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Iridium Communications (IRDM) reported net profit margins of 14.4%, a slight uptick from the prior period’s 14.1%, with EPS up 10% in the past year. However, earnings growth has cooled dramatically from a five-year average of 79.4% per year, highlighting a step down from the company’s previous pace. Investors are left weighing improved margins and a discounted share price against much slower growth forecasts in the years ahead. See our full analysis for Iridium Communications. Up next, we’ll...

Financial Institutions (FISI) reported revenue growth forecasts of 21.9% annually, which outpaces the broader US market's forecasted 10% rate. While earnings are expected to expand at a rapid 54.35% per year with a path to profitability over the next three years, the company remains unprofitable for now. It has posted increasing losses at an average rate of 32.7% per year over the last five years. Analysts note that the positive outlook for top-line and bottom-line growth, combined with an...

Integer Holdings (ITGR) posted headline earnings with profit margins narrowing to 4.8% over the last twelve months, down from 6.9% a year earlier, as a significant one-time loss of $69.6 million weighed on performance. While revenue is forecast to rise at 3.8% per year, which lags the broader US market’s 10% expectation, analysts are projecting robust EPS growth of 35.7% per year despite these recent setbacks. See our full analysis for Integer Holdings. With the numbers on the table, it's...

Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A) posted a net profit margin of 9.6%, up from 8.7% a year earlier, and wrapped the year with earnings growth of 21%. Over the past five years, annual earnings have averaged 38.5% growth. Looking ahead, revenue is expected to rise by 7.3% per year while earnings growth is set for 6.3% annually. In this context, investors are weighing ongoing profit and revenue expansion against a valuation that is above immediate peers but more reasonable compared to the...

First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) posted encouraging numbers this period, with net profit margins climbing to 41.7%, up from 40.6% a year ago. EPS benefited from this strength, as earnings grew 17.1% in the last year and have averaged 1.2% annual growth over the past five years. Looking ahead, analysts see rewards in the form of ongoing profit and revenue growth, even though expansion is projected to trail the broader US market’s pace. See our full analysis for First Financial...

HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported its earnings are forecast to grow 4.8% per year, closely tracking its five-year average earnings growth rate of 4.2%. Revenue is projected to rise at 5% a year, which trails the broader US market’s 10% rate, and the current net profit margin of 8.2% represents a slight contraction from last year’s 8.4%. See our full analysis for HCA Healthcare. Now, let’s see how these headline numbers measure up to the prevailing narratives and expectations, both from the...

Lagercrantz Group (OM:LAGR B) posted a net profit margin of 11%, edging above last year’s 10.7%, with annual earnings growth forecast at 12.4% and revenue expected to climb 13.5% per year. That revenue outlook more than triples the Swedish market’s anticipated 3.9% annual growth, highlighting continued business momentum. Investors will note that while the company boasts consistently high-quality earnings and a five-year earnings growth average of 21.3%, the shares currently trade at a steep...

Coursera (COUR) is still operating at a loss and is expected to remain unprofitable for at least the next three years. The company has managed to narrow its losses at an annual rate of 7.9% over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow by 6.1% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10% annual growth outlook. Investors are watching to see if Coursera's consistent loss reduction and below-fair-value share price will be enough to outweigh its slower growth and higher price-to-sales...

National Bankshares (NKSH) posted net profit margins of 22.7%, up from last year's 21.3% mark, while defying a challenging five-year stretch where earnings fell at an average pace of 12.2% per year. The most recent year flipped the script, with earnings growing by 23.6% and profit quality judged to be high. Investors are focusing on the positive shift in margins and earnings, even as the longer-term trend remains under pressure. See our full analysis for National Bankshares. Now, let’s see...

Ribbon Communications reported its third quarter 2025 results earlier this week, posting revenues of US$215.37 million and a narrower net loss compared to the prior year, alongside issuing earnings guidance of US$230 million to US$250 million in revenue for the fourth quarter and a full-year revenue midpoint of US$857 million. This combination of quarterly results and updated guidance reflects ongoing revenue growth and improving net loss metrics as the company executes its longer-term...

CB Financial Services (CBFV) reported a net profit margin of 6.8%, a steep drop from last year’s 34.3% margin. The latest twelve months included a one-off gain of $915,000 that complicates headline earnings quality. After five years of strong annual earnings growth averaging 33.9%, CBFV posted a negative bottom line this year, breaking from its previous trajectory. With earnings forecast to surge 149.9% per year and revenue predicted to outpace the US market at 27.9% per year, investors see...

Thinking about whether to hold, buy, or move on from Burford Capital? You're not alone. The past year has been a wild ride, with the stock dropping 20.4%, and more recently, a dip of 13.3% over the last month alone. At first glance, those numbers might raise some eyebrows, but any seasoned investor will tell you that sometimes sell-offs create opportunity rather than signal real trouble. What's been driving these moves? Well, the legal finance sector has been under the spotlight, with growing...

Utah Medical Products (UTMD) posted net profit margins of 30.1%, a step down from 34.6% last year, while average annual EPS growth over the past five years stands at 2.2%. The latest earnings cycle came in negative for growth, but the underlying quality of earnings remains strong and the stock trades at $60.43, well below its assessed fair value of $112.61. See our full analysis for Utah Medical Products. Next up, we’ll see how these reported results stack up against the key narratives...

Hilltop Holdings (HTH) delivered a substantial turnaround in its latest results, with earnings growth surging 50% over the past year after a five-year period of 33.2% average annual declines. Net profit margins expanded to 12.7% from 9.1% last year, highlighting improved profitability. Looking ahead, investors are weighing this momentum against forecasts for earnings to decline by 16.3% yearly over the next three years and revenue growth projections of just 2.2% annually, which is well below...

If you’re debating what to do with West Fraser Timber stock right now, you’re not alone. The company’s share price hasn’t exactly been a beacon of optimism in 2024, sliding 26.4% year-to-date and leaving investors wondering if the lumber giant still holds hidden potential. Even with a 4.4% dip over the past month, it’s easy to see why there are some nerves, especially as the stock’s one-year return sits at -30.9%. What’s behind the recent moves? A mix of industry dynamics and company-specific...

ChoiceOne Financial Services (COFS) posted average annual earnings growth of 0.9% over the past five years, but current net profit margins dropped to 13% from last year’s 27.2% after a significant one-off loss of $17.7 million in the twelve months through September 2025. Looking ahead, analysts expect COFS’s earnings to surge 28.9% annually, sharply outpacing the broader US market’s 15.5% forecast, even as revenue is projected to grow at a slower 6% rate. With margins declining, a high...

Avidbank Holdings (AVBH) has delivered a strong showing, with net profit margin jumping to 28.7%, up from last year's 21.4%. Profits surged 63.2% over the latest year, which is well above its 14.2% annual average over the past five years. The company is expected to outpace the broader US market, with earnings forecast to grow at 20% per year and revenue projected to increase by 13.7% per year. Investors are weighing this high-quality growth against a valuation that looks expensive compared to...

Eagle Financial Services (EFSI) is forecasting robust momentum, with earnings expected to grow 19.85% per year and revenue to rise 12.2% per year. Both figures outpace the US market averages of 15.5% for earnings growth and 10% for revenue growth. Despite this positive outlook, actual earnings have declined by 4.3% annually over the past five years and net profit margins narrowed from 18% last year to 15.2%. The stock trades at $37.38, below its estimated fair value of $55.53. However, it...

Eastern Bankshares (EBC) reported a net profit margin of 7.9% for the latest period, down from 14.8% a year ago, as a significant one-off loss of $36.7 million weighed on earnings. Over the past five years, earnings have declined at 18% per year. Looking ahead, the company is forecasting earnings growth of 88.6% per year and revenue growth of 25.2% per year, both expected to surpass the US market average. With shares trading at a steep 70.9x P/E compared to industry peers, investors face a...

Meridian (MRBK) posted net profit margins of 18.5%, up from 12.3% the previous year, highlighting a solid step up in profitability. EPS growth soared 79% year-over-year, representing a dramatic turnaround from a 5-year average annual earnings decline of 18.1%. With margins running higher and quality earnings confirmed, investors are taking note, especially as the current share price of $15.34 trades well below the estimated fair value of $23.77 and the company's price-to-earnings ratio...

Business First Bancshares (BFST) delivered earnings growth of 13.7% per year over the past five years, with an impressive 29.7% uptick in the most recent year that outpaced its historical average. Net profit margins climbed to 25.2% from 23.6% the prior year, while the stock now trades at $25.01 per share, notably below its estimated fair value of $52.02. With no major insider selling and a record of strong profits and value signals, the latest results set a constructive backdrop for future...

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With its stock down 2.0% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Genting Singapore (SGX:G13). It seems that...