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Shares of health coverage company Centene (NYSE:CNC) fell 7.6% in the morning session after the company reported a mixed first-quarter 2025 performance: a decline in total customers and a slightly weaker full-year earnings outlook cast a shadow over the results. On the other hand, revenue and adjusted EPS both beat expectations. Overall, we think this was a weaker quarter.

Shares of transportation and logistics solutions provider Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) fell 9.1% in the morning session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results, as both revenue and EBITDA fell well below Wall Street's expectations. Sales fell across every major segment: contract logistics, the company's largest line, shrank 18%, while intermodal and trucking dropped nearly 10% and 20%, respectively. Management acknowledged the sluggish start but pointed to improving trends later in the quarter, and emphasized plans to restructure underperforming operations and pursue new customer wins. Still, with no guidance issued and visibility into a rebound unclear, the quarter offered little to ease concerns about the company's path back to growth.

Shares of life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) fell 21.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported a weak first-quarter 2025 performance, as its organic revenue and total sales both missed Wall Street's expectations. Sales dropped 6% from a year ago, reflecting softness across both major business segments. Lab Solutions declined 8% while Bioscience Production slipped slightly. Encouragingly, management raised its cost savings target to $400 million by 2027 and signaled urgency to fix performance issues in the Lab Solutions segment. Overall, this was a softer quarter.

Shares of cable, internet, and telephone services provider Charter (NASDAQ:CHTR) jumped 11.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and EBITDA exceeding analysts' estimates, signaling improved cost control and solid profit growth. On the other hand, its number of internet subscribers missed. Zooming out, we think this was a decent quarter featuring some areas of strength but also some blemishes.

Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rolled out new rules to speed up the launch of home-built self-driving cars. As part of this push, the group planned to cut red tape in crash reports, making it easier for firms like Tesla to test their autonomous vehicles. NHTSA also wants to stretch an old rule that lets some cars skip standard checks, so more US-made driverless cars can join. These moves were designed to offer a clear plan to put the US ahead in the autonomous vehicle market, especially as China steps up its game. 

Shares of freight carrier Old Dominion (NASDAQ:ODFL) fell 8.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported underwhelming first-quarter 2025 results, as a drop in revenue and earnings weighed on investor sentiment. Revenue fell nearly 6% year on year, driven by a decline in tonnage and shipment counts. Overall, this was a weaker quarter.

Shares of HVAC and electrical contractor Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX) jumped 11% in the pre-market session after the company reported stunning first-quarter 2025 results, which crushed earnings and backlog expectations, pointing to strong demand and solid execution in a typically soft seasonal period. Same-store backlog grew 16%, a massive jump that signaled growing confidence from customers and a robust pipeline of future projects. Zooming out, we think this was a solid quarter.

Shares of gaming and hospitality company Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) jumped 6.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with revenue, EBITDA, and earnings per share all coming in above Wall Street's expectations, despite weather disruptions and a tough comparison to last year's leap year bump. The real story was the 20% jump in online segment revenue, now a vital part of Boyd's growth engine, fueled by higher contributions from digital casino games. Overall, this quarter had some key positives.

Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) fell 11.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results, as a narrow beat on adjusted EPS and stronger-than-expected same-store sales were overshadowed by its suspension of forward guidance amid a CEO transition and tariff uncertainty. 

Shares of freight transportation and logistics provider Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) fell 34.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results, with its revenue and EBITDA both falling short of analysts' estimates, reflecting a tough start to the year. The real story was the sharp sales and profit declines, driven by weather-related disruptions, and weaker-than-expected March shipments. While revenue ticked up 4%, that modest gain masked deeper issues: growth in tonnage and shipments was undermined by a drop in revenue per unit, especially when excluding fuel surcharges, which fell more than 5%. The lack of typical seasonal acceleration in March also weighed heavily on performance. Overall, this was a softer quarter.

Electronic system and device provider Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:BELFA) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 18.9% year on year to $152.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.36 per share was 64.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. Still, they’re subject to swings in the broader economy because customers often stockpile chips ahead of demand, and investors seem to believe that inventory levels are correcting - over the past six months, the industry has shed 24.2%. This drop was noticeably worse than the S&P 500’s 5.7% fall.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

Healthcare companies are pushing the status quo by innovating in areas like drug development and digital health. But speed bumps such as inventory destockings have persisted in the wake of COVID-19, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 10.9%. This drawdown was worse than the S&P 500’s 5.7% decline.

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".

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.

Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock. These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems to be baking in a prolonged downturn as the industry has shed 11.3% over the past six months. This performance was worse than the S&P 500’s 5.7% loss.

A company with profits isn’t always a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article. Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.

A company with profits isn’t always a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

Running at a loss can be a red flag. Many of these businesses face mounting challenges as competition increases and funding becomes harder to secure.

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. The undeniable tailwinds fueling the industry have also tempered losses for SaaS stocks over the past six months as their 2.8% drawdown was relatively better than the S&P 500’s 5.9% decline.

Pharmaceutical company AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 8.4% year on year to $13.34 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.46 per share was 2.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Hospital operator HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.7% year on year to $18.32 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $74.3 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $6.45 per share was 11.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Freight transportation and logistics provider Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 4.3% year on year to $787.6 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.86 per share was 32.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Cable, internet, and telephone services provider Charter (NASDAQ:CHTR) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $13.74 billion. Its GAAP profit of $8.42 per share was 0.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Consumer products company Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.1% year on year to $4.91 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.91 per share was 6.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 4.8% year on year to $629.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.66 per share was 27.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 5.9% year on year to $1.58 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.23 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Health coverage company Centene (NYSE:CNC) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 15.4% year on year to $46.62 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $180 billion at the midpoint came in 4.2% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.90 per share was 15.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 5.2% since October 2024, Upland has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 8.3% to $2.35 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The past six months have been a windfall for Aris Water’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 68.8%, hitting $25.40 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Beacon Roofing Supply currently trades at $123.42 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 536% since April 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 91.2% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 32.2%.

Shareholders of AdaptHealth would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 25.2% and now trades at $7.97. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Zoom has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 3.6% while holding steady at $75.22. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 5.3% decline during that period.

Even during a down period for the markets, EverQuote has gone against the grain, climbing to $23.18. Its shares have yielded a 30.4% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 35.7%. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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

Looking back on data infrastructure stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including C3.ai (NYSE:AI) and its peers.

HubSpot currently trades at $602.90 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 297% since April 2020, more than tripling the S&P 500’s 91.2% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 6.6%.

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 Brady (NYSE:BRC) and the best and worst performers in the safety & security services industry.

Globus Medical currently trades at $75.69 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 3.4%. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 5.2% decline during that period.

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 Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) and the rest of the video gaming stocks fared in Q4.

Looking back on gaming solutions stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) and its peers.

MRC Global trades at $11.60 per share and has moved almost in lockstep with the market over the last six months. The stock has lost 6.5% while the S&P 500 is down 5.2%. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

What a brutal six months it’s been for Owens & Minor. The stock has dropped 45.6% and now trades at $7.30, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Since October 2024, TEGNA has been in a holding pattern, floating around $16.22. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 5.3% decline during that period.

Tapestry currently trades at $69 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 358% since April 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 91.1% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 36.7% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

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 RingCentral (NYSE:RNG) and the rest of the video conferencing stocks fared in Q4.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how media stocks fared in Q4, starting with fuboTV (NYSE:FUBO).

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the data analytics industry, including Health Catalyst (NASDAQ:HCAT) and its peers.

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 water infrastructure stocks, starting with Energy Recovery (NASDAQ:ERII).

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 furnishings industry, including Somnigroup (NYSE:SGI) and its peers.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the cybersecurity industry, including CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) and its peers.

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 digital media & content platforms stocks, starting with WEBTOON (NASDAQ:WBTN).

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how online marketplace stocks fared in Q4, starting with LegalZoom (NASDAQ:LZ).

Ibotta’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 32.8% of its value and falling to $48.94 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 construction machinery earnings season.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 cybersecurity earnings season.

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 it distribution & solutions industry, including Ingram Micro (NYSE:INGM) and its peers.

Kellanova currently trades at $82.54 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 2.1%. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 5.3% decline during that period.

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 finance and hr software stocks, starting with Global Business Travel (NYSE:GBTG).

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 RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) and the best and worst performers in the engineered components and systems industry.

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 media stocks, starting with Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD).

Looking back on advertising software stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Zeta (NYSE:ZETA) and its peers.

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the traditional fast food industry, including Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) and its peers.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how traditional fast food stocks fared in Q4, starting with Domino's (NASDAQ:DPZ).

What a brutal six months it’s been for Semtech. The stock has dropped 33.8% and now trades at $30.12, rattling many shareholders. This might have investors contemplating their next move.