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Xavier Obi
Equity Analyst, Openbook
Writes on UK-listed industrials, consumer, and travel companies — with a focus on small and mid-caps where the analytical edge is largest.
Every piece uses the same Reward and Risk scoring methodology and the company's own reported numbers. Nothing here is investment advice.
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Stock Analysis 2026: Rerate Priced In
Lloyds (LLOY) scores 64/100 on Openbook's reward model, but a 28.7% rally has left the consensus 111p target sitting at spot. Our LLOY stock analysis 2026 unpacks the momentum-versus-profitability split and what to watch into H1 results.
Read analysisStock Analysis · 30 Jun 2026Is Filtronic (FTC) a Good Investment? 2026 Verdict
Is Filtronic a good investment in 2026? A high-quality, net cash RF firm scoring 76 on Openbook reward, but a 60x P/E and no yield divide the answer.
Read analysisStock Analysis · 15 Jun 2026Volex (VLX) Stock Analysis 2026: Momentum Leads, But Can the Fundamentals Follow?
Volex scores 63/100 on Openbook's reward model. We unpack the growth, momentum, and profitability data behind VLX stock analysis 2026 — and the margin gap the market has priced in but the business has not yet delivered.
Read analysisStock Analysis · 4 Jun 2026easyJet: Catalysts, Risks and Final Recommendation
Final Hold rating on easyJet. Capex timing is the swing factor. Upside if capex normalises early and holidays scales; downside if fuel and capacity stay elevated. Part 5 of a 5-part series.
Read analysisStock Analysis · 4 Jun 2026easyJet: Forecast Assumptions and DCF Valuation
easyJet DCF — five-year forecast, 12% revenue CAGR, 12% WACC, 2% terminal growth. Implied share price of 90p versus 470p market price. Part 4 of a 5-part series.
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