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Yahoo! Finance Canada • 3d ago
Williams Companies Inc's Dividend Analysis

Williams Companies Inc (NYSE:WMB) recently announced a total dividend of $0.53 per share, payable on September 28, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 11, 2026. The company boasts a consistent dividend payment record since 1985 and a solid profitability rank, yet its high dividend payout ratio of 0.90 raises questions about long-term sustainability. Despite good growth metrics and consistent revenue and earnings growth, value investors are advised to carefully monitor the payout ratio ag

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MarketBeat • 3d ago
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Stock Rating Upgraded by BMO Capital Markets

BMO Capital Markets has upgraded Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) to a "hold" rating, while the broader analyst consensus remains a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $624.57. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings of $6.55 per share and revenue of $3.04 billion, exceeding analyst expectations with an 8.9% year-over-year revenue increase. Ulta Beauty shares opened at $535.63, reflecting a market capitalization of $22.90 billion, and institutional investors hold a significan

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MarketBeat • 3d ago
International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Raised to Hold at KeyCorp

KeyCorp has upgraded International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) to a "Hold" rating, projecting earnings of $4.05 per share for FY2027 and $4.45 for FY2028. Despite a recent earnings miss, with $0.82 EPS reported against a $1.07 consensus, the company's revenue increased by 1.8% year over year. IFF has also authorized a $2.5 billion share repurchase program, indicating management believes its shares are undervalued.

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MarketBeat • 3d ago
TD Cowen Upgrades Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) to Strong-Buy

TD Cowen has upgraded Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) to a "strong-buy" rating, contributing to a generally positive analyst outlook that currently places the stock at a "moderate buy" consensus. The company recently surpassed quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reporting $4.21 EPS against a $3.98 forecast and $4.83 billion in revenue. Despite a recent insider stock sale by CEO Michael Bayley, institutional investors maintain a significant ownership stake in the company.

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MarketBeat • 3d ago
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at KeyCorp

KeyCorp upgraded PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) to a "strong-buy" rating, issuing earnings per share estimates for Q3 2026 ($2.11), Q4 2026 ($1.72), FY2027 ($8.45), and FY2028 ($9.45). The company's average analyst rating remains "Moderate Buy" with a $126 price target. Despite a slight miss on EPS, PPG Industries reported a 7.2% year-over-year revenue growth of $4.50 billion in its latest quarter, with institutional investors holding a significant 81.86% stake in the company.

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MarketBeat • 3d ago
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Upgraded to "Strong-Buy" at TD Cowen

TD Cowen upgraded Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) to a "strong-buy" rating, aligning with a broader positive analyst sentiment that includes a consensus "moderate buy" rating and an average price target of $354.00. The company recently reported Q1 EPS of $2.29, slightly exceeding expectations, with revenue increasing by 6.5% year-over-year. Hilton also provided optimistic EPS guidance for both the third quarter and the full year 2026.

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Investing.com • 3d ago
KeyBanc initiates International Flavors & Fragrances stock at Sector Weight

KeyBanc initiated coverage on International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE: IFF) with a Sector Weight rating and a price target of $95.00, implying a 14% total return. The firm sees more upside potential in other stocks within its coverage universe, favoring companies with a stronger industrial orientation. Despite a recent earnings miss, Oppenheimer raised its price target for IFF to $95 from $90, maintaining an Outperform rating due to the company's strong underlying performance and business trans

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Investing.com India • 3d ago
KeyBanc initiates Eastman Chemical stock at Sector Weight, $75 target By Investing.com

KeyBanc has initiated coverage on Eastman Chemical Co. (NYSE:EMN) with a Sector Weight rating and a $75 price target. The firm views Eastman Chemical as the most stable company within its chemical group, citing its strong cash flow generation and balance sheet. While the stock appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis, KeyBanc sees better risk-reward in other chemical companies despite expecting earnings to benefit from improved industrial demand and company-specific drivers.

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MarketBeat • 3d ago
EQT Corporation $EQT Shares Sold by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company reduced its stake in EQT Corporation by 3.9%, selling 125,483 shares while retaining 3.08 million shares valued at approximately $163.7 million. EQT's CEO, Toby Rice, also sold 175,328 shares, decreasing his position by 7.51%. Despite recent quarterly results missing expectations and a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, institutional investors collectively own 90.81% of the company.

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