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Axalta Coating Systems is positioned to potentially extend its earnings-beat streak when it reports next on October 29, 2026. The high-performance coating maker has topped consensus estimates by an average of 11.38% over the last two quarters, most recently posting $0.72 per share against an expected $0.65, a surprise of 10.77%, after an earlier $0.56 versus $0.5, a surprise of 12.00%. The company currently carries a Zacks Earnings ESP of +0.51% alongside a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), a combination that Zacks research says produces a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. Zacks notes that a negative Earnings ESP reading does not indicate an earnings miss but does reduce the metric's predictive power.

Sika has acquired Azpects Group, a leading UK manufacturer of polymeric sands for the landscaping sector, in a move the company says strengthens its position in a fast-growing segment. Azpects manufactures and distributes a range of easy-to-use polymeric paving joint compounds and complementary landscaping products for patios, pathways and driveways, serving landscaping contractors across the UK through established trade distribution channels. Sika said the deal creates cross-selling opportunities through highly complementary product portfolios and distribution channels, and that Azpects' manufacturing facility offers a platform to grow and optimize Sika's UK production footprint, with significant cost synergies expected in manufacturing and logistics. Regional Manager EMEA Christoph Ganz said Sika's distribution network can bring Azpects' product range into new channels and customer segments, and welcomed the Azpects team to the company. Sika is a specialty chemicals company with subsidiaries in 102 countries, production in over 400 factories, more than 33,000 employees and CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Thumbtack announced a national partnership with The Sherwin-Williams Company, joining the Sherwin-Williams Digital Alliance Program as its newest member. The partnership connects painting pros with new customers, letting Sherwin-Williams PRO+ customers reach homeowners ready to hire and pursue projects that fit their services, location and business goals. A co-branded campaign is now live in Sherwin-Williams stores and online, and eligible PRO+ customers can receive up to $400 in free and discounted leads when they join Thumbtack. More than 300,000 local service pros use Thumbtack to connect with new customers and turn leads into jobs. Michael Kim, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Thumbtack, said joining the program helps more pros across the country connect with homeowners and grow their businesses, while Nicole Zudic, Director of Digital Customer Success and Partnerships at Sherwin-Williams, said adding Thumbtack expands the program's value by connecting Pros with tools to reach new customers and win more jobs.