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Shares of social network Snapchat (NYSE: SNAP)
jumped 8.1% in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, with stocks recouping some more of the post-tariff losses as the Bureau of Labor Statistics data revealed a resilient labor market with non-farm payrolls rising by 177,000 in April 2025, significantly above the consensus forecast of 133,000.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)
jumped 5.3% in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, with stocks recouping some more of the post-tariff losses as the Bureau of Labor Statistics data revealed a resilient labor market. Non-farm payrolls rose by 177,000 in April 2025, significantly above the consensus forecast of 133,000.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of lifting and material handling equipment company Terex (NYSE:TEX)
jumped 10.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported impressive first quarter 2025 results with EBITDA exceeding analysts' expectations and full-year EBITDA and EPS guidance topping Wall Street's estimates. The Environmental Solutions segment stood out, delivering roughly 20% adjusted margin and making up one-third of total revenue, which provided much-needed stability amid weakness in other segments. On the other hand, its revenue fell slightly short of Wall Street's estimates. Overall, this print was mixed but still had some key positives.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of domain registrar and web services company GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY)
fell 8.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported underwhelming first quarter 2025 results which included a miss on annual recurring revenue.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of medical device company LeMaitre Vascular (NASDAQ:LMAT)
fell 12.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results with a significant miss on full-year EPS guidance and underwhelming EPS guidance for next quarter. On the other hand, LeMaitre's full-year revenue guidance topped analysts' expectations and organic revenue outperform Wall Street's estimates. Still, this was a weaker quarter.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of financial and compliance reporting software company Workiva (NYSE:WK)
fell 13% in the morning session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results, weighed down by a sharp cut to its next-quarter EPS guidance and a drop in net revenue retention, a sign that existing customers are not expanding usage as quickly as before. On the other hand, Workiva grew its customers this quarter and its revenue narrowly outperformed Wall Street's estimates. Still, this was a mixed quarter.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of outerwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM)
fell 5.5% in the morning session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results which included an EBITDA miss and next quarter revenue guidance that fell short of Wall Street's estimates. On the other hand, Columbia Sportswear beat analysts' revenue and EPS expectations this quarter. Despite the beat, the withdrawal of the full-year outlook due to significant tariff-related uncertainties likely made investors cautious about the company's future performance and profitability.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of higher education company Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) jumped 22.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results with revenue and EPS exceeding Wall Street's estimates. In addition, next quarter's EPS guidance topped analysts' expectations. What's notable is the 16.7% growth in total student enrolment, indicating that the demand remained robust. Overall, we think this was a solid quarter with some key areas of upside.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of healthcare services company Select Medical (NYSE:SEM)
fell 22.1% in the morning session after the company reported disappointing first-quarter 2025 results, with both revenue and earnings per share falling short of Wall Street's expectations. Margins declined across two of the three segments: adjusted EBITDA fell significantly in the critical illness recovery unit and slipped slightly in outpatient rehab.
This margin pressure, especially in the largest business line, partly explained why adjusted EPS failed to meet expectations.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of iPhone and iPad maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) fell 4.1% in the morning session after the company reported mixed first-quarter 2025 (fiscal Q2) results, which narrowly topped analysts' revenue expectations, amid tariff concerns. CEO Tim Cook stated during the earnings call that anticipated tariffs could cost the company around $900 million in the current quarter (about 1% of total revenue). Also, sales in China saw a decline of 2%. This is a crucial market for Apple, and any signs of weakness there are usually viewed negatively. Overall, this print was decent, but the areas below expectations seem to be driving the move.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Fast-food chain Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 17.4% year on year to $171.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.99 per share was 14.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of streaming TV platform Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU)
fell 11.2% in the morning session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results: its revenue outlook for next quarter missed significantly, and it pulled its full-year guidance for advertising revenue, raising concerns about visibility into a core part of its business. On the other hand, Roku blew past analysts' EPS expectations this quarter. Still, this was a softer quarter.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of live sports and TV streaming service fuboTV (NYSE:FUBO)
fell 14.9% in the morning session after the company reported underwhelming first quarter 2025 results with revenue missing analysts' estimates significantly.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 16.1% year on year to $42.31 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $44 billion was less impressive, coming in 0.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $7.69 per share was 47.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of diagnostic company Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ:EXAS)
jumped 15.2% in the morning session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results which beat analysts' revenue and EBITDA expectations and included full-year revenue guidance that slightly exceeded Wall Street's estimates. Sales grew 11% from the previous year, driven by a 14% rise in screening revenue, while precision oncology grew more modestly at 4% on a core basis. The sales bump largely came from the expansion of the company's test menu and stronger execution in its commercial teams. Overall, this print had some key positives.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of aircraft leasing company FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) jumped 10.5% in the morning session after Stifel analysts upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and set a price target of $123 which implied more than a 20% upside.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of internet, cable TV, and phone provider Cable One (NYSE:CABO)
fell 36.7% in the morning session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results: Its number of residential data subscribers missed along with its revenue, EPS, and EBITDA. Sales fell nearly 6% from the same quarter last year, dragged by a 4.5% drop in residential data revenue and a nearly 16% plunge in residential video revenue, as Cable One neared the end of its legacy video product phase. Also, management suspended the dividend to conserve over $200 million over the next three years, signaling a pivot toward debt reduction and internal investment over shareholder returns. Overall, this was a nightmare quarter.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL)
jumped 18.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, which significantly beat analysts' sales, earnings, and EBITDA expectations. Revenue rose 38% from the same period last year, led by a 45% increase in subscription revenue as more learners opted into premium plans like Duolingo Max. The real story was the record surge in user engagement, with daily active users jumping 49% and paid subscribers rising 40% year-over-year, showing that Duolingo continued to expand its footprint while keeping users coming back.
Zooming out, we think this was a solid print.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Shares of american restaurant chain BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI)
jumped 12.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, which significantly beat analysts' EPS and EBITDA expectations. Sales were in line, up just over 3% year-on-year, a modest gain reflecting limited same-store sales growth of 1.7%, while a 2.7% increase in guest traffic carried most of the weight. Zooming out, we think this was a solid print.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Stock photography and footage provider Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 13.2% year on year to $242.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.03 per share was 1.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Live sports and TV streaming service fuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 3.5% year on year to $416.3 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.02 per share was $0.01 above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Wireless telecommunications provider U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 6.2% year on year to $891 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.21 per share was 38.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Telecommunications services provider Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 8.6% year on year to $1.15 billion. Its GAAP loss of $0.09 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Fast-food chain Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.1% year on year to $523.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.20 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Lifting and material handling equipment company Terex (NYSE:TEX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 4.9% year on year to $1.23 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.4 billion at the midpoint came in 2.2% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.31 per share was 29.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Pharmaceutical company Amneal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AMRX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 5.5% year on year to $695.4 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.05 billion at the midpoint came in 0.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.21 per share was 43.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Manufacturing services provider Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 1.3% year on year to $126.2 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $128 million at the midpoint, 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.33 per share was 13% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Healthcare services provider BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 11.7% year on year to $2.88 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $12.25 billion at the midpoint came in 2.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.19 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Health insurance company Cigna (NYSE:CI) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.4% year on year to $65.5 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $6.74 per share was 6.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Modular flooring manufacturer Interface (NASDAQ:TILE) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 2.6% year on year to $297.4 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $360 million, coming in 1.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.25 per share was 19% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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".
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. 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 10.4% over the past six months. This performance was worse than the S&P 500’s 2% fall.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Business services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. But increasing competition from AI-driven upstarts has tempered enthusiasm,
and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 5.8%. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 2% fall.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding.
Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding.
Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Wall 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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control.
Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer.
However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match.
The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the market seems convinced that demand will slow.
Due to this bearish outlook, the industry has tumbled by 10.4% over the past six months. This drawdown was worse than the S&P 500’s 2% decline.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions.
While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
The 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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control.
Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control.
Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. Luckily for them, the market seems to believe there is a long runway for growth
as the industry has recorded a 1.6% gain over the past six months while the S&P 500 shed 2% of its value.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around.
Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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 investors seem to be forecasting a downturn -
over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 10.4%. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 2% decline.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Wall 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.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025
Retailers are adapting their business models as technology changes how people shop. Still, demand can be volatile as the industry is exposed to the ups and downs of consumer spending.
This has stirred some uncertainty lately as retail stocks have tumbled by 11.8% over the past six months. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 2% fall.
Via StockStory · May 2, 2025