Evercore vs Permira

NetApp Upgraded by Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI upgraded NetApp to 'outperform' from 'in line' and raised its price target to $300 from $210, implying 31% upside. Analyst Amit Daryanani cited continued strength in NetApp's core business and potential from AI-driven storage demand. Shares have surged 113% year-to-date, driven by hyperscaler data center buildouts. The firm also highlighted NetApp's growth in product, support, and public cloud verticals, and projected double-digit revenue CAGR for the storage industry.

• Evercore ISI upgraded NetApp to 'outperform' from 'in line'.
• Price target raised to $300 from $210, implying 31% upside.
• NetApp shares surged 113% year-to-date in 2026.

10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Evercore (2026-08-05)

Evercore Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2026, driven by a broad-based recovery in investment banking activity. Total revenues for Q2 2026 rose 19% year-over-year to $998.5 million (Net Revenues of $990.2 million), fueled by an 11% increase in Advisory Fees to $775.6 million and a 201% surge in Underwriting Fees to $97.1 million. Net income attributable to Evercore Inc. for the quarter stood at $95.3 million ($2.32 diluted EPS), slightly down by 2% due to higher non-compensation operating costs and a $21.3 million special pre-tax loss provision for non-U.S. employment taxes. For H1 2026, Net Revenues surged 56% to $2.38 billion, and Net Income jumped 63% to $396.5 million ($9.56 diluted EPS). Wealth Management AUM expanded 5% during H1 2026 to reach $16.2 billion. The firm maintained strong liquidity with $1.26 billion in cash and cash equivalents, while returning substantial capital via $733.9 million in H1 share repurchases and sustained dividend payments.

• Q2 2026 Net Revenues reached $990.2 million, up 19% YoY, driven by Advisory Fees of $775.6 million (+11%) and Underwriting Fees of $97.1 million (+201%).
• H1 2026 Net Revenues surged 56% YoY to $2.38 billion, with Net Income Attributable to Evercore Inc. increasing 63% to $396.5 million ($9.56 per diluted share).
• Recorded a $21.3 million special pre-tax charge in Q2 2026 for non-U.S. employment tax provisions following an international court ruling regarding partnership member taxation.

Warsh Fed hike signals open-ended tightening cycle

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's decision to raise interest rates, framed as removing 'a dose of accommodation', has spurred speculation on Wall Street about the extent of future rate hikes. Markets are now pricing in higher odds of additional increases in October and December, with Goldman Sachs and Bank of America adding October hikes to their forecasts. Warsh's rejection of the 'neutral rate' framework as operationally irrelevant marks a departure from recent Fed policy communication, suggesting a more open-ended tightening approach. Analysts interpret the language as hawkish, indicating the Fed sees current policy as stimulative rather than restrictive. The Fed's benchmark rate now stands at 3.75%-4%, with futures implying a rate of 4.635% by end of 2027, suggesting three to four more hikes. This shift in Fed communication has broad implications for financial conditions, consumer borrowing costs, and advertising spending.

• Federal Reserve raised benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4% on September 16, 2026
• Chair Kevin Warsh described the hike as removing 'a dose of accommodation'
• Goldman Sachs and Bank of America added an October rate hike to their forecasts

Brian Ruder joined Dani Burger on Bloomberg Deals to talk about where we are in the cycle

Permira Co-CEO Brian Ruder appeared on Bloomberg Deals to discuss the current market cycle and implications for private equity investors. Also new: AI & Customer Experience | Kleinanzeigen.

Golden Goose Reports Double-Digit Growth, Expands DTC

Italian luxury fashion brand Golden Goose reported a 15% currency-adjusted revenue increase to €380.4 million in H1 2026, with Q2 growth accelerating to 19%. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales surged 22% to €309.6 million, representing 81% of total revenue, up from 77% a year earlier. All regions saw double-digit growth, with the Americas up 18%, EMEA 14%, and APAC 17%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to €122.9 million, with a 32.3% margin. The company opened new stores, including locations in Athens and Rome, and launched its first Younique Caffè in Europe. During Q2, ownership changed with HSG becoming majority shareholder, Temasek investing as a minority, and Permira remaining a strategic shareholder, aiming to support international expansion and innovation.

• H1 2026 revenue increased 15% to €380.4 million
• DTC revenue up 22% to €309.6 million (81% of total revenue)
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to €122.9 million in H1 2026

Permira Appoints Former Microsoft Executive Julia Liuson as Senior Adviser

Permira announces the appointment of Julia Liuson, former Microsoft executive, as Senior Adviser. Also, JTC enters new growth phase in partnership with Permira, and Seismic completes merger with Highspot.