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Globe and Mail
2 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Sherwin-Williams' Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Beat
The Sherwin-Williams Company SHW logged second-quarter 2025 earnings (as reported) of $3 per share, down around 14.3% from $3.50 in the year-ago quarter. Barring one-time items, adjusted earnings were $3.38 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.76. Sherwin-Williams posted revenues of $6,314.5 million, up around 0.7% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6,284 million. Segmental Review The Paint Stores Group segment registered net sales of $3,702.2 million in the second quarter, up around 2.3% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,685.4 million. The segment's net sales grew by a mid-single digit percentage due to higher selling prices, somewhat offset by a low-single digit fall in volume. Net sales in the Consumer Brands Group segment declined 4.1% year over year to $809.4 million, missing the consensus estimate of $821.3 million. The segment's net sales decreased due to soft DIY demand in North America and a 2% impact from unfavorable foreign currency translation, mainly in Latin America. However, increased net sales in Europe partially offset the decline. Net sales in the Performance Coatings Group declined roughly 0.3% year over year to around $1,801.1 million in the reported quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1,770.5 million. The segment's net sales were flat, with increased sales from acquisitions offset by lower selling prices due to product mix. Financials During the first six months of 2025, the company generated $1.05 billion in net operating cash and returned $1.27 billion to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases of 2.5 million shares. As of June 30, 2025, the company had the authorization to buy back 32 million shares of its common stock through open market purchases. Outlook For the third quarter and full-year 2025, the company anticipates net sales to be up or down by a low-single-digit percentage, reflecting a relatively stable revenue outlook. The effective tax rate is expected to be in the low 20% range for 2025. Net income per share is projected to range between $10.11 and $10.41, while adjusted net income per share is forecasted in the band of $11.20 to $11.50 for the full year. Price Performance Shares of Sherwin-Williams have lost 0.9% in the past year compared with a 2.4% decline of the industry. SHW's Zacks Rank & Key Picks SHW currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Better-ranked stocks worth a look in the basic materials space include Royal Gold, Inc. RGLD, Kinross Gold Corporation KGC and Agnico Eagle Mines AEM. Royal Gold is slated to report second-quarter results on Aug 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.70. RGLD beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 9%. RGLD carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Kinross is scheduled to report second-quarter results on July 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KGC's second-quarter earnings is pegged at 27 cents. KGC beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 16.1%. KGC currently carries a Zacks Rank #1. Agnico Eagle is slated to report second-quarter results on July 30. The consensus estimate for AEM's earnings is pegged at $1.66. AEM, carrying a Zacks Rank #1, beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 12.3%. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%. Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners Up 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 The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW): Free Stock Analysis Report Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC): Free Stock Analysis Report Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM): Free Stock Analysis Report Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD): Free Stock Analysis Report
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Crawford & Company® Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
ATLANTA, July 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crawford & Company® (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B) will issue its earnings release for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025, on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call, to discuss Crawford's quarterly earnings and other developments, will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. For audio access only, the call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-549-8228, Conference ID: 35518. For audio and slide presentation access, the call is being webcast by Q4 Inc. here. The call can be accessed on the Crawford & Company investor website at Please note that individuals dialing into both the call and webcast simultaneously may experience a slight transmission delay. Those individuals who will be in listen-only mode are encouraged to access the audio and slide presentation through the webcast. The financial and statistical information for the earnings call will be placed on Crawford & Company's website at For further information regarding this press release, please contact mediarelations@ or contact Bruce Swain at 404-300-1051. About Crawford® Based in Atlanta, Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B) is a leading global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities with an expansive network serving clients in more than 70 countries. The Company's two classes of stock are substantially identical, except with respect to voting rights for the Class B Common Stock (CRD-B) and protections for the non-voting Class A Common Stock (CRD-A). More information is available at Tag: Crawford-Investor-News-and-Events, Crawford-Financial View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: mediarelations@ Lynn Cufley+44 207 265 Katie Cline+1 470 792 Investor Contact:Jennifer Belodeau/Rosalyn ChristianIMS Investor Relations203 972 9200crawford@ Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Reuters
11 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
India's stock benchmarks rise on Eternal, financials' rally
July 22 (Reuters) - India's equity benchmarks inched higher in early trade on Tuesday, boosted by a post-earnings surge in Zomato parent Eternal and continued uptrend in financials. Nifty 50 (.NSEI), opens new tab added 0.1% to 25,111.6 points, while the BSE Sensex (.BSESN), opens new tab rose 0.2% to 82,330.57 as of 10:29 a.m. IST. Eternal ( opens new tab jumped as much as 14% to a record high after the online delivery firm said margins in its quick commerce segment have likely bottomed out, indicating easing competition and a potential turnaround. The stock lent the biggest boost to the benchmarks on the day. The positive commentary also lifted rival Swiggy's ( opens new tab shares by about 5%. Eight of the 13 major sectors declined. However, heavyweight financials (.NIFTYFIN), opens new tab rose 0.3%, led by gains in India's top two private lenders, HDFC Bank ( opens new tab and ICICI Bank ( opens new tab. ICICI Bank rose 0.8%, while HDFC Bank added 0.6%, building on its gains from Monday on better-than-expected first-quarter results. On the other hand, Reliance Industries ( opens new tab lost 0.5%, extending last session's 3.2% drop, as weakness in its oil-to-chemicals and retail businesses continued to weigh. Meanwhile, investors are awaiting updates on a potential India-U.S. trade deal ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's August 1 deadline. "The only uncertainty right now is on U.S. tariffs. Otherwise, things are looking good from GDP growth, monsoon and inflation perspectives," said G Chokkalingam, founder and head of research at Equinomics Research. If there's no friction or aggressive U.S. tariffs on India, markets are set for a strong rally, Chokkalingam added. Among other stocks, exchange operator BSE ( opens new tab and brokerage Nuvama Wealth Management ( opens new tab rose 1.5% each, while Angel One ( opens new tab jumped 4% as markets regulator SEBI said trading curbs on U.S.-based Jane Street have been lifted. Titan Company ( opens new tab gained 1% after announcing it will buy a 67% stake in Dubai-based luxury brand Damas from Qatar's Mannai Corporation ( opens new tab.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) reported $376.87 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 0.8%. EPS of $0.69 for the same period compares to $0.42 a year ago. The reported revenue represents a surprise of -2.89% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $388.1 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.69, the company has not delivered EPS surprise. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance. Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance. Here is how Equity Lifestyle Properties performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenues- Interest income: $2.2 million versus $2.33 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -9% change. Revenues- Annual membership subscriptions: $16.9 million compared to the $16.47 million average estimate based on two analysts. Revenues- Income from other investments, net: $2.08 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.47 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -20.8%. Revenues- Rental income: $313.29 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $311.95 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.2%. Revenues- Other income: $16.47 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $16.59 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.7%. Revenues- Membership upgrade sales current period, gross: $3.12 million compared to the $4.11 million average estimate based on two analysts. Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted): $0.42 versus $0.43 estimated by three analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Equity Lifestyle Properties here>>> Shares of Equity Lifestyle Properties have returned -1.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term. 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 Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Gulf Business
21 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Navigating H2 2025: Why disciplined investing matters more than ever
Image: Supplied As we step into the second half of 2025, the global investment landscape presents a complex mix of opportunity and uncertainty. Growth is slowing. Inflation refuses to fade. Interest rate cuts are still being postponed. Meanwhile, geopolitical tension is spreading across regions and asset classes. These are not market conditions that reward broad optimism or reckless positioning. My view is simple: H2 2025 will reward clarity, selectivity, and discipline. This is not a time for grand, one-directional bets. It is a time to build thoughtful, well-structured portfolios that can weather a slower, choppier world. A Slower but Still Resilient Economy The global economy is losing momentum, but it is not in freefall. The OECD now expects global GDP to grow just under 3 percent this year, while US growth is projected at 1.6 per cent. Inflation, particularly in services, remains above target in most developed economies. Central banks, especially the That reality is pushing investors to reset expectations. We are no longer in a world where monetary policy will do the heavy lifting. Instead, investors must rely on fundamental analysis, diversified positioning, and tactical execution. In equities, quality still leads Despite the noise, parts of the equity market are still working. Large-cap US stocks with strong balance sheets and pricing power continue to outperform. The S&P 500's strength is being driven by a narrow group of sectors including defense, financials, and selected technology names. Beneath the surface, however, dispersion is rising. We are focused on companies that offer real cash flow, global exposure, and resilience. Aerospace, payment networks, and energy infrastructure are showing stable earnings and investor support. AI-linked semiconductors and sovereign data infrastructure are also attracting structural capital. Fixed income Is back in play For the first time in over a decade, bonds are doing more than just cushioning risk. High-grade corporate debt is yielding 4 to 5 per cent, creating genuine opportunities for risk-adjusted income. At the same time, private credit continues to benefit from tight bank lending standards and investor demand for yield. We are rotating into shorter-duration, investment-grade credit, and allocating capital to private lending strategies that offer a clear edge over traditional fixed income. Private markets: A shift in mindset Private equity markets are showing renewed discipline. Buyers are being more selective, focusing on operationally sound businesses rather than growth at any price. Sectors such as digital infrastructure and decarbonization are generating strong interest, particularly as sovereign investors move into long-duration assets. Private credit is also coming into its own. With traditional lenders still cautious, asset managers are stepping in to fill the gap, especially in infrastructure, logistics, and middle-market lending. Thematic investing: Where capital is flowing We are watching three key secular themes: AI infrastructure remains one of the most underappreciated investment opportunities. Beyond the software and chipmakers, real capital is moving into data centers, cloud platforms, and edge computing. Energy transition is now investable, not just aspirational. Hydrogen, grid-scale batteries, and carbon capture projects are beginning to scale, supported by long-term policy incentives and private capital. Geopolitical hedging is becoming mainstream. Gold is up over 20 percent this year, defense stocks continue to see inflows, and utilities are outperforming broader benchmarks as investors seek protection from political risk and inflation shocks. The oil price rally is also pulling capital back toward traditional safe havens. Investors are increasing exposure to gold, US dollar assets, and energy-linked equities as a hedge against geopolitical volatility and commodity-driven inflation. How investment portfolios should be positioned We recommend second-half portfolio strategy to be grounded in five guiding principles: Focus on quality equities with strong balance sheets, global demand, and pricing power. Use fixed income actively, not passively, to drive consistent income. Allocate to private credit and infrastructure for long-term growth and yield. Include gold, defence, and utilities as volatility buffers. Maintain liquidity and flexibility to respond to political shifts, macro surprises, or market dislocations. H2 2025 will not be driven by narrative. It will be shaped by execution. This is not a momentum market, and it is not yet a pivot market. It is a market for professionals — those who can cut through the noise, assess risk with discipline, and allocate capital with precision. For investors willing to do the work, the opportunities are real. But they will not come easy. In a slower, more fragmented world, success will belong to those who stay grounded, stay agile, and stay committed to long-term value creation. The
