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ASML reported very strong order intake in 4Q25, 89% above CSS expectations. This was supported by robust demand from AI. Revenue and gross profit were slightly higher than expected, while net income was slightly below expectations. The focus will be on the strong order intake driven by AI demand and the improved outlook for 2026. ASML expects FY26 revenues of € 34-39bn, which at the midpoint is 3.5% above VA CSS. However, for FY27 we see limited upside due to bullish estimates and roadmaps. We b...
Increased pressure in the soda ash market prompts us to take a more conservative approach with regards to contract terms for the coming years, resulting in a reduction of our group EBITDA forecasts for 2026-2028 by between 6-11%. The dividend policy of a stable to increasing dividend from a € 2.43 base looks increasingly generous as servicing the dividend representing the vast majority of current FCF generation, limiting the group's ability to pursue other growth initiatives. Despite the attract...
Running up to the CMD on 10 February, we initiate coverage on Philips with an Accumulate rating and a €27.5 TP. While we see potential for the company to positively surprise with its 2028 margin ambitions, investors will likely focus on the phasing, as 2026 margins will still be held back by tariff normalization. Nevertheless, with the majority of Respironics-related uncertainty now behind us, we believe Philips has room to increase shareholder returns and potentially announce a new share buybac...
Bekaert's € 60m acquisition of Bridgestone's captive tire cord business in Thailand and China fits within a long track record of similar acquisitions and further strengthens Bekaert's relationship with Bridgestone, one of the leading global tire makers. With a net debt/EBITDA of only 0.7x, Bekaert can easily fund this acquisition. In general, management has been looking at M&A to accelerate growth, although sizeable M&A is having a tough time to compete against share buybacks in terms of attract...
Rising interest rates are becoming a hot topic, triggered by a significant uptick in US 10-year treasury yields through February and March. In this note we revisit this topic from several angles. We dig into the empirical side of what we can reasonably expect from the market as a whole when interest rates start to rise. Secondly we review our coverage, putting forward a number of impacted sectors and stocks.