U.S. Consumer Finance Stock News

Viking Therapeutics recently announced a multi-year manufacturing agreement with CordenPharma to enable commercial production of its obesity drug candidate VK2735, ensuring supply of more than 1 billion oral pills, 100 million autoinjectors, and 100 million vial/syringe units annually, with prepayments of US$150 million through 2028. This partnership, alongside clinical progress and positive analyst attention, is drawing interest from larger pharmaceutical companies as VK2735 advances...

Reports emerged that the Trump administration is considering selling 5% to 15% of its stake in Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), a move that would start the process of privatizing the company after over 15 years of government control. This proposed transaction could raise up to US$200 billion, making it one of the largest stock offerings ever and signaling a substantial shift in the future governance and oversight of Fannie Mae. We’ll examine how the government’s...

Following the latest inflation data, US stock indexes, including the Dow Jones, rallied as expectations grew for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut at the upcoming meeting. This shift in monetary policy sentiment has redirected investor attention and fund flows from technology-focused indices towards traditional industrials, highlighting renewed interest in companies like Dow that are sensitive to borrowing costs and economic cycles. We’ll explore how optimism over a potential Fed...

Heidrick & Struggles International recently reported second quarter 2025 results, showing revenues of US$321.91 million and net income of US$21.07 million, marking a significant turnaround from a net loss a year prior, and confirmed a US$0.15 per share dividend payable in August 2025. The company also provided third quarter revenue guidance and acknowledged that ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical factors may impact its outlook, highlighting both operational resilience and external...

Hercules Capital, Inc. recently announced its second quarter 2025 financial results, reporting revenue of US$137.46 million and net income of US$78.89 million, both significantly higher than the same period last year. While quarterly profits showed strong growth, the six-month net income slightly decreased compared to the previous year, highlighting a mix of recent momentum and longer-term variability in earnings. We’ll explore how the strong quarterly net income growth influences the...

Jamf Holding Corp. recently reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, with revenue reaching US$176.5 million for the quarter and US$344.12 million for the six-month period, alongside net losses of US$20.88 million for the quarter and US$20.35 million for the first half. Despite a slightly higher quarterly net loss, Jamf significantly narrowed its net loss for the half-year and posted robust year-over-year revenue growth. We’ll now explore how Jamf’s healthy...

Capital Southwest Corporation recently reported earnings for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, with revenue of US$55.95 million and net income of US$27 million, both higher than the same period last year. The company's significant increase in both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations highlights improved profitability compared to the prior year. We'll explore how these stronger earnings results signal enhanced operational performance and what they mean for...

Liberty Global Ltd. recently reported second quarter and half-year 2025 earnings, showing sales growth to US$1.27 billion and US$2.44 billion, respectively, but swinging from net income to substantial net losses of US$2.79 billion for the quarter and US$4.13 billion for the half-year. Despite ongoing share repurchases totaling over 224 million shares retired since 2021, the drastic reversal from profit to loss stands out as a significant development for the company. Let's examine how Liberty...

Aptiv recently reported its second-quarter 2025 results, showing a year-over-year rise in sales to US$5.21 billion, though net income and earnings per share declined substantially compared to a year ago, and the company issued updated financial guidance for the third quarter and full year. During the same period, Aptiv completed a significant share repurchase worth US$377.08 million, retiring 2.73% of its outstanding shares as part of a broader buyback program. We’ll now consider how...

On August 7, 2025, SNC announced a strategic partnership with AeroVironment to develop next-generation, integrated air and missile defense solutions for the Golden Dome for America, targeting critical infrastructure with layered, open architecture systems. This collaboration aims to combine advanced sensing, electronic warfare, and cyber technologies, potentially strengthening product breadth and opening new opportunities for both companies in evolving defense markets. We'll examine how...

MDU Resources Group has reported lower quarterly net income, narrowed its full-year earnings guidance, and filed for a US$400 million follow-on equity offering along with a broad shelf registration, all of which were announced this past week. In addition, the company's board appointments bring deep industry and public sector experience, which could help steer its regulated businesses through shifting market and regulatory conditions. We'll examine how the recent capital raise and revised...

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$812.94 million from US$777.54 million the previous year, while net loss widened to US$43.02 million from US$37.73 million. Despite generating higher sales, the company's net losses increased for both the quarter and the first half of 2025, highlighting ongoing operational challenges. We will examine how Brookdale's larger net loss, despite increased revenue, impacts the current...

Brady recently reported slow organic revenue growth averaging 1.6% year-on-year and a decline in free cash flow margin over the past five years, signaling ongoing challenges in its core business. This combination of slower demand and rising capital intensity raises questions about the company’s ability to scale efficiently against larger competitors. We’ll explore how concerns over weakening cash flow margins could influence Brady’s previously optimistic investment narrative. Trump's oil...

Ouster, Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, showing year-over-year sales growth to US$35.05 million and a narrower net loss of US$20.61 million, while also issuing revenue guidance for the third quarter between US$35 million and US$38 million. The improvement in both revenue and net loss suggests that operational efficiencies may be contributing to the company's financial performance progress. Next, we'll assess how Ouster's improved quarterly sales and earnings guidance...

Linde plc reported higher second-quarter and first-half 2025 sales and net income compared to the previous year, completed a multi-billion US dollar share repurchase program, and announced leadership succession in human resources. In addition, a shareholder proposal concerning climate lobbying practices was withdrawn due to procedural issues at the company's recent annual general meeting. We'll explore how Linde's strong earnings growth and completed buyback program impact its long-term...

T. Rowe Price Group recently announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.27 per share, payable on September 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025, following second quarter results that showed net income of US$505.2 million and diluted earnings per share of US$2.24. The combination of this dividend declaration and steady earnings comes as the company continues share repurchases, having bought back over 1.2 million shares in the last...

In the past week, Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that the US FDA granted Priority Review to an sBLA for Breyanzi as a treatment for relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma, with a decision expected by December 2025, and also raised its 2025 revenue guidance by US$700 million to US$46.5 billion–US$47.5 billion due to strong product performance and legacy sales. This combination of regulatory progress and improved financial outlook signals renewed momentum in both the company’s...

Tempus AI recently reported second quarter 2025 earnings, showing revenue of US$314.64 million, almost double the prior year, and a sharply reduced net loss, while also raising its full-year revenue guidance to approximately US$1.26 billion. A major insight is that the substantial revenue growth and improved loss position come as Tempus AI continues to secure large data licensing deals, reinforce its industry standing, and pursue additional capital through equity offerings despite facing...

In late July 2025, Dolby Laboratories reported third quarter earnings showing year-over-year revenue growth to US$315.55 million and net income rising to US$46.07 million, while also affirming a US$0.33 per share dividend and updating on its share buyback program. Alongside its performance update, Dolby issued new earnings guidance for both the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2025, setting clear expectations for investors amid ongoing share repurchases. We'll explore how Dolby's...

Coterra Energy recently reported strong second quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$1.97 billion and net income reaching US$511 million, driven by increased production of natural gas, oil, and NGLs. The company also raised its full-year 2025 production guidance for both natural gas and total equivalent output, reflecting improved operational performance and outlook. We'll examine how Coterra Energy's upgraded production outlook strengthens the company's investment case going...

Earlier this month, Staffbase announced a product integration with ServiceNow to bring ServiceNow’s digital workflows and AI capabilities directly into Staffbase’s mobile-first communications platform, further improving accessibility and engagement for all employees, including frontline and non-desk workers. This collaboration not only bridges potential gaps between digital systems and workforce adoption but also supports greater ServiceNow workflow adoption, workflow resolution speed, and...

Nomad Foods Limited recently reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing sales of €746.9 million and net income of €57.1 million, both lower than the previous year, and appointed Carey Dorman as an independent Board member. The company also lowered its full-year 2025 organic revenue outlook to between flat and a 2% decline, citing challenges impacting its financial performance. We’ll explore how the lowered full-year guidance signals shifting risks within Nomad Foods’ investment...

Trimble Inc. recently completed a share repurchase of 700,009 shares for US$50 million, finalizing a buyback program initially announced in February 2025, while also releasing its second quarter results and raising full-year 2025 earnings guidance to revenue between US$3.48 billion and US$3.56 billion, with GAAP earnings per share of US$1.55 to US$1.70. As management raises its outlook and signals confidence in ongoing performance, the combination of buybacks and updated guidance reflects...

JD.com reported its second-quarter 2025 results on August 14, following a board meeting to approve unaudited financials for the period and an earnings call scheduled the same day. Analyst sentiment was influenced by updates on JD.com's user growth, supply chain innovations, and significant investments in Middle Eastern logistics, aligning with the firm's broader expansion plans. With investor focus heightened by anticipated Q2 results and Middle East expansion efforts, we’ll examine how...