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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 Jackson Financial (NYSE:JXN) and the rest of the life insurance stocks fared in Q1.
Shares of aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR)
jumped 10.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported record sales and profitability for its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2025. The aviation services provider announced fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.16 per share, a 32% increase from the prior year, handily beating analyst expectations. Revenue for the quarter also impressed, rising 15% to $755 million. The strong performance was driven by robust demand in both its commercial and government businesses, particularly in its Parts Supply segment. The company highlighted its successful integration of a recent acquisition and the divestiture of its landing gear business as key strategic moves that are now delivering higher growth and margins. Following the strong report, RBC Capital raised its price target on the stock to $85 from $75, maintaining an "Outperform" rating.
Shares of bearings manufacturer RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) jumped 3% in the morning session after Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $480 price target. The new price target from the influential Wall Street firm suggests a significant potential upside of nearly 28% from the stock's current levels. This bullish initiation reflects confidence in the precision components manufacturer, which serves the industrial, defense, and aerospace sectors. The positive sentiment from Deutsche Bank adds to other recent optimistic analyst ratings. KeyBanc and Truist Financial have also recently raised their price targets on RBC Bearings, citing expectations for strong performance in its industrial segment and margin expansion driven by its aerospace and defense business. The company has demonstrated robust growth in its aerospace and defense segments and has improved its financial stability by significantly reducing debt over the past year.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 engineered components and systems earnings season.
Shares of solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR)
jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Jefferies raised the price target for the company. The firm boosted its price target on First Solar to $194 from $192, while keeping a "Buy" rating on the shares. This move signals confidence in the company's future performance.
The food and beverage giant has been under pressure for several quarters, weighed down by shifting consumer preferences toward healthier options, stiff competition, and broader weakness in consumer spending.
Since July 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 95.5%. But one standout stock has nearly doubled the market - over the past five years, RBC Bearings has surged 184% to $378.24 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 24.2% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 17.1%.
Brighthouse Financial’s first quarter results for 2025 reflected solid sales in both annuities and life insurance, even as revenue and adjusted earnings per share came in below Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to continued growth in Shield annuity products and steady expansion in life insurance sales, while acknowledging higher-than-expected corporate expenses. CEO Eric Steigerwalt cited a robust liquidity position and progress on capital-focused initiatives, stating, “We ended the quarter with holding company liquid assets of approximately $1 billion, maintaining a robust cash position.”
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.
In the crowded field of artificial intelligence, few companies have generated as much intrigue—and debate—as Palantir Technologies. Once best known for its secretive government contracts and clandestine data analytics work, Palantir is now increasingly recognized as an AI powerhouse. With its high-profile launches of platforms like AIP (Artificial
Wedbush’s Danile Ives expects the company to hit the next milestone of $5 trillion over the next 18 months, given his view that the current tech bull market is still early, being led by the AI Revolution.
The EV maker’s board had said in April it was delaying its proxy filing due to unresolved matters, including a special committee reviewing Musk’s compensation.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – July 8th, 2025 – Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc. (CSE:ICS) (OTCQB:IGCRF) (“ICS” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the formation of its Cyber Future Advisory Board , a newly established group created to guide the Company’s strategy as it expands into emerging areas of cybersecurity and prepares for the coming impact … Continue reading "Integrated Cyber Solutions Welcomes Peter Buckley, Former Head of Cybersecurity at HSBC Canada, to Newly Formed Cyber Future Advisory Board, and Announces Engagement of Investor Relations Personnel, Entrance Into Debt Settlement, Adoption of Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"
Lincoln Financial Group’s first quarter results prompted a modestly negative market reaction, as investors weighed solid adjusted earnings against a notable miss on operating income versus Wall Street expectations. Management pointed to steady progress in diversifying the business mix, particularly with margin expansion in Group Protection and strong annuity sales, but acknowledged ongoing market volatility and the impact of lower alternative investment returns. CEO Ellen Cooper described the quarter as “another solid quarter” and emphasized the company’s focus on operational efficiency and capital strength in light of continued macroeconomic uncertainty.
The company anticipates a research expense in Q2 associated with milestone and licensing payments, which will impact both GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share.
