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Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 7th, 2026

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX – Get Free Report) and Cellebrite DI (NASDAQ:CLBT – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings and dividends.

Risk and Volatility Paychex has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cellebrite DI has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation This table compares Paychex and Cellebrite DI”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Paychex $5.57 billion 5.91 $1.66 billion $4.54 20.23 Cellebrite DI $475.68 million 7.39 $78.33 million $0.31 45.48 Paychex has higher revenue and earnings than Cellebrite DI. Paychex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cellebrite DI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability This table compares Paychex and Cellebrite DI’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Paychex 25.84% 48.52% 11.54% Cellebrite DI 16.47% 20.43% 10.64% Institutional and Insider Ownership 83.5% of Paychex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.9% of Cellebrite DI shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Paychex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Cellebrite DI shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings This is a summary of current recommendations for Paychex and Cellebrite DI, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Paychex 4 12 1 1 1.94 Cellebrite DI 1 0 4 0 2.60 Paychex currently has a consensus target price of $108.81, suggesting a potential upside of 18.47%. Cellebrite DI has a consensus target price of $22.50, suggesting a potential upside of 59.57%. Given Cellebrite DI’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cellebrite DI is more favorable than Paychex.

Summary Paychex beats Cellebrite DI on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Paychex (Get Free Report)

Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including integrated HCM technology solutions and HR advisory services through both virtual and on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative, as well as HR support to non-payroll clients through its HR Partner Plus solution; and retirement services administration, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers’ compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

About Cellebrite DI (Get Free Report)

Cellebrite DI Ltd. develops solutions for legally sanctioned investigations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific. The company's DI suite of solutions allows users to collect, review, analyze, and manage digital data across the investigative lifecycle with respect to legally sanctioned investigations used in various cases, including child exploitation, homicide, anti-terror, border control, sexual crimes, human trafficking, corporate security, cryptocurrency, and intellectual property theft. It provides Inseyets, a digital forensics software that collects and reviews digital evidence from various digital sources when conducting legally sanctioned investigations. The company's digital forensics software also offers data extraction, decoding capabilities, workflows, and automation capabilities. In addition, it provides Cellebrite Pathfinder, which reduces the time spent manually reviewing digital evidence by automating data analysis and visualization; Smart Search, an open source intelligence tool that automates the collection and review of publicly available online data; and Guardian, a case and evidence management solution. Further, the company offers digital forensic software for enterprises and service providers, including Inseyets for Enterprise, Endpoint Inspector, and Mobile Now; and professional services, such as training and certification services, and other services. It serves federal and state and local agencies. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.

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On April 13, 2026, Paychex Inc (PAYX) shares rose 4.4% today, bringing the current price to $89.32. The stock has experienced a 52-week range of $85.45 to $161.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 18th, 2026

Lbp Am Sa grew its position in shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX – Free Report) by 125.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 40,517 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 22,527 shares during the quarter. Lbp Am Sa’s holdings in Paychex were worth $4,545,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Paychex in the third quarter valued at about $27,000. Stance Capital LLC acquired a new position in Paychex during the third quarter worth about $31,000. MMA Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Paychex in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund purchased a new stake in shares of Paychex in the fourth quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Paychex in the third quarter valued at about $35,000. 83.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In PAYX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Paychex from $120.00 to $99.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Paychex from $148.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 26th. Argus raised shares of Paychex to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price objective on shares of Paychex from $110.00 to $105.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 26th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price objective on shares of Paychex from $125.00 to $102.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Paychex currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $106.38.

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Paychex Trading Down 0.2% Paychex stock opened at $91.96 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $92.76 and its 200-day moving average is $106.74. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a current ratio of 1.26. Paychex, Inc. has a 1 year low of $85.45 and a 1 year high of $161.24. The company has a market cap of $32.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.26 and a beta of 0.88.

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 25th. The business services provider reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.67 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. Paychex had a net margin of 25.84% and a return on equity of 48.52%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.49 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Paychex, Inc. will post 4.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Paychex declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Friday, January 16th that allows the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the business services provider to buy up to 2.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Paychex Company Profile (Free Report)

Paychex, Inc, founded in 1971 by B. Thomas “Tom” Golisano and headquartered in Rochester, New York, is a provider of payroll, human resources, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses. The company’s core services include payroll processing and tax filing, employee benefits administration, retirement services, and workers’ compensation administration, designed to simplify back-office operations and help clients comply with regulatory and tax requirements.

Paychex offers an integrated technology platform, marketed under the Paychex Flex brand, which delivers cloud-based payroll, HR, time and attendance, and reporting tools.

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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Paychex (PAYX - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 2.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Paychex due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Paychex, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.

Paychex's Q3 Earnings Beat EstimatesPaychex reported impressive third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with both earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

PAYX’s fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1.71 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.8% and increased 14.8% from the year-ago quarter. Total revenues came in at $1.80 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate by 1.4% and increasing 19.9% from the year-ago quarter.

PAYX’s Quarterly PerformanceRevenues from the Management Solutions segment improved 23% year over year to $1.35 billion, meeting our estimate.

Professional employer organization (“PEO”) and Insurance Solutions’ revenues were $397.5 million, increasing 9% from the year-ago quarter. The figure surpassed our estimate of $392.8 million.

Service revenues rose 20% year over year to $1.75 billion, beating our estimated figure of $1.74 billion. Interest on funds held for clients grew 33% from the year-ago quarter to $56.8 million, beating our projection of $45.8 million.

EBITDA of $902.9 million increased 23% from the year-ago quarter, exceeding our estimate of $888.9 million. Operating income rose 14% year over year to $792 million, surpassing our forecast of $775.1 million. The operating margin was 43.8%, down 200 basis points from the year-ago quarter. The reported figure beat our estimate of 43.3%.

Balance Sheet & Cash Flow of PaychexThe company exited the third quarter of fiscal 2026 with cash and cash equivalents of $1.74 billion compared with $1.48 billion in the preceding quarter. Long-term debt totaled $4.55 billion, flat compared with the preceding quarter.

Cash generated from operating activities amounted to $812.5 million, while capital expenditure was $51 million.

PAYX’S Updated FY’26 GuidancePaychex expects revenues to grow 16.5% to 18.5%. Management expects interest on funds held for clients in the range of $200-$210 million.

Adjusted earnings of 99 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.2% and increased 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. Total revenues of $1.2 billion also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.5% and increased 7.4% year over year.

Revenues in Detail     

Revenues from Management Solutions segment increased 8% year over year to $895.3 million. The segment benefited from growth in the number of client employees served for human capital management (HCM) and additional worksite employees for HR Solutions. Also, improved revenue per client on price realization and higher product penetration, strong demand for HR Solutions, retirement, time and attendance solutions and expansion of HCM ancillary services acted as tailwinds.

Professional employer organization (“PEO”) and Insurance Solutions’ revenues were $273.3 million, up 4% from the year-ago quarter’s level. The uptick was owing to growth in the number of average worksite employees. Interest on funds held for clients increased 54% year over year to $21.7 million.

Operating Performance

Operating income increased 7% year over year to $472.3 million. EBITDA of $518.6 million increased 4.7% year over year.

Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

Paychex exited second-quarter fiscal 2022 with cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 billion compared with $1.18 billion reported at the end of the prior quarter. Long-term debt was $797.9 million compared with $797.8 million in the prior quarter. Cash provided by operating activities was $321.6 million in the reported quarter. During the reported quarter, PAYX paid out $284.7 million as dividends.

Fiscal 2023 View Tweaked

Paychex upped its adjusted earnings per share view with respect to year-over-year growth for fiscal 2023. Adjusted EPS is now expected to register 12-14% growth compared with the prior expectation of 11-12% growth. PAYX continues to expect total revenues to register 8% (prior view: 7-8%) growth. Management Solutions’ revenues are expected to grow 7-8% (prior view: 5-7%). PEO and Insurance Solutions’ revenues are expected to grow 5-7% (prior view: 8-10%).

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.

VGM ScoresCurrently, Paychex has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, Paychex has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry PlayerPaychex belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry. Another stock from the same industry, Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK - Free Report) , has gained 7.2% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended January 2026.

Rubrik, Inc. reported revenues of $377.68 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +46.3%. EPS of $0.04 for the same period compares with -$0.18 a year ago.

For the current quarter, Rubrik, Inc. is expected to post a loss of $0.03 per share, indicating a change of +80% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Rubrik, Inc.. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of C.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management ("HCM") company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.19 per share, an increase of $0.11 (or 10%) from the prior quarterly dividend of $1.08 per share, payable on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 13, 2026.

“Our decision to raise the dividend by 10%—our fifth consecutive double-digit increase—demonstrates our commitment to balanced capital allocation and underscores our confidence in the company’s financial strength and durable business model," said John Gibson, President and CEO of Paychex. "We are committed to delivering long-term shareholder value by strategically investing in opportunities that drive sustainable growth."

For the fiscal year ending on May 31, 2026, Paychex expects to return over $1.5 billion in dividends to shareholders, continuing a tradition of paying consecutive quarterly cash dividends every year since 1988.

About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is the digitally driven HR leader that is reimagining how companies address the needs of today’s workforce with the most comprehensive, flexible, and innovative HCM solutions for organizations of all sizes. Offering a full spectrum of HR advisory and employee solutions, Paychex pays 1 out of every 11 American private sector workers and is raising the bar in HCM for approximately 800,000 customers in the U.S. and Europe. Every member of the Paychex team is committed to fulfilling the company’s purpose of helping businesses succeed. Visit paychex.com to learn more.

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Paychex launches groundbreaking agentic AI platform that seamlessly anticipates, advises, and acts across HCM workflows, backed by trusted expertise

Unlike other SMB HCM providers, WISE moves beyond a single agent to a proactive digital workforce that executes autonomously within customer-defined workflows WISE is the intelligence layer across Paychex Flex®, Paycor®, and SurePayroll platforms, spanning AI agents, expert advisory, embedded intelligence, and personal assistants ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, today announced Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise (WISE), the AI-powered intelligence solution transforming business operations with embedded context-aware intelligence, expert-enabled guidance, and autonomous execution. With Paychex’s five decades of trusted data and human expertise at its core, WISE transforms AI from a passive tool to expert-designed agentic workflows with the ability to complete tasks autonomously, making work faster, smarter, and more efficient.

“AI is integral to our growth strategy, and WISE is the next frontier of AI-enabled solutions for Paychex,” said John Gibson, Paychex president and CEO. “Unlike other SMB HCM providers, WISE goes beyond customer support chatbots and is embedded across our expert-enabled technology, anticipating issues and surfacing recommendations to users in the flow of work. Built on a foundation of decades of data, HR and compliance expertise, and trust, we developed WISE to help businesses of all sizes deploy a digital workforce that augments repetitive tasks, enabling people to focus on more strategic work.”

WISE Natively Available Across Paychex Platforms, Scaling Trusted Expertise

As the shared intelligence platform fueling Paychex’s HR and advisory solutions, WISE utilizes decades of proprietary data, regulatory requirements, and human expertise to power people and performance.

“WISE represents a fundamental shift in how intelligence is applied in HR—from user-directed tools to an agentic platform that works proactively on behalf of customers,” said Ryan Bergstrom, Chief Product Officer at Paychex. “Working collaboratively alongside users for a human in the loop experience that reduces risk and effort, WISE anticipates what matters and proactively takes action autonomously within customer-defined protocols rather than requiring users to search for answers, navigate complex workflows, or react to problems after they occur.”

WISE Combines Intelligence, Multi-Channel Assistants, and Autonomous Agents

WISE strategically underpins Paychex’s approach to powering people and performance through:

Agents: Autonomous digital workers capable of reasoning, orchestrating processes, and executing tasks to move work forward. WISE Agents act within parameters set and controlled by the customer, ensuring employers remain in the driver's seat. In addition to delivering meaningful improvements in customer service responsiveness and speed, agents can intelligently schedule shifts and approve timesheets to help streamline and improve manager productivity and worker efficiency. Intelligence: A context-aware intelligence layer that understands how customers work, what matters most, and when action is needed. Customers utilize WISE Intelligence with HR reporting and predictive analytics that serve actionable insights from real-time data to support workforce planning and decisions. Assistants: Personalized, multi-channel guidance and task support delivered across chat, voice, email, text, and collaboration tools. Customers utilize WISE Assistants for task completion, information retrieval, and regulatory compliance support. Advisory: Complementing experienced advisors with intelligent systems, WISE proactively alerts Paychex HR experts when a critical moment is on the horizon and enables the experienced advisors to guide customers through complex decisions like managing flight risk and drive outcomes that fuel business success. Learn more about how WISE supports Paychex Flex, Paycor, and SurePayroll in automating routine tasks, delivering personalized experiences, and uncovering actionable insights at scale.

About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is the digitally driven HR leader that is reimagining how companies address the needs of today’s workforce with the most comprehensive, flexible, and innovative HCM solutions for organizations of all sizes. Offering a full spectrum of HR advisory and employee solutions, Paychex pays 1 out of every 11 American private sector workers and is raising the bar in HCM for approximately 800,000 customers in the U.S. and Europe. Every member of the Paychex team is committed to fulfilling the company’s purpose of helping businesses succeed. Visit paychex.com to learn more.

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Key Takeaways Paychex shares rose 7.9% in a month, outperforming the industry's 2.3% decline.PAYX sees strong demand for SaaS, PEO services and AI-powered HCM tools driving its growth.PAYX expanded Paychex Perks and added AI tools to simplify employee benefits selection. Shares of Paychex (PAYX - Free Report) have had a decent run over the past month. The stock has risen 7.9% against the industry's 2.3% decline. The Zacks S&P 500 composite gained 4.5% during the said time frame.

The company’s fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings are expected to increase 10.9% year over year. The company’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings are projected to rise 10.4% and 7.4%, respectively. Revenues are expected to grow 16.9% in fiscal 2026 and 5.9% in fiscal 2027.

Factors That Bode Well for PAYXPaychex’s growth is strongly driven by rising demand for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, providing strong momentum across the company’s management solutions and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) segments. Small businesses are increasingly relying on PAYX’s PEO services to provide competitive benefits packages comparable to larger enterprises, helping them attract and retain talent in a tight labor market.

The company also highlighted growing traction for its Paychex Perks, a digital benefits marketplace, in the last reported quarter. Recently, the platform expanded to more than 25 benefit offerings and attracted nearly 350,000 unique employee purchasers. PAYX introduced AI-driven benefits intelligence tools to recommend benefit plans and simplify the selection process by using employee-specific data during enrollment season.

PAYX’s Paychex Flex, an all-in-one solution for human resource payroll, time, and attendance and benefits, and Paycor, a provider of Human Capital Management (HCM), payroll and talent software platforms, were recently recognized as industry-leading HCM solutions with two prestigious 2026 Lighthouse Tech Awards. This reflects the company’s emphasis on AI-powered HCM innovation.

The company currently has more than 500 AI-powered capabilities and agents across its workflows, driving higher productivity and smarter outcomes. These generative AI tools are helping clients and HR professionals manage wage laws, compliance obligations, payroll processing and employee benefits decisions more efficiently.

Risks to WatchPaychex operates in a highly competitive industry with both large and niche players, putting constant pressure on it to innovate and differentiate its offerings while maintaining cost efficiency. This increases the difficulty of balancing growth and profitability.

PAYX’s offerings require it to collect, use and retain a huge amount of personal and financial information from its employees, customers and clients, exposing it to highly sensitive cyberattacks. The company experienced a breach in March 2024, resulting in the unauthorized disclosure of personal data. Such incidents may affect investors’ sentiments.

Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider

PAYX currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

A couple of better-ranked stocks in the industry are Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET - Free Report) and Docusign, Inc. (DOCU - Free Report) .

Arista Networks carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 19.9%.           

ANET beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of its trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 8.3%.

Docusign also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 14.9%.

DOCU delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 9.2%.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Paychex Small Business Jobs Index – a primary component of the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch that measures the pace of job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees – improved for the third consecutive month in May, a first since February 2023. The jobs index increased 0.18 percentage points in May to 99.34, marking its highest level so far in 2026. While hourly earnings growth remained steady at 2.73% in May, U.S. small business workers experienced continued growth in both weekly hours worked and earnings for the month.

“The small business job growth rate has increased three consecutive months, reinforcing the durability and underlying strength of the labor market on Main Street,” said John Gibson, Paychex president and CEO. “Most states and metros analyzed in our jobs index reported an increase in May, reflecting consistency across geographies as we head into the summer. We see a similar trends across our client base, as businesses with more than 50 employees continue to add workers at a solid pace.”

Jobs Index and Wage Data Highlights

Weekly earnings growth (2.98%) increased for the fifth consecutive month in May to its highest level since January 2024 (3.08%).Weekly hours worked growth (0.12%) was positive for the third consecutive month in May. This is the first three-month positive streak since April 2021, when weekly hours worked increased for four consecutive months.Of the top 20 largest states analyzed, 14 recorded an increase in small business job growth in May. Tennessee gained 1.62 percentage points to a jobs index of 100.87, including a more than five-percentage-point gain in the Manufacturing and Construction sectors for the month.Small business job growth increased in 15 of the top 20 largest U.S. metros in May, including Phoenix (100.95) reclaiming its position as the top-ranked metro for the fifth time in the last eight months.Education and Health Services (100.37) continued to lead sectors for small business job growth in May, the position it has held in all but one month since 2024.Manufacturing (99.04) reported the strongest one-, three-, and 12-month increases in small business job growth among industries. About the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch
Since 2014, the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch has been a trusted source of employment trends for U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. The Employment Watch website offers interactive charts and historical data across the report’s two key components – the jobs index and wage data – as well as the methodology for both analyses. Visit the Bloomberg Terminals or subscribe to receive monthly alerts with the latest data.

*Information regarding the professions included in the industry data can be found at the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is the digitally driven HR leader that is reimagining how companies address the needs of today’s workforce with the most comprehensive, flexible, and innovative HCM solutions for organizations of all sizes. Offering a full spectrum of HR advisory and employee solutions, Paychex pays 1 out of every 11 American private sector workers and is raising the bar in HCM for approximately 800,000 customers in the U.S. and Europe. Every member of the Paychex team is committed to fulfilling the company’s purpose of helping businesses succeed. Visit paychex.com to learn more.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG) today announced that it will report first quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Monday, May 4, 2026. Corebridge earnings materials will be available in the Investors section of corebridgefinancial.com.

Corebridge will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to review these results. The webcast can be accessed in the Investors section of corebridgefinancial.com, and a replay will be available shortly after the event.

About Corebridge Financial

Corebridge Financial, Inc. makes it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives. With more than $385 billion in assets under management and administration as of December 31, 2025, Corebridge Financial is one of the largest providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to help individuals plan, save for and achieve secure financial futures. For more information, visit corebridgefinancial.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corebridge Financial, Inc. (“Corebridge” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CRBG) today announced the appointment of the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer Christopher Filiaggi as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 24, 2026. Filiaggi will report to Marc Costantini, President and Chief Executive Officer, and join the Executive Leadership Team.

Filiaggi will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer while the Company prepares for its planned merger (the “Proposed Transaction”) with Equitable Holdings, Inc. (“Equitable Holdings”). In this role, he will provide continuity, disciplined execution and steady financial leadership as Corebridge advances toward the combination.

“Chris is a deeply respected leader within our world-class finance team, with the experience and judgment to guide the organization through this transition,” said Costantini. “This internal appointment reflects the depth of talent and financial acumen we have at Corebridge.”

Filiaggi has served as Chief Accounting Officer for Corebridge since June 2023, overseeing financial reporting, accounting policy and internal controls. Prior to this role, he held finance leadership positions with Corebridge and American International Group, Inc. (AIG). Previously, Filiaggi was with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, advising insurance clients on accounting policies and regulatory compliance.

This appointment follows the previously announced transition of the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, Elias Habayeb, who will continue with Corebridge through April 24, 2026. Filiaggi will remain in the interim role until the closing of the Proposed Transaction, when Robin M. Raju, Chief Financial Officer of Equitable Holdings, will serve as Chief Financial Officer of the combined company.

About Corebridge Financial

Corebridge Financial, Inc. makes it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives. With more than $385 billion in assets under management and administration as of December 31, 2025, Corebridge Financial is one of the largest providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to help individuals plan, save for and achieve secure financial futures. For more information, visit corebridgefinancial.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release includes statements, which, to the extent they are not statements of historical or present fact, constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, and any related oral statements, can be identified by the use of terms such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “seeks,” “aims,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “targets,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “goals,” “guidance,” “formidable,” “preliminary,” “objective,” “continue,” “drive,” “improve,” “superior,” “robust,” “positioned,” “resilient,” “vision,” “potential,” “immediate,” and similar expressions or the negative of those expressions or verbs. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or outcomes. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our beliefs regarding future events, which may by their nature be inherently uncertain, and some of which may be outside our control. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the expected timing and completion of the Proposed Transaction, the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transaction, including estimated synergies and projected cost savings, and plans and expectations for Corebridge, Equitable Holdings or their new parent company after completion of the Proposed Transaction.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Key factors include, among others, the ability to complete the Proposed Transaction on the timeframe or on the terms currently anticipated or at all, including due to a failure to obtain requisite stockholder, stock exchange, regulatory, governmental or other approvals; risks related to difficulties, inabilities or delays in integrating the parties’ businesses; the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transaction, including estimated run-rate expense synergies and projected cost savings at the times, and to the extent, anticipated, as well as expected operating earning and cashflow generation; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of either or both parties to terminate the merger agreement; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Proposed Transaction on Corebridge or Equitable Holdings’ stock price and on their respective business, contractual and operational relationships (including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, clients and competitors); risks related to business disruptions from the Proposed Transaction that may harm the business or current plans and operations of either or both parties, including diversion of management time from ongoing business operations; the risk that the Proposed Transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of either or both parties to hire and retain key personnel; the parties’ ability to raise debt on favorable terms or at all; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Corebridge, Equitable Holdings, their new parent company or their respective directors; restrictions on the conduct of Corebridge and Equitable Holdings’ respective businesses prior to the closing of the Proposed Transaction and on each their ability to pursue alternatives to the Proposed Transaction; the possibility that the Proposed Transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, or unforeseen or unknown liabilities; the deterioration of economic conditions; geopolitical tensions; the potential impact of a downgrade in Corebridge or Equitable Holdings’ Insurer Financial Strength ratings or credit ratings or of the new parent company of Corebridge and Equitable Holdings following completion of the Proposed Transaction; other factors that may affect future results of Corebridge and Equitable Holdings; and management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors.

The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider these factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the new parent company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 discussed below and other documents filed or furnished by Corebridge and Equitable Holdings from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including their Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual events and results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Corebridge nor Equitable Holdings presently know or that Corebridge and Equitable Holdings currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Corebridge and Equitable Holdings’ expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Corebridge and Equitable Holdings anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Corebridge and Equitable Holdings’ assessments to change. While Corebridge and Equitable Holdings may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Corebridge and Equitable Holdings specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. Neither Corebridge nor Equitable Holdings gives any assurance that Corebridge, Equitable Holdings or their new parent company will achieve the results or other matters set forth in the forward-looking statements.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

Important Information and Where to Find It

This press release relates to the Proposed Transaction that may become the subject of a Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed by the new parent company with the SEC. The Registration Statement will include a joint proxy statement of Corebridge and Equitable Holdings that will also constitute a prospectus of the new parent company. After the Registration Statement has been declared effective, the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to the stockholders of each of Corebridge and Equitable Holdings. This press release is not a substitute for the Registration Statement that the new parent company intends to file with the SEC or any other documents that may be sent to Corebridge’s stockholders or Equitable Holdings’ stockholders in connection with the Proposed Transaction.

INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH, OR FURNISHED TO, THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COREBRIDGE, EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, THEIR NEW PARENT COMPANY, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS.

Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by Corebridge or Equitable Holdings through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov or from Corebridge at its website, https://www.corebridgefinancial.com, or from Equitable Holdings at its website, https://equitableholdings.com (information included on or accessible through either of Corebridge or Equitable Holdings’ website is not incorporated by reference into this press release).

Participants in the Solicitation

Corebridge and Equitable Holdings and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Corebridge’s stockholders or Equitable Holdings’ stockholders in connection with the Proposed Transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Corebridge, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in Corebridge’s definitive proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 16, 2025, including under the headings “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Tables” and “Security Ownership of 5% Beneficial Owners, Directors and Executive Officers.” To the extent holdings of Corebridge’s common stock by the directors and executive officers of Corebridge have changed or do change from the amounts of Corebridge’s common stock held by such persons as reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3 (“Form 3”), Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 (“Form 4”) or Annual Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5 (“Form 5”), in each case filed with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Equitable Holdings, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in Equitable Holdings’ definitive proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 4, 2025, including under the headings “Executive Compensation” and “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions.” To the extent holdings of Equitable Holdings’ common stock by the directors and executive officers of Equitable Holdings have changed or do change from the amounts of Equitable Holdings’ common stock held by such persons as reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Forms 3, Forms 4 or Forms 5, in each case filed with the SEC. Other information regarding persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the proxy solicitation of Corebridge or Equitable Holdings’ stockholders in connection with the Proposed Transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the Registration Statement. You may obtain free copies of these documents at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Corebridge or Equitable Holdings will also be available free of charge from Corebridge or Equitable Holdings using the contact information above.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 23rd, 2026

State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new stake in shares of Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE:CRBG – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 26,555 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $801,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Corebridge Financial by 7.2% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 26,831,915 shares of the company’s stock worth $859,963,000 after acquiring an additional 1,805,819 shares in the last quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of Corebridge Financial by 19.3% in the 3rd quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC now owns 22,329,199 shares of the company’s stock worth $715,651,000 after acquiring an additional 3,605,498 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its position in shares of Corebridge Financial by 6.9% in the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 6,686,747 shares of the company’s stock worth $214,372,000 after acquiring an additional 430,308 shares in the last quarter. LSV Asset Management raised its position in shares of Corebridge Financial by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 4,685,535 shares of the company’s stock worth $150,171,000 after acquiring an additional 98,435 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of Corebridge Financial by 42.8% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,884,599 shares of the company’s stock worth $102,403,000 after acquiring an additional 864,946 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.25% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Piper Sandler raised Corebridge Financial to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Corebridge Financial from $33.00 to $30.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Corebridge Financial from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of Corebridge Financial from $42.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Corebridge Financial from $40.00 to $39.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $35.33.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Corebridge Financial

Corebridge Financial Trading Up 1.2% Corebridge Financial stock opened at $26.60 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.12, a quick ratio of 0.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $25.75 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $28.92. Corebridge Financial, Inc. has a 12 month low of $22.19 and a 12 month high of $36.57. The company has a market capitalization of $12.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -50.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.43 and a beta of 1.12.

Corebridge Financial (NYSE:CRBG – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.11. Corebridge Financial had a positive return on equity of 18.92% and a negative net margin of 1.73%.The business had revenue of $6.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.02 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.06 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts predict that Corebridge Financial, Inc. will post 5.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Corebridge Financial Increases Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.8%. This is an increase from Corebridge Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.24. Corebridge Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -188.68%.

About Corebridge Financial (Free Report)

Corebridge Financial (NYSE: CRBG) is a publicly traded provider of retirement, life insurance and asset management solutions. Formed from the separation of American International Group’s life and retirement operations, Corebridge focuses on helping individuals, employers and institutions manage retirement income, protect against longevity and mortality risks, and invest long-term savings. The company operates under a unified brand that brings together insurance products and investment capabilities to deliver integrated financial solutions.

Corebridge’s product suite includes retirement income and annuity products, individual and group life insurance, asset management and investment advisory services, and employer-sponsored retirement plan offerings.

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The market expects Corebridge Financial (CRBG - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 4, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis financial services company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -6%.

Revenues are expected to be $4.76 billion, up 0.5% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.99% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

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Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Corebridge?For Corebridge, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.05%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Corebridge will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Corebridge would post earnings of $1.11 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.22, delivering a surprise of +9.91%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

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Corebridge doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry, Hippo Holdings Inc. (HIPO - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $0.29 per share for the quarter ended March 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +115.2%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $129.8 million, up 17.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Hippo Holdings has been revised 237.5% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +27.59%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.

This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggests that Hippo Holdings will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corebridge Financial, Inc. ("Corebridge" or the "Company") (NYSE: CRBG) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. “Corebridge delivered strong financial results in the first quarter,” said Marc Costantini, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Earnings per share and return on equity both improved year over year. This, alongside consistent organic growth and the proceeds from our variable annuity transaction, supported a record retur.

Corebridge Financial (CRBG - Free Report) reported $4.09 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 13.8%. EPS of $1.05 for the same period compares to $1.16 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -14.18% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.76 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.07, the EPS surprise was -1.43%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Corebridge performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Premiums: $387 million versus $1.12 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -56.5% change.Total Corebridge- Advisory fee and other income: $106 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $102.51 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -48.5%.Policy fees: $594 million versus $616.86 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -17.5% change.Total Corebridge- Net investment income: $2.99 billion versus $3.03 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +2.8% change.Revenue- Life Insurance: $1.04 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $1.06 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.1%.Revenue- Individual Retirement: $1.63 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $1.68 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -10.6%.Revenue- Corporate & Other: $14 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $30.73 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -74.1%.Revenue- Individual Retirement- Premiums: $16 million compared to the $26.38 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -40.7% year over year.Revenue- Individual Retirement- Policy fees: $77 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $85.15 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -61.1%.Revenue- Individual Retirement- Net investment income: $1.54 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $1.56 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +3.3%.Revenue- Group Retirement- Premiums: $1 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $3.92 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -75%.Revenue- Group Retirement- Policy fees: $109 million versus $112.03 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.9% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Corebridge here>>>

Shares of Corebridge have returned +14.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that it has agreed to sell approximately 25 million shares of common stock of Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG), representing its remaining stake in the company. The sale, which is expected to close on May 7, will result in net proceeds to AIG of approximately $710 million.

Peter Zaffino, Chairman & CEO, AIG, said, “Today’s sale of our remaining stake in Corebridge marks the culmination of a five-year separation and a significant milestone in the successful execution of our strategy to exit the life and retirement business. We have transformed AIG into a more focused, leading, global property & casualty insurance company. This final step reflects years of disciplined planning, commitment, execution, and perseverance. Since Corebridge’s IPO in 2022, we have worked to ensure the company had the capabilities to operate effectively as a stand-alone organization and is well positioned for long-term success. I would like to thank our colleagues at both AIG and Corebridge for their outstanding work executing the separation and positioning both companies for continued momentum.”

About AIG
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG provides insurance solutions that help businesses and individuals in more than 200 countries and jurisdictions protect their assets and manage risks through AIG operations, licenses and authorizations as well as network partners. For additional information, visit www.aig.com. This website with additional information about AIG has been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such website is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

AIG is the marketing name for the worldwide operations of American International Group, Inc. All products and services are written or provided by subsidiaries or affiliates of American International Group, Inc. Products or services may not be available in all countries and jurisdictions, and coverage is subject to underwriting requirements and actual policy language. Non-insurance products and services may be provided by independent third parties. Certain property casualty coverages may be provided by a surplus lines insurer. Surplus lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds, and insureds are therefore not protected by such funds.

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Corebridge Financial trades at a discounted 7.1x forward P/E, reflecting market skepticism post-AIG exit and amid Equitable merger integration risks. CRBG's $380B AUM, stable 3.67% dividend yield, and aggressive $2B buyback program highlight management's focus on shareholder returns over debt reduction. Operational efficiency improved to 18.5%, with product rotation toward fee-based revenue and fixed-indexed annuities reducing sensitivity to market fluctuations.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) has selected Corebridge Financial as the sole provider for its supplemental retirement savings plans. By consolidating from 12 providers to Corebridge exclusively, City Schools is able to reduce fees for its PK-12 workforce, enabling participants to keep more of their investment returns and help improve their long-term financial outcomes.

“Our plan consolidation with Corebridge represents an important evolution of our retirement benefits program, providing our educators and staff with greater financial clarity, retirement security, and confidence in their future,” said Christopher J. Doherty, Chief Financial Officer, Baltimore City Public Schools.

Corebridge, which has worked with City Schools for four decades as one of multiple providers, will now serve as the sole provider of the school system’s 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans, covering approximately 10,000 participants and overseeing roughly $500 million in plan assets. Following an extensive competitive review, Corebridge emerged as the provider of choice, offering participants:

Lower fees No surrender fees Expanded investment options Personalized support from financial professionals Simplified experiences, communications and account management “Our longstanding relationship with Baltimore City Public Schools has given us a deep understanding of the needs of their educators and staff, and we take that responsibility seriously,” said Terri Fiedler, President of Retirement Services at Corebridge. “By transitioning to a more streamlined, participant-focused model, City Schools is positioning its retirement program for the future, and we’re proud to support that vision with our extensive experience serving K–12 school systems and proven ability to manage large-scale consolidations.”

Corebridge has served the retirement needs of K-12 educators and staff for more than 60 years, dating back to 1964 when Corebridge implemented one of the first-ever 403(b) retirement plans in a public school. Today, Corebridge remains an industry leader in the public K-12 marketplace as a top 3 retirement plan provider by assets, continuing to innovate and help school districts across the country modernize their defined contribution plans.1

1 LIMRA, Not-for-Profit Retirement Market Survey, 12/31/25

About Corebridge Financial

Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG) makes it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives. With more than $380 billion in assets under management and administration as of March 31, 2026, Corebridge Financial is one of the largest providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to help individuals plan, save for and achieve secure financial futures. For more information, visit corebridgefinancial.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research from Corebridge Financial reveals a retirement paradox: Even though fulfilling retirement dreams will likely require spending, many struggle with the thought of drawing down retirement savings to fund them. However, those with a decumulation plan have a much more positive outlook about retirement spending.

Only 28% of respondents are comfortable with the idea of their retirement savings declining to cover living expenses in retirement, and 70% say it is very important their nest egg does not shrink in retirement. Half associate retirement spending with “uncertainty” and 44% with “anxiety.”

A planning gap between the accumulation and decumulation phases of retirement may help explain this unease:

Just 14% of retirees say they have a detailed strategy to manage their Required Minimum Distributions. Only 29% of pre-retirees age 55 or older have a plan for retirement account withdrawals. “Retirement is meant to be enjoyed, but many find it difficult to give themselves permission to spend the savings they’ve worked so hard to build,” said Terri Fiedler, President of Retirement Services at Corebridge Financial. “Concerns about running out of money often shape spending habits that limit fulfillment later in life. Having a thoughtful decumulation strategy can help individuals manage complex financial decisions and feel more secure about the future.”

Fear of outliving savings may drive spending anxiety

When asked to choose, far more say they’d regret running out of money while still alive (56%) than dying with money left over (6%). Feeling financially secure is the top retirement goal for pre-retirees (85%) and retirees (82%).

This protectionist mindset may be leading to cautious spending behaviors: 38% of retirees say they have spent less than they wanted in order to maintain the size of their nest egg.

Surprisingly, retirees’ hesitation to spend is rarely driven by a desire to leave an inheritance: 83% do not have a specific inheritance goal and instead plan to leave behind whatever money is left over.

Planning and confidence are key to spending satisfaction

While many are uncomfortable drawing down savings in retirement, those who plan are more confident. Nearly 3 in 5 pre-retirees (57%) aged 55 or older who have a decumulation plan are highly confident they can manage spending throughout retirement, compared to 26% without a plan.

Similarly, 55% of retirees with a spending plan are highly confident, compared to only 29% without a plan.

Those who are highly confident they can manage their retirement spending are five times more likely to say spending in retirement is “empowering” (16% vs. 3%) and three times more likely to find it “rewarding” (20% vs. 6%) compared to those who lack confidence.

With 60% of respondents expecting to spend at least 20 years in retirement, and 45% expecting to live to age 90 or older, having the flexibility to confidently spend can enrich a long retirement. More than 6 in 10 associate retirement with “freedom” and “enjoyment.” Separate Corebridge research, “Living and Funding Longer Lives,” found that nearly 2 in 3 people see having more time to explore and experience new things as a benefit of living a very long life1—suggesting many hope to enjoy a retirement full of activities, which can often come with a price tag.

The most common approach to managing investments and spending in retirement cited by pre-retirees and retirees is using a consistent withdrawal percentage (e.g., the 4% rule).

“With fewer pensions, Social Security uncertainty and people living longer, it’s time to rethink how retirees transition from saving to spending,” continued Fiedler. “Previous strategies and rules of thumb may not cut it anymore. The new paradigm calls for a greater focus on guaranteed lifetime income.”

Enriching retirement with guaranteed income

Nearly 3 in 4 people believe having guaranteed lifetime income beyond Social Security, offered through solutions like annuities, would positively impact their ability to spend on things that make them happy.1

In fact, more respondents (47%) would prefer $60,000 per year guaranteed for life instead of a $1 million lump sum at age 65 (41%). And retirees say guaranteed lifetime income would enable them to spend more on personal fulfillment, including travel (69%), home improvements (29%) and dining out (25%).

Interest in guaranteed lifetime income from an annuity is strong with younger Gen Xers, who are most worried about their savings not lasting for life. Half of respondents ages 45–55 who are familiar with annuities said an annuity providing guaranteed lifetime income in retirement would be highly valuable.

This research is part of a wider campaign in collaboration with best-selling author and founder of HerMoney Jean Chatzky, to help people maximize their retirement security and enjoyment.

“For decades, retirement conversations have been focused on a singular financial challenge: Saving enough. It's a message Gen X, the first without pensions, took to heart and later generations followed,” said Chatzky. “But what's become evident as these folks start retiring is that without a plan of how to actually use that money, they face a retirement of uncertainty. Questions about how much you can spend, how well you can live, how much you can enjoy yourself and how long that money will last inevitably arise. Turning some of those hard-earned savings into a stream of income that lasts as long as you do can be a route to a more grounded, happier retirement all around.”

Visit our landing page for the full research findings, Corebridge’s new Decumulation Action Planner written by Jean Chatzky, and videos of Jean sharing real people’s stories on how they’re managing the shift from working and saving to spending and living in retirement.

About The Corebridge Financial Decumulation Planning Gap Study

The Decumulation Planning Gap Study was conducted for Corebridge Financial by Greenwald Research. Information was gathered through an online survey of 2,210 adults aged 45-79 who have $100,000 or more in investable assets. Surveys were completed between October 14, 2025, and November 3, 2025.

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Annuities are long-term insurance products designed for retirement. Early withdrawals may be subject to withdrawal charges. Partial withdrawals reduce the contract value and may reduce certain benefits under the contract, such as the death benefit and the amount available upon full surrender. Withdrawals of taxable amounts are subject to ordinary income tax and, if taken prior to age 59½, an additional 10% federal tax may apply. Guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits and guaranteed living benefit riders may be optional or standard. Additional fees, age restrictions, withdrawal parameters, and other limitations apply.

All products and services are written or provided by subsidiaries of Corebridge Financial, Inc.

About Corebridge Financial

Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG) makes it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives. With more than $380 billion in assets under management and administration as of March 31, 2026, Corebridge Financial is one of the largest providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to help individuals plan, save for and achieve secure financial futures. For more information, visit corebridgefinancial.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (“GE HealthCare” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GEHC) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON GE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. (GEHC), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOV.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In GE HealthCare (GEHC) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired stock in GE HealthCare and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato directly at (212) 355-4648.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (“GE HealthCare” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:GEHC) on behalf of GE HealthCare stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether GE HealthCare has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices. Investigation Details:

On April 29, 2026, GE HealthCare announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Among other disclosures, the Company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.99, missing the consensus estimate of $1.05, and reduced its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.80 to $5.00 from its prior guidance of $4.95 to $5.15. During the related earnings call, CEO Peter Arduini stated that “profitability in the first quarter was impacted by a PDx supplier issue that has since been resolved.” Following this news, the price of GE HealthCare shares fell by $9.01 per share, or approximately 13%, declining from $68.50 per share on April 28, 2026 to close at $59.49 per share on April 29, 2026. Next Steps:

If you purchased or otherwise acquired GE HealthCare shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], by telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form.  There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

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The law firm of [url="]Kirby McInerney LLP[/url] continues its investigation on behalf of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (“GE HealthCare” or the “Compan

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (“GE HealthCare” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GEHC) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON GE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. (GEHC), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Happened.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz continues its investigation of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (“GE HealthCare” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GEHC) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON GE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. (GEHC), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING A CLAIM TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS.

What Is The Investigation About?

On April 29, 2026, GE HealthCare reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Among other items, GE HealthCare reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.99 and cut its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.80 to $5.00, down from prior guidance of $4.95 to $5.15.

During the associated earnings call, management disclosed “profit performance in the first quarter . . . was impacted by a recall associated with a PDx supplier” and that “[y]ear-over-year margin performance was also impacted by declines in PCS and the PDx supplier issue.”

On this news, the price of GE HealthCare shares declined by $9.01 per share, or 13.2%, to close at $59.49 per share on April 29, 2026.

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BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (“GE HealthCare” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GEHC) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN GE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. (GEHC), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at [email protected], by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Happened?

On April 29, 2026, GE HealthCare reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Among other items, GE HealthCare reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.99 and cut its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.80 to $5.00, down from prior guidance of $4.95 to $5.15.

During the associated earnings call, management disclosed “profit performance in the first quarter . . . was impacted by a recall associated with a PDx supplier” and that “[y]ear-over-year margin performance was also impacted by declines in PCS and the PDx supplier issue.”

On this news, the price of GE HealthCare shares declined by $9.01 per share, or 13.2%, to close at $59.49 per share on April 29, 2026.

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If you purchased GE HealthCare securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us:

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC - Free Report) . Shares have added about 3.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is GE HealthCare due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.

GEHC Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat, Net Margin DeclinesGE HealthCare Technologies reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of 99 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07 by 7.5%. Also, the bottom line declined 1.9% year over year.

GAAP earnings per share in the quarter was 85 cents, down 30.9% from the year-ago level.

GEHC’s Q1 Revenue DetailsRevenues of $5.13 billion were up 7.4% year over year on a reported basis and 2.9% organically. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.5%. Total company orders increased 1.1% year over year organically. The book-to-bill was 1.07X, reflecting rising orders compared to shipments.

Revenues were supported by strong performance in the United States, EMEA and Rest of World markets, primarily across three segments — Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx), Imaging and Advanced Visualization Solutions (“AVS”) — partially offset by a decline in the Patient Care Solutions segment.

GE HealthCare’s Segmental DetailsImaging

Revenues from this segment totaled $2.29 billion, up 7.4% year over year on a reported basis and 3.8% organically.

Segment EBIT was $180 million, down 9.4% year over year.

Advanced Visualization Solutions

Revenues totaled $1.34 billion, up 8.2% year over year on a reported basis and 4.4% organically.

Segment EBIT was $299 million, up 14.5% year over year.

Patient Care Solutions

Revenues amounted to $704 million, down 6.5% year over year on a reported basis and down 8.1% organically.

Segment EBIT was $10 million, down 79.8% year over year.

Pharmaceutical Diagnostics

Revenues totaled $770 million, up 21.7% year over year and 9.7% on an organic basis.

Segment EBIT was $197 million, down 3.9% year over year.

GEHC’s Q1 Margin AnalysisNet income margin was 7.6%, down 420 basis points from the prior-year level due to the unfavorable impact of tariffs, a decline in Patient Care Solutions (PCS) and the PDx supplier issue.

Cumulative cash flow from operating activities at the end of the first quarter was $290 million compared with $250 million a year ago.

GE HealthCare’s Financial PositionGEHC exited the first quarter with cash, cash equivalents and investments of $2.28 billion compared with $4.51 billion in the previous quarter.

Total assets increased to $37.12 billion from $36.91 billion on a sequential basis.

GEHC’s 2026 GuidanceGE HealthCare updated its adjusted earnings per share guidance for 2026.

The company expects organic revenue growth of 3-4% in 2026. It anticipates adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $4.80-$5.00, implying 4.6%-9.0% year-over-year growth. However, the guidance range is down from $4.95-$5.15, as expected previously. At current tariff rates, GEHC expects a lower impact in 2026 versus 2025.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates revision.

The consensus estimate has shifted -10.79% due to these changes.

VGM ScoresAt this time, GE HealthCare has a subpar Growth Score of D, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock has a score of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for value investors.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise GE HealthCare has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry PlayerGE HealthCare is part of the Zacks Medical - Products industry. Over the past month, Zimmer Biomet (ZBH - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 0.5%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2026 more than a month ago.

Zimmer reported revenues of $2.09 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.3%. EPS of $2.09 for the same period compares with $1.81 a year ago.

Zimmer is expected to post earnings of $1.99 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -3.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -2.3%.

Zimmer has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of C.