A private company valued at $1 billion or more used to be so rare that venture capitalists began referring to such firms as "unicorns," connoting something hardly ever seen. Globally, there are nearly 1,700 privately held companies with valuations of at least $1 billion. They have raised a total of ...
A private company valued at $1 billion or more used to be so rare that venture capitalists began referring to such firms as "unicorns," connoting something hardly ever seen. Globally, there are nearly 1,700 privately held companies with valuations of at least $1 billion. They have raised a total of ...
Microsoft has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 23.1% to $411.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move. Following the pullback, is now a good time to buy MSFT? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. Why Are We Positive On MSFT? Originally named "Micro-soft" for microcomputer software when founded in 1975,...
Microsoft has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 23.1% to $411.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move. Following the pullback, is now a good time to buy MSFT? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. Why Are We Positive On MSFT? Originally named "Micro-soft" for microcomputer software when founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a global technology company that develops software, cloud services, devices, and AI solutions for consumers, businesses, and organizations worldwide. 1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum Microsoft proves that huge, scaled companies can still grow quickly. The company’s revenue base of $153.3 billion five years ago has nearly doubled to $305.5 billion in the last year, translating into an exceptional 14.8% annualized growth rate. Over the same period, Microsoft’s big tech peers Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple put up annualized growth rates of 14.1%, 18.1%, and 8.2%, respectively. Quarterly Revenue of Big Tech Companies 2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it shows whether a company’s growth is profitable. It also explains how taxes and interest expenses affect the bottom line. Microsoft’s EPS grew at an astounding 18.9% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 14.8% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded. Microsoft Trailing 12-Month EPS (GAAP) 3. Excellent Free Cash Flow Margin Boosts Reinvestment Potential Free cash flow isn't a prominently featured metric in company financials and earnings releases, but we think it's telling because it accounts for all operating and capital expenses, making it tough to manipulate. Cash is king. Microsoft has shown terrific cash profitability, driven by its lucrative business model that enables it to reinvest, return capital to investors, and...
Microsoft has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 23.1% to $411.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move. Following the pullback, is now a good time to buy MSFT? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. Why Are We Positive On MSFT? Originally named "Micro-soft" for microcomputer software when founded in 1975,...
Microsoft has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 23.1% to $411.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move. Following the pullback, is now a good time to buy MSFT? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. Why Are We Positive On MSFT? Originally named "Micro-soft" for microcomputer software when founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a global technology company that develops software, cloud services, devices, and AI solutions for consumers, businesses, and organizations worldwide. 1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum Microsoft proves that huge, scaled companies can still grow quickly. The company’s revenue base of $153.3 billion five years ago has nearly doubled to $305.5 billion in the last year, translating into an exceptional 14.8% annualized growth rate. Over the same period, Microsoft’s big tech peers Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple put up annualized growth rates of 14.1%, 18.1%, and 8.2%, respectively. 2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it shows whether a company’s growth is profitable. It also explains how taxes and interest expenses affect the bottom line. Microsoft’s EPS grew at an astounding 18.9% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 14.8% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded. 3. Excellent Free Cash Flow Margin Boosts Reinvestment Potential Free cash flow isn't a prominently featured metric in company financials and earnings releases, but we think it's telling because it accounts for all operating and capital expenses, making it tough to manipulate. Cash is king. Microsoft has shown terrific cash profitability, driven by its lucrative business model that enables it to reinvest, return capital to investors, and stay ahead of the competition while maintaining an ample cushion. The company...
Microsoft has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 23.1% to $411.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move. Following the pullback, is now a good time to buy MSFT? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. Why Are We Positive On MSFT? Originally named "Micro-soft" for microcomputer software when founded in 1975,...
Microsoft has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 23.1% to $411.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move. Following the pullback, is now a good time to buy MSFT? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. Why Are We Positive On MSFT? Originally named "Micro-soft" for microcomputer software when founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a global technology company that develops software, cloud services, devices, and AI solutions for consumers, businesses, and organizations worldwide. 1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum Microsoft proves that huge, scaled companies can still grow quickly. The company’s revenue base of $153.3 billion five years ago has nearly doubled to $305.5 billion in the last year, translating into an exceptional 14.8% annualized growth rate. Over the same period, Microsoft’s big tech peers Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple put up annualized growth rates of 14.1%, 18.1%, and 8.2%, respectively. Quarterly Revenue of Big Tech Companies 2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it shows whether a company’s growth is profitable. It also explains how taxes and interest expenses affect the bottom line. Microsoft’s EPS grew at an astounding 18.9% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 14.8% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded. Microsoft Trailing 12-Month EPS (GAAP) 3. Excellent Free Cash Flow Margin Boosts Reinvestment Potential Free cash flow isn't a prominently featured metric in company financials and earnings releases, but we think it's telling because it accounts for all operating and capital expenses, making it tough to manipulate. Cash is king. Microsoft has shown terrific cash profitability, driven by its lucrative business model that enables it to reinvest, return capital to investors, and...
Aerovironment looks like a winner if military spending ramps up. Shares of drone-maker Aerovironment (AVAV +5.63%) were on the move last month as the stock soared in the first half of January before giving up most of those gains in the second half of the month. Early on in January, AV, as the company is also known, benefited from a social media post from President Trump proposing to expand the 202...
Aerovironment looks like a winner if military spending ramps up. Shares of drone-maker Aerovironment (AVAV +5.63%) were on the move last month as the stock soared in the first half of January before giving up most of those gains in the second half of the month. Early on in January, AV, as the company is also known, benefited from a social media post from President Trump proposing to expand the 2027 military budget from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion. A proposed ban on Chinese drones from the FCC in December also seemed to give AV a boost heading into January, though the government withdrew those plans later on in the month. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the month up 15%. As you can see from the chart below, it was a roller coaster month for Aerovironment. What happened with Aerovironment After soaring through 2025 on broader excitement in the drone sector, Aerovironment got off to a strong start in January. The stock gained in each of the first seven sessions of the month, and the stock jumped 8% on Trump's post about expanding the military budget, as AV is primarily a defense stock, though drones have a wide range of applications. After peaking on Jan. 16, the stock began a decline, which was sparked by a stop work order being issued by the U.S. government for the delivery of BADGER phased array antenna systems to support the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource, or "SCAR" program. Towards the end of the month, Aerovironment seemed to pull back on a broader sell-off in software and tech stocks. What's next for Aerovironment For an emerging technology growth company, Aerovironment is an appealing stock because it offers both strong growth and it has a history of profits. The company reported organic revenue growth of 21% to $227.4 million in its most recent quarter and $472.5 million, including the BlueHalo acquisition. It also recorded bookings of $1.4 billion, which bodes well for the company's future growth. The ...
China’s Tianqi Lithium Corp. said it plans to sell up to a 1.25% stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM ( SQM ), adding that its board has also approved the possible sale of its entire holding, a step that would mark an exit from what was once a strategic investment. Tianqi plans to dispose of as many as 3.57 million Class A shares in Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA “at an appropriate time,” ...
China’s Tianqi Lithium Corp. said it plans to sell up to a 1.25% stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM ( SQM ), adding that its board has also approved the possible sale of its entire holding, a step that would mark an exit from what was once a strategic investment. Tianqi plans to dispose of as many as 3.57 million Class A shares in Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA “at an appropriate time,” according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange. The stake has a carrying value of around $206 million, the company said. More on Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile: Positioned To Benefit From Geopolitical Tensions Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile: A Buy, But With The Real Upside Pushed Into 2026 Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript SQM completes lithium merger with Codelco after favorable Chile Supreme Court resolution Ivanhoe Electric, SQM to collaborate for copper exploration in Chile
Chinese companies are mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence in their own way and should not be judged through a Western lens, according to Chinese industry insiders. The comments come ahead of what is expected to be a busy month for Chinese AI developers , with new major models set to be released ahead of the Lunar New Year. Last year, concerns about the risks of Chinese models held back...
Chinese companies are mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence in their own way and should not be judged through a Western lens, according to Chinese industry insiders. The comments come ahead of what is expected to be a busy month for Chinese AI developers , with new major models set to be released ahead of the Lunar New Year. Last year, concerns about the risks of Chinese models held back some global users from adopting them, with high-profile DeepSeek in particular banned or restricted in more than 10 countries, including the US, Italy and India. Advertisement Chinese AI models entered 2026 having narrowed the performance gap with US rivals to the closest level yet, according to third-party evaluations, prompting calls for Chinese companies to pay greater attention to AI risks such as misuse and misalignment. In a podcast released on Sunday, former DeepSeek researcher Tu Jinhao said an obsession with catching up with the US had overshadowed domestic work on AI safety. Advertisement “All the computational resources are being spent training AI models, with little left to spend on safety work,” said Tu, who was still in high school when he joined the Hangzhou start-up. DeepSeek did not respond to a request for comment.
Earnings Call Insights: Intapp, Inc. (INTA) Q2 2026 Management View CEO John Hall reported "strong quarterly results, supported by the addition of new clients and the expansion of client accounts around the world." He emphasized that "Cloud ARR grew to $434 million, up 31% year-over-year," with cloud now representing 81% of total ARR. Hall highlighted the impact of Intapp’s AI capabilities: "We co...
Earnings Call Insights: Intapp, Inc. (INTA) Q2 2026 Management View CEO John Hall reported "strong quarterly results, supported by the addition of new clients and the expansion of client accounts around the world." He emphasized that "Cloud ARR grew to $434 million, up 31% year-over-year," with cloud now representing 81% of total ARR. Hall highlighted the impact of Intapp’s AI capabilities: "We continue to execute our vertical AI road map, which is designed to increase adoption of AI in the highly regulated industries we serve." He pointed to the new release of Intapp Time with AI features as a catalyst for cloud migrations, and noted, "We added more than 70 new AI capabilities and enhancements to our DealCloud platform." Hall detailed strategic expansion within the partner ecosystem: "We continue to grow our expansive partner ecosystem anchored by Microsoft and a strategic set of more than 145 curated data technology and services partners." He pointed out that partners "were directly involved in 7 of our 10 largest deals" and that "Microsoft, in particular, continues to be a major growth driver." In legal, Hall said, "Some of the largest law firms in the U.S. turn to Intapp for AI-powered enterprise-grade compliance solutions." He described multiple large firm wins and new product adoptions across law, accounting, and financial services verticals. CFO David Morton stated, "Demand for our SaaS solutions remain strong, particularly among existing clients, driving solid growth and a higher mix of recurring revenue as we progress through our cloud transition." He noted, "Cloud ARR hit $433.6 million this quarter, up 31% year-over-year," and highlighted that "Q2 non-GAAP gross margin was 78.1%, up from 76.7% a year ago, driven by favorable mix and cloud efficiency gains." Outlook Morton provided guidance for Q3 fiscal 2026: "We expect SaaS revenue between $105 million and $106 million, total revenue between $143.8 million and $144.8 million, non-GAAP operating income be...
The industrial equipment maker's investors have larger dividends headed their way. Shares of Woodward (WWD +13.42%) rose on Tuesday after the aerospace and defense supplier reported strong quarterly growth metrics. By the close of trading, Woodward's stock price was up more than 13%. Broad-based growth Woodward's sales jumped 29% year over year to $996 million in its fiscal 2026 first quarter, whi...
The industrial equipment maker's investors have larger dividends headed their way. Shares of Woodward (WWD +13.42%) rose on Tuesday after the aerospace and defense supplier reported strong quarterly growth metrics. By the close of trading, Woodward's stock price was up more than 13%. Broad-based growth Woodward's sales jumped 29% year over year to $996 million in its fiscal 2026 first quarter, which ended on Dec. 31. The aircraft equipment manufacturer saw revenue in its aerospace division climb 29% to $635 million. Sales in the company's industrial segment, meanwhile, leaped 30% to $362 million. The gains were fueled by rising demand for Woodward's products across multiple end markets, including commercial airlines, defense contractors, power generation companies, transportation providers, and oil and gas producers. "Year-over-year growth was broad-based across both segments and reflected strong demand and disciplined execution by our global teams," CEO Chip Blankenship said in a press release. Expand NASDAQ : WWD Woodward Today's Change ( 13.42 %) $ 43.92 Current Price $ 371.17 Key Data Points Market Cap $20B Day's Range $ 363.77 - $ 384.66 52wk Range $ 146.82 - $ 384.66 Volume 2.4M Avg Vol 565K Gross Margin 26.81 % Dividend Yield 0.34 % Better still, Woodward's profitability improved as it scaled its operations. The industrial component maker's adjusted net earnings surged 62% to $134 million, or $2.17 per share. That handily surpassed Wall Street's estimates, which had called for adjusted per-share profits of $1.65. Raised guidance These strong results prompted Woodward to lift its full-year financial outlook. Management now expects sales growth of 14% to 18% in fiscal 2026, up from a prior forecast of 7% to 12%. The company also boosted its earnings-per-share target to between $8.20 and $8.60, up from $7.50 to $8.00. Better still, Woodward increased its quarterly cash dividend by 14% to $0.32 per share.
Earnings Call Insights: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) Q3 2026 Management View Strauss Zelnick, Executive Chairman & CEO, reported "net bookings of $1.76 billion, which surpassed meaningfully the high end of our guidance." Zelnick highlighted broad-based overperformance, noting, "All of our labels outperformed substantially our expectations and contributed to our ongoing success." The ...
Earnings Call Insights: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) Q3 2026 Management View Strauss Zelnick, Executive Chairman & CEO, reported "net bookings of $1.76 billion, which surpassed meaningfully the high end of our guidance." Zelnick highlighted broad-based overperformance, noting, "All of our labels outperformed substantially our expectations and contributed to our ongoing success." The company raised its full-year net bookings outlook to a range of $6.65 billion to $6.7 billion, representing 18% growth over fiscal 2025, an increase of $725 million from its initial outlook. Zelnick emphasized mobile strength: Toon Blast grew 43% year-over-year, surpassing $3 billion in lifetime net bookings, while Match Factory grew approximately 17% and Color Block Jam was featured in Apple's 2025 Free Games list. Other mobile franchises, Empires & Puzzles and Words with Friends, grew 11% and 6%, respectively. He stated, "Our mobile direct-to-consumer business delivered its strongest quarter on record." Zelnick pointed to NBA 2K26's robust performance, selling in approximately 8 million units and achieving a high single-digit percentage increase over NBA 2K25. He said, "NBA 2K is on track to generate the highest level of annual net bookings and recurrent consumer spending in franchise history." Grand Theft Auto series also outperformed with recurrent consumer spending growth of 27% and GTA+ membership levels nearly doubling year-over-year. Zelnick announced the upcoming November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto VI, with marketing starting this summer. Karl Slatoff, President, detailed new content and product launches, including PGA Tour 2K25 updates, Civilization VII expansion to mobile, WWE 2K26 launch with a roster of over 400, and continued support for Borderlands 4. Slatoff affirmed, "We believe strongly in our upcoming launches, and we'll provide our initial three-year pipeline...with our Q4 results in May." Lainie Goldstein, Chief Financial Officer, stated, "Our third...