After-Hours Earnings Report for October 8, 2025 : AZZ, RGP, BSET, RELL

On October 8, 2025, several companies are scheduled to report earnings, presenting a mixed outlook. AZZ Inc. is forecast for a 13.87% YoY EPS increase to $1.56, continuing a trend of beating estimates and trading at a P/E below its industry average. Conversely, Resources Connection (RGP) anticipates flat EPS at $-0.17, while Bassett Furniture (BSET) projects a 117.31% EPS rise to $0.09 despite a recent miss, both exhibiting high P/E ratios relative to their industries and, in BSET's case, significant short interest. Richardson Electronics (RELL) is expected to report a 75% EPS decrease to $0.01 following a substantial prior miss, also showing elevated short interest and a high P/E multiple compared to its sector.

Analysis

The following companies are expected to report earnings after hours on 10/08/2025. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. AZZ Inc. (AZZ)is reporting for the quarter ending August 31, 2025. The machinery company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $1.56. This value represents a 13.87% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year AZZ has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 12.66%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for AZZ is 17.46 vs. an industry ratio of 20.50. Resources Connection, Inc. (RGP)is reporting for the quarter ending August 31, 2025. The staffing company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.17. This value represents a no change for the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for RGP is 40.42 vs. an industry ratio of 23.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (BSET)is reporting for the quarter ending August 31, 2025. The furniture company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $0.09. This value represents a 117.31% increase compared to the same quarter last year. BSET missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2024 by -52.94%. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 14 days. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for BSET is 19.39 vs. an industry ratio of 4.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL)is reporting for the quarter ending August 31, 2025. The electrical company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $0.01. This value represents a 75.00% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. RELL missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2024 by -150%. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 12 days.The days to cover, as reported in the 9/15/2025 short interest update, increased 138.48% from previous report on 8/29/2025. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for RELL is 57.88 vs. an industry ratio of 24.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Several companies are scheduled to report earnings on October 8, 2025, presenting a mixed landscape for investors. AZZ Inc. stands out with a consensus EPS forecast of $1.56, marking a 13.87% year-over-year increase, and has consistently beaten expectations in the past year. Its 2026 P/E ratio of 17.46 is also notably below its industry average of 20.50, suggesting potential value. Resources Connection (RGP) is projected for flat EPS at $-0.17, but its 2026 P/E of 40.42 significantly exceeds the industry's 23.40, indicating high growth expectations. Bassett Furniture (BSET) anticipates a substantial 117.31% EPS increase to $0.09, yet it previously missed Q3 2024 consensus by -52.94%. BSET also exhibits a high 2025 P/E of 19.39 against an industry average of 4.80 and has a significant short interest with 'days to cover' exceeding 14 days. Richardson Electronics (RELL) faces considerable headwinds, with an expected 75.00% EPS decrease to $0.01, following a substantial -150% miss in Q4 2024. The company's 'days to cover' has increased by 138.48% to over 12 days, reflecting heightened bearish sentiment. Despite this, its 2026 P/E of 57.88 is well above the industry's 24.70, implying aggressive future growth assumptions.

Key Decisions for Investors

• Consider AZZ Inc. for its consistent positive earnings performance and favorable P/E valuation relative to its industry, but monitor for confirmation of continued growth.
• Exercise caution with Bassett Furniture (BSET) and Richardson Electronics (RELL) given their high short interest and, particularly for RELL, recent significant earnings misses, despite implied high future growth in their P/E ratios.
• Evaluate Resources Connection (RGP)'s earnings closely for justification of its elevated P/E ratio, which implies substantial future earnings growth compared to its industry.