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PPG Industries Inc (PPG) Stock Up 3.3% and Still Undervalued -- GF Score: 88/100

PPG Industries Inc (PPG) saw its stock rise by 3.3% to $117.80 and is considered undervalued with a GF Value™ of $135.33, implying a 13% upside. The company has a strong GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting solid profitability and momentum, despite a lower financial …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +1.8% PPG stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) Misses Q2 CY2026 Sales Expectations and Lowers CY Guidance

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) missed Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 29.3% year over year to $1.95 billion. The company also lowered its full-year revenue guidance to $7.5 billion, significantly below analyst estimates. Despite missing revenue and EPS targets, …

IFF main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +26.8% · Next-week setup positive 58.3% IFF stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Chemours Co earnings missed by $0.08, revenue fell short of estimates

Chemours Co (NYSE: CC) reported second-quarter earnings per share of $0.42, missing analyst estimates by $0.08, and revenue of $1.59 billion, falling short of the $1.66 billion consensus. The company's stock price has declined by 22.18% in the last three months but is up …

CC main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +4.8% CC stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

International Flavors (IFF) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

International Flavors (IFF) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.95 billion and EPS of $0.82, missing Zacks Consensus Estimates. The article details key metric comparisons, including Net Sales for Health & Biosciences, Scent, and Taste, alongside Adjusted Operating EBITDA for these segments, noting how they …

IFF main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +26.8% · Next-week setup positive 58.3% IFF stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Sensient Technologies Corp Q2 2026: Revenue $462.1M, EPS $1.2— 10-Q Summary

Sensient Technologies Corp (SXT) reported strong results for Q2 2026, with revenue reaching $462.1 million and diluted EPS at $1.20, both significantly up from the previous year. This growth was fueled by higher volumes, increased selling prices, and favorable foreign exchange rates, with the …

SXT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +17.8% SXT stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Sherwin-Williams Co. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains

Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) stock rose 2.07% on Tuesday, closing at $361.57. Despite this gain, the stock underperformed compared to the broader market indices, with the S&P 500 Index (SPX) increasing by 1.79% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rising by 1.71%. This marks …

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Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks -3.0% SHW stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Stepan (NYSE: SCL) VP Eaken reports direct and ESOP-held share ownership

Matthew John Eaken, VP, Controller & PAO of Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL), filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership. The report details his direct ownership of 9,319 common shares and indirect ownership of 3,102 shares through an ESOP II Trust. Additionally, the filing outlines …

SCL main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +29.6% SCL stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

International Flavors & Fragrances 2026: Revenue $1.95B, EPS $0.2— 10-Q Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported its second-quarter 2026 results with revenue increasing to $1.95 billion, up from $1.92 billion year-over-year. However, net income significantly declined to $50 million and diluted EPS fell to $0.2, primarily due to various divestitures and affecting comparability with …

IFF main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +26.8% · Next-week setup positive 58.3% IFF stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:DD) 2026-08-04

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) published its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation on August 4, 2026. The company reported an EPS of $1.88, beating estimates by $0.12, and revenue of $1.82 billion, which was a 44.15% year-over-year decrease but still beat expectations by …

DD main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal started 52 weeks +53.3% DD stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Albemarle Corp. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms market

Albemarle Corp. (ALB) stock increased by 1.78% on Tuesday, closing at $120.82. Despite this gain, the stock underperformed the broader market, as the S&P 500 Index rose by 1.79% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.71%. This marks the second consecutive day of …

ALB main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +69.6% · Next-week setup negative 44.5% ALB stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Earnings Flash (CC) The Chemours Company Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $0.42 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $0.50

The Chemours Company (CC) reported its Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.42 per share, falling short of the FactSet estimate of $0.50 per share. This financial update follows closely on the heels of the company's Q2 revenue report, which also missed analyst expectations. The announcement …

CC main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +4.8% CC stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Chemours slides as litigation costs overshadow data center growth (CC:NYSE)

Chemours shares plunged 13% after reporting a narrower quarterly loss but issuing a weak Q3 outlook, signaling seasonal demand weakness in its refrigerants business despite strong demand from data centers. The company continues to face litigation and environmental costs, though it has seen improved …

CC main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +4.8% CC stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Chemours Announces Third Quarter Dividend

The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0875 per share for the third quarter of 2026. This dividend will be paid on September 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of August 14, 2026. Chemours …

CC main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +4.8% CC stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Earnings Flash (IOSP) Innospec Inc. Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $1.27 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $1.05

Innospec Inc. (IOSP) announced Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.27 per share, surpassing FactSet's estimate of $1.05. The company also reported Q2 revenue of $491.4 million, exceeding FactSet's estimate of $457.2 million. These results indicate a strong financial performance for Innospec Inc. in the second …

IOSP main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +10.3% IOSP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Price to earnings forward of Mativ Holdings, Inc. – FWB:MH2

This article provides the "Price to earnings forward" data for Mativ Holdings, Inc. (FWB:MH2) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The specific value for this metric is displayed, along with a note indicating that the market is closed and there are no trades. The content …

MATV main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks +1.6% MATV stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Earnings Flash (IFF) International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $0.82 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $1.07

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. reported its Q2 adjusted EPS at $0.82 per share, falling short of FactSet's estimate of $1.07. The company also announced a full-year 2026 revenue range between $7.4 billion and $7.6 billion, significantly below FactSet's estimate of $10.4 billion, and …

IFF main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +26.8% · Next-week setup positive 58.3% IFF stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Earnings Flash (IFF) International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue $1.95B, vs. FactSet Est of $2.62B

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) reported its second-quarter revenue at $1.95 billion, falling short of the FactSet estimate of $2.62 billion. This financial update was published on August 4, 2026, at 4:31 pm EDT. The company also announced a trimmed annual outlook due …

IFF main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +26.8% · Next-week setup positive 58.3% IFF stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Eastman Chemical (EMN) insider Adrian Holt files Form 144 for stock sale

Eastman Chemical (EMN) insider Adrian J. Holt has filed a Form 144 indicating a proposed sale of 3,283 shares of common stock, valued at $234,116.64. These shares are related to restricted stock vesting on June 1, 2026, and will be sold through Fidelity Brokerage …

EMN main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks +12.0% EMN stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Earnings call transcript: DuPont beats Q2 2026 estimates, but shares fall premarket

DuPont reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.88 per share, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.76, with revenue of $1.82 billion also beating expectations. Despite the beat, the company's shares fell 6.25% in premarket trading, suggesting investor focus on the outlook rather than current performance. …

DD main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal started 52 weeks +53.3% DD stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Cabot Corp 3Q FY2026: Revenue $982M, EPS $0.12— 10-Q Summary

Cabot Corp (CBT) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results with revenue reaching $982 million, a 6.3% increase year-over-year. However, net income attributable to the company plummeted to $6 million from $101 million in the prior year, leading to a diluted EPS of $0.12, down from …

CBT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +8.5% CBT stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Cabot Corp. Down Over 9%, on Pace for Largest Percent Decrease Since June 2022 -- Data Talk

Cabot Corporation (CBT) experienced a significant drop of over 9%, trading at $81.06, and is on track for its largest percent decrease since June 2022. This decline places it near its lowest close since June 2026, despite being up 22.3% year-to-date. The stock has …

CBT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +8.5% CBT stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

DuPont Says It Is Exploring M&A Opportunities in Water and Healthcare

DuPont (NYSE: DD) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results with adjusted EPS up 48% and net sales increasing 4%, but shares traded lower due to a narrowed sales outlook. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance and operating EBITDA midpoint, and is actively exploring …

DD main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal started 52 weeks +53.3% DD stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Chemours earnings on deck as company faces PFAS settlement costs

Chemours is expected to report significantly improved second-quarter earnings, with analysts forecasting 50 cents per share on $1.66 billion in revenue. Investors will be focused on how the company manages the financial implications of its recent $450 million PFAS settlement, as well as trends …

CC main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +4.8% CC stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Westlake Jumps After Sharp Q2 Turnaround and Stronger Chemicals Pricing

Westlake Corporation (WLK) saw its stock jump 11.1% following a strong Q2 earnings report. The company swung to profitability, driven by improved chemicals pricing, stronger volumes in pipe and fittings, and progress on its profitability improvement plan. Westlake also reported significant debt reduction and …

WLK main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -10.5% WLK stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Koppers plans to close Illinois chemical plant, cut 85 jobs

Koppers Holdings Inc. announced a conditional decision to close its Stickney, Illinois chemical manufacturing facility by December 31, 2026, impacting approximately 85 employees. This move, driven by challenging market conditions and high operating costs, is expected to result in pre-tax charges of $227 million …

KOP main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +57.9% · Next-week setup positive 60.7% KOP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Aemetis stock rises on India biodiesel supply deal

Aemetis Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX) shares rose after its Indian subsidiary, Universal Biofuels, secured contracts worth approximately $17 million to supply over 18 million liters of biodiesel to India's government-owned Oil Marketing Companies. This deal supports India's National Policy on Biofuels, aiming to increase biodiesel blending …

AMTX main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -30.3% · Next-week setup negative 40.3% AMTX stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Ecovyst earnings on deck: Can sulfuric acid focus deliver?

Ecovyst Inc. is set to report second-quarter earnings, a key event following its transition to a pure-play sulfuric acid provider. Analysts anticipate significant sequential growth in earnings and revenue, driven by strong industrial and mining demand for sulfuric acid. Investors will be watching for …

ECVT main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +13.1% ECVT stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Hawkins (HWKN) Balances Rising Sales and Higher Dividend With Softer Earnings – What Is Management Signaling?

Hawkins, Inc. reported increased sales of US$315.68 million in Q1 2026, but net income and diluted EPS slightly decreased, reaching US$28.25 million and US$1.35 respectively. Despite the softer earnings, the Board raised the quarterly cash dividend by 5% to US$0.20 per share, indicating management's …

HWKN main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -22.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% HWKN stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

DuPont de Nemours Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms market

Shares of DuPont de Nemours Inc. rose 1.17% on Tuesday, closing at $142.93, marking its second consecutive day of gains. Despite the rise, the stock underperformed the broader market, as the S&P 500 Index increased by 1.79% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average by …

DD main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal started 52 weeks +53.3% DD stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Ecolab Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms market

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) shares rose 1.33% to $283.14 on Tuesday, marking its second consecutive day of gains. Despite the rise, the stock underperformed the broader market, as the S&P 500 Index increased by 1.79% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1.71%.

ECL main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks -1.6% · Next-week setup positive 59.8% ECL stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) awards phantom stock units to senior vice president

PPG Industries' Senior Vice President, Chancey E. Hagerty, was granted 15.7855 phantom stock units, each valued at $110.52. These units convert to common stock after employment termination, and following this award, Hagerty holds a total of 221.6106 phantom stock units in the company's Deferred …

PPG main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +1.8% PPG stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

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