For investors seeking stability, low-volatility stocks offer comfort but not always superior returns. We analyze two steady performers built for uncertain markets and one popular name where the valuation may outweigh its appeal.
A sharp sell-off hit PDF Solutions stock this week, contrasting with its five-year track record of steady returns. While underperforming the broader market, the company's consistent revenue growth and insider buying activity are drawing mixed reactions from investors.
Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) declares a $0.20 per share dividend payable in March, as sustained EPS growth and a low payout ratio signal confidence in the packaging giant's financial health.
Placer.ai data indicates Wegmans' new Norwalk location is averaging significantly fewer daily visits than established competitors like Stew Leonard's, ShopRite, and Costco, as the regional grocery battle intensifies.
Sony's latest financial results reveal a resilient gaming division, where record digital sales and PlayStation Plus subscriptions have successfully counterbalanced a notable dip in console sales during the critical holiday quarter.
Western Digital posted stronger-than-expected Q4 results, driven by cloud demand for high-capacity drives, yet its stock fell. We examine the critical issues raised by analysts and the challenges ahead for the data storage giant.
Norfolk Southern navigated a softer-than-expected freight environment in Q4, leaning on cost discipline and operational improvements to offset volume weakness. Analysts probed management on the sustainability of these gains and the road ahead amid market uncertainty.
Semiconductor testing specialist FormFactor posted better-than-expected Q4 results and issued strong guidance, driven by operational improvements and surging demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) testing. The company highlighted margin expansion and strategic capacity investments as key growth drivers.
T. Rowe Price met revenue forecasts for Q4 2025 but fell short on earnings per share, as net client outflows and industry-wide shifts to lower-fee products squeezed margins. The firm is betting on fixed income, ETFs, and alternatives for future growth.
Valley National Bank's Q4 earnings beat fueled a stock rally, but the real story emerged during the analyst Q&A. We delve into the critical inquiries on deposit sustainability, loan book health, and the true payoff of tech investments that management had to field.
The New York Times reported quarterly revenue that beat expectations, driven by digital subscriptions and advertising. However, shares fell as the company signaled significant ongoing investments in video journalism, leading to elevated costs and margin pressure in the near term.
GE HealthCare Technologies posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by robust demand in pharmaceutical diagnostics and momentum from new product rollouts. The company's focus on expanding its service-based revenue streams is central to its growth outlook.
Vishay Intertechnology's quarterly revenue climbed 12.1%, driven by robust orders in industrial power, AI applications, and a recovering automotive sector. The company's optimistic guidance signals sustained momentum.
Healthcare distributor Cencora (NYSE: COR) reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue falling short of Wall Street forecasts despite a 5.5% year-over-year increase to $85.93 billion. Adjusted earnings of $4.08 per share slightly exceeded consensus estimates.
As the third-quarter earnings season concludes, a divergence emerges: while many online marketplaces surpassed revenue expectations, their stock prices have broadly declined. Instacart stands out with steady growth, yet the sector grapples with investor concerns over future guidance and profitability.
As the dust settles on the latest earnings season, a mixed picture emerges for regional lenders. While some, like Peoples Bancorp, posted resilient results, others faced significant headwinds, highlighting the sector's diverging fortunes amid economic uncertainty.
An analysis of Q4 earnings reveals a sector cautiously optimistic. While facing challenges from fintech and commercial real estate, regional banks like Camden National Bank posted solid results, with the tracked group beating revenue estimates by 1.4% on average.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced plans Thursday to manufacture cutting-edge 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second plant in Kumamoto, Japan. The move, a significant win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's industrial policy, aims to meet soaring global AI demand and reshapes the geopolitics of advanced chipmaking.
Business payments firm Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.25 billion, a 20.7% year-over-year increase that surpassed Wall Street expectations. The company also issued full-year guidance slightly above analyst consensus, signaling sustained momentum from its corporate payments segment and recent strategic acquisitions.
Boston Scientific met Q4 revenue expectations and delivered a slight earnings beat, but a sharp stock decline reflects investor scrutiny over sequential softness in key franchises and margin pressures.
