U.S. Chemicals Stock News

Western Union (WU) posted net profit margins of 18.8% in its latest results, up from 16.1% a year ago, while earnings grew 14.1% over the same period, well ahead of its essentially flat five-year trend. Despite the uptick in profits, revenue is only expected to inch up by 1.1% per year, and analysts anticipate earnings to decline by 8.8% annually for the next three years. Investors now face a classic valuation-versus-growth tradeoff: compelling profitability and below-average...

Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) posted net profit margins of 7.7%, up from last year’s 4.8%, highlighting a clear lift in profitability. The company’s earnings grew 67.9% over the past year, outpacing its five-year annual earnings growth average of 39.6%. While these numbers underscore an impressive turnaround to profitability in recent years, management now expects annual earnings to fall by 30.4% and revenue to slip 2.6% on average over the next three years. The stock trades at a...

First Western Financial (MYFW) delivered headline earnings growth of 403.7% year over year, with net profit margins reaching 13.2% compared to just 3.1% in the previous period. Over the past five years, however, earnings have trended down at an average rate of 26.9% per year. At the same time, forecasts now see annual earnings growth of 38.9% and revenue growth of 13.7% in the years ahead. Investors may weigh these fast-rising earnings and expanding profit margins against the stock's current...

Dimeco (DIMC) posted a robust set of earnings, as its net profit margin climbed to 32.2% from last year’s 27.6%. Earnings growth accelerated to 36.1% year-over-year, far outpacing the 6.7% average annual growth of the past five years. Shares are trading at $41.25, which is well below the estimated fair value of $93.21. The company’s 6.8x Price-To-Earnings ratio is significantly lower than both peer and industry averages. With no major risks reported and a backdrop of attractive dividends and...

Betterware de México (NYSE:BWMX) reported a net profit margin of 7.2%, a jump from last year's 6.4%, with recent earnings up 15.8%. Analysts expect annual earnings growth of 26.99% going forward, outpacing the US market’s expected 15.5% growth, even as revenue is projected to rise by 5.8% per year. With BWMX trading at just 9x earnings, well below industry and peer averages, and shares priced at $13.35, investors are seeing the kind of profit growth and value metrics that often draw attention...

WD-40 (WDFC) reported a net profit margin of 14.7%, up from 11.8% the previous year, with earnings increasing 31.1% over the last twelve months. This growth is significantly higher than its five-year average growth rate of 3.6% per year. Shares are trading at $202.43, well above the estimated fair value of $32.29, and the company’s price-to-earnings ratio of 30.1x is well above peer and industry averages. With high profitability quality, an attractive dividend, and a steady growth track...

ETHZilla Corporation recently completed a 1-for-10 stock split on October 20, 2025, and appointed John D. Kristoff as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO McAndrew Rudisill. This combination of a share structure change and the creation of a high-level communications and investor relations role highlights ETHZilla's focus on expanding accessibility and strengthening its engagement with both investors and the...

Earlier this week, Alector and its partner GSK announced that latozinemab failed to meet safety and efficacy criteria in a Phase 3 clinical trial for frontotemporal dementia due to GRN gene mutations, leading to the discontinuation of related studies and a workforce reduction of approximately 49%. This setback not only impacts Alector's core pipeline but also coincides with the resignation of its President and Head of R&D, highlighting significant changes in the company's direction. We'll...

Fortrea Holdings Inc. ( NASDAQ:FTRE ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last...

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) posted a notable uptick in profitability, with current profit margins at 26.6%, up from 22% a year ago. Earnings are forecast to grow 17.01% per year, outpacing the US market’s 15.5% annual rate. Revenue is expected to increase at 7.6% per year, which trails the 10% US average. With high-quality earnings, attractive dividends, and a recent 17.2% acceleration in earnings growth over the past year, the recent results signal continued momentum but leave investors...

Vimeo (VMEO) shares have quietly climbed in recent months, gaining over 90% in the past quarter. Investors seem to be taking a closer look at the company’s evolving business and recent annual growth figures. See our latest analysis for Vimeo. After a long stretch of mixed sentiment, Vimeo’s recent share price return of over 90% in the past quarter reflects renewed optimism and upward momentum. This is especially notable considering its 65% total shareholder return over the past year. While...

In recent days, Flux Power Holdings, Inc. filed a shelf registration statement to potentially offer up to US$19.57 million in common stock, comprising 3,644,289 shares. This move gives the company financial flexibility, potentially signaling preparations for future capital needs, business development plans, or expansion opportunities. We'll examine how the shelf registration could affect Flux Power Holdings' narrative, especially its impact on future funding and growth plans. Find companies...

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Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. ( NYSE:SSD ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price...

ICON (ICLR) has delivered solid earnings, growing its profits by 27.1% per year on average over the past five years, with the most recent year showing 11.2% earnings growth. Net profit margins improved to 9.8% from last year’s 8.6%, and future earnings are forecast to rise by 10.97% annually. Backed by these positive trends in earnings quality and sustained margin expansion, investors are looking at a company with underlying strength and favorable valuation signals. See our full analysis for...

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Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) remains unprofitable, with losses having deepened at a rate of 15.2% per year over the past five years. Looking ahead, analysts expect the company to turn things around within the next three years, projecting 92.65% annual earnings growth and a 3% yearly revenue climb. However, that is slower than the broader US market’s anticipated 10% pace. For investors, the combination of forecasted profit potential and the company’s value pricing is likely to keep AMBP in...

Tesla (TSLA) reported a net profit margin of 5.3%, down from last year’s 13.3%, as the company saw negative earnings growth over the most recent year despite averaging 19.2% annual earnings growth over the past five years. Still, the outlook remains upbeat, with revenue forecast to rise 16.9% per year and earnings expected to surge by 36% annually, both easily outpacing broader US market averages. See our full analysis for Tesla. Up next, we’ll see how these results hold up against the major...

Reliance (NYSE:RS) posted net profit margins of 5.2%, down from 7.4% a year ago, highlighting a decrease in profitability. While the company’s earnings have grown at just 0.9% per year on average over the past five years, forecasts now call for earnings growth of 11.1% per year and revenue to expand by 3% annually. Recent margin compression and slower profit acceleration set the stage for investors to weigh the company’s high earnings quality and attractive dividend against shifting growth...

Origin Bancorp (NYSE:OBK) reported net profit margins of 20.5%, down from 23.5% a year ago. Earnings have risen at an annual rate of 3.7% over the past five years. Shares currently trade at $33.09, which is well below the company’s estimated fair value of $59.93. Looking ahead, OBK’s earnings are forecast to grow at 19.8% per year, which is above the broader US market expectation of 15.5% annual growth. However, with revenue growth projected to lag the market and margins coming under...