Despite those headwinds, management highlighted "marginal" revenue growth of about 0.2% in distribution as encouraging. However, distribution profitability was pressured by aggressive price competition. Gray said group gross margin declined year over year, driven primarily by distribution, where gross margin fell to 35.3% from 37.2%. Atkinson said packaging distribution—about 75% of group revenue—faced "very difficult market conditions" in 2025, driven by a weak UK economy, customer decision delays, and the ...

Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDE) is among the 11 Best Low Priced Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now. Piper Sandler Raises Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (SLDE) Price Target to $24 from $22 READ NEXT: 12 Best Data Storage Stocks to Buy Right Now and 10 Best Cruise Stocks to Buy Right Now. On February 26, Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome raised the firm's price target on Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDE) to $24 from $22 and reiterated an Overweight rating following quarterly results. The ...

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Garmin launches Community Champions program to recognize local changemakers at Garmin Marathon Series [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationHonorees are selected based on their positive contributions through running and fitness; entries are now open for DurhamOLATHE, Kan., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Garmin Community Champions, a new program that shares and celebrates the powerful stories of leaders and advocates within the local running communities of Garmin Maratho ...

More Than 125 Customers Worldwide Live on Vault CRM as Veeva Accelerates the Industry's Agentic Transformation [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationWith broad industry success and the availability of Veeva AI, Vault CRM is the leader in agentic CRM for life sciencesPLEASANTON, Calif., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- [Veeva Systems](NYSE: VEEV) today announced that more than 125 customers — from multiple top 20 biopharmas to companies across all major regions including the U.S., Europe and Japan — are now ...

Vital Farms, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leading U.S. food company specializing in ethically produced, pasture-raised eggs and butter. Partnering with hundreds of small family farms nationwide, the company emphasizes animal welfare standards while distributing responsibly sourced products across major U.S. retail channels. While we acknowledge the potential of VITL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you' ...

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) is among the 11 Best Low Priced Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now. On February 26, Piper Sandler lowered the firm's price target on Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) to $250 from $280 and maintained an Overweight rating. The firm noted that Q4 results narrowly exceeded consensus expectations; however, initial FY27 revenue growth guidance of 10.5% year- over-year came in modestly below Street expectations of approximately 11.1%. With investors intensely focused on the broader debate around ...

Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ)'s fourth-quarter adjusted EPS was $0.65, with gross profit rising to $2.87 billion, driven by 33% year-over-year growth in the Cash App ecosystem. Gross payment volume reached $66.9 billion, slightly below forecasts, while operating expenses increased to $2.30 billion. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $930 million. During its third-quarter 2025 earnings call, Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) guided to Q4 2025 gross profit growth exceeding 19% year-over-year, reaching approximately $2.755 billion, al ...

Also on February 26, BTIG trimmed its price target on Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM) to $100 from $105 while reiterating a Buy rating. The firm highlighted accelerating Enterprise revenue growth and guidance that supports its view of approximately 5% revenue growth in FY27. Previously, Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM) reported Q4 FY26 revenue of $1.25 billion, up 5.3% year-over-year (4.8% in constant currency) and $12 million above the high end of guidance. FY26 revenue grew 4.4%, representing a ...

GigaCloud Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:GCT), founded in 2006 and headquartered in El Monte, California, operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace focused on large, bulky, and non-standardized goods, including furniture, appliances, and fitness equipment, connecting global manufacturers with retailers through an integrated logistics platform. While we acknowledge the potential of GCT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an ex ...