U.S. Consumer Services Stock News

MDU Resources Group recently reported its second quarter 2025 financial results, revealing a sharp fall in net income year-over-year despite a modest rise in sales to US$351.19 million, as well as a narrowed full-year earnings outlook amid higher costs and adverse weather impacts. Alongside these results, the company announced a US$400 million at-the-market equity offering and filed a universal shelf registration, providing flexibility for future capital raises across equity and debt...

The Mosaic Company recently reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, with sales rising to US$3,005.7 million and net income swinging to a profit of US$410.7 million from a loss a year ago, despite missing analyst adjusted earnings expectations due in part to extensive maintenance activities. An interesting takeaway is that management remains optimistic, highlighting anticipated stronger performance in the second half of 2025 as operational improvements and fertilizer market fundamentals...

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. recently completed a registered direct stock offering with institutional investors, raising US$200 million to expand its Ethereum (ETH) holdings, with the transaction closing on August 8, 2025. This move highlights SharpLink's transformation into a significant corporate player in the cryptocurrency treasury space, leveraging the SBET token as a bridge for Ethereum adoption among corporates. With the company's 7-day return exceeding 39%, we'll examine how the ETH...

Earlier this month, Jamf Holding reported second quarter 2025 earnings, revealing year-over-year revenue growth to US$176.5 million but a net loss of US$20.88 million, alongside a 6.4% staff reduction as part of a reinvestment plan. Additionally, Jamf and Smallstep announced a partnership to deliver integrated, hardware-backed device identity solutions for Apple enterprise fleets, aiming to enhance security without added hardware or intrusive agents. We'll explore how Jamf's workforce...

On August 4, 2025, Simmons First National Corporation announced that CEO and Chairman George Makris, Jr. will retire at the end of 2025, with President Jay Brogdon taking over as CEO and joining the board, while Marty Casteel becomes Chairman starting January 1, 2026. This carefully planned executive transition marks a significant leadership change, as Brogdon brings experience in finance, operations, and corporate strategy from both within Simmons and prior roles at Stephens Inc. and...

Recent results from Eli Lilly’s Phase 3 trial of orforglipron showed lower than expected weight loss, prompting speculation about increased competition in the obesity drug market. This development has highlighted Viking Therapeutics as a potential player, as investors anticipate new data from its own obesity treatment trials later this year. We’ll examine how the heightened anticipation for Viking’s upcoming clinical data could impact its broader investment narrative. Outshine the giants:...

American Water Works Company recently completed a US$1 billion follow-on equity offering of over 7 million common shares at US$142 each, with leading financial institutions including RBC Capital Markets, TD Securities, Truist Securities, and BofA Securities acting as co-lead underwriters. This sizable capital raise positions the company to pursue growth initiatives and provides fresh resources for infrastructure investments and potential acquisitions within the regulated water utility...

In late July 2025, a Boston jury ruled against Johnson & Johnson in a high-profile lawsuit, awarding more than US$42.6 million to a plaintiff who linked his mesothelioma to asbestos-laced baby powder, while the company also announced new AI-powered surgical technology for bunion procedures and an expanded regulatory submission for its TREMFYA® therapy in psoriatic arthritis. This combination of a record-setting legal verdict and important innovation and regulatory activity highlights the...

Criteo reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing year-over-year sales growth to US$482.67 million despite a decline in quarterly net income, alongside announcing executive promotions and new partnerships, including with WPP Media to boost commerce intelligence on Connected TV. An important insight is that Criteo continued its aggressive share buyback, completing over a third of its program since 2021, while elevating leaders to accelerate AI-driven Retail and Performance Media...

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. announced a regular quarterly dividend of US$1.54 per share, payable on October 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2025, following the release of solid full-year results with increased revenue, net income, and diluted earnings per share compared to the previous year. Institutional investors now hold 83% of the company, reflecting strong confidence in ADP’s business outlook and amplifying the potential impact of their investment decisions on...

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.06 per share, payable on September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2025, and reported strong second-quarter results, with sales rising to US$91.52 million and net income reaching US$30.83 million compared to the prior year. The robust increases in both sales and net income highlight the company's ongoing operational performance and underpin...

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. recently reported record Q2 2025 earnings, highlighted by strong growth in net interest income, fee income from a major syndicated facility, and the launch of a new digital trade finance platform. An important development is the increased efficiency in operations and management’s focus on enhancing non-interest income, which is expected to support profitability despite margin pressures and complex economic conditions. We’ll look at how the new...

Willis Towers Watson reported strong earnings for the second quarter of 2025, with net income rising to US$331 million on sales of US$2.26 billion and confirmed positive revenue guidance for the second half of the year, citing increased demand for compensation benchmarking and regulatory support. An important driver of future growth comes from services supporting clients' preparations for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, highlighting regulatory change as a catalyst for the company's...

In July 2025, GQG Partners announced selecting SEI Investments' Advisors' Inner Circle Fund series trust as the operational platform for its first ETF, the GQG US Equity ETF, launching with over US$200 million in assets through a tax-efficient private fund conversion. The same month, SEI named Amy Sliwinski as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer to support global organizational growth and culture initiatives. The GQG ETF launch emphasizes SEI's growing influence in...

Nebius Group N.V. recently reported very strong second-quarter results, with revenue rising significantly year-over-year to US$105.1 million and net income swinging from a prior-year loss to US$584.4 million. Supported by rising demand for AI infrastructure, the company raised its 2025 annualized run-rate revenue guidance to US$900 million to US$1.1 billion, highlighting its rapid scaling plans and focus on expanding capacity to over 1 gigawatt by the end of 2026. Given this sharply...

World Kinect Corporation reported its second quarter 2025 results, showing sales of US$9.04 billion, a net loss of US$339.4 million, and recognition of US$367 million in non-cash goodwill and intangible impairments in its Land segment; the company also completed a buyback of 1.35 million shares for US$35.26 million during the quarter. Despite facing significant headline losses due largely to impairment charges, World Kinect achieved an adjusted earnings per share figure above expectations...

Earlier this month, Arvinas and Pfizer announced that the FDA has accepted the New Drug Application for vepdegestrant, a potential treatment for ER+/HER2-, ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer, with a PDUFA action date of June 5, 2026 and Fast Track status granted. This advancement in Pfizer’s R&D pipeline comes alongside strong Q2 2025 financials, reaffirmed revenue guidance of US$61.0 billion to US$64.0 billion for the year, and newly increased adjusted earnings guidance driven by key...

Leidos Holdings recently reported strong second quarter results with increased sales, improved profitability, and a raised full-year 2025 revenue guidance, alongside the announcement of a new partnership with Second Front Systems to streamline secure software deployment for government customers. This collaborative move emphasizes Leidos' continued alignment with federal sector digital transformation initiatives and highlights its focus on operational efficiencies and secure technology...

Earlier this month, IDEXX Laboratories reported strong second quarter results, repurchased 715,526 shares for US$328.53 million, and raised its full-year 2025 revenue and EPS guidance, citing robust growth in its companion animal diagnostics segment and record inVue Dx instrument placements. An interesting outcome is IDEXX's increased emphasis on international expansion and premium diagnostic innovation, which management credits for supporting continued margin expansion and recurring revenue...

On August 6, 2025, Freddie Mac expanded its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to include modern single-section factory-built homes, aiming to increase housing supply and offer more affordable lending solutions. This expansion opens access to homeownership for more buyers by targeting factory-built single-section homes that can cost less than half the average price of traditional site-built properties. We'll explore how Freddie Mac's extension of CHOICEHome financing to single-section...

Harrow, Inc. previously announced it will report its second quarter 2025 results after market close on August 11, 2025, and company executives recently participated in key sessions at the H.C. Wainwright 5th Annual Ophthalmology Conference. These events offer investors direct access to updates on Harrow’s business strategy, product pipeline, and market position in the ophthalmic pharmaceutical sector. We'll explore how management's participation at a major industry conference could influence...

Assurant, Inc. recently announced its second quarter 2025 results, reporting revenue of US$3,158.4 million and net income of US$235.3 million, both higher than the same period last year, alongside an update on its share buyback program totaling 3.65% of shares repurchased to date. An important detail is that Assurant raised its full-year 2025 outlook, citing strong earnings growth and continued investments in new products and AI capabilities across its Insurance segments. We'll examine how...

In early August 2025, Cooper Companies received an analyst upgrade to Zacks Rank #2, reflecting a positive shift in its earnings outlook based on trends in upwards earnings estimate revisions. This upgrade places Cooper Companies among the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks for earnings estimate revisions, highlighting significant analyst confidence in its near-term prospects. We'll now examine how analyst optimism, sparked by improved earnings estimates, may influence Cooper Companies' broader...

Sila Realty Trust announced in early August 2025 a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.40 per share, authorized a US$75 million share buyback program, and reported that its second-quarter net income nearly doubled year-over-year on increased revenue. The company also expanded its healthcare portfolio with a US$16.15 million acquisition of two outpatient medical buildings in Texas, emphasizing continued growth and quality tenant relationships supported by high occupancy and improving tenant...