Hello my dears,

September is over.

That's why I'd like to give you a little overview of the month.

Tops: 📉

$INOD (-2.07%)
$APP (-0.45%)
$MU (+2.16%)
$GILT (-0.86%)
$PNG (+2.81%)
$AVAV (+4.73%)
$ASML (-0.29%)

Flops: 📈

$UFPT (+1.83%)
$CAMX (+2.12%)
$TDG (+0.18%)
$CMG (+3.58%)
$TTEK (+0%)
$CPRT (+1.1%)
$CSU (+3.25%)

It was noticeable in September that there were a lot of long runners and compounders among the flops. For this reason, I am relaxed for the time being and will stick to the values.

📉

My overall portfolio closed the month up 8.64 %.

$EQQQ (-0.72%) NASDAQ 100. +4.81 %

$IWDA (-0.04%) MSCI World. +2,62 %

September 22, 2025

Last EPS 0.43$

https://investor.tetratech.com/news/news-details/2025/Tetra-Tech-Reports-Strong-Third-Quarter-2025-Results/default.aspx

The latest earnings are solid, EPS at 0.43$

More details

https://investor.tetratech.com/news/news-details/2025/Tetra-Tech-Reports-Strong-Third-Quarter-2025-Results/default.aspx

Are actually only @Tenbagger2024 and I with $TTEK (+0%) or are there others from the community invested here?

$TTEK (+0%)

Record sales in the second quarter: 1.322 billion US dollars

Record net sales in the second quarter: 1.104 billion US dollars

Record result in the second quarter: adjusted operating result of 130 million US dollars

Increase in quarterly dividend by +12% year-on-year

Increase in EPS forecast for FY25

Highlights of the year

Sales increased by 11% year-on-year to 2.74 billion US dollars

Net sales increased by 11% year-on-year to 2.30 billion US dollars

Adjusted operating profit increased by 17% year-on-year to 267 million US dollars

Adjusted earnings per share increased by 21% year-on-year to USD 0.68

Highlights of the second quarter

Sales increased by 6% year-on-year to USD 1.322 billion

Net sales increased by 5% year-on-year to 1.104 billion US dollars

Adjusted operating profit increased by 11% year-on-year to 130 million US dollars

Adjusted earnings per share increased by 18% year-on-year to USD 0.33

Book-to-bill: 1.1x (excluding USAID and State Department)

Recent major achievements

Five-year multiple award contracts valued at $416 million to provide environmental engineering services to the USACE Honolulu District

Five-year multiple award contract valued at $249 million to provide planning and engineering services for the USACE Mobile District

Five-year, $240 million multiple award contract to provide planning and engineering services for the USACE Middle East District

Five-year multi-award contract worth £42 million for stormwater management services for a UK water company

Five-year, $48 million multiple award contract for environmental engineering services for the Huntsville District of the USACE

Three-year, $46 million multiple award contract for planning and engineering services for the USACE Los Angeles District

Three-year multiple award contract worth 36 million pounds for water infrastructure services for Severn Trent Water in the UK

https://investor.tetratech.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Tetra-Tech-Reports-Strong-Second-Quarter-Results-and-Raises-FY25-Guidance/default.aspx

$TTEK (+0%)
@Simpson

This offers opportunities in the areas of defense, public administration and trade throughout Europe.

Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK) has acquired Irish management consultancy Carron + Walsh, expanding its presence in European infrastructure programs. The acquisition strengthens Tetra Tech's project and cost management expertise, particularly in the Republic of Ireland.

Carron + Walsh specializes in providing management solutions for major commercial, life sciences, residential and infrastructure projects across Europe. The company maintains valuable relationships with clients in the life sciences industries, public sector bodies, housing associations, financial institutions and private development companies.

The acquisition is in line with Tetra Tech's Leading with Science® approach and expands its project management technology offering. The partnership will enable Carron + Walsh to increase its impact while maintaining service quality. This provides opportunities in the defense, public administration and commercial sectors across Europe.

Positive

Expands presence in the European market, particularly in the Republic of Ireland

Gains established framework agreements with a diverse customer base

Improves the technological capabilities of project management

Creates cross-selling opportunities in infrastructure programs

Tetra Tech's acquisition of Carron + Walsh represents a strategic expansion into the European infrastructure consulting market and particularly strengthens the company's position in Ireland. This transaction follows Tetra Tech's established practice of acquiring specialist businesses that complement the company's core competencies in water, environment and sustainable infrastructure.

The acquisition brings three key strategic benefits: firstly, it provides immediate access to established customer relationships in the life sciences, public sector and private development sectors in Europe. Secondly, it expands Tetra Tech's technical capabilities in project management, cost management and project control. Thirdly, it opens up significant cross-selling opportunities for Tetra Tech's broader service portfolio in these new customer relationships.

For a company with a $7.7 billion market capitalization, this acquisition likely represents a relatively small financial investment, but provides strategic value by expanding Tetra Tech's European footprint. The integration of Carron + Walsh's expertise in managing large commercial and infrastructure programs should strengthen Tetra Tech's competitive position against other global engineering consulting firms.

Financial details were not disclosed. However, the success of the acquisition will depend on client retention, employee integration and utilization of the technology systems mentioned in the project timeline. The focus on life science customers is particularly noteworthy as this sector typically offers higher margins and more stable demand compared to other infrastructure segments.

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/TTEK/tetra-tech-acquires-european-management-consulting-firm-carron-m6xb3z1978rx.html

Technological advances and global challenges are opening up new opportunities in various sectors. In addition to well-known areas such as artificial intelligence and renewable energies, there are less recognized sectors with significant growth potential. Here are some areas where I see a lot of potential.

For each area, I have listed a few stocks that are considered pioneers or already established...

1. 💧 Water management - the blue gold of the future

Why is it exciting?

- Water scarcity is becoming a pressing problem worldwide.

- Investments in water treatment, desalination and efficient use are increasing.

Example company:

- Xylem Inc. $X1YL34 - Specialized in water technologies and solutions.

- Veolia Environnement $VIE (-0.05%) - Leader in water and waste management.

2. 💻 Data processing & data centers - backbone of the digital era

Why is it exciting?

- Increasing data volumes require powerful infrastructures.

- Cloud computing, edge computing and quantum computing are revolutionizing the industry.

Example companies:

- Equinix $EQIX (+1.24%) - The world's leading provider of data center services.

- Digital Realty $DLR (+2.75%) - Specializes in data center solutions for companies.

3. 🚀 Space industry - The new economic space

Why is it exciting?

- Private companies are driving innovation and reducing costs.

- Applications range from satellite communication to space tourism.

Example companies:

- Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. $SPCE (+6.14%) (SPCE) - pioneer in the field of space tourism.

- Rocket Lab USA Inc. $RKLB (+6.56%) (RKLB) - provider of low-cost rocket launches for small satellites.

- Airbus $AIR (+0.85%) (AIR) - Leader in aerospace technologies.

- Boeing Co. $BA (-1.24%) (BA) - Involved in manned space programs and satellite technology.

- Northrop Grumman Corp. $NOC (+0.56%) (NOC) - Specializes in defense and space systems.

4. 🌍 Rare earths & raw materials - foundation of modern technologies

Why are they exciting?

- Electromobility, renewable energies and electronics rely on rare metals.

- Recycling and sustainable mining are becoming increasingly important.

Example company:

- MP Materials $MP (+1.32%) - Largest producer of rare earths in the USA.

- Lynas Rare Earths $LYSDY (+6.63%) - Leading supplier outside China.

5. 🌱 Vertical farming - the future of urban food production

Why is it exciting?

- Population growth and urbanization require new farming methods.

- Indoor farming enables year-round production with reduced water consumption.

Example company:

- AeroFarms (not found on getquin) - pioneer in vertical farming with innovative cultivation techniques.

- AppHarvest $APPHQ - Operates high-tech greenhouses for sustainable cultivation.

💡 Conclusion: These emerging sectors offer significant opportunities for investors and innovators. Early involvement could be advantageous in the long term.

🔥 Which of these future industries do you think are particularly promising? Share your opinion in the comments!

✅ I'll list the companies mentioned in the comments here:

$LRV (+10.68%) (rare earths)

$TTEK (+0%) (water management)

$BMI (+1.53%) (water management)

$TSLA (-2.01%) (Robotics)

🔍 Disclaimer: No investment advice - only my personal assessment. Everyone should do their own research!

$TTEK (+0%)

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-quality water, environmental and sustainable infrastructure consulting and engineering services, today announced results for the first quarter ended December 29, 2024.

Revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $1.42 billion

Net sales1 increased 18% year-over-year to $1.20 billion

Operating income $23 million; adjusted operating income increased 24% year-over-year to $138 million

Earnings per share USD 0.00; adjusted earnings per share 1 increased by 25% year-on-year to USD 0.35

Backlog increased 15% year-over-year to $5.44 billion

Industry-leading DSO of 55.9 days

Recent major achievements.

Multiple-award contracts worth USD 498 million over five years to provide architectural and engineering services and civil engineering support to the USACE in the Los Angeles and Japan districts

Five-year multiple-award contract worth USD 249 million for planning and engineering services for the USACE Mobile District

Five-year, $100 million multiple award contract for the Office of Land and Emergency Management to research and analyze new advanced environmental technologies

66 million US dollar, five-year contract to provide disaster and emergency services in the US Midwest

Multi-award architecture and engineering contract valued at $46 million for flood and emergency response for the USACE

Comments from the Chairman and CEO

Dan Batrack, Chairman and CEO, commented: "Tetra Tech started FY2025 with a strong first quarter that included record revenue and backlog, as well as record first quarter adjusted operating income and earnings per share. We continued to see significant demand for our differentiated water, environmental and sustainable infrastructure services across our global businesses. In the first quarter, we added over $1 billion in new contract capacity, including contracts for basic water supply, flood control structures and inland waterways. With our record backlog and momentum, we are well positioned to respond to the priorities of our U.S. and international customers."

Quarterly dividend and share buyback program

On January 27, 2025, Tetra Tech's Board of Directors approved the company's 43rd consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.058 per share, an increase of 12% over the prior year. The dividend will be paid on February 26, 2025 to shareholders of record on February 12, 2025. In the first quarter, Tetra Tech repurchased USD 25 million worth of common stock. In addition, as of December 29, 2024, the company had USD 323 million remaining under its USD 400 million share buyback program.

https://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/18946083-tetra-tech-reports-strong-first-quarter-results

The short-term key interest rate rises from 0.25% to 0.5%.

As the increase was expected, things should not go as smoothly as last August. In addition, I $OXY (+0.69%) and $TTEK (+0%) in the portfolio and have already seen enough red this week 😄

The stock market year is now history and I am quite satisfied with the performance, or rather it was my personally best year on the stock market so far in my almost 8 year "career" as a "fund manager", almost 50,000 € gross asset growth in one year, for me as a simple man and normal earner still surreal. I mean, that's more than my gross annual income from my job. In addition, there was a gross dividend of around €9,000, which I have to rely on getquin for, because I got a bit lazy this year and didn't track the net dividend in Portfolio Performance on my PC. It's a bit strange to share my "successes" anonymously here on social media, talking about them in real life with friends/colleagues and sometimes with family is still unimaginable for me.

As far as the portfolios are concerned, there has been a lot of movement, at least in my Scalable portfolio.

Reit has been reduced somewhat, the BP and Shell positions are out and have been partially reallocated to Chevron and Exxon. Altria and BAT are also no longer in the portfolio. With a heavy heart, I have also sold $UKW (+0%) with a heavy heart 😥

As these are positions with high dividends, the cash flow for 2025 will also fall to around €7,000 gross.

I used some of the money to invest in shares with a little more potential in the future and so I only added positions in November, such as $ASML (-0.29%)
$LRCX (+1.05%)
$KLAC (-2.65%)
$DB1 (-1.84%)
$CSL (-0.49%)
$NXPI (+0%)
$TTEK (+0%)
$CTAS (-0.74%)

In addition, I started my "savings plan project" at Trade Republic in February 2024 with the "Ultimate Homer Hardcore ETF", which has now reached a "fund volume" of over €70,000 💪😁

2025 is the turn of the 100k 😁👍

The 50k is divided into approx. 45k price gains for shares and 5k for gold/silver

A happy new year and a happy new year 2025 to you all 🥳💰🍀❤️

In view of the US elections, the question arises: could Trump's return actually boost the industry? After all, his policies could focus heavily on infrastructure, deregulation and energy.

Which stocks do you think are best positioned in this scenario?

My personal favorites for 'Trump trades' in this regard would be:

Caterpillar (construction equipment & infrastructure) $CAT (+1.49%)

Parker Hannifin (industrial components & automation) $PH (+0.48%)

Tetra Tech (engineering services, especially for water projects) $TTEK (+0%)

I am looking forward to your assessments!