U.S. Consumer Services Stock News

MetLife, Inc. recently reported its second-quarter 2025 results, posting revenue of US$17.34 billion and net income of US$729 million, both down compared to the same period last year and missing analyst estimates. A key insight was that growth in Latin America and EMEA partially offset weaker performance in Asia and core business segments, but could not fully counteract lower underwriting and investment returns. Let's examine how the earnings shortfall and business mix challenges may...

BridgeBio Pharma reported past second quarter results showing a surge in revenue to US$110.57 million, mainly driven by growth in its recently launched drug Attruby, while its net loss widened to US$181.9 million compared to the previous year. This strong performance included substantial increases in prescription and patient numbers for Attruby, alongside positive clinical results indicating reduced risk of adverse cardiac events. We'll explore how Attruby's rapid market uptake and promising...

NewMarket Corporation has reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings with net income holding steady at US$111.24 million and announced a US$2.75 quarterly dividend payable on October 1, 2025, along with the completion of a share repurchase tranche totaling 133,658 shares for US$71.79 million. These actions emphasize the company's focus on consistent capital returns and earnings stability, despite a slight year-over-year decrease in sales revenue. We'll explore how NewMarket's recent dividend...

In the second quarter of 2025, Philip Morris International’s e-vapor brand VEEV reported shipment volumes that more than doubled year over year, with the company launching VEEV inPRIME in the Czech Republic and expanding into markets such as Indonesia, Canada, and Colombia. This rapid growth in VEEV highlights Philip Morris International’s ongoing transition toward a broader smoke-free product strategy, aiming to capture new consumer segments and strengthen its premium positioning...

Cboe Global Markets recently reported second quarter 2025 results, posting record revenue of US$1.17 billion and net income of US$235.1 million, both up markedly from the prior year; the company also announced robust July trading volume figures and reached over 1,000 U.S. ETF listings. In addition to strong financials, Cboe raised its full-year 2025 organic net revenue growth guidance to the high single digits and closed its Japan equities business to focus on higher-return opportunities and...

In the past week, Leonardo DRS reported second-quarter results showing sales of US$829 million and net income of US$54 million, both rising from the prior year, while also announcing a share repurchase completion, a raised full-year revenue outlook, and a US$0.09 per share dividend declaration. Alongside improved financial performance and revised guidance, the company highlighted an order backlog of US$8.6 billion, pointing to solid future revenue visibility. We'll examine how Leonardo DRS's...

Stanley Black & Decker reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, revealing sales of US$3,945.2 million and net income of US$101.9 million, marking a shift from a net loss in the same period last year; the company also had no share repurchases during the quarter under its ongoing buyback plan. Amid ongoing cost-cutting and transformation initiatives, the company improved profitability despite revenue declines, supported by management actions and analyst confidence in longer-term...

Gen Digital recently announced first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, reporting US$1.26 billion in revenue and US$0.64 in earnings per share, both ahead of analyst consensus, and raised its full-year guidance driven by heightened demand for AI-driven cyber safety products and the integration of MoneyLion. An important development was the launch of Norton Deepfake Protection on Norton 360 mobile apps, leveraging artificial intelligence to combat emerging AI-powered threats and further...

Freeport-McMoRan recently reported strong second-quarter 2025 results, with copper sales volumes increasing about 9% year over year and gold sales volumes rising approximately 45%, alongside the successful startup of a new large-scale copper smelter in Indonesia. This operational milestone positions Freeport-McMoRan to further enhance its production capabilities and comes as the company maintains a cautious outlook for copper sales in the near term. We’ll explore how the new Indonesian...

On July 30, 2025, KORE Group Holdings announced it had partnered with TD SYNNEX to make KORE's OmniSIM US connectivity plans available through TD SYNNEX's extensive distribution network, aimed at simplifying IoT procurement for businesses and solution providers. This collaboration enhances channel partners’ ability to deliver streamlined, end-to-end IoT solutions by combining TD SYNNEX’s reach with KORE’s connectivity expertise and access to hardware typically outside TD SYNNEX’s regular...

In August 2025, Adtalem Global Education Inc. and Sallie Mae announced they had signed a Letter of Intent to explore alternative financing solutions for healthcare students, anticipating the federal Grad PLUS loan program's phase-out in July 2026. This planned initiative aims to support future healthcare professionals with customized funding options as the sector faces workforce shortages and a shift in federal student loan offerings. We'll examine how the focus on healthcare education...

On July 31, 2025, Laureate Education, Inc. raised its full-year 2025 revenue outlook by about US$55 million due to more favorable foreign currency rates and continued its share repurchase program, offsetting mixed earnings where second-quarter net income declined year-on-year despite higher sales. This combination of heightened revenue guidance and active buybacks offers a sign of management's positive outlook in the face of recent profitability challenges. We'll examine how Laureate's...

In recent days, Netflix reported an increase in its full-year revenue guidance following strong business performance, healthy member growth, and favorable foreign exchange impacts, while also acquiring exclusive broadcasting rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada for 2027 and 2031. This expansion into live sports broadcasting and success in international markets, such as an 11% revenue rise in the U.K. during 2024, signals Netflix’s effort to strengthen global reach and diversify its...

Universal Health Services recently reported strong second quarter results, delivering US$4.28 billion in sales and US$353.22 million in net income, and completed a share repurchase program totaling 41.81 million shares for US$5.61 billion since 2014. Insider ownership remains significant at 14%, highlighting continued management alignment with shareholders as the company raises its annual revenue guidance, reflecting confidence in ongoing operational performance. We'll now examine how...

Builders FirstSource recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, noting a decline in net sales to US$4,234.06 million and net income to US$185.03 million compared to the previous year, while also updating progress on its share repurchase program and providing full-year sales guidance. Alongside continued share buybacks, the company is actively seeking acquisitions despite ongoing challenges from weaker sales and lower profitability over the past two years. We’ll examine how persistent...

In recent weeks, UnitedHealth Group announced that Wayne S. DeVeydt will become Chief Financial Officer in September 2025, while also reporting a decline in second-quarter net income to US$3.41 billion from US$4.22 billion a year ago, and addressing new regulatory investigations. This convergence of management changes, regulatory scrutiny, and margin pressure comes as UnitedHealth continues to grow revenues, but faces persistent challenges with medical cost ratios and earnings...

Federal National Mortgage Association recently reported that its net income for the second quarter of 2025 was US$3.32 billion, down from US$4.48 billion a year earlier, with net income for the first half of 2025 at US$6.98 billion versus US$8.80 billion the prior year. At the same time, renewed discussion on ending the company’s long-standing government conservatorship has brought new attention to the future of America’s mortgage finance system. We’ll examine how speculation about Fannie...

Proto Labs announced its second-quarter 2025 earnings, reporting US$135.06 million in sales and diluted earnings per share of US$0.18, alongside new revenue and net income guidance for the third quarter. While revenue grew year-over-year, net income was slightly lower than the prior year, pointing to ongoing margin pressures despite higher sales. We'll look at how Proto Labs' updated earnings guidance and margin trends may impact its investment narrative and outlook. We've found 20 US stocks...

NewAmsterdam Pharma recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, with revenue reaching US$19.15 million and net loss narrowing to US$17.36 million, both surpassing analyst expectations. Alongside strong financial performance, the company released clinical trial data showing its drug obicetrapib significantly reduced key Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in high-risk patients. With this encouraging clinical progress, we'll explore how the Alzheimer's disease biomarker results influence...

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. recently reported second-quarter 2025 results, showing revenue of US$11.36 billion and net income of US$1.44 billion, alongside the completion of a US$110 million share repurchase and a US$2.0 billion senior notes issuance for future capital projects. The company's focus on long-term growth is highlighted by ongoing investments in infrastructure and capacity expansions, particularly within its NGL Pipelines & Services segment, despite a year-on-year decline...

Aflac’s board declared a third quarter dividend of US$0.58 per share, payable on September 2, 2025, and reported second quarter 2025 earnings showing revenue of US$4.16 billion and net income of US$599 million, both down meaningfully from the prior year. Despite weaker quarterly results, Aflac continued its shareholder return initiatives, including share repurchases during the quarter totaling over US$829 million and steady dividends, highlighting management’s commitment to capital...

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited reported second-quarter 2025 earnings, posting revenue of THB 50,997.84 million and net income of THB 12,124.23 million, both up significantly from the previous year. This earnings announcement highlights a very large increase in net income year-over-year, signaling much stronger operational performance for the airline. With revenue growth standing out, we'll explore how this improved financial performance influences Thai Airways...

Bio-Techne Corporation reported fourth-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2025, including sales of US$316.96 million and a net loss of US$17.68 million due to an impairment charge related to the divestiture of its Exosome Diagnostics business. The company also declared an US$0.08 per share quarterly dividend and announced plans to sharpen its focus on core high-growth areas following the sale of Exosome Diagnostics. We’ll assess how the Exosome Diagnostics divestiture and...

CBRE Group recently reported robust second quarter results, with sales reaching US$9.75 billion and net income rising to US$215 million, and raised its earnings guidance for 2025 to a range of US$6.10 to US$6.20 per share. The completion of a major share repurchase program totaling over 41.88 million shares since November 2021 reflects the company's ongoing commitment to capital returns and operational confidence. We'll now explore how CBRE's raised full-year earnings outlook affects the...