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Western Digital (WDC) posted annual earnings growth forecasts of 9.9% and revenue growth of 8.4%. Both figures are set to lag behind the broader US market averages of 15.9% for earnings and 10.4% for revenue. The company recently turned profitable after a challenging stretch, although the latest figures included a one-time $668 million loss that is weighing on reported results. Margins have improved as Western Digital returned to profitability, but investors are weighing this turnaround...

Dominion Energy (D) reported a net profit margin of 16.7%, up from 11.8% a year ago. Its earnings grew at a remarkable 49.7% over the past year, far surpassing its 5-year annual average growth rate of 1.5%. Shares now trade at $58.69, reflecting optimism about the company's strong earnings trajectory even as the stock sits above its estimated fair value of $36.91. With investors eyeing a 7.85% forecasted annual earnings growth and profit margins on the rise, the focus now turns to how...

AGCO (AGCO) is forecasting robust earnings growth of 20.73% per year, significantly outpacing the broader US market’s expected 15.9%. Despite this, revenue is projected to increase by only 6.6% per year, which trails the US market average of 10.3%. Over the last five years, earnings have declined by 16% per year, and net profit margins narrowed to 1% from 3.1% after a notable one-off loss of $590.7 million. The numbers point to future profit potential but highlight concerns over declining...

CRA International (CRAI) delivered net profit margins of 7.7% this quarter, edging up from 6.4% a year ago. Earnings increased 31.4% over the past year, well above its 5-year average growth of 11.3% per year. The company now forecasts annual earnings growth of 4.9% and expects revenue to rise by 3.6% per year, highlighting continued momentum. Supported by high quality earnings, accelerating profit margins, and positive growth expectations, CRA International’s latest results have set a...

DXC Technology (DXC) delivered a sharp turnaround in its latest earnings, posting a net profit margin of 3%, up from just 0.6% last year, as the company’s profitability strengthened. Earnings grew a striking 367.9% over the past year, far outpacing the already robust five-year average of 49.3% per year. Despite a notable one-off loss of $188.0 million weighing on the results for the 12 months leading up to September 30, 2025, shares now trade at $14.20, significantly below the estimated fair...

ICF International (ICFI) reported a net profit margin of 5.5%, up from 5% a year ago, with earnings expanding at a 13.8% annual pace over the past five years. Recent growth clocked in at 9%, which runs below its longer-term average. Analysts now expect annual earnings to rise 7.3%, with revenue growth projected at 2.8%, both trailing the broader US market. Despite more modest growth expectations, the company’s shares recently closed at $80.28, noticeably below an estimated fair value of...

Upbound Group (UPBD) saw its earnings grow 4% over the past year, with a net profit margin of 1.8%, slightly below last year’s 1.9%. The latest period included a one-off loss of $44.2 million, which impacted reported EPS and earnings quality. While revenue is expected to grow 5.8% per year, slower than the broader US market forecast of 10.3%, analysts see annual earnings growth accelerating to 33.4%, outpacing the US market’s 15.9%. Shares are trading at $19.38, notably below the estimated...

Quaker Chemical (KWR) remains unprofitable, with losses having increased at an average rate of 1.1% per year over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow 4% annually, which is below the broader US market's expected 10.3% growth rate and indicates ongoing commercial challenges. Investors are left weighing persistent unprofitability, slowing growth expectations, and a relatively high price-to-sales ratio against the potential upside suggested by the current discount to fair value. See...

Cavco Industries (CVCO) posted a net profit margin of 9%, up from last year’s 8.1%, with earnings jumping 28.9% over the previous year and easily outpacing its five-year annual average growth of 11.2%. The company’s Price-to-Earnings ratio stands at 22.3x, much higher than the US Consumer Durables peer group average of just over 10x, and shares are trading at $529.8, well above the estimated fair value of $423.18. Strong profits and rising margins are fueling optimism, but investors are...

TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL) delivered net profit margins of 6.5%, up from 3.9% a year ago, while annual earnings growth soared to 136.4%, far surpassing its five-year average of 47.9% per year. Analysts now expect earnings to grow at 24% annually and revenues at 17.2% per year, both comfortably ahead of US market averages of 15.9% for earnings and 10.3% for revenues. With margins improving and profit momentum outpacing the broader market, TAL appears to be firmly establishing itself as a...

SPS Commerce (SPSC) is forecasting revenue growth of 8.6% per year, which trails the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. Meanwhile, profits are expected to rise 19.1% annually, outpacing the market norm of 15.9%. The company’s latest profit margin sits at 11.7% compared to 12.8% a year ago, and recent earnings growth of 8.3% fell below the five-year average of 15.4% per year. With no major or minor risks flagged and three reward signals in play, investors are likely to focus on the strength of...

MicroStrategy (MSTR) made a notable return to profitability this year, seeing a sharp turnaround compared to prior periods. Earnings have increased at an impressive 34.3% annual rate over the last five years, and forecasts project earnings growth of 19.2% per year going forward, outpacing the broader US market’s expected 15.9% annual rate. While revenue is expected to grow by just 0.8% per year, considerably slower than the US average, the company finds itself trading at a Price-To-Earnings...

TXNM Energy (TXNM) delivered standout earnings growth this year, reporting a 114.4% jump over the past twelve months. This is a marked departure from its average annual decline of 4.1% over the last five years. Net profit margins improved to 8.7%, up from 4.5% previously. Despite the fresh momentum in profitability, the company’s longer-term performance still reflects a period of profit contraction. Investors now face a balancing act, weighing these improved results and high quality earnings...

IDACORP (IDA) delivered earnings growth of 12.5% over the past year, outpacing its five-year average annual pace of 4.9%. Net profit margins climbed to 17.6% from last year’s 15.4%, setting a high bar for quality in its reported numbers. Looking ahead, forecasts call for annual earnings growth of 10.7% with revenue rising 7.6% per year, both trailing behind expected rates for the broader US market. At the same time, shares change hands at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 21.9x, exceeding peer and...

Republic Services (RSG) posted earnings growth of 6.9% over the most recent year, with an average annual earnings growth rate of 15.7% over the past five years. Net profit margin improved slightly to 12.8%, up from last year’s 12.5%. Analysts expect forward earnings to grow at 8.09% yearly, trailing the broader US market forecast of 15.9%. Investors are likely to weigh the company’s consistent earnings history and steady margin gains against a revenue growth outlook of 5.2% per year, which is...

FTAI Infrastructure (FIP) has seen its losses widen by 19.8% per year over the last five years, with no expectation of turning profitable for at least the next three years. Despite this, analysts point to robust growth potential, with revenue forecast to rise at 30.7% per year, far outpacing the broader US market’s 10.3% growth outlook. See our full analysis for FTAI Infrastructure. Now, let’s see how these headline numbers hold up when we compare them to Simply Wall St’s prevailing...

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) posted net profit margins of 6.3%, up from last year’s 4%, with earnings surging 74.1% over the past year and averaging 29.3% annual growth over five years. Although revenue and earnings are forecast to continue rising at 6.8% and 13.7% per year, respectively, these growth rates trail the broader US market. Investors are weighing this steady profit momentum and margin improvement against a premium valuation, as the stock trades at 35.1x earnings yet...

El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) reported net profit margins of 5.2%, slightly down from 5.8% last year, while earnings have declined by an average of 0.1% annually over the past five years. The most recent performance showed negative earnings growth, even as the company continues to generate high-quality, sustainable profits. Value-oriented investors may find the P/E ratio of 12.4x appealing because it is lower than both industry and peer averages, but the share price at $10.22 sits above an...

Global Indemnity Group (GBLI) posted a net profit margin of 6.3%, down from 7.6% last year, as the company’s earnings declined over the most recent year. Despite this dip, GBLI has delivered a robust 36.7% annualized earnings growth rate over the past five years. Its earnings remain high quality by company standards. With a share price at $29.25 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.1x, investors are balancing GBLI’s multi-year profit growth track record and perceived good value against the...

OSI Systems (OSIS) posted earnings growth of 14.3% over the most recent year, trailing its robust five-year annual average of 16.1%. Net profit margins edged up to 8.7% from 8.3% a year ago, while analysts expect annualized earnings growth to moderate to 11.34% and revenue to increase by 5.4% a year, lagging the broader US market's 10.3% forecast. The company’s PE ratio sits at 30.8x, below peer average but ahead of the sector, and shares are trading at $278.46, a premium to estimated fair...

National CineMedia (NCMI) remains unprofitable, but the company has narrowed its losses by an average of 39.6% per year over the past five years, and revenue is forecast to grow annually at 8.6%. Shares trade at $4.42, which is well below an estimated fair value of $23.75 based on discounted cash flow analysis, despite a relatively high price-to-sales ratio of 1.8x compared to industry peers. With two clear rewards in the form of good value and a share price below analyst targets, and no...

Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC) remains unprofitable, with annual losses worsening at an average rate of 31.4% over the last five years and both its net profit margin and earnings firmly in negative territory. Still, the company stands out for its ambitious growth prospects, with revenue projected to surge 60.5% per year, outpacing the broader US market's expected 10.3% annual growth. For investors, the story centers on whether this aggressive top-line growth can eventually outstrip ongoing...

Cooper-Standard Holdings (CPS) has turned profitable for the first time in years, with earnings growing at an average annual rate of 22.4% over the last five years. Looking ahead, the company’s earnings are forecast to surge at an impressive 109.6% annually, well above the US market's expected 15.9% growth rate. Revenue is projected to grow 5.7% per year compared to the broader market's 10.3%. The positive net profit margin reflects an improving profitability trend, though a one-off $2.8...

Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) put up big numbers this quarter, with revenue growth expected to hit 23.5% per year and net profit margins jumping to 23.2%, up dramatically from last year’s 2.6%. Earnings are set to grow 12.09% annually, which trails the broader US market’s 15.9% pace. The company just posted an eye-catching 1556.3% increase in earnings over the past year, a sharp turnaround from its previous five-year average decline of 5.4% per year. Against this backdrop, investors...