U.S. Consumer Services Stock News

First American Financial (FAF) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$2.0 billion and basic EPS of US$2.06, supported by trailing 12 month revenue of US$7.5 billion and EPS of US$6.02. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.6 billion and EPS of US$0.71 in Q1 2025 to US$2.0 billion and EPS of US$2.06 in Q4 2025, while trailing net profit margin sits at 8.3% compared with 2.1% a year earlier. This points to a period where profitability has become a much bigger...

Sylvamo (SLVM) just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, reporting revenue of US$846 million and basic EPS of US$1.43 alongside net income of US$57 million. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from US$970 million in Q4 2024 to US$821 million in Q1 2025, US$794 million in Q2, and then US$846 million in Q3. Over the same period, basic EPS went from US$1.98 to US$0.67, US$0.37, and then US$1.43. These shifts give investors more detail for evaluating how recent performance trends relate to...

If you are looking at NovoCure and wondering whether the current share price really reflects its potential, this article will walk through what the numbers are saying about value. The stock last closed at US$12.53, with a recent 7 day return of 23.6%, a 30 day return of a 9.0% decline, a year to date return of a 4.5% decline, and a 1 year return of a 44.3% decline, which gives a mixed picture of sentiment over different time frames. Recent news around NovoCure has focused on the ongoing...

In early February 2026, McCune Law Group filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Abbott Diabetes Care and Abbott Laboratories over alleged accuracy defects in FreeStyle Libre 3 glucose sensors, following prior Class I safety actions and an FDA-classified serious device concern affecting about 3 million sensors. At the same time, Abbott has been highlighting strong clinical results across its cardiac device portfolio and raising its dividend, underscoring the tension between product...

If you are wondering whether Carrier Global's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article is here to unpack. The stock most recently closed at US$64.89, with returns of 2.8% over 7 days, 17.5% over 30 days, 21.2% year to date, 3.4% over 1 year, 49.6% over 3 years and 89.7% over 5 years. Recent company developments and industry headlines around heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions, along with broader interest in...

If you are wondering whether BILL Holdings is attractively priced or still carrying a premium, this article will walk through what the numbers actually say about its current valuation. The shares last closed at US$46.37, after a 30% gain over the past 7 days, set against declines of 9.5% over 30 days, 8.3% year to date and 23.8%, 52.0% and 74.2% over the past 1, 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent coverage of BILL Holdings has focused on its role in software for automating financial workflows...

In early February 2026, TE Connectivity, through Tyco Electronics Group S.A., issued US$750 million of senior notes, while also reporting rapidly rising AI-related revenues within its Digital Data Networks business and setting expectations for double-digit year-over-year net sales growth in its upcoming fiscal second quarter. Beyond strengthening its balance sheet, TE Connectivity’s AI-linked revenue acceleration and long-standing role in critical energy infrastructure, including its Raychem...

Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) has completed a transaction with CommonSpirit Health involving its Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary. The deal reshapes Tenet's relationship with Conifer, a key provider of revenue cycle management and related services to health systems. Investors are watching for implications for Tenet's business mix, capital allocation, and long term operating focus. For you as an investor, this matters because Conifer sits at the intersection of hospital operations and...

If you are wondering whether Western Union's current share price really reflects its value, you are not alone. This article focuses on what the numbers say about the stock. The share price last closed at US$9.81, with returns of 6.6% over the past 30 days, 6.3% year to date and 5.0% over the last year, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are declines of 9.6% and 39.8% respectively. Recent interest in Western Union has been shaped by ongoing attention on money transfer and payment companies...

If you are wondering whether Procore Technologies is starting to look attractive at current levels, this article walks through what the recent share price tells you about the stock's value. After closing at US$47.88, the share price is sitting after a 7.4% decline over the past week, a 33.5% decline over the last 30 days, and a 36.2% decline over the past year. These moves may change how investors think about both upside potential and risk. Recent coverage has centered on Procore's role in...

If you are wondering whether PPL at around US$36.61 is offering good value today, you are not alone. The numbers give us plenty to work with. The stock has recent returns of 2.6% over the last 7 days, 4.7% over 30 days, 4.3% year to date, 9.8% over 1 year, 42.7% over 3 years and 59.8% over 5 years. This will naturally raise questions about how much of this is already reflected in the price. Recent news coverage has focused on PPL as a regulated US utility, with attention on how its...

Verizon Communications (VZ) has kicked off a broad turnaround effort after confirming the exit of consumer division chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath, appointing Alfonso Villanueva as interim leader and planning 13,000 job cuts plus 179 store franchisations. See our latest analysis for Verizon Communications. Those leadership changes and cost cuts come after a strong run in the share price, with a 26.79% 1 month share price return and 22.06% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return...

Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) is integrating its benefits offerings with Centro Benefits Research's digital broker carrier platform. The move aligns with findings from Hartford's Future of Benefits Study on employer demand for simpler, tech driven benefits solutions. The collaboration focuses on streamlining how brokers and employers access and manage Hartford's employee benefits products. For investors watching NYSE:HIG, the integration with Centro Benefits Research arrives as the...

What recent returns say about Mercury General stock With no single headline event driving attention, Mercury General (MCY) has been on investors’ radar after recent share price moves. These include a last close of US$94.76 and positive returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mercury General. That recent strength adds to a steadier picture, with a 6.5% 1 month share price return and a 7.6% 3 month share price return sitting alongside a 70.6% 1 year total...

As February begins, the United States stock markets have shown strong performance, with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 experiencing significant gains. This positive momentum in the market presents an opportunity to explore stocks that may be undervalued, potentially trading below their estimated intrinsic value. Identifying such stocks requires a keen understanding of current market conditions and economic indicators to evaluate their true potential amidst...

As February begins, U.S. stock markets have shown a strong start with major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment amid economic developments such as a new trade deal with India. In this thriving market environment, companies that exhibit high insider ownership often signal confidence from those who know the business best, making them potentially attractive options for growth-focused investors seeking...

As February 2026 begins, major U.S. stock indexes have shown robust performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs. This market momentum sets a promising backdrop for exploring investment opportunities in various sectors. Despite its somewhat outdated terminology, the concept of penny stocks remains significant as these smaller or newer companies can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials...

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a surge, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing strong performances despite recent economic uncertainties such as delayed jobs data due to a government shutdown and shifting trade dynamics. In this vibrant yet complex environment, discovering lesser-known stocks that have potential for growth can be an intriguing prospect for investors looking to diversify their portfolios amidst evolving market conditions.

Why Unum Group is on investors’ radar today Unum Group (UNM) has drawn attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month and past 3 months despite solid profitability figures. See our latest analysis for Unum Group. At a share price of US$70.82, Unum Group’s recent 7 day and 30 day share price declines suggest momentum has cooled in the short term, even though the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns remain...

Cohu (NasdaqGS:COHU) reported strong Q4 revenue growth alongside a larger than expected quarterly loss. Management pointed to increasing demand tied to high-bandwidth memory and AI related markets. The company highlighted design wins and solid order activity in automotive, computing, and advanced packaging. Cohu, which supplies test and handling equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, is focusing on areas where chip complexity and performance requirements are rising. High-bandwidth...

Crocs (CROX) has released its FY 2025 figures, reporting Q3 revenue of US$996.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.72. This sits alongside a trailing 12-month profile showing total revenue of about US$4.1 billion and basic EPS of US$3.27. Over recent quarters, the company’s revenue has remained within a relatively narrow range between US$937.3 million and US$1.15 billion. Basic EPS, however, has been more volatile, shifting from a Q2 loss of US$8.82 per share to positive results in Q1 and Q3...

Guardant Health has launched a Community Colorectal Cancer Screening Grant Program ahead of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The program offers free access to its FDA approved Shield blood test for primary colorectal cancer screening in adults 45 and older. The initiative targets underserved communities by pairing no cost tests with education and outreach on early cancer detection. For investors tracking Guardant Health, NasdaqGS:GH, the grant program adds a fresh public health angle to a...

If you are wondering whether Ball's current share price really reflects what the business is worth, this article walks through the key valuation angles to help you frame that question clearly. Over the short term, Ball's share price has moved by 0.8% over the last week, 20.2% over the last month, 25.1% year to date, with a 37.4% return over 1 year and 21.3% over 3 years, compared with a 21.4% decline over 5 years. Taken together, these figures give a mixed picture of how the market has...

In recent days, DXC Technology has completed an enterprise-wide deployment of Amazon Quick, opened new AI-focused hubs in London and Sofia, and expanded its Assure Commercial & Specialty platform with PoloWorks to support additional Lloyd’s syndicates. Together, these moves highlight DXC’s push to turn its own large-scale AI adoption into customer-facing services while deepening its role in the London insurance market’s digital modernization. We’ll now examine how DXC’s Amazon Quick rollout...