As Maximus prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing recent performance against a mixed outlook for the professional services sector. Here’s a breakdown of what Wall Street expects and the key factors to watch.
Shares of infrastructure specialist Quanta Services (PWR) defied a broader market downturn, rising over 2% as investors position for the company's upcoming earnings report. The rally extends a strong year-to-date performance, but analysts question if the current price fully reflects future growth prospects.
A disappointing earnings report from industry bellwether Gartner triggered a sharp selloff across the IT services and consulting sector on Thursday, dragging down shares of major players and fueling concerns over a broader growth slowdown.
QuinStreet (QNST) shares tumbled nearly 8% in morning trading, caught in a broader sell-off triggered by Gartner's disappointing Q4 results. The advisory giant's revenue decline has intensified market concerns over a potential slowdown in IT services and consulting, with uncertainty around AI's disruptive impact adding to the pressure.
Shares of major IT services and consulting firms, including Accenture, IBM, and Equifax, fell sharply Thursday after a disappointing earnings report from industry bellwether Gartner reignited fears of a sector-wide slowdown and structural challenges posed by AI.
Disappointing Q4 results from industry bellwether Gartner triggered a broad market selloff in the IT services and consulting sector, with shares of EXL and TransUnion among the notable decliners as investors reassess growth prospects.
First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announces a dividend increase to $0.34 per share, raising its annual yield to 2.3%. While below the industry average, the bank's strong earnings growth and low payout ratio suggest a sustainable and growing income stream for investors.
PayPal is expanding beyond online checkouts, launching text-to-pay via Authvia and integrating with tax and gift card services, as it seeks to embed itself deeper into everyday finance despite a prolonged share price decline.
Provident Financial Services reported robust fourth-quarter results, driven by significant organic loan growth and expanding deposits. CEO Anthony Labozzetta pointed to strong commercial lending and improved fee income, while asset quality metrics showed continued strength.
While PACCAR's Q4 truck sales dipped year-over-year, the company surpassed revenue forecasts. Record performances from its parts and financial services divisions helped offset a softer freight market, with management pointing to emissions policies and new tariffs as ongoing challenges.
Title insurance leader Stewart Information Services (NYSE: STC) will release its fourth-quarter financial results Wednesday afternoon, with analysts projecting continued revenue growth despite recent sector headwinds.
Shares of IT staffing and services provider ASGN Incorporated are trading at what some analysts call deeply discounted multiples, sparking a debate on whether the market is overlooking its resilient cash flow and diversified operations.
After a significant rebound, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) shares present a conundrum for investors. While a discounted cash flow model suggests deep undervaluation, the stock's volatile history and mixed performance metrics demand a closer look at the underlying narrative.
Liberty Global, Europe's cable and mobile giant, has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini AI and cloud tools across its operations, aiming to enhance TV platforms, automate services, and explore new revenue streams.
Universal Health Services (UHS) is drawing renewed investor interest following better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by robust behavioral health demand and a significant easing of industry-wide staffing pressures. While operational improvements bolster the near-term outlook, debates persist over valuation and the company's ability to sustain gains amid high debt levels.
Goldman Sachs' investment arm leads a major funding round in Fieldguide, an AI platform for auditors and accountants, signaling a strategic push into the automation of professional services and a potential new growth vector for the Wall Street giant.
Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) has announced that President Thomas P. Tulaney will retire in April 2026. CEO Gerard A. Chambi is expected to assume the president role, with Tulaney transitioning to a senior advisory position to ensure continuity.
The business services sector has mirrored the broader market's gains, but a wave of AI-driven disruption is separating the resilient from the vulnerable. We analyze one stock facing headwinds and two with the fundamentals to potentially thrive.
While investors chase AI and big tech, a niche biotech firm focused on rare genetic obesity disorders has quietly delivered staggering returns, with Wall Street seeing further 40% upside. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' targeted approach and upcoming catalysts have analysts bullish, despite its relative anonymity.
As companies increasingly outsource non-core functions, the business services sector has mirrored the broader market's gains. But in an era of AI disruption, only firms with durable competitive edges are likely to thrive. We examine three such contenders.
