financial performance

Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) reaffirmed its commitment to shareholder value, emphasizing ongoing communication and strategic growth in behavioral healthcare. The company focuses on expanding access to high-quality treatment, improving clinical outcomes, and optimizing its portfolio for cash flow. Acadia operates 274 facilities across 39 states and Puerto Rico, employing 25,000 people and serving over 82,000 daily. Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan are financial advisors. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, including integration challenges, reimbursement pressures, and potential regulatory changes.

Weatherford (WFRD) announced credit rating upgrades from Moody’s (to Ba2, Positive Outlook), S&P (to BB, Stable Outlook), and Fitch (to BB, Stable Outlook). The upgrades reflect Weatherford’s improved financial profile, driven by conservative policies, debt reduction, positive free cash flow, and operational enhancements. CEO Girish Saligram views the upgrades as validation of the company’s business model and capital allocation strategy. The agencies acknowledge Weatherford’s enhanced liquidity and consistent profitability, despite potential challenges in E&P activity.

Logitech International (LOGN) shareholders approved a CHF 1.26 per share dividend, an increase from the previous year. Payment is scheduled for September 24, 2025, with a record date of September 23, 2025; the ex-dividend date is also expected to be September 23, 2025 for Nasdaq (LOGI) investors. This dividend reflects Logitech’s financial health and commitment to shareholder value. The company, founded in 1981, is known for its diverse range of computer peripherals, video conferencing solutions, and gaming accessories, driven by continuous R&D and a focus on software-enabled hardware.

Acme United Corporation (ACU) announced a $0.16 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable October 23, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 3, 2025. This reflects the company’s commitment to shareholder value. Acme United, a global provider of safety solutions and cutting technologies with brands like First Aid Only® and Westcott®, serves diverse markets. The company’s strategic product range provides resilience against economic fluctuations. Analysts are monitoring Acme United’s ability to manage rising costs and supply chain issues while maintaining profitability and investing in growth.

Oracle’s stock soared, boosting Larry Ellison’s net worth by over $110 billion after bullish cloud growth projections. Ellison’s continued leadership role and significant shareholding contrast with other tech leaders. Oracle is expanding into healthcare and AI, partnering with OpenAI, Meta, and others. The company forecasts substantial cloud infrastructure revenue growth, driven by AI demand. Oracle’s success extends beyond AI, maintaining dominance in established software businesses and attracting leading AI players, positioning itself as a key infrastructure provider.

Salesforce has announced its first quarterly dividend program, signaling confidence in its financial stability and future growth. The decision marks a shift from solely focusing on growth through reinvestment and acquisition to rewarding shareholders. Analysts view this as a sign of maturity and financial discipline, reflecting Salesforce’s recurring revenue allowing for both growth funding and shareholder returns. The company faces increasing competition and must balance dividend payouts with maintaining its competitive edge and R&D spending in the long run.

CMB.TECH (CMBT) reported mixed Q2 2025 results. While revenue increased to $387.8 million, the company posted a net loss of $7.6 million, a stark contrast to the $184.4 million profit in Q2 2024. EBITDA also declined to $224.1 million. The merger with Golden Ocean was completed, creating a 250-vessel fleet. CMB.TECH declared an interim dividend of $0.05 USD and maintains a strong contract backlog of $2.93 billion. Vessel sales generated significant capital gains. Legal challenges from Golden Ocean shareholders remain.

KT&G reported strong first-half results with revenue exceeding KRW 3 trillion, marking three consecutive quarters of growth. The global cigarette segment saw significant growth in revenue, profit, and sales volume. Reflecting a commitment to shareholder value, KT&G increased its interim dividend by 200 KRW to 1,400 KRW per share. The company has a history of consistent dividend growth and intends to actively manage shareholder returns through dividends, share repurchases and cancelations, and profit performance.

Qfin Holdings (NASDAQ: QFIN) reported Q2 2025 results, with total net revenue of RMB5,215.9 million (US$728.1 million) and Non-GAAP net income of RMB1,849.0 million (US$258.1 million). Loan facilitation volume increased 16.1% YoY to RMB84,609 million and outstanding loan balance rose 13.4% YoY to RMB140,080 million. The platform connects 165 financial institutions and serves 275.8 million users. Despite challenges, Qfin maintained a 93.8% repeat borrower rate and optimized its business mix with 41.4% of loan volume under a capital-light model.

Geely Automobile Holdings reported strong first-half results with a 27% revenue increase to RMB 150.28 billion and a net profit of RMB 9.29 billion. Vehicle sales surged 47% to 1.409 million, driven by a 126% rise in electrified vehicle sales. The company has raised its full-year sales target to 3 million units and plans to launch five new NEV models. Geely emphasized its commitment to value, technology, and ethical practices, addressing concerns about “involution” and improving communication with users.