U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock recently reported a strong quarter, highlighting solid project execution, high equipment utilization and a substantial dredging backlog extending well into 2026. An interesting aspect is that over 84% of this backlog comes from capital and coastal protection projects, which typically carry higher-margin profiles. Next, we’ll explore how this backlog skew toward higher-margin capital and coastal protection work shapes Great Lakes Dredge & Dock’s investment...

In January 2026, American Express Global Business Travel, operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc., refinanced and upsized its senior secured first lien term loan facility to US$1.49 billion, lowering its interest margin by 0.50% to SOFR plus 2.00% and extending maturity to July 26, 2031. The transaction not only cuts financing costs but also adds US$100 million of term debt capacity, increasing liquidity to fund AI initiatives, organic expansion and potential acquisitions under a...

In recent days, three analysts issued Buy ratings on United Community Banks, contributing to a consensus view of Moderate Buy and signaling heightened optimism around the bank’s outlook. This clustering of positive opinions is material because it can influence how a broad base of investors perceives United Community Banks’ earnings and growth potential relative to peers. We’ll now examine how this wave of Buy ratings shapes United Community Banks’ investment narrative and what it might...

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has recently continued its rapid expansion, reaching 645 stores with average annual store growth of 11.5% over the past two years and same-store sales increasing 3.2% per year, reflecting resilient demand for its discount retail model. This combination of fast store openings and consistent same-store sales growth is drawing attention to Ollie’s ability to scale despite being smaller than many competitors. Next, we’ll examine how this rapid store expansion informs...

Akamai Technologies (NasdaqGS:AKAM) has been recognized as a Customers' Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights report for Network Security Microsegmentation. The company is working with Deutsche Telekom Security to offer proactive cybersecurity services, with a focus on highly regulated sectors such as financial services. Akamai Technologies, best known for its content delivery and security offerings, sits at the intersection of cloud, networking, and cybersecurity. The Gartner Peer...

If you have been wondering whether LPL Financial Holdings at around US$364.50 offers fair value or not, you are not alone in asking what the current price really reflects. The stock has had fairly steady recent returns, with 0.7% over the last week, 0.8% over the past month and year to date, while the 1 year return sits at a 0.3% decline and the 3 year and 5 year returns are 57.3% and 197.4% respectively. Recent attention on LPL Financial Holdings has been shaped by ongoing interest in...

If you have been wondering whether Unity Software's current share price reflects its real worth, this article walks through the key valuation checks investors often look at. Unity's share price closed at US$29.10, with a 31.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 34.2% decline over the last 30 days, a 34.2% decline year to date, a 31.1% return over the last year, a 22.2% decline over 3 years and a 77.4% decline over 5 years. These moves naturally raise questions about risk and potential...

Why Americold’s CFO transition matters for shareholders Americold Realty Trust (COLD) has kicked off a leadership transition, naming veteran real estate finance executive Christopher Papa as incoming chief financial officer after the departure of Jay Wells, and reaffirming its 2025 AFFO guidance. See our latest analysis for Americold Realty Trust. The CFO transition comes at a time when Americold’s 1-year total shareholder return decline of 39.7% sits alongside a year-to-date share price...

If you are wondering whether Sunoco's current share price fairly reflects its value, this article will walk through what the numbers are actually saying. Sunoco's share price closed at US$57.58, with returns of 1.0% over the last 7 days, 9.2% over the past month and year to date, and 46.4% and 150.8% over the last 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent attention on Sunoco has largely centered on its role in the energy sector and how investors are treating fuel distribution businesses in their...

Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) is contending with growth limits as its large scale makes expansion harder compared with smaller rivals. The company is seeing below average revenue growth alongside persistent pressure on same store sales. Management is working to attract new customers to its locations, but recent trends point to ongoing competitive and structural challenges. For investors tracking NYSE:GPC, these operational headwinds arrive after a mixed share performance record. The stock is...

If you are wondering whether Iridium Communications is attractively priced or just a value trap, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what the current share price might be offering you. The stock closed at US$19.92, with a 12.2% gain over the last month but a 28.9% decline over the past year and a 64.7% decline over three years, which raises questions about how the market is currently judging its risk and potential. Recent coverage of Iridium Communications has focused on its...

REV Group (NYSE:REVG) shareholders have approved the company’s acquisition by Terex Corporation. The transaction is expected to close shortly, after which REV Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Terex. Following completion of the deal, REV Group shares are set to be delisted and will no longer trade on public markets. REV Group builds specialty vehicles for markets such as fire and emergency, commercial, and recreation, so the deal with Terex links two players serving equipment...

In recent commentary, analysts including Jim Cramer have highlighted Signet Jewelers’ past operational improvements, such as stronger free cash flow, expanded digital and omnichannel sales, and enhanced merchandising driven by data analytics. An interesting angle is that, despite these changes, many market participants still view jewelry purely as a cyclical business, sparking debate over how to value Signet’s evolving model. Next, we’ll examine how Signet’s increased reliance on data-driven...

Talos Energy (TALO) shares are in focus after the company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that reaffirms a US$700 million borrowing base and extends the facility’s maturity to January 20, 2030. See our latest analysis for Talos Energy. The amended credit facility news comes after a period where momentum has been picking up, with a 90 day share price return of 20.77% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 20.16%, even though the 3 year total shareholder return stands at...

Pacific Financial (PFLC) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$13.9 million and basic EPS of US$0.31, capped by trailing twelve month revenue of US$53.0 million and EPS of US$1.16, alongside year-over-year earnings growth of 22.2%. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$50.9 million and EPS of US$0.93 on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to US$53.0 million and EPS of US$1.16 by Q4 2025, with net profit margin stepping up from 18.7% to 22%. This puts the...

Executive change draws fresh attention to Byrna Technologies (BYRN) Investor interest in Byrna Technologies (BYRN) has picked up after the company disclosed that Chief Operating Officer John Brasseur plans to leave in mid February to pursue other professional opportunities. The company stated that Brasseur’s departure does not stem from disagreements over operations, policies, or practices, which may help investors focus on how the transition fits with Byrna’s existing self defense product...

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) has expanded its automotive audio partnerships to more than 35 original equipment manufacturers. The company received strong industry feedback for Dolby Vision 2 from leading content providers and TV manufacturers at CES 2026. These developments highlight progress in both in-car entertainment and next-generation video technologies. For investors watching Dolby, the story now extends beyond cinemas and home entertainment into the car and the next wave of display...

If you are wondering whether A. O. Smith shares offer fair value at current levels, you will want to look past the headline price and into how the company stacks up on several valuation checks. The stock recently closed at US$73.49, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 7.6% over 30 days, 7.6% year to date and 11.4% over 1 year, providing useful context for how the market is currently pricing the business. These moves sit alongside ongoing interest in how A. O. Smith positions itself in the...

Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$24.5 million and EPS of US$0.16, against a full year tally of US$92.6 million in revenue and EPS of US$0.83 on a trailing twelve month basis. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$88.1 million and EPS of US$0.77 on a trailing basis to US$92.6 million and EPS of US$0.83, as investors weigh that earnings trajectory alongside a net profit margin of 21.9%. With a 4.1% net interest margin...

If you are asking yourself whether Hecla Mining's current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article will unpack. The stock has had a sharp 29.2% decline over the last week, following a 19.3% return over the past month and a 297.4% return over the last year. This naturally raises questions about both risk and long term potential. Hecla Mining has been in the spotlight recently, with investors reacting to fresh company updates and sector...

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$80.0b, basic EPS of US$1.53 and net income of US$6.5b, while full year trailing revenue came in at US$323.9b with EPS of US$6.70 and net income of US$28.8b. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$79.5b to US$83.3b, with EPS between US$1.63 and US$1.76, setting a clear earnings profile alongside steady production volumes. With a trailing net margin of 8.9% and a dividend yield...

If you are wondering whether Pony AI is priced fairly right now, this article will walk through what the current share price might be implying about the company. The stock last closed at US$13.88, with returns of a 15.6% decline over 7 days, a 13.6% decline over 30 days, and a 5.5% gain over the past year. These movements can change how the market views its potential and risk. Recent attention on Pony AI has been shaped by ongoing coverage of autonomous driving technology and its place in...

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) has been named to Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list. The company ranks No. 4 in the Diversified Outsourcing Services category. The recognition highlights perceptions of Aramark’s management quality, innovation, and social responsibility. For investors watching Aramark, the Fortune recognition arrives with the stock trading at $38.49 and a return of 5.2% over the past 30 days and year to date. Over a longer horizon, the company shows returns of 25.6% over...

In January 2026, SiTime Corporation expanded its Board of Directors by appointing Faraj Aalaei, founder, chairman and CEO of Cognichip Inc., a technology leader with multiple patents and an honorary engineering doctorate. His background in advancing optical communications, broadband access and automotive Ethernet adds highly specialized semiconductor and networking expertise to SiTime’s governance bench. We’ll now examine how adding a seasoned communications and semiconductor innovator to...