Company recognized for employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency
, /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced that it has been named to TIME's list of World's Best Companies 2026 for the third consecutive year. This prestigious recognition identifies 1,000 top-performing companies that set the standard for employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency on a global stage.
TIME and Statista evaluated the World's Best Companies 2026 across three dimensions: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency. Employee satisfaction drew on survey data from more than 200,000 employees worldwide, incorporating both direct recommendations and peer evaluations. Revenue growth was assessed based on companies demonstrating growth over the past three years, with revenues exceeding 100 million USD. Sustainability transparency was evaluated based on environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices.
"Being recognized on TIME's World's Best Companies list reflects the strength of our talent and culture around the world," said Kathy Diaz, Chief People Officer, Cognizant. "As an AI Builder serving many of the world's leading organizations, we create opportunities for our associates to build expertise at the frontier of technology, shape meaningful careers and make an impact through the work they do every day."
This recognition adds to a growing list of global accolades for Cognizant, including being certified as Great Place to Work® in 31 countries and being named to Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies list. Together, these distinctions reflect the strength and consistency of Cognizant's culture across its global workforce.
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To view the full World's Best Companies 2026 list, visit TIME's website.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Samuel Zales, COO and President, reported a sale of 10,000 shares of CarGurus (CARG -2.88%) on Aug. 28, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$365,000Shares sold10,000Post-transaction shares (directly held)465,349Post-transaction value$17 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($36.50); post-transaction value based on Aug. 28, 2026, market close ($36.56).
Key questionsWhat was the regulatory context of this transaction?
The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Zales. Such plans allow corporate insiders to schedule share sales at predetermined times to provide an affirmative defense against potential claims of trading on material non-public information.How has CarGurus performed over the past year relative to this sale?
As of the transaction date, the company has delivered a 6% total return over the past year. The execution price of $36.50 per share was set while the stock traded near its Aug. 28, 2026, market close of $36.56.What is the scale of the executive's remaining equity exposure?
Following this transaction, Zales continues to hold 465,349 shares directly in the digital automotive marketplace company. This remaining stake represents a market value of $17 million as of the market close on Aug. 28, 2026.What business segments characterize the company's current operations?
According to the company profile, CarGurus operates a digital automotive ecosystem through two primary segments: U.S. Marketplace and Digital Wholesale. The company serves both buyers and sellers by providing search capabilities for new and pre-owned vehicle listings from numerous dealerships.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-08-28)$36.56Market Capitalization$2.9 billionRevenue (TTM)$967.2 millionNet Income (TTM)$187.1 millionCompany SnapshotCarGurus operates a comprehensive digital automotive marketplace that generates revenue through dealer subscriptions, advertising services, and transaction-based fees from both the U.S. Marketplace and Digital Wholesale segments.The company's business model leverages technology-driven platforms that connect vehicle buyers and sellers, primarily monetizing through dealer subscription services and ancillary digital services that enhance dealer visibility and transaction efficiency.CarGurus serves a diverse customer base, including individual vehicle buyers, used car dealerships, and automotive retailers seeking digital marketing solutions and transaction facilitation across the United States and international markets.CarGurus is a leading digital automotive marketplace with a market capitalization of $2.9 billion and TTM revenue of $967.2 million, demonstrating substantial scale in the consumer cyclical sector. The company's dual-segment strategy provides diversified revenue streams and positions CarGurus as a critical infrastructure provider in the automotive transaction ecosystem. The platform's competitive advantage stems from its proprietary technology, extensive dealer network, and data-driven approach to vehicle pricing and inventory management, enabling the company to maintain market leadership in the digital automotive marketplace.
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What this transaction means for investorsThe CarGuru stock price has underperformed the S&P 500 thus far in 2026. While the S&P 500 is up 17.8%, the CarGuru stock price is down 8.5%. That may worry some shareholders to hear that an insider is selling shares. But based on the transaction, there's nothing for shareholders to worry about. The sale was already established under a trading plan, so it wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Also, while Zales did sell 10,000 shares, he still retains significant holdings of 465,349 shares. That shows significant alignment with the company's success, so this sale largely appears routine.
For shareholders, the good news is that analysts seem bullish on what's ahead for CarGuru. Of the 15 analysts covering the stock, the median one-year price target is $42, according to CNN. Trading at $32.77 as of this writing, if the CarGuru stock price reaches $42, that would represent a gain of 28.1%. The group's highest target, $46, represents a 40.3% gain. And even the group's lowest target, $39, would still represent a 19% gain.
Chime Financial (CHYM) will acquire Stride for $590M in cash, aiming for immediate EPS accretion and further upside. Grand Theft Auto 6's launch is a major videogame catalyst.
Chime shares CHYM surged 9% before the bell on Wednesday after the fintech company agreed to acquire Stride Bank for $590 million, a move that would give it a national bank charter and greater control over its lending business.
The deal, announced late Tuesday, marks a significant step in Chime’s effort to compete more directly with traditional banks.
The company has spent years challenging established lenders with app-based, low-cost financial services, and acquiring its long-time banking partner could allow it to expand further into products typically dominated by traditional financial institutions.
Wall Street largely welcomed the transaction, with analysts pointing to the potential for stronger profitability and greater control over Chime’s product development.
"We see this as a bold move with the potential to accelerate Chime's market share," William Blair analysts wrote in a note.
Stride Bank has been Chime’s banking partner for more than seven years.
The acquisition would bring the nationally chartered bank under Chime’s ownership, allowing the fintech to gain greater control over its operations and lending strategy.
Chime estimates that the acquisition will generate more than $100 million in net synergies.
The savings are expected to come from lower sponsor-bank fees, a broader range of lending products and a significantly lower cost of funds.
That could strengthen the economics of Chime’s existing business while giving the company greater flexibility to develop new financial products.
"Becoming a full-fledged bank should allow Chime to capture a higher share of wallet with customers, increasing its direct depositor base and solidifying the moat around its platform," Evercore ISI analysts wrote.
Wolfe Research similarly highlighted the strategic benefits of the transaction.
"The acquisition will support faster product innovation, increased member trust, a structural cost advantage and greater control," its analysts wrote.
Chime expects the transaction to close in the first half of 2027.
Several Wall Street firms adjusted their outlook for Chime following the announcement.
Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Chime to $40 from $39 while maintaining an Overweight rating, calling the acquisition strategically important to the company's growth.
The stock closed at $32.31 on Tuesday.
The firm said the deal could help Chime win a larger share of the credit market, move upmarket, retain customers as their incomes rise, and improve profitability.
A national charter should also expand Chime’s ability to originate loans across its customer base.
Under its current sponsor-bank structure, Chime can lend to approximately 85% of its members.
The acquisition would give the company greater flexibility and speed in launching new credit products, which Morgan Stanley considers particularly important as Chime moves toward longer-duration credit products.
The strategy could allow Chime to monetize and retain its most valuable customers for longer as their financial needs become more sophisticated.
UBS raised its target to $31 from $28 and retained a Neutral rating.
UBS described the transaction as a strategically compelling extension of Chime’s vertical-integration strategy, arguing that it could strengthen the company’s structural cost advantage and accelerate product development.
Loop Capital went further, initiating coverage with a Buy rating and a Street-high price target of $45, which represents a nearly 40% upside from current levels.
Piper Sandler also said the acquisition could improve Chime’s unit economics while giving it greater control over product development.
The acquisition comes as a growing number of fintechs, neobanks and digital-asset companies pursue bank charters to increase their role in the financial system.
For Chime, however, the structure of the combined business will remain important.
The company expects to keep its assets below $10 billion for the foreseeable future.
That threshold is significant because it allows Chime to remain exempt from the debit-card interchange fee caps imposed on larger banks under the 2010 Durbin Amendment.
Maintaining that exemption could preserve an important part of Chime’s business model even as the company gains more control over lending and banking operations.
Chime also raised its third-quarter and full-year forecasts for revenue and core profit growth on Tuesday, adding to the positive reaction to the Stride transaction.
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ([email protected]) or Marc Ackerman ([email protected]) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.
Flywire helps Davidson Hospitality Group achieve substantial annual processing fee savings through online payment processing and strategic ACH adoption
With Flywire, Davidson streamlines operations and elevates guest experiences across its property portfolio
BOSTON, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, today announced a deepened partnership with Davidson Hospitality Group ("Davidson"), an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company, to roll out advanced payment and transaction management capabilities across its portfolio.
The expansion comes as Davidson properties have already demonstrated meaningful processing fee savings within months of deploying Flywire's integrated payments and e-signature platform - validating the company's decision to scale the solution across its entire portfolio. Through enhanced ACH payment acceptance and streamlined digital authorization workflows, Davidson is reducing operational overhead while accelerating cash collection cycles.
When Davidson first adopted Flywire's payments and digital signature solutions, the company gained the ability to compress guest deposit collection and contract execution into a single, mobile-first workflow. The impact was immediate: signature turnaround times fell by roughly 75%, and back-office reconciliation work dropped significantly. The platform empowers Davidson properties to:
Reduce payment processing costs by accepting ACH transfers alongside credit and debit cards, shifting volume to lower-cost rails and cutting per-transaction expense;Mitigate chargeback risk by capturing signed authorization and payment intent simultaneously, creating audit trails that protect both the property and the guest. Flywire's white-glove chargeback response achieves over 70% win or no-contest rates on disputes, while maintaining industry-leading chargeback ratios of below 0.03%;Streamline reconciliation by automating payment matching, reducing manual data entry between property management systems and accounting platforms;Improve the guest experience by offering flexible payment options, transparent fee structures, and faster confirmation workflows; Tim Debruin, Senior Corporate Director, Event Sales & Planning at Davidson Hospitality said: "Flywire creates value for us as a partner because they built their platform specifically for hospitality operations - not as a generic payment processor. What we've seen is a real reduction in friction across both our revenue cycle and guest journey. Our teams spend less time on operational busywork and more time focusing on the guest experience."
Colin Smyth, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Travel at Flywire, added: "We are thrilled to partner with Davidson and deliver value as they scale. Every property that engages sees a similar pattern - faster processing, better cash flow, happier guests. That's exactly the kind of partnership we want to continue building as they scale Flywire across their portfolio.”
About Flywire
Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company. We combine our proprietary global payments network, next-gen payments platform and vertical-specific software to deliver the most important and complex payments for our clients and their customers.
Flywire leverages its vertical-specific software and payments technology to deeply embed within the existing A/R workflows for its clients across the education, healthcare and travel vertical markets, as well as in key B2B industries. Flywire also integrates with leading ERP systems, such as NetSuite, so organizations can optimize the payment experience for their customers while eliminating operational challenges.
Flywire supports more than 5,300 clients with diverse payment methods in more than 140 currencies across 240 countries and territories around the world. Flywire is headquartered in Boston, MA, USA with global offices. For more information, visit www.flywire.com. Follow Flywire on X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Davidson Hospitality Group
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company comprised of 88 existing hotels and resorts; more than 240 restaurants, bars, and lounges; and 1.4 million square feet of meeting space across the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Margaritaville, and Nobu, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson Hospitality Group features four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. For more information, visit www.davidsonhospitality.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn: @DavidsonHospitality. Follow us on Instagram: @davidsonhospitality and TikTok: @davidsonhospitality. #DavidsonHospitality
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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) CFO Cristina Gallo-Aquino will present a company update at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference. Who: Ryder System, Inc. Executive Vice President & CFO Cristina Gallo-Aquino What: Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Time: 1:50 p.m. Pacific Time Webcast: To access the live webcast, visit http://investors.ryder.com. About Ryder System, Inc. Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a nearly $13.
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) will release its first earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Analysts expect the Arlington, Virginia-based company to report quarterly earnings of 25 cents per share, down from 32 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for AeroVironment’s quarterly revenue is $456.09 million. It reported $454.68 million last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On Sept. 2, the company won a $464.8 million contract from the U.S. Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Fires program office for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program.
AeroVironment shares gained 2.9% to close at $148.78 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let’s have a look at how Benzinga’s most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.
Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target of $210 on July 16, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%. Citizens analyst Trevor Walsh maintained a Market Outperform rating and cut the price target from $350 to $230 on July 10, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%. Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $248 to $235 on July 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 51%. RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert downgraded the stock from Outperform to Sector Perform and slashed the price target from $210 to $180 on July 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%. BTIG analyst Andre Madrid maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $205 on July 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 54%. Trending
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On CNBC’s “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said he is not going to put his money on AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE:AZN) because it has been missing some of its trials.
As per recent news, AstraZeneca on Tuesday secured a key FDA approval for a new breast cancer treatment and reported strong Phase 3 trial data for its lung cancer and respiratory therapies.
Cramer said he has been against Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) as it has been losing money. “It’s an interesting spec, but I would not put my money in it,” he added.
On the earnings front, Joby Aviation posted mixed second-quarter results on Aug. 5 and raised its full-year guidance. Joby reported quarterly losses of 25 cents per share, missing the consensus estimate of 23 cents, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN) “shouldn’t be down this much,” Cramer said. “Now it’s at a good place. I would pull the trigger.”
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Trinity Industries reported mixed financial results for the second quarter on July 30.
Cramer said that although Reliance, Inc. (NYSE:RS) is “terrific,” he prefers Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE).
Wells Fargo analyst Timna Tanners, on Aug. 24, maintained Reliance with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $398 to $391.
Cramer said Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) is “so great” while he also likes Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT). “Both of them are excellent,” he added.
Mizuho analyst Vikram Malhorta, on Aug. 27, maintained a Neutral rating on Simon Property Group and raised the price target from $211 to $226.
The Mad Money host said he has never liked Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GRAB).
On the earnings front, Grab Holdings reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results on Aug. 4 and raised its FY26 sales guidance. Also, the company approved a $750 million buyback.
Price Action:
Joby Aviation shares gained 1.5% to settle at $6.84 on Tuesday.Reliance shares fell 0.6% to close at $398.31 during the session.Simon Property gained 1.2% to settle at $211.88 on Tuesday.Grab shares fell 5% to close at $3.25.Trinity Industries shares declined 1.1% to settle at $28.01.AstraZeneca shares declined 1.6% to close at $160.04.Photo via Shutterstock
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Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) today announced the general availability of Extreme Agent ONE™ Coworker, the next generation of agentic AI for enterprise networking. Now available to all Extreme Platform ONE™ customers worldwide as part of their subscription, Agent ONE Coworker scales IT expertise and delivers recommendations rooted in each team’s specific network environment, enabling them to resolve issues up to 15x faster and move from reactive issue resolution to proactive planning and prevention.
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Extreme Agent ONE Coworker is available now to all Extreme Platform ONE customers worldwide as part of their subscription.
Today’s enterprise environments are complex, and network teams spend hours or days gathering information and troubleshooting while also struggling to hire and retain qualified engineers. Unlike traditional predictive analytics that just surface network anomalies, Extreme Agent ONE Coworker’s “Nudge” skill combines real-time network context, historical trend analysis, and agentic reasoning that delivers recommendations directly into the workflow, telling IT teams what they need to know before they ask so they can start at the fix, not the search.
“Generic AI broadly understands networking. Extreme Agent ONE Coworker understandsthe intricate details of your network environment, encompassing historical client experience and network performance. That context is the difference between troubleshooting a ticket and fixing the root cause of a problem with documented analysis and recommendations. It turns insight into action and problems into resolutions at machine speed, while keeping people firmly in control. It’s not replacing expertise; it’s scaling it across the enterprise,” said Nabil Bukhari, CTO and President of AI Platforms, Extreme Networks.
New AI Skills Enable Embedded Intelligence Across the Operational Workflow
Within Extreme Platform ONE, Extreme Agent ONE Coworker maps relationships across users, devices, applications, services, and network conditions, delivering accurate, context-based answers so teams can investigate problems without manually assembling the evidence themselves. It shows its reasoning alongside recommendations, so teams can validate conclusions and stay in control.
The newest skill in Extreme Agent ONE Coworker is “Nudge,” which continuously analyzes your network's historical performance baseline, current traffic patterns, and platform-wide behavioral trends to identify deviations, proactively surfacing high-confidence issues that require attention.“Talk to RRM” continuously optimizes wireless performance by analyzing RF behavior.Its “canvas” skill generates dynamic dashboards and customized reports for all audiences.Enhanced by Extreme’s optimized knowledge graph, Agent ONE Coworker’s “talk to knowledge” and “talk to data” skills now deliver significantly improved response accuracy, bringing troubleshooting guidance directly into the workflow and slashing time spent onboarding new team members by up to 50%. “Talk to support” now uses live network context to recommend fixes and, when needed, automatically escalates to Extreme’s GTAC team, accelerating time to resolution.“We're excited to get started with these new tools. Extreme Agent ONE Coworker will give us the ability to instantly turn network data into context-based insights tailored to each specific audience, so we can quickly get high-level answers that our CIO can use with leadership teams, while our IT team can dive deeper to troubleshoot and optimize network performance,” said Cord C. Scott, Principal Network Engineer, Vandalia Health.
“Enterprise networking is moving beyond first-generation AI. The next era is about context: AI that understands each customer’s unique environment, explains its reasoning, and gives network teams confidence to act. Extreme Agent ONE Coworker is a strong example of that evolution, moving AI from a helpful assistant to a trusted part of network operations,” said Shamus McGillicuddy, VP of Research, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA).
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Extreme Agent ONE Coworker is available now to all Extreme Platform ONE customers worldwide. Click here to register for the live demo of Extreme Agent ONE on Wednesday, September 23 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET.
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) is a leader in AI-powered cloud networking, focused on delivering simple and secure solutions that help businesses address challenges and enable connections among devices, applications, and users. We push the boundaries of technology, leveraging the powers of artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Tens of thousands of customers globally trust our AI-driven cloud networking solutions and industry-leading support to enable businesses to drive value, foster innovation, and overcome extreme challenges.For more information, visit Extreme's website at www.extremenetworks.com or follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Facebook, or Instagram.
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ROCKAWAY, N.J., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company and leader in non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation technologies, today announced that it has appointed Joshua Lev and Mike Fox as Co-Chief Executive Officers and members of the Board of Directors, effective September 8, 2026.
Albertsons named former eBay and Hewlett Packard chief Meg Whitman to the newly created post of executive chair, as the grocery-store operator grapples with falling sales and cautious consumer spending.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or the "Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company represented Havas Health in a 254,118-square-foot headquarters expansion and lease extension at 200 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The transaction includes a 64,657-square-foot expansion and long-term extension for the global communications group.
Image courtesy of Newmark President, New York Tri-State Region David Falk and Executive Managing Director Jason Greenstein represented Havas Health in the transaction. George Comfort & Sons President and Chief Executive Officer Peter S. Duncan and Head of NYC Leasing Alexander Bermingham represented ownership, a partnership of George Comfort & Sons, Loeb Partners Realty and Jamestown.
Founded in 1835, Havas Health is one of the world's largest global communications groups, operating across more than 100 markets. It has maintained its headquarters at 200 Madison Avenue for nearly three decades.
"Havas Health's decision to expand and extend its commitment at 200 Madison Avenue reflects the enduring appeal of well-located, high-quality workplace environments for leading global companies," said Falk. "We were proud to advise Havas on a transaction that accommodates its continued growth while providing the scale, flexibility and workplace environment to support the business for years to come."
Located in Manhattan's Grand Central district, 200 Madison Avenue is a 26-story, 750,000-square-foot office tower. The owners recently completed a renovation of the property's Madison Avenue entrance and lobby and is developing an 11,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor amenity center featuring executive conference rooms, collaborative and event spaces, a lounge and outdoor sky garden. Built in 1926, the property offers flexible floorplates and convenient access to Grand Central Terminal, Herald Square and Penn Station, as well as multiple subway and bus lines.
The transaction comes amid sustained leasing momentum across Manhattan, where year-to-date leasing reached 32.0 million square feet through August, following nine consecutive months of activity above 3.0 million square feet. Midtown continues to capture the majority of active tenant demand, accounting for 58.5% of requirements by square footage.
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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New agreement brings MPS power management solutions to GF’s Singapore fab for volume production in 2027 | Source: GlobalFoundries Inc.
MALTA, N.Y. and SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) and Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPWR) (MPS), a leading company in high-performance power solutions, today announced a long-term manufacturing agreement that will deploy MPS’s proprietary process technology to GF’s advanced 300mm manufacturing facility in Singapore. The collaboration will enable GF and MPS to expand manufacturing capacity of critical power management solutions for high-growth markets in early 2027.
MPS’s innovative proprietary process technologies deliver high-performance, ultra-efficient power management solutions for a wide variety of applications in data center, automotive, consumer and industrial markets. Products manufactured at GF’s Singapore facility are expected to include next-generation power solutions for automotive architectures, industrial robotics and automation, and smart power stages for AI and cloud infrastructure. Combining MPS’s technology with GF’s manufacturing expertise will support the next phase of growth for both companies while providing customers with greater capacity, supply assurance and global scale.
“Integrating MPS innovation with GF’s manufacturing scale allows us to extend reach in high-growth electrification and AI markets with improved supply assurance,” said Deming Xiao, EVP of global operations at MPS. “Together, we will deliver global scale with local support, and uncompromising power performance.”
“This long-term agreement reflects the strength of GF’s manufacturing platform and our ability to support customers as they scale innovative technologies into high-volume production,” said Pradip Singh, chief manufacturing officer at GF. “Together, we will deliver high-performance power solutions that help meet the growing demands of automotive, industrial, and data center applications where performance and reliability define competitive advantage.”
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for automotive, aerospace and defense, data center, smart mobile devices, internet of things and other high-growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
About Monolithic Power Systems
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (“MPS”) is a fabless global company that provides high-performance, semiconductor-based power electronics solutions. MPS’s mission is to reduce energy and material consumption to improve all aspects of quality of life. Founded in 1997 by CEO Michael Hsing, MPS has three core strengths: deep system-level knowledge, strong semiconductor expertise, and innovative proprietary technologies in the areas of semiconductor processes, system integration, and packaging. These combined advantages enable MPS to deliver reliable, compact, and monolithic solutions that are highly energy-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible while providing a consistent return on investment to stockholders. MPS can be contacted through its website at www.monolithicpower.com or its support offices around the world.
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Credo Technology Group is upgraded to strong buy after a misunderstood post-earnings selloff, with Wall Street misreading GAAP margin compression and working capital expansion. CRDO's vertical integration via DustPhotonics acquisition positions it to solve the AI memory bottleneck, targeting a multi-billion dollar TAM with LPDDR-based solutions. The company's PILOT telemetry and zeroflap optics offer hyperscalers hard-dollar ROI, supporting long-term non-GAAP margin expansion and competitive differentiation.
SummaryThe BDC sector thrived post-COVID as low rates and strong underwriting supported robust dividends and performance.Rising rates initially sparked default fears, but BDCs benefited from higher coupons and stable funding costs, with limited non-accrual uptick.Since early 2025, most BDCs have cut dividends, and total returns now barely match inflation or T-bill rates.In this process, there are some fallen angels which before the sell-off were commonly deemed as blue-chip BDCs.In this article, I discuss three such BDCs. Justin Paget/DigitalVision via Getty Images
A couple of years ago, when the rates were low, investors were scrambling for yields and the PE industry was booming, the setup was extremely favorable for BDCs (BIZD). Once the interest rates
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Fluence (FLNC) is a speculative Buy, with upside tied to recovering delivery volumes and normalized project margins. FLNC's backlog and continued order flow indicate robust demand, but operational execution and timely project completion remain critical. Valuation at 0.75x forward sales implies a $14 target (+35%), contingent on margin recovery and cash flow stabilization.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (“LifeStance” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LFST), one of the nation’s largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care, today announced that pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), certain stockholders of the Company (the “Selling Stockholders”) intend to offer 22,250,000 shares of LifeStance’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”). The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from the offering. The Company is not selling any shares of Common Stock in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from the offering.
In addition, the Company has authorized the concurrent purchase from the underwriter of 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Repurchase”), subject to the completion of the offering. The price per share for the shares to be repurchased by the Company will be the same as the price per share payable by the underwriter to the Selling Stockholders. The underwriter will not receive any underwriting fees for the shares being repurchased by the Company. The Repurchase will be subject to completion of the offering and the satisfaction of other customary conditions. The offering is not conditioned upon the completion of the Repurchase.
Barclays is acting as the underwriter for the offering.
An automatic shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) relating to the offering of Common Stock was filed by LifeStance with the SEC on May 21, 2024 and became effective upon filing. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in the shelf registration statement and the documents incorporated by reference therein and the prospectus supplement that the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offering. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus and a related prospectus supplement relating to the offering, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at 1-888-603-5847, or by email at [email protected]. A copy of the prospectus and the related prospectus supplement relating to the offering may also be obtained free of charge by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any shares of Common Stock subject to the Repurchase.
About LifeStance
Founded in 2017, LifeStance (Nasdaq: LFST) is reimagining mental health. We are one of the nation’s largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable and personalized mental healthcare. LifeStance and its supported practices employ over 8,500 psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, psychologists and therapists and operates across 33 states and more than 550 centers.
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Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: if reimbursement rates paid by third-party payors are reduced or if third-party payors otherwise restrain our ability to obtain or deliver care to patients, our business could be harmed; we may not grow at the rates we historically have achieved or at all, even if our key metrics may imply future growth, including if we are unable to successfully execute on our growth initiatives and business strategies; if we fail to manage our growth effectively, our expenses could increase more than expected, our revenue may not increase proportionally or at all, and we may be unable to execute on our business strategy; our growth depends on our ability to recruit, acquire and retain clinicians; we operate in a competitive industry, and if we are not able to compete effectively, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be harmed; our business depends on our ability to effectively invest in, implement improvements to and properly maintain the uninterrupted operation and data integrity of our information technology and other business systems; we conduct business in a heavily regulated industry and if we fail to comply with these laws and government regulations, we could incur penalties or be required to make significant changes to our operations or experience adverse publicity, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition; we are dependent on our relationships with supported practices, which we do not own, to provide health care services, and our business would be harmed if those relationships were disrupted or if our arrangements with these entities became subject to legal challenges; if we are unable to adapt to healthcare reform legislation and other changes in the healthcare industry and in healthcare spending, our business could be harmed; if our or our vendors’ security measures fail or are breached and unauthorized access to our employees’, patients’ or partners’ data is obtained, our systems may be perceived as insecure, we may incur significant liabilities, including through private litigation or regulatory action, our reputation may be harmed, and we could lose patients and partners; our existing indebtedness could adversely affect our business and growth prospects; and other risks and uncertainties set forth under “Risk Factors” included in the reports we have filed or will file with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Reports on 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026 and subsequent filings made with the SEC.
For the reasons described above, we caution you against relying on any forward-looking statements, which should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements included elsewhere in this press release and risk factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which can be found at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement in this presentation speaks only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. No recipient should, therefore, rely on these forward-looking statements as representing the views of the Company or its management as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (“LifeStance” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LFST), one of the nation’s largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care, today announced the pricing of a secondary underwritten public offering of 22,250,000 shares of LifeStance’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a public offering price of $12.35 per share, pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from certain stockholders of the Company (the “Selling Stockholders”). The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from the offering. The Company is not selling any shares of Common Stock in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from the offering.
In addition, the Company has agreed to purchase from the underwriter 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock to be sold by the Selling Stockholders in the offering, at a price per share equal to the price per share to be paid by the underwriter to the Selling Stockholders (the “Repurchase”). The Repurchase is conditioned upon the completion of the offering and the satisfaction of other customary conditions. The offering is not conditioned upon the completion of the Repurchase. The underwriter will not receive any compensation for the shares of Common Stock being purchased by the Company.
Subject to customary closing conditions, the offering and the Repurchase are expected to settle and close on or about September 11, 2026.
Barclays is acting as the underwriter for the offering.
An automatic shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) relating to the offering of Common Stock was filed by LifeStance with the SEC on May 21, 2024 and became effective upon filing. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in the shelf registration statement and the documents incorporated by reference therein and the prospectus supplement that the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offering. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and a related prospectus supplement relating to the offering, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at 1-888-603-5847, or by email at [email protected]. A copy of the prospectus and the related prospectus supplement relating to the offering may also be obtained free of charge by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer to
sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any shares of Common Stock subject to the
Repurchase.
About LifeStance
Founded in 2017, LifeStance (Nasdaq: LFST) is reimagining mental health. We are one of the nation’s largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable and personalized mental healthcare. LifeStance and its supported practices employ over 8,500 psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, psychologists and therapists and operates across 33 states and more than 550 centers.
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This press release may contain “forward-looking” statements based on the Company’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “envision,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” “contemplate” and other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. For example, all statements we make regarding the terms of the proposed public offering and the Repurchase are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: if reimbursement rates paid by third-party payors are reduced or if third-party payors otherwise restrain our ability to obtain or deliver care to patients, our business could be harmed; we may not grow at the rates we historically have achieved or at all, even if our key metrics may imply future growth, including if we are unable to successfully execute on our growth initiatives and business strategies; if we fail to manage our growth effectively, our expenses could increase more than expected, our revenue may not increase proportionally or at all, and we may be unable to execute on our business strategy; our growth depends on our ability to recruit, acquire and retain clinicians; we operate in a competitive industry, and if we are not able to compete effectively, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be harmed; our business depends on our ability to effectively invest in, implement improvements to and properly maintain the uninterrupted operation and data integrity of our information technology and other business systems; we conduct business in a heavily regulated industry and if we fail to comply with these laws and government regulations, we could incur penalties or be required to make significant changes to our operations or experience adverse publicity, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition; we are dependent on our relationships with supported practices, which we do not own, to provide health care services, and our business would be harmed if those relationships were disrupted or if our arrangements with these entities became subject to legal challenges; if we are unable to adapt to healthcare reform legislation and other changes in the healthcare industry and in healthcare spending, our business could be harmed; if our or our vendors’ security measures fail or are breached and unauthorized access to our employees’, patients’ or partners’ data is obtained, our systems may be perceived as insecure, we may incur significant liabilities, including through private litigation or regulatory action, our reputation may be harmed, and we could lose patients and partners; our existing indebtedness could adversely affect our business and growth prospects; and other risks and uncertainties set forth under “Risk Factors” included in the reports we have filed or will file with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 Quarterly Reports on 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026 and subsequent filings made with the SEC.
For the reasons described above, we caution you against relying on any forward-looking statements, which should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements included elsewhere in this press release and risk factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which can be found at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement in this presentation speaks only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. No recipient should, therefore, rely on these forward-looking statements as representing the views of the Company or its management as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.
FSK KKR Capital Corp. trades at a 33% discount to NAV but faces persistent credit quality issues and NAV erosion. Despite recent outperformance and a double-digit yield, FSK's high non-accruals and declining investment income raise concerns about dividend sustainability. Management's incentive fee waiver and continued high non-accruals signal elevated risk of another dividend cut in the near term.
Gallagher's 2026 US Talent Benchmarks report highlights how turnover, workforce capacity constraints and AI-driven change are shaping organizational effectiveness
, /PRNewswire/ -- Workforce challenges remain top of mind as employers pursue growth with constrained teams, elevated turnover and increasing pressure to adapt to new technologies, according to Gallagher's 2026 US Workforce Trends Report – Talent Benchmarks. Based on responses from more than 3,700 US employers, the report examines the trends influencing employee engagement, retention and organizational effectiveness.
Among the report's most notable findings:
Retention has become a business challenge, not just an HR concern. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of employers reported annual turnover rates of 10% or higher in 2025. 61% of employers anticipate revenue growth by 2027, while only 50% expect workforce headcount to increase; a gap that highlights growing workforce capacity pressures. More than half (57%) of employers conducted an employee engagement survey in 2024 or later, yet many are still working to turn employee feedback into meaningful action. AI use in HR is expected to expand, with 73% of employers likely to increase adoption by 2028. Even as AI adoption grows, trust remains a challenge. Nearly one-third (29%) of employers cite concerns about eroding employee trust as a barrier to adoption. "The data show that many organizations are navigating a difficult balancing act," said John Tournet, US CEO of Gallagher's Benefits & HR Consulting Division. "Business leaders are pursuing growth while managing cost pressures, workforce capacity constraints and retention challenges. Organizations that succeed will be the ones that focus on the fundamentals: helping managers lead effectively, creating realistic workloads and ensuring employees understand how their work contributes to organizational goals."
Employers are preparing for a future in which AI plays a larger role in how work is performed and decisions are made. While 71% of employers have either fully operationalized AI or implemented it in parts of the business, the findings suggest successful adoption will require clear communication, strong governance and practical support for employees and managers.
"As AI becomes more integrated into day-to-day work, organizations are recognizing that technology alone isn't enough," added Tournet. "The focus is increasingly shifting from implementation to helping employees and managers use AI with confidence, strengthen decision-making and support more effective ways of working."
Additional findings from the report include:
Retaining talent ranks as a top HR priority for 57% of employers and a top operational priority for 39%, reflecting the growing business impact of workforce turnover. Manager effectiveness remains one of the strongest drivers of employee engagement, with organizations focusing on clearer goal-setting, transparent communication and more timely feedback. Nearly three-quarters of organizations that have implemented AI are measuring return on investment, though employers expect it will take an average of 28 months for AI returns to outweigh implementation costs. Data privacy and security remain the top AI concern, cited by 72% of employers, while only 45% have conducted ethical impact assessments related to AI use. ABOUT THE REPORT
Gallagher's 2026 US Workforce Trends Report – Talent Benchmarks reflects survey responses from 3,717 US employers collected from January through March 2026 and provides benchmarking data and insights across employee engagement, AI and organizational effectiveness.
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As infrastructure demand surges globally, choosing between Eaton (ETN +2.75%) and Vertiv (VRT +3.67%) requires weighing established industrial heritage against the explosive growth seen in data center dominance.
Eaton operates as a diversified giant in the power management space, serving industries from aviation to housing. Vertiv focuses intensely on cooling and power systems specifically for the digital world. Both benefit from the massive electrification trend, making them natural rivals for a spot in your long-term holdings.
The case for EatonEaton focuses on intelligent power management, providing technologies for electrical, aerospace, and vehicle markets. In its latest annual report, filed for 2025, the company highlighted its reach across more than 160 countries. Significant 2025 revenue concentrations include 18% of eMobility sales to one large vehicle OEM, and such customer concentration adds a layer of risk to the business.
Eaton is currently expanding its reach among industrial stocks through its recent acquisition of a majority interest in Dana. In 2025, revenue reached $27 billion, representing growth of about 10% over the prior year. This helped the company generate net income of roughly $4 billion, with a net margin close to 15%.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was about 0.5x. This ratio measures total debt relative to shareholders' equity, with lower ratios usually indicating a more conservative financial structure. The current ratio, which compares short-term assets to short-term debts, was approximately 1.3x.
The company also generated free cash flow of nearly $3.9 billion on a trailing 12-month basis through the second quarter of 2026.
The case for VertivVertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, supplying end-to-end power and cooling technologies to major cloud providers. Its customers include the top hyperscale giants. The company maintains a strong backlog of $15.0 billion, which represents orders received but not yet delivered to customers.
In 2025, revenue reached $10.2 billion, a significant jump of roughly 27.7% compared to the previous fiscal year. This growth resulted in a net income of approximately $1.3 billion. The net margin expanded significantly to about 13%, which is nearly double the level reported in 2023.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was roughly 0.8x. The current ratio, which measures the ability to pay short-term debts with current assets, was approximately 1.5x.
Vertiv produced free cash flow of $2.9 billion on a trailing basis through Q2 2026.
Risk profile comparisonEaton is undergoing a major corporate reorganization, specifically the planned spin-off of its Mobility business by early 2027. This process poses risks of failing to realize expected synergies, while global operations remain susceptible to geopolitical instability.
Additionally, reliance on single-source suppliers and potential data breaches stemming from AI integration could increase costs or result in regulatory fines.
Vertiv relies heavily on hyperscale providers, who possess significant purchasing leverage to mandate favorable pricing terms. Future growth is also closely tied to sustained capital expenditure on AI infrastructure, meaning a shift in customer priorities could lead to a sudden decline in demand.
Finally, the company aggressively pursues acquisitions, which carry risks related to integration execution and volatility in raw material prices.
Valuation comparisonEaton appears more conservatively valued, while Vertiv carries a premium based on its Forward P/E and P/S ratio, comparing price to future earnings estimates and revenue.
MetricEatonVertivForward P/E31.0x39.0xP/S ratio5.9x9.9xValuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
For investors who expect AI infrastructure spending to continue growing over the long term, Vertiv is the stock I would buy right now. While Eaton has advantages in scale and consistent profitability, Vertiv is growing much faster and earning higher margins, indicating an even stronger competitive position in its market.
Data centers are increasingly deploying denser, larger chip clusters. But this creates a problem with generating more heat. Vertiv supplies thermal management and liquid cooling systems to solve this problem.
The increasing complexity of designing AI data centers should also drive higher margins for Vertiv. Vertiv's profit margin reached 13% in 2025 and, as of Q2 2026, has improved to 15% on a trailing 12-month basis.
Both stocks trade at premium multiples of earnings, but analysts expect Eaton to grow earnings just 10% per year, while Vertiv could see 35% annualized growth. Vertiv stock looks like the better bet to outperform the market as AI infrastructure spending continues to grow.
Months into the war between the United States and Iran, the conflict has entered another period of intensification. The many ups and downs over the last several months, in which a ceasefire has numerous times appeared to be emerging before attacks resume, have provided opportunities for select industries and companies to thrive. Now, with multiple commercial supertankers struck in recent weeks, escalation is prompting a divergence across the market.
As oil remains near multi-week highs, defense contractors are able to benefit from a sustained increase in government outlays. At the same time, concerns about energy security may prompt skittishness among players across the space. Oil refiners are enjoying crack spreads that are close to all-time highs as far as profitability goes. The three companies below represent each of these corners of the market and have responded very differently to the latest round of fighting in the Iran conflict.
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$127.55 +0.80 (+0.63%)
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Science Applications International Corp. NASDAQ: SAIC plays a pivotal role in intelligence systems, cybersecurity, and mission IT, allowing the contractor to benefit across all phases of a war like the one in Iran. Results for its latest quarter—Q2 fiscal 2027, ended July 31, 2026—were strong across the board, including organic revenue growth of about 5%, adjusted EBITDA of $193 at a 10.3% margin, and $131 million in free cash flow. The company also posted an impressive earnings beat with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.01, 70 cents ahead of estimates, despite this metric being lower on a year-over-year (YOY) basis due to a large legal settlement a year earlier.
SAIC also provided insight into its contract pipeline, which helps make the case for its strengths going forward. A $400-million recompute contract for an unspecified U.S. intelligence agency, coupled with a recompute win rate of more than 90% for the latest quarter, means that SAIC is highly capable of generating new business.
Management boosted fiscal 2027 earnings outlook by 75 cents on the low end and 65 cents on the high end, alongside an increase in anticipated revenue as well. The company's backlog is also robust. In short, SAIC appears to be functioning well in an environment practically designed to ensure its success. One thing that may give investors pause, however, is that after climbing nearly 26% year to date (YTD), SAIC stock may not have as much room to rally in the near term.
SolarEdge’s Recovery Still Faces a Difficult SetupSolarEdge Technologies Today
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After several highly tumultuous years, SolarEdge Technologies NASDAQ: SEDG appeared to be an early beneficiary of the Iran war. Shares climbed in the weeks immediately following the onset of U.S.-Israeli strikes and then spiked in early June as European demand rose amid market volatility.
In the time since, however, the picture has gotten cloudier. Even with fairly strong Q2 2026 results—including 20% YOY revenue improvement to more than $346 million and a non-GAAP operating profit for the first time in multiple years, plus gross margin expansion to 28.6%—shares of SEDG have now fallen significantly from those mid-year highs.
Higher energy prices should help to boost solar adoption, which would be a boon for the company. However, rising Treasury yields due to energy-fueled inflation concerns also mean the cost of financing its projects has soared, potentially harming demand. At the same time, a tepid U.S. residential market may also be a drag on SolarEdge's business. The result is a company that, despite a fairly strong set of fundamentals, has an overall Reduce rating across Wall Street analyses.
Marathon Is the Clearest Winner, But Not a Risk-Free OneMarathon Petroleum Today
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High gas prices, near-record crack spreads, and concerns about supply have all made for an excellent environment for oil refiners. Marathon Petroleum Corp. NYSE: MPC, one of the world's largest such companies, is no exception.
Marathon's Q2 2026 earnings report was stellar, as Q2 profit surged nearly fourfold to $5.1 billion on a 54% YOY jump in revenue. Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled as well, thanks in large part to excellent crack spreads amid the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Shares of MPC have predictably shot upward in this environment, climbing over 140% YTD. Analysts remain largely optimistic about MPC's viability for investors, with 12 out of 17 calling shares a Buy even as the stock has surged past the consensus price target of $330.50. Of course, the danger for investors is that the same major catalyst—crack spreads driven by supply concerns—can reverse just as quickly. So while it may seem that Marathon is easily the winner of the three stocks on this list, investors should be mindful that it still carries risks amid a very volatile war.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Primoris Services Corporation (“Primoris” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PRIM) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Primoris common stock between August 5, 2025 and June 22, 2026 (the “Class Period”).
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The complaint alleges that the Defendants misled investors by representing that the Company maintained “disciplined bidding,” “well-developed estimating processes,” effective project controls, and reliable cost forecasting that enabled it to accurately price and execute fixed-price renewable energy projects, “manage risk,” and reliably forecast revenues, margins, and earnings.
The truth was allegedly revealed through a series of disclosures between February 23, 2026 and June 22, 2026, culminating in Primoris’ announcement that an internal review, supported by an independent third-party industry expert, had identified significant cost overruns, project delays, and execution challenges affecting six renewable energy projects.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) common stock between August 5, 2025 and June 22, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Monday, September 21, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Primoris class action lawsuit. Captioned Boston Retirement System v. Primoris Services Corporation, No. 26-cv-02416 (N.D. Tex.), the Primoris class action lawsuit charges Primoris as well as certain of Primoris' top current former executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Primoris class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:
You can also contact attorneys Ken Dolitsky or Michael Albert of Robbins Geller by calling 800/851-7783 or via e-mail at [email protected].
CASE ALLEGATIONS: Primoris is an infrastructure services company that provides engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services.
The Primoris class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Primoris' cost estimation, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project oversight processes were deficient and failed to provide reliable estimates of the costs and expected profitability of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects; (ii) as a result, Primoris systematically underestimated the costs and risks of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects that were experiencing material cost overruns, execution problems, and schedule delays; and (iii) accordingly, defendants' statements regarding Primoris' estimating processes, project execution, ability to manage project risk, financial performance, and financial guidance lacked a reasonable basis and omitted material adverse facts.
The Primoris class action lawsuit further alleges that on February 23, 2026, Primoris reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, disclosing increased costs on certain renewable energy projects, more challenging than anticipated soil conditions, and margin compression within its Energy segment, acknowledging that these issues adversely affected fourth quarter profitability despite higher revenue. On this news, the price of Primoris stock fell 8%, according to the complaint.
Then, on May 5, 2026, Primoris reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, allegedly disclosing additional adverse developments affecting its renewable energy business, including revenue and margin pressure, delayed project starts, and weaker than expected first quarter 2026 results. Primoris also reduced its full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance from $5.80-$6.00 to $4.80-$5.00 and lowered its Adjusted EBITDA guidance, the complaint alleges. On this news, the price of Primoris stock fell approximately 50%, according to the complaint.
Thereafter, on June 8, 2026, Primoris allegedly announced that Anthony Vorderbruggen, Primoris' President of Renewables, was departing Primoris, effective immediately. On this news, the price of Primoris stock fell approximately 15%, according to the complaint.
Finally, on June 22, 2026, Primoris issued a Business Update allegedly announcing that, following an internal review supported by an independent third-party industry expert, it had identified substantial challenges, cost overruns, and project delays affecting six renewable energy projects. Primoris reduced its full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance to $2.05-$2.60, lowered its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $275 million-$325 million, projected that 2026 Renewables revenue would decline to approximately $2.1 billion, and announced the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer, defendant Jeremy Kinch. The Primoris class action lawsuit alleges that on this news, the price of Primoris stock fell 22%.
THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Primoris common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Primoris class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Primoris class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Primoris class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Primoris class action lawsuit.
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Casey’s General Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) shares are trading lower Wednesday despite reporting better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the market closed.
Casey’s shares are sliding. Why is CASY stock falling? Q1 HighlightsCasey’s reported earnings per share of $7.37, beating the consensus estimate of $6.72. In addition, the company reported revenue of $5.678 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $5.568 billion.
Inside same-store sales were up 3.2% year-over-year, down from 4.3% growth in the comparable quarter last year. Fuel same-store gallons sold were down 0.3% on a year-over-year basis. Casey’s repurchased approximately $45.6 million of its common stock during the quarter and exited the period with approximately $1.4 billion in available liquidity, including approximately $524 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $857 million in available borrowing capacity on existing lines of credit.
“Guests are responding well to our compelling value proposition on our high-quality prepared food, especially in whole pies. On the fuel side, our team’s robust capabilities helped us navigate a volatile environment and produced strong results,” said Darren Rebelez, Chairman, President, and CEO of Casey’s.
FY27 GuidanceCasey’s expects inside same-store sales to increase between 2% and 5% in fiscal 2027, with same-store fuel gallons sold expected to be approximately flat, plus or minus 1%. The company plans to open at least 120 stores in fiscal 2027 through a combination of M&A and new store construction.
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On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Brian Belski, founder, CEO & chief investment officer at Humilis Investment Strategies, picked Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NYSE:PNFP).
Lending support to his choice, Morgan Stanley analyst Ryan Kenny on Tuesday initiated coverage of Pinnacle Financial Partners with an Overweight rating and set a price target of $137.
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SEATTLE, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY) today announced that it has partnered with Etsy (NYSE: ETSY) to be an additional payment provider on Etsy Payments, Etsy’s payments platform, in 15 countries. The partnership marks the next step in Remitly’s expansion beyond serving millions of individual customers into powering payments for small and medium businesses worldwide.
Starting this fall, new international sellers opening an Etsy shop in select countries will have the option to choose Remitly as their payout provider during onboarding.
For Etsy's global community of creative entrepreneurs, getting paid reliably and on time is critical. “Etsy Payments enables sellers around the world to access secure and flexible payments solutions,” said Megan Oxman, Senior Director of Product at Etsy. “Adding Remity’s payments platform as an option in Etsy Payments will give many sellers another dependable way to get paid, through the local banks and wallets they already use.”
When receiving their payout with Remitly, Etsy sellers can hold their earnings in USD and convert to their local currencies on their own terms, depositing income straight to their bank accounts or mobile wallets.
“Etsy is Remitly’s first marketplace partner and a model for what's ahead: taking the payment network that millions of receivers already trust and putting it to work for businesses,” said Ankur Tiwari, VP and General Manager of Remitly Business.
About Remitly (NASDAQ: RELY)
Remitly is a trusted provider of financial services that transcend borders. With a global footprint spanning more than 175 countries, Remitly has built one of the world’s leading global money movement platforms, trusted by millions of customers. Remitly continues to evolve beyond a remittance company into a diversified, cross-border financial services provider, serving both consumers and businesses across the globe.
PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere, has released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended August 2, 2026.
Fiscal Q2 2026 Highlights:
Net sales of $3.33 billion increased 7.3 percent year over year or 5.7 percent excluding SmartPak and Modern Animal contributions Gross margin of 30.4 percent stayed consistent year over year Net income of $80.5 million, including share-based compensation expense and related taxes of $85.9 million Net margin of 2.4 percent increased 40 basis points year over year Basic earnings per share of $0.20, an increase of $0.05 year over year Diluted earnings per share of $0.20, an increase of $0.06 year over year Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $226.7 million, an increase of $43.4 million year over year Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) of 6.8 percent increased 90 basis points year over year Adjusted net income(1) of $148.8 million, an increase of $7.7 million year over year Adjusted basic earnings per share(1) of $0.37, an increase of $0.03 year over year Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) of $0.36, an increase of $0.03 year over year “Chewy delivered a strong second quarter, with growth of 7.3% to $3.33 billion of net sales at the high end of our guidance, and a 6.8% Adj. EBITDA margin, exceeding our expectations,” said Sumit Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Chewy. “The durability of our recurring revenue base, continued customer growth, and disciplined execution give us confidence to raise our full-year revenue and profitability outlook, while continuing to invest in compelling opportunities that deepen customer engagement and create long-term shareholder value.”
Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss Chewy's financial results today at 8:00 am ET.
Chewy Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call
When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 am ET
Live webcast and replay: https://investor.chewy.com
Conference call registration: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/640129598
(1) Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information on non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures.
About Chewy
Our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. We believe that we are the preeminent online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions as a result of our broad selection of high-quality products and services, which we offer at competitive prices and deliver with an exceptional level of care and a personal touch to build brand loyalty and drive repeat purchasing. We seek to continually develop innovative ways for our customers to engage with us, as our websites and mobile applications allow our pet parents to manage their pets’ health, wellness, and merchandise needs, while enabling them to conveniently shop for our products. We partner with approximately 4,000 of the best and most trusted brands in the pet industry, and we create and offer our own private brands. Through our websites and mobile applications, we offer our customers approximately 190,000 products and services offerings, to bring what we believe is a high-bar, customer-centric experience to our customers.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication, including statements regarding our share repurchase program, our future results of operations or financial condition, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will” or “would” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, our ability to: sustain our recent growth rates and successfully manage challenges to our future growth, including introducing new products or services, improving existing products and services, and expanding into new jurisdictions and offerings; successfully respond to business disruptions; successfully manage risks related to the macroeconomic environment, including any adverse impacts on our business operations, financial performance, supply chain, workforce, facilities, customer services and operations; acquire and retain new customers in a cost-effective manner and increase our net sales, improve margins and maintain profitability; manage our growth effectively; maintain positive perceptions of the Company and preserve, grow, and leverage the value of our reputation and our brand; limit operating losses as we continue to expand our business; forecast net sales and appropriately plan our expenses in the future; estimate our market share; strengthen our current supplier relationships, retain key suppliers, and source additional suppliers; negotiate acceptable pricing and other terms with third-party service providers, suppliers and outsourcing partners and maintain our relationships with such parties; mitigate changes in, or disruptions to, our shipping arrangements and operations; optimize, operate and manage the expansion of the capacity of our fulfillment centers; provide our customers with a cost-effective platform that is able to respond and adapt to rapid changes in technology; limit our losses related to online payment methods; maintain and scale our technology, the reliability of our websites, mobile applications, and network infrastructure, including through the use of artificial intelligence; maintain adequate cybersecurity with respect to our systems and retain third-party service providers that do the same with respect to their systems; maintain consumer confidence in the safety, quality and health of our products; limit risks associated with our suppliers and our outsourcing partners; comply with existing or future laws and regulations in a cost-efficient manner; utilize net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, and other tax attributes; adequately protect our intellectual property rights; successfully defend ourselves against any allegations or claims that we may be subject to; attract, develop, motivate and retain highly-qualified and skilled employees; respond to economic conditions, industry trends, and market conditions, and their impact on the pet products market; reduce merchandise returns or refunds; respond to severe weather and limit disruption to normal business operations; manage new acquisitions, investments or alliances, and integrate them into our existing business; successfully compete in new offerings; manage challenges presented by international markets; successfully compete in the pet products and services health and retail industry, especially in the e-commerce sector; comply with the terms of our credit facility; raise capital as needed; and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting.
You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events, and you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this communication primarily on our current assumptions, expectations, and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” included under Part 1, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026, in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, our subsequent quarterly reports, and elsewhere in this communication. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this communication. The results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this communication. While we believe that such information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, this information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements. The forward-looking statements made in this communication relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this communication to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments.
CHEWY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except share and per share data)
As of
August 2,
2026
February 1,
2026
Assets
(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
611.0
$
860.1
Marketable securities
1.2
18.7
Accounts receivable
232.1
222.2
Inventories
924.7
864.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
76.3
70.0
Total current assets
1,845.3
2,035.8
Property and equipment, net
624.8
552.3
Intangible assets, net
149.7
0.3
Operating lease right-of-use assets
482.1
467.9
Goodwill
334.1
39.4
Deferred tax assets
264.7
232.2
Other non-current assets
39.9
38.5
Total assets
$
3,740.6
$
3,366.4
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable
$
1,166.0
$
1,221.4
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
1,033.4
1,080.2
Current portion of long-term debt
3.0
—
Total current liabilities
2,202.4
2,301.6
Operating lease liabilities
527.2
518.7
Long-term debt, net
588.7
—
Other long-term liabilities
51.8
48.2
Total liabilities
3,370.1
2,868.5
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of August 2, 2026 and February 1, 2026
—
—
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 224,993,295 and 238,647,144 shares issued and outstanding as of August 2, 2026 and February 1, 2026, respectively
2.2
2.4
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 395,000,000 shares authorized, 176,478,229 and 176,478,229 shares issued and outstanding as of August 2, 2026 and February 1, 2026, respectively
1.8
1.8
Additional paid-in capital
1,550.7
1,852.9
Accumulated deficit
(1,184.8
)
(1,360.1
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
0.6
0.9
Total stockholders’ equity
370.5
497.9
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
3,740.6
$
3,366.4
CHEWY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
13 Weeks Ended
26 Weeks Ended
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
Net sales
$
3,330.2
$
3,104.2
$
6,687.4
$
6,220.2
Cost of goods sold
2,319.0
2,162.0
4,664.8
4,354.2
Gross profit
1,011.2
942.2
2,022.6
1,866.0
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
704.4
671.9
1,381.2
1,325.0
Advertising and marketing
214.8
200.6
420.9
394.4
Total operating expenses
919.2
872.5
1,802.1
1,719.4
Income from operations
92.0
69.7
220.5
146.6
Interest and other income, net
19.9
4.3
22.7
5.3
Income before income tax provision
111.9
74.0
243.2
151.9
Income tax provision
31.4
12.0
67.9
27.5
Net income
$
80.5
$
62.0
$
175.3
$
124.4
Comprehensive income:
Net income
$
80.5
$
62.0
$
175.3
$
124.4
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(0.3
)
0.2
(0.3
)
0.6
Comprehensive income
$
80.2
$
62.2
$
175.0
$
125.0
Earnings per share attributable to common Class A and Class B stockholders:
Basic
$
0.20
$
0.15
$
0.43
$
0.30
Diluted
$
0.20
$
0.14
$
0.42
$
0.29
Weighted-average common shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic
406.4
414.2
410.1
413.9
Diluted
410.1
428.4
414.6
426.8
CHEWY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
26 Weeks Ended
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
$
175.3
$
124.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
76.7
62.1
Share-based compensation expense
150.4
150.4
Non-cash lease expense
19.6
17.4
Unrealized foreign currency (gains) losses, net
—
(0.2
)
Other adjustments
6.8
5.8
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(8.2
)
(52.1
)
Inventories
(44.9
)
(37.5
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(2.7
)
(32.2
)
Other non-current assets
(0.4
)
—
Trade accounts payable
(65.3
)
50.0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(49.3
)
(49.8
)
Operating lease liabilities
(18.5
)
(16.9
)
Other long-term liabilities
6.4
(1.1
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
245.9
220.3
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures
(85.6
)
(65.7
)
Purchases of marketable securities
(21.4
)
—
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
39.2
—
Cash paid for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
(552.8
)
—
Other investing activities
—
(5.2
)
Net cash (used in) investing activities
(620.6
)
(70.9
)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repurchases of common stock
(400.0
)
(152.6
)
Proceeds from, net of income taxes paid for, parent reorganization transaction
4.3
2.3
Repayment of borrowings and related financing costs
—
(0.8
)
Proceeds from debt
811.7
—
Principal repayments of debt
(220.0
)
—
Payments for tax withholdings related to vesting of share-based compensation awards
(68.7
)
—
Other
(1.4
)
(2.9
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
125.9
(154.0
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(0.3
)
0.6
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(249.1
)
(4.0
)
Cash and cash equivalents, as of beginning of period
860.1
595.8
Cash and cash equivalents, as of end of period
$
611.0
$
591.8
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our GAAP results, we present certain non-GAAP financial measures that management uses to evaluate operating performance, assess liquidity, and inform capital allocation decisions. These measures include Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share, and Free cash flow.
Adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation and related taxes, income tax provision (benefit), interest income (expense), transaction-related costs, net legal settlement proceeds, changes in the fair value of equity warrants, severance and exit costs, and other items not considered indicative of our core operations. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales.
Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share exclude certain non-cash and non-recurring items, including share-based compensation and related taxes, releases of valuation allowances associated with deferred tax assets, transaction-related costs, net legal settlement proceeds, changes in the fair value of equity warrants, and severance and exit costs. Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, Adjusted net income excludes transaction-related costs prospectively.
Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.
We believe these measures provide additional insight into the underlying trends in our business and facilitate comparisons across reporting periods. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided below.
These non-GAAP measures have limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP results. For example, Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect capital expenditures, working capital requirements, interest income (expense), income taxes, or share-based compensation, which remains a recurring component of our compensation structure. In addition, other companies may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, which may limit their comparability. Accordingly, these measures should be considered together with our GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
Key Financial and Operating Data
We measure our business using both financial and operating data and use the following metrics and measures to assess the near-term and long-term performance of our overall business, including identifying trends, formulating financial projections, making strategic decisions, assessing operational efficiencies, and monitoring our business.
13 Weeks Ended
26 Weeks Ended
(in millions, except net sales per active customer, per share data, and percentages)
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
%
Change
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
%
Change
Financial and Operating Data
Net sales
$
3,330.2
$
3,104.2
7.3
%
$
6,687.4
$
6,220.2
7.5
%
Net income (1)
$
80.5
$
62.0
29.8
%
$
175.3
$
124.4
40.9
%
Net margin
2.4
%
2.0
%
2.6
%
2.0
%
Adjusted EBITDA (2)
$
226.7
$
183.3
23.7
%
$
479.8
$
376.0
27.6
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (2)
6.8
%
5.9
%
7.2
%
6.0
%
Adjusted net income (2)
$
148.8
$
141.1
5.5
%
$
328.7
$
290.0
13.3
%
Earnings per share, basic (1)
$
0.20
$
0.15
33.3
%
$
0.43
$
0.30
43.3
%
Earnings per share, diluted (1)
$
0.20
$
0.14
42.9
%
$
0.42
$
0.29
44.8
%
Adjusted earnings per share, basic (2)
$
0.37
$
0.34
8.8
%
$
0.80
$
0.70
14.3
%
Adjusted earnings per share, diluted (2)
$
0.36
$
0.33
9.1
%
$
0.79
$
0.68
16.2
%
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
137.4
$
133.9
2.6
%
$
245.9
$
220.3
11.6
%
Free cash flow (2)
$
89.5
$
105.9
(15.5
)%
$
160.3
$
154.6
3.7
%
Active customers (3) (4)
21.705
20.906
3.8
%
21.705
20.906
3.8
%
Net sales per active customer
$
602
$
591
1.9
%
$
602
$
591
1.9
%
Autoship customer sales
$
2,817.2
$
2,576.9
9.3
%
$
5,649.8
$
5,139.6
9.9
%
Autoship customer sales as a percentage of net sales
84.6
%
83.0
%
84.5
%
82.6
%
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense and related taxes of $85.9 million and $159.3 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026, compared to $79.1 million and $157.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2025.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above.
(3) Includes approximately 43 thousand active customers attributable to SmartPak for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2026.
(4) Excludes customer additions related to the Modern Animal acquisition.
We define net margin as net income divided by net sales and adjusted EBITDA margin as adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA, as well as the calculation of net margin and adjusted EBITDA margin, for each of the periods indicated:
(in millions, except percentages)
13 Weeks Ended
26 Weeks Ended
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
Net income
$
80.5
$
62.0
$
175.3
$
124.4
Add (deduct):
Depreciation and amortization
39.7
32.1
76.7
62.1
Share-based compensation expense and related taxes
85.9
79.1
159.3
157.1
Interest expense (income), net
4.7
(3.9
)
1.9
(7.1
)
Change in fair value of equity warrants
—
—
—
2.6
Income tax provision
31.4
12.0
67.9
27.5
Exit costs
—
—
1.9
—
Severance costs
—
—
—
5.9
Net legal settlement proceeds
(24.0
)
—
(24.0
)
—
Transaction related costs
6.4
0.6
16.2
0.7
Other
2.1
1.4
4.6
2.8
Adjusted EBITDA
$
226.7
$
183.3
$
479.8
$
376.0
Net sales
$
3,330.2
$
3,104.2
$
6,687.4
$
6,220.2
Net margin
2.4
%
2.0
%
2.6
%
2.0
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
6.8
%
5.9
%
7.2
%
6.0
%
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income, as well as the calculation of adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share, for each of the periods indicated:
(in millions, except per share data)
13 Weeks Ended
26 Weeks Ended
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
Net income
$
80.5
$
62.0
$
175.3
$
124.4
Add:
Share-based compensation expense and related taxes
85.9
79.1
159.3
157.1
Change in fair value of equity warrants
—
—
—
2.6
Exit costs
—
—
1.9
—
Severance costs
—
—
—
5.9
Net legal settlement proceeds
(24.0
)
—
(24.0
)
—
Transaction related costs
6.4
—
16.2
—
Adjusted net income
$
148.8
$
141.1
$
328.7
$
290.0
Weighted-average common shares used in computing earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share:
Basic
406.4
414.2
410.1
413.9
Effect of dilutive share-based awards
3.7
14.2
4.5
12.9
Diluted
410.1
428.4
414.6
426.8
Earnings per share attributable to common Class A and Class B stockholders
Basic
$
0.20
$
0.15
$
0.43
$
0.30
Diluted
$
0.20
$
0.14
$
0.42
$
0.29
Adjusted basic
$
0.37
$
0.34
$
0.80
$
0.70
Adjusted diluted
$
0.36
$
0.33
$
0.79
$
0.68
Free Cash Flow
The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow for each of the periods indicated:
(in millions)
13 Weeks Ended
26 Weeks Ended
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
137.4
$
133.9
$
245.9
$
220.3
Deduct:
Capital expenditures
(47.9
)
(28.0
)
(85.6
)
(65.7
)
Free Cash Flow
$
89.5
$
105.9
$
160.3
$
154.6
Free cash flow may vary period to period based on the timing and level of capital expenditures, including investments in fulfillment capacity, pharmacy facilities, veterinary clinics, technology infrastructure, and other operational initiatives. Free cash flow may also be affected by changes in working capital, including fluctuations in inventory levels, vendor payment terms, and other components of the cash conversion cycle.
The online pet-supplies retailer posted a second-quarter profit of $80.5 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with $62 million, or 14 cents a share, a year earlier.
Chewy (CHWY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
A quarter ago, it was expected that this online pet store would post earnings of $0.43 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.43, delivering no surprise.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Chewy, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, posted revenues of $3.33 billion for the quarter ended July 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.42%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.1 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Chewy shares have lost about 29.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.1%.
What's Next for Chewy?While Chewy has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Chewy was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.38 on $3.33 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.53 on $13.48 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Commerce is currently in the bottom 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the broader Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector, Designer Brands (DBI - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2026. The results are expected to be released on September 10.
This footwear and accessories retailer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -26.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Designer Brands' revenues are expected to be $743 million, up 0.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Wingstop's Original MVP, three ways to love it: Original Lemon Pepper is joined by new Lemon Pepper Chili Crunch and Lemon Pepper Chili Glaze, launching nationwide Sept. 15
, /PRNewswire/ -- Football season is back, and Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is bringing more flavor to fans' game day rituals with the Lemon Pepper Trio, alongside new ways to fuel the watch party all season long.
For the first time, Wingstop is taking its iconic Lemon Pepper beyond the original dry rub with two bold new expressions crafted by Wingstop's Flavor Experts, giving fans three ways to get their Lemon Pepper fix:
Wingstop is bringing more flavor to fans’ game day rituals with the new Lemon Pepper Trio.
Introducing the Wingstop Wing Pass, the ultimate season ticket that includes up to 18 Watch Party Bundles — one for every week of the regular football season. Original Lemon Pepper: Zesty lemon and cracked black pepper, the iconic dry rub fans know and love. NEW Lemon Pepper Chili Crunch: The signature Lemon Pepper dry rub finished with a crispy Korean chili crunch for craveable texture and a lingering kick. NEW Lemon Pepper Chili Glaze: A bright, citrusy glaze with sweet heat, topped with crispy Korean chili crunch for a bold, saucy twist on Lemon Pepper. The Lemon Pepper Trio will be available exclusively to Club Wingstop members beginning Sept. 10 before launching nationwide on Sept. 15 for a limited time.* Fans can enjoy the trio across Wingstop's menu, including classic wings, paired perfectly with Wingstop's housemade ranch.
"Lemon Pepper is an iconic flavor, and Wingstop is proud of the role we've played in bringing it to fans around the world," said Michael Skipworth, President and CEO of Wingstop. "We've seen incredible response when we find new ways for fans to experience the flavors they already love, and we're bringing that same energy to our Lemon Pepper Trio. It's our biggest play yet for the rituals that make football season so special, with even more to come."
And because football season is about more than what's on the field, Wingstop is going big for the fans who make game day a weekly tradition. Introducing the Wingstop Wing Pass**, the ultimate season ticket for the dedicated hosts who turn every Sunday into a full spread.
Each Wing Pass includes up to 18 Watch Party Bundles — one for every week of the regular season — each featuring 20 classic wings in up to four flavors, a large fry and large ranch. With only 100 Wing Passes available, fans can bet these will go as fast as the ranch at their watch party.
Club Wingstop members will need to act fast to purchase a Wing Pass beginning Thursday, Sept. 10 at 12 p.m. CT for only $27.99, the price of a single Watch Party Bundle, exclusively on wingshop.com, before they're sold out. Passholders will receive a new Watch Party Bundle offer via their account on the Wingstop app every Sunday morning for the 18-week season, ready to redeem for game day.
*Available for a limited time only at participating locations in the U.S. While supplies last.
**See full Wing Pass Terms and Conditions at Wingstop.com/Offers.
About Wingstop
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 3,000 restaurants worldwide, with approximately 98% of the total restaurant count owned by brand partners. Generating over $5 billion in system-wide sales in fiscal 2025, Wingstop offers made-to-order, always fresh classic and boneless wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches in 12 bold, distinctive flavors, alongside signature sides and iconic housemade ranch and bleu cheese dips. Dedicated to Serving the World Flavor, Wingstop is the Official Chicken Partner of the NBA with a vision to become a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand. Learn more at wingstop.com or follow @Wingstop on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Key Takeaways Globus Medical, NetApp and Assurant emerge from a screen built around sales growth and cash flow.NetApp's fiscal 2027 sales are expected to grow 18.6%, the highest rate among the three stocks.Globus Medical targets 8.8% 2026 sales growth, while Assurant's sales are expected to rise 8.5%. U.S. equities have posted solid gains so far this year despite periodic volatility. Fed policy uncertainty, elevated Treasury yields, renewed Middle East tension, rising oil prices, persistent inflation, tariff concerns and stretched technology valuations have weighed on sentiment. Still, resilient corporate earnings and continued robust investment in AI have provided meaningful support to the market, helping major U.S. indexes remain firmly in positive territory in 2026.
Against this backdrop, the traditional approach to stock selection remains a good idea. Sales growth provides a more reliable basis for evaluating stocks compared with earnings-focused metrics. In this regard, stocks like Globus Medical, Inc. (GMED - Free Report) , NetApp, Inc. (NTAP - Free Report) and Assurant Inc. (AIZ - Free Report) are worth buying.
Sales growth is a key indicator of a company’s underlying business strength, reflecting customer demand and its ability to sell products or services. Sustained revenue growth will likely signal favorable industry trends, market share gains, pricing power, successful product launches, or expansion into new markets and customer segments. Higher sales can also improve operating leverage by spreading fixed costs across a larger revenue base, supporting margin expansion and profitability.
However, revenue growth must be assessed alongside industry conditions, competitor performance, pricing trends, customer mix and the broader economy. Its quality also matters: recurring revenues, repeat purchases, volume-driven gains and resilient demand are generally more durable than temporary boosts. Companies that consistently generate high-quality sales growth are often better positioned to produce stable cash flows, fund expansion, strengthen competitive advantages and deliver sustainable shareholder returns.
Selecting the Potential Winning StocksTo shortlist stocks with impressive sales growth and a high cash balance, we have selected 5-Year Historical Sales Growth (%) greater than X-Industry and Cash Flow of more than $500 million as our main screening parameters.
But sales growth and cash strength are not the absolute criteria for selecting stocks. Hence, we have added other factors to arrive at a winning strategy.
P/S Ratio less than X-Industry: This metric determines the value placed on each dollar of a company’s revenues. The lower the ratio, the better it is for picking a stock since the investor is paying less for each unit of sales.
% Change F1 Sales Estimate Revisions (four weeks) greater than X-Industry: Estimate revisions, better than the industry, are often seen to trigger an increase in stock price.
Operating Margin (average last five years) greater than 5%: The operating margin measures how much every dollar of a company's sales translates into profits. A high ratio indicates that the company has good cost control and sales are increasing faster than costs — an optimal situation.
Return on Equity (ROE) greater than 5%: This metric will ensure that sales growth is translated into profits and the company is not hoarding cash. A high ROE means that the company is spending wisely and is, in all likelihood, profitable.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) stocks are known to outperform, irrespective of the market environment. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
3 Stocks With Strong Sales Growth to BuyBased in Audubon, PA, Globus Medical is a medical device company that develops and commercializes healthcare solutions for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. GMED has sales operations across 65 countries and sells through a mix of direct sales representatives and independent distributors.
GMED’s expected sales growth rate for 2026 is 8.8%. Globus Medical sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present.
Based in San Jose, CA, NetApp provides enterprise storage as well as data management software and hardware products and services. NTAP assists enterprises in managing multiple cloud environments, adopting next-generation technologies like AI, Kubernetes and contemporary databases, and navigating the complexity brought about by the development of data and cloud usage.
NTAP’s expected sales growth rate for fiscal 2027 is 18.6%. NetApp currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Headquartered in New York, Assurant is a global provider of risk management solutions in the housing and lifestyle markets. AIZ safeguards and services connected devices, homes, automobiles and commercial equipment in partnership with leading brands.
Assurant’s sales are expected to rise 8.5% in 2026. AIZ carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:COO) will release its third earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Analysts expect the San Ramon, California-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share, up from $1.10 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for COO’s quarterly revenue is $1.10 billion. It reported $1.06 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On June 4, Cooper Companies posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter.
Cooper Companies shares fell 2.7% to close at $67.69 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let’s have a look at how Benzinga’s most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.
Citigroup analyst Joanne Wuensch maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $76 to $80 on Aug. 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%. UBS analyst Patrick Wood initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $7 on July 28, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 53%. BNP Paribas analyst Navann Ty maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $95 to $92 on June 8, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%. JP Morgan analyst Robbie Marcus maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $80 to $71 on June 5, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%. Stifel analyst Jonathan Block maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $95 to $85 on June 5, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%. Trending
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Blue Owl Capital (OBDC) trades at a 20% discount to NAV, offering a compelling entry for yield-focused investors. OBDC maintains a well-covered 11% dividend yield, low nonaccrual rates (0.8%), and minimal tech exposure, supporting portfolio resilience. Despite a 10% NAV drawdown, net investment income remains stable, and portfolio diversification spans 229 companies across 30 industries.
NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Planet Fitness, Inc. (“Planet Fitness” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PLNT) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Planet Fitness securities between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026 (the “Class Period”).
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The complaint alleges that defendants disseminated materially false and misleading statements and omissions concerning the true state of Planet Fitness’ customer acquisition and marketing metrics. According to the complaint, the Company’s updated marketing messaging was failing to resonate with, and was actively intimidating, its core target demographic of fitness beginners and casual gym-goers. As a result, according to the complaint, Planet Fitness was experiencing a significant headwind in net member joins during its peak first-quarter sign-up period that rendered its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance and long term financial targets unachievable.
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Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company") today announced an evolution of its brand identity and logo grounded in the welcoming energy and Judgement Free spirit of its clubs, and the momentum of its members around the world. The refreshed gear logo reflects movement, progress and the collective energy of the Planet Fitness community, complemented by a new custom font and an update to the brand's iconic purple and yellow color palette that reflects the warmth, energy, and optimism of Planet Fitness' clubs.
Planet Fitness Exterior
Planet Fitness Lobby
Planet Fitness App
Planet Fitness Logo
The refreshed identity, informed by member feedback, builds on the enhancements Planet Fitness has made across the member experience in line with consumer trends and preferences. Since 2025, the Company has expanded equipment offerings, refined club floor layouts to better reflect how members of all fitness levels train and rolled out new Black Card Spa® amenities such as red-light recovery.
"For more than 30 years, Planet Fitness has made fitness more approachable and accessible for all members, wherever they may be on their fitness journey," said Brian Povinelli, Chief Marketing Officer of Planet Fitness. "Our goal was to ensure that our evolved visual identity would continue to reflect our welcoming and supportive ethos while also allowing for a more seamless and flexible presentation of the brand across traditional marketing formats and digital channels. This refreshed identity is the culmination of a thoughtful process to elevate the member experience while staying true to the Judgement Free promise, and we look forward to rolling it out across our clubs and platforms in the coming months."
Elevating the In-Club and Digital Member Experience
The Company today also announced an upgraded Planet Fitness mobile app designed to make the member journey easier from day one, with tools that help members plan their visits, navigate workouts and track progress. The new app features began to roll out today and will include:
A redesigned member profile with seamless syncing across major wellness platforms and a home screen that changes when a member is in the club. Enhanced equipment-aligned tracking, allowing members to log weights, reps, and sets directly from their phones. An upgraded, real-time Crowd Meter to help members plan their visits with ease. The evolved branding will start to appear this month across all new and remodeled clubs, marketing assets, social media, the PF App, and PlanetFitness.com, with key in-club touchpoints rolling out through the first quarter of 2027 in existing clubs. Planet Fitness' "thumbs up" icon will also remain part of the brand's identity, showing up in select places to remind members of the 30 years of motivation and positive reinforcement the gesture has provided.
For more information on Planet Fitness and to find a club near you, visit www.PlanetFitness.com.
About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of June 30, 2026, Planet Fitness had approximately 21.5 million members and 2,930 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business owners.
Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2026) - Block & Leviton announces that a securities fraud lawsuit has been filed against Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) and certain of its executives. Investors who have lost money in their Planet Fitness, Inc. investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://blockleviton.com/cases/plnt.
What is this all about?
The lawsuit alleges Planet Fitness told investors during the class period that its "We Are All Strong on This Planet" marketing campaign was resonating and had "legs to extend into 2026," expressed confidence in a planned national Black Card price increase to $29.99, and reaffirmed its FY2026 guidance and a new three-year growth plan. The complaint alleges the company concealed that its marketing had pivoted too far toward fitness-minded consumers and was alienating its core beginner customers, dragging down new member joins. On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness slashed its same-store sales growth guidance from 4-5% to approximately 1%, withdrew its three-year growth targets, paused the Black Card price increase, and acknowledged that its marketing had "pivoted too far" and alienated core customers. On this news, the company's stock fell about 31% in a single day, from $63.96 to $44.01, causing substantial losses for investors.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who purchased Planet Fitness, Inc. common stock between November 6, 2025, and May 6, 2026, and has seen their shares fall may be eligible, whether or not they have sold their investment. Investors should contact Block & Leviton to learn more.
What should you do next?
The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff is September 14, 2026. A class has not yet been certified, and until a certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. If you've lost money on your investment, you should contact Block & Leviton to learn more via our case website, by email at [email protected], or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
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If you have non-public information about Planet Fitness, Inc., you should consider assisting in our investigation or working with our attorneys to file a report with the Securities Exchange Commission under their whistleblower program. Whistleblowers who provide original information to the SEC may receive rewards of up to 30% of any successful recovery. For more information, contact Block & Leviton at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
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Block & Leviton is widely regarded as one of the leading securities class action firms in the country. Our attorneys have recovered billions of dollars for defrauded investors and are dedicated to obtaining significant recoveries on behalf of our clients through active litigation in the federal courts across the country. Many of the nation's top institutional investors hire us to represent their interests. You can learn more about us at our website, www.blockleviton.com, call (888) 256-2510 or email [email protected] with any questions.
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Construction Partners is reaffirmed as a ‘buy' due to robust revenue, profitability growth, and a strong backlog, despite recent stock underperformance. Acquisitions remain a key growth driver, with $1.82 billion spent since 2023 and recent deals expanding ROAD's market presence and backlog to $3.4 billion. Management guides for FY2026 revenue of $3.64–$3.68 billion and EBITDA of $559–$569 million, with long-term targets of $6.03 billion revenue and $1.03 billion EBITDA by 2030.
Americký řetězec obchodů se smíšeným zbožím Casey's General Stores zveřejnil výsledky hospodaření za první kvartál fiskálního roku 2027, který skončil 31. července 2026. Zisk na akcii i tržby předčily očekávání trhu. Analytici však negativně vnímají zpomalení růstu porovnatelných tržeb uvnitř obchodů a pokles porovnatelných objemů prodaných pohonných hmot. Společnost potvrdila svůj výhled na celý fiskální rok 2027.
Výsledky společnosti Casey's (CASY) za 1Q FY 2027 1Q FY 2027 Konsensus 1Q 2027 1Q FY 2026 Tržby (mld. USD) 5,68 5,58 4,57 Čistý zisk (mld. USD) 0,27 -- 0,22 Zisk na akcii (EPS, USD/akcie) 7,37 6,77 5,77 Výsledky za 1Q Tržby společnosti v 1Q dosáhly 5,68 mld. USD, čímž překonaly očekávání trhu ve výši 5,58 mld. USD.
Tržby z pohonných hmot dosáhly 3,72 mld. USD při očekávání 3,65 mld. USD. Tržby z potravin a smíšeného zboží činily 1,28 mld. USD, přičemž konsensus byl 1,30 mld. USD. Tržby z připravovaných jídel a nápojů dosáhly 492,6 mil. USD při projekcích 487,1 mil. USD.
Porovnatelné tržby uvnitř obchodů vzrostly meziročně o 3,2 % oproti nárůstu 4,3 % ve stejném kvartále loni, konsensus trhu přitom počítal s růstem o 4,1 %. Hrubý zisk se zvýšil v tomto segmentu meziročně o 6,3 % na 749,8 mil. USD. Hrubá marže zde vzrostla meziročně o 0,3 p. b. na 42,2 %.
Porovnatelné tržby pohonných hmot poklesly meziročně o 0,3 %, přičemž jde o první pokles za posledních sedm kvartálů. Hrubý zisk se v tomto segmentu zvýšil meziročně o 19,6 % na 446,9 mil. USD, mírně pod očekáváním trhu ve výši 448,8 mil. USD.
Hrubá marže meziročně poklesla o 2,6 p. b. na 21,8 %. Trh odhadoval 22,3 %.
Očištěný zisk EBITDA se meziročně zvýšil o 17,1 % na 485,1 mil. USD.
Zisk na akcii vzrostl meziročně o 27,7 % a činil 7,37 USD při očekávání 6,77 USD. Čistý zisk se zvýšil o 27,1 % na 273,7 mil. USD.
Dividenda a zpětný odkup Během kvartálu společnost odkoupila akcie v hodnotě zhruba 45,6 mil. USD. V rámci stávajícího programu zpětných odkupů zbývá k dispozici přibližně 973 mil. USD.
Představenstvo také deklarovalo kvartální dividendu ve výši 0,65 USD na akcii.
Výhled Společnost ponechala svůj dříve zveřejněný výhled na fiskální rok 2027 beze změny. Nadále očekává nárůst porovnatelných tržeb uvnitř obchodů o 2 až 5 % při hrubé marži uvnitř obchodů nad 42 %. U porovnatelných tržeb pohonných hmot počítá s meziroční změnou -1 % až +1 %. Celkové provozní náklady mají narůst o přibližně 5 až 7 % a zisk EBITDA o 8 až 10 %.
Komentář CEO „Máme skvělý start do našeho tříletého strategického plánu, který podtrhuje téměř 28% nárůst zisku na akcii," řekl generální ředitel společnosti Darren Rebelez. „Zákazníci dobře reagují na naši atraktivní nabídku kvalitních připravovaných jídel, zejména celých pizz. V oblasti pohonných hmot nám robustní schopnosti našeho týmu pomohly zvládnout volatilní prostředí a přinesly silné výsledky. Provozní tým doručil výjimečný zákaznický zážitek během našeho nejrušnějšího kvartálu roku. To vše se nám podařilo, zatímco jsme v předstihu oproti plánu s integrací akvizice Fikes."
Pohledy analytiků Analytik Corey Tarlowe z Jefferies uvedl, že ačkoli tržby i zisk na akcii v kvartále překonaly odhady, porovnatelné objemy prodaných galonů pohonných hmot klesly a růst v kategorii potravin zaostal za očekáváním. Podle něj jsou při tomto násobku ocenění očekávání vysoká a celkově solidní kvartál v tomto prostředí nestačil. Vyšší ceny pohonných hmot mohou podle něj omezovat rozpočty zákazníků, což může do určité míry brzdit nákupy uvnitř prodejen, což je trend, který pozoruje i u několika konkurentů.
Analytik Bradley Thomas z KeyBanc Capital Markets uvedl, že zatímco zisk na akcii překonal odhady díky maržím z pohonných hmot, tržby z pohonných hmot i z potravin zaostaly za očekáváním. Akcie podle něj klesají, protože růst tržeb uvnitř prodejen zpomalil, porovnatelné objemy galonů byly záporné (poprvé za 7 kvartálů) a společnost zopakovala výhled (navzdory překonání odhadů u zisku na akcii).
Vývoj akcie Akcie společnosti Casey’s (CASY) v předburzovní fázi obchodování oslabují o 11,76 % na 647,23 USD.
Akcie Casey's General Stores (CASY) před výsledky na 733,49 USD Ukazatel Ukazatel Kapitalizace (mld. USD) 27,1 P/E 34,8 Vývoj za letošní rok (%) +32,7 Očekávané P/E 34,3 52týdenní minimum (USD) 497,4 Prům. cílová cena (USD) 938,9 52týdenní maximum (USD) 927,9 Dividendový výnos (%) 0,3 Zdroj: Casey's General Stores, Bloomberg
The 40% pullback in SoFi Technologies (SOFI -1.15%) from last October's peak -- followed by its stagnation since March -- makes enough superficial sense. The company delivered the bad news it was expected to deliver.
But as is so often the case, the sellers arguably overshot their target by pricing in all of the bad news -- and then some -- while ignoring much of the bigger bullish picture. Here's why the stock is a buy this month.
SoFi Technologies is so much more than its one recent setback SoFi Technologies is an online bank that offers checking, savings, credit cards, loans, and everything else you might expect from a traditional brick-and-mortar bank. But it doesn't manage any brick-and-mortar branches -- it's an entirely online, self-service bank that also provides its back-end technology platform to third parties.
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And that's the crux of the reason for the share pullback: Fellow online-only bank Chime Financial had been using SoFi's Galileo platform for a fee. Now it isn't, accounting for most of the 27% year-over-year tumble in platform revenue to $75 million in this year's first quarter. Investors flinched. And although the second quarter's figure rose sequentially, it fell year-over-year, leaving investors concerned.
They were so concerned that they seem to have looked right past all the other ways SoFi is knocking things out of the park. Its first-quarter total revenue is a case in point.
Although Galileo platform revenue dipped during the first quarter, total revenue soared 43% to $1.1 billion, more than doubling net income in the process. Its total customer count grew 35% to a record 14.7 million, and then it improved another 35% year over year to 15.8 million during the second quarter, when revenue increased 40% to $1.2 billion.
This growth appears to be accelerating, too. As part of its second-quarter report, released in late July, SoFi raised its full-year revenue forecast from $4.65 billion to a range of $4.75 billion to $4.85 billion, largely reflecting the fact that a growing number of its customers are now using more than one of the neobank's revenue-generating services. And at just over 30% above last year's top line, that revised outlook may still be on the conservative side.
Plenty of growth ahead So why isn't the online bank's stock bouncing back from the knee-jerk worry about the impact of losing Chime as an institutional customer? Analysts account for some of the decline. They're only lukewarm on this stock right now, with most of them currently rating SoFi as a hold, with an average price target of $20.05, only about 10% more than the current price. With shares trading at price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37, they may have valuation concerns.
Analysts may also be looking right past the much bigger picture, though, afraid of sticking their necks out by pricing in next year's projected top-line growth of 26%, which would pump up the company's bottom line to $0.82 per share.
And even then, it would still just be getting started. Longer-term projections from Morningstar analysts indicate SoFi could turn $6.66 billion worth of revenue into a per-share profit of $1.71 in 2030, driven by the ongoing adoption of app-based banking.
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According to a recent survey commissioned by the American Bankers Association, more than half of all bank customers within the U.S. already say a mobile app is their preferred way of banking, with another 22% indicating a computer or laptop is their favorite way. Nearer the bottom of the list, in-branch visits are the go-to option for a mere 9% of U.S. bank customers, while phone calls are only the first choice 4% of the time.
It should also come as no surprise that the younger the consumers, the more likely they are to choose digital banking. More than two-thirds of millennials (who are mostly digitally native) use a mobile app as their primary means of banking, while only 7% regularly visit a brick-and-mortar branch.
As the number of digitally native members of the population continues expanding, and online and mobile banking goes more mainstream, SoFi is perfectly positioned to meet more and bigger portions of consumers' financial needs.
Waiting for more certainty could mean missing out The market will connect these dots sooner or later. In fact, although for the time being the stock seems stuck below $20 (leaving most of the pullback from last year's peak in place), since April we've seen an occasional glimmer of hope. The fact that the bulls continue testing the waters is telling.
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That's particularly true if the analyst community gets on board and starts raising its price targets. The growth story is certainly compelling enough in the meantime to inspire them. They just need the right nudge.
, /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonization, has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, payable on Oct. 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 21, 2026. Johnson Controls has paid a consecutive dividend since 1887.
About Johnson Controls:
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), a global consulting firm, today announced first quarter fee revenue of $756.5 million. In addition, first quarter diluted earnings per share was $1.32 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.43.
“I am very pleased with our quarterly performance. This marks our sixth consecutive quarter of top-line growth, demonstrating the momentum and durability of our business, as well as the sustaining value we are creating for our clients,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO, Korn Ferry. “With AMS now part of Korn Ferry, we have brought together two iconic brands to create a global leader in talent and organizational consulting. AMS is a world-class firm that complements and meaningfully expands our Workforce Solutions and propels our We Are Korn Ferry strategy—to be the world’s conductor of talent and organizational orchestration.
“AMS brings profound operational capability, delivering technology-enabled talent solutions at scale, supported by long-term contracted client relationships. And at the heart of this combination is a belief that defines Korn Ferry: people are the catalyst for organizational success. I could not be more excited about our future.”
Selected Financial Results
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts) (a)
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Fee revenue
$
756.5
$
708.6
Total revenue
$
764.6
$
715.5
Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)
$
1,915.0
$
1,674.1
New business (c)
$
832.3
$
742.2
Fee earner new business productivity (d) - in thousands
$
1,840
$
1,610
Ending number of fee earners (e)
1,811
1,830
Net income attributable to Korn Ferry
$
69.0
$
66.6
Net income attributable to Korn Ferry margin
9.1
%
9.4
%
Basic earnings per share
$
1.35
$
1.28
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.32
$
1.26
Adjusted Results (f):
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Adjusted EBITDA
$
128.2
$
120.4
Adjusted EBITDA margin
17.0
%
17.0
%
Adjusted net income attributable to Korn Ferry (g)
$
74.6
$
69.2
Adjusted basic earnings per share (g)
$
1.46
$
1.33
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (g)
$
1.43
$
1.31
____________________ (a)
Numbers may not total due to rounding.
(b)
Estimated fee revenue associated with signed contracts for which revenue has not yet been recognized.
(c)
Estimated value of an engagement awarded in the period evidenced by a signed contract.
(d)
New business divided by average number of fee earners in the period annualized.
(e)
Represents number of employees originating services.
(f)
Adjusted EBITDA refers to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude integration/acquisition costs, when applicable. Adjusted results on a consolidated basis are non-GAAP financial measures that adjust for the following, as applicable (see attached reconciliations):
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Integration/acquisition costs
$
7.6
$
1.5
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Accelerated depreciation on digital technology platform
$
—
$
2.0
Tax effect on the adjusted items
$
(1.9
)
$
(0.9
)
The Company reported fee revenue in Q1 FY'27 of $756.5 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year at both actual and constant currency. Fee revenue grew in all Regions year-over-year, led by double digit growth in Search and Workforce Solutions.
Net income attributable to Korn Ferry was $69.0 million with a margin of 9.1% in Q1 FY'27, compared to net income attributable to Korn Ferry of $66.6 million with a margin of 9.4% in Q1 FY'26. Adjusted EBITDA was $128.2 million in Q1 FY'27 compared to $120.4 million in Q1 FY'26. Adjusted EBITDA margin in the quarter was 17.0%, flat year-over-year. Net income attributable to Korn Ferry and Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily due to an increase in fee revenue, partially offset by increases in compensation and benefits expenses and general and administrative expenses.
Results by Region
Selected Americas Data
(dollars in millions) (a)
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Fee revenue
$
442.1
$
404.1
Total revenue
$
447.6
$
408.5
Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)
$
1,042.1
$
875.1
New business (c)
$
465.7
$
404.1
Fee earner new business productivity (d) - in thousands
$
1,920
$
1,630
Ending number of fee earners (e)
971
973
Adjusted Results (f):
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Adjusted EBITDA
$
116.4
$
100.7
Adjusted EBITDA margin
26.3
%
24.9
%
___________________ (a)
Numbers may not total due to rounding.
(b)
Estimated fee revenue associated with signed contracts for which revenue has not yet been recognized.
(c)
Estimated value of an engagement awarded in the period evidenced by a signed contract.
(d)
New business divided by average number of fee earners in the period annualized.
(e)
Represents number of employees originating services.
(f)
Adjusted results exclude the following:
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Integration/acquisition costs
$
—
$
0.7
Fee revenue was $442.1 million in Q1 FY'27 compared to $404.1 million in Q1 FY'26, an increase of $38.0 million or 9% year-over-year at both actual and constant currency. The fee revenue increase was primarily driven by increases of 14% in both Search and Workforce Solutions.
Adjusted EBITDA was $116.4 million in Q1 FY'27 compared to $100.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin in the quarter increased year-over-year by 140bps to 26.3%. Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily due to an increase in fee revenue, partially offset by increases in compensation and benefits expenses and cost of services.
Selected EMEA Data
(dollars in millions) (a)
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Fee revenue
$
227.7
$
219.0
Total revenue
$
229.6
$
220.9
Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)
$
646.9
$
572.5
New business (c)
$
251.7
$
227.3
Fee earner new business productivity (d) - in thousands
$
1,790
$
1,580
Ending number of fee earners (e)
556
578
Adjusted Results (f):
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Adjusted EBITDA
$
37.3
$
35.7
Adjusted EBITDA margin
16.4
%
16.3
%
___________________ (a)
Numbers may not total due to rounding.
(b)
Estimated fee revenue associated with signed contracts for which revenue has not yet been recognized.
(c)
Estimated value of an engagement awarded in the period evidenced by a signed contract.
(d)
New business divided by average number of fee earners in the period annualized.
(e)
Represents number of employees originating services.
(f)
Adjusted results exclude the following:
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Integration/acquisition costs
$
—
$
0.8
Fee revenue was $227.7 million in Q1 FY'27 compared to $219.0 million in Q1 FY'26, an increase of $8.7 million or 4% year-over-year at both actual and constant currency. Fee revenue increased in all Solution groups, led by Workforce Solutions and Talent & Organizational Solutions up 8% and 4%, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA was $37.3 million in Q1 FY'27, compared to $35.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily due to an increase in fee revenue, partially offset by increases in compensation and benefits expenses and cost of services.
Selected APAC Data
(dollars in millions) (a)
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Fee revenue
$
86.7
$
85.5
Total revenue
$
87.5
$
86.2
Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts (b)
$
226.0
$
226.6
New business (c)
$
114.9
$
110.7
Fee earner new business productivity (d) - in thousands
$
1,620
$
1,570
Ending number of fee earners (e)
284
279
Adjusted Results:
First Quarter
FY’27
FY’26
Adjusted EBITDA
$
19.2
$
19.8
Adjusted EBITDA margin
22.2
%
23.1
%
___________________ (a)
Numbers may not total due to rounding.
(b)
Estimated fee revenue associated with signed contracts for which revenue has not yet been recognized.
(c)
Estimated value of an engagement awarded in the period evidenced by a signed contract.
(d)
New business divided by average number of fee earners in the period annualized.
(e)
Represents number of employees originating services.
Fee revenue was $86.7 million in Q1 FY'27 compared to $85.5 million in Q1 FY'26, an increase of $1.2 million or 1% (up 2% at constant currency). Fee revenue increased primarily driven by a 7% increase in Search, offset by a decline in the other Solution Groups.
Adjusted EBITDA was $19.2 million in Q1 FY'27 compared to $19.8 million in the year-ago quarter.
Outlook
Assuming no further changes in worldwide geopolitical conditions, economic conditions, financial markets and foreign exchange rates, and including the addition of AMS for September and October, on a consolidated basis:
Q2 FY’27 fee revenue is expected to be in the range of $860 million and $878 million; Q2 FY'27 adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to range from 16.8% to 17.2%; and Q2 FY’27 adjusted diluted earnings per share is expected to be in the range from $1.30 to $1.40. Adjusted diluted earnings per share includes the net after tax impact of two months of incremental intangible asset amortization, incremental net interest expense and incremental shares issued in connection with the acquisition of AMS which closed on September 1, 2026.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin and consolidated adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company is not providing an outlook for consolidated net income attributable to Korn Ferry margin or consolidated diluted earnings per share, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, or a quantitative reconciliation of those GAAP measures to the corresponding non-GAAP measures. The information necessary to present those GAAP measures on a forward-looking basis is not accessible without unreasonable efforts, because the Company is not able to estimate with reasonable certainty the integration and acquisition costs it will incur in connection with the AMS acquisition during the second quarter of fiscal 2027.
Earnings Conference Call Webcast
The earnings conference call will be held today at 12:00 PM (EDT) and hosted by CEO Gary Burnison, CFO Robert Rozek, SVP Business Development & Analytics Gregg Kvochak and VP Investor Relations Tiffany Louder. The conference call will be webcast and available online at ir.kornferry.com. We will also post to the investor relations section of our website earnings slides, which will accompany our webcast, and other important information, and encourage you to review the information that we make available on our website.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release and our conference call that relate to our outlook, projections, goals, strategies, future plans and expectations, including statements relating to expected labor market conditions, expected demand for and relevance of our products and services, expected results of our business diversification strategy, expected benefits and synergies from the AMS acquisition, impact of global events on our business, and other statements of future events or conditions are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “goals”, “estimates”, “guidance”, “may”, “should”, “could”, “will” or “likely”, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Such statements are based on current expectations; actual results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond the control of Korn Ferry. The potential risks and uncertainties include those relating to global and local political and or economic developments in or affecting countries where we have operations, such as inflation, trade wars, interest rates, labor market conditions, global slowdowns, or recessions, competition, geopolitical tensions, including the recent Middle East conflict, shifts in global trade patterns, changes in demand for our services as a result of automation, dependence on and costs of attracting and retaining qualified and experienced consultants, impact of inflationary pressures on our profitability, our ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retaining key employees, maintaining our brand name and professional reputation, our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, including the operations and employees of AMS, our ability to recognize the anticipate benefits of the acquisition of AMS which may be affected by, among other things, competition, our ability to grow and manage growth profitably, our ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain key employees, costs related to the AMS acquisition, potential legal liability and regulatory developments, portability of client relationships, consolidation of or within the industries we serve, changes and developments in government laws and regulations, evolving investor and customer expectations with regard to corporate responsibility matters, currency fluctuations in our international operations, risks related to growth, alignment of our cost structure, including as a result of recent workforce, real estate, and other restructuring initiatives, restrictions imposed by off-limits agreements, reliance on information processing systems, cyber security vulnerabilities or events, changes to data security, data privacy, and data protection laws, dependence on third parties for the execution of critical functions, limited protection of our intellectual property, our ability to enhance, develop and respond to new technology, including artificial intelligence, our ability to successfully recover from a disaster or other business continuity problems, employment liability risk, an impairment in the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets, treaties, or regulations on our business and our Company, deferred tax assets that we may not be able to use, our ability to develop new products and services, changes in our accounting estimates and assumptions, the utilization and billing rates of our consultants, seasonality, the use of social media platforms, the ability to effect acquisitions, resulting organizational changes, our indebtedness, and those relating to the ultimate magnitude and duration of any pandemic or outbreaks. For a detailed description of risks and uncertainties that could cause differences from our expectations, please refer to Korn Ferry’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Korn Ferry disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains financial information calculated other than in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). In particular, it includes:
Adjusted net income attributable to Korn Ferry, adjusted to exclude accelerated depreciation on our digital technology platform and integration/acquisition costs, net of income tax effect; Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share, adjusted to exclude cost associated with accelerated depreciation on our digital technology platform and integration/acquisition costs, net of income tax effect; Constant currency (calculated using a quarterly average) percentages that represent the percentage change that would have resulted had exchange rates in the prior period been the same as those in effect in the current period; and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, which is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude integration/acquisition costs when applicable, and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin. This non-GAAP disclosure has limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for financial information determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.
Management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures in this press release provides meaningful supplemental information regarding Korn Ferry’s performance by excluding certain charges that may not be indicative of Korn Ferry’s ongoing operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures are performance measures and are not indicative of the liquidity of Korn Ferry. These charges, which are described in the footnotes in the attached reconciliations, represent 1) accelerated depreciation associated with the decision to sunset our digital technology platform and 2) costs associated with acquisitions, such as legal and professional fees, retention awards and on-going integration expenses. The use of non-GAAP financial measures facilitates comparisons to Korn Ferry’s historical performance. Korn Ferry includes non-GAAP financial measures because management believes they are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its evaluation of Korn Ferry’s ongoing operations and financial and operational decision-making. Adjusted net income attributable to Korn Ferry, adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, exclude certain charges that management does not consider on-going in nature and allows management and investors to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s operating results. Management further believes that Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by investors and other interested parties to measure operating performance among companies with different capital structures, effective tax rates and tax attributes and capitalized asset values, all of which can vary substantially from company to company. In the case of constant currency percentages, management believes the presentation of such information provides useful supplemental information regarding Korn Ferry's performance as excluding the impact of exchange rate changes on Korn Ferry's financial performance allows investors to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s operating results, to better identify operating trends that may otherwise be masked or distorted by exchange rate changes and to perform related trend analysis, and provides a higher degree of transparency of information used by management in its evaluation of Korn Ferry's ongoing operations and financial and operational decision-making.
KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
July 31,
2026
2025
(unaudited)
Fee revenue
$
756,496
$
708,613
Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses
8,126
6,930
Total revenue
764,622
715,543
Compensation and benefits
477,362
461,411
General and administrative expenses
80,231
63,874
Reimbursed expenses
8,126
6,930
Cost of services
83,328
77,194
Depreciation and amortization
22,195
22,686
Total operating expenses
671,242
632,095
Operating income
93,380
83,448
Other income, net
5,107
12,752
Interest expense, net
(4,342
)
(3,516
)
Income before provision for income taxes
94,145
92,684
Income tax provision
24,648
25,250
Net income
69,497
67,434
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(530
)
(798
)
Net income attributable to Korn Ferry
$
68,967
$
66,636
Earnings per common share attributable to Korn Ferry:
Basic
$
1.35
$
1.28
Diluted
$
1.32
$
1.26
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic
50,351
51,466
Diluted
51,347
52,368
KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY REPORTING SEGMENT
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended July 31,
2026
2025
% Change
Fee revenue:
AMERICAS
Search
$
209,325
$
183,723
13.9
%
Talent & Organizational Solutions
106,853
110,061
(2.9
%)
Workforce Solutions
125,951
110,351
14.1
%
Total Americas
442,129
404,135
9.4
%
EMEA
Search
66,836
65,499
2.0
%
Talent & Organizational Solutions
115,366
111,415
3.5
%
Workforce Solutions
45,468
42,041
8.2
%
Total EMEA
227,670
218,955
4.0
%
APAC
Search
31,737
29,702
6.9
%
Talent & Organizational Solutions
37,001
37,684
(1.8
%)
Workforce Solutions
17,959
18,137
(1.0
%)
Total APAC
86,697
85,523
1.4
%
Total fee revenue
756,496
708,613
6.8
%
Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses
8,126
6,930
17.3
%
Total revenue
$
764,622
$
715,543
6.9
%
Fee revenue by Solution Group:
Search
$
307,898
$
278,924
10.4
%
Talent & Organizational Solutions
259,220
259,160
—
%
Workforce Solutions
189,378
170,529
11.1
%
Total fee revenue
$
756,496
$
708,613
6.8
%
KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
July 31,
2026
April 30,
2026 (1)
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
800,852
$
1,095,445
Marketable securities
15,439
38,914
Receivables due from clients, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $44,591 and $42,527 at July 31, 2026 and April 30, 2026, respectively
615,274
573,350
Income taxes and other receivables
68,265
75,410
Unearned compensation
67,215
64,421
Prepaid expenses and other assets
71,923
58,437
Total current assets
1,638,968
1,905,977
Marketable securities, non-current
234,778
247,132
Property and equipment, net
193,676
191,531
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
170,191
170,986
Cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance policies, net of loans
304,906
289,058
Deferred income taxes
118,383
113,207
Goodwill
945,837
950,636
Intangible assets, net
39,754
45,858
Unearned compensation, non-current
140,457
118,592
Investments and other assets
29,926
31,799
Total assets
$
3,816,876
$
4,064,776
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable
$
50,316
$
49,682
Income taxes payable
18,718
19,573
Compensation and benefits payable
299,408
570,242
Operating lease liability, current
30,621
28,111
Other accrued liabilities
292,154
314,402
Total current liabilities
691,217
982,010
Deferred compensation and other retirement plans
531,991
510,774
Operating lease liability, non-current
163,701
164,899
Long-term debt
398,778
398,565
Deferred tax liabilities
6,607
5,723
Other liabilities
23,305
23,902
Total liabilities
1,815,599
2,085,873
Stockholders' equity
Common stock: $0.01 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 80,165 and 79,203 shares issued and 50,790 and 50,225 shares outstanding at July 31, 2026 and April 30, 2026, respectively
276,212
284,370
Retained earnings
1,799,808
1,761,063
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
(81,633
)
(72,827
)
Total Korn Ferry stockholders' equity
1,994,387
1,972,606
Noncontrolling interest
6,890
6,297
Total stockholders' equity
2,001,277
1,978,903
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
3,816,876
$
4,064,776
(1) information is derived from audited financial statements included in our most recently filed Form 10-K.
KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
2026
2025
Net income attributable to Korn Ferry
$
68,967
$
66,636
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
530
798
Net income
69,497
67,434
Income tax provision
24,648
25,250
Income before provision for income taxes
94,145
92,684
Interest expense, net
4,342
3,516
Depreciation and amortization (1)
22,195
22,686
Integration/acquisition costs (2)
7,554
1,508
Adjusted EBITDA
$
128,236
$
120,394
Net income attributable to Korn Ferry margin
9.1
%
9.4
%
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
0.1
%
0.1
%
Income tax provision
3.3
%
3.6
%
Interest expense, net
0.6
%
0.5
%
Depreciation and amortization (1)
2.9
%
3.2
%
Integration/acquisition costs (2)
1.0
%
0.2
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
17.0
%
17.0
%
Net income attributable to Korn Ferry
$
68,967
$
66,636
Accelerated depreciation on digital technology platform (1)
—
1,977
Integration/acquisition costs (2)
7,554
1,508
Tax effect on the adjusted items (3)
(1,897
)
(883
)
Adjusted net income attributable to Korn Ferry
$
74,624
$
69,238
Basic earnings per common share
$
1.35
$
1.28
Accelerated depreciation on digital technology platform (1)
—
0.04
Integration/acquisition costs (2)
0.15
0.03
Tax effect on the adjusted items (3)
(0.04
)
(0.02
)
Adjusted basic earnings per share
$
1.46
$
1.33
Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.32
$
1.26
Accelerated depreciation on digital technology platform (1)
—
0.04
Integration/acquisition costs (2)
0.15
0.03
Tax effect on the adjusted items (3)
(0.04
)
(0.02
)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
1.43
$
1.31
KORN FERRY AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED
Korn/Ferry (KFY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.31 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.93%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this staffing company would post earnings of $1.37 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.4, delivering a surprise of +2.19%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Korn/Ferry, which belongs to the Zacks Staffing Firms industry, posted revenues of $756.5 million for the quarter ended July 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.90%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $708.61 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Korn/Ferry shares have added about 24.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.1%.
What's Next for Korn/Ferry?While Korn/Ferry has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Korn/Ferry was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.48 on $750 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.04 on $3.03 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Staffing Firms is currently in the top 42% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Acuity (AYI - Free Report) , another stock in the broader Zacks Business Services sector, has yet to report results for the quarter ended August 2026. The results are expected to be released on October 1.
This lighting maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $5.67 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Acuity's revenues are expected to be $1.26 billion, up 3.8% from the year-ago quarter.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Luis Roman as a Senior Managing Director in the Construction, Projects & Assets practice within the firm’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment.
Mr. Roman brings more than 30 years of experience in construction and project management, including more than 25 years in construction forensics. He strengthens FTI Consulting's construction disputes capabilities, helping owners, contractors, law firms and developers resolve high-stakes claims involving schedule delays, cost overruns, productivity losses, contract disputes and damages quantification.
Mr. Roman has advised clients on projects spanning the power, energy, oil and gas, transportation, industrial, commercial and residential sectors globally. He has provided testimony and expert opinions in numerous domestic and international proceedings, including matters before the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Chamber of Commerce, Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Camara de Arbitraje de Santiago, American Arbitration Association and other leading arbitration forums.
In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Roman will support clients with construction forensics, claims and disputes, schedule analysis, delay causation, productivity assessments, cost estimating, damages quantification and expert testimony.
“Large capital projects continue to face schedule, cost and productivity pressures that can create complex disputes for owners, contractors and other stakeholders,” said Garrett Fultz, Global Leader of the Construction, Projects & Assets practice at FTI Consulting. “Luis’ experience across construction forensics, international arbitration and major infrastructure and energy projects will help clients evaluate project issues with discipline and develop fact-based approaches to dispute resolution.”
Mr. Roman is a Certified Cost Professional and Planning and Scheduling Professional. He has received international recognition for his work, including on the Lexology Index Arbitration Expert Witnesses list and in the Lexology Index Brazil report. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, he was a Managing Director at HECT Consulting and spent more than 20 years at Navigant Consulting in the Global Construction practice.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Roman said, “We are seeing significant investment in major capital projects across Latin America, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. With that investment comes increasingly complex projects and greater exposure to schedule delays, cost escalation, productivity challenges and contractual disputes. I look forward to bringing my experience in the region to FTI Consulting and leveraging the firm’s global expertise to help clients navigate these challenges and develop clear, fact-based approaches when disputes arise.”
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
FTI Consulting, Inc.
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
+1.202.312.9100
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) (the “Partnership”) today announced that, subject to market and other conditions, it intends to offer, with its wholly owned subsidiary, USA Compression Finance Corp., $600 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2035 in a private placement to eligible purchasers.
USA Compression Partners, LP Announces Launch of $600 Million Offering of Senior Notes
Share The Partnership intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings under its credit agreement and to pay the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the offering.
The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or under the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. Unless they are registered, the notes may be offered only in transactions that are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The notes are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States under Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange or automated quotation system.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The offering may be made only by means of an offering memorandum.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this press release may be forward-looking statements as defined under federal law, including those related to the Partnership’s securities offering. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors, many of which are outside the control of the Partnership, and a variety of risks that could cause results to differ materially from those expected by management of the Partnership. The Partnership undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Known material factors that could cause the Partnership’s actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements are described in the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 17, 2026, as updated by Exhibit 99.1 to the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on July 6, 2026, as well as the Partnership’s subsequent filings with the SEC. You should also understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors, and you should not consider these factors to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties.
NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY) and certain of the company’s senior executives for securities fraud after its significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.
If you invested in GoDaddy, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/godaddy-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the GoDaddy ($GDDY) Class Action:
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 26, 2026Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud alleging GoDaddy misrepresented its customer acquisition and go-to-market strategyStock Drop: February 25, 2026 – 14.28% Stock DropCourt: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New YorkAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Investors have until October 26, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in GoDaddy common stock. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. It is captioned Johnson v. GoDaddy Inc. et al., No. 26-cv-7144.
Why is GoDaddy Being Sued for Securities Fraud?
GoDaddy is an internet domain registry, domain registrar, and web hosting company that primarily serves small businesses, entrepreneurs, and other customers seeking tools to build and manage an online presence.
According to the complaint, GoDaddy repeatedly told investors that its strategy was focused on attracting “high-intent” customers who were likely to buy more products and spend more money, while allegedly failing to disclose that it had introduced a heavily discounted $4.99 promotional offer for one-year dotcom domain contracts.
As alleged, the promotion contradicted GoDaddy’s public messaging that it had turned off front-end discounting and was not pursuing customer growth for its own sake. The complaint alleges that the promotion encouraged shorter-term, lower-value contracts, reduced upfront bookings, and rendered GoDaddy’s statements about demand, average order size, and bookings growth misleading.
Why did GoDaddy’s Stock Drop?
On February 24, 2026, after the market closed, GoDaddy disclosed that total bookings growth sharply decelerated to 5% in Q4 2025, down from 9% the prior quarter and below analyst expectations. GoDaddy also disclosed that it had expanded its go-to-market approach and introduced a promotional price for dotcom domains with a one-year term. The Company stated that the offer increased new customer volume but that the shift in term mix and promotional pricing reduced upfront bookings and near-term revenue.
On this news, GoDaddy’s stock dropped $13.18 per share, or 14.28%, from a closing price of $92.30 per share on February 24, 2026, to $79.12 per share on February 25, 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/godaddy-class-action-lawsuit.
What Can You Do?
If you invested in GoDaddy, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360, and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters.
Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
BFA’s notable successes include a recovery of over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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