U.S. Communications Stock News

Boston Beer Company (SAM) posted earnings growth of 14.8% over the past year, marking a sharp recovery from a five-year average annual decline of 16.1%. Net profit margins improved to 4.6% from 4% last year, while earnings are forecast to rise 12.35% per year going forward. The stock trades at $231.60 per share, notably below its estimated fair value of $324.88. However, its Price-To-Earnings ratio of 26.4x remains well above industry and peer averages, reflecting a premium multiple...

Primis Financial (FRST) has returned to profitability over the past year, even as its earnings have declined at an average rate of 45.3% per year over the previous five years. Revenue is projected to fall 4.3% annually for the next three years, but annual EPS growth expectations are robust at 61.4% per year, well ahead of market and industry norms. With these high-quality earnings in focus, investors face the trade-off between impressive forecasted profit growth and ongoing pressure on the...

Newmont (NEM) posted a five-year annual earnings growth rate of 9.5% and has recently returned to profitability, with revenue and earnings projected to grow at 3.9% and 2.6% per year respectively. Although both rates trail the broader US market’s expected 10% revenue and 15.5% earnings growth, Newmont now boasts high-quality earnings and improved net profit margins. For investors, the highlights include a discounted valuation, a clean risk profile, and continued profit momentum even as future...

McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) posted a net profit margin of 15.6%, below the previous year’s 25.3%, and faced negative earnings growth over the past twelve months. Over a longer horizon, earnings have advanced at an impressive 20.3% annual rate over the last five years. Analysts now forecast earnings to grow 9.27% per year, with revenue growth projected at 4.6% per year. Both metrics trail the US market averages. With margins squeezed but a steady growth profile ahead, investors will weigh the mix...

Iridium Communications (IRDM) reported net profit margins of 14.4%, a slight uptick from the prior period’s 14.1%, with EPS up 10% in the past year. However, earnings growth has cooled dramatically from a five-year average of 79.4% per year, highlighting a step down from the company’s previous pace. Investors are left weighing improved margins and a discounted share price against much slower growth forecasts in the years ahead. See our full analysis for Iridium Communications. Up next, we’ll...

Integer Holdings (ITGR) posted headline earnings with profit margins narrowing to 4.8% over the last twelve months, down from 6.9% a year earlier, as a significant one-time loss of $69.6 million weighed on performance. While revenue is forecast to rise at 3.8% per year, which lags the broader US market’s 10% expectation, analysts are projecting robust EPS growth of 35.7% per year despite these recent setbacks. See our full analysis for Integer Holdings. With the numbers on the table, it's...

CB Financial Services (CBFV) reported a net profit margin of 6.8%, a steep drop from last year’s 34.3% margin. The latest twelve months included a one-off gain of $915,000 that complicates headline earnings quality. After five years of strong annual earnings growth averaging 33.9%, CBFV posted a negative bottom line this year, breaking from its previous trajectory. With earnings forecast to surge 149.9% per year and revenue predicted to outpace the US market at 27.9% per year, investors see...

Thinking about whether to hold, buy, or move on from Burford Capital? You're not alone. The past year has been a wild ride, with the stock dropping 20.4%, and more recently, a dip of 13.3% over the last month alone. At first glance, those numbers might raise some eyebrows, but any seasoned investor will tell you that sometimes sell-offs create opportunity rather than signal real trouble. What's been driving these moves? Well, the legal finance sector has been under the spotlight, with growing...

Hilltop Holdings (HTH) delivered a substantial turnaround in its latest results, with earnings growth surging 50% over the past year after a five-year period of 33.2% average annual declines. Net profit margins expanded to 12.7% from 9.1% last year, highlighting improved profitability. Looking ahead, investors are weighing this momentum against forecasts for earnings to decline by 16.3% yearly over the next three years and revenue growth projections of just 2.2% annually, which is well below...

Avidbank Holdings (AVBH) has delivered a strong showing, with net profit margin jumping to 28.7%, up from last year's 21.4%. Profits surged 63.2% over the latest year, which is well above its 14.2% annual average over the past five years. The company is expected to outpace the broader US market, with earnings forecast to grow at 20% per year and revenue projected to increase by 13.7% per year. Investors are weighing this high-quality growth against a valuation that looks expensive compared to...

Meridian (MRBK) posted net profit margins of 18.5%, up from 12.3% the previous year, highlighting a solid step up in profitability. EPS growth soared 79% year-over-year, representing a dramatic turnaround from a 5-year average annual earnings decline of 18.1%. With margins running higher and quality earnings confirmed, investors are taking note, especially as the current share price of $15.34 trades well below the estimated fair value of $23.77 and the company's price-to-earnings ratio...

Community Health Systems (CYH) turned profitable over the past twelve months, benefiting from a significant one-off gain of $340 million. Despite this, the company’s earnings have declined at a rate of -43.9% per year over the last five years. Looking ahead, earnings are expected to fall even further at -107.8% per year for the next three years. With revenue forecast to grow just 1.9% annually, well below the broader US market’s 10% rate, investors are left weighing recent profitability...

Elme Communities (ELME) reported expanding losses, which have grown at an annual rate of 8.5% over the past five years. Revenue is projected to shrink significantly, declining 50.9% per year over the next three years. Profitability is not forecast in this period, and the company’s valuation metrics are stretched, with a price-to-sales ratio of 5.9x exceeding both peer and industry averages. With shares trading at $16.65, far above an estimated fair value of $1.36, and both major and minor...

MidWestOne Financial Group (MOFG) has turned a corner after a five-year period where earnings declined 30.9% per year, managing to swing into profitability in the latest year. Looking ahead, analysts expect the company’s earnings to grow 17.4% per year and revenue is forecast to climb 13.4% annually. Both metrics are anticipated to outpace the US market’s respective 15.5% and 10% average growth rates. With net profit margins now positive and fundamentals such as dividend attractiveness and...

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...