U.S. Chemicals Stock News

Lam Research (LRCX) has put up another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue at US$5.8b, basic EPS at US$1.46, and trailing twelve month EPS at US$5.32 as earnings over the last year grew 44.1%. The company has seen revenue move from US$4.7b in Q3 2025 to US$5.8b in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS moved from US$1.04 to US$1.46 over the same period. This has set the stage for the 30.9% net margin reported over the last twelve months versus 27.2% in the prior year. Overall, these results point...

The United States market has been flat over the last week but is up 30% over the past year, with earnings forecast to grow by 16% annually. In this environment, growth companies with significant insider ownership can be appealing as they often demonstrate strong commitment from those who know the business best.

In the last week, the market has been flat, but over the past 12 months, it has risen by 30%, with earnings expected to grow by 16% annually in the coming years. In this context, identifying stocks with strong financial health is crucial for investors looking to capitalize on growth opportunities. Although the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these shares often represent smaller or newer companies that can offer significant value and growth potential when backed by solid fundamentals.

Wondering if Core & Main at around US$48.95 is offering good value right now, or if the best part of the move is already behind it. The share price shows mixed recent returns, with a 7 day move of 5.8% decline, a 30 day return of 3.2% decline, year to date at 8.4% decline, but a 3 year gain of 87.8% that may still catch your eye. Recent coverage has focused on Core & Main's position in trade distribution and how investors are reassessing companies in this niche after shifts in market...

SEI Investments (SEIC) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$622.2 million and basic EPS of US$1.43, set against trailing twelve month revenue of US$2.4 billion and EPS of US$6.01. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from US$551.3 million in Q1 2025 to US$622.2 million in Q1 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted from US$1.20 to US$1.43. This provides a clearer view of how profitability is tracking into the new year. With net profit margins in the data improving over the past year, this...

A federal judge has temporarily lifted restrictions on new solar and wind projects on federal land. This decision opens the door for additional project development opportunities across the renewable energy sector. Sunrun (NasdaqGS:RUN) could see an expanded addressable market as policy hurdles ease for new installations. Sunrun, trading at about $12.96, sits at the center of investor attention as policy risk shifts in the sector. The stock has seen an 83.8% gain over the past year, while...

Range Resources (NYSE:RRC) reported a record-setting first quarter of 2026, with operational and financial results ahead of prior levels. The company posted its highest-ever natural gas and NGL premiums, alongside robust free cash flow and lower debt. Range Resources authorized a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program, expanding its shareholder return plan. Range Resources enters this update with its shares at $42.64 and a strong multi-year track record, including a 20.8% gain year to...

Pegasystems (NasdaqGS:PEGA) reported a weaker-than-expected Q1 2026, with revenue and profit declining year on year. The company cited macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical tensions, and shifting client behaviors as key headwinds. Pega Cloud and AI-driven Blueprint solutions continued to gain traction, even as overall results softened. Management is emphasizing new customer acquisition and cloud adoption, with an outlook for 2026 that is more heavily weighted toward the latter part of the...

Century Communities (CCS) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$789.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.84, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$4.0 billion and EPS of US$4.48 that frame the latest quarter in a broader earnings cycle. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$1.27 billion in Q4 2024 to US$903.2 million in Q1 2025 and US$1.23 billion in Q4 2025. Basic EPS shifted from US$3.29 to US$1.28 and then US$1.23, setting up the current print as part of a...

Comcast (CMCSA) has just opened 2026 reporting season with Q1 results that sit against a 2025 backdrop of quarterly revenue between US$30.3b and US$32.3b and basic EPS ranging from US$0.60 to US$2.99. Over the last six reported quarters, the company has seen revenue move between US$30.1b and US$32.1b while quarterly basic EPS tracked between roughly US$0.60 and US$2.99, feeding into trailing 12 month EPS of US$5.41 on US$123.7b of revenue. With a reported net margin of 16.2% over the last...

If you are wondering whether Parsons at around US$51.83 is starting to look like value or still pricing in a lot of optimism, the next sections will break that question down in plain terms. The stock has seen a 7.5% decline over the last week, a 2.8% gain over the past month, a 16.7% decline year to date, and a 23.0% decline over the last year, while still sitting on 3 year and 5 year returns of 19.0% and 15.5% respectively. These mixed returns have kept attention on how the market is...

If you are wondering whether Clean Harbors at around US$310 per share is still reasonably priced, the starting point is to understand how its current market value lines up with the underlying business. The stock has posted returns of 4.6% over the last 7 days, 8.8% over the past month, 27.5% year to date, 46.4% over 1 year, 115.1% over 3 years and 245.2% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how expectations and risk are being priced in today. Recent headlines have focused on...

Raymond James Financial (RJF) just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue at US$3.7 billion and basic EPS of US$2.85 setting the tone for how the quarter landed on both the top and bottom line. The company has seen revenue move from US$3.4 billion in Q2 2025 to US$3.7 billion in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$2.41 to US$2.85 over the same period. This provides a clear view of how sales and per share earnings are tracking year on year. Taken together, these numbers point to...

Why Amicus Therapeutics is on investors’ radar today Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) has caught investor attention after recent performance data showed modest positive returns over the past month and past 3 months, prompting closer focus on how its rare disease portfolio supports the current valuation. See our latest analysis for Amicus Therapeutics. At a share price of $14.46, Amicus Therapeutics shows only modest short term share price returns. The 1 year total shareholder return of 100.83%...

Wondering if Choice Hotels International at around US$120 is offering good value today or if the easy money has already been made? This article walks through what the current price might actually be saying. The stock has recently shown mixed performance, with a 1.7% return over the last 7 days, 21.2% over 30 days and 24.9% year to date, set against a 3.9% decline over the past year and a 9.2% return over five years. Recent coverage has focused on how Choice Hotels International fits into the...

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) has kicked off Q1 2026 with total revenue of US$158.8 million, basic EPS of US$0.28 and net income of US$59.8 million, with management and investors also watching FFO of US$114.6 million and FFO per share of US$0.54 as key REIT metrics. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$129.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.30 in Q1 2025 to US$158.8 million and US$0.28 in the latest quarter, while trailing twelve month revenue reached US$590.7...

If you are wondering whether XP at around US$19.63 is still offering value or already pricing in the story, you are not alone. The stock has seen mixed moves recently, with a 7.1% decline over the past week, a 2.1% gain over 30 days, and returns of 21.3% year to date and 27.4% over the last year that may be reshaping how investors think about its risk and reward. Recent news coverage around XP has largely focused on its role in Brazil's capital markets and its position in the broader...

It's been a good week for Weatherford International plc ( NASDAQ:WFRD ) shareholders, because the company has just...

Wondering whether Ryan Specialty Holdings at US$35.40 is starting to look interesting on price, or if the recent weakness is a warning sign? This article breaks down what the current valuation is actually telling you. The stock has seen a 5.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 5.6% gain over the last 30 days, and returns of 30.1% decline year to date and 48.7% decline over the last year. This raises questions about how sentiment and risk are shifting around the name. Recent coverage has...

First American Financial (FAF) has followed up its earnings rebound with trailing 12‑month revenue of about US$7.5 billion and basic EPS of US$6.02, alongside year‑over‑year reported earnings growth of very roughly 4x and a net profit margin of 8.3% versus 2.1% a year earlier. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,406.1 million in Q3 2024 to US$1,685.1 million in Q4 2024 and then to US$2,049.7 million in Q4 2025, with basic EPS shifting from a loss of US$1.00 in Q3 2024 to...

Wondering if American Superconductor at around US$46.15 is still offering value or if the easy money has already been made? This article breaks down what the current price might really imply. The stock has seen sharp moves recently, with returns of 21.5% over 7 days, 43.3% over 30 days, 46.1% year to date and 129.3% over 1 year, along with a very large 3 year return that sits above 7x. These moves come as American Superconductor continues to attract attention from investors looking at power...

Kinder Morgan (KMI) opened 2026 with Q1 results that build on a solid recent run, with Q4 2025 revenue at US$4.5 billion and basic EPS of US$0.45 supported by net income of US$991 million. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved from US$3.7 billion in Q3 2024 to US$4.0 billion in Q2 2025 and US$4.5 billion in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.28 to US$0.32 and then to US$0.45. Together, these figures give you a clear sense of the recent earnings trajectory. With a trailing net...

If you are wondering whether Annaly Capital Management's share price still reflects fair value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current numbers may be saying about the stock. The stock last closed at US$22.43, with returns of 1.3% over 7 days, 6.4% over 30 days, a 2.1% decline year to date, 35.7% over 1 year, 70.0% over 3 years and 21.4% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Annaly Capital Management's position within the mortgage REIT space and how interest...

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) addressed two significant fraud-related loan charge-offs in Q1 2026, which management believes helps clear legacy credit risk. The bank reported $5.6b in Q1 deposit growth and plans to shift from aggressive deposit gathering to a more balanced growth approach. These moves are intended to refine Western Alliance's risk management and funding profile following a period of strong deposit inflows. Western Alliance Bancorporation enters this shift with...