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NYSE:NJR
NYSE:NJRGas Utilities

New Jersey Resources (NJR) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives After Q1 2026 Results

New Jersey Resources Q1 2026 Earnings Snapshot New Jersey Resources (NJR) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$604.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.22, setting a clear benchmark against its recent trading price of US$51.81. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$488.4 million in Q1 2025 to US$604.9 million in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.32 to US$1.22 over the same periods. This gives investors a straightforward read on how the top and bottom lines compare with...
NYSE:BR
NYSE:BRProfessional Services

Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) Margin Expansion Reinforces Steady Compounder Narrative In Q2 2026

Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) has put up another solid scorecard for Q2 2026, with revenue at US$1.6b and basic EPS at US$1.41 setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen revenue move from US$1.59b in Q2 2025 to US$1.6b this quarter, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.22 to US$1.41 over the same period, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of US$7.90 and net income of US$925.1m that sit against a higher net margin than a year ago. Taken together, these earnings and margin...
NasdaqGS:NRC
NasdaqGS:NRCHealthcare

National Research (NRC) Margin Compression Reinforces Bearish Earnings Narratives

National Research (NRC) just posted its FY 2025 Q3 numbers, with revenue of US$34.6 million and EPS of US$0.18 setting the tone for a year that also includes a Q2 loss alongside a stronger Q1. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$35.8 million in Q3 2024 to US$36.9 million in Q4 2024, then to US$33.6 million in Q1 2025 and US$34.0 million in Q2 2025. Over the same period, quarterly EPS shifted from US$0.24 to US$0.28, then US$0.25 before dipping slightly negative in...
NasdaqGS:PAX
NasdaqGS:PAXCapital Markets

Patria Investments (PAX) Net Margin Strength Challenges Concerns Over Earnings Quality

Patria Investments (NasdaqGS:PAX) has reported third quarter FY 2025 results with revenue of US$86.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.14, setting the tone for a year where trailing 12 month revenue sits at US$405.8 million and EPS at US$0.67. The company has seen quarterly revenue run from US$74.9 million in Q2 2024 to US$86.5 million in Q3 2025, while basic EPS over that stretch has moved between roughly US$0.00 and US$0.35 per quarter, backed by trailing 12 month net income of US$106.3 million...
NYSE:CPRI
NYSE:CPRILuxury

Capri Holdings Q3 Loss Reinforces Concerns Over Trailing US$1.2b Earnings Hole

Capri Holdings (CPRI) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with quarterly revenue of US$856 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.28, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of US$10.14 in losses on US$4.4 billion of revenue. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move between US$848 million and US$1.3 billion per quarter while EPS has swung from a profit of US$0.47 to losses of more than US$5 per share, setting a wide range for earnings outcomes that keeps the focus firmly on...
NasdaqGS:THFF
NasdaqGS:THFFBanks

First Financial (THFF) Net Interest Margin Strength Supports Bullish Narratives In Q3 FY 2025

First Financial (THFF) just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with total revenue of US$69.3 million and basic EPS of US$1.75 setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$48.99 million in Q2 FY 2024 to US$69.3 million in Q3 FY 2025, while basic EPS has shifted from US$0.74 to US$1.75 over the same stretch, giving investors a clear view of how the income line has tracked alongside the top line. With a trailing twelve month net profit margin...
NasdaqGS:HTLD
NasdaqGS:HTLDTransportation

Heartland Express (HTLD) EPS Loss Persists In Q3 2025 And Reinforces Bearish Narratives

Heartland Express (HTLD) has opened FY 2025 with another tough quarter, reporting Q3 revenue of US$196.5 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.11, alongside a trailing 12 month net loss of US$34.9 million on US$868.9 million of revenue. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$274.8 million in Q2 2024 to US$259.9 million in Q3 2024, then to US$242.6 million in Q4 2024 and US$219.4 million in Q1 2025, before landing at US$210.4 million in Q2 2025 and US$196.5 million in Q3 2025, with...
NYSE:PJT
NYSE:PJTCapital Markets

PJT Partners (PJT) Margin Improvement And 64.9% Earnings Growth Test Valuation Skeptics

PJT Partners (PJT) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 FY 2025 revenue of US$446.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.55, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of US$6.95 on revenue of about US$1.66 billion and TTM earnings growth of 64.9% year over year. Over recent periods the firm has seen quarterly revenue move from US$326.1 million in Q3 2024 to US$478.6 million in Q4 2024, then to US$324.3 million in Q1 2025, US$406.7 million in Q2 2025 and US$446.9 million in Q3 2025, with EPS shifting from...
NasdaqGM:ALVO
NasdaqGM:ALVOBiotechs

Is It Time To Reconsider Alvotech (ALVO) After Its Sharp Three-Year Share Price Slide?

Wondering whether Alvotech at US$5.32 is a bargain or a value trap? This article walks you through what the current price may be implying about the company. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 6.4% gain over the past month but a 57.0% loss over the last year and a 58.4% loss over three years, which can change how the market views its growth potential and risk. Recent coverage around Alvotech has focused on its position in biosimilars and its progress in bringing products to market, which...
NYSE:IBP
NYSE:IBPConsumer Durables

Installed Building Products Expands Footprint With Targeted Insulation Acquisitions

Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) has acquired Thermo-Tech Mechanical Insulation, Biomax Spray Foam Insulation, and CKV Finished Products LLC. The transactions expand IBP's national footprint and broaden its mix across mechanical insulation, spray foam, and finishing services. These moves add to IBP's presence in both residential and commercial construction markets and increase operational diversification. Installed Building Products, listed on the NYSE under the ticker IBP, focuses on...
NYSE:MPLX
NYSE:MPLXOil and Gas

MPLX (MPLX) Net Margin At 41.3% Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

MPLX (MPLX) has turned in a solid set of FY 2025 numbers, with Q3 revenue of US$2,949 million and basic EPS of US$1.52 anchoring a trailing twelve month EPS of US$4.72 on revenue of US$11.6 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue range between US$2,707 million and US$2,949 million from Q2 2024 through Q3 2025, while basic EPS has moved between US$1.01 and US$1.52 over the same stretch. This gives investors a clear view of how earnings are tracking against a steady top line. With net...
NYSE:WMS
NYSE:WMSBuilding

Is It Too Late To Consider Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) After Recent Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Advanced Drainage Systems at around US$156 per share still offers value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. The stock has posted returns of 2.2% over the last 7 days, 4.5% over the last 30 days, 4.5% year to date, 33.8% over 1 year and 66.5% over 3 years, which has naturally raised questions about both growth potential and changing risk. Recent news flow around Advanced Drainage Systems has focused on its role in...
NasdaqGS:AUDC
NasdaqGS:AUDCCommunications

AudioCodes (NasdaqGS:AUDC) Margin Uptick Challenges Long Running Earnings Decline Narrative

AudioCodes (NasdaqGS:AUDC) has put up a steady set of FY 2025 numbers so far, with Q3 revenue at about US$61.5 million and basic EPS of roughly US$0.10, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$244.6 million and EPS of about US$0.47 anchoring the story for the year to date. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move in a tight band around US$60 million per quarter and quarterly EPS range from roughly US$0.01 to US$0.23, which frames today’s update against a year where...
NYSE:MLI
NYSE:MLIMachinery

Mueller Industries (MLI) Margin Strength Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite EPS Volatility

Mueller Industries (MLI) just posted its latest FY 2025 numbers, with Q3 revenue of US$1.1 billion and basic EPS of US$1.91 setting the tone alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$6.81. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$997.7 million in Q2 2024 to US$923.5 million in Q4 2024, then up to US$1.0 billion in Q1 2025 and US$1.1 billion by Q3 2025. Quarterly EPS ranged from US$1.23 to US$2.26 over the same stretch as net income shifted between US$137.7 million and...
NYSE:ATI
NYSE:ATIAerospace & Defense

ATI (ATI) Margin And EPS Strength Reinforce Bullish Narratives In Q3 FY 2025

ATI (ATI) just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of US$1,125.5 million, basic EPS of US$0.80 and net income excluding extra items of US$110 million setting the tone for this reporting period. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,051.2 million in Q3 FY 2024 to US$1,125.5 million in Q3 FY 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.64 to US$0.80 over the same stretch, giving investors a clearer view of how the top line and per share earnings are tracking as...
NasdaqGM:PSNY
NasdaqGM:PSNYAuto

Polestar’s $400 Million Raise Reshapes Liquidity And Growth Risk Profile

Polestar Automotive Holding UK (NasdaqGM:PSNY) secured a $400 million equity investment from major financial institutions. The funding includes participation from Feathertop Funding, with an exit option structured through Geely. The transaction is intended to support Polestar’s liquidity and future electric vehicle development. Polestar focuses on premium electric vehicles, positioning itself in a crowded segment where established automakers and newer pure play EV brands compete for capital...
NYSE:ITW
NYSE:ITWMachinery

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Margin Decline Reinforces Cautious Narrative Despite Solid Q3 EPS

Illinois Tool Works FY 2025 results set the tone for margins and income Illinois Tool Works (ITW) just turned in another quarter of solid headline numbers, with Q3 FY 2025 revenue of US$4,059 million, basic EPS of US$2.82 and net income of US$821 million anchoring the latest update. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$4,027 million in Q2 FY 2024 to US$3,932 million in Q4 FY 2024 and then to US$4,059 million in Q3 FY 2025. Basic EPS shifted from US$2.55 to US$2.54...
NasdaqGS:BANR
NasdaqGS:BANRBanks

Assessing Banner (BANR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Fair Value Gap

Why Banner stock is on investors’ radar With no single headline event setting the tone, Banner (BANR) is drawing attention through its banking franchise in the US Pacific Northwest and a mix of recent share price moves and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Banner. At a latest share price of US$63.48, Banner’s recent momentum has been modest, with a 7 day share price return of 3.54% and a 90 day share price return of 5.08%. The 1 year total shareholder return of a 7.43% decline...
NasdaqGS:SNPS
NasdaqGS:SNPSSoftware

Synopsys Lightmatter Alliance Highlights Bet On AI Chip Connectivity IP

Synopsys (NasdaqGS:SNPS) has entered a collaboration with Lightmatter to integrate its advanced SerDes and UCIe IP into Lightmatter's 3D Co-Packaged Optics platform. The effort is aimed at supporting next generation AI infrastructure and high bandwidth connectivity between chips. For you as an investor, this sits at the intersection of Synopsys's core strengths in electronic design automation and the push toward faster, more energy efficient AI hardware. The focus on SerDes and UCIe IP...
NasdaqGS:XEL
NasdaqGS:XELElectric Utilities

Is Xcel Energy (XEL) Fairly Priced After Recent Regulatory And Industry Developments

If you are wondering whether Xcel Energy at around US$75.95 offers reasonable value today, you will want to see how its current price stacks up against several different valuation checks. The share price has had a mixed short term patch, with a 0.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 1.7% return over the last 30 days, and a 16.5% return over the past year. This gives some context for how the market currently prices the stock. Recent news around Xcel Energy has largely focused on ongoing...
NYSE:DUK
NYSE:DUKElectric Utilities

Is Duke Energy (DUK) Pricing Reflect Long Term Utility Demand And Income Focus

If you are wondering whether Duke Energy's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article will walk through what the available data can and cannot tell you about value. Duke Energy's stock last closed at US$121.67, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 3.6% over 30 days, 3.6% year to date, 12.1% over 1 year, 35.9% over 3 years and 58.6% over 5 years. This provides useful context before looking at valuation. Recent news flow around Duke Energy has focused on ongoing interest...
NYSE:MPC
NYSE:MPCOil and Gas

Is Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Price Justified After Strong Multi Year Share Gains

If you are wondering whether Marathon Petroleum's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article takes that question head on. The stock recently closed at US$187.58, with returns of 9.2% over 7 days, 13.6% over 30 days, 13.6% year to date, 22.2% over 1 year, 63.8% over 3 years and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent coverage of Marathon Petroleum has focused on how investors are reassessing large US refiners and fuel suppliers, paying close...
NasdaqGS:OPRA
NasdaqGS:OPRASoftware

Is Opera (OPRA) Offering An Opportunity After The Recent Share Price Pullback

Wondering whether Opera's share price reflects its real worth, or if the market is missing something important about the business? You are looking at the right company for a valuation checkup. The stock closed at US$13.19, with a 4.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 7.3% decline over the last 30 days, a 7.3% decline year to date, a 23.2% decline over 1 year, but a 133.7% gain over 3 years and a 73.6% gain over 5 years. These mixed returns have kept Opera on the radar for investors who focus...
NYSE:EFX
NYSE:EFXProfessional Services

Is Equifax (EFX) Pricing Look Attractive After A 25% Share Price Slide?

If you are wondering whether Equifax is priced attractively right now, this article will walk through what the market is paying for the stock and what that might mean for you. Equifax recently closed at US$199.17, with returns of a 7.1% decline over the past week, a 6.9% decline over the last month, a 6.9% decline year to date, and a 25.0% decline over the past year. These moves may have shifted how investors see its risk and potential. Recent coverage of Equifax has focused on its role as a...