U.S. Consumer Finance Stock News

On August 6, 2025, American International Group's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.45 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, and announced the completion of a share repurchase program totaling over 971 million shares since 2013 for US$58.33 billion, including a recent tranche of 27.37 million shares for US$2.25 billion. This announcement was accompanied by news of a strong financial turnaround for AIG in the second quarter of 2025, as the company reported...

Itron, Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2025 financial results, showing net income growth to US$68.34 million from US$51.32 million a year earlier, with earnings per share also rising, despite virtually flat revenues. The company also released updated revenue guidance for both the third quarter and full year, offering investors new expectations for its sales outlook in 2025. We’ll examine how Itron’s improved profitability, supported by resilient margins amid stable revenues,...

Merus N.V. recently reported its second quarter and six-month 2025 earnings, showing revenue growth to US$8.83 million and US$35.32 million respectively, while net losses widened to US$158.22 million for the quarter and US$254.69 million for the half-year compared to the previous year. The substantial year-on-year increase in revenue was accompanied by a much larger rise in net loss, spotlighting the company's resource allocation and expense trajectory amid ongoing development efforts. We'll...

Cognex Corporation recently presented at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Technology Leadership Forum and Raymond James Industrial Showcase, highlighting its latest advancements and financial outlook. A key insight is that positive macroeconomic data, including steady US inflation and increased anticipation for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, boosted sentiment in industrial and tech sectors, providing tailwinds beyond the company's own developments. We'll explore how this improved...

Ellington Financial Inc. recently reported second quarter earnings, posting net income of US$49.96 million and basic earnings per share of US$0.45, while also affirming its monthly dividend of US$0.13 per share payable in September 2025. These results highlight both the company's continued profitability and its commitment to maintaining shareholder income through regular dividend distributions. We will explore how the announcement of continued monthly dividends shapes Ellington Financial's...

In August 2025, BioMarin Pharmaceutical reported second-quarter results surpassing expectations, with revenues rising to US$825.41 million and net income more than doubling year-over-year, prompting the company to lift its full-year revenue outlook and EPS guidance. This performance was driven by robust demand for key therapies such as Voxzogo and significant progress in both commercial execution and the advancement of its product pipeline. We'll now explore how BioMarin's upward guidance...

On August 13, 2025, Coastal Financial Corporation and Coastal Community Bank announced the appointment of four new senior executives, Ryan Hall, Michael Costigan, Freddy Rivas, and Chris Morgan, to drive expansion across digital banking and community-focused strategies. This leadership refresh brings together expertise in product innovation, risk management, and technology from major financial institutions and fintech firms, signaling intensified efforts to enhance both digital and...

Alight, Inc. reported second quarter 2025 results that included US$528 million in sales and a net loss of US$1.07 billion, driven by a US$983 million goodwill impairment and softer revenues compared to the prior year. Alongside returning US$42 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, the company was also recognized as a Great Place to Work® for a seventh straight year, underscoring its focus on employee engagement amid financial challenges. We'll examine how Alight's...

Earlier this month, Popular, Inc. declared monthly cash dividends of US$0.132813 per share for its 6.375% Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock Series A and a distribution of US$0.127604 per security for its 6.125% Cumulative Monthly Income Trust Preferred Securities, both payable to holders of record as of August 15, 2025. This announcement comes as analysts have highlighted increased optimism around Popular, citing positive earnings estimate revisions and a favorable analyst rating...

In the past week, APA Corporation announced second-quarter 2025 results with net income rising to US$603 million and earnings per share increasing, despite a decrease in revenue compared to the prior year. Alongside earnings, the company reported completing a substantial share buyback program, repurchasing more than 92 million shares since 2018 for a total of over US$3.07 billion. We'll explore how APA's significant buyback activity aligns with recent earnings performance and the broader...

Biohaven Ltd. recently reported a net loss of US$198.15 million for the second quarter of 2025, with several law firms announcing class action lawsuits alleging the company made misleading statements about its drug pipeline's regulatory prospects and efficacy. This wave of legal challenges comes after setbacks such as the FDA's rejection of troriluzole and withdrawal of a European application, raising questions about the reliability of Biohaven's past communications to investors. We'll...

MFA Financial recently announced its second quarter and six-month earnings for 2025, revealing quarterly net income of US$33.18 million, down from US$41.95 million a year prior, while year-to-date net income rose to US$74.36 million from US$65.16 million last year. This mixed performance highlights a short-term dip in quarterly profitability but a longer-term improvement over the first half of the year. We’ll examine how the recent decline in quarterly earnings shapes MFA Financial’s...

Earlier this month, Comerica Incorporated completed a US$400 million fixed-income offering comprising 16,000,000 non-convertible fixed to floating rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock depositary shares priced at US$25 each with a small discount. This move strengthens Comerica's capital base and alters its funding mix, potentially affecting future dividend obligations and overall credit profile. We'll explore how Comerica's bolstered capital position from this preferred stock...

MP Materials Corp. recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing sales of US$57.39 million and a net loss of US$30.87 million, both improved compared to the same period last year. While revenues showed strong growth, losses narrowed only slightly, highlighting ongoing profitability challenges despite rising demand for rare earth materials. We’ll examine how the company’s improved sales but persistent losses influence the investment narrative and outlook for production...

Granite Construction recently reported strong second quarter earnings and updated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance, now expecting US$4.35 billion to US$4.55 billion in revenue, including an anticipated US$150 million contribution from new acquisitions. In addition, Granite's subsidiary Layne secured a roughly US$13 million contract to build two high-capacity collector wells for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, reflecting ongoing demand for large-scale infrastructure...

Liquidia Corporation recently reported a robust commercial launch of YUTREPIA following FDA approval in May 2025, with over 900 unique patient prescriptions and 550 patient starts recorded within 11 weeks for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and related conditions. Rapid adoption among physicians and patients, coupled with positive interim trial results and expanded manufacturing plans, highlights the company's swift impact in the pulmonary hypertension treatment...

Aflac announced its third quarter dividend of US$0.58 per share, payable September 2, 2025, following its recent second quarter earnings report that showed revenue of US$4.16 billion and net income of US$599 million, both significantly below results from the same period last year. Alongside these results, Aflac repurchased 7,915,802 shares for US$829.2 million last quarter, continuing its long-running buyback program that has now retired 249,095,785 shares worth US$15.87 billion since...

Travel + Leisure Co. recently completed a US$500 million private offering of 6.125% senior secured notes due 2033, with proceeds allocated to refinancing higher-rate debt and strengthening its balance sheet. This move reflects proactive debt management aimed at reducing interest costs and may enhance financial flexibility for ongoing operations and growth initiatives. We’ll explore how Travel + Leisure’s major debt refinancing could reshape its investment outlook and support long-term...

On August 4, 2025, Glacier Bancorp filed a shelf registration to offer up to 1.6 million shares of common stock, amounting to US$70.03 million, as part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-related offering. This move highlights the company’s focus on employee ownership, which could introduce new considerations regarding capital structure and potential dilution for existing shareholders. We’ll explore how this ESOP-related common stock issuance may influence Glacier Bancorp’s investment...

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings recently reported improved second-quarter earnings, affirming its US$0.12 per share quarterly dividend and providing an update on continued share buybacks after repurchasing 393,493 shares between April and June 2025. A key insight is the company's return to profitability in the latest quarter alongside steady capital return initiatives, signaling management's ongoing commitment to shareholder value despite prior periods of net losses. To assess how these developments...

Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. announced its second quarter and first-half 2025 earnings, reporting revenue of US$378.81 million and a reduced net loss of US$3.16 million for the quarter compared to the previous year. For the first six months of 2025, the company achieved higher net income and increased basic earnings per share from continuing operations, reflecting positive operational progress. We’ll examine how Baldwin’s increased revenue and significantly smaller quarterly net loss shape...

On August 11, 2025, Neogen Corporation announced it had entered into a collaboration with Biomatter to create new enzyme-based products using Biomatter's proprietary Intelligent Architecture platform, which combines artificial intelligence and physical modeling. This partnership merges Neogen’s analytical and technology capabilities with advanced AI-driven enzyme design, potentially broadening applications in food safety and enhancing future product innovation. We will explore how Neogen's...

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. recently announced second quarter 2025 results, reporting US$1.07 million in sales, a narrowing net loss of US$23.85 million, and reduced loss per share compared to the same period last year. This improvement highlights the company’s progress in strengthening its financial position through increased revenue and progress in managing expenses. We'll explore how Ivanhoe Electric’s reduced net losses and higher sales shape its investment narrative and financial...

RadNet, Inc. recently reported second quarter financial results, showing a turnaround to net income of US$14.45 million and revenue of US$498.23 million, up from a net loss and lower revenue a year ago. The company also raised its full-year 2025 guidance for the Imaging center segment, pointing to increased confidence in ongoing operational momentum and revenue growth. With improved quarterly profitability and an upward revision of annual revenue expectations, we'll assess how these...