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Personal computing and printing company HP (NYSE:HPQ) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 4.2% year on year to $14.64 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.93 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Digital operations platform PagerDuty (NYSE:PD) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 4.7% year on year to $124.5 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $123 million was less impressive, coming in 3.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.33 per share was 35% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Pet-focused retailer Petco (NASDAQ:WOOF) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.1% year on year to $1.46 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.03 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Clothing and accessories retailer Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.3% year on year to $1.53 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.28 per share was 8.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Computer hardware and IT solutions company Dell (NYSE:DELL) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 10.8% year on year to $27.01 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $31.5 billion, coming in 14.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.59 per share was 4.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Data storage company NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 2.8% year on year to $1.71 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.69 billion was less impressive, coming in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.05 per share was 8.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Cloud security platform Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 25.5% year on year to $788.1 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $798 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.96 per share was 11.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

3D design software company Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 18% year on year to $1.85 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $1.91 billion at the midpoint, 2.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.67 per share was 6.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Enterprise software company Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.6% year on year to $2.43 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.32 per share was 6.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.

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.

Banks serve as the backbone of the economy, facilitating lending, deposits, and financial services that keep businesses and consumers moving forward. But worries about an economic slowdown and potential credit deterioration have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the banking industry’s 9.4% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 3.7 percentage points.

Banks use their capital and expertise to help businesses grow while offering consumers essential financial products like mortgages and credit cards. But worries about an economic slowdown and potential credit deterioration have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the banking industry’s 9.4% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 3.7 percentage points.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

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.

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.

Rock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses. The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?

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.

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.

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

Banks use their capital and expertise to help businesses grow while offering consumers essential financial products like mortgages and credit cards. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes. These doubts have certainly contributed to banking stocks’ recent underperformance - over the past six months, the industry’s 9.5% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500’s 13.1% rise.

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’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.

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.

While some companies burn cash to fuel expansion, others struggle to turn spending into sustainable growth. A high cash burn rate without a strong balance sheet can leave investors exposed to significant downside.

While some companies burn cash to fuel expansion, others struggle to turn spending into sustainable growth. A high cash burn rate without a strong balance sheet can leave investors exposed to significant downside.

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

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

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

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.

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.

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.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows as consumer purchasing power can make or break demand. This unpredictability is weighing on the industry as its 4.6% return over the past six months has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 13.1% gain.

The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is known for housing some of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in the market. But not every stock in the index is a winner - some are struggling with slowing growth, increasing competition, or unsustainable valuations.

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.

Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.

Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever. Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.

Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations. However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.

Investors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10. However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices.

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.

Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. Companies bringing it to life have been rewarded with high valuation multiples that make fundraising easier, but they have weighed on the returns lately as the industry has pulled back by 1.9% over the past six months. This drawdown is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 13.1% return.

Shares of healthcare services company Select Medical (NYSE:SEM) jumped 13.4% in the afternoon session after it received a non-binding proposal from its Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Robert A. Ortenzio, to take the company private. 

Shares of young adult apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) jumped 32.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that beat analyst expectations and provided an encouraging full-year earnings outlook. 

Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE) jumped 10.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced it completed a debt tender offer, purchasing approximately $75.7 million of its outstanding senior secured notes. 

Shares of casual restaurant chain Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) jumped 8.7% in the afternoon session after Citigroup upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Neutral" and increased its price target. 

Shares of medical technology company Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) jumped 15.6% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as a significant increase in Medicare reimbursement rate boosted the growth outlook for the company's procedures, prompting multiple analyst upgrades. 

Shares of hospitality and casino entertainment company MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) jumped 6.1% in the afternoon session after the recent Las Vegas F1 weekend provided a significant boost to the company, attracting a large number of visitors and setting new betting records. 

Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) jumped 6.5% in the afternoon session after strong earnings from a peer retailer signaled robust consumer spending in the apparel sector. Fellow apparel company Abercrombie & Fitch reported record third-quarter net sales, with 7% growth from the previous year. The company's earnings per share also exceeded its own outlook. This news appeared to boost investor confidence in the broader apparel industry, suggesting that shoppers continued to spend on clothing. The positive industry-specific news overshadowed broader economic data that showed a sharp decline in overall consumer confidence in November, providing a specific reason for optimism for clothing retailers like Carter's.

Shares of health insurance company Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ:ALHC) jumped 7.5% in the afternoon session after JP Morgan upgraded the stock's rating to Overweight from Neutral and increased its price target. The investment bank raised its price target to $20 from a previous target of $18. The upgrade reflected increased optimism in the company's growth prospects, citing its strong position within the expanding Medicare Advantage market and its unique approach to care. The bank's analyst also noted the company's impressive performance and its strategic position heading into the next year. These factors contributed to a more positive outlook on the stock's potential.

Shares of dental technology company Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN) jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced the commercial availability of its Invisalign System with mandibular advancement in the Philippines. This new product was designed to correct specific jaw and teeth alignment issues in growing patients by simultaneously moving the lower jaw forward while straightening teeth, expanding the company's treatment portfolio. In other news, Align Technology also concluded an academic program roadshow across the Middle East to support digital orthodontic education. The stock's positive move came despite analysts at Evercore ISI lowering their price target on the shares to $170 from $220, though the firm did maintain its "Outperform" rating, suggesting investors focused more on the product news.

Shares of fashion conglomerate PVH (NYSE:PVH) jumped 6.3% in the afternoon session after an analyst from UBS reiterated a Buy rating on the stock while keeping the price target at $148.00. The analyst expressed optimism due to PVH's own efforts, which were expected to drive significant long-term earnings growth. This positive view was maintained despite a difficult economic situation, especially in Europe. The company’s earlier reiteration of its third-quarter and fiscal year 2025 revenue and adjusted earnings per share guidance further supported the analyst's confidence in the company's direction.

Shares of women’s plus-size apparel retailer Torrid Holdings (NYSE:CURV) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after positive earnings reports from several peer retailers boosted investor sentiment in the sector. 

Shares of fashion conglomerate Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) jumped 7.8% in the afternoon session after Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded the company's stock to 'Neutral' from 'Sell'. Despite the improved rating, the analyst also lowered the price target on the shares to $35 from $44. The upgrade from a 'Sell' rating likely signaled to investors a less negative outlook on the company's future performance, sparking the positive stock reaction. However, the reduced price target indicated that some caution remained about the stock's valuation.

Shares of video communications platform Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM) jumped 13.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and raised its full-year profit outlook. 

Shares of healthcare diagnostics company QuidelOrtho (NASDAQ:QDEL) jumped 4.5% in the afternoon session after its CEO, Brian J. Blaser, purchased 23,500 shares of the company for a total of $501,577. 

Shares of electronic measurement provider Keysight (NYSE:KEYS) jumped 7.1% in the morning session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 results and provided a strong forecast for the upcoming quarter. The company posted revenue of $1.42 billion and an adjusted EPS of $1.91, beating Wall Street’s expectations on both fronts. However, the key driver for the positive sentiment was its optimistic outlook. Management guided for fourth-quarter revenue of around $1.54 billion, which was significantly higher than analysts had projected. This strong guidance suggested healthy demand for its electronic measurement products, leading investors to overlook concerns about the decline in operating and free cash flow margins during the quarter.

Insurance provider CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 5.5% year on year to $3.82 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.50 per share was 13.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Check out the companies making headlines yesterday:

Young adult apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.8% year on year to $1.29 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.66 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $2.36 per share was 9.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales rose 36.3% year on year to $4.17 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $13.98 billion at the midpoint came in 21.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.86 per share was 66.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Packaged foods company J.M Smucker (NYSE:SJM) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 2.6% year on year to $2.33 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.