U.S. Communications Stock News

Earlier this month, American Battery Technology Company confirmed that the U.S. Department of Energy terminated a US$115 million grant intended for the construction of its lithium hydroxide project in Nevada, prompting the company to continue developing the project with over US$52 million raised from investors and to appeal the DOE’s decision. This development spotlights the volatility in U.S. battery supply chain funding and American Battery Technology’s efforts to maintain project progress...

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) posted net profit margins of 28.8%, up from 26.8% last year. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at 16.5% per year. The most recent annual earnings growth was even stronger at 21.9%. With these gains and forecasts for steady revenue and earnings growth in the future, investors may find confidence in the company’s ability to deliver consistently solid results. See our full analysis for Wintrust Financial. Next, we will see how these earnings trends hold up...

Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) reported a sharp jump in net profit margins to 7.8%, up from just 0.8% a year earlier. Over the past year, EPS growth soared by 865.3%, easily outpacing the company’s 15.6% average annual growth over the past five years. Revenue is expected to rise by 3.1% per year going forward, trailing the broader US market growth forecast, and shares now trade at a 12x Price-To-Earnings Ratio, below industry averages. The latest results underline profitable momentum, but slower...

RLI (RLI) reported net profit margins of 19% for the current period, down from 23.8% a year earlier, highlighting a year-over-year drop in profitability. Earnings have grown at an average of 8.3% annually over the past five years, but the company just logged negative earnings growth and projects a further annual decline of 7.1% over the next three years. With revenue expected to inch up by only 0.8% per year, trailing far behind the broader US market’s 10.1% forecast, investors face an...

BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) has returned to profitability in the latest 12 months after previously reporting a significant one-off loss of $127 million, which had weighed on its recent results. While earnings have declined at an average rate of 18.7% per year over the past five years, analysts now anticipate a sharp turnaround, with annual earnings growth of 34.5% forecast for the next three years. This pace is well ahead of the broader US market’s 15.5% rate. This optimistic profit...

Capital City Bank Group (CCBG) posted another solid performance, with EPS climbing for the fifth straight year and annual earnings growth accelerating to 18.2%. Net profit margins also pushed higher, reaching 24.7% from 22.8% a year earlier. While revenue is projected to rise at just 4% annually versus the broader US market’s 10.1% outlook, the recent jump in profitability and steady historical growth keep investors interested, particularly with shares currently trading below the company’s...

AGNC Investment (AGNC) is forecast to deliver substantial growth in the coming years, with consensus estimates projecting earnings to climb 40.15% per year and revenues to rise 16% annually over the next three years. Both metrics are well ahead of the US market averages. However, the company’s net profit margin stands at 71.9%, down from last year’s 81.5%, as investors keep an eye on compressed profitability despite five years of continued profits and near-term negative earnings growth. With...

PulteGroup (PHM) reported that earnings are forecast to decline at an average annual rate of 6.2% over the next three years, while revenue is also expected to edge down at a slight 0.09% per year. Profit margins have slipped from 16.6% last year to 14.9% currently. Over the past five years, earnings have climbed at a 14% annual rate. Investors are weighing this mix of solid historical growth with a cautious outlook as the market responds to the results. See our full analysis for...

Cadence Bank (CADE) delivered robust results, growing earnings by 340.7% in the most recent year, far outpacing its five-year average annual rate of 11.1%. Net profit margins jumped to 28.9% from last year’s 9.3%, and with earnings expected to expand at 15.14% per year along with a forecasted 10.1% annual revenue growth, investors have reason for optimism. Consistent profit growth, strengthening margins, and an attractive dividend point to substantive rewards. However, a price-to-earnings...

Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) posted stand-out earnings this year with net income growth of 67.7%, handily outpacing its five-year average of 41.2% per year. Profit margins climbed to 5.2% from last year’s 3.3%, and the company now trades at a P/E ratio of 8.2x, well below its industry and peer averages. With the stock changing hands at $36.49, under an estimated fair value of $37.58, investors face the dilemma of balancing declining earnings forecasts and dividend sustainability concerns...

Genuine Parts (GPC) delivered annual revenue growth of 3.4%, trailing the broader US market’s 10.1% pace. The company’s earnings are forecast to climb 12.7% per year, though that also falls short of the market’s expected 15.5% growth rate. Net profit margins narrowed to 3.4% from 4.7% last year, signaling margin compression that investors will want to monitor during this earnings season. See our full analysis for Genuine Parts. Next, we will set these results against the dominant market...

RBB Bancorp (RBB) reported a net profit margin of 23.8%, below last year’s 29.7%, with annual earnings declining by 9.6% per year over the past five years. Looking forward, analysts forecast a dramatic turnaround with earnings growth of 24.1% per year and revenue growth of 15.6% per year, both outpacing the US market average. These projections arrive as investors weigh peer-relative value and a flagged risk for dividend sustainability. See our full analysis for RBB Bancorp. The next section...

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Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL) has seen its earnings decline by 13.9% per year over the last five years, with its net profit margin dropping to 18.6% from last year's 20.6%. The stock now trades at 19.1x earnings, notably higher than the peer average of 13.1x and the broader US Banks industry’s 11.3x. The share price of $7,700 also sits well above the estimated fair value of $3,862.64. With net profit margins compressing and earnings growth negative over the past year, the...

Badger Meter (BMI) posted a net profit margin of 15.4%, up from 14.8% last year, reflecting expanding profitability. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at an impressive annualized rate of 23.1%, while the most recent annual growth came in at 16.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.7% per year, trailing the US market's expected 10.1% rate, and annual earnings growth is projected at 9.9%, also below the market's 15.5% pace. With shares trading at $177.35, well above the estimated fair...

Columbia Financial (CLBK) is forecasting annual revenue growth of 14.5%, surpassing the broader US market’s 10.1% projected rate. Earnings are expected to jump by 54.2% each year, well ahead of the 15.5% annual growth seen across the US market. Despite these upbeat forecasts, net profit margins have slipped to 7.4% from last year’s 8%, and the company’s earnings have fallen 33.4% per year on average over the past five years. With strong future growth prospects but currently compressed...

Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR) reported net profit margins of 32.9%, up from 29.3% last year, highlighting robust profitability. While the company’s earnings have grown at an impressive 29.3% per year over the past five years, growth cooled to 23.8% in the most recent year. Future projections indicate a 1.6% annual earnings decline and 5.1% revenue growth, which lags behind the broader US market. Results were buoyed by an $80.1 million one-off gain, and the shares currently trade at $43.41,...

Pentair (PNR) reported a net profit margin of 15.8%, slightly down from 16.3% last year. Recent earnings growth turned negative following a five-year annual average growth rate of 9.6%. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to grow at around 12% per year. However, this pace is slower than both the broader US market and the company's own revenue growth projections. With high quality reported earnings and the stock trading below an estimated fair value, investors are weighing slower near-term...

Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) reported ongoing losses, with net losses worsening at a 35.3% annual rate over the past five years. Despite the negative net profit margin and declining recent earnings, the company is forecast to deliver a substantial turnaround, with expected earnings growth of 81.26% per year and revenue growth of 21.8%, both outpacing the broader US market. Shares currently trade at $27.55, which is below the estimated fair value of $36.94 per share. Investors remain...

Community Financial System (CBU) posted a current net profit margin of 26.4%, up from last year’s 23.5%, while earnings growth for the year hit 23.7%. Over the past five years, the company’s earnings averaged 0.6% annual growth, and forecasts now call for earnings to rise 18.31% per year, ahead of the broader US market. Running a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 14.5x, CBU trades at a premium to the US Banks industry but still sits below its peer average. With no identified risks and ongoing profit...

Valmont Industries (VMI) reported net profit margins of 6.3%, down from 7.3% last year, as current results reflect the impact of a one-off loss of $101.4 million over the last twelve months. The company is forecasting earnings growth of 16.2% per year, outpacing the US market’s 15.5% average, while revenue is expected to grow 3.5% annually compared to the industry’s 10.1%. With these projections, investors are likely to focus on Valmont’s path to regaining margin strength and monitoring its...

Acme United (ACU) reported a net profit margin of 5.3%, marking a decline from last year’s 10.1%. Negative earnings growth over the past year contrasts with its five-year average annual earnings increase of 9.4%. With revenue forecast to rise just 4.8% per year and earnings expected to fall 15.9% annually over the next three years, investors are scrutinizing the company’s weaker margins and muted prospects. The P/E ratio stands at 13.9x and the share price is $37.75, both below industry and...

First United (FUNC) reported standout earnings growth of 54.4% over the past year, far outpacing its 5-year average of 5.3% per year. Net profit margins reached 29.8%, rising from 22.7% in the prior year, while shares are currently trading at $36.98, well below an estimated fair value of $68.47. With only one minor risk flagged and multiple rewards highlighted, including high-quality past earnings, expanding profit and revenue, and a strong value profile, the latest results point to improved...

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) posted a 13% rise in earnings over the past year, reversing a five-year stretch where earnings declined an average 19.9% annually. Net profit margins increased to 9%, compared to 8.9% last year, and the company is now projected to grow earnings at 9.8% per year going forward. For investors, the key takeaway is a clear shift toward profitability. However, with future growth expectations trailing the broader US market, sentiment may remain mixed. See our full analysis...