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Willis Lease Finance Stock Down 9% Despite Q4 Earnings Rising Y/Y

WLFC posts strong Q4 earnings, driven by strong leasing demand and rising maintenance revenues. However, rising interest expenses pose a headwind.

WLFCNegative Net Change

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Genie Energy Q4 Earnings Dip Y/Y, Margin Pressures Persist in 2025

GNE's revenues decline 1.9% y/y in Q4 while net loss narrows. Retail energy expansion and solar investments shape its 2025 outlook.

GNEPositive Net Change

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AXR Earnings Rise in Q3, Stock Declines Amid Land Sale Slowdown

AMREP's Q3 fiscal 2025 earnings, but revenue falls as land sales slow down. Despite strong homebuilding growth, the stock declines amid market challenges.

AXRPositive Net Change

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NRP Q4 Earnings Drop Y/Y Amid Weak Coal, Soda Ash Prices

Natural Resource Partners' Q4 earnings fall as coal and soda ash prices decline. Strong cash flow and debt reduction efforts aid long-term financial stability.

NRPPositive Net Change

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IDT Stock Rises Following Strong Q2 Earnings and Higher Revenues

IDT records higher revenues, EPS and EBITDA in second-quarter fiscal 2025. The company boosts its dividend, expands its Fintech segment and ramps up share buybacks.

IDTNegative Net Change

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HURC Stock Falls Post Q1 Earnings Decline, Orders Dip Y/Y

Hurco records a wider loss and a sharp decline in orders in first-quarter fiscal 2025, despite a revenue increase driven by growth in the Americas and Asia Pacific.

HURCPositive Net Change

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WEYS Stock Down 7% Despite Q4 Earnings Rising Y/Y

Weyco's Q4 earnings rise year over year on lower freight costs while sales remain flat. Tariff risks and shifting consumer trends create challenges ahead.

WEYSPositive Net Change

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Omega Flex Stock Rises 8% Despite Q4 Earnings Falling Y/Y

OFLX sees lower Q4 earnings and sales but remains supported by a stable dividend and strong market position amid housing market challenges.

OFLXNegative Net Change

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AWRE Stock Gains Post Q4 Earnings Uptick, Recurring Revenues Decline

Aware's net loss narrows, while recurring revenue declines in fourth-quarter 2024. The new CEO outlines strategic priorities for 2025.

AWREPositive Net Change

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CIX Earnings Drop Y/Y in Q4 as Security Products Sales Decline

CompX International's Q4 earnings fall y/y on lower Security Products sales while Marine Components grow. Full-year revenues and profits decline.

CIXNegative Net Change

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Zacks March View on Equity Markets

We show you the Return on Equity charts for the Top 15 stocks in these 2 Utility sectors, selected by Market Capitalization.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech (9.10) remains overpriced, at extreme valuations, still +47% over the median. That is the remaining AI froth factor. Factor in high tech mega-cap P/E multiples too.

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March Asset Allocation Guidelines

Returns are based on market-implied earnings growth rates looking out 3 to 5 years. In comparison, Wall Street consensus returns for large caps in the S&P 500 typically show a +10% blended return.

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March Sell-Side & Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

"Bottoms-up" consensus on EPS growth for S&P 500 stocks? Outside consensus expects +14.0% EPS growth in 2026, +12.1% in 2025, and +10.4% in 2024.

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International: Update on Global Regions

Many U.S. corporations have a global presence, with assets and revenues in or from foreign countries. Therefore, certain global events can have a material effect on S&P 500 companies and overall index performance.

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VLGEA Q2 Earnings Rise 17% Y/Y on Pharmacy Sales, Stock Gains 2%

Village Super Market Q2 earnings rise 17% y/y, driven by digital and pharmacy sales. It faces margin pressure from higher promotions and product mix shifts.

VLGEAPositive Net Change

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Armanino Foods Posts Y/Y Q4 Earnings Rise, Expands Stock Buyback Plan

Armanino Foods posts record Q4 sales and profits, boosts stock buyback to $12 million, and maintains growth momentum despite industry slowdown concerns.

AMNFNo Net Change

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CRAWA Stock Gains Following Y/Y Uptick in Earnings and Revenues

Crawford United's fourth-quarter 2024 performance is boosted by strong Commercial Air Handling sales and acquisitions.

CRAWANo Net Change

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TTSH Stock Declines Post Q4 Earnings Amid Lower Sales, Margins Improve

Tile Shop sales decline in fourth-quarter 2024, but margins rise. Management focuses on cost-cutting and product mix to navigate industry challenges.

TTSHNegative Net Change

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Hamilton Beach Posts Y/Y Earnings Growth in Q4, Ups '25 Revenue View

HBB reports y/y revenue growth, record-high margins, and a strong cash flow in Q4, while projecting mid-single-digit revenue growth for 2025.

HBBNegative Net Change

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ImmuCell Posts Y/Y Q4 Earnings Growth, Awaits FDA Approval for Re-Tain

ImmuCell posts 52% y/y sales growth in Q4. It improves margins and eyes FDA approval for Re-Tain to drive expansion.

ICCCPositive Net Change

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Big 5 Shares Down 18% on Wider Y/Y Q4 Loss, 2025 Sales Outlook Dim

BGFV incurs a wider year-over-year loss of 95 cents per share in Q4 amid weak demand, rising costs, and store closures, but benefits from inventory management as it eyes 2025.

BGFVPositive Net Change

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UHT Stock Gains Following Earnings Rise in Q4, FFO Improves Y/Y

Universal Health Realty's net income and FFO increase in fourth-quarter 2024, driven by higher property income despite increased interest expenses.

UHTPositive Net Change

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Hovnanian Q1 Earnings Rise 23%, Margins Decline on Incentives

HOV's Q1 revenues grow 13%, but margins fall as incentives rise. Contracts increase, while the backlog declines amid shifting market dynamics.

HOVNegative Net Change

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National Presto Posts 20% Y/Y Earnings Growth in 2024 on Defense Backlog

NPK's 2024 EPS witnesses 20% year-over-year growth, driven by strong Defense sales, improved retail demand and a better product mix. A $1 billion backlog limits extra dividends for 2025.

NPKNegative Net Change