Picks for 2026-08-27

1. RTORentokil Initial plc

   Rentokil Initial (RTO) is facing headwinds, with its stock hitting a 52-week low and trading significantly below its moving averages. This downturn follows a recent downgrade from BNP Paribas Exane to "Neutral," citing restructuring concerns and a slowdown in its core U.S. pest control business, despite a reported 4.5% increase in first-half revenue. The company also retired its 2027 North America 20% margin target, further impacting investor sentiment.

   5-day return +2.34% · +2.07% vs SPY · beat SPY

2. VICIVICI Properties Inc.

   VICI Properties' stock is down today, hitting a 52-week low, despite reporting Q2 2026 revenue of $1.06 billion, which beat Wall Street estimates. However, the adjusted earnings per share of $0.48 missed the forecasted $0.71, and the company recently completed a $1.75 billion notes offering to refinance existing debt. This mixed earnings report and debt management activity appear to be driving the negative sentiment, pushing the stock below its recent trading range.

   5-day return -0.47% · -0.73% vs SPY · lagged SPY

3. SGISomnigroup International Inc.

   SGI's stock is moving today after the company announced on August 26, 2026, that it completed its all-stock acquisition of Leggett & Platt, valued at approximately $2.3 billion. This deal is expected to reduce SGI's net financial leverage and increase its annual run-rate synergy target to $75 million, up from an initial $50 million. Despite these positive projections, the stock declined 1.87% on the day of the announcement, and its current price is below both its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages, indicating recent downward price momentum.

   5-day return +11.27% · +11.00% vs SPY · beat SPY

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