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Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) booked a net profit margin of 27.2%, up from last year's 24%. The company delivered earnings growth of 20.1% over the past year, comfortably beating its five-year average growth of 10.1%. The recent $79.4 million one-off gain inflates the latest results, but investors will note the backdrop of consistent annual profit growth at 10.1% and a stock that trades at a discount to its sector on key valuation metrics. See our full analysis for Federal Realty...

American Electric Power Company (AEP) reported annual earnings growth of 38.8%, well above its five-year average of 8.2%, as net profit margins climbed to 17.2% from 13.5% the previous year. Looking ahead, AEP’s earnings are forecast to grow 7.03% per year, while revenue is expected to expand at 6.8% per year. Both rates trail behind the broader US market. Investors are weighing a strong run of profit and margin expansion against concerns about AEP’s financial position and the sustainability...

Micronics Japan Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6871 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 62% share price jump in the...

TFS Financial (TFSL) posted a net profit margin of 26.5%, edging above last year's 26% and highlighting consistent profitability. Earnings grew 2.9% over the past year, outpacing the company's five-year annual average of 0.4%. With profit margins remaining stable and growth present, investors are likely weighing these positives against ongoing questions about high valuation and the sustainability of current dividends. See our full analysis for TFS Financial. Next, we will see how this latest...

Hanover Bancorp (HNVR) is forecasting revenue growth of 19.8% per year and EPS set to rise by a robust 60.6% annually, both figures outpacing the broader US market's expectations. Even so, the company's current net profit margin has edged down to 16.1% from last year's 19.2%, and over the past five years, earnings have grown at a rate of 4% per year. With shares trading below an estimated fair value and no major risks currently identified, investors are likely taking notice of the combined...

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Perimeter Solutions (PRM) has just reached profitability for the first time in the past year, making direct comparisons with its five-year average annual earnings growth of 36.7% less relevant. While the company’s revenue is projected to grow at just 1.4% per year, lagging behind the broader US market’s 10.3% growth rate, its earnings are currently considered high quality and there has been no substantial insider selling this past quarter. Investors face the choice of weighing the stock’s...

Amazon.com (AMZN) delivered standout numbers over the past year, with earnings growth of 53.4% compared to its five-year average of 30.9% per year. Net profit margins hit 11.1%, up from 8% last year, and earnings are forecast to grow at an annual pace of 15.17%. The stock is currently trading at $244.22, below the estimated fair value of $275.88. The ongoing combination of strong historical growth, rising margins, and forward-looking earnings forecasts sets the tone for how investors might...

Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN) posted robust earnings growth of 20% per year over the last five years, and now forecasts indicate an eye-catching acceleration to approximately 72% growth per year ahead, which is well ahead of the US market and industry averages. Despite lower net profit margins at 3.1% compared to last year’s 4.4% and a sizeable one-off loss of $133.5 million this period, revenue is projected to climb at 14.5% per year, handily beating the broader market’s 10.3% pace. The...

There wouldn't be many who think LOTTE Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.'s ( KRX:004000 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x...

OneMain Holdings (OMF) posted a net profit margin of 24.1%, up from 23.2% last year, as earnings grew 13.7% over the past twelve months. This is well ahead of its five-year average decline of -15.8% per year. Looking ahead, analysts expect earnings to accelerate at 21.4% annually for the next three years, outpacing the broader US market forecast of 15.9% per year. However, revenue growth is projected to trail the market at 7.5% per annum versus 10.3%. With margins expanding and a...

Extreme Networks (EXTR) has turned the corner to profitability, with its net profit margin swinging into positive territory over the past year. Although the company averaged -8.1% annual earnings growth over the last five years, forecasts now see earnings surging by 41.4% per year, well outpacing the broader US market’s 15.9% expected growth rate. Revenue, meanwhile, is projected to grow at a more modest 7.7% per year, trailing the 10.3% market average. Shares currently trade at $19.02,...

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Portland General Electric (POR) is expected to grow earnings by 10.07% annually, with revenue projected to increase 5.3% a year, just below the US market’s 10.3% pace. The company’s longer-term record shows earnings growth of 13% per year over the last five years, but its most recent net profit margin narrowed to 8.4% from 9.2%. Reported earnings have turned negative in the past year. Investors now have to weigh these results against a 17x price-to-earnings ratio and the company’s noted track...

TotalEnergies (ENXTPA:TTE) posted a net profit margin of 7.7% for the most recent year, down from last year’s 8.3%, with earnings growth turning negative after several years of averaging 21.5% annually. While earnings are forecast to grow at 3.5% per year, which is well below the French market’s 12.4% average, the company’s relative value proposition remains in focus, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.5x and below its estimated fair value of €152.92 per share. For investors, the key...

Church & Dwight (CHD) reported net profit margins of 8.7%, down from last year’s 13.4%, and earnings have averaged an 8.1% yearly decline over the past five years. The recent period was marked by a one-off loss totaling $408.1 million. While earnings are forecast to rise 6.7% per year, this growth is notably slower than US market averages. Shares are trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.7, which is well above both industry and peer averages. The premium now hinges on the company’s...

Citycon Oyj (HLSE:CTY1S) continues to report losses, with net losses accelerating at a 45.5% annual rate over the past five years. However, with earnings projected to grow by 8.03% per year and profitability expected within the next three years, investors are weighing this turnaround potential against a much slower 1.8% annual revenue growth forecast, which lags the Finnish market average of 4.2%. Despite these mixed trends, the company’s discounted share price and attractive valuation...

Cogeco Inc. recently reported its full-year financial results for the period ended August 31, 2025, announcing revenue of C$3.01 billion and a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend to C$0.987 per share. The company is in the midst of a three-year transformation program focused on cost efficiencies and revenue generation, responding to industry competition and shifting customer demand toward internet-only services. We'll explore how Cogeco’s dividend increase and transformation program shape...

First National (FXNC) posted net profit margins of 13.9%, slightly below last year’s 14.5%, with a notable 59.8% earnings growth over the past year that stands in sharp contrast to its five-year average annual decline of -4.5%. Shares are trading at $22.52, which is above the company’s internal fair value estimate of $20.92. The P/E ratio of 17.8x sits well above both industry and peer averages. Despite the backdrop of a significant one-off $6.1 million loss impacting reported earnings,...

Beijer Alma (OM:BEIA B) just released its third quarter 2025 earnings, showing a rise in sales compared to last year. However, net income dipped from previous levels. This combination caught the attention of investors and drove a noticeable response in the stock. See our latest analysis for Beijer Alma. The Q3 earnings report set the tone for Beijer Alma’s recent momentum, with shares climbing more than 18% over the past month as investors weighed the growth in sales against a dip in profits...

Despite an already strong run, Advantest Corporation ( TSE:6857 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 58% in...

Rithm Property Trust (RPT) remains unprofitable, with reported losses that have accelerated over the past five years at a steep annual rate of 60.3%. The company currently trades at a price-to-sales multiple of 22.2x, substantially above both the US Mortgage REITs industry average of 4.2x and the peer group’s 7x multiple. There is no sign of net profit margin improvement or evidence of quality earnings emerging from recent performance. See our full analysis for Rithm Property Trust. Let’s see...

Arrow Electronics (ARW) recorded net profit margins of 1.6%, just below last year’s 1.7%, highlighting continued pressure on profitability. Over the past five years, earnings have declined by 10.2% per year. While forecasts call for 1.7% annual earnings growth and 4.7% revenue growth going forward, both metrics are expected to trail the wider US market. These numbers present a mixed picture for investors, with persistent declines in profit offset by the prospect of steady, if modest,...

Butterfly Network (BFLY) remains unprofitable, but there are notable signs of progress. Losses have been reduced by 8.3% per year over the last five years. Revenue is forecast to grow 15.2% per year, well ahead of the US market average of 10.3%. Investors will likely find the company’s projected revenue trajectory encouraging. However, persistent unprofitability and a steep price-to-sales ratio of 7.7x keep the earnings outlook nuanced. See our full analysis for Butterfly Network. Next, we...