USLM Overview

Earnings Growth: United States Lime & Minerals Inc. reported a profit of $38.78 million for the third quarter, an increase from $33.35 million in the same period last year.

Earnings Per Share: The earnings per share (EPS) rose to $1.35, up from $1.16 in the previous year.

Revenue Increase: The company's revenue grew by 14.1%, reaching $102.02 million compared to $89.43 million last year.

Financial Summary: Key financial figures include earnings of $38.78 million, EPS of $1.35, and revenue of $102.02 million, all showing positive growth year-over-year.

Validea's Small-Cap Growth Investor Model: The model, based on Motley Fool's strategy, identifies small-cap growth stocks with strong fundamentals and price performance, highlighting California Bancorp, United States Lime & Minerals, and Provident Bancorp as stocks with improved ratings.

California Bancorp (BCAL): This small-cap growth stock in the Money Center Banks industry saw its rating increase from 53% to 80%, indicating solid fundamentals and valuation, with services including commercial banking and various financial products.

United States Lime & Minerals Inc (USLM): A mid-cap growth stock in the Construction - Raw Materials sector, USLM's rating rose from 67% to 80%, reflecting its strong fundamentals and diverse product offerings in lime and limestone for various industries.

Provident Bancorp Inc (PVBC): Another small-cap growth stock in the Money Center Banks industry, PVBC's rating improved from 49% to 76%, showcasing its commercial banking services and investment activities in the Northeastern U.S.

Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: On 8/22/25, United States Lime & Minerals Inc. (USLM), Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (SMG), and TORM plc (TRMD) will trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends.

Dividend Payments: USLM will pay $0.06 on 9/12/25, SMG will pay $0.66 on 9/5/25, and TRMD will pay $0.40 on 9/3/25.

Stock Price Impact: Following the ex-dividend date, USLM shares are expected to drop by 0.05%, SMG by 1.06%, and TRMD by 1.99%.

Estimated Annual Yields: Current estimated annual yields are 0.21% for USLM, 4.25% for SMG, and 7.96% for TRMD, reflecting the stability of their dividend history.

Financial Performance: United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. reported a revenue increase of 19.6% in Q2 2025, totaling $91.5 million, and a net income rise of 18.3%, reaching $30.8 million, driven by higher sales volumes and prices for lime and limestone products.

Dividend Announcement: The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable on September 12, 2025, to shareholders recorded by August 22, 2025.

Stock Ratings Update: Validea's Small-Cap Growth Investor model, based on Motley Fool's strategy, has upgraded United States Lime & Minerals Inc. (USLM) from 80% to 93% and Woori Financial Group Inc. (WF) from 69% to 76%, indicating strong interest in USLM and moderate interest in WF based on their fundamentals and valuations.

Company Descriptions: United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. operates in the lime and limestone industry, supplying various sectors including construction and environmental services, while Woori Financial Group Inc. is a financial holding company with subsidiaries providing banking and investment services.

Financial Performance: United States Lime & Minerals reported a Q1 GAAP EPS of $1.19 and revenue of $91.3 million, reflecting a 27.4% year-over-year increase, driven by strong demand from construction customers.

Management Commentary: CEO Timothy W. Byrne expressed satisfaction with the company's performance, highlighting ongoing large construction projects as a key factor in their success during the quarter.