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Discount retail company Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 17.5% year on year to $679.6 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.64 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.99 per share was 6.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Entertainment venue operator Lucky Strike (NYSE:LUCK) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 6.1% year on year to $301.2 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.29 trillion at the midpoint came in 101,478% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.52 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Off-price retail company Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.7% year on year to $2.71 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $2.68 billion was less impressive, coming in 2.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.72 per share was 33.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Building materials distributor GMS (NYSE:GMS) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.4% year on year to $1.41 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.76 per share was 2.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Intimatewear and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret (NYSE:VSCO) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3% year on year to $1.46 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($1.41 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 3.6% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.33 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Recreational boats manufacturer Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:MBUU) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 30.4% year on year to $207 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 9.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5% year on year to $3.65 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $13.85 billion at the midpoint came in 0.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $4.71 per share was 10.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.6% year on year to $9.44 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $41.5 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.28 per share was 4.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Genesco (NYSE:GCO) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 4% year on year to $546 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $1.14 per share was 8.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Discount retailer Dollar General (NYSE:DG) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.1% year on year to $10.73 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.86 per share was 18.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Personal care and home fragrance retailer Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 1.5% year on year to $1.55 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.64 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 19.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Luxury watch company Movado (NYSE:MOV) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.6% year on year to $161.8 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.13 per share was 57.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Packaged foods company Hormel (NYSE:HRL) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 4.6% year on year to $3.03 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $3.2 billion was less impressive, coming in 1.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.35 per share was 15% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Workday’s second quarter performance aligned with Wall Street’s revenue expectations, while non-GAAP profitability came in above estimates. Despite this, the market reacted negatively, reflecting investor concerns about external pressures and the sustainability of recent momentum. Management highlighted strong customer adoption of AI-driven solutions, particularly the Workday Illuminate suite, as a key driver for the quarter. CEO Carl Eschenbach pointed to robust demand across verticals and emphasized that over 70% of customers have adopted AI features, with net new deals increasingly including these products. The quarter also saw notable traction in international markets and medium enterprise segments, as well as significant wins in the public sector and healthcare. However, management acknowledged that certain areas, such as state and local government and higher education, are facing funding headwinds, which tempered overall enthusiasm.

OSI Systems reported Q2 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but the market response was negative, reflecting investor concerns about future growth drivers. Management highlighted double-digit service revenue growth in the Security division and robust demand across aviation and international border markets as central to the quarter’s outcome. CEO Ajay Mehra noted, “Our Security division maintained strong momentum in core markets like ports, orders, aviation and critical infrastructure, with Optoelectronics achieved double-digit revenue growth.” The company also faced a decline in Healthcare segment performance, which management acknowledged as a drag on consolidated growth.

Intuit’s second quarter was marked by strong revenue growth and margin expansion, but the market reacted negatively to the results, reflecting concerns about the company’s forward outlook. Management attributed the solid performance to robust customer adoption of its AI-enabled business platform and new features in products like TurboTax Live and Credit Karma. CEO Sasan Goodarzi emphasized that “years of investments in data, data services, AI and human intelligence, coupled with strong execution against our AI-driven expert platform strategy fueled these outstanding results.” The company also highlighted successful expansion into mid-market business customers and increased engagement in its virtual team of AI agents.

Ross Stores’ second quarter results were well received by the market, reflecting broad-based improvements in sales trends across most product categories and regions. Management cited particular strength in cosmetics and noted that both the Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS chains saw growth in both store traffic and basket size. CEO James Conroy emphasized, “We were pleased to see the improved trend at the end of the quarter, particularly with the early sales performance related to the back-to-school selling season.” While tariff-related costs weighed on operating margin, the company’s ability to mitigate these pressures through vendor negotiations and closeout buying contributed to the positive momentum heading into the second half of the year.

LSI’s second quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, driven by strong execution across both Lighting and Display Solutions segments and notable contributions from recent acquisitions. Management attributed the outperformance to robust demand in warehouse, automotive, and outdoor verticals, as well as an improved project environment in grocery and convenience store markets. CEO James Clark highlighted, “Product vitality and customer demand remained high, especially with the V-LOCITY launch not impacting existing sales.” The company’s ability to manage operational challenges and deliver stable margins was a key factor in exceeding Wall Street expectations.

ScanSource’s second quarter results were driven by a higher mix of recurring revenue and continued expansion of its hybrid distribution model, which blends hardware, software, and services. While demand remained soft and large deals were a challenge, management pointed to robust gross profit margins and strong contributions from recently acquired businesses such as Advantix and Resourcive. CEO Mike Baur commented that “barcode mobility came through, we feel very good about that,” while also acknowledging that outside these areas, the quarter was “a challenge... that we didn’t expect.”

Zoom delivered a quarter that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, with growth led by increasing enterprise adoption of its AI-powered collaboration tools and robust expansion in newer solutions like Contact Center and Workvivo. CEO Eric Yuan emphasized that customer demand for AI capabilities across the Zoom Workplace platform, including the Custom AI Companion, fueled a fourfold increase in monthly active users year over year. CFO Michelle Chang highlighted that cost optimization efforts, particularly in cloud infrastructure and R&D, contributed to a notable improvement in operating margins.

The Marzetti Company’s Q2 results reflected a combination of strong top-line growth and margin pressures. While revenue growth outpaced Wall Street expectations, profitability came in below consensus, as management cited increased marketing investments and integration costs related to its newly acquired Atlanta facility. CEO Dave Ciesinski pointed to gains across key retail brands and licensing programs, including the rollout of gluten-free Texas Toast and expanded Chick-fil-A sauce distribution. He acknowledged that higher expenses were driven by targeted marketing efforts designed to boost household penetration, as well as one-off costs from ongoing restructuring initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".

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 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.

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.

Insurance companies serve as the backbone of risk management, providing essential protection and financial security for individuals and businesses. But concerns about claims severity and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, limiting the industry’s gains to 1.8% over the past six months. This return lagged the S&P 500’s 8.8% climb.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration, and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 17.7% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 8.8% return.

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.

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.

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.

Medical device company CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 5.7% year on year to $1.06 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.06 billion was less impressive, coming in 2.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.10 per share was 3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Contemporary clothing brand Guess (NYSE:GES) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.5% year on year to $772.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.26 per share was 63.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Personal computing and printing company HP (NYSE:HPQ) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.1% year on year to $13.93 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.75 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Life sciences tools company Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 10.1% year on year to $1.74 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($1.83 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 3.4% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.37 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Clothing and accessories retailer Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 11.3% year on year to $1.5 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.58 per share was 7.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Data storage solutions provider Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.7% year on year to $861 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($955 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 4.6% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.43 per share was 10.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 55.6% year on year to $46.74 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $54 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.05 per share was 4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Data storage company NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.2% year on year to $1.56 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.69 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.55 per share was 0.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Life sciences cloud software provider Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 16.7% year on year to $789.1 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $791.5 million at the midpoint, 1.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.99 per share was 4.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Cloud data platform provider Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 31.8% year on year to $1.14 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.38 per share was 42.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Cybersecurity platform provider CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 21.3% year on year to $1.17 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.21 billion was less impressive, coming in 1.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.93 per share was 12.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial automation platform BILL (NYSE:BILL) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.5% year on year to $383.3 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $390 million was less impressive, coming in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.53 per share was 30.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after MongoDB reported impressive earnings. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after MongoDB reported impressive earnings. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after MongoDB reported impressive earnings. 

Discount retailer Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 23.7% year on year to $1.03 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($960 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 3.8% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.81 per share was 29.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) jumped 7.2% in the afternoon session after peer retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported positive results which boosted investor sentiment across the apparel sector. 

Shares of department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) jumped 3.4% in the morning session after fellow department store Kohl's reported a strong earnings beat, boosting sentiment across the retail sector. 

Shares of fast-food pizza chain Domino’s (NYSE:DPZ) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after Guggenheim raised its price target on the stock to $490 from $485. 

Shares of apple device management company Jamf (NASDAQ:JAMF) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after Needham & Company reaffirmed its "buy" rating and $20.00 price target on the stock. 

Shares of arcade company Dave & Buster’s (NASDAQ:PLAY) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after Truist Securities lowered its price target on the stock ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report. 

Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after it rose sympathy with other apparel retailers that reported strong quarterly results. 

Shares of luxury hotels and casino operator Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after its Wynn Macau subsidiary was upgraded by analysts at UBS, citing an improved outlook for Macau's gaming revenue. 

Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after the company was passed over for inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. 

Shares of biotechnology company Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-2026 season. 

Shares of clothing and accessories retailer Gap (NYSE:GAP) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after strong quarterly results from competitors lifted sentiment across the apparel retail sector. 

Shares of young adult apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and profit. 

Shares of footwear company Caleres (NYSE:CAL) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after Kohl's reported strong second-quarter earnings. 

Shares of fast-food chain Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after the company received positive commentary from Morgan Stanley and announced a new marketing partnership with #1 NFL draft pick Cam Ward. 

Shares of fashion conglomerate PVH (NYSE:PVH) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after investors looked past the company's second-quarter revenue and earnings beat to focus on shrinking profitability. 

Shares of fertility benefits company Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after JPMorgan raised its price target on the company's stock. JPMorgan increased its price target to $25 from $23, while maintaining a "Neutral" rating on the shares. This move reflects an updated model of the company's performance and prospects. The positive sentiment from JPMorgan follows similar actions from other analysts recently. For instance, Cantor Fitzgerald also raised its price objective to $28 from $26 while reissuing an "overweight" rating. Additionally, Truist Financial lifted its target price on Progyny to $27 from $24. The series of price target increases from Wall Street firms suggests a more optimistic outlook on the stock's valuation, likely boosting investor confidence.

Shares of athletic apparel company Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after a broader positive sentiment for the retail sector's increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

Shares of speciality material and gas containment company Luxfer (NYSE:LXFR) jumped 3.7% in the pre-market session after the company's Gas Cylinders division entered a strategic partnership with Reynolds Logistics for the HyHaul project, a major hydrogen mobility initiative in the UK. 

Shares of digital advertising platform Magnite (NASDAQ:MGNI) jumped 5.4% in the after-market session after the company announced the expansion of its high-impact ad solutions with the introduction of new Pause Ads for leading streaming providers. 

Shares of search AI platform provider Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) jumped 6.9% in the morning session after investor optimism grew ahead of its second-quarter earnings report. 

Shares of cloud observability platform Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after investment firm Oppenheimer initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and a $65 price target. 

Shares of sport boat manufacturer MasterCraft (NASDAQ:MCFT) jumped 10% in the morning session after it reported second-quarter results that beat Wall Street's expectations for revenue and profit, though it offered a mixed outlook.