U.S. Personal Products Stock News

Sterling Infrastructure reported strong second quarter results for 2025, with revenue of US$614.47 million and net income of US$70.99 million, while also raising its full-year earnings guidance to revenue of US$2.10–2.15 billion and net income of US$243–252 million. An important takeaway is that the company’s consistent revenue growth and margin improvements appear to reflect increased demand in key segments such as E-Infrastructure and Transportation. Given Sterling Infrastructure’s raised...

Scholar Rock Holding Corporation recently reported a second quarter net loss of US$110.03 million as it advanced key regulatory filings, including the FDA’s acceptance of its Biologics License Application for apitegromab and the validation of a Marketing Authorization Application in Europe. With positive topline Phase 3 results and preparations for a potential U.S. commercial launch of apitegromab underway, the company remains focused on regulatory progress despite increased expenses and...

Collegium Pharmaceutical reported its second-quarter 2025 results, revealing net income of US$11.98 million and quarterly revenues of US$188 million, surpassing analyst revenue estimates and raising its full-year guidance to US$752.5 million at the midpoint. This performance reflected strong momentum from record Jornay PM sales and increased investment in marketing and sales force expansion for key products. We will examine how management’s raised revenue guidance for 2025 could influence...

Recently, Marvell Technology drew attention due to extraordinary options activity and questions surrounding its valuation and debt levels ahead of its upcoming earnings report on August 28, 2025. This convergence of heightened investor anticipation and differing opinions on the company's fair value has put the spotlight on Marvell’s financial health and future prospects. We’ll explore how this unusual options activity and scrutiny over valuation could reshape Marvell Technology’s investment...

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance reported second quarter net income of US$20.74 million, down from US$35.79 million a year ago, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at US$0.12 versus US$0.23 previously. For the six-month period, the company showed a turnaround with net income of US$46.73 million compared to a net loss of US$68.74 million a year prior, supported by improved analyst sentiment and upgrades. Let's examine how Apollo's recent return to profitability and...

In the past week, Moody’s upgraded Enact Holdings, Inc.’s insurance financial strength rating to A2 and its long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings to Baa2, citing disciplined execution and consistent performance since its IPO in 2021. This marks the fourth Moody’s upgrade for Enact since going public, highlighting growing market confidence in the company’s financial position and business model. We’ll explore how this latest Moody's credit rating upgrade shapes Enact Holdings’...

In late July 2025, Lam Research reported robust financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended June 29, with annual sales reaching US$18.44 billion and net income of US$5.36 billion, both up year-over-year, and provided upbeat guidance for the September 2025 quarter. Notably, Lam Research's earnings per share and margin expansion reflected continued demand for its semiconductor fabrication equipment amid sector growth and favorable analyst sentiment. We'll explore how Lam...

Banc of California, Inc. recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.10 per common share and a US$0.4845 dividend per depositary share for its 7.75% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series F, with record dates in August and September 2025. This dividend affirmation follows the release of the company's second quarter 2025 results, which highlighted increased loans held for sale and expanded product offerings, as well as its addition to multiple Russell...

Last month, Johnson Controls International reported third quarter 2025 earnings, posting higher revenues of US$6.05 billion but a significant year-over-year drop in net income to US$701 million, alongside confirming ongoing operational realignment into three geographic segments. An interesting insight is that the company cited one-off items impacting profits, revised its annual guidance to reaffirm mid-single digit organic sales growth, and completed a substantial share buyback tranche...

CVR Partners, LP recently announced a strong second quarter with higher sales and net income, an increased cash distribution of $3.89 per common unit, and the filing of a $49.25 million shelf registration related to an ESOP offering. This combination of financial milestones and corporate actions highlights the company's focus on both rewarding unitholders and supporting future equity initiatives. We’ll explore how the significant dividend hike may shape CVR Partners' investment narrative...

Mueller Industries recently announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.25 per share, payable on September 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 5, 2025. While the company reported strong profits, a significant portion stemmed from an unusual US$60 million one-time gain, raising questions about the sustainability of its core earnings. We'll explore how reliance on significant one-time gains affects Mueller Industries' investment...

In the past week, Jones Lang LaSalle reported second quarter 2025 earnings with sales of US$6,250.1 million and net income of US$112.3 million, while also announcing an increase in planned share repurchases through the end of the year. Management reaffirmed a focus on returning capital to shareholders and exploring selective acquisitions, highlighting a disciplined capital allocation approach amid ongoing operational growth. We'll explore how management's increased commitment to share...

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported strong second quarter 2025 results, with revenue reaching US$3.68 billion and key products like EYLEA HD and Dupixent driving growth, while also announcing a US$0.88 dividend and giving a business update on share repurchases and FDA approvals. The recent FDA approval of Dupixent for bullous pemphigoid sets the stage for expanding the reach of one of Regeneron's most important therapies. We'll explore how strong second quarter earnings and expanded Dupixent...

Gogo Inc. recently reported strong results for the second quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching US$226.04 million and net income of US$12.81 million, both more than doubling compared to the same period last year. An important development is Gogo's decision to raise its full-year revenue and earnings guidance, which follows continued operational outperformance, integration progress, and planned 5G product launches. We'll explore how Gogo's upgraded financial guidance and integration...

MercadoLibre reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, posting strong revenue growth to US$6.79 billion from US$5.07 billion a year earlier, while net income edged slightly lower at US$523 million compared to US$531 million. An especially interesting insight is the company's robust commerce and fintech expansion was accompanied by higher marketing spend and adjustments to its free shipping policy in Brazil, which affected short-term profitability. We'll explore how this mix of accelerated...

Axos Financial, Inc. recently announced its fourth quarter 2025 results, reporting net interest income of US$280.16 million and net income of US$110.68 million, both higher than the prior year. Both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased year-over-year, highlighting operational strength during the quarter. We'll explore how Axos Financial's stronger net income and earnings per share influence the company's growth-focused investment narrative. The latest...

Maricopa County and KinderCare Learning Companies recently opened the Maricopa County Kids Club, an early learning center in downtown Phoenix offering extended-hours care for county employees' children from infancy through age five. This collaboration highlights an increasing trend where employers invest in on-site child care and flexible benefits to attract and retain top talent. Next, we'll explore how KinderCare's focus on flexible, employer-sponsored child care solutions shapes its...

Between April and June 2025, Texas Instruments repurchased 1,847,766 shares for US$289.59 million, completing its buyback program from 2018 with a total of 49,938,873 shares repurchased for US$7.70 billion. This significant buyback coincided with Texas Instruments being recognized by a major investment fund for effectively managing tariff risks through flexible manufacturing across global regions. We'll now examine how Texas Instruments' agile supply chain management could influence its...

Rithm Capital Corp. recently reported second quarter 2025 earnings, posting net income of US$311.72 million and diluted earnings per share of US$0.53, and also settled a previously disclosed board-related lawsuit for US$160,000 in attorneys’ fees without admitting any wrongdoing. Additionally, the company filed a broad shelf registration for multiple security types, while recent coverage highlighted the preferred stock’s strong dividend security and asset coverage, making it an area of...

NewMarket Corporation has reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings with net income holding steady at US$111.24 million and announced a US$2.75 quarterly dividend payable on October 1, 2025, along with the completion of a share repurchase tranche totaling 133,658 shares for US$71.79 million. These actions emphasize the company's focus on consistent capital returns and earnings stability, despite a slight year-over-year decrease in sales revenue. We'll explore how NewMarket's recent dividend...

In the second quarter of 2025, Philip Morris International’s e-vapor brand VEEV reported shipment volumes that more than doubled year over year, with the company launching VEEV inPRIME in the Czech Republic and expanding into markets such as Indonesia, Canada, and Colombia. This rapid growth in VEEV highlights Philip Morris International’s ongoing transition toward a broader smoke-free product strategy, aiming to capture new consumer segments and strengthen its premium positioning...

Cboe Global Markets recently reported second quarter 2025 results, posting record revenue of US$1.17 billion and net income of US$235.1 million, both up markedly from the prior year; the company also announced robust July trading volume figures and reached over 1,000 U.S. ETF listings. In addition to strong financials, Cboe raised its full-year 2025 organic net revenue growth guidance to the high single digits and closed its Japan equities business to focus on higher-return opportunities and...

In the past week, Leonardo DRS reported second-quarter results showing sales of US$829 million and net income of US$54 million, both rising from the prior year, while also announcing a share repurchase completion, a raised full-year revenue outlook, and a US$0.09 per share dividend declaration. Alongside improved financial performance and revised guidance, the company highlighted an order backlog of US$8.6 billion, pointing to solid future revenue visibility. We'll examine how Leonardo DRS's...

Stanley Black & Decker reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, revealing sales of US$3,945.2 million and net income of US$101.9 million, marking a shift from a net loss in the same period last year; the company also had no share repurchases during the quarter under its ongoing buyback plan. Amid ongoing cost-cutting and transformation initiatives, the company improved profitability despite revenue declines, supported by management actions and analyst confidence in longer-term...