NYSE:MGM
NYSE:MGMHospitality

MGM Resorts (MGM) Net Margin Falls to 0.4% After $307M Loss, Challenging Bullish Growth Outlook

MGM Resorts International (MGM) reported net profit margins of just 0.4% for the latest period, falling from last year's 5.2%. The company was hit by a one-off $307.1 million loss. Analysts expect annual earnings to surge 38.7% over the next three years, outpacing the broader US market's projected 15.7% yearly growth. Shares are trading at $30.72, notably below both the estimated fair value of $72.06 and Wall Street price targets. With profitability pressured and significant discounts on the...
NasdaqGS:UFPI
NasdaqGS:UFPIBuilding

UFP Industries (UFPI): Slower Revenue Growth Reinforces Cautious Narrative Despite Value Signals

UFP Industries (UFPI) is forecasting annual revenue growth of 3.5%, which trails the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. Earnings are expected to grow at 10.89% per year, also below the US market average of 15.7%. The net profit margin narrowed to 4.8% from last year’s 6.4%. Despite a track record of 0.6% yearly earnings growth over five years, the most recent year saw negative earnings growth, signaling persistent headwinds for the business. Still, investors will note that the company’s...
NYSE:AVB
NYSE:AVBResidential REITs

AvalonBay Communities (AVB): One-Off Gain Inflates Margins Against Weaker Growth Narrative

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) reported standout profitability this period, with net profit margins climbing to 38.3% from 29.4% last year and one-year earnings growth hitting 37.9% compared to a five-year average of 4.7% per year. These headline results were boosted by a substantial one-time gain of $425.9 million, which significantly influenced reported earnings for the twelve months ending September 30, 2025. As investors weigh these results, attention will turn to forecasted declines in...
NYSE:OTIS
NYSE:OTISMachinery

Otis Worldwide (OTIS) Sees Net Margin Decline, Testing Bullish Narratives on Earnings Quality

Otis Worldwide (OTIS) posted current net profit margins of 9.4%, lower than the 11.5% recorded last year, and reported that earnings fell over the past 12 months despite an average growth rate of 9% per year over five years. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow at 4.8% per year, lagging the US market’s 10.3% average. Earnings growth is also projected below market at 12.9% versus 15.7%. With shares trading at $92.49, below the estimated fair value of $96.83, investors are weighing...
NYSE:WSR
NYSE:WSRRetail REITs

Whitestone REIT (WSR): Earnings Surge Driven by $15.2 Million One-Off Challenges Quality Narrative

Whitestone REIT (WSR) posted a net profit margin of 21.7%, nearly doubling last year’s 10.8%, and notched 111.3% earnings growth over the past year compared to its five-year average of 23.5% per year. Shares recently changed hands at $12.95, below the estimated fair value of $14.70, with the price-to-earnings ratio sitting at 19.6x, lower than both sector and peer group averages. While forward earnings and revenue growth are expected to lag the broader market, the company’s headline numbers...
NasdaqGM:VNDA
NasdaqGM:VNDABiotechs

Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA): Forecasts See Earnings Growth of 68.5% Annually Heading Into Earnings Season

Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA) remains unprofitable, with its losses worsening at a pace of 73.9% per year over the past five years. Looking forward, forecasts point to a potential turnaround, with annual earnings expected to grow 68.52% and the company projected to reach profitability within three years. Revenue growth is also set to outstrip the broader U.S. market, with an annual forecast of 23.1%. A price-to-sales ratio of 1.2x suggests the stock may offer relative value against peers. With...
NYSE:APG
NYSE:APGConstruction

APi Group (APG) Earnings Growth Surges 27.9%, Reinforcing Bullish Investor Narratives on Profit Quality

APi Group (APG) has delivered a standout year, turning profitable and posting annual earnings growth of 27.9%, outpacing the US market’s 15.7% average. Over the last five years, APG’s earnings have climbed by an average of 13.2% per year, and projections call for earnings growth above 20% per year over the next three years. Despite the robust profit momentum and improved net profit margin, shares trade at a steep Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 103.4x. This is well above peers and the wider...
NYSE:RES
NYSE:RESEnergy Services

RPC (RES) Margin Decline Undercuts Bullish Sentiment Despite Premium Valuation

RPC (RES) reported net profit margins of 3.7%, a decline from 7.9% in the previous year, indicating a drop in profitability on a year-over-year basis. Earnings saw negative growth over the last twelve months, and while the company’s earnings are projected to grow at 9.9% per year moving forward, that pace lags the broader US market’s anticipated 15.7% growth. With valuation multiples above industry and peer averages, investors will be weighing this modest growth outlook against the company’s...
NYSE:TNET
NYSE:TNETProfessional Services

TriNet Group (TNET): Margin Decline Reinforces Bearish Narratives on Profitability

TriNet Group (TNET) reported net profit margins of 2.6%, down from 5.3% the previous year, as the company continued to see earnings decline by 8.5% per year over the last five years. The share price trades at $61.23, modestly below the estimated fair value of $63.55, while the company’s Price-to-Earnings Ratio stands at 22.5x, which is lower than the US Professional Services industry average but above its peer average. Despite pressure on margins and trailing profits, earnings are forecast to...
NYSE:WSO
NYSE:WSOTrade Distributors

Watsco (WSO) Net Margin Holds Steady, Testing Premium Valuation Narratives

Watsco (WSO) reported a net profit margin of 6.5%, unchanged from last year. Over the past five years, the company’s earnings have grown at an average annual rate of 11%. However, recent figures point to negative earnings growth, making like-for-like short-term comparisons less straightforward. Looking ahead, analysts expect earnings to increase by 8.49% per year and revenue to expand by 4.1% per year, both slower than the broader US market. Even so, Watsco is considered to have high-quality...
NasdaqGS:GOOGL
NasdaqGS:GOOGLInteractive Media and Services

Google (GOOGL) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Slower Earnings Growth Than Market

Alphabet (GOOGL) delivered standout results this quarter, with revenue forecast to rise 11.1% annually and earnings expected to grow 9.4% per year, both driven by an impressive net profit margin of 32.2%, up from last year’s 27.7%. Over the past year, earnings jumped 31.8%, outpacing the company’s five-year average annual growth of 17.5%. With margins strengthening and profits accelerating, Alphabet continues to post quality growth, even as the annual earnings outlook trails the broader US...
NYSE:PSA
NYSE:PSASpecialized REITs

Public Storage (PSA): Net Margins Down to 35.2%, Testing Bullish Narratives on Earnings Quality

Public Storage (PSA) reported its net profit margins at 35.2%, marking a slight slip from 36.1% a year ago. Over the past five years, earnings have grown by an average of 4% annually, but most recently, earnings trailed that pace, with negative growth compared to last year. Looking forward, analysts expect the company to book annual earnings growth of 7.2% and revenue growth of 3.3% per year, both lagging the broader US market's forecasts. Despite these modest projections, the company is...
NYSE:CWT
NYSE:CWTWater Utilities

California Water Service Group (CWT) Margin Drop Reinforces Investor Concerns Over Premium Valuation

California Water Service Group (CWT) reported net profit margins of 13.7%, down from 17.8% a year ago, signaling a drop in profitability. Over the last five years, the company’s earnings have grown at an annual rate of 9.9%, and future earnings are forecast to rise by 12.07% per year, though this pace trails the broader US market’s 15.7% projection. With revenue growth expected at 2.9% per year and margins coming under pressure, investors are contending with a stock that trades at a...
NYSE:EPR
NYSE:EPRSpecialized REITs

EPR Properties (EPR): $56.9 Million One-Off Loss Reinforces Bearish Margin Narratives

EPR Properties (EPR) reported net profit margins of 22.2%, down from 26.8% a year earlier, as negative earnings growth and a significant one-off loss of $56.9 million weighed on the bottom line. Revenue is expected to rise at just 2.5% per year, well below the broader US market’s 10.3% forecast. In a challenging environment, investors are left weighing the current margin pressures and non-recurring losses against the stock’s valuation, which currently sits below intrinsic estimates by...
NasdaqGS:OPK
NasdaqGS:OPKHealthcare

OPKO Health (OPK): Persistent Losses Worsen, Valuation Debate Intensifies Ahead of Earnings

OPKO Health (OPK) remains unprofitable, with losses increasing at an annual rate of 25% over the past five years. Despite facing headwinds on the bottom line, the company is forecast to grow revenue at 4.1% annually, trailing the broader US market’s average growth rate of 10.3% per year. Investors are left to weigh persistent losses and slower top-line expansion against valuation indicators that highlight relative value versus peers and the stock’s current trading discount to estimated fair...
NYSE:AEM
NYSE:AEMMetals and Mining

Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) Margin Surge Challenges Slower Growth Narrative in Latest Earnings

Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) posted current net profit margins of 32.6%, notably higher than last year’s 12.9%, with year-over-year earnings growth coming in at an impressive 240.6% compared to its five-year average annual growth rate of 32.1%. Despite this surge in profitability, revenue is forecast to grow at just 2.5% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% annual projection. Earnings are expected to decline at a rate of -0.4% per year over the next three years. This mix of...
NasdaqGS:ITRI
NasdaqGS:ITRIElectronic

Itron (ITRI) Margin Expansion Reinforces Value Narrative Despite Slower Revenue Growth

Itron (ITRI) posted a net profit margin of 11.1%, up from 8% last year, as EPS growth continues at a forecast pace of 14.2% per year. Shares look attractively valued, trading at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 18.5x, which is below the peer average of 38.4x and the overall US electronic industry’s 25.7x. Last year’s earnings grew by 43.9%. With margins expanding and limited risk factors noted, the company’s market price of $108.99 remains well below a fair value estimate of $173.42. This...
NasdaqGS:IPAR
NasdaqGS:IPARPersonal Products

Does Interparfums’ Global Expansion Signal a Bargain After Its 30% Share Price Drop in 2025?

Wondering if Interparfums is a bargain or overpriced right now? You are not alone, especially with so much buzz around its valuation lately. While the stock has declined by 8.8% over the past week and is down 30.5% year-to-date, it is still up an impressive 114.3% over five years. This keeps investors guessing about its future direction. Recent headlines have highlighted Interparfums' expansion in global markets and high-profile licensing agreements. These developments...
NasdaqGS:KMB
NasdaqGS:KMBHousehold Products

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Earnings Growth Beats 5-Year Average, Reinforcing Profit-Focused Narratives

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) delivered standout results, posting earnings growth of 16.9% over the past year, well ahead of its five-year average of 1.9% per year. Net profit margins also improved to 12.4% from last year’s 11.2%. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to grow 6.62% per year and revenue by 3.1% per year, both trailing the broader US market. However, investors are likely to take note of strong profit growth, improving margins, and value-focused valuation metrics. See our full analysis...
NasdaqGS:AROW
NasdaqGS:AROWBanks

Arrow Financial (AROW) Margin Drop Challenges Defensive Bull Thesis

Arrow Financial (AROW) reported net profit margins of 21.8%, down from 23.8% last year. Earnings have declined at an average annual rate of 11% over the past five years, with further negative earnings growth most recently. Despite the lack of expected revenue or earnings recovery, investors may take comfort from the company's attractive dividend and the fact that its shares, at $27.12, are trading below their estimated fair value of $33.25. See our full analysis for Arrow Financial. Next, we...
NYSE:PWR
NYSE:PWRConstruction

Quanta Services (PWR): Revenue Growth Beats Market Average, Reinforcing Bullish Narrative

Quanta Services (PWR) posted a robust year, with revenue set to grow at 11.1% per year and net profit margin improving slightly to 3.7% from last year's 3.6%. Over the past five years, the company's earnings have expanded by 18.1% annually, including a standout 23% jump in the most recent year, outpacing US market averages at every turn. As the forecast points to continued earnings growth of 17.8% per year, investors see persistent growth and margin progress as key drivers in the story...
NasdaqGM:FMBH
NasdaqGM:FMBHBanks

First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) Profit Margins Surpass Expectations, Undercutting Skeptic Narratives on Regional Banks

First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) delivered earnings growth of 14.7% over the past year, outpacing its five-year average of 13.6%. Net profit margins widened to 25.7%, up from 24.1% a year ago. Earnings are now forecast to grow at 16.8% annually, ahead of the expected 15.7% US market average. With shares trading at $35.2, below both peer price-to-earnings ratios and an estimated fair value of $76.85, these results point to improving profitability and a compelling value setup for investors. See our...
NYSE:RITM
NYSE:RITMMortgage REITs

Rithm Capital (RITM): Margins Edge Higher, Reinforcing Profitability Narrative Against Dividend Doubts

Rithm Capital (RITM) has delivered high quality earnings, reporting a five-year annual earnings growth rate of 28.8% and maintaining profitability throughout this period. The company is expected to outpace the market with forecast annual earnings growth of 16% and revenue growth of 22.4%. Current net profit margins have edged slightly higher to 18.6% compared to last year's 18.5%. With shares now trading at $10.99, well below the estimated fair value of $17.14, investors are weighing the...
NasdaqGS:APLS
NasdaqGS:APLSBiotechs

Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS): Discounted Valuation Reinforces Bullish Narrative Ahead of Profitability Targets

Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) is currently unprofitable, but over the past five years, it has steadily trimmed its losses at a rate of 12% per year. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow 66.69% annually, with the company expected to reach profitability within three years. Revenue is forecast to rise by 13% per year, outpacing the broader U.S. market’s 10.3% growth rate. The current share price of $20.73 sits well below its estimated fair value of $91.09 based on discounted cash flow...