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NasdaqCM:BHRB
NasdaqCM:BHRBBanks

Burke & Herbert Financial Services (BHRB) Net Margin Surge Tests Bullish Narratives

Burke & Herbert Financial Services (BHRB) has capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$86.4 million and EPS of US$2.00, against a trailing twelve month tally of US$340.5 million in revenue and EPS of US$7.72. The company has seen revenue move from US$233.0 million and EPS of about US$2.83 on a trailing basis a year earlier to US$340.5 million and EPS of US$7.72, which helps explain why trailing net income is now US$116.4 million. With net margin reported at 34.2% for the latest twelve...
TSE:2229
TSE:2229Food

Assessing Calbee (TSE:2229) Valuation After Morgan Stanley Downgrade On Higher Fixed Costs

Why Morgan Stanley’s downgrade put Calbee (TSE:2229) under the microscope Morgan Stanley’s downgrade of Calbee, tied to higher fixed costs at the Setouchi Hiroshima plant due to potato shortages, has sharpened attention on the snack maker’s near term profit resilience. See our latest analysis for Calbee. Against this earnings reset, Calbee’s share price has a 90 day share price return of 4.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 6.8%, suggesting moderate momentum rather than a sharp...
OTCPK:UBOH
OTCPK:UBOHBanks

United Bancshares (OTCPK:UBOH) Net Interest Margin Improvement Tests Bearish Profitability Narratives

United Bancshares (UBOH) has rounded out FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$12.6 million and basic EPS of US$1.04, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$47.0 million and EPS of US$4.04 that cap a year of stronger profitability. The company has seen total revenue move from US$41.8 million and EPS of US$3.06 on a trailing basis at the end of 2024 to US$47.0 million and US$4.04 respectively, setting up this latest report as a key reference point for how investors judge the...
NasdaqGS:SLM
NasdaqGS:SLMConsumer Finance

SLM (SLM) Net Margin Expansion Challenges Bearish Profitability Narratives In FY 2025 Results

SLM (SLM) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$472.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.14, while trailing 12 month EPS sat at US$3.52 on revenue of about US$1.7 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$281.8 million and EPS of US$0.51 in Q4 FY 2024 to US$472.9 million and EPS of US$1.14 in Q4 FY 2025, alongside trailing 12 month EPS shifting between US$2.73 and US$3.52 over the same window. For investors, the combination of higher trailing margins and these headline...
TSX:ATS
TSX:ATSMachinery

Is ATS (TSX:ATS) Fairly Priced After Recent Share Price Swings?

If you are wondering whether ATS at about CA$40.69 is offering good value or asking too much, you are not alone in questioning what the current share price really reflects. The stock has been mixed recently, with a 4.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 4.9% gain over the last 30 days, a 6.2% return year to date, a 1.0% return over 1 year, a 24.6% decline over 3 years, and an 85.5% return over 5 years. Recent attention on ATS has centred on how its automation and capital goods exposure fits...
NYSE:SSB
NYSE:SSBBanks

SouthState Bank (SSB) Cost Efficiency Gains Challenge Cautious Narratives On Profit Sustainability

SouthState Bank (SSB) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$680.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.48, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at about US$2.6 billion and EPS at US$7.90. Over the past year, the bank has seen revenue move from US$1.70 billion on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to roughly US$2.6 billion by Q4 2025, with trailing EPS rising from US$7.01 to US$7.90 across the same period. This provides a backdrop for investors to weigh that earnings profile...
NYSE:ORI
NYSE:ORIInsurance

Old Republic International (ORI) Combined Ratio Of 94.7% Challenges Earnings Decline Narrative

Old Republic International (ORI) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$2.4b, basic EPS of US$0.84 and net income of US$206.3m. The trailing twelve months show revenue of US$9.1b and EPS of US$3.82. Over the past year, revenue has moved from US$8.2b in the trailing period to Q4 2024 to US$9.1b in the latest trailing period, with EPS over those same trailing windows shifting from US$3.30 to US$3.82. For investors, the headline story is that Old Republic paired this top line and...
NasdaqGS:ALRM
NasdaqGS:ALRMSoftware

Is Sluggish Billings Growth And Modest Revenue Expansion Altering The Investment Case For Alarm.com (ALRM)?

In recent months, Alarm.com Holdings reported weak billings growth and signaled only modest revenue expansion, raising questions about customer acquisition momentum and demand trends. Although the company has improved operating margins and profitability, these gains have not fully eased concerns about the resilience of its growth profile. With recent returns under pressure, we’ll explore how Alarm.com’s sluggish billings growth shapes its investment narrative and future prospects. This...
NasdaqCM:PKBK
NasdaqCM:PKBKBanks

Parke Bancorp (PKBK) Net Margin Near 49% Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

Parke Bancorp (PKBK) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$22.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.95, capped by trailing twelve month revenue of US$77.4 million and EPS of US$3.20. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$16.6 million in Q4 2024 to US$22.2 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.62 to US$0.95. This sets up a story where stronger recent profitability sits against a longer history of earnings pressure. See...
NYSE:CVI
NYSE:CVIOil and Gas

Is CVR Energy (CVI) Attractively Priced After Mixed Returns And Conflicting Valuation Signals?

If you are wondering whether CVR Energy at around US$24.54 is offering good value or asking too much, you are exactly who this breakdown is for. The stock has returned 5.3% over the last 7 days, while the 1 year return sits at 18.6%, alongside a 6.9% decline over 30 days and a 2.6% decline year to date. These shifts can change how investors think about both growth potential and risk. Recent coverage of CVR Energy has focused on its role in the energy sector and how investor expectations are...
NYSE:CTRE
NYSE:CTREHealth Care REITs

How Analyst Upgrades and Rising Earnings Estimates Will Impact CareTrust REIT (CTRE) Investors

Earlier this week, CareTrust REIT received a series of upbeat analyst actions, including an upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and new coverage from Citizens with a Market Outperform rating, reflecting improving earnings estimates and a favorable outlook. What stands out is the broad consistency of broker opinions, with multiple firms reaffirming positive views that collectively signal strengthening confidence in CareTrust REIT’s business trajectory. With these analyst upgrades highlighting...
NYSE:USPH
NYSE:USPHHealthcare

U S Physical Therapy Faces Rising Competition And Capital Strain

U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) is seeing rising competition that is weighing on profitability and returns on capital. Recent analysis points to shrinking returns on capital and higher capital intensity across its clinic network. These trends suggest the company is needing to commit more capital to sustain its position in the outpatient physical therapy market. For investors tracking NYSE:USPH, the share price sits at $85.7, with the stock up 6.8% over the past 30 days and 8.6% year to...