Analysis: Stocks

SSAB: Q226: strong improvement yoy…as expected.

Earnings/Sales releases SSAB's Q2 26 results met expectations, with a 20% yoy increase in EBITDA driven by stronger prices and volumes. However, Q3 is expected to weaken due to SEASONALITY,...

Kone: Solid order growth unable to shake concerns from the TKE deal

Earnings/Sales releases Kone’s Q2 results delivered a strong beat on orders resulting from strong demand in Modernisation along with decent growth in New Equipment. Revenues met expectations and...

AI Is Opening Doors for Tech Mahindra but Can Growth Keep Accelerating?

Strong deal momentum supports Tech Mahindra's improving performance, but limited upside expectations highlight a cautious market view.

J D Wetherspoon: Decent Q4 sales, but another profit warning

Earnings/sales releases JD Wetherspoon’s Q4 pre-close update was mixed, with lfl sales growing 4.0% yoy and YTD growth at 4.2% yoy. However, management warned that FY25/26 profit will be below...

Switch 2 Launch Powers Nintendo Revenue but Markets on Hold

Investors are actively questioning the price of global expansion for Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Icade: Low point still expected in 2026

Earnings/Sales releases Despite the general environment and end markets that remain unfavorable for both office and residential development in France, Icade reiterates its FY 2026 guidance and its...

Virbac: Impressive execution in Q2; we smell a guidance upgrade in Q3

Earnings/Sales releasesThe Q2 sales growth was supported by a healthy showing across both segments. The management now expects full-year growth to be at the upper end of the guidance range....

Bossard: 1H26: Growth appears structural rather than one-off

Earnings/Sales releases Despite an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, Bossard has delivered strong growth by capitalising on several high-growth sectors, notably semiconductors, data centres,...

Swatch: Sales recover, profits still lag

Earnings/Sales releases Swatch delivered a stronger than expected H1 sales performance, with revenue up 8.5% at cFx, comfortably ahead of expectations, driven by broad-based acceleration across...

Alfa Laval: Q2 orders raise execution certainty and support the narrative at current valuation

Earnings/Sales releases Alfa Laval posted a strong beat on orders as all three business units witnessed solid demand from their respective structural drivers . Revenues met expectations, but adjusted...

Boliden: Mixed Q2 results, but buying the weakness is recommended

Earnings/sales releasesQ2 results were a mixed bag. While this was first full quarter witnessing Garpenberg disruption impact, there were other challenges like higher costs, persistent smelting market...

Lindt & Sprüngli: Pricing weathered the storm; volumes must follow

Earnings/Sales releases Lindt's half-year results highlight the brand's strength while revealing the limitations of a price-driven model. Robust pricing safeguarded growth and margins; however,...

Schindler: Another weak revenue print offers an entry point for patient investors

Earnings/Sales releases Schindler’s Q2 orders slightly surpassed expectations, even as revenues missed them due to timing effects. Modernisation remained the mainstay for growth across orders and...

Novartis: Navigating well through the patent cliff

Earnings/Sales releasesThe Q2 results exceeded expectations, aided by the strong performance of cancer and neuroscience medicines, healthy growth in immunology offerings, and FX tailwinds. Massive...

Wärtsilä: 1H26: Energy equipment order intake up 120%

Earnings/Sales releases Wärtsilä has secured strong orders for off-grid data centre solutions. The focus now shifts to execution. From a valuation perspective, we see a significant discount compared...

Covivio: Sluggish office real estate market

Earnings/Sales releasesPortfolio rotation is continuing, though in our view it remains hampered by an unfavorable European office market. Full-year 2026 guidance is maintained. Fact Organic Growth...

Danske Bank: Q2: strong beat, 2026 guidance raised again

Earnings/Sales releases Danske Bank posted a strong Q2-26 beat , driven by broad-based revenue growth despite slightly soft NII and higher-than-expected LLPs . Cost discipline was maintained , and...

Julius Baer: Slowing inflows don't bode well

Significant newsWhile Julius Baer is delivering strong operational results and demonstrating resilience with a record net profit, softening AuM inflows and ongoing FINMA oversight regarding capital...

Angelalign Technology is Scaling Global Growth Beyond China

The market opportunity is expanding rapidly, but so are the expectations placed on Angelalign Technology Inc's next phase of growth.