The Clorox Company reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue meeting expectations but profits falling short. While sales held steady at $1.67 billion, margins were pressured by operational shifts and competitive promotions, even as the company bets big on innovation and its pending Gojo acquisition.
First Interstate BancSystem delivered a top-and-bottom-line earnings beat, yet shares stumbled as analysts pressed management on the long-term costs of its strategic pivot. We break down the key exchanges from the call.
Skyworks Solutions surpassed Wall Street's profit expectations in its latest quarter, driven by growth in automotive and IoT sectors, despite a slight year-over-year revenue dip. The company's forward guidance signals confidence, even as the mobile market shows early signs of a turnaround.
First Financial Bancorp's Q4 earnings were buoyed by record fee income and the integration of recent acquisitions, but analysts on the call focused on the sustainability of growth and the road ahead for cost synergies.
Avnet's strong fourth-quarter performance, led by record Asia revenues and a rebound in the Americas and Europe, has lifted its stock. While management touts broad-based demand, analysts on the earnings call raised pointed questions about margin trajectory, inventory risks, and the durability of the recovery in key markets.
Origin Bancorp's fourth-quarter earnings surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by strategic hires and cost discipline. However, the subsequent conference call revealed pointed questions from analysts focused on margin pressures and the long-term payoff of its 'Optimize Origin' initiative.
AMETEK's strategic acquisitions and expansion into specialized markets drove a 13.4% revenue surge to $2 billion in Q4 2025, helping offset integration-related margin pressures. The company projects steady growth ahead, backed by a record order backlog.
Monro Inc. reported a quarter of strategic contrasts: revenue fell short of expectations, but cost-cutting measures boosted profits. As the auto service chain leans into digital marketing and store optimization, analysts pressed management on the roadmap for sustainable growth.
Merck & Co. reported fourth-quarter revenue that beat Wall Street expectations, fueled by its cancer blockbuster and new launches. However, a full-year sales forecast that fell slightly short of estimates highlights the challenges of generic competition and pricing pressures facing the pharma giant.
Take-Two Interactive Software surpassed Wall Street's revenue expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter, driven by robust performance in its mobile division and flagship franchises. The company also issued an optimistic outlook, buoyed by anticipation for the upcoming 'Grand Theft Auto VI' release.
FuboTV's Q4 2025 results reveal a company in transition, posting a massive 249% revenue surge to $1.55 billion while grappling with the complexities of its Hulu Live acquisition and a high-stakes dispute with NBCUniversal. The path to sustained profitability remains the central challenge.
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected Q4 2025 results, with revenue rising 5.6% to $29.34 billion. The company credits strategic investments in affordability and brand relaunches for its performance, while outlining a cautious yet proactive outlook for the year ahead.
Agricultural giant Archer-Daniels-Midland reported a 13.7% year-over-year revenue decline in Q4 2025, missing market expectations, as weak global trade and soft consumer demand weighed on results. While cost controls boosted profits above forecasts, management signaled that clearer U.S. biofuel regulations and a recovery in exports are critical to its 2026 outlook.
Jacobs Solutions outperformed Wall Street expectations in its latest quarter, driven by robust demand in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. The company's record backlog and expanding digital consulting arm position it for sustained growth through 2026.
Columbia Sportswear's Q4 earnings beat profit forecasts by a wide margin, driven by robust international growth and strategic marketing. While U.S. sales remain under pressure, the company's brand strength and price adjustments aim to counter tariff impacts and fuel a recovery later this year.
Benchmark Electronics (BHE) reported Q4 revenue and profit that topped analyst forecasts, driven by strength in medical devices and advanced computing. While margins face pressure, management pointed to robust new bookings and a planned capacity expansion to fuel future growth.
J&J Snack Foods' Q4 revenue fell short of expectations, but strategic cost-cutting and a shift to higher-margin products helped cushion the blow. The company's 'Project Apollo' initiative is now delivering tangible savings as management eyes a recovery fueled by new product launches.
Match Group's fourth-quarter revenue surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by strategic product revamps and Hinge's international expansion. While Tinder focuses on long-term user engagement, the company signals a period of reinvestment and flat near-term growth.
Broadridge Financial Solutions beat Q4 revenue and profit estimates, driven by strength in governance services and early tokenization wins. However, rising costs and shifting revenue mix squeezed margins, casting a shadow over the otherwise robust results.
Telecom software leader Amdocs met revenue forecasts for Q4 2025, driven by major contract renewals and strategic AI investments, while navigating an upcoming leadership change.
