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United Homes Group (UHG) shares slid sharply after most of its board, including former governor Nikki Haley and university leader James P. Clements, announced plans to resign, citing ongoing disputes with Executive Chairman Michael Nieri. See our latest analysis for United Homes Group. While the drama around United Homes Group’s board has taken center stage, the company’s share price reflects just how rattled investors are. Its 1-year total shareholder return is down nearly 67%, and momentum...

BankUnited (BKU) posted a net profit margin of 25.4%, up meaningfully from last year’s 18.8%, and delivered strong earnings momentum with a 52.5% rise over the past year. The turnaround in profitability, especially after a five-year stretch of 9.2% annual earnings decline, puts the spotlight on this quarter’s growth. Ongoing forecasts point to annual increases in both earnings and revenue at a mid-single-digit pace. Investors will likely welcome these results as a sign of restoring margin...

If you have been watching Dillard's stock, you know just how dramatic the journey has been. Over the past five years, shares have surged by a jaw-dropping 1552.4%, far outpacing most retailers and raising more than a few eyebrows on Wall Street. That momentum has hardly fizzled out; in just the past year, the stock advanced 70.6%. Even shorter-term moves are encouraging, with the last month alone producing a solid 5.6% gain. Behind these headline numbers, recent market optimism seems to have...

Getinge (OM:GETI B) reported earnings that are forecast to grow at 16.08% per year, with revenue also projected to rise by 5.3% annually. The company's net profit margin stands at 5.7%, up from 5% a year ago, reflecting improved profitability and a turnaround from a five-year average annual earnings decline of 15.2% to most recent earnings growth of 21.5%. With the shares trading at SEK224.3, below the discounted cash flow estimate of SEK441.88, investors are likely to interpret these results...

Fidelity D & D Bancorp (FDBC) posted a standout year, with earnings growing by 50.1%, far ahead of its 2.5% annual growth rate over the last five years. Net profit margin hit 27.9%, up from 22.4% a year ago, and the company’s 10.9x Price-to-Earnings ratio comes in below both industry and peer averages. The current share price of $44.79 trades at a notable discount to the estimated fair value of $79.71, giving investors plenty to think about in terms of upside potential. See our full analysis...

PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) delivered a dynamic set of numbers in its latest earnings report. While revenue is projected to decline by 0.4% per year over the next three years, earnings are expected to surge at a robust 26.7% per year, notably outpacing the broader US market's 15.5% growth forecast. The company’s net profit margin stands at 15.8%, outperforming last year’s 6.1%, and annual earnings growth recently hit an impressive 193.2%, a sharp contrast to its five-year average...

If you’re wondering what to make of Goodyear Tire & Rubber stock right now, you’re not alone. With shares closing at $7.04 and posting a 4.9% gain over the last week, some investors are hoping for a turnaround. But step back just a bit and the picture gets more complicated. Goodyear’s 1-year return sits at -15.3%, and over 3 years, the stock has dropped by 40.9%. Clearly, long-term holders have had to endure some bumpy roads. There’s been a steady flow of headlines for Goodyear lately,...

HomeTrust Bancshares (HTBI) posted a net profit margin of 29% for the most recent period, slipping from the prior year's 32.7% and signaling tighter profitability. Over the past five years, the company has averaged an impressive 26.6% annual earnings growth rate. However, this momentum faltered with negative earnings growth reported this year. Looking ahead, forecasts suggest revenue will inch up just 2.8% per year, which is much slower than the US market’s 10.1% pace. Earnings are expected...

Thinking about what to do with Legence stock right now? You are not alone. After a bit of a bumpy ride this past week, with shares dipping 1.9%, some investors are pausing to reassess where things could go next. Zooming out, Legence has managed to hold onto a slim 0.4% gain over the last month and a stronger 7.8% rise year to date. Clearly, the mood has shifted a few times this year, mainly driven by broader industry news and changing investor sentiment about the outlook for mid-sized banks...

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Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) reported net profit margins of 18.6%, a drop from last year’s 24.4%, and is forecasting earnings growth of 8.8% per year compared to the US market’s 15.5% average. Over the past five years, earnings have climbed at a strong 23.6% annual rate. However, the most recent period showed negative year-over-year growth. A compelling valuation, high-quality earnings, and established long-term growth support sentiment, but slower forecast growth and compressed margins may give...

Cashmere Valley Bank (CSHX) posted a net profit margin of 34%, down from last year’s 36.9%, and reported negative earnings growth for the most recent year. Despite the dip, the bank’s five-year average earnings growth remains at 2% annually. Investors are likely to note that CSHX’s earnings quality is rated highly. The shares trade at $68.35, a notable discount to the estimated fair value of $162.14. Further attraction comes from a comparatively low 8.7x price-to-earnings ratio and a strong...

Capital One Financial (COF) is forecasting a robust 20.5% annual revenue growth and an even more impressive 51.42% yearly increase in earnings, well ahead of the US market averages. However, net profit margins have sharply dropped from 15.3% last year to 4%. Over the last five years, earnings have retreated by 19.7% per year. With margins under pressure, investors are looking to the promise of strong future growth to shift the outlook for the stock. See our full analysis for Capital One...

Norwood Financial (NWFL) has reported an 18% annual decline in earnings over the past five years, with its net profit margin dropping to 5.9% from 21.2% a year ago. This signals a clear pullback in profitability. The company is currently trading at a lofty 76.7x price-to-earnings ratio, which is well above both peer and industry averages. Shares are priced below an estimated fair value at $26.41. While some investors may see the high-quality earnings and discounted stock price as a potential...

PROG Holdings (PRG) reported a net profit margin of 8.5%, up significantly from last year’s 4.6%. Earnings surged 96.4% year over year and reversed the company’s longer-term declining trend. Although revenue and earnings are projected to grow at 3.4% and 5.8% per year, both figures trail the broader US market. For investors, this combination of improving profitability and discounted valuation metrics could prove compelling despite some ongoing concerns about financial quality and...

American Rare Earths announced it has achieved a significant breakthrough in impurity removal at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming, reducing the formation of challenging byproducts and streamlining ore processing steps. This technical milestone is important for potentially lowering both capital and operating costs, as well as improving rare earth element yields, a key advancement for supply chain diversification in the United States. With a major impurity removal hurdle...

Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP) has released its third quarter earnings, catching investors’ attention with a surge in revenue compared to last year, even as net income and earnings per share declined for the period. See our latest analysis for Whitecap Resources. Whitecap Resources’ latest quarter has made waves, with revenue climbing sharply but profitability taking a step back. The mixed results come after a stretch of steady dividend affirmations and regular earnings updates. While 2025’s...

WH Group (HKG:288) has had a rough month with its share price down 15%. However, a closer look at its sound financials...

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The Australian market is experiencing a cautious atmosphere, influenced by a technology selloff in the U.S. and recent fluctuations in gold prices. Despite these challenges, investors continue to seek opportunities that align with current market conditions. Penny stocks, though an older term, still represent potential growth avenues through smaller or newer companies that demonstrate strong financial health. In this article, we explore three such penny stocks that offer both affordability and...

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