South Africa’s National Treasury said public debt as a percentage of gross domestic product will peak this year, as it announced better-than-expected revenue collection and relief for taxpayers to support economic growth. Here are the highlights of the 2026 Budget Review published on Wednesday: Debt Public debt stabilizes at 78.9% of GDP in the current fiscal year – higher than forecast because lo...
South Africa’s National Treasury said public debt as a percentage of gross domestic product will peak this year, as it announced better-than-expected revenue collection and relief for taxpayers to support economic growth. Here are the highlights of the 2026 Budget Review published on Wednesday: Debt Public debt stabilizes at 78.9% of GDP in the current fiscal year – higher than forecast because lower inflation resulted in weaker nominal GDP, and after the government increased bond sales to manage cash-flow pressures in the coming fiscal year. The metric is expected to decline to 77.3% in 2026-27, reaching 68.3% by 2033-34. Economic growth The Treasury expects economic growth of 1.6% this year, accelerating to 1.8% and 2% over the next two years. Revenue overrun Revenue for 2025-26 is projected to be 28.8 billion rand ($1.81 billion) higher than estimated a year ago, helped by higher gold and platinum-group-metals prices. Primary surplus The Treasury expects a primary surplus – where revenue exceeds non-interest expenditure – of 0.9% of GDP this year, reaching 2.3% by 2028-29. The government will aim to continue reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio through the rest of the decade by growing the main budget primary surplus. Tax relief A proposal to increase taxes by 20 billion rand has been withdrawn given “improving fiscal metrics and the potential negative impact on the economy.” In addition, after two years with no relief, personal income-tax brackets, medical tax credits and other thresholds and limits are adjusted for inflation. Hedge funds The Treasury is revising proposals on the taxation of so-called Collective Investment Schemes. Its draft recommendation is that all investment returns generated by regular CISs and retail investment hedge funds – those that are open to the general public, well-regulated and have diversification requirements — be taxed as capital. It will also propose that qualified funds – those that aren’t open to the general public, have minimal in...
Oddity Tech press release ( ODD ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.20 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $152.73M (+23.5% Y/Y) beats by $1.65M . Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $13 million. Full year net operating cash flow of $88 million and free cash flow of $84 million. “Given the dislocation we are experiencing in acquisition costs, we expect first quarter 2026 revenue to decline approximately 30% year-over-...
Oddity Tech press release ( ODD ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.20 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $152.73M (+23.5% Y/Y) beats by $1.65M . Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $13 million. Full year net operating cash flow of $88 million and free cash flow of $84 million. “Given the dislocation we are experiencing in acquisition costs, we expect first quarter 2026 revenue to decline approximately 30% year-over-year (consensus of $323.15M) , but we hope to see material improvement in the second half of 2026. We plan to issue our financial outlook for FY 2026 in the next few months when we have more visibility.” More on Oddity Tech Oddity Tech: No Fundamental Weakness Seen; I Reiterate Buy Oddity Tech Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Oddity Tech is named a top SMID core idea at Evercore ISI Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Oddity Tech Historical earnings data for Oddity Tech
BKV press release ( BKV ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.29 in-line. Revenue of $330.08M (+175.6% Y/Y) beats by $69.86M . 2026 Guidance Q1 2026 FY 2026 Accrued Capital Expenditures and Net Production ($ Millions) Development (1) $70 - $100 $200 - $280 Power - Strategic & Maintenance (1), (2) $0 - $10 $120 - $160 CCUS and other (2) $15 - $30 $90 - $120 Total capital expenditures $85 - $140 $410 - $560 Net ...
BKV press release ( BKV ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.29 in-line. Revenue of $330.08M (+175.6% Y/Y) beats by $69.86M . 2026 Guidance Q1 2026 FY 2026 Accrued Capital Expenditures and Net Production ($ Millions) Development (1) $70 - $100 $200 - $280 Power - Strategic & Maintenance (1), (2) $0 - $10 $120 - $160 CCUS and other (2) $15 - $30 $90 - $120 Total capital expenditures $85 - $140 $410 - $560 Net production (MMcfe/d) 900 - 930 915 - 955 Per Unit Operating Costs ($/Mcfe) Lease operating and workover $0.50 - $0.54 $0.49 - $0.53 Gathering, compression, processing, and transport (GCPT) $0.80 - $0.84 $0.80 - $0.84 Upstream general and administrative (excl. stock comp) $0.20 - $0.25 $0.20 - $0.25 Other General and Administrative Costs General and administrative (Power, CCUS, & Other) $15 - $18 $53 - $63 General and administrative (stock comp) $4 - $6 $15 - $25 Commodity Prices Average natural gas differential (3), (4) $(1.05) - $(1.25) $(0.65) - $(0.85) NGL % of WTI ~ 27% ~ 24% Power ($ Millions) Power JV Adjusted EBITDA $25 - $35 $135 - $175 Click to enlarge More on BKV BKV Corporation: Growth On The Edge Of Execution David Einhorn's fund adds new Warner Bros. stake, exits SDRL, HPQ in top Q4 moves BKV announces up to $100M buyback Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on BKV Historical earnings data for BKV
Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. Despite the tailwinds, their demand largely hinges on consumer spending habits, which investors believe are weakening. As a result, the industry has pulled back by 27.8% over the past six months. This drawdown is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 6.2% ascent.
Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. Despite the tailwinds, their demand largely hinges on consumer spending habits, which investors believe are weakening. As a result, the industry has pulled back by 27.8% over the past six months. This drawdown is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 6.2% ascent.
Good morning . Trump defends his economic policies in the State of the Union address, while accusing Iran of reviving its nuclear program. And Harvard’s massive real estate bet runs into roadblocks. Listen to the day’s top stories . S&P 500 Futures 6,921.5 +0.26% Nasdaq 100 Futures 25,114.25 +0.34% Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index 1,190.15 +0.03% Donald Trump delivered a strident defense of his economi...
Good morning . Trump defends his economic policies in the State of the Union address, while accusing Iran of reviving its nuclear program. And Harvard’s massive real estate bet runs into roadblocks. Listen to the day’s top stories . S&P 500 Futures 6,921.5 +0.26% Nasdaq 100 Futures 25,114.25 +0.34% Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index 1,190.15 +0.03% Donald Trump delivered a strident defense of his economic record, proclaiming the nation “bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before” during a State of the Union address that downplayed concerns about affordability . Here are the key takeaways from the speech. The president also issued another warning to Iran, claiming the country is reconstituting its nuclear program and officials are “again pursuing their sinister ambitions.” While the comments added to speculation about potential US military action , Trump also reiterated his desire for a diplomatic solution. Trump Pledges New Retirement Savings Plan for Workers Without 401(k)s Read the Story Stocks rose as fears about the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence eased after weeks of turmoil. Investors, still shaken by this week’s selloff, welcomed the reprieve. The 33-year-old co-author of a report outlining a dystopian AI future that sparked the rout said he was shocked his prediction provoked such a reaction. In corporate news, payment processing firm Stripe is said to be considering an acquisition of all or parts of PayPal. Anthropic—known for its commitment to AI safeguards—has relaxed its central safety policy in an effort to stay competitive. And AMC, the world’s largest cinema chain, plans to close additional theaters as it sees greater value in shrinking than growing. A whistleblower alleged that FBI Director Kash Patel’s use of government aircraft delayed agents’ response to incidents, including forcing them to drive to a shooting scene at Brown University. The allegation comes days after Patel was seen celebrating with the gold medal-winning US men’s ...
Astec press release ( ASTE ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.06 beats by $0.23 . Revenue of $400.6M (+11.6% Y/Y) beats by $26.39M . Backlog of $514.1 million grew 22.5% Based on expected organic and inorganic contributions, we expect our full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be in the $170 million to $190 million range. More on Astec Astec Industries' Surge Was Well-Deserved, And More Upside Is Warranted Astec...
Astec press release ( ASTE ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.06 beats by $0.23 . Revenue of $400.6M (+11.6% Y/Y) beats by $26.39M . Backlog of $514.1 million grew 22.5% Based on expected organic and inorganic contributions, we expect our full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be in the $170 million to $190 million range. More on Astec Astec Industries' Surge Was Well-Deserved, And More Upside Is Warranted Astec: Becoming A Stronger Business From REITs to Retail: Small caps with the longest runs at bullish Quant ratings Astec signs agreement to acquire CWMF Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Astec
Photronics press release ( PLAB ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.61 beats by $0.08 . Revenue of $225.1M (+6.1% Y/Y) beats by $5.01M . IC revenue was $165.3 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year and up 5% sequentially. FPD revenue was $59.8 million, an increase of 3% both year-over-year and sequentially. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at the end of the quarter were $636.9 million, of...
Photronics press release ( PLAB ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.61 beats by $0.08 . Revenue of $225.1M (+6.1% Y/Y) beats by $5.01M . IC revenue was $165.3 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year and up 5% sequentially. FPD revenue was $59.8 million, an increase of 3% both year-over-year and sequentially. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at the end of the quarter were $636.9 million, of which $459.1 million was associated with our Joint Ventures, of which we own 50.01%. Cash generated from operating activities was $97.3 million, and cash invested in organic growth through capital expenditures was $47.6 million. Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Guidance For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Photronics expects Revenue to be between $212 million and $220 million and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders to be between $0.49 and $0.55 per share. Q2 EPS consensus is $0.50; Q2 Revenue consensus is $215.68M More on Photronics Photronics, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Photronics: DRAM Shortage And CapEx Surge Support Long-Term Margin Expansion And Rerating Photronics: Good End To The Year, But Not That Good Photronics Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Photronics announces transition of Christopher Progler
Circle Internet ( CRCL ) stock surged 14% in Wednesday premarket trading after the company behind USDC stablecoin delivered Q4 earnings and revenue that topped consensus estimates as USDC in circulation at the end of the quarter climbed 72% from a year ago. The fintech behind USDC stablecoin ( USDC-USD ) expects 2026 other revenue of $150M-$170M (vs. the Visible Alpha consensus of $143M). Revenue ...
Circle Internet ( CRCL ) stock surged 14% in Wednesday premarket trading after the company behind USDC stablecoin delivered Q4 earnings and revenue that topped consensus estimates as USDC in circulation at the end of the quarter climbed 72% from a year ago. The fintech behind USDC stablecoin ( USDC-USD ) expects 2026 other revenue of $150M-$170M (vs. the Visible Alpha consensus of $143M). Revenue less distribution cost margin is anticipated to be 38%-40% vs. 2025’s 39%, and adjusted operating expenses are expected to be $570M-$585M vs. $478M in 2025. USDC in circulation is still expected to rise 40% CAGR through the cycle. Q4 USDC ( USDC-USD ) onchain transaction volume was $11.9T, vs. $9.6T in Q3, representing 247% Y/Y growth. The number of meaningful wallets rose to 6.8M from 6.3M in the previous quarter. USDC in circulation rose to $75.3B, vs. the Visible Alpha consensus of $77.3B, from $73.7B in Q3. Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.43, topping the average analyst estimate of $0.16, fell from $0.64 in Q3 and increased from $0.00 in the prior Q4. Q4 total revenue and reserve income of $770M, beating the average analyst estimate of $745M, increased from $740M in the prior quarter and $435M a year ago. Total distribution, transaction, and other costs rose to $461M from $447M in Q3 and $304M in the previous Q4. RLDC (revenue less distribution cost) margin of 40% compared with 39% in the prior quarter and 30% a year ago. Other revenue of $37M, topping the Visible Alpha estimate of $26M, climbed from $29M in Q3 and $2.4M in Q4 2024. "USDC adoption continued to expand globally as more enterprises, developers, and public institutions integrated digital dollars into real-world payments, treasury, and onchain financial workflows," said Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeremy Allaire. "We saw strong engagement across our platform, meaningful progress toward launching Arc mainnet, continued growth in CPN TPV, and growing momentum for EURC and USYC." Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $167M, vs. the Visible...
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. ( NYSE: AVA ) today reported net income based on GAAP of $193 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, compared to $180 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, in 2024. Non-GAAP utility earnings 1 were $207 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, compared to $187 million, or $2.38 per diluted share in 2024. Our utility results were driven by str...
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. ( NYSE: AVA ) today reported net income based on GAAP of $193 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, compared to $180 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, in 2024. Non-GAAP utility earnings 1 were $207 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, compared to $187 million, or $2.38 per diluted share in 2024. Our utility results were driven by strong operational execution, constructive regulatory outcomes, customer load growth, and disciplined cost management.
Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN) today announced the appointment of Ran Makavy to its Board of Directors. He brings senior growth and platform leadership experience from Lyft and Facebook, where he helped scale large technology businesses through high-growth phases.
Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN) today announced the appointment of Ran Makavy to its Board of Directors. He brings senior growth and platform leadership experience from Lyft and Facebook, where he helped scale large technology businesses through high-growth phases.