The fast-food giant behind KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut reported a 27% jump in Q4 net income, fueled by robust digital sales and aggressive global expansion, even as it plans a strategic overhaul for its Pizza Hut chain.
Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) edged past Wall Street forecasts for its fourth quarter, fueled by robust same-store sales at Taco Bell and record KFC expansion. While revenue climbed 6% to $2.51 billion, the market reaction was muted as investors weigh the fast-food giant's growth trajectory against a challenging consumer environment.
Sony's latest financial results reveal a resilient gaming division, where record digital sales and PlayStation Plus subscriptions have successfully counterbalanced a notable dip in console sales during the critical holiday quarter.
Yum! Brands' fourth-quarter revenue beat expectations, driven by robust digital sales and core brand strength at KFC and Taco Bell, while adjusted earnings per share came in slightly below analyst forecasts.
Following the sale of its wireless business, Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) is poised to deliver significant shareholder returns through a series of planned asset sales and strategic consolidation, presenting a compelling value proposition in the telecom infrastructure space.
Digital media conglomerate IAC reported fourth-quarter revenue that narrowly exceeded Wall Street expectations, yet sales fell 10.5% year-over-year to $646 million. The company posted a GAAP loss of $0.99 per share, missing analyst estimates and highlighting ongoing challenges in its core businesses.
Fueled by a major acquisition and two decades of growth, the sandwich chain is embarking on an ambitious expansion plan, targeting digital sales and new markets in Europe.
Genuine Parts Company faces sustained pressure on its in-store sales, a two-year trend underscoring the challenges traditional auto parts distributors confront amid changing consumer habits and digital competition. While operational headwinds mount, some analysts see potential value in the company's extensive network and brand legacy.
Ziff Davis (ZD) shares are attracting value investors with a seemingly cheap valuation and potential asset sales. However, underlying concerns about revenue quality, customer churn, and existential threats from AI-driven search shifts paint a more complex picture for the digital media conglomerate.
IAC reported Q4 2025 revenue that modestly beat expectations, though sales fell 10.5% year-over-year. The digital media giant's non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.16, however, missed analyst forecasts by a staggering 85%, highlighting intense margin pressures even as its core digital business grows.
The automotive sector has a long history of embracing transformative technologies—from digital retail to vehicle subscriptions—that promised salvation but delivered incremental change at best. As artificial intelligence emerges as the latest panacea, seasoned dealers and analysts urge caution, pointing to a persistent pattern of overpromising and a failure to address core consumer concerns.
While 1-800-FLOWERS posted weaker sales, its focus on operational stability and cost discipline impressed analysts. The earnings call revealed a company in transition, grappling with search engine changes and a strategic marketing pivot.
The New York Times Company reported robust digital subscriber and revenue gains for 2025, driven by its subscription-first strategy. While navigating a challenging media landscape, executives outlined ambitious plans to scale video content and leverage AI, even as costs rise.
CNBC's Jim Cramer reaffirmed his longstanding position in Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), held for 'years and years' by his Charitable Trust portfolio, even as the cloud software giant faced recent volatility among S&P 500 constituents.
A significant insider sale at Applied Digital, a key player in AI infrastructure, sparks debate among investors as the stock rides a wave of sector enthusiasm and soaring valuations.
Amidst consecutive price increases and a forced migration to digital platforms, T-Mobile is grappling with rising customer churn and a series of layoffs, signaling a turbulent phase in its strategic overhaul.
Shares of data center operator Applied Digital have skyrocketed on the AI infrastructure wave, but soaring costs, persistent losses, and a premium valuation signal significant risks for investors considering a buy now.
Salesforce's landmark $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract and its role in a new wildfire prevention consortium highlight the company's deepening integration into long-term government and critical infrastructure projects, moving its AI platforms beyond commercial CRM.
The Internal Revenue Service is set to enforce stricter income reporting requirements for users of popular payment apps starting in 2025, lowering the threshold for what constitutes taxable activity in the gig and digital marketplace economy.
The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $802.3 million, a 10.4% year-over-year increase that surpassed analyst expectations. While adjusted earnings per share met consensus, the results highlight both the strength of its digital transition and ongoing challenges in monetizing its growing subscriber base.
