Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by robust demand for its building solutions in data centers and life sciences. The company raised its full-year profit guidance, citing a record order backlog and disciplined execution.
Timken's fourth-quarter revenue and profit topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by robust performance in its Industrial Motion segment and effective cost management. The company projects steady growth for 2026, supported by strategic portfolio simplification.
Avery Dennison's Q4 2025 results present a mixed picture: revenue slightly missed expectations, but profits edged past forecasts. The adhesive and materials science leader is betting on its Intelligent Labels and food solutions to power future growth, even as trade policies and consumer spending patterns create challenges.
Thermo Fisher Scientific posted strong Q4 results, surpassing revenue and profit forecasts, yet its stock fell as analysts probed underlying pressures in key markets and the sustainability of growth drivers.
ResMed's robust Q4 results, driven by surging mask demand and digital health growth, set the stage for pointed analyst inquiries on supply chain resilience, GLP-1 impacts, and competitive positioning.
Lazard's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, fueled by record advisory fees and robust asset growth. But the real story emerged during the analyst Q&A, revealing the strategic pressures and opportunities facing the storied financial firm.
Tractor Supply's Q4 earnings fell short of expectations, citing a mild storm season and cautious consumer spending. While management frames these issues as temporary, analysts probed deeper into the retailer's long-term strategy and resilience.
Blackstone reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue beating expectations but profits falling short. While strong capital inflows and performance in infrastructure and private equity drove growth, rising costs and a softer real estate fee environment squeezed earnings. The subsequent analyst call raised pointed questions on fundraising, fee structures, and the firm's positioning in the AI investment boom.
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.
Ameriprise Financial reported robust fourth-quarter results driven by advisor strength and platform investments. As shares rally post-earnings, analysts are focusing on key questions around recruitment momentum, technology payoffs, and the impact of its new Signature Wealth platform.
Deckers Brands delivered a robust fourth-quarter performance, with sales and earnings exceeding analyst forecasts. Strong global demand for its HOKA and UGG brands, coupled with disciplined operations, powered the results. As shares rally, analysts are pressing management on the sustainability of growth and international expansion plans.
Despite reporting a 25.7% year-over-year sales increase, Xerox's fourth-quarter results fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending its stock lower. Management pointed to tariffs, rising costs, and IT segment challenges as key headwinds, while analysts probed the sustainability of growth from recent acquisitions.
Mastercard's Q4 earnings met revenue forecasts and beat on profits, driven by global diversification and value-added services. But the real story emerged during the analyst Q&A, revealing the strategic pressures and opportunities ahead for the payments giant.
Arthur J. Gallagher's Q4 earnings fell short of expectations, driven by integration timing from the AssuredPartners deal and softer contingent income. While the market reacted, analysts zeroed in on the underlying drivers and future trajectory during the earnings call.
Despite topping revenue and earnings estimates, Dover's latest quarterly results faced a skeptical market. The real story unfolded during the Q&A, where analysts probed the sustainability of growth in key segments and the company's path forward.
LPL Financial posted strong Q4 results that exceeded analyst forecasts, yet its stock faced selling pressure. While management pointed to organic growth and successful integrations, analysts probed deeper into the sustainability of the firm's expansion and future profitability drivers.
Caterpillar's robust Q4 earnings, fueled by record power and energy sales, have lifted its stock. But analysts' probing questions reveal the challenges ahead on capacity, costs, and digital growth.
A massive trove of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, released by the U.S. Justice Department, contains numerous unredacted names of alleged victims, explicit photographs, and sensitive personal data due to widespread and inconsistent censorship efforts.
A persistent cold snap has left Berlin's sidewalks treacherously icy, leading to a surge in injuries and reigniting a contentious debate over whether to lift the city's ban on road salt—pitting public safety against environmental concerns.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating claims that Nike's diversity initiatives may have systematically disadvantaged white workers in hiring, promotions, and layoffs, seeking documents back to 2018 through a federal court subpoena.
