Keurig Dr Pepper ( KDP ) is an international manufacturer and distributor of beverages. The firm sells its products under brand names like Dr. Pepper, Canada Dry, or A&W, just to mention a few. While one may consider KDP a defensive name and therefore a suitable investment during times of low consumer confidence, the firm's share price actually performed quite poorly over the past 12 months. KDP l...
Keurig Dr Pepper ( KDP ) is an international manufacturer and distributor of beverages. The firm sells its products under brand names like Dr. Pepper, Canada Dry, or A&W, just to mention a few. While one may consider KDP a defensive name and therefore a suitable investment during times of low consumer confidence, the firm's share price actually performed quite poorly over the past 12 months. KDP lost 15% of its market value over the period, underperforming both the consumer staples sector ( XLP ) and the broader market ( SPY ). KDP's poor performance in the past months was largely driven by the negative sentiment around the JDE PEET's deal . Data by YCharts The aim of my article today is to look at KDP's latest earnings report, as well as its valuation, to assess whether this underperformance is likely to persist or not. Earnings In the most recent quarter, KDP beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines. Revenue came in at $4.45B - $100 million above expectations, representing a constant currency net sales growth of 9.9%. EPS came in at $0.6, $0.01 above expectations and 1.7% higher than in the same period in the previous year. Q4 highlights (Keurig Dr. Pepper) Q4 results (Keurig Dr. Pepper) If we break down the results by reported segments, we can see that each of them contributed to the revenue growth. In general, I like to see such broad-based growth, as it allows the firm to have a more diversified revenue stream rather than relying on a single product or product category. In the U.S. Refreshment beverages segment, both volume, mix, and pricing contributed to the growth. Volume grew by as much as 7%, while net price realization contributed 4.5%. The increase in volume can be traced back to market share gains, as well as to the acquisition of GHOST, which contributed 6.2% to the volume growth figure. While adjusted operating income grew, the profitability was hit by increased SG&A expenses and inflationary pressures. U.S. Refreshment beverages (Keurig Dr....
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On February 26, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it is collaborating with ASUS and Dell to launch two new Cloud PC devices including the ASUS NUC 16 and Dell Pro Desktop. Management highlighted that the Cloud PC devices are designed for seamless access to Windows 365 Cloud P...
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On February 26, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it is collaborating with ASUS and Dell to launch two new Cloud PC devices including the ASUS NUC 16 and Dell Pro Desktop. Management highlighted that the Cloud PC devices are designed for seamless access to Windows 365 Cloud PCs. These PCs can boot directly into the cloud-hosted Windows environment, eliminating local data, apps, or admin access to minimize vulnerabilities. Microsoft launched Windows 365 Link in 2024, which pioneered this device category by allowing users to connect to their Cloud PCs in seconds through a locked-down OS called Windows CPC. The company has collaborated with ASUS and Dell to expand the Cloud PC device portfolio. ASUS NUC 16 is a 0.7L mini-PC supporting up to three displays and is expected to be generally available in Europe and the US by Q3 2026. On the other hand, Dell Pro Desktop, is a fanless, durable design with three-display support and flexible mounting. It is expected to launch in 58 countries by Q3 2026. Microsoft (MSFT) to Deliver New Cloud PC Devices With ASUS and Dell Copyright: ymgerman / 123RF Stock Photo Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Melius Research and Stifel recently downgraded the stock to Hold. You can read more here. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is an American technology company that specializes in AI-powered cloud, productivity, and business solutions. The company develops and markets software, services, and hardware. While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds ...
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On February 26, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it is collaborating with ASUS and Dell to launch two new Cloud PC devices including the ASUS NUC 16 and Dell Pro Desktop. Management highlighted that the Cloud PC devices are designed for seamless access to Windows 365 Cloud P...
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On February 26, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it is collaborating with ASUS and Dell to launch two new Cloud PC devices including the ASUS NUC 16 and Dell Pro Desktop. Management highlighted that the Cloud PC devices are designed for seamless access to Windows 365 Cloud PCs. These PCs can boot directly into the cloud-hosted Windows environment, eliminating local data, apps, or admin access to minimize vulnerabilities. Microsoft launched Windows 365 Link in 2024, which pioneered this device category by allowing users to connect to their Cloud PCs in seconds through a locked-down OS called Windows CPC. The company has collaborated with ASUS and Dell to expand the Cloud PC device portfolio. ASUS NUC 16 is a 0.7L mini-PC supporting up to three displays and is expected to be generally available in Europe and the US by Q3 2026. On the other hand, Dell Pro Desktop, is a fanless, durable design with three-display support and flexible mounting. It is expected to launch in 58 countries by Q3 2026. Copyright: ymgerman / 123RF Stock Photo Advertisement Advertisement Melius Research and Stifel recently downgraded the stock to Hold. You can read more here. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is an American technology company that specializes in AI-powered cloud, productivity, and business solutions. The company develops and markets software, services, and hardware. While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026 and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. Foll...
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On March 4, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) announced fiscal Q1 2026, surpassing Wall Street estimates. The company grew its revenue by 29% year-over-year to $19.31 billion along with non-GAAP EPS of $2.05. Wall Street had expected earnings of $2.02 per share with a quarterly revenue of $19.21 billion. M...
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On March 4, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) announced fiscal Q1 2026, surpassing Wall Street estimates. The company grew its revenue by 29% year-over-year to $19.31 billion along with non-GAAP EPS of $2.05. Wall Street had expected earnings of $2.02 per share with a quarterly revenue of $19.21 billion. Management noted fiscal Q1 revenue to be driven by strength in AI semiconductor solutions as the AI revenue for the quarter grew 106% year-over-year to $8.4 billion. The growth in this segment was attributed to strong demand for AI accelerators and AI networking. It further said that it expects fiscal Q2 2026 revenue to grow around 47% year-over-year to reach $22.0 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of 68%. The company also highlighted that its board of directors had authorized a new share buyback of up to $10 billion. Broadcom (AVGO) Reports Q4 2025 Earnings, Here's What You Need to Know Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a semiconductor and infrastructure software company. It designs and supplies products, including custom chips, networking solutions, and enterprise software used across industries such as cloud computing, telecommunications, and data centers. While we acknowledge the potential of AVGO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026 and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On March 3, UBS analyst Francois Xavier Bouvignies maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of €1,500. A day earlier, on March 2, ASML Chief Technology Officer Marco Pieters told Reuters that they plan to expand beyond their core EUV lithography technology into the booming AI chip...
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On March 3, UBS analyst Francois Xavier Bouvignies maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of €1,500. A day earlier, on March 2, ASML Chief Technology Officer Marco Pieters told Reuters that they plan to expand beyond their core EUV lithography technology into the booming AI chip market. Pieters said: “We look, not just for the next five years, we look at the next 10, maybe 15 years, (We look at) what are potential directions the industry could take, and what would it require in terms of packaging, bonding, etc.?” The report highlighted that ASML holds a monopoly on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, which are essential for producing the most advanced AI chips by companies like TSMC and Intel. The firm has invested billions over a decade, with a next-generation EUV product nearing production and the third generation in research. Looking ahead, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) plans to develop tools for gluing and connecting multiple specialized chips, a process called advanced packaging critical for AI processors and high-bandwidth memory. ASML Holding (ASML) Plans to Expand Beyond Their Core EUV Lithography Close-up of Silicon Die are being Extracted from Semiconductor Wafer and Attached to Substrate by Pick and Place Machine. Computer Chip Manufacturing at Fab. Semiconductor Packaging Process. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is a Dutch company that develops, produces, and services advanced photolithography machines essential for semiconductor manufacturing. While we acknowledge the potential of ASML as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 40 Most Popular Stocks...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) has fallen more than 16% since its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings reported on February 3. The Street remains bullish on the stock with analysts 12-month price target suggesting more than 48% upside from the current levels and 80% of the 55 analysts cov...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the Best IT Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) has fallen more than 16% since its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings reported on February 3. The Street remains bullish on the stock with analysts 12-month price target suggesting more than 48% upside from the current levels and 80% of the 55 analysts covering the stock maintaining a Buy rating. Recently, on March 2, Timothy Arcuri from UBS reiterated a Buy rating on the stock but lowered the price target from $330 to $310. Earlier, on February 25, Gil Luria from D.A. Davidson reiterated a Hold rating on the stock with a price target of $220. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) delivered 34.11% year-over-year revenue growth during the quarter to reach $10.27 billion and topped the estimates by $599.73 million. The EPS of $1.53 also exceeded estimates by $0.21. Management attributed revenue growth to be driven by strong performance in the data center, client, and gaming segments. It noted that it expects “semi-custom SoC annual revenue to decline by a significant double-digit percentage as we enter the seventh year of what has been a very strong console cycle.” As a result, the fiscal Q1 2026 revenue is expected around $9.8 billion, reflecting a 5% sequential decline and 32% growth year-over-year. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Down 16% Since FQ4 2025 Earnings, Here's Why Pixabay/Public Domain Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a global semiconductor company that manufactures GPUs, microprocessors, and high-performance computing solutions and serves a number of high-growth industries like gaming, data centers, and AI. While we acknowledge the potential of AMD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, se...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) surged about 10% premarket on Friday after fourth-quarter results and outlook beat estimates, drawing bullish reactions from analysts. BofA upgraded Marvell's rating to Buy from Neutral and raised the price target on the stock to $110 from $90. "MRVL’s earnings call gives us greater confidence in: 1) company’s solid ...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) surged about 10% premarket on Friday after fourth-quarter results and outlook beat estimates, drawing bullish reactions from analysts. BofA upgraded Marvell's rating to Buy from Neutral and raised the price target on the stock to $110 from $90. "MRVL’s earnings call gives us greater confidence in: 1) company’s solid leverage to AI optical connectivity, 2) potential for success in upcoming Microsoft ( MSFT ) custom chip (XPU) program, and 3) turning the corner on Amazon ( AMZN ) XPU transition year," said analysts led by Vivek Arya. J.P. Morgan reiterated its Overweight rating on Marvell and increased the price target to $135 from $130. The firm said the company raised the calendar year 2026 and 2027 revenue growth outlook on accelerating AI data center demand. The firm noted that adding optical Digital Signal Processor, or DSP, strength and multiple AI custom application-specific integrated circuit, or ASIC, program ramps are unfolding. "Marvell delivered solid January quarter results, driven by accelerating data center demand—with growth across all key product lines—and continued gradual recovery in Communications and Other segments. Building off a slightly higher January quarter revenue base, the team guided revenues up 8% Q/Q to $2.40B (versus consensus at $2.28B), reflecting sustained strong data center growth (up 10% Q/Q despite a decline in on-premise data center) and a continued modest recovery in Communications and Other," said analysts led by Harlan Sur. The analysts added that in total, Marvell now expects Data Center revenue to grow 40% year-over-year (versus prior expectations of 25%+) while Communications and Other are expected to grow 10% year-over-year in fiscal year 2027, which should drive total revenue closer to $11B (versus the consensus at $10B). The analysts said that the positive growth revision in Data Center is mainly due to strong demand for Marvell’s optical D...
US Retail Sales Dropped In January As Weather, Weak Gas Prices Weigh This morning's retail sales data is for January (still lagging due to the govt shutdown) and is expected to be a decline (BofA's omniscient analysts see a worse than consensus drop MoM, due in large part to weather disruptions). The actual print was a decline but slightly better than expected at -0.2% MoM. Despite two months of n...
US Retail Sales Dropped In January As Weather, Weak Gas Prices Weigh This morning's retail sales data is for January (still lagging due to the govt shutdown) and is expected to be a decline (BofA's omniscient analysts see a worse than consensus drop MoM, due in large part to weather disruptions). The actual print was a decline but slightly better than expected at -0.2% MoM. Despite two months of no increase, sales rose 3.2% YoY in January (increased from December) Source: Bloomberg The decline was driven by a decline in sales at gas stations (lower gas prices) and Health Personal Care Stores. Motor Vehicles sales also dropped MoM . Non-store (online) retailers saw sales surge MoM... Even though December's seasonally-adjusted move was disappointing, it was a record high on a non-seasonally adjusted basis and January saw the usual big post-Xmas hangover plunge... Source: Bloomberg A lengthy winter storm that included significant snowfall and ice across the central and eastern US likely impeded shoppers during the weather event. The Arctic blast triggered the most flight cancellations since the pandemic and left more than 1 million homes and businesses without power. Receipts at restaurants and bars, the only service-sector category in the retail report, declined 0.2% in January. Restaurants including Sweetgreen Inc. and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. said that sub-freezing temperatures and winter storms hindered sales. The report showed a 0.3% increase in so-called control-group sales - which feed into the government’s calculation of goods spending for gross domestic product. The measure excludes food services, auto dealers, building materials stores and gasoline stations. Tyler Durden Fri, 03/06/2026 - 08:46
Anterix Inc. ATEX is built around a single idea: sell access to licensed 900 MHz spectrum so U.S. electric utilities can run private broadband networks for grid operations. The Federal Communications Commission’s February 2026 move to expand 900 MHz broadband bandwidth strengthens the long-term backdrop, but it does not remove execution risk. For investors, the next 6 to 12 months are likely to be...
Anterix Inc. ATEX is built around a single idea: sell access to licensed 900 MHz spectrum so U.S. electric utilities can run private broadband networks for grid operations. The Federal Communications Commission’s February 2026 move to expand 900 MHz broadband bandwidth strengthens the long-term backdrop, but it does not remove execution risk. For investors, the next 6 to 12 months are likely to be decided less by headline catalysts and more by collections timing, clearing milestones, and the pace of county-level license deliveries. ATEX Setup for New Buyers ATEX carried a 6–12 month price target of $43 versus a $39 stock price as of March 5, 2026. The longer-horizon stance is Neutral. That spread frames a tactical upside case, but it also implies the stock needs to keep converting contracts into cash and delivered licenses to earn that upside. The key point is timing. The FCC bandwidth expansion supports better performance and economics for private broadband networks, yet the stock’s path still hinges on market-by-market clearing and the utility procurement cycle. Anterix Near-Term Rating Signals vs. Fundamentals On the near-term signal side, ATEX carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). That matters because the rank is designed for a one- to three-month horizon and tends to reflect earnings estimate revision trends. Fundamentals, as captured by Style Scores, look weaker. ATEX showed a VGM Score of F with Value of F and Growth of F, while Momentum was C. Put together, the setup reads more like a tactical trade around execution and collections than a classic style-driven fundamental screen. The Bull Case Is Cash Visibility and Backlog The clearest bullish support is cash visibility. Management raised fiscal 2026 cash proceeds guidance to $120 million and reported about $123 million of contracted proceeds outstanding. Management also cited a line of sight to collect over $80 million in the fiscal fourth quarter. That matters because cash proceeds fund clearing and product initi...
Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment action I had a hold rating for Clarivate ( CLVT ) previously, as I thought the de-rating was justified as the durability of CLVT’s organic growth came under scrutiny. I am keeping my hold rating. There were some real positives this quarter, but the core issue did not improve. IPPG and LSH stayed weak, A&G also slowed, and total organic gro...
Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment action I had a hold rating for Clarivate ( CLVT ) previously, as I thought the de-rating was justified as the durability of CLVT’s organic growth came under scrutiny. I am keeping my hold rating. There were some real positives this quarter, but the core issue did not improve. IPPG and LSH stayed weak, A&G also slowed, and total organic growth decelerated again. Most importantly, the AI threat is becoming even more real. 4Q25 earnings review This was another horrible quarter for CLVT. Reported revenue was down again, by 6.9% y/y, while organic revenue was down 1.2%. Subscription revenue did grow 1% organically, but that doesn’t matter since recurring revenue fell 1.2% organically and transactional revenue fell 11.9% organically. The Academia & Government (A&G) segment's organic growth was still positive at 1.1%, but everywhere else was just negative. Intellectual Property Product Group (IPPG) revenue was down 3.8% y/y organically, and Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH) was down 1.9% y/y organically. The surprising positive was that gross margin expanded 110 bps y/y to 66.8%, but that did not flow through the rest of the P&L. Adj. EBITDA was down 10.8% y/y, with margin down to 41.3% (down 170 bps y/y). This drove adj. net income down 10.9% y/y to $129.7 million. Mixed bag of negative and positive developments Bloomberg Looking through the P&L numbers, there were some real positives in the quarter, just not enough to fully change the story. The strategic setup got better. CLVT has launched a process to sell the LSH business and said it is in active discussions with interested parties. Management also said a sale would allow them to focus more on A&G and IPPG while using the proceeds to lower leverage. Given that LSH has been a persistent drag on CLVT for a long while, this is a meaningful development. Absent this sale potential, the LSH segment was mostly a “show me story," which clearly wasn’t showing much (as y...
Blue Owl Capital Inc. has a £36 million ($48 million) exposure to Century Capital Partners Ltd. , a London-based property lender that filed for administration last month. The US private credit firm, which manages $307 billion of assets, funded the riskiest tranche of loans originated by Century, a so-called bridging lender focused on high-end central London real estate, according to people familia...
Blue Owl Capital Inc. has a £36 million ($48 million) exposure to Century Capital Partners Ltd. , a London-based property lender that filed for administration last month. The US private credit firm, which manages $307 billion of assets, funded the riskiest tranche of loans originated by Century, a so-called bridging lender focused on high-end central London real estate, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named discussing private information. Century entered administration with about £95 million of total debt, the people said, days before a larger rival, Market Financial Solutions , fell into a UK form of insolvency. NatWest Group Plc and Hampshire Trust Bank Plc are among Century’s senior creditors, some of the people said. Century’s administrators at RSM UK expect to recover the full amount of the loans, the people added. Both Century and MFS relied on funding lines from private credit firms and bank lenders to originate short-term property loans for borrowers who may not qualify for traditional bank financing, typically at higher interest rates. But unlike MFS, creditors haven’t accused Century of fraud. New Credit Blowup in London Has Wall Street Chasing Billions MFS Creditors Warn of £930 Million Shortfall in Collateral CEO of Collapsed Lender MFS Spent on Artwork, Parties, Rapper Wine, Music and Jets Draw Scrutiny of Asset-Backed Private Debt Representatives for Blue Owl, NatWest, and the company founder Paul Munford declined to comment. An official at HTB didn’t respond to a request for comment. Global Capital first reported on Century’s administration last month. Blue Owl filed for the administration of Century’s parent unit in February. The upper end of London’s property market has been weighed down by higher property taxes and an exodus of wealthy residents after some tax breaks ended. The US private credit lender roiled markets last month when it opted against reinstating quarterly redemptions on a retail fund and decided to r...