U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Freddie Mac OTCPK:FMCC released its Monthly Volume Summary for December 2025, detailing recent activity across its mortgage portfolio. New preliminary ratings were assigned by KBRA to Freddie Mac mortgage pass through certificates, linked to recent securitization activity. The latest Monthly Volume Summary provides a closer look at how Freddie Mac is managing its book of mortgages, including guarantees and securitizations. As a government sponsored enterprise focused on housing finance, the...

C&F Financial (CFFI) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$32.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.07, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$129.3 million and EPS at US$8.34, alongside 36.1% earnings growth over the year. Over recent quarters, total revenue has moved from US$28.5 million in Q4 2024 to US$34.3 million in Q2 2025 before settling at US$32.3 million in Q4 2025, with quarterly EPS ranging from US$1.66 in Q1 2025 to US$2.37 in Q2 2025. With net...

If you are wondering whether Unum Group at around US$76 a share still offers solid value after its long run, this article will walk through what the current price might be implying. The stock has barely moved over the last year with a 0.4% return, even after a very strong 3 year return of about 90% and a very large 5 year gain that is close to 3x. Recent attention on Unum Group has largely focused on its position as a US life and disability insurer, with investors weighing how its risk...

Firefly Aerospace (FLY) is back in focus as traders weigh two near term catalysts: the upcoming Alpha rocket Flight 7 launch and a lock up expiry that could add more shares to the market. See our latest analysis for Firefly Aerospace. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 9.18% intraday drop and heightened attention on the lock up expiry. However, a 30 day share price return of 22.29% and a 90 day return of 18.04% suggest momentum is still building from a volatile base at $28.86. If...

Recent share performance context First Advantage (FA) has drawn attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock around $12.91 and total return figures indicating declines over the past year and year to date. Against that backdrop, investors are weighing the company’s reported revenue of $1.46b and a net income loss of $138.659m, alongside a value score of 4 and an indicated intrinsic discount of about 52%. See our latest analysis for First Advantage. Recent trading has...

Kosmos Energy (KOS) extended the early tender and withdrawal deadline for its cash offer to repurchase up to $250 million of its 7.750% Senior Notes due 2027, reshaping near term debt management considerations. See our latest analysis for Kosmos Energy. The decision to extend the tender offer comes as Kosmos Energy’s share price, now at $1.52, has shown strong recent momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 72.92% and a year to date share price return of 70.25%. This is despite a 1 year...

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. recently announced that its board approved a cash distribution of US$0.60 per unit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, payable on February 13, 2026 to unitholders of record as of February 6, 2026. This payout underlines the partnership’s continued use of cash distributions as a key tool for returning capital to its unitholders. Next, we’ll examine how this reaffirmed US$0.60 per-unit cash distribution shapes Alliance Resource Partners’ broader investment...

Redwire (NYSE:RDW) has been selected for a major U.S. Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract. The award places Redwire among a small group of companies eligible for significant national defense work under the SHIELD program. The company is also realigning its business under a more unified brand and focus tied to defense and space infrastructure. For you as an investor, this SHIELD award highlights how Redwire is positioning itself at the intersection of space technology and missile defense...

Erie Indemnity recently drew fresh attention for its long-standing role as attorney-in-fact for Erie Insurance Exchange, overseeing policy issuance, claims handling, and investment services under a business model dating back to 1925. What stands out in the latest discussion is Erie Indemnity’s combination of strong market share gains, exceptional 13.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years, and market-beating return on equity, underscoring how efficiently it converts its unique...

U.S. government issues a stop work order on AeroVironment's BADGER phased array antenna contract for the Space Force's SCAR program, pending renegotiation under firm fixed price terms. AeroVironment secures a $75 million U.S. Air Force task order to develop advanced biotechnology and materials R&D. The company and CAL Analytics open an operational Beyond Visual Line of Sight airspace management facility in Ohio. AeroVironment, NasdaqGS:AVAV, is seeing several important contract shifts...

Recent institutional analysis of Vipshop Holdings highlighted weak near- and mid-term sentiment and elevated downside risk, despite a previously positive long-term outlook, prompting renewed attention from market participants in late January 2026. AI-driven institutional models responded by proposing position trading, momentum breakout, and risk-hedging approaches, underscoring how advanced quantitative tools are reshaping risk management thinking around Vipshop’s shares. We will now examine...

Wondering if Global Net Lease is genuinely good value at around US$9.39 a share, or if the recent run means you are late to the story. The stock has had a mixed return profile, with a 1.9% decline over the last 7 days, a 10.5% gain over the last 30 days, a 6.5% gain year to date, a 47.1% return over 1 year, a 7.5% decline over 3 years and a 2.2% return over 5 years. These swings in returns can reflect changing views on Global Net Lease's real estate portfolio and income profile. They also...

If you are wondering whether First Commonwealth Financial's share price still reflects fair value, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question before making their next move. The stock recently closed at US$17.60, with returns of 3.1% over 30 days, 4.9% year to date and 12.6% over 1 year, while the 7 day return was a 2.8% decline and the 3 and 5 year returns were 32.0% and 72.1% respectively. These moves are set against a backdrop of ongoing sector wide attention on...

If you are wondering whether PVH is priced attractively right now, it helps to step back and look at how the current share price lines up with a few different valuation yardsticks. The stock last closed at US$61.23, with returns of a 1.7% decline over 7 days, 10.2% decline over 30 days, 9.7% decline year to date, 33.2% decline over 1 year, 33.9% decline over 3 years and 29.6% decline over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about whether expectations or perceived risk have...

First BanCorp (FBP) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$234.2 million and EPS of US$0.56, rounding out a trailing twelve month revenue line of US$914.9 million and EPS of US$2.16. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$222.1 million in Q4 2024 to US$234.2 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has shifted from US$0.46 to US$0.56. This gives investors a clearer read on how the earnings profile is tracking into the current year. With...

ARMOUR Residential REIT previously expanded its at-the-market equity sales program, lifting total authorized capacity to 23,244,198 common shares while adding Huntington Securities as a sales agent and removing Janney Montgomery Scott. This enlarged program gives the mortgage REIT more flexibility to access equity capital when needed, potentially influencing how it funds investments and manages its balance sheet mix. We will examine how this expanded at-the-market equity capacity shapes...

CONMED (NYSE:CNMD) plans to exit its gastroenterology product lines, reallocating resources to surgical and orthopedic platforms. The move follows strong fourth quarter and full year results, with management highlighting focus areas such as robotic and laparoscopic surgery, smoke evacuation, and orthopedic soft tissue repair. The announcement comes with the stock around $38.69, after a 44.4% decline over the past year and a 59.9% decline over three years. For investors tracking NYSE:CNMD,...

For investors wondering whether NBT Bancorp at around US$42.62 still offers value or if most of the opportunity is already priced in, this article walks through what the current valuation suggests. The stock has seen a 5.7% decline over the last 7 days, while the 1 year return is a 6.4% decline and the 5 year return sits at 48.2%. These figures can influence how investors think about both risk and long term potential. Recent coverage of regional banks and their balance sheet resilience has...

NextEra Energy (NEE) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$6.5 billion and basic EPS of US$0.73, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of US$27.4 billion and EPS of US$3.30 that sit against a lower net profit margin than a year earlier. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$5.4 billion in Q4 2024 to US$6.5 billion in Q4 2025, while Q4 EPS shifted from US$0.58 to US$0.73. Full year net income for the latest trailing period was US$6.8 billion compared with US$6.9...

If you are wondering whether US Foods Holding is still good value after its recent run, this article will walk through what the current share price could mean for you. The stock last closed at US$83.79, with returns of 9.5% over 30 days, 12.3% year to date, 17.1% over 1 year, 117.2% over 3 years and 138.7% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent coverage around US Foods has focused on its position as a major foodservice distributor in the US and...

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) has rounded out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$16.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.46. Trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$66.2 million with EPS of US$1.89. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$14.9 million in Q3 FY 2024 to the mid US$16 million range through FY 2025. Basic EPS has ranged from US$0.11 in Q1 FY 2025 to US$0.82 in Q3 before landing at US$0.46 in Q4. This sets up an earnings season where investors are likely to focus on how...

Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) announced an increase to its quarterly dividend. The dividend change comes as the company manages evolving cyber insurance risk. The update also follows recently proposed minimal Medicare Advantage payment adjustments that affect parts of its benefits-related business. Arthur J. Gallagher, a major insurance brokerage and risk management firm, sits at the crossroads of two important themes for investors right now: cyber risk and healthcare regulation. The...

Recent moves by Paychex (PAYX) around its financing and dividends have put the stock on more radar screens as investors weigh revamped revolving credit lines alongside a confirmed quarterly cash payout. See our latest analysis for Paychex. Those financing moves and the confirmed dividend come after a softer share price patch, with a 30 day share price return of 10.13% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 27.32% decline, signaling fading momentum despite a positive 5 year total shareholder...

If you are wondering whether EPR Properties is attractively priced today, you are not alone. This article focuses on what the current share price might be telling you about its value. The stock last closed at US$51.70, with returns of 19.4% over 1 year and 83.1% over 5 years. The most recent 7 day return was a 5.7% decline and the 30 day return was 2.4%, with year to date performance at 1.9%. Recent news around EPR Properties has highlighted ongoing interest in its experiential and...