U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Hanesbrands reported second-quarter 2025 results ahead of expectations, with US$991.33 million in sales and net income of US$81.61 million, a sharp turnaround from a net loss a year earlier. The company raised its full-year guidance, citing margin expansion, growth in new business segments such as activewear and scrubs, and continued success with productivity initiatives. We'll examine how Hanesbrands' improved profitability outlook and heightened guidance reframe its investment narrative...

The Hartford Insurance Group reported strong second quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$6.99 billion and net income reaching US$995 million, alongside both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increasing notably year-over-year. In addition to robust earnings, the company completed a significant share buyback program and returned a total of US$549 million to shareholders during the quarter, highlighting ongoing capital return initiatives. We'll look at...

NMI Holdings, Inc. recently reported its second quarter and first-half 2025 results, posting revenue of US$173.78 million and net income of US$96.15 million for Q2, both higher than the same period last year. The company's improved net income and earnings per share reflect solid operational performance and point to ongoing strength in its core mortgage insurance business. We'll now explore how NMI Holdings' higher revenue and earnings for the latest quarter influence the company's broader...

Hawkins, Inc. recently reported its first quarter 2025 results, showing increased sales to US$293.27 million and a 6% dividend boost, and also announced CEO and CFO participation at Seaport Research Partners' investor conference this August. The company additionally ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as its independent auditor for the fiscal year, signaling ongoing focus on governance and transparency. We'll now explore how Hawkins' strong quarterly earnings and dividend growth shape its current...

Corcept Therapeutics recently reported its second quarter 2025 financial results, revised full-year revenue guidance to US$850–US$900 million, and completed a substantial share buyback program totaling more than US$146 million as of June 30, 2025. The company's updates highlight ongoing profitability, management confidence, and efforts to support future growth through operational expansion and vendor partnerships. We’ll explore how Corcept’s raised revenue guidance, fueled by its expanding...

Verint Systems recently marked its AI achievements by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell, celebrating a nearly 24% growth in AI annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the first quarter of 2025, with AI-driven ARR now comprising almost half of its total ARR. This underscores how Verint's AI solutions, especially its AI-powered bots used by clients like Volaris and BT Group, are enabling greater automation, cost reduction, and new avenues for customer revenue. We'll explore how Verint's rapid...

Dorian LPG Ltd. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, with sales dropping to US$84.21 million and net income down to US$10.08 million compared to the same period a year ago. In addition to the earnings report, the company declared an irregular cash dividend of US$0.60 per share, distributing about US$25.6 million to shareholders, signaling a notable distribution of capital despite weaker earnings. We'll assess how the combination of weaker earnings and a...

LTC Properties reported higher second-quarter and first-half revenue, announced raised full-year earnings guidance, and outlined significant portfolio expansion toward senior housing, following capital recycling and asset sales in the past quarter. This shift highlights LTC’s ongoing transformation, as management accelerates its move away from older skilled nursing assets in favor of a larger, more diversified senior housing portfolio through targeted acquisitions and operator...

Black Hills Corporation recently announced second-quarter and six-month results for 2025, reporting higher sales of US$439 million and net income of US$27.5 million for the quarter compared to the same period last year, and reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance. While this signals operational stability, analysts have shown cautious optimism due to the company’s history of profit declines and only modest future growth expectations. We'll take a look at how Black Hills' reaffirmed...

Graham Holdings Company announced past second quarter 2025 results, reporting revenue of US$1.22 billion and a net income of US$36.75 million, marking a return to profitability from a net loss a year earlier. This turnaround follows a period where the company had experienced a net loss, highlighting improved performance in continuing operations compared to the previous year. We'll examine how Graham Holdings' shift to profitability from a prior-year loss shapes the company's broader...

In the past week, Host Hotels & Resorts raised its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting total revenues of US$6.05 billion to US$6.11 billion, with higher net income and earnings per share, following solid second quarter results and ongoing share buybacks. The company also emphasized its commitment to sustainability with nearly US$5 billion in sustainable financing and investments in hurricane-resistant infrastructure, aiming to strengthen both its environmental track record and operational...

Murphy Oil Corporation reported second-quarter 2025 earnings ahead of analyst expectations, with strong production performance, increased dividends, and the completion of a US$23 million Eagle Ford Shale acquisition; revenue for the quarter was US$695.57 million, and net income reached US$22.28 million. An important insight is that the company exceeded production guidance, prioritized shareholder value through dividend growth, and reaffirmed its capital allocation plans despite a...

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation recently showcased its MonTitan SM8366 PCIe Gen5 SSD controller solutions and advanced AI storage collaborations at the Future of Memory and Storage 2025 event in Santa Clara, California, demonstrating new offerings across data center, edge, and enterprise applications. This initiative highlights the company's commitment to enabling next-generation scalable storage for AI-driven workloads through industry partnerships and expanding its product footprint...

In recent days, several analysts have raised their earnings estimates for Acuity, Inc., highlighting the company’s strong valuation and improved earnings metrics. This uptick in analyst sentiment reflects growing confidence in Acuity's fundamentals, with style scores signaling both value and momentum appeal. With analysts lifting earnings projections, we’ll explore how these positive revisions could influence Acuity’s investment narrative going forward. Trump has pledged to "unleash"...

Earlier this month, Exelixis announced that its partner Ipsen received European Commission approval to market CABOMETYX for adults with unresectable or metastatic neuroendocrine tumors, following positive phase 3 data demonstrating significant clinical benefit. This milestone expands CABOMETYX's geographic reach across all EU member states, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, opening new patient populations for Exelixis and its partners. To explore the impact of this major regulatory...

Earlier this month, TPG Inc. reported second quarter 2025 earnings, achieving US$920.54 million in revenue and a turnaround to US$14.94 million in net income, alongside the declaration of a quarterly dividend and new fundraising progress for its GP-led vehicle. An intriguing development is TPG's ongoing discussions to invest in high-growth sectors like digital banking, underscoring the firm's active capital deployment and continued momentum in private markets fundraising. We'll examine how...

Piper Sandler reaffirmed its positive outlook on Valero Energy Corporation after second quarter results, highlighting strengths in the company’s core refining operations while noting caution in the renewable diesel segment due to regulatory uncertainty and margin headwinds. This reinforces the market’s focus on Valero’s ability to balance its traditional refining business with the challenges of transitioning toward lower-carbon fuels amid evolving policy landscapes. We’ll assess how renewed...

Royal Gold reported record second quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$209.64 million and net income reaching US$132.35 million, supported by higher precious metals prices and major acquisitions including a US$1 billion gold stream on the Kansanshi mine in Zambia. These acquisitions expand Royal Gold’s portfolio with high-quality, long-life assets, reinforcing its position as a leading company in the precious metals streaming and royalty sector. We’ll examine how the Kansanshi...

Earlier this week, Artivion reported second-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, posted revenue of US$112.97 million, returned to profitability, and raised its full-year guidance, citing strong growth in key product lines and improved operational efficiency. Physician feedback on the recently launched FDA-approved aortic arch dissection stent was especially positive, signaling strong clinical adoption and additional momentum for Artivion’s expanding product...

In early August 2025, HSBC downgraded Chubb Limited’s stock rating from Buy to Hold, citing pricing pressure and downward momentum in the company's commercial property segment despite continued investment gains and income growth. This signals a shift in analyst preference toward insurers with perceived higher growth and lower risk profiles, reflecting concerns about Chubb's ability to manage business cycles amid challenging market conditions. We will explore how HSBC’s concerns about pricing...

D.R. Horton’s estimated intrinsic value was recently highlighted as significantly higher than its current share price, pointing to a potential undervaluation and renewed investor interest in the company’s outlook. This focus comes even as D.R. Horton reported an earnings decline over the past year and maintains a relatively low dividend yield compared to peers. To understand the impact of perceived undervaluation on D.R. Horton's future, we'll explore its updated investment narrative and...

Altria Group recently completed a US$497.79 million fixed-rate senior unsecured notes offering due August 2030 and finalized a share buyback of over 10.39 million shares for US$599.95 million as announced earlier in the year. These actions come shortly after Altria released its second quarter 2025 results, showing steady sales but a decline in net income year over year, reflecting both ongoing financial activities and industry headwinds. We'll explore how the latest bond issuance and buyback...

In recent days, Dell Technologies let go around 150 sales professionals, largely dissolving its ‘new logo’ acquisitions team as part of broader cost-cutting and restructuring efforts. The decision, which occurred amid industry-wide competition concerns, reflects Dell’s ongoing push to optimize resources and respond to shifting market conditions. To understand the implications for Dell's investment narrative, we’ll explore how these workforce reductions may affect efficiency and long-term...

Cathay Pacific recently announced a major commitment to purchase GE Aerospace’s GE9X engines for 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing its total to 35 powered by this engine, and signed an accompanying maintenance and service agreement. This multi-aircraft order not only highlights Cathay Pacific’s longer-term fleet plans but also underscores growing airline demand for next-generation, more efficient aviation technology developed by GE Aerospace. We'll now explore how Cathay...