Badger Meter Q3 2025 Earnings Preview (NYSE:BMI)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-20 19:17
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Equifax Q3 2025 Earnings Preview (NYSE:EFX)
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Apella Capital Bets on Domestic Bonds With New $5.4 Million Buy of Vanguard's BND
The Motley Fool· 2025-10-20 19:16
Apella Capital disclosed the purchase of 72,770 shares of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND 0.13%) for an estimated $5.4 million trade, in an SEC filing for the third quarter filed on Friday.What HappenedAccording to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission released on Friday, Apella Capital increased its stake in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND 0.13%) by 72,770 shares. The estimated value of the trade was $5.4 million, bringing the fund’s total holding to about 1.6 million shares worth $1 ...
SoFi: Inflection Coming; Why I'm Long
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-20 19:16
Michael Wiggins De Oliveira is an inflection investor. This means buying into cheap companies at the moment when their narrative is changing and the business is on a path toward becoming significantly more profitable over the next year.With a focus on tech and “the Great Energy Transition (including uranium)”, Michael runs a concentrated portfolio with approximately 15 to 20 stocks and an average holding period of 18 months. Through his 10+ years analyzing countless companies, Michael has accumulated outsta ...
BofA Raises Alphabet Target to $280, Reiterates Buy on Strong Ad Checks and Cloud Momentum
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-10-20 19:15
Core Viewpoint - BofA Securities raised its price target on Alphabet to $280 from $252 while maintaining a Buy rating, anticipating strong third-quarter results driven by increased ad spending and a favorable macro environment [1] Group 1: Financial Projections - BofA projected third-quarter revenue and EPS of $86.0 billion and $2.17, respectively, compared to consensus estimates of $85.0 billion and $2.29 [2] - The firm adjusted its revenue expectations upward while also increasing expenses to account for approximately $3.9 billion in legal charges [2] - Operating expenses were estimated at $29.6 billion, with an operating margin decrease of 259 basis points to 35.7%, although it is expected to improve year-over-year when excluding one-time legal costs [2] Group 2: Market Trends and Performance - Analysts expect another strong quarter for Search, with stable paid-click trends, which may alleviate investor concerns regarding AI-related disruptions [3] - BofA noted that better macro-driven results could support multiple expansions for Alphabet [3] - Management is anticipated to emphasize the momentum in Gemini usage, and recent wins in Google Cloud could enhance backlog growth, contributing positively to Alphabet's overall value [3]
Apella Sells $10.8 Million in International Bond ETF and Buys Domestic Bonds
The Motley Fool· 2025-10-20 19:14
Connecticut-based wealth manager Apella Capital reported selling 219,555 shares of the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) for an estimated $10.8 million in the third quarter.What HappenedAccording to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing released on Friday, Apella Capital reduced its position in the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) by 219,555 shares during the third quarter. The estimated value of shares sold, calculated using the average closing price for the period, was ap ...
Mizuho Cuts Rivian to Underperform, Trims Target to $10 on Softer 2026 Outlook
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-10-20 19:14
Core Viewpoint - Mizuho downgraded Rivian Automotive Inc. to Underperform from Neutral, reducing its price target to $10 from $14 due to a weaker sales outlook for 2026 as U.S. IRA credits diminish [1] Group 1: Sales and Delivery Estimates - Mizuho cut its 2026 delivery estimate for Rivian to 60,000 units from 68,000, which is below the consensus estimate of 72,000, indicating approximately 40% year-over-year growth, which is still challenging [2] - The revised delivery estimate is significantly below consensus expectations of around 69,000 units [2] Group 2: Market Conditions and Competitor Signals - North American EV light-vehicle production is expected to remain flat year-over-year, with Mizuho highlighting General Motors' $1.6 billion EV impairment in the September quarter as a sign of broader market softness [2] - Rivian's third-quarter 2025 volume of 13,000 units increased by 25% sequentially, but high average selling prices above $70,000 may limit near-term demand ahead of the R2 launch planned for the first half of 2026 [3] Group 3: Demand Challenges - Mizuho lowered its estimates for Rivian to approximately 13% below consensus, indicating that U.S. battery electric vehicle (BEV) demand is facing multiple headwinds [3]
UBS Reiterates Buy on Keurig Dr Pepper Ahead of Earnings
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-10-20 19:13
Core Viewpoint - UBS maintains a Buy rating and a $35 price target for Keurig Dr Pepper ahead of the third-quarter results and an investor update regarding the JDE Peet's acquisition and planned separation [1] Group 1: Financial Performance Expectations - UBS anticipates a solid quarter for Keurig Dr Pepper, with U.S. Refreshment Beverages and International segments driving organic growth towards the high end of low single digits, while coffee sales are expected to remain roughly flat sequentially [2] - The guidance for the company remains unchanged, indicating stability in expectations despite the ongoing transaction news [2] Group 2: Market Sentiment and Valuation - The broker notes that investors perceive the near-term catalyst path as unclear without significant updates on the JDE Peet's deal or improvements in at-home coffee sales [3] - Despite the event-driven overhang, UBS believes that the combined enterprise is significantly undervalued, suggesting a favorable risk/reward profile for investors [3]
Raymond James Upgrades nCino to Strong Buy, Stock Rises 5%
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-10-20 19:12
Core Viewpoint - Raymond James upgraded nCino Inc. to Strong Buy from Outperform, setting a price target of $36 after a recent stock pullback attributed to macro concerns, with shares increasing over 5% intra-day on Monday [1] Growth Drivers - Expected growth drivers over the next 6–18 months include platform pricing changes, retention rates returning to historical mid-to-high-90s range, a rebound in enterprise bookings, international momentum, improved mortgage activity with potential upside if rates decrease, and the resurgence of bank M&A as a direct tailwind [2] - Strong competitive positioning and rising incremental margins support the investment thesis [2] Valuation and Market Concerns - Despite resurfacing credit risk worries in bank end-markets and broader AI uncertainty impacting the stock, longer-term investors may find value at current levels, with valuation around ~5x revenue and ~20x EBITDA based on fiscal 2027 estimates [3]
Up Over 100% in 24 Hours, Is Beyond Meat Stock the Next AMC?
The Motley Fool· 2025-10-20 19:11
Beyond Meat skyrocketed on a short squeeze. Here's what you need to know.The meme stock marauders were back with a vengeance today, with a surge not seen since the days of GameStop and AMC Entertainment during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.This time, it was Beyond Meat (BYND 106.78%) ripping higher on a short squeeze. As of 2:01 p.m. ET, the stock had more than doubled, up as much as 137% during the session.The plant-based-meat company has been one of the worst performers on the stock market over the pa ...