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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

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2 Services Stocks with Solid Fundamentals and 1 to Avoid

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Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. But cutbacks in corporate spending and the threat of new AI products have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 1.4%. This performance mirrored the S&P 500’s.

Despite the lackluster result, a few diamonds in the rough can produce earnings growth no matter what, and we started StockStory to help you find them. On that note, here are two services stocks boasting durable advantages and one best left ignored.

One Business Services Stock to Sell:

Korn Ferry (KFY)

Market Cap: $3.44 billion

With clients including 97% of the S&P 100 and operations in 103 offices across 51 countries, Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) is a global consulting firm that helps organizations design optimal structures, recruit talent, develop leaders, and create effective compensation strategies.

Why Is KFY Risky?

  1. Sales tumbled by 2% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
  2. Sales were less profitable over the last two years as its earnings per share fell by 8.1% annually, worse than its revenue declines
  3. Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability

Korn Ferry is trading at $66.60 per share, or 13x forward price-to-earnings. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why KFY doesn’t pass our bar.

Two Business Services Stocks to Watch:

Barrett (BBSI)

Market Cap: $1.05 billion

Operating as a professional employer organization (PEO) that serves over 8,000 companies with more than 120,000 worksite employees, Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) provides management solutions that help small and mid-sized businesses handle human resources, payroll, workers' compensation, and other administrative functions.

Why Do We Like BBSI?

  1. Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
  2. ROIC punches in at 57.4%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments, and its returns are climbing as it finds even more attractive growth opportunities
  3. Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities

At $40.46 per share, Barrett trades at 18.2x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Huron (HURN)

Market Cap: $2.31 billion

Founded in 2002 during a time of significant regulatory change in corporate America, Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN) is a professional services company that helps organizations develop growth strategies, optimize operations, and implement digital transformation solutions.

Why Are We Positive On HURN?

  1. Impressive 14.6% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
  2. Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 37.1% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
  3. Rising returns on capital show the company is starting to reap the benefits of its past investments

Huron’s stock price of $142.37 implies a valuation ratio of 20.2x forward price-to-earnings. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

With rates dropping, inflation stabilizing, and the elections in the rearview mirror, all signs point to the start of a new bull run - and we’re laser-focused on finding the best stocks for this upcoming cycle.

Put yourself in the driver’s seat by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years.

Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like Comfort Systems (+751% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.

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