Automation software company UiPath (NYSE:PATH) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 15.9% year on year to $411.1 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $464.5 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was 9.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Discount treasure-hunt retailer Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 37.2% year on year to $4.75 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $5.45 billion at the midpoint, 0.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.21 per share was 11.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Insurance software provider Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 26.5% year on year to $332.6 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $342 million at the midpoint, 1.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.66 per share was 7.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Cloud data platform provider Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 28.7% year on year to $1.21 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.35 per share was 12.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
CRM software giant Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 8.6% year on year to $10.26 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $11.18 billion, coming in 2.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.25 per share was 13.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Customer experience management platform Sprinklr (NYSE:CXM) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.2% year on year to $219.1 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($217 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 3.1% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.12 per share was 32% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Enterprise AI software company C3.ai (NYSE:AI) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 20.3% year on year to $75.15 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $76 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.25 per share was 24.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Discount retailer Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 23.1% year on year to $1.04 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($1.60 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 3.6% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.68 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Young adult apparel retailer Tilly’s (NYSE:TLYS) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.7% year on year to $139.6 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $148.5 million at the midpoint, 1.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.05 per share was 83.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $4.91 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $21.55 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Target shares are near their lowest price in about six years. That’s resulted in an attractive 5% dividend yield. But can investors rely on the hefty yield while they wait for the stock price to recover?
Market indexes shook off any lingering doubts they had through morning trading hours and shifted into solid, steady gains before tapering off slightly toward the end of the session.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article.
They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.
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.
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.
Stocks under $10 pique our interest because they have room to grow (as well as the most affordable option contract premiums).
That doesn’t mean they’re bargains though, and we urge investors to be careful as many have risky business models.
Banks play a critical role in the financial system, providing everything from commercial loans to wealth management and payment processing services. Furthermore, economic conditions have supported loan growth and fee income,
a trend that has enabled the banking industry to return 13.2% over the past six months, almost identical to the S&P 500.
Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently.
Over the past six months, the industry has recorded a loss of 8.2%, a far cry from the S&P 500’s 14.4% ascent.
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.
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.
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns.
Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. But increasing competition from AI-driven upstarts has tempered enthusiasm,
limiting the industry’s gains to 9.1% over the past six months.
This return lagged the S&P 500’s 14.4% climb.
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.
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles.
Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 18.1% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 3.8 percentage points.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock.
These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.
Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. Still, investors are uneasy as firms face challenges from AI-driven disruptors and tightening corporate budgets.
These doubts have certainly contributed to services stocks’ recent underperformance - over the past six months, the industry’s 9.1% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500’s 14.4% rise.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Large trillion-dollar companies are tightening their grip on the market, often by acquiring smaller rivals.
This trend will likely pick up with new regulatory leadership, but a few mid-sized businesses will continue prospering by anchoring themselves in unique market segments.
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.
Sen. Bernie Sanders renews criticism of extreme wealth concentration, highlighting how tech billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg have more wealth than the bottom 50% of US households. Sanders calls it evidence of a rigged economy and compares the situation to millions struggling with poverty.
