Latest news with #profitability
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LBI Capital Berhad First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: RM0.004 (vs RM0.009 loss in 1Q 2024)
Revenue: RM4.38m (up by RM3.90m from 1Q 2024). Net income: RM423.0k (up from RM984.0k loss in 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 9.7% (up from net loss in 1Q 2024). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. EPS: RM0.004 (up from RM0.009 loss in 1Q 2024). We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period LBI Capital Berhad's share price is broadly unchanged from a week ago. You should learn about the 3 warning signs we've spotted with LBI Capital Berhad (including 1 which can't be ignored). Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Forbes
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Stellantis CEO Filosa To-Do List Topped By Profitability Restoration
New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa's check list includes restoring profitability, negotiating his way around the U.S. tariff upheaval, facing down the electric vehicle revolution, and then figuring out what to do with all those brands. Stellantis's operating profit margin in 2024 was 5.5%, down sharply from 2023's 12.8%. Stellantis had said before the Trump tariffs problems that it expects little improvement in 2025. Last year, industrial cash flow was a negative €6 billion ($6.8 billion) compared with 2023's positive €12.9 billion ($14.6 billion). The merger between Fiat Chrysler and France's Groupe PSA in 2021 was named Stellantis and included 14 brands. Since then a joint venture with LeapMotor of China has been added. Former CEO Carlos Tavares orchestrated the merger, but shocked shareholders by quitting in December, about a year before the end of his contract. Tavares had been lauded as a financial genius as he welded together many brands which quickly became hugely profitable, despite being mainly mass-market ventures. Overlapping technologies were dropped and economies of scale exploited. One of the brands, Opel and its British Vauxhall affiliate, had been a chronic loss maker when owned by General Motors. Many of the other European brands including Citroen, Peugeot, Fiat and Lancia competed against other in the mass market. DS, Alfa Romeo and Abarth sit in the wannabe premium sector. Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler were in the U.S. Storied Italian sportscar maker Maserati sits atop of the list. Tavares had said that because of the apparent overlapping of many of the brands, they would be given 10 years to justify their existence. That expires in 2031, but pressure is likely to amount quickly for them to prove their worth. Profitability of the various brands was propelled to unprecedented highs by post-covid pandemic supply-constraints. But Tavares's credibility was undermined by the collapse of profitability in North America. U.S. brands were particularly hard hit when these unusual conditions expired. Automotive News columnist Jamie Butters said Tavares become 'profoundly' unpopular in his last year. 'Pressure on suppliers to bear the costs of electrification led to court battles and missed shipments. Missteps in the U.S. market prompted dealers to call for his resignation. The inability to justify investing in the Belvidere, Ill., plant outraged the UAW, which had counted that plant's revival as a major win from Shawn Fain's historic 2023 contract negotiations. Salaried employees weren't happy either, fielding multiple rounds of buyout offers. So pretty much every stakeholder group was against him,' Butters said. Jeep Cherokee SUV getty 'After that Filosa (a 25-year company veteran) looks pretty good,' Butters said. There had been speculation that Stellantis would recruit from another company or even another industry. After all the late, great Sergio Marchionne was recruited from outside the automotive industry. Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari, spun off from Stellantis component Fiat-Chrysler in 2016, reached outside to appoint Benedetto Vigna. 'The decision by John Elkann (provisional Stellantis CEO after Tavares left) and the Ferrari board in 2021 to appoint Benedetto Vigna, who had been running STMicro's sensors division, as Ferrari CEO has turned out to be inspired, and Vigna has since driven (Ferrari) to ever greater heights,' Bernstein Research said in a report. 'Antonio Filosa also brings a deep understanding of the U.S. market, something which the group's dealer body persistently accused Carlos Tavares of ignoring its legitimate concerns,' Bernstein Research said. In Europe the obvious weakling brands are Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and DS. Analysts say at least 10 brands are in dire need of fresh products. Two of them count on only one model. The positioning is not clear either: Opel is very similar to Peugeot. Fiat is very similar to Citroen. Lancia wants to enter the premium segment, where DS and Alfa Romeo are already struggling. Maserati hasn't been able to find its identity and is stuck somewhere between the premium and luxury segments. Filosa will have to fix the profit problem and decide what to do with all those brands. Selling some off might well meet willing buyers from China eager to raise their profile in Europe and avoid recently erected high EU tariffs for EVs. Stellantis, after reporting first quarter sales fell 14% to €35.8 billion ($40.6 billion) compared with the same period last year, said it would not make any predictions about its profits for the year. Stellantis reports profits every six months, not quarterly. Filosa faces big decisions over the next six to 12 months requiring significant strategic adjustments. Cost-cutting measures, better alignment of production with demand, and improved software and electrification strategies will be crucial, analysts say. HSBC Global Research, in a report on Filosa's appointment. offered these bullet points – On paper his CV looks a good fit for the role, given he is: - An auto guy, having worked exclusively in the industry for over 25 years - A Italian native from Naples, so understands Europe - Has spent a good deal of time in South America (Stellantis 3rd largest profit source) - Lives in Detroit, which is arguably where the heavy lifting needs to be done.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2 Profitable Stocks on Our Watchlist and 1 to Turn Down
While profitability is essential, it doesn't guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity". Not all profitable companies are created equal, and that's why we built StockStory - to help you find the ones that truly shine bright. That said, here are two profitable companies that generate reliable profits without sacrificing growth and one that may face some trouble. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 8.9% Known for its proprietary D-U-N-S Number that serves as a unique identifier for businesses worldwide, Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB) provides business decisioning data and analytics that help companies evaluate credit risks, verify suppliers, enhance sales productivity, and gain market visibility. Why Is DNB Risky? 3.7% annual revenue growth over the last two years was slower than its business services peers Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last five years as its adjusted operating margin fell by 5 percentage points Flat earnings per share over the last four years lagged its peers Dun & Bradstreet's stock price of $9.02 implies a valuation ratio of 8.4x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including DNB in your portfolio, it's free. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 18% Started with the invention of the steam drill, Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) provides mission-critical air, gas, liquid, and solid flow creation solutions. Why Do We Like IR? Operating margin expanded by 13 percentage points over the last five years as it scaled and became more efficient Incremental sales over the last five years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 17.2% annually, topping its revenue gains IR is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders, and its growing cash flow gives it even more resources to deploy At $83.05 per share, Ingersoll Rand trades at 23.8x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 15.3% Founded in 1999 and receiving its first FDA approval in 2006, DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) develops and sells continuous glucose monitoring systems that allow people with diabetes to track their blood sugar levels without repeated finger pricks. Why Is DXCM a Good Business? Existing business lines can expand without risky acquisitions as its organic revenue growth averaged 19.2% over the past two years Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 23.2% outpaced its revenue gains Market-beating returns on capital illustrate that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures DexCom is trading at $86.15 per share, or 39.6x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Breeze Airways CEO on Profitability, Tariffs, Newark Airport
Breeze Airways founder and CEO David Neeleman says he expects the carrier to achieve profitability in the second quarter and explains the negative impact of tariffs on the US aviation industry and why he says it is '1,000% safe' to fly in and out of Newark Airport. (Source: Bloomberg)
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE proptech start-up aims to boost developers' profit by over 10%
UAE property developers could increase their profits by more than 10 per cent from projects, without making major changes to the designs from start-up Kaizen AI's proprietary technology, which is entering the UAE and GCC real estate and construction sectors to help the industry. As the GCC real estate landscape continues to evolve, one company is emerging as a game-changer — quietly, yet powerfully. Kaizen AI is an India-born proptech startup that is redefining the economics and sustainability of large-scale real estate development through Artificial Intelligence (AI). If deployed on time, this technology offers 10.27 per cent profitability in each project through optimisation - that has so far delivered $5.4 billion in added value across 150 projects optimised across seven countries in the last few years. More than Dh265.9 billion ($72.45 billion) worth of properties were sold or changed hands through 80,400 transactions between January and May 28 this year, according to Dubai Land Department data. Developers of all these properties could optimise their projects to book a 10.27 per cent additional profit by deploying Kaizen AI technology which allows developers to change internal arrangements in on-going projects without changing the overall project - to a certain extent. An estimated $590 billion (Dh2.16 trillion) worth of projects are being constructed in the UAE, which is 15 per cent of the overall Middle East and North Africa total project pipeline value of $3.9 trillion (Dh14.31 trillion). At a rate of 10.27 per cent cost saving, Kaizen AI could help the industry save $400.53 billion (Dh1.47 trillion), if implemented properly. Kaizen AI officials have already started meeting UAE developers, architects and designers to deploy the technology in projects. The global real estate market is projected to reach $654.39 trillion by 2025, with residential real estate accounting for $534.37 trillion, according to market intelligence firm Statista. With a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.69 per cent, the market is expected to surpass $727 trillion by 2029. In this massive and increasingly competitive landscape, Kaizen AI empowers developers and architects to unlock millions in added value — using advanced AI to optimise space planning, reduce costs, and improve project efficiency without compromising design intent. The company's expansion into the GCC region, including Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Muscat, and Riyadh, marks a new chapter for the firm, whose platform has already delivered an average 10.26 per cent increase in project value for leading developers. These results are achieved without altering the architect's design intent, making Kaizen AI a seamless and scalable solution for design and planning optimisation. 'Our goal is simple: to maximise profitability, enhance sustainability, and help developers and architects make smarter, faster design decisions using AI,' said Jay Shah, Founder and CEO of Kaizen AI. Kaizen AI's platform leverages multi-parameter optimisation to analyse and improve a wide range of design variables — from built-up area and efficiency ratios to cost and carbon footprint — delivering tangible ROI for clients. In one example, Kaizen AI helped Godrej Properties, India's largest real estate developer, reduce costs by 15.4 per cent, while also unlocking significant environmental gains. In total, the company has helped reduce 5.67 million square feet of constructed area and saved 712 million metric tonnes of CO₂ — the equivalent of grounding all commercial flights globally for eight months. A Dubai-based property analyst said, 'Property developers or project owners usually make anywhere between 25-35 per cent profit per project depending on the size, scale, location and other factors. If Kaizen AI could guarantee 10 per cent more profits, this translates to an overall profitability of 35-45 per cent per project - again depending on certain factors! This is huge gain for project developers, architects and designers. This could change the entire real estate and construction market.' The firm is now working with multiple publicly listed companies across the US, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. With its entry into the UAE, Kaizen AI is targeting partnerships with developers, architects, and cost consultants who are ready to embrace data-driven efficiency and future-forward planning. Shah, who studied AI optimization during his graduate studies at Columbia University in New York, spent over a decade as an architect on large-scale global projects before founding Kaizen AI. This blend of technical expertise and real-world design experience sets Kaizen apart in a space often dominated by theory-heavy, impractical tools. 'We're not here to replace anyone — we're here to amplify the capabilities of entire project teams,' says Jay Shah. 'For developers, we unlock millions in hidden profitability by helping make smarter, faster decisions at the earliest stages — before a single brick is laid. For architects, we provide data-backed design scenarios that preserve creative intent while meeting commercial and environmental goals. The built environment is one of the largest contributors to climate change and capital expenditure. With Kaizen, we're enabling stakeholders to build not just more profitably — but more responsibly.'
