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Smartoptics Group (OB:SMOP) reported forecast revenue growth of 20.2% per year, far outpacing the broader Norwegian market’s 2.8% annual rate. EPS is expected to climb rapidly as well, with profit forecasts projecting a substantial 59.8% gain per year over the next three years. This is well ahead of the Norwegian market’s 14.2% expectation. While SMOP has posted strong annual earnings growth of 6.9% over the past five years, net profit margins have tightened to 5.3% from last year’s 7.3%,...

eBay (EBAY) posted a net profit margin of 20.1%, slightly up from 19.8% in the prior period, with annual earnings growth of 6% that trails its own five-year average of 12.7% per year. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to grow at 6.43% per year and revenue by 4.8% per year, both pacing behind broader US market estimates. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8x, eBay's valuation appears appealing against its peer group’s 63.6x and the industry average of 21.4x, which may prompt investor...

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings (CCCS) reported net profit margins of 0.2%, down from last year’s 2.4%, as a one-off loss of $16.2 million weighed on the latest results. While profit margins have compressed, the company has posted five years of profitability, averaging 32.8% annual earnings growth. Forecasts now call for a sharp 70.2% per year earnings increase alongside an 8.5% revenue growth rate. Both points help set the stage for how investors interpret the gap between recent setbacks...

Trican Well Service Ltd. recently announced its third quarter 2025 results, reporting sales of CA$300.59 million and net income of CA$28.9 million, both up from the same period a year earlier. This increase in revenue and earnings highlights the company's ability to grow its operational performance even amid fluctuations in the broader energy market. We'll explore how stronger quarterly sales and net income shape Trican's outlook given analyst expectations for future revenue and margin...

Tri-County Financial Group (TYFG) posted net profit margins of 18.5%, up from last year’s 17.9%. Earnings grew by 6.5% after several years of decline, and the Price-to-Earnings Ratio sits at 9.8x, which is well below the peer and US Banks industry averages. Management is credited with delivering high quality earnings, making the company’s attractive dividend and value-focused multiples especially notable for investors, despite recent share price volatility and muted growth forecasts. See our...

Permanent TSB Group Holdings (ISE:PTSB) is moving ahead with the redemption of its €125 million Additional Tier 1 securities. This step could reshape aspects of its capital structure and attract investor attention. See our latest analysis for Permanent TSB Group Holdings. The redemption news follows a stretch of standout momentum for Permanent TSB’s shares, with a 23.4% jump in the last day alone. The one-year share price return is now over 100%. Long-term shareholders have enjoyed even more...

Spok Holdings (SPOK) posted net profit margins of 12.1%, up from 11.2% a year ago, and earnings have surged at a 57.8% annualized pace over the last five years as the company transitioned to profitability. However, this past year’s earnings growth was 10.2%, lagging the longer-term average, and the quality of earnings remains high. As investors digest these results, attention is focusing on Spok’s value proposition and ongoing profitability, with an eye on dividend sustainability. See our...

Medallion Financial (MFIN) closed the period with a net profit margin of 12.6%, down from last year's 15%, as the company reported negative earnings growth year over year. Despite this setback, over the past five years Medallion Financial has turned profitable, posting an average annual earnings growth rate of 28.3%. The stock is currently priced at $9.87, which trades well below its estimated fair value of $16.02. Its current Price-To-Earnings ratio of 5.3x stands out as notably lower than...

Stem, Inc. recently reported third quarter 2025 earnings, showing revenue growth to US$38.24 million and a net loss of US$23.79 million, both improved compared to a year earlier; the company also updated its full-year revenue guidance to a range of US$135 million to US$160 million. Compared to last year, Stem recorded a significant improvement in its net income for the first nine months of 2025, turning a net loss into positive income, while narrowing its annual revenue guidance range to...

DTE Energy (DTE) reported earnings growth of 4% this year, which is slower than its five-year average pace of 11.7%. The company’s net profit margin declined to 10.1% from 11.2% a year ago. Earnings are now expected to grow at 8.01% per year while revenue is forecast to rise 3.7% annually, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% rate. Investors see a mix of steady profits and moderate growth ahead, but the recent margin compression and slightly elevated valuation will remain in focus as the...

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LendingTree (TREE) remains unprofitable, with losses having deepened at a rate of 28.9% per year over the past five years. While revenue is projected to grow by 5.3% per year, which is slower than the broader US market's 10.3% rate, earnings are forecast to improve by a robust 34.31% per year. Profitability is expected within the next three years. Investors are keeping a close eye on the company's progress toward profitability, as the focus shifts to anticipated earnings growth despite a...

Laureate Education (LAUR) posted another year of solid progress, with EPS climbing 26.6%. This growth is slower than its rapid 74.2% five-year average, but still marks consistent growth. Net profit margins advanced to 16.4% from 13% previously, reflecting greater operational efficiency and ongoing profitability. Investors will note these steady gains, as well as forecasts for ongoing earnings growth outpacing the broader US market, as key positives in the current report. See our full analysis...

AMERISAFE (AMSF) posted a net profit margin of 16.5%, down from last year’s 18.5%, as earnings have declined by 12.6% annually over the past five years and are forecast to shrink a further 6.4% per year in the next three years. Revenue is expected to grow at just 4.8% per year, lagging the broader US market’s 10.3% pace, while the stock trades at $39.94, notably below the estimated fair value of $55.41. Despite these headwinds and concerns around dividend sustainability, management points to...

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DHT Holdings (NYSE:DHT) posted a net profit margin of 37.1%, increasing from 27.7% last year, with earnings accelerating to 23.6% annual growth, well above the five-year average of 8.5%. Revenue is forecast to grow at 6.4% per year while earnings are projected to rise 14.2% annually. Both figures trail the broader US market growth rates, and the stock currently trades at a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 10.5x, notably lower than industry peers and its estimated fair value. With sustained margin...

Leonardo DRS (DRS) delivered a standout 33.8% earnings growth over the last year, handily beating its 5-year average annual pace of 10.4%. Net profit margins rose to 7.4%, up from 6.2% last year, pointing to improved profitability. Looking ahead, the company expects earnings to increase 15.8% per year, with more modest revenue gains of 5.6% annually. This rate is slower than the US market’s 10.3% average. DRS trades at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 36.2x, below the US Aerospace & Defense...

Indivior (NasdaqGS:INDV) reported a notable turnaround to profitability over the past year, with earnings now projected to grow at an impressive 26.6% per year through the next three years. This is well ahead of the US market’s 15.7% average earnings growth. Despite this strong outlook, revenue growth is expected to be much more modest at 2.9% annually, and a one-off $165 million loss in the latest twelve months to September 30, 2025, has had a significant impact on the most recent reported...

Amarin (AMRN) remains unprofitable with losses accelerating at 30.6% per year over the past five years, while its net profit margin has shown no signs of improvement for the latest reported period. Looking ahead, analysts forecast earnings to grow sharply at 98.63% per year, with the company expected to achieve profitability within three years. This is despite revenue being projected to fall by 15.7% per year over that timeframe. Investors are parsing these results for signs that Amarin’s...

Reece (ASX:REH) has announced two governance changes that could shape how investors view the company’s leadership. The company named Jacqueline Chow as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. It also addressed investor activism ahead of its upcoming Annual General Meeting. See our latest analysis for Reece. Despite these high-profile governance changes and some investor activism leading up to the AGM, Reece’s momentum has been mixed. The share price has...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.8x Scandic Hotels Group AB (publ) ( STO:SHOT ) may be sending bearish...

As the UK market grapples with global economic uncertainties, particularly the ripple effects of China's sluggish recovery and its impact on commodity prices, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a source of stability. In such volatile times, stocks that offer reliable dividends can provide a cushion against market fluctuations while potentially delivering steady income streams.