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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Simple workout tweak could ‘significantly' help with fat loss: Study
If you've hit a plateau and aren't losing fat the way you think you should, this one little modification to your workout could make a world of difference. You might feel like you are doing all the right things and showing up consistently, but the scale or your personal bests are going unchanged. According to a new study, it could be the order in which you are doing your workouts. The study published in the Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness looked at how the order of concurrent training affected physical activity levels, body composition, bone density, fitness and muscular strength in obese young men. It also explored whether physical activity levels during the study influenced reductions in body fat percentage. 'Timing matters more than most people realize,' Terry Tateossian, a personal trainer, nutritionist and founder of the THOR: The House of Rose wellness community for women over 40, told the Toronto Sun. 'When you do strength training first, your body uses stored glycogen — carbs — as its main fuel source, which primes the body to tap into fat stores during the cardio that follows. 'If you flip the order, your energy is already drained going into weights, so you can't lift as heavy or push as hard, which means less muscle stimulation — and muscle is what drives metabolism.' Over 12 weeks (three times a week for an hour), 45 obese male participants 18 to 30 years old were split into three groups: Those who did cardio before strength training; those who did strength training before cardio; and those who stuck to their usual habits of no exercise. Researchers found that the two groups where physical activity was involved significantly improved their fitness levels, body composition, bone density and strength. But the group that started their workouts with strength training (a mix of weighted bench press, deadlifts, bicep curls and squats) before cardio (30-minute indoor cycling) showed better outcomes, notably in moderate to vigorous physical activity, fat reduction, muscular endurance and explosive strength. The weights-first group lost more body fat overall, but they also lost more visceral fat, which settles around major organs and is strongly linked to cardiovascular diseases. The cardio-first group also improved but to a lesser extent, while the control group saw no significant changes. 'The only time I recommend cardio first is if the goal of that session is to build cardiovascular endurance, like training for a 5K,' Tateossian said. 'But for general body composition, fat loss, and longevity? Weights come first, always.' While the research was only done with obese young men, Tateossian argued the findings could be even 'more important for women,' especially those in perimenopause and beyond where muscle mass and bone density start declining. 'Strength training first lets women get the most out of their session before fatigue sets in,' she noted. 'The more lean muscle we have, the more efficient our bodies are at burning fat, even at rest. Prioritize the muscle-building work first. 'In your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, it's not just burning calories; it's preserving lean mass, supporting your hormones and improving insulin sensitivity. Balance on one leg to see how well you're aging When is the best time of day to work out? Like men, physically stronger woman also have more sex: Study Tateossian detailed that it's less about burning calories and more about focusing on recovery, strength and consistency. 'Build muscle. Prioritize protein at every meal, especially breakfast. Walk after meals to help regulate blood sugar. Sleep like it's your job. And take rest days seriously,' she said. 'Fat loss doesn't just happen during the workout, it happens when your body has time to repair and regenerate.'
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
THOR Unveils Buyback Plan: Should You Buy the Stock Now?
THOR Industries, Inc. THO, the largest manufacturer of RVs in the world, has retired the company's prior share repurchase authorization and approved a new authorization. In the last quarter, the RV maker couldn't buy back shares due to trading limits. Now, with a strong cash position, it plans to take advantage of the low stock prices. A few other players that operate in the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry include Winnebago Industries, Inc. WGO and Patrick Industries, Inc. PATK. While THOR, the industry and Winnebago have declined 9.2%, 15.6% and 34.4%, respectively, in the year-to-date period, shares of Patrick have risen 9.7%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research With a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.47, THOR looks undervalued compared to the industry ratio of 0.67. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Strategic acquisitions have fueled Thor's market position. The acquisitions of EHG and TiffinHomes have brought commercial synergies, making Thor the world's largest RV manufacturer and expanding its product portfolio. The EHG buyout has bolstered its foothold in the European market. The acquisition of Airxcel strengthens the supply chain and diversifies revenues, especially in the aftermarket business. The Elkhart buyout has helped Thor secure an unconstrained supply of Industries is expanding its revenue streams beyond its core RV segments through strategic initiatives like RV Partfinder and its North American parts strategy. RV Partfinder improves the customer and dealer experience by reducing repair cycle times and enhancing service efficiency, encouraging loyalty and repeat business. THOR plans to formally unveil the launch of this parts initiative in September has implemented sourcing strategies that reduce the impact of tariffs by sourcing a significant portion of raw materials and products domestically. While some motorized chassis are imported, most models use locally produced chassis. Although some cost increases are expected for certain imported components, THOR believes that the combined efforts of suppliers, OEMs and dealers across the RV supply chain will help offset tariff effects and maintain competitive June 2025, it retired the company's prior share repurchase authorization, which was originally set to expire on July 31, 2025, and approved a new authorization permitting the repurchase of up to $400 million of its common stock. This new authorization will remain in effect until July 31, 2027. Although the fiscal third quarter was strong, Thor expects margin pressures to persist as it navigates weaker retail and wholesale demand in North American Motorized and European segments. The company expects the fiscal 2025 consolidated gross profit margin to be in the range of 13.8-14.5% compared to 14.5% recorded in fiscal upcoming model year transition and the uncertainty caused by changing macroeconomic conditions have resulted in a decline in Thor's backlog, which doesn't bode well for its sales. As of April 30, 2025, order backlog in North American Towable, North American Motorized and European units fell 14.4%, 4.5% and 30.6%, respectively, on a year-over-year foresees substantial investments in automation and innovation strategies, causing an uptick in SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales. This is exerting pressure on profit margins. The company expects consolidated SG&A costs to be approximately 9.5% of net sales for fiscal 2025, up from 8.9% in fiscal 2024. While THOR's new $400 million share repurchase authorization reflects its strong financial position and makes it an attractive choice, it doesn't necessarily mean it's the right time to buy the a strong fiscal third quarter, THOR faces several near-term challenges. The company anticipates continued margin pressure due to weaker retail and wholesale demand, particularly in North America and Europe. A shrinking backlog and higher SG&A expenses linked to investments in automation and innovation may weigh on profitability. For existing investors, THOR's expanding revenue stream and commitment to shareholder returns offer reasons to hold the stock. But for new investors, a wait-and-watch approach looks like a more prudent choice. Currently, THOR carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Patrick Industries, Inc. (PATK) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
THOR Industries Announces Re-Authorization of $400 Million Share Buyback
ELKHART, Ind., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) today announced that its Board of Directors has retired the Company's existing share repurchase authorization which was set to expire on July 31, 2025 and re-authorized the Company to repurchase up to $400 million of its Common Stock. The Company may purchase shares on a discretionary basis from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means. The timing and amount of any transactions will be at the Company's discretion subject to the market price of the stock, general market and economic conditions, cash availability, applicable legal requirements, and other growth investment opportunities. The repurchase authorization will expire July 31, 2027. "I am pleased to announce that THOR's Board of Directors has authorized a significant buyback program, authorizing management to purchase up to $400 million of outstanding shares. This decision reflects our unwavering commitment to enhancing shareholder value. I'm proud of the fact that since we started our buyback program in December of 2021, we have repurchased over 3.5 million of our outstanding shares. Mindful that the RV market since that time has largely been down, our ability to repurchase this volume of shares is a testament to our ability to generate cash even in tougher markets. While recently we have had an extended period of time when we were unable to trade due to restrictions, since the end of our third quarter, we have been active buyers of our stock, repurchasing over 340,000 shares since our trading window opened on June 6. As we look ahead, we will continue to be buyers of our stock as long as its price is disconnected with our long-term value proposition, underscoring our confidence in the strength of our company and the potential for future growth," offered Bob Martin President and CEO of THOR Industries, Inc. About THOR Industries, Inc. THOR is the sole owner of operating companies which, combined, represent the world's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles. For more information on the Company and its products, please go to Forward-Looking Statements This release includes certain statements that are 'forward-looking' statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs regarding future and anticipated developments and their effects upon THOR, and inherently involve uncertainties and risks. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance. We cannot assure you that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations. Factors which could cause materially different results include, among others: the impact of inflation on the cost of our products as well as on general consumer demand; the effect of raw material and commodity price fluctuations, and/or raw material, commodity or chassis supply constraints; the impact of war, military conflict, terrorism and/or cyber-attacks, including state-sponsored or ransom attacks; the impact of sudden or significant adverse changes in the cost and/or availability of energy or fuel, including those caused by geopolitical events, on our costs of operation, on raw material prices, on our suppliers, on our independent dealers or on retail customers; the dependence on a small group of suppliers for certain components used in production, including chassis; interest rates and interest rate fluctuations and their potential impact on the general economy and, specifically, on our profitability and on our independent dealers and consumers; the ability to ramp production up or down quickly in response to rapid changes in demand while also managing costs and market share; the level and magnitude of warranty and recall claims incurred; the ability of our suppliers to financially support any defects in their products; legislative, regulatory and tax law (including recent and pending tax-law changes implementing new, widely adopted "Pillar II" tax principles) and/or policy developments including their potential impact on our independent dealers, retail customers or on our suppliers; the costs of compliance with governmental regulation; the impact of an adverse outcome or conclusion related to current or future litigation or regulatory investigations; public perception of and the costs related to environmental, social and governance matters; legal and compliance issues including those that may arise in conjunction with recently completed transactions; lower consumer confidence and the level of discretionary consumer spending; the impact of exchange rate fluctuations; restrictive lending practices which could negatively impact our independent dealers and/or retail consumers; management changes; the success of new and existing products and services; the ability to maintain strong brands and develop innovative products that meet consumer demands; the ability to efficiently utilize existing production facilities; changes in consumer preferences; the risks associated with acquisitions, including: the pace and successful closing of an acquisition, the integration and financial impact thereof, the level of achievement of anticipated operating synergies from acquisitions, the potential for unknown or understated liabilities related to acquisitions, the potential loss of existing customers of acquisitions and our ability to retain key management personnel of acquired companies; a shortage of necessary personnel for production and increasing labor costs and related employee benefits to attract and retain production personnel in times of high demand; the loss or reduction of sales to key independent dealers, and stocking level decisions of our independent dealers; disruption of the delivery of units to independent dealers or the disruption of delivery of raw materials, including chassis, to our facilities; increasing costs for freight and transportation; the ability to protect our information technology systems from data breaches, cyber-attacks and/or network disruptions; asset impairment charges; competition; the impact of losses under repurchase agreements; the impact of the strength of the U.S. dollar on international demand for products priced in U.S. dollars; general economic, market, public health and political conditions in the various countries in which our products are produced and/or sold; the impact of changing emissions and other related climate change regulations in the various jurisdictions in which our products are produced, used and/or sold; changes to our investment and capital allocation strategies or other facets of our strategic plan; and changes in market liquidity conditions, credit ratings and other factors that may impact our access to future funding and the cost of debt. These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed more fully in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2025 and in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2024. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this release or to reflect any change in our expectations after the date hereof or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law. Contact Todd Woelfer, COOtwoelfer@ 970-7460Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scottish Sun
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Royal Family paid multi-million sum by Marvel so new Avengers superhero movie can be filmed at Windsor Great Park
Up to 300 crew and cast will be on site for filming this summer THOR KING & COUNTRY Royal Family paid multi-million sum by Marvel so new Avengers superhero movie can be filmed at Windsor Great Park Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOLLYWOOD bosses are paying a king's ransom to film the latest Marvel superhero movie next to Windsor Castle. They are shelling out millions to shoot scenes for Avengers: Doomsday over the summer in Windsor Great Park. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Marvel is paying the Royal Family millions to film next to Windsor Castle Credit: Getty 4 A 1960s-style US house has already been built Credit: Peter Jordan 4 The upcoming Marvel film boasts an all-star cast including Chris Hemsworth as Thor Credit: Alamy The blockbuster boasts an all-star cast including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Sir Ian McKellan returning as Magneto. King Charles, who is Ranger of Windsor Great Park, is said to have been made aware but is set to be on his Balmoral estate in Scotland during filming. Marvel multiverse movie Avengers: Endgame is the second highest grossing movie of all time, raking in more than £2billion. Marvel Studios, which is owned by Disney, has paid a fortune in location fees to erect its sets next to Windsor Castle in Berkshire — with the money going towards maintaining the park. Windsor Great Park is owned by Crown Estates and the King gets 25 per cent of its annual profits. The exact price tag is not known but a source said: 'Several million pounds is chicken feed to Marvel when their movies make billions. 'But the money will go to the upkeep of Windsor Great Park so the King of course has a keen interest. 'Some of the profits of Crown Estates make their way to the Royal Family so it's a win-win for everyone. 'The Royal Family may even be persuaded to pop by and have a look at Thor in action.' Planning documents estimate up to 300 crew and cast will be on site for filming this summer. Enormous helicarrier takes off in Marvel's The Avengers Although the scenes to be shot at Windsor and the actors involved in them are being kept under wraps, the files show one set is listed as Luke Cage's House and the other is Annie Reynolds' House. Cage is the alter-ego of Power Man with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin, while Reynolds is thought to be a new character as the mother of Sentry. Our exclusive photos show a 1960s-style US house for Cage that has already been built. 4 King Charles is Ranger of Windsor Great Park Credit: Getty The royals are likely to have a keen interest in the blockbuster film. Charles is patron of the British Film Institute and appeared at the premiere of Gladiator II last year. William has been President of Bafta since 2010. In 2023, Wills and Kate took kids George and Charlotte to meet the cast and crew of Lord of the Rings telly spin-off The Rings of Power, being filmed in Ascot. The Princess of Wales has previously revealed Prince Louis' favourite superhero is Marvel character Spider-Man. A spokesman for The Crown Estates did not want to comment.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
THOR Industries (NYSE:THO) Reports Upbeat Q1, Stock Jumps 13%
RV manufacturer Thor Industries (NYSE:THO) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street's expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 3.3% year on year to $2.89 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.53 per share was 40.7% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy THOR Industries? Find out in our full research report. Revenue: $2.89 billion vs analyst estimates of $2.63 billion (3.3% year-on-year growth, 10.1% beat) EPS (GAAP): $2.53 vs analyst estimates of $1.80 (40.7% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $254.8 million vs analyst estimates of $212.7 million (8.8% margin, 19.8% beat) Operating Margin: 7.1%, up from 5.8% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $4.38 billion 'Our third quarter results exceeded our expectations on both the top and bottom lines. The successful execution of key strategic initiatives, in particular placing further emphasis on driving down our cost profile, led to improved margins in an environment where we saw modest year-over-year top-line improvement. THOR's operating model, particularly within North America, is designed to ramp upward and downward in an incredibly efficient manner, and our performance in the fiscal third quarter exhibited the strength and flexibility of this operating model. We are incredibly proud of our hard-working team members as they continue to execute to plan in the face of numerous challenging market conditions as we navigate through this prolonged industry downturn together. Our third quarter performance exemplifies what makes THOR the market leader. History has proven THOR's ability to weather difficult macroeconomic circumstances and to come back stronger when market conditions improve. While the current level of uncertainty is unprecedented, and we believe the next two fiscal quarters will be challenging for the RV industry as a whole, we are very pleased that our efforts are starting to move the needle,' stated Bob Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of THOR Industries. Created through the acquisition and merger of various RV manufacturers, THOR Industries manufactures and sells a range of recreational vehicles, including motorhomes and travel trailers, catering to consumers seeking the freedom and comfort of the RV lifestyle. Reviewing a company's long-term sales performance reveals insights into its quality. Any business can have short-term success, but a top-tier one grows for years. Over the last five years, THOR Industries grew its sales at a sluggish 3.3% compounded annual growth rate. This fell short of our benchmark for the industrials sector and is a poor baseline for our analysis. We at StockStory place the most emphasis on long-term growth, but within industrials, a half-decade historical view may miss cycles, industry trends, or a company capitalizing on catalysts such as a new contract win or a successful product line. THOR Industries's performance shows it grew in the past but relinquished its gains over the last two years, as its revenue fell by 11.4% annually. This quarter, THOR Industries reported modest year-on-year revenue growth of 3.3% but beat Wall Street's estimates by 10.1%. Looking ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to grow 1.6% over the next 12 months. Although this projection implies its newer products and services will spur better top-line performance, it is still below the sector average. Here at StockStory, we certainly understand the potential of thematic investing. Diverse winners from Microsoft (MSFT) to Alphabet (GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO) to Monster Beverage (MNST) could all have been identified as promising growth stories with a megatrend driving the growth. So, in that spirit, we've identified a relatively under-the-radar profitable growth stock benefiting from the rise of AI, available to you FREE via this link. Operating margin is one of the best measures of profitability because it tells us how much money a company takes home after procuring and manufacturing its products, marketing and selling those products, and most importantly, keeping them relevant through research and development. THOR Industries was profitable over the last five years but held back by its large cost base. Its average operating margin of 6.5% was weak for an industrials business. This result isn't too surprising given its low gross margin as a starting point. Looking at the trend in its profitability, THOR Industries's operating margin decreased by 3.1 percentage points over the last five years. This raises questions about the company's expense base because its revenue growth should have given it leverage on its fixed costs, resulting in better economies of scale and profitability. THOR Industries's performance was poor no matter how you look at it - it shows that costs were rising and it couldn't pass them onto its customers. In Q1, THOR Industries generated an operating margin profit margin of 7.1%, up 1.3 percentage points year on year. The increase was encouraging, and because its operating margin rose more than its gross margin, we can infer it was more efficient with expenses such as marketing, R&D, and administrative overhead. We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) for the same reason as long-term revenue growth. Compared to revenue, however, EPS highlights whether a company's growth is profitable. THOR Industries's weak 3.3% annual EPS growth over the last five years aligns with its revenue performance. This tells us it maintained its per-share profitability as it expanded. Like with revenue, we analyze EPS over a more recent period because it can provide insight into an emerging theme or development for the business. For THOR Industries, its two-year annual EPS declines of 36.8% show it's continued to underperform. These results were bad no matter how you slice the data. In Q1, THOR Industries reported EPS at $2.53, up from $2.13 in the same quarter last year. This print easily cleared analysts' estimates, and shareholders should be content with the results. Over the next 12 months, Wall Street expects THOR Industries's full-year EPS of $4.17 to grow 14.7%. We were impressed by how significantly THOR Industries blew past analysts' revenue, EPS, and EBITDA expectations this quarter. Zooming out, we think this was a solid print. The stock traded up 13% to $93 immediately following the results. THOR Industries had an encouraging quarter, but one earnings result doesn't necessarily make the stock a buy. Let's see if this is a good investment. If you're making that decision, you should consider the bigger picture of valuation, business qualities, as well as the latest earnings. 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