An analysis of third-quarter earnings reveals a mixed picture for the safety and security services industry. While the sector showed overall revenue resilience, performance varied sharply among key players, with legacy giant Brink's posting the slowest growth.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced plans Thursday to manufacture cutting-edge 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second plant in Kumamoto, Japan. The move, a significant win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's industrial policy, aims to meet soaring global AI demand and reshapes the geopolitics of advanced chipmaking.
Boston Scientific met Q4 revenue expectations and delivered a slight earnings beat, but a sharp stock decline reflects investor scrutiny over sequential softness in key franchises and margin pressures.
Fox Corporation surpassed Wall Street's revenue and profit forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by resilient advertising demand for its core news and sports programming and accelerating growth from its digital streaming services, Tubi and Fox One.
Qualcomm's Q4 revenue met expectations, but a cautious outlook driven by memory supply constraints and strategic shifts into automotive and IoT markets signals a pivotal moment for the chip giant.
AbbVie reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with strong growth in immunology and neuroscience drugs countering weakness in its aesthetics portfolio and broader pricing headwinds. While revenue slightly missed estimates, adjusted earnings per share beat expectations.
Reynolds Consumer Products beat Q4 revenue estimates, driven by market share gains and innovation. However, a subdued outlook for the coming quarter, citing inflation and competitive pressures, has tempered investor optimism.
Alphabet Inc. reported a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, with revenue climbing 18% year-over-year to $113.8 billion, powered by accelerating adoption of its AI technologies across Search, Cloud, and consumer products.
Coherent Corp. posted strong quarterly results and guidance, fueled by surging demand for its photonics components from AI data centers. Despite the robust performance, the stock dipped as the market weighed aggressive capacity expansion against long-term industry dynamics.
Uber's fourth-quarter revenue of $14.37 billion met analyst forecasts, driven by a 20.1% year-over-year surge. However, adjusted earnings of $0.71 per share fell short of expectations, casting a shadow over robust user growth and the company's aggressive autonomous vehicle strategy.
IT solutions provider ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) posted a strong fourth quarter for CY2025, with revenue climbing 20.3% year-over-year to $614.8 million, beating market expectations. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.45 significantly outpaced analyst consensus.
Lucky Strike Entertainment fell short of revenue expectations in its latest quarter, posting modest growth amid margin pressures. However, the company's full-year outlook and strategic focus on integrating new assets and streamlining its brand portfolio suggest a pivotal transition year ahead.
IT solutions giant CDW surpassed analyst expectations for Q4 2025, reporting $5.51 billion in revenue and highlighting strong growth in cloud, AI, and professional services as key drivers.
TTM Technologies (TTMI) reported strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue and profit exceeding analyst expectations, fueled by robust demand from AI data center and aerospace & defense sectors. Despite the positive performance and an optimistic outlook, the stock faced post-earnings selling pressure.
Equifax surpassed revenue expectations for Q4 2025, driven by strong performance in its AI-powered products and government services. While the company provided optimistic guidance, it continues to navigate headwinds from rising operational costs and a shifting mortgage landscape.
Lockheed Martin's robust fourth-quarter performance, driven by record F-35 deliveries and advanced tech demand, faced scrutiny from analysts probing future challenges in execution, margins, and international sales.
Bunge Global's Q4 sales surged 75.5% to $23.76 billion, beating estimates, but profit margins faced pressure. While the Viterra integration is boosting operational heft, a cautious forecast on biofuel policy and trade flows left investors uneasy.
Kirby Corporation's fourth-quarter revenue fell short of analyst forecasts, triggering a sharp sell-off. While management pointed to seasonal factors and weather delays, analysts probed deeper into persistent challenges and the path forward for the marine transportation and distribution giant.
Tenable Holdings surpassed Wall Street's revenue and profit forecasts for Q4 2025, driven by strong demand for its unified exposure management platform and AI-specific security solutions. The company also provided confident guidance for the coming quarter.
Parker-Hannifin's strong Q4 results, driven by aerospace and off-highway growth, have buoyed investor confidence. We analyze the critical questions from analysts that reveal the challenges and opportunities ahead for the industrial giant.
