U.S. Professional Services Stock News

The Southern Company recently reported its second-quarter 2025 results, highlighting revenue of US$6.97 billion and net income of US$880 million, both measured against higher sales and lower profits compared to the prior year. An interesting detail is that despite year-on-year profit declines, the company posted year-to-date sales growth alongside rising electricity demand triggered by extreme heat in Southern California. We will now examine how Southern's increased revenue amid a regional...

Viatris Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, including total revenues of US$3.58 billion and a net loss of US$4.6 million, and reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance, expecting to finish at the top half of the US$13.5 billion–US$14.0 billion range. The appointment of experienced industry executive David Simmons to the Board and the ongoing quarterly dividend highlight the company’s focus on leadership depth and commitment to shareholder returns during a period of...

Earlier this week, Zoetis Inc. reported second-quarter 2025 results, showing higher sales and net income year-over-year, and subsequently raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance, with updated expectations of US$9.45 billion to US$9.60 billion in revenue and reported diluted EPS of US$5.90 to US$6.00. This updated guidance reflects management's increased confidence in business momentum, bolstered by continued strength across both companion animal and livestock segments and...

Sea Limited agreed to pay US$40 million to settle claims that it failed to disclose regulatory risks in India prior to raising US$6 billion, allowing eligible investors to recover some losses without selling their holdings. This resolution removes a layer of legal uncertainty for Sea while investors remain eligible for compensation related to the case. We'll explore how resolving legal risk through this settlement may affect Sea's investment case and long-term outlook. AI is about to change...

Targa Resources reported strong second quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$4.26 billion and net income reaching US$629.1 million, while also announcing a new US$1 billion share repurchase program authorized by its board of directors. The company’s combination of significant income growth and a major buyback reflects management’s confidence in its ongoing financial performance and outlook. We'll examine how the robust earnings results and fresh buyback authorization shape Targa...

MercadoLibre reported its second quarter 2025 results this past week, delivering US$6.79 billion in revenue, a 33.9% jump from a year prior, while net income edged down slightly to US$523 million. Despite surpassing revenue expectations, heavy investments in free shipping and marketing led to margin compression and earnings per share missing analyst estimates. We'll explore how MercadoLibre's margin pressures from increased spending may influence its long-term investment narrative and...

Earlier this week, NRG Energy announced it secured loan funding for new natural gas capacity projects in Texas, reaffirmed its 2025 net income guidance of US$1.03 to US$1.23 billion, and completed substantial share buybacks under its ongoing repurchase plan. These developments provide insight into NRG's capital allocation priorities, infrastructure growth plans in key markets, and its approach to meeting rising electricity demand amid operational challenges. We'll explore how NRG's financing...

Sempra recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing revenue of US$3.00 billion and net income of US$472 million, and updated its full-year guidance with a new projected GAAP EPS range for 2025 and 2026. The company reaffirmed its long-term growth expectations, signaling management's continued confidence despite notable year-over-year declines in quarterly net income and earnings per share. We will explore how Sempra's reaffirmed long-term earnings guidance may influence its...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported second quarter 2025 earnings showing revenue of US$3.22 billion and net income of US$365.8 million, along with a declared quarterly dividend of US$0.65 per share and no repurchases under its existing buyback program during the period. Stronger year-over-year gains in both revenue and net income highlight increasing momentum in the company’s core brokerage and advisory business. We'll examine how these robust earnings results may influence Arthur J...

Occidental Petroleum Corporation reported second quarter 2025 results showing a year-over-year decline in both sales and net income, with net income dropping to US$458 million from US$1.16 billion, as softer commodity prices and Midstream earnings offset revenue gains during the first half of the year. Despite the earnings decline, the company emphasized cost reductions and debt repayments, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve its future financial position while maintaining its regular...

Newmont Corporation announced that the Parliament of Ghana has ratified the renewal of the Akyem East Mining Lease, triggering a US$100 million payment from Zijin Mining Group as part of the divestiture of Newmont's Ghana operation and bringing total after-tax cash proceeds from the Akyem sale to approximately US$770 million. This milestone means Newmont expects to generate about US$3.1 billion in after-tax cash proceeds from its divestiture program in 2025, supporting debt reduction and...

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. recently announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to US$0.18 per share, confirmed its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, and reported first-quarter sales growth to US$829.88 million, alongside a dip in net income year-on-year. The company did not repurchase shares during the latest quarter, having completed earlier buyback authorizations, and reinforced its commitment to stakeholder returns through both increased dividends and continued charitable...

Vistra Corp. recently announced a 3% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend and reported second quarter 2025 earnings, with sales of US$4.25 billion and net income of US$327 million, while recording a US$68 million impairment charge for long-lived assets in the same period. Higher sales year-over-year were accompanied by a decline in net income and an announced impairment, reflecting shifting financial dynamics amid continued capital returns to shareholders. We will now explore how...

HCA Healthcare recently reported higher second-quarter revenue of US$18.61 billion and net income of US$1.65 billion, announced a raised full-year earnings outlook, and provided updates on its ongoing share buyback program and quarterly dividend declaration. Alongside these financial results, the company detailed expanded capital investments, continued development plans, and regulatory preparations while addressing persistent operational challenges at some facilities stemming from previous...

Earlier this week, Pfizer reported its second-quarter 2025 results, announcing revenue of US$14.65 billion and net income of US$2.91 billion, both increasing from the prior-year period, and reaffirmed its full-year 2025 revenue guidance range of US$61.0 billion to US$64.0 billion. An important development was the European Medicines Agency panel's recommendation for marketing authorization of Pfizer and BioNTech's LP.8.1-adapted COVID-19 vaccine for individuals as young as 6 months. We'll now...

On August 7, 2025, Insulet Corporation raised its full-year revenue guidance for both the Omnipod platform and total company revenue, following the announcement of second quarter sales of US$649.1 million, up significantly compared to the prior year. This upward revision to revenue expectations comes alongside strong sales momentum, but net income and earnings per share were considerably lower compared to the same period last year. We’ll examine how Insulet’s raised guidance and accelerating...

Southern Copper Corporation recently announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to US$0.80 per share, authorized by its Board and payable on September 4, 2025, following the release of its second-quarter financial and production results. The company reported higher net income and earnings per share for both the second quarter and first half of 2025, alongside year-over-year growth in the production of molybdenum, zinc, and silver. We'll explore how Southern Copper's robust second-quarter...

IDEXX Laboratories recently reported strong second-quarter results, with revenue rising to US$1.11 billion and net income increasing to US$293.99 million, while management raised both full-year revenue and earnings guidance for 2025. The company attributed its improved outlook to robust demand in its Companion Animal Group, record diagnostic instrument placements, and favorable foreign exchange, highlighting continued momentum in global pet health diagnostics. We’ll explore how record growth...

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently raised its full-year 2025 financial guidance after posting second-quarter results that modestly exceeded expectations, with operating margin and EPS forecasts both lifted and free cash flow projected at US$7–7.4 billion. Continued disciplined acquisitions, strong international performance, particularly in Europe where revenues surpassed analyst forecasts, and active industry engagement are helping to strengthen the company's outlook and market...

In late July 2025, a Boston jury awarded over US$42.6 million to a plaintiff in a landmark case against Johnson & Johnson, finding the company liable for mesothelioma caused by its talc-based baby powder and citing intentional misconduct regarding product safety information. On the same day, Johnson & Johnson unveiled significant product advancements, including the launch of an AI-powered Lapidus surgery system and a new FDA submission for its TREMFYA® therapy in psoriatic arthritis,...

Starbucks recently reported its fiscal third quarter 2025 results, revealing a decline in same-store sales and profit margin pressures despite a modest year-on-year revenue increase to US$9.46 billion. Management's decision to suspend forward guidance and accelerate major operational changes, like the Green Apron service model rollout, highlights ongoing uncertainty around the effectiveness of the company's turnaround strategy. We’ll examine how ongoing sales declines and margin challenges...

Staples recently announced an expansion of its partnership with Verizon, rolling out Verizon kiosks in 35 Staples stores across key markets during the summer of 2025, offering device upgrades, internet services, consultations, and business solutions to both consumers and small businesses. This collaboration brings Verizon’s full suite of wireless, tech, and connectivity services directly into major retail locations, making advanced solutions more accessible to a wider range of customers...

In late July 2025, Micron Technology unveiled three new data center SSDs powered by its advanced G9 NAND, setting performance, capacity, and efficiency benchmarks tailored to AI data center workloads. This launch marks Micron’s entry as the first provider of PCIe Gen6 NVMe SSDs and high-capacity liquid-cooled solutions designed to optimize the energy efficiency and throughput of next-generation AI servers. We'll examine how Micron's breakthrough in AI-optimized storage accelerates its...

Parker-Hannifin Corporation recently reported fourth quarter and full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2025, highlighting quarterly sales of US$5.24 billion and full-year net income of US$3.53 billion, alongside updated guidance for fiscal 2026 with expected sales growth of 2% to 5% and projected diluted earnings per share between US$24.68 and US$25.68. The company's continued year-over-year increases in net income and earnings per share, combined with its positive sales outlook,...