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Electronics manufacturing services provider Jabil (NYSE:JBL) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 18.5% year on year to $8.25 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($8 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 7.5% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.29 per share was 11.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Used automotive vehicle retailer Carmax (NYSE:KMX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales falling 6% year on year to $6.59 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.64 per share was 38.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global professional services company Accenture (NYSE:ACN) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 7.3% year on year to $17.6 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $18.43 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $2.25 per share was 24.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

IT distribution giant TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 6.6% year on year to $15.65 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($16.9 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 6% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.58 per share was 17.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

FedEx’s third quarter performance reflected steady execution in the face of persistent global trade volatility and structural industry shifts. Management credited U.S. domestic parcel growth and disciplined cost management as key drivers, with CEO Rajesh Subramaniam highlighting “profitable share growth in the U.S. domestic market” and improved pricing discipline. Despite headwinds from reduced international export demand and the expiration of a major U.S. Postal Service contract, the company maintained operating margin stability. Management emphasized ongoing transformation initiatives, including network optimization and new business wins in high-value verticals, as supporting factors for the quarter.

Scholastic’s third quarter results were met with a significant negative reaction from the market. Management attributed the underperformance to persistent headwinds in its Education Solutions segment, where delayed and cancelled federal grants weighed on sales. CEO Peter Warwick described the quarter as “reflecting the normal seasonality of our business,” but acknowledged that ongoing funding uncertainty and reduced spending by schools contributed to the revenue decline. The company also highlighted operational improvements and strong performance in its Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution segment, with continued demand for key franchises like Hunger Games and Harry Potter bolstering trade sales.

FactSet’s third quarter was met with a negative market reaction, reflecting investor disappointment in light of strong revenue growth but lower-than-expected non-GAAP earnings. Management pointed to broad-based demand for analytics and data solutions, especially in wealth and asset management, as key drivers of growth. CEO Sanoke Viswanathan described FactSet’s client relationships as “deeply embedded,” emphasizing the company’s expanding role in supporting complex workflows for both buy-side and wealth clients. The company credited recent wins and product enhancements, particularly those related to AI integration, for improving client retention and driving new business.

Darden’s third quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, with shares falling after the company delivered sales growth but missed Wall Street’s profit expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to strong same-restaurant sales gains at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, supported by menu innovation and the growing adoption of first-party delivery. CEO Ricardo Cardenas highlighted the positive impact of new menu items and promotional campaigns, noting, “Olive Garden’s advertising featuring 1 million free deliveries concluded in the first quarter with all the free deliveries being redeemed.” However, executives also acknowledged margin pressures from higher beef costs and increased investment in affordability initiatives.

"You get what you pay for" often applies to expensive stocks with best-in-class business models and execution. While their quality can sometimes justify the premium, they typically experience elevated volatility during market downturns when expectations change.

Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. This volatility leads to big swings in stock prices that have worked in their favor recently - over the past six months, the industry has returned 19.6% and beat the S&P 500 by 4.8 percentage points.

Consumer staples stocks are solid insurance policies in frothy markets ripe for corrections. The flip side is that they frequently fall behind growth industries when times are good, and this perception became a reality over the past six months as the sector was down 2.8% while the S&P 500 was up 14.9%.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending. As a result, the industry has posted a 21.4% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 6.5 percentage points.

Insurance providers use their expertise in risk assessment to help protect assets while offering consumers peace of mind through comprehensive coverage options. But concerns about claims severity and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, capping the upside for insurance stocks lately - over the past six months, the industry’s flat return has trailed the S&P 500’s 14.9% gain.

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

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

A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

The biggest names in tech, e-commerce, and digital transformation are in the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX), but only a few are leading the pack. Some companies in this index are proving their resilience and expanding their competitive advantages.

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".

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.

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.

From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. But the side dish is that they’re quite difficult to operate because high inventory and labor costs generally lead to thin margins at the store level. This leaves little room for error if demand dries up, and it seems like the market has some reservations as the industry has tumbled by 7.1% over the past six months. This drop is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 14.9% return.

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.

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.

Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

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.

Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.

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.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration, and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 21.4% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 14.9% return.

Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

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

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.

Rapid spending isn’t always a sign of progress. Some cash-burning businesses fail to convert investments into meaningful competitive advantages, leaving them vulnerable.

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money.

When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

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.

Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.

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.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.

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.

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.

Over the past six months, Silgan Holdings’s stock price fell to $42.19. Shareholders have lost 15.6% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 14.9%. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

XPO has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 17.2% to $130.11 per share while the index has gained 14.9%.

Republic Services currently trades at $228.05 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4.1%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 14.9% gain during that period.

RBC Bearings trades at $378.54 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 13.5% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 14.9%.

Dropbox trades at $31.11 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 14.2% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 14.9%.

HP has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 4.5% while holding steady at $27.52. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 14.9% gain during that period.

Piper Sandler currently trades at $352.06 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 409% since September 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 101% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 30.9% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

Even though Sensata Technologies (currently trading at $30.44 per share) has gained 9.3% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 14.9% return during that period. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

FactSet’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 34.7% of its value and falling to $287 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Goldman Sachs currently trades at $793.50 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 307% since September 2020, tripling the S&P 500’s 101% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 35.4% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

United Parcel Service has gotten torched over the last six months - since March 2025, its stock price has dropped 23.6% to $83.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Rockwell Automation has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 10.6%. The stock now trades at $342.48, marking a 25.5% gain. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, Rivian has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 12.9%. Its stock price has climbed to $15.80, representing a healthy 27.8% increase. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Enact Holdings has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 12.5% to $38.70 per share while the index has gained 14.9%.

KBR has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 3.7% while holding steady at $49.51. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 14.9% gain during that period.

What a fantastic six months it’s been for Graham Corporation. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 58.6%, hitting $50.70. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The past six months have been a windfall for Rocket Lab’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 141%, hitting $48.94 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

News Corp trades at $30.20 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 10% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 14.9%.

Even though T. Rowe Price (currently trading at $103.50 per share) has gained 8.4% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 14.9% return during that period. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the last six months, CSW’s shares have sunk to $246.14, producing a disappointing 19.8% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 14.9% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Republic Bancorp trades at $73.63 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 14.2% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 14.9%.

First Financial Bankshares currently trades at $34.91 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4.4%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 14.9% gain during that period.

U.S. Bancorp trades at $49.14 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 12.4% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 14.9%.

Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the ground transportation stocks, including RXO (NYSE:RXO) and its peers.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Altria (NYSE:MO) and its peers.