Jonathan Kitchen Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating system has identified a group of sub-$10 stocks that score near the very top of its quantitative rankings, a rare distinction given that penny and micro-cap stocks often struggle to meet the profitability, growth, and momentum thresholds that drive high quant scores. All 10 names on this list carry Strong Buy ratings above 4.94, placing them among the ...
Jonathan Kitchen Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating system has identified a group of sub-$10 stocks that score near the very top of its quantitative rankings, a rare distinction given that penny and micro-cap stocks often struggle to meet the profitability, growth, and momentum thresholds that drive high quant scores. All 10 names on this list carry Strong Buy ratings above 4.94, placing them among the highest-rated stocks in the entire Seeking Alpha universe regardless of price, a signal that the quantitative case for these names is unusually compelling relative to their peers. Topping the list is Alto Ingredients ( ALTO ), which holds a near-perfect Quant Rating of 4.99, consistent with a Zacks upgrade to Strong Buy in March 2026 and analyst price targets as high as $5.50, suggesting meaningful upside from current levels. Commercial Vehicle Group ( CVGI ), Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ( IRWD ), Netlist ( NLST ), and Gran Tierra Energy ( GTE ) follow with ratings of 4.98 each, representing a diverse cross-section of industrials, pharmaceuticals, technology, and energy that underscores how broadly the quant system has identified value in the under-$10 space. Here is the list: Alto Ingredients, Inc. ( ALTO ), Quant Rating: 4.99 Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ( CVGI ), Quant Rating: 4.98 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( IRWD ), Quant Rating: 4.98 Netlist, Inc. ( NLST ), Quant Rating: 4.98 Gran Tierra Energy Inc. ( GTE ), Quant Rating: 4.98 Tilly’s, Inc. ( TLYS ), Quant Rating: 4.97 Imperial Petroleum Inc. ( IMPP ), Quant Rating: 4.96 Kosmos Energy Ltd. ( KOS ), Quant Rating: 4.95 Vince Holding Corp. ( VNCE ), Quant Rating: 4.94 POET Technologies Inc. ( POET ), Quant Rating: 4.94 More on Gran Tierra, Alto Ingredients, etc. POET Technologies: Why I'm Still Bullish Despite The Marvell Drama And Legal Risks POET Technologies: High Double-Digit Annualized Return, Lower Price Target, Rating Downgrade POET: I Called The Surge, Now Reset Kosmos Energy GAAP EPS of -$0.45 misses by $0.47...
Advanced Energy ( AEIS ) declares $0.10/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.1% Payable June 5; for shareholders of record May 25; ex-div May 21. See AEIS Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Advanced Energy Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS) Q1 2026 Earnings Cal...
Advanced Energy ( AEIS ) declares $0.10/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.1% Payable June 5; for shareholders of record May 25; ex-div May 21. See AEIS Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Advanced Energy Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript Advanced Energy forecasts low-to-mid-20% 2026 revenue growth as it targets over 43% gross margin Advanced Energy Non-GAAP EPS of $2.09 beats by $0.11, revenue of $511M beats by $5.22M
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) delivered its fastest revenue growth since at least 2020 and lifted its full-year 2026 guidance well above Wall Street expectations, yet its shares declined roughly 3% in premarket trading on Tuesday.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) delivered its fastest revenue growth since at least 2020 and lifted its full-year 2026 guidance well above Wall Street expectations, yet its shares declined roughly 3% in premarket trading on Tuesday.
The improved form of McLaren and Red Bull and in Florida suggests the 2026 title race is likely to run and run There is a long old way to go but after Formula One emerged from its enforced early season break with an entertaining romp around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, it indicated that there may yet be a decent tale to be told this season. One where Mercedes do not have it all their own way. R...
The improved form of McLaren and Red Bull and in Florida suggests the 2026 title race is likely to run and run There is a long old way to go but after Formula One emerged from its enforced early season break with an entertaining romp around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, it indicated that there may yet be a decent tale to be told this season. One where Mercedes do not have it all their own way. Regulation changes dominated the buildup – of which more later because honestly paragraph two is too early to subject readers to the increasingly soul-destroying phrase “energy management” – but what really mattered in Miami was the sporting imperative of upgrades making a competitive difference. Continue reading...
(RTTNews) - Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS), a provider of technology and engineering services, on Tuesday reported that its first quarter net income declined, but adjusted net income increased compared with the previous year.
(RTTNews) - Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS), a provider of technology and engineering services, on Tuesday reported that its first quarter net income declined, but adjusted net income increased compared with the previous year.
Five9 ( FIVN ) has entered into an accelerated share repurchase, or ASR, agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ( JPM ) to buy back $90M of its stock under its existing authorization. The company will pay $90M upfront on May 5, 2026, and expects to receive about 3.1M shares initially. The final number of shares will depend on the stock’s average price over the duration of the pro...
Five9 ( FIVN ) has entered into an accelerated share repurchase, or ASR, agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ( JPM ) to buy back $90M of its stock under its existing authorization. The company will pay $90M upfront on May 5, 2026, and expects to receive about 3.1M shares initially. The final number of shares will depend on the stock’s average price over the duration of the program, adjusted for a discount. The ASR is expected to be completed by September 30, 2026. More on Five9 Five9: I'm Buying The AI Growth Reacceleration Five9, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Five9, Inc. (FIVN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Five9 signals $1.266B 2026 revenue outlook while planning to complete $150M buyback by end of Q3 Five9 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.76 beats by $0.08, revenue of $305.32M beats by $5.25M
The rebound in global stocks from their Iran war lows has been so narrow that the market is primed for broader gains triggered by even slightly positive news, according to strategists at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Volatility is likely in the near term, but investors with a time horizon longer than the next days or weeks should keep using dips in equities to add exposure, the team led by Mislav Matejka s...
The rebound in global stocks from their Iran war lows has been so narrow that the market is primed for broader gains triggered by even slightly positive news, according to strategists at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Volatility is likely in the near term, but investors with a time horizon longer than the next days or weeks should keep using dips in equities to add exposure, the team led by Mislav Matejka said. While the V-shaped rally in MSCI Inc.’s Word Index may look like a disconnect from soaring oil prices, the gains have been driven by a very small group of stocks, they said. Investor positioning is lighter than before the war started, supporting the case for gains to spread as factors holding back buying ease. “Equities are not all that complacent beneath the surface,” Matejka said in a client note. Nearly all consumer plays, for instance, are languishing near their lows, he said. Strong earnings will continue to support equities and while valuations look stretched in the US, international stocks appear cheaper. Read more: Concentration Shaping Up as Key Risk for Investors: Taking Stock Concentration risk has emerged as a major concern for investors this year. Since the start of 2026, seven stocks have generated about 84% of S&P 500 Index returns, while in Europe, six companies account for over 90% of Stoxx Europe 600 gains. In the US, the rally is almost entirely driven by megacap technology. While Europe offers more diversification, the absence of Big Tech leaves three energy firms as the primary driver, accounting for 40% of returns. The JPMorgan strategists said that in the near term, gains are likely to remain narrow, with a rebound in mega-cap technology stocks acting as a key driver. However, they expect broader participation to develop later in the year, with leadership rotating toward value stocks, small caps and international markets. An escalation in the Middle East conflict would make an off-ramp more likely, as rising US gasoline prices, adverse polling am...
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, May 4, 2026. Stocks fell from all-time highs as oil climbed on concerns that heightened Middle East tensions could threaten a fragile ceasefire, keeping energy costs elevated while fueling inflation risks. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, May 4, 2026. Stocks fell from all-time highs as oil climbed on concerns that heightened Middle East tensions could threaten a fragile ceasefire, keeping energy costs elevated while fueling inflation risks. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
Indonesia is moving to reshape its ride-hailing industry from the inside, with officials saying the state has acquired stakes in app companies as President Prabowo Subianto seeks to raise drivers’ earnings and rein in commission fees. The move could mark a significant shift in one of Southeast Asia’s biggest on-demand economies, where millions of drivers for platforms such as Gojek and Grab have b...
Indonesia is moving to reshape its ride-hailing industry from the inside, with officials saying the state has acquired stakes in app companies as President Prabowo Subianto seeks to raise drivers’ earnings and rein in commission fees. The move could mark a significant shift in one of Southeast Asia’s biggest on-demand economies, where millions of drivers for platforms such as Gojek and Grab have become a highly visible labour force and, analysts say, a potent political bloc. Last week, Prabowo...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images By Kelvin Wong Ahead of Q1 earnings release today after the close of the US session, expectations for Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) remain elevated, with the stock having rallied strongly on AI-driven optimism. During the onset of the US-Iran war that erupted on February 28, 2026, the share price of AMD only shed -5% from February 27, 2026 to the March ...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images By Kelvin Wong Ahead of Q1 earnings release today after the close of the US session, expectations for Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) remain elevated, with the stock having rallied strongly on AI-driven optimism. During the onset of the US-Iran war that erupted on February 28, 2026, the share price of AMD only shed -5% from February 27, 2026 to the March 9, 2026 low of 189.02 (that’s the lowest level reached for AMD so far) before it staged a magnificent rally of 92% to print a current all-time high of 362.79 on Friday, May 1, 2026. So far, AMD’s year-to-date performance as of Monday, May 4, 2026 stands at 59.5%, surpassing the “Magnificent 7” and the US benchmark stock indices: Russell 2000 (+12.7%), Nasdaq 100 (+9.5%), S&P 500 (+5.25), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.8%). Second to the high-flying “National Champion” Intel ( INTC ) that soared by a whopping 159.6% (see Fig. 1). Fig. 1: Intel, AMD, Magnificent 7 and US stock indices YTD performance (%) as of May 4, 2026 (Source: MacroMicro) Forward guidance matters more than earnings beat for AMD Consensus forecasts point to robust topline growth, led by Data Centre revenues, as demand for AI accelerators continues to scale. Expectations for revenue stand at $9.8-9.9 billion (+33% y/y), and EPS is expected to come in at $1.29 (+34% y/y). However, the key focus for investors will be the degree of upside relative to already aggressive expectations, particularly in AI GPU traction and hyperscaler adoption. Like most AI stocks, AMD trades on forward expectations, not current results, which includes whether AI growth is accelerating faster than already aggressive expectations. Historically, AMD can drop even after earnings beats if guidance disappoints (risk of “sell the news” even on strong results). Medium-term technical outlook for Advanced Micro Devices (1-3 weeks) Fig. 2: Advanced Micro Devices medium-term trend as of May 4, 2026 (Source: TradingView) Trend bias: Mean...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images By Kelvin Wong Ahead of Q1 earnings release today after the close of the US session, expectations for Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) remain elevated, with the stock having rallied strongly on AI-driven optimism. During the onset of the US-Iran war that erupted on February 28, 2026, the share price of AMD only shed -5% from February 27, 2026 to the March ...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images By Kelvin Wong Ahead of Q1 earnings release today after the close of the US session, expectations for Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) remain elevated, with the stock having rallied strongly on AI-driven optimism. During the onset of the US-Iran war that erupted on February 28, 2026, the share price of AMD only shed -5% from February 27, 2026 to the March 9, 2026 low of 189.02 (that’s the lowest level reached for AMD so far) before it staged a magnificent rally of 92% to print a current all-time high of 362.79 on Friday, May 1, 2026. So far, AMD’s year-to-date performance as of Monday, May 4, 2026 stands at 59.5%, surpassing the “Magnificent 7” and the US benchmark stock indices: Russell 2000 (+12.7%), Nasdaq 100 (+9.5%), S&P 500 (+5.25), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.8%). Second to the high-flying “National Champion” Intel ( INTC ) that soared by a whopping 159.6% (see Fig. 1). Fig. 1: Intel, AMD, Magnificent 7 and US stock indices YTD performance (%) as of May 4, 2026 (Source: MacroMicro) Forward guidance matters more than earnings beat for AMD Consensus forecasts point to robust topline growth, led by Data Centre revenues, as demand for AI accelerators continues to scale. Expectations for revenue stand at $9.8-9.9 billion (+33% y/y), and EPS is expected to come in at $1.29 (+34% y/y). However, the key focus for investors will be the degree of upside relative to already aggressive expectations, particularly in AI GPU traction and hyperscaler adoption. Like most AI stocks, AMD trades on forward expectations, not current results, which includes whether AI growth is accelerating faster than already aggressive expectations. Historically, AMD can drop even after earnings beats if guidance disappoints (risk of “sell the news” even on strong results). Medium-term technical outlook for Advanced Micro Devices (1-3 weeks) Fig. 2: Advanced Micro Devices medium-term trend as of May 4, 2026 (Source: TradingView) Trend bias: Mean...
Expro Group press release ( XPRO ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.09 beats by $0.02 . Revenue of $367.57M (-6.0% Y/Y) beats by $5.52M . Adjusted EBITDA 1 of $63 million with an Adjusted EBITDA margin 1 of 17.1% Cash flow from operations of $25 million, or 7% of revenues Adjusted free cash flow 1 of $3 million. Liquidity at the end of the quarter stood at $517 million. For 2026, we are reaffirming our full...
Expro Group press release ( XPRO ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.09 beats by $0.02 . Revenue of $367.57M (-6.0% Y/Y) beats by $5.52M . Adjusted EBITDA 1 of $63 million with an Adjusted EBITDA margin 1 of 17.1% Cash flow from operations of $25 million, or 7% of revenues Adjusted free cash flow 1 of $3 million. Liquidity at the end of the quarter stood at $517 million. For 2026, we are reaffirming our full year guidance : Full YearEnded December 31, (in millions) 2026 Revenue $1,600 - $1,650 vs. $1.59B consensus Adjusted EBITDA $355 - $375 Capital expenditure $110 - $120 Adjusted free cash flow $125 - $145 Click to enlarge More on Expro Group Expro Group Holdings N.V. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Expro Group Holdings N.V. (XPRO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Expro outlines flat 2026 revenue with margin and free cash flow growth plans amid $2.5B backlog Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Expro Group Historical earnings data for Expro Group
Italian cable maker Prysmian SpA is scouting the market for a potential acquisition of about $4 billion enterprise value, Chief Executive Officer Massimo Battaini said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Tuesday. “We now have the financial strength to resume our M&A strategy,” Battaini said, adding that Prysmian expects to announce attractive opportunities over the next 12 months. Potential targe...
Italian cable maker Prysmian SpA is scouting the market for a potential acquisition of about $4 billion enterprise value, Chief Executive Officer Massimo Battaini said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Tuesday. “We now have the financial strength to resume our M&A strategy,” Battaini said, adding that Prysmian expects to announce attractive opportunities over the next 12 months. Potential targets could be similar in size to Encore Wire — acquired in 2024 — with an enterprise value of around €4 billion ($4.68 billion). Prysmian rose as much as 6.7% in Milan trading following the CEO’s comments. Shares are indicated up 4.51% at 12:17 p.m. local time. The company is also nearing long-term agreements with hyperscalers, expected to boost its optical cable capacity by 40% to 50% in the next couple of years, Battaini said. “Investment will be higher than $1.2 billion over the next three years, for a revenue stream of around $5 billion plus,” he said. Battaini said these opportunities will help the world’s largest cable maker be in good position to beat its 2026 guidance of adjusted Ebitda between €2.63 billion and €2.78 billion, even if largest of the impact will be seen in 2027 and 2028. On the topic of a potential dual listing, Battaini said the project had been paused due to the acquisition of US fiber optic company Channell, however he plans on reopening the discussion at the board level. There could be “loads of upside” coming from a US listing, the CEO said. Read more: Prysmian CEO Says Near Signing Deals With Large Cloud Providers