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SBM Offshore has completed a EUR141 million share repurchase program and launched a new, larger EUR227 million initiative. The buybacks aim to return capital to shareholders, reduce share count, and support talent incentive plans. These moves, coupled with strong market positioning and recent financial maneuvers, signal a continued focus on enhancing shareholder value and potentially boosting earnings per share. Investors will watch the execution of the new program closely.

Chino Commercial Bancorp concluded fiscal year 2025 with record-breaking results, reporting $5.84 million in net earnings, a 13.74% increase from the previous year, with diluted EPS rising to $1.82. Assets grew 5.9% to $494.2 million, driven by a 6.1% deposit increase and a 7.5% loan portfolio expansion. The launch of a new branch and strong performance in Merchant Services, with Q4 revenue up 107% year-over-year, contributed to this robust financial health and strategic growth.

Diversified Energy Company repurchased 54,459 shares at an average price of $14.2973 as part of its ongoing buyback program. This action reduces outstanding shares to 79,073,148, signaling management’s confidence and commitment to enhancing shareholder value through increased EPS and potential stock price appreciation. The move aligns with the company’s strategy of returning capital from its predictable cash flows derived from asset optimization and retirement.

Westamerica Bancorporation’s Board of Directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program to buy back up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock by December 31, 2026. This move, representing approximately 8.0% of outstanding shares, reflects the bank’s strong financial position and commitment to enhancing shareholder value through a prudent use of capital. The buybacks will be discretionary, executed based on market conditions.

Alpha G Investment Management, Inc. (formerly Teton Advisors) reports its third quarter results. Revenues from continued operations were $668.0K, with GAAP EPS at $0.04, compared to prior year revenue of $838.2K and EPS of $(0.06). Average AUM decreased to $291 million. Cash and liquid investments increased to $30.3 million. Book Value per Share rose to $21.55. The company reincorporated in Wyoming and changed its holding company name. Registered investment advisor subsidiaries pursue growth in alternative and exchange-traded structures.

Willdan Group (WLDN) reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with contract revenue up 15% to $182.0 million and net revenue increasing 25.5% to $95.0 million. Net income surged 86.8% to $13.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose 52.5% to $23.1 million. The company is raising its full-year 2025 financial targets, now anticipating net revenue between $360 million and $365 million and adjusted diluted EPS between $4.10 and $4.20. Willdan attributes its success to data center infrastructure and electrification initiatives.

Xcel Energy (XEL) reported a decrease in third quarter 2025 GAAP diluted earnings per share ($0.88 vs $1.21 in 2024). Year-to-date GAAP diluted earnings also declined ($2.47 vs $2.63). However, third quarter ongoing earnings per share were nearly flat ($1.24 vs $1.25), while year-to-date ongoing earnings increased ($2.84 vs $2.69). Xcel reaffirms its 2025 ongoing EPS guidance of $3.75-$3.85 and initiates 2026 ongoing EPS guidance of $4.04-$4.16, targeting 6-8+% long-term EPS growth and 4-6% dividend growth. A conference call was scheduled to review these results.

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE: BHE) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue of $642 million. GAAP operating income reached $20 million ($0.03 EPS) and Non-GAAP operating income reached $30 million ($0.55 EPS). CEO Jeff Benck cited sequential growth in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, and Medical sectors, along with record new bookings. The company anticipates continued growth and operational leverage, projecting Q3 2025 revenue between $635 and $685 million, alongside GAAP EPS of $0.28-$0.34 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.56 – $0.62.

Campbell’s Q3 net sales rose 4% to $2.5 billion, with organic growth of 1%. Adjusted EBIT increased 2% to $362 million, while adjusted EPS decreased 3% to $0.73. The company maintained its fiscal year 2025 guidance, anticipating adjusted EPS at the lower end of the range. They also returned $403 million to shareholders.