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YUMC Q1 Earnings Call: Flat Sales Amid Consumer Headwinds and Store Expansion in ChinaFast-food company Yum China (
NYSE:YUMC) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $2.98 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.77 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
LFUS Q1 Earnings Call: Data Center Momentum and Margin Expansion Amid Supply Chain ShiftsElectronic component provider Littelfuse (
NASDAQ:LFUS) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.5% year on year to $554.3 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $580 million at the midpoint, 1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.19 per share was 21.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
KAI Q1 Earnings Call: Tariffs and Capital Project Delays Weigh on Revised OutlookIndustrial equipment manufacturer Kadant (
NYSE:KAI) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.9% year on year to $239.2 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $246.5 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.10 per share was 6.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
CSGP Q1 Earnings Call: Product Expansion, Cost Controls, and Guidance in FocusReal estate data provider CoStar Group (
NASDAQ:CSGP) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 11.5% year on year to $732.2 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $772.5 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was 46.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
LXFR Q1 Earnings Call: Defense Demand and Operational Focus Drive Guidance ReaffirmationSpeciality material and gas containment company Luxfer (
NYSE:LXFR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 8.5% year on year to $97 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.23 per share was 35.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
VLTO Q1 Earnings Call: Outperformance Driven by Broad-Based Growth, Tariff Mitigation in FocusWater analytics and treatment company Veralto (
NYSE:VLTO) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.9% year on year to $1.33 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.32 billion was less impressive, coming in 1.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.95 per share was 9.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
MSA Q1 Earnings Call: Detection Segment Drives Growth Amid Tariff and Currency HeadwindsSafety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety (
NYSE:MSA) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $421.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.68 per share was 6.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
GIC Q1 Earnings Call: Management Details Tariff Risks and Strategic Account MomentumIndustrial and commercial distributor Global Industrial (
NYSE:GIC) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $321 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.35 per share was 75% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
ORN Q1 Earnings Call: Marine Project Wins and Data Center Demand Drive OutlookMarine infrastructure company Orion (
NYSE:ORN) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 17.4% year on year to $188.7 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $825 million at the midpoint came in 1.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.01 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
HI Q1 Earnings Call: Tariffs and Order Delays Drive Lower Outlook Amid Portfolio TransformationIndustrial processing equipment and solutions provider Hillenbrand (
NYSE:HI) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 8.8% year on year to $715.9 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $576 million was less impressive, coming in 5.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.60 per share was 11.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
MIR Q1 Earnings Call: Order Growth, Margin Expansion, and Tariff Risks Highlight Operational ProgressRadiation safety company Mirion (
NYSE:MIR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 4.9% year on year to $202 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was 27.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Landstar (NASDAQ:LSTR) Beats Q1 Sales TargetsFreight delivery company Landstar (
NASDAQ:LSTR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 1.9% year on year to $1.15 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.85 per share was 5.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
LRN Q1 Earnings Call: Enrollment Growth and Career Learning Fuel Guidance UpsideOnline education Stride (
NYSE:LRN) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 17.8% year on year to $613.4 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.38 billion at the midpoint came in 1.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.15 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
TENB Q1 Earnings Call: Exposure Management Drives Large Deals Amid Cautious OutlookCybersecurity software maker Tenable (
NASDAQ:TENB) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 10.7% year on year to $239.1 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $242 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.36 per share was 27.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
STX Q1 Earnings Call: Cloud Demand and Technology Transition Drive Seagate’s OutperformanceData storage manufacturer Seagate (
NASDAQ:STX) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 30.5% year on year to $2.16 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $2.4 billion was less impressive, coming in 0.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.90 per share was 9.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
BKNG Q1 Earnings Call: Diversification and Direct Booking Strength Drive OutperformanceOnline travel agency Booking Holdings (
NASDAQ:BKNG) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 7.9% year on year to $4.76 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $24.81 per share was 41.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
CWH Q1 Earnings Call: Management Focuses on Cost Actions and Used RV Momentum Amid Revenue MissRecreational vehicle (RV) and boat retailer Camping World (
NYSE:CWH) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 3.6% year on year to $1.41 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.15 per share was 26.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
FLS Q1 Earnings Call: Pricing Actions and Supply Chain Initiatives Drive Outperformance Amid Tariff UncertaintyFlow control equipment manufacturer Flowserve (
NYSE:FLS) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.2% year on year to $1.14 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.72 per share was 19.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
VICR Q1 Earnings Call: Licensing Transitions and Tariff Pressures Shape ResultsPower conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (
NASDAQ:VICR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 12% year on year to $93.97 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.14 per share was 52.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
EXLS Q1 Earnings Call: Data and AI-Led Growth Drives Revenue Beat and Strategic InvestmentsData analytics and digital solutions company ExlService Holdings (
NASDAQ:EXLS) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 14.8% year on year to $501 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $2.05 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.48 per share was 8.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
CZR Q1 Earnings Call: Digital Growth and Regional Recovery Offset Profit ShortfallHotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment (
NASDAQ:CZR) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $2.79 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.54 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
QRVO Q1 Earnings Call: Revenue Beats Estimates, Margin Initiatives and Tariff Uncertainty in FocusCommunications chips maker Qorvo (
NASDAQ: QRVO) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 7.6% year on year to $869.5 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $775 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.42 per share was 41.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
NSP Q1 Earnings Call: Higher Benefits Costs, Cautious Outlook, and Strategic Focus on Workday PartnershipHR outsourcing provider Insperity (
NYSE:NSP) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 3.4% year on year to $1.86 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.56 per share was 23% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q1Athletic apparel company Under Armour (
NYSE:UAA) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 11.4% year on year to $1.18 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.13 billion was less impressive, coming in 3.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.08 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
PCAR Q1 Earnings Call: Tariff Uncertainty and Margin Pressure Shape OutlookTrucking company PACCAR (
NASDAQ:PCAR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 16% year on year to $6.91 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.46 per share was 7.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
CVLT Q1 Earnings Call: Cloud Security and SaaS Upsell Drive Outperformance, Guidance Points to Sustained GrowthData backup provider Commvault (
NASDAQ:CVLT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 23.2% year on year to $275 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $268 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.03 per share was 10.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
HLMN Q1 Earnings Call: Tariffs and Supply Chain Strategy Take Center StageHardware products and merchandising solutions provider Hillman (
NASDAQ:HLMN) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 2.6% year on year to $359.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.54 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
GLW Q1 Earnings Call: Corning Highlights Optical and Solar Growth, Addresses Tariff ResilienceGlass and electronic component manufacturer Corning (
NYSE:GLW) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 16% year on year to $3.45 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s outlook exceeded expectations with revenue guided to $3.85 billion at the midpoint, or 3.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.54 per share was 5.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
NEO Q1 Earnings Call: Sales Growth, Pharma Headwinds, and Pathline Integration Shape OutlookOncology (cancer) diagnostics company NeoGenomics (
NASDAQ:NEO) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 7.5% year on year to $168 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $753 million at the midpoint came in 2% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
SHW Q1 Earnings Call: Resilient Margins Amid Soft Revenue and Choppy DemandPaint and coating manufacturer Sherwin-Williams (
NYSE:SHW) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 1.1% year on year to $5.31 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.25 per share was 4.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
ASTE Q1 Earnings Call: Margin Expansion and TerraSource Acquisition Stand OutConstruction equipment company Astec (
NASDAQ:ASTE) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.5% year on year to $329.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.88 per share was 91.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
CECO Q1 Earnings Call: Bookings Surge, Power Pipeline Grows Amid Tariff UncertaintyEnvironmental solutions provider CECO Environmental (
NASDAQ:CECO) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 39.9% year on year to $176.7 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $725 million at the midpoint came in 3.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was 12.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Sea (NYSE:SE) Misses Q1 Sales Targets, But Stock Soars 9.7%E-commerce and gaming company Sea (
NYSE:SE) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 29.6% year on year to $4.84 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.65 per share was 7.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
LGIH Q1 Earnings Call: Lower Volumes and Margins Prompt Cautious Guidance Amid Affordability PressuresAffordable single-family home construction company LGI Homes (
NASDAQ:LGIH) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 10.1% year on year to $351.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.17 per share was 73.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
INCY Q1 Earnings Call: New Product Launches and Pipeline Progress Drive OutperformanceBiopharmaceutical company Incyte Corporation (
NASDAQ:INCY) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 19.5% year on year to $1.05 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.16 per share was 10.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
KHC Q1 Earnings Call: Lowered Guidance Amid Declining Volumes and Elevated InvestmentPackaged foods company Kraft Heinz (
NASDAQ:KHC) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 6.4% year on year to $6 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.62 per share was 3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
MO Q1 Earnings Call: Revenue Misses Analyst Forecasts as Altria Focuses on Brand Resilience and Regulatory ChallengesTobacco company Altria (
NYSE:MO) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 4.2% year on year to $4.52 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.23 per share was 3.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
CWK Q1 Earnings Call: Cushman & Wakefield Outpaces Expectations with Broad-Based Growth, Cautious on MacroReal estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield (
NYSE:CWK) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.6% year on year to $2.28 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
OPCH Q1 Earnings Call: Revenue Growth Surpasses Expectations as Acute and Chronic Therapies ExpandAlternate site health provider Option Care Health (
NASDAQ:OPCH) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 16.3% year on year to $1.33 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.5 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.40 per share was 20% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
KO Q1 Earnings Call: Coca-Cola Delivers Flat Sales, Highlights Margin Gains and Local StrategiesBeverage company Coca-Cola (
NYSE:KO) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $11.22 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.73 per share was 1.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
AOS Q1 Earnings Call: Tariffs, CEO Transition, and Operational Adjustments Shape OutlookWater heating and treatment solutions company A.O. Smith (
NYSE:AOS) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 1.5% year on year to $963.9 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.85 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.95 per share was 3.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
XYL Q1 Earnings Call: Xylem Lifts Revenue Outlook Amid Tariff Pressures and Operational RestructuringWater technology company Xylem (
NYSE:XYL) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.8% year on year to $2.07 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $8.75 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.03 per share was 7.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
LH Q1 Earnings Call: Labcorp Grows Revenue but Misses Expectations, Raises Adjusted EPS GuidanceHealthcare diagnostics company Labcorp Holdings (
NYSE:LH) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 5.3% year on year to $3.35 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.84 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
PFE Q1 Earnings Call: Revenue Misses, Margin Expansion, and Focus on Pipeline ProductivityGlobal pharmaceutical company Pfizer (
NYSE:PFE) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 7.8% year on year to $13.72 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $62.5 billion at the midpoint came in 0.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.92 per share was 36.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
EAT Q1 Earnings Call: Brinker International Raises Guidance After Outperforming Sales and Margin ExpectationsCasual restaurant chain Brinker International (
NYSE:EAT) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 27.2% year on year to $1.43 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.34 billion at the midpoint came in 1.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.66 per share was 3.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
THC Q1 Earnings Call: Outpatient Momentum and Cost Controls Drive OutperformanceHospital operator Tenet Healthcare (
NYSE:THC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.7% year on year to $5.22 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $20.8 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.36 per share was 39.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
GM Q1 Earnings Call: Management Focuses on Tariff Mitigation and Supply Chain AdaptationAutomotive manufacturer General Motors (
NYSE:GM) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.3% year on year to $44.02 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.77 per share was 3.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
REGN Q1 Earnings Call: Pipeline Progress and EYLEA Headwinds Dominate DiscussionBiotech company Regeneron (
NASDAQ:REGN) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 3.7% year on year to $3.03 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $8.22 per share was 3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Earnings To Watch: Ibotta (IBTA) Reports Q1 Results TomorrowCash-back rewards platform Ibotta (
NYSE:IBTA) will be reporting earnings tomorrow afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
European Wax Center (EWCZ) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look ForBeauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (
NASDAQ:EWCZ) will be reporting results tomorrow before market hours. Here’s what to expect.
Cisco (CSCO) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To ExpectNetworking technology giant Cisco (
NASDAQ:CSCO) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after the bell. Here’s what to look for.
Earnings To Watch: Dynatrace (DT) Reports Q1 Results TomorrowApplication performance monitoring software provider Dynatrace (
NYSE:DT)
will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what to look for.
DXC Earnings: What To Look For From DXCIT services provider DXC Technology (
NYSE:DXC) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
STERIS (STE) Q1 Earnings: What To ExpectMedical equipment and services company Steris (
NYSE:STE).
will be reporting earnings tomorrow after the bell. Here’s what investors should know.
What To Expect From Arcos Dorados’s (ARCO) Q1 EarningsFast-food chain Arcos Dorados (
NYSE:ARCO)
will be reporting results tomorrow morning. Here’s what to expect.
Nextracker (NXT) Q1 Earnings: What To ExpectSolar tracker company Nextracker (
NASDAQ:NXT)
will be reporting results tomorrow after market close. Here’s what you need to know.
Earnings To Watch: Jack in the Box (JACK) Reports Q1 Results TomorrowFast-food chain Jack in the Box (
NASDAQ:JACK)
will be reporting earnings tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what you need to know.
Boot Barn (BOOT) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To ExpectClothing and footwear retailer Boot Barn (
NYSE:BOOT)
will be reporting results tomorrow after market close. Here’s what to look for.
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They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.
3 Small-Cap Stocks Facing HeadwindsMany small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
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The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
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They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.
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These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as services stocks have collectively shed 6.7% over the past six months. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 2.4% decline.
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1 Cash-Producing Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 to Steer Clear OfA company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
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2 Cash-Producing Stocks to Consider Right Now and 1 to Keep Off Your RadarGenerating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
