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Fossil Climbs 62% Year to Date: Should You Buy the Stock?

FOSL gains momentum with stronger liquidity, cost efficiency, product innovation, and renewed brand appeal, driving profitability.

URBNPositive Net Change BOOTPositive Net Change FOSLPositive Net Change

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Village's Q4 EPS Rises Year Over Year on Digital Sales Growth

VLGEA's fiscal Q4 earnings saw a slight uptick year over year, driven by strong digital sales and new store openings, though margin pressures and weaker adjusted income weighed on results.

VLGEAPositive Net Change

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OPTX Incurs Q2 Loss Due to Consumer Weakness, Margins Down

Syntec Optics incurs a loss in Q2 as consumer market softness and margin pressure offset growth in defense, medical and communications segments.

OPTXNegative Net Change

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Oil-Dri Posts Record FY25 Results, To Face Tough Comparisons Ahead

ODC reports record FY25 sales and earnings. However, the stock falls after the results as management warns of tough y/y comparisons ahead.

ODCPositive Net Change

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AXIL Brands Earnings Rise Y/Y in Q1 on 17% Revenue Growth

AXIL posts strong 1Q26 results with 17% y/y revenue growth and a swing to profit, driven by retail expansion and disciplined cost management.

AXILPositive Net Change

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Franklin Wireless Posts Increased FY25 Sales, Narrower Y/Y Loss

FKWL posts strong FY25 results with surging revenues, a narrower loss and renewed momentum from its Sigbeat joint venture and cost controls.

FKWLNegative Net Change

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WSBF Upgraded to Outperform Amid Strong Mortgage Unit, Margin Expansion

Waterstone Financial's rating upgrade reflects a rebound in mortgage operations, expansion of banking margins, and shareholder returns.

WSBFPositive Net Change

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SIFCO Stock Surges 69.3% in Three Months: What's Behind the Rally?

SIF posts a sharp profit turnaround as rising A&E demand and tighter cost control drive operational momentum, though supply risks remain key challenges.

PKEPositive Net Change SIFNegative Net Change OPXSNegative Net Change

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GSIT Climbs 62% Year to Date: Should You Buy the Stock?

GSI Technology accelerates growth with AI-fueled SRAM demand, Gemini-II breakthroughs, defense wins and a strong financial foundation driving its diversified market strategy.

NTAPPositive Net Change PSTGPositive Net Change GSITNegative Net Change

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NTWK Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, Expands SaaS & Profit Margins

NetSol Technologies' solid revenue growth and rising recurring income underscore its successful shift to a SaaS model and improved financial discipline in FY25.

NTWKPositive Net Change

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IDT Stock Slips Following Q4 Earnings Despite Strong Segment Growth

IDT records strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 segment growth in NRS and BOSS Money, while overall EPS reflected a prior-year tax benefit lapse.

IDTPositive Net Change

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Rave Restaurant Stock Declines on Flat Q4 Earnings and Weak Sales

RAVE slips on flat fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 EPS and weak sales, but Pizza Inn's promotions and expansion show signs of underlying strength.

RAVENegative Net Change

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MITQ Q4 Loss Narrows Y/Y, Laser & LED Upgrades Aids

MiT incurred narrower year-over-year losses in fiscal Q4 with expense cuts and sees growth in cinema tech from laser projection and Direct View LED upgrades despite softer revenue.

MITQPositive Net Change

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Flanigan's Gains 37.7% in Six Months: How to Play the Stock?

BDL registers strong sales and profit growth as pricing moves and cost controls offset inflation pressures.

ARKRNegative Net Change NATHPositive Net Change BDLNegative Net Change

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Espey's Q4 Earnings Improve Y/Y, Reports Solid Backlog

ESP's fiscal Q4 earnings rise year over year, but sales witnessed a dip. Strong backlog and new orders highlight demand momentum despite quarterly revenue softness.

ESPNegative Net Change

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Value Line's Q1 Earnings Rise Y/Y Despite Lower Publishing Revenues

VALU posts year-over-year growth in Q1 earnings, fueled by asset management income and investment gains, even as core publishing revenue declines slightly.

VALUPositive Net Change

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PPIH's Q2 Earnings Down Y/Y, Sales Rise on Strong Middle East Demand

Perma-Pipe's Q2 earnings fall 75% year over year due to a one-time executive cost, though sales rise 27.7%, driven by strong demand in the Middle East and North America. A strategic review is currently underway.

PPIHPositive Net Change

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Ocean Power Loss Widens Y/Y in Q1, Backlog Skyrockets 184%

OPTT's quarterly loss widens y/y, but record backlog and pipeline growth highlight rising demand for its maritime autonomy solutions.

OPTTPositive Net Change

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FEIM's Q1 Earnings Fall Y/Y on Program Delays, Stock Down 16%

Frequency Electronics posts a year-over-year decline in Q1 earnings amid timing issues and program delays, but remains confident with strong backlog, new contract bids, and a $20 million buyback plan.

FEIMPositive Net Change

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EVI's Q4 Earnings Flat Y/Y, Revenues Grow 22% YoY on Acquisition Gains

EVI Industries' Q4 earnings remained flat year over year and revenues reached $110 million, fueled by its largest acquisition and solid end-market demand.

EVIPositive Net Change

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FONAR Stock Dips Post FY25 Earnings on Lower Profit and Higher Costs

FONR reports higher costs and lower profits in fiscal 2025, despite increases in scan volumes and imaging service revenues.

FONRNegative Net Change

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AXR Stock Gains Following Q1 Earnings as Margins and Profit Strengthen

AMREP reports higher profit and margins in first-quarter fiscal 2026, overcoming a revenue decline led by softer land sale volumes.

AXRPositive Net Change

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MIND's Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Seamap Sales, Stock Down 14%

MIND Technology's Q2 earnings surge year over year on 35% revenue growth and strong Seamap demand, though a sharp backlog decline poses a headwind to sustaining growth momentum.

MINDPositive Net Change

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AstroNova's Q2 Loss Widens Y/Y Amid Product ID Challenges

ALOT's Q2 loss widened year over year on 11% lower sales, margin pressure, and Product ID weakness. FY26 outlook was cut, reflecting muted growth prospects and execution hurdles.

ALOTNo Net Change

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Kewaunee Scientific Q1 Earnings Rise Y/Y, Stock Slides 19%

KEQU's Q1 revenues and EPS grow y/y, aided by Nu Aire, yet shares drop 19% as investors weigh uneven project timelines and rising costs.

KEQUPositive Net Change