GE Vernova's fourth-quarter results topped analyst forecasts, fueled by strong gas power contracts and record electrification orders. While a growing backlog signals robust demand, a U.S. halt on offshore wind activity pressured the segment's bottom line, setting the stage for a pivotal year ahead.
Dutch navigation specialist TomTom anticipates revenue to plateau or dip in 2026 as it navigates a shift in its client base, but projects a return to growth the following year, backed by a record order backlog.
Microsoft unveils its second-generation Maia 200 AI accelerator, deepening hardware independence while expanding AI collaborations with Itron, Richtech Robotics, and Perplexity. As the tech giant's cloud backlog swells—with a significant portion tied to OpenAI—investors are weighing the capital intensity and concentration risks of its all-in AI infrastructure bet against its long-term growth narrative.
Jacobs Solutions (J) kicked off fiscal 2026 with a stronger-than-anticipated first quarter, driven by record backlog and double-digit growth in key sectors. The company has responded by raising its annual guidance and accelerating shareholder returns.
Despite explosive revenue growth and a massive contract backlog, AI cloud specialist CoreWeave's stock trades at a deep discount. Analysts see a potential path to $215 per share by 2027, but market skepticism over its heavy spending persists.
AMETEK (NYSE: AME) closed its fiscal 2025 with historic quarterly results, reporting double-digit growth across key metrics and a record $3.58 billion backlog. The diversified manufacturer also provided 2026 guidance projecting mid- to high-single-digit sales growth, signaling confidence in its operational momentum and strategic acquisition pipeline.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust earnings, reporting a 15% jump in adjusted EPS and record backlog growth of 21%. The strong performance has prompted management to raise its full-year guidance, citing momentum across critical infrastructure, life sciences, and a landmark acquisition.
Defense electronics specialist Mercury Systems (MRCY) reported quarterly revenue and profit that surpassed Wall Street forecasts. However, a deeper look reveals persistent challenges with long-term sales growth and profitability, even as order backlog swells.
Shares of landscape services giant BrightView Holdings (BV) are trading near $13.80, presenting a conundrum for investors. While short-term momentum is positive, a significant divergence in valuation models—from a conservative $10.50 to a bullish $37.97—highlights the market's split view on the company's ability to convert cost savings and a strong backlog into sustained cash flow growth.
AMETEK reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, setting new records across key financial metrics. The diversified technology manufacturer highlighted double-digit sales and order growth, significant margin expansion, and a record backlog. The company also announced the acquisition of LKC Technologies and provided an optimistic outlook for 2026, underpinned by a disciplined capital deployment strategy and a focus on high-value niche markets.
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) joins the elite group of Dividend Aristocrats with a six-decade record of consistent payouts. As the industrial technology firm reports steady growth and a robust backlog, analysts examine how its disciplined capital strategy serves long-term investors.
Keysight Technologies' stock has surged over 40% in six months, hitting a 52-week high. While strong quarterly results fueled the rally, a deeper look at backlog trends, earnings pressure, and return on capital suggests underlying challenges may temper investor enthusiasm.
Buoyed by a record defense backlog and a surging Gulfstream business, General Dynamics (GD) is generating robust cash flow. However, analysts debate whether its premium valuation already reflects this strong operational momentum, leaving new investors watching for a better entry point.
Argan, Inc., a specialized engineering and construction firm, is drawing investor attention with its robust financial performance, zero-debt balance sheet, and strategic positioning in the evolving energy sector. Despite a premium valuation, its record backlog and cash-generating prowess present a compelling bull case.
After a challenging period of fixed-price contracts, Mercury Systems (MRCY) is positioned at the convergence of ruggedized computing and rising defense AI budgets. With a record $1.4 billion backlog, bulls eye a potential turnaround as legacy headwinds fade.
As global data center expansion strains power grids, Fluence Energy's energy storage solutions are emerging as a critical piece of infrastructure. Despite recent operational headwinds, a massive backlog and structural demand trends paint a bullish picture for the company.
Amidst a global push for reliable, carbon-free power, Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) emerges as a critical supplier in the nuclear fuel chain. With its stock trading near backlog value and recent financial developments reducing execution risk, analysts see a clear path for growth, particularly as AI and data center energy demands surge.
A second major winter storm in as many weeks has crippled logistics across the Southeast, leading to massive service suspensions, a deadly 100-car pileup, and worsening a freight backlog that saw volumes plummet over 55%.
Despite recent turbulence, Boeing shares have climbed over 30% in the past year, outpacing the S&P 500. Analysts remain largely bullish, citing a record backlog and strategic moves, though some caution lingers over execution and supply chain hurdles.
Oracle plans a massive $45-50 billion capital raise to expand its cloud infrastructure for AI, backed by a record $523 billion order backlog. While securing its future in the AI race, the aggressive move exposes the tech giant to significant execution and financial risks as cash flow turns negative.
