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NasdaqGS:WSBF
NasdaqGS:WSBFDiversified Financial

Waterstone Financial (WSBF) Margin Improvement Challenges Longer Term Bearish Narratives

Waterstone Financial (WSBF) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$37.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.44, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of US$143.3 million and EPS of US$1.48. This sets a clear earnings season marker for investors. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$30.2 million to US$38.0 million over the past year, with basic EPS moving from US$0.17 in Q1 2025 to US$0.45 in Q3 2025, giving a fuller picture of how the business has been...
NYSE:AOS
NYSE:AOSBuilding

A. O. Smith (AOS) Margin Strength In FY 2025 Challenges Slowing Earnings Growth Narrative

A. O. Smith (AOS) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$912.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.90, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$3.8 billion and EPS of roughly US$3.85 against year ago figures of US$3.8 billion and US$3.65 respectively. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$912.4 million in Q4 2024 to US$1,011.3 million in Q2 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.75 in Q4 2024 to US$1.07 in Q2 2025, giving investors a clear view of how...
NYSE:HXL
NYSE:HXLAerospace & Defense

Hexcel (HXL) Margin Slippage Puts Pressure On Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Hexcel (HXL) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$491.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.60, backed by net income of US$46.4 million, giving investors a clear read on how the year closed. Over the last few quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$456.2 million and US$491.3 million in 2025, while EPS ranged from US$0.17 to US$0.60, providing a relatively consistent earnings run rate into year end. With trailing 12 month net margin at 5.8%, the focus...
NasdaqGM:NUAI
NasdaqGM:NUAIOil and Gas

A Look At New Era Energy & Digital (NUAI) Valuation After Securities Investigation And Short Seller Report

Trending interest in New Era Energy & Digital (NUAI) has picked up after Rosen Law Firm announced a securities investigation tied to a short seller report and a 6.9% one day share price drop. See our latest analysis for New Era Energy & Digital. The recent 6.9% one day share price drop and legal scrutiny come after a sharp run, with a 30 day share price return of 210.97% and a year to date share price return of 114.24%. Over a longer horizon, the 1 year total shareholder return of 150.68%...
NYSE:VIRT
NYSE:VIRTCapital Markets

Virtu Financial (VIRT) Earnings Power Questioned As TTM EPS Surge Challenges Bearish Narratives

Virtu Financial (VIRT) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$783.0 million and basic EPS of US$1.65, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$2.8 billion and EPS of US$5.50 that reflect a 79.9% earnings increase over the past year despite a 15.5% annual decline over five years. The company has seen revenue move from US$2.2 billion and EPS of US$2.98 on a trailing basis at the end of 2024 to US$2.8 billion and EPS of US$5.50 by Q4 2025, while net margin has lifted from 11.7% to...
NasdaqGS:AROW
NasdaqGS:AROWBanks

Arrow Financial (AROW) Net Interest Margin Improvement Challenges Bearish Narratives

Arrow Financial (AROW) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$42.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.86, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of US$158.3 million and EPS of US$2.66. Over the past year, the company has seen total revenue move from US$134.6 million in the 2024 fourth quarter period to US$158.3 million on a trailing basis, while EPS shifted from US$1.77 to US$2.66. This sets the stage for investors to focus on how higher net profit margins and a 3.5%...
NYSE:COHR
NYSE:COHRElectronic

Has Coherent (COHR) Rallied Too Far After Surging 141% In One Year?

If you are wondering whether Coherent's share price reflects its real worth or if expectations have simply run ahead of themselves, this article is designed to help you frame that question clearly. The stock most recently closed at US$215.86, with returns of 6.5% over 7 days, 15.6% over 30 days, 11.1% year to date, 140.7% over 1 year and 366.6% over 3 years. These figures naturally raise questions about growth potential and how risk is being priced in. Recent coverage around Coherent has...
NasdaqGS:OZK
NasdaqGS:OZKBanks

Is It Time To Reconsider Bank OZK (OZK) After Recent Share Price Softness?

If you are wondering whether Bank OZK at around US$47.25 is offering good value right now, you are not alone. A closer look at its current pricing can help you decide how it fits into your portfolio thinking. The share price has seen mixed returns, with a 0.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 1.5% gain over the last 30 days, a 0.4% return year to date, a 3.5% decline over the last year, an 8.7% return over 3 years, and a 48.3% return over 5 years. Recent coverage around Bank OZK has focused...
NasdaqCM:FCCO
NasdaqCM:FCCOBanks

First Community (FCCO) Net Interest Margin Strengthens Earnings Narrative In FY 2025 Results

First Community (FCCO) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$20.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.63, capping a twelve month run that delivered US$78.0 million in revenue and EPS of US$2.51. Over that span, net income moved from US$13.96 million on a trailing basis in late 2024 to US$19.21 million by the end of 2025, while quarterly EPS stepped up from US$0.55 in Q4 2024 to US$0.63 in Q4 2025. This has left investors focused on how the net interest margin profile and cost to...
NYSE:NSC
NYSE:NSCTransportation

Norfolk Southern (NSC) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Modest Revenue Outlook

Norfolk Southern (NSC) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$2,974 million and basic EPS of US$2.86, while trailing twelve month revenue stood at US$12.2 billion with basic EPS of US$12.75. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between US$2,974 million and US$3,110 million, with quarterly EPS ranging from US$2.86 to US$3.41 and trailing twelve month EPS tracking between US$10.68 and US$14.82. With net income and margins holding at solid absolute levels, the latest results...
NYSE:ATGE
NYSE:ATGEConsumer Services

Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) Margin Strength In Q2 2026 Reinforces Bullish Valuation Narratives

Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) just released its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of US$503.4 million and basic EPS of US$2.13 setting the tone for the quarter. The company has seen revenue move from US$447.7 million in Q2 2025 to US$503.4 million in Q2 2026, and basic EPS shift from US$1.86 to US$2.13 over the same period, while on a trailing twelve month basis revenue sits at about US$1.9b and basic EPS at US$7.01. Taken together, these results highlight a period where earnings power and...
NYSE:RHI
NYSE:RHIProfessional Services

Is It Time To Reconsider Robert Half (RHI) After Its Steep Multi‑Year Share Price Slump

If you have been wondering whether Robert Half's recent share price puts it in the bargain bin or the too hard basket, looking closely at what the current valuation suggests can help frame that decision. The stock last closed at US$27.09, with returns of a 5.5% decline over 7 days, a 1.5% decline over 30 days, a 0.9% decline year to date, a 55.5% decline over 1 year and a 65.7% decline over 3 years. These figures will shape how investors think about its future risk and reward trade...
NasdaqGM:BWFG
NasdaqGM:BWFGBanks

Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) Margin Surge Reinforces Bullish Narratives After FY 2025 Earnings

Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$29.7 million and EPS of about US$1.18, capping a trailing twelve month run that saw revenue reach US$107.3 million and EPS of roughly US$4.54. Over that period, revenue moved from US$64.4 million on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to US$107.3 million in Q4 2025, while EPS on the same basis went from about US$1.24 to US$4.54. This puts the focus on how those earnings are translating into sustained margins...
NYSE:PH
NYSE:PHMachinery

Parker Hannifin (PH) Margin Improvement To 17.3% Tests High P/E Growth Narrative

Parker-Hannifin (PH) has posted another solid quarter, with Q2 2026 revenue of US$5.2b and basic EPS of US$6.70, anchored by net income of US$845m. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$4.7b in Q2 2025 to US$5.2b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from US$7.37 to US$6.70, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings are tracking into the latest print. With net profit margin now reported at 17.3% versus 15.9% last year, the...
NYSE:CBNA
NYSE:CBNABanks

Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) Margin Compression Reinforces Cautious Narratives Despite Solid FY 2025 Earnings

Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$14.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.81, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of US$55.5 million and EPS of US$3.08. Over the last twelve months, the company has seen revenue move from US$53.1 million to US$55.5 million and net income of US$20.9 million to US$20.2 million, while quarterly EPS ranged between US$0.70 and US$0.85 across 2025. With a trailing net profit margin of 36.5% and a Q4 net interest...
NYSE:DBD
NYSE:DBDTech

Does Diebold Nixdorf’s Earnings Beat In A Weak Hardware Cycle Change The Bull Case For DBD?

In its latest reported quarter, Diebold Nixdorf posted revenue growth of 2% year on year and exceeded analysts’ expectations on both earnings and sales, standing out in a generally weak hardware and infrastructure backdrop. This combination of modest top-line expansion and an earnings surprise has prompted investors to reassess how the company’s execution compares with sector peers that have found conditions more challenging. Next, we will examine how Diebold Nixdorf’s earnings beat,...
NasdaqGS:ALGM
NasdaqGS:ALGMSemiconductor

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) Q3 Profit Of US$8.3 Million Tests Ongoing Loss Narrative

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of US$229.21 million and EPS of US$0.04, with net income of US$8.30 million, as the stock trades around US$37.98. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$187.39 million in Q2 2025 to US$177.87 million in Q3 2025, then to US$192.82 million in Q4 2025, US$203.41 million in Q1 2026, US$214.29 million in Q2 2026 and now US$229.21 million in Q3 2026. Over that stretch, EPS ranged from a loss of US$0.18 in Q2...
NasdaqGM:LARK
NasdaqGM:LARKBanks

Net Interest Margin Expansion At Landmark Bancorp (LARK) Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

Landmark Bancorp (LARK) has capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$18.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.78, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$68.3 million and EPS of US$3.09 that reflect a 44.4% earnings uplift over the last year. The company has seen revenue move from US$58.2 million and EPS of US$2.15 on a trailing basis at the end of 2024 to US$68.3 million and EPS of US$3.09 by the end of 2025. The latest net income print of US$4.7 million puts profitability...
NYSE:BBT
NYSE:BBTBanks

Beacon Financial (BBT) Net Interest Margin Expansion Tests Bearish Narratives On Profitability

Beacon Financial (BBT) just closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$217.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.64, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$1.03 on revenue of US$511.6 million and a 31.4% earnings increase over the last year. The company has seen revenue move from US$333.6 million to US$511.6 million on a trailing basis while earnings shifted from US$68.7 million to US$90.3 million, with that progress partially shaped by a US$61.7 million one off loss in the period. Taken...
OTCPK:CSBB
OTCPK:CSBBBanks

CSB Bancorp (OTCPK:CSBB) Net Margin Strength Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Softer Q4 EPS

CSB Bancorp (CSBB) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$9.5 million and EPS of US$0.71, framing a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached US$44.3 million and EPS came in at US$5.07. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$9.1 million in Q4 FY 2024 to US$9.5 million in Q4 FY 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from US$0.87 to US$0.71, setting the backdrop for trailing net income of US$13.4 million. Taken together with an earnings growth figure of 33.5%...
NYSE:SBSI
NYSE:SBSIBanks

Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth And Valuation Narratives

Southside Bancshares (SBSI) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$62.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.70, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$234.0 million and EPS of US$2.30. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$64.6 million in Q4 2024 to US$62.2 million in Q4 2025, with basic EPS shifting from US$0.72 to US$0.70, setting a measured backdrop for the latest FY 2025 report and the bank’s 29.6% net profit margin. For investors, the...
NYSE:ELS
NYSE:ELSResidential REITs

Equity LifeStyle Properties Q4 FFO Growth Tests Slowing Earnings Narrative

Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$373.8 million, basic EPS of US$0.52 and funds from operations of US$156.7 million, giving investors a fresh look at how its cash generating profile is holding up. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$371.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.50 in Q4 2024 to US$373.8 million and US$0.52 in Q4 2025, while funds from operations edged from US$153.0 million to US$156.7 million over the same period...
NYSE:PHM
NYSE:PHMConsumer Durables

PulteGroup (PHM) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

PulteGroup (PHM) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$4.6b, basic EPS of US$2.58 and net income excluding extra items of US$501.6m, setting the tone for how investors read the full year. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$4.9b and EPS of US$4.47 in Q4 2024, compared with US$4.6b and EPS of US$2.58 in Q4 2025, while trailing twelve month net income excluding extra items was US$2.2b on revenue of US$17.3b. With the trailing net margin at 12.8% versus 17.2% a year earlier, the...
NasdaqGS:CNOB
NasdaqGS:CNOBBanks

ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) One Off US$36.7m Loss Challenges Profitability Narratives

ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$110.3 million and EPS of US$0.76, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$341.3 million and EPS at US$1.64. Over the last few reporting periods, revenue has ranged from US$48.4 million in Q2 2025 to US$115.9 million in Q3 2025, with quarterly EPS moving between a loss of US$0.52 in Q2 2025 and US$0.79 in Q3 2025. This sets up a mixed but data rich backdrop for assessing how the bank is balancing growth...