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AD HOC NEWS • Sep 23, 2026
IDEX Corporation stock gains 1.75 percent near its yearly high

IDEX Corporation's stock closed at USD 226.43 on September 22, 2026, gaining 1.75 percent and remaining near its 52-week high. The company reported strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue of USD 920.6 million and adjusted EPS of USD 2.32, both surpassing Wall Street forecasts. IDEX maintains an optimistic full-year EPS forecast and holds a market capitalization of approximately USD 16.692 billion.

Earnings
AD HOC NEWS • Sep 23, 2026
Evergy stock gains 0.4 percent after earnings beat

Evergy stock saw a 0.4 percent gain on September 21, 2026, after reporting an EPS of USD 0.88, surpassing consensus estimates by USD 0.07. Several analysts from BMO, Barclays, and Citigroup subsequently raised their price targets for the company. Despite the positive earnings and increased targets, the stock's closing price of USD 53.12 remained significantly below its 52-week low.

Earnings
AD HOC NEWS • Sep 23, 2026
Southwest Airlines stock gains 0.71 percent as earnings beat estimates

Southwest Airlines stock rose by 0.71% after reporting Q3 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.94, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $0.52. Revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $8.72 billion. Despite the strong earnings beat, the stock remains below its yearly high, with future guidance and the next earnings date on October 21, 2026, being key factors for its performance.

Earnings
AD HOC NEWS • Sep 23, 2026
West Pharmaceutical stock rises 2.71 percent after analyst upgrade

West Pharmaceutical stock gained 2.71% after Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised its price target from $365 to $400. The upgrade was driven by Morgan Stanley's belief that the company's Q2 revenue beat expectations, with EPS exceeding consensus estimates. Despite strong performance, the stock's high P/E ratio of 47.58 suggests limited room for future setbacks.

Earnings
AD HOC NEWS • Sep 23, 2026
Procter & Gamble stock rises 1.45 percent on September 22

Procter & Gamble (PG) stock rose 1.45 percent to USD 148.20 on September 22, 2026. The company reported modest fiscal 2026 growth with organic sales up 1 percent and core EPS at USD 6.89. Investors are looking to the next earnings release on October 22, 2026, which is expected to show a slight decrease in quarterly EPS and a modest revenue increase, presenting a key test for the stock's valuation.

Earnings
AD HOC NEWS • Sep 23, 2026
Linde stock gains 1.62 percent as earnings beat estimates

Linde stock gained 1.62% to close at USD 464.91 on September 22, 2026, after reporting Q2 revenue of USD 9.29 billion, which was 9.3% higher year-over-year and beat consensus estimates. Adjusted EPS also exceeded expectations at USD 4.50. The company provided guidance for fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS of USD 17.70 to USD 17.90, with the next earnings report scheduled for October 30, 2026.

Earnings
MarketBeat • Sep 23, 2026
JOYY (NASDAQ:JOYY) Hits New 1-Year High - Still a Buy?

JOYY (NASDAQ:JOYY) recently reached a new 52-week high, trading at $81.0450 and giving the company a market capitalization of $3.97 billion. Analyst sentiment is positive, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $83.40, and JPMorgan notably upgraded the stock to Overweight with a $98 target. The company also increased its quarterly dividend to $1.55 per share, representing a 7.6% yield, although its payout ratio is currently high at 142.72%.

Earnings
AD HOC NEWS • Sep 23, 2026
Equifax stock holds near USD 160 after an EPS beat

Equifax stock closed at USD 160.11 on September 22, 2026, after reporting strong second-quarter results with EPS of USD 2.25, surpassing analyst estimates. Revenue for Q2 2026 reached USD 1.70 billion, a 10.6 percent increase from the previous year. The company has also issued guidance for Q3 2026 and full-year 2026, with the next earnings report scheduled for October 20, 2026.

Earnings
MarketBeat • Sep 23, 2026
International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Upgraded by Zacks Research to Hold Rating

Zacks Research has upgraded International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) from a "strong sell" to a "hold" rating, despite the company missing its recent quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. The stock maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus from analysts with an average price target of $91.40. IFF's board has also authorized a $2.5 billion share repurchase program, covering up to 12.1% of its outstanding shares, while insiders have sold shares worth approximately $1.32 million in the past three

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