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NV5 Acquires Professional Systems Engineering; Strengthens Technology Design for Public Safety Facilities
Globenewswire· 2025-07-11 12:00
"NV5 is a leader in the design of audiovisual, fire protection, security, surveillance, and intelligent building systems that employ the latest technologies to improve the safety, function, and comfort of the built environment," said Ben Heraud, CEO of NV5. "Professional Systems Engineering's expertise in public safety facilities strengthens our leadership position and expands our reach into a sector with a high barrier to entry and very specialized building technology requirements that can be expanded nati ...
Race Against the Machine: Pearson Expands AI Content to Equip Learners for Future of Work
Prnewswire· 2025-06-30 13:00
Double-digit monthly growth of Pearson's Generative AI Foundations Certification since launching in October 2024, attracting learners globally. HOBOKEN, N.J., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pace of technological change accelerates and agentic AI widens the skills gap, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the continued expansion of its AI learning content portfolio to reach more K-12, higher education, professional, and enterprise learners. This announcement fo ...
Can CEG's $6.5B Investment Strategy Boost Its Clean Energy Edge?
ZACKS· 2025-06-27 13:06
Group 1 - Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) is focusing on capital expenditures to improve the reliability and efficiency of its energy infrastructure and strengthen its position in the clean energy sector [1][5] - The company plans to allocate nearly $3 billion and $3.5 billion for capital expenditures in 2025 and 2026, respectively, with 35% of this budget dedicated to acquiring nuclear fuel [3][9] - CEG aims to increase nuclear output by 160 megawatts at Byron and Braidwood, investing $800 million through 2029 for necessary upgrades [3][9] Group 2 - CEG is investing in customer-focused energy solutions, including carbon-free and renewable energy certifications, to help stakeholders achieve sustainability goals while managing energy costs [4] - The company is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for clean energy due to its extensive carbon-free generation fleet and energy supply services [5] Group 3 - Other utilities, such as Xcel Energy and Dominion Energy, are also making significant investments in energy transition, with Xcel planning to spend $45 billion from 2025 to 2029 and Dominion planning $10.8 billion in 2025 and $50 billion from 2025 to 2029 [6][7] - CEG's stock has seen a 4.2% increase over the past month, outperforming the industry average growth of 1.8% [8][9] Group 4 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates a 9% and 22% increase in CEG's earnings per share for 2025 and 2026, respectively [11] - CEG is currently trading at a premium with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 30.82X compared to the industry average of 20.81X [14]
Building The Pentagon's Future Force: AeroVironment Delivers
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-25 16:39
Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or ...
Scarcity Wins: How Hermes Outprices Rivals And Still Grows Double-Digits
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-25 16:12
"AWS Certified AI Practitioner Early Adopter"I am a DevOps Engineer for a major, wholly owned subsidiary of a large-cap Fortune 500. I am a true subject-matter expert on the actual buildout, deployment, and maintenance of AI tools and applications. I have increasingly deep knowledge on the science behind generative AI systems as a result of first-hand experience with machine learning algorithms, model training, and model deployment.I am currently in the process of obtaining more advanced AWS machine learnin ...
BUREAU VERITAS: Combined Shareholders’ Meeting of June 19, 2025: All submitted resolutions were adopted
Globenewswire· 2025-06-19 16:00
PRESS RELEASE Neuilly-sur-Seine, France – June 19, 2025 Combined Shareholders’ Meeting of June 19, 2025:All submitted resolutions were adopted The Combined Shareholders’ Meeting of Bureau Veritas (the "Company"), chaired by Mr. Laurent Mignon, Chairman of the Board of directors, was held today at the Company’s head office. All resolutions submitted to the Shareholders’ Meeting were adopted at a large majority, including: The approval of the statutory and consolidated financial statements for the financial ...
Stride's Earnings Estimates Trending Up: Is It Time to Buy the Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-06-19 14:45
Key Takeaways LRN's earnings estimates rose 6.3% for 2025 and 6.2% for 2026 over the past 60 days. Stride is seeing strong enrollment growth, up 20% year over year across key learning segments. Revenue guidance for 2025 was raised to $2.37B-$2.385B, implying up to 16.9% year-over-year growth.Stride, Inc.’s (LRN) earnings estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 have trended upward in the past 60 days. As evidenced by the chart below, the estimates grew 6.3% to $7.09 per share and 6.2% to $7.76 per share, respec ...
Bureau Veritas accelerates its LEAP | 28 strategy execution and evolves its Executive Committee
Globenewswire· 2025-06-18 15:45
PRESS RELEASE Paris – June 18, 2025 Bureau Veritas accelerates its LEAP | 28 strategy execution and evolves its Executive Committee Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC) is accelerating the execution of its LEAP | 28 strategy to reach its vision of being the preferred partner for its customers’ excellence and sustainability. Taking LEAP | 28 to the next level, Bureau Veritas is evolving the structure of its executive committee to drive greater organization ...
Skillsoft (SKIL) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-09 22:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 was $124.2 million, down approximately $3.6 million or 2.8% year over year [19] - Adjusted EBITDA was $22.1 million or 17.8% of revenue, up from $18.9 million or 14.8% of revenue in the prior year [21] - GAAP net loss was $38 million compared to $27.6 million in the prior year, with GAAP net loss per share at $4.57 compared to $3.42 [22] - Free cash flow was $26.2 million, an improvement of $15.8 million from $10.4 million in the prior year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Talent Development Solutions (TDS) revenue was $99.1 million, up 1% year over year [18] - Global Knowledge (GK) revenue was $25.1 million, down approximately $4.7 million or 15.7% year over year, impacted by softer demand in the public sector [18][19] - TDS dollar retention rate for Q1 was 99%, compared to 100% last quarter and 99% one year ago [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - There was a decline in U.S. public sector discretionary live learning spending, while large-scale non-U.S. public sector deals increased [10] - The company is investing in international growth, particularly in sectors like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its transformation plan and driving success for customers and learners [5][8] - A renewed focus on go-to-market strategy is emphasized, with new leadership additions aimed at enhancing brand awareness and demand [6][7] - The company aims to return to top-line growth and deliver continued margin expansion while generating positive free cash flow [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted macroeconomic uncertainty leading to lower discretionary spending and elongated decision-making processes [8][16] - Confidence in the business strategy was reinforced by positive feedback from customer events and a strong deal pipeline [15][38] - The outlook for the full fiscal year remains unchanged, with expectations for revenue between $530 million and $545 million [26] Other Important Information - The company is closely monitoring macroeconomic conditions and potential impacts on business [26] - The first quarter is typically the highest seasonal free cash flow quarter, with expectations of cash usage in the second quarter [23][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the underlying KPIs that give confidence in the full-year target? - Management highlighted the growth in TDS and a strong deal pipeline in GK, suggesting potential for improvement if the market stabilizes [30][32] Question: How should we think about the government business and its recent softness? - Management noted that discretionary spending in the U.S. federal sector impacted revenue, but there is positive activity in European public sectors [48][50] Question: What changes or improvements can be expected under the new CFO? - The focus will be on integrating finance into every decision and aligning it with go-to-market strategies to drive growth [54]
Stride vs. Chegg: Which Online Education Stock is a Smarter Buy?
ZACKS· 2025-06-09 14:46
Key Takeaways LRN stock has outpaced CHGG year to date, supported by strong enrollment growth and revenue momentum. Free AI tools are challenging Chegg paid subscription model, pressuring growth and market share. Stride trades at a premium P/S ratio than Chegg, indicating strong investor confidence and market potential.The online education space continues to evolve as digital learning becomes an increasingly mainstream option for students of all ages. Among the key players in this arena are Stride, Inc. ( ...