MILWAUKEE, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN) today reported results for the second quarter ended December 26, 2025. Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Sales increased 0.3% year-over-year to $90.2 million Gross margin of 24.8%, expanded 70 basis points over prior year Net income attributable to Twin Disc was $22.4 million and EBITDA* of $4.7 million Robust six-mont...
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN) today reported results for the second quarter ended December 26, 2025. Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Sales increased 0.3% year-over-year to $90.2 million Gross margin of 24.8%, expanded 70 basis points over prior year Net income attributable to Twin Disc was $22.4 million and EBITDA* of $4.7 million Robust six-month backlog of $175.3 million supported by healthy ongoing demand Delivered positive Operating Cash Flow of $4.6 million and Free Cash Flow* of $1.2 million during the quarter Continued momentum in defense, with accelerating orders and an expanding pipeline across U.S. and Europe CEO Perspective “Second quarter results reflected our continued focus on execution in an uneven operating environment, as tariff-related impacts affected shipment timing and near-term activity. Despite these headwinds, demand across our end markets remains strong as we delivered sequential sales growth and resilient order momentum. Orders reflected increased activity from our defense-related programs such as our Katsa product lines, along with strong interest for our hybrid propulsion systems as our leading reputation for innovation solidifies our presence in these growing markets. Our expanding presence is illustrated by our record backlog, which continues to grow and provides confidence as we move into the second half of the fiscal year,” commented John H. Batten, President and Chief Executive Officer of Twin Disc. “While macro-related uncertainty created short-term disruption, planned shipments in the quarter were delayed rather than lost and we are well equipped to adapt to revised timelines. Overall, we are well positioned to convert our record backlog into shipments as timing normalizes, with capacity in place across our existing manufacturing footprint to support this growth. Looking ahead, we remain focused on execution and delivering continued performance improvements,” Mr. Batten concluded....
GIG HARBOR, Wash., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company”), the first company to adopt a treasury reserve policy centered on the $IP token, releases its monthly publication detailing its validator business performance and broader ecosystem developments for tokenized intellectual property and AI-native data networks. The report is part of IP Strategy’s ongoing m...
GIG HARBOR, Wash., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company”), the first company to adopt a treasury reserve policy centered on the $IP token, releases its monthly publication detailing its validator business performance and broader ecosystem developments for tokenized intellectual property and AI-native data networks. The report is part of IP Strategy’s ongoing monthly publication cycle designed to give the investment community greater transparency into operations, yield generation, and Story Network ecosystem growth. Validator Performance Overview In December 2025, the Company announced the successful transition of its validator operations to a custodied, long-term staking configuration, marking a key upgrade to its validator infrastructure. One million tokens were transferred to the custodied account allowing for long-term staking, which as has been previously disclosed, is expected to materially increase blended staking yields over time compared to prior flexible staking arrangements, while maintaining institutional-grade custody, security, and operational resilience. The January 2026 validator results reflect the initial period following this transition, with actual yield impacts expected to become more visible in subsequent reporting periods. Since launching on September 18, 2025, IP Strategy’s validator has continued to perform at near-perfect uptime, contributing to Story network security and transaction validation. Validator performance metrics for the period January 1 – 31, 2026 are as follows:1 Metric Jan 1–31 2026 To Date (Since Sep 18) Notes $IP tokens earned from Staking 256,755.46 1,182,054.27 Validator rewards accumulated through self-staking Validator uptime2 99.98% 99.8 % (avg) Industry-leading reliability Fees ($IP) earned by our Validator 13,792.54 63,924.47 Fees earned from tokens staked by the company and external delegators As of January 31, 2026, IP Strategy has staked 39.9 million unlocked $IP tokens, genera...
Strongest Quarterly and Annual Results in Company History Q4 GAAP Net Combined Ratio in the range of 64% to 66% | Q4 Operating net income per diluted share1 in the range of $1.03 to $1.08 | Q4 ROE in the range of 49% to 51% Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Friday, March 6, at 8:30am ET KINGSTON, N.Y., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: KINS) (t...
Strongest Quarterly and Annual Results in Company History Q4 GAAP Net Combined Ratio in the range of 64% to 66% | Q4 Operating net income per diluted share1 in the range of $1.03 to $1.08 | Q4 ROE in the range of 49% to 51% Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Friday, March 6, at 8:30am ET KINGSTON, N.Y., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth Quarter Preliminary Results* Q4 2025 Q4 2024 Q4 Δ Direct Premiums Written1 $83M $73M 14% GAAP Net Combined Ratio 64%-66% 79% (15-13) pts Net Income per Diluted Share $0.98-$1.03 $0.40 145%-158% Operating Net Income per Diluted Share1 $1.03-$1.08 $0.46 124%-135% Return on Equity (ROE) 49%-51% 34% 15-17 pts FY 2025 Preliminary Results* FY 2025 FY 2024 FY Δ Direct Premiums Written1 $278M $242M 15% GAAP Net Combined Ratio 75%-77% 80% (5-3) pts Net Income per Diluted Share $2.80-$2.88 $1.48 89%-95% Operating Net Income per Diluted Share1 $2.71-$2.79 $1.45 87%-92% Return on Equity (ROE) 41%-43% 36% 5-7 pts *Fourth quarter and full year 2025 results are estimated and unaudited. See “Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements” in this press release. Components may not sum due to rounding. (1) These measures are not based on GAAP; definitions and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are below. Refer to section entitled "Definitions and Non-GAAP Measures" included in this press release. Management Commentary Meryl Golden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kingstone, stated, “Our most profitable quarter in history closed out our most profitable year in history. I’m pleased to report that our preliminary results for the full year outperformed the 2025 guidance that we issued during the third quarter of 2025. Our direct written premium growth for...
ratpack223/iStock via Getty Images Performance assessment Palantir ( PLTR ) has underperformed the S&P 500 since my last update on the stock: Performance since Author's Last Article on PLTR (Seeking Alpha, Author's Last Article on PLTR) Thesis Palantir reported Q4 FY 2025 results two days ago, and I am absolutely blown away by the sheer pace of growth in the business. But its high valuations keep ...
ratpack223/iStock via Getty Images Performance assessment Palantir ( PLTR ) has underperformed the S&P 500 since my last update on the stock: Performance since Author's Last Article on PLTR (Seeking Alpha, Author's Last Article on PLTR) Thesis Palantir reported Q4 FY 2025 results two days ago, and I am absolutely blown away by the sheer pace of growth in the business. But its high valuations keep me as a 'holder' rather than an 'adder': AIP is driving massive, unexpected growth acceleration Growth is very margin-accretive Valuations leave hardly any room for error PLTR/SPX500 is likely to be range-bound AIP is driving massive, unexpected growth acceleration Palantir is the 25th largest company in the S&P 500 by market cap, with a TTM revenue base of almost $4.5 billion. Usually, companies' growth rates decelerate as size increases. So, it is unprecedented for a company of this scale to see rapid acceleration in revenue growth to 70% YoY: Revenue (USD mn) (Company Filings, Author's Analysis) This is happening because Palantir's products are displacing entire sectors: For example, look at the ~$300 billion enterprise software industry. There is a narrative that traditional enterprise software stocks ' business models are prone to AI disruption as those tools replace the need for many SaaS products. This is not an imaginary risk. One of the clear winners of this disruption seems to be Palantir: We've gone all in so much so that every other software must justify its existence. And so far, they haven't been able to. 97% of our employees use Foundry every day. Foundry is our operating system... not only are we getting rid of third-party software, we've replaced their functionality and then beaten them to new features all within the year because of the ontology. - Executive from Thomas Cavanaugh Construction (Palantir customer) in the Q4 FY 2025 earnings call You can also look at the ~$1.6 trillion IT Services industry. Palantir's use of AI forward-deployed engineers [FDEs...
In a meeting with a psychologist the following day, Epstein said that he had "no interest in killing myself" and that it "would be crazy" to take his life, the document states. On 25 July he stated he was "too vested in my case to fight it, I have a life and I want to go back to living my life", according to the psychologist report.
In a meeting with a psychologist the following day, Epstein said that he had "no interest in killing myself" and that it "would be crazy" to take his life, the document states. On 25 July he stated he was "too vested in my case to fight it, I have a life and I want to go back to living my life", according to the psychologist report.
Congress faces tight deadline to fund DHS. And, Ryan Routh faces sentencing Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Yesterday, the House voted 217 to 214 to fund most government offices through September, ending the partial federal gove...
Congress faces tight deadline to fund DHS. And, Ryan Routh faces sentencing Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Yesterday, the House voted 217 to 214 to fund most government offices through September, ending the partial federal government shutdown. Congress now has fewer than two weeks to negotiate the Department of Homeland Security budget. However, some lawmakers doubt they will have enough time to come to a compromise on changes to immigration enforcement. toggle caption Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images North America 🎧 Democrats want to mandate that immigration officers make arrests with a judicial warrant, NPR's Ximena Bustillo tells Up First. They argue that DHS-issued administrative warrants, which are not signed by a judge, raise questions about violations of people's constitutional rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. While some Republicans are interested in negotiating, others, like House Speaker Mike Johnson, have already discouraged it. Lawmakers also disagree on whether agents should wear face coverings. Democrats want to ban them, while the majority of Republicans oppose a ban because they say it would make it easier for people to doxx agents. Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine resume today in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian and Russian negotiators are meeting face-to-face alongside the United States. President Trump says he is more optimistic than ever about a deal. Sponsor Message 🎧 Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to pause strikes on Ukraine while negotiations were underway. Russia held off for a couple of nights, but the strikes resumed Monday night, says NPR's Eleanor Beardsley, who is in the Ukrainian capital. However, there has been significant progress on security guarantees. These are crucial to Ukraine in ensuring Russia doesn't use its gains as a launching pad for ...
Tesla stock was little changed early Wednesday as investors waited for the company’s AI-trained humanoid robot, Optimus. Tesla stock was down 16 cents at $421.80 in premarket trading, while and futures were up 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively. Tesla’s Optimus robot won in a landslide, beating out the Cybercab, semi-truck, and stationary storage.
Tesla stock was little changed early Wednesday as investors waited for the company’s AI-trained humanoid robot, Optimus. Tesla stock was down 16 cents at $421.80 in premarket trading, while and futures were up 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively. Tesla’s Optimus robot won in a landslide, beating out the Cybercab, semi-truck, and stationary storage.
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, semiconductor maker Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH) said it expects revenues for the first quarter in a range of $800 million to $830 million. On average, analysts polled expect the company to report revenue of $804.80 million for the quarter. In Wednesday's pre-market trading, VSH is trading on the NYSE at $20.2...
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, semiconductor maker Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH) said it expects revenues for the first quarter in a range of $800 million to $830 million. On average, analysts polled expect the company to report revenue of $804.80 million for the quarter. In Wednesday's pre-market trading, VSH is trading on the NYSE at $20.23, down $0.50 or 2.41 percent. For more earnings news, earnings calendar, and earnings for stocks, visit rttnews.com The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Michael Vi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Skyworks Solutions ( SWKS ) rose about 3% premarket on Wednesday after fiscal first quarter results and outlook beat estimates, drawing positive reactions from analysts. J.P. Morgan kept its Neutral rating on Skyworks but lowered the price target to $65 from $74. The firm said Skyworks's solid results and guidance reflect strong iPhone demand,...
Michael Vi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Skyworks Solutions ( SWKS ) rose about 3% premarket on Wednesday after fiscal first quarter results and outlook beat estimates, drawing positive reactions from analysts. J.P. Morgan kept its Neutral rating on Skyworks but lowered the price target to $65 from $74. The firm said Skyworks's solid results and guidance reflect strong iPhone demand, adding that flat content growth at Apple was better than feared. "Skyworks’ Dec-Qtr results came in better than consensus, reflecting strong iPhone unit shipments trends alongside continued growth in the Broad Markets segment. For the Mar quarter outlook, management expects revenue to decline 6% Q/Q, better than expectations, driven by a 20% decline in the mobile business, while Broad Markets is expected to be flattish Q/Q. Regarding its main customer, Apple ( AAPL ), iPhone momentum remains strong," said analysts led by Peter Peng. The analysts noted that Skyworks expects blended content to be flat year-over-year for the upcoming iPhone cycle — better than feared, given market concerns about further content loss. The analysts added that Skyworks is seeing strong demand signals from its lead customers, and while there are concerns about higher memory pricing potentially affecting smartphone demand, no such impact has been seen yet. "That said, we are concerned about demand destruction on higher memory prices in 2H of this year. Outside of Apple, the Android business declined Q/Q in the December quarter but is expected to grow double digits Q/Q in the Mar-Qtr. We anticipate Google’s ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) business will remain strong, while Samsung ( SSNLF ) is expected to decline," said Peng and his team. The analysts noted that Broad Markets segment continues to gradually improve, with eight consecutive quarters of modest growth led by WiFi 7, automotive, and data centers. "We continue to view the acquisition of Qorvo favorably, as it should drive scale and diversification ben...
Far be it from me to offer up a differing perspective than the almighty AI chip god more formally known as Nvidia (NVDA) founder and CEO Jensen Huang. But this one time as it pertains to the AI stock rout we are witnessing, I must "push back" on the often leather jacket clad Big J. "There's this notion that the tool in the software industry is in decline, and will be replaced by AI ... It is the ...
Far be it from me to offer up a differing perspective than the almighty AI chip god more formally known as Nvidia (NVDA) founder and CEO Jensen Huang. But this one time as it pertains to the AI stock rout we are witnessing, I must "push back" on the often leather jacket clad Big J. "There's this notion that the tool in the software industry is in decline, and will be replaced by AI ... It is the most illogical thing in the world, and time will prove itself," Huang reportedly said at an AI event that router giant Cisco (CSCO) held on Tuesday. "If you were a human or robot, artificial, general robotics, would you use tools or reinvent tools? The answer, obviously, is to use tools ... That's why the latest breakthroughs in AI are about tool use, because the tools are designed to be explicit." At this crucial moment for tech investors, the market can care less what Jensen has to say on this topic. Sure, Jensen is often the one that stirs the drink in markets in part because Nvidia is the one that stirs the drink in markets. But the market fully believes software companies such as Salesforce (CRM), Workday (WDAY), Thomson Reuters (TRI), SAP (SAP), and ServiceNow (NOW) have their terminal values at risk because of quick-developing advancements of AI. Just look at what Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) debuted on Friday (which initially flew a little under the radar), which sparked another software rout on top of the rout we had already seen in 2026. The AI developer debuted plug-ins for its Claude Cowork agent that could automate tasks across legal, sales, marketing and data analysis. By the close of trading on Tuesday, shares of Thomson Reuters, Legalzoom.com (LZ), PayPal (PYPL), Expedia Group (EXPE), Equifax (EFX), and Intuit (INTU) had all crashed by double-digit percentages. There is minimal nibbling at these names today on the deep pullback. The overall US Software index fell nearly 5%, and saw 104 decliners and only 9 risers. The drop marked its sixth successive decline to put...
Kinaxis ( KXS:CA ) on Wednesday said that it plans to amend its normal course issuer bid to increase the number of shares it is permitted to repurchase to about 2.8 million, representing 10% of its public float, the maximum allowed under Toronto Stock Exchange rules. The proposed increase would raise the buyback limit from 1.40 million shares, or 5% of shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025. Ki...
Kinaxis ( KXS:CA ) on Wednesday said that it plans to amend its normal course issuer bid to increase the number of shares it is permitted to repurchase to about 2.8 million, representing 10% of its public float, the maximum allowed under Toronto Stock Exchange rules. The proposed increase would raise the buyback limit from 1.40 million shares, or 5% of shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025. Kinaxis has already spent about $54 million under the current program. Based on the average price paid to date, repurchasing the full 10% would require an additional investment of roughly $284 million, the company said. As of February 3, Kinaxis had repurchased 447,738 shares at an average price of C$167.50 per share. The buyback program began on November 12, 2025, and runs until November 11, 2026, subject to earlier completion or termination. The amendment to the buyback program is expected after the company’s current blackout period and remains subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals. KXSCF +0.34% after hours to $89.9123. Source: Press Release More on Kinaxis Inc. Kinaxis Inc. 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Kinaxis Inc. (KXS:CA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Kinaxis appoints Razat Gaurav as new CEO Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Kinaxis Inc. Historical earnings data for Kinaxis Inc.
JHVEPhoto AMD ( AMD ) was in the spotlight on Wednesday after the semiconductor giant reported fourth-quarter results and guidance that were better-than-expected. However, a number of Wall Street firms had questions about the figures and said they were “not as positive as the print looked.” Shares fell 9% in premarket trading, while competitor Nvidia ( NVDA ) was fractionally positive. Wedbush Sec...
JHVEPhoto AMD ( AMD ) was in the spotlight on Wednesday after the semiconductor giant reported fourth-quarter results and guidance that were better-than-expected. However, a number of Wall Street firms had questions about the figures and said they were “not as positive as the print looked.” Shares fell 9% in premarket trading, while competitor Nvidia ( NVDA ) was fractionally positive. Wedbush Securities analyst Matt Bryson said the fourth-quarter data center revenue was aided by nearly $400M in unexpected MI308 revenue from China; however, the guidance calls for $100M in MI308 revenue calls from China, which was puzzling. “Net, even w/o the benefit of being able to writeup inventory, AMD's outlook in particular was better than consensus expectations,” Bryson wrote in a note to clients. “At the same time, with growing shortages of CPUs seemingly creating more opportunity to extract incremental value (higher volumes, more optimal mix, and price increases) that wasn't apparent in results or guidance, we can understand the post print sell-off in shares.” Bryson kept his Outperform rating and $290 price target on AMD. J.P. Morgan analyst Harlan Sur had a similar take, as he called the results and guidance a “mixed bag,” again referring to the ebb and flow of the China situation. “So, though Mar-Qtr guidance was also better than expected, the extent to which AMD is able to generate operating leverage remains in question and likely represents an overhang on the stock until this can be satisfactorily demonstrated (most likely 2H26), especially in light of risk to gross margins with the upcoming ramp of MI450/Helios later this year,” Sur wrote in a note to clients. He reiterated his Neutral rating and $270 price target on the stock. Regarding the China situation, AMD management—led by CEO Dr. Lisa Su and CFO Jean Hu—said it's a dynamic situation. The near $400M in revenue from China was from a license that was approved by the Trump Administration from orders “very early” in...
JHVEPhoto AMD ( AMD ) was in the spotlight on Wednesday after the semiconductor giant reported fourth-quarter results and guidance that were better-than-expected. However, a number of Wall Street firms had questions about the figures and said they were “not as positive as the print looked.” Shares fell 9% in premarket trading, while competitor Nvidia ( NVDA ) was fractionally positive. Wedbush Sec...
JHVEPhoto AMD ( AMD ) was in the spotlight on Wednesday after the semiconductor giant reported fourth-quarter results and guidance that were better-than-expected. However, a number of Wall Street firms had questions about the figures and said they were “not as positive as the print looked.” Shares fell 9% in premarket trading, while competitor Nvidia ( NVDA ) was fractionally positive. Wedbush Securities analyst Matt Bryson said the fourth-quarter data center revenue was aided by nearly $400M in unexpected MI308 revenue from China; however, the guidance calls for $100M in MI308 revenue calls from China, which was puzzling. “Net, even w/o the benefit of being able to writeup inventory, AMD's outlook in particular was better than consensus expectations,” Bryson wrote in a note to clients. “At the same time, with growing shortages of CPUs seemingly creating more opportunity to extract incremental value (higher volumes, more optimal mix, and price increases) that wasn't apparent in results or guidance, we can understand the post print sell-off in shares.” Bryson kept his Outperform rating and $290 price target on AMD. J.P. Morgan analyst Harlan Sur had a similar take, as he called the results and guidance a “mixed bag,” again referring to the ebb and flow of the China situation. “So, though Mar-Qtr guidance was also better than expected, the extent to which AMD is able to generate operating leverage remains in question and likely represents an overhang on the stock until this can be satisfactorily demonstrated (most likely 2H26), especially in light of risk to gross margins with the upcoming ramp of MI450/Helios later this year,” Sur wrote in a note to clients. He reiterated his Neutral rating and $270 price target on the stock. Regarding the China situation, AMD management—led by CEO Dr. Lisa Su and CFO Jean Hu—said it's a dynamic situation. The near $400M in revenue from China was from a license that was approved by the Trump Administration from orders “very early” in...
The woman had not previously pursued the claims because she was "not proud of the circumstances of that night," the letter says. "She was working as an exotic dancer, but she was treated like a prostitute."
The woman had not previously pursued the claims because she was "not proud of the circumstances of that night," the letter says. "She was working as an exotic dancer, but she was treated like a prostitute."
C1 Fund ( CFND ) has announced a share repurchase program in an aggregate amount of up to $3M. The share repurchase program will terminate on December 31, 2027. The fund has not previously repurchased any of its common shares. CFND +7.6% premarket at $4.79. More on C1 Fund Inc. C1 Fund Inc. reports Q3 results Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on C1 Fund Inc.
C1 Fund ( CFND ) has announced a share repurchase program in an aggregate amount of up to $3M. The share repurchase program will terminate on December 31, 2027. The fund has not previously repurchased any of its common shares. CFND +7.6% premarket at $4.79. More on C1 Fund Inc. C1 Fund Inc. reports Q3 results Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on C1 Fund Inc.
Sansert Sangsakawrat/iStock via Getty Images Amgen ( AMGN ) reported strong Q4 2025 results and provided full-year 2026 guidance that was above Street expectations. The company is managing losses of exclusivity on several large products quite well and it expects to deliver top and bottom-line growth in 2026 despite recent launches of biosimilar/generic versions of Prolia, Xgeva, and Ravicti. This ...
Sansert Sangsakawrat/iStock via Getty Images Amgen ( AMGN ) reported strong Q4 2025 results and provided full-year 2026 guidance that was above Street expectations. The company is managing losses of exclusivity on several large products quite well and it expects to deliver top and bottom-line growth in 2026 despite recent launches of biosimilar/generic versions of Prolia, Xgeva, and Ravicti. This is no small feat as these products generated approximately $7 billion in combined net sales last year. Achieving growth in 2026 will be possible due to the healthy existing product portfolio, new positive outcomes data of Repatha, and the recent label-expanding approvals for Uplizna. The new unknown and a risk for the 2026 outlook is the regulatory uncertainty on Tavneos – the European Medicines Agency (‘EMA’) initiated a review, and the FDA requested a withdrawal from the U.S. market due to clinical data integrity issues. Amgen’s initial reaction was to refuse to pull Tavneos from the market but I would acknowledge Tavneos’ market withdrawal as a realistic possibility. On the pipeline side, rocatinlimab was returned to partner Kyowa Kirin and the development of bemarituzumab will stop after last year's late-stage trial disappointments. These setbacks are countered by the mentioned outcomes data from Repatha, positive phase 2 results of daxdilimab, and the rapid progress of key obesity asset MariTide. Not a perfect picture, but overall, Amgen is making net progress and I continue to see it as well-positioned for long-term value creation even after a 20%+ share price increase since my September 2025 article . Strong end to 2025 with revenue and EPS exceeding expectations Amgen delivered 10% Y/Y revenue growth in Q4 2025 and slightly lower non-GAAP EPS of $5.29 (versus $5.31 in Q4 2024). Revenues were $440 million ahead of the Street consensus and non-GAAP EPS was $0.53 higher. Results look good even if we consider a $250 million inventory benefit across several products that...
The leading beverage company is a low-risk investment. Given how familiar investors might be with their products and services, it makes sense that consumer-facing businesses, as opposed to those that serve enterprise customers, are of interest. There might be worthwhile investment opportunities in this part of the stock market to consider. And these companies could be easier to understand. Coca-Co...
The leading beverage company is a low-risk investment. Given how familiar investors might be with their products and services, it makes sense that consumer-facing businesses, as opposed to those that serve enterprise customers, are of interest. There might be worthwhile investment opportunities in this part of the stock market to consider. And these companies could be easier to understand. Coca-Cola (KO +2.18%) is one of the most popular names that falls into this category. Could buying this beverage stock today set you up for life? Coca-Cola's brand supports its ongoing success It's clear why Coca-Cola has long been a top Warren Buffett holding. This business possesses one of the world's most valuable brands. Its products are loved across the globe. It has an endless list of offerings that can satisfy anyone's taste preferences. Broad distribution adds to visibility. And Coca-Cola has always had top-notch marketing expertise to resonate with consumers. The brand has stood the test of time. And this should give investors confidence that Coca-Cola will still dominate the beverage industry decades into the future. From a financial perspective, the brand helps Coca-Cola consistently raise prices. This supports durable growth, even though unit volumes don't increase by that much. What's more, the brand's strength flows to the income statement, helping to drive incredible profits. Coca-Cola's quarterly gross margin and quarterly operating margin averaged 61% and 27%, respectively, in the past 10 years. Investors benefit from the earnings stream because management returns lots of capital to shareholders. Coca-Cola's board of directors approved a $0.51 per share quarterly payout last February, marking the 63rd straight year that a dividend hike was implemented. Income investors will certainly appreciate this. Expand NYSE : KO Coca-Cola Today's Change ( 2.18 %) $ 1.65 Current Price $ 76.97 Key Data Points Market Cap $331B Day's Range $ 75.13 - $ 77.49 52wk Range $ 62.59 - $...