U.S. Professional Services Stock News

California Water Service Group (CWT) reported net profit margins of 13.7%, down from 17.8% a year ago, signaling a drop in profitability. Over the last five years, the company’s earnings have grown at an annual rate of 9.9%, and future earnings are forecast to rise by 12.07% per year, though this pace trails the broader US market’s 15.7% projection. With revenue growth expected at 2.9% per year and margins coming under pressure, investors are contending with a stock that trades at a...

EPR Properties (EPR) reported net profit margins of 22.2%, down from 26.8% a year earlier, as negative earnings growth and a significant one-off loss of $56.9 million weighed on the bottom line. Revenue is expected to rise at just 2.5% per year, well below the broader US market’s 10.3% forecast. In a challenging environment, investors are left weighing the current margin pressures and non-recurring losses against the stock’s valuation, which currently sits below intrinsic estimates by...

OPKO Health (OPK) remains unprofitable, with losses increasing at an annual rate of 25% over the past five years. Despite facing headwinds on the bottom line, the company is forecast to grow revenue at 4.1% annually, trailing the broader US market’s average growth rate of 10.3% per year. Investors are left to weigh persistent losses and slower top-line expansion against valuation indicators that highlight relative value versus peers and the stock’s current trading discount to estimated fair...

Itron (ITRI) posted a net profit margin of 11.1%, up from 8% last year, as EPS growth continues at a forecast pace of 14.2% per year. Shares look attractively valued, trading at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 18.5x, which is below the peer average of 38.4x and the overall US electronic industry’s 25.7x. Last year’s earnings grew by 43.9%. With margins expanding and limited risk factors noted, the company’s market price of $108.99 remains well below a fair value estimate of $173.42. This...

Quanta Services (PWR) posted a robust year, with revenue set to grow at 11.1% per year and net profit margin improving slightly to 3.7% from last year's 3.6%. Over the past five years, the company's earnings have expanded by 18.1% annually, including a standout 23% jump in the most recent year, outpacing US market averages at every turn. As the forecast points to continued earnings growth of 17.8% per year, investors see persistent growth and margin progress as key drivers in the story...

Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) is currently unprofitable, but over the past five years, it has steadily trimmed its losses at a rate of 12% per year. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow 66.69% annually, with the company expected to reach profitability within three years. Revenue is forecast to rise by 13% per year, outpacing the broader U.S. market’s 10.3% growth rate. The current share price of $20.73 sits well below its estimated fair value of $91.09 based on discounted cash flow...

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) posted a net profit margin of 10.6%, down from 12.2% a year ago, while earnings for the past year grew 5.8%, which is substantially below its five-year average growth rate of 58.8% per year. With analysts now forecasting earnings growth of 19.33% and revenue growth of 13.6% per year, both beating broader US market estimates, investors are weighing the mix of decelerating margins against this robust outlook and Skyward’s lower-than-average...

Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) reported continued losses, with net losses increasing at a rate of 7.7% per year over the past five years. Despite this trend, the company provided upbeat guidance, forecasting a return to profitability within three years and projecting annual earnings growth of 55.58%. Revenue growth is expected to come in at 21.9% per year, comfortably ahead of the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. The stock last traded at $74.17, notably below its discounted cash flow fair value...

Urban Edge Properties (UE) is navigating a challenging earnings environment, with revenue expected to decline at an annual pace of 3.6% and EPS forecast to tumble by 29.8% per year over the next three years. After years of strong average earnings growth at 18.5% per year, the company recently posted a sharp drop in profitability, as net profit margins contracted to 23.7% from 60.5% a year ago. These results were skewed by a $73.5 million one-off gain that does not reflect ongoing operations...

Ameriprise Financial (AMP) reported that earnings have grown by 14.3% per year over the past five years, though earnings growth in the most recent year slowed to 5.1%. Net profit margins ticked down to 17.7% from 18.1% last year, while revenue and earnings forecasts call for slower growth than the broader US market. With the stock trading at $454.11, well below both certain fair value estimates ($785.11) and analyst price targets, investors are weighing Ameriprise’s strong historical profit...

Myers Industries (MYE) posted a net profit margin of 1.2% for the latest twelve months, dropping steeply from 4.8% a year prior, weighed down by a significant one-off loss of $25.9 million. Earnings have contracted by an average of 10.8% annually over the last five years, and the stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.5x, well above both the global packaging industry average of 15.9x and the peer group’s 21.5x. While shares are priced below a recent fair value estimate,...

American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) posted revenue growth of 5.9% per year, falling short of the broader US market’s 10.3% annual growth. EPS jumped 17.2% in the past year, but this is still below AMH’s five-year average annual growth of 31.6%. While net profit margins improved to 22.9% from 20.9% largely due to a one-off $230.8 million gain, the company’s underlying profitability and future growth prospects face headwinds. Earnings are projected to decline 4.2% annually over the next three...

Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) posted revenue growth of 5.7% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% pace. Net profit margins compressed to 1.3% from 4% as the company absorbed a one-off loss of $137.0 million in the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, reversing its five-year trend of 22.8% annual earnings growth into negative territory for the latest year. With shares trading at $41.22 and a Price-to-Earnings multiple of 63.7x, which is well above industry and peer averages,...

Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) posted a net profit margin of 30.3%, up from 27.9% a year earlier, with earnings growing 15.4% over the past year. Shares currently trade at $54.25, placing the price-to-earnings ratio at 8.3x, which is below both industry and peer averages and notably under an estimated fair value of $81.04. With ongoing high-quality earnings and an attractive dividend on offer, investors may view these results as evidence of operational strength and potential...

Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) posted a net profit margin of 10.1%, up from 9.1% a year earlier, highlighting solid improvement in profitability. EPS growth over the past year was 20.7%, outpacing the company’s strong 5-year average growth of 12.8% per year. Supported by high-quality earnings, expanding profit margins, and a history of consistent growth, investors are likely to see these results as reinforcing the company’s value proposition. See our full analysis for Gibraltar Industries. Now...

NorthWestern Energy (NWE) delivered earnings growth of 7.8% over the past year, topping its five-year average of 7%. Profit margins continued to improve, rising to 14.8% from last year’s 14.2%. The company is now trading at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 16.3x, which is lower than both global and peer utilities averages. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow at 5.06% per year, with revenue expected to increase by 4.3% annually. However, the share price remains above its estimated fair...

Cigna Group (CI) reported a net profit margin of 1.9%, a step up from last year’s 1.7%, with earnings growth over the past year reaching 35.3%. This marks a sharp turnaround from its five-year average decline of 14.2% per year. Shares are trading at $247.1, well below analyst estimates of fair value and at a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 13.1x, which stands out versus industry and peer averages. Despite forecasts for slower earnings growth of 7.2% per year and revenue growth of 4.5% per year...

Shake Shack (SHAK) reported net profit margins of 1.5%, down from 2.3% a year ago, highlighting a noticeable decrease in profitability. The latest quarter included a one-off loss of $33.7 million that weighed on reported earnings. Forecasts remain optimistic, with analysts expecting annual earnings growth of 22.7% and revenue growth of 12.2% over the next three years. Despite margin pressure, investors are eyeing the potential for strong profit and sales expansion in the coming years. See our...

KBR (KBR) delivered standout earnings growth this year, with EPS surging 93.3% and net profit margins reaching 5%, up from 2.9% a year ago. The company's earnings are forecast to climb another 16.3% per year, though revenue growth is expected to trail the market at 6% annually. A forward Price-to-Earnings ratio of 13.4x and a share price of $41.51, far below the estimated fair value of $92, have some investors taking a closer look at the stock’s value story. Given the track record of profit...

American Water Works Company (AWK) posted earnings growth of 13.1% over the past year, well ahead of its 5-year average annual increase of 5.1%. Net profit margin edged up to 21.9% from last year’s 21.8%, and current forecasts estimate annual earnings growth of 7.91% with revenue projected to grow at 6.7% per year. With shares trading at $126.70, above one fair value estimate of $101.77, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.2x, investors are weighing steady profit expansion against valuation...

Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) reported earnings that included a one-off gain of $148.2 million, which lifted its latest twelve-month results. Net profit margin rose to 25.1% from 23.7% last year. The company has delivered an annualized 8.6% earnings growth over the past five years. Recent annual earnings growth came in at 6.7%, but a forward outlook calls for a 5% per year decline in earnings and slower revenue growth compared to the US market. Investors now face a complex mix of...

Southern Michigan Bancorp (SOMC) posted a net profit margin of 22.2%, up from 21.5% previously, which highlights a clear improvement in profitability. EPS grew steadily, with a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 11.1% that outpaces the company’s 5-year average growth of 3.8%. Earnings have compounded at 3.8% per year over the past five years. With the stock trading at $24.50, a discount to its estimated fair value and well below the industry’s average price-to-earnings ratio, SOMC’s...

Entergy (ETR) posted earnings growth of 3% in its latest results, bringing its annual earnings growth forecast to 11.59% and revenue growth to 7.1% per year. While these reflect continued gains, both are expected to trail the broader US market’s faster pace, with average annual growth rates of 15.7% for earnings and 10.3% for revenue. Net profit margins slipped slightly to 14.2% compared to 14.8% a year ago, and over the past five years, earnings have grown at an average rate of 6.7%...

Clarivate (CLVT) remains unprofitable, with its losses increasing at a 6% annual rate over the last five years and no improvement in net profit margin over the past twelve months. Despite slow projected revenue growth of just 0.2% per year, earnings are forecast to surge by 71.65% annually. The current share price of $3.24 sits well below the estimated fair value of $6.33. Given this mix of historical challenges and strong growth expectations, investors are likely to focus on Clarivate's...