3 Unpopular Stocks We’re Skeptical OfWhen Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
3 Industrials Stocks Walking a Fine LineIndustrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending.
As a result, the industry has posted a 18.1% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 8.9 percentage points.
Helios Technologies Fortifies Finance and Accounting Leadership Team
Helios Technologies, Inc. (
NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, announced today that Michael Connaway will be joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Jeremy Evans, Helios’ Corporate Controller, will be promoted to the expanded role of Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Connaway will assume the role when he joins the Company in October with the specific date to be determined. Effective with the appointment of Mr. Connaway, Sean Bagan, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer will relinquish his role as CFO. Mr. Evans’ expanded responsibilities will be effective September 1, 2025.
3 Volatile Stocks with Open QuestionsVolatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Enovation Controls, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Wins Triple Recognition as One of the United Kingdom’s Best Workplaces for Development™, Wellbeing™, and Women™ 2025
Helios Technologies, Inc. (
NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, is excited to announce its operating company Enovation Controls’ United Kingdom (UK) branch has achieved an exceptional triple honor in 2025, earning places on Great Place To Work® UK’s prestigious Best Workplaces for Development™, Wellbeing™, and Women™ lists. This rare achievement recognizes Enovation Controls’ commitment to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes continuous employee growth, holistic wellbeing, and gender equity.
Gas and Liquid Handling Stocks Q2 Results: Benchmarking ITT (NYSE:ITT)Looking back on gas and liquid handling stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including ITT (
NYSE:ITT) and its peers.
Resideo, THOR Industries, JELD-WEN, Helios, and Luxfer Shares Are Falling, What You Need To KnowA number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after an unexpectedly sharp rise in wholesale inflation fueled concerns about rising costs and their impact on corporate profits. The primary catalyst was the July 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of inflation at the wholesale level, which jumped 0.9% against forecasts of a 0.2% rise. This represents the most significant monthly increase in over three years, pointing to mounting cost pressures for manufacturers, with tariffs cited as a key factor. This data complicates the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions, as persistent inflation may prevent rate cuts, creating a headwind for cyclical sectors like Industrials.
HLIO Q2 Deep Dive: Margin Pressures Ease as Portfolio Refocuses, Guidance Tops ExpectationsMotion control and electronic systems manufacturer Helios Technologies (
NYSE:HLIO) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 3.4% year on year to $212.5 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($211.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 7.2% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.59 per share was 17.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Q2 Rundown: Chart (NYSE:GTLS) Vs Other Gas and Liquid Handling StocksThe end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how gas and liquid handling stocks fared in Q2, starting with Chart (
NYSE:GTLS).
Helios’s (NYSE:HLIO) Q2: Strong Sales, Stock Jumps 13.5%Motion control and electronic systems manufacturer Helios Technologies (
NYSE:HLIO) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.4% year on year to $212.5 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($211.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 7.2% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.59 per share was 17.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Helios Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Positioned to Deliver Profitable Sales Growth as Demand Trends Continue to Improve
Helios Technologies, Inc. (
NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2025.
Helios Technologies Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell its Australian-Based Hydraulic Fluid Power Solutions and Service Provider Business
Helios Technologies, Inc. (
NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, announced today that it has executed a definitive agreement for the sale of Custom Fluidpower (“CFP”) to Questas Group (“Questas”). The all-cash transaction valued at approximately $83 million AUD (~$54 million USD) is subject to final working capital and other customary closing adjustments. The transaction value represents an increase of approximately $48 million AUD above the acquisition price paid for CFP by the Company in August 2018. Questas, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and has approximately 850 employees across 37 locations. Helios will also enter into a long-term exclusive distribution agreement with Questas, subject to annual growth targets tied to market conditions, assuring the continuity of Sun Hydraulics’ strategic position in the Australian hydraulics market through CFP’s extensive engineering, distribution, and service network.
Helios (HLIO) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To ExpectMotion control and electronic systems manufacturer Helios Technologies (
NYSE:HLIO)
will be reporting results this Monday after the bell. Here’s what to look for.
Helios Technologies Launches Atlas Connect Gateway, a Rugged and Smart Connectivity Solution for Intelligent Equipment
Helios Technologies, Inc. (
NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, is excited to announce the launch of the Atlas Connect Gateway, an advanced connectivity solution developed by Enovation Controls, part of Helios’ Electronics segment. Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern applications across a wide range of industries, this new offering delivers the next generation of secure connectivity, remote diagnostics, and real-time system intelligence. With seamless integration into Helios' broader ecosystem, Atlas Connect Gateway is purpose-built to support original equipment manufacturers (OEM) that require both performance and serviceability, allowing them to connect different devices and systems which ordinarily may not be compatible.
Helios Technologies Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Release and Conference Call
Helios Technologies (
NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic control technologies, announced today that it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Monday, August 4, 2025. Sean Bagan, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and webcast the next morning to review the Company’s financial and operating results and discuss its outlook.
Gas and Liquid Handling Stocks Q1 Highlights: Donaldson (NYSE:DCI)Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Donaldson (
NYSE:DCI) and the best and worst performers in the gas and liquid handling industry.
