Interface surges 21.9% in a month as earnings momentum outshines Macy’s and Carrier Global

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Interface shares jumped 21.9% over the past month, outpacing the broader market, while Macy’s and Carrier Global also posted double-digit gains but face structural headwinds. Interface’s earnings per share grew 33.7% annually over the last two years, its free cash flow margin expanded by 7.2 percentage points in five years, and returns on capital are rising. In contrast, Macy’s earnings per share contracted 17.8% annually over three years amid store closures and weak same-store sales, and Carrier Global’s earnings per share fell 6% annually over two years even as revenue grew, with eroding returns on capital. Interface trades at $35.68 per share, or 1.5 times trailing sales, while Macy’s is at $24.45 with an 11.8 times forward P/E and Carrier Global at $73.54 with a 26.3 times forward P/E.

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Interface Inc
TILE
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Earnings per share grew 33.7% annually over two years, free cash flow margin expanded, and returns on capital are rising.

Consumer Discretionary▼
Macy’s Inc
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▼ NegativeDemandrelevance

Earnings per share contracted 17.8% annually over three years amid store closures and weak same-store sales.

Smart City / Autonomous Infrastructure▼
Carrier Global Corp
CARR
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Earnings per share fell 6% annually over two years, eroding returns on capital.