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Shares of metal packaging products manufacturer Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its full-year earnings guidance. The packaging company announced adjusted earnings of $2.24 per share on revenue of $3.20 billion, surpassing analyst expectations for both metrics. Following the strong quarter, Crown Holdings raised its full-year adjusted earnings forecast to a midpoint of $7.75 per share, signaling confidence in its business outlook. Overall, it was a solid quarter for the company, with both top and bottom-line beats alongside an optimistic outlook.

Shares of cruise ship company Carnival (NYSE:CCL) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after its Holland America Line brand announced a partnership with Pan Am® for a unique 28-day cruise, alongside other positive industry developments. The collaboration will launch a cruise that traced original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America, aiming to immerse guests in the nostalgia of travel's golden age. In other news for the sector, cruise lines, including Carnival, were reported to be reshaping their casinos into modern entertainment hubs as part of a fleet-wide modernization designed to improve the guest experience. The updates came as the broader cruise industry showed signs of strength, with one report noting that cruise activity at the Port of Vancouver contributed more than $1 billion to the local economy during the 2025 season.

Shares of medical technology company Hologic (NASDAQ:HOLX) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced it agreed to be acquired by private equity firms Blackstone and TPG in a deal that takes the company private.

Shares of mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on the company with a Neutral rating and a $74 price target. The initiation of coverage by a major financial institution like Goldman Sachs often draws investor attention. While the 'Neutral' rating was not a strong endorsement, the price target of $74.00 suggested a potential upside of about 18% from the stock's price at the time of the report. This price target likely fueled investor optimism about the company's future value, contributing to the stock's rise.

Shares of cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after an analyst reiterated a bullish stance on the stock ahead of its upcoming earnings report. 

Shares of civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced it acquired P&S Paving, Inc., a move that expanded its operations into Daytona Beach and Florida's East Coast. P&S Paving, headquartered in Daytona Beach, provided various paving, sitework, and utility services from its two hot-mix asphalt plants. This acquisition enhanced Construction Partners' ability to offer its services in the high-growth Interstate 95 corridor. The deal aligned with the company's strategy for future growth and strengthened its market position in Florida.

Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) jumped 5.5% in the afternoon session after a key competitor reported positive sales figures, boosting sentiment for the auto parts retail sector ahead of the company's own earnings release. 

Shares of pop culture collectibles manufacturer Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after a positive report from a competitor, Pop Mart, lifted sentiment across the toy industry amid a broader market rally.

Shares of pet products provider Bark (NYSE:BARK) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after a major shareholder, Shay Capital, urged the company's board to authorize a minimum $25 million share repurchase program. 

Shares of conveyorized car wash service company Mister Car Wash (NYSE:MCW) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced the acquisition of five car wash locations in Lubbock, Texas. 

Shares of temporary space provider WillScot (NASDAQ:WSC) jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after Citigroup initiated coverage on the stock with a "Buy" rating and set a price target of $28.00. The coverage was started by analyst Kyle Menges. A "Buy" rating generally suggested that the analyst firm viewed the stock as a good value and expected its price to rise. This new rating and positive outlook from a major financial institution encouraged investor confidence, leading to the increase in the stock's price.

Shares of life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after Bank of America Securities maintained its "Buy" rating on the company. This followed a similar move from Raymond James, which maintained its "Outperform" rating on the stock. The positive sentiment may have also been bolstered by broader trends, as the biotechnology sector experienced a significant surge in investor attention. This heightened interest was viewed as a potent indicator of wider market movements, signaling a potentially favorable environment for companies in related industries.

Shares of online advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) fell 3.2% in the afternoon session after privately held competitor OpenAI announced a new online search browser (ChatGPT Atlas). This new product, integrating advanced AI directly into the browsing and search experience, represents a direct, major competitive threat to Google's most profitable assets: the Chrome browser and the Search advertising engine. This news likely prompted some investors to take profits in GOOGL, which was near an all-time high, as the market re-priced the risk associated with this intensified AI "war" for internet dominance.

Shares of doughnut chain Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as Morgan Stanley highlighted the company as a top performer in the restaurant sector, and news emerged of a major sponsorship deal with NASCAR. 

Shares of satellite radio and media company Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after it announced a new integration with Vehlo, a software provider for auto service and repair shops, to offer trial subscriptions. 

Shares of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration company Carrier Global (NYSE:CARR) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after its venture arm, Carrier Ventures, made a strategic investment in Net Feasa, a company specializing in wireless IoT connectivity for the shipping industry. 

Shares of fashion conglomerate PVH (NYSE:PVH) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued following positive ratings from Wall Street analysts'. Recently, BTIG initiated coverage on the stock with a 'buy' rating. 

Shares of diversified science and technology company Danaher (NYSE:DHR) jumped 7.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 financial results that surpassed analyst expectations for revenue and profit. Danaher announced revenue grew 4.4% from the previous year to $6.05 billion, ahead of the $6.01 billion consensus estimate. The company’s adjusted earnings per share also came in strong at $1.89, higher than the anticipated $1.72. The report was not entirely positive, however, as management's revenue guidance for the upcoming fourth quarter of $6.70 billion came in below Wall Street's expectations of $7.03 billion. Despite the weaker outlook, investors appeared to focus on the current quarter's outperformance, sending the stock higher.

Shares of financial services company Triumph Financial (NASDAQ:TFIN) jumped 2.3% in the afternoon session after B. Riley Securities upgraded the company's stock to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target. The firm increased its price target on the financial holding company to $70 from $55. The upgrade signaled a more positive outlook for the company's shares. This contrasted with a more cautious stance from DA Davidson, which lowered its price target on Triumph Financial to $57 from $63, pointing to ongoing challenges in the freight sector. DA Davidson kept its Neutral rating on the stock.

Shares of gaming, betting and entertainment company Bally's Corporation (NYSE:BALY) jumped 23.5% in the afternoon session after Truist Securities raised its price target on the stock, pointing to an improved company outlook. 

Shares of footwear company Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after Bank of America Securities maintained its 'Buy' rating on the stock, even while slightly lowering its price target. 

Shares of exercise equipment company Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company announced a collaboration with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) to create new classes focused on injury prevention and recovery. 

Shares of recreational vehicle (RV) and boat retailer Camping World (NYSE:CWH) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target on the stock, while another firm expressed a positive view. 

Shares of footwear and apparel conglomerate Deckers (NYSE:DECK) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after an analyst from UBS maintained a "Buy" rating on the shares, signaling continued confidence in the company despite a minor adjustment to its price target. 

Shares of residential solar energy company Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after analysts at UBS and Citigroup provided favorable updates on the company. 

Shares of digital engineering services company EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) jumped 8% in the afternoon session after the company announced a new stock repurchase program of up to $1 billion. 

Shares of athletic apparel retailer Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) jumped 5.5% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as BNP Paribas Exane upgraded its rating from underperform to neutral. 

Financial services giant Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 26.6% year on year to $6.14 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.31 per share was 5.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) jumped 3% in the morning session after the company announced it was expanding its health insurance coverage and introducing new AI-powered tools and specialized health plans for the 2026 open enrollment period. The company revealed its health plans would become available in 573 counties across 20 states, with new expansions into Alabama and Mississippi. To improve the customer experience, Oscar launched a personal AI agent named Oswell, powered by OpenAI, to provide members with on-demand support. The company also introduced several new offerings, including what it described as the first-ever menopause-focused plan in the individual market, called HelloMeno. The plan offered benefits such as $0 primary doctor visits and the potential for members to save up to $900 a year. A new digital rewards program, Oscar Unlocks, was also introduced to promote healthy actions.

Shares of beverage company Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) jumped 4% in the morning session after the company posted third-quarter results that topped analyst expectations for both revenue and profit. 

Shares of regional banking company ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS) fell 4.6% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 financial results that fell short of Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and earnings. 

Shares of denim clothing company Levi's (NYSE:LEVI) jumped 2.8% in the morning session after BTIG initiated coverage of the company with a 'Strong Buy' rating. The investment firm also set a price target of $27 on the stock, signaling confidence in its future performance. This positive assessment came amid a backdrop of favorable views from other analysts. For example, UBS had also recently maintained its 'Strong Buy' rating on Levi's and raised its price target to $32. The overall positive sentiment from financial analysts appeared to boost investor confidence in the company.

Shares of health insurance provider Elevance Health (NYSE:EVH) fell 3.2% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter results showing that rising medical costs squeezed profits, despite an increase in revenue. Although operating revenue grew 12.4% year on year to $50.71 billion, the company's profitability declined. The operating gain in its Health Benefits segment reportedly fell sharply to $0.6 billion from $1.6 billion in the same period a year ago, driven by higher medical expenses. The company's benefit expense ratio—which measures how much of its premium revenue is spent on medical care—increased, with the rise attributed to cost trends in its Medicare business. As a result of these pressures, quarterly adjusted earnings per share dropped to $6.03 from $8.37 in the previous year's quarter, overshadowing the fact that both revenue and earnings beat Wall Street's expectations.

Shares of power conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) jumped 13.4% in the morning session after the company announced an expansion of its intellectual property (IP) licensing practice, and as investors anticipated its quarterly earnings report scheduled for the same day. The day before the move, Vicor revealed plans to grow its IP licensing for high-density power technologies used in markets like AI, automotive, and industrial. The company noted that settlements and licenses were expected to add almost $300 million to its revenues through 2026.

Shares of commercial banking company Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) jumped 3.9% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations. The bank's earnings per share came in at $2.84, comfortably beating analyst estimates of $2.57. Revenue for the quarter was $74.98 million, also ahead of the consensus forecast, driven by stronger-than-expected net interest income. Additionally, the bank demonstrated strong cost control, with its efficiency ratio—a measure of a bank's overhead as a percentage of its revenue—improving to 28.7%, which was better than both analyst expectations and the same quarter last year.

Shares of infrastructure and agriculture equipment manufacturer Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) fell 3.1% in the morning session after the company reporting third-quarter results that beat analyst expectations for revenue and profit. While the headline numbers were positive, with revenue growing 2.5% year-over-year to $1.05 billion and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.98 beating estimates by 7.8%, investors appeared to focus on underlying concerns. A notable point of weakness was the company's free cash flow margin, which fell sharply to 6.7% from 20.1% in the same quarter last year. Additionally, Valmont raised its full-year EPS guidance, but its revenue outlook for the next twelve months is projected to grow at a rate below the sector average. Given the stock's high valuation, the better-than-expected results may not have been strong enough to satisfy lofty investor expectations, leading to a 'sell-the-news' reaction.

Shares of specialty insurance provider RLI (NYSE:RLI) jumped 2.5% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street's expectations. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Raytheon (NYSE:RTX) jumped 9.5% in the morning session after the company reported strong third-quarter 2025 results that beat expectations and raised its full-year financial forecast. 

Shares of online used car dealer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) jumped 2.7% in the morning session after JPMorgan raised its price target on the stock to $490 from $425, and the company launched same-day vehicle delivery in San Diego. 

Regional banking company Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 8.7% year on year to $861 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.48 per share was 6.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales rose 10.2% year on year to $136.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 2.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Property casualty insurer W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.8% year on year to $3.77 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Check out the companies making headlines yesterday:

Leasing services company GATX (NYSE:GATX) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.4% year on year to $439.3 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.25 per share was 3.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Water control and measure company Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 13.1% year on year to $235.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.19 per share was 9.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Trucking company PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 19.1% year on year to $6.67 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.12 per share was 2.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Trucking company PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales falling 25.9% year on year to $6.11 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.12 per share was 2.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Security and Aerospace company Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 8.8% year on year to $18.61 billion. The company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $74.5 billion at the midpoint. Its GAAP profit of $6.95 per share was 9.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Aerospace and defense company Raytheon (NYSE:RTX) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.9% year on year to $22.48 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $86.75 billion at the midpoint came in 1.2% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.70 per share was 20.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global exchange operator Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 65.9% year on year to $1.96 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.88 per share was 3.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Infrastructure and agriculture equipment manufacturer Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.5% year on year to $1.05 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $4.1 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.98 per share was 7.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Tobacco company Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.4% year on year to $10.85 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.23 per share was 12.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Beverage company Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 5.1% year on year to $12.46 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.82 per share was 5.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Security and aerospace company Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025 as sales rose 4.3% year on year to $10.42 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $41.8 billion at the midpoint came in 0.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $7.67 per share was 18.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Auto and industrial parts retailer Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.9% year on year to $6.26 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.98 per share was 0.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Healthcare diagnostics company Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 13.2% year on year to $2.82 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $10.98 billion at the midpoint came in 1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.60 per share was 3.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Automotive manufacturer General Motors (NYSE:GM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $48.59 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.80 per share was 20.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial conglomerate GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 36.2% year on year to $12.18 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.66 per share was 13% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Credit reporting giant Equifax (NYSE:EFX) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.2% year on year to $1.54 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.52 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.04 per share was 5.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial conglomerate 3M (NYSE:MMM) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.4% year on year to $6.52 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.19 per share was 5.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBO) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 3.2% year on year to $118.5 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.83 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Health insurance provider Elevance Health (NYSE:EVH) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 12.4% year on year to $50.71 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $6.03 per share was 22% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Diversified science and technology company Danaher (NYSE:DHR) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 4.4% year on year to $6.05 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $6.70 billion was less impressive, coming in 4.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.89 per share was 9.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

FB Financial’s third quarter results received a positive market response, with management attributing performance to the completed merger with Southern States Bankshares and effective balance sheet management. The addition of Southern States led to higher net interest margins and expanded non-interest income categories, with CEO Christopher Holmes highlighting “net interest margin of 3.95% and an efficiency ratio of 53.3% on an adjusted basis.” COO and CFO Michael Mettee pointed to the timely integration, noting that cost synergies and balance sheet restructuring contributed to the quarter’s improved profitability profile.

Wells Fargo’s third quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, with management crediting the momentum to both broad-based loan growth and renewed strength in fee-based revenues. CEO Charlie Scharf highlighted the impact of investments in core segments, pointing to a 25% increase in investment banking fees and accelerating growth in consumer lending. The lifting of the Federal Reserve’s asset cap played a pivotal role, allowing the company to expand its balance sheet for the first time in years. Scharf emphasized that these changes have made Wells Fargo “a significantly more attractive company,” with scale advantages in consumer banking, wealth management, and corporate banking.

Domino’s third quarter saw a positive market reaction, driven by strong U.S. sales momentum and improved profitability. Management credited growth to its “Best Deal Ever” promotion, expanded value offerings, and operational improvements that supported both carryout and delivery channels. CEO Russell Weiner emphasized that the company’s ability to execute complex promotions and successfully launch new menu items, like Parmesan stuffed crust pizza, contributed to higher order counts and meaningful market share gains.

Goldman Sachs delivered third quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by a resurgence in investment banking activity and resilient performance across its trading businesses. Management emphasized the firm’s leadership in mergers and acquisitions, highlighting a substantial rebound in completed deals and a deep advisory pipeline. CEO David Solomon credited the “multiplier effect” of the firm’s integrated approach, noting that M&A activity is feeding opportunities in financing and other businesses. The quarter also saw continued growth in asset and wealth management, with a record $3.5 trillion in assets under supervision and robust fundraising in alternatives.

JPMorgan Chase delivered third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street’s revenue and earnings expectations, underpinned by robust growth in markets-related revenues and continued strength in consumer banking. Management credited higher asset management and investment banking fees, as well as increased payment activity, for powering revenue expansion. CFO Jeremy Barnum noted, “Revenue was up predominantly driven by higher markets revenue as well as higher fees across asset management, investment banking, and payment.” While credit costs increased, largely due to a few isolated incidents in wholesale lending, overall credit performance in both wholesale and consumer businesses remained in line with expectations.

Citigroup delivered a positive Q3, with results surpassing Wall Street’s expectations and the market responding favorably. Management attributed the quarter’s strong performance to broad-based revenue growth across all business segments, improved operating leverage, and the benefits of recent organizational changes. CEO Jane Fraser highlighted the bank’s focus on cross-business synergies and disciplined capital allocation, stating, “We continue to generate positive operating leverage for the firm and in each of our five businesses.” Notably, momentum in services, markets, and wealth management fueled top-line growth, while ongoing technology investments and operational streamlining contributed to improved returns.

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".

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.

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.

Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.

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.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending. As a result, the industry has posted a 45.7% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 15 percentage points.