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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

As good as Saka is for the team, his numbers slightly underwhelm, so getting him closer to goal would allow him to score or assist more himself.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

That underwhelmed traders, given the plan announced earlier this week was to buy back up to $6 billion.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 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

Unlike the victorious women, the men have largely underwhelmed in major tournaments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 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

Eberechi Eze: Improved after an underwhelming first-half but did not do enough to cause Thomas Tuchel a selection headache after being handed a rare start.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Bournemouth, who Chelsea face at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, were the first of two underwhelming Championship loan spells for Rogers, alongside a later stint at Blackpool, while he was a Manchester City player.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

All these factors show that the underwhelming buyback operation on Thursday is not a “saving grace,” said Will Compernolle, macro strategist at FHN Financial.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Houston Astros were leading in the AL West with a ledger of 77-76, an utterly underwhelming showing that is barely above the .500 threshold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

So far, our discoveries had been underwhelming, which was how I liked them.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi