Medical device maker ResMed (RMD) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.42 billion, an 11% year-over-year increase that surpassed Wall Street forecasts. Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $2.81, also topping analyst expectations.
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by robust core deposit growth and disciplined balance sheet management. The regional bank's leadership pointed to strategic tech investments and commercial loan demand as key pillars for its 2025 outlook.
Dolby Laboratories surpassed Wall Street's Q4 revenue and profit forecasts, fueled by strong growth in automotive partnerships and streaming adoption. However, a year-over-year sales decline and contracting operating margins highlight the challenges of shifting product mix and restructuring costs.
Trane Technologies (TT) surpassed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, driven by surging demand in commercial HVAC systems and data center infrastructure. The company reported revenue of $5.14B, up 5.5% year-over-year, with earnings per share of $2.86. Management expressed confidence for 2026, citing a record order backlog.
ManpowerGroup surpassed revenue forecasts in Q4 2025, reporting a 7.1% year-over-year increase to $4.71 billion. However, earnings fell short of expectations, highlighting the ongoing pressure on profitability even as demand shows signs of firming.
Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) reported robust fourth-quarter results for 2025, surpassing revenue expectations with a 13.1% year-over-year sales increase to $5.05 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $10.83 also came in ahead of analyst forecasts.
First Citizens BancShares delivered Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS above analyst forecasts, yet its stock fell. While management pointed to strong fundamentals, analysts probed pressures on margins, tech spending, and integration challenges.
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) reported strong fourth-quarter results, meeting revenue expectations with a 13.3% year-over-year increase to $4.26 billion. The cruise giant's performance, driven by record passenger volumes and strategic investments, signals robust health in the leisure travel sector.
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Shares of Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) have soared over 230% in five years, but new analysis suggests the semiconductor leader's stock may now be trading at a significant premium. Investors are weighing whether the rally has outpaced fundamentals.
Lyft's stock has experienced significant volatility, with recent gains failing to offset broader declines. As the company pushes its autonomous driving and European expansion narrative, investors are left weighing its premium valuation against a challenging competitive landscape and uncertain path to sustained profitability.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI infrastructure build-out, securing a significant 800G transceiver order from a hyperscale customer and expanding its Texas manufacturing footprint. While these moves signal strong revenue momentum, they also amplify existing concerns over customer concentration and profitability.
As Appen announces a key governance change, its surging share price collides with deep long-term losses, forcing a hard look at whether this AI data play is a turnaround story or a value trap.
Honeywell International posts a robust Q4 with record orders and backlog, while announcing an accelerated timeline to spin off its core Aerospace business as a standalone public company by late 2026, a move set to redefine its investment profile.
Moody's Corporation bolsters its risk analytics arsenal with strategic acquisitions of Numerated Growth Technologies and CAPE Analytics, positioning itself at the center of a private credit market under the regulatory microscope.
TAL Education Group's stock soared following robust Q3 FY2026 results and a new share repurchase program, marking a potential inflection point for the Chinese tutoring giant navigating a post-regulatory landscape. Analysts debate if the rally signals a lasting recovery or a temporary reprieve.
CNH Industrial is capturing investor attention with its strategic push into automation, highlighted by the new R4 autonomous robot, and a stable demand outlook for its core agriculture and construction segments. This comes as the market weighs the company's recent stock momentum against contrasting valuation models.
ARK Invest's Cathie Wood made a significant $26 million investment in Broadcom stock last week, highlighting a strategic pivot towards AI infrastructure amid portfolio reshuffling. The move follows Broadcom's blockbuster earnings and comes as Wall Street maintains a bullish outlook on the chipmaker.
