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The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Puma (XTRA:PUM) reported earnings losses that have deepened at an average rate of 11.8% per year over the last five years. Revenue is currently forecast to grow 3.1% annually, which is well behind the German market’s anticipated 6.1% pace. Looking ahead, analysts expect profitability within the next three years. Earnings are projected to grow at a rapid 76.3% per year if those forecasts hold. See our full analysis for PUMA. Next, we will see how these headline numbers compare to the most...

MODEC, Inc. ( TSE:6269 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month alone. The last...

TTM Technologies (TTMI) delivered standout earnings momentum, with EPS growing at an impressive 94.3% in the most recent year and averaging 25.1% annual growth over the past five years. Net profit margins improved to 4.7% from 2.9%, signaling more efficient operations and better cost control. Looking ahead, the company is expected to outpace the broader US market in earnings growth. However, revenue growth is forecast to be more modest by comparison. See our full analysis for TTM...

Last week saw the newest half-yearly earnings release from Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7276 ), an important...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings recently reported a 6.1% decline in net sales for the six months ending September 30, 2025, while also disclosing an extraordinary loss totaling ¥966.2 billion for expenses related to the Great East Japan Earthquake and additional nuclear damage compensation. This significant financial impact highlights the continued challenges posed by unresolved past nuclear incidents and the undetermined restart timeline of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Dgenx Co., Ltd. ( KOSDAQ:113810 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...

Universal Music Group (ENXTAM:UMG) and AI music startup Udio have settled a copyright dispute and are teaming up to create a new AI-powered music platform in 2026. This collaboration signals a shift for UMG toward integrating advanced technology solutions in music creation. See our latest analysis for Universal Music Group. Following the news of Universal Music Group’s AI partnership, shares have seen some volatility, with a 6.8% slide over the past month but a modest 1.2% gain in total...

Redeia Corporación (BME:RED) is forecasting earnings growth of 5.23% per year and expects revenue to rise 4.8% annually, which is ahead of the broader Spanish market's 4.2% growth outlook. Despite these positive projections, the company's net profit margin has slipped from 33.6% to 30%, and reported earnings have decreased at a rate of 5.5% per year over the last five years. Although the stock is trading at a premium, with a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 16.6x that surpasses both its peers...

CommScope Holding Company (COMM) has returned to profitability over the past year, despite reported earnings growth averaging -1.6% annually for the last five years. Margins have moved from negative to positive, though the latest results include a notable $98.4 million one-off loss that impacted the bottom line. Revenue is projected to climb at 9.1% per year, a pace that trails the broader US market's 10.3% outlook. Shares currently trade at $16.84. See our full analysis for CommScope Holding...

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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...