U.S. Consumer Services Stock News

Wondering if Church & Dwight is quietly turning into a bargain? This article will walk through whether the current price makes sense for long term investors or if patience is the smarter move. The stock has drifted sideways in the short term, up just 0.1% over the last week and 0.6% over the past month, but it is still down about 18.5% year to date and 18.9% over the last year. This comes even though the three year return is a positive 9.4% and the five year return is 1.8%. Those muted but...

If you have been wondering whether EMCOR Group is still worth buying after its huge run, you are not alone. This is exactly the kind of stock where valuation really starts to matter. The share price now sits around $623.65 after climbing 36.3% year to date and 607.6% over the last 5 years, which naturally raises questions about how much upside is left versus the risk of a pullback. Recently, investors have been focusing on EMCOR's role in large scale infrastructure, data center, and...

World Kinect Corporation recently appointed Michael Kroll as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, while also authorizing an open-ended US$150 million share repurchase program and declaring a US$0.20 quarterly dividend payable on January 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025. Together, the new buyback authorization, maintained cash dividend, and leadership change highlight management’s continued emphasis on shareholder returns and financial governance. Next,...

Fresh survey data from Robert Half (RHI) shows 38% of employed U.S. workers plan to look for a new job in early 2026, up sharply from mid 2025 and last year. See our latest analysis for Robert Half. The survey headlines are landing at a tricky moment for the stock, with the share price at $27.66 after a steep year to date share price return of -59.63 percent and a one year total shareholder return of -61.4 percent. This suggests sentiment has weakened even as management highlights growth...

If you are wondering whether FirstEnergy is still a smart buy after its long run, or if the easy money has already been made, you are in the right place to unpack what the current price really implies. Despite a recent soft patch, with the stock down 1.4% over the last week and 3.7% over the last month, FirstEnergy is still up 10.9% year to date, 14.5% over 1 year, 22.6% over 3 years, and 79.4% over 5 years. Recent moves reflect a mix of shifting sentiment around regulated utilities...

Cimpress (CMPR) has quietly turned into a strong multiyear rebound story, with the stock up roughly 30% over the past 3 months even though the 1 year return is still slightly negative. See our latest analysis for Cimpress. That recent 12.1% 1 month share price return, on top of a 29.6% 3 month share price gain and a powerful 3 year total shareholder return above 200%, suggests momentum is building again from a still recovering base. If Cimpress has you thinking about turnarounds and fresh...

Plexus (PLXS) has quietly put up a strong run, with the stock up about 14% over the past month and 16% in the past 3 months, even as its 1 year return still lags. See our latest analysis for Plexus. With the share price now at $159.91 and a 30 day share price return close to 14%, Plexus is showing clear upward momentum. Its 1 year total shareholder return is still slightly negative, while multi year total shareholder returns remain strong. If Plexus has you watching for what might run next,...

In December 2025, Garmin announced that its G5000H integrated flight deck was selected by the Brazilian Air Force, via Ace Aeronautics, to modernize 24 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter cockpits, while also unveiling the inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator with voice, text and photo capabilities for off-grid adventurers. Together, these developments highlight Garmin’s ability to win complex defense avionics programs and extend its satellite communication ecosystem deeper into the outdoor...

Wondering if PJT Partners is still a smart buy after its big run, or if the easy money has already been made? Here is a look at what the current price really implies about its value. The stock has cooled slightly in the last week, down 3.5%, but it is still up 1.8% over the last month, 8.5% year to date, and 129.8% over three years. Recent headlines have focused on a rebound in dealmaking activity and a healthier pipeline for advisory work across Wall Street. That naturally puts a specialist...

Altria Group recently announced that long-time CEO William “Billy” Gifford will retire after the company’s May 14, 2026 annual meeting, with current CFO Sal Mancuso stepping up as CEO and Heather Newman, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, becoming CFO at the same time. This carefully sequenced leadership handover, keeping successors from inside the organization, suggests an emphasis on continuity as Altria pushes further into smoke-free and new growth categories. Next, we’ll explore how this...

Navigator Holdings (NVGS) has quietly built an impressive track record, with shares up about 15% over the past year and more than 50% in the past 3 years, outpacing many shipping peers. See our latest analysis for Navigator Holdings. Trading at around $17.49, Navigator’s recent share price return has been modest, but the solid one year and multi year total shareholder returns suggest investors are steadily warming to its cash generation and niche gas carrier exposure. If Navigator’s steady...

Wondering if VICI Properties is quietly becoming a bargain, or if the market is correctly pricing its casino and entertainment empire today? Even though the stock is up about 3.4% over the last week, it is still roughly flat year to date at around $28.66 and only modestly positive over three years. That makes its 43.8% gain over five years look like a distant memory. Recent headlines have focused on VICI's continued role as a major landlord on the Las Vegas Strip and its steady deal making...

In November 2025, LGI Homes closed 398 homes, including 8 current or former single-family rental properties, across 140 active selling communities. This mix of traditional and rental home closings highlights LGI Homes’ continued push to diversify revenue streams within its existing community footprint. Next, we’ll explore how softer sector demand signaled by Toll Brothers’ forecast could reshape LGI Homes’ investment narrative amid its recent November closings. We've found 13 US stocks...

Wondering if Douglas Emmett is a beaten down office REIT that the market has mispriced or a value trap in plain sight? This breakdown will walk you through what the numbers actually say about its value. Despite a tough run with the share price down 1.7% over the last week, 2.6% over the last month, and almost 38% year to date, moves like this often create the kind of valuation gaps long term investors look for. Much of the recent share price pressure has come as investors rethink the future...

If you have been wondering whether Chart Industries at around $205 a share is still a smart buy or already priced for perfection, you are in the right place. The stock has crept up modestly in the short term, with returns of 0.3% over the last week, 1.1% over the last month, and 8.4% year to date, building on a much bigger 76.5% gain over three years and 83.8% over five. Recent headlines have focused on Chart Industries as a key player in cryogenic equipment and clean energy infrastructure...

Wondering if TE Connectivity is still worth buying after its big run up, or if you are turning up late to the party? This piece will walk through what the current price is really baking in. Even after a small pullback of around -1.8% over the last week and -3.0% over the past month, the stock is still up an impressive 63.7% year to date and 55.7% over the last year, more than doubling over three years and five years. Recent market interest has been shaped by TE Connectivity's positioning in...

MannKind Corporation recently reported that the FDA accepted its supplemental New Drug Application for the FUROSCIX ReadyFlow Autoinjector, a rapid subcutaneous furosemide delivery device for adults with chronic heart failure or chronic kidney disease, with a PDUFA target action date of July 26, 2026. If approved, ReadyFlow could meaningfully change at-home management of fluid buildup by cutting administration time from five hours to under 10 seconds while showing bioavailability comparable...

If you are wondering whether Jackson Financial at around $105 is still good value after its huge run, or if the easier gains have already been made, this breakdown will help you size up the opportunity with a cool head. The stock has climbed 7.7% over the last week, 12.0% in the past month, and is now up 20.6% year to date and 258.8% over three years. This naturally raises questions about how much upside is left versus the risk of a pullback. Recently, investors have been paying closer...

Hamilton Insurance Group (NYSE:HG) is back in focus after fresh commentary flagged a projected 2% sales decline and a sharp earnings per share drop, highlighting weaker demand and a more fragile long term outlook. See our latest analysis for Hamilton Insurance Group. Interestingly, that softer outlook has not stopped the stock from climbing, with a 90 day share price return of 16.47% and a year to date share price return of 50.56%. This suggests momentum is still building rather than fading...

West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) has been drifting lower this year, and with the stock down about 19% year to date, investors are starting to revisit the story with a fresh valuation lens. See our latest analysis for West Pharmaceutical Services. The recent pullback has come despite steady underlying growth, with the 90 day share price return of 3.89% only partially offsetting the 18.52% year to date share price decline and softer 1 year total shareholder return of 18.67%. This suggests...

Why Ollie's latest earnings caught Wall Street's attention Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) just delivered third quarter numbers that topped profit expectations and came with a guidance bump, a combination that usually makes investors sit up and take notice. See our latest analysis for Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings. Even with the latest beat and a guidance raise, the stock’s recent momentum has cooled, with a roughly 16 percent 3 month share price decline. However, a solid 3 year...

Earlier in December, Philip Morris International’s board declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$1.47 per share and renewed multi‑year credit facilities totaling US$2.00 billion and €1.50 billion to support general corporate needs and working capital. Ferrari announced it has renewed and upgraded its long‑running partnership with Philip Morris International, while the company continues to emphasize smoke‑free products and reaffirmed its 2025 earnings guidance of US$7.39 to US$7.49 in...

Group 1 Automotive (GPI) has quietly delivered strong multi year returns, even as the stock has slipped about 3% over the past day and 11% over the past 3 months. That disconnect has value investors taking a closer look. See our latest analysis for Group 1 Automotive. At around $413.74, the recent pullback in Group 1 Automotive’s share price contrasts with its substantial three and five year total shareholder returns. This suggests that momentum has cooled a little, even as the longer term...

Cohen & Steers, Inc. recently expanded its active ETF lineup by launching the Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Opportunities Active ETF (CSIO) and the Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF (CSSD), both now trading on NYSE Arca and targeting infrastructure and preferred securities exposure. This move broadens the firm’s specialist real assets and alternative income platform, giving investors additional actively managed ETF options that combine Cohen & Steers’ asset-class...