U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Wondering if Church & Dwight is quietly turning into a bargain? This article will walk through whether the current price makes sense for long term investors or if patience is the smarter move. The stock has drifted sideways in the short term, up just 0.1% over the last week and 0.6% over the past month, but it is still down about 18.5% year to date and 18.9% over the last year. This comes even though the three year return is a positive 9.4% and the five year return is 1.8%. Those muted but...

If you have been wondering whether EMCOR Group is still worth buying after its huge run, you are not alone. This is exactly the kind of stock where valuation really starts to matter. The share price now sits around $623.65 after climbing 36.3% year to date and 607.6% over the last 5 years, which naturally raises questions about how much upside is left versus the risk of a pullback. Recently, investors have been focusing on EMCOR's role in large scale infrastructure, data center, and...

World Kinect Corporation recently appointed Michael Kroll as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, while also authorizing an open-ended US$150 million share repurchase program and declaring a US$0.20 quarterly dividend payable on January 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025. Together, the new buyback authorization, maintained cash dividend, and leadership change highlight management’s continued emphasis on shareholder returns and financial governance. Next,...

Earlier this week, HII reported that construction of its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel prototype reached 30% completion and remains on track for fourth-quarter 2026 sea trials, while also expanding its partnership with Babcock International to manufacture complex Virginia-class submarine assemblies in Scotland. Together, these moves highlight HII’s push into AI-enabled autonomy and distributed production, which could reshape how it balances high-tech systems with large-scale shipbuilding...

PureCycle Technologies announced that it has begun selling its PureFive resin for spray paint can caps to a global top-five paint and coatings company, with finished products already on store shelves and supply expected to continue through 2026. This marks an important commercial validation for PureCycle’s recycled polypropylene technology, showing it can meet stringent performance requirements for a large, branded consumer application. Next, we’ll examine how securing a global paint...

Fresh survey data from Robert Half (RHI) shows 38% of employed U.S. workers plan to look for a new job in early 2026, up sharply from mid 2025 and last year. See our latest analysis for Robert Half. The survey headlines are landing at a tricky moment for the stock, with the share price at $27.66 after a steep year to date share price return of -59.63 percent and a one year total shareholder return of -61.4 percent. This suggests sentiment has weakened even as management highlights growth...

If you are wondering whether FirstEnergy is still a smart buy after its long run, or if the easy money has already been made, you are in the right place to unpack what the current price really implies. Despite a recent soft patch, with the stock down 1.4% over the last week and 3.7% over the last month, FirstEnergy is still up 10.9% year to date, 14.5% over 1 year, 22.6% over 3 years, and 79.4% over 5 years. Recent moves reflect a mix of shifting sentiment around regulated utilities...

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) is back in focus after fresh analyst commentary spotlighted growing Korlym sales and rising expectations for relacorilant ahead of its key PDUFA decision for Cushing’s syndrome. See our latest analysis for Corcept Therapeutics. The stock has been repricing that optimism fast, with a roughly 16 percent 1 month share price return, a 26 percent 3 month share price return, and a powerful 3 year total shareholder return of about 338 percent, pointing to clear, building...

Cal Maine Foods (CALM) is back in the spotlight after delivering record profits in a tough egg market, and that strength is drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Cal-Maine Foods. The stock has cooled off after its earnings pop, with a roughly 20% 3 month share price pullback and 1 year total shareholder return of about minus 12%. However, longer term returns above 200% over 5 years suggest momentum is moderating, not broken. If Cal Maine’s run has you rethinking...

In recent weeks, Einride AB reported early results from its three-year collaboration with IonQ to apply quantum computing to real-world electric freight logistics, while IonQ also helped deploy Slovakia’s first national quantum communication network and partnered with CCRM to advance quantum-AI in regenerative medicine. Together, these projects move IonQ beyond lab proofs-of-concept into live infrastructure and industry workflows, highlighting quantum’s emerging commercial relevance across...

In early December 2025, OSE Immunotherapeutics amended its partnership with AbbVie on the pre-clinical anti-inflammatory antibody ABBV-230, taking back responsibility and funding for preclinical and Phase 1 work while AbbVie keeps exclusive rights to later-stage development and commercialization with the original royalty and milestone terms largely intact. This shift gives AbbVie continued optionality on a potential first-in-class ChemR23-targeting therapy without near-term development...

Cimpress (CMPR) has quietly turned into a strong multiyear rebound story, with the stock up roughly 30% over the past 3 months even though the 1 year return is still slightly negative. See our latest analysis for Cimpress. That recent 12.1% 1 month share price return, on top of a 29.6% 3 month share price gain and a powerful 3 year total shareholder return above 200%, suggests momentum is building again from a still recovering base. If Cimpress has you thinking about turnarounds and fresh...

Celanese (CE) just added another credential to its sustainability pitch, securing Carbon Footprint Certification for its POM ECO C grades in Germany and Texas after investing heavily in carbon capture based methanol production. See our latest analysis for Celanese. Even with this sustainability milestone, Celanese’s 30 day share price return of 11.71 percent sits against a much weaker year to date share price return of minus 36.42 percent. This mirrors a three year total shareholder return of...

Sportradar Group’s recent upgrade by S&P Global Ratings to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’ reflects its more conservative financial policy and the completed acquisition of IMG Arena. This improved credit profile, underpinned by absorbing IMG Arena’s sports rights and data assets, could influence how investors view Sportradar’s long-term resilience. We’ll now examine how the S&P upgrade tied to IMG Arena’s acquisition reshapes Sportradar’s broader investment narrative and risk profile. Find companies with...

Plexus (PLXS) has quietly put up a strong run, with the stock up about 14% over the past month and 16% in the past 3 months, even as its 1 year return still lags. See our latest analysis for Plexus. With the share price now at $159.91 and a 30 day share price return close to 14%, Plexus is showing clear upward momentum. Its 1 year total shareholder return is still slightly negative, while multi year total shareholder returns remain strong. If Plexus has you watching for what might run next,...

In December 2025, Garmin announced that its G5000H integrated flight deck was selected by the Brazilian Air Force, via Ace Aeronautics, to modernize 24 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter cockpits, while also unveiling the inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator with voice, text and photo capabilities for off-grid adventurers. Together, these developments highlight Garmin’s ability to win complex defense avionics programs and extend its satellite communication ecosystem deeper into the outdoor...

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals recently appointed industry veteran Rita Thakkar as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, while continuing to expand commercial access and international availability of its MASH therapy Rezdiffra, including a launch in Germany. The combination of strengthened financial leadership and widening Rezdiffra uptake, supported by broad first-line payer coverage, highlights a focus on scaling disciplined, global growth in MASH treatment. We’ll now examine how...

Wondering if PJT Partners is still a smart buy after its big run, or if the easy money has already been made? Here is a look at what the current price really implies about its value. The stock has cooled slightly in the last week, down 3.5%, but it is still up 1.8% over the last month, 8.5% year to date, and 129.8% over three years. Recent headlines have focused on a rebound in dealmaking activity and a healthier pipeline for advisory work across Wall Street. That naturally puts a specialist...

Altria Group recently announced that long-time CEO William “Billy” Gifford will retire after the company’s May 14, 2026 annual meeting, with current CFO Sal Mancuso stepping up as CEO and Heather Newman, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, becoming CFO at the same time. This carefully sequenced leadership handover, keeping successors from inside the organization, suggests an emphasis on continuity as Altria pushes further into smoke-free and new growth categories. Next, we’ll explore how this...

Workiva Inc. recently announced that Barbara Larson will become Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President in January 2026, while CEO Julie Iskow steps in as interim CFO and Treasurer from late December 2025, alongside the appointment of Deepak Bharadwaj as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Together, these leadership moves bring in seasoned expertise from companies like Workday, Adobe, and ServiceNow to sharpen Workiva’s financial discipline and accelerate...

Adobe (ADBE) just wrapped up fiscal Q4 with earnings and revenue ahead of expectations, and the stock reaction says investors are already asking the next question: how durable is this AI driven momentum? See our latest analysis for Adobe. Even with the latest 7.65% one month share price return to about $356, Adobe’s year to date share price return of minus 19.18% and one year total shareholder return of minus 23.46% show improving but still fragile momentum. If Adobe’s AI push has you...

Navigator Holdings (NVGS) has quietly built an impressive track record, with shares up about 15% over the past year and more than 50% in the past 3 years, outpacing many shipping peers. See our latest analysis for Navigator Holdings. Trading at around $17.49, Navigator’s recent share price return has been modest, but the solid one year and multi year total shareholder returns suggest investors are steadily warming to its cash generation and niche gas carrier exposure. If Navigator’s steady...

Wondering if VICI Properties is quietly becoming a bargain, or if the market is correctly pricing its casino and entertainment empire today? Even though the stock is up about 3.4% over the last week, it is still roughly flat year to date at around $28.66 and only modestly positive over three years. That makes its 43.8% gain over five years look like a distant memory. Recent headlines have focused on VICI's continued role as a major landlord on the Las Vegas Strip and its steady deal making...

In the past quarter, MongoDB, Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of US$628.31 million and a net loss of US$2.01 million, issued higher revenue guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2026, and completed a US$351.69 million buyback covering 1.77% of its shares. Together, the stronger results, upgraded outlook, and completed repurchase suggest management confidence in MongoDB’s growth trajectory and capital allocation priorities. We’ll now explore how the upgraded 2026 revenue...