U.S. Professional Services Stock News

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...

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...

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...

On July 30, 2025, KORE Group Holdings announced it had partnered with TD SYNNEX to make KORE's OmniSIM US connectivity plans available through TD SYNNEX's extensive distribution network, aimed at simplifying IoT procurement for businesses and solution providers. This collaboration enhances channel partners’ ability to deliver streamlined, end-to-end IoT solutions by combining TD SYNNEX’s reach with KORE’s connectivity expertise and access to hardware typically outside TD SYNNEX’s regular...

In recent days, Netflix reported an increase in its full-year revenue guidance following strong business performance, healthy member growth, and favorable foreign exchange impacts, while also acquiring exclusive broadcasting rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada for 2027 and 2031. This expansion into live sports broadcasting and success in international markets, such as an 11% revenue rise in the U.K. during 2024, signals Netflix’s effort to strengthen global reach and diversify its...

Universal Health Services recently reported strong second quarter results, delivering US$4.28 billion in sales and US$353.22 million in net income, and completed a share repurchase program totaling 41.81 million shares for US$5.61 billion since 2014. Insider ownership remains significant at 14%, highlighting continued management alignment with shareholders as the company raises its annual revenue guidance, reflecting confidence in ongoing operational performance. We'll now examine how...

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited reported second-quarter 2025 earnings, posting revenue of THB 50,997.84 million and net income of THB 12,124.23 million, both up significantly from the previous year. This earnings announcement highlights a very large increase in net income year-over-year, signaling much stronger operational performance for the airline. With revenue growth standing out, we'll explore how this improved financial performance influences Thai Airways...

In late July 2025, a Boston jury ruled against Johnson & Johnson in a high-profile lawsuit, awarding more than US$42.6 million to a plaintiff who linked his mesothelioma to asbestos-laced baby powder, while the company also announced new AI-powered surgical technology for bunion procedures and an expanded regulatory submission for its TREMFYA® therapy in psoriatic arthritis. This combination of a record-setting legal verdict and important innovation and regulatory activity highlights the...

Criteo reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing year-over-year sales growth to US$482.67 million despite a decline in quarterly net income, alongside announcing executive promotions and new partnerships, including with WPP Media to boost commerce intelligence on Connected TV. An important insight is that Criteo continued its aggressive share buyback, completing over a third of its program since 2021, while elevating leaders to accelerate AI-driven Retail and Performance Media...

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. recently reported record Q2 2025 earnings, highlighted by strong growth in net interest income, fee income from a major syndicated facility, and the launch of a new digital trade finance platform. An important development is the increased efficiency in operations and management’s focus on enhancing non-interest income, which is expected to support profitability despite margin pressures and complex economic conditions. We’ll look at how the new...

Concentrix Corporation recently launched an upgraded version of its iX Hero product, introducing new AI-powered features, Harmony for improved speech clarity and Clarity for background noise suppression, to enhance customer experience delivery across global teams. This release, already used by industry leader PODS, quantifiably improved client communication metrics and arrives as Concentrix increases visibility with investor conference participation. We'll examine how iX Hero's advanced AI...

In late July 2025, Brown & Brown, Inc. filed a shelf registration for approximately US$636.94 million in common stock, with an offering of 6,930,000 shares tied to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This move signals an increased focus on employee ownership and could affect share supply, capturing investor attention due to its scale and ESOP-related nature. We will examine how this significant ESOP-related share registration may influence Brown & Brown's investment narrative and future...

On August 1, 2025, HighPeak Energy, Inc. amended its credit agreements to extend debt maturities to September 30, 2028, increase total borrowings to US$1.2 billion, and defer quarterly amortization payments for a year. This move provides greater financial flexibility and liquidity, setting the stage for the company to manage upcoming obligations and investment needs more effectively. We’ll explore how the extension of debt maturities and increased credit availability impacts HighPeak...

The Allstate Corporation recently reported second quarter 2025 results, highlighting a sharp increase in net income to US$2.11 billion and basic earnings per share of US$7.86, alongside the completion of a share repurchase program totaling over 2.22 million shares for US$445.08 million. These developments reflect both a significant improvement in operational performance and the company's ongoing commitment to capital returns for shareholders. We'll now examine how Allstate's substantial...

In the past week, Taylor Morrison Home reported that its order backlog declined 12.7% year-on-year over the past two years, with Wall Street analysts forecasting an 8.2% drop in revenue over the next 12 months as signs of weak demand emerge. This persistent backlog decline highlights potential market saturation and raises concerns about the company's ability to sustain future earnings growth in a challenging housing market. We'll now explore how this sharp decrease in Taylor Morrison's...

In recent announcements, Webster Financial declared quarterly cash dividends on its Series F and Series G Preferred Stock, along with a US$0.40 per share dividend on its common stock, with payments set for August, September, and October 2025. Refreshing analyst upgrades and positive earnings forecasts have accompanied these dividend affirmations, highlighting a period of renewed confidence in Webster's financial outlook and long-term stability. We'll explore how these consistent dividend...

On August 4, 2025, Advance Auto Parts completed a debt financing by issuing US$975 million of 7.000% Senior Notes due 2030 and US$975 million of 7.375% Senior Notes due 2033, with net proceeds of about US$1.92 billion intended partly to redeem existing debt and support future liquidity through a new asset-based loan facility. These moves come just before the company’s next earnings report and amid analyst expectations for significant declines in both earnings and revenue for the...

Warrior Met Coal recently released its second quarter 2025 results, reporting revenue of US$297.52 million and net income of US$5.61 million, as well as the first commercial sales from its Blue Creek mine ahead of schedule. The company also maintained its quarterly dividend, updated full-year production guidance, and amended its bylaws regarding stockholder meeting notices. Achieving earlier-than-expected sales from the Blue Creek mine marks a milestone for Warrior Met Coal, transitioning...

BBB Foods announced that it released its Q2 2025 financial results after market close on August 11, 2025, with analysts estimating revenue of MX$18.17 billion, representing an increase over the previous year. Anticipation around these results is heightened as analysts expect substantial year-over-year revenue expansion, drawing increased attention to the company’s operational momentum. With analysts predicting strong second quarter revenue growth, we'll explore how anticipation ahead of...

In the past quarter, Ternium S.A. reported earnings for the period ended June 30, 2025, showing a return to profitability with net income of US$215 million on sales of US$3.95 billion, compared to a net loss and higher sales a year earlier. While profits rebounded year-over-year, the results were significantly boosted by non-recurring items, leading some observers to question the underlying strength of the company’s operational performance. We'll explore how Ternium's reliance on unusual...

Eastern Bankshares recently appointed Denise LeMay as Senior Vice President, Head of Foreign Exchange and Derivative Sales, bringing over 25 years of expertise in interest rate risk management and complex derivative products to the commercial banking team. Her prior leadership roles in building derivatives programs and guiding clients through transitions like LIBOR to SOFR highlight her depth in market education and risk mitigation for commercial clients. Next, we'll explore how the addition...

Earlier this month, QUALCOMM reported third quarter results showing revenue of US$10.37 billion and net income of US$2.67 billion, both up compared to the previous year, and highlighted significant progress in its automotive and IoT businesses. In addition, QUALCOMM completed a major buyback of 34.69 million shares since November 2024 and emphasized ongoing expansion in AI and data center markets, despite challenges related to Apple reducing its reliance on QUALCOMM’s chips. We’ll examine...

In the past week, SAFE announced a new integration with Cisco AI Defense, combining Cisco's AI-powered security telemetry with SAFE's risk management platform to deliver real-time, actionable cyber risk insights for enterprises. This deepening partnership is expected to redefine AI security governance by helping organizations quantify and manage AI-specific vulnerabilities and business impact through integrated safeguards. SAFE's integration of Cisco AI Defense underscores growing industry...

Avantor, Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2025 financial results, posting sales of US$1.68 billion and net income of US$64.7 million, both down from the previous year, and reduced its full-year organic revenue growth guidance to a range of 2% decline to flat growth. While statutory profits received a significant boost from unusual items, investors are focused on underlying earnings quality and the downward revenue outlook. We'll explore how concerns around underlying profitability...