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InMode (INMD) shares have held steady lately, trading at $16.01 at the last close. Over the past month, the stock has moved up by 9%, reflecting growing interest among investors as they weigh recent performance trends. See our latest analysis for InMode. While InMode shares have gained nearly 9% over the past month, momentum is just beginning to build after a tough stretch. The current share price of $16.01 leaves the one-year total shareholder return at -13%, reminding investors that the...

W. R. Berkley (WRB) posted net profit margins of 13% for the recent period, improving from 12% a year ago. Earnings surged 20.8% over the past year, outpacing the company’s five-year annual average growth of 19%. The combination of rising profits and stronger margins grabs attention. However, with revenue projected to grow just 1.6% per year and earnings at 1.5%, both trailing the broader US market, investors may question whether the current momentum is sustainable as the company trades at a...

Zions Bancorporation National Association (ZION) posted a striking turnaround in earnings, with year-over-year profit growth of 27.3% reversing its five-year average annual decline of 2.3%. Net profit margins climbed to 25.7% from 21.5% the previous year, underscoring stronger profitability. While earnings quality and valuation look attractive, growth forecasts for both revenue (4.3% per year) and earnings (2.7% per year) remain below the wider US market’s pace. This suggests future...

Steel Dynamics (STLD) reported a net profit margin of 6.4%, down from 9.8% last year, highlighting margin pressure over the past twelve months. Over the last five years, the company's earnings have declined by 2.4% per year, with a further drop in profitability in the latest period. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow at 6.6% per year, which is slower than the US market's 10.1% rate, but annual earnings growth is projected at a robust 26.9%. With shares trading below estimated fair...

Equifax (EFX) delivered a notable turnaround this earnings season, with EPS climbing 17.1% year-over-year after recording a five-year average annual decline of 1.2%. Net profit margins also ticked upward to 11.1%, up from 10.1% a year earlier, underscoring an improvement in profitability. Looking ahead, the market is eyeing robust growth drivers as forecasts call for annual EPS growth of 20.24% over the next three years, which would outpace expectations for the broader US market. See our full...

Janus International Group (JBI) has caught the attention of investors after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the company’s credit rating from "B+" to "BB-" with a stable outlook. This shift highlights the company’s steady business model, low net leverage, and reliable cash flow. See our latest analysis for Janus International Group. The S&P rating upgrade comes on the heels of upbeat quarterly earnings and a $75 million share repurchase program, both of which signal management’s ongoing...

Thinking about what to do with H2O America stock? You are not alone; investors have been closely watching its price swings and wondering whether the water services company is truly undervalued or if there is more turbulence ahead. Over the past week, H2O America delivered a notable 6.3% rally, and even though it remains up 4.4% for the month, the bigger picture shows shares are recovering from a tough patch. The stock is still down 10.6% over the last year and nearly 15.2% over three years,...

GATX (GATX) reported a net profit margin of 18.1%, edging above last year’s 17.4%. Earnings are forecasted to grow at 11.2% annually, with revenue set for 5.4% yearly growth. These figures trail the broader US market’s projected pace. Recent earnings were also boosted by a one-off gain of $125.0 million. With the company’s share price currently at $163.02, investors face a mix of decelerating growth and solid profitability. This dynamic is likely to shape sentiment as they weigh short-term...

Preferred Bank (PFBC) posted a net profit margin of 47.6%, down from 52.3% last year, amid a slowdown in forecasted revenue growth to 4.8% per year compared to the US market average of 10.1%. Over the past five years, the bank’s earnings have grown at an average annual rate of 12.5%, but earnings turned negative in the most recent year, with projections pointing to further annual declines of 2.1% over the next three years. While shares are trading below the estimated fair value of $220.19 and...

Mercantile Bank (MBWM) has posted an impressive run of earnings expansion, with profits growing by 12.8% annually over the past five years. Net profit margins currently stand at a robust 36.7%, slightly up from last year's 36%, and earnings are forecast to see continued annual growth of 5.4% moving forward, while revenue is projected to rise 9.6% per year. With shares now trading at $44.91, well below the estimated fair value of $96.35, investors may take note of MBWM's high-quality earnings...

Earlier this month, American Battery Technology Company confirmed that the U.S. Department of Energy terminated a US$115 million grant intended for the construction of its lithium hydroxide project in Nevada, prompting the company to continue developing the project with over US$52 million raised from investors and to appeal the DOE’s decision. This development spotlights the volatility in U.S. battery supply chain funding and American Battery Technology’s efforts to maintain project progress...

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) posted net profit margins of 28.8%, up from 26.8% last year. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at 16.5% per year. The most recent annual earnings growth was even stronger at 21.9%. With these gains and forecasts for steady revenue and earnings growth in the future, investors may find confidence in the company’s ability to deliver consistently solid results. See our full analysis for Wintrust Financial. Next, we will see how these earnings trends hold up...

Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) reported a sharp jump in net profit margins to 7.8%, up from just 0.8% a year earlier. Over the past year, EPS growth soared by 865.3%, easily outpacing the company’s 15.6% average annual growth over the past five years. Revenue is expected to rise by 3.1% per year going forward, trailing the broader US market growth forecast, and shares now trade at a 12x Price-To-Earnings Ratio, below industry averages. The latest results underline profitable momentum, but slower...

RLI (RLI) reported net profit margins of 19% for the current period, down from 23.8% a year earlier, highlighting a year-over-year drop in profitability. Earnings have grown at an average of 8.3% annually over the past five years, but the company just logged negative earnings growth and projects a further annual decline of 7.1% over the next three years. With revenue expected to inch up by only 0.8% per year, trailing far behind the broader US market’s 10.1% forecast, investors face an...

BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) has returned to profitability in the latest 12 months after previously reporting a significant one-off loss of $127 million, which had weighed on its recent results. While earnings have declined at an average rate of 18.7% per year over the past five years, analysts now anticipate a sharp turnaround, with annual earnings growth of 34.5% forecast for the next three years. This pace is well ahead of the broader US market’s 15.5% rate. This optimistic profit...

Capital City Bank Group (CCBG) posted another solid performance, with EPS climbing for the fifth straight year and annual earnings growth accelerating to 18.2%. Net profit margins also pushed higher, reaching 24.7% from 22.8% a year earlier. While revenue is projected to rise at just 4% annually versus the broader US market’s 10.1% outlook, the recent jump in profitability and steady historical growth keep investors interested, particularly with shares currently trading below the company’s...

AGNC Investment (AGNC) is forecast to deliver substantial growth in the coming years, with consensus estimates projecting earnings to climb 40.15% per year and revenues to rise 16% annually over the next three years. Both metrics are well ahead of the US market averages. However, the company’s net profit margin stands at 71.9%, down from last year’s 81.5%, as investors keep an eye on compressed profitability despite five years of continued profits and near-term negative earnings growth. With...

PulteGroup (PHM) reported that earnings are forecast to decline at an average annual rate of 6.2% over the next three years, while revenue is also expected to edge down at a slight 0.09% per year. Profit margins have slipped from 16.6% last year to 14.9% currently. Over the past five years, earnings have climbed at a 14% annual rate. Investors are weighing this mix of solid historical growth with a cautious outlook as the market responds to the results. See our full analysis for...

Cadence Bank (CADE) delivered robust results, growing earnings by 340.7% in the most recent year, far outpacing its five-year average annual rate of 11.1%. Net profit margins jumped to 28.9% from last year’s 9.3%, and with earnings expected to expand at 15.14% per year along with a forecasted 10.1% annual revenue growth, investors have reason for optimism. Consistent profit growth, strengthening margins, and an attractive dividend point to substantive rewards. However, a price-to-earnings...

Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) posted stand-out earnings this year with net income growth of 67.7%, handily outpacing its five-year average of 41.2% per year. Profit margins climbed to 5.2% from last year’s 3.3%, and the company now trades at a P/E ratio of 8.2x, well below its industry and peer averages. With the stock changing hands at $36.49, under an estimated fair value of $37.58, investors face the dilemma of balancing declining earnings forecasts and dividend sustainability concerns...

Genuine Parts (GPC) delivered annual revenue growth of 3.4%, trailing the broader US market’s 10.1% pace. The company’s earnings are forecast to climb 12.7% per year, though that also falls short of the market’s expected 15.5% growth rate. Net profit margins narrowed to 3.4% from 4.7% last year, signaling margin compression that investors will want to monitor during this earnings season. See our full analysis for Genuine Parts. Next, we will set these results against the dominant market...

RBB Bancorp (RBB) reported a net profit margin of 23.8%, below last year’s 29.7%, with annual earnings declining by 9.6% per year over the past five years. Looking forward, analysts forecast a dramatic turnaround with earnings growth of 24.1% per year and revenue growth of 15.6% per year, both outpacing the US market average. These projections arrive as investors weigh peer-relative value and a flagged risk for dividend sustainability. See our full analysis for RBB Bancorp. The next section...

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Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL) has seen its earnings decline by 13.9% per year over the last five years, with its net profit margin dropping to 18.6% from last year's 20.6%. The stock now trades at 19.1x earnings, notably higher than the peer average of 13.1x and the broader US Banks industry’s 11.3x. The share price of $7,700 also sits well above the estimated fair value of $3,862.64. With net profit margins compressing and earnings growth negative over the past year, the...