U.S. Life Sciences Stock News

Thinking about what to do with Boyd Gaming stock right now? You are not alone. Any time a stock takes a turn down, seasoned investors like us start wondering if it might be the perfect moment to buy more, or if there is something bigger at work. This year, Boyd Gaming started off strong, climbing nearly 10% year-to-date. Add to that an impressive 14.6% gain over the past 12 months and a huge 158.3% rise in the last five years, and you can see why long-term holders have plenty to smile...

MidWestOne Financial Group (MOFG) has turned a corner after a five-year period where earnings declined 30.9% per year, managing to swing into profitability in the latest year. Looking ahead, analysts expect the company’s earnings to grow 17.4% per year and revenue is forecast to climb 13.4% annually. Both metrics are anticipated to outpace the US market’s respective 15.5% and 10% average growth rates. With net profit margins now positive and fundamentals such as dividend attractiveness and...

Western Union (WU) posted net profit margins of 18.8% in its latest results, up from 16.1% a year ago, while earnings grew 14.1% over the same period, well ahead of its essentially flat five-year trend. Despite the uptick in profits, revenue is only expected to inch up by 1.1% per year, and analysts anticipate earnings to decline by 8.8% annually for the next three years. Investors now face a classic valuation-versus-growth tradeoff: compelling profitability and below-average...

Richmond Mutual Bancorporation (RMBI) delivered a notable 20.4% earnings growth rate over the last year, outpacing its five-year annual average of 5.2%. Net profit margins grew to 23.7% from 20.9% the year prior, and the company’s EPS is backed by what’s been described as high-quality earnings. With ongoing profit and revenue growth, investors are likely to view the expanding margins as a sign of operating strength. The current market premium to estimated fair value could influence...

Earlier this week, Dynavax Technologies presented positive topline data from Part 1 of its Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating Z-1018, its novel shingles vaccine candidate, showing immune responses and tolerability comparable to Shingrix, and confirmed that enrollment is underway for the head-to-head Part 2 study in adults aged 70 and older. This advancement positions Dynavax to potentially enter the competitive shingles vaccine market, where current immunization options for older adults are...

SLM (SLM) posted net profit margins of 41.6%, up from 40.8% last year, as earnings are set to grow at an annual rate of 11.1%. However, these forecasts fall behind the broader US market’s expectations for both earnings and revenue growth. Investors will be closely eyeing margin strength and relative valuation, with recent results suggesting potential upside but underscored by some flagged risk signals. See our full analysis for SLM. Next, we’ll see how these latest numbers stack up against...

Trying to figure out whether to buy, hold, or sell AZZ? You’re definitely not alone. The stock has turned a lot of heads across 2024, offering up exactly the kind of mix of long-term growth and short-term volatility that keeps market watchers glued to the ticker. Over the past year, AZZ has delivered a 30.0% gain. If you zoom out to a three- or five-year view, you see the real story: a 155.1% and 212.8% return, respectively. Even so, it’s not been a straight line upward. June saw shares dip...

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. recently filed a US$155.05 million shelf registration related to an ESOP, offering 1,944,444 shares of common stock and announced new board appointments alongside operational updates. This comes as Pershing Square Capital Management deepens its involvement, with Bill Ackman signaling plans to reshape the company’s capital allocation and diversify its earnings base. We’ll explore how the operational guidance increase and Pershing Square’s investment influence...

The Trump administration’s decision to reinstate student loan forgiveness for over 2.5 million borrowers has brought Navient (NAVI) into focus. This policy shift may influence the company’s loan servicing operations and future revenue streams. See our latest analysis for Navient. Navient’s share price is currently sitting at $12.82, having edged up 1.02% over the last day and climbing 5.17% for the week as the market absorbed the policy news and its potential sector ripple effects. While the...

VeriSign (VRSN) reported that earnings are forecast to grow at 5.8% per year, with revenue expected to increase by 4.7% annually. Profit margins narrowed this year, landing at 49.9%, compared to 55.7% last year. Despite negative earnings growth over the past year, earnings have grown at 2.8% per year over the last five years, and the company’s profits are still considered high quality. See our full analysis for VeriSign. The next section will put these earnings trends head to head with...

Trinity Capital (TRIN) has provided funding for equipment and asset financing to Bobbie, a mom-founded organic infant formula company. This financing is intended to help Bobbie expand its Ohio facility and strengthen its U.S. distribution network. See our latest analysis for Trinity Capital. Trinity Capital’s support for Bobbie caps off a string of high-impact deals, coming shortly after its $15 million growth capital commitment to fintech firm Kard Financial. The recent momentum in news has...

In recent days, analysts have expressed a more cautious outlook on Colgate-Palmolive, adjusting expectations due to challenges from softer household spending and rising input costs affecting the consumer staples sector. Despite these headwinds, most analysts continue to highlight the company's global reach and premium pet nutrition business as important sources of resilience for long-term growth. To assess what this means for Colgate-Palmolive’s investment narrative, we’ll explore how...

Wintrust Financial Corporation recently reported third-quarter 2025 results, with net charge-offs totaling US$24.6 million, an increase of US$11.3 million over the previous quarter, but achieved record net income of US$216.3 million, beating analyst expectations for both adjusted earnings and revenue. This performance was driven by strong loan and deposit growth, stable credit quality, and management commentary emphasizing ongoing market share gains in key Midwest markets, which reassured...

Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) posted net profit margins of 7.7%, up from last year’s 4.8%, highlighting a clear lift in profitability. The company’s earnings grew 67.9% over the past year, outpacing its five-year annual earnings growth average of 39.6%. While these numbers underscore an impressive turnaround to profitability in recent years, management now expects annual earnings to fall by 30.4% and revenue to slip 2.6% on average over the next three years. The stock trades at a...

Earlier this week, Thinx, Inc. announced the launch of the "Thinx Leakproof MVP Giveaway" to support teens in extracurricular activities and raise awareness of period-related challenges, partnering with PERIOD. to advocate for improved dialogue around menstrual health in schools and sports. Meanwhile, analysts and industry leaders have spotlighted Kimberly-Clark for its attractive dividend yield and reputation as a reliable option for investors seeking stability amid market volatility. We'll...

AptarGroup (ATR) shares have retreated by 2% over the past month, following a slow streak that has seen the stock drop nearly 20% from its spring highs. Investors are weighing recent financial results against the company’s longer-term performance. See our latest analysis for AptarGroup. After a rocky couple of months, AptarGroup’s share price has given up nearly 20% from its spring peak, reflecting shifting investor sentiment around growth prospects and risk appetite. Over the past year,...

First Western Financial (MYFW) delivered headline earnings growth of 403.7% year over year, with net profit margins reaching 13.2% compared to just 3.1% in the previous period. Over the past five years, however, earnings have trended down at an average rate of 26.9% per year. At the same time, forecasts now see annual earnings growth of 38.9% and revenue growth of 13.7% in the years ahead. Investors may weigh these fast-rising earnings and expanding profit margins against the stock's current...

Opera (NasdaqGS:OPRA) is making waves with the introduction of its Opera Deep Research Agent (ODRA) in the Neon browser, expanding its lineup of AI-driven productivity tools for web users. The debut places extra focus on Opera's evolving agentic architecture and potential for further innovation. See our latest analysis for Opera. Opera's share price experienced a sharp pullback over the past month, down nearly 19%. The company remains in the spotlight after appointing a new CEO and expanding...

Alpine Income Property Trust (PINE) has seen losses widen at an annualized rate of 14.8% over the past five years, and its net profit margin continues to run in the red. The company is forecast to remain unprofitable for at least the next three years, while revenue is expected to grow at just 3.4% per year, which is well behind the broader US market’s projected 10% annual rate. Despite these headwinds, investors will note that PINE shares change hands below both fair value estimates and...

Texas Instruments (TXN) reported revenue forecasted to grow at 8.6% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10% growth rate. EPS is expected to increase by 13.3% per year, also lagging the US market average of 15.5%. Net profit margin dipped to 29.1%, down from 31.4% last year. However, annual earnings growth over the most recent year showed a 1.5% improvement compared to a five-year average decline of 5.9%. Shares are currently priced at $169.13, which is above an internal fair value...

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) reported a net profit margin of 5.3%, down from 6.8% in the prior year, while earnings have shown modest annual growth of 0.7% over the last five years. Looking ahead, analysts expect earnings to climb by about 10.1% per year. However, this growth rate trails the broader US market forecast of 15.5% annually and remains paired with slower projected revenue growth compared to the general market. These results set the stage for investors to focus closely on future...

Nextracker (NXT) is forecasting revenue growth at 10.2% per year, edging out the US market’s 10% pace, while EPS is expected to climb 7.8% annually compared to the broader US market’s 15.5%. The company reported a net profit margin of 17.1%, which is slightly beneath last year’s 17.2%. Over the last five years, Nextracker’s earnings have averaged rapid annual growth of 58.9%. However, recent earnings growth of 19.3% is below this longer-term trend. See our full analysis for Nextracker. Next,...

Western Alliance Bancorporation recently reported third quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, with strong deposit growth and solid net interest income, despite elevated net loan charge-offs of US$31.1 million compared to US$26.6 million a year earlier. An interesting aspect of the news is that the company simultaneously completed a buyback of 300,833 shares for US$25 million, even while managing litigation related to a credit facility fraud where proactive disclosure and legal...

Heritage Commerce (HTBK) posted steady earnings growth, with profits rising by 2.2% per year over the past five years and a net profit margin of 23.1%, down from last year's 25.6%. The stock is currently trading at $10.57, which is below its estimated fair value of $13.45. Profit growth is now forecast at a rapid 16.2% per year, exceeding the projected 15.5% for the broader US market. While revenue is expected to grow more slowly than the US market average and relative valuation metrics...