U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Winmark Corporation reported continued progress in its transition away from the leasing segment to focus on franchising retail stores selling secondhand goods across North America, supporting higher margins and sustainable business practices. This shift, paired with cash reserves exceeding US$39.7 million in Q3 2025 and a consistent track record of dividend increases, highlights the company's alignment with circular economy trends. We'll examine how Winmark's emphasis on sustainability and...

On October 23, 2025, AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. announced a cash distribution of US$0.86 per unit payable on November 20, 2025, alongside third-quarter earnings showing net income of US$73.75 million compared to US$127.2 million a year earlier. The sharp decrease in quarterly net income and earnings per share provides insight into current profitability pressures for AllianceBernstein Holding, despite the maintained dividend payout. We will now explore how declining third-quarter earnings...

United Community Banks (UCB) shares moved slightly higher today, tracking a modest rebound after a recent dip over the past month. Investors are watching for signs of stabilization following several weeks of downward pressure. See our latest analysis for United Community Banks. United Community Banks’ latest uptick comes after an extended 30-day share price decline of nearly 7%, part of a broader run that has seen momentum fade over recent months despite an 8.96% total shareholder return over...

Xenia Hotels & Resorts recently reported third-quarter 2025 earnings, showing a net loss of US$13.74 million with sales and revenue declines compared to the previous year, reaffirmed ongoing operational challenges in the Houston market, and slightly lowered full-year guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty. Despite headwinds, the company highlighted strong group booking momentum, major property investments such as the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale renovation, and completed a significant share...

Belite Bio (NasdaqCM:BLTE) has drawn investor attention after the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency agreed to review a Conditional Marketing Authorization application for Tinlarebant, the company’s lead therapy targeting Stargardt disease. See our latest analysis for Belite Bio. After months of anticipation around its lead therapy’s global progress, Belite Bio’s share price has taken off, jumping nearly 20% in a week and boasting a stunning 69.5% return over three...

In October 2025, Live Oak Bancshares reported third-quarter results with net interest income rising to US$115.49 million and net income of US$26.52 million, but earnings per share missed analyst forecasts and the company disclosed much higher net charge-offs year-on-year. While core banking metrics such as loan and deposit growth remain strong, the sharp increase in net charge-offs raises new questions about credit quality and risk management trends. We'll explore how the earnings miss and...

Sonoco Products Company recently reported third quarter results, with sales of US$2.13 billion and net income of US$122.92 million, both showing very large increases year-over-year, alongside nine-month sales of US$5.75 billion and net income of US$670.77 million. The company also issued new earnings guidance for 2025, setting expectations for net sales between US$7.8 billion and US$7.9 billion, providing investors with additional forward-looking information. With Sonoco Products providing a...

In late October 2025, NiSource Inc. completed a follow-on equity offering raising approximately US$852.5 million and filed a shelf registration to potentially issue up to US$1.5 billion in additional securities across multiple types, including common stock and debt. The combination of these substantial capital market activities allowed NiSource to quickly access significant funding flexibility, signaling a shift in the company’s financial structure and future growth opportunities. We’ll...

FuboTV (FUBO) has swung to profitability, buoyed by a one-off $223.5 million gain and a notable 25.1% annual earnings growth rate over the past five years. Despite this, revenue is expected to grow at just 3.8% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10.5% rate. Future projections show earnings declining by a steep 79.1% annually over the next three years. With a hefty 50.9x price-to-earnings ratio, which is well above industry and peer levels, the sustainability of profits and the quality...

Wondering if Primo Brands is trading for less than it's worth or taking on more risk than meets the eye? You're in good company. Savvy investors know the biggest opportunities (and pitfalls) start with finding out a stock's true value. Primo Brands' shares have seen some ups and downs lately, slipping 2.6% over the past week and 0.5% in the last month, with the stock still down 29.1% year-to-date. However, it has returned a healthy 78.5% over three years. Recent...

On October 22, 2025, Travel + Leisure Co. reported higher third quarter sales, revenue, and net income year over year, raised its full-year 2025 guidance for Gross VOI sales to between US$2.45 billion and US$2.50 billion, and disclosed repurchasing 1,168,760 shares for US$70.01 million in the quarter. These developments highlight stronger consumer demand and management’s confidence in the company’s growth outlook while also underscoring a consistent focus on returning capital to...

In the past week, Citigroup reported a goodwill impairment charge of US$726 million (US$714 million after-tax) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, signaling a reassessment of asset values in its business units. This significant write-down often points to structural or operational adjustments within the company and can prompt investors to re-examine expectations for future performance. We will explore how this sizeable impairment charge may shift Citigroup's investment narrative...

First Bancorp recently reported solid third-quarter 2025 financial results, with net interest income rising to US$102.49 million and net income growing to US$20.36 million versus the prior year, alongside the appointment of CEO G. Adam Currie to the Boards of Directors for both First Bank and First Bancorp. The combination of leadership changes and rising earnings highlights the company's focus on both operational performance and organizational continuity. We’ll explore how First Bancorp’s...

Union Pacific reported third-quarter 2025 earnings with revenue of US$6.24 billion and net income of US$1.79 billion, both higher than the same period a year earlier, and announced it had suspended its share buyback program after completing repurchases totaling over 6.1 million shares for US$1.25 billion. Operational improvements, strong pricing, and continued support from analysts helped offset volume declines, while management highlighted ongoing merger efforts and the completion of a...

Arcus Biosciences (RCUS) has completed a $250 million follow-on equity offering by working with multiple co-lead underwriters. This move is intended to fund ongoing R&D and advance key clinical programs. See our latest analysis for Arcus Biosciences. Arcus Biosciences has been in the spotlight lately, not just for its $250 million equity raise but also for the substantial momentum in its share price. The stock surged 52.4% over the past month and has more than doubled in the last 90 days...

Archrock, Inc. recently reported strong third quarter 2025 results, raised its full-year net income guidance, expanded its equity buyback program by US$100 million, and affirmed its quarterly dividend of US$0.21 per share. These developments, combined with multiple analyst upgrades and heightened insider buying, highlight robust financial momentum and reinforce management's commitment to returning value to shareholders. We'll examine how Archrock's raised earnings outlook and expanded...

Herc Holdings Inc. recently reported third-quarter 2025 earnings, showing sales of US$1.12 billion and revenue of US$1.30 billion, both up from the prior year, but net income declined sharply compared to 2024 and the company posted a net loss for the nine-month period. Despite these mixed results, Herc Holdings reaffirmed its full-year equipment rental revenue guidance, anticipating a range of US$3.7 billion to US$3.9 billion for 2025, signaling confidence in demand and operational...

InvenTrust Properties reported its third quarter and nine-month 2025 results, showing higher sales, revenue, and a return to profit, with net income for the quarter at US$6.03 million compared to a net loss a year earlier. Despite improved results, the company lowered its full-year net income per diluted share guidance, updating the range to US$1.40–US$1.44, below previous expectations. We'll examine how the lowered earnings guidance may affect the company's investment narrative focused on...

On October 30, 2025, ONE Gas, Inc. announced it had entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement, securing a US$1.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with Bank of America and other lenders, with options to increase commitments by up to US$750 million and an initial maturity of October 30, 2030. This substantial credit facility provides ONE Gas with increased financial flexibility for working capital, capital expenditures, and potential acquisitions, while also...

Reddit posted a strong third-quarter earnings report that surprised many investors. The company achieved 68% sales growth compared to last year and reached GAAP profitability for the first time, with user engagement increasing worldwide. See our latest analysis for Reddit. This upbeat report was the spark behind Reddit’s recent rally, with shares initially jumping more than 13% on the day of earnings. Despite some short-term cooling such as a 1.90% drop in the share price over the past day...

Penguin Solutions recently announced the general availability of Oracle Linux OS on its Stratus ztC Endurance fault-tolerant computing platforms, enabling customers to run Oracle Database applications with reliability of up to seven nines (99.99999%). This development streamlines deployment of highly available enterprise databases, reducing the need for complex server clusters and simplifying IT infrastructure for businesses dependent on Oracle applications. We'll examine how adding Oracle...

American States Water (AWR) has seen its stock movement attract some attention recently, especially with its year-to-date dip of just over 6% and a twelve-month return of minus 11%. Investors may be wondering how these trends compare. See our latest analysis for American States Water. American States Water’s share price has struggled to gain momentum, with a 1-year total shareholder return of minus 10.9% reflecting fading optimism even as broader markets have shown pockets of strength. Shares...

Curbline Properties (CURB) just released its third quarter numbers. The company turned a net loss last year into a net profit this time around. However, it also trimmed its 2025 earnings forecast, signaling a more measured outlook ahead. See our latest analysis for Curbline Properties. Shares of Curbline Properties have seen some ups and downs this year, with a recent 1-day share price return of 1.21% after the latest results. The total shareholder return over the past year has landed at...

Cavco Industries (CVCO) just released its second quarter results, and the numbers are turning heads. The company posted meaningful increases in both sales and net income, outpacing what most on Wall Street were expecting. See our latest analysis for Cavco Industries. Momentum around Cavco Industries has been picking up, thanks in part to impressive quarterly results, continued share buybacks, and the strategic addition of American Homestar to its portfolio. The stock currently trades at...