through dividends and buybacks while maintaining a low debt profile. Pricing discipline adds strength, but weak freight demand weighs on the company. ODFL shares have gained so far this year, but underperform its industry and peers like JBHT and KNX. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL - Free Report) is currently mired in multiple tailwinds, which, we believe, have made it an impressive investment option. The positive sentiment surrounding Old Dominion stock is evident from the fact that the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter of 2026 and the fourth quarter of 2026 earnings has been revised upward in the past 60 days. The consensus mark for 2026 and 2027 earnings has also been projected upward in the past 60 days.
The favorable estimate revisions indicate brokers’ lack of confidence in the stock.
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Given this backdrop, the question now arises whether it is worth buying, holding, or selling the Old Dominion stock at current prices. Let us delve deeper to find out.
Factors Working in Favor of ODFL StockODFL’s disciplined approach to pricing is highly commendable. The company’s cost-based approach to pricing enables it to retain customers and supports tonnage even in times of weak demand. This is borne out by the LTL revenue per hundredweight indicator (a commonly used indicator for general pricing trends in the industry), which for ODFL improved 2.4% in 2024 despite demand weakness. The same metric improved 3.9% year over year in 2025.
Old Dominion’s solid balance sheet increases financial flexibility. The company ended second-quarter 2026 with cash and equivalents of $283.9 million, higher than the current debt level of $20 million. This implies that the company has sufficient cash to meet its current debt obligations.
A solid balance sheet enables the company to reward shareholders with dividends and share repurchases. As a reflection of its shareholder-friendly stance, ODFL paid dividends of $175.1 million and repurchased shares worth $453.6 million in 2023, despite the weakness pertaining to freight demand. During 2024, ODFL paid out dividends worth $223.6 million and repurchased shares worth $967.3 million.
During 2025, ODFL paid out dividends worth $235.6 million and repurchased shares worth $730.3 million. For the first six months of this year, ODFL repurchased shares worth $239.7 million and paid $120.7 million in cash dividends.
ODFL Stock’s Price PerformanceShares of ODFL have gained 28.5% so far this year, underperforming the transportation-truck industry’s 35.1% surge, as well as that of other industry players, J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT - Free Report) and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX - Free Report) within the same time frame.
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Unattractive Valuation Picture for ODFL StockOld Dominion looks expensive from a valuation standpoint. Considering the forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio (P/E-F12M), ODFL is trading at a premium compared to the industry.
The stock has a forward 12-month P/E-F12M of 31.93X compared with 28.5X for the industry over the past five years. The company’s forward 12-month P/E-F12M ratio is also above the median level of 29.91X over the past five years. These factors indicate that the stock’s valuation is unattractive. ODFL has a Value Score of F.
ODFL P/E Ratio (Forward 12 Months) Vs. Industry Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Time to Buy ODFL StockOld Dominion’s cost-based approach to pricing enables the company to retain customers and supports tonnage even in times of weak demand. ODFL’s solid balance sheet allows it to reward shareholders through dividends and share buybacks are impressive. Such shareholder-friendly moves boost investor confidence and positively impact the company's bottom line. We believe that the positives surrounding the stock (as highlighted throughout the write-up) outweigh the concerns regarding revenue weakness as geopolitical uncertainty and high inflation continue to hurt consumer sentiment and growth expectations. The increase in inflation in the past few months shows that we are not yet out of the woods as far as inflation is concerned. Driver shortages continue to bother the trucking industry and its players.
We, therefore, suggest investors add Old Dominion stock to their portfolios for healthy returns. The company’s Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) further supports our thesis. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
