U.S. Communications Stock News

Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) posted net profit margins of 8.3%, down from 9% last year, while earnings advanced just 1.4%, well below its five-year average of 40.5% annual growth. With the company’s Price-to-Earnings Ratio sitting at 43.5x, a premium over both peer and industry averages, and the stock trading slightly above the estimated fair value of $85.48 per share, investors may be weighing whether current lofty valuations can be sustained. Forecasts indicate earnings growth could...

Curious if Synovus Financial is a hidden bargain or well-valued at its current price? Dive in as we break down what drives its value. There may be more to the story than meets the eye. While the stock is up an impressive 106.1% over the past five years, shorter-term performance has been more volatile, with a -3.1% return in the last week, -8.3% over the last month, and -12.2% year-to-date. Recent headlines have highlighted Synovus Financial’s ongoing digital transformation efforts and its...

Wondering whether CVR Partners stock could be undervalued, overvalued, or finally primed for something big? You are definitely not alone in wanting to figure out whether now is the right time to take a closer look. The stock has not just stayed afloat but surged, climbing 1.3% in the last week, 5.0% over the past month, and a staggering 60.2% in the past year. This performance has made many investors sit up and pay attention. Recent news around the fertilizer industry, such as shifting...

Savers Value Village (SVV) remains unprofitable, with reported losses widening at a pace of 4.1% per year over the past five years. Revenue is projected to grow 7.6% annually, trailing the broader US market's 10.3%, but forecasts call for a striking 100.7% annual increase in earnings, with profitability expected within three years. Currently trading at $9.21, which is below its estimated fair value and industry peers, SVV stands out for its attractive valuation despite ongoing financial...

NPK International (NPKI) has delivered consistent profitability over the past five years, with earnings growing at an impressive 74% per year during that time. Looking ahead, analysts expect revenue to expand at 8.9% per year, slightly lagging the US market average of 10.3%. EPS is projected to rise by a robust 20.2% each year, outpacing the national benchmark. While recent net profit margin slipped to 12.8% from last year’s 15.9% and earnings growth slowed to 1.7%, the company’s historical...

Chevron (CVX) reported revenue growth forecasts of just 0.5% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10.4% pace. Net profit margins have declined to 7.2% from 9.6% a year ago, and earnings have seen negative growth over the past year compared to the company’s five-year average. While analysts project earnings will grow at about 13% annually moving forward, this remains below the estimated 15.9% rate for the wider US market. Investors are weighing these slower growth signals and margin...

Some Steel Dynamics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:STLD ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Senior Vice President...

BrightView Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:BV ) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 20% in the last...

Getty Images Holdings (NYSE:GETY) has launched two major initiatives this week, teaming up with Perplexity on a global licensing agreement and rolling out new Getty Images and iStock apps in the Webflow Marketplace. Both moves aim to broaden access to licensed images as demand rises from AI and digital content creators. See our latest analysis for Getty Images Holdings. Despite a rough patch with a year-to-date share price return of -10.9% and one-year total shareholder return dropping over...

Insiders who bought Inseego Corp. ( NASDAQ:INSG ) stock in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The...

As you might know, Arcus Biosciences, Inc. ( NYSE:RCUS ) just kicked off its latest third-quarter results with some...

Those holding Allbirds, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BIRD ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 57% in the...

As you might know, Oatly Group AB ( NASDAQ:OTLY ) recently reported its quarterly numbers. Revenues of US$223m beat...

WEC Energy Group, Inc. ( NYSE:WEC ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. WEC...

Fiserv, Inc. ( NYSE:FI ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 47% share...

Deluxe Corporation ( NYSE:DLX ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 16% on the...

ALLETE (ALE) reported a net profit margin of 12%, down from 14.4% a year earlier. Earnings have grown at an average rate of 4.7% per year over the past five years. Shares currently trade at $67.33, which is above an estimated fair value of $51.34. The P/E ratio of 21.3x aligns with peers and the wider US utilities sector. Despite the company’s high-quality past earnings, concerns about dividend sustainability and financial strength may weigh on investor sentiment as current profit margins...

Seagate Technology Holdings plc ( NASDAQ:STX ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...

Many investors are still learning about the various metrics that can be useful when analysing a stock. This article is...

It's been a good week for Service Corporation International ( NYSE:SCI ) shareholders, because the company has just...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Apple (AAPL) reported earnings growth averaging 5.8% per year over the past five years, with net profit margins currently at 24.3% compared to 26.4% a year ago. Despite a forecast for earnings to rise by 8.2% annually and revenue by 5.7% per year, these figures lag behind the broader US market projections. Shares currently trade at $270.37, a premium to the estimated fair value of $231.08. The price-to-earnings ratio is 40.2x, which is well above peers and the global tech industry. While no...

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) reported a net profit margin of 0.6% for the latest period, down from 1.3% a year ago. Over the past five years, annual earnings have fallen by 37%, and the results for the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, included a one-off loss of $32.1 million. The company’s Price-to-Sales ratio sits at 3.3x, ahead of both its peers and the broader industry, signaling a premium valuation. Investors are eyeing projected annual earnings growth of 65.8% going forward, but...

Some stocks are best avoided. It hits us in the gut when we see fellow investors suffer a loss. For example, we...