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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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.”
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.”
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 30, 2026
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Many investors pay attention to mid-cap stocks because they have established business models and expansive market opportunities.
However, their paths to becoming $100 billion corporations are ripe with competition, ranging from giants with vast resources to agile upstarts eager to disrupt the status quo.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Many 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.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article.
While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Value investing has produced some of the world’s most famous investing billionaires, including Warren Buffett, David Einhorn, and Seth Klarman, who built their fortunes by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices.
But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Citigroup (NYSE:C) and the rest of the diversified banks stocks fared in Q4.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at sales and marketing software stocks, starting with Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD).
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how WillScot Mobile Mini (NASDAQ:WSC) and the rest of the construction and maintenance services stocks fared in Q3.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at waste management stocks, starting with Enviri (NYSE:NVRI).
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at construction and maintenance services stocks, starting with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ:GLDD).
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the government & technical consulting industry, including Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) and its peers.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the real estate services industry, including Opendoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) and its peers.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Waste management services provider Waste Management (NYSE:WM) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 7.1% year on year to $6.31 billion. On the other hand, the company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $26.53 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.93 per share was 0.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Mortgage REIT PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 19.3% year on year to $87.1 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.48 per share was 20.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Financial services company The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 16.1% year on year to $172.6 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.28 per share was 9.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Financial holding company Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.3% year on year to $329.9 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.69 per share was 99% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Audio and video technology company Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations 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.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Regional banking company Ameris Bancorp (NYSE:ABCB) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 5.5% year on year to $307.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.59 per share was 0.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Property and casualty insurer Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 8.6% year on year to $1.36 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.57 per share was 17.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Mortgage banking company PennyMac Financial Services (NYSE:PFSI) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $538 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.97 per share was 39.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Investment management firm Federated Hermes (NYSE:FHI) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 13.7% year on year to $482.8 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.39 per share was 14% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Digital banking company Axos Financial (NYSE:AX) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 25.1% year on year to $385.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.25 per share was 8.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Footwear and apparel conglomerate Deckers (NYSE:DECK) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, 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.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Global payments technology company Visa (NYSE:V) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.6% year on year to $10.9 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.17 per share was 0.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Medical device company ResMed (NYSE:RMD) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, 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.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Florida regional bank Seacoast Banking (NASDAQ:SBCF) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 43.6% year on year to $203.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 11.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Medical technology company Stryker (NYSE:SYK) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.4% year on year to $7.17 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.47 per share was 1.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Insurance and financial services company The Hartford (NYSE:HIG) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 6.7% year on year to $7.34 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.06 per share was 26.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Independent financial services firm LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations 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.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
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.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
Insurance brokerage firm Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 35.6% year on year to $3.63 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.38 per share was 1.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026
iPhone and iPad maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 15.7% year on year to $143.8 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.84 per share was 6.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · January 29, 2026