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Financial technology provider Broadridge (NYSE:BR) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.8% year on year to $1.71 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.59 per share was 16.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Maintenance and repair supplier W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.5% year on year to $4.43 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $18.9 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $9.44 per share was 4.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Manufacturing company Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 4.1% year on year to $4.09 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.72 per share was 1.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Specialty food company The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 1.7% year on year to $518 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.15 per share was 3.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Specialty materials manufacturer ATI (NYSE:ATI) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $1.18 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.93 per share was 7.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Electrical and electronic products company Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 11.9% year on year to $1.49 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.73 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Electrical safety company Atkore (NYSE:ATKR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $655.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.83 per share was 31.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Alternative investment management firm Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 18% year on year to $198.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.55 per share was 16.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Aerospace and defense company TransDigm (NYSE:TDG) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 13.9% year on year to $2.29 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $9.94 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $8.23 per share was 2.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Digital payments platform PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales rose 3.7% year on year to $8.68 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.23 per share was 4.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global pharmaceutical company Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 1.2% year on year to $17.56 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $61 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.66 per share was 16.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Electronic products manufacturer AMETEK (NYSE:AME) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 13.4% year on year to $2.00 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.91 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.01 per share was 3.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Snack food company J&J Snack Foods (NASDAQ:JJSF) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 5.2% year on year to $343.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.33 per share was 8.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Nutrition products company Bellring Brands (NYSE:BRBR) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $537.3 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.44 billion at the midpoint came in 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.37 per share was 16.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Investment banking firm PJT Partners (NYSE:PJT) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 12.1% year on year to $535.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.55 per share was 6.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Consumer packaging solutions provider Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $2.10 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $8.5 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.29 per share was 16.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global pharmaceutical company Merck (NYSE:MRK) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5% year on year to $16.4 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $66.25 billion at the midpoint came in 2% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.04 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Food and beverage company PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.6% year on year to $29.34 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.26 per share was 1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Food ingredient solutions provider Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 2.4% year on year to $1.76 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.53 per share was 3.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Research and advisory firm Gartner (NYSE:IT) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 2.2% year on year to $1.75 billion. Its GAAP profit of $3.36 per share was 4.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Agricultural supply chain giant Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 13.7% year on year to $18.56 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.87 per share was 9.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Packaging manufacturer Ball (NYSE:BLL) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 16.2% year on year to $3.35 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.91 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Nextpower’s fourth quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, as management attributed the outperformance to robust U.S. demand, continued adoption of its tracker and bundled non-tracker solutions, and growing international momentum. CEO Daniel Shugar emphasized the company’s shift from a pure-play tracker supplier to an end-to-end solar technology platform, highlighting the strong reception of new hardware and software offerings. President Howard Wenger noted that U.S. bookings grew significantly, driven by domestic manufacturing advantages and customer preference for quality, while Europe and the Middle East also contributed to quarterly momentum.

General Motors’ latest quarter was met with a strong positive reaction from the market, despite missing Wall Street’s revenue expectations. Management attributed performance to disciplined inventory management, strong pricing on internal combustion engine vehicles, and strategic shifts in response to changing consumer demand. CEO Mary Barra emphasized, “We proactively managed our net tariff exposure and were quick to respond to slowing EV demand by selling our share in the Altium Cells Lansing plant and pivoting Orion Assembly from EV to ICE production.” The company also highlighted margin expansion, driven by operational efficiencies and lower warranty expenses.

Boeing’s fourth quarter saw a positive market reaction as the company reported results ahead of Wall Street’s revenue and profit expectations, driven by improved operational execution and a substantial increase in commercial airplane deliveries. Management pointed to the successful implementation of a safety and quality plan, higher production rates, and significant progress on development programs. CEO Kelly Ortberg highlighted Boeing’s efforts to deliver the most commercial aircraft since 2018, noting, “We delivered 600 airplanes and won more than 1,100 commercial orders for the year, making this one of our highest order totals ever.”

Invesco’s fourth quarter was marked by revenue growth that surpassed Wall Street expectations, yet the market reacted negatively due to a sharp and unexpected decline in operating margin. Management cited higher-than-anticipated expense growth and increased technology investments as key factors behind the margin compression. CEO Andrew Schlossberg acknowledged the challenges, stating, “We are transforming our business and making necessary investments, but these actions have put pressure on near-term profitability.” The firm also pointed to ongoing integration costs from past acquisitions as a temporary headwind affecting overall operating performance.

PACCAR’s fourth quarter results were marked by lower year-on-year sales but outperformed Wall Street’s revenue expectations. Management cited a challenging North American freight environment, shifting emissions policies, and the initial impacts of the new Section 232 truck tariff as key factors influencing performance. CEO Preston Feight acknowledged production disruptions tied to retooling for local manufacturing and highlighted that both PACCAR Parts and PACCAR Financial Services delivered record quarterly revenues. Feight described these business lines as “increasing percentage[s] of the overall business,” helping to cushion the impact of softer truck sales.

United Parcel Service’s fourth quarter results were met positively by the market, with leadership crediting disciplined cost management, revenue quality initiatives, and automation investments as key contributors. CEO Carol Tomé emphasized that all segments contributed to outperformance, driven by network reconfiguration and the deliberate reduction of Amazon-related volume. Tomé highlighted that, despite an overall volume decline, the company achieved its highest-ever penetration of small and medium-sized business (SMB) and business-to-business (B2B) customers, reflecting success in shifting to higher-value markets and products.

Qorvo’s fourth quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, despite the company meeting Wall Street’s revenue expectations and outperforming on non-GAAP earnings per share. Management attributed the quarter’s mixed reception to a deliberate reduction in lower-margin Android business and the impact of memory pricing and availability, which pressured mass-tier smartphone demand. CEO Robert Bruggeworth highlighted the benefit of these actions, noting, “We are reducing exposure to lower-margin segments while continuing to serve Android's premium and flagship tiers.”

Union Pacific’s fourth quarter saw results that mostly tracked with Wall Street’s expectations, as sales held steady year over year and non-GAAP earnings per share matched consensus estimates. Management attributed the flat revenue to mixed freight volumes and persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in compensation and purchased services. CEO Jim Vena emphasized that a major winter weather event in the southern U.S. temporarily disrupted operations, but praised the team’s rapid recovery, noting, “It used to take us weeks to recover. This time, it was just a few days.” The company’s continued focus on operational efficiency and productivity gains was cited as a core reason for maintaining profitability amid ongoing headwinds.

American Airlines’ latest quarter drew a negative market reaction, as adjusted profit and margins fell well below Wall Street’s expectations despite revenue meeting consensus. Management attributed the underperformance primarily to the significant operational disruption caused by winter storm Fern, which forced over 9,000 flight cancellations, especially at major hubs such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Charlotte. CEO Robert Isom described the weather event as “the largest weather-related operational disruption in our history,” emphasizing its outsized impact on both operations and revenue.

Packaging Corporation of America’s fourth quarter results were met with a negative reaction from the market, as both revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share came in below Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the underperformance to higher operating and maintenance costs, as well as lower production and sales volumes in the legacy business. CEO Mark Kowlzan described the period as one of “challenging business conditions at various times,” emphasizing the impact of outages, integration expenses from the Greif acquisition, and unexpected freight and depreciation costs. Despite these setbacks, the company highlighted steady progress in integrating acquired assets and maintaining operational performance across its mills.

Enova’s fourth quarter results were driven by robust growth in both its small business and consumer lending segments, as management attributed the performance to strong originations and stable credit quality. CEO Steven Cunningham emphasized the company’s ability to capitalize on demand through targeted marketing investments, leading to record originations and portfolio growth. Management also noted that both business lines benefited from a supportive economic environment, including low unemployment and positive wage growth. Cunningham stated, “Strong originations growth and solid credit across our portfolio once again drove strong financial performance.”

Raytheon's Q4 results were met with a positive market response, driven by robust growth across its commercial and defense businesses. Management pointed to double-digit gains in commercial original equipment and aftermarket sales, as well as increased defense orders and backlog, as the primary contributors. CEO Chris Calio highlighted progress in operational execution, with output rising notably in critical programs and backlog reaching a record $268 billion. Additionally, investments in capacity and digitalization were credited for improved productivity and cost management across manufacturing sites.

Northrop Grumman’s latest quarter was marked by steady operational execution and robust customer demand, as the company delivered sales growth across key segments and ended the year with a record backlog. Management credited solid execution in its Aeronautics, Defense, Mission, and Space Systems divisions for the performance, highlighting increased production on major programs such as the B-21 bomber and tactical missile systems. CEO Kathy Warden noted that, “Our backlog has grown by nearly $20 billion since 2021,” emphasizing the company’s alignment with evolving national security priorities and its capacity to deliver advanced defense solutions.

Synchrony Financial’s fourth quarter saw a negative market reaction as revenues came in below Wall Street expectations, remaining flat compared to the prior year. Management attributed this softness to selective consumer spending and elevated payment rates, which offset moderate growth in purchase volume across key platforms. CEO Brian Doubles highlighted continued strength in digital engagement and co-branded card programs, noting, “Purchase volume across our digital platform increased 6%, driven by higher spend per account and refreshed value propositions.” The company also cited successful partner renewals and expansion into new product categories, though cost pressures and shifting consumer behaviors presented ongoing challenges.

HCA Healthcare’s fourth quarter results were met with a significant positive response from the market, reflecting confidence in the company’s operational execution and margin improvements. Management credited the quarter’s performance to sustained volume growth across its networks, disciplined expense management, and continued investment in both inpatient and outpatient capacity. CEO Samuel Hazen emphasized that the company delivered its nineteenth consecutive quarter of volume growth and highlighted the benefits from network expansion and enhanced clinical capabilities, stating, “Our teams executed at a high level, we gained ground with our strategic agenda, and we stayed focused on the fundamentals.”

Community Bank’s fourth quarter performance reflected steady execution across its diverse business segments, with management pointing to particular strength in net interest income and ongoing loan portfolio growth. CEO Dimitar Karaivanov highlighted, “We benefited from both mid-single-digit asset growth and expanding margin which drove very meaningful operating income growth.” The company’s insurance and wealth management services also contributed positively, offsetting expense noise tied to acquisitions and incentive payouts.

F5’s fourth quarter saw a positive market reaction, reflecting the company’s strong execution in key growth areas. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to robust product revenue growth, especially in systems, which benefited from accelerated hybrid multi-cloud adoption, expanded AI infrastructure, and increased demand for converged networking and security platforms. CEO François Locoh-Donou noted, “Our growth continues to be fueled by durable demand drivers including hybrid multi-cloud adoption, scaling AI investment, and the demand for converged platforms.” The company also responded effectively to a recent security incident, maintaining customer trust and minimizing demand impact.

Texas Instruments delivered year-over-year revenue growth in Q4, driven primarily by a rebound in industrial and continued momentum in data center applications. Management highlighted that industrial revenue rose nearly 20% over the prior year, while the data center segment posted around 70% growth, underscoring a shift toward higher-value markets. CEO Haviv Ilan explained, “The overall semiconductor market recovery is continuing, and we are well-positioned with inventory and capacity to meet immediate customer demand.” The company also noted that its expanded capacity and inventory levels enabled it to respond quickly to real-time customer needs.

Applied Industrial’s fourth quarter results drew a significant negative reaction from the market, as revenue came in below Wall Street’s expectations. Management cited seasonally weak sales activity in December and higher than anticipated LIFO (last-in, first-out) inventory expense as key factors. CEO Neil Schrimsher described the environment as “mixed yet evolving,” noting that while underlying margin performance and cost control remained solid, organic growth lagged due to choppiness in customer demand. Despite these headwinds, management pointed to strong order momentum in the engineered solutions segment as a positive sign.

Sysco’s fourth quarter saw a marked positive market reaction as the company delivered results in line with Wall Street’s revenue expectations and slightly surpassed non-GAAP earnings forecasts. Management attributed performance to improving U.S. case volumes, disciplined expense control, and momentum in its international division. CEO Kevin Hourican noted, “Our results were enabled by improving case volume trends, strengthening gross margin performance and disciplined expense management.” Notably, local case volume growth outpaced industry trends despite broader restaurant traffic declines, aided by enhanced sales team retention and new productivity tools.

Western Alliance Bancorporation posted Q4 results that surpassed Wall Street’s revenue and adjusted EPS expectations, with management attributing the performance to strong organic loan growth, reduced seasonal deposit outflows, and robust fee income across its commercial banking and digital disbursement services. CEO Kenneth Vecchione highlighted that the quarter saw “record levels” in net interest income and pre-provision net revenue, while asset quality remained steady despite elevated net charge-offs. The company also noted progress in its specialized verticals, including innovation banking and digital escrow, as well as consistent operating leverage from disciplined cost control.

Hope Bancorp’s fourth quarter was marked by notable growth in both net interest income and customer fee revenue, which contributed to a stronger than expected financial performance. Management attributed these results to disciplined deposit cost management, a focus on growing core customer relationships, and the successful integration of its recent Hawaii acquisition. CEO Kevin Kim emphasized that progress in reducing criticized loans and expanding the bank’s deposit base helped optimize balance sheet efficiency, noting, “We were able to optimize our balance sheet and meaningfully improve our underlying core profitability metrics.”

First BanCorp’s fourth quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, reflecting both revenue growth and profitability that surpassed Wall Street expectations. Management attributed this performance to disciplined expense management, higher loan originations in the commercial segment, and continued improvements in asset quality. CEO Aurelio Aleman highlighted that nonperforming assets reached an all-time low and core customer deposits increased, stating, “We achieved this while gradually continuing to reduce total deposit cost.” The company’s focus on operational efficiency and stable credit trends was evident throughout the quarter.

Stride’s fourth quarter results drew a significant positive reaction from the market, reflecting management’s focus on profitable growth and operational efficiency. The company’s leadership credited its disciplined approach to product launches, particularly in the U.S. generics market, as well as a conscious decision to exit lower-margin products. CEO Badri emphasized the “consistent execution” that allowed Stride to expand operating leverage, noting that the company’s service levels and timing of launches have helped it maintain a premium position even amid heightened competition. The quarter also benefited from strong momentum in other regulated and growth markets, where Stride achieved double-digit growth and crossed key revenue thresholds.

Manhattan Associates delivered a fourth quarter that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, driven by robust cloud revenue growth and a resurgence in its services segment. Management attributed the strong finish to increased adoption of its cloud-based supply chain solutions, accelerated customer migrations, and expansion into new verticals beyond retail. CEO Eric Clark highlighted the company’s ability to secure both new customers and expansions from existing clients, noting that “more than 75% of our new cloud bookings were generated from net new logos.” The introduction of AI-powered features and streamlined implementation processes also contributed to improved customer outcomes and higher overall bookings.

Polaris’ fourth quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, with management highlighting how ongoing tariff headwinds and increased operational costs weighed on profitability despite solid revenue growth. CEO Mike Speetzen pointed to strong sales in utility off-road vehicles and a successful product pipeline as key drivers, but also acknowledged, “We couldn’t overcome $37 million of tariff cost in adjusted gross margin in the quarter.” Management further noted that normalization of incentive compensation and increased R&D investments contributed to the pressure on margins.

Commvault’s latest quarter was marked by strong top-line growth and a notable shift toward SaaS-based customer acquisitions, yet the market reacted sharply negative. Management attributed the quarter’s results to record additions of new subscription customers and continued expansion of its cloud and identity resilience offerings. CEO Sanjay Mirchandani emphasized the company’s best-ever term software new customer quarter and robust cloud-native adoption, particularly for products like Clumio. However, CFO Daniel Abrahamson acknowledged that a higher mix of SaaS deals, landed at lower average selling prices, diluted annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth compared to prior quarters. Management cited the impact of elongated deal durations in large enterprise accounts as another factor influencing ARR performance.

UMB Financial’s fourth quarter saw results that exceeded Wall Street’s revenue and adjusted earnings expectations, though the market reaction was muted. Management attributed the performance to strong commercial loan growth across multiple markets, the successful integration of Heartland Financial, and positive momentum in fee-based businesses like trust and securities processing. CEO Mariner Kemper noted, “We continue to build scale, deliver profitable growth on both sides of the balance sheet and maintain our unwavering focus on strong asset quality metrics.” Enhanced asset quality and disciplined expense management further supported profitability metrics.

WesBanco’s fourth quarter saw a negative market reaction, with shares declining over 3.5% following results that met Wall Street’s revenue expectations but modestly missed on non-GAAP earnings per share. Management attributed quarterly performance to successful integration of its Premier Financial acquisition, robust deposit growth that fully funded loan expansion, and continued cost discipline, as highlighted by CEO Jeffrey Jackson. Despite elevated commercial real estate (CRE) loan payoffs, the bank achieved organic loan growth and maintained stable credit quality metrics. CFO Daniel Weiss emphasized operational efficiency and margin expansion, while noting that higher expenses reflected the enlarged asset base and integration costs. Strategic actions such as optimizing funding costs and investing in new markets were discussed as key pillars of the quarter’s results.

UnitedHealth’s fourth quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, as management highlighted ongoing challenges in its Medicare Advantage and Medicaid businesses. CEO Stephen Hemsley described 2025 as a year of “critical self-examination,” emphasizing actions to rightsize membership, reprioritize margin over volume, and address operational inconsistencies—particularly within OptumHealth. Both Hemsley and UnitedHealthcare CEO Timothy Noel pointed to elevated medical cost trends and competitive pressures in Medicare Advantage as key drivers of membership losses and compressed operating margins. Management acknowledged that recent restructuring actions, including divesting non-core assets and workforce reductions, were necessary to establish a stronger foundation for future performance.

Seagate’s fourth quarter results were received positively by the market, reflecting strong execution in both technology and operations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to sustained demand from global cloud data center customers and the ongoing shift to high-capacity nearline drives. CEO Dave Mosley emphasized, “We expanded non-GAAP gross margin above 42%, supported by the execution of our pricing strategy, along with an improving mix of our high capacity drives as HAMR shipments ramp.” Growth in exabyte shipments and improved product mix were central to Seagate’s margin expansion and revenue gains.

Trustmark’s fourth quarter results aligned with market expectations for revenue, with adjusted earnings per share outpacing analyst consensus. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to steady loan growth in its traditional banking segment, stronger profitability in mortgage banking, and record revenue in wealth management. CEO Duane Dewey highlighted that efforts to expand production talent and diversify the loan portfolio contributed to performance, while disciplined expense management and a cost-effective deposit base supported margins.

National Bank Holdings’ fourth quarter was marked by several transitional factors, as management addressed acquisition-related costs, strategic securities sales, and the resolution of lingering loan issues. CEO Tim Laney described the period as “noisy,” attributing the subdued results to one-time expenses from the recently closed Vista Bank acquisition and charges related to problem loans. CFO Nicole Van Denabeele emphasized that these actions were intended to provide a clean slate for 2026, stating, “the decision was to address these as aggressively as we could in '25 and have a clean runway for '26.”

Provident Financial Services delivered a strong fourth quarter, with management pointing to organic loan growth and expanding deposit balances as primary drivers of performance. CEO Anthony Labozzetta highlighted elevated new commercial loan production, a steady deposit pipeline, and improving noninterest income from insurance and wealth management divisions. The company also reported better asset quality, with nonperforming assets declining and net charge-offs remaining low. Labozzetta noted, “Our commercial loan team generated total new loan production of $3.2 billion in 2025,” emphasizing both volume and loan diversification.

Popular’s fourth quarter was met with a positive market response, reflecting management’s progress in expanding net interest income and maintaining expense discipline. CEO Javier Ferrer-Fernández credited strong commercial and mortgage loan growth in Puerto Rico, improved net interest margin, and lower operating expenses as primary contributors. Management noted that stable credit quality and strategic cost initiatives supported improved profitability. Ferrer-Fernández highlighted ongoing investments in digital origination platforms and branch modernization, which contributed to better customer engagement and operational efficiency during the quarter.

Renasant’s fourth-quarter results drew a positive market reaction, as the company reported strong revenue growth and higher non-GAAP profits amid the completion of its largest merger to date. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to improved core profitability, successful integration of The First, and intentional cost efficiency measures. CEO Kevin Chapman emphasized, “Our goal is to create a high-performing company that leverages the opportunities presented by our presence in many of the country’s best economies.” The team also highlighted organic loan and deposit growth, and ongoing progress in streamlining operations, with significant reductions in workforce and noninterest expenses following the merger.

Kimberly-Clark’s fourth quarter results reflected a steady performance in a challenging consumer environment, with revenue in line with Wall Street expectations and a modest non-GAAP earnings beat. Management highlighted that volume and mix gains were achieved despite subdued category growth, citing targeted product innovation and value-focused offerings across price tiers as primary drivers. CEO Michael Hsu noted, “We continue to see ample opportunity to elevate and expand our categories globally.” The company’s focus on expanding its premium product portfolio and executing disciplined cost management supported operating margin improvements.

Camden National Bank’s fourth quarter was marked by robust revenue growth and a stable market response, reflecting the bank’s ongoing integration of its Northway Financial acquisition and disciplined execution of its operating model. Management credited margin expansion, strong deposit inflows—particularly in high-yield savings—and steady loan production for the quarter’s performance. CEO Simon Griffiths highlighted that “the benefits from Northway Financial acquisition now fully delivering,” and emphasized organic growth and expansion in southern markets, as well as increased digital engagement among younger customers. The bank’s focus on operational efficiency and risk management was evident, with non-GAAP metrics showing improvement and credit indicators remaining solid.

Aerospace and defense company Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 29% year on year to $996.5 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.17 per share was 29.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

First Commonwealth Financial’s fourth quarter performance exceeded Wall Street’s revenue and adjusted EPS expectations, supported by an expanding net interest margin and modest growth in both loans and deposits. Management attributed these results to healthy new commercial loan volumes at favorable rates, disciplined deposit cost control, and ongoing efforts to grow fee income within its regional banking model. CEO Thomas Michael Price noted, “Net interest income grew as the margin expanded on the heels of healthy new commercial loan volume at good rates.” The quarter also saw operating expenses rise due to market-driven wage pressures and the filling of open positions, while credit quality remained stable after the resolution of a previously problematic dealer floor plan loan.

QCR Holdings’ fourth quarter results were met positively by the market, despite missing Wall Street’s revenue expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to robust net interest margin expansion, strong loan and deposit growth, and continued momentum in the capital markets and wealth management segments. CEO Todd Gipple emphasized the success of the company’s multi-charter community banking model and highlighted that all three primary business lines—traditional banking, wealth management, and the LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) lending platform—delivered notable contributions, with the LIHTC lending business benefiting from sustained demand for affordable housing and recent legislative support.

Data analytics company Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 70% year on year to $1.41 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($1.53 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 15.3% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.25 per share was 8.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Professional staffing firm Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.4% year on year to $332 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $328 million at the midpoint, 2% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 36.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Security systems manufacturer Napco (NASDAQ:NSSC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 12.2% year on year to $48.17 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.37 per share was 19.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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