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But if the company’s AI efforts continue to underwhelm, then the next 12 months’ earnings multiple—currently down to just under 12 times versus the S&P 500’s 20 times—may not expand.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

However, the bank is clear-eyed that the volatility is tough to stomach, business visibility is limited and there remains a clear downside scenario should prescription trends fail to improve and trial results underwhelm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown, said the appointment of Mr Fiddelke was likely to underwhelm investors.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025

Sequels often underwhelm, but “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” overcomes low expectations with more wit, verve and heart than most of its ilk.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2024

The Angels always underwhelm, and this was the latest example.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2024

He added that investors’ expectations were “aggressive” and said “it wouldn’t surprise us if RCL’s initial guidance underwhelms and shares experience a near-term correction.”

From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026

What other franchise underwhelms like this, year after year?

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2023

There is more of a threat from Mike and his crew than there is from anyone involved in the big deal, which may be one reason "Operation Fortune" underwhelms.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023

But it also underwhelms when it comes to the mishmash structure and the women.

From Washington Times ● May 3, 2022

Music director Tori Boutin, who underwhelms as Andrew Aguecheek, and director Miller, who aces some minor roles, are among the performers who supply musical accompaniment on guitar and other instruments.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2021

This city of dreaming spires has lit the Promethean flame under poets and artists for centuries, but its latest architectural offering—20-yard rail and foot bridges connecting Oxford Station over Botley Road—has underwhelmed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

We, the chronically underwhelmed citizenry of the United States, can’t afford one less pillar of creativity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Then came Friday’s U.S. jobs report — which underwhelmed Wall Street, took the odds of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in October below 20%, and triggered more swings in U.S. government bonds.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

Sack said there was "biological plausibility" to think such a treatment might work, but said she was "very underwhelmed by the data that exists".

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

“As aquatic spectacles go, I am a trifle underwhelmed by your lake. Is this where the swans are?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

“I’m being very open-minded with all things, not trying to prove or justify anything that ultimately leads to underwhelming results.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

When Wales analyse this underwhelming display, Tandy will know they have to improve dramatically before the All Blacks arrive next weekend.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Then, on 77 minutes, O'Neill withdrew Kasper Hogh after another underwhelming display from the club record signing and moved Duran through the middle.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Many of the resulting bottles were underwhelming at best and diluted the Merlot name.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

She doesn’t understand why these Deckers aren’t home with loved ones, particularly those two teen boys today, who, as they were leaving, talked about how underwhelming the virtual reality experience was.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera