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Auto parts and accessories retailer AutoZone (NYSEAZO) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 2.4% year on year to $3.95 billion. Its GAAP profit of $28.29 per share was 2.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

General merchandise retailer Target (NYSETGT) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, but sales fell by 3.1% year on year to $30.92 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.41 per share was 7.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Sterling (NASDAQSTRL) and the best and worst performers in the engineering and design services industry.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Graco (NYSEGGG) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 gas and liquid handling earnings season.

Shareholders of RXO would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 28.1% and now trades at $20.27. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Looking back on education services stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Adtalem (NYSEATGE) and its peers.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the branded pharmaceuticals industry, including Corcept (NASDAQCORT) and its peers.

Over the past six months, Premier’s shares (currently trading at $17.93) have posted a disappointing 13.5% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Sabre (NASDAQSABR) and the rest of the travel and vacation providers stocks fared in Q4.

Himax has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 67.4%, reaching $9.29 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at hvac and water systems stocks, starting with Trane Technologies (NYSETT).

What a brutal six months it’s been for Dave & Buster's. The stock has dropped 36% and now trades at $19.30, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the inspection instruments industry, including Keysight (NYSEKEYS) and its peers.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how AutoZone (NYSEAZO) and the rest of the auto parts retailer stocks fared in Q4.

Looking back on professional tools and equipment stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Nordson (NASDAQNDSN) and its peers.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at UnitedHealth (NYSEUNH) and its peers.

G-III trades at $26.65 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 6.4% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 6.2%.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Bumble (NASDAQBMBL) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 consumer subscription earnings season.

Over the past six months, Sirius XM’s stock price fell to $23.99. Shareholders have lost 18.1% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 6.2%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Since September 2024, ResMed has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 4.8% while floating around $233.10. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain during that period.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the therapeutics industry, including Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQSRPT) and its peers.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSEBMY) and the best and worst performers in the branded pharmaceuticals industry.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the online retail industry, including Wayfair (NYSEW) and its peers.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Constellation Brands (NYSESTZ) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 beverages, alcohol, and tobacco earnings season.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Tennant (NYSETNC) and the rest of the water infrastructure stocks fared in Q4.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Danaher (NYSEDHR) and the best and worst performers in the research tools & consumables industry.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the content delivery industry, including Akamai (NASDAQAKAM) and its peers.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Henry Schein (NASDAQHSIC) and the best and worst performers in the dental equipment & technology industry.

Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the building materials stocks, including Sherwin-Williams (NYSESHW) and its peers.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the home builders industry, including Lennar (NYSELEN) and its peers.

Looking back on data infrastructure stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Confluent (NASDAQCFLT) and its peers.

Shares of fabless chip and software maker Broadcom (NASDAQAVGO) fell 6.3% in the afternoon session as the major indices tumbled after the Trump administration confirmed that the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, two of the largest trading partners of the United States, would proceed as planned. The news added to the market's growing unease, which had been building since the start of 2025. For Wall Street analysts, investors, and businesses, the announcement underscored the urgent need to plan ahead and factor the potential downside of the tariffs into their financial forecasts. Key concerns included rising production costs, which are often passed on to consumers, and the risk of inflation, further heightening economic uncertainty.

Shares of exercise equipment company Peloton (NASDAQPTON) fell 5.8% in the afternoon session as the major indices tumbled after the Trump administration confirmed that the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, two of the largest trading partners of the United States, would proceed as planned. The news added to the market's growing unease, which had been building since the start of 2025. For Wall Street analysts, investors, and businesses, the announcement underscored the urgent need to plan ahead and factor the potential downside of the tariffs into their financial forecasts. Key concerns included rising production costs, which are often passed on to consumers, and the risk of inflation, further heightening economic uncertainty.

Shares of networking chips designer Marvell Technology (NASDAQMRVL) fell 5.9% in the afternoon session as the major indices tumbled after the Trump administration confirmed that the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, two of the largest trading partners of the United States, would proceed as planned. The news added to the market's growing unease, which had been building since the start of 2025. For Wall Street analysts, investors, and businesses, the announcement underscored the urgent need to plan ahead and factor the potential downside of the tariffs into their financial forecasts. Key concerns included rising production costs, which are often passed on to consumers, and the risk of inflation, further heightening economic uncertainty.

Software development tools maker GitLab (NASDAQGTLB) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 29.1% year on year to $211.4 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $212.5 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.33 per share was 44.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Online fashion resale marketplace ThredUp (NASDAQTDUP) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales falling 17.4% year on year to $67.27 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s outlook exceeded expectations with revenue guided to $68.5 million at the midpoint, or 4.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.19 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Identity management software maker Okta (OKTA) reported Q4 CY2024 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.7% year on year to $682 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $679 million at the midpoint, 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.78 per share was 6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Diagnostics company Guardant Health (NASDAQGH) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 30.2% year on year to $201.8 million. Its GAAP loss of $0.90 per share was 12.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of digital media measurement and analytics provider DoubleVerify (NYSEDV) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after the stock rebounded from its large post-earnings drop as Bank of America upgraded its rating from Sell to Hold, citing limited downsides, given the combination of "conservative guidance, forthcoming product cycles, and a duopoly position in the ad verification market." The large post-earnings drop is likely spurring some investors to look at the name and re-assess at the lower price and valuation multiple. However, we note that the stock is still down from where it traded before it reported.

Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQNVDA) fell 7.9% in the afternoon session after market volatility continued, with the stock seemingly affected by the broader downturn as the Nasdaq declined 1.3% in another negative session. Tepid economic manufacturing and construction data released Monday sparked another wall of worry about the US economy. 

Shares of chip designer Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQALGM) jumped 22.3% in the morning session after Bloomberg reported the company is fielding takeover interests from peer, ON Semiconductor. The sources added that there could be other bidders in the mix too. Most acquisitions close at a premium, raising the possibility that existing investors could exit their positions at a higher price if Allegro strikes a deal with a buyer.

Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQFTRE) fell 18.5% in the pre-market session after the company delivered weak fourth-quarter 2024 results, with sales, operating profits, and earnings all falling short of Wall Street's expectations. Not exactly the kind of report investors like to see. But if there's a silver lining, it's the book-to-bill ratio of 1.35x which means demand for future orders is still strong, even though current revenues took a hit. 

Shares of data-mining and analytics company Palantir (NYSEPLTR) jumped 5.6% in the morning session after Wedbush analysts reaffirmed their Buy rating, suggesting they are unshaken in their resolve, despite the company surrendering most of its post-earnings (Q4 2024) stock gains amid worries about government budget cuts. The analysts highlighted Palantir's ability to win a bigger share of the remaining pie, citing its AI capabilities and involvement in key military projects.

Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQTSLA) jumped 3.3% in the pre-market session after Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas named the stock a "Top Pick," citing the potential in the autonomous vehicle market and robotics. Jonas added that "Tesla's YTD auto deliveries have been mostly below expectations, but not particularly narrative changing. Tesla's softer auto deliveries are emblematic of a company in the transition from an automotive 'pure play' to a highly diversified play on AI and robotics." 

Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQINTC) jumped 6.6% in the pre-market session after Reuters reported that Broadcom and Nvidia are running tests on Intel's 18A manufacturing process, highlighting the company's (INTC) progress and the potential to attract high-caliber customers. With high expectations surrounding Intel's Foundry business, these updates lend credibility to the growing hype, and even the speculation about a potential acquisition on the unit, suggesting there may be real substance behind it.

Railway infrastructure company L.B. Foster (NASDAQFSTR) will be reporting results tomorrow morning. Here’s what you need to know.

Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and the industry is currently lagging as its six-month return of 2.8% has trailed the S&P 500’s 8.1% gain.

Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.

Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets. But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.

Residential swimming pool manufacturer Latham (NASDAQSWIM) will be reporting earnings tomorrow after market close. Here’s what to expect.

Luxury department store chain Nordstrom (NYSEJWN) will be reporting results tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what to look for.

Vertically integrated manufacturing solutions provider Mayville Engineering Company (NYSEMEC) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after market close. Here’s what investors should know.

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

Hair care company Olaplex (NASDAQOLPX) will be reporting results tomorrow morning. Here’s what to look for.

Retailers are overhauling their operations as technology redefines the shopping experience. Still, secular trends are working against their favor as e-commerce continues to take share from brick and mortars. This puts retail stocks in a tough spot, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 1.6%. This drawdown was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 8.1%.

Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns, and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.

Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold. Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the industry has underperformed the market over the past six months as its 2.8% return lagged the S&P 500 by 5.3 percentage points.

Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article. They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.

Marine infrastructure company Orion (NYSEORN) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what to expect.

Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold. Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.

E-commerce and gaming company Sea (NYSESE) will be reporting earnings tomorrow before market open. Here’s what you need to know.

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.

"You get what you pay for" often applies to expensive stocks with best-in-class business models and execution. While their quality can sometimes justify the premium, they typically experience elevated volatility during market downturns when expectations change.

Heavy equipment distributor Custom Truck One Source (NYSECTOS) will be reporting earnings tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what you need to know.

The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital, and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.

The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.

Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (NASDAQCRWD) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow afternoon. Here’s what to expect.

Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. Lately, it seems like demand trends have worked in their favor as the industry has returned 8.1% over the past six months, similar to the S&P 500.

Consumer discretionary businesses are levered to the highs and lows of economic cycles. This sensitive demand profile can lead to some stock price volatility, but over the past six months, the industry has stayed on track as its 8.1% return was close to the S&P 500’s.

General merchandise retailer Target (NYSETGT) will be reporting results tomorrow before market open. Here’s what to look for.

Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices. But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQATRO) will be reporting earnings tomorrow after the bell. Here’s what you need to know.