trailing

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Over the 14 years preceding Liberation Day, the S&P 500 low-volatility group traded at an average premium of 20% to the high-beta group on trailing price/earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The other candidates in the race were trailing Ugarte and Mazariegos in early returns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The moves have left the pair, which are not profitable yet, trading at roughly 120 times and 420 times trailing sales.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Small-cap stocks generated return on equity of less than 1% over the trailing 12 months through the first quarter of 2026, compared with about 20% for large-cap stocks, according to Sagal.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Glittering black eyes searched the night, a forked tongue tasted the air, the small living plants appeared to shudder as the long scaly body brushed by them, trailing its way along.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques