U.S. Chemicals Stock News

FTAI Infrastructure (FIP) has seen its losses widen by 19.8% per year over the last five years, with no expectation of turning profitable for at least the next three years. Despite this, analysts point to robust growth potential, with revenue forecast to rise at 30.7% per year, far outpacing the broader US market’s 10.3% growth outlook. See our full analysis for FTAI Infrastructure. Now, let’s see how these headline numbers hold up when we compare them to Simply Wall St’s prevailing...

El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported net profit margins of 5.2%, slightly down from 5.8% last year, while earnings have declined by an average of 0.1% annually over the past five years. The most recent performance showed negative earnings growth, even as the company continues to generate high-quality, sustainable profits. Value-oriented investors may find the P/E ratio of 12.4x appealing because it is lower than both industry and peer averages, but the share price at $10.22 sits above an...

Global Indemnity Group (GBLI) posted a net profit margin of 6.3%, down from 7.6% last year, as the company’s earnings declined over the most recent year. Despite this dip, GBLI has delivered a robust 36.7% annualized earnings growth rate over the past five years. Its earnings remain high quality by company standards. With a share price at $29.25 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.1x, investors are balancing GBLI’s multi-year profit growth track record and perceived good value against the...

National CineMedia (NCMI) remains unprofitable, but the company has narrowed its losses by an average of 39.6% per year over the past five years, and revenue is forecast to grow annually at 8.6%. Shares trade at $4.42, which is well below an estimated fair value of $23.75 based on discounted cash flow analysis, despite a relatively high price-to-sales ratio of 1.8x compared to industry peers. With two clear rewards in the form of good value and a share price below analyst targets, and no...

Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC) remains unprofitable, with annual losses worsening at an average rate of 31.4% over the last five years and both its net profit margin and earnings firmly in negative territory. Still, the company stands out for its ambitious growth prospects, with revenue projected to surge 60.5% per year, outpacing the broader US market's expected 10.3% annual growth. For investors, the story centers on whether this aggressive top-line growth can eventually outstrip ongoing...

Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) put up big numbers this quarter, with revenue growth expected to hit 23.5% per year and net profit margins jumping to 23.2%, up dramatically from last year’s 2.6%. Earnings are set to grow 12.09% annually, which trails the broader US market’s 15.9% pace. The company just posted an eye-catching 1556.3% increase in earnings over the past year, a sharp turnaround from its previous five-year average decline of 5.4% per year. Against this backdrop, investors...

Ardelyx (ARDX) remains unprofitable but has managed to shrink its losses by 20% annually over the past five years, with the company now on track to achieve profitability within the next three years. Earnings are projected to surge 69.83% per year, while revenue is forecast to climb 20.1% annually, which is more than double the pace of the wider US market's expected 10.3% growth. With a net profit margin still in negative territory, investors are likely to focus on the positive outlook for...

Chegg is making big changes in response to industry shifts, announcing that nearly half of its workforce will be cut. Longtime leader Dan Rosensweig is stepping back in as CEO. Increased competition from AI-powered tools is driving this turnaround. See our latest analysis for Chegg. Chegg’s dramatic restructuring comes after another tough stretch for the stock, which closed recently at $1.06 following a steep multi-month decline. While yesterday’s 11.25% one-day share price jump suggests the...

Rimini Street (RMNI) reported a forecasted annual revenue growth rate of 2.1%, significantly trailing the 10.3% yearly pace projected for the broader US market. The company’s recent swing to profitability comes with a caveat, as the latest profit is heavily influenced by a one-off gain of $31.3 million, making comparisons to previous periods less clear. Despite trading at $3.98 per share, which is below an estimated fair value of $7.07, earnings are expected to decline by about 24% per year...

Owens & Minor (OMI) remains unprofitable, and its losses have accelerated at a rate of 71.9% per year over the past five years. Revenue is expected to decline sharply by 46.5% per year over the next three years, and profit margins continue in negative territory with no sign of improvement. Despite ongoing operational challenges, shares are currently trading below analyst estimates of fair value, which may catch the eye of value-focused investors. See our full analysis for Owens & Minor. Next...

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (NYSE:ARI) posted deeper losses for the period, with net losses having widened at an average rate of 40.9% per year over the last five years. The company is forecast to grow earnings by 25.03% per year, and consensus expects ARI to swing to profitability within three years, outpacing the broader market's typical growth rate. Looking ahead, investors will be weighing ARI's ability to deliver on this profit turnaround while margins and revenue growth remain...

Marcus (MCS) has swung to profitability, growing EPS at an average rate of 69.1% per year over the past five years, with earnings now forecast to climb another 43.3% annually. This is far ahead of the US market’s 15.9% growth forecast. Shares trade at $14.4, notably below the estimated fair value of $30.78, while a one-off $6.8 million loss weighed on recent reported results. Investors are now evaluating the prospects for sustained earnings momentum alongside the stock’s relatively high...

Employers Holdings (EIG) posted a net profit margin of 11.4%, down from 13.8% last year, reflecting a modest contraction in profitability. Over the past five years, earnings have declined by 1% annually, and looking ahead, revenue is forecast to shrink at a rate of -1.1% per year, with EPS growth expected at just 0.4% annually, which is well below the broader US market's 15.9% forecast. Despite the tempered growth trends, the company’s high-quality earnings and attractive dividend profile...

Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) posted a net profit margin of 4.8%, matching last year’s figure, while the company’s earnings have slipped by 6.7% annually over the past five years. Although revenue is forecast to grow at 7.7% each year, which trails the US market’s 10.3% pace, the shares currently trade at $18.86, notably below the fair value estimate of $49.88. With a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 12.6x, lower than both the industry and peer averages, and ongoing profit declines, investors...

Weave Communications (WEAV) is expected to grow revenue at a 14% annual clip, notably ahead of the broader US market's projected 10.3% rate. Despite steady progress in reducing losses by 13.2% per year over the past five years, the company remains unprofitable and is not forecast to break even within the next three years. With a Price-to-Sales ratio sitting at 2.5x, well below both industry and peer averages, and shares trading at $7.41, which is less than the $11.35 estimated fair value,...

JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) reported net profit margins at 1.3%, a sharp pullback from last year’s 4.8%, as recent profitability turned negative year-on-year despite strong 31% average annual earnings growth over the past five years. Looking ahead, analysts are betting on a rebound with earnings forecast to jump 138.5% annually over the next three years, although revenue is only expected to grow 5.7% per year, trailing the broader US market. Margins have compressed and valuation is looking rich,...

SPX Technologies (SPXC) delivered robust earnings performance with net profit margins rising to 10.4%, up from 9.2% a year ago, signaling tangible improvement in profitability. Earnings have grown 26.6% over the past year, which is below the five-year compound annual growth rate of 29.7%. Forward-looking forecasts call for annual earnings growth of 21.2%, far outpacing the broader US market’s projected 15.9% rate. Revenue is expected to rise by 8.3% annually, below the US average. The...

MasTec (MTZ) posted a striking 272.8% earnings growth over the past year, reversing a five-year average slide of 23.3% per year. Net profit margins expanded to 2.4%, up from last year’s 0.7%. Annual revenues are projected to grow at 8.4%, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. With earnings expected to outpace the market at 22.7% growth per year for the next three years, investors are eyeing this rapid shift in profitability and the ongoing margin improvement as the biggest story from...

Tiptree (TIPT) delivered an impressive 81.4% annual earnings growth over the past twelve months, with net profit margins rising to 2.8% compared to last year’s 1.6%. While the current share price sits at $17.71, well above the $12.24 analyst fair value estimate, the company’s consistent profitability and margin expansion over the last five years are clear positives for investors. See our full analysis for Tiptree. Next up, we’ll see how these results stack up against prevailing narratives,...

Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) has posted a standout earnings outlook, with net income projected to grow at a rapid 80.1% per year for the next three years, far surpassing the US market average of 15.9%. While the company’s revenue is expected to grow at a slower pace of 7.7% per year, recent filings confirm its return to profitability and an improvement in net profit margins compared to the previous year. Amid these results, Amneal’s shares currently trade at $10.82, notably below the...

Digimarc (DMRC) remains unprofitable and is forecast to stay in the red for at least the next three years. The company has managed to trim its losses by about 1.6% per year over the past five years. Revenue is expected to grow at a modest 5.6% per year, which trails the broader US market’s growth rate of 10.3% per year. Investors will keep a close eye on whether Digimarc can turn incremental improvements into long-term strength, especially as its valuation stays elevated at a Price-to-Sales...

Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) reduced its losses at an impressive rate of 43.8% per year over the past five years, but remains unprofitable and is expected to stay that way for at least the next three years. While revenue is forecast to grow at 4% annually, which is well behind the broader US market’s 10.3%, shares are trading at $214.39, a premium against both peer and industry averages. The Price-To-Sales ratio is at 5x compared to 2.5x and 1.6x for peers and the industry,...

Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR) reported a net profit margin of 28.7%, down from 42.5% the previous year. Earnings have declined slightly by 0.2% per year over the past five years. While the company’s earnings are forecast to grow at an impressive 20% per year, outpacing the US market’s 15.9% projected annual growth, revenue is expected to rise at 7% per year, falling short of the national average. Investors will weigh these growth projections against a recent trend of negative earnings growth...

Oil States International (OIS) turned profitable in the past year as its net profit margin swung into positive territory, with average annual earnings growth hitting an impressive 89.8% over the last five years. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to rise 19.6% per year, outpacing the broader US market's expected growth rate of 15.9%. However, revenue growth is projected at a slower 4.2% per year compared to the 10.3% US market average. Notably, reported results included a one-off $2.6...