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Inter & Co Delivers Record 2Q26 Earnings with Rule of 50 and 29% Loan Growth
Inter & Co reported record second-quarter 2026 earnings, achieving a "Rule of 50" milestone with 32% net revenue growth and 16.3% return on equity. The company also saw its diversified loan portfolio expand by 29% year-on-year, significantly outpacing the Brazilian market. Operational metrics highlight strong customer engagement and platform scale, with 26.4 million active clients and substantial daily transaction volumes.
MDU Resources reports second quarter 2026 results, advances infrastructure growth opportunities
MDU Resources Group, Inc. has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting continued execution across its regulated utility and pipeline businesses and progress on key growth initiatives. The company reported solid second-quarter results, driven by new rates, customer growth, and strategic investments like the Badger Wind Farm, while its pipeline business advanced projects such as the proposed Bakken East Pipeline. Regulatory updates include rate cases filed in North Dakota and Washington, and significant progress on pipeline projects with substantial customer commitments.
CVS outlook revised to positive by Moody’s on turnaround
Moody's Ratings has upgraded CVS Health Corporation's outlook from stable to positive, while affirming its Baa3 senior unsecured notes and other ratings. This improvement is attributed to CVS's successful turnaround of its health insurance business, leading to declining financial leverage. The company's strategic adjustments, including pruning membership and modifying pricing, are driving better performance in its retail pharmacy operations, despite ongoing challenges in the health insurance sector and regulatory uncertainties.
CVS outlook revised to positive by Moody’s on turnaround
Moody's Ratings has revised CVS Health Corporation's outlook from stable to positive, affirming its Baa3 senior unsecured notes and other ratings. This upgrade reflects significant progress in CVS's health insurance business turnaround, including membership adjustments and pricing modifications, which have led to declining financial leverage. While CVS benefits from its strong market position and rising prescription drug use, it still faces challenges in its health insurance operation and regulatory uncertainty in its PBM business.
Tranche Update on Republic Services, Inc.'s Equity Buyback Plan announced on October 26, 2023.
Republic Services, Inc. repurchased 1,729,256 shares for $358.7 million between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. This brings the total repurchased shares to 9,396,015, valued at $1,994.9 million, under the buyback plan announced on October 26, 2023. The repurchases represent 3.02% of the company's equity.
Howmet Aerospace Sets Execution Standard With Beat-and-Raise, RBC Says
RBC maintains an Outperform rating on Howmet Aerospace (HWM) and has adjusted its price target to $350 from $325, following the company's strong performance. Howmet Aerospace reported impressive Q2 2026 earnings and revenue growth, prompting an increase in its 2026 guidance, driven by rising jet production and demand for aerospace parts. UBS and Deutsche Bank also adjusted their price targets for Howmet Aerospace after the positive results.
Deere (DE) Stock May Be A Bargain Despite Contract Extension Standoff
Deere (DE) has seen a 70.3% return over five years and trades at US$614.84, appearing undervalued based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model and its P/E ratio, despite mixed broader valuation checks. The ongoing contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers introduce risk regarding future labor costs and investor confidence, which may contribute to its current discount. The article explores both bull and bear cases for the stock's future value.
Does Kodiak’s Q2 2026 Cash Squeeze Amid Dividend Hike Change The Bull Case For KGS?
Kodiak Gas Services reported strong revenue and net income for Q2 2026, but missed non-GAAP EPS expectations and experienced negative free cash flow. Despite these concerns, the company declared a US$0.49 per-share dividend. This raises questions about Kodiak's ability to consistently fund dividends from internal cash flow given its capital-intensive business and leveraged balance sheet.
Oncor weighs impact of Texas data center freeze on nearly 300-GW load pipeline
Oncor, a subsidiary of Sempra, is assessing the implications of a state-wide freeze on new data center interconnection approvals in Texas, which has impacted its nearly 300 GW load pipeline. Executives support Governor Greg Abbott's decision, citing the need for durable long-term outcomes and the alignment of load growth with generation construction. Despite the uncertainty, Oncor's CEO expressed confidence in continued strong growth, with service requests increasing to 298 GW.
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has an earnings forecast score of 8.00, placing it 4th in the Water & Related Utilities industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $63.00 for MSEX, with a consensus "Buy" rating based on three analysts. The company's expected revenue for the next quarter is $60.45 million, and the anticipated EPS for the upcoming quarter is $0.84.