U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Earlier in January, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. faced renewed scrutiny after Piper Sandler highlighted how US actions in Venezuela could reshape refining-sector conditions, particularly through increased Venezuelan crude flows to the Gulf Coast. This focus on shifting crude supply patterns has put Par Pacific’s exposure to refining economics under the microscope, raising fresh questions about its competitive positioning within the US refining landscape. We will now consider how this...

Recent stock performance and business snapshot Boston Beer Company (SAM) has recently drawn attention after a mixed run in its share price, including a negative move over the past week but gains over the month and past 3 months. The stock last closed at US$209.74, with year to date and 1 year total returns moving in different directions, and a 3 year and 5 year record that may prompt investors to reassess expectations. Alongside this share performance, Boston Beer reports annual revenue of...

Pinnacle West Capital recently outlined an US$8.00 billion capital investment plan for 2026–2028 and confirmed it will release its 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year results, along with a management webcast and conference call, on February 25, 2026. The scale of the planned grid and infrastructure spending, set against continued growth in Metro Phoenix’s commercial activity and customer base, underscores how closely the utility’s prospects are tied to Arizona’s expanding economy. Next, we’ll...

ONE Gas, Inc.’s board of directors recently approved a first-quarter 2026 dividend increase to US$0.68 per share, or US$2.72 annualized, payable on March 6, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026. This higher dividend, alongside an improved earnings outlook highlighted by research firm Zacks, signals management’s confidence in ONE Gas’s financial position and appeal to value-focused investors. Next, we’ll examine how the dividend increase and improving earnings outlook shape...

Southern Copper (SCCO) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$3,869.8 million and basic EPS of US$1.56, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$13.4 billion with EPS of US$5.24 as earnings growth over the past year reached 28.4%. Over the last twelve months, revenue grew at 6.9% per year and net profit margins moved to 32.3% from 29.5% a year earlier, setting the backdrop for investors weighing that earnings expansion against expectations for slower growth ahead. Taken...

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) is set to be added to the S&P MidCap 400 index. The index change marks a new phase of visibility for the coffee chain among index-tracking and institutional investors. Dutch Bros, known for its drive-through coffee stands and beverage-focused menu, has grown from a regional brand into a national chain. Inclusion in the S&P MidCap 400 places the company alongside a broader group of medium-sized U.S. businesses that many institutional investors track closely. For you as...

Commercial Metals (NYSE:CMC) was included for the first time in Corporate Knights' Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list. The company was also recognized in the Clean200 for its role in the global clean economy. These sustainability accolades highlight Corporate Metals' expanding environmental focus and ESG profile. Commercial Metals, a long established steel and metal products producer, now sits alongside companies identified for strong sustainability practices. For you as an...

Follow on offering reshapes the capital picture Comstock (LODE) has just completed a follow on equity offering, raising US$50 million by issuing 18,181,819 common shares at US$2.75, alongside pre funded warrants. This move can reshape ownership and future funding capacity. See our latest analysis for Comstock. Comstock’s follow on offer comes after a volatile spell for the stock, with a 7 day share price return of 31.8% decline and a year to date share price return of 19.5% decline. The 1...

Blackstone (BX) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$4.2b and basic EPS of US$1.30, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$1.0b, setting a clear marker for its latest earnings season. Over the past year, the firm has seen trailing twelve month revenue move from US$12.7b to US$13.9b and basic EPS shift from US$3.49 to US$3.87. This gives investors a fuller picture of how the income statement has evolved into this print. With a trailing net profit margin of 21.7%...

Solid Power (SLDP) has drawn fresh attention after agreeing to raise about US$130 million through a registered direct offering of common shares and pre funded warrants with a sector focused institutional investor. See our latest analysis for Solid Power. The financing news comes after a mixed stretch for the stock. The 1 day share price return was 1.26% to US$4.815, following a 7 day share price return showing a 13.55% decline. Over 30 days, the share price return was 12.50%, compared with a...

Valero Energy (VLO) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$30.4b and basic EPS of US$3.74, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue sat at US$122.7b and EPS at US$7.60. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$29.2b in Q4 2024 to between US$28.2b and US$31.3b across 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.89 in Q4 2024 to a range spanning a loss of US$1.90 in Q1 2025 through to US$3.74 in Q4, leaving investors focused on how a 1.9% trailing net margin and...

Earnings catalyst and what changed in the quarter Cadence Bank (CADE) shares were reacting to fresh fourth quarter 2025 results, with investors weighing higher net interest income and net income against a step up in net charge offs and a separate preferred stock dividend announcement. See our latest analysis for Cadence Bank. Those fourth quarter figures have come after a mixed stretch in the share price, with a 13.46% 90 day share price return contrasting with a slightly negative year to...

Raymond James Financial Q1 2026 Earnings Snapshot Raymond James Financial (RJF) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$3.7 billion and basic EPS of US$2.85, setting the stage for investors to reassess how the firm is converting its sizeable top line into profit. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$3.5 billion in Q1 2025 to US$3.7 billion in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$2.94 to US$2.85 over the same period. This gives a clean read on how recent growth is feeding...

Earlier this week, First Financial Bankshares’ boards appointed longtime insider David Bailey as CEO and President, succeeding F. Scott Dueser, who moved into the Executive Chairman role under a transition and retirement agreement. Bailey’s rise from bank teller to the top job, coupled with his extensive community leadership roles, underscores a leadership profile deeply rooted in the bank’s culture and regional ties. We’ll now examine how Bailey’s appointment from within the organization...

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If you are wondering whether NorthWestern Energy Group at around US$67.63 still offers value, you are not alone; this article looks at what that price might imply. The stock has been relatively steady over the last week with a 0.1% decline, while its 30 day return of 4.5% and 1 year return of 30.7% have caught the eye of investors who follow utilities. Recent attention on NorthWestern Energy Group has focused on its role as a regulated utility and how that position fits into portfolios...

If you are wondering whether Cinemark Holdings at around US$23.23 is offering good value today, this article walks through what the current price might be implying about the business. The stock has seen mixed returns, with a 3.7% decline over the last 7 days, a roughly flat 0.1% move over 30 days, and a 1.3% decline year to date, set against an 18.5% decline over 1 year, gains of 83.0% over 3 years, and 16.5% over 5 years. Recent trading has put more attention on how the market is...

If you are wondering whether Bank First's share price still offers value after a strong run, you are not alone. This article walks through what the current valuation may be telling you. Bank First's share price last closed at US$138.60, with returns of 2.0% over 7 days, 12.6% over 30 days, 14.9% year to date, 42.5% over 1 year, 83.8% over 3 years and 121.7% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how the market is pricing the stock today. Recent share price moves have been...

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) has launched new recyclable and sustainable rigid and flexible packaging solutions for the de-icing industry. The offering targets customers in the de-icing sector that are looking to cut plastic waste and improve environmental performance. This move extends Amcor's packaging portfolio into a specialized industrial niche focused on winter and de-icing applications. For investors tracking NYSE:AMCR, this product launch comes with the stock at a share price of $43.89. Recent...

If you are wondering whether Mettler-Toledo International is fairly priced or you might be paying too much for quality, this article will walk through what the current share price could mean for long term investors. The stock recently closed at US$1,392.80, with returns of a 3.2% decline over 7 days, a 1.5% decline over 30 days, a 1.3% decline year to date, a 2.1% gain over 1 year, a 12.1% decline over 3 years and a 14.5% gain over 5 years, which gives mixed signals about how the market is...

THOR Industries recently released its eighth annual sustainability report for fiscal 2025 and highlighted the launch of the ENTEGRA COACH EMBARK, described as the world's first range-extended electric class A motorhome, as part of its eMobility and emissions-reduction efforts. The report underscores how THOR is integrating emissions cuts, solar investments, waste-reduction programs, and nonprofit partnerships into its broader business model for recreational vehicles. Next, we’ll examine how...

Calix (CALX) has capped FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$272.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.11, while trailing twelve month revenue sat at US$1.0 billion and EPS at US$0.27 as the business moved from loss to profit over the year. The company has seen revenue progress from US$206.1 million in Q4 2024, with a basic EPS loss of US$0.27, to US$272.4 million in Q4 2025 and positive EPS of US$0.11. This was accompanied by a swing in trailing twelve month EPS from a loss of US$0.45 in Q4 2024 to a...

If you are wondering whether Huntington Ingalls Industries' current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. The stock recently closed at US$427.83, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 25.1% over 30 days, 22.3% year to date, 124.0% over 1 year, 110.2% over 3 years and 197.0% over 5 years, which may have shifted how some investors think about its risk and potential. Recent news around Huntington Ingalls Industries has kept attention on its role as a major defense and...

If you have ever wondered whether AutoZone at around US$3,703.76 a share is priced fairly or carrying a premium, you are not alone. The stock invites a closer look at what you are really paying for. Over the past month the share price has moved 9.0%, with returns of 12.1% year to date, 10.5% over 1 year, 51.6% over 3 years and 203.5% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much upside or risk is now baked into the current price. Recent attention on AutoZone has focused on its...