NYSE:INGR
NYSE:INGRFood

Ingredion (INGR) Edges Profit Margin Higher, Tempered Growth Challenges Bullish Narratives

Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) reported a net profit margin of 9.1%, just above last year’s 9%. Over the past five years, the company has delivered robust annual earnings growth of 23.9%. Looking ahead, forecasts point to much slower annual increases of 1.8% for earnings and 2% for revenue, trailing the broader US market averages of 16% and 10.5% respectively. Investors may still find value here, as the stock’s price-to-earnings ratio of 10.5x comes in well below both the peer and industry averages,...
NasdaqGS:SLAB
NasdaqGS:SLABSemiconductor

Silicon Labs (SLAB): High Growth Forecasts Meet Profitability Challenges as Earnings Season Approaches

Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) remains unprofitable, with losses expanding at an average rate of 17.3% per year over the last five years. Shares currently trade at $126.77, a premium to the estimated fair value of $66.29. The Price-to-Sales ratio stands at 5.6x compared to an industry average of 5.3x. Looking ahead, investors are eyeing the impressive forecast for both revenue and earnings growth, with profitability expected within the next three years. See our full analysis for Silicon...
NasdaqGS:DRVN
NasdaqGS:DRVNConsumer Services

Driven Brands (DRVN) Trading at 1x Sales Ratio Highlights Discount Versus Peers Heading Into Earnings

Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN) remains unprofitable, with losses accelerating at an average rate of 48.1% per year over the past five years. However, analysts expect earnings to grow by 56.02% annually, projecting the company will achieve profitability within the next three years. This outlook stands above market averages. Revenue is forecast to grow 4% per year, which is slower than the 10.5% US market average, but the company’s valuation continues to attract attention as shares trade well...
NYSE:ADT
NYSE:ADTConsumer Services

ADT (ADT) Margin Expansion Reinforces Value Narrative, Offsets Concerns on Financial Position

ADT (ADT) reported a net profit margin of 12.8%, up from 11% the previous year, highlighting a notable improvement in profitability. While the company posted 23.3% earnings growth for the most recent year, this is below its impressive five-year annual average of 67.7%. With shares trading at $8.08, well under the estimated fair value of $19.86, investors are weighing the appeal of rising margins and an attractive valuation against concerns over ADT’s less favorable financial position. See our...
NasdaqGM:DAVE
NasdaqGM:DAVEConsumer Finance

Dave (DAVE) Net Profit Margin Climbs to 29.8%, Reinforcing Bullish Community Narratives

Dave (DAVE) posted a net profit margin of 29.8%, jumping from 12.9% last year, as revenue is projected to grow at 15% annually, outpacing the US market’s 10.5% average. Over the past year, earnings soared 255.6%, far exceeding the company’s already impressive five-year average of 43.4% annual growth. With high-quality earnings, improved margins, and momentum on both the revenue and profit fronts, investors are likely to zero in on these operational gains as a sign of sustained business...
NYSE:HOG
NYSE:HOGAuto

Harley-Davidson (HOG) Valuation Discount Clashes With Negative Earnings Outlook in Latest Filings

Harley-Davidson (HOG) is facing a challenging road ahead, with the latest filings pointing to a 3.6% annual drop in revenue and a steeper 11.8% annual decline in earnings expected over the next three years. The company’s net profit margin sits at 10.7%, just below last year’s 10.8%, capping off a period where five-year annual earnings growth averaged 7.8% but has now turned negative over the last twelve months. For investors, these results set the stage for tough decisions as attractive value...
NYSE:PAY
NYSE:PAYDiversified Financial

Paymentus (PAY): Margin Uptick Reinforces High-Growth Narrative, But Valuation Remains a Sticking Point

Paymentus Holdings (PAY) posted net profit margins of 5.3%, a slight uptick from last year's 5.2%. Over the past five years, earnings have surged at an impressive 57.4% annual rate, but the latest annual earnings growth of 47% fell short of this pace. Looking ahead, analysts expect earnings to grow 28.1% per year and revenue to expand 19.6% annually. Both figures outpace the broader US market, yet shares trade well above DCF-based estimates with a price-to-earnings ratio of 76.1x. See our...
NasdaqGS:TSAT
NasdaqGS:TSATTelecom

Telesat (TSAT) Losses Accelerate 54% Annually, Challenging Bullish Revenue Growth Narrative

Telesat (TSAT) remains unprofitable, with losses accelerating at an average rate of 54.1% a year over the past five years. Despite the red ink, the company’s revenue is forecast to grow 23.6% annually, outpacing the US market’s 10.5% projection. While top-line expansion is impressive, TSAT’s net profit margin has yet to improve and the company is expected to stay unprofitable for at least the next three years, putting sustained pressure on investor confidence. See our full analysis for...
NasdaqCM:AHCO
NasdaqCM:AHCOHealthcare

AdaptHealth (AHCO) Profitability Marks Turnaround, Challenging Bearish Valuation Narratives

AdaptHealth (AHCO) recently turned profitable, with its net profit margin shifting notably over the past year. Despite a -16.2% average annual earnings growth over the last five years, forecasts now call for earnings to grow at 23.1% per year, outpacing the broader US market’s 16%. While revenue is expected to rise 7.3% per year in the coming period, which trails the US average, high earnings quality and significant near-term profit growth are clear upside drivers for investors who see value...
NYSE:GPN
NYSE:GPNDiversified Financial

Global Payments (GPN) Net Margin Tops Expectations, Reinforcing Bullish Narratives on Profit Quality

Global Payments (GPN) posted a net profit margin of 16.2%, up from 13.8% a year ago, and earnings have grown at an impressive 24% per year over the past five years, with a standout 34.4% gain in the last year alone. While revenue and projected annual earnings are expected to grow at a slower pace than the broader US market, the company’s high earnings quality and forward profit growth continue to draw attention as shares trade below estimates of fair value and at a Price-To-Earnings ratio of...
NYSE:MED
NYSE:MEDPersonal Products

Medifast (MED) Profit Margin Plunges to 0.06%, Undermining Recovery Narratives

Medifast (MED) is facing a tough outlook, with both revenue and earnings forecast to decline sharply over the next three years. Revenue is expected to decrease by 12.5% per year, and earnings are projected to fall by 146.7% annually, following a recent year in which net profit margins slipped to just 0.06%, down from 1.1% last year. The company also recorded a one-off loss of $12.5 million in the last twelve months, adding extra pressure to already weakening earnings. In fact, average annual...
NYSE:SPIR
NYSE:SPIRProfessional Services

Spire Global (SPIR) Turns Profitable, But Forecast 70% Earnings Decline Challenges Bullish Narratives

Spire Global (SPIR) recently became profitable, with its net profit margin turning positive over the past year. Despite crossing into the black, earnings are forecast to decline sharply at an annual rate of 70% over the next three years, even as revenue is projected to grow just 2.5% per year, lagging far behind the US market average of 10.5%. For investors, this means the company is coming off a milestone of positive earnings, but expectations remain muted due to forecasts for falling...
NYSEAM:CMT
NYSEAM:CMTChemicals

Core Molding Technologies (CMT): Margin Drop Contrasts With Bold Three-Year EPS Growth Outlook

Core Molding Technologies (CMT) is aiming for a massive 46.5% annual EPS growth rate over the next three years, which easily outpaces the US market average of 16%. This outlook comes as the company posts a forecasted 6.4% revenue growth per year, lagging the US market’s 10.5% average, and a net profit margin of 3.1%, down from 4.9% a year ago. After growing earnings at 20.7% per year over the last five years, CMT enters this period with a high-quality earnings track record but faces margin...
NYSE:VPG
NYSE:VPGElectronic

Vishay Precision Group (VPG) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative Despite Upbeat Forecasts

Vishay Precision Group (VPG) reported a net profit margin of 2.7%, dropping from last year’s 4.2%. Over the past five years, the company’s earnings have declined by 7.6% each year, with the latest period benefiting from a one-off $4.4 million gain as of September 27, 2025. However, with earnings expected to rise 54.7% per year going forward, investors are weighing persistent pressure on margins against forecasts that point to a significant rebound. See our full analysis for Vishay Precision...
NasdaqGS:TSHA
NasdaqGS:TSHABiotechs

Taysha Gene Therapies (TSHA): Revenue Forecast to Grow 70.5% Annually, Balancing Risks and Valuation

Taysha Gene Therapies (TSHA) remains unprofitable, but its revenue is forecast to grow rapidly by 70.5% per year, far outpacing the broader US market's expected 10.5% annual growth. Over the past five years, the company has managed to cut its losses at a 7.5% annual rate, even as it is projected to stay in the red for at least the next three years. With shares recently trading at $4.27, below an estimated fair value of $20.71, investors are weighing the promise of significant top-line growth...
NasdaqGS:PTLO
NasdaqGS:PTLOHospitality

Portillo’s (PTLO) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Narratives Despite Strong Earnings Growth

Portillo’s (PTLO) is forecast to grow revenue at 8.5% per year, which trails the broader US market’s pace of 10.5%. Despite this, the company’s earnings are expected to climb 16.9% per year, a notch above the market’s 16% average, while net profit margins edged down to 3.4% from last year’s 3.6%. Investors are watching this mix of slower sales growth but faster earnings momentum, especially as the company maintains modest profitability and a valuation that sits between direct peers and the...
NYSEAM:PRK
NYSEAM:PRKBanks

Park National (PRK) Margin Expansion Reinforces Profitable, Defensive Narrative

Park National (PRK) posted robust earnings momentum, with profit rising by 28.2% in the most recent period. This marks a significant jump over the company’s steady 2.3% annual earnings growth rate over the past five years. Net profit margins expanded to 32.9% from last year’s 28.3%, giving investors a tangible boost in efficiency and profitability. With forecasts pointing to 5.6% annual earnings growth and a revenue growth outlook of 10.5% per year, Park National’s results position it as a...
NYSE:LDOS
NYSE:LDOSProfessional Services

Leidos (LDOS) Earnings Growth Exceeds 5-Year Average, Reinforcing Bullish Valuation Narrative

Leidos Holdings (LDOS) posted 16.9% earnings growth for the past year, outpacing its five-year average of 13.7% per year. Net profit margin also improved to 8.1% from last year’s 7.4%, while management continues to deliver high-quality results. Looking ahead, consensus expects earnings to increase by 3.5% per year and revenue by 2.7%, both trailing the broader U.S. market averages. See our full analysis for Leidos Holdings. Next, we will see how these headline numbers compare to the current...
NasdaqGS:TPG
NasdaqGS:TPGCapital Markets

TPG (TPG) Net Profit Margin Rebound Challenges Bearish Narratives Despite Revenue Decline

TPG (TPG) delivered standout earnings, with net profit margins improving dramatically to 2.3% from 0.3% a year ago and earnings for the past year surging 997.3%, a big reversal from the five-year average decline of 81.6% per year. While earnings are forecast to grow at a rapid 49% per year over the next three years, well ahead of the broader US market’s 16% pace, revenue is expected to decline by 13.4% annually, highlighting a disconnect between bottom- and top-line trends. With shares...
NasdaqGM:CSTL
NasdaqGM:CSTLHealthcare

Castle Biosciences (CSTL) Margin Miss Reinforces Concerns Over Unprofitable Growth and Sector Lag

Castle Biosciences (CSTL) continues to operate at a loss, with recent filings confirming the company has yet to achieve net profit margin improvement over the past year and is still generating negative earnings. Despite reducing its annual losses at a rate of 9.6% per year over the last five years, it remains on a slower growth path. Forecasted revenue is expected to rise 6.5% per year, lagging behind the broader US market’s 10.5% annual growth rate. With profitability still out of reach in...
NasdaqGS:LGIH
NasdaqGS:LGIHConsumer Durables

LGI Homes (LGIH): Margin Decline Tests Bullish Profit Growth Expectations

LGI Homes (LGIH) reported a 20.4% annual decline in earnings over the past five years, with current net profit margins at 5.9% compared to 8.8% previously. However, revenue is projected to grow at 17.4% per year, while EPS is expected to jump by 27.4% annually for the next three years, outpacing the broader US market’s 16% outlook. With margins under recent pressure but robust growth prospects ahead, investors will be weighing risks from declining profitability against strong forward-looking...
NasdaqGS:MZTI
NasdaqGS:MZTIFood

Marzetti (MZTI): Margin Improvement Reinforces Case for Premium Valuation Despite Slower Growth

Marzetti (MZTI) delivered a steady financial performance, with profits climbing at a 6.5% annual rate on the back of a 6.3% compound annual growth rate over five years. Net profit margins edged up to 8.7% from last year’s 8.5%, and revenue is projected to grow at a restrained 1.5% per year compared to the broader US market’s 10.5% pace. Earnings per share are expected to rise by about 8% annually, undershooting the US market average of 16%, while the current share price of $173.21 stands well...
NasdaqGM:RYTM
NasdaqGM:RYTMBiotechs

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM): Losses Widen, But 45.8% Revenue Growth Sets Up Profitability Narrative

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) reported widening losses, with net losses having grown at a rate of 18.8% per year over the past five years. Despite being unprofitable, the company commands a Price-To-Sales Ratio of 40x, outpacing both the US Biotechs industry average of 10.8x and the peer average of 17.9x, positioning its stock as highly valued on these multiples. On the growth front, forecasts point to revenue expanding at 45.8% per year and earnings projected to grow 70.56% per year, with...
NasdaqGS:PRAA
NasdaqGS:PRAAConsumer Finance

PRA Group (PRAA): Persistent Losses Challenge Undervaluation Narrative Despite Low Price-To-Sales Ratio

PRA Group (PRAA) is currently unprofitable, with losses having grown at an average annual rate of 48.8% over the last five years. While revenue is projected to grow at 6.6% per year, this is slower than the broader US market’s pace of 10.5% per year. The company is expected to remain unprofitable for at least the next three years. Margins have seen no improvement over the past year, signaling that profitability remains a persistent challenge for investors considering this stock. See our full...