EPS growth

LeMaitre Vascular reports 11% organic Q1 growth, expanding margins, and raises 2026 guidance on strong Artegraft performance and geographic expansion.

S&P 500 earnings crush expectations with 27.8% EPS growth in Q1 2026. All 11 sectors beat estimates amid robust 3.5% GDP growth, though rising rates pose risks.

United Bancorporation of Alabama reports 15% net income growth to $5.4M in Q1, with EPS rising 27% to $1.80. Community development revenues totaled $2.3M.

CW Bancorp reports 22% EPS growth to $1.18 in Q1 2026, with efficiency gains and 65 consecutive profitable quarters.

InsCorp reports 15% EPS growth to $0.63 in 1Q26, driven by 21% deposit growth. Board raises quarterly dividend 9% to $0.12 per share.

J&J transforms from income stock into growth engine with 50% rally in 12 months, backed by innovative medicines and medical device expansion despite 2026 patent cliff.

Engineering firm Fluor has outperformed S&P 500 with 120% five-year gain, backed by $25.5B backlog and exposure to cloud, AI, and nuclear markets.

Broadcom, Palantir, and Credo Technology project 50%+ revenue and EPS growth, underscoring robust AI infrastructure demand and enterprise adoption momentum ahead of earnings season.

Two Dividend Kings with 50+ consecutive years of increases offer defensive appeal with 2.7% yields amid market uncertainty.

Northwest Natural and Marzetti are overlooked Dividend Kings with 70 and 63 consecutive years of increases offering compelling income and growth potential.

Chevron positioned for 16% EPS growth through 2028 via Tengiz, Permian, and deepwater projects, with $300 price target implying 50% upside. Stock dependent on oil prices and project execution success.

MCAP Inc. ($MCAP) reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.13, up 40% quarter-over-quarter, with $21M full-year EBITDA amid continued platform expansion.

Sysco acquires Jetro for $29.1B, targeting $100B combined revenue and 45% EBITDA boost, though shares dip 2.2% on mixed technical signals.

Mastercard delivered 461% returns over a decade, transforming $10K into $56K, driven by 393% EPS growth as digital payment adoption accelerated globally.

Two blue-chip dividend aristocrats offer compelling value: $KO with 64-year streak and 2.6% yield; $SPGI with 53-year streak and strong growth.

Dell exceeded earnings expectations driven by strong AI server demand, posting record revenue of $113.5B. Company raised FY2027 guidance significantly, citing $64B in AI orders and robust backlog.

Institutional investors favor high-growth companies with strong balance sheets, like NVIDIA and Eli Lilly, viewing them as resilient bets in volatile markets.

American Water Works reported 8.9% EPS growth in 2025 and affirmed robust 2026 guidance of ~8% growth, while advancing strategic mergers to enhance scale.

OGE Energy raises 2026 guidance to $2.38-$2.48 EPS, citing infrastructure investment gains and load growth. Company projects 5-7% annual EPS growth through 2028.