U.S. Consumer Durables Stock News

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...

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...

Rimini Street (RMNI) reported a forecasted annual revenue growth rate of 2.1%, significantly trailing the 10.3% yearly pace projected for the broader US market. The company’s recent swing to profitability comes with a caveat, as the latest profit is heavily influenced by a one-off gain of $31.3 million, making comparisons to previous periods less clear. Despite trading at $3.98 per share, which is below an estimated fair value of $7.07, earnings are expected to decline by about 24% per year...

Owens & Minor (OMI) remains unprofitable, and its losses have accelerated at a rate of 71.9% per year over the past five years. Revenue is expected to decline sharply by 46.5% per year over the next three years, and profit margins continue in negative territory with no sign of improvement. Despite ongoing operational challenges, shares are currently trading below analyst estimates of fair value, which may catch the eye of value-focused investors. See our full analysis for Owens & Minor. Next...

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (NYSE:ARI) posted deeper losses for the period, with net losses having widened at an average rate of 40.9% per year over the last five years. The company is forecast to grow earnings by 25.03% per year, and consensus expects ARI to swing to profitability within three years, outpacing the broader market's typical growth rate. Looking ahead, investors will be weighing ARI's ability to deliver on this profit turnaround while margins and revenue growth remain...

Marcus (MCS) has swung to profitability, growing EPS at an average rate of 69.1% per year over the past five years, with earnings now forecast to climb another 43.3% annually. This is far ahead of the US market’s 15.9% growth forecast. Shares trade at $14.4, notably below the estimated fair value of $30.78, while a one-off $6.8 million loss weighed on recent reported results. Investors are now evaluating the prospects for sustained earnings momentum alongside the stock’s relatively high...

Employers Holdings (EIG) posted a net profit margin of 11.4%, down from 13.8% last year, reflecting a modest contraction in profitability. Over the past five years, earnings have declined by 1% annually, and looking ahead, revenue is forecast to shrink at a rate of -1.1% per year, with EPS growth expected at just 0.4% annually, which is well below the broader US market's 15.9% forecast. Despite the tempered growth trends, the company’s high-quality earnings and attractive dividend profile...

Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) posted a net profit margin of 4.8%, matching last year’s figure, while the company’s earnings have slipped by 6.7% annually over the past five years. Although revenue is forecast to grow at 7.7% each year, which trails the US market’s 10.3% pace, the shares currently trade at $18.86, notably below the fair value estimate of $49.88. With a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 12.6x, lower than both the industry and peer averages, and ongoing profit declines, investors...

Weave Communications (WEAV) is expected to grow revenue at a 14% annual clip, notably ahead of the broader US market's projected 10.3% rate. Despite steady progress in reducing losses by 13.2% per year over the past five years, the company remains unprofitable and is not forecast to break even within the next three years. With a Price-to-Sales ratio sitting at 2.5x, well below both industry and peer averages, and shares trading at $7.41, which is less than the $11.35 estimated fair value,...

JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) reported net profit margins at 1.3%, a sharp pullback from last year’s 4.8%, as recent profitability turned negative year-on-year despite strong 31% average annual earnings growth over the past five years. Looking ahead, analysts are betting on a rebound with earnings forecast to jump 138.5% annually over the next three years, although revenue is only expected to grow 5.7% per year, trailing the broader US market. Margins have compressed and valuation is looking rich,...

SPX Technologies (SPXC) delivered robust earnings performance with net profit margins rising to 10.4%, up from 9.2% a year ago, signaling tangible improvement in profitability. Earnings have grown 26.6% over the past year, which is below the five-year compound annual growth rate of 29.7%. Forward-looking forecasts call for annual earnings growth of 21.2%, far outpacing the broader US market’s projected 15.9% rate. Revenue is expected to rise by 8.3% annually, below the US average. The...

MasTec (MTZ) posted a striking 272.8% earnings growth over the past year, reversing a five-year average slide of 23.3% per year. Net profit margins expanded to 2.4%, up from last year’s 0.7%. Annual revenues are projected to grow at 8.4%, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. With earnings expected to outpace the market at 22.7% growth per year for the next three years, investors are eyeing this rapid shift in profitability and the ongoing margin improvement as the biggest story from...