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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.

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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.

HOVPositive 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

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Where Food Comes From Posts Y/Y Earnings Growth & Flat Revenues in Q4

WFCF posts flat y/y revenues and an EPS rise in Q4 on bitcoin gains, with beef verification struggles offset by growth in new certification programs.

WFCFNo Net Change

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DJCO's December-Quarter Earnings Drop Y/Y, Stock Down 2%

Daily Journal's earnings per share fall year over year amid rising costs for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2024, but a 10.7% revenue boost from software fees and advertising provided some respite.

DJCOPositive Net Change

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FONR Stock Declines After Q2 Earnings, Revenue and Net Income Fall

FONAR's second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues and net income decline. Higher costs and lower scan volumes weigh on results.

FONRNegative Net Change

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ELTP Stock Falls Following Q3 Earnings Decline, Revenue Down Y/Y

Elite Pharmaceuticals' third-quarter fiscal 2025 reports a revenue drop and a net loss. However, delayed shipments impact results.

ELTPNegative Net Change

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CETX Stock Falls Post Q1 Earnings Decline on Security Segment Weakness

Cemtrex's first-quarter fiscal 2025 witnesses a wider net loss due to a sharp drop in security segment revenue despite growth in industrial services.

CETXNegative Net Change

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NetSol Incurs Loss in Q2 Despite Reporting Y/Y Revenue Growth

NTWK saw Q2 revenues rise 2%, but a $1.1-million net loss and rising expenses weigh on profitability. AI investments and recurring revenues grow.

NTWKPositive Net Change

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Cooper Standard Posts Narrower Y/Y Loss in Q4 Amid Cost Cuts

Cooper Standard returns to profitability in fourth-quarter 2024, driven by cost savings and operational efficiencies, while providing optimistic 2025 guidance.

CPSPositive Net Change

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Tucows Reports Narrower Y/Y Loss & 7% Revenue Increase in Q4

TCX reports 7% y/y revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with adjusted EBITDA skyrocketing 403%. The net loss widens due to restructuring and impairment charges.

TCXPositive Net Change

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ITIC's Q4 Earnings Rise Y/Y in Q4 on Lower Rates, Stock Up 2%

Investors Title posts strong Q4 earnings, driven by higher premiums and lower mortgage rates, despite an elevated expense level.

ITICPositive Net Change

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MiT's Q2 Loss Narrows Y/Y as Cinema Recovery Gains Steam, Stock Up 1%

MITQ incurs a narrower year-over-year loss in fiscal Q2 and also posts revenue growth as industry demand rebounds, driven by a cinema technology upgrade cycle and stronger customer spending.

MITQNegative Net Change

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BDL Stock Gains Despite Q1 Earnings Decline, Revenues Improve Y/Y

Flanigan's first-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues improve, but profit declines due to higher costs. Menu price hikes boost sales amid margins pressure.

BDLNo Net Change

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AIRT Stock Declines Despite Q3 Earnings & Revenue Growth

Air T records narrower loss and revenue growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Strong segment performance offsets rising costs and higher interest expenses.

AIRTPositive Net Change

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Espey Q2 Earnings Dip Y/Y Despite Record Orders Driving Sales Growth

ESP's fiscal Q2 earnings dip as margin pressures persist. However, record orders drive 32% sales growth, boosting the company's backlog to new highs.

ESPNegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Syntec Optics With Neutral Recommendation

Find out why Zacks has assigned a "Neutral" rating to Syntec Optics, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Uncover the company's growth in space optics and defense contracts, weighed against profitability challenges.

OPTXNegative Net Change

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CRWS Stock Falls After Q3 Earnings, Sales and Profit Decline

Crown Crafts' sales and profits dip in third-quarter fiscal 2025. Higher costs, weaker toy sales and tariffs pose challenges despite strong cash flow.

CRWSNegative Net Change

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EVI Industries' Q2 Earnings Fall Y/Y on Higher Costs, Stock Down 10%

EVI's fiscal Q2 earnings fall year over year despite record revenues, as higher SG&A costs and delayed industrial sales offset gains from strong gross margins and backlog growth.

EVIPositive Net Change

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OPXS Stock Down 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Surging Y/Y on Strong Margins

Optex Systems' Q1 fiscal 2025 earnings rise year over year on margin expansion and higher demand for periscopes, but a 6.7% backlog decline raises concerns amid defense shifts.

OPXSNegative Net Change

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ARKR Stock Gains Following Q1 Earnings Uptick, Revenues Decline

Ark Restaurants' first-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues fell, but net income rose due to a lease termination gain. Inflation and lease uncertainties loom.

ARKRNegative Net Change

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CSP Reports Y/Y Earnings & Revenue Growth, Debt Decline in Q1

CSPI posts earnings growth, 2% revenue growth and lower debt in Q1, driven by strong service sales and an expanding cybersecurity business.

CSPINegative Net Change

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of SIFCO Industries With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates SIFCO Industries as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore SIF's promising growth prospects and financial health amid market challenges.

SIFNegative Net Change

John Blank

February Sell-Side and Buy-Side - Consensus at a Glance

Consensus calls for EPS growth in 2025 and 2026 get loosely tied to U.S. growth estimates, along with long-term trend growth projected for the 2025 and 2026 real GPD growth outlooks.