Investment banking firm PJT Partners (NYSE:PJT) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 37% year on year to $447.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.85 per share was 32.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Integrated packaging solutions provider Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $1.35 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $5.3 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.87 per share was 24.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Alphabet (GOOGL) excels as a top-tier quality stock, showcasing strong revenue growth, high profitability, and a robust balance sheet with minimal debt.
Microsoft (MSFT) has seen some heavy selling in recent days but is holding nicely above the 50-day moving average. This long-term bull put spread will profit if Microsoft stays above 430.
U.S. stock futures took a dip, reflecting a cautious mood on Wall Street as investors reevaluated the high valuations of tech stocks and mulled over mixed messages from Federal Reserve officials
Healthcare tech company Premier (NASDAQ:PINC) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales falling 3.3% year on year to $240 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.32 per share was 17.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Building services and installation company TopBuild (NYSE:BLD) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 1.4% year on year to $1.39 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $5.4 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.36 per share was 1.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
While U.S. Bancorp has lagged the broader market recently, analysts still see room for improvement and maintain a reasonably bullish outlook on the stock.
Industrial technology solutions provider EnPro Industries (NYSE:NPO) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 9.9% year on year to $286.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.99 per share was 1.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Franklin Electric (FELE) exemplifies the Caviar Cruise quality investing strategy with high ROIC, strong cash flow, and low debt. A solid long-term pick despite premium valuation.
Consumer packaging solutions provider Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 1.2% year on year to $2.19 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $8.5 billion at the midpoint came in 0.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.58 per share was 3.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Bitcoin dipped below $104,000 on Tuesday morning as sustained ETF outflows, signallweakening retail and institutional interest. The Fear and Greed Index slipped further into the fear zone to 27. In the past 24 hours, total liquidations topped $1.36 billion across 328,207 traders.
Scientific instruments company Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8% year on year to $799.9 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $926.8 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $2.50 per share was 14.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025 as sales rose 4.7% year on year to $2.94 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.20 per share was 3.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Dental and medical products company Henry Schein (NASDAQ:HSIC) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.2% year on year to $3.34 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.84 per share was 16.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
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.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Precision measurement and sensing technologies provider Vishay Precision (NYSE:VPG) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.3% year on year to $79.73 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $78 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.26 per share was 30% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
The Caviar Cruise method identifies quality investments like NYT, highlighting its strong financials, zero debt, and excellent profit quality for long-term growth.
ConocoPhillips has lagged both the broader market over the past year, yet analysts continue to express confidence in the company’s longer-term growth outlook.
