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Financial holding company Republic Bancorp (NASDAQGS:RBCA.A) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 23.1% year on year to $94.27 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.16 per share was 11.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global investment management firm Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 38.3% year on year to $2.33 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share was 27.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Hawaiian banking company First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $225.9 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.56 per share was 2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global payments company American Express (NYSE:AXP) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 10.6% year on year to $17.57 billion. Its GAAP profit of $3.53 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Digital financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 38.7% year on year to $1.03 billion. Revenue guidance for the full year exceeded analysts’ estimates, but next quarter’s guidance of $1.04 million was less impressive, coming in 99.9% below expectations. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.13 per share was 16.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Asset management firm WisdomTree (NYSE:WT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 33.4% year on year to $147.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.29 per share was 23.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Household products company Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 3.9% year on year to $1.64 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.51 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.86 per share was 3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Cable, internet, and telephone services provider Charter (NASDAQ:CHTR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 2.3% year on year to $13.6 billion. Its GAAP profit of $10.34 per share was 3.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Consumer products company Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.8% year on year to $5.23 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.95 per share was 4.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Telecommunications giant Verizon (NYSE:VZ) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 2% year on year to $36.38 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.09 per share was 3.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Biotech company Regeneron (NASDAQ:REGN) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 2.5% year on year to $3.88 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $11.44 per share was 6.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Automotive safety systems provider Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.7% year on year to $2.82 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.19 per share was 10.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Freight Delivery Company ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.9% year on year to $972.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.36 per share was 13.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Flagstar Financial (NYSE:FLG) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2.4% year on year to $557 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.06 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Boat and marine products retailer MarineMax (NYSE:HZO) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.8% year on year to $505.2 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.21 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Packaging and materials company International Paper (NYSE:IP) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 31.1% year on year to $6.01 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.08 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Webster Financial’s fourth quarter saw modest revenue and EPS outperformance versus Wall Street expectations, but the market response was negative, reflecting investor caution despite the company’s operational progress. Management attributed the quarter’s results to broad-based loan and deposit growth, particularly highlighting the contributions from commercial lending and the continued investment in specialty verticals such as HSA Bank and Mitros. CEO John Ciulla emphasized active credit remediation efforts, stating, “We aggressively remediated the two isolated pockets of our loan portfolio with less favorable credit characteristics, which optimizes our balance sheet and enhances forward profitability.”

Leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 25.2% year on year to $3.02 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($3.2 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 6.8% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.13 per share was 10.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Homebuilding company PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 6.3% year on year to $4.61 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.88 per share was 2.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Paint and coating manufacturer Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.6% year on year to $5.60 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.23 per share was 3.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 6.2% year on year to $851.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.68 per share was 3.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial conglomerate Honeywell (NASDAQ:HON) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 6.4% year on year to $9.76 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $39.3 billion at the midpoint came in 0.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.59 per share was 2.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Security and Aerospace company Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.1% year on year to $20.32 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $78.75 billion at the midpoint came in 1.2% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $5.80 per share was 0.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Alternative investment manager Blackstone (NYSE:BX) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 5.1% year on year to $3.97 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.75 per share was 13.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial products company CSW (NASDAQ:CSW) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 20.3% year on year to $233 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.42 per share was 24.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Freight transportation company Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 1.7% year on year to $2.97 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.22 per share was 16.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 18% year on year to $19.13 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.16 per share was 9.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Chip designer Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ:ALGM) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 28.9% year on year to $229.2 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $235 million at the midpoint, 2.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.04 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Independent financial services firm LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 40.4% year on year to $4.93 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.23 per share was 6.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Water heating and treatment solutions company A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $912.5 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.96 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.90 per share was 5.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Booz Allen Hamilton’s fourth quarter saw sales decline, with results missing Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but the market responded positively due to much stronger than expected non-GAAP profitability. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to swift cost reductions, disciplined contract execution, and advances in outcome-based contracting, particularly in areas like cybersecurity and national security. CEO Horacio Rozanski highlighted that despite challenges from a government shutdown and slow funding, “Booz Allen Hamilton is managing the business tightly while preparing for the future.”

Boat and marine products retailer OneWater Marine (NASDAQ:ONEW) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 1.3% year on year to $380.6 million. The company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $1.88 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.04 per share was 93% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Boat and marine manufacturer Brunswick (NYSE:BC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 15.5% year on year to $1.33 billion. Revenue guidance for the full year exceeded analysts’ estimates, but next quarter’s guidance of $1.3 billion was less impressive, coming in 0.8% below expectations. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.58 per share was 2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial services company Bread Financial (NYSE:BFH) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 35% year on year to $602 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.07 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Specialty vehicles contractor Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 2.5% year on year to $2.69 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $11 billion at the midpoint came in 0.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.26 per share was 2.2% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Professional services firm Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.7% year on year to $6.60 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.12 per share was 7.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Life sciences company Thermo Fisher (NYSE:TMO) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.2% year on year to $12.22 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $6.57 per share was 1.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global payments technology company Mastercard (NYSE:MA) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 17.6% year on year to $8.81 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.76 per share was 12.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial advisory firm Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 11.6% year on year to $906.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.80 per share was 16.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Footwear and apparel conglomerate Deckers (NYSE:DECK) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.1% year on year to $1.96 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.41 billion at the midpoint came in 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $3.33 per share was 20.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial machinery company Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 9.1% year on year to $5.17 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $7.65 per share was 6.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Medical device company ResMed (NYSE:RMD) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11% year on year to $1.42 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.81 per share was 3.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global exchange operator Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 13.4% year on year to $1.39 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.96 per share was 4.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Manufacturing company Dover (NYSE:DOV) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 8.8% year on year to $2.10 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.51 per share was 1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.2% year on year to $542.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.31 per share was 7.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Audio and video technology company Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.9% year on year to $346.7 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $390 million at the midpoint, 2.4% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.06 per share was 6.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

E-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 9.5% year on year to $702.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.20 per share was 39.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

HVAC company Trane (NYSE:TT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.5% year on year to $5.14 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.86 per share was 1.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Workforce solutions provider ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.1% year on year to $4.71 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.64 per share was 21.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial services company Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 13.1% year on year to $5.05 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $10.83 per share was 5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

First Citizens BancShares’ fourth quarter results were overshadowed by a negative market reaction, despite revenue and adjusted earnings per share both exceeding Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the performance to resilient net interest income and stable credit quality, particularly within their global fund banking and SVB Commercial segments. CEO Frank Holding emphasized the bank’s progress in deepening client relationships and investing in digital capabilities, noting that loan growth was primarily driven by increased activity in the innovation economy. However, he also acknowledged competitive pressures on lending spreads and deposit competition, as well as expense growth linked to technology and personnel investments. The quarter was further marked by continued share repurchases and a strategic focus on optimizing the balance sheet.

Cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 13.3% year on year to $4.26 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.80 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Texas-based financial institution Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 8.4% year on year to $581.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.80 per share was 14.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Tobacco company Altria (NYSE:MO) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.5% year on year to $5.85 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 1.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Rural goods retailer Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales rose 3.3% year on year to $3.90 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.43 per share was 7.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Auto financing company Credit Acceptance (NASDAQ:CACC) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 46.3% year on year to $579.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $11.35 per share was 15.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Telecommunications and media company Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 1.2% year on year to $32.31 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.84 per share was 10.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Document technology company Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 25.7% year on year to $2.03 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $7.5 billion at the midpoint came in 5.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.10 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.

IT services provider DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $3.19 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $3.18 billion was less impressive, coming in 1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.96 per share was 16.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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