Can ALB's Cash Strength Fuel Greater Shareholder Returns Ahead?
ZACKS· 2026-02-27 13:55
Key Takeaways ALB ended 2025 with $3.2B liquidity and operating cash flow up 86% year over year.Albemarle generated $692M free cash flow in 2025 and sees meaningful gains in 2026.ALB has raised dividends for 30 straight years and offers a 0.8% yield.Albemarle Corporation (ALB) remains committed to driving shareholder value by leveraging solid liquidity and healthy cash flows. At the end of 2025, ALB had liquidity of around $3.2 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of around $1.6 billion. Its operati ...
Zscaler Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
ZACKS· 2026-02-27 13:55
Core Insights - Zscaler, Inc. reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with non-GAAP earnings of $1.01 per share, exceeding estimates by 12.94% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 29.5% driven by revenue growth and cost management [1][9] - The company's revenues for the second quarter reached $815.8 million, surpassing estimates by 2.22% and management's guidance, marking a 26% year-over-year growth [2][9] - Zscaler raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $3.309-$3.322 billion, up from the previous forecast, indicating a projected growth of 23.2% from fiscal 2025 [7] Financial Performance - Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 25.6% year over year to $654 million, with a stable gross margin of 80% [4] - Non-GAAP operating income rose to $181 million from $140.5 million in the previous year, maintaining an operating margin of 22% [5] - The company generated operating cash flow of $204 million and free cash flow of $169 million in the second quarter, with total cash and short-term investments amounting to $3.5 billion [6] Customer Metrics - Zscaler added multiple large customers, ending the quarter with 728 customers generating $1 million or more in annual recurring revenues (ARR) and 3,886 customers with ARR exceeding $100,000 [4] - Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) reached $6.1 billion, reflecting a 31% year-over-year increase, with current RPO representing approximately 47% of total RPO [3] Future Guidance - For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Zscaler projects revenues between $834 million and $836 million, indicating a year-over-year growth of 22.5% [10] - Non-GAAP earnings per share for the third quarter are expected to be between $1.00 and $1.01, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 94 cents [10]
AEHL Board Approves Digital Asset Strategic Reserve Plan in Support of the “Genius Plan,” Establishing $10 Billion Phased Target
Globenewswire· 2026-02-27 13:55
NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: AEHL, or the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors has formally approved the Company’s Digital Asset Strategic Reserve Plan, establishing a phased target of $10 billion to further support the continued implementation of its “Genius Plan.” The Company stated that the approved target reflects AEHL’s long-term commitment to strategic asset allocation. Beyond expanding asset scale, the initiative is d ...
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Caris Life Sciences Following Q4 Earnings
Benzinga· 2026-02-27 13:55
Caris Life Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:CAI) on Thursday posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.Caris Life Sciences on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of 28 cents compared to the consensus loss of 3 cents. Sales for the quarter jumped 125% year over year to $292.89 million, beating the consensus of $208.63 million."Demand for our platform continued to accelerate in 2025, driving strong growth in volume and revenue and expanding adoption across our solutions. We are focused on building on thi ...
Follow Rates Of Change To Be Ahead Of The Curve In 2026
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-27 13:54
Lawrence Fuller has been managing portfolios for individual investors for 30 years, starting his career at Merrill Lynch in 1993 and working in the same capacity with several other Wall Street firms before realizing his long-term goal of complete independence when he founded Fuller Asset Management. He also manages the Focused Growth portfolio on the new fintech platform called Dub, which is the first copy-trading platform approved by securities regulators in the US, allowing retail investors to copy the po ...
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Rallies Nearly 50% on Acquisition Activity
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-27 13:54
The Harbor Capital Advisors released its “Mid Cap Value Fund’s” Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund, subadvised by LSV Asset Management, delivered solid outperformance in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the Institutional Class returning 4.07% versus 1.42% for the Russell Midcap Value Index, benefiting from strength in value stocks as the Russell Midcap Growth Index declined 3.7% during the period. U.S. equities broadly advanced, with the S&P 500 ...
Québec Nickel Corp. Announces Signing of Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Ecru Project, Nevada
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-27 13:53
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2026) - Québec Nickel Corp. (CSE: QNI) (FSE: 7lB) (OTCQB: QNICF) ("QNI" or the "Company") announces that negotiations relating to the non-binding letter of intent signed with Orogen Royalties Inc. ("Orogen") on December 12, 2025 and pertaining to the acquisition of 100% interest in the Ecru Property, located on the Cortez/Battle Mountain Trend in Nevada, have concluded. The Company is pleased to announce that a definitive purchase and sale agreeme ...
Zedcor Inc. Announces Closing of $30.5M Bought Deal Public Offering
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-27 13:52
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2026) - Zedcor Inc. (TSXV: ZDC) (the "Company" or "Zedcor") is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced upsized bought deal public offering of common shares of the Company (the "Offering"). The Company entered into an agreement with National Bank Financial Inc. ("NBF") and Desjardins Capital Markets ("Desjardins" and together with NBF, the "Co-Lead Underwriters"), as co-lead underwriters and joint bookrunners, and ATB Capital Markets Corp. ...
SNOW SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Snowflake (SNOW) Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on April 27, 2026
Prnewswire· 2026-02-27 13:52
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Snowflake To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Snowflake between June 27, 2023 and February 28, 2024 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 Â (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â Faruq ...
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (JAZZ) Jumps Nearly 30% on Strong Q3 and Cancer Drug Trial Progress
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-27 13:51
The Harbor Capital Advisors released its “Mid Cap Value Fund’s” Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund, subadvised by LSV Asset Management, delivered solid outperformance in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the Institutional Class returning 4.07% versus 1.42% for the Russell Midcap Value Index, benefiting from strength in value stocks as the Russell Midcap Growth Index declined 3.7% during the period. U.S. equities broadly advanced, with the S&P 500 ...