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Champion Homes Appoints Michael Haack as Independent Director
Champion Homes (SKY) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Haack as a new independent director, effective August 24, 2026. With the addition of Mr. Haack, the Champion Homes Board now comprises seven directors, six of whom are independent. Mr. Haack currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Materials (EXP) and as a member of its Board of Directors.
Champion Homes Reports Fiscal Revenue of $710.2M
Reports revenue $710.2M, consensus $701.98M. "We began fiscal 2027 with encouraging demand trends and results in line with expectations," said Tim Larson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Champion Homes. "Our team continued to outperform the broader industry in a challenging environment. Champion's differentiated platform, dedicated team, and recently closed Homes Direct acquisition strengthen our ability to deliver affordable housing solutions, enhance our retail footprint, and drive long-term growth."
Champion Homes Appoints New Executives Following Kimmell's Retirement
Champion Homes announced several leadership appointments in connection with the retirement of Joseph Kimmell, Executive Vice President, Operations, effective June 26. Kimmell will remain available on a consulting basis through the end of August to help ensure a smooth transition. The following appointments reflect the Company's planned approach to succession and leadership alignment as Champion continues to evolve its operating model across 9,300 team members and 129 retail and manufacturing locations: Wade Lyall has been appointed Chief Sales Officer; John Kastanek has been appointed Chief Customer Experience Officer; and Andrew Houser has been appointed Senior Vice President, Manufacturing.
Company Repurchased $50 Million of Stock in Q4
As part of its Q4 announcement, the company stated: "The company repurchased and retired $50.0 million of its common stock during the fourth quarter and $200.0 million for the full fiscal year under the previously announced repurchase program. In May 2026, the Board of Directors refreshed the share repurchase authorization to provide for $150 million of potential future repurchases."
Major Averages Mixed as Eli Lilly and Others Engage in $4B Deals
The major averages had a mixed day back from the long weekend as markets reacted to reports of potential progress in U.S.–Iran talks aimed at ending the conflict. However, uncertainty remains as the president also warned that military action remains possible if talks fail and fresh clashes between the U.S. and Iran clouded the outlook for an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Eli LillyCurevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company in deals worth up to $4B combinedBPsaid Albert Manifold has been removed as board chair followingAutoZonereportedChip stocks, including Micronand Qualcommrose on hopes that easing geopolitical tensions around the Iran conflict could reduce supply-chain and risk-premium pressuresFerrariunveiled, a five-seat electric vehicle2. WALL STREET CALLS:Marvellto Buy at HSBC on "undervalued" optical interconnect strengthBooz Allento Buy at StifelNorthlandIntel, Astera Labsand Semtechto Market PerformBofAthe firm's price target on Appleto $380 from $330UBSthe firm's price target on Micronto $1,625 from $5353. AROUND THE WEB:Occidental Petroleumis buying a 10% interest in Exxon Mobil'sdeepwater exploration block offshore Trinidad and Tobago, Reuters reportsThe European Union is set to open an in-depth investigation into Chinese e-commerce group JD.com'sbid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy, FT reportsWixis preparing its largest-ever round of layoffs, with plans to cut about 1,000 jobs, or roughly 20% of its workforce, following weak earnings, a sharp stock decline, and mounting pressure on profitability, Calcalist reportsPrologisand the American Bureau of Shipping will be anchoring a $200M venture-capital, VC, fund betting on a U.S. revival in maritime and logistics, WSJ saysNvidiaCEO Jensen Huang has asked Super Micro Computerto tighten its compliance after Taiwan detained three people for allegedly making fraudulent declarations related to AI servers made by Nvidia, Bloomberg says4. MOVERS:ASP Isotopesgains after announcing it hasthe first 18 stages of its Silicon-28 enrichment facility located in Pretoria, South AfricaOusterincreases after entering aSatellogichigher after securing an $18M contract forCircle Internetfalls after KeyBanccoverage of the stock with a Sector Weight ratingCosanlower in New York after HSBCthe stock to Reduce5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:VNET Groupand backed its guidance for FY26Champion Homes, with EPS and revenue beating consensusCSW Industrial, with CEO Jospeh Armes commenting, "I am pleased to report all-time record revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal Q4 and FY26"Uni-Fuelsand raised its guidance for FY26Dropboxand fiscal year 2026 financial results to be in-line with or above the guidance rangesINDEXES:The Dow fell 118.02, or 0.23%, to 50,461.68, the Nasdaq gained 312.21, or 1.19%, to 26,656.18, and the S&P 500 advanced 45.65, or 0.61%, to 7,519.12.
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