Why Coty (COTY) Shares Are Plunging TodayShares of beauty products company Coty (
NYSE:COTY)
fell 9.3% in the afternoon session after Bank of America analysts issued a rare double downgrade on the company, shifting their rating from Buy to Sell, signaling a significant deterioration in their outlook. Alongside the downgrade, the firm slashed its price target from $9 to $4.50. The analysts pointed to declining market share, an indication the company was losing ground to competitors, and persistent softness in consumer spending, which could pressure both top-line growth and profitability.
Why Applied Digital (APLD) Shares Are Sliding TodayShares of digital infrastructure provider Applied Digital (
NASDAQ:APLD) fell 30.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 (fiscal Q3) results, which significantly missed Wall Street's sales expectations.
Why Are Rocket Lab (RKLB) Shares Soaring TodayShares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (
NASDAQ:RKLB)
jumped 13.1% in the morning session after the company announced it was selected to provide hypersonic test launch capabilities through its HASTE launch vehicle, along with other related services, under two multi-billion-dollar government development programs for the United States and the United Kingdom.
Sterling (STRL) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To KnowShares of civil infrastructure construction company Sterling Infrastructure (
NASDAQ:STRL) jumped 6.7% in the morning session after the S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that the company would replace Patterson (which was being acquired) in the S&P SmallCap 600 index before the opening of trading on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) Stock Trades Down, Here Is WhyShares of chip designer Allegro MicroSystems (
NASDAQ:ALGM) fell 13.4% in the pre-market session after ON Semiconductor withdrew its proposal to acquire the company. ON Semiconductor added that there was "no actionable path forward."
Why Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock Soaring TodayShares of enterprise technology company Hewlett Packard Enterprise (
NYSE:HPE) jumped 7.3% in the morning session after activist investor Elliott management announced a stake estimated at $1.5 billion in the company. This move was noteworthy given that activist investors often bring about significant changes in targeted companies, focusing on improving asset monetization, expense efficiency, and stock buybacks.
Why Is Netflix (NFLX) Stock Soaring TodayShares of streaming video giant Netflix (
NASDAQ: NFLX)
jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after the Wall Street Journal reported that the company (NFLX) set a lofty goal to reach a $1 trillion market valuation by 2030. In its annual review, Netflix laid out plans to more than double revenue from $39 billion to $80 billion, signaling aggressive growth expectations likely tied to subscriber expansion, content monetization, and international market expansion.
3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks with Mounting ChallengesThe stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
3 Small-Cap Stocks with Mounting ChallengesSmall-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.
3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks with Red FlagsWall 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.
3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks in the DoghouseWall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article.
While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
3 Hated Stocks in Hot WaterThe 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.
3 Small-Cap Stocks in Hot WaterSmall-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.
3 Hated Stocks Facing HeadwindsRock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses.
The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?
3 Hated Stocks with Questionable FundamentalsThe 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.
3 Hated Stocks Walking a Fine LineRock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses.
The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?
CSX (CSX) Reports Q1: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of EarningsFreight rail services provider CSX (
NASDAQ:CSX)
will be reporting results tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
Movado Earnings: What To Look For From MOVLuxury watch company Movado (
NYSE:MOV)
will be reporting earnings tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what you need to know.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Q1 Earnings: What To ExpectHealthcare product and device company Abbott Laboratories (
NYSE:ABT)
will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what to look for.
Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE:JNJ) Q1 Sales Top Estimates, Full-Year Sales Guidance is OptimisticMultinational healthcare company Johnson & Johnson (
NYSE:JNJ) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.4% year on year to $21.89 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $92 billion at the midpoint came in 1.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.77 per share was 7.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Kimberly-Clark (KMB): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?Kimberly-Clark has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 3.3% while holding steady at $140.43.
Sleep Number (SNBR): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?What a brutal six months it’s been for Sleep Number. The stock has dropped 69.3% and now trades at $4.71, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
3 Reasons to Avoid WW and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadThe past six months haven’t been great for WeightWatchers. It just made a new 52-week low of $0.16, and shareholders have lost 88.9% of their capital. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
3 Reasons to Avoid PAR and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadSince October 2024, PAR Technology has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 3% while floating around $55.35.
3 Reasons to Avoid HI and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadShareholders of Hillenbrand would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 22.8% and now trades at $20.96. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
2 Reasons to Like AMD (and 1 Not So Much)AMD’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 39.5% of its value and falling to $94.77 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
3 Reasons to Sell NVRI and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadEnviri’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 36.6% of its value and falling to $6.59 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
3 Reasons to Sell TREX and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadAlthough the S&P 500 is down 6.9% over the past six months, Trex’s stock price has fallen further to $54.94, losing shareholders 15.8% of their capital. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
3 Reasons to Avoid XRAY and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadDentsply Sirona’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 46.9% of its value and falling to $12.92 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
3 Reasons AVT is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadOver the last six months, Avnet shares have sunk to $45.83, producing a disappointing 16.4% loss - worse than the S&P 500’s 6.9% drop. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
3 Reasons to Sell SKLZ and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadWhat a brutal six months it’s been for Skillz. The stock has dropped 27.4% and now trades at $3.95, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
3 Reasons to Avoid PLNT and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadWhile the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 6.9% since October 2024, Planet Fitness has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 17.2% to $97.01 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Installed Building Products (IBP): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?Shareholders of Installed Building Products would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 32.5% and now trades at $169.79. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
3 Reasons VRT Has Explosive Upside PotentialShareholders of Vertiv would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 32.9% and now trades at $72.08. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Kimball Electronics (KE): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?What a brutal six months it’s been for Kimball Electronics. The stock has dropped 24.9% and now trades at $13.49, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
3 Reasons QRHC is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadQuest Resource’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 69.2% of its value and falling to $2.48 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
Yelp (YELP): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?Since October 2024, Yelp has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 3.5% while floating around $33.68.
3 Reasons to Sell TSN and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadTyson Foods has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 4.1% while holding steady at $62.30. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 6.9% decline during that period.
Unpacking Q4 Earnings: Artivion (NYSE:AORT) In The Context Of Other Medical Devices & Supplies - Cardiology, Neurology, Vascular StocksAs the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the medical devices & supplies - cardiology, neurology, vascular industry, including Artivion (
NYSE:AORT) and its peers.
ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?Even during a down period for the markets, ANI Pharmaceuticals has gone against the grain, climbing to $68.06. Its shares have yielded a 16.1% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 23%. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Q4 Earnings Roundup: SolarEdge (NASDAQ:SEDG) And The Rest Of The Renewable Energy SegmentEarnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at SolarEdge (
NASDAQ:SEDG) and its peers.
3 Reasons SPHR is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadSphere Entertainment has gotten torched over the last six months - since October 2024, its stock price has dropped 44.8% to $26.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
2 Reasons to Like AGL and 1 to Stay SkepticalWhat a fantastic six months it’s been for agilon health. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 65.7%, hitting $5.50. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?Although the S&P 500 is down 6.9% over the past six months, U.S. Physical Therapy’s stock price has fallen further to $70.65, losing shareholders 14.1% of their capital. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
3 Reasons to Sell MGM and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadWhat a brutal six months it’s been for MGM Resorts. The stock has dropped 23.9% and now trades at $29.97, rattling many shareholders. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Spotting Winners: Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) And Surgical Equipment & Consumables - Specialty Stocks In Q4The 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 surgical equipment & consumables - specialty stocks fared in Q4, starting with Teleflex (
NYSE:TFX).
3 Reasons to Avoid SOUN and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadSoundHound AI has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 54.8%, reaching $8.22 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Lowe's (LOW): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?Lowe's has gotten torched over the last six months - since October 2024, its stock price has dropped 20% to $225.44 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Q4 Rundown: Concrete Pumping (NASDAQ:BBCP) Vs Other Construction and Maintenance Services StocksAs the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the construction and maintenance services industry, including Concrete Pumping (
NASDAQ:BBCP) and its peers.
3 Reasons We Love Broadcom (AVGO)Broadcom has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 1.6% while holding steady at $178.72. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 6.9% decline during that period.
3 Reasons to Avoid JCI and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadJohnson Controls has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 2.4% while holding steady at $78.41. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 6.9% decline during that period.
Winners And Losers Of Q4: Nu Skin (NYSE:NUS) Vs The Rest Of The Personal Care StocksAs the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the personal care industry, including Nu Skin (
NYSE:NUS) and its peers.
3 Reasons to Sell DELL and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadDell’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 31.9% of its value and falling to $85.70 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Jamf (JAMF): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?Jamf’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 31.9% of its value and falling to $11.55 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
3 Reasons to Avoid NDSN and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadWhat a brutal six months it’s been for Nordson. The stock has dropped 27.9% and now trades at $185.50, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
Building Materials Stocks Q4 Highlights: AZEK (NYSE:AZEK)Looking back on building materials stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including AZEK (
NYSE:AZEK) and its peers.
Q4 Specialty Equipment Distributors Earnings Review: First Prize Goes to H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES)As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the specialty equipment distributors industry, including H&E Equipment Services (
NASDAQ:HEES) and its peers.
3 Reasons LGIH is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadLGI Homes’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 49.3% of its value and falling to $58.07 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
Q4 Environmental and Facilities Services Earnings: Aris Water (NYSE:ARIS) Earns Top MarksLooking back on environmental and facilities services stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Aris Water (
NYSE:ARIS) and its peers.
3 Reasons SATS is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadOver the last six months, EchoStar shares have sunk to $22.63, producing a disappointing 12.3% loss - worse than the S&P 500’s 6.9% drop. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
2 Reasons to Like AMPH and 1 to Stay SkepticalWhat a brutal six months it’s been for Amphastar Pharmaceuticals. The stock has dropped 50.3% and now trades at $24.50, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Apparel and Accessories Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking PVH (NYSE:PVH)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 PVH (
NYSE:PVH) and the best and worst performers in the apparel and accessories industry.
Reflecting On Traditional Fast Food Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO)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 Arcos Dorados (
NYSE:ARCO) and the rest of the traditional fast food stocks fared in Q4.
Q4 Earnings Roundup: Magnachip (NYSE:MX) And The Rest Of The Analog Semiconductors SegmentLet’s dig into the relative performance of Magnachip (
NYSE:MX) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 analog semiconductors earnings season.
3 Reasons GILD is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadIn a sliding market, Gilead Sciences has defied the odds, trading up to $106.42 per share. Its 24% gain since October 2024 has outpaced the S&P 500’s 6.9% drop. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Q4 Earnings Outperformers: A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) And The Rest Of The HVAC and Water Systems StocksEarnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at A. O. Smith (
NYSE:AOS) and its peers.
Winners And Losers Of Q4: KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) Vs The Rest Of The Semiconductor Manufacturing StocksEarnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at KLA Corporation (
NASDAQ:KLAC) and its peers.
A Look Back at Real Estate Services Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Offerpad (NYSE:OPAD) Vs The Rest Of The PackLooking back on real estate services stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Offerpad (
NYSE:OPAD) and its peers.
Q4 Earnings Highlights: PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) Vs The Rest Of The Advertising Software StocksThe 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 PubMatic (
NASDAQ:PUBM) and the rest of the advertising software stocks fared in Q4.
Reflecting On Vertical Software Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: nCino (NASDAQ:NCNO)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 vertical software industry, including nCino (
NASDAQ:NCNO) and its peers.
3 Big Reasons to Love Amphenol (APH)Amphenol currently trades at $66.26 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 0.9%. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 6.9% decline during that period.
Software Development Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking PagerDuty (NYSE:PD)As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the software development industry, including PagerDuty (
NYSE:PD) and its peers.
Safety & Security Services Stocks Q4 Results: Benchmarking GEO Group (NYSE:GEO)Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at GEO Group (
NYSE:GEO) and its peers.
Electronic Components Stocks Q4 Teardown: Allient (NASDAQ:ALNT) Vs The RestLooking back on electronic components stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Allient (
NASDAQ:ALNT) and its peers.
Q4 Home Furnishings Earnings: Purple (NASDAQ:PRPL) Earns Top MarksThe 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 home furnishings stocks fared in Q4, starting with Purple (
NASDAQ:PRPL).
