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Chemung Financial (CHMG) reported a net profit margin of 13.8%, down from 24.5% a year ago, signaling a notable reduction in profitability. Over the past five years, the company's earnings have declined at an average rate of 1.8% per year, with the most recent year also seeing negative earnings growth. Amid these challenges, Chemung Financial’s earnings quality remains high, and its valuation screens as attractive relative to peers despite industrywide pressures on profit margins. See our...

Amphenol (APH) reported net profit margins of 16.9%, up from 15.7% a year ago, with earnings climbing 51.3% over the last year. This is well above its 16.6% annualized growth rate over the past five years. Looking forward, analysts expect earnings to grow 8.28% per year and revenue to rise 8.1% per year, both tracking below the US market average. Investors will likely focus on Amphenol’s expanding profitability and the company’s strong multi-year track record as the main takeaways from this...

Mueller Industries (MLI) delivered a standout year with earnings climbing 27.8%, far outpacing its five-year average earnings growth of 18.7% per year. Net profit margins improved to 18.1% from 16.4% last year, signaling stronger operational efficiency for the manufacturer. As investors digest these headline results, the company’s track record of steady profit growth and expanding margins is likely to be a key focus during this earnings season. See our full analysis for Mueller...

If you’ve been contemplating what to do with Premier stock, you’re not alone. The last year has been a rollercoaster for investors, and Premier’s share price has been quietly impressive even when some competitors sputtered. Just check out the numbers: up 0.7% in the past week, a small dip over the last month, but a striking 31.2% jump year-to-date and a whopping 46.5% surge over the past year. That alone has started turning heads, and for good reason. This recent momentum can be traced to a...

If you're thinking about what to do with Golar LNG stock right now, you’re not alone. Plenty of investors are weighing their options, and with good reason: this is a company that’s made some serious long-term waves. Over the past five years, Golar has soared an impressive 456.4%, and even the three-year gain stands strong at 52.3%. Still, the ride hasn't been smooth lately, as shares are down 13.1% year-to-date and have slipped 2.5% just in the last week. It’s easy to wonder if this is a...

Deciding what to do with Bread Financial Holdings stock right now means cutting through the noise and getting honest about its actual value. If you have been watching the ticker, you might have noticed a bit of a rollercoaster. Over the past year, shares have shot up by 20.4%, while the journey over three and five years has been even more impressive, nearly doubling with 97.6% and 89.2% returns, respectively. Yet, in the last month, the stock slipped by 3.3%, even after gaining 1.3% this past...

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings recently announced interim results from its ongoing Phase 2 trial of ARCT-032, an inhaled mRNA therapy for adults with cystic fibrosis, showing treatment effects over a 28-day dosing period in the second cohort. The data, along with planned longer-term studies and regulatory orphan designations, positions ARCT-032 as a potential option for patients not helped by existing CFTR modulator therapies. We'll examine how the emerging lung function and mucus reduction...

Earlier this week, the U.S. and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement featuring a US$8.5 billion project pipeline and a US$3 billion investment over six months to accelerate rare-earths production and processing outside China. Analyst coverage from William Blair highlighting USA Rare Earth's integrated operations and potential for government investment has amplified attention on the company's role in securing domestic supply chains. We'll explore how fresh analyst support and...

Northern Trust (NTRS) posted a robust 12.1% earnings growth this year, topping its five-year annual average of 7%. Net profit margins improved from 19.7% to 21.4%, highlighting a stronger bottom line. With earnings forecast to rise 4.2% per year and revenue projected at 3.5% annual growth, the company is pacing behind the broader US market. However, it remains attractively valued at a 14.3x P/E compared to industry peers. Investors may find the combination of widening margins, disciplined...

City Holding (CHCO) posted annual earnings growth of 5.4%, building on a five-year average increase of 8.9%. Net profit margins ticked up to 40.3% from 39.9% last year, and the company’s EPS remains supported by high-quality results. With revenue expected to grow at 3.3% per year compared to the broader US market’s projected 10.1% expansion, investors have their eye on a solid but slower runway for top-line gains. See our full analysis for City Holding. Next up, we will see how these headline...

In recent days, Stratasys announced key acquisitions of Forward AM and select Nexa3D assets, bolstering its 3D printing portfolio and partnerships in sectors like aerospace, while management cited both flat revenue and delayed production orders in the latest earnings report. Market sentiment turned positive following this news, with investors responding to easing U.S.-China trade tensions, robust sector earnings, and optimism about Federal Reserve actions, all contributing to renewed...

United Homes Group (UHG) shares slid sharply after most of its board, including former governor Nikki Haley and university leader James P. Clements, announced plans to resign, citing ongoing disputes with Executive Chairman Michael Nieri. See our latest analysis for United Homes Group. While the drama around United Homes Group’s board has taken center stage, the company’s share price reflects just how rattled investors are. Its 1-year total shareholder return is down nearly 67%, and momentum...

BankUnited (BKU) posted a net profit margin of 25.4%, up meaningfully from last year’s 18.8%, and delivered strong earnings momentum with a 52.5% rise over the past year. The turnaround in profitability, especially after a five-year stretch of 9.2% annual earnings decline, puts the spotlight on this quarter’s growth. Ongoing forecasts point to annual increases in both earnings and revenue at a mid-single-digit pace. Investors will likely welcome these results as a sign of restoring margin...

If you have been watching Dillard's stock, you know just how dramatic the journey has been. Over the past five years, shares have surged by a jaw-dropping 1552.4%, far outpacing most retailers and raising more than a few eyebrows on Wall Street. That momentum has hardly fizzled out; in just the past year, the stock advanced 70.6%. Even shorter-term moves are encouraging, with the last month alone producing a solid 5.6% gain. Behind these headline numbers, recent market optimism seems to have...

Fidelity D & D Bancorp (FDBC) posted a standout year, with earnings growing by 50.1%, far ahead of its 2.5% annual growth rate over the last five years. Net profit margin hit 27.9%, up from 22.4% a year ago, and the company’s 10.9x Price-to-Earnings ratio comes in below both industry and peer averages. The current share price of $44.79 trades at a notable discount to the estimated fair value of $79.71, giving investors plenty to think about in terms of upside potential. See our full analysis...

PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) delivered a dynamic set of numbers in its latest earnings report. While revenue is projected to decline by 0.4% per year over the next three years, earnings are expected to surge at a robust 26.7% per year, notably outpacing the broader US market's 15.5% growth forecast. The company’s net profit margin stands at 15.8%, outperforming last year’s 6.1%, and annual earnings growth recently hit an impressive 193.2%, a sharp contrast to its five-year average...

If you’re wondering what to make of Goodyear Tire & Rubber stock right now, you’re not alone. With shares closing at $7.04 and posting a 4.9% gain over the last week, some investors are hoping for a turnaround. But step back just a bit and the picture gets more complicated. Goodyear’s 1-year return sits at -15.3%, and over 3 years, the stock has dropped by 40.9%. Clearly, long-term holders have had to endure some bumpy roads. There’s been a steady flow of headlines for Goodyear lately,...

HomeTrust Bancshares (HTBI) posted a net profit margin of 29% for the most recent period, slipping from the prior year's 32.7% and signaling tighter profitability. Over the past five years, the company has averaged an impressive 26.6% annual earnings growth rate. However, this momentum faltered with negative earnings growth reported this year. Looking ahead, forecasts suggest revenue will inch up just 2.8% per year, which is much slower than the US market’s 10.1% pace. Earnings are expected...

Thinking about what to do with Legence stock right now? You are not alone. After a bit of a bumpy ride this past week, with shares dipping 1.9%, some investors are pausing to reassess where things could go next. Zooming out, Legence has managed to hold onto a slim 0.4% gain over the last month and a stronger 7.8% rise year to date. Clearly, the mood has shifted a few times this year, mainly driven by broader industry news and changing investor sentiment about the outlook for mid-sized banks...

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) reported net profit margins of 18.6%, a drop from last year’s 24.4%, and is forecasting earnings growth of 8.8% per year compared to the US market’s 15.5% average. Over the past five years, earnings have climbed at a strong 23.6% annual rate. However, the most recent period showed negative year-over-year growth. A compelling valuation, high-quality earnings, and established long-term growth support sentiment, but slower forecast growth and compressed margins may give...

Cashmere Valley Bank (CSHX) posted a net profit margin of 34%, down from last year’s 36.9%, and reported negative earnings growth for the most recent year. Despite the dip, the bank’s five-year average earnings growth remains at 2% annually. Investors are likely to note that CSHX’s earnings quality is rated highly. The shares trade at $68.35, a notable discount to the estimated fair value of $162.14. Further attraction comes from a comparatively low 8.7x price-to-earnings ratio and a strong...

Capital One Financial (COF) is forecasting a robust 20.5% annual revenue growth and an even more impressive 51.42% yearly increase in earnings, well ahead of the US market averages. However, net profit margins have sharply dropped from 15.3% last year to 4%. Over the last five years, earnings have retreated by 19.7% per year. With margins under pressure, investors are looking to the promise of strong future growth to shift the outlook for the stock. See our full analysis for Capital One...

Norwood Financial (NWFL) has reported an 18% annual decline in earnings over the past five years, with its net profit margin dropping to 5.9% from 21.2% a year ago. This signals a clear pullback in profitability. The company is currently trading at a lofty 76.7x price-to-earnings ratio, which is well above both peer and industry averages. Shares are priced below an estimated fair value at $26.41. While some investors may see the high-quality earnings and discounted stock price as a potential...

PROG Holdings (PRG) reported a net profit margin of 8.5%, up significantly from last year’s 4.6%. Earnings surged 96.4% year over year and reversed the company’s longer-term declining trend. Although revenue and earnings are projected to grow at 3.4% and 5.8% per year, both figures trail the broader US market. For investors, this combination of improving profitability and discounted valuation metrics could prove compelling despite some ongoing concerns about financial quality and...