Shares of industrial fluid and energy systems manufacturer Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM)
jumped 8.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 (fiscal Q4) results, which blew past analysts' revenue, EPS, and EBITDA expectations.
Industrial fluid and energy systems manufacturer Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 20.9% year on year to $59.35 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $230 million at the midpoint came in 1.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.40 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Industrial fluid and energy systems manufacturer Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM)
will be reporting results tomorrow before market open. Here’s what to look for.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025. Companies with substantial business ties to Europe likely had some relief as the delay reduced near-term cost pressures and preserved cross-border demand.
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.
Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional.
However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the engineered components and systems industry, including ESCO (NYSE:ESE) and its peers.
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Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
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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.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Graham Corporation (NYSE:GHM) and the rest of the engineered components and systems stocks fared in Q4.
Graham Corporation’s 8.9% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 7.4%, and its stock price has climbed to $31.57 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
