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NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

PayPal (PYPL): Margin Expansion Reinforces Value Narrative as Shares Trade Below Peer Valuations

PayPal Holdings (PYPL) posted earnings growth of 3.2% per year over the last five years, with growth picking up to 11% last year. Net profit margins also improved, reaching 15% from 14.1% the previous year, and analysts expect annual earnings and revenue increases of 5.64% and 5.8%, respectively. With its price-to-earnings ratio sitting at 14, below the industry average, and no major risks noted, PayPal's latest results highlight strong profits, expanding margins, and relative value compared...
NasdaqCM:SDA
NasdaqCM:SDAConsumer Services

SunCar Technology Group (NasdaqCM:SDA) Losses Accelerate 70.1% Annually Despite Growth Narrative

SunCar Technology Group (SDA) posted another year of widening losses, with annual net losses accelerating at an average rate of 70.1% over the last five years. Still, the company’s forecasts show rapid change ahead: analysts expect earnings to leap by 95.83% per year, turning profitable within three years, and anticipate sales expanding at 18.8% annually, nearly double the US market’s 10.1% pace. With rewards flagged and no risks identified in the current review period, bullish investors may...
NasdaqGS:DORM
NasdaqGS:DORMAuto Components

Dorman Products (DORM): Margin Gains Reinforce Bullish Narratives as Profit Growth Outpaces Expectations

Dorman Products (DORM) posted a 33.2% jump in earnings for the most recent year, outpacing its impressive 15.3% annual growth over the past five years. Net profit margins climbed to 11.6%, improving from last year’s 9.4%. Investors will note the stock trades at a discount to both industry and peer-average earnings multiples. Future growth rates for earnings and revenue are forecast to moderate compared to recent performance and the broader US market. See our full analysis for Dorman...
NYSE:ABCB
NYSE:ABCBBanks

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Net Margins Surge, Reinforcing Positive Narrative Against Slowing Growth Forecasts

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) reported net profit margins of 35.2% for the latest period, up from last year’s 31.5%, indicating stronger profitability. Over the past five years, earnings have grown by an average of 1.8% annually, while the most recent year saw a much faster 20.6% gain. The company’s high-quality results and ongoing profit momentum suggest investors may focus on sustainability and future growth, especially as forecasts call for revenue and earnings to continue rising, though...
NasdaqGS:TRML
NasdaqGS:TRMLBiotechs

Tourmaline Bio (TRML): Evaluating Valuation After Recent Strong Share Price Gains

Tourmaline Bio (TRML) stock has drawn investor attention recently, thanks to significant price movements over the past three months. The company’s performance has surfaced in market discussions as bio-pharma investors look for catalysts. See our latest analysis for Tourmaline Bio. Tourmaline Bio’s share price return over the past year stands out, with momentum accelerating sharply in the past quarter. The company posted a 116.81% share price return over the last 90 days and a robust 132.46%...
NasdaqGS:PFG
NasdaqGS:PFGInsurance

Principal Financial Group (PFG): Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Value Narrative

Principal Financial Group (PFG) is forecasting robust earnings growth of 15.1% per year, supported by a recent move to profitability and strong quality in past earnings. Revenue is expected to rise at a 6.5% annual rate. However, both earnings and revenue growth are projected to trail the broader US market. While earnings have declined by 10.4% per year over the past five years, PFG’s positive turn in profit margin, along with a share price of $82.20 that sits below its internally estimated...
NasdaqGS:CAR
NasdaqGS:CARTransportation

Avis Budget Group (CAR): Rapid Earnings Growth Forecast Challenges Bearish Profit Narratives Heading Into Earnings

Avis Budget Group (CAR) is currently unprofitable, with net losses having grown at an annual rate of 23% over the past five years. Still, the company’s earnings are forecast to surge by 128.41% per year, putting profitability in reach within the next three years. This pace is well ahead of the broader market. While revenue is only expected to grow at 1.9% per year, significantly slower than the US market average, investors might be drawn in by CAR’s strong profit trajectory and its attractive...