U.S. Communications Stock News

Sensient Technologies (SXT) delivered standout earnings growth of 54% over the past year, far surpassing its five-year average of 1.2% per year. Net profit margins expanded sharply to 8.6%, up from 5.8% a year ago. Forecasts point to ongoing earnings growth of 18.5% per year, outpacing the broader US market's 15.9% projection, even as revenue growth of 7.6% per year is expected to trail the US average. With profit quality flagged as high and recent momentum clear, investors are taking note...

Grid Dynamics Holdings (GDYN) delivered a standout year, averaging 41% annual earnings growth over the past five years, and recently accelerating to a dramatic 474% gain as net profit margins climbed from 0.7% to 3.4%. While forward profit growth of 10.8% per year trails the US market forecast, revenue is projected to rise 11% annually, just ahead of the broader market benchmark. With shares trading below discounted cash flow estimates and rewards in the form of consistent profit growth and...

RE/MAX Holdings (RMAX) posted a substantial one-off loss of $6.7 million, which affected the company’s trailing 12-month results through September 30, 2025. While RMAX turned profitable this past year, EPS has declined by 29.6% per year over the last five years, and revenue is projected to rise just 2.8% annually, well behind the US market’s anticipated 10.3%. Margins have improved with the recent return to profitability, but the one-time loss makes it difficult to get a clear view of...

Floor & Decor Holdings (FND) delivered year-over-year earnings growth of 10.8%, with net profit margins rising to 4.7% from last year’s 4.4%. Despite a price-to-earnings ratio of 31x, trading at a premium above both its industry and peer averages, the company is projected to grow earnings at 12% annually. Its forecasted revenue and earnings growth trail the broader US market. With no notable risks identified and the stock trading below analyst targets, attention now shifts to how these latest...

Hub Group (HUBG) posted a net profit margin of 2.6%, slipping from 2.9% a year ago, while earnings have fallen by an average of 0.1% annually over the past five years. Despite recent negative growth, analysts expect earnings to climb 10.9% per year, although that lags the broader US market’s 15.9% forecast. The muted growth outlook is tempered by the company’s discounted share price and a favorable Price-to-Earnings ratio compared to many peers. This positions the company as a potential...

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) is currently unprofitable, with losses having increased at an average rate of 61.6% per year over the past five years. Revenue is projected to grow at 3.8% per year, lagging behind the US market average of 10.4%. Earnings are forecast to climb an impressive 100.57% per year, putting the company on track to reach profitability within the next three years. Investors are now weighing this anticipated turnaround and discounted valuation, as shares trade at a...

ACCO Brands (ACCO) posted a notable one-off loss of $15.1 million for the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, which weighed on its recent earnings. Shares are trading at $3.76, putting the stock at a Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 8.3x, which is lower than both its peer and industry averages. With analysts projecting EPS to grow 44.1% per year, far outpacing the US market's 15.9% forecast, these results have investors refocusing on the company’s potential for a sharp earnings turnaround,...

Western Digital (WDC) posted annual earnings growth forecasts of 9.9% and revenue growth of 8.4%. Both figures are set to lag behind the broader US market averages of 15.9% for earnings and 10.4% for revenue. The company recently turned profitable after a challenging stretch, although the latest figures included a one-time $668 million loss that is weighing on reported results. Margins have improved as Western Digital returned to profitability, but investors are weighing this turnaround...

Dominion Energy (D) reported a net profit margin of 16.7%, up from 11.8% a year ago. Its earnings grew at a remarkable 49.7% over the past year, far surpassing its 5-year annual average growth rate of 1.5%. Shares now trade at $58.69, reflecting optimism about the company's strong earnings trajectory even as the stock sits above its estimated fair value of $36.91. With investors eyeing a 7.85% forecasted annual earnings growth and profit margins on the rise, the focus now turns to how...

CRA International (CRAI) delivered net profit margins of 7.7% this quarter, edging up from 6.4% a year ago. Earnings increased 31.4% over the past year, well above its 5-year average growth of 11.3% per year. The company now forecasts annual earnings growth of 4.9% and expects revenue to rise by 3.6% per year, highlighting continued momentum. Supported by high quality earnings, accelerating profit margins, and positive growth expectations, CRA International’s latest results have set a...

ICF International (ICFI) reported a net profit margin of 5.5%, up from 5% a year ago, with earnings expanding at a 13.8% annual pace over the past five years. Recent growth clocked in at 9%, which runs below its longer-term average. Analysts now expect annual earnings to rise 7.3%, with revenue growth projected at 2.8%, both trailing the broader US market. Despite more modest growth expectations, the company’s shares recently closed at $80.28, noticeably below an estimated fair value of...

Upbound Group (UPBD) saw its earnings grow 4% over the past year, with a net profit margin of 1.8%, slightly below last year’s 1.9%. The latest period included a one-off loss of $44.2 million, which impacted reported EPS and earnings quality. While revenue is expected to grow 5.8% per year, slower than the broader US market forecast of 10.3%, analysts see annual earnings growth accelerating to 33.4%, outpacing the US market’s 15.9%. Shares are trading at $19.38, notably below the estimated...

Quaker Chemical (KWR) remains unprofitable, with losses having increased at an average rate of 1.1% per year over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow 4% annually, which is below the broader US market's expected 10.3% growth rate and indicates ongoing commercial challenges. Investors are left weighing persistent unprofitability, slowing growth expectations, and a relatively high price-to-sales ratio against the potential upside suggested by the current discount to fair value. See...

TXNM Energy (TXNM) delivered standout earnings growth this year, reporting a 114.4% jump over the past twelve months. This is a marked departure from its average annual decline of 4.1% over the last five years. Net profit margins improved to 8.7%, up from 4.5% previously. Despite the fresh momentum in profitability, the company’s longer-term performance still reflects a period of profit contraction. Investors now face a balancing act, weighing these improved results and high quality earnings...

IDACORP (IDA) delivered earnings growth of 12.5% over the past year, outpacing its five-year average annual pace of 4.9%. Net profit margins climbed to 17.6% from last year’s 15.4%, setting a high bar for quality in its reported numbers. Looking ahead, forecasts call for annual earnings growth of 10.7% with revenue rising 7.6% per year, both trailing behind expected rates for the broader US market. At the same time, shares change hands at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 21.9x, exceeding peer and...

Republic Services (RSG) posted earnings growth of 6.9% over the most recent year, with an average annual earnings growth rate of 15.7% over the past five years. Net profit margin improved slightly to 12.8%, up from last year’s 12.5%. Analysts expect forward earnings to grow at 8.09% yearly, trailing the broader US market forecast of 15.9%. Investors are likely to weigh the company’s consistent earnings history and steady margin gains against a revenue growth outlook of 5.2% per year, which is...

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...