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Can Solid Utility Programs and Planning Work Drive Willdan in 2026?
ZACKS· 2026-01-08 14:36
Core Insights - Willdan Group, Inc. operates at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and public-sector services, focusing on helping utilities, governments, and commercial clients manage rising power needs and complex infrastructure requirements [2] Business Performance - The company has shown broad-based progress across its operating segments, with utility programs being a key contributor supported by stable multi-year contracts and growing program sizes [3] - In the first nine months of 2025, contract revenues increased by 20% year over year to $508 million, while net revenues rose by 27% to $275 million, indicating steady execution across service lines [4] Market Trends - Electric load growth is expected to rise over the next decade, driven by data centers and electrification trends, with Willdan supporting clients across the full project lifecycle [5] - The company reports a solid pipeline of opportunities actively converting into contracts, providing visibility into 2026, with utility programs and planning work aligned to long-term energy demand trends [6] Price Performance - Willdan's shares have gained 22% in the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Business - Services industry's 1% decline [7] - The company's utility programs and planning work are driving broad-based momentum, with a 20% growth in contract revenue and a 27% increase in net revenues in the first nine months of 2025 [9] Valuation Metrics - Willdan trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 25.26X, higher than the industry's 18.66X [11] - Competitors such as APi Group, ABM Industries, and Bowman Consulting Group have forward P/E ratios of 24.83X, 10.47X, and 20.6X, respectively [13] Earnings Outlook - Willdan's earnings estimate for 2026 remains unchanged at $4.53 per share, indicating a projected year-over-year growth of 9.6% [14]
MDST: Interesting Strategy, But Limited Appeal For Most Income Investors
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-07 22:30
At Energy Profits in Dividends, we seek to generate a 7%+ income yield by investing in a portfolio of energy stocks while minimizing our risk of principal loss. By subscribing, you will get access to our best ideas earlier than they are released to the general public (and many of them are not released at all) as well as far more in-depth research than we make available to everybody. In addition, all subscribers can read any of my work without a subscription to Seeking Alpha Premium!Power Hedge has been cove ...
Warren Buffett's Legacy: 3 of His Favorite Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-07 11:20
Group 1 - Warren Buffett will officially step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of 2025, marking the end of an era for the company [1] - Buffett's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term holdings, with Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, and Coca-Cola identified as key stocks for investors [2] - Berkshire Hathaway has repurchased billions of dollars worth of its shares, indicating Buffett's confidence in the company's long-term prospects [4] Group 2 - The company operates across various industries, including energy, railroads, and insurance, providing a diversified business model that mitigates risks from underperforming sectors [5] - Berkshire Hathaway is likened to an ETF that tracks major index performance, with a strong long-term outlook due to leadership chosen by Buffett and Charlie Munger [6] - The company's investment philosophy will continue under new leadership, including Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, who have demonstrated their value and readiness to lead [7]
LSEG跟“宗” | 贵金属给予其投资者丰厚的2025年 预计2026年有波动但强势持续
Refinitiv路孚特· 2026-01-07 06:03
李冈峰 欧洲天然资源基金 Commodity Discovery 特约分析师 白银于2025年升幅达147%,2025年金银比累跌33.4%。 铂金2025年升幅达127%,但历史上,一安士铂金平均能换60多安士白银,而最近1安士铂金仅能 换29.5安士白银,处于历史最低水平;反映相对白银,铂金现在的估值是历史上最便宜的。 这是一个主要从美国每周的CFTC数据公布基金(Managed Positions)在当地期货市场的各种部署,继 而反映现时市场对贵金属的情绪和对短/中期的一个价格判断。美国每周五收市后公布的CFTC数据, 记录日为刚过去的周二(如果过去一周原本工作日是假日的话数据出炉会延期)。 概要 因为美国政府停摆,CFTC公布期货市场多空持仓 数据仅更新至12月23日 。 纵使2025年美国期货市场黄金基金合约的净多水平收缩,但金价仍升幅达64.4%,反映实物需求远 超于期货市场透过杠杆来拖金价的后腿。 伦敦铜价2025年升43.7%。 LSEG Workspace用户可以搜寻CFTC寻找最新数据: | | COMEX黄金 | | COMEX白银 | | Nymex铂金 | | Nymex把金 | | ...
Power now drives markets: Axel Merk warns post-WWII era is over
KITCO· 2026-01-06 22:50
Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco’s Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance. Jeremy began his career in 2006 as a Journalist at CTV (Canada’s largest network), initially engaging audiences as an entertainment reporter before pivoting to business reporting focusing on mining and small-caps. His macro-financial and market trends analysis made him a sought-after commentator on CTV Mornin ...
6大领域177项成果助推产业升级
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2026-01-06 19:29
(来源:新华日报) □ 本报记者 蔡姝雯 第10届"科创江苏"创新创业大赛获奖项目近日正式揭晓。历经数月多轮严格遴选,177个优质项目从827 个参赛项目中脱颖而出,其中一等奖36项、二等奖60项、三等奖81项。这些项目覆盖信息技术、装备制 造、新材料、生命科学、现代农业、食品科学六大核心领域,展现了江苏科创的多元布局与硬核实力, 为区域产业升级提供了坚实的科技支撑。 技术硬——攻坚前沿 领跑行业 获奖项目并非局限于"实验室里的创新",而是聚焦产业痛点与民生需求,以"看得见、用得上"的落地成 果,让科技真正融入生产生活的方方面面。 创新组一等奖项目、江苏省农业科学院农业设施与装备研究所雷哓晖团队的"'辣手摧花'—果园疏花装 备保丰产"项目,精准直击果农"用工难、效率低"的核心痛点。"传统人工疏花效率低且精准度参差不 齐,我们研发的履带自走式柔性疏花机器人等产品,通过云管控实现'一树一策'精准疏花,可节约花果 管理50%的人工。"该团队介绍,目前这套装备已在江苏多地果园成功推广应用。 生命科学与新材料领域的技术突破同样惠及民生。由无锡复生智慧医疗科技有限公司联合清华大学、加 州大学洛杉矶分校研发的"基于AI与自 ...
ConocoPhillips: A Real Shot To Tap The Biggest Reserves Of Crude
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-06 12:45
With the fast-moving situation in Venezuela , I want to assess if one of my previous buys in the energy industry should get involved back in the country. Since my last analysis onAs a detail-oriented investor with a strong foundation in finance and business writing, I focus on analyzing undervalued and disliked companies or industries that have strong fundamentals and good cash flows. I have a particular interest in sectors such as Oil&Gas and consumer goods. Basically, anything that has been unloved for un ...
PNRG INVESTOR NOTICE: Kaskela Law Firm Announces Investigation of PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (PNRG) and Encourages PNRG Shareholders with Losses to Contact the Firm
Globenewswire· 2026-01-05 21:36
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (NASDAQ: PNRG) (“PrimeEnergy”) on behalf of the company’s shareholders to determine whether PrimeEnergy and/or the company’s officers and directors violated the securities laws or breached their fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.  Since March 2025, shares of PrimeEnergy’s common stock have declined in value from a trading price of over $228.00 per sh ...
Chevron: The Venezuela Dilemma (Rating Upgrade) (NYSE:CVX)
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-05 15:26
The story has inherently changed since my last analysis on Chevron Corporation ( CVX ) back in July, when I rated the supermajor a Hold, arguing about the Hess acquisition. Since it closed the deal, the stockAs a detail-oriented investor with a strong foundation in finance and business writing, I focus on analyzing undervalued and disliked companies or industries that have strong fundamentals and good cash flows. I have a particular interest in sectors such as Oil&Gas and consumer goods. Basically, anything ...
Dimensional's ETF Made An Easy 41% Betting On International Value, But What's Next? | DFIV
247Wallst· 2026-01-05 14:03
International value stocks spent years in the shadows of U.S. growth. Then came 2025. European banks, Japanese industrials, and Canadian energy companies surged as investors rotated from stretched domestic valuations. Dimensional International Value ETF (NYSEARCA:DFIV) captured that wave, delivering 46.6% returns over the past year while charging just 0.27% in fees. The question now: was this a one-time revaluation, or the start of something sustainable? Built for the Value Comeback DFIV targets undervalued ...