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Can CorMedix's Melinta Acquisition Aid Growth Beyond DefenCath?
ZACKS· 2025-12-26 23:15
Key Takeaways CRMD acquired Melinta for $300M, adding seven marketed products to its commercial portfolio.CRMD saw $12.8M in Q3 2025 revenues from Melinta products as it diversifies beyond DefenCath.CorMedix eyes near-term growth from Rezzayo, with a $2B-plus antifungal prophylaxis market.CorMedix (CRMD) took a major step to diversify its revenue base and lessen reliance on its lead marketed product, DefenCath (Taurolidine + Heparin), by acquiring Melinta Therapeutics for $300 million in August 2025. The de ...
PLMR Stock Outperforms Industry: What Should Investors Do Now?
ZACKS· 2025-12-26 23:15
股价表现与市场地位 - 过去一年股价上涨29.3%,表现优于其行业(8.7%)、金融板块(17.2%)和标普500指数(16.8%)[1] - 过去一年表现优于同行旅行者公司(上涨20.5%)、W.R. Berkley(上涨19.3%)和AXIS Capital(上涨20.3%)[1] - 公司市值为36.4亿美元,过去三个月平均成交量为20万股[2] - 股价目前分别位于122.22美元(50日)和134.23美元(200日)的简单移动平均线之上,显示出坚实的上升势头[3] 财务业绩与盈利预期 - 过去四个季度均超出盈利预期,平均超出幅度为17.65%[2] - 市场对2025年每股收益的一致预期同比增长51.2%,营收预期为8.3513亿美元,同比增长52%[7] - 市场对2026年每股收益和营收的一致预期分别较2025年预期增长12%和28.7%[7] - 覆盖该股的五位分析师在过去60天内均上调了2025年和2026年的盈利预期,导致一致预期分别上调5.6%和2.5%[8] - 公司预计2025年调整后净利润在2.1亿至2.15亿美元之间[15] 增长驱动因素与业务战略 - 收费平台PLMR-FRONT增加了基于费用的收入流,将在中期内加强公司的盈利基础[6][11] - 多个业务线保单量增加、留存率高、进入新地理区域和分销渠道以及建立新合作伙伴关系,预计将推动保费增长[6][11] - 公司将保证保险视为一个有吸引力的长期增长机会,该业务与传统财产和意外险周期无关,可提供多元化和稳定性[12] - 公司作为专业保险公司,利用再保险有效降低风险敞口,有助于稳定收益并改善综合比率[14][17] - 公司产品组合多样、持续的地理扩张、吸纳新的生产商、与其他保险公司的战略合作以及已实施的费率上调,都将推动其发展势头[16] 资本效率与投资回报 - 股本回报率为24.2%,优于行业平均的8%[10] - 过去12个月的投资资本回报率为21%,优于行业平均的6.1%[10] - 公司保持强劲的资本状况和无债务的资产负债表,并持续执行股票回购作为股东回报举措的一部分[6][15] - 高品质的固定收益投资组合、更高的平均投资余额和改善的收益率,预计将推动净投资收入增长[14] 分析师观点与估值 - 基于六位分析师提供的短期目标价,扎克斯平均目标价为每股156.17美元,较最新收盘价有13.7%的潜在上涨空间[9]
Can RL's Next Great Chapter Strategy and Digital Push Sustain Growth?
ZACKS· 2025-12-26 23:15
Key Takeaways Ralph Lauren is driving growth through digital transformation and its Next Great Chapter strategy.RL's digital sales rose 15% in North America, 17% in Europe and 36% in Asia on stronger engagement.Ralph Lauren posted 13% global DTC comp growth in Q2 fiscal 2026, with positive retail comps across regions.Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) is benefiting from its iconic brand portfolio, product innovations and disciplined execution of its Next Great Chapter strategy. The company is accelerating its di ...
CoC cannot alter approved resolution plan, reallocate funds of dissenting creditors: NCLAT
The Economic Times· 2025-12-26 23:14
Dismissing an appeal by "It is true that the CoC with commercial wisdom can take a decision regarding different aspects of the plan, including manner of distribution, but once the commercial wisdom has been exercised by approving the resolution plan in meeting, the modification of the said distribution mechanism, which is impermissible, cannot be saved in the name of commercial wisdom of the CoC," said NCLAT. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order came following an appeal by the The NC ...
Target faces activist investor pressure amid sales decline, FT reports
Reuters· 2025-12-26 23:13
Retailer Target is facing pressure from hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management following a sales drop and a slump in its stock value this year, according to people familiar with the matter, the... ...
The U.S. Remained the Market to Beat In 2025. Will That Last?
Barrons· 2025-12-26 23:12
Other markets look worse than in the U.S. But cracks are starting to form, Ashley Lester writes in a guest commentary. ...
Is Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Quietly Winning the Coastal Spend Boom?
ZACKS· 2025-12-26 23:11
Key Takeaways GLDD's $934.5M backlog's 84% is tied to capital and coastal protection projects, signaling strong demand.Great Lakes Dredge & Dock expanded its modern fleet with Amelia Island and plans Acadia delivery in 2026.GLDD shares are up 13.5% in three months while trading at a discounted forward P/E versus industry peers.Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) is gaining from the mid and long-term opportunities laid out because of the accelerated coastal and port infrastructure spending in the Un ...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Analog Devices, Amazon.com and Fortive
ZACKS· 2025-12-26 23:11
For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – December 26, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog includeAnalog Devices, Inc. (ADI) , Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Fortive Corp. (FTV) .Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:Buy 3 Tech Stocks as Santa Claus Rally Gets UnderwayThe Santa Claus rally appears to have fina ...
CINF Outperforms Industry, Trades Near 52-Week High: Time to Hold?
ZACKS· 2025-12-26 23:11
股价表现与市场地位 - 辛辛那提金融公司股价在过去六个月上涨13.4%,表现优于其行业2.7%的涨幅和金融板块9.5%的涨幅,但略逊于标普500指数14.8%的回报率 [1] - 公司股价表现优于同行旅行者公司和安达保险控股有限公司,后两者同期分别上涨11.6%和5.4%,而伯克希尔公司股价同期下跌2.3% [2] - 公司股价收于165.87美元,接近其52周高点169.86美元,显示投资者信心,并具备进一步上涨的潜力 [3] 技术分析与增长预期 - 公司股价目前交易于50日简单移动平均线161.81美元和200日简单移动平均线151.69美元之上,显示出坚实的上升动能 [4] - 市场共识预计公司2025年营收为111.9亿美元,意味着同比增长12.5% [9] - 市场共识预计公司2026年每股收益和营收将分别比2025年预期增长16.2%和8.8% [9] - 基于六位分析师给出的短期目标价,平均目标价为每股172.67美元,暗示较最新收盘价有4.1%的上涨潜力 [10] 财务业绩与运营优势 - 公司在过去四个季度均超出盈利预期,平均超出幅度达52.36%,并拥有令人印象深刻的B级增长评分 [9] - 公司过去12个月的股本回报率为8.51%,优于行业平均的8% [12] - 公司在过去几个季度的自由现金流转化率持续保持在150%以上,反映了其坚实的盈利 [15] - 审慎定价、以代理为中心的模式、更高的保险风险敞口以及辛辛那提再保险的有序扩张,推动了高于行业平均水平的保费增长 [8][13] 业务板块与投资收入 - 公司的超额盈余保险业务自2008年成立以来表现良好,该板块将继续受益于新业务承保保费、更高的续保保费以及更高的平均续保预估定价 [14] - 在利率环境改善的背景下,固定期限证券利息收入的增加以及股权组合股息收入的减少,应能推动净投资收入的增长 [14] 资本管理与股东回报 - 公司通过股票回购、定期现金股息和特别股息向股东返还资本,董事会已连续65年提高年度现金股息率 [17] - 公司2.1%的股息收益率远优于行业0.2%的平均水平,使其成为寻求收益的投资者的有吸引力选择 [17] - 股息增长反映了强劲的运营表现,并表明管理层和董事会对公司卓越的资本、流动性和财务灵活性持积极展望和信心 [17] 综合投资吸引力 - 更高的保险风险敞口、费率上涨、以代理为中心的业务模式、稳定的现金流以及审慎的资本配置,使辛辛那提金融成为投资组合中的有力竞争者 [18] - 公司拥有A级VGM评分,该评分有助于识别具有最具吸引力价值、最佳增长和最有希望动能的股票 [18] - 更高的资本回报率、有利的增长预期以及令人印象深刻的股息历史,应能在长期内继续使公司受益 [19]
2 Asset Management Stocks to Watch as They Hit New 52-Week Highs
ZACKS· 2025-12-26 23:11
Key Takeaways AMG surged to a 52-week high on upbeat Q3 results and strong Q4 earnings guidance.New partnerships are boosting AMG's AUM, with alternatives now driving 55% of earnings.FHI hit a high on record AUM of $871.2B, led by strong money market and equity asset growth.This year’s Santa Claus rally has kicked off, with Wednesday seeing the S&P 500 notch a fresh all-time closing high. Sentiment improved after new applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly declined, reinforcing the view tha ...