U.S. Diversified Financial Stock News

Linde plc reported third-quarter results showing US$8.62 billion in sales and US$1.93 billion in net income, along with continued share repurchases and a quarterly dividend declaration. The company also noted a record project backlog and increased sales in electronics and manufacturing, while highlighting ongoing macroeconomic and pricing challenges in certain product lines. We'll now explore how Linde's robust earnings growth and strengthened project pipeline shape its current investment...

Capri Holdings (CPRI) reported another period of unprofitability, with revenue forecast to decline at a rate of 4.3% per year over the next three years. Despite recent losses and stagnant net profit margins, the company is projected to swing to profitability and grow earnings at a rapid 71.39% annually during that same period. See our full analysis for Capri Holdings. Now, let’s see how these latest numbers measure up against the narratives investors are watching. This will help determine...

Bank of America (BAC) shares have seen a sizable climb over the past month and are drawing attention from investors looking for stability in the financial sector. Recent trading activity shows a 6% gain for the stock, which has put it on many watchlists. See our latest analysis for Bank of America. Bank of America’s latest 30-day share price return of 5.7% builds on a strong run this year, driven by renewed optimism about big banks’ earnings power and resilience amid shifting economic...

Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) remains unprofitable, and the company’s losses have widened at a rate of 2.2% per year over the past five years. Meanwhile, revenue is forecast to climb at an annual rate of 53%, outpacing the broader US market's projected 10.5% revenue growth. With these growth expectations, investors are balancing the promise of rapid expansion against persistent operating losses, a share price that has been volatile over the past three months, and a notably high Price-to-Sales...

CNO Financial Group (CNO) reported current net profit margins of 6.8%, an improvement over last year’s 6.1%, and achieved earnings growth of 10.3% compared to a five-year trend of 9.6% annual decline. While earnings are expected to grow by 13.03% per year going forward, this lags the US market’s projected growth rate of 16% per year. Notably, the share price of $41.31 remains below the discounted cash flow fair value estimate of $56.10. CNO is positioned at a valuation premium with a P/E...

GE Vernova recently repurchased 1,097,000 shares for US$657.77 million between July and September 2025, completing a total buyback of 6,279,000 shares for US$2.24 billion announced in December 2024. This buyback milestone came as the company reported an 11.9% increase in total revenues and significant net income growth, outpacing analyst expectations due to strong order momentum and expanding backlogs. We'll examine how GE Vernova's substantial revenue growth and completed buyback program...

Thinking about whether EMCOR Group is a bargain or not? Let’s take a closer look at whether the current share price really matches up to what the business is worth. EMCOR shares have returned an incredible 43.0% so far this year and are up 37.8% over the last 12 months, but just had a 12.9% pullback this week. A series of major infrastructure contracts and new project wins have been headline makers for EMCOR Group lately, helping drive attention to the stock. Industry analysts have noted the...

CPI Card Group (PMTS) posted net profit margins of 2.8%, down from 3.4% last year, highlighting a decline in profitability. The company’s earnings grew at an average annual rate of 1.3% over the past five years, though earnings growth turned negative this most recent year. While PMTS is forecasted to achieve an 8.3% compound annual growth rate in revenue, which is slower than the US market’s 10.5%, its Price-To-Earnings ratio of 11x stands well below peer and industry averages. With the share...

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) posted a year shaped by slowing expansion, with earnings projected to grow at 6.68% per year and revenue at 3.3% per year. Both figures trail the US market, which averages 16% and 10.5%, respectively. After delivering 8.9% average annual earnings growth over the past five years, NSA saw its most recent year marked by negative earnings growth and a net profit margin slip from 18.2% to 6.4%. Investors are weighing consistent, if muted, long-term growth...

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) delivered impressive 11.8% annual earnings growth over the past five years, with high quality results supporting its profitability. Recent filings show net profit margins at 65.9%, just below last year's 67.8% mark. Guidance now signals a 2.8% yearly decline in earnings over the coming three years and revenue growth of 5.8% per year, which lags the US market’s 10.5% forecast. Investors face a key question as they weigh REFI’s discounted share price...

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE:BIP) has seen its stock price show some movement this week, prompting investors to take a fresh look at how the company stacks up within the infrastructure sector. Recent shifts may influence portfolio decisions. See our latest analysis for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has posted a solid 90-day share price return of 10.3% and has generated a 4.2% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests steady...

Uber Technologies (UBER) reported a standout year, with revenue expected to climb 12.36% annually, outpacing the 10.5% rate of the broader US market. The company posted a remarkable 278% increase in earnings growth in its latest year, lifting net profit margins to 33.5% from 10.5% last year and marking a shift to consistent profitability over the past five years. Investors now face a notable value proposition, as Uber’s shares trade at 11.9x earnings, significantly below both industry peers...

Ecovyst (ECVT) reported continued unprofitability, recording losses that have increased at an annual rate of 12.9% over the past five years. Despite these challenges, analysts forecast an 85.2% annual growth in earnings moving forward, with the company expected to reach profitability within three years. The share price trades well below the estimated fair value of $28.83, sitting at $7.84, while the Price-To-Sales ratio of 1.2x remains in line with the broader US chemicals industry. Investors...

Orthofix Medical (OFIX) remains unprofitable, with losses expanding at a steep 42.7% annual rate over the last five years. Despite revenue being forecast to grow at 4.8% per year, lagging the broader US market’s 10.5% pace, the share price sits at $14.87, which is well below an estimated fair value of $25.85. For investors, the premium lies in the stock’s discounted valuation, as Orthofix trades with a notably low 0.7x price-to-sales ratio compared to much higher industry and peer multiples,...

Thinking about whether GoDaddy is a bargain right now? Let's break down the story behind the stock's price and what its valuation might mean for you. The stock has bounced 3.3% this week and holds steady for the month, but with a year-to-date drop of 32% and a 1-year slide of 19.4%, investors are watching closely for signs of a turnaround or shifting risk appetite. GoDaddy's price swings have been set against a backdrop of industry shifts and evolving competition, as the company continues...

Douglas Elliman (DOUG) remains in the red this year, with losses compounding by an annualized 54.2% over the last five years and no turnaround in net profit margin. Its price-to-sales ratio sits at 0.2x, a significant discount to the 3.3x peer average and 2.6x industry mark. This places shares at the lower end of sector valuation. With revenue and earnings showing no signs of growth, investors face few immediate reasons for optimism beyond the company’s comparatively low sales multiple. See...

Brightstar Lottery (BRSL) remains in the red but is eyeing a turnaround, with losses shrinking by 51.4% per year over the past five years and expectations for profitability within the next three. While earnings are projected to surge by 76.68% per year, revenue is set to grow more modestly at 1.3% per year, trailing the 10.5% US market average. With margins still negative and profitability yet to be delivered, investors are weighing BRSL's rapid earnings forecast against its slow revenue...

Brown & Brown (BRO) has seen its stock slide over the past month, giving up about 17% as investors reassess the insurance firm’s performance. However, the company’s annual revenue and profit continue to trend higher. See our latest analysis for Brown & Brown. While the recent slide in Brown & Brown’s share price has weighed on sentiment, it is worth remembering that the company’s three-year total shareholder return of 43% is still robust, even after a 17% drop over the past month. This...

Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) has seen its stock move lower over the past week, dropping 15% as investors digest recent developments in the biotech sector. Shares remain down around 27% over the past year. See our latest analysis for Recursion Pharmaceuticals. Recursion Pharmaceuticals' momentum has cooled recently, with a 15.4% decline in the last week alone. This highlights shifting sentiment as investors weigh ongoing sector challenges. Despite short-term setbacks, the company’s...

Wondering if Barrett Business Services could be a hidden value play or just another stock on your watchlist? Let’s dig into what really matters when sizing up its worth. After climbing a solid 8.4% over the past year and delivering an impressive 139.1% return in the last five years, the stock has recently cooled off, sliding 2.7% in the past week and 10.4% this past month. Shares have drifted in recent weeks as sector momentum faded and investors weighed mixed signals from broader labor...

In recent weeks, DXC Technology posted mixed second-quarter earnings, continued its share buyback program, and Splitit announced a new strategic collaboration with DXC to enable banks to offer personalized installment plans through DXC’s core banking platform. This combination of AI-driven partnerships, operational cost discipline, and ongoing capital returns marks a sharper transition, as leadership and business strategy pivot towards modernization despite continued revenue pressures. We’ll...

Ladder Capital (LADR) just released its third quarter earnings, drawing the market’s attention with sales of $26.7 million and net income of $19.2 million. Investors often look closely at earnings reports for signals on future performance. See our latest analysis for Ladder Capital. Ladder Capital’s latest earnings report arrives after a year of ups and downs, with the share price recently closing at $10.72. While the 1-year total shareholder return stands at 2.88%, which is not spectacular...

Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) posted net profit margins of 5.9%, down from 8% a year earlier, as the company’s previously strong average annual earnings growth of 24.9% over the past five years gave way to negative earnings growth in its latest results. Despite the near-term hit to bottom-line performance, analysts expect earnings to rebound at a 9.2% annual rate. However, revenue forecasts of 1.7% per year lag the broader US market’s 10.5% pace. The risk and reward equation is shaped by a...

Knife River (KNF) is forecasting earnings growth of 18.7% per year, well ahead of the broader US market’s expected 16% annual increase, while revenue is set to grow at 5.9% per year, trailing behind the US average of 10.5%. Despite five-year annualized earnings growth of 7.2% and high-quality earnings, the most recent profit margin slipped to 4.9% from last year’s 6.9%. Shares are currently trading at $66.22, which is above the estimated fair value of $59.10. See our full analysis for Knife...