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Equinor (OB:EQNR) reported earnings that tell a mixed story for investors. Revenue is forecast to decline by 4.7% per year over the next three years, while EPS is expected to grow at a rate of 5.53% annually. Notably, the company’s net profit margin has compressed to 5.3% from 9% last year, reflecting a challenging recent period after negative earnings growth over the past year. However, looking further back, average annual earnings growth reached 16.8% over the past five years, and Equinor...

Capital Power (TSX:CPX) has posted eye-catching headline numbers, with earnings rising at an average annual rate of 33.9% over the past five years, despite a slip into negative earnings growth in the most recent period. Net profit margin dropped to 11.7% from last year’s 13.7%, and the bottom line was boosted by a one-off CA$290.0 million gain. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow at 4.1% per year, trailing the Canadian market’s 5%, while earnings are expected to accelerate by 21.3% per...

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) posted a net profit margin of 9.2% for the latest period, slightly down from last year's 9.4%. The company saw its earnings contract over the past twelve months, reversing a strong five-year track record of 56.7% annualized earnings growth. Kirby is now expected to grow earnings at 7.4% per year going forward, trailing the broader US market's 15.7% pace. Despite solid historical profitability and high-quality earnings, forward-looking growth rates and recent compression in...

Stepan (SCL) reported that earnings have declined 26.1% per year over the last five years, and its current net profit margin is 2%, slightly below last year's 2.1%. Revenue is forecast to rise 5.3% annually, which trails the broader US market growth rate of 10.3%. However, earnings are projected to surge 53.4% per year, far ahead of the US average forecast of 15.7%. With valuation multiples below both industry and peer averages, investors may see recent trends as a setup for potential upside...

Essex Property Trust (ESS) posted standout numbers in its latest report, with earnings climbing 54.1% over the past year and averaging an annual growth rate of 10.5% over the last five years. Net profit margins surged to 44.3% this year, up from 31.4% last year. However, this jump was influenced by a $568.3 million one-off gain, which plays a key role in the comparison. As investors weigh the headline figures, attention is turning to both the quality of underlying profits and Essex’s...

Komatsu Materia (TSE:3580) reported net profit margins of 3.7% over the past twelve months, down from 6.8% a year ago. The results reflected the impact of a notable one-off loss of ¥706.0 million. While the company’s average earnings have grown by 7.9% per year over the past five years, earnings declined in the most recent period, making direct comparisons with previous years less meaningful. Investors now face a mixed picture, as weakened profitability and narrower margins shape expectations...

Strike Company Limited (TSE:6196) reported net profit margins of 23.2%, a step down from 27.3% last year, with recent financials showing negative EPS growth over the latest period. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at an average rate of 18.7% per year. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to rise 17.9% annually, which is well ahead of the broader JP market’s 7.9% yearly estimate. With shares trading below estimated fair value, investors are balancing high-quality past growth,...

United Therapeutics (UTHR) reported net profit margins of 40.7%, edging up from last year’s 40.3%. Over the past five years, earnings rose at a robust 22.8% annual rate, but most recent profit growth slowed to 14.5%. With analysts forecasting 10% annual earnings growth and revenue set to expand 9.4% per year, both metrics are tracking a bit below the wider US market outlook. Strong profitability, solid margins, and a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 16.1x, which is under both industry and peer...

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Virtu Financial (VIRT) posted a net profit margin of 14.7%, a jump from last year’s 9.2%, fueled by extraordinary earnings growth of 130.6% over the past twelve months. This marks an impressive turnaround from its five-year average annual earnings decline of 20.3%. However, with revenue expected to decrease by 12.9% per year and earnings only projected to edge up by 0.5% annually over the next three years, forecasts remain cautious relative to the broader market. Investors may see value in...

Saia (SAIA) reported that annual earnings have grown at a healthy 15.5% over the last five years, but slipped into negative growth in the most recent year, with profit margins dropping to 9% from 12.3% previously. Despite this, shares recently traded at $283.47, which is below an internal fair value estimate of $390.26. Consensus forecasts are calling for impressive annual earnings growth of 20.15% moving forward, well ahead of the broader US market’s 15.7% growth pace. With net profit...

Baxter International (BAX) is currently posting yearly losses, with net losses increasing at a rate of 28.8% per year over the past five years. Looking ahead, analysts expect the company to swing back to profitability within three years, projecting earnings to grow rapidly at 35.21% per year, while revenue growth is expected to lag at only 2.5% per year. This figure is well behind the broader US market's expected 10.3% annual revenue growth. With shares trading at $19.16, significantly below...

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Potential Coda Minerals Limited ( ASX:COD ) shareholders may wish to note that the Independent Non-Executive Chairman...

It hasn't been the best quarter for Austin Engineering Limited ( ASX:ANG ) shareholders, since the share price has...

Despite an already strong run, Autosports Group Limited ( ASX:ASG ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in...

Crocs (CROX) posted net profit margins of 5.7%, a sharp drop from 20% last year, after absorbing a one-off loss of $739.1 million. Over the past five years, the company’s earnings have grown at an average of 12.4% annually. Looking forward, analysts forecast earnings to jump 87.9% per year, even though revenue growth is expected to lag the broader US market. With shares trading at $82.54, well below an estimated fair value of $139.54, and market participants assessing both compressed...

Elisa Oyj (HLSE:ELISA) just released its latest earnings, showing higher sales and net income for both the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025. The company also shared updated full-year guidance. See our latest analysis for Elisa Oyj. Elisa Oyj’s latest earnings update follows a year where momentum has faded, with the company’s share price slipping 13.8% over the past month and recording a year-to-date share price return of -9.7%. Its 1-year total shareholder return of -8.5%...

Wondering if TFI International is offering genuine value, or if there’s more to the story just below the surface? You’re not alone, and now is a great time to dig into what’s really driving its price. The stock has seen notable movement lately, from a five-year gain of nearly 110% to a sharp 35.7% year-to-date drop, shifting both growth optimism and risk perceptions. Pressure on the broader transport sector and evolving freight market trends have weighed on the share...

GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC) delivered a net profit margin of 10.9%, up from 8.6% a year ago, as annual earnings growth surged to 32.3%, far outpacing its five-year average rate of 0.06%. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow at 5.6% per year, while revenue is expected to rise at 4.1% per year. Both rates trail the broader US market averages. The combination of expanding margins and favorable value multiples is giving investors plenty to consider this earnings season. See our...

Volkswagen (XTRA:VOW3) posted a 3.6% annual decline in earnings over the past five years, with a significant one-off loss of €4.4 billion dragging down its latest figures as of 30th September, 2025. Net profit margins dropped to 2.2% from last year’s 3.7%, while revenue is projected to grow 2.6% annually, trailing the broader German market’s expected 6.1% pace. Looking ahead, analysts expect Volkswagen’s earnings to rebound at 27.1% per year, significantly above the German average of 16.7%...

Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV:UCU) is gaining attention following its response to the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting, where new policy tools were introduced to strengthen North America's rare earth supply chains. The company’s progress is closely connected to these developments. See our latest analysis for Ucore Rare Metals. There’s no missing the momentum behind Ucore Rare Metals right now. The share price has rocketed 25.3% over the last month alone, building on a remarkable 286%...

Verra Mobility (VRRM) posted a one-off loss of $98.3 million for the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, resulting in net profit margins falling to 5.4% from 11.6% a year ago. Over the past five years, however, earnings have grown at an impressive 21.9% annual rate and are projected to accelerate by 35% per year moving forward, outpacing US market averages. While lower margins and a dip in reported earnings quality raise some near-term questions, a strong growth forecast and a share...

Golden Matrix Group (GMGI) is currently unprofitable, with losses having grown at an average annual rate of 66.5% over the last five years. Still, the company is forecasting revenue growth of 13% per year, outpacing the broader US market’s expected 10.3% growth, with earnings projected to climb 56.22% annually and potential profitability within three years. See our full analysis for Golden Matrix Group. Next, we will put these numbers head-to-head with the most widely discussed market...