September 2026 — page 8
Sonic Automotive's BEV Margin Drag Narrows as Hybrids Outpace EVs
Auto retailer, supplier and utility disclosures this window trace a widening gap between hybrid and battery-electric demand even as California's zero-emission car share kept climbing.
Helen of Troy's Order Cuts Sharpen Consumer Trade-Down Story
Helen of Troy disclosed a realized drop in retailer replenishment orders tied to softer demand, while Petco, Oxford Industries and Zumiez detailed how price sensitivity and trade-down behavior are reshaping category and promotional dynamics.
Credo Flags 'Bubble' Talk as AI Capex Language Splits Filings
Credo Technology became the first company in the group to name market 'bubble' concerns around AI infrastructure spending, as peers diverged between warning on capex sustainability and doubling down on buildout risk.
SAIC Lifts Fiscal 2027 Revenue Outlook to $7.3 Billion
The mission integrator posted $1.88 billion of second-quarter sales, up 6.3% from a year earlier, and raised full-year targets after a slower first quarter.
Trilogy Metals to Close $35.6 Million U.S. War Investment
The Alaska copper explorer said definitive agreements with the Department of War are signed and closing is expected in September 2026.
Tidewater Closes $500 Million Wilson Sons Ultratug Deal
The offshore vessel operator completed its all-cash purchase of 22 platform supply vessels, adding Brazilian-built tonnage to a pro forma fleet of 213 OSVs.
SLB to Buy Kelvion in $3.4 Billion Cash Deal
The energy-services company said the purchase adds thermal-management technology to its Data Center Solutions business.
Construction Partners to Buy Asphalt Express in Asset Deal
The vertically integrated civil infrastructure company said the purchase adds liquid asphalt supply and transportation in Oklahoma and North Texas.
ONEOK to Buy Brazos Permian Assets for $4.425 Billion
The midstream company said the Midland Basin gathering and processing platform advances its wellhead-to-water strategy and adds long-term contracted volume.
Lion Equity Partners to Buy Myers Tire Supply North America for $30 Million
Myers Industries will sell the tire-supply unit to complete a Focused Transformation toward engineered resin and composite products.
Helix to Combine With Hornbeck in All-Stock Deal
Hornbeck shareholders will own about 55% of the combined offshore-services company, which the parties said will span deepwater energy, defense and renewables.
Americold to Form $1.3 Billion Cold Storage Joint Venture With EQT
The temperature-controlled logistics REIT will contribute 12 U.S. warehouses and retain a 30% stake as EQT’s fund takes 70%.
ARRAY Technologies to Buy Affordable Wire Management for $203 Million
The solar tracking maker said the wire-management purchase is expected to be high single-digit accretive to adjusted earnings in year one before synergies.
Aon to Buy USI in $17.0 Billion Deal
The global risk adviser said the combination will establish the premier U.S. middle-market platform after its 2024 NFP acquisition.