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Charged Alpha reviews earnings for each stock in the Russel 1000 every quarter. Each podcast gives thorough analysis, along with an in-depth profile in the beginning of the episode of the company, what they do, how they earn money and what to look for.
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- Today14 min
KTOS Stock: Record Orders, But Who Funds the Growth? — Q3 2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Q3 2026 — The November 6 close was $35.10, up a computed 5.1% from the November 5 pre-release close. November 9 is excluded as incomplete. Record orders do not automatically fund growth. Kratos accelerated in government solutions, but quarterly operating cash remained negative and shareholders supplied much of the cash cushion. THE CALL: HOLD (3/5, MODERATE) — base-case value ~$34.00 vs ~$35.10 today. KEY METRICS: - Revenue $471.8M; +35.7% YoY; issuer organic growth 23.2% - Adjusted EBITDA $50.9M; GAAP operating loss $4.9M - Q3 operating cash −$5.2M; simple FCF −$35.4M; issuer FCF −$29.4M - Backlog $2.650B; funded $2.067B; company quarterly book-to-bill 2.2 - 2027 initial guidance revenue $2.1–2.2B and adjusted EBITDA $230–240M; cash forecast pending - Three author valuation routes $37.65 / $27.64 / $36.78; base $34; weighted scenario $35 What to watch: At the full-year review: FY26 adjusted EBITDA at least $176M, company-defined FCF use no worse than $120M, and a credible 2027 cash plan. Watch KGS adjusted margin at least 11%, improving unbilled collection and Unmanned book-to-bill at least 1.0. Dates are research checkpoints. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/ktos-q3-2026 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.
- Today14 min
VST Stock: EBITDA Surged 50% — Why Cash Tells a Different Story | Q3 2026
Vistra Corp. (VST) Q3 2026 — VST rose 10.55% on November 6 and 18.63% through November 9 versus its pre-release close; latest close $133.92. Vistra delivered more than 50% growth in ongoing adjusted EBITDA. But next year’s guided cash-before-growth midpoint rises just 4.4%, and the acquisition financing bridge matters for common shareholders. THE CALL: HOLD (3/5, MODERATE) — base-case value ~$130.00 vs ~$133.92 today. KEY METRICS: - Q3 revenue $6,347M, up 27.68% YoY - Ongoing adjusted EBITDA $2,378M, up 50.41% YoY - GAAP diluted EPS $3.23 versus $1.75 - Nine-month OCF $4,330M less all capex $2,319M = $2,011M - 2027 ongoing EBITDA midpoint $8,100M; cash before growth midpoint $4,700M - HOLD · 3/5 · base value $130 · price $133.92 (Nov 9 close) What to watch: A price at or below $97.50 with the thesis intact, or verified stronger normalized cash after growth spending and funding needs; reassess on weaker cash conversion or an unfunded capital gap. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/vst-q3-2026 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.
- Today14 min
CEG Stock: A $5 Quarter and a $3B Cash Test — Q3 2026
Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) Q3 2026 — Saved Nov 9 intraday quote $273.95, +9.60% versus the preceding $249.95 close; not a closing price. Constellation raised its annual earnings outlook and expanded long-term contracts. Q3 cash improved sharply, yet nine-month repurchases of $3.001B exceeded $1.518B of operating cash flow less total capex. Uprate investment and conditional financing make cash allocation the next test. THE CALL: HOLD (3/5, MODERATE) — base-case value ~$285.00 vs ~$273.95 today. KEY METRICS: - Q3 revenue $9.550B, +45.4% YoY; Calpine changes the comparison - Q3 GAAP common net income $1.835B / diluted EPS $5.19 - Adjusted operating earnings $1.792B / EPS $5.06, +66.4% YoY - FY adjusted EPS guidance $12.50–$12.80; midpoint +5.4% - Q3 simple FCF $2.486B; nine-month simple FCF $1.518B - Nine-month repurchases $3.001B and dividends $459M - 2032 long-term agreements 91M annual MWh, ~45% of expected clean baseload fleet - Uprate program ~$4.3B cost; ~$3B incremental growth capital during 2028–2032 - DOE loan commitment up to $5B remains conditional - HOLD 3/5, $285 base, $185–$410 scenario range; $291.25 weighted value What to watch: Meet FY2026 adjusted EPS $12.50–$12.80, test full-year cash after total capex against buybacks, and keep uprate cost/schedule within the disclosed envelope. Conditional 25% safety reference: $213.75. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/ceg-q3-2026 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.
- Today14 min
NRG Stock: A Bigger Quarter, a Smaller Forward Step — Q3 2026
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Q3 2026 — Dated November 9 intraday snapshot $96.45, +9.24% versus November 6 close $88.29; not a completed session return. Adjusted EBITDA rose 67%, but next year’s adjusted EPS midpoint increases only 1.69%. The proposed $4B sale requires a complete bridge from lost earnings to debt and shares remaining. THE CALL: HOLD (3/5, MODERATE) — Analyst central fair value ~$110 vs ~$96.45 November 9, 2026 at 17:54:03 UTC, intraday. KEY METRICS: - Q3 revenue $9.466B, +23.98%; adjusted EBITDA $2.013B, +67.05%. - Adjusted EPS $4.68 uses basic shares; GAAP common income $544M. - FY2027 adjusted EPS midpoint $9.05, +1.69%; guidance excludes asset-sale effects. - Nine-month simple FCF $864M versus issuer FCF before growth $2.201B. - HOLD; $110 central value; 3/5 conviction; High uncertainty; $82.50 entry checkpoint. What to watch: Review at or below $82.50 with the $110 value and cash thesis intact; stronger after-investment cash and a reconciled post-sale model can change the value. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/nrg-q3-2026 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.
- Yesterday14 min
INDI Stock: The Rebound Is Real. The Cash Test Is Next. — Q3 2026
indie Semiconductor, Inc. (INDI) Q3 2026 — November 6 close $1.81, up 33.58% from $1.355. indie Semiconductor grew revenue 31%, with a stronger core trajectory. But nine-month free cash flow was negative $80.4M, and consolidated Wuxi revenue does not all belong to public shareholders. The rebound must become owner cash. THE CALL: SELL (3/5, MODERATE) — base-case value ~$1.00 vs ~$1.81 at the November 6, 2026 close. KEY METRICS: - Q3 revenue $70.241M, +30.9% YoY; core $40.7M - GAAP operating loss $38.997M; adjusted loss $7.196M - Q4 revenue guide $73–$81M; midpoint core $47M and Wuxi $30M - Nine-month OCF −$73.377M; cash capex $7.033M; FCF −$80.410M - Cash $134.249M; debt carrying value $429.998M - Wuxi 34.38% economic ownership despite full consolidation; sale pending - Base $1; range $0–$3; weighted $1.25; SELL 3/5 What to watch: Watch Q4 core revenue at least $47M, quarterly operating cash use at most $15M, the transaction cash bridge and economic shares versus the 250M model. $0.70 safety reference is conditional on the thesis. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/indi-q3-2026 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.
- Yesterday14 min
AKAM Stock: The AI Contract Is Huge. So Is the Cash Bill. — Q3 2026
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Q3 2026 — November 6 close $83.09, up 6.74% from $77.84. The AI contract is huge. So is the cash bill. Akamai reported $1.122B revenue and $172.1M of negative free cash flow while setting a much larger 2027–2028 cloud outlook. The September Anthropic agreement requires funding before shareholders collect the benefits. THE CALL: HOLD (3/5, MODERATE) — base-case value ~$75.00 vs ~$83.09 today. KEY METRICS: - Revenue $1,121.961M, +6.4% reported YoY - GAAP EPS $0.77; adjusted EPS $1.77 - Security $621.892M; CIS $108.803M - Operating cash $433.037M; cash capex $605.155M; FCF −$172.118M - FY2026 adjusted EPS guide $6.47–$6.68 - Anthropic $11.6B agreement disclosed September; associated capex estimate $5.5B - Base $75; range $30–$120; weighted $75; HOLD 3/5 What to watch: Watch Q4 revenue at least $1.145B, security growth near 9%, the 24% adjusted margin guide, and a reconciled cloud capacity/cash schedule. $56.25 safety reference is conditional on the business thesis. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/akam-q3-2026 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.
- Yesterday14 min
AXON Stock: A $130M Delay Meets a $1.2B Drone Bet — Q3 2026
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) Q3 2026 — AXON closed at $313 on November 6, down 18.18% from the previous regular-session close. Axon removed about $130 million of federal deployments from its 2026 outlook while announcing up to roughly $1.2 billion of additional Skydio investment. Software is accelerating; cash conversion and the funding commitment decide how much of that growth reaches shareholders. THE CALL: HOLD (3/5, MODERATE) — base-case value ~$310.00 vs ~$313.00 today. KEY METRICS: - Revenue $908.554M, +27.85% YoY - Software & Services revenue $437.030M, +43.17% - Adjusted EBITDA $235.660M; GAAP operating income $42.080M - Q3 free cash flow −$18.901M; total SBC $156.365M - Q4 revenue guide $990M–$1.01B; adjusted EBITDA $245M–$250M - FY revenue guide $3.61B–$3.63B; adjusted EBITDA $924M–$929M - FY FCF guide $350M–$400M, prior $450M; implied Q4 FCF $424.515M–$474.515M - FY SBC $570M–$600M, prior $590M–$620M; prior above $620M bear flag not triggered - FY capex $130M–$150M, prior $160M–$190M; excludes new headquarters - Skydio incremental investment up to approximately $1.2B, conditional cash/stock funding What to watch: Meet the reduced FY FCF guide of $350M–$400M, meet the $990M–$1.01B Q4 revenue guide, and reconcile Skydio cash and shares. Our conditional 25% margin-of-safety reference is $232.50. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/axon-q3-2026 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.
- Yesterday14 min
EOSE Stock: Record Sales, But Who Funds the Growth? — Q3 2026
Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) Q3 2026 — Shares fell 12.1% on release day and 18.7% from the pre-release close through November 6, computed from daily closing prices. Record battery sales came with concentrated related-party revenue and a large operating loss. We examine the cash needs, factory move and financing claims behind the growth. THE CALL: SELL (3/5, MODERATE) — base-case value ~$0.60 vs ~$1.74 today. KEY METRICS: - Revenue $82.731M, up 171.1% year over year; related-party revenue $68.447M (82.7%) - Gross loss $44.203M; operating loss $79.321M; adjusted EBITDA loss $63.820M - Net income $125.043M includes substantial noncash warrant and derivative gains - Unrestricted cash $271.162M; nine-month operating cash outflow $261.591M - Debt principal $1,040.137M versus carrying value $655.757M What to watch: Gross margin above -25%, related-party revenue below 60% with sales growth, quarterly operating cash burn below $60M, and a credible financing bridge. Full research packet: https://chargedalpha.com/research/eose-q3-2026 Also on YouTube: @ChargedAlpha DISCLAIMER: For informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research before any investment decision.
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