Can Phinia Stock Compound Your Money?
Phinia (PHIN) shares fell 28% over three months, despite stock buybacks reducing share count by 19.1%. Earnings per share declined 11.3% annually over three years. The company spent $139 million on buybacks in the last year, funded by operating cash flow. Management lowered 2026 net earnings forecast to $167.5 million but raised adjusted free cash flow forecast to $230 million. The stoba acquisition was funded without altering capital allocation strategy.

