Overview InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is a top-tier hospitality company, trading under IHG on the LSE and NYSE. With a portfolio of 19 brands—including Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and Kimpton—it operates over 6,600 hotels globally under an asset-light model (). Originating from Bass Brewery in 1777, IHG became a standalone public company in 2003…
Executive Summary: Ulta Beauty Inc. is a leading beauty retailer in the United States, offering a wide range of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and haircare products. With both physical stores and an online platform, they provide customers with a convenient shopping experience. Their stores feature in-house beauty salons, offering various services to complement their product offerings….
Executive Summary: Kyndryl Holdings Inc. is a multinational information technology infrastructure services provider that spun off from IBM in 2021. It assists enterprise clients with designing, building, managing, and modernizing their complex, mission-critical information systems. The company offers a broad range of services across cloud, core enterprise, data and AI, digital workplace, and network and…
Executive Summary: Sunrun is a leading provider of residential solar power systems in the United States. The company offers a variety of solar and energy storage solutions, including solar panel installation, battery storage systems, and home energy management services. Sunrun’s mission is to create a planet run by the sun by making solar energy more…
Executive Summary: McDonald’s Corporation is a globally recognized fast-food giant, originating as a small restaurant. It has evolved into a multinational corporation, famous for its iconic hamburgers, fries, and widespread franchise model. The company’s business model relies on revenue from both company-operated restaurants and franchise fees. McDonald’s Corporation reported earnings per share (EPS) was $2.83,…
Executive Summary: Enphase Energy Inc. is a leading provider of solar microinverters and energy storage systems. The company’s microinverters optimize solar panel performance, ensuring maximum energy production. Enphase also offers smart batteries for storing excess solar energy, enabling homeowners to use clean energy even when the sun isn’t shining. With a focus on innovation and…
Rocket Lab Corporation is a US-listed aerospace and launch services company that designs, manufactures and launches rockets and satellites. It primarily serves small-satellite launch markets with its “Electron” rocket and is developing the larger “Neutron” vehicle as part of its ambition to be a full-stack space company. It also builds satellites and space systems via…
XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) is a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer known for its focus on smart mobility and autonomous driving technologies. Founded in 2014, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of intelligent EVs, including sedans and SUVs, integrating advanced driver-assistance systems and AI capabilities. XPeng’s product lineup includes models like the P7+, G6,…
Executive Summary: Interactive Brokers Group Inc. is a leading global electronic brokerage firm offering direct access to trade execution and clearing services. It provides a comprehensive platform for investors and traders to access a wide range of financial instruments, including stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and more. The company’s focus on advanced technology and low-cost…
Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU) is a U.S.-based identity verification company founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City. It operates the CLEAR platform, which leverages biometric technology to streamline identity verification processes, primarily in airport security. In 2024, Clear Secure reported annual revenues of $874 million, reflecting a 16% year-over-year growth. Its main competitors include Idemia,…
