Nikola Stojadinovic/E+ via Getty Images Summary Following my coverage on Driven Brands Holdings ( DRVN ) last year, in which I recommended a buy rating as I was bullish on Take 5’s progress and the balance sheet deleveraging process, this post is to provide an update on my thoughts on the business and stock. The good news this quarter was that the restatement overhang has eased; however, the opera...
Nikola Stojadinovic/E+ via Getty Images Summary Following my coverage on Driven Brands Holdings ( DRVN ) last year, in which I recommended a buy rating as I was bullish on Take 5’s progress and the balance sheet deleveraging process, this post is to provide an update on my thoughts on the business and stock. The good news this quarter was that the restatement overhang has eased; however, the operating story is no longer as clean. Importantly, this is not because Q4 revenue or EBITDA was weak. The issue is that management’s preliminary Q1 2026 and quarter-to-date Q2 commentary made the forward-looking setup less clean, with Take 5 traffic moderating while Franchise Brands remains weak. This makes it harder for me to stay bullish at this point. Latest Q4 Results Review DRVN reported Q4 2025 results a few days ago, and the quarter itself was solid rather than weak. Net revenue grew 7.7% y/y to $460.1 million. System-wide sales were $1.5 billion, up 2% y/y, driven by 0.5% SSSG and 175 net new units. Segment-wise, Take 5 remained the main growth driver, with revenue of $308.5 million and SSSG of 3.7%. Auto Glass Now also grew, with revenue of $56.4 million and SSSG of 6.3%. Franchise Brands remained the weak spot, with revenue of $67.9 million and SSSG of -1.0%. On profitability, total adj. EBITDA was $111.9 million, with a 24.3% margin. Of this, Take 5 generated $107.3 million of adj. EBITDA, with a 34.8% margin; Auto Glass Now generated $3.2 million of adj. EBITDA, with a 5.7% margin; and Franchise Brands generated $42.4 million of adj. EBITDA, with a 62.4% margin. Net income from continuing operations was $40.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share. Why I Am Moving To Neutral The reason I am downgrading DRVN to neutral is simple: the equity story is no longer as clean as I believed last year. The balance sheet is indeed better and the restatement overhang has eased, but the operating backdrop is not strong enough for me to stay bullish. Q4 itself was not the issue; the ...
One of the most promising introductions at Google’s I/O developer conference on Tuesday was a new way for consumers to use the web: AI agents. Unfortunately, it was also the most confusing. Google took the wraps off information agents, a reinvention of the aging Google Alerts service, now infused with AI. These AI agents are designed to operate in the background, 24/7, helping users stay up to dat...
One of the most promising introductions at Google’s I/O developer conference on Tuesday was a new way for consumers to use the web: AI agents. Unfortunately, it was also the most confusing. Google took the wraps off information agents, a reinvention of the aging Google Alerts service, now infused with AI. These AI agents are designed to operate in the background, 24/7, helping users stay up to date on topics they’re interested in, like market trends, price tracking, or inclement weather warnings. Information agents Image Credits:Google Then there is Google Spark, a “personal” AI agent that can help you navigate your digital life by integrating with Google products, like Gmail, Google Docs and Google Workspace. The company says the assistant can handle everyday tasks like surfacing themes from newsletters, organizing your home inventory and keeping track of what needs restocking, or helping you plan and manage a group trip with friends. Or, as Google showed off in a very engineering-minded example, you could use it to organize a neighborhood block party — as if that would require any management beyond a group chat or some emails. Gemini Spark Image Credits:Google There’s also a name for how you track notifications from Spark: Android Halo. (Why an Android feature needs its own brand is beyond me, but a good guess is that Google’s internal product teams are fairly competitive and want to highlight their own work, even at the risk of confusing users.) Image Credits:Google Next, Gemini’s app is getting an AI agent that can compile a personalized digest from your Gmail inbox, calendar, and tasks, and provide an update called Daily Brief. Image Credits:Google Many of these products have not yet shipped, or at least won’t be available to the wider public right away. Instead, Google is targeting its heavier users for now: the “AI-pilled” subscribers of its new, only $100-per-month Gemini Ultra plan. Google Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. will get to use Information ag...
Investing.com -- Crypto-based prediction market bettors are forecasting an enormous debut for SpaceX when the company eventually goes public, with markets implying a strong likelihood of a valuation above $1 trillion on its first trading day. According to data from Polymarket, traders currently assign a 73% probability that SpaceX will achieve a market capitalization exceeding $2 trillion after it...
Investing.com -- Crypto-based prediction market bettors are forecasting an enormous debut for SpaceX when the company eventually goes public, with markets implying a strong likelihood of a valuation above $1 trillion on its first trading day. According to data from Polymarket, traders currently assign a 73% probability that SpaceX will achieve a market capitalization exceeding $2 trillion after its IPO debut. The market also suggests a 17% chance the company could surpass $3 trillion in value. SpaceX on Wednesday unveiled its highly awaited filing for an initial public offering, disclosing billions in losses and unveiling a super-voting share structure that would enable Elon Musk to maintain control of the company. According to the filing, SpaceX reported a net loss of $4.28 billion on revenue of $4.69 billion for the first quarter, compared to a net loss of $528 million on revenue of approximately $4 billion in the same period last year. The company aims to raise up to $75 billion through the IPO. SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation above $1.5 trillion. If the company were to exceed a $2 trillion valuation, it would rank among the world’s most valuable companies, ahead of Meta Platforms and Tesla, which currently hold market capitalizations of roughly $1.5 trillion and $1.6 trillion respectively. Source: Polymarket The market reflects growing optimism surrounding SpaceX’s dominant position in commercial launches, its rapidly expanding Starlink satellite internet business, and expectations that the company could become one of the most valuable firms in the world if it eventually enters public markets. Related articles SpaceX could be worth more than Tesla and Meta after IPO, bettors predict Citi pushes back Fed rate cuts to May after blowout January jobs report Goldman expects lower but still attractive stock market returns in 2026
(RTTNews) - Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) reported Thursday a net loss for the second quarter of $2.95 million or $0.46 per share, compared to net income of $17.06 million or $2.43 per share in the prior-year quarter. Total revenues for the quarter declined to $667.65 million from $686.47 million in the same quarter last year. Looking ahead to the third quarter, the company expects...
(RTTNews) - Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) reported Thursday a net loss for the second quarter of $2.95 million or $0.46 per share, compared to net income of $17.06 million or $2.43 per share in the prior-year quarter. Total revenues for the quarter declined to $667.65 million from $686.47 million in the same quarter last year. Looking ahead to the third quarter, the company expects adjusted pretax income between breakeven and $10 million and adjusted EBITDA between $30 million and $40 million on total revenues between $650 million and $750 million. In Thursday's regular trading session on the NYSE, HOV is currently trading at $102.46, up $4.52 or 4.62 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.
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Exponent Inc. (NASD: EXPO), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept, w...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Exponent Inc. (NASD: EXPO), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept, we need to start with the expected behavior of a stock on its ex-dividend date. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, the ex-dividend date marks the trading day when any buyer of the stock is no longer entitled to the referenced dividend — in other words, to be eligible to receive the dividend in question, one would have had to purchase their shares before the ex-dividend date. All else equal, the stock price would be expected to drop by the dividend amount on that ex-date (remember, that's "all else equal" and naturally other factors will drive stocks higher/lower on any given day). But think about it: if a buyer is entitled to a 0.31 dividend before ex-date, but no longer entitled to that amount on or after ex-date, then this drop makes perfect sense! Because if the shares didn't drop by that same 0.31 the next day, then effectively, buyers would effectively be paying 0.31 more for the same share of stock. But now think about this: if a stock is expected to drop by the dividend amount (all else equal) on ex-date, then in turn, shouldn't that stock be expected to rise sometime ahead of a dividend? After all, if a dividend-paying stock didn't ever rise and only fell on each and every ex-date, then eventually after enough dividend payments those shares would have fallen to zero. And that wouldn't make any sense for a company continually earning money and paying dividends. So indeed, "sometime" before a given dividend, there should be sort of a built-in "pressure" for a stock to gradually rise in expectation of that next cash dividend... in other words: pressure for the stock t...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Kimco Realty Corp (NYSE: KIM), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Kimco Realty Corp (NYSE: KIM), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept, we need to start with the expected behavior of a stock on its ex-dividend date. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, the ex-dividend date marks the trading day when any buyer of the stock is no longer entitled to the referenced dividend — in other words, to be eligible to receive the dividend in question, one would have had to purchase their shares before the ex-dividend date. All else equal, the stock price would be expected to drop by the dividend amount on that ex-date (remember, that's "all else equal" and naturally other factors will drive stocks higher/lower on any given day). But think about it: if a buyer is entitled to a 0.26 dividend before ex-date, but no longer entitled to that amount on or after ex-date, then this drop makes perfect sense! Because if the shares didn't drop by that same 0.26 the next day, then effectively, buyers would effectively be paying 0.26 more for the same share of stock. But now think about this: if a stock is expected to drop by the dividend amount (all else equal) on ex-date, then in turn, shouldn't that stock be expected to rise sometime ahead of a dividend? After all, if a dividend-paying stock didn't ever rise and only fell on each and every ex-date, then eventually after enough dividend payments those shares would have fallen to zero. And that wouldn't make any sense for a company continually earning money and paying dividends. So indeed, "sometime" before a given dividend, there should be sort of a built-in "pressure" for a stock to gradually rise in expectation of that next cash dividend... in other words: pressure for the stoc...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for OUTFRONT Media Inc (NYSE: OUT), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concep...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for OUTFRONT Media Inc (NYSE: OUT), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept, we need to start with the expected behavior of a stock on its ex-dividend date. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, the ex-dividend date marks the trading day when any buyer of the stock is no longer entitled to the referenced dividend — in other words, to be eligible to receive the dividend in question, one would have had to purchase their shares before the ex-dividend date. All else equal, the stock price would be expected to drop by the dividend amount on that ex-date (remember, that's "all else equal" and naturally other factors will drive stocks higher/lower on any given day). But think about it: if a buyer is entitled to a 0.30 dividend before ex-date, but no longer entitled to that amount on or after ex-date, then this drop makes perfect sense! Because if the shares didn't drop by that same 0.30 the next day, then effectively, buyers would effectively be paying 0.30 more for the same share of stock. But now think about this: if a stock is expected to drop by the dividend amount (all else equal) on ex-date, then in turn, shouldn't that stock be expected to rise sometime ahead of a dividend? After all, if a dividend-paying stock didn't ever rise and only fell on each and every ex-date, then eventually after enough dividend payments those shares would have fallen to zero. And that wouldn't make any sense for a company continually earning money and paying dividends. So indeed, "sometime" before a given dividend, there should be sort of a built-in "pressure" for a stock to gradually rise in expectation of that next cash dividend... in other words: pressure for the sto...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Open Text Corp (NASD: OTEX), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept, ...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Open Text Corp (NASD: OTEX), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept, we need to start with the expected behavior of a stock on its ex-dividend date. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, the ex-dividend date marks the trading day when any buyer of the stock is no longer entitled to the referenced dividend — in other words, to be eligible to receive the dividend in question, one would have had to purchase their shares before the ex-dividend date. All else equal, the stock price would be expected to drop by the dividend amount on that ex-date (remember, that's "all else equal" and naturally other factors will drive stocks higher/lower on any given day). But think about it: if a buyer is entitled to a 0.275 dividend before ex-date, but no longer entitled to that amount on or after ex-date, then this drop makes perfect sense! Because if the shares didn't drop by that same 0.275 the next day, then effectively, buyers would effectively be paying 0.275 more for the same share of stock. But now think about this: if a stock is expected to drop by the dividend amount (all else equal) on ex-date, then in turn, shouldn't that stock be expected to rise sometime ahead of a dividend? After all, if a dividend-paying stock didn't ever rise and only fell on each and every ex-date, then eventually after enough dividend payments those shares would have fallen to zero. And that wouldn't make any sense for a company continually earning money and paying dividends. So indeed, "sometime" before a given dividend, there should be sort of a built-in "pressure" for a stock to gradually rise in expectation of that next cash dividend... in other words: pressure for the sto...
Key Points Pembroke Management, LTD sold 251,249 shares of Q2 Holdings; estimated transaction value is $14.16 million based on quarterly average price. The quarter-end position value decreased by $20.41 million, reflecting both trading activity and stock price movement. This transaction represents a 2.05% change relative to the fund’s 13F reportable assets under management. After the sale, the fun...
Key Points Pembroke Management, LTD sold 251,249 shares of Q2 Holdings; estimated transaction value is $14.16 million based on quarterly average price. The quarter-end position value decreased by $20.41 million, reflecting both trading activity and stock price movement. This transaction represents a 2.05% change relative to the fund’s 13F reportable assets under management. After the sale, the fund holds 91,885 shares valued at $4.35 million. The stake now accounts for 0.63% of AUM, which places it outside the fund’s top five holdings. 10 stocks we like better than Q2 › Pembroke Management, LTD disclosed in a May 13, 2026, SEC filing that it sold 251,249 shares of Q2 Holdings (NYSE:QTWO), an estimated $14.16 million trade based on the quarterly average price. What happened According to a SEC filing dated May 13, 2026, Pembroke Management, LTD reduced its position in Q2 Holdings by 251,249 shares during the first quarter. The estimated value of these sales is $14.16 million, calculated using the average closing price for the quarter. The fund’s remaining stake was valued at $4.35 million as of March 31, 2026. The net position change for the quarter, including both the reduction in shares and price movement, was a decrease of $20.41 million. What else to know This was a reduction in holdings; Q2 Holdings now represents 0.63% of Pembroke Management, LTD’s 13F reportable AUM. Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ: MPWR: $37.61 million (5.4% of AUM) NYSE: REZI: $37.59 million (5.4% of AUM) NYSE: MOD: $35.95 million (5.2% of AUM) NASDAQ: AAON: $35.59 million (5.1% of AUM) NYSE: GMED: $35.20 million (5.1% of AUM) As of May 13, 2026, shares of Q2 Holdings were priced at $44.70, down 51.8% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 78.26 percentage points. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $821.58 million Net income (TTM) $73.89 million Market capitalization $2.80 billion Price (as of market close May 13, 2026) $44.70 Company snapshot Offers a suite of c...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: GPC), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept...
This morning a "Potential Dividend Run Alert" went out for Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: GPC), at our DividendChannel.com Dividend Alerts service (a free email alerts feature). Let's look at the situation in greater detail, shall we? First of all, what is a "Dividend Run" anyway? This is an interesting concept which we first learned about at a past ValueForum conference. And to best explain the concept, we need to start with the expected behavior of a stock on its ex-dividend date. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, the ex-dividend date marks the trading day when any buyer of the stock is no longer entitled to the referenced dividend — in other words, to be eligible to receive the dividend in question, one would have had to purchase their shares before the ex-dividend date. All else equal, the stock price would be expected to drop by the dividend amount on that ex-date (remember, that's "all else equal" and naturally other factors will drive stocks higher/lower on any given day). But think about it: if a buyer is entitled to a 1.062 dividend before ex-date, but no longer entitled to that amount on or after ex-date, then this drop makes perfect sense! Because if the shares didn't drop by that same 1.062 the next day, then effectively, buyers would effectively be paying 1.062 more for the same share of stock. But now think about this: if a stock is expected to drop by the dividend amount (all else equal) on ex-date, then in turn, shouldn't that stock be expected to rise sometime ahead of a dividend? After all, if a dividend-paying stock didn't ever rise and only fell on each and every ex-date, then eventually after enough dividend payments those shares would have fallen to zero. And that wouldn't make any sense for a company continually earning money and paying dividends. So indeed, "sometime" before a given dividend, there should be sort of a built-in "pressure" for a stock to gradually rise in expectation of that next cash dividend... in other words: pressure for the s...
It's official: SpaceX is looking to go public in an initial public offering (IPO) that could break records. Investors looking to get ahead of the IPO have several options for investing in SpaceX right now. But for most investors, it makes more sense to simply wait for shares to be made publicly available. That's because Elon Musk reportedly wants up to 30% of shares reserved for smaller retail inv...
It's official: SpaceX is looking to go public in an initial public offering (IPO) that could break records. Investors looking to get ahead of the IPO have several options for investing in SpaceX right now. But for most investors, it makes more sense to simply wait for shares to be made publicly available. That's because Elon Musk reportedly wants up to 30% of shares reserved for smaller retail investors. For comparison, most major IPOs allocate just 5% to 10% of shares for small investors. If you're looking to get involved in the most exciting space stock of the century, here's a brief summary of the most important dates to be aware of. Three dates that will influence the SpaceX IPO For months, we had very little clarity about when SpaceX might go public. Early reporting, however, revealed the company would target anywhere from a $1.5 trillion valuation all the way to a $2 trillion valuation, raising somewhere between $50 billion and $80 billion in fresh capital -- money that will be used for everything from orbital data centers to a permanent human base on the moon. Last month, we simply knew that SpaceX was targeting a summer debut. But in recent days, the timeline has been narrowed down to three key dates. On May 15, Reuters reported that SpaceX is targeting a June 4 roadshow. That's the date SpaceX executives will team up with its investment banking team to pitch the IPO to investors. On June 11, SpaceX is hoping to price its IPO, meaning that a share price and valuation range will be set. An actual share sale could be as early as June 12, though there may be some delay to these internal timelines. Reuters is also reporting that the company will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker SPCX. I'm very curious about the valuation SpaceX ultimately decides on. And investors should wait to make an investment decision until a full prospectus is made public and pricing details are formally announced. But judging by the latest reports, a SpaceX IPO could...
Key Points SpaceX is targeting a valuation of at least $1.5 trillion. Experts believe an IPO could raise $50 billion to $75 billion in capital. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › It's official: SpaceX is looking to go public in an initial public offering (IPO) that could break records. Investors looking to get ahead of the IPO have several options for investing in SpaceX ri...
Key Points SpaceX is targeting a valuation of at least $1.5 trillion. Experts believe an IPO could raise $50 billion to $75 billion in capital. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › It's official: SpaceX is looking to go public in an initial public offering (IPO) that could break records. Investors looking to get ahead of the IPO have several options for investing in SpaceX right now. But for most investors, it makes more sense to simply wait for shares to be made publicly available. That's because Elon Musk reportedly wants up to 30% of shares reserved for smaller retail investors. For comparison, most major IPOs allocate just 5% to 10% of shares for small investors. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » If you're looking to get involved in the most exciting space stock of the century, here's a brief summary of the most important dates to be aware of. Three dates that will influence the SpaceX IPO For months, we had very little clarity about when SpaceX might go public. Early reporting, however, revealed the company would target anywhere from a $1.5 trillion valuation all the way to a $2 trillion valuation, raising somewhere between $50 billion and $80 billion in fresh capital -- money that will be used for everything from orbital data centers to a permanent human base on the moon. Last month, we simply knew that SpaceX was targeting a summer debut. But in recent days, the timeline has been narrowed down to three key dates. On May 15, Reuters reported that SpaceX is targeting a June 4 roadshow. That's the date SpaceX executives will team up with its investment banking team to pitch the IPO to investors. On June 11, SpaceX is hoping to price its IPO, meaning that a share price and valuation range will be set. An actual share sale could be as early as June 12, though ...
sefa ozel/E+ via Getty Images Shares of Amkor Technology ( AMKR ) fell about 1% on Thursday after it provided long-term financial targets for 2028 and 2030. The chip packaging and test services provider expects 2028 revenues to be $9B, plus or minus $500M, according to a company presentation . The figures came in below the consensus estimate of $9.22B. Amkor anticipates EPS of $2.50, plus or minus...
sefa ozel/E+ via Getty Images Shares of Amkor Technology ( AMKR ) fell about 1% on Thursday after it provided long-term financial targets for 2028 and 2030. The chip packaging and test services provider expects 2028 revenues to be $9B, plus or minus $500M, according to a company presentation . The figures came in below the consensus estimate of $9.22B. Amkor anticipates EPS of $2.50, plus or minus $0.25, and a gross margin of 17.5%, plus or minus 100 basis points, or bps, in 2028. For 2030, the company expects revenue to be nearly more than $11B, EPS roughly over $5, and a gross margin of around more than 22%. Amkor said key assumptions include: mix shift towards higher-value packaging that drives margin and earnings expansion; initial ramp-up costs in 2027 and 2028 with the Arizona facility buildout; revenue growth accelerating in 2029 to 2030 as the Arizona facility scales; and a 20% planning effective tax rate. More on Amkor Technology Amkor Technology: The Arizona Re-Rating Has More Room To Run Amkor Technology: Q1 Beats Across The Board, Showing Massive Room For AI Packaging Acceleration Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Amkor secures additional 67 acres in Arizona to scale U.S. advanced packaging operations Amkor Technology prices $1B convertible debt offering