U.S. Professional Services Stock News

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...

GBank Financial Holdings (GBFH) delivered a strong earnings forecast, with profits expected to grow 58.1% per year, far above the US market average of 15.7%. Despite this, the company’s net profit margin narrowed to 27.9% from last year's 29.2%, and shares are currently trading at $37.18, which is well above the estimated fair value of $27.27. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.3x, GBFH stands out as expensive compared to industry and peer averages. Its high-quality earnings remain a...

UDR (UDR) has posted average annual earnings growth of 18.6% over the past five years. However, its latest results show a decline in earnings growth over the past year. Net profit margins now stand at 7.4%, lower than last year’s 7.9%. A non-recurring $25.3 million gain has impacted the trailing twelve months. Looking ahead, analysts expect UDR’s earnings to grow 8.3% annually, while revenue is forecast to rise 3.5% per year. Both figures are below the broader US market, leaving investors to...

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...

MGIC Investment (MTG) posted net profit margins of 62%, a slight contraction from the 64.1% margin achieved a year ago, signaling recent pressure on profitability. Despite an 8% annual earnings growth rate over the last five years and high quality earnings, the latest results show negative year-over-year earnings and forecasts call for a 5.6% annual decline in earnings over the coming three years. Revenue is expected to grow at a modest 3.2% annually, trailing far behind the broader US...

Noble Corporation recently reported third-quarter 2025 results, swinging to a net loss of US$21.1 million despite year-to-date revenue growth, narrowed its annual revenue guidance to a US$3.23 billion to US$3.28 billion range, and affirmed a US$0.50 per share dividend for the fourth quarter. This combination of operational headwinds, new contract awards, and an ongoing commitment to shareholder returns underscores the company’s efforts to balance near-term challenges with signals of...

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...

Moelis (MC) posted net profit margins of 16%, a marked jump from 4.2% the previous year, with annual earnings growth surging 472.7%, far ahead of its five-year average trend. Despite robust profit and revenue growth forecasts that outpace broader US market expectations, the current share price of $64.27 sits well above the $28.45 fair value estimate, raising questions about valuation. The company’s high quality earnings, strong margins, and appealing price-to-earnings ratio relative to...

Centene (CNC) remains unprofitable, with losses deepening at a rate of 3.1% per year over the past five years. Despite this challenging track record, analysts now expect a sharp turnaround, with earnings forecast to grow 72.58% per year and move into the black within the next three years. Revenue is projected to rise by 1.7% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% growth. The current share price of $35.02 trades at a significant discount to both industry peers and the company’s...

ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) reported a one-off loss of $34.1 million for the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, with earnings declining 10.8% per year over the last five years and net profit margins dropping to 13% from 28.1% a year ago. The company’s Price-to-Earnings ratio now stands at 38.2x, well above the US Banks average of 11x and peer average of 18.7x. Despite the margin compression and negative earnings momentum, shares are trading below analyst price targets and below an...

Silgan Holdings (SLGN) reported revenue growth is expected at 2.6% per year, below the US market’s 10.3% pace, with current net profit margins at 4.9%, slightly trailing last year’s 5.1%. Earnings are forecast to increase 10.01% annually, turning the tide on a five-year average decline of 2.6%, but still lagging broader market growth. Last year’s 6.6% earnings gain stands out compared to historical trends. Investors are watching closely as shares now trade at a 13x Price-to-Earnings Ratio,...

Neurocrine Biosciences reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, achieving revenue of US$794.9 million and net income of US$209.5 million, both surpassing prior-year figures and analyst forecasts. A key insight from the quarter is that strong sales growth in INGREZZA and CRENESSITY, coupled with promising progress in late-stage clinical trials, reflects ongoing momentum in both product demand and the company's research pipeline. We'll assess how this earnings beat, driven by...

Valaris (VAL) reported earnings that reinforce its growth outlook, with EPS forecast to rise 16.5% per year, comfortably ahead of the US market’s 15.7% projection. The net profit margin sits at 16.5%, down from last year’s 47.5%. Investors will note that revenue is only expected to grow 1.2% annually versus the market’s 10.3%. Despite these mixed margin signals, the company’s Price-to-Earnings ratio of 10.3x stands well below peer and industry averages. The $57.7 share price trades at a...

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%...

Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) shares have seen some movement lately, with returns up 4% over the past week and gaining 18% in the past 3 months. Investors are watching how its value score compares to overall shipping industry trends. See our latest analysis for Costamare. Costamare’s share price has rallied over the past quarter, with momentum continuing thanks to a 17.6% gain over the last 90 days, even though it remains down for the year. Meanwhile, long-term investors have enjoyed a strong total...

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported a surge in profit margins to 31%, up from 26.3% previously, as annual earnings soared by 29.8%. This reversed a five-year average annual earnings change of -0.7%. With earnings expected to keep growing around 10% per year, and a price-to-earnings ratio at 28.3x compared to a peer average of 32.6x, investors are closely watching whether ICE's margin expansion and renewed earnings momentum can offset growth that still trails the broader US market. See...

Liberty Latin America (NasdaqGS:LILA) has seen notable movement in its stock price recently. Over the past month, shares have slipped 6%, even as the company delivered solid annual revenue growth and a sharp rebound in net income. See our latest analysis for Liberty Latin America. Looking at the bigger picture, Liberty Latin America’s 1-year total shareholder return is down more than 20%. This comes even after a strong rally earlier this year and a solid 21% share price return year-to-date...

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...

Corporación América Airports S.A. announced its operating results for September 2025, highlighting a rise in total passengers to 7,424,000 from 6,787,000 and an increase in aircraft movements to 74,200 from 69,300 compared to the same month last year, but with cargo volumes halving to 15,900 tons. The ongoing trend of passenger growth and higher aircraft movements, despite weaker cargo volumes, points to strengthening demand in the company's core aviation business across its network. We'll...

Timken (TKR) posted net profit margins of 6.5% for the most recent period, down from 7.4% a year earlier, with average annual earnings declining by 0.3% over the past five years. While revenue is forecast to grow 3.3% per year, trailing well behind the US market’s projected 10.3% rate, forward estimates now put the company’s annual earnings growth at 18.5%, outpacing the market’s 15.7% expectation. Combined with a P/E ratio of 18.4x, which is well below industry and peer averages, and a share...

Trinity Industries (TRN) reported revenue growth is forecast at 7.3% per year, trailing the broader US market’s pace of 10.3%. Net profit margins narrowed to 4.3% from 5.4% last year, marking a dip in profitability, even as five-year annualized earnings growth landed at 60.8%. However, this latest period benefited from a one-off $51.0 million gain. With shares trading at $27.05, below the estimated fair value of $32.12 and a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 20.1x, investors are weighing the impact...

WESCO International (WCC) delivered annual earnings growth of 8% and revenue growth of 4.6% per year, both trailing the broader US market’s expectations of 15.7% and 10.3% respectively. The company’s net profit margin came in at 2.9%, a slight decrease from last year’s 3%, while its share price stands at $252.27, above an estimated fair value. Against a backdrop of robust 23.5% annual earnings growth over the past five years, investors now weigh slower forecasts and margin pressures alongside...

In late October 2025, Uber Technologies announced a series of major partnerships, including with NVIDIA, Stellantis, Foxconn, Lucid, and Kroger, expanding its reach into robotaxi deployment, premium autonomous ride-hailing, and enhanced delivery platforms integrating retail and grocery options across the US and internationally. A unique aspect of these announcements is Uber's plan to operate one of the world’s largest Level 4-ready autonomous vehicle fleets, while growing its delivery...