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Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Polaris delivered its first-quarter results for 2025 amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment, characterized by a downturn in the powersports industry and complexities from tariff policies.</li>
<li>The company reported a 12% decline in sales due to strategic decisions to reduce shipments and manage dealer inventory levels.</li>
<li>Polaris is navigating elevated promotional pressures, which have slightly undermined margins, while tariffs have not yet materially impacted results due to deferral strategies.</li>
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Polaris delivered its first-quarter results for 2025 amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment, characterized by a downturn in the powersports industry and complexities from tariff policies.
The company reported a 12% decline in sales due to strategic decisions to reduce shipments and manage dealer inventory levels.
Polaris is navigating elevated promotional pressures, which have slightly undermined margins, while tariffs have not yet materially impacted results due to deferral strategies.


Polaris Industries Resilience: $1.4 Billion Liquidity Fortress Fuels Growth Plans!

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<li>Polaris reported a decrease in both sales and adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2024, an outcome attributed to various macroeconomic headwinds and a more challenging market environment than initially anticipated.</li>
<li>The company's sales declined by 12% compared to the previous year, influenced by elevated interest rates, persistent inflation, and weakened consumer confidence, particularly in bigger discretionary purchases.</li>
<li>Polaris has adjusted its strategies in response to these challenges by revising its full-year guidance for 2024 downwards and focusing on dealer inventory management and cost controls.</li>
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Polaris reported a decrease in both sales and adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2024, an outcome attributed to various macroeconomic headwinds and a more challenging market environment than initially anticipated.
The company's sales declined by 12% compared to the previous year, influenced by elevated interest rates, persistent inflation, and weakened consumer confidence, particularly in bigger discretionary purchases.
Polaris has adjusted its strategies in response to these challenges by revising its full-year guidance for 2024 downwards and focusing on dealer inventory management and cost controls.


Polaris Inc.: How Is It Dealing With Market Competition & Consumer Preferences? - Major Drivers

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Hon Hai Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (04-Oct-2024): E Ink, Hanshow bring color e-paper to retail.

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<li>Polaris Inc. recently discussed its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, presenting a mixed outcome influenced by various factors including seasonal trends and strategic inventory management.</li>
<li>Here, we lay out an investment thesis and concise result summary that centers around the firm's operational strategies, product launches, and market conditions.</li>
<li>Beginning with revenue, Polaris reported a 20% decline to $1.7 billion, a figure that aligned with expectations.</li>
</ul>


Polaris Inc. recently discussed its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, presenting a mixed outcome influenced by various factors including seasonal trends and strategic inventory management.
Here, we lay out an investment thesis and concise result summary that centers around the firm's operational strategies, product launches, and market conditions.
Beginning with revenue, Polaris reported a 20% decline to $1.7 billion, a figure that aligned with expectations.


Polaris Inc.: What Is Their Market Positioning & Their Biggest Competitive Advantage?

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<li>This is our first report on power sports vehicles manufacturer, Polaris.</li>
<li>The company's latest earnings revealed a mixed picture of the year's results, shedding light on its performance, challenges, and plans for the future.</li>
<li>Despite facing numerous hurdles during 2023, Polaris managed to gain shares across all three of its segments.</li>
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This is our first report on power sports vehicles manufacturer, Polaris.
The company's latest earnings revealed a mixed picture of the year's results, shedding light on its performance, challenges, and plans for the future.
Despite facing numerous hurdles during 2023, Polaris managed to gain shares across all three of its segments.


Polaris:  A Story Of Margin Expansion Through Operational Improvement and Cost Savings!

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Polaris Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures off-road and on-road vehicles. The Company produces vehicles including snowmobiles, terrain vehicles, and motorcycles. Polaris Industries markets its products and related replacement parts and accessories through dealers and distributors located in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

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Polaris: A Story Of Margin Expansion Through Operational Improvement and Cost Savings!

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