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Vital Farms (VITL) reported earnings forecasted to grow at 18.02% annually, with revenue projected to rise by 19.2% per year, both outpacing the broader US market. Net profit margins now stand at 8.5%, just below last year's 8.7%, while recent annual earnings growth reached 21.1%. Over the past five years, average yearly earnings growth has been an impressive 54.5%. See our full analysis for Vital Farms. The real test is how these results stack up against the broader narratives shaping market...

Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) reported net profit margins of 3.1% this period, down from 3.6% previously. A significant one-off loss of $39.4 million weighed on earnings over the last twelve months. Over the past five years, the company managed to grow earnings by 11.2% per year, although the most recent year saw negative earnings growth. Looking ahead, forecasts suggest a strong rebound with expected annual earnings growth of 28.4% and this rate exceeds the US market even as...

RingCentral (RNG) has turned a profit in the past year, with earnings now forecasted to grow at a rapid 45.5% per year over the next three years. Revenue is projected to rise at 4.5% per year, which trails the broader US market average of 10.5%. A notable one-off loss of $22 million weighed on the company’s most recent financial period through September 2025. With shares trading at a Price-To-Sales Ratio of 1x, well below peers and software industry averages, investors are now weighing the...

Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) delivered a notable boost in profitability, with net profit margins rising to 14.1% from 8.8% the previous year and earnings growth surging 71.2% year-over-year, far outpacing its 5-year average annual growth rate of 39%. However, the latest results were driven by a significant one-off gain of $82.0 million, raising questions around the quality of the headline earnings. Looking ahead, investors are focused on consistent growth trends and how ongoing momentum...

Air Lease (AL) reported a major jump in profitability, posting net profit margins of 33.2% compared to 17.9% last year, and nearly doubling earnings growth to 97.2% year over year, powered by a one-off $727.2 million gain. Despite the boost, consensus now points to a 20.6% annual decline in earnings for the next three years, with revenue expected to grow at 7.3% yearly, which trails the broader US market’s 10.5% pace. Margins are considerably improved, but investors face a complex picture...

Wondering if ICF International is an overlooked bargain or a value trap? If you're curious about what the numbers say, you're in the right place. ICF International's shares have pulled back sharply, losing 8.5% over the past week and 14.3% in the past month. They are now down 31.6% year-to-date. Recently, ICF International announced the acquisition of a leading energy and utilities consulting firm. This sparked new conversations around its long-term strategy. Some investors see this move as...

Clorox (CLX) delivered standout results this year, posting 121.6% earnings growth that sharply reverses its five-year trend of -14.8% per year. The company’s net profit margin jumped to 11.7% from 4.8% last year, underlining a significant rise in profitability. While forecasts show earnings growing at 5.6% per year and revenue at 2.2% per year, both below the US market, investors will note the current 17x Price-to-Earnings ratio sits under peer and industry averages, and shares trade well...

Wingstop (WING) posted net profit margins of 25.5%, up from 17.1% last year, reflecting a notable boost in profitability. Earnings grew 73% over the past year, outpacing its five-year average growth of 39.1% per year. Forecasts point to ongoing, but more modest, annual EPS growth of 5.14% and revenue expanding at 15.8% per year, significantly ahead of the broader US market's 10.5%. Investors may be weighing these strong operational numbers and margin improvements against a share price of...

BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:BTB.UN) delivered a striking 94.9% EPS growth over the past twelve months. Revenue is expected to increase at 3.3% per year, trailing the broader Canadian market's 5.1% forecast. Net profit margin jumped to 32.3% from last year’s 16.7%, thanks largely to a one-off gain of CA$11.7 million. Trading at a P/E of 7.9x, which is well below both peer and global industry averages, BTB.UN is priced at CA$3.77 and sits under its fair value estimate of CA$6.08. The...

PLAYSTUDIOS (MYPS) saw its losses accelerate at an average rate of 56.9% per year over the last five years, and the company remains unprofitable, with forecasts calling for continued losses through the next three years. Revenue is also projected to decline by 2.1% annually, adding further pressure on profit margins. Despite these tough numbers, MYPS trades at $0.82, a notable discount to its estimated fair value of $3.40. Valuation metrics stand out versus peers in the sector. See our full...

UMH Properties (UMH) has seen its earnings forecast surge, with analysts projecting 58.2% annual earnings growth in the years ahead, outpacing the broader US market’s 16% pace. While revenue is expected to grow at 8.9% per year, which trails the sector average, the company has become profitable over the last five years, averaging 13.2% earnings growth annually. Despite a slip in net profit margins from 3.9% to 2.5% year-over-year, investors are likely to focus on UMH’s high-quality earnings...

Energys Group (ENGS) has reported continued losses, with net losses growing at an average annual rate of 14.1% over the past five years. The company's Price-to-Sales Ratio stands at 17.5x, which is significantly above the industry average of 1.4x and the peer group’s 4.8x. With no concrete signs of margin improvement or profit growth in the recent data, investors currently face a situation defined by persistently elevated valuation multiples and a lack of positive earnings momentum. See our...

Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) reported a net profit margin of 17.3%, just below last year's 18.2%, with recent earnings growth of 23.4% that trails its robust five-year annual average of 63.2%. Over the longer term, the company has demonstrated impressive earnings power and maintains high-quality results, even as projected 3.8% annual revenue growth lags the broader US market forecast of 10.5%. See our full analysis for Willis Lease Finance. Now, let's see how these numbers measure up against...

Superior Group of Companies (SGC) is forecasting earnings growth of 50% per year for the next three years, easily outpacing the expected 16% annual growth rate for the US market. Revenue is forecast to grow at 3.4% per year, which trails the US market’s 10.5% pace. The company’s net profit margin has slipped to 1% from last year’s 2.4%, after a five-year stretch of earnings declining by 29.1% per year. Despite the ongoing pressure on margins and a history of shrinking profits, investors are...

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) boosted its net profit margin to 4.3% from last year’s 3.6%, marking a solid stretch of improvement since becoming profitable, with annualized earnings growth of 60.9% over five years. Last year’s earnings rose by 25.5%. However, that is now below the longer-term average, and revenue is forecast to grow at a slower 5.1% annually compared to the broader US market’s 10.5%. While the company’s P/E ratio of 14.8x looks attractive next to the sector average, the stock...

Uniti Group (UNIT) reported revenue growth forecasts of 18.9% per year, well above the US market’s 10.5% rate. Net profit margins soared to 98.1% from just 8.7% last year. EPS growth came in at a hefty 1,469% year-over-year, surpassing the five-year average of 74.8% and marking a clear swing to profitability over the period. Despite these eye-catching figures and a rock-bottom price-to-earnings ratio of just 0.9x (far below peers), future projections are less optimistic. The company is...

Black Stone Minerals (BSM) reported net profit margins of 57.1%, a drop from last year’s 75.3%, as annual earnings growth over the past five years hit 17.2%. Current forecasts project the company’s earnings will grow by 7.8% per year, with revenue set to rise 7.9% per year. Both figures are below the US market averages of 16% and 10.5%, respectively. Investors are likely weighing the robust margin level and appealing valuation against a modest outlook for forward growth and recent pressure on...

Exagen (XGN) is set to outpace the broader US market with revenue forecast to rise 11.7% per year, compared to the expected 10.5% market growth. Despite a persistent lack of profitability, the company has trimmed losses at an average annual rate of 4.7% over the past five years. The narrative is defined by rapid top-line expansion and shares trading at a 3.7x Price-to-Sales Ratio, which is below both the peer average of 6.5x and the sector’s 10.8x benchmark. The current share price of $10.77...

Viper Energy (VNOM) reported revenue growth forecasted at 19.65% per year, outpacing the US market’s expected 10.5% annual rate. However, net profit margins slipped to 21.4%, down from 26% last year. Recent annual earnings growth of 19% trails its impressive five-year average of 53.9%. Although earnings are still expected to grow, the anticipated 2% annual rate is set to lag behind the wider US market forecast of 16% per year. Analysts are weighing consistent revenue and earnings progress...

ADTRAN Holdings (ADTN) is currently unprofitable, having seen its losses grow at an average rate of 53.5% per year over the past five years. Despite the challenging bottom line, revenue is forecast to grow at 10.4% per year, just below the broader U.S. market’s 10.5% projection. Earnings are expected to increase a remarkable 123.4% per year and the company could become profitable within the next three years. Investors are likely to weigh the discounted share price and strong growth outlook...

Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) is forecast to deliver standout earnings momentum, with annual earnings growth of 60.89% expected and a projected move into profitability within the next three years. Over the past five years, the company remained in the red but steadily narrowed its losses, cutting them by an average of 39.8% per year. Revenue growth is forecast at 15.9% per year, outpacing the broader US market’s 10.5% yearly expectation. Heron’s Price-to-Sales Ratio of 1.3x points to better value...

Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) remains unprofitable, and the company’s losses have widened at a rate of 2.2% per year over the past five years. Meanwhile, revenue is forecast to climb at an annual rate of 53%, outpacing the broader US market's projected 10.5% revenue growth. With these growth expectations, investors are balancing the promise of rapid expansion against persistent operating losses, a share price that has been volatile over the past three months, and a notably high Price-to-Sales...

Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) posted net profit margins of 13.3%, up from 10.6% a year ago, marking a clear improvement in profitability. Earnings soared 36.4% this year, well ahead of the company’s five-year average growth rate of 10.2% per year. This underscores robust momentum and consistent, high-quality profit expansion. With earnings growth outpacing historical trends and current valuation measures signaling good value, investors have a constructive backdrop to interpret this quarter’s...

CPI Card Group (PMTS) posted net profit margins of 2.8%, down from 3.4% last year, highlighting a decline in profitability. The company’s earnings grew at an average annual rate of 1.3% over the past five years, though earnings growth turned negative this most recent year. While PMTS is forecasted to achieve an 8.3% compound annual growth rate in revenue, which is slower than the US market’s 10.5%, its Price-To-Earnings ratio of 11x stands well below peer and industry averages. With the share...