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Carriage Services, Inc. released its Q2 2026 financial results showing a 0.8% increase in revenue year-over-year to $102.9 million, driven by growth in preneed cemetery and funeral sales, despite a 3.5% decline in at-need volume due to lower mortality rates. Adjusted EBITDA rose 3.1% with expanded margins and adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.78…
MercadoLibre reported second-quarter results showing record revenue and higher cross-platform engagement, while net income declined year-on-year for a third consecutive quarter but exceeded analyst expectations. Investments in free-shipping in Brazil and credit-card expansion pressured profitability even as processing volumes and credit portfolio b…
U.S. equity markets closed with a split outcome Wednesday: the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new all-time high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finished lower. Gains in Basic Materials, Healthcare and Financials supported the advance, offset by declines in Oil & Gas, Telecoms and Utilities. Market breadth favored decliners on bot…
MetLife reported a significant increase in second-quarter adjusted profit, attributing gains to disciplined underwriting, broad volume expansion and higher investment returns. Premiums, fees and other revenue rose 7% to $13.7 billion, while net investment income climbed 18% to $6.7 billion. The insurer saw particularly strong results in Asia and La…
Canada's main equity index closed at a fresh record, supported by advances in Materials, Information Technology and Clean Technology stocks. Shopify, Eldorado Gold and Perpetua Resources were the session's strongest performers while RB Global, Thomson Reuters and Curaleaf finished near the bottom. Market breadth was narrowly positive and volatility…
Stocks on Brazil's Bovespa finished modestly lower, slipping 0.11% in Sao Paulo as losses in the Public Utilities, Electric Power and Financials sectors offset gains among select names. Market breadth was nearly balanced, volatility eased, and moves in commodities and currency pairs accompanied the session.
STERIS plc announced a 7% increase in fiscal 2027 first quarter revenue to $1.5 billion with strong organic growth across healthcare, applied sterilization technologies, and life sciences. Adjusted EPS rose to $2.59, surpassing prior-year figures. The company introduced a restructuring plan to consolidate chemical manufacturing in North Carolina, e…
MKS Inc. reported second quarter 2026 financial results exceeding the high end of guidance with $1,248 million in revenue and GAAP net income of $175 million. The company achieved double-digit revenue growth across semiconductor, electronics & packaging, and specialty industrial markets, driven by increases in AI-related investments. Strong profita…
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the largest lodging REIT in the U.S., reported strong second quarter results for 2026 with 7.0% comparable hotel RevPAR growth and a 5.9% increase in total RevPAR year-over-year. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for comparable hotel RevPAR growth to 4.75%-5.25%, emphasizing solid room rate growth driven by…
Star Group, L.P., a home energy distributor, announced its fiscal 2026 third quarter results showing a 17.2% increase in revenue to $358.1 million driven by higher product prices amid rising wholesale costs, despite a 9.4% decline in heating oil and propane volumes due to customer attrition. The company reported a net loss of $28.0 million in the q…
UMH Properties, Inc. announced solid financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting a 75% increase in net income attributable to common shareholders and an 11% rise in normalized funds from operations (FFO) compared to the same period in 2025. The company experienced higher rental income, increased sales of manufactured hom…
Montauk Renewables, a NASDAQ-listed renewable energy company focused on biogas conversion to renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable electricity generation, announced its Q2 2026 results showing a 19.7% increase in revenues to $54 million and a 144.5% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $12.3 million year-over-year. The company expanded RNG production…
NN, Inc. reported robust financial performance for Q2 2026 with net sales increasing 19.3% year-over-year to $128.7 million and adjusted EBITDA up 36.1% to $17.9 million. The company highlighted significant growth in its Data Center, Medical, and Defense sectors through its 5 Pillar Growth Program, resulting in $40 million in new wins for the quart…
AXIS Capital has agreed to acquire the renewal rights to the Excess Liability business of DUAL North America, a prominent specialty program administrator. As part of the deal, John Kopach, EVP of DUAL Excess Liability, will join AXIS as Head of Wholesale Lower Middle Market. This acquisition strengthens AXIS's Casualty insurance platform and reflec…
HMH Holding Inc. announced its Q2 2026 results showing a 16% revenue decline year-over-year to $170.8 million, due mainly to lower product and service revenues impacted by geopolitical and operational challenges. Despite this, the company achieved a 3% increase in adjusted EBITDA and positive free cash flow of $22.2 million. Orders rose 19% year-ov…
Coherus Oncology reported a 15% sequential increase in net revenue for LOQTORZI in Q2 2026 and a 37% increase year-over-year, driven by strong demand and patient starts. The company advanced its clinical pipeline with promising data expected from tagmokitug and casdozokitug in various cancer indications later in 2026. Financials showed reduced net …
Root, Inc., a leading technology-driven car insurance company, announced its financial results for Q2 2026. The company has made available the shareholder letter and updated investor presentation on its website. Root will hold a webcast and conference call to discuss the results and provide an operational update.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced impressive financial results for Q2 2026, highlighting a net income of $16.6 million, substantial increases in adjusted net income and EBITDA, and a record-setting dividend of $0.80 per share, up 433% year-over-year. The company projects an even higher dividend exceeding $1 per share for Q3 2026, supported…
TWFG, Inc., a high-growth U.S. insurance distribution company, reported strong second quarter 2026 results with total revenues rising 45.1% year-over-year to $87.5 million. The Company achieved a 37.0% organic revenue growth rate driven by its diversified platform including Agency-in-a-Box, corporate stores, and MGA programs. Net income increased t…
SoFi reported a strong Q2 with $1.2B in revenue (up ~43% YoY), massive tangible book growth and improving cross-sell, but the stock dropped after management held adjusted EBITDA and EPS guidance. The fundamentals argue this is a durable fintech franchise; the market’s reaction opens a swing trade with asymmetric upside if cross-sell momentum contin…
NLI Holdings, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share for the third quarter of 2026, payable on September 22, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 3, 2026. The company operates in the security products, recreational marine components, and chemical (TiO2) sectors.
Enact Holdings, Inc. reported solid financial results for Q2 2026, with GAAP net income of $175 million and adjusted operating income of $177 million. The company showed growth in new insurance written and primary insurance in-force while improving returns on equity. It declared a $0.24 quarterly dividend and increased full-year capital return guid…
NLI Holdings, Inc. announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, showing a significant increase in net income to $9.0 million compared to $0.3 million in the prior year period. Strong performance was driven by higher sales and improved margins in its CompX segment, which saw growth in security and marine components markets. Additionally, equ…
DoorDash said it expects third-quarter marketplace gross order value of $33 billion to $34 billion and forecast adjusted EBITDA between $950 million and $1.10 billion, both above Wall Street estimates. The company posted strong second-quarter results, with marketplace GOV up 36% to $33.08 billion and adjusted EBITDA rising 40% to $914 million, driv…
Elf Beauty raised its full-year sales and profit guidance after reporting a strong quarter driven by demand for its affordable makeup, skincare and new haircare offerings. The company highlighted its $10-or-less pricing mix, tested tactical price reductions on part of its range to stimulate volume, and cited a significant tariff refund contribution…
