profitability

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The private-equity company reported weaker profitability at Action, which accounts for the bulk of the group’s portfolio value.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That may be the case now, as earnings have become a more important driver for equities and valuations are supported by higher corporate profitability.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“Many producers are being forced to make difficult decisions about input use, crop selection, and long‑term investment, which may ultimately affect yields, profitability and farm viability,” he said in a statement to Salon.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

During the first quarter, SMIC’s gross margin stood at 20%, beating consensus expectations as investors look to see if the company’s aggressive capacity expansion has pressured profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

People don't like to know that three quarters of their tampon strings are being buried, or that their paychecks have less to do with their company's profitability than its owner's compassion.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green