NasdaqGS:GO
NasdaqGS:GOConsumer Retailing

Grocery Outlet (GO): Net Profit Margin Falls to 0.2%, Underscoring Margin Recovery Challenge

Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) posted net profit margins of 0.2%, down from 1.3% a year ago, with average annual earnings declines of 21.9% over the last five years. While results were dented by a one-off $69.6 million loss for the year ending September 27, 2025, management projects a robust rebound, forecasting EPS growth of 37.4% per year ahead. This projection is well above the US average of 16%. Investors will be watching closely to see if this projected earnings surge can offset recent...
NasdaqGS:PLTR
NasdaqGS:PLTRSoftware

Palantir (PLTR) Profit Margin Surges, Reinforcing Bullish Narratives Despite Valuation Concerns

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) turned in a standout performance this quarter, posting net profit margins of 28.1% compared to 18% in the previous year and driving EPS higher in tandem with a massive 129.8% surge in earnings growth year over year. Analysts project revenue will increase at an annual rate of 26.7%, with profit growth forecasts even stronger at 29.2% per year for at least the next three years. With accelerating profits, expanding margins, and robust outlooks, investors are weighing...
NasdaqGS:FELE
NasdaqGS:FELEMachinery

Will Rising Sales but Falling Profits Shift Franklin Electric's (FELE) Investment Narrative?

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. recently announced its third quarter 2025 results, reporting higher sales of US$581.71 million but sharply lower net income of US$16.74 million compared to the previous year, and reaffirmed its full-year sales and earnings guidance. This combination of revenue growth alongside a significant drop in profitability, against an unchanged outlook, highlights the tension between expanding top lines and maintaining margins for the company. We'll examine how the sales...
NYSE:ZTS
NYSE:ZTSPharmaceuticals

Zoetis (ZTS) Margin Expansion Reinforces Profit Quality as Market Debates Slower Growth Outlook

Zoetis (ZTS) posted earnings growth of 9.1% over the past year, outpacing its 5-year average of 8.5% per year. Net profit margin widened to 28.2%, up from 26.6% last year. Looking ahead, analysts forecast earnings growth of 6.3% annually and revenue growth of 4.9% per year. Both projections are below US market averages. See our full analysis for Zoetis. Next, we will see how these figures hold up against the most widely followed narratives and expectations in the market. Some beliefs may be...
NasdaqGS:ATRO
NasdaqGS:ATROAerospace & Defense

Astronics (ATRO): Losses Narrow by 46.7% Annually, Undervalued vs Peers Heading Into Earnings

Astronics (ATRO) has cut its losses at a brisk pace, managing to shrink its net loss by an average of 46.7% per year over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.1% annually, coming in below the broader US market's 10.5% per year outlook. With its stock price at $47.35, trading just under the estimated fair value of $47.49, the company’s 2x Price-To-Sales Ratio is noticeably lower than its industry and peer averages. While ATRO remains unprofitable, investors might find...
NYSE:OEC
NYSE:OECChemicals

Orion (OEC): $59.3M One-Off Loss Challenges Margin Recovery Narrative

Orion (OEC) reported revenue growth forecasts of 3.5% per year, trailing well behind the US market’s anticipated 10.5% annual growth. Net profit margins have narrowed to 0.8%, down from 4.1% last year, while the company’s earnings have declined by an average of 8.4% per year over the past five years. The latest results were also hit by a significant one-off loss of $59.3 million, making it a tougher read for investors focused on underlying profitability. See our full analysis for Orion. Next...