Analysis: Stocks

Securitas reaps the rewards of favorable currency tailwinds

Weighed on by the Swedish krona exchange rate, which appreciated significantly in 2025, the Swedish security services group reported a 4.2% decline in FY 2025.

Mixue Group's Growth Driven by Global Expansion

Mixue Group has rapidly evolved into a global beverage powerhouse. By blending ultra-affordable products with a fast-moving franchise network, and a tightly integrated supply chain, they have...

Varun Beverages Sustains Top-to-Bottom-Line Momentum

Varun Beverages Limited delivered steady revenue momentum and robust profit growth amid challenging weather patterns over FY 25. As India's beverage market expands through premiumization and a broader...

A courtesy stake between Berkshire Hathaway and Tokio Marine

Tokio Marine shares saw a strong session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after the Japanese insurer announced yesterday that it was welcoming Berkshire Hathaway into its capital.

DiaSorin: Lackluster 2026 guidance and execution uncertainty spook investors

Earnings/Sales releases DiaSorin's full-year results aligned with expectations. Sales growth was primarily driven by Immunodiagnostics, with Molecular Diagnostics and Licensed Technologies showing...

SGL Carbon SE: FY25: Foundation for Future Growth

Earnings/Sales releasesThe company faced several challenges over the past year, operating in a difficult market environment across its segments, most notably in Graphite Solutions, which is still...

Salzgitter: FY25 results. Two keywords: tariffs…and war

Earnings/Sales releases The group released an expected set of results for FY25 . The outlook for the current year is unchanged even if management commented in the call on the uncertainties brought...

Fuchs cements its status as a dividend aristocrat

A year of stability for the German lubricant specialist, which released its fiscal year 2025 results last Friday.

Kinross Gold Mines Profit

Canada is currently sitting right in the golden seat. The country has capitalized on this gold rally, cementing its status as a top global producer. Leading the charge is Kinross Gold Corporation,...

Talabat Delivers Multi-Vertical Success

Talabat Holding plc has emerged as a central force in the region's digital-services economy, shaping consumer expectations through a unified platform that streamlines on-demand convenience,...

Hitachi Charges Ahead, Digitally and Decisively

Hitachi Ltd. is surfing a powerful transformation wave, with its stock soaring on the back of robust operational momentum and strategic clarity. The company's Inspire 2027 vision-anchored by its...

McCormick senses an opportunity at Unilever, but the landscape has shifted

The proposed sale of Unilever's food division to American giant McCormick sends a further shockwave in a sector that is already under severe pressure.

JCDecaux: Time for a rerating?

The outdoor advertising giant is making waves at the start of the year, with its share price climbing 25%. The impact of digitalization could now justify a rerating of the stock.

CD Projekt: Phenomenal 2025 results: we will increase our forecasts for 2026

Earnings/Sales releases In 2025, CD Projekt's results exceeded our forecasts by 5.7%-20.2% on all levels. The result from discontinued operations equalled PLN73.8m . The main reasons for CD Projekt's...

FUCHS Pref.: 2026 faces a high 2025 wall

Earnings/Sales releases The Q4 2025 performance exceeded expectations, driven by a recovery in EMEA, sustained strength in APAC and the Americas. The EBIT margin improved yoy on a better mix and...

J D Wetherspoon: JDW earnings miss amid softer demand

Earnings/Sales releases JDW reported H1 FY26 results below expectations, with LFL sales up 4.8% yoy, but adjusted operating profit down 18.9% and EPS falling 28% due to cost pressures. Trading has...

Bechtle: Low expectations that do not help an already struggling market.

Significant news Bechtle has just released its full annual report. While the 2025 headline figures were already known in February, and had disappointed the market, the real source of concern now lies...

A much-needed wake-up call for eternal optimists

Latest Miners, which until a few weeks ago were hot assets, are suddenly under immense pressure. The war in Iran has been a big drag on sentiment and now even a real business impact – with expensive...

Mader Group, end of act one

The Australian mining-equipment maintenance specialist posted a record half at 485 million Australian dollars in revenue. But behind the records, the EBITDA margin is slipping and the interim dividend...