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Vulcan Materials (VMC) posted 3.8% earnings growth for the latest year, a figure that trails its robust five-year average of 11% per year. Net profit margins edged higher to 12.6%, a modest improvement over last year’s 12.2%. Looking ahead, analysts expect annual earnings growth of 11.08% and a 6.7% yearly increase in revenue, but these forecasts still lag behind broader US market expectations. With strong established growth and slightly improving margins, the spotlight is on Vulcan...

Insmed (INSM) remains unprofitable, with losses widening at an annualized rate of 27.2% over the past five years and no improvement in its net profit margin. Yet, the company is generating excitement for its future growth, with revenue forecast to surge 44.4% per year and earnings projected to grow 78.55% annually. This suggests that Insmed could turn profitable within the next three years, a milestone the market could interpret as a potential inflection point. See our full analysis for...

Vivendi (ENXTPA:VIV) released its latest unaudited financial results, highlighting a small dip in third quarter revenue, but a 5% rise for the first nine months, thanks largely to Gameloft’s improved numbers. See our latest analysis for Vivendi. Vivendi’s solid revenue growth from Gameloft has helped brighten its broader narrative, and investors seem to have noticed. Despite some recent softness, with a 4.57% drop in the past week, the stock’s total shareholder return of 43.61% over the past...

Etsy (ETSY) reported a net profit margin of 6.4%, down from last year’s 9.2%, and disclosed that earnings have declined 9.1% per year over the past five years. The company was hit by a significant one-off loss of $106.8 million for the twelve months to September 30, 2025, but analysts are looking for a turnaround with profit growth forecast at 22.5% per year, which would outpace the projected 15.7% growth for the US market. While revenue is expected to grow more slowly than peers, Etsy’s...

Sysco (SYY) delivered striking results with earnings climbing at a 33% annual rate over the past five years, marking a transition to sustained profitability. Current net profit margins, however, have slipped to 2.2% from last year’s 2.4%. Future revenue is projected to grow at 4.1% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. Despite the softer growth expectations, the company’s price-to-earnings ratio remains favorable compared to its industry and peer group. The attractive...

Hayward Holdings (HAYW) posted a net profit margin of 12.5%, up from 9.5% last year, and delivered earnings growth of 45.3% over the past year, well above its five-year average of 14.4% per year. Analysts expect earnings to grow at 11.9% annually moving forward, a pace that trails the broader US market forecast of 15.7%. Revenue growth is also projected to lag behind at 6.1% per year compared to the market's 10.3%. With high quality earnings and consistent profit expansion, but a slower...

FMC (FMC) remains unprofitable, with losses increasing by 3.7% per year on average over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow at 8% annually, which trails the broader US market’s 10.3% expectation. The company trades at a price-to-sales ratio of 0.5x, which is well below the industry average of 1.2x and its estimated fair value. Looking ahead, the real story for investors is whether the projected 54.56% annual earnings growth and discounted valuation can outweigh concerns around...

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) reported a net profit margin of 4.7%, down from 8.2% last year, reflecting negative earnings growth over the last twelve months. That said, the company’s earnings have grown by 3.7% per year on average over the past five years. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to accelerate at a 23.7% annual pace, outpacing the broader US market. Although the company’s revenues are expected to rise only 3.1% per year, which trails the anticipated 10.3% market growth, its...

Forvia SE recently reported unaudited group sales for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, showing sales of €6.12 billion and €19.60 billion, respectively, down from the same periods last year, and confirmed its full-year sales guidance of €26.3–27.5 billion at constant exchange rates. While recent sales declined, Forvia’s reaffirmation of its annual earnings outlook indicates management’s continued confidence in achieving its financial objectives despite recent headwinds. With...

Udemy (UDMY) reported revenue growth of 4.5% per year, which trails the broader US market's expected 10.3% pace. While the company remains unprofitable, it has steadily reduced its losses by 5.9% annually over the past five years. Analysts expect EPS growth of 49.21% per year, with profitability projected within the next three years. Shares are trading at $5.63, well below the fair value estimate of $13.57. Investors are closely watching the attractive Price-To-Sales ratio of 1.1x as the...

Woolworths Group Limited recently reported total group sales of A$18.48 billion for the first quarter of FY26, up 2.7% year-on-year, with e-commerce and B2B segments contributing most of the growth. Despite higher sales, CEO Amanda Bardwell noted performance was below the company's expectations due to weaker results in pet and baby products and a large decline in tobacco sales, even as e-commerce sales improved. We’ll now examine how management’s cautious tone and focus on category...

Despite an already strong run, Celestica Inc. ( TSE:CLS ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 39% in the last...

Gattaca plc ( LON:GATC ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy uplift...

Svas Biosana S.p.A. ( BIT:SVS ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the BIT gainers with a relatively...

Despite an already strong run, Personalis, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PSNL ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 46% in the...

Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media (SEHK:811) delivered earnings growth of 10% over the past year, outpacing its five-year average of 6.8% per year. Net profit margin improved to 14%, up from 12.5% in the previous year, reflecting a clear boost in profitability. With earnings forecast to grow 7.17% per year and revenue at 3.4% per year, both slower than the broader Hong Kong market, investors are focused on how the company's undervalued share price and strong margins shape its investment...

BankFirst Capital (BFCC) posted earnings growth of 3.6% over the past year, a moderation from its robust 14.6% annualized rate over the last five years. Net profit margin rose slightly to 23.9%, up from 23.5%. This signals continued operational strength even amid slower growth. Stable profitability and above-average margins give investors reasons for confidence heading into the latest reporting period. See our full analysis for BankFirst Capital. Next, we will see how these results stack up...

Rogers (ROG) remains unprofitable, with losses deepening at a rate of 24% per year over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow by 6.4% annually, which is slower than the US market’s projected 10.3% pace. However, the standout is a forecasted 161.37% annual jump in earnings, which could put the company on a path to profitability within three years. With shares trading at $88.27, investors are focused on the potential for above-average profit growth in the near future, even as the...

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L3Harris Technologies (LHX) reported net profit margins of 7.9%, up from 5.7% a year ago, with earnings growing 42.6% over the last twelve months. This reverses a past five-year annual profit decline of 2.2%. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow at 5.4% per year while EPS is expected to rise 14.6% per year, both trailing behind broader US market averages. Investors are likely to take note of the improving profitability and below-peer valuation, even as revenue growth remains modest and...

Duni AB (publ) ( STO:DUNI ) will pay a dividend of SEK2.50 on the 14th of November. Based on this payment, the dividend...

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry (TSE:6807) posted net profit margins of 4.3% for the current period, down from 5.6% last year. The stock trades at ¥2,307, notably below its estimated fair value of ¥3,363.81. Annual earnings have grown 5.2% over the past five years and are forecast to accelerate at a 12.8% pace, outpacing the wider Japanese market's 7.9% growth projection. With attractive valuation metrics, ongoing profit growth, and a positive reward profile including dividends and...

Radware (RDWR) returned to profitability over the past year, but the company’s recent twelve-month results were notably influenced by a one-off gain of $5.6 million. Despite the headline profit, RDWR’s earnings have declined at a rate of 20.6% per year over the past five years, highlighting a longer-term downtrend that investors may find concerning. While this shift to profitability signals potential, the underlying trends raise important questions around the quality and sustainability of the...

Broadstone Net Lease (BNL) posted a net profit margin of 22.1% for the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, down from last year’s 36.6%, after absorbing a one-off loss of $42.2 million. Earnings have grown at an average annual rate of 16.3% over the past five years, but recent results show negative growth that does not match up with that longer-term trend. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to rise 8.93% annually, and revenue growth is expected at 4.4% per year. Both figures trail the...