Jackson Financial oznámila čtvrtletní dividendu ve výši 0,90 USD na kmenovou akcii JXN a 0,50 USD na depozitní akcii JXN PR A. Kmenová akcie bude vyplacena 24. září 2026 a depozitní akcie 30. září 2026.
LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackson Financial Inc.1 (Jackson®) announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock (NYSE: JXN) for the third quarter of 2026. The dividend on the common stock will be payable on September 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.
The Company also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.50 per depositary share (NYSE: JXN PR A), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-Rate Reset Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.
ABOUT JACKSON
Jackson® (NYSE: JXN) is committed to helping clarify the complexity of retirement planning—for financial professionals and their clients. Through our range of annuity products, financial know-how, history of award-winning service* and streamlined experiences, we strive to reduce the confusion that complicates retirement planning. We take a balanced, long-term approach to responsibly serving all our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, distribution partners, employees, regulators and community partners. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow. For more information, visit www.jackson.com.
*SQM (Service Quality Measurement Group) Call Center Awards Program for 2004 and 2006-2025. (Criteria used for Call Center World Class FCR Certification is 80% or higher of customers getting their contact resolved on the first call to the call center (FCR) for three consecutive months or more.)
Jackson® is the marketing name for Jackson Financial Inc., Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York® (Home Office: Purchase, New York).
WEBSITE INFORMATION
Visit investors.jackson.com to view information regarding Jackson Financial Inc. We routinely use our investor relations website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to our investors. We may use our website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations. Accordingly, investors should monitor our investor relations website, in addition to following our press releases, filings with the SEC, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. We and certain of our senior executives may also use social media channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our Company and other matters, and those communications could be deemed to be material information. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website, our social media channels, or our executives' social media channels, is not incorporated by reference into and is not part of this press release.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information in this press release contains forward-looking statements about future events and circumstances and their effects upon revenues, expenses and business opportunities. Generally speaking, any statement in this release not based upon historical fact is a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by the use of forward-looking or conditional words, such as “could,” “should,” “can,” “continue,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “intend,” “look,” “may,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “predict,” “remain,” “future,” “confident” and “commit” or similar expressions. In particular, statements regarding plans, strategies, prospects, targets and expectations regarding the business and industry are forward-looking statements. They reflect expectations, are not guarantees of performance and speak only as of the dates the statements are made. We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, expressed or implied. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those reflected in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 24, 2026, and elsewhere in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC. Except as required by law, Jackson Financial Inc. does not undertake to update such forward-looking statements. You should not rely unduly on forward-looking statements.
Jackson oznámila rekordní upravený provozní zisk za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 ve výši 513 mil. USD, tedy 7,30 USD na akcii. Retailové anuity vzrostly meziročně o 34 % na 5,9 mld. USD.
LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Key Highlights
Retail annuity sales1 of $5.9 billion, up 34% from the second quarter of 2025, including record registered index-linked annuity (RILA) sales of $2.3 billion, which were up 69% from the second quarter of 2025 Variable annuity (VA) sales1 of $2.7 billion were up 8% from the second quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting higher sales of products without lifetime benefits Fixed and fixed index annuity (FIA) sales of $812 million were up 73% from the second quarter of 2025, driven by our Jackson Income Assurance℠ FIA Robust sales for spread products are supported by capabilities added at PPM America, Inc. (PPM), our asset management subsidiary, to source higher yielding assets, as well as our strategic partnership with TPG Inc. (TPG). These sales, combined with a focus on growing PPM’s third-party business, contributed to a 21% increase in PPM’s assets under management (AUM) from the second quarter of 2025, to more than $100 billion. Net income attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders of $644 million, or $9.16 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $168 million, or $2.34 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2025 Adjusted operating earnings2 of $513 million, or a record $7.30 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $350 million, or $4.87 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting higher spread income from growth in average RILA, FIA, and Institutional AUM, higher fee income from growth in average VA AUM, and a reduced share count due to repurchases Adjusted operating earnings per diluted share excluding notable items3 of $7.68 in the second quarter of 2026, up from $4.97 in the second quarter of 2025 Robust capital position at the operating company, with total adjusted capital of $5.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, and an estimated risk-based capital (RBC) ratio at Jackson National Life Insurance Company (JNL) of 538% Jackson (Parent Company only) net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of $(27) million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $(24) million in the second quarter of 2025 Free cash flow2 of $287 million in the second quarter of 2026 reflecting distributions from our operating company of $325 million Returned $290 million to common shareholders in the second quarter of 2026, up 34% from the second quarter of 2025, through $227 million of common share repurchases and $63 million in common dividends Cash and highly liquid securities at the holding company of nearly $1.4 billion as of June 30, 2026, which was above our updated targeted $325 million minimum liquidity buffer Laura Prieskorn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jackson, stated, “Our second quarter results reflect the growing strength and diversification of our business. We delivered record earnings per share and 34% growth in retail annuity sales compared to the same period last year. This demonstrates our distribution reach and the momentum in our spread business, supported by the enhanced capabilities of PPM and the growth of our partnership with TPG. Our robust in-force book of business drove strong progress toward our financial targets, with more than $300 million of free capital generation in the second quarter, $290 million of capital return to common shareholders, and healthy levels of excess cash at the holding company. We believe we are well positioned for the second half of 2026 and remain committed to helping Americans achieve financial freedom for life.”
Consolidated Second Quarter 2026 Results
The Company reported net income attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders of $644 million, or $9.16 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $168 million, or $2.34 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Second quarter net income included a more favorable net hedging result versus the prior year’s second quarter, driven in part by lower volatility in the current quarter. We believe the non-GAAP measure of adjusted operating earnings better represents the underlying performance of our business as adjusted operating earnings exclude, among other things, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and market risk benefits tied to market movements.
Adjusted operating earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2026, were $513 million, or a record $7.30 per diluted share, compared to $350 million or $4.87 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The current quarter per share amount reflected higher spread income from growth in average RILA, FIA, and Institutional AUM, higher fee income from growth in average VA AUM, and a reduced share count due to share repurchases.
Total common shareholders’ equity was $9.4 billion or $136.10 per diluted share as of June 30, 2026, compared to $9.4 billion or $138.17 per diluted share as of December 31, 2025. Adjusted book value attributed to common shareholders4 was $10.8 billion or $156.12 per diluted share as of June 30, 2026, compared to $10.6 billion or $155.78 per diluted share as of December 31, 2025. The per share increase was primarily driven by year-to-date adjusted operating earnings of $0.9 billion, partially offset by capital return during the first half of the year and a higher diluted share count resulting from the common equity issuance during the first quarter related to the initiation of the strategic partnership with TPG. Return on equity attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was 4.5% and 2.8%, respectively. Adjusted operating return on equity attributable to common shareholders4 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was 16.5%, up from 13.1% in the first half of 2025.
Retail Annuities reported pretax adjusted operating earnings of $621 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $417 million in the second quarter of 2025. The current quarter results primarily reflect higher spread income resulting from growth in average RILA and FIA AUM and higher fee income from growth in average VA AUM, partially offset by higher market related expenses.
Total retail annuity sales6 of $5.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026 were up from $4.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Variable annuity sales6 of $2.7 billion in the second quarter were up from $2.5 billion in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting higher sales of products without lifetime benefits. Record RILA sales of $2.3 billion in the second quarter were up from $1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Fixed and fixed index annuity sales in the second quarter of $812 million were up from $470 million in the second quarter of 2025.
Institutional Products
Institutional Products reported pretax adjusted operating earnings of $29 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $19 million in the second quarter of 2025, driven by higher spread income resulting from higher AUM. The segment reported sales of $1.4 billion in the quarter, up significantly from $930 million in the second quarter of 2025. This healthy growth underscores our continued ability to capitalize on robust demand for spread lending, demonstrating the effectiveness of our opportunistic sales strategy and our strong market positioning. Net flows were $(13) million in the second quarter, and total account value of $11 billion was up from $10.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
Closed Life and Annuity Blocks
Closed Life and Annuity Blocks reported pretax adjusted operating income (loss) of $(10) million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $22 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting lower limited partnership income, partially offset by decreases in reserves from the runoff of in-force business.
Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other reported a pretax adjusted operating (loss) of $(22) million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $(52) million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting higher net investment income and lower G&A expenses.
Corporate and Other also includes the results of PPM, which has experienced 21% growth in AUM from the second quarter of 2025. AUM as of June 30, 2026 was $101.1 billion, up from $83.5 billion as of June 30, 2025, driven by growth in Jackson’s general account due to sales of RILA, fixed annuities, FIA and Institutional products, and growth in third-party AUM.
Capitalization and Liquidity
Statutory TAC at JNL was $5.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from $5.5 billion as of March 31, 2026. TAC was supported by strong earnings on in-force business, partially offset by a $325 million distribution to JNL’s parent during the second quarter of 2026 and the related reduction in deferred tax asset admissibility. JNL’s estimated RBC ratio was 538% as of June 30, 2026, down from the first quarter of 2026 due to an increase in estimated company action level required capital. Holding company free cash flow totaled $287 million in the second quarter of 2026 reflecting the $325 million distribution from the operating company.
Cash and highly liquid securities at the holding company totaled nearly $1.4 billion as of June 30, 2026, which was above our updated targeted minimum liquidity buffer of $325 million. The holding company liquidity includes proceeds from our $750 million senior debt issuance in the second quarter of 2026, which can be used to retire, at or prior to maturity, our $400 million senior notes due 2027 and JNL’s $250 million surplus notes due 2027.
Earnings Conference Call
Jackson will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET to review the second quarter results. The live webcast is open to the public and can be accessed at https://investors.jackson.com. A replay will be available following the call.
To register for the webcast, click here.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information in this press release contains forward-looking statements about future events and circumstances and their effects upon revenues, expenses and business opportunities. Generally speaking, any statement in this release not based upon historical fact is a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by the use of forward-looking or conditional words, such as “could,” “should,” “can,” “continue,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “intend,” “look,” “may,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “predict,” “remain,” “future,” “confident” and “commit” or similar expressions. In particular, statements regarding plans, strategies, prospects, targets and expectations regarding the business and industry are forward-looking statements. They reflect expectations, are not guarantees of performance, and speak only as of the dates the statements are made. We caution investors that these forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, expressed or implied. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those reflected in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on February 24, 2026, and elsewhere in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC. Except as required by law, Jackson Financial Inc. does not undertake to update such forward-looking statements. You should not rely unduly on forward-looking statements.
Certain financial data included in this release consists of non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other entities, nor should they be construed as an alternative to other financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Although the Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in measuring the financial performance and condition of its business, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any non-GAAP financial measures and ratios included in this release. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure can be found in the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” Appendix of this release.
Certain financial data included in this release consists of statutory accounting principles (“statutory”) financial measures, including “total adjusted capital.” These statutory financial measures are included in or derived from the Jackson National Life Insurance Company annual and/or quarterly statements filed with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services and are available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at investors.jackson.com/financials/statutory-filings.
ABOUT JACKSON
Jackson® (NYSE: JXN) is committed to helping clarify the complexity of retirement planning—for financial professionals and their clients. Through our range of annuity products, financial know-how, history of award-winning service* and streamlined experiences, we strive to reduce the confusion that complicates retirement planning. We take a balanced, long-term approach to responsibly serving all our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, distribution partners, employees, regulators and community partners. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow. For more information, visit www.jackson.com.
*SQM (Service Quality Measurement Group) Call Center Awards Program for 2004 and 2006-2025. (Criteria used for Call Center World Class FCR Certification is 80% or higher of customers getting their contact resolved on the first call to the call center (FCR) for three consecutive months or more.)
Jackson® is the marketing name for Jackson Financial Inc., Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York® (Home Office: Purchase, New York).
WEBSITE INFORMATION
Visit investors.jackson.com to view information regarding Jackson Financial Inc., including a supplement regarding the second quarter results. We routinely use our investor relations website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to our investors. We may use our website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations. Accordingly, investors should monitor our investor relations website, in addition to following our press releases, filings with the SEC, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. We and certain of our senior executives may also use social media channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our Company and other matters, and those communications could be deemed to be material information. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website, our social media channels, or our executives’ social media channels is not incorporated by reference into and is not part of this release.
APPENDIX
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to presenting our results of operations and financial condition in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use and report selected non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes the use of these non-GAAP financial measures, together with relevant U.S. GAAP financial measures, provides a better understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and the underlying performance drivers of our business. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplementary to our results of operations and financial condition that are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be viewed as a substitute for the U.S. GAAP financial measures. Other companies may use similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures that are calculated differently from the way we calculate such measures. Consequently, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies.
Adjusted Operating Earnings
Adjusted Operating Earnings is an after-tax, non-GAAP financial measure, which we believe should be used to evaluate our financial performance on a consolidated basis by excluding certain items that may be highly variable from period to period due to accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP or that are non-recurring in nature, as well as certain other revenues and expenses that we do not view as driving our underlying performance. Adjusted Operating Earnings should not be used as a substitute for net income as calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, we believe the adjustments to net income are useful for gaining an understanding of our overall results of operations.
Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is Jackson Financial Inc. (Parent Company only) net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less preferred stock dividends and capital contributions to PPM or other subsidiaries, plus the return of capital from our subsidiaries. Free cash flow should not be used as a substitute for JFI’s (Parent Company only) net cash provided by (used in) operating activities calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, we believe these adjustments are useful to gaining an understanding of our overall available cash flow at JFI for return of capital to common shareholders and other corporate initiatives.
For additional detail on the non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the supplement relating to the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, posted on our website, https://investors.jackson.com.
The following is a reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Earnings to Net Income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders, the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
U.S. GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operating Earnings
Three Months Ended
(in millions, except share and per share data)
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Net income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders
$
644
$
168
Add: dividends on preferred stock
11
11
Add: income tax expense (benefit)
5
4
Pretax income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc.
660
183
Non-operating adjustments – (income) loss:
Guaranteed benefits and hedging results:
Fees attributable to guarantee benefit reserves
(714
)
(764
)
Net (gains) losses on hedging instruments
(176
)
1,840
Market risk benefits (gains) losses, net
(2,053
)
(2,203
)
Net reserve and embedded derivative movements
2,671
1,066
Total net hedging results
(272
)
(61
)
Amortization of DAC associated with non-operating items at date of transition to LDTI1
118
127
Actuarial assumption updates and model enhancements
—
—
Net realized investment (gains) losses
27
(30
)
Net realized investment (gains) losses on funds withheld assets
297
327
Net investment income on funds withheld assets
(201
)
(227
)
Other items
(11
)
87
Total non-operating adjustments
(42
)
223
Pretax adjusted operating earnings
618
406
Less: operating income tax expense (benefit)
94
45
Adjusted operating earnings before dividends on preferred stock
524
361
Less: dividends on preferred stock
11
11
Adjusted operating earnings
$
513
$
350
Weighted Average diluted shares outstanding
70,292,020
71,938,152
Net income (loss) per diluted share
$
9.16
$
2.34
Adjusted Operating Earnings per diluted share
$
7.30
$
4.87
1LDTI - Adoption of FASB issued ASU 2018-12 “Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long Duration Contracts”.
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Excluding Notables and Taxes
Three Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Adjusted operating earnings
$
513
$
350
Add: (Out performance)/under performance from limited partnership income
26
24
Add: Impact from effective tax rate versus a 15% tax rate guidance
1
(17
)
Adjusted Operating Earnings exclude notable items and taxes
$
540
$
357
Adjusted Operating Earnings per common share (diluted), excluding notable items and taxes
$
7.68
$
4.97
The following is a reconciliation of Jackson Financial (Parent Company only) net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure, to Free Cash Flow:
Three Months Ended
(in millions) June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Jackson Financial, Inc. (Parent Company Only) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
(27
)
$
(24
)
Adjustments from net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:
Capital distributions from subsidiaries
325
325
Dividends on preferred stock
(11
)
(11
)
Total adjustments
314
314
Free cash flow
$
287
$
290
Free Cash Flow Comprised of:
Capital distributions from subsidiaries
325
325
Cash distributed to JFI
325
325
Parent company expenses
(37
)
(29
)
Net investment income and other income
8
6
Other, net
(9
)
(12
)
JFI expenses and other, net
(38
)
(35
)
Free cash flow
$
287
$
290
Adjusted Book Value Attributable to Common Shareholders
Adjusted Book Value Attributable to Common Shareholders excludes Preferred Stock and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc (JFI), which does not include AOCI arising from investments held within the funds withheld account related to the Athene Reinsurance Transaction. We exclude AOCI attributable to JFI from Adjusted Book Value Attributable to Common Shareholders because our invested assets are generally invested to closely match the duration of our liabilities, which are longer duration in nature, and therefore we believe period-to-period fair market value fluctuations in AOCI to be inconsistent with this objective. We believe excluding AOCI attributable to JFI is more useful to investors in analyzing trends in our business because it removes those short-term fluctuations. Changes in AOCI within the funds withheld account related to the Athene Reinsurance Transaction offset the related non-operating earnings from the Athene Reinsurance Transaction resulting in a minimal net impact on the Adjusted Book Value of JFI.
(in millions)
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Total shareholders’ equity
$
9,962
$
9,953
Less: Preferred equity
533
533
Total common shareholders’ equity
9,429
9,420
Adjustments to total common shareholders’ equity:
Exclude Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss attributable to Jackson Financial Inc.
1,387
1,201
Adjusted Book Value Attributable to Common Shareholders
$
10,816
$
10,621
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30,
December 31,
2026
2025
(in millions, except share and per share data)
Assets
Investments:
Debt Securities, available-for-sale, net of allowance for credit losses of $24 and $11 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (amortized cost: 2026 $55,815; 2025 $50,491)
$
52,208
$
47,321
Debt Securities, at fair value under fair value option
3,534
3,470
Equity securities, at fair value
262
172
Mortgage loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $176 and $133 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
10,414
9,887
Mortgage loans, at fair value under fair value option
595
324
Policy loans (including $3,617 and $3,537 at fair value under the fair value option at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)
4,484
4,426
Freestanding derivative instruments
422
448
Other invested assets
3,392
3,185
Total investments
75,311
69,233
Cash and cash equivalents
5,986
5,704
Accrued investment income
714
634
Deferred acquisition costs
11,655
11,660
Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance for credit losses of $31 and $30 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
18,331
19,518
Reinsurance recoverable on market risk benefits, at fair value
109
118
Market risk benefit assets, at fair value
8,046
7,867
Deferred income taxes, net
609
719
Other assets
917
637
Separate account assets
245,387
236,496
Total assets
$
367,065
$
352,586
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30,
December 31,
2026
2025
(in millions, except share and per share data) Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities
Reserves for future policy benefits and claims payable
$
10,634
$
10,896
Other contract holder funds
73,285
67,663
Market risk benefit liabilities, at fair value
3,368
3,754
Funds withheld payable under reinsurance treaties (including $3,806 and $3,723 at fair value under the fair value option at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)
14,090
14,960
Debt
2,769
2,030
Repurchase agreements and securities lending payable
477
1,036
Collateral payable for derivative instruments
14
58
Freestanding derivative instruments
657
257
Notes issued by consolidated variable interest entities, at fair value under fair value option
2,474
2,578
Other liabilities
3,436
2,516
Separate account liabilities
245,387
236,496
Total liabilities
356,591
342,244
Equity
Series A non-cumulative preferred stock and additional paid in capital, $1.00 par value per share: 24,000 shares authorized; 22,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025; liquidation preference $25,000 per share
533
533
Common stock; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, $0.01 par value per share and 68,185,286 and 66,825,632 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
1
1
Additional paid-in capital
6,401
6,063
Treasury stock, at cost; 26,303,029 and 27,662,683 shares at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
(1,897
)
(1,645
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax expense (benefit) of $(286) and $(377) at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
(2,625
)
(2,470
)
Retained earnings
7,549
7,471
Total shareholders' equity
9,962
9,953
Noncontrolling interests
512
389
Total equity
10,474
10,342
Total liabilities and equity
367,065
352,586
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
Three Months Ended June 30
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per share data) 2026
2025
2026
2025
Revenues
Fee income
$
1,968
$
1,942
$
3,966
$
3,928
Premiums
38
40
66
80
Net investment income:
Net investment income excluding funds withheld assets
727
491
1,268
1,019
Net investment income on funds withheld assets
201
227
400
454
Total net investment income
928
718
1,668
1,473
Net gains (losses) on derivatives and investments:
Net gains (losses) on derivatives and investments
(2,487
)
(2,860
)
(2,204
)
(1,517
)
Net gains (losses) on funds withheld reinsurance treaties
(297
)
(327
)
(456
)
(715
)
Total net gains (losses) on derivatives and investments
(2,784
)
(3,187
)
(2,660
)
(2,232
)
Other income
18
16
30
30
Total revenues
168
(471
)
3,070
3,279
Benefits and Expenses
Death, other policy benefits and change in policy reserves, net of deferrals
221
256
479
500
(Gain) loss from updating future policy benefits cash flow assumptions, net
20
12
38
24
Market risk benefits (gains) losses, net
(2,053
)
(2,203
)
(383
)
43
Interest credited on other contract holder funds, net of deferrals and amortization
320
295
635
583
Interest expense
27
25
52
50
Operating costs and other expenses, net of deferrals
687
681
1,422
1,358
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
281
274
562
549
Total benefits and expenses
(497
)
(660
)
2,805
3,107
Pretax income (loss)
665
189
265
172
Income tax expense (benefit)
5
4
25
5
Net income (loss)
660
185
240
167
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
5
6
9
12
Net income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc.
655
179
231
155
Less: Dividends on preferred stock
11
11
22
22
Net income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders
$
644
$
168
$
209
$
133
Earnings per share
Basic
$
9.18
$
2.34
$
2.99
$
1.83
Diluted
$
9.16
$
2.34
$
2.98
$
1.83
1
Excludes certain internal exchanges
2
For the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures, please see the explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in the Appendix to this release.
3
See the appendix for a reconciliation related to notable items
4
For the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures, please see the explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in the Appendix to this release.
5
See reconciliation of Total Pretax Adjusted Operating Earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net income in the Appendix to this release.
Sterling Infrastructure oznámila rekordní výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 2026: tržby vzrostly o 90 % na 1,17 mld. USD a čistý zisk o 120 % na 155,8 mil. USD. Zároveň zvýšila celoroční výhled pro rok 2026.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or the "Company") today announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
The financial comparisons herein are to the prior year quarter, unless otherwise noted.
Second Quarter 2026
Results:
Revenues of $1.17 billion increased by 90%. Acquisitions(1) contributed $250.8 million of revenue in the quarter. Net income of $155.8 million, or $5.00 per diluted share, increases of 120% and 116% respectively. EBITDA(2) of $233.6 million, an increase of 101%. Adjusted Results:
Adjusted net income(2) of $180.8 million, or $5.80 per diluted share, increases of 118% and 116%, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA(2) of $256.7 million, an increase of 104%. Additional Financial Metrics:
Cash flows from operations totaled $328.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $464.5 million at June 30, 2026. Backlog at June 30, 2026 was $4.33 billion, up 116% from the prior year period. Backlog increased 50% year-over-year on an organic basis. Combined Backlog(3) at June 30, 2026 was $5.62 billion, up 150% from the prior year period. Combined backlog increased 36% year-over-year on an organic basis. Second quarter 2026 book-to-burn ratios were 1.4x for Backlog and 1.3x for Combined Backlog, exclusive of the impact of the Stone Ridge acquisition. (1)
Acquisitions includes CEC and Stone Ridge.
(2)
See "Non-GAAP Measures", "Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation", and "EBITDA Reconciliation" sections below for more information.
(3)
Combined Backlog includes Unsigned Awards of $1.28 billion at June 30, 2026, with $1.24 billion of Unsigned Awards contributed from CEC and Stone Ridge.
CEO Remarks and Outlook
"We delivered an outstanding second quarter, with adjusted net income increasing 118% to deliver adjusted diluted EPS of $5.80. Revenue grew 90%, including organic growth of approximately 50%, and strong adjusted EBITDA margins of 22%. Year-to-date operating cash flow generation totaled $328 million," stated Joe Cutillo, Sterling's Chief Executive Officer. "These results are a testament to the outstanding execution of our teams across the organization, and we are incredibly proud of their continued performance."
"Demand across our end markets remains strong, as reflected in robust bidding and award activity during the quarter and continued expansion of our multi-year visibility. We ended the quarter with signed backlog of $4.3 billion, up 116%, and combined backlog of $5.6 billion, up 150%. In addition, our pipeline of high-probability future phase work continues to expand and now exceeds $1.4 billion. Collectively, our signed backlog, unsigned awards, and future phase opportunities provide visibility into a total addressable pool of work of more than $7.0 billion, an increase of more than $2.5 billion since year-end 2025."
Mr. Cutillo continued, "Looking more closely at our segment performance, E-Infrastructure Solutions delivered another outstanding quarter, with revenue increasing 192% and adjusted operating income growing 148%. These results were driven by strong performance across both organic and acquired operations. The legacy site development business generated 111% revenue growth, reflecting significant growth across all regions, and operating margins expanded both year-over-year and sequentially. Demand for CEC's electrical services also remained exceptionally strong, with revenue increasing 140% compared to the pre-acquisition second quarter and margins improving on both a year-over-year and sequential basis.
E-Infrastructure signed backlog increased 165% over the prior year quarter. Mission-critical projects—including data centers, manufacturing, and semiconductor facilities—represented 92% of E-Infrastructure backlog at quarter end. We continue to see significant opportunities for both Sterling's best-in-class site development services and CEC's mission-critical electrical services, reinforcing our confidence in the multi-year growth trajectory of this business.
In Transportation Solutions, revenue declined 20% compared to the prior year period, while adjusted operating income increased 8%. The revenue decline reflects our ongoing reallocation of resources from transportation projects to higher-margin E-Infrastructure opportunities; this shift is now taking place at an accelerated pace.
In Building Solutions, revenue declined 1%, reflecting relatively flat levels of homebuilder activity, while adjusted operating income decreased 11%. We expect market conditions to remain challenging through 2026 as housing affordability pressures continue to affect prospective homebuyers, but remain optimistic on the long-term growth opportunities in our key geographies."
"Our strong second quarter results strengthen our conviction that 2026 will be another exceptional year for Sterling. As a result, we are raising our 2026 guidance to reflect the momentum across our businesses, the continued expansion of our backlog and future phase opportunities, our increasing visibility into future growth, and the contribution from the Stone Ridge acquisition. At the midpoint, our 2026 guidance would represent 64% year-over-year revenue growth, 84% growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share, and 79% growth in adjusted EBITDA—positioning Sterling for another year of exceptional execution, profitable growth, and long-term value creation," Mr. Cutillo concluded.
Full Year 2026 Guidance
Revenue of $4.00 billion to $4.15 billion Net Income of $536 million to $555 million Diluted EPS of $17.25 to $17.85 EBITDA(1) of $829 million to $854 million Full Year 2026 Adjusted Guidance
Please see the "Adjusted Net Income Guidance Reconciliation" and "EBITDA Guidance Reconciliation" sections below for reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures and comparable 2025 results.
Adjusted Net Income(1) of $612 million to $631 million Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) of $19.70 to $20.30 Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $891 million to $916 million (1)
See "Non-GAAP Measures", "Adjusted Net Income Guidance Reconciliation" and "EBITDA Guidance Reconciliation" sections below for more information.
Conference Call
Sterling's management will hold a conference call to discuss these results and recent corporate developments on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m. CT. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing (800) 836-8184. Please call in 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin and ask for the Sterling Infrastructure call. To coincide with the conference call, Sterling will post a slide presentation at www.strlco.com on the Events & Presentations section of the Investor Relations tab. Following management's opening remarks, there will be a question and answer session.
To listen to a simultaneous webcast of the call, please go to the Company's website at www.strlco.com at least 15 minutes early to download and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to listen live, the conference call webcast will be archived on the Company's website for 30 days.
About Sterling
Sterling operates through a variety of subsidiaries within three segments specializing in E-Infrastructure, Transportation and Building Solutions in the United States, primarily across the Southern, Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Rocky Mountain regions and the Pacific Islands. E-Infrastructure Solutions provides advanced, large-scale site development services and mission-critical electrical services for data centers, semiconductor fabrication, manufacturing, distribution centers, warehousing, power generation and more. Transportation Solutions includes infrastructure and rehabilitation projects for highways, roads, bridges, airports, ports, rail and storm drainage systems. Building Solutions includes residential and commercial concrete foundations for single-family and multi-family homes, parking structures, elevated slabs, other concrete work, plumbing services, and surveys for new single-family residential builds. From strategy to operations, we are committed to sustainability by operating responsibly to safeguard and improve society's quality of life. Caring for our people and our communities, our customers and our investors – that is The Sterling Way.
Joe Cutillo, CEO, "We build and service the infrastructure that enables our economy to run,
our people to move and our country to grow."
Important Information for Investors and Stockholders
Non-GAAP Measures
This press release contains "Non-GAAP" financial measures as defined under Regulation G of the amended U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company reports financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), but the Company believes that certain Non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the Company's ongoing operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of those operations.
Non-GAAP measures may include adjusted net income, adjusted operating income, adjusted EPS, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, in each case excluding the impacts of certain identified items. The excluded items represent items that the Company does not consider to be representative of its normal operations. The Company believes that these measures are useful for investors to review, because they provide a consistent measure of the underlying financial results of the Company's ongoing business and, in the Company's view, allow for a supplemental comparison against historical results and expectations for future performance. Furthermore, the Company uses each of these to measure the performance of the Company's operations for budgeting and forecasting, as well as for determining employee incentive compensation. However, Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as substitutes for net income, EPS, or other data prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP and should be viewed in addition to the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are provided in the tables included within this press release.
This press release contains statements that are considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which may include statements about: the anticipated benefits of the CEC and Stone Ridge acquisitions; our business strategy; our financial strategy; our industry outlook; our guidance; our expected earnings and margin growth; our pool of future work; and our plans, objectives, expectations, forecasts, outlook and intentions. All of these types of statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "project," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "pursue," "target," "guidance," "continue," the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are largely based on our expectations, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management's assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that such statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements due to factors listed in the "Risk Factors" section in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and elsewhere in those filings. Additional factors or risks that we currently deem immaterial, that are not presently known to us or that arise in the future could also cause our actual results to differ materially from our expected results. Given these uncertainties, investors are cautioned that many of the assumptions upon which our forward-looking statements are based are likely to change after the date the forward-looking statements are made. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events or developments, changed circumstances, or otherwise, notwithstanding any changes in our assumptions, changes in business plans, actual experience or other changes. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.
Company Contact:
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
Noelle Dilts, VP Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
281-214-0795
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Revenues
$ 1,168,179
$ 614,468
$ 1,993,854
$ 1,045,417
Cost of revenues
(878,222)
(471,328)
(1,509,601)
(807,437)
Gross profit
289,957
143,140
484,253
237,980
General and administrative expense
(53,130)
(33,987)
(100,980)
(68,618)
Intangible asset amortization
(7,492)
(4,536)
(14,585)
(9,039)
Acquisition related costs
(12,528)
(2,495)
(13,935)
(2,674)
Earn-out expense
(2,488)
(1,343)
(4,976)
(2,686)
Other operating income, net
4,942
3,785
7,298
5,677
Operating income
219,261
104,564
357,075
160,640
Interest income
3,803
6,901
7,441
13,728
Interest expense
(3,094)
(4,995)
(7,108)
(10,227)
Income before income taxes
219,970
106,470
357,408
164,141
Income tax expense
(51,324)
(27,362)
(84,997)
(42,442)
Net income, including noncontrolling interests
168,646
79,108
272,411
121,699
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(12,820)
(8,117)
(20,616)
(11,231)
Net income attributable to Sterling common
stockholders
$ 155,826
$ 70,991
$ 251,795
$ 110,468
Net income per share attributable to Sterling common
stockholders:
Basic
$ 5.08
$ 2.33
$ 8.21
$ 3.62
Diluted
$ 5.00
$ 2.31
$ 8.09
$ 3.59
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
30,689
30,408
30,670
30,477
Diluted
31,143
30,762
31,110
30,804
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Revenues
2026
% of
Revenue
2025
% of
Revenue
2026
% of
Revenue
2025
% of
Revenue
E-Infrastructure Solutions
$ 905,001
78 %
$ 310,406
51 %
$ 1,502,733
75 %
$ 528,669
51 %
Transportation Solutions
156,692
13 %
196,797
32 %
289,555
15 %
317,458
30 %
Building Solutions
106,486
9 %
107,265
17 %
201,566
10 %
199,290
19 %
Total Revenues
$ 1,168,179
$ 614,468
$ 1,993,854
$ 1,045,417
Operating Income
E-Infrastructure Solutions
$ 210,849
23.3 %
$ 83,767
27.0 %
$ 344,613
22.9 %
$ 130,409
24.7 %
Transportation Solutions
28,176
18.0 %
25,975
13.2 %
42,930
14.8 %
37,228
11.7 %
Building Solutions
8,490
8.0 %
9,855
9.2 %
14,705
7.3 %
22,207
11.1 %
Segment Operating Income
247,515
21.2 %
119,597
19.5 %
402,248
20.2 %
189,844
18.2 %
Corporate G&A Expense
(13,238)
(11,195)
(26,262)
(23,844)
Acquisition Related Costs
(12,528)
(2,495)
(13,935)
(2,674)
Earn-out Expense
(2,488)
(1,343)
(4,976)
(2,686)
Total Operating Income
$ 219,261
18.8 %
$ 104,564
17.0 %
$ 357,075
17.9 %
$ 160,640
15.4 %
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30,
December 31,
2026
2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 464,451
$ 390,721
Accounts receivable
770,671
501,163
Contract assets
156,295
101,154
Receivables from and equity in construction joint ventures
6,980
6,179
Other current assets
30,341
35,245
Total current assets
1,428,738
1,034,462
Property and equipment, net
322,888
278,269
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries
101,572
105,813
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
51,922
58,167
Goodwill
616,232
585,221
Other intangibles, net
660,017
554,702
Other non-current assets, net
12,871
17,197
Total assets
$ 3,194,240
$ 2,633,831
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 316,019
$ 226,810
Contract liabilities
802,601
652,357
Current maturities of long-term debt
15,141
15,146
Current portion of long-term lease obligations
14,613
18,679
Accrued compensation
71,975
62,657
Other current liabilities
70,733
46,805
Total current liabilities
1,291,082
1,022,454
Long-term debt
268,734
275,903
Long-term lease obligations
38,327
40,186
Deferred tax liability, net
129,410
123,145
Other long-term liabilities
76,138
65,708
Total liabilities
1,803,691
1,527,396
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock
315
315
Additional paid in capital
402,458
366,101
Treasury stock, at cost
(169,901)
(130,547)
Retained earnings
1,124,443
872,648
Total Sterling stockholders' equity
1,357,315
1,108,517
Noncontrolling interests
33,234
(2,082)
Total stockholders' equity
1,390,549
1,106,435
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$ 3,194,240
$ 2,633,831
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$ 272,411
$ 121,699
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
48,011
34,613
Amortization of debt issuance costs and non-cash interest
342
472
Gain on disposal of property and equipment
(1,243)
(1,340)
Changes in the fair value of earn-outs
4,976
2,686
Distribution of earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries
10,813
10,319
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries
(6,573)
(5,677)
Deferred taxes
6,265
5,414
Stock-based compensation
15,639
12,278
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(22,620)
(10,153)
Net cash provided by operating activities
328,021
170,311
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(139,985)
(37,860)
Capital expenditures
(69,646)
(31,262)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
3,132
2,645
Net cash used in investing activities
(206,499)
(66,477)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of debt
(7,577)
(17,275)
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interest owners
14,700
—
Repurchase of common stock
(35,256)
(43,846)
Withholding taxes paid on net share settlement of equity awards
(11,892)
(6,126)
Payments of earn-outs
(7,767)
—
Debt issuance costs
—
(1,409)
Net cash used in financing activities
(47,792)
(68,656)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
73,730
35,178
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
390,721
664,195
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
464,451
699,373
Less: restricted cash
—
—
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 464,451
$ 699,373
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED NET INCOME RECONCILIATION
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders
$ 155,826
$ 70,991
$ 251,795
$ 110,468
Non-cash stock-based compensation
8,142
5,595
15,639
12,278
Intangible asset amortization (1)
9,364
6,408
18,328
12,782
Acquisition related costs
12,528
2,495
13,935
2,674
Earn-out expense
2,488
1,343
4,976
2,686
Tax impact of adjustments
(7,588)
(4,071)
(12,575)
(7,866)
Adjusted net income attributable to Sterling common
stockholders (2)
$ 180,760
$ 82,761
$ 292,098
$ 133,022
Net income per share attributable to Sterling common
stockholders:
Basic
$ 5.08
$ 2.33
$ 8.21
$ 3.62
Diluted
$ 5.00
$ 2.31
$ 8.09
$ 3.59
Adjusted net income per share attributable to Sterling
common stockholders:
Basic
$ 5.89
$ 2.72
$ 9.52
$ 4.36
Diluted
$ 5.80
$ 2.69
$ 9.39
$ 4.32
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
30,689
30,408
30,670
30,477
Diluted
31,143
30,762
31,110
30,804
(1)
For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, intangible asset amortization includes $1,872 and $3,743, respectively, related to the basis difference recognized upon the deconsolidation of RHB on December 31, 2024.
(2)
The Company defines adjusted net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders as GAAP net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders excluding non-cash stock-based compensation, intangible asset amortization, acquisition related costs, earn-out (income) expense, and the income tax impact of these adjustments. The tax impact of adjustments is determined by using the Company's annual effective tax rate, unless the nature of the item requires application of a specific tax rate.
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
EBITDA RECONCILIATION
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders
$ 155,826
$ 70,991
$ 251,795
$ 110,468
Depreciation and amortization (1)
27,124
19,769
52,304
38,906
Interest income, net
(709)
(1,906)
(333)
(3,501)
Income tax expense
51,324
27,362
84,997
42,442
EBITDA (2)
233,565
116,216
388,763
188,315
Non-cash stock-based compensation
8,142
5,595
15,639
12,278
Acquisition related costs
12,528
2,495
13,935
2,674
Earn-out expense
2,488
1,343
4,976
2,686
Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$ 256,723
$ 125,649
$ 423,313
$ 205,953
(1)
For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, depreciation and amortization includes $1,872 and $3,743, respectively, of intangible asset amortization and $275 and $550, respectively, of depreciation expense related to the basis difference recognized upon the deconsolidation of RHB.
(2)
The Company defines EBITDA as GAAP net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders adjusted for depreciation and amortization, net interest income/expense and income tax expense.
(3)
The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding the impact of non-cash stock-based compensation, acquisition related costs, and earn-out expense.
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Adjusted Operating Income
2026
% of
Revenue
2025
% of
Revenue
2026
% of
Revenue
2025
% of
Revenue
E-Infrastructure Solutions
$ 217,833
24.1 %
$ 87,718
28.3 %
$ 358,163
23.8 %
$ 138,301
26.2 %
Transportation Solutions
30,495
19.5 %
28,271
14.4 %
47,573
16.4 %
41,848
13.2 %
Building Solutions
10,537
9.9 %
11,797
11.0 %
18,803
9.3 %
26,031
13.1 %
Adjusted Segment Operating
Income
258,865
22.2 %
127,786
20.8 %
424,539
21.3 %
206,180
19.7 %
Corporate G&A Expense
(7,082)
(7,381)
(14,586)
(15,120)
Total Adjusted Operating
Income (1)
$ 251,783
21.6 %
$ 120,405
19.6 %
$ 409,953
20.6 %
$ 191,060
18.3 %
(1)
The Company defines adjusted operating income as GAAP operating income excluding the impact of non-cash stock-based compensation, intangible asset amortization, acquisition related costs, and earn-out expense. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, GAAP operating income of $219,261 is adjusted to exclude $8,142 of non-cash stock-based compensation, $9,364 of intangible asset amortization (including $1,872 related to the basis difference of RHB), $12,528 of acquisition related costs, and $2,488 of earn-out expense.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, GAAP operating income of $357,075 is adjusted to exclude $15,639 of non-cash stock-based compensation, $18,328 of intangible asset amortization (including $3,743 related to the basis difference of RHB), $13,935 of acquisition related costs, and $4,976 of earn-out expense.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, GAAP operating income of $104,564 is adjusted to exclude $5,595 of non-cash stock-based compensation, $6,408 of intangible asset amortization (including $1,872 related to the basis difference of RHB), $2,495 of acquisition related costs, and $1,343 of earn-out expense.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, GAAP operating income of $160,640 is adjusted to exclude $12,278 of non-cash stock-based compensation, $12,782 of intangible asset amortization (including $3,743 related to the basis difference of RHB), $2,674 of acquisition related costs, and $2,686 of earn-out expense.
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED NET INCOME GUIDANCE RECONCILIATION
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Full Year 2026 Guidance
Full Year
Low
High
2025 Actual
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders
$ 536
$ 555
$ 290
Non-cash stock-based compensation
38
38
24
Intangible asset amortization (1)
39
39
30
Acquisition related costs
14
14
8
Earn-out expense (income)
10
10
(1)
Income tax impact of adjustments
(25)
(25)
(15)
Adjusted net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders (2)
$ 612
$ 631
$ 337
Net income per share attributable to Sterling common stockholders:
Diluted
$ 17.25
$ 17.85
$ 9.38
Adjusted net income per share attributable to Sterling common stockholders:
Diluted
$ 19.70
$ 20.30
$ 10.88
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Diluted (2026 is approximate)
31.1
31.1
30.9
(1)
Full year 2026 guidance and full year 2025 actual include intangible asset amortization of approximately $7.5 million related to the basis difference recognized in the deconsolidation of RHB.
(2)
The Company defines adjusted net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders as GAAP net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders excluding the impact of non-cash stock-based compensation, intangible asset amortization, acquisition related costs, earn-out expense (income), and the income tax impact of these adjustments. The tax impact of adjustments is determined by using the Company's annual effective tax rate, unless the nature of the item requires application of a specific tax rate.
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
EBITDA GUIDANCE RECONCILIATION
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Full Year 2026 Guidance
Full Year 2025
Low
High
Actual
Net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders
$ 536
$ 555
$ 290
Depreciation and amortization (1)
111
114
86
Interest expense (income), net
(1)
(4)
(3)
Income tax expense
183
189
99
EBITDA (2)
829
854
472
Non-cash stock-based compensation
38
38
24
Acquisition related costs
14
14
8
Earn-out expense (income)
10
10
(1)
Adjusted EBITDA(3)
$ 891
$ 916
$ 504
(1)
Full year 2026 guidance and full year 2025 actual include depreciation and intangible asset amortization of approximately $1.1 million and $7.5 million, respectively, related to the basis difference recognized in the deconsolidation of RHB.
(2)
The Company defines EBITDA as GAAP net income attributable to Sterling common stockholders, adjusted for depreciation and amortization, net interest income/expense, and income tax expense.
(3)
The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding the impact of non-cash stock-based compensation, acquisition related costs, and earn-out expense (income).
Allison Transmission oznámila za 2. čtvrtletí tržby 1,566 miliardy USD, meziročně o 92 % vyšší, a upravené EPS 2,73 USD. Firma zároveň zvýšila celoroční výhled tržeb na 5,8 až 6,0 miliardy USD.
Net Sales of $1,566 million, up 92% year over year, including the addition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit acquired on January 1, 2026 Record quarterly net sales of $860 million for the Allison Transmission business unit Net Income of $181 million, 12% of Net Sales Diluted EPS of $2.15, Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.73, up 8% year over year Adjusted EBITDA of $404 million, 26% of Net Sales, up 29% year over year , /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), today reported second quarter net sales of $1,566 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26 percent and net cash provided by operating activities of $312 million.
David S. Graziosi, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allison commented, "In the Allison Transmission business unit, execution of our growth initiatives in the Defense end market and continued momentum in the North American truck market led to record quarterly net sales of $860 million for the second quarter. We also saw strong year over year growth in the Allison Off-Highway business unit, particularly in the Construction & Material Handling and Mining end markets as demand continues to rebound from trough levels. The Agriculture end market, although showing signs of recovery in certain segments and regions, has yet to inflect positively."
Graziosi continued, "The successful integration of the Allison Off-Highway business unit, including capturing planned synergies and realizing the strategic benefits of the combined operations, remains a top priority. At the same time, Allison continues to execute across both business units, converting improving demand conditions into strong cash generation, reflected in record quarterly adjusted free cash flow of $281 million in the second quarter. Alongside repurchasing $46 million of our common stock and paying a quarterly dividend, we also made additional progress toward our leverage target by repaying the remaining $150 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility."
Second quarter results include segment reporting for Allison Transmission, the Company's legacy business, excluding certain costs now accounted for within the Allison Central Group, and Allison Off-Highway, the business acquired from Dana Incorporated on January 1, 2026. The Allison Central Group is a centralized cost center which includes certain functional costs that support the Company's global operations.
Allison Consolidated Second Quarter Financial Results
Net sales for the quarter were $1,566 million, including the addition of $706 million in net sales for the Allison Off-Highway business unit.
Gross profit for the quarter was $515 million, an increase of $112 million from $403 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was principally driven by the addition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit. Gross margin for the quarter was 33 percent.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter were $168 million, an increase of $64 million from $104 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was principally driven by the addition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit. Selling general and administrative expenses for the second quarter include $9 million of one-time acquisition-related expenses.
Engineering – research and development expenses for the quarter were $56 million, an increase of $13 million from $43 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was principally driven by the addition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit, partially offset by reduced product initiatives spending in the Allison Transmission business unit.
Net income for the quarter was $181 million, a decrease of $14 million from $195 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease was principally driven by increased operating costs due to the acquisition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit, including increased depreciation and amortization expense. The year over year decrease in net income was also driven by higher interest expense, net, and unrealized mark-to-market adjustments for marketable securities. The decrease in net income was partially offset by increased gross profit driven by the addition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit. Diluted EPS for the second quarter was $2.15, a year over year decrease of 6 percent.
Excluding the effect of certain non-cash, non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items, including the costs associated with the acquisition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit, adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $229 million for the second quarter and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.73, a year over year increase of 8 percent.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $404 million for the second quarter, an increase of $91 million from $313 million for the same period in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the quarter was 26 percent.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter was $312 million, a year over year increase of 70 percent. Adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the quarter was $281 million, a year over year increase of 84 percent.
Allison ended the second quarter with nearly $400 million of cash and cash equivalents and $995 million of available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. Allison ended the second quarter with total debt of $4,114 million and net debt of $3,715 million.
During the second quarter, Allison paid a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share and repurchased $46 million of its common stock, with $1,125 million of authorization remaining under its stock repurchase program.
Allison Transmission Second Quarter Financial Highlights
Net sales for the quarter increased 6 percent from the same period in 2025, leading to record quarterly net sales of $860 million.
Gross profit for the quarter was $397 million, a decrease of $6 million from $403 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease was principally driven by unfavorable direct material costs and higher manufacturing expense, partially offset by price increases on certain products. Gross margin for the second quarter was 46 percent.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter were $75 million, an increase of $3 million from $72 million for the same period in 2025 when adjusting for allocations of certain selling, general and administrative expenses to the Allison Central Group. The increase was principally driven by increased commercial activities spending.
Engineering – research and development expenses for the quarter were $41 million, a decrease of $2 million from $43 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease was principally driven by reduced product initiatives spending.
Segment operating profit was $281 million, or 33 percent of net sales, for the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $318 million for the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the quarter was 37 percent.
Allison Off-Highway Second Quarter Financial Highlights
Net sales for the quarter were $706 million.
Gross profit for the quarter was $118 million, representing 17 percent of net sales.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter were $56 million. Engineering – research and development expenses for the quarter were $15 million.
Segment operating profit was $47 million, or 7 percent of net sales, for the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $104 million for the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the quarter was 15 percent.
Full Year 2026 Guidance Update
Given our second quarter results and improving conditions across our end markets, we are increasing our full year 2026 guidance provided to the market on May 4, 2026. Allison expects:
Consolidated net sales in the range of $5,800 to $6,000 million Consolidated net income in the range of $600 to $700 million, subject to the completion of purchase price accounting associated with the acquisition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit Net income guidance includes approximately $140 million of one-time, pre-tax expenses associated with the separation, integration and restructuring of the Allison Off-Highway business unit, including approximately $75 million of expenses related to the stepped-up basis in inventory. Net income guidance also includes $50 million of additional depreciation. Including one-time costs, the Allison Off-Highway acquisition is expected to be accretive to net income and diluted EPS in 2026 Consolidated adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1,465 to $1,575 million Consolidated net cash provided by operating activities in the range of $1,025 to $1,125 million, including approximately $55 million of one-time cash outlays associated with the acquisition of the Allison Off-Highway business unit Consolidated capital expenditures in the range of $260 to $280 million, including one-time separation and integration capital expenditures of approximately $30 million Consolidated adjusted free cash flow in the range of $745 to $865 million Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 3, 2026 to discuss its second quarter 2026 results. The dial-in phone number for the conference call is +1-877-425-9470 and the international dial-in number is +1-201-389-0878. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available online at https://ir.allisontransmission.com.
For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available from 9:00 p.m. EDT on August 3 until 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 17. The replay dial-in phone number is +1-844-512-2921 and the international replay dial-in number is +1-412-317-6671. The replay passcode is 13761420.
About Allison
Allison (NYSE: ALSN) is a global leader in high-performance mobility and work solutions built for the needs of the modern industrial world. Allison operates through two business units: Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, the Company manufactures solutions which offer industry-leading value propositions across vital sectors such as infrastructure, mining, energy, agriculture, construction, transportation and national security. For over 110 years, Allison has been recognized as a reliable partner of choice, keeping essential industries moving anytime, in over 150 countries around the world. For more information, visit https://allisontransmission.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate" and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements reflect management's good faith beliefs, reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the significant costs we are expected to incur in connection with the integration of the Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business of Dana Incorporated (now referred to as the "Allison Off-Highway Business"); our ability to successfully integrate the Allison Off-Highway Business and its operations in the expected time frame; our ability to realize all of the anticipated benefits from the integration of the Allison Off-Highway Business and its operations and to effectively manage our expanded operations; our participation in markets that are competitive; our ability to prepare for, respond to and successfully achieve our objectives relating to technological and market developments, competitive threats and changing customer needs, including with respect to electric hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles; increases in cost, disruption of supply or shortage of labor, freight, raw materials, energy or components used to manufacture or transport our products or those of our customers or suppliers, including as a result of geopolitical risks, natural disasters, extreme weather events, wars and public health crises such as pandemics; global economic volatility; general economic and industry conditions, including the risk of prolonged inflation and recession; labor strikes, work stoppages or similar labor disputes, which could significantly disrupt our operations or those of our principal customers or suppliers; the highly cyclical industries in which certain of our end users operate; uncertainty in the global regulatory and business environments in which we operate; the concentration of our net sales in our top five customers and the loss of any one of these customers; cybersecurity risks to our operational systems, security systems or infrastructure owned by us or our third-party vendors and suppliers; the failure of markets outside North America to increase adoption of fully automatic transmissions; the success of our research and development efforts, the outcome of which is uncertain; U.S. and foreign defense spending; risks associated with our international operations, including acts of war and increased trade protectionism and tariffs; the discovery of defects in our products, resulting in delays in new model launches, recall campaigns and/or increased warranty costs and reduction in future sales or damage to our brand and reputation; our ability to identify, consummate and effectively integrate acquisitions and collaborations; and risks related to our indebtedness.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains information about Allison's financial results and forward-looking estimates of financial results that are not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and, as calculated, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
We use adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") and adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales ("adjusted EBITDA margin") to measure our operating profitability. We believe that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin provide management, investors and creditors with useful measures of the operational results of our business and increase the period-to-period comparability of our operating profitability. Adjusted EBITDA margin is also used in the calculation of management's incentive compensation program. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin is net income or segment operating profit (loss) in the case of our segments and net income as a percent of net sales ("net income margin") or segment operating profit (loss) as a percent of net sales in the case of our segments, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest expense, net, income tax expense, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation of property, plant and equipment and other adjustments as defined by the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 29, 2019, as amended, governing Allison Transmission, Inc.'s term loans and revolving credit facility. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
In addition, we believe adjusted net income, adjusted basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders ("adjusted basic EPS") and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders ("adjusted diluted EPS") provide management, investors and creditors with useful measures of our core business performance and trends and increase the period-to-period comparability of our results of operations. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to adjusted net income, adjusted basic EPS and adjusted diluted EPS is net income, basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders ("basic EPS") and diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders ("diluted EPS"), respectively. Adjusted net income is calculated as net income excluding the effect of certain non-cash, non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items such as: amortization related to acquired intangible assets, depreciation of the stepped-up basis in property, plant and equipment related to acquired assets, stepped-up basis in acquired inventory, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses, impairment charges, other one-off adjustments and the tax effect of the adjustments. Adjusted basic EPS is calculated by dividing adjusted net income by the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding and adjusted diluted EPS is calculated by dividing adjusted net income by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding.
We use adjusted free cash flow to evaluate the amount of cash generated by our business that, after the capital investment needed to maintain and grow our business and certain mandatory debt service requirements, can be used for repayment of debt, stockholder distributions and strategic opportunities, including investing in our business. We believe that adjusted free cash flow enhances the understanding of the cash flows of our business for management, investors and creditors. Adjusted free cash flow is also used in the calculation of management's incentive compensation program. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to adjusted free cash flow is net cash provided by operating activities. Adjusted free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities after cash used for additions of long-lived assets.
Attachments
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for Full Year Guidance Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, dollars in millions, except per share data)
Allison Transmission
Allison Off-Highway
Central Group Function
Consolidated
Three months ended June 30,
Three months ended June 30,
Three months ended June 30,
Three months ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$ 860
$ 814
$ 706
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 1,566
$ 814
Cost of sales
463
411
588
-
-
-
1,051
411
Gross profit
397
403
118
-
-
-
515
403
Selling, general and administrative
75
72
56
-
37
32
168
104
Engineering - research and development
41
43
15
-
-
-
56
43
Operating income (loss)
$ 281
$ 288
$ 47
$ -
$ (37)
$ (32)
291
256
Interest expense, net
2
(21)
-
-
(63)
-
(54)
(22)
Other (expense) income, net
(7)
5
4
-
-
-
(9)
8
Income before income taxes
$ 276
$ 272
$ 51
$ -
$ (100)
$ (32)
228
242
Income tax expense
(47)
(47)
Net income
$ 181
$ 195
Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders
$ 2.18
$ 2.32
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders
$ 2.15
$ 2.29
Allison Transmission
Allison Off-Highway
Central Group Function
Consolidated
Six months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$ 1,593
$ 1,580
$ 1,379
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 2,972
$ 1,580
Cost of sales
840
799
1,211
-
-
-
2,051
799
Gross profit
753
781
168
-
-
-
921
781
Selling, general and administrative
140
137
112
-
73
54
325
191
Engineering - research and development
80
85
30
-
-
-
110
85
Operating income (loss)
$ 533
$ 559
$ 26
$ -
$ (73)
$ (54)
486
505
Interest expense, net
2
(21)
-
-
(63)
-
(115)
(43)
Other (expense) income, net
(7)
5
4
-
-
-
(11)
13
Income before income taxes
$ 528
$ 543
$ 30
$ -
$ (136)
$ (54)
360
475
Income tax expense
(67)
(88)
Net income
$ 293
$ 387
Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders
$ 3.53
$ 4.55
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders
$ 3.49
$ 4.50
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
June 30,
December 31,
2026
2025
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 399
$ 1,495
Accounts receivable, net
911
333
Inventories
840
316
Other current assets
239
89
Total Current Assets
2,389
2,233
Property, plant and equipment, net
1,660
862
Intangible assets, net
1,607
794
Goodwill
2,812
2,075
Other non-current assets
249
118
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 8,717
$ 6,082
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
$ 806
$ 190
Product warranty liability
65
34
Current portion of long-term debt
20
5
Deferred revenue
73
34
Other current liabilities
358
197
Total Current Liabilities
1,322
460
Product warranty liability
63
50
Deferred revenue
105
103
Long-term debt
4,094
2,885
Deferred income taxes
839
557
Other non-current liabilities
315
160
TOTAL LIABILITIES
6,738
4,215
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
1,979
1,867
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$ 8,717
$ 6,082
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 312
$ 184
$ 468
$ 365
Net cash used for investing activities (a) (b)
-
(33)
(2,616)
(59)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
(224)
(132)
1,056
(316)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
-
6
(4)
7
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
88
25
(1,096)
(3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
311
753
1,495
781
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 399
$ 778
$ 399
$ 778
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid
$ (66)
$ (33)
$ (107)
$ (60)
Income taxes paid
$ (84)
$ (93)
$ (95)
$ (95)
Interest received from interest rate swaps
$ -
$ 2
$ -
$ 4
(a) Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
$ 34
$ -
$ (2,529)
-
(b) Additions of long-lived assets
$ (31)
$ (31)
$ (84)
$ (57)
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income (GAAP)
$ 181
$ 195
$ 293
$ 387
plus:
Interest expense, net
54
22
115
43
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
46
29
90
57
Income tax expense
47
47
67
88
Amortization expense
21
1
44
3
Recognition of the stepped-up basis in inventory (a)
-
-
63
-
Depreciation of the stepped up basis in property, plant and equipment (b)
18
-
31
-
Acquisition-related expenses (c)
9
15
26
24
Stock-based compensation expense (d)
10
8
17
14
Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities (e)
12
(5)
9
(8)
Unrealized loss on foreign exchange (f)
-
1
3
1
Loss associated with impairment of long-lived assets (g)
2
-
2
-
Other (h)
4
-
6
-
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
$ 404
$ 313
$ 766
$ 609
Net sales (GAAP)
$ 1,566
$ 814
$ 2,972
$ 1,580
Net income as a percent of Net sales (GAAP)
11.6 %
24.0 %
9.9 %
24.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of Net sales (Non-GAAP)
25.8 %
38.5 %
25.8 %
38.5 %
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)
$ 312
$ 184
$ 468
$ 365
Deductions to reconcile to Adjusted free cash flow:
Additions of long-lived assets
(31)
(31)
(84)
(57)
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)
$ 281
$ 153
$ 384
$ 308
(a)
Represents the recognition of the stepped-up basis in inventory related to our acquisition of the Dana Off-Highway business (the "Acquisition") (recorded in Cost of sales).
(b)
Represents depreciation of the stepped-up basis in property, plant and equipment related to the Acquisition (recorded in Cost of sales).
(c)
Represents expenses (recorded in Selling, general and administrative), primarily consulting and legal fees, related to the Acquisition.
(d)
Represents stock-based compensation expense (recorded in Selling, general and administrative).
(e)
Represents unrealized losses (gains) (recorded in Other (expense) income, net) related to an investment in the common stock of Jing-Jin Electric Technologies Co. Ltd.
(f)
Represents losses (recorded in Other (expense) income, net) on intercompany financing transactions for our facility in Chennai, India.
(g)
Represents a charge associated with the impairment of long-lived assets related to the production of certain electrified products.
(h)
Represents other adjustments as defined by the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 29, 2019 as amended.
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
Allison Transmission
Allison Off-Highway
Central Group Function
Consolidated
Three months ended
Three months ended
Three months ended
Three months ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2026
2026
2026
2025
Segment Operating Profit/(Loss) (GAAP)
$ 281
$ 47
$ (37)
$ 291
$ 256
plus:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
31
15
-
46
29
Amortization expense
-
21
-
21
1
Acquisition-related expenses (a)
-
-
9
9
15
Depreciation of the stepped up basis in property, plant and equipment (b)
-
18
-
18
-
Stock-based compensation expense (c)
-
-
10
10
8
Loss associated with the impariment of long-lived assets (d)
2
-
-
2
-
Other (e)
4
3
-
7
4
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
$ 318
$ 104
$ (18)
$ 404
$ 313
Net sales (GAAP)
$ 860
$ 706
$ -
$ 1,566
$ 814
Segment Operating Profit/(Loss) as a percent of Net sales (GAAP)
32.7 %
6.7 %
-
18.6 %
31.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of Net sales (Non-GAAP)
37.0 %
14.7 %
-
25.8 %
38.5 %
(a)
Represents expenses (recorded in Selling, general and administrative), primarily consulting and legal fees, related to the Acquisition.
(b)
Represents depreciation of the stepped-up basis in property, plant and equipment related to the Acquisition (recorded in Cost of sales).
(c)
Represents stock-based compensation expense (recorded in Selling, general and administrative).
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Newell Brands za týden posílila o 15,6 % po růstu tržeb ve 2. čtvrtletí, silném překonání odhadu zisku a zvýšení výhledu na rok 2026. Firma zároveň uvedla, že zlepšuje marže i distribuci.
Key Takeaways NWL rallied after Q2 sales growth, a strong earnings beat and raised 2026 guidance boosted confidence.Productivity, wider margins and distribution gains supported results beyond tariff-related recoveries.Inflation, tariffs, soft category demand and elevated debt remain key risks for Newell Brands. Newell Brands Inc. (NWL - Free Report) shares climbed 15.6% in a week as investors responded to clearer evidence of an operating turnaround. The company returned to year-over-year net and core sales growth for the first time in more than four years and raised its 2026 outlook.
The rally also reflected a large earnings beat, wider margins and improving distribution. The next leg higher, however, will depend on whether Newell can sustain growth after one-time tariff recoveries boosted second-quarter results.
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What Drove NWL's Weekly Rally?Second-quarter net sales rose 3% year over year to $1.99 billion, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.97 billion. Core sales increased 2.3%, with five of the company's six business units posting growth. The U.S. business grew about 5%, its first increase since the pandemic, while domestic distribution points advanced at a mid-single-digit rate.
Normalized earnings reached 42 cents per share, up from 24 cents a year earlier and well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 19 cents. Results included about 17 cents per share from recoveries tied to tariffs expensed in 2025 and another four cents from recoveries related to first-quarter 2026 tariffs. Even excluding both items, earnings would have exceeded the top end of management's original guidance.
Normalized gross margin increased to 40.8% from 35.6%, while normalized operating margin rose to 16.2% from 10.7%. Excluding the roughly $100 million recovery tied to 2025 tariffs, both measures still improved slightly year over year as productivity, higher sales and overhead discipline offset inflation and other tariff costs.
Can Newell Stock Keep Rising?Newell raised its 2026 net sales growth outlook to 1-2% and now expects core sales to range from flat to up 1%. Normalized operating margin guidance increased to 10-10.4%, while normalized earnings guidance moved to 73-77 cents per share. For the third quarter, management expects net and core sales to grow 2-3%.
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The durability of the advance rests on innovation, distribution and cash generation. Newell plans more than 25 major innovation launches in 2026. Operating cash flow is projected at around $400 million, and management expects year-end net leverage to fall comfortably below 4.5 times.
Peer results show why execution still matters. Helen of Troy Limited (HELE - Free Report) , another branded consumer-products company, reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 sales growth but lower adjusted earnings, highlighting the pressure that costs and mix can place on profits. The Clorox Company (CLX - Free Report) has also been managing earnings pressure tied to inventory actions while investing in growth, underscoring the uneven backdrop for household-products companies.
Risks could limit further gains. Newell expects nearly $200 million of inflation and a $127 million net tariff burden in 2026, excluding refunds. Its categories are projected to decline about 1% for the year, debt remains near $5 billion and performance is uneven across segments.
NWL's Rank and Style ScoresThe bottom line is that the weekly jump was supported by better underlying sales, an earnings beat and higher guidance, not solely by tariff recoveries. Continued distribution gains and productivity could support more upside, but investors will need evidence that second-half growth can withstand soft demand and elevated costs.
Newell currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating favorable near-term earnings estimate revision trends. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
It also has a Value Score of A, Growth Score of B and VGM Score of A, which support its value and blended investment characteristics. The Momentum Score of F remains a caution despite the recent rally, suggesting that price strength has not yet translated into a favorable momentum profile.
Joby Aviation čeká na výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí po uzavření trhu 5. srpna 2026 a trh sleduje hlavně postup certifikace FAA. Bez konkrétního posunu může akcie po oznámení znovu prudce oslabit.
Joby Aviation (JOBY +3.22%) is slated to report second-quarter earnings after the bell on Aug. 5, 2026. And, boy oh boy, is the timing tense.
So far in 2026, Joby stock has plummeted about 50%. Investors, while mostly bullish on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) stocks in 2025, have seemingly lost interest.
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Part of that is because Joby’s fundamental challenge hasn’t changed: It still needs FAA type certification before it can scale its eVTOL business. The financial consequence of that delayed commercialization will probably show up again in its second-quarter results, with Wall Street expecting a loss of roughly $0.21 per share.
Anyone who has invested in Joby is probably aware of the company’s cash-burning problems. What could send the stock plummeting after the bell on Aug. 5, however, would be related to FAA type certification progress, or lack thereof.
If Joby’s progress appears stalled -- or its pace appears decelerated -- the money-losing eVTOL start-up could be in for a difficult second-half of 2026.
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Joby cannot afford a vague certification update. Joby is flying into its second-quarter earnings with a market cap of about $7 billion despite lacking an FAA-certified eVTOL and generating little revenue from its core business.
Announcement-wise, Joby’s second quarter has seemed pretty solid. In late April, Joby flew an eVTOL from JFK airport to heliports in Manhattan in under 10 minutes, completing the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL flight in the Big Apple. In June, Joby and its long-term manufacturing partner, Toyota, (TM -1.49%) announced a formal joint effort called the Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company (JTAMPC), aimed at scaling production of Joby’s S4 electric taxis.
Finally, in July, Joby finalized a definitive agreement with Virgin Atlantic to bring Joby’s air-taxi services to the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, Virgin Atlantic users will be able to book Joby air taxis through the airline’s mobile app and website, adding another big name to Joby’s commercial partnership list, which includes Delta (DAL +4.75%) and Uber (UBER +1.78%).
This has all been great. But none of it answers the question that matters most for its valuation right now: When will Joby break the regulatory dam holding back its highly anticipated commercial launch? Is the company moving quickly enough through the FAA type certification process, and, if so, when should investors expect eVTOL commercialization?
Anything short of specific, concrete language around FAA testing -- not vague, evasive wording -- could be read as a disappointment, especially since none of the company’s biggest second-quarter announcements moved the needle on Joby stock.
It’s worth noting that Joby reported an earnings beat in Q1 that led to a roughly 21% one-day surge. Shares of Joby were trading at roughly $10.50 the day after reporting first-quarter earnings on May 5, and that winning streak continued until they rose north of $12 at the end of May, after which shares began to slide. The stock currently trades at about $7.50.
Given what investors know going into second-quarter earnings, a meaningful certification or commercialization milestone would be the reason for a surge on the same level as last quarter’s. Without one, however, Joby’s second-quarter report could send the stock into another tailspin.
Iron Mountain čeká za 2. čtvrtletí růst tržeb o 14,9 % na 1,97 miliardy USD. Tahounem má být segment datových center, zatímco výsledky mohou tlumit kurzové pohyby a vyšší úroky.
Key Takeaways Iron Mountain's Q2 results are expected to show growth in revenues and AFFO per share.Iron Mountain's data center expansion and strong connectivity demand may boost leasing activity.Q2 revenues are projected to rise 14.9%, while currency moves and interest costs may weigh on results. Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM - Free Report) is slated to release second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 5, before the opening bell. The quarterly results are likely to display year-over-year growth in revenues and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share.
In the last reported quarter, this real estate investment trust (REIT) delivered an AFFO per share surprise of 2.88%. The quarter reflected broad-based momentum, led by strong expansion in growth businesses and solid pricing in the core storage franchise.
Over the trailing four quarters, Iron Mountain’s AFFO per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on all occasions, the average beat being 3.25%. The graph below depicts this surprising history:
Factors to Consider Ahead of IRM’s Q2 ResultsIn the second quarter, Iron Mountain’s earnings are likely to have been supported by stable recurring revenues from its core storage and records management businesses, which are expected to have driven overall revenue growth during the period.
Alongside its storage operations, Iron Mountain continues to strengthen performance through the expansion of its faster-growing segments, particularly data centers. Strong demand for connectivity, interconnection and colocation space is likely to have boosted leasing activity, supporting growth in the company’s global data center segment during the second quarter.
Foreign currency movements, along with higher interest expenses, are expected to have acted as headwinds to the quarterly performance.
Projections for IRMThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for storage rental revenues is pegged at $1.13 billion, up from $1.01 billion reported in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for service revenues is pinned at $840.5 million, up from $702 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The consensus estimate for its global data center segment revenues is pegged at $239.5 million, up from $189.4 million reported in the year-ago period.
The consensus estimate for quarterly total revenues is pegged at $1.97 billion, indicating an increase of 14.9% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.
The company’s activities in the to-be-reported quarter were inadequate to garner analysts’ confidence. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarterly AFFO per share has remained unchanged at $1.40 over the past three months. The figure implies significant growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported number.
Here’s What Our Quantitative Model Predicts for IRMOur proven model does not conclusively predict a surprise in terms of AFFO per share for Iron Mountain this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an FFO beat, which is not the case here.
Iron Mountain has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are two stocks from the broader REIT industry — Host Hotels & Resorts (HST - Free Report) and Lamar Advertising (LAMR - Free Report) — that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to report a surprise this quarter.
HST, scheduled to report quarterly numbers on Aug. 5, has an Earnings ESP of +1.48% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Lamar Advertising is slated to report quarterly numbers on Aug. 6. LAMR has an Earnings ESP of +0.22% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
Host Hotels & Resorts čeká za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 růst tržeb i AFFO na akcii, podpořený vyšším RevPAR. Tlakem budou vyšší úrokové náklady a nižší obsazenost.
Key Takeaways Host Hotels is poised for Q2 revenue and AFFO growth, supported by higher RevPAR.HST's RevPAR is expected to rise as group demand recovers and travel remains stable.Higher interest expenses and lower occupancy may temper bottom-line growth in Q2. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST - Free Report) is scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings results on Aug. 5, after market close. The company’s quarterly results are likely to display a year-over-year rise in revenues and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share.
In the previous quarter, this Bethesda, MD-based lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) reported an AFFO per share of 67 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents. The results reflected higher revenues, driven by year-over-year comparable hotel RevPAR growth.
Over the trailing four quarters, Host Hotels’ AFFO per share surpassed estimates on all occasions, the average surprise being 8.66%. The graph below depicts this surprising history:
HST’s Upcoming ResultsHost Hotels & Resorts benefits from a portfolio of luxury and upper-upscale hotels across key U.S. markets, including gateway cities and resort destinations. The company’s properties are strategically positioned in high-demand locations, which continue to support steady room pricing.
The continued recovery in group demand, along with stable transient and leisure travel, is likely to have supported revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth in the to-be-reported quarter.
Host Hotels’ disciplined capital allocation strategy and ongoing reinvestment in its portfolio are likely to have enhanced asset quality and strengthened its competitive positioning. This, along with rate-led growth, is expected to have aided EBITDA growth and modest margin expansion, even in a rising cost environment.
However, elevated interest expenses are expected to have acted as a headwind to the bottom-line growth during the second quarter.
Q2 Estimates for HSTThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for HST’s quarterly revenues is presently pegged at $1.62 billion, implying growth of 2.2% from the prior-year period’s reported figure.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly RevPAR is pinned at $244.77, indicating an increase from $239.64 reported in the year-ago quarter.
The company’s activities during the to-be-reported quarter were adequate to garner analysts’ confidence. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AFFO per share has moved northward to 62 cents over the past month. The figure implies a 6.90% rise from the year-ago reported number.
However, the consensus mark for the average occupancy rate in the second quarter is pegged at 72.09%, implying a decrease from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure of 73.80%.
We expect second-quarter 2026 interest expenses to rise 3.8% year over year.
What Our Quantitative Model Predicts for HSTOur proven model predicts a likely surprise in terms of AFFO per share for Host Hotels this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an AFFO beat, which is the case here.
Host Hotels currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.48% and carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Other Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are two stocks from the broader REIT industry — Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) and Lamar Advertising (LAMR - Free Report) — that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to report a surprise this quarter.
RHP, scheduled to report quarterly numbers on Aug. 6, has an Earnings ESP of +0.25% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Lamar Advertising is slated to report quarterly numbers on Aug. 6. LAMR has an Earnings ESP of +0.22% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
Churchill Downs a NYRA spustí v roce 2027 Thoroughbred Championship Series, šestizávodní sérii dostihů pro tříleté koně. Série začne Kentucky Derby a skončí finále v září v Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs: The Derby Is Just the BeginningChurchill Downs NASDAQ: CHDN and the New York Racing Association announced plans to launch the Thoroughbred Championship Series, a six-race competition for three-year-old horses scheduled to begin in 2027.
The series, also called TCS, will connect races at three major venues over five months, beginning with the Kentucky Derby in May and continuing through the early fall. It will include the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes, and will conclude with a championship finale at Churchill Downs Racetrack in September.
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Why Flutter Entertainment May Be a Resilient Sports Betting StockBill Carstanjen, chief executive officer of Churchill Downs Incorporated, said the initiative is intended to create a season-long structure that gives fans a reason to follow leading horses beyond the Kentucky Derby.
“Today’s fans experience sports differently than they did even a decade ago,” Carstanjen said. “They want stories that unfold over time. They want rivalries, standings, and meaningful competition that builds from one event to the next. They want a championship they can follow throughout an entire season.”
Churchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?Under the format described during the news conference, horses will compete for standings across the six races. The eventual winner of the “Race for the Vase” will not necessarily need to win every race, or any specific individual race, but will be determined by consistent performance against top competition throughout the series.
National Broadcast Plans David O’Rourke, president and chief executive officer of the New York Racing Association, said the series is designed to bring a playoff-style format to Thoroughbred racing and make the sport easier for broader audiences to follow.
“Our goal is straightforward: To build a true season-long competition that carries the energy of the spring classics through the summer and into the fall,” O’Rourke said.
The companies said the series will be presented to a national audience through FOX and NBC. Carstanjen said Churchill Downs appreciates NBC’s support, while also noting that both NBC and FOX have provided substantial support for racing.
O’Rourke said national coverage would help the industry tell stories around horses, jockeys and rivalries that develop through the season. He said the Triple Crown races demonstrate the public appeal of major racing events, and the new series aims to extend that attention from May into the fall.
Partnership Links Historic Venues The partnership joins two of the largest racing organizations in the sport and connects Churchill Downs with NYRA’s New York venues, including Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.
O’Rourke said NYRA is approaching “a new era” at Belmont Park, which he said is scheduled to open Sept. 18 after a three-year project intended to create a sports and entertainment destination. He contrasted the modernized Belmont venue with the historic Saratoga Race Course and said the series will link those tracks with Churchill Downs’ Twin Spires.
During the question-and-answer portion of the event, the companies characterized the arrangement as an effort to build on the organizations’ respective strengths rather than as a response to concerns over Kentucky’s position within the racing industry. The partnership, they said, is intended to modernize how the public consumes the sport by creating a connected narrative across major events and broadcast platforms.
About Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN)Churchill Downs Incorporated is a leading American entertainment and gaming company best known for operating the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the annual Kentucky Derby. Beyond its signature thoroughbred racing venue, the company manages a diversified portfolio of live racing facilities, casinos, and off-track betting operations. Its services encompass pari-mutuel wagering, historical horse racing machines, and online betting through its TwinSpires platform, reaching horse racing and sports betting enthusiasts nationwide.
In its live racing segment, Churchill Downs oversees a network of racetracks and racing festivals, offering year-round events in multiple states.
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Apollo Funds koupily Maverick Water Group, houstonského vývojáře, vlastníka a provozovatele alternativních systémů nepitné vody, které slouží komunitám po celém Texasu. Management si ponechává menšinový podíl a firmu dál vede.
August 03, 2026 17:00 ET | Source: Apollo Global Management, Inc.
NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo Funds”) have acquired Maverick Water Group (“Maverick” or the “Company”), a Houston-based developer, owner and operator of alternative non-potable water systems that serve communities across Texas, from funds managed by Crosstimbers Capital Group (“Crosstimbers”). Maverick’s management team retains a minority stake and continues to operate the Company.
Founded in 2018, Maverick develops alternative water system assets, purpose-built in partnership with real estate development and industrial customers to support reliable non-potable water supply. With Apollo Funds’ support, the Company plans to continue scaling its platform and its significant near-term pipeline to meet accelerating demand for efficient, sustainable water infrastructure.
“Maverick has built a differentiated platform delivering long-term water solutions across some of the country’s fastest-growing markets,” said Jon Levinson, Managing Director, in Apollo’s Infrastructure Group. “Bringing to bear the scale of our infrastructure platform and deep industry expertise, we look forward to partnering with Maverick's highly experienced team to support the Company and its customers through this next phase of growth.”
“We built Maverick to deliver reliable water solutions in regions where they are increasingly important, and we’re proud of the platform and the reputation our team has established,” said Dustin Kinder, Chief Executive Officer of Maverick Water Group. “Apollo shares our long-term vision for the business, and its partnership will enable us to continue investing in the innovative solutions our customers have come to expect from us. We're excited about what we can accomplish together in this next chapter, and we're grateful to the Crosstimbers team for all their support.”
“Resilient infrastructure, innovation, and stronger alignment with companies are all important elements of flourishing communities. That’s the belief we founded Maverick on,” said Trevor Brock, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Crosstimbers. “Dustin, Ben, and the team have built an exceptional business around it, with a culture to match. We’re grateful for their partnership and excited to watch Maverick continue to grow with Apollo.”
Apollo Funds have deployed more than $130 billion1 across infrastructure and infrastructure-related investments over the past five years, as the Global Industrial Renaissance continues to drive demand for modern and resilient physical infrastructure.
Guggenheim Securities acted as financial advisor to Maverick in connection with the transaction. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to Crosstimbers on the transaction. Vinson & Elkins LLP served as legal counsel to Apollo Funds on the transaction.
1 The deployment, commitment, or arrangement of capital into infrastructure investments is commensurate with Apollo’s proprietary Infrastructure Investment Classification Framework and Calculation Methodology (the “Methodology”). The Methodology, which is subject to change at any time without notice, sets forth certain categories of investments classified by Apollo as infrastructure investments. Only investments determined to be aligned with one or more categories of infrastructure investment in accordance with the Methodology are counted toward the deployment, commitment, or arrangement of capital. Under the Methodology, Apollo uses different calculation methodologies for different types of asset classes. For additional details on the Methodology, please refer to our website.
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Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of March 31, 2026, Apollo had approximately $1.03 trillion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.
About Maverick Water Group
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Maverick Water Group develops, owns and operates alternative water systems that deliver non-potable water to communities and data centers, industrial, energy and real estate customers across Texas. Through purpose-built, long-term contracted infrastructure, Maverick helps reduce costs and preserve scarce potable water supply in the nation’s fastest-growing regions.
About Crosstimbers Capital Group
Based in Houston, Texas, Crosstimbers Capital Group provides formation capital to scalable platform companies that acquire, develop, and operate hard assets. For more information, visit www.crosstimbers.com.
Contacts
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FTC obvinila Hims & Hers Health z předávání zdravotních údajů zákazníků bez souhlasu. Firma to odmítá jako „bezdůvodné“ a upozorňuje na své zásady ochrany osobních údajů.
Hims & Hers Health (HIMS +10.98%) has been a hot growth stock to own in recent years. In 2024, it surged by 172%, and in 2025, it finished the year up 34%. But it's been struggling of late and is down significantly from its highs.
Recently, there's also been troubling news with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the telehealth company shared customer health information without consent. Things appear to be going from bad to worse for Hims & Hers Health. Is now the time to dump the stock, or could it be a good time to buy while its value is so low?
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Company dismisses "baseless" allegations The FTC claims that Hims & Hers shared customer information without their consent on third-party platforms. However, Hims & Hers Health challenges the accusations, calling them "baseless" and noting that its privacy policy outlines how customer information is handled and managed.
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While Hims & Hers stock initially fell when the news came out, the stock has gone on to recover since then. The privacy issues are concerning, but it's debatable how much of an impact they may have on the business or its long-term growth prospects. Sharing data, especially in an increasingly digital world, is something many companies struggle to strike a healthy balance on.
The bigger problem is the slowing growth Privacy issues may have caused a momentary dip for the healthcare stock, but broader problems with the company's overall growth have been weighing it down for much longer. While the telehealth company has been expanding into new markets, its growth rate has been volatile and cratered to 4% recently.
HIMS Revenue (Quarterly YoY Growth) data by YCharts
The company has also incurred an operating loss totaling $31 million over the trailing 12 months. Its aggressive growth strategy has made it a hot stock to own in the past, but it can make for a highly volatile investment overall. While Hims may continue to pursue other opportunities to grow its business, investors will want to see that it can do so in a profitable way.
Without some greater predictability and stability in the company's overall earnings and growth, I'd avoid the stock. At around $7 billion in market cap, its valuation still isn't all that light as it trades at close to 60 times its estimated future earnings (based on analyst expectations).
Hims & Hers stock may be down significantly from its high, but it could still have plenty of room to fall even lower.
Ultra Clean Holdings oznámila za 2. čtvrtletí tržby 644,9 mil. USD a čistý zisk 8,7 mil. USD, nad horní hranicí výhledu. Na 3. čtvrtletí čeká tržby 700 až 750 mil. USD.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2026.
"UCT delivered second quarter results above the top end of our guided range reflecting strong operational execution and increasing customer demand," said James Xiao, CEO. "The long-term outlook for semiconductor manufacturing remains compelling as AI continues to drive investment across the industry. Our priority is executing UCT 3.0 by expanding our global manufacturing capacity, enhancing engineering and operational capabilities, and accelerating digital transformation. Together, these initiatives position us to support our customers with greater speed, agility, and scale while delivering sustainable, profitable growth and creating long-term value for our shareholders."
Second Quarter 2026 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $644.9 million. Products contributed $572.7 million and Services added $72.2 million. Total gross margin was 16.1%, operating margin was 4.6%, and net income was $8.7 million or $0.19 per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $533.7 million, gross margin of 15.8%, operating margin of 2.1%, and net loss of $(17.9) million or $(0.40) per diluted share, in the prior quarter.
Second Quarter 2026 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 16.7%, operating margin was 7.0%, and net income was $32.3 million or $0.70 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 16.5%, operating margin of 5.1%, and net income of $14.5 million or $0.31 per diluted share in the prior quarter.
Third Quarter 2026 Outlook
The Company expects revenue in the range of $700 million to $750 million. The Company expects GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.67 and $0.87 and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.83 and $1.03.
Conference Call
The call will take place at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150 and entering the confirmation code 68934#. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company's operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors' ability to view the Company's results from management's perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.
The Company defines non-GAAP net income as net loss before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, debt refinancing costs, legal-related costs, unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange, and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.
A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.
Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, "forward-looking statements" (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as "anticipates," "projection," "outlook," "forecast," "believes," "plan," "expect," "future," "intends," "may," "will," "estimates," "see," "predicts," "should" and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company's actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
3.2
1.5
6.2
4.1
Net income (loss) attributable to UCT
$ 8.7
$ (162.0)
$ (9.2)
$ (167.0)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to UCT common stockholders:
Basic
$ 0.19
$ (3.58)
$ (0.20)
$ (3.70)
Diluted
$ 0.19
$ (3.58)
$ (0.20)
$ (3.70)
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:
Basic
45.1
45.2
45.2
45.2
Diluted
46.1
45.2
45.2
45.2
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in millions)
June 26,
2026
December 26,
2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 255.9
$ 311.8
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
208.0
208.8
Inventories
629.9
390.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
66.7
48.2
Total current assets
1,160.5
959.7
Property, plant and equipment, net
323.7
324.6
Goodwill
114.2
114.2
Intangible assets, net
143.2
156.8
Deferred tax assets, net
4.4
3.5
Operating lease right-of-use assets
158.1
157.2
Other non-current assets
14.0
13.0
Total assets
$ 1,918.1
$ 1,729.0
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$ —
$ 9.9
Accounts payable
300.6
194.9
Accrued compensation and related benefits
62.4
51.1
Operating lease liabilities
21.5
20.2
Other current liabilities
40.2
24.6
Total current liabilities
424.7
300.7
Long-term debt
599.4
467.0
Deferred tax liabilities
14.1
13.8
Operating lease liabilities
155.0
156.6
Other liabilities
7.8
6.8
Total liabilities
1,201.0
944.9
Equity:
UCT stockholders' equity:
Common stock
0.1
0.1
Additional paid-in capital
560.8
578.7
Common shares held in treasury
(88.7)
(48.4)
Retained earnings
180.0
189.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(12.4)
(8.6)
Total UCT stockholders' equity
639.8
711.0
Noncontrolling interests
77.3
73.1
Total equity
717.1
784.1
Total liabilities and equity
$ 1,918.1
$ 1,729.0
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)
Six Months Ended
June 26,
2026
June 27,
2025
(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ (3.0)
$ (162.9)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization
24.8
23.4
Amortization of intangible assets
13.7
14.3
Stock-based compensation
9.6
10.0
Amortization of debt issuance costs
1.6
1.1
Impairment of goodwill
—
151.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt
3.4
—
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
1.2
0.1
Change in the fair value of financial instruments
—
(0.1)
Deferred income taxes
(0.5)
0.6
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
0.8
34.3
Inventories
(238.9)
5.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(13.8)
(7.8)
Other non-current assets
0.9
(0.5)
Accounts payable
104.4
(11.9)
Accrued compensation and related benefits
11.3
(2.6)
Income taxes payable
(2.5)
(4.2)
Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities
(1.2)
11.1
Other liabilities
13.8
(4.0)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(74.4)
57.4
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(25.8)
(29.2)
Proceeds from sale of equipment
0.1
0.1
Net cash used in investing activities
(25.7)
(29.1)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes
600.0
—
Borrowings on revolving credit facility
15.0
—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
1.1
1.1
Payment of debt issuance costs
(17.4)
(0.6)
Repurchase of common stock
(40.0)
(3.4)
Payment for capped call transactions
(25.1)
—
Principal payments on bank borrowings
(481.5)
(15.1)
Employees' taxes paid upon vesting of restricted stock units
(3.5)
(0.7)
Payments of dividends to a joint venture shareholder
(0.1)
(0.1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
48.5
(18.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(4.3)
4.0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(55.9)
13.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
311.8
313.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 255.9
$ 327.4
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited; dollars in millions)
GAAP
Non-GAAP
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 26, 2026
June 26, 2026
Products
Services
Consolidated
Products
Services
Consolidated
Revenues
$ 572.7
$ 72.2
$ 644.9
$ 572.7
$ 72.2
$ 644.9
Gross profit
$ 83.9
$ 19.8
$ 103.7
$ 86.7
$ 20.9
$ 107.6
Gross margin
14.6 %
27.4 %
16.1 %
15.1 %
28.9 %
16.7 %
Income from operations
$ 24.8
$ 4.7
$ 29.5
$ 37.0
$ 8.1
$ 45.1
Operating margin
4.3 %
6.6 %
4.6 %
6.5 %
11.2 %
7.0 %
Three Months Ended
June 26, 2026
Products
Services
Consolidated
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$ 83.9
$ 19.8
$ 103.7
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.3
1.0
2.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
1.5
—
1.5
Restructuring charges (3)
—
0.1
0.1
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 86.7
$ 20.9
$ 107.6
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
14.6 %
27.4 %
16.1 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.2 %
1.4 %
0.4 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.3 %
— %
0.2 %
Restructuring charges (3)
— %
0.1 %
— %
Non-GAAP gross margin
15.1 %
28.9 %
16.7 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis
$ 24.8
$ 4.7
$ 29.5
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
3.9
2.9
6.8
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
7.6
0.5
8.1
Restructuring charges (3)
0.7
—
0.7
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 37.0
$ 8.1
$ 45.1
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
4.3 %
6.6 %
4.6 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.7 %
4.0 %
1.0 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
1.3 %
0.6 %
1.3 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1 %
— %
0.1 %
Non-GAAP operating margin
6.5 %
11.2 %
7.0 %
1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company's business acquisitions
2 Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3 Represents costs associated with employee separation, severance, retention, and other expenses related to facility closures
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
Three Months Ended
June 26,
2026
June 27,
2025
March 27,
2026
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (in millions)
Reported net income (loss) attributable to UCT on a GAAP basis
$ 8.7
$ (162.0)
$ (17.9)
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
6.8
7.0
6.9
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
8.1
7.1
4.0
Restructuring charges (3)
0.7
4.8
4.8
Debt refinancing costs expensed (4)
0.7
—
3.0
Legal-related costs (5)
—
0.3
—
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange (6)
(1.9)
3.7
(1.1)
Impairment of goodwill (7)
—
151.1
—
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
(2.9)
(34.9)
(3.5)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
12.1
37.9
18.3
Non-GAAP net income attributable to UCT
$ 32.3
$ 15.0
$ 14.5
Reconciliation of GAAP Income (Loss) from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income (loss) from operations on a GAAP basis
$ 29.5
$ (141.8)
$ 11.4
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
6.8
7.0
6.9
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
8.1
7.1
4.0
Restructuring charges (3)
0.7
4.8
4.8
Legal-related costs (5)
—
0.3
—
Impairment of goodwill (7)
—
151.1
—
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 45.1
$ 28.5
$ 27.1
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
4.6 %
(27.3) %
2.1 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.0 %
1.3 %
1.3 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
1.3 %
1.4 %
0.8 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1 %
0.9 %
0.9 %
Legal-related costs (5)
— %
0.1 %
— %
Impairment of goodwill (7)
— %
29.1 %
— %
Non-GAAP operating margin
7.0 %
5.5 %
5.1 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$ 103.7
$ 79.5
$ 84.4
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
2.3
2.3
2.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
1.5
0.4
1.2
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1
2.4
0.3
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 107.6
$ 84.6
$ 88.2
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
16.1 %
15.3 %
15.8 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.4 %
0.4 %
0.4 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.2 %
0.1 %
0.2 %
Restructuring charges (3)
— %
0.5 %
0.1 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
16.7 %
16.3 %
16.5 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Other income (expense), net to Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net (in millions)
Reported Other income (expense), net on a GAAP basis
$ 0.6
$ (2.2)
$ (1.3)
Debt refinancing costs expensed (4)
0.7
—
3.0
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange (6)
(1.9)
3.7
(1.1)
Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net
$ (0.6)
$ 1.5
$ 0.6
Reconciliation of GAAP Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported net income (loss) on a GAAP basis
$ 0.19
$ (3.58)
$ (0.40)
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.15
0.15
0.15
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.18
0.16
0.09
Restructuring charges (3)
0.01
0.10
0.10
Debt refinancing costs expensed (4)
0.01
—
0.06
Legal-related costs (5)
—
0.01
—
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange (6)
(0.04)
0.08
(0.02)
Impairment of goodwill (7)
—
3.34
—
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
(0.06)
(0.77)
(0.08)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
0.26
0.84
0.40
Impact of dilutive shares
—
—
0.01
Non-GAAP net earnings
$ 0.70
$ 0.33
$ 0.31
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) on a
non-GAAP basis (10)
46.0
45.3
46.3
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
Three Months Ended
June 26,
2026
June 27,
2025
March 27,
2026
Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis
$ 18.1
$ 7.2
$ 19.2
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
2.9
34.9
3.5
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
(12.1)
(37.9)
(18.3)
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes
$ 8.9
$ 4.2
$ 4.4
Income before income taxes on a GAAP basis
$ 30.0
$ (153.3)
$ 4.2
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
6.8
7.0
6.9
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
8.1
7.1
4.0
Restructuring charges (3)
0.7
4.8
4.8
Debt refinancing costs expensed (4)
0.7
—
3.0
Legal-related costs (5)
—
0.3
—
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange (6)
(1.9)
3.7
(1.1)
Impairment of goodwill (7)
—
151.1
—
Non-GAAP income before income taxes
$ 44.4
$ 20.7
$ 21.8
Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis
60.3 %
(4.7) %
457.1 %
Non-GAAP effective income tax rate
20.0 %
20.3 %
20.0 %
1
Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company's business acquisitions
2
Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3
Represents costs associated with employee separation, severance, retention, and other expenses related to facility closures
4
Represents certain third party transaction costs related to the amended credit agreement and the previously capitalized costs of extinguished debt
5
Represents estimated costs related to certain legal proceedings
6
Represents unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arising from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities
7
Represents non-cash charges related to the impairment of goodwill
8
Tax effect of items (1) through (7) above based on the non-GAAP tax rate
9
The Company's GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company's non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company's non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position in effect
10
Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average common shares are adjusted to reflect the dilutive impact of our convertible note based on the higher note hedge strike price instead of the initial conversion price
Intuitive Machines dokončila akvizici společností Goonhilly Earth Station a COMSAT. Posílí tím svou síť pozemních stanic pro mise na Měsíc a do hlubokého vesmíru.
HOUSTON, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR) (“Intuitive Machines”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), a space technology, infrastructure, and services leader, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Goonhilly Earth Station Limited (“Goonhilly”) and completed the acquisition of COMSAT LLC, world-class deep space communications providers with major ground station assets in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Building on past Goonhilly integration for IM‑1 and IM‑2, the Company intends to leverage its expanded network for upcoming IM‑3 and Altus‑1 missions.
The acquisition strengthens Intuitive Machines’ space infrastructure service with a network of ground stations, increasing visibility across major Earth viewing arcs, enhancing contact opportunities for lunar and deep space missions, and expanding capacity on the Company’s space data network for communications, data transport, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT). Additionally, Goonhilly’s and COMSAT’s civil, commercial, and government customer bases complement Intuitive Machines’ existing customer base and broaden the Company’s reach into adjacent industries.
Goonhilly’s expertise in providing tracking, telecommand, and telemetry services and its commercial deep space communications antenna leadership further strengthens Intuitive Machines’ end-to-end mission support services. The Company previously integrated Goonhilly’s ground station capabilities into its IM-1 and IM-2 missions and intends to employ its expanded space data network and the Goonhilly ground system for the upcoming IM-3 and Altus-1 missions. IM-3, part of NASA’s CLPS initiative, returns Intuitive Machines to the Moon for the third time, while the Altus-1 mission, executed under the Company’s Near Space Network Services contract with NASA, launches the Company’s first lunar data relay satellite.
“Intuitive Machines provides the infrastructure services customers need for their missions in Earth orbit, on the Moon, and across deep space. Integrating Goonhilly and COMSAT expands our space infrastructure with proven ground assets and connected deep space capabilities,” said Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines. “By increasing capacity for communications, data transport, and PNT services, we’re enabling customers to execute more complex operations with greater confidence and at a faster cadence for Moon Base and for commercial, civil, and international lunar activities.”
About Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure as a service for commercial, civil, and national security customers.
With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company has built more than 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system.
These capabilities form an integrated Build, Connect, Operate service model, enabling customers to achieve mission and campaign outcomes through a single prime solution. Intuitive Machines’ technology is engineered to support the next century of opportunity in space.
About Goonhilly
Goonhilly® (Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd) delivers reliable connectivity, data, and intelligence, enabling the safe, sustainable, and secure use of space.
As the world’s most advanced commercial lunar and deep space communications provider, Goonhilly provides Earth-to-space connectivity for spacecraft operating beyond geostationary orbit, facilitating the future of space science and exploration for organisations including ESA and Intuitive Machines.
Goonhilly also utilizes its state-of-the-art assets and expert teams to deliver sovereign radio frequency Space Domain Awareness (SDA) data, assured satcom services, and bespoke antenna development to national security customers.
About COMSAT
A satellite network is only as good as its ground infrastructure. That’s where COMSAT® (COMSAT LLC) comes in. Via its secure international teleports and portfolio of over 90 hosted and leased antennas, COMSAT provides secure and reliable satellite communications services to customers around the world.
COMSAT’s network of US and UK-based satellite ground stations have supported satellite operators, service integrators, downstream data users, and government customers for more than five decades.
Today, the company remains committed to providing scalable solutions and expert on-hand support – delivering connectivity you can trust when it matters most.
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release should be considered forward looking. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. 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These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding: the transaction with Goonhilly and COMSAT, our expectations and plans relating to Goonhilly and COMSAT; our expectations and plans relating to our missions to the Moon, IM 3, Altus-1, including the expected timing of launch and our progress in preparation thereof; our expectations with respect to, among other things, demand for our product portfolio, our submission of bids for contracts; our expectations regarding revenue for contracts awarded to us; our expectations regarding changes to government contracts or programs; our operations, our financial performance and our industry; our business strategy, business plan, and plans to drive long-term sustainable shareholder value; our expectations on revenue and cash generation. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s predictions, projections, or expectations based upon currently available information and data. Our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements in this press release: various risks and uncertainties related to, among other things, the terms, timing, structure, benefits, costs and completion of the transaction with Goonhilly; required approvals to complete the proposed transaction with Goonhilly by the receipt of certain regulatory approvals, to the extent required, and the timing and conditions for such approvals; the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed transaction with Goonhilly; our reliance upon the efforts of our Board and key personnel to be successful; our limited operating history; our failure to manage our growth effectively and to win new contracts; our customer concentration; competition from existing or new companies; unsatisfactory safety performance of our spaceflight systems or security incidents at our facilities; cyber incidents; failure of the market for commercial spaceflight to achieve the growth potential we expect; any delayed launches, launch failures, failure of landers to conduct all mission milestone, failure of our satellites or lunar landers to reach their planned orbital locations, significant increases in the costs related to launches of satellites and lunar landers, and insufficient capacity available from satellite and lunar lander launch providers; our reliance on a single launch service provider; risks associated with commercial spaceflight, including any accident on launch or during the journey into space; risks associated with the handling, production and disposition of potentially explosive and ignitable energetic materials and other dangerous chemicals in our operations; our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for certain materials and supplied components; failure of our products to operate in the expected manner or defects in our products; counterparty risks on contracts entered into with our customers and failure of our prime contractors to maintain their relationships with their counterparties and fulfill their contractual obligations; failure to successfully defend protest from other bidders for government contracts; failure to comply with various laws and regulations relating to various aspects of our business, uncertainty in the regulatory environment and any changes in the funding levels of various governmental entities with which we do business; our failure to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets and unpatented know how; our failure to comply with the terms of third-party open source software our systems utilize; our ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, and to address and remediate material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; the U.S. government’s budget deficit and the national debt, as well as any inability of the U.S. government to complete its budget process for any government fiscal year, and our dependence on U.S. government contracts and the available funding by the U.S. government; our failure to comply with U.S. export and import control laws and regulations and U.S. economic sanctions and trade control laws and regulations; uncertain global macro-economic and political conditions and elevated inflation and interest rates; our history of losses and failure to achieve profitability in the future or failure to generate sufficient funds to continue operations; the cost and potential outcomes of pending and any future litigation; our public securities’ potential liquidity and trading; the sufficiency and anticipated use of our existing capital resources to fund our future operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements and needs for additional financing; our ability to successfully identify, complete, integrate, and obtain benefits from any acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments; and other public filings and press releases other factors detailed under the section titled Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the section titled Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the section titled Part II. Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and in our subsequent filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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3D Systems ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázala tržby 94,6 mil. USD, meziročně téměř beze změny, a čistou ztrátu 12,9 mil. USD. Upravená EBITDA se zlepšila na ztrátu 0,8 mil. USD.
ROCK HILL, S.C., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Q2 2026 revenue of $94.6 million, down 0.3% year-over-year, but up 1.4% excluding divestitures, driven by continued acceleration of new printer sales, with double-digit growth in both metal and polymer hardware printer systems.Net loss was $(12.9) million for the quarter, while Adjusted EBITDA improved to a loss of $(0.8) million, reflecting benefits from previous cost reduction initiatives. For the first half of 2026, the Company reported a net loss of $(17.3) million and positive Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 million.Healthcare continued as the Company's largest segment in the quarter, with revenue increasing 6.8% year-over-year, supported by over 20% growth in Med Tech and 3% growth in Dental.Industrial revenue declined 6.7% year-over year, or 3.7% excluding divestitures, while increasing 2.4% sequentially, driven by higher product sales and over 20% growth in Aerospace & Defense, our largest Industrial market, and Data Center Infrastructure.We remain focused on our four priority markets which all delivered more than 20% growth in the first half of 2026: Med Tech, Dental, Aerospace & Defense, and Data Center Infrastructure. Summary of Financial Results
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(in millions, except per share data)June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025Revenue$94.6 $94.8 $190.1 $189.4 Gross profit 34.5 36.2 68.8 68.8 Gross profit margin 36.4% 38.1% 36.2% 36.4%Operating expense 45.1 51.5 86.1 121.0 Operating loss (10.6) (15.4) (17.3) (52.1)Net (loss) income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation (12.9) 104.4 (17.3) 67.5 Diluted (loss) income per share (0.09) 0.57 (0.12) 0.37 Non-GAAP measures, excluding divestitures for year-over-year comparisons Non-GAAP revenue 94.6 93.3 190.1 179.3 Non-GAAP gross profit margin 36.7% 38.2% 36.4% 34.3%Non-GAAP operating expense 39.5 44.6 76.1 101.2 Adjusted EBITDA (0.8) (4.7) 1.3 (30.8)Non-GAAP diluted loss per share$(0.04) $(0.06) $(0.05) $(0.23) Summary Comments on Results
Dr. Jeffrey Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3D Systems, said, “We are pleased with our second-quarter and first-half performance on both the top and bottom line. Revenue growth was driven by strength in our four key markets: Med Tech and Dental in Healthcare, and Aerospace & Defense and Data Center Infrastructure in Industrial. Data Center Infrastructure is an emerging focus area for us and includes applications in chip manufacturing equipment and high-performance computing. Customers in these markets continue to adopt 3D printing as a core manufacturing technology and are expanding the range of applications they deploy. This performance highlights the market-leading breadth of our additive manufacturing portfolio, spanning direct metal printing and all five major polymer technologies, combined with our deep expertise in advanced applications. Of particular note is the growing impact of metal 3D printing, where design flexibility combined with cost-effective production is enabling higher-performance components and systems.”
Dr. Graves concluded, “As the additive manufacturing industry continues to emerge from a multi-year downturn, our sustained investments in research and development are now enabling us to introduce a broad portfolio of new products that are gaining increasing customer traction. While the global economic environment remains uncertain, we are optimistic that, as capital investment activity strengthens, we are well positioned to benefit from the resulting expansion in global manufacturing capacity.”
“Adjusting for divestitures completed in 2025, total revenue increased 1.4% year over year and 6% for the first half of 2026, demonstrating continued core revenue growth in the year” said Phyllis Nordstrom, Chief Financial Officer of 3D Systems. “Strong growth in our key markets along with accelerated growth in new printer launches contributed to our success in the quarter. We continue to focus on refreshing our installed base as well as expanding our parts manufacturing capabilities to drive greater margin expansion and profitability as we look ahead.”
Second Quarter 2026 Results
Total revenue decreased 0.3% to $94.6 million compared to the prior year period. Adjusting for software divestitures completed in 2025, including Geomagic, 3DXpert and Oqton, total revenue increased by 1.4%.
Healthcare Solutions revenue increased approximately 6.8% to $48.1 million compared to the prior year period. Revenue growth was primarily driven by higher sales of new printer systems in Med Tech and continued growth in Personalized Healthcare Services.
Industrial Solutions revenue decreased approximately 6.7% to $46.5 million compared to the prior year period. Adjusting for divestitures, Industrial Solutions revenue decreased 3.7% year over year. The decline was primarily driven by the absence of revenue from a non-core product offering exited in the prior year and lower hardware services revenue.
Gross profit margin decreased to 36.4% compared to 38.1% in the prior year period. Non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased to 36.7% compared to 39.2% in the prior year period. Adjusting for software divestitures, non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased by 150 basis points. Gross profit was impacted by product mix, reflecting higher printer sales and select pricing impacts, partially offset by approximately $2.6 million of tariff refunds recovered in the quarter.
Net income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation decreased by $117.3 million to a loss of $(12.9) million compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily related to the gain on the sale of Geomagic and the gain on debt extinguishment recorded in the prior-year period, partially offset by improved operating margins and a lower income tax provision in the current period.
Adjusted EBITDA improved by $4.6 million, to $(0.8) million compared to the prior year period, driven primarily by the impact of prior cost reduction initiatives and the impact of tariff refunds recovered in the quarter. Adjusting for software divestitures, Adjusted EBITDA improved $3.9 million.
Financial Liquidity
During the second quarter 2026, the Company issued 18.9 million shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, for $53.2 million in cash, net of offering costs. At June 30, 2026, the Company had total cash of $129.0 million, which included cash and cash equivalents of $128.0 million and restricted cash of $1.0 million. A total of $3.9 million in principal amount of debt is scheduled to mature in the fourth quarter of 2026, with the remaining $92.0 million principal maturing in 2030.
Third Quarter 2026 Outlook
Revenue:$96 - $99 million Adjusted EBITDA: ($3) million - ($1) million 3D Systems does not provide forward-looking guidance for certain measures on a GAAP basis. The Company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures without unreasonable effort because certain items, including litigation expenses, acquisition expenses, stock-based compensation expense, intangible amortization expense, restructuring expenses, and goodwill impairment, are difficult to predict and estimate. These items are inherently uncertain and depend on various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and as such, any associated estimate and its impact on GAAP performance could vary materially.
Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss these results on August 4, 2026, which may be accessed as follows:
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Listen via webcast: www.3dsystems.com/investor
Participate via telephone: 877-407-8291 or 201-689-8345
A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the live presentation at www.3dsystems.com/investor.
Certain statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or current facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including statements regarding the timing of product launches, regulatory approvals, market opportunities, expected revenue impact, and shareholder value. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results or projections expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In many cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "believes," "belief," "expects," "may," "will," "estimates," "intends," "anticipates" or "plans" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs, assumptions, and current expectations and may include comments as to the Company’s beliefs and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its business and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the Company. The factors described under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or predicted in forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results, nor will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times at which such performance or results will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included are made only as of the date of the statement. 3D Systems undertakes no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements made by management or on its behalf, whether as a result of future developments, subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise.
About 3D Systems
Nearly 40 years ago, Chuck Hull’s curiosity and desire to improve the way products were designed and manufactured gave birth to 3D printing, 3D Systems, and the additive manufacturing industry. Since then, that same spark continues to ignite the 3D Systems team as we work side-by-side with our customers to change the way industries innovate. As a full-service solutions partner, we deliver industry-leading 3D printing technologies, materials and software to high-value markets such as medical and dental; aerospace, space and defense; transportation and motorsports; AI infrastructure; and durable goods. Each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise and passion of our employees who endeavor to achieve our shared goal of Transforming Manufacturing for a Better Future. More information on the Company is available at www.3dsystems.com.
3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited) (in thousands, except par value)June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents$127,951 $95,635 Accounts receivable, net of reserves — $5,719 and $3,608 80,174 83,806 Inventories 121,847 127,496 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 35,639 39,770 Total current assets 365,611 346,707 Property and equipment, net 49,697 49,249 Intangible assets, net 15,646 16,614 Goodwill 15,404 15,575 Operating lease right-of-use assets 41,170 45,364 Finance lease right-of-use assets 7,160 7,774 Long-term deferred income tax assets 2,443 2,787 Other assets 38,113 37,658 Total assets$535,244 $521,728 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs$3,944 $3,944 Current operating lease liabilities 9,266 11,583 Accounts payable 32,425 41,017 Accrued and other liabilities 39,781 46,656 Customer deposits and deferred revenue 22,182 17,423 Total current liabilities 107,598 120,623 Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs 87,240 86,394 Long-term operating lease liabilities 41,238 45,420 Long-term deferred income tax liabilities 2,818 2,740 Other liabilities 22,787 24,000 Total liabilities 261,681 279,177 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable non-controlling interest — 2,193 Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, 5,000 shares authorized; $0.001 par value; no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 — — Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 220,000 shares; shares issued 166,149 and 145,581 as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 166 146 Additional paid-in capital 1,677,775 1,620,399 Accumulated deficit (1,349,645) (1,332,360)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (54,733) (47,827)Total stockholders’ equity 273,563 240,358 Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and stockholders’ equity$535,244 $521,728 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(in thousands, except per share amounts)June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025Revenue: Products$54,842 $53,801 $112,610 $108,524 Services 39,737 41,037 77,507 80,854 Total revenue 94,579 94,838 190,117 189,378 Cost of sales: Products 35,845 32,274 71,932 69,639 Services 24,272 26,414 49,380 50,900 Total cost of sales 60,117 58,688 121,312 120,539 Gross profit 34,462 36,150 68,805 68,839 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 35,135 34,139 66,483 83,908 Research and development 9,972 17,361 19,607 37,044 Total operating expenses 45,107 51,500 86,090 120,952 Loss from operations (10,645) (15,350) (17,285) (52,113)Non-operating (loss) income: Foreign exchange gain (loss), net 1,464 (1,591) 4,102 (452)Interest income 575 1,717 1,159 2,670 Interest expense (2,155) (697) (4,319) (1,278)Gain on disposition — 125,681 — 125,681 Other (loss) income, net (839) 7,020 2,689 6,860 Total non-operating (loss) income (955) 132,130 3,631 133,481 Net (loss) income before income taxes (11,600) 116,780 (13,654) 81,368 Provision for income taxes (354) (11,018) (1,837) (11,689)Loss on equity method investments, net of income taxes (907) (1,326) (1,953) (2,229)Net (loss) income before redeemable non-controlling interest (12,861) 104,436 (17,444) 67,450 Less: net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest — — (159) — Net (loss) income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation$(12,861) $104,436 $(17,285) $67,450 Net (loss) income per common share: Basic$(0.09) $0.79 $(0.12) $0.51 Diluted$(0.09) $0.57 $(0.12) $0.37 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 148,968 132,280 146,130 132,370 Diluted 148,968 182,716 146,130 183,237 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Six Months Ended(in thousands)June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net (loss) income before redeemable non-controlling interest$(17,444) $67,450 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 10,186 10,907 Amortization of debt issuance costs 1,023 652 Stock-based compensation 4,615 607 Non-cash operating lease expense 6,105 2,371 Provision for inventory obsolescence 4,453 2,130 Provision for bad debts 2,348 1,622 Gain on the disposition of businesses, property, equipment and other assets (95) (125,825)Gain on debt extinguishment — (8,203)Provision for deferred income taxes and reserve adjustments 714 (3,124)Gain on disposal of investment (2,576) — Loss on equity method investment, net of taxes 1,953 2,229 Changes in operating accounts: Accounts receivable (2,966) 9,394 Inventories (2,588) (11,137)Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,161 (6,362)Accounts payable (8,761) (8,142)Deferred revenue and customer deposits 8,285 7,094 Accrued and other liabilities (9,521) 5,009 All other operating activities (12,998) (6,302)Net cash used in operating activities (14,106) (59,630)INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property and equipment (5,890) (5,743)Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses, net of cash sold 100 119,400 Acquisitions and other investments, net of cash acquired — (900)Other investing activities (80) 174 Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (5,870) 112,931 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from equity offering 53,825 — Equity issuance costs (127) — Proceeds from borrowings and long-term debt — 92,030 Repayment of borrowings and long-term debt — (169,987)Debt issuance costs — (3,425)Stock repurchases — (14,960)Purchase of non-controlling interests (498) — Taxes paid related to net-share settlement of equity awards (434) (605)Other financing activities (824) (393)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 51,942 (97,340)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (71) 5,104 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 31,895 (38,935)Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year 97,100 172,883 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period$128,995 $133,948 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Segment Information
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Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Revenue: Healthcare Solutions$48.1 $45.0 $98.2 $86.3 Industrial Solutions 46.5 49.8 91.9 103.0 Total$94.6 $94.8 $190.1 $189.4 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures Presentation of Information in this Press Release
3D Systems reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. Management also reviews and reports certain non-GAAP measures, including: adjusted revenue, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross profit margin, non-GAAP diluted income (loss) per share, non-GAAP operating expense and Adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP measures exclude certain items that management does not view as part of 3D Systems’ core results as they may be highly variable, may be unusual or infrequent, are difficult to predict and can distort underlying business trends and results. Management believes that the non-GAAP measures provide useful additional insight into underlying business trends and results and provide meaningful information regarding the comparison of period-over-period results. Additionally, management uses the non-GAAP measures for planning, forecasting and evaluating business and financial performance, including allocating resources and evaluating results relative to employee compensation targets. 3D Systems’ non-GAAP measures are not calculated in accordance with or as required by GAAP and may not be calculated in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should thus be considered as supplemental in nature and not considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
To calculate the non-GAAP measures, 3D Systems excludes the impact of the following items:
amortization of intangible assets, a non-cash expense, as 3D Systems’ intangible assets were primarily acquired in connection with business combinations;costs incurred in connection with acquisitions and divestitures, such as legal, consulting and advisory fees;stock-based compensation expenses, a non-cash expense;charges related to restructuring and cost optimization plans, impairment charges, including goodwill, and divestiture gains or losses;the impact of software divestitures, which were previously included in our Industrial Solutions segment, for pre-divestiture periods in 2025; andcosts, including legal fees, related to significant or unusual litigation matters. Amortization of intangibles and acquisition and divestiture-related costs are excluded from non-GAAP measures as the timing and magnitude of business combination transactions are not predictable, can vary significantly from period to period and the purchase price allocated to amortizable intangible assets and the related amortization period are unique to each acquisition. Amortization of intangible assets will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. While intangible assets contribute to the company’s revenue generation, the amortization of intangible assets does not directly relate to the sale of the company’s products or services. Additionally, intangible assets amortization expense typically fluctuates based on the size and timing of the company’s acquisition activity. Accordingly, the company believes excluding the amortization of intangible assets enhances the company’s and investors’ ability to compare the company’s past financial performance with its current performance and to analyze underlying business performance and trends. Although stock-based compensation is a key incentive offered to certain of our employees, the expense is non-cash in nature, and we continue to evaluate our business performance excluding stock-based compensation; therefore, it is excluded from non-GAAP measures. Stock-based compensation expenses will recur in future periods. Charges related to restructuring and cost optimization plans, impairment charges, including goodwill, divestiture gains or losses, and the costs, including legal fees, related to significant or unusual litigation matters are excluded from non-GAAP measures as the frequency and magnitude of these activities may vary widely from period to period. Additionally, impairment charges, including goodwill, are non-cash. Furthermore, the company believes the costs, including legal fees, related to significant or unusual litigation matters are not indicative of our core business' operations.
The matters discussed above are tax effected, as applicable, in calculating non-GAAP diluted income (loss) per share.
Adjusted EBITDA, defined as net (loss) income, plus income tax (provision) benefit, interest and other income (expense), net, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation expense, and other non-GAAP adjustments, all as described above, is used by management to evaluate performance and helps measure financial performance period-over-period.
Furthermore, in this press release, 3D Systems reports certain non-GAAP financial measures further adjusted to remove the operating activity related to (i) Geomagic, which the Company divested on April 1, 2025, for $119.4 million in cash, and (ii) 3DXpert and Oqton, which the Company divested on October 31, 2025, for $3.3 million in cash plus a revenue-based royalty of up to $12.9 million (together with Geomagic, the "Software Divestitures"), for periods non-comparable on a year over year basis. The Company believes excluding non-comparable periods allows it to include the operating activity related to Software Divestitures only to the extent that results are comparable year over year.
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is provided in the accompanying schedules.
Certain columns may not add due to the use of rounded numbers. Percentages presented are calculated from the underlying numbers in thousands.
3D Systems does not provide forward-looking guidance for certain measures on a GAAP basis. The Company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measure without unreasonable effort because certain items, including litigation costs, acquisition expenses, stock-based compensation expense, intangible assets amortization expense, restructuring expenses, and goodwill impairment charges, are difficult to predict and estimate. These items are inherently uncertain and depend on various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and as such, any associated estimate and its impact on GAAP performance could vary materially.
Non-GAAP Revenue (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(in millions)June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025Revenue$94.6 $94.8 $190.1 $189.4 Software divestitures — (1.5) — (10.1)Revenue excluding software divestitures (Non-GAAP)$94.6 $93.3 $190.1 $179.3 Non-GAAP Industrial Revenue (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(in millions)June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025Industrial Revenue$46.5 $49.8 $91.9 $103.0 Software divestitures — (1.5) — (10.1)Industrial Revenue excluding software divestitures (Non-GAAP)$46.5 $48.3 $91.9 $93.0 Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended(in millions)June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 Gross Profit
Gross Profit Margin(1) Gross Profit Gross Profit Margin(1)Gross profit (GAAP)$34.5 36.4% $36.2 38.1%Amortization expense 0.2 0.2% 0.2 0.2%Restructuring expense — —% 0.8 0.9%Gross profit (Non-GAAP)$34.7 36.7% $37.2 39.2%Software divestitures — —% (1.6) (1.0)%Gross profit excluding software divestitures (Non-GAAP)$34.7 36.7% $35.7 38.2% (1) Calculated as non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of total revenue.
Six Months Ended(in millions)June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 Gross Profit
Gross Profit Margin(1) Gross Profit Gross Profit Margin(1)Gross profit (GAAP)$68.8 36.2% $68.8 36.4%Amortization expense 0.3 0.2% 0.4 0.2%Restructuring expense — —% 1.0 0.5%Gross profit (Non-GAAP)$69.1 36.4% $70.2 37.1%Software divestitures — —% (8.7) (2.8)%Gross profit excluding software divestitures (Non-GAAP)$69.1 36.4% $61.5 34.3% (1) Calculated as non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of total revenue.
Non-GAAP Operating Expense (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(in millions)June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025Operating expense (GAAP)$45.1 $51.5 $86.1 $121.0 Amortization expense (0.8) (0.7) (1.4) (1.6)Stock-based compensation expense (2.3) 3.6 (4.6) (0.6)Acquisition and divestiture-related expense — (0.2) (0.2) (1.1)Legal and other expense (2.4) (3.0) (3.5) (4.2)Restructuring expense — (4.3) (0.2) (5.1)Non-GAAP operating expense$39.5 $46.8 $76.1 $108.4 Software divestitures — (2.2) — (7.2)Non-GAAP operating expenses excluding software divestitures$39.5 $44.6 $76.1 $101.2 Net (Loss) Income Attributable to 3D Systems Corporation to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(in millions)June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025Net (loss) income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation (GAAP)$(12.9) $104.4 $(17.3) $67.5 Interest expense (income), net 1.6 (1.0) 3.2 (1.4)Provision for income taxes 0.4 11.0 1.8 11.7 Depreciation expense 4.1 4.3 8.3 8.9 Amortization expense 1.0 0.9 1.7 2.0 EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (5.8) 119.6 (2.3) 88.7 Stock-based compensation expense 2.3 (3.6) 4.6 0.6 Acquisition and divestiture-related expense — 0.2 0.2 1.1 Legal and other expense 2.4 3.1 3.5 4.2 Restructuring expense — 5.1 0.2 6.1 Net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest — — (0.2) — Loss on equity method investment, net of tax 0.9 1.3 2.0 2.2 Gain on repurchase of debt — (8.2) — (8.2)Gain on disposal of investment — — (2.6) — Gain on disposition — (125.7) — (125.7)Other non-operating income (0.6) 2.8 (4.2) 1.8 Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)$(0.8) $(5.3) $1.3 $(29.3)Software divestitures — 0.7 — (1.6)Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) excluding software divestitures$(0.8) $(4.7) $1.3 $(30.8) Diluted Loss per Share (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(in dollars)June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025Diluted (loss) income per share (GAAP)$(0.09) $0.57 $(0.12) $0.37 Amortization expense 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 Stock-based compensation expense 0.02 (0.02) 0.03 — Acquisition and divestiture-related expense — — — 0.01 Legal and other expense 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 Restructuring expense — 0.03 — 0.03 Gain on repurchase of debt — (0.04) — (0.04)Gain on disposal of investment — — (0.02) — Gain on disposition — (0.69) — (0.69)Loss on equity method investment and other 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 Tax effect of the adjustments reflected above — 0.05 — 0.05 Non-GAAP diluted loss per share$(0.04) $(0.07) $(0.05) $(0.22)Software divestitures — 0.01 — (0.01)Non-GAAP diluted loss per share excluding software divestitures$(0.04) $(0.06) $(0.05) $(0.23)
Key Takeaways GigaCloud is expected to post Q2 revenue growth of 18.9%, while earnings fall 6.6% year over year. Lower U.S. furniture demand, ocean-service volumes and service margins may weigh on GCT's top line. Fuel, delivery, integration and expansion costs could pressure GigaCloud's profitability and margins. GigaCloud Technology Inc. (GCT - Free Report) is set to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings on Aug. 6, before the market opens.
The bottom-line estimate for the soon-to-be-reported quarter has remained flat at 85 cents per share over the past 60 days. The consensus mark indicates a decline of 6.6% year over year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $383.7 million, which indicates a rise of 18.9% year over year.
The company has an impressive earnings surprise history. It surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 57.4%.
GCT’s Expectations This Time AroundGCT’s top-line in the to-be reported quarter is expected to have been affected by a downturn in the U.S. furniture demand, lower ocean-service volumes and pressure on service margins. Rising fuel and delivery costs are also likely to have weighed on profitability.
The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and supply-chain disruptions are likely to have weighed on its June-end quarter results. Inflationary pressures and fuel price volatility are also expected to have posed additional headwinds.
Moreover, the New Classic’s integration-related disruptions and unfavorable purchasing terms are expected to have hurt growth and margins. Vietnam flooding, inventory delays and higher expansion-related expenses are likely to have added further pressure.
What Our Model Says About GCTOur proven Zacks model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for GCT this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. But that's not the case here.
GCT currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Stocks to ConsiderHere are a few stocks from the broader Business Services sector, which, according to our model, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this season.
Enpro Inc. (NPO - Free Report) : The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $322.9 million, indicating 12.1% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $2.30 per share, implying a 13.3% rise from the year-ago quarter’s actual. The company beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 1.95%.
NPO has an Earnings ESP of +0.87% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The company is scheduled to declare its second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 4.
Thomson Reuters (TRI - Free Report) : The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $1.91 billion, implying a 7.26% rise year over year. For earnings, the consensus mark is pegged at 96 cents per share, indicating a rise of 9.1% year over year. The company beat on earnings in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 3.1%.
TRI currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.35% and a Zacks Rank #2.
The company is set to declare its second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 5.
Powell Industries ve 3. fiskálním čtvrtletí zvýšila výnosy na 312 milionů USD a čistý zisk na 52,2 milionu USD. Nové objednávky vyskočily na rekordních 934 milionů USD a objednávkový backlog dosáhl 2,4 miliardy USD.
August 03, 2026 16:05 ET | Source: Powell Industries, Inc.
HOUSTON, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: POWL) (“Powell” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of custom-engineered solutions for the management, control and distribution of electrical energy, today announced results for the third quarter Fiscal 2026 ended June 30, 2026. All comparisons are to the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, unless otherwise noted.
Key Highlights:
Revenues of $312 million increased 9%;Gross profit of $95 million, or 30.6% of revenue, increased 8%;Net income of $52 million, or $1.42 per diluted share(1), increased 8%;New orders(2) totaled $934 million, an increase of 158%;Backlog(3) as of June 30, 2026 totaled $2.4 billion, an increase of 69%;Cash and short-term investments as of June 30, 2026 totaled $634 million;Powell was awarded three mega(4) orders during the fiscal third quarter, including the previously announced data center order with a value exceeding $400 million, as well as orders in the Petrochemical market and the LNG end market. Brett A. Cope, Powell’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Commercial momentum across our key end markets continues to accelerate as Powell was awarded a record $934 million of new orders(2) in the quarter and reported a book-to-bill ratio of 3.0x. Activity levels across Oil and Gas, Electric Utility and Commercial and Industrial end markets have remained very robust, highlighted in this most recent quarter by our previously announced mega(4) data center order with a value in excess of $400 million, as well as two additional mega(4) orders; one within the LNG end market that approximated $60 million and the other a Petrochemical order for roughly $75 million. The Powell team also continues to focus on strong project execution as we deliver our record backlog(3), demonstrated by a strong gross margin performance of 30.6%.”
Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Revenues totaled $312 million, an increase of 9% compared to $286.3 million in the prior year, and a sequential increase of 5% compared to $296.6 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026. The growth compared to the prior year was driven by higher revenue levels from the Commercial & Other Industrial market, which grew 54%, as well as from the Electric Utility market, which grew 18%. This was partially offset by lower revenue within the Petrochemical market, which declined 49%.
Gross profit of $95.3 million, or 30.6% of revenue, increased 8% compared to $87.9 million, or 30.7% of revenue, in the prior year and increased sequentially by 8% compared to $87.9 million, or 29.6% of revenue in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026. The increases in gross profit were primarily driven by higher volume levels and a continued strong and stable pricing environment.
New orders(2) totaled $934 million compared to $362 million in the prior year and $490 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026. The increases were driven by improved bookings predominantly within the Commercial & Other Industrial, Oil & Gas, and Petrochemical markets. During the quarter, the Company was awarded three mega(4) orders; one for a data center with a value exceeding $400 million related to a behind-the-meter design of on-site generation assets, a Petrochemical order with a value of approximately $75 million in the fertilizer industry, and a LNG order with a value of approximately $60 million to support the liquefaction and export of LNG along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Backlog(3) totaled $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase of 69% compared to $1.4 billion as of June 30, 2025, and a sequential increase of 35% compared to $1.8 billion as of March 31, 2026.
Net income of $52.2 million, or $1.42 per diluted share(1), increased 8% compared to $48.2 million, or $1.32 per diluted share(1) in the prior year. The increase was the result of higher revenues coupled with strong gross margins during the quarter. Net income in the quarter increased sequentially by 14% compared to $45.9 million, or $1.25 per diluted share(1) in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026.
On April 2, 2026, Powell effected a three-for-one forward split of our common stock and proportionately increased the number of authorized common stock from 30,000,000 to 90,000,000. Each shareholder of record as of the close of trading on March 20, 2026 (the “Record Date”) received, after the close of trading on April 2, 2026, two additional shares for every one share held on the Record Date. Trading began on a split-adjusted basis at market open on April 6, 2026.
OUTLOOK
Commenting on the Company’s expectations for the remainder of Fiscal 2026, Cope added, “The outlook for each of our core end markets are highly favorable, supported by durable and diverse demand drivers, including the continuation of U.S. LNG in the global energy landscape, growth in utility generation coupled with ongoing grid strengthening initiatives, as well as increasing demand to support data centers and related AI capacity demand. We anticipate activity across each of our core markets will remain robust. Our near-to-midterm focus remains on ensuring that Powell is adequately positioned to address these thematic, secular tailwinds driving the growing demand for electrical distribution equipment and custom, engineered-to-order solutions.”
Michael Metcalf, Powell’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Our strong project execution levels, combined with our growing backlog(3) and its overall composition across our core end markets, make us confident that Powell will deliver another very strong year of financial results as we close out Fiscal 2026 and look ahead to Fiscal 2027. We expect that gross margins will maintain levels consistent to the trailing twelve months, while prudently adding capacity to support the acceleration in our backlog(3). The expansion of our Jacintoport fabrication yard is expected to be completed by the close of Fiscal 2026, and we anticipate production to ramp up as we leverage this additional capacity to support recent core industrial project awards. We are also evaluating greenfield capacity expansions incremental to our added leased capacity in Houston and Ohio, while prioritizing adequate returns and ensuring the optimal manufacturing footprint for Powell over the long term.”
CONFERENCE CALL
Powell Industries has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. To participate in the conference call, dial 1-833-953-2431 (domestic) or 1-412-317-5760 (international) at least 10 minutes before the call begins and ask for the Powell Industries conference call. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through August 11, 2026 and may be accessed by calling 1-855-669-9658 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) and using passcode 3105582#.
Investors, analysts and the general public will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call over the Internet by visiting powellind.com. To listen to the live call on the web, please visit the website at least 15 minutes before the call begins to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live webcast, an archive will be available shortly after the call and will remain available for approximately twelve months at powellind.com.
About Powell Industries
Powell Industries, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, develops, designs, manufactures and services custom-engineered equipment and systems that distribute, control and monitor the flow of electrical energy and provide protection to motors, transformers and other electrically powered equipment. Powell Industries, Inc. primarily serves the oil and gas and petrochemical markets, the electric utility market, and commercial and other industrial markets. Beyond these major markets, we also provide products and services to the light rail traction power market and other markets that include universities and government entities. We are continuously developing new channels to electrical markets through original equipment manufacturers and distribution market channels. For more information, please visit powellind.com.
Any forward-looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this release, including those related to our outlook, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In the course of operations, we are subject to certain risk factors, competition and competitive pressures, sensitivity to general economic and industrial conditions, international political and economic risks, availability and price of raw materials, the impact of tariffs and execution of business strategy. In addition, our backlog(3) may not be indicative of future operating results as orders may be cancelled or modified by our customers and associated backlog may not be recognized as revenue on the timeline we expect or at all. For further information, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which are available from the Company without charge.
Investors should note that we announce material financial information in SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls. Based on guidance from the SEC, we may use the Investors section of our website to communicate with investors. It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. The information on our website is not part of, and is not incorporated to, this release.
POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025(In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Revenues$311,740 $286,273 $859,539 $806,335 Cost of goods sold216,441 198,374 604,886 575,480 Gross profit95,299 87,899 254,653 230,855 Selling, general and administrative expenses26,702 25,116 77,703 68,359 Research and development expenses4,300 2,659 11,856 7,881 Amortization of intangible assets221 — 666 — Operating income64,076 60,124 164,428 154,615 Other expenses (income): Interest income, net(5,047) (3,977) (13,515) (11,397)Income before income taxes69,123 64,101 177,943 166,012 Income tax provision16,963 15,867 38,506 36,685 Net income$52,160 $48,234 $139,437 $129,327 Earnings per share(1): Basic$1.43 $1.33 $3.83 $3.57 Diluted$1.42 $1.32 $3.81 $3.54 Weighted average shares(1): Basic36,432 36,212 36,396 36,176 Diluted36,604 36,525 36,566 36,497 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA: Depreciation and Amortization$2,165 $1,742 $6,496 $5,215 Capital Expenditures$6,525 $5,117 $10,386 $11,380 Dividends Paid$3,279 $3,228 $9,792 $9,640 POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2026 September 30, 2025(In thousands) (Unaudited) Assets: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments$633,561 $475,527 All other current assets597,610 456,189 Property, plant and equipment, net118,634 111,049 Long-term assets56,893 66,219 Total assets$1,406,698 $1,108,984 Liabilities and equity: Current liabilities$624,650 $446,387 Deferred and other long-term liabilities................................25,864 21,827 Stockholders’ equity.756,184 640,770 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,406,698 $1,108,984 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA: Working capital(5)$606,521 $485,329 (1) On April 2, 2026, the Company effected a three-for-one forward split of its common stock (the “Stock Split”). Share and per-share amounts disclosed for all periods have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effect of the Stock Split.(2) New orders (bookings) represent the estimated value of contracts added to existing backlog (unsatisfied performance obligations).(3) The amounts recorded in backlog may not be a reliable indicator of our future operating results and may not be indicative of continuing revenue performance over future fiscal quarters or years primarily due to unexpected contract adjustments, cancellations or scope reductions.(4) A mega order is defined as an order with a contract value exceeding $50 million.(5) Working capital is equal to current assets (including cash and short-term investments) minus current liabilities. Contacts:Michael W. Metcalf, CFO Powell Industries, Inc. 713-947-4422 Robert Winters Alpha IR Group [email protected] 312-445-2870
SpaceX zveřejní výsledky hospodaření 4. srpna po uzavření trhu; konsensus čeká tržby 6,82 miliardy USD a ztrátu 0,23 USD na akcii. Akcie jsou od svého vrcholu níže o více než 50 %.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX +5.62%) reports quarterly results tomorrow, Aug. 4, after the market closes. It's the first time the company will do so after its high-profile June IPO. These may be the most closely watched earnings of the year so far.
SpaceX went public on June 12 in the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history, raising, in total, a staggering $85.7 billion. Shares were priced at $135, closed the first day at $160.95, and ran as high as $225.64 just days later.
That’s not been the story since. Shares have fallen more than 50% from their peak and are now trading around $111, headed into tomorrow’s earnings.
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So, what does Wall Street expect from SpaceX? And what should you be paying attention to beyond the headline numbers?
What Wall Street expects from SpaceX's first earnings reportThe Wall Street consensus is currently set at $6.82 billion in revenue with a non-GAAP loss of $0.23 per share.
You should know that these are very rough estimates. As one Cantor Fitzgerald analyst put it, the “quarter likely suffers from an extreme estimate skew.” That’s analyst speak for Wall Street isn’t quite sure what to expect.
Here’s a look at the company’s most recent performance, broken down by segment.
SegmentQ1 2026 revenueQ1 2026 operating income (loss)Connectivity (Starlink)$3.26 billion$1.19 billionSpace (rockets)$619 million($662 million)AI (Grok, X, data centers)$818 million($2.47 billion)Source: Company Filings
Four things I'm watching beyond the headline numbersOK, here’s what I think you should look out for.
First, cash. Earnings figures, especially ones like earnings before interest, taxes, amortization, and depreciation (EBITDA), can often be a bit misleading. Cash statements reveal a more direct vision of the company’s present financial reality, in my view, especially for businesses that require a whole lot of capital expenditures (capex).
SpaceX generated $1 billion in operating cash flow last quarter -- the cash the business itself produced -- but free cash flow (FCF), the money left over after it also pays for things like equipment and construction, came in at negative $9.1 billion. Pay close attention to this figure.
Second, AI. Now, this is closely related to the first. The AI division was reportedly burning about $1 billion a month last quarter. Massive investment with little revenue. This is likely to look much different given its recent deals with Anthropic and Google. Will these deals make AI a profitable enterprise?
Third, Starlink. This is the company’s financial heart, and its success is critical for SpaceX as a whole. While revenue growth, earnings, and customer growth will all be important to pay attention to, what I’m really interested in is average revenue per user (ARPU). This is an important figure for the long-term vision of Starlink. Is the company sacrificing ARPU for growth?
And finally, Starship. The new rocket is foundational to SpaceX’s growth plans, a cornerstone of its vision for the future. So, I’m extremely interested in any operational developments here. How close are we to full commercial deployment?
Wall Street is, by and large, very bullish on this oneThe consensus among Wall Street is currently a buy with an average 12-month price target of $293, which is quite an upside. Take a look below at a sampling of the Street’s targets; you’ll see that there are definitely some outliers in the bunch, one extremely bullish, the other bearish.
One of the most controversial aspects of Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SPCX +5.62%), more commonly known as SpaceX, is the significant ownership and voting control held by CEO Elon Musk. With 42% ownership stake and more than 80% of the voting power, Musk doesn't have to worry about shareholders potentially removing him, even if they disagree with the company's performance. The power Musk yields with the company has been one of the more striking and controversial features of the stock.
For Musk, however, the reason for this type of structure is simple. He says it's to ensure that he can remain focused on the long term.
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Musk's vision could take considerable time to play out Musk sees considerable opportunities for SpaceX in the future, not only in space but also in artificial intelligence. Putting data centers into space and helping humans get to Mars one day are extremely lofty goals, which will likely take several years, even under ideal conditions. Thus, getting bogged down by shareholder expectations and needing to please Wall Street can be challenging while still focusing on the space's company's long-term goals.
In a recent interview with The Economist, Musk clarified why so much control for him is necessary. "I really just need to make sure that I can focus on long term," Musk said, believing that will give him sufficient power to control the path of the company. And by long term, he clarified he was referring to a time frame of five to 10 years.
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SpaceX's opportunities are significant, but the stock carries plenty of risk In SpaceX's S-1 filing, the company outlined a massive total addressable market of $28.5 trillion, and that growth potential was a big reason investors were bullish about the stock when it first went public in June. The growth story was so compelling that even at a market cap of around $2 trillion, investors wanted to take a chance on the business.
However, SpaceX stock has proven to be volatile since then. On Friday, it closed below $109 and was down more than 50% from the highs it hit in June, when euphoria sent it to more than $225. This type of volatility may be inevitable around a company with such a high valuation and so much uncertainty around its future. With SpaceX unprofitable and needing significant cash infusions to grow in the long run, investors will need to be incredibly patient with the stock, as it may take a long time for the company to realize its goals.
Apple podala novou právní stížnost proti britskému požadavku na přístup k šifrovaným zálohám dat uživatelů. Firma potvrdila podání, ale další komentář odmítla.
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LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab has launched a new legal challenge against the British government's latest attempt to create a so-called backdoor to access encrypted customer data, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
The report said Apple last month lodged a legal complaint at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal — Britain's independent judicial body — over the Interior Ministry's demand that Apple allow it access to encrypted cloud backups of data belonging to British users.
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Britain dropped last year a previous mandate for such a backdoor that would have allowed access to British and U.S. customers' data following months of negotiations with the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
However, British authorities subsequently issued a new "technical capability notice" to Apple that did not apply to U.S. users, the FT report said.
A British government spokesperson said it would not comment on legal proceedings or operational matters, including confirming or denying the existence of individual notices.
"The UK supports strong encryption and robust privacy protections, but it is also vital that law enforcement can access communications when necessary and proportionate to protect the public from terrorism, serious crime, and child sexual abuse," the spokesperson said.
Apple confirmed the filing but declined to comment further. The company has previously said it has never built a backdoor or master key to any of its products or services and never would.
"This is a hugely important case that will have far-reaching implications for the public’s privacy rights well into the future," Ruth Ehrlich, director of external relations at human rights advocacy group Liberty, which has previously been involved in the legal case, said in a statement.
"Opening a backdoor to all of that information carries a wide range of risks to our personal data. It is critical that the government listens to the many concerns and commits to protecting our privacy rights."
Reporting by Muvija M and Michael Holden Editing by Tomasz Janowski and Nick Zieminski
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Akcie Meta Platforms vzrostly o 6,6 % poté, co Morgan Stanley uklidnila investory ohledně vysokých výdajů na AI infrastrukturu. Firma zároveň potvrdila plán investic až 145 miliard USD letos.
Meta Platforms (META +6.02%) stock jumped 6.6% through 1:15 p.m. ET Monday after Morgan Stanley analysts reassured investors about the company's prospects amid record investment in AI infrastructure.
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Meta Q2 earnings Meta disappointed investors last week, reporting only a $6.18 per share profit where analysts had expected $7.17 -- despite beating on revenue. Meta stock sold off after the report, so why is it bouncing back so quickly today?
Investors didn't like it when Meta confirmed plans to spend as much as $145 billion on capital investment this year, especially not after seeing Meta's investments take such a big bite out of profits in the quarter.
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What Morgan Stanley said about Meta's spending But Morgan Stanley says it's OK for Meta to keep spending -- because everyone else is... and it's paying off for them.
All four of the big AI hyperscalers are spending gobs of money on AI investment right now, with Alphabet (GOOG +4.44%) announcing plans to spend $195 billion to $205 billion, Amazon (AMZN +4.58%) a bit more at $220 billion from $200 billion, and Microsoft (MSFT +4.93%) a bit less at about $190 billion.
Total cloud capital expenditure could exceed $1.2 trillion in 2027, says MS. However, "strong operating cash flow, equity and debt financing, leasing strategies, custom chips, and infrastructure efficiencies are helping fund capex while easing free cash flow pressure." Indeed, despite all the spending, Meta has generated $41 billion in positive FCF over the past 12 months.
The bad news: By the end of this year, most analysts expect Meta's free cash flow will turn negative -- and remain negative through 2027, as cash burn accelerates. How long they can keep that up, and whether investors will forgive them for it, remains to be seen.
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Alphabet ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázal EPS 9,11 USD, meziročně o 294 % více, hlavně díky nerealizovaným ziskům z portfolia investic včetně SpaceX. Příští čtvrtletí ale může být pod tlakem kvůli poklesu hodnoty SpaceX.
When Alphabet (GOOG +4.44%)(GOOGL +4.88%) reported its latest earnings numbers last month, its bottom line was incredibly impressive. Earnings per share of $9.11 skyrocketed a mammoth 294% year over year. Not only was the company's core business doing well, but it also got a boost from nonoperating items, specifically, its investments.
The company benefited from the surge in the value of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX +5.62%), also known as SpaceX. But while its gains from SpaceX were considerable, that could make Alphabet vulnerable to significant losses in the next quarter, particularly given how badly the space stock has been struggling of late.
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Alphabet's earnings got a near-$100 billion boost from other income Alphabet has significant stakes in Anthropic and SpaceX, two businesses that are investing heavily in opportunities related to artificial intelligence (AI). While Anthropic may be the more conventional AI investment, as its business centers around its Claude chatbot, AI is also a huge opportunity for SpaceX, as the bulk of its total addressable market of $28.5 trillion ($26.5 trillion) relates to AI.
In Alphabet's second-quarter earnings, covering the three-month period through June 30, its pre-tax profit totaled nearly $139 billion. A year ago, the company's income before taxes was just under $34 billion. Alphabet reported just under $98 billion in net other income, which had a significant impact on the numbers.
Within other income and expenses, Alphabet reported gains on equity securities totaling just over $99 billion, which it says was "primarily related to unrealized gains in our equity securities portfolio from SpaceX and a private company."
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SpaceX's volatility could heavily impact Alphabet's current quarter On June 30, SpaceX's stock closed at just under $171. As of last week, however, it was down to less than $109, looking as though it might fall below $100 in the coming days.
That's a significant decline in just a month, as the space stock's high valuation has likely been giving investors second thoughts about whether it's a good idea to own it. If Alphabet's investment in SpaceX had a significant positive impact on the company's most recent earnings, the reverse may hold for the third quarter, particularly if SpaceX stock doesn't recover within the next two months.
While Alphabet may still be a top growth stock to own, investors need to be cautious when looking at its price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple, given that it's based on unadjusted earnings, and can thus be skewed by how SpaceX and other investments do. Right now, Alphabet looks much cheaper than it normally does, with its P/E ratio at only 18 -- and that can make it look like a much better bargain than it really is.
AMD čeká po uzavření trhu výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí; analytici čekají zisk 1,62 USD na akcii a tržby 11,3 miliardy USD. Tržby datového centra mají více než zdvojnásobit na zhruba 6,5 miliardy USD.
Results land on Tuesday after-hours with data centre revenue expected to double and the sector in retreat
Advanced Micro Devices Inc's (NASDAQ:AMD, XETRA:AMD) second-quarter print is the official set-piece since a sharp reversal in sentiment towards semiconductor stocks.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor index has fallen roughly 20% from its late-June peak, wiping more than $1 trillion from the value of chipmakers worldwide, even though it remains up around 90% over 12 months.
The retreat has been driven by doubts about whether hyperscalers can sustain their current rate of spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, rather than by any deterioration in demand.
Fresh worries about Chinese competition in memory chips, and about the circular financing arrangements linking chip suppliers to their largest customers, have compounded the mood.
AMD shares closed at $476.15 on Friday, having been quoted above $550 a fortnight ago, though they remain up sharply over the past year.
The numbers themselves are expected to be striking.
Analysts forecast earnings of about $1.62 a share on revenue of $11.3 billion, against $0.48 and $7.6 billion in the same quarter last year.
The company had guided to $11.2 billion, give or take $300 million, with a non-GAAP gross margin near 56%.
Data centre revenue is expected to have more than doubled to roughly $6.5 billion from $3.2 billion, with server processor sales growing more than 70%.
The client division, which supplies chips for personal computers, is forecast to bring in around $3 billion, up 20%, while gaming is expected to fall 30% to $781 million.
Rising memory prices are squeezing the PC market, a headwind for both AMD and Intel in the coming quarters.
Attention will focus less on the quarter just gone than on execution of the Helios rack-scale system, which AMD says entered full production last month.
Helios packs 72 of the company's MI455X accelerators alongside its Venice server processors and Pensando networking, priced at roughly $5 million to $5.5 million a rack, and is pitched directly against Nvidia's rival systems.
Lisa Su, chief executive, has claimed the rack delivers 15% more compute performance than Nvidia's Vera Rubin, 50% more high-bandwidth memory and 30% more output per dollar spent.
First customer shipments are due late in the third quarter, meaning meaningful revenue will not arrive until the fourth.
AMD has commitments from OpenAI for up to six gigawatts of capacity and from Anthropic for up to two, alongside deployments at Microsoft.
The constraint is HBM4 memory, the scarcest component in the AI supply chain, and one AMD does not control.
Akcie Nvidia v pondělí vzrostly o 3 %, protože investoři sází na silnou poptávku po AI infrastruktuře před výsledky 26. srpna. Podporují je i rostoucí investice do datacenter a pozitivní pohled analytiků.
Nvidia NVDA shares rose 3% on Monday as investors remained optimistic about the chipmaker's position at the center of the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, with expanding data center investments and favorable analyst views supporting sentiment ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
Recent industry reports suggest that large cloud service providers are accelerating spending on AI infrastructure, particularly on Nvidia's latest generation of liquid-cooled Blackwell systems.
The trend reflects continued demand for high-performance computing as enterprise generative AI applications move beyond pilot projects and into large-scale deployment.
Investors also assessed reports of manufacturing yield improvements that could help Nvidia ease previous supply constraints and deliver more products during the current fiscal period.
AI infrastructure spending remains the key growth driverNvidia continues to benefit from its dominant position in the AI accelerator market, with analysts pointing to sustained demand from hyperscale cloud providers and emerging enterprise workloads.
The company has also been supported by a broader improvement in the macroeconomic backdrop.
Cooling inflation data and expectations that the Federal Reserve could stabilize or eventually ease monetary policy have improved sentiment toward high-growth technology companies by making future earnings more valuable under lower discount rates.
Beyond traditional cloud customers, research firms have also highlighted growing opportunities from sovereign AI initiatives across Europe and Asia, with governments investing in domestic AI infrastructure that could expand demand for advanced computing hardware.
Despite geopolitical trade uncertainties affecting parts of the semiconductor industry, Nvidia's diversified supply chain and software ecosystem have helped insulate the company from some of the broader sector pressures.
While enthusiasm around AI spending remains strong, some market observers have cautioned that the industry's rapid infrastructure expansion is increasing financing requirements.
“Companies that were once huge cash generators are now spending so much on AI infrastructure that they have become large borrowers,” wrote Stephen Coltman, head of macro at 21shares, in a research note. “Even Nvidia, the mega cap with the largest profit margins, is seeing its credit spread widen as it is reported to be offering vendor financing and credit guarantees worth hundreds of billions to its customers.”
The comments underscore investor attention on how technology companies are funding the massive capital expenditures required to support AI infrastructure, even as demand for advanced chips remains robust.
Analysts remain bullish ahead of earningsInvestors are also looking ahead to Nvidia's earnings report scheduled for Aug. 26, which could provide another catalyst for the stock if results reinforce confidence in the company's AI-driven growth outlook.
According to FactSet, Wall Street's average price target for Nvidia stands at $314.29.
Bernstein reiterated its Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $315. Nvidia shares closed at $200.75 last Friday, implying a 56% upside from that level.
With AI infrastructure spending continuing to expand and new sources of demand emerging, investors remain focused on whether Nvidia can sustain its growth trajectory when it reports quarterly results later this month.
BlackRock rozšiřuje správu hotovosti o dva nové tokenizované fondy peněžního trhu: BSTBL a BRSRV. Mají propojit fondy peněžního trhu s blockchainovou infrastrukturou.
BlackRock says it is expanding its cash management strategy with two new tokenized money market products.
The new offerings are dubbed OnChain Shares of the BlackRock Select Treasury Based Liquidity Fund (BSTBL) and the BlackRock Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle (BRSRV), the investment management giant said in a Monday (Aug. 3) news release.
“Cash remains a foundational building block for investors, corporations, and financial institutions,” said Jon Steel, global head of product and platform for BlackRock’s cash management business. “U.S. money market funds have grown to more than $8.4 trillion in assets as investors continue to prioritize liquidity, capital preservation, and the potential for yield. As demand grows for high-quality reserve assets to support stablecoins and other tokenized financial products, these funds provide clients with additional choice in how they access and use money market fund investment solutions across traditional and digital markets.”
According to the release, the products are designed to combine BlackRock’s money market capabilities with blockchain-based infrastructure while maintaining the liquidity and stability investors expect money market funds to provide.
BlackRock introduced its first tokenized fund issued on a public blockchain, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), in the spring of 2024.
A report on the launch by CoinDesk includes comments BlackRock Chief Financial Officer Martin Small made during a recent earnings call about the company’s ambitions to become the industry’s go-to stablecoin reserve manager.
“We already manage $60 billion of reserves for Circle, representing about a quarter of the $300 billion stablecoin market,” he said. “We see lots of growth ahead in stablecoin and we want to be the reserve manager of choice.”
In other tokenization news, a report last week by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) noted that real-value testing (RVT) of tokenization of wholesale cross-border payments showed an average time from payment initiation to settlement of about 80 seconds.
The test was conducted Project Agorá, a public-private collaboration exploring tokenization of wholesale cross-border payments, based on a concept initially proposed by BIS.
“RVT marked an important milestone for Project Agorá, demonstrating the feasibility of settling real-value transactions on a multicurrency programmable and shared platform using tokenized reserves and tokenized deposits,” BIS said in the report.
In a report in May, the BIS said Project Agorá created a prototype that showed tokenized commercial bank deposits could be combined with “the trust and safety” of tokenized central bank reserves with a shared platform.
Merck uvedl, že jeho HIV portfolio má do poloviny 30. let potenciál přesahující 5 miliard USD. Klíčové jsou týdenní perorální léčba a měsíční kandidát PrEP.
Amylyx Stock: Why the Full Pipeline Story MattersMerck & Co., Inc. NYSE: MRK outlined its HIV treatment and prevention strategy at an investor event following the International AIDS Conference, highlighting Phase III results for a once-weekly oral HIV regimen and its plans for a monthly oral pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, candidate.
Company executives said Merck’s pipeline is focused on reducing treatment burden for people living with HIV and expanding prevention options for people at risk of infection. The company cited the continuing need for alternatives to daily pills and injectable regimens, particularly as patients age and manage comorbidities and multiple medications.
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Weekly Treatment Data Merck Just Made a Big Bet on a New Cancer Growth Engine Dr. Liz Rhee, Merck’s vice president of clinical research for infectious diseases, presented results from the Phase III ISLEND-1 and ISLEND-2 trials of once-weekly oral islatravir plus lenacapavir, a regimen being developed with Gilead Sciences.
ISLEND-1 was a double-blinded global study involving 607 virologically suppressed adults. The weekly two-drug regimen was compared with daily bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, or B/F/TAF. Rhee said islatravir plus lenacapavir achieved non-inferior efficacy at 48 weeks, with viral suppression rates above 90% and no treatment-emergent resistance to either drug.
3 Undervalued Names Too Cheap to IgnoreIn the open-label ISLEND-2 study, 626 participants were randomized to receive the weekly regimen or a range of daily standard-of-care therapies. The weekly regimen also demonstrated non-inferior efficacy, while viral suppression remained approximately 95%, according to Rhee. Participants reported greater satisfaction and less treatment burden with the weekly regimen than with their prior daily therapies.
Across both studies, Rhee said the regimen was generally well tolerated, with safety comparable to the control regimens. Merck reported no clinically meaningful changes in lymphocyte counts, CD4 counts, or body weight, and said no participants discontinued treatment because of declining CD4 or absolute lymphocyte counts.
Chief Medical Officer Eliav Barr addressed a question regarding a small statistical difference in CD4-count changes in ISLEND-2. Barr said Merck did not consider the finding clinically meaningful, citing a baseline imbalance and the absence of a similar pattern in ISLEND-1 or the company’s Phase II islatravir/ulonivirine study. He said the company viewed the result as likely reflecting regression to the mean.
Merck said it plans to submit islatravir plus lenacapavir to global regulatory authorities. Under the collaboration, Gilead will lead U.S. commercialization of the long-acting oral program, while Merck will lead commercialization outside the United States. The companies will share global development and commercialization costs on a 60/40 basis, respectively, and will split global product revenue equally up to approximately $2 billion, after which Gilead will receive 65% and Merck 35%.
Second Weekly Program Moving Toward Phase III Merck also discussed islatravir plus ulonivirine, its wholly owned investigational weekly oral regimen. The company reported that a Phase IIb trial showed the regimen maintained viral suppression through week 24, with no participants in the treatment group recording HIV RNA of 50 copies per milliliter or greater. More than 94% of participants remained virally suppressed, and Merck reported no treatment-emergent resistance cases.
Rhee said the regimen was generally well tolerated and had an adverse-event profile comparable to daily B/F/TAF. Merck plans to advance the program into the SYMPHORIA Phase III program, including trials in virologically suppressed adults switching from daily treatment and in treatment-naive adults. SYMPHORIA 1 and 2 are expected to begin in the first half of 2027, while results from the Phase II component of SYMPHORIA 3 are anticipated in the first half of 2027.
The company said both weekly regimens were designed with approximately a seven-day “forgiveness” window for missed doses.
Monthly Oral PrEP Program Merck also highlighted alimatravir, its investigational once-monthly oral PrEP candidate. The company said the 11-milligram dose is expected to provide protective drug levels within one hour, without a loading dose. Merck said Phase III EXPrESSIVE 10 and 11 trials are expected to report results in 2027.
Executives positioned the monthly oral approach as a potentially discreet alternative that does not require healthcare-provider administration. Rhee said the dose also provides approximately one week of forgiveness if a monthly dose is missed.
Merck recently announced plans, contingent on approval, to support access to alimatravir in low- and middle-income countries through voluntary licensing agreements covering more than 129 countries, regional manufacturing support, and investments intended to facilitate access following approval.
Commercial Outlook Brian Foard, executive vice president and president of Merck’s Specialty, Pharma and Infectious Diseases Business Unit, said the company sees a non-risk-adjusted HIV opportunity exceeding $5 billion by the mid-2030s across its marketed and investigational portfolio. That portfolio includes IDVYNSO, Merck’s newly approved daily oral treatment, the two weekly treatment programs, and alimatravir.
Foard said Merck estimates the HIV treatment market was about $26 billion in 2025 and could grow to roughly $32 billion by the mid-2030s. He said the PrEP market, estimated at about $4 billion currently, could more than double over time. Gregg Szabo, head of Merck’s global HIV franchise, said the company expects long-acting regimens to represent a substantial share of the treatment market over time and sees weekly oral options potentially reaching about one-third of the overall treatment market.
About Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Merck & Co, Inc is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and animal health products. Its portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas with a particular emphasis on oncology, vaccines and infectious disease, as well as therapies for metabolic and chronic conditions. Among its well-known products are the cancer immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and the human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil; the company also markets a range of medicines and vaccines for veterinary use through Merck Animal Health.
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Trump kritizoval ExxonMobil a Chevron za „příliš vysoké“ zisky z růstu cen ropy během konfliktu s Íránem a řekl, že část by měli vrátit veřejnosti. Chevron ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázal zisk 12 miliard dolarů a Exxon 14,5 miliardy dolarů.
President Donald Trump said Monday that ExxonMobil and Chevron made "too much money" on rising crude oil prices due to the Iran war.
"They're making too much money based on a shortage," Trump told reporters at the White House. "I don't like it."
Exxon and Chevron on Friday reported windfall profits for the second quarter. Chevron's earnings soared nearly 400% to $12 billion compared to $2.5 billion in the same period last year. Exxon's profits more than doubled to $14.5 billion compared to $7.1 billion in the year-ago period.
"Chevron, too much money. ExxonMobil, too much money," Trump said. "They're going to give some of that back to the public and they better cut the retail price, the consumer price."
CNBC has reached out to Exxon and Chevron for comment.
U.S. crude oil prices have gained about 20% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Tehran has retaliated by trying to choke oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering the largest supply disruption in history.
U.S. oil futures had an average closing price of around $92 per barrel from April through June, about 27% higher than the first quarter.
Gasoline prices, meanwhile, averaged about $4.10 per gallon nationwide on Monday, nearly 40% higher compared to the $2.98 per gallon that drivers paid on Feb. 27 before the war started, according to data from AAA.
Chevron's shares were down nearly 2% while Exxon traded slighly lower after Trump's comments. The oil majors' stocks were already under pressure Monday as crude prices fell about 5% on hopes that U.S.-Iran talks might prevent further escalation.
Clorox ve 4. čtvrtletí utržil 1,95 miliardy USD, meziročně o 2 % méně, a upravený zisk na akcii (EPS) klesl na 1,66 USD. Pro fiskální rok 2027 čeká růst tržeb o 13 % až 14 %.
Delivers Q4 results in line with expectations while advancing strategic investments
, /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30, 2026.
Fourth-Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Summary
In April 2026, the company completed the acquisition of GOJO Industries, Inc. (GOJO), which now operates as Clorox Purell and includes the Purell® brand and a portfolio of health and hygiene solutions.
The following is a summary of key fourth-quarter results. All comparisons are with the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 unless otherwise stated.
Net sales decreased 2% to $1.95 billion. The GOJO acquisition added about 10 points. Organic sales1 decreased 13%, primarily due to lapping the incremental shipments related to the ERP transition, which is about 13.5 points. Gross margin decreased 520 basis points to 41.3% from 46.5%, primarily driven by lower volume, impact from the inventory step-up of the GOJO acquisition, higher commodity costs and higher manufacturing and logistics costs, partially offset by cost savings. The ERP-related shipment comparison and GOJO inventory step-up each reduced gross margin by about 150 basis points. Diluted net earnings per share (diluted EPS) decreased 50% to $1.34 from $2.68 in the year-ago quarter. The decrease includes GOJO transaction-related costs primarily related to inventory step-up and integration costs, partially offset by the impact of lapping of the company's investment in its digital capabilities and productivity enhancements compared to the prior period. Adjusted EPS1 decreased 42% to $1.66 from $2.87 in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to lower net sales and lower gross margin. The impact of ERP-related shipment comparison was about 90 cents. "Our fourth-quarter results were in line with our expectations and reflect disciplined execution in a dynamic environment," said Chair and CEO Linda Rendle. "Throughout fiscal year 2026, we strengthened our business despite continued consumer and macroeconomic pressures. We expanded our portfolio through the acquisition of GOJO Industries, completed our U.S. ERP implementation, a foundational modernization of the systems and processes that underpin every aspect of our operations, while advancing our digital capabilities. Together, these actions have strengthened our foundation and position us well to navigate a challenging operating environment as we work to return to organic sales growth. We exited the year with improved execution, a stronger innovation pipeline and a clear plan to deliver superior value across our portfolio, better meeting evolving consumer needs and driving long-term growth.
As we begin fiscal year 2027, we expect the operating environment to remain challenging, with continued cost volatility and a value-seeking consumer. Even so, we are starting the year from a stronger position to execute our strategy with discipline, build on the momentum we've created and deliver greater superiority across our portfolio. We are confident that the investments we've made in our brands, capabilities and products position us to deliver long-term value for shareholders."
This press release includes certain Non-GAAP financial measures. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" at the end of this press release for more details.
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1 Organic sales growth/(decrease) and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP measures. See Non-GAAP Financial Information at the end of this press release for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.
Strategic and Operational Highlights
The following are highlights of business achievements for fiscal year 2026:
Completed the acquisition of GOJO, unlocking new growth synergies across the combined portfolio of Clorox Purell and Clorox Professional by bringing together complementary brands and capabilities to strengthen the company's health and hygiene platform. Clorox's global health and hygiene portfolio now represents more than half of net sales. Continued to invest behind value superiority and consumer-centered experiences by nearly doubling innovation across its expanded portfolio in fiscal year 2026, including the launch of Clorox PURE and Clorox Screen+ Sanitizing Wipes, expanded professional hygiene solutions from Clorox Healthcare and Purell, Fresh Step Lightweight Litter, Glad ForceFlex MaxStrength LeakGuard Trash Bags, new lip and body care offerings from Burt's Bees, as well as new flavors and scents across Clorox, Glad, Hidden Valley Ranch and Pine-Sol. Completed its U.S. ERP implementation, marking the conclusion of the company's five-year digital transformation investment, modernizing the business to optimize operations and reduce costs by leveraging end-to-end data and insights to support decision-making. Implemented a simplified operating structure to streamline leadership oversight, align resources to drive the company's strongest growth opportunities, advance portfolio optimization efforts and support faster execution across the enterprise. The company was recognized among America's Best Companies by Time Magazine, as well as America's Best Employers for Company Culture and 2026 Net Zero Leaders by Forbes. Key Segment Results
The following is a summary of key fourth-quarter results by reportable segment. All comparisons are with the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, unless otherwise stated.
Health and Wellness (Cleaning; Professional Products, now including Clorox Purell)
Net sales increased 16%, driven by 10 points of higher volume and 6 points of favorable price mix. The GOJO acquisition contributed approximately 28 points to net sales growth. Organic sales declined 12%, primarily driven by the impact of lapping the incremental shipments related to the ERP transition in the year-ago quarter. Excluding the impact of these incremental shipments, organic sales would have increased in the quarter. Segment adjusted EBIT2 decreased 15%, primarily due to the impact of lapping the incremental shipments related to the ERP transition in the year-ago quarter, higher advertising investments and manufacturing and logistics costs, partially offset by the benefit of the GOJO acquisition. Household (Bags and Wraps; Cat Litter; Grilling)
Net sales decreased 18%, driven by 16 points of lower volume and 2 points of unfavorable price mix. The volume decrease is primarily due to the impact of lapping the incremental shipments related to the ERP transition in the year-ago quarter and shipment ahead of consumption in the third quarter. Segment adjusted EBIT decreased 56%, primarily due to lower net sales and higher commodity costs, partially offset by cost savings. Lifestyle (Food; Water Filtration; Natural Personal Care)
Net sales decreased 17%, driven by 14 points of lower volume and 3 points of unfavorable price mix. The volume decrease is primarily due to the impact of lapping the incremental shipments related to the ERP transition in the year-ago quarter. Segment adjusted EBIT decreased 60%, primarily due to lower net sales. International (Sales Outside the U.S.)
Net sales increased 4%, primarily driven by favorable foreign exchange rates. Organic sales grew 1%. Segment adjusted EBIT increased 17%, primarily due to higher net sales and cost savings. __________________
2 Adjusted EBIT is a non-GAAP measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Information at the end of this press release for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.
Fiscal Year 2026 Summary
The following is a summary of key fiscal year 2026 results. All comparisons are to fiscal year 2025.
Net sales decreased 5% to $6.72 billion. The GOJO acquisition added about 3 points. Organic sales decreased 8%, mainly due to lapping incremental shipments related to the ERP transition in the fourth quarter, which is about 7.5 points. Gross margin decreased 290 basis points to 42.3% from 45.2% in the year-ago period, primarily driven by lower net sales and higher manufacturing and logistics costs, partially offset by cost savings. The ERP-related shipment comparison reduced gross margin by about 100 basis points. The negative impact from GOJO transaction-related costs was about 50 basis points, primarily behind inventory step-up. Diluted EPS decreased 26% to $4.81 from $6.52 in the year-ago period, which includes lapping the cyberattack insurance recovery benefit from the prior period, GOJO transaction-related costs primarily related to inventory step-up and integration costs, partially offset by lower costs related to the company's investment in its digital capabilities and productivity enhancements in the current period and the loss on sale of the VMS business in the prior period. Adjusted EPS decreased 28% to $5.53 from $7.72, primarily due to lower net sales and higher manufacturing and logistics costs, partially offset by cost savings. The ERP-related shipment comparison reduced adjusted EPS by about 90 cents. Net cash provided by operations was $612 million compared to $981 million in fiscal year 2025, representing a 38% decrease. The decrease was primarily driven by the Glad Venture Agreement termination payment. ERP Transition Impact
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, retailers placed orders in advance of the company's ERP system transition in the U.S. to minimize any potential inventory impacts during the implementation phase. The shipments of incremental inventory provided a benefit to fourth quarter 2025 net sales. These shipments added about 3.5 points of sales and about 90 cents earnings per share to fiscal year 2025.
In fiscal year 2026, retailers drew down on this inventory during the company's ERP transition period, resulting in lower shipments. From a year-over-year sales growth perspective, the reduction in sales from this inventory drawdown translates to about 7.5 points of decline as compared to the higher base in fiscal year 2025. Similarly, this inventory drawdown reduced fiscal year 2026 earnings per share by about 90 cents. In comparison to the higher base in fiscal year 2025, this results in a year-over-year reduction of about 28% to fiscal year 2026 diluted earnings per share and about 23% to fiscal year 2026 adjusted earnings per share.
In fiscal year 2027, the company will lap the above-described inventory drawdown, which is expected to result in more than 3.5 points of benefit to net sales growth. This lap is also expected to benefit the company's adjusted EPS growth.
Fiscal Year 2027 Outlook
The following are the key drivers of the company's fiscal year 2027 outlook:
Net sales are expected to be up 13% to 14% compared to the prior year, including about 9.5 points of benefit from the GOJO acquisition. Organic sales are expected to increase about 3.5% to 4.5%, including more than 3.5 points of benefit from lapping the ERP-related drawdown in the prior fiscal year. Gross margin is expected to be about 42%, reflecting higher-than-normal inflationary headwinds and negative mix more than offsetting the benefits from cost savings. This includes about 20 basis points of negative impact primarily related to the GOJO inventory step-up. Selling and administrative expenses are expected to be about 16% of net sales. This includes about 40 basis points of negative impact from GOJO transaction-related costs. Advertising and sales promotion spending is expected to be about 10% of net sales. This assumes over 11% of net sales for its retail businesses. The company's effective tax rate is expected to be about 23%. Diluted EPS is expected to be between $5.41 and $5.71, a year-over-year increase of 12% to 19%, respectively. This includes about 29 cents of impact from transaction-related costs associated with the GOJO acquisition, which are expected to flow through cost of goods sold as well as selling and administrative expenses. Adjusted EPS is expected to be between $5.70 and $6.00, or an increase between 3% and 8%, respectively. These growth rates include the benefit of lapping the inventory drawdown related to the ERP transition in the prior year.
Net sales (percentage change versus the year-ago period)
Fiscal year
2025 full year
Fiscal year
2026 full year
Fiscal year 2027 full year
outlook
Impact
Impact
Low
High
Net sales growth / (decrease) (GAAP)
0 %
(5) %
13 %
14 %
Add/(Subtract): Divestitures/acquisitions
5
(3)
(9.5)
(9.5)
Organic sales growth / (decrease) (non-GAAP)
5 %
(8) %
3.5 %
4.5 %
Note: Approximate impact from incremental shipments related to ERP transition
3.5 %
(7.5) %
> 3.5%
> 3.5%
Diluted earnings per share
Fiscal year
2025 full year
Fiscal year
2026 full year
Fiscal year 2027 full year
outlook
Impact
Impact
Low
High
As estimated (GAAP)
$ 6.52
$ 4.81
$ 5.41
$ 5.71
Loss on divestiture
0.94
—
—
Acquisition and integration costs
—
0.36
0.29
0.29
Cyberattack costs, net of insurance recoveries
(0.42)
—
—
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment
0.68
0.36
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As adjusted (non-GAAP)
$ 7.72
$ 5.53
$ 5.70
$ 6.00
Note: Approximate impact from incremental shipments related to ERP transition
$ 0.90
$ (0.90)
$ —
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Clorox Earnings Conference Call Schedule
At approximately 4:15 p.m. ET today, Clorox will post prepared management remarks regarding its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2026 results.
At 5 p.m. ET today, the company will host a live Q&A audio webcast with Chair and CEO Linda Rendle and Chief Financial Officer Luc Bellet to discuss the results.
Links to the live (and archived) webcast, press release and prepared remarks can be found at Clorox Quarterly Results.
For More Detailed Financial Information
Visit the company's Quarterly Results for the following:
Supplemental unaudited volume and sales growth information Supplemental unaudited gross margin drivers information Supplemental unaudited cash flow information and free cash flow reconciliation Supplemental unaudited reconciliation of earnings (losses) before income taxes to EBIT and adjusted EBIT Supplemental unaudited reconciliation of adjusted earnings per share (EPS) and adjusted effective tax rate (ETR) Note: Percentage and basis-point, or point, changes noted in this press release are calculated based on rounded numbers, except for per-share data and the effective tax rate.
About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric innovation, the company is committed to delivering clearly superior experiences through its trusted brands including Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr®, PineSol® and Purell® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, among others, regarding the acquisition of GOJO, and any such forward-looking statements involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Except for historical information, statements about future volumes, sales, organic sales growth, foreign currencies, costs, cost savings, margins, earnings, earnings per share, including as a result of the GOJO acquisition, diluted earnings per share, foreign currency exchange rates, tax rates, cash flows, plans, objectives, expectations, growth or profitability are forward-looking statements based on management's estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections. Words such as "could," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will," "predicts," and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic and financial performance are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Important factors that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from management's expectations, are described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, as updated from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risks arising from the integration of the GOJO business, including the ability to successfully integrate GOJO's operations, systems, controls, culture, customers, suppliers and personnel, and to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the acquisition, including cost savings and growth opportunities, when expected or at all; the risks of adapting to GOJO's business-to-business ("B2B") operating model, including differences in distribution channels, go-to-market strategies, margin profiles and customer requirements, increased exposure to customer concentration and consolidation among distributors, group purchasing organizations, health systems and other institutional customers in B2B channels, and potential channel conflict with the company's consumer business; the risk of increased regulatory exposure resulting from GOJO's portfolio of products subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration oversight, including products regulated as cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs; the risk of unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the GOJO acquisition; the risk of litigation related to the GOJO acquisition, including resulting expense; the risk of impairment charges related to intangible assets acquired in connection with the GOJO acquisition; the risks related to disruption of the company's ongoing business operations and diversion of management time and resources from the GOJO acquisition; the risk that the GOJO acquisition may have an adverse effect on the company's ability to retain key personnel, customers and suppliers; unfavorable general economic and geopolitical conditions beyond the company's control, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, wage pressures, fuel and energy costs, interest rate fluctuations, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, weather events or natural disasters, disease outbreaks or pandemics, terrorism, and unstable geopolitical conditions, including active armed conflicts and military hostilities in the Middle East, such as the ongoing conflict involving Iran, and rising tensions in various parts of the world, as well as macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility and uncertainty resulting from a number of these and other factors, such as actual and potential shifts in U.S. and foreign trade policies, escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners, especially China, the potential expansion of sanctions regimes, and disruptions to global markets or transportation routes, particularly due to the imposition of U.S. and retaliatory tariffs; the impact of market and category declines, and the company's product and geographic mix on its ability to meet sales growth targets; the company's ability to successfully execute or realize the anticipated benefits of its strategic or transformational initiatives, including the ERP transition and the related timing and volume of shipment movement related to the ERP transition and the shift towards a simplified operating structure; the impact of the changing retail environment, including the growth of alternative retail channels and business models, and changing consumer preferences; intense competition in the company's markets; volatility and increases in the costs of raw materials, energy, transportation, labor and other necessary supplies or services; risks related to supply chain issues, product shortages and disruptions to the business, as a result of increased supply chain dependencies due to an expanded supplier network and a reliance on certain single-source suppliers; risks related to the company's use of and reliance on information technology systems, including potential and actual security breaches, cyberattacks, privacy breaches or data breaches that result in the unauthorized disclosure of consumer, customer, employee or company information, business, service or operational disruptions, or that impact the company's financial results or financial reporting, or any resulting unfavorable outcomes, increased costs or legal proceedings; the ability of the company to innovate and to develop and introduce commercially successful products, or expand into adjacent categories and countries; the ability of the company to successfully manage global political, legal, tax and regulatory risks, including due to regulatory uncertainty and lack of regulatory convergence among different jurisdictions; lower revenue, increased costs, other financial statement impacts or reputational harm resulting from government actions, compliance with regulations, or any material costs imposed by changes in regulation; the company's ability to maintain its business reputation and the reputation of its brands and products; dependence on key customers and risks related to customer consolidation and ordering patterns; the company's ability to attract and retain key personnel, which may continue to be impacted by challenges in the labor market, such as increasing labor costs and sustained labor shortages, as well as the company's ability to manage leadership transitions, including the previously announced CEO succession, and retain and integrate key employees of acquired businesses; changes to the company's processes and procedures as a result of its digital capabilities and productivity enhancements that may result in changes to the company's internal controls over financial reporting; risks related to the company's continued operation of the Glad business; risks related to international operations and international trade, including changing macroeconomic conditions as a result of inflation, volatile commodity prices and increases in raw and packaging materials prices, labor, energy and logistics; global economic or political instability; foreign currency fluctuations, such as devaluations, and foreign currency exchange rate controls; changes in governmental policies, including trade policy and tariffs, travel or immigration restrictions, new or additional tariffs, and price or other controls; labor claims and civil unrest; potential operational or supply chain disruptions from wars and military conflicts, including active armed conflicts and military hostilities in the Middle East, such as the ongoing conflict involving Iran, and/or Ukraine and rising tensions in various parts of the world, such as between China and Taiwan; potential negative impact and liabilities from the use, storage and transportation of chlorine in certain international markets where chlorine is used in the production of bleach; widespread health emergencies; and the possibility of nationalization, expropriation of assets or other government action or inaction, including the impacts of any prolonged U.S. government shutdown; the impact of climate change and other sustainability issues on sales, operating costs, reputation or stakeholder relationships; the impact of product liability claims, labor claims and other legal, governmental or tax proceedings, including in foreign jurisdictions and in connection with any product recalls; risks relating to acquisitions, new ventures and divestitures, and associated costs, including for asset impairment charges related to, among others, intangible assets, including trademarks and goodwill, and integration costs and potential contingent liabilities related to those transactions; the accuracy of the company's estimates and assumptions on which its financial projections, including any sales or earnings guidance or outlook it may provide from time to time, are based; risks related to the company's reliance on third-party service providers, including inability to meet cost savings or efficiencies, business or systems disruptions, and other liabilities, including legal or regulatory risk; environmental matters, including costs associated with the remediation and monitoring of past contamination, and possible increases in costs resulting from actions by relevant regulators, and the handling and/or transportation of hazardous substances; the company's ability to effectively utilize, assert and defend its intellectual property rights, and any infringement or claimed infringement by the company of third-party intellectual property rights; the effect of the company's indebtedness and credit rating, including increased indebtedness resulting from the GOJO acquisition and Glad joint venture buyout, on its business operations and financial results and the company's ability to access capital markets and other funding sources, as well as the cost of capital to the company; the company's ability to pay and declare dividends or repurchase its stock in the future; and the impacts of potential stockholder activism.
The company's forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current views, beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this press release. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the federal securities laws.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains non-GAAP financial information related to organic sales growth / (decrease), adjusted EPS, and segment adjusted EBIT for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 and for fiscal year 2026; as well as organic sales growth / (decrease) and adjusted EPS outlook for fiscal year 2027. The reasons management believes these measures are useful to investors are described below. Certain non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in determining incentive compensation. Clorox defines organic sales growth / (decrease) as GAAP net sales growth / (decrease) excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate changes and any acquisitions or divestitures. Management believes that the presentation of organic sales growth / (decrease) is useful to investors because it excludes sales from any acquisitions and divestitures, which results in a comparison of sales only from the businesses that the company was operating and expects to continue to operate throughout the relevant periods, and the company's estimate of the impact of foreign exchange rate changes, which are difficult to predict and out of the control of the company and management. However, organic sales growth / (decrease) may not be the same as similar measures provided by other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation or differences in which items are incorporated into these adjustments. Organic Sales, Adjusted Cost of Products Sold, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Selling and Administrative expenses, Adjusted Other Income (Expense), Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Clorox, and Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Share are calculated in accordance with GAAP, that excludes or has otherwise been adjusted for significant items that are nonrecurring or unusual that are not indicative of the Company's underlying operations. The income tax effect on non-GAAP items is calculated based upon the tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment. Non-GAAP measures may not be the same as similar measures provided by other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation or differences in which items are incorporated into these adjustments. Adjusted EBIT represents earnings (losses) before income taxes excluding interest income, interest expense and other significant items that are nonrecurring or unusual that are not indicative of the Company's underlying operations. The company uses this measure to assess the operating results and performance of its segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance, and allocate resources to each segment. Adjusted EBIT may not be the same as similar measures provided by other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation or differences in which items are incorporated into these adjustments. The Non-GAAP measures listed above are supplemental information that management uses to help evaluate the company's historical and prospective financial performance on a consistent basis over time. Management believes that by adjusting for certain items affecting comparability of performance over time, such as the pension settlement charge, incremental costs and insurance recoveries related to the August 2023 cyberattack, asset impairments, charges related to the digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment, transaction and integration costs related to acquisitions, significant losses related to divestitures and other nonrecurring or unusual items, investors and management are able to gain additional insight into the company's underlying operating performance on a consistent basis over time. The reconciliation tables below refer to the equivalent GAAP measures adjusted as applicable for the following items: Acquisition and Integration Costs
On April 1, 2026, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of GOJO Industries. As a result of this transaction, various acquisition and integration-related costs were and will be incurred related to the acquisition and efforts to integrate the recently acquired business to the Company's systems and processes. These costs include inventory step-up charges representing expense recognition of fair value adjustments in excess of the historical cost basis of inventory obtained through the acquisition, as well as direct acquisition transaction costs and legal-entity, operational, manufacturing, and information technology integration costs.
Due to the nature, scope and magnitude of these costs and recoveries, the company's management believes presenting these costs as an adjustment in the non-GAAP results provides additional information to investors about trends in the company's operations and is useful for period over period comparisons. It also allows investors to view underlying operating results in the same manner as they are viewed by company management.
Digital Capabilities and Productivity Enhancements Investment
As announced in August 2021, the company invested in transformative technologies and processes over a five-year period beginning in fiscal year 2022 and completed during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The investment included replacement of the company's ERP system and transitioning to a cloud-based platform as well as the implementation of a suite of other digital technologies. The total incremental transformational investment was approximately $580 million. It is expected that these implementations will generate efficiencies and transform the company's operations in the areas of supply chain, digital commerce, innovation, brand building and more over the long term.
Of the total investment, approximately 75% represented incremental operating costs primarily recorded within selling and administrative expenses to be adjusted from reported EPS for purposes of disclosing adjusted EPS. About 70% of these operating costs were related to the implementation of the ERP, with the remaining costs primarily related to the implementation of complementary technologies.
Due to the nature, scope and magnitude of this investment, these costs were considered by management to represent incremental transformational costs above the historical normal level of spending for information technology to support operations. Since these strategic investments, including incremental operating costs, ceased at the end of the investment period, are not expected to recur in the foreseeable future and are not considered representative of the company's underlying operating performance, the company's management believes presenting these costs as an adjustment in the non-GAAP results provides additional information to investors about trends in the company's operations and is useful for period-over-period comparisons. It also allows investors to view underlying operating results in the same manner as they are viewed by company management.
The following tables provide reconciliations of organic sales growth/(decrease) (non-GAAP) to net sales growth/(decrease), the most comparable GAAP measure:
Three months ended June 30, 2026
Percentage change versus the year-ago period
Health and
Wellness
Household
Lifestyle
International
Total
Company (1)
Net sales growth / (decrease) (GAAP)
16 %
(18) %
(17) %
4 %
(2) %
Add: Foreign Exchange
—
—
—
(3)
(1)
Add/(Subtract): Divestitures/Acquisitions (2)
(28)
—
—
—
(10)
Organic sales growth / (decrease) (non-GAAP)
(12) %
(18) %
(17) %
1 %
(13) %
Twelve months ended June 30, 2026
Percentage change versus the year-ago period
Health and
Wellness
Household
Lifestyle
International
Total
Company (1)
Net sales growth / (decrease) (GAAP)
— %
(11) %
(14) %
5 %
(5) %
Add: Foreign Exchange
—
—
—
(3)
—
Add/(Subtract): Divestitures/Acquisitions (2)
(8)
—
—
—
(3)
Organic sales growth / (decrease) (non-GAAP)
(8) %
(11) %
(14) %
2 %
(8) %
(1)
Total Company includes Corporate and Other. Corporate and Other includes the results of the Better Health VMS business through the date of divestiture.
(2)
The divestiture impact is calculated as net sales from the Better Health VMS business after the sale date in the twelve month year-ago period. The acquisition impact is calculated as net sales from GOJO after the acquisition date in the current three and twelve month periods.
The following tables provide reconciliations of adjusted non-GAAP line items to the most comparable GAAP measure:
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Three months ended June 30, 2026
As Reported
GAAP
Acquisition and
integration costs
Adjusted
(non-GAAP)
Cost of products sold
$ 1,144
$ (30)
$ 1,114
Gross profit
804
30
834
Gross margin
41.3 %
42.8 %
Selling and administrative expenses
298
(21)
277
Percent of net sales
15.3 %
14.2 %
Other (income) expense, net
(10)
—
(10)
Net earnings attributable to Clorox
163
39
202
Diluted net earnings per share
$ 1.34
$ 0.32
$ 1.66
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Twelve months ended June 30, 2026
As Reported
GAAP
Acquisition and
integration costs
Digital capabilities
and productivity
enhancements
investment
Adjusted
(non-GAAP)
Cost of products sold
$ 3,876
$ (31)
$ —
$ 3,845
Gross profit
2,844
31
—
2,875
Gross margin
42.3 %
42.8 %
Selling and administrative expenses
1,066
(27)
(59)
980
Percent of net sales
15.9 %
14.6 %
Other (income) expense, net
(8)
—
—
(8)
Net earnings attributable to Clorox
587
44
45
676
Diluted net earnings per share
$ 4.81
$ 0.36
$ 0.36
$ 5.53
The following tables provide reconciliations of adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP) to diluted earnings per share, the most comparable GAAP measure:
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS)
(Dollars in millions except per share data)
Diluted earnings per share
Three months ended
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
% Change
As reported (GAAP)
$ 1.34
$ 2.68
(50) %
Acquisition and integration costs (2)
0.32
—
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment (4)
—
0.19
As adjusted (Non-GAAP)
$ 1.66
$ 2.87
(42) %
Diluted earnings per share
Twelve months ended
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
% Change
As reported (GAAP)
$ 4.81
$ 6.52
(26) %
Loss on divestiture (1)
—
0.94
Acquisition and integration costs (2)
0.36
—
Cyberattack costs, net of insurance recoveries (3)
—
(0.42)
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment (4)
0.36
0.68
As adjusted (Non-GAAP)
$ 5.53
$ 7.72
(28) %
(1)
During the twelve months ended June 30, 2025, the company incurred an after tax charge of $118 related to the divestiture of the Better Health VMS business.
(2)
During the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2026, the company incurred approximately $51 ($39 after tax) and $58 ($44 after tax), respectively of costs related to the GOJO acquisition.
(3)
During the twelve months ended June 30, 2025, the company recognized approximately $70 ($53 after tax) of insurance recoveries related to the cyberattack.
(4)
During the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2026, the company incurred $0 and approximately $59 ($45 after tax), respectively, and during the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2025, the company incurred approximately $30 ($23 after tax) and $111 ($85 after tax), respectively, of operating expenses related to its digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment. The expenses relate to the following:
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
External consulting fees (a)
$ —
$ 22
$ 46
$ 78
IT project personnel costs (b)
—
2
3
7
Other (c)
—
6
10
26
Total
$ —
$ 30
$ 59
$ 111
(a)
Comprised of third-party consulting fees incurred to assist in the project management and end-to-end systems integration of this transformative investment. The company relies on consultants for certain capabilities required for these programs that the company does not maintain internally. These costs support the implementation of these programs incremental to the company's normal IT costs and will not be incurred following implementation.
(b)
Comprised of labor costs associated with internal IT project management teams that are utilized to oversee the new system implementations. Given the magnitude and transformative nature of the implementations planned, the necessary project management costs are incremental to the historical levels of spend and will no longer be incurred subsequent to implementation. As a result of this long-term strategic investment, the company considers these costs not reflective of the ongoing costs to operate its business.
(c)
Comprised of various other expenses associated with the company's new system implementations, including company personnel dedicated to the project that have been backfilled with either permanent or temporary resources in positions that are considered part of normal operating expenses.
The following tables provide reconciliations of adjusted EBIT (non-GAAP) to earnings (losses) before income taxes, the most comparable GAAP measure:
Reconciliation of earnings (losses) before income taxes to adjusted EBIT
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
Earnings (losses) before income taxes
$ 213
$ 410
$ 791
$ 1,078
Interest income
(1)
(2)
(8)
(9)
Interest expense
55
22
130
88
Loss on divestiture
—
—
—
118
Acquisition and integration costs
51
—
58
—
Cyberattack costs, net of insurance recoveries
—
—
—
(70)
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment
—
30
59
111
Adjusted EBIT
$ 318
$ 460
$ 1,030
$ 1,316
Full year 2027 outlook
(estimated range)
Diluted earnings per share
Low
High
As estimated (GAAP)
$ 5.41
$ 5.71
Acquisition and integration costs (1)
0.29
0.29
As adjusted (Non-GAAP)
$ 5.70
$ 6.00
(1) In fiscal year 2027, the company expects to incur approximately $46 ($35 after tax) of costs related to the GOJO acquisition.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Dollars in millions, except per share data
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
6/30/2026
06/30/2025
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Net sales
$ 1,948
$ 1,988
$ 6,720
$ 7,104
Cost of products sold
1,144
1,064
3,876
3,891
Gross profit
804
924
2,844
3,213
Selling and administrative expenses
298
296
1,066
1,124
Advertising costs
216
171
749
770
Research and development costs
32
32
116
121
Loss on divestiture
—
—
—
118
Interest expense
55
22
130
88
Other (income) expense, net
(10)
(7)
(8)
(86)
Earnings before income taxes
213
410
791
1,078
Income taxes
46
74
190
254
Net earnings
167
336
601
824
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
4
4
14
14
Net earnings attributable to Clorox
$ 163
$ 332
$ 587
$ 810
Net earnings per share attributable to Clorox
Basic net earnings per share
$ 1.34
$ 2.70
$ 4.82
$ 6.56
Diluted net earnings per share
$ 1.34
$ 2.68
$ 4.81
$ 6.52
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)
Basic
121,504
123,173
121,775
123,525
Diluted
121,809
123,744
122,132
124,287
Reportable Segment Information
(Unaudited)
Dollars in millions
Net sales
Net sales
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
% Change(1)
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
% Change(1)
Health and Wellness
$ 860
$ 741
16 %
$ 2,697
$ 2,697
— %
Household
524
639
(18) %
1,787
2,001
(11) %
Lifestyle
280
339
(17) %
1,123
1,303
(14) %
International
281
269
4 %
1,113
1,065
5 %
Reportable segment total
$ 1,945
$ 1,988
$ 6,720
$ 7,066
Corporate and Other (2)
3
—
100 %
—
38
(100) %
Total
$ 1,948
$ 1,988
(2) %
$ 6,720
$ 7,104
(5) %
Segment adjusted EBIT
Segment adjusted EBIT
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
% Change(1)
6/30/2026
6/30/2025
% Change(1)
Health and Wellness
$ 206
$ 243
(15) %
$ 678
$ 840
(19) %
Household
69
156
(56) %
192
325
(41) %
Lifestyle
38
94
(60) %
208
290
(28) %
International
27
23
17 %
113
110
3 %
Reportable segment total
$ 340
$ 516
$ 1,191
$ 1,565
Corporate and Other (2)
(22)
(56)
(161)
(249)
Interest income
1
2
8
9
Interest expense
(55)
(22)
(130)
(88)
Loss on divestiture (3)
—
—
—
(118)
Acquisition and integration costs (4)
(51)
—
(58)
—
Cyberattack costs, net of insurance recoveries (5)
—
—
—
70
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment (6)
—
(30)
(59)
(111)
Earnings (losses) before income taxes
$ 213
$ 410
(48) %
$ 791
$ 1,078
(27) %
(1)
Percentages based on rounded numbers.
(2)
Corporate and Other includes the Better Health VMS business.
(3)
Represents the loss on divestiture of the Better Health VMS business of $118 after tax for the twelve months ended June 30, 2025.
(4)
Represents expenses related to the company's acquisition and integration of GOJO of $51 ($39 after tax) and $58 ($44 after tax) for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2026, respectively.
(5)
Represents insurance recoveries related to the cyberattack of approximately $70 ($53 after tax) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2025.
(6)
Represents expenses related to the company's digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment of $0 and $59 ($45 after tax) for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and $30 ($23 after tax) and $111 ($85 after tax) for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
Nejvyšší soud Kalifornie rozhodl ve prospěch Gilead Sciences a zrušil žaloby odhadovaných 24 000 pacientů. Firma podle soudu nemá povinnost vyvíjet bezpečnější léky.
SummaryCompaniesCalifornia Supreme Court orders dismissal of litigation by 24,000 HIV patientsGilead need not face negligence claims for halting development of alternative drugDecision reversed lower court requirement of 'duty to innovate'Aug 3 (Reuters) - California's highest court ruled on Monday that manufacturers of drugs that are considered safe do not owe a duty to patients to try developing drugs that could be even safer, ruling in favor of Gilead Sciences (GILD.O), opens new tab in the closely watched case.
In a 6-1 decision, the California Supreme Court ordered the dismissal of negligence claims against Gilead by an estimated 24,000 patients using an HIV drug it produced, over its decision more than 20 years ago to stop developing an alternative drug that had fewer side effects.
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Justice Joshua Groban said imposing a "duty to innovate" and holding drugmakers to a negligence standard would require juries to second-guess complex scientific judgments in hindsight, including when the underlying science is in flux.
"What today's decision declines to do is recognize, for the first time anywhere, sweeping liability for injuries caused by a concededly nondefective drug because the manufacturer allegedly failed to make a different drug available sooner," Groban wrote for the majority. "Imposing such liability would create substantial burdens and would risk adverse consequences for pharmaceutical innovation, public health, and patient safety."
Lawyers for the patients did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The decision reversed a February 2024 ruling by a mid-level state appeals court finding a duty to innovate.
HIV drugs accounted for 70% of Gilead's $29.4 billion in revenue last year.
Gilead, in a statement, called Monday's decision "a victory for all those working to develop improved medical treatments and new medicines." Shares of Gilead were down 0.2% in afternoon trading.
DRUG SOUGHT BY PATIENTS NOT DIFFERENT ENOUGHThe case had the potential to reshape product liability law for the pharmaceutical industry.
Critics said imposing a duty to innovate would make drug development too costly, punish manufacturers by capping profits from successful drugs, and deprive patients of needed treatments that work.
Dozens of trade groups and companies supported Gilead's appeal, including drugmakers Bayer (BAYGn.DE), opens new tab, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY.N), opens new tab, Eli Lilly (LLY.N), opens new tab, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), opens new tab, Merck (MRK.N), opens new tab and Pfizer (PFE.N), opens new tab.
The case was brought by HIV patients who took Gilead drugs made with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, or TDF.
Those drugs won U.S. approval in 2001 despite possible side effects including kidney dysfunction and bone problems.
Gilead soon began testing tenofovir alafenamide fumarate, or TAF, which was similar to TDF but had fewer side effects.
The Foster City, California-based company stopped developing TAF in 2004, however, after concluding its effectiveness and safety were not different enough to justify the expense.
DISSENT CRITICIZES 'MORALLY BLAMEWORTHY' CONDUCTPatients said TDF's side effects required Gilead to do better.
They also accused Gilead of delaying TAF's commercialization for nearly a decade to maximize profit, and timing it to TDF's patent exclusivity expiring in 2017.
During oral arguments in May, the patients' lawyer, Holly Boyer, said Gilead was "willing to accept the suffering of tens of thousands of patients with HIV forced to endure a drug that was destroying their kidneys and breaking their bones, all so that Gilead could make more money, $27 billion more."
Gilead's lawyer, Joshua Rosenkranz, said the company focused on TDF because it achieved "the holy grail" of being a once-a-day pill that saved millions of lives.
She said the drug industry already enjoys "special accommodations" including patent protection and exemptions from strict products liability, and urged California's legislature to consider eliminating immunity from negligence claims.
Groban countered that moral blame wasn't an issue, given the "morally neutral and socially valuable" reasons that may underlie drug development decisions.
Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Bill Berkrot
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DaVita čeká ve 2. čtvrtletí silnější růst léčebných výkonů a lepší RPT díky vyšším úhradám a ústupu tlaků z odpočitatelných položek. Marže ale může brzdit méně příznivý mix plátců a vyšší výdaje na technologie.
Key Takeaways DaVita's Q2 treatment growth may benefit from better mortality trends and clinic transfers.DVA's Q2 RPT may improve as deductible headwinds ease and reimbursement increases support pricing.DaVita's Q2 payor mix pressure and spending on technology may limit margin expansion. DaVita Inc. (DVA - Free Report) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 4, after the closing bell.
In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) of $2.87 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19.1%. Over the trailing four quarters, its earnings outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on three occasions and missed once, delivering an earnings surprise of 2.4%, on average.
Let’s check out the factors that have shaped DVA’s performance prior to this announcement.
Factors Likely to Affect DaVitaDaVita's second-quarter 2026 performance is likely to have reflected stronger treatment volumes and improving reimbursement dynamics following the seasonally weaker first quarter. Management's improved treatment growth expectations, supported by better-than-expected mortality trends and patient transfers from Fresenius clinic closures, are expected to have supported volume growth in the quarter. DVA expects roughly half of the transfer-related benefit to materialize in the second quarter, supporting year-over-year treatment growth in the to-be-reported quarter.
Revenue per treatment (RPT) is expected to have improved sequentially as the typical first-quarter headwind from patient deductibles and co-insurance eased. Normal reimbursement increases are also likely to have supported pricing. However, a less favorable commercial payor mix, driven by higher enrollment in lower-tier Affordable Care Act bronze plans with greater patient responsibility, may have partially offset these benefits.
Cost discipline is also expected to have remained an important factor in shaping second-quarter results. Patient care costs are likely to have benefited from continued labor productivity improvements that exceeded expectations in the first quarter. However, general and administrative expenses are expected to have remained elevated due to ongoing investments in technology and digital infrastructure.
Integrated kidney care is also expected to have remained an important factor in the to-be-reported quarter. Management highlighted continued improvement in clinical outcomes and higher savings under the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting program. However, the segment is unlikely to have provided a meaningful earnings contribution in the quarter despite continued operational progress.
However, certain headwinds are likely to have persisted. Despite the seasonal improvement in RPT, a less favorable commercial payor mix is likely to have continued to weigh on reimbursement, limiting margin expansion in the second quarter of 2026.
DVA’s Estimate PictureFor second-quarter 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $3.53 billion, implying an improvement of 4.5% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.
The consensus estimate for EPS is pegged at $4.01, indicating an uptick of 35.9% from the prior-year period’s reported number.
What Our Model Suggests About DaVitaPer our proven model, a stock with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold), along with a positive Earnings ESP, has higher chances of beating estimates. This is not the case here, as you can see below.
Earnings ESP: DVA has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
DVA’s Share Price PerformanceOver the past three months, DaVita’s shares have gained 55.8% compared with Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare’s 22% rise. DVA’s shares have also outperformed the Zacks Medical sector’s gain of 8.3% and the S&P 500’s growth of 3.1%.
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DaVita’s peers like Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AVAH - Free Report) , LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (LFST - Free Report) and Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS - Free Report) have underperformed it. AVAH, LFST and ADUS’ shares have gained 41.6%, 44.2% and 15.3%, respectively, over the past three months.
Strategy ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázala ztrátu 24,45 USD na akcii a výnosy 122,37 milionu USD, obojí pod odhady. Prioritou je oprava STRC a navýšení dolarové rezervy na 3,75 miliardy USD s cílem 2 až 3 roky krytí.
Key Takeaways Strategy's Q2 loss was $24.45 per share as revenues of $122.4 million missed estimates.Its $3.75 billion USD reserve covers 2.1 years of preferred dividends and interest, with a 2-3 year goal.Management may sell Bitcoin, issue equity or repurchase securities as it shifts to active capital management. Strategy Inc (MSTR - Free Report) centered its second-quarter 2026 earnings call on repairing its digital-credit platform. Management’s priority is restoring STRC toward par, rebuilding cash coverage and using Bitcoin sales more flexibly.
The company reported a loss per share of $24.45, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of $52.04 per share. It generated revenues of $122.37 million, which also fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $126.95 million.
Strategy Makes STRC the Immediate PriorityPresident and CEO Phong Le said Strategy wants STRC to trade between $99 and $100 over time. The preferred security was near $89.50 during the call, and management plans to keep its annualized dividend rate at 12% while working toward par.
Le said the USD reserve has risen to $3.75 billion, covering about 2.1 years of preferred dividends and interest. Management is targeting two to three years of coverage while maintaining a one-year minimum.
Executive chairman Michael Saylor said Strategy has $975 million left under its STRC repurchase authorization. Returning the security to par is a firm priority, although the pace and amount of buybacks will depend on market conditions.
MSTR Broadens Active Capital ManagementLe described a shift from one-way capital issuance toward active capital management. Strategy can issue equity, sell Bitcoin, repay debt, fund cash reserves and repurchase securities based on relative value.
Year to date, the company bought 174,895 Bitcoin and sold 3,620, making purchases 48 times sales. Le said Bitcoin monetization can fund the USD reserve, cover dividends and interest, and support repurchases.
Saylor said future capital deployment will not default to placing 100% of proceeds into Bitcoin. Management will weigh credit demand, equity conditions, Bitcoin’s position against its 200-week moving average and cash-reserve needs.
Strategy Consolidates Around One Credit ProductDuring Q&A, Saylor said Strategy expects to reduce, rather than expand, its 11 credit instruments and concentrate liquidity around STRC.
Bitcoin analyst Samson Mow asked about covered-call strategies. Saylor rejected derivatives for now, saying they could alter MSTR’s convexity, create tax and counterparty complications, fragment liquidity and reduce transparency.
A TD Cowen analyst pressed management on whether it might issue STRC below par. Saylor said Strategy would instead pause issuance and use capital to restore stability rather than weaken the product’s price discipline.
MSTR Keeps Debt Options OpenA Cantor Fitzgerald analyst asked how management would address convertible maturities. Chief financial officer Andrew Kang said Strategy can equitize, repay or refinance debt, with no prescribed rush and STRC stabilization taking precedence.
Le said the next put date is September 2027 for the 2028 converts, which have a $183 conversion price. If conversion does not occur, Strategy could sell MSTR at a premium, sell Bitcoin or refinance.
A Benchmark Company analyst asked about borrowing against Bitcoin to strengthen cash reserves. Le and Saylor said the option is not on the table because pricing, scale, counterparty risk and the appearance of margin debt favor other routes.
Strategy Explains STRC’s June SelloffBitcoin analyst James Van Straten asked about STRC’s June 26 decline into the $70s. Saylor attributed it to traditional-finance credit providers reducing advance ratios after volatility increased.
He said the withdrawal of leverage created second- and third-order liquidations, which then triggered broader investor anxiety. Management did not characterize the event as a simple retail or decentralized-finance margin call.
The episode reinforced Strategy’s focus on low volatility and dependable liquidity. Saylor said a more stable STRC should reduce the risk that financing providers abruptly withdraw credit lines.
MSTR Leaves a Tighter Near-Term AgendaManagement’s tone was focused and more flexible than its earlier all-Bitcoin posture. The near-term agenda centers on restoring STRC, maintaining stronger dollar reserves and selectively using Bitcoin sales, equity issuance and repurchases.
Strategy tied longer-term Bitcoin-per-share growth to a functioning digital-credit engine, lower funding costs and disciplined balance-sheet management. The call placed execution ahead of adding products.
Strategy’s Zacks Signals Stay WeakMSTR currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), which reflects negative earnings estimate revisions and points to weak near-term performance potential under the Zacks methodology.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The stock has a Value Score of F, Growth Score of D, Momentum Score of F and VGM Score of F. The combination indicates an unfavorable value, growth and momentum profile, while the Zacks Rank can change as analysts revise estimates following the just-reported results.
SuperVega has launched its public beta on Starknet, bringing options trading to the layer-2 network and giving users a way to place directional bets on cryptocurrency prices. The platform allows traders to profit from hitting specific price targets on digital assets, a feature that slots neatly into Starknet’s broader push into derivatives infrastructure.
Starknet already has Carmine Options serving as the primary options trading protocol on the network, offering European-style options on assets like ETH, STRK, and wBTC.
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Corning vzrostl o 5,6 % poté, co Truist Securities zvýšil doporučení na Buy z Hold po prudkém červencovém propadu. Analytik vidí atraktivnější vstupní bod po téměř 46% poklesu.
Shares of Corning Inc. rose on Monday after Truist Securities upgraded the optical networking and specialty glass maker to Buy from Hold, arguing that the stock's steep decline in July has created a more attractive entry point for investors.
Corning shares GLW gained 5.6% to $146.12 on Monday after closing 2.2% higher on Friday.
The move came after the stock suffered a nearly 46% decline in July, marking its worst monthly performance in 24 years after the company's third-quarter guidance failed to meet Wall Street expectations.
The July selloff made Corning one of the worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 during the month, with shares ending lower in 16 of 22 trading sessions.
Despite the sharp correction, the stock remains up 61% year to date and has gained 130% over the past 12 months.
Truist sees attractive entry point after selloffTruist analyst Matthew Niknam upgraded Corning to Buy while lowering his price target to $175 from $205.
The revised target still implies about 27% upside from Friday's closing price.
In a note to clients, Niknam said the recent decline has improved the stock's risk-reward profile.
“Simply put, we have waited for a more reasonable entry point to get more constructive, and we now have one post a ~45% pullback in July,” Niknam wrote.
The analyst said the upgrade is supported by continued customer spending in Corning's optical segment, expectations for accelerating revenue growth over the coming years, improving operating margins, and a projected 30% compound annual earnings growth rate through 2029.
Truist also noted that customer demand remains strong across artificial intelligence, data center infrastructure, and fiber-to-the-home deployments.
The firm highlighted Corning's recently introduced Photonics MAP as an additional long-term growth catalyst.
Corning currently trades at 32 times Truist's 2027 earnings estimates and 24 times its 2028 estimates.
AI sentiment remains a key riskCorning has become one of the major beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence infrastructure investment theme, with its Optical segment accounting for roughly 45% of company sales.
However, Truist cautioned that investor sentiment around AI spending remains an important risk.
“Fears around durability of the ‘AI trade’ and sustainability of elevated hyperscaler capex could weigh on sentiment, given the Optical segment (~45% of sales) is driving the lion’s share of GLW’s forward growth,” Niknam wrote.
The stock's sharp decline in July reflected concerns over AI-related valuations after the company issued guidance that largely matched expectations but failed to exceed investors' elevated forecasts.
Other analysts remain constructive but cautiousUBS also maintained a positive stance on Corning, reiterating its Buy rating while lowering its price target to $196 from $228.
Analyst Joshua Spector said the recent selloff appeared overdone, with only modest revisions to earnings estimates reflecting a more conservative outlook for fiber capacity expansion and the timing of the company's photonics business.
Morgan Stanley, however, maintained an Equal Weight rating while lowering its price target to $165 from $180.
The firm said Corning's second-quarter results largely met expectations but noted that sold-out conditions limit additional upside.
Analysts also pointed out that much of Corning's business operates under long-term contracts, leaving limited room for further pricing gains or earnings-per-share expansion.
For the third quarter, Corning expects adjusted earnings between $0.85 and $0.89 per share on revenue of $4.9 billion to $5.0 billion.
Wall Street is expecting earnings of $0.87 per share on revenue of approximately $4.99 billion. The company previously reported second-quarter earnings of $0.78 per share on revenue of $4.74 billion, exceeding analysts' estimates.
Marriott v červnu začala postupně zavádět Ask Bonvoy, konverzační vyhledávání s AI na Marriott.com a v aplikaci Marriott Bonvoy, které má podpořit přímé rezervace. Ve 2. čtvrtletí vzrostl globální RevPAR o 3,4 %.
Global hospitality company Marriott International accelerated the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for customers of its properties and its travel platform during the second quarter.
“In June, we began our phased rollout of Ask Bonvoy, our AI-powered conversational search experience on Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy App, reflecting our commitment to using technology to enhance the customer experience, strengthen engagement with our members and drive greater operational efficiency,” Marriott International President and CEO Tony Capuano said Monday (Aug. 3) during the company’s second quarter earnings call.
Ask Bonvoy provides an AI-powered, conversational, natural language search experience that is designed to help members of Marriott International’s loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, explore the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of 10,000 properties in 146 countries and territories, Marriott International said in a June 16 press release.
The tool is designed to complement the existing search function on Marriott.com and in the Marriott Bonvoy App by allowing guests to use conversational prompts covering travel purpose, location attributes and desired amenities. Because Ask Bonvoy’s responses are grounded in property data owned and verified by Marriot, it delivers information that is more reliable than that provided by open web content, according to the release.
“With our well-respected brands and industry-leading scale, we are also working closely with Google and other leading AI platform providers as their travel search and commerce tools evolve,” Capuano said during Monday’s earnings call.
During the second quarter, Marriott International saw its global revenue per available room (RevPAR) increase 3.4%. RevPAR in the United States and Canada was up 5%, driven by strong and broad-based travel demand, while international RevPAR was down 0.5%, as headwinds from the conflict in the Middle East more than offset growth in other regions, according to a Monday earnings release.
Capuano said during the call that looking ahead, “with strong, broad-based demand generally expected to continue, we are raising our full-year of 2026 guidance range to 3% to 3.5% global RevPAR growth.”
Marriott International’s loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, grew to more than 295 million members during the quarter. The company said in the earnings release that it further strengthened the program during the second quarter by signing new long-term agreements for its co-branded credit card program in the U.S. with JPMorganChase and American Express.
JPMorganChase and American Express are the program’s longstanding partners, Capuano said during the call.
“These agreements reflect the strength of the Marriott Bonvoy brand and the extraordinary value of our brand portfolio, the continued growth of our global lodging system, and the powerful combination of scale and engagement represented by our cardholders and more than 295 million loyalty program members,” Capuano said.
Key Takeaways ConocoPhillips is expected to post higher Q2 earnings and revenues from year-ago levels.COP's Q2 EPS estimate of $2.96 implies 108.5% growth, with revenues seen rising 19% to $17.54B.Higher oil prices may aid COP, but volatility, unhedged output and Qatar's shut-in could weigh on results. ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6, before the opening bell.
Let us delve into the factors that are likely to have influenced the performance of the leading independent exploration and production player. However, before that, it would be worth reviewing COP’s performance in the previous quarter.
Highlights of COP’s Q1 Earnings & Surprise HistoryIn the last reported quarter, COP’s earnings of $1.89 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.73, driven by lower costs and improved operational efficiency.
ConocoPhillips’ earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 1.03%. This is depicted in the graph below:
The upstream player beat earnings estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, delivering an average surprise of 5.78%. This is depicted in the graph below.
COP’s Estimate TrendThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings per share of $2.96 has witnessed one upward and four downward revisions in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate implies an increase of 108.5% from the year-ago reported number.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $17.54 billion indicates a 19% improvement from the year-ago reported figure.
Factors to Consider for COPConocoPhillips is expected to have sustained a stable performance during the second quarter, driven by higher commodity prices. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the West Texas Intermediate spot price for April and May 2026 was $100.32 and $102.13 per barrel, respectively, before falling to $84.81 in June. These prices marked a significant increase from the $63.54, $62.17 and $68.17 per barrel reported in the corresponding period of 2025. The pricing environment is expected to have supported the company's upstream earnings.
However, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East likely resulted in significant price volatility during the second quarter, adding uncertainty to ConocoPhillips' operating environment. In addition, the company remains unhedged on its oil and LNG production. While this strategy allows it to fully benefit from higher commodity prices, it also leaves earnings more exposed to downside price movements. Further, Qatar’s production shut-in may have affected its LNG operations in the region, potentially weighing on overall performance.
These factors are anticipated to have affected volume and pricing dynamics, potentially hampering COP’s performance in the to-be-reported quarter.
COP's Earnings WhispersOur proven model does not predict an earnings beat for COP this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. However, that's not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: COP has an Earnings ESP of -1.33%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: The company currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Stocks to ConsiderHere are some other energy firms that you may want to consider, as they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
Cheniere Energy (LNG - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.69% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Cheniere Energy is scheduled to release second-quarter earnings on Aug. 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LNG’s earnings is pegged at $2.80 per share, implying a 61.6% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +5.33% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Occidental Petroleum is scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on Aug. 5. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OXY’s earnings is pegged at $1.96 per share, indicating a 402.6% increase from the prior-year reported figure.
Excelerate Energy (EE - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.04% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Excelerate Energy is scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on Aug. 5. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EE’s earnings is pegged at 35 cents per share, implying a 2.9% increase from the prior-year reported figure.
Ondo USDY slaví třetí rok provozu a dosáhl tržní kapitalizace ve výši 2,1 miliardy USD, čímž se zařadil mezi tři největší tokenizovaná treasury aktiva na světě. Má téměř 30 000 držitelů na šesti blockchainech.
@OndoFinance's yield-bearing token $USDY has reached its third year of operation, cementing its place among the most significant tokenized real-world asset products in the blockchain industry.
$2.1B Market Cap and a Top-Three Global Ranking$USDY has grown to a $2.1 billion market cap, placing it among the top three tokenized Treasury assets globally. The token now serves nearly 30,000 holders across six major blockchains, including @Solana and @Ethereum. USDY is backed by short-duration U.S. Treasuries and bank demand deposits, with each token representing a senior unsecured claim on a portfolio held by Ondo USDY LLC, a Delaware bankruptcy-remote vehicle.
Cumulative transfer volume has exceeded $8.5 billion. The asset supports 24/7 instant minting and redemption, providing a high-liquidity channel for participants seeking sovereign-grade yield without leaving the crypto ecosystem.
The token accrues interest through a rising redemption value, with holders seeing USDY trading at a premium to $1.00 that grows over time, reflecting accumulated yield. A rebasing variant, rUSDY, also exists and pays interest as a balance increase rather than a price increase.
Institutional Partnerships and Expanding InfrastructureOUSG's portfolio spans funds from some of the world's most trusted asset managers, including BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, State Street, WisdomTree, and Wellington Management. That institutional backing has reinforced confidence in Ondo's broader product suite.
Following the SEC's formal closure of its investigation in November 2025 without recommending charges, Ondo accelerated its U.S. operations and integration of Oasis Pro Markets, an SEC-registered broker-dealer. That regulatory clarity removed a major uncertainty for institutional participants.
By 2026, Ondo had also launched Ondo Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for institutional-grade tokenized assets, expanding the company's strategic position beyond just issuing tokens. The three-year $USDY milestone reflects a broader shift in how yield-bearing instruments are being delivered on-chain, with Ondo increasingly positioned as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized markets.
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Viasat čeká za 1Q fiskálního roku 2027 růst tržeb na 1,20 mld. USD díky komerčnímu letectví a vládní poptávce. Ziskovost ale mohou tlačit dolů vyšší investice do satelitní sítě a financování.
Key Takeaways VSAT is expected to post higher Q1 fiscal 2027 revenues, led by commercial aviation and government demand.Viasat's ViaSat-3 F3 rollout is expected to expand Asia-Pacific capacity and support connectivity services.VSAT may face earnings pressure from satellite investments, financing costs and competitive markets. Viasat, Inc. (VSAT - Free Report) is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Aug. 4, after the closing bell. It pulled off a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 498.46%, on average, beating estimates on the previous three occasions and missing once.
The company is expected to record year-over-year revenue growth, driven by strength in its commercial aviation and government businesses, supported by the commercial rollout of ViaSat-3 F3. However, higher satellite network investments, elevated capital spending and financing costs are likely to have weighed on the bottom line.
Factors at PlayDuring the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Viasat is expected to have benefited from the commercialization of ViaSat-3 F3, which expands network capacity across the Asia-Pacific region. The satellite is likely to have supported service revenues by enabling additional aviation, maritime, enterprise and government connectivity services, while strengthening the company's global broadband capabilities.
During the quarter under review, continued execution of the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Program Swarm 1 Delivery Order is expected to have boosted Viasat's government business. Ongoing work under the United States Space Force contract is likely to have supported demand for the company's secure dual-band satellite communication systems, contributing positively to defense revenues.
Viasat's commercial aviation business is expected to have delivered a solid performance during the quarter, supported by the continued rollout of its in-flight connectivity solution across Jetstar's long-range international fleet. Growing adoption of its next-generation cockpit connectivity service by airlines is likely to have generated higher aviation revenues.
Despite top-line growth, Viasat's earnings might have remained under pressure amid intense competition in the communications and defense markets. Management expects aviation revenue growth to moderate in fiscal 2027, while any delays in regulatory approvals or the commercial ramp-up of the ViaSat-3 satellites could postpone capacity expansion and weigh on broadband revenue growth. In addition, uncertainty surrounding the U.S. government budget remains a potential headwind for the defense business, as it could affect contract awards and revenue generation.
For the June quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for total revenues is pegged at $1.20 billion, indicating an increase from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of $1.17 billion. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at 10 cents per share, indicating a decline from 17 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
Earnings WhispersOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Viasat for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. However, that is not the case here.
Earnings ESP: Earnings ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Viasat carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Stocks to ConsiderHere are some stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this season:
Sandisk Corporation (SNDK - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +4.13% and sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. It is set to release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers on Aug. 5.
The Earnings ESP for Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) is +0.52%, and it carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 numbers on Aug. 5.
The Earnings ESP for Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI - Free Report) is +2.37%, and it carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company is scheduled to report third-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers on Aug. 19.
Key Takeaways Zions Bancorporation increased its quarterly dividend by 6.7% to 48 cents per share.ZION expanded its 2026 share repurchase target to $300 million with a new $75 million authorization.Zions Bancorporation strengthened capital, funding and loan growth while advancing strategic expansion. Zions Bancorporation National Association (ZION - Free Report) maintains a disciplined capital distribution strategy, focusing on returning value to shareholders through regular increases in dividends and new share repurchase plans.
Last month, the company increased its quarterly cash dividend by 6.7% to 48 cents per share. Over the past five years, ZION has raised its dividend five times, with an annualized growth rate of 5.2%. The company has a payout ratio of 27% and currently offers a dividend yield of 2.58%.
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Apart from dividends, Zions has been actively returning capital through share repurchases. Recently, the board authorized an additional $75 million common share repurchase program for the third quarter of 2026, bringing the 2026 repurchase target to $300 million.
During the second quarter of 2026, the company repurchased 1.2 million common shares for $75 million. This, together with regular dividend payouts, brought total capital distribution to $142 million in the quarter.
Zions has been pursuing strategic growth initiatives to strengthen its core operations. In March 2026, the company agreed to acquire the agency lending business of Basis Investment Group, expanding its real estate financing capabilities and capital markets platform. The deal is expected to enhance Zions' presence in high-growth Western markets and support long-term revenue growth through a broader range of commercial real estate lending solutions.
As of June 30, 2026, Zions' loans and leases totaled $62.5 billion, up 3% year over year, while total deposits increased 4% to $76.6 billion. The total borrowed funds declined 53% to $3.2 billion, primarily due to lower short-term FHLB advances, highlighting the company's improving funding profile. Further, ZION maintains an investment-grade BBB+ long-term issuer credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, reflecting its strong credit profile and ability to meet its financial obligations even during periods of economic stress.
The company’s estimated Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio improved to 11.8% as of June 30, 2026, from 11.0% a year earlier, while the Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and total risk-based capital ratio were 11.9% and 14.0%, respectively. The Tier 1 leverage ratio improved to 9.4%, underscoring the company's solid capital strength and ability to withstand economic uncertainty.
Thus, Zions’ consistent dividend hikes, active share repurchases, and disciplined payout strategy indicate strong capital management and financial stability. Thus, the company is well-positioned to sustain enhanced capital distribution activities and reinforce investor confidence in its long-term prospects.
Zions’ Price PerformanceOver the past six months, shares of Zions Bancorporation have gained 9.2%, outperforming the industry's 1% growth.
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Peer Banks’ Capital Return StrategyKeyCorp (KEY - Free Report) follows a disciplined capital distribution strategy through dividends and share repurchases. In July 2026, the company declared a quarterly common cash dividend of 20.5 cents per share. The dividend will be paid out on Sept. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 1.
During the second quarter of 2026, KEY repurchased $341 million of its common shares while maintaining a strong Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 11.2%.
Management reaffirmed its commitment to delivering shareholder value through a balanced capital return strategy, supported by a resilient balance sheet and solid capital generation.
First Horizon Corporation (FHN - Free Report) has a disciplined capital distribution strategy in place. Last month, the company's board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per common share. This will be paid out on Oct. 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 11.
During the second quarter of 2026, FHN repurchased approximately 3.5 million common shares for $69 million.
Supported by solid earnings and healthy profitability, the company remains committed to returning capital to shareholders while investing in long-term growth initiatives.
Open interest na Hyperliquidu dosáhl rekordu 5,25 miliardy USD a překonal Bybit. Za posledních 24 hodin protokol spálil HYPE za zhruba 643 140 USD a vykázal tržby 513 800 USD. Hyperliquid zpracoval za posledních 24 hodin 3,48 miliardy USD v perpetual objemu.
Hyperliquid’s Open Interest climbed to a record $5.25 billion, overtaking Bybit’s $5.07 billion. The milestone extends earlier gains over HTX, Bitfinex, Kraken, and Coinbase. Those rankings reflect sustained growth across the perpetual Futures market.
Trading activity also remained elevated throughout the latest reporting period. Hyperliquid [HYPE] processed $3.48 billion in perpetual volume over the past 24 hours. Monthly perpetual volume also reached $196 billion, reinforcing steady trader participation.
According to DeFiLlama data, over the last 24 hours, Hyperliquid traded approximately $13 billion in perpetual trading volume. Additionally, monthly perpetual trading volume stood at $196 billion, continuing to demonstrate increased participation among traders.
Source: Onchain Lens Those figures suggest traders continue opening and holding positions rather than exiting quickly. That pattern supports the continued rise in outstanding contracts across the platform.
Nevertheless, it should be noted that record Open Interest alone cannot distinguish fresh participation from heavier leverage. Instead, strong volume along with rising Open Interest shows that conviction remains healthy even as leverage is growing.
Maintaining deep liquidity, orderly liquidations, and consistent participation will determine if Hyperliquid can retain leadership in derivatives against competitors.
Protocol revenue continues expanding Hyperliquid continues leveraging its strong derivatives activity and converting higher trading demand into real value capture. Over the last 24 hours, Hyperliquid burned approximately $643,140 worth of HYPE tokens, reflecting fees generated as usage on the platform continues.
That activity also transferred $513,800 of protocol revenue to both the Assistance Fund and token holders and links the growth of the network directly to incentives within the ecosystem.
Source: X Meanwhile, cumulative burns reached 46.18 million HYPE, worth roughly $2.43 billion, or 4.62% of the token’s maximum supply. Rather than relying solely on a deflationary mechanism, Hyperliquid continues pairing token burns with recurring protocol revenue.
Previously, AMBCrypto reported that Hyperliquid revenue generation has strengthened as usage of the protocol has grown along with this trend.
Recently, priority fees have emerged as another meaningful contributor and have generated $5.07 million since April, with $2.75 million in the last month alone.
Those proceeds complement trading fees by adding another recurring revenue stream. Meanwhile, buybacks through the Assistance Fund and priority-fee burns continue to reinforce value capture, provided elevated trading volume and Open Interest remain sustained.
All in all, if trading activity stays high, that combination could enhance long-term value capture by reducing supply at the same time, rewarding participants through sustained cash flows generated by the network.
According to data from Onchain Lens, Hyperliquid burned approximately $760,210 worth of HYPE tokens in the past 24 hours. The data shows that in the latest reporting period, Hyperliquid generated around $777,200 in revenue, which was allocated to the Assistance Fund and HYPE holders. To date, Hyperliquid’s cumulative HYPE token burn has reached 46.19 million units, valued at roughly $2.5 billion at current prices, accounting for 4.62% of HYPE’s maximum total supply of 1 billion units.
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RWAs tvořily v týdnu 13.–19. července 52 % objemu Hyperliquid, poprvé překonaly krypto a zůstaly nad 50 % i další týden. Celkem šlo o 25,1 miliardy USD z 48,2 miliardy USD.
Perpetual futures tied to stocks, indexes and commodities out-traded crypto pairs on the largest perps DEX for the first time, less than a year after builder-deployed markets went live.
Real-world asset markets accounted for more than half of Hyperliquid's trading volume for two consecutive weeks in July, the first time perps tied to stocks, commodities and indexes out-traded crypto on the platform.
RWA perps did $25.1 billion in the week of July 13–19, or 52% of Hyperliquid's $48.2 billion total, according to Blockworks data. The share held above 50% the following week.
"We are entering a new era for DeFi," Lorenzo Valente, director of digital asset research at ARK Invest, said in a July 23 post on X.. "For the first time ever, @HyperliquidX generated more volume from RWAs than crypto in a single week."
Single stocks made up 61% of RWA volume, overtaking indexes and commodities, he said, adding that Hyperliquid's RWA market alone was larger than the combined crypto perp volume of every other DEX.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire called it a "major structural shift" in crypto markets, moving "away from speculating on endogenous digital commodities."
Nine months after Hyperliquid opened permissionless market deployment, its growth comes from traditional assets rather than crypto pairs — and that growth is masking a shrinking crypto perps business.
From 2% to HalfThe RWA markets run on HIP-3, Hyperliquid's framework for builder-deployed perps that went live in October 2025 and requires deployers to stake 500,000 HYPE. HIP-3's share of Hyperliquid perp volume climbed from roughly 2% at the start of the year to around 50% by mid-July.
Dominant deployer trade.xyz, with more than 90% of HIP-3 volume, lists single stocks like Nvidia and Tesla, the XYZ100 Nasdaq tracker, and commodities including gold; Ventuals runs pre-IPO perps on OpenAI and SpaceX.
The category is propping up the topline. Hyperliquid's quarterly volume has fallen by roughly half from its ~$1 trillion Q3 2025 peak to about $550 billion in Q2 2026, per Token Terminal data, with RWA growth offsetting the decline in crypto pairs.
Cognex čeká za 2. čtvrtletí tržby 280–300 mil. USD a upravený EPS 40–44 centů. Růst má podpořit AI strojové vidění a poptávka v elektronice, čipech, balení a logistice.
Key Takeaways Cognex expects Q2 revenues of $280M-$300M and adjusted EPS of 40 cents to 44 cents. AI vision launches and demand in electronics, chips, packaging and logistics may fuel growth.Sales changes and cost cuts support 28%-31% adjusted EBITDA margins despite macro risks. Cognex (CGNX - Free Report) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings results on Aug. 5.
CGNX anticipates adjusted earnings between 40 and 44 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of approximately 68% at the midpoint.
The company expects revenues between $280 million and $300 million, representing approximately 16.5% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. The to-be-reported quarter is expected to benefit from approximately $7 million of electronics orders shifting from the third quarter into the second quarter, while continued demand from semiconductor equipment manufacturers, packaging customers and large e-commerce logistics clients is likely to support overall growth.
For the second quarter of 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 42 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting a year-over-year increase of 68%.
The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $293.24 million, indicating a 17.72% year-over-year increase.
Cognex beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in all the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 22.41%.
Let us see how things have shaped up for the upcoming announcement.
Factors Likely to Influence CGNX’s Q2 PerformanceCognex’s second-quarter 2026 performance is expected to have benefited from sustained strength across its key end markets, particularly electronics, semiconductor, packaging and logistics. Top-line growth is expected to benefit from broad-based demand across customers and geographies, supported by ongoing supply-chain diversification, consumer device refresh cycles, new device form factors and continued sales force transformation.
The to-be-reported quarter’s results are expected to benefit from increasing adoption of Cognex’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered machine vision portfolio. The latest In-Sight 6900 and In-Sight 3900 embedded vision systems, together with the OneVision platform, strengthen the company’s edge AI ecosystem and expand its capabilities in high-performance industrial inspection. Cognex indicated that successful AI-driven product launches and broader customer adoption are supporting stronger demand and commercial momentum. This trend is likely to have benefited top-line growth in the to-be-reported quarter.
Cognex is expected to benefit from its ongoing sales force transformation and productivity initiatives in the to-be-reported quarter. The company noted that its revamped go-to-market strategy is beginning to deliver meaningful improvements in commercial execution and sales effectiveness. Portfolio optimization and cost-reduction initiatives remain on track, supporting expectations for adjusted EBITDA margins between 28% and 31% through favorable product mix, operating leverage and improved organizational efficiency. At the midpoint, adjusted EBITDA is expected to expand 880 basis points.
However, despite healthy demand, Cognex continued to operate against an uncertain macro backdrop, which is likely to have hurt top-line growth. The company’s gross margin is likely to have suffered from tariffs, rising memory-chip costs and broader supply-chain inflation in the to-be-reported quarter.
What Our Model Says About CGNXAccording to the Zacks model, the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that is not the exact case here.
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NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.52% and a Zacks Rank #1 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
NVIDIA shares have gained 7.6% in the year-to-date period. NVDA is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Aug. 26.
Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +2.37% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
Analog Devices shares have climbed 35.5% in the year-to-date period. ADI is scheduled to report its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Aug. 19.
Applied Materials (AMAT - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.52% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
Shares of Applied Materials have surged 97.5% in the year-to-date period. AMAT is set to report its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Aug. 13.
Key Takeaways Akamai is expected to post year-over-year revenue growth in second-quarter 2026 results.AKAM expanded API security and AI security offerings by partnering with Arrow Electronics to widen reach.AKAM faces pressure from legacy delivery weakness, higher investments and softer enterprise spending. Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM - Free Report) is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6, after the closing bell. It pulled off a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.54% on average, beating estimates on the previous three occasions and matching once.
The company is expected to record year-over-year revenue growth, supported by strength in its cybersecurity and cloud businesses. However, higher investments and continued weakness in its legacy content delivery business are likely to have weighed on margins and profitability.
Factors at PlayDuring the second quarter of 2026, Akamai introduced Security Posture Center and Code-to-Runtime Mapping to strengthen its API Security offerings. The enhanced capabilities are expected to have boosted demand for the company's API security solutions by improving API visibility and threat protection, supporting incremental revenue growth.
Akamai expanded its go-to-market reach through a partnership with Arrow Electronics during the quarter under review. The collaboration is expected to have broadened its distribution network, expanded its enterprise reach and strengthened sales opportunities for its cybersecurity and cloud solutions.
During the quarter, the company further enhanced its artificial intelligence (AI) security portfolio with the launch of Agentic Security Framework. The new solution is expected to have encouraged early enterprise adoption of AI security capabilities, reinforcing Akamai's position in the fast-growing market for secure AI-driven applications, making a positive impact on revenues.
However, Akamai's performance during the to-be-reported quarter is likely to have remained under pressure with continued weakness in its legacy content delivery business and higher investments in cloud infrastructure, AI and security offerings. Uncertain macroeconomic conditions and cautious enterprise spending might have limited its customer demand and affected its bottom line.
For the June quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.09 billion, indicating year-over-year growth from $1.04 billion. The consensus estimate for adjusted earnings per share is pegged at $1.58, indicating a decline from $1.73 reported a year ago.
Earnings WhispersOur proven model does not predict an earnings beat for Akamai for the second quarter. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. However, that is not the case here.
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Tyler Williams, klíčový poradce amerického ministerstva financí pro digitální aktiva a blockchain, byl jmenován 26. února 2025 a po zhruba 17 měsících odchází z funkce. Jeho odchod může zpomalit práci na regulaci stablecoinů i plánu federální bitcoinové rezervy.
Tyler Williams, the counselor to the Treasury Secretary responsible for steering the department’s digital asset and blockchain policy, has left his position after roughly 17 months on the job. His exit removes one of the most influential voices shaping US crypto regulation at a moment when several major initiatives, from a federal Bitcoin reserve to stablecoin legislation, remain works in progress.
From Galaxy Digital to the Treasury and back out Williams was appointed on February 26, 2025, stepping into a role that put him at the intersection of the Trump administration’s aggressive digital asset agenda and the institutional machinery of the Treasury Department. Before joining the administration, Williams served as Global Head of Policy and Regulatory Counsel at Galaxy Digital, one of the largest crypto-native financial firms in the world.
He also had prior government experience. During Trump’s first term, Williams held the title of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Policy, giving him a rare combination of both public-sector credibility and private-sector crypto fluency.
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During his tenure, Williams was involved in several of the administration’s marquee crypto priorities. He contributed to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a piece of legislation aimed at finally drawing clean jurisdictional lines between the SEC and CFTC. He also played a role in discussions around establishing a federal Bitcoin reserve. After approximately 17 months, he was gone. No splashy resignation letter. No successor announcement.
What Williams was working on The stablecoin legislation push has been one of the administration’s clearest policy priorities, aimed at creating a federal framework for stablecoin issuers rather than the patchwork of state-by-state regulation that currently exists. Williams was a central figure in those conversations, helping to coordinate the Treasury’s position with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which Williams contributed to, attempts to answer a question the industry has been asking for years: when is a token a security, and when is it a commodity? Williams was also reportedly involved in the planning stages of the federal Bitcoin reserve effort, helping to evaluate the mechanics and risks of such a program.
What crypto investors should watch The most immediate question is who replaces Williams, and how quickly. A fast appointment of someone with comparable expertise would signal that the administration’s crypto priorities remain intact. A prolonged vacancy would suggest the opposite.
Traders should also monitor the legislative calendar. If the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act or stablecoin legislation begins to lose momentum in congressional committees, that could be an indirect consequence of weakened Treasury advocacy. For Bitcoin specifically, the federal reserve concept required sustained internal championing at the Treasury level. Without Williams in the room making the case, the idea could easily lose priority among competing demands for the Secretary’s attention.
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Hashdex ukončuje Bitcoin ETF, který měl k 30. červenci asi 14,7 milionu USD. Po 17. srpnu bude fond stažen z burzy a později vyplatí hotovostní likvidační podíl.
The ETF managed approximately $14.7 million as of July 30.
Key Dates Aug 17: Last trading day on NYSE Arca After Aug 17: Fund will stop accepting creation orders and will be delisted Around Aug 28: Remaining shareholders will receive a cash liquidation distribution after the fund sells its bitcoin holdings QUICK CONTEXT: Crypto ETF Competition IntensifiesHashdex’s decision underscores how difficult it has become for smaller spot Bitcoin ETFs to compete in an increasingly concentrated market. Since U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs debuted, asset gathering has largely favored the biggest issuers, with investors gravitating toward funds offering deep liquidity, tighter spreads and lower costs.
With just $14.7 million in assets, the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF remained well below the scale typically needed to cover operating expenses and attract sustained trading activity. Fund closures are a common outcome for ETFs that fail to reach critical mass, even when the underlying asset class remains popular.
The liquidation does not signal Hashdex’s exit from the U.S. market. The firm said it continues to manage more than $200 million in assets for U.S. investors and regularly reviews its product lineup to ensure each fund aligns with its broader index-based strategy. The move highlights the growing importance of scale in the crypto ETF industry, where investor flows have increasingly concentrated in a handful of dominant products.
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American Bitcoin (@ABTC), the Trump-backed Bitcoin mining and treasury company listed on Nasdaq, reported its strongest production quarter on record while still posting a significant net loss, underscoring the tension between operational momentum and Bitcoin price headwinds.
Record production, but losses persist The company mined approximately 932 $BTC in Q2 2026, its highest quarterly production on record, up from around 817 Bitcoin mined in Q1 2026. Mining revenue climbed to $67.0 million, an increase of roughly 8% from $62.1 million in the prior quarter. Cost to mine came in at approximately $36,500 per Bitcoin in Q2, essentially flat versus the $36,200 recorded in Q1.
The Miami-based company, co-founded by @EricTrump, reported a net loss of $57.2 million for the quarter, narrowing from the $81.8 million loss recorded in Q1, though the bottom line remained deep in negative territory as a $71.2 million non-cash loss on digital assets absorbed almost the entirety of its operating income. Bitcoin's price fell about 11% during the three months of the quarter, a key factor behind the shortfall.
Treasury grows, leadership changes American Bitcoin closed the quarter holding approximately 8,002 $BTC, up from 7,021 at the end of March, a 14% sequential increase. At prevailing prices, that stockpile is worth roughly $512 million. The 14% increase in a single quarter suggests the company is mining and holding rather than selling into the market to cover operational costs.
American Bitcoin Corp. is a majority-owned subsidiary of Hut 8 Corp. Rather than build data centres of its own, it runs on Hut 8's existing infrastructure, which is intended to give it lower costs than a mining firm starting from scratch.
The quarter also brought a notable leadership change. President Matt Prusak announced his departure to join AI energy firm Giga Energy. @EricTrump, who serves as co-founder and chief strategy officer, has repeatedly stated the goal is to build the preeminent American Bitcoin powerhouse. CEO Mike Ho said the company's view is straightforward: Bitcoin is a growing capital asset, and despite headwinds in Q2, the team delivered its highest quarterly production on record and grew its strategic reserve past 8,000 Bitcoin.
American Bitcoin completed a 1-for-15 reverse stock split last month to maintain its Nasdaq listing after its shares fell below the exchange's minimum bid requirement. The Q2 results also came in well below Wall Street expectations, with analysts having forecast EBITDA of $113.8 million and normalized earnings of $0.30 per share.
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American Bitcoin Q2 2026 Results, PR Newswire
Trumps' American Bitcoin Posts Record BTC Output, Narrows Q2 Loss, CoinTelegraph
American Bitcoin posts $57.2 million Q2 loss while its Bitcoin stash tops 8,000, Cryptopolitan
Michael Saylor řekl, že jeho pravidlo „nikdy neprodávej Bitcoin“ platí pro jednotlivce, ne pro veřejnou firmu Strategy. Dodal, že sám neprodal ani jeden satoshi.
Strategy co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor breaks silence on personal Bitcoin holdings amid relentless criticism.
Billionaire Michael Saylor-led Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) again sold Bitcoin (BTC) last week as the leading cryptocurrency's price failed to recover.
The world's largest Bitcoin treasury company sold 1,638 BTC for $104.73 million during July 27–Aug. 2.
This is the third time the company has sold Bitcoin this year. Earlier, it sold 32 BTC for about $2.5 million during May 26–31 and 3,588 BTC for $216 million during June 29–July 3.
The firm previously extended its Bitcoin acquisition pause to five weeks ending July 26.
With 843,138 BTC on its balance sheet, Strategy is still the world's largest Bitcoin treasury.
Trending on TheStreet Roundtable:Cathie Wood trims Ethereum exposure on 11th anniversaryAfter Coldcard exploit, crypto billionaire issues stark warningMajor crypto exchange eyes IPO amid market slumpWhat Michael Saylor said on personal Bitcoin holdings However, the Bitcoin sales have provoked sharp reactions from within the crypto industry, who questioned Saylor about violating his creed of never selling Bitcoin.
In February last year, he most famously posted on X, "Sell a kidney if you must, but keep the Bitcoin."
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After the latest Bitcoin sale, Saylor finally broke his silence and said in an Aug. 3 post that the "never sell your Bitcoin" creed only applied to individual savers, not a public company like Strategy.
"I have never sold mine. Not one satoshi," Saylor disclosed.
On the other hand, Strategy disclosed in 2020 itself that it may buy or sell Bitcoin to manage capital, he added the disclaimer.
"Our shared conviction in Bitcoin remains unchanged," the billionaire entrepreneur seemed to double down on his faith in the cryptocurrency in the face of relentless public criticism.
Last week, Strategy reported its financial results for Q2 2026, and it posted a net loss of $8.22 billion. The company attributed almost all of the operating loss to an $8.32 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings.
It posted a diluted loss of $24.45 per share, much higher than the estimated loss of $2.19 per share.
BTC/USD, Source: Decibel
BTC was trading at $63,900 at the time of writing, around 50% lower than its all-time high (ATH) of $126,080 it hit on Oct. 6, 2025.
Strategy prodala zhruba 1 638 BTC za asi 104,7 milionu USD a zvýšila hotovostní zásoby z 3,2 miliardy na 4,0 miliardy USD. Peníze použila na zpětný odkup preferenčních akcií a výplatu dividend.
For the better part of six years, Michael Saylor’s playbook was simple: buy Bitcoin, then buy more Bitcoin. Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, built its entire corporate identity around relentless accumulation. Now it’s selling.
The company offloaded approximately 1,638 BTC for around $104.7 million in late July and early August 2026, boosting its USD cash reserves from $3.2 billion to $4.0 billion.
Where the money is going The Bitcoin sale wasn’t about cashing out for a yacht. About $81 million of the proceeds went toward repurchasing preferred shares and paying dividends on its STRC preferred stock, the financial instrument Strategy created as part of its capital structure expansion.
The company also raised $290.6 million through common stock sales during the same period.
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This wasn’t even the first sale. Back in June 2026, Strategy sold 32 BTC for roughly $2.5 million specifically to cover STRC preferred distributions. That transaction was small enough to fly under the radar. The latest sale, at 50 times the size, is harder to ignore.
After the sale, Strategy still holds 842,138 BTC.
The debt cleanup The Bitcoin sales are only one piece of a broader capital restructuring effort. In May 2026, Strategy repurchased $1.5 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2029, paying $1.38 billion for them. The discount, about $120 million, is the kind of trade that makes CFOs look smart at board meetings.
That debt buyback was funded from existing cash reserves, not from new Bitcoin purchases.
The company has also overhauled how it reports its Bitcoin exposure. Instead of simply trumpeting total BTC held, Strategy now provides net exposure figures that account for senior claims like preferred stock and convertible debt.
Why the shift matters Strategy has preferred shareholders expecting dividends. It has convertible debt holders with claims on the balance sheet. It has a $4 billion cash pile that needs to earn its keep. Managing all of this requires selling Bitcoin sometimes, and that’s a fundamentally different posture than “never sell.”
Strategy has been the single largest corporate Bitcoin holder for years, and its buying activity has at times moved markets. If the company shifts from net buyer to occasional seller, that removes a reliable source of demand that traders have come to expect.
For Strategy’s own shareholders, the restructuring creates a different risk profile. The company is less of a pure-play Bitcoin bet and more of a complex financial entity with multiple classes of securities, each with different claims on the underlying assets.
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Boltz na dobu neurčitou pozastavil swapy mezi Bitcoinem, Lightning Network a Liquid kvůli měsícům automatizovaných útoků pomocí AI. Peněženky jako Bull Bitcoin, Aqua a ZEUS teď spěšně obnovují funkce Lightning a Liquid.
The non-custodial swap service said attackers now iterate faster than its team can patch, leaving wallets including Aqua and Bull Bitcoin racing to restore Lightning and Liquid swaps.
Boltz, the non-custodial bridge that routes swaps between bitcoin's mainchain, the Lightning Network and Liquid, disabled its service indefinitely on Monday, saying months of automated, AI-assisted attacks on its infrastructure have outpaced its ability to ship fixes.
Boltz first took its swap services offline at 5:54 am ET on Aug. 3 without explanation. In a follow-up statement about six hours later, the team said the suspension will last "until further notice" and described a months-long pattern of intrusions.
"Over the past months we have seen a steady rise in automated, AI-assisted probing of our infrastructure, and we have dealt with several exploits," the team wrote. "Each was contained, but the pattern is clear: attackers now iterate faster than a team our size can find and patch."
The shutdown cuts off the swap rails behind Lightning and Liquid payments in wallets such as Bull Bitcoin and Aqua, and it attaches a name to a fear that has been building among open-source developers: small teams defending public codebases against attackers armed with AI tooling.
The team said the pressure intensified in recent days as it found itself "actively targeted by what appear to be multiple resourceful groups," and that after reviewing its own security scans it "cannot responsibly re-enable Boltz swaps."
"What we are seeing is a major paradigm shift for Bitcoin services operating on an open source stack, and it needs careful analysis," the statement said. "Do not expect swap services to resume shortly."
'The Losses Were Ours Alone'Boltz said the exploits it contained cost the company money but never put user funds in danger, since its atomic swap design leaves users in control of their coins throughout a swap.
"To be explicit: no user funds were ever at risk. Boltz is non-custodial by design. And as a fully bootstrapped company, the losses were ours alone," the team wrote.
The Boltz API remains online to process refunds for in-flight swaps cooperatively, and the team noted that unilateral refunds work without its infrastructure.
The disclosure recasts an Aug. 1 notice in which Boltz disabled its EVM swaps — USDT, USDC, TBTC, WBTC and RBTC — citing "a bug in our EVM integration" while assuring users that Lightning, Liquid and onchain BTC swaps were running normally.
Boltz launched in April 2019 and grew into becoming the default swap plumbing across bitcoin's layers, adding Rootstock, chain swaps between Liquid and the mainchain, a BTCPay Server plugin, and stablecoin swaps on Tron, Solana and EVM chains.
Wallets Scramble for RailsWallets that lean on Boltz as a backend moved within hours. Francis Pouliot, CEO of Bull Bitcoin, said the company is "immediately shifting our priorities" to restore Lightning payments and Liquid-to-bitcoin swaps for its wallet users, warning that until then those functions will fail without explanation. Because Bull Bitcoin is a member of the Liquid federation, he said, no user funds will be stuck on Liquid.
"I will not let this situation linger. I will fix it, no matter what it takes," Pouliot wrote.
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, the firm behind the Aqua wallet, said restoring Liquid and Lightning swaps is the team's top priority and that Aqua has "offered to help Boltz address issues in their infrastructure." User funds on Aqua remain safe and under user control, he said.
Lightning wallet ZEUS, which runs its own instance of Boltz's open-source stack, took it offline as well. "We're following suit with our instance at swaps.zeuslsp.com," the team wrote.
Bitcoin educator BTC Sessions summed up the immediate damage: wallets using Boltz for Lightning swaps "will not function as expected now," while Liquid transactions themselves keep working.
'The Token War'The suspension lands in the middle of the worst week for bitcoin security in years. An exploit of Coldcard hardware wallets, traced to a 2021 firmware bug that made seed phrases guessable, has drained roughly $114 million in BTC since July 30, with a fourth wave of thefts hitting Monday.
Pouliot drew the line between the two events directly: "First, the Coldcard exploit. Now, a critical piece of Lightning infrastructure goes offline. We are undoubtedly on the losing end of the Token War."
Lucas Ferreira, executive director of bitcoin research and development nonprofit Vinteum, said the episode shows the resource gap facing bitcoin's infrastructure builders. "Boltz has a brilliant team, but it's a small team facing increasingly sophisticated, AI-powered groups of hackers," he wrote. "We'll need more funding for the open-source space if we want our infrastructure to remain secure and resilient."
Better a Coinbase spustily kryptopůjčky zajištěné kryptoměnami, které umožňují zastavit Bitcoin nebo USDC jako zajištění. Sedm senátorů vyzvalo FHFA, aby schválení zrušila a zakázala Fannie Mae a Freddie Mac nést krypto riziko.
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Vishal Garg went to buy a house about twelve years ago and ran into a wall he has been arguing with ever since.
"It was like, wait, I'm gonna have to sell all this stuff. That and pay capital gains on it. And then take the cash. To put it in the house," the Better Home & Finance chief executive said in an interview. "Why can't I just pledge the stuff. Instead of cash?"
Worse, he said, was the sequencing. "What if you don't win the house that you're gonna buy? But the broker's like, yeah, you got to get the money in cash. Otherwise, you know, the seller's not going to take your bid seriously." A buyer sells the assets, books the tax, and only then finds out whether the bid was accepted.
In March, Better and Coinbase announced a fix. Borrowers pledge bitcoin or USDC and get two loans: a conforming first-lien mortgage written to Fannie Mae's guidelines, and a separate privately financed loan that funds the cash down payment, secured by the tokens and by a second lien on the house. The Wall Street Journal reported the same day that Fannie Mae would accept crypto-backed mortgages for the first time. The first loan closed in early June for a couple in their early thirties in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Better says the waitlist ahead of the summer rollout represented roughly $250 million in potential volume, and that 41% of those applicants did not have enough cash for a down payment.
Garg is blunt about where the money to buy these loans comes from. "This is a bank eligible asset. We have Banks lined up to buy these. And fund these. Some of the biggest banks in the country," he said. He expects it to be the route by which "digital assets make their way into the banking system."
What it actually costsThe collateral ratios explain who the product is for. Pledging bitcoin requires 250% of the down payment amount, so a $100,000 down-payment loan needs $250,000 of BTC. USDC, which does not move, requires 125%. There are no margin calls, and a falling bitcoin price does not change the mortgage terms. Liquidation is triggered only by a 60-day payment delinquency, the same trigger as a conforming loan.
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That is a coherent design, and it describes a borrower who is short of cash rather than short of money. Redfin found 12.7% of young recent buyers had used cryptocurrency to help fund a down payment. The National Association of Realtors put the median first-time buyer age at an all-time high of 40 in late 2025, with first-timers a record-low 21% of buyers, a figure the Mortgage Bankers Association disputes using federal loan data. Census figures put homeownership among households under 35 at 35.2% in the second quarter of this year.
Lending against an asset the borrower keeps using is not new. Doug Ricket, CEO and co-founder of PayJoy, said on the On The Margin podcast that a phone can do the job a house does. "Our original invention was we secured the smartphone. Like the smartphone is kind of like the house for a mortgage," he said. PayJoy underwrites thin-file borrowers across Latin America, Africa and South Asia by locking the handset if payments lapse, a model better known as digital collateral.
Ricket draws a hard line on how that collateral gets priced. "One way to lend to the poor is to charge a thousand percent interest rate and have a lot of them default, but you make money on the few stupid people you catch and you squeeze all the money out of them. And that's not the payjoy way," he said. PayJoy's loans carry a one-time fixed finance charge and "0% accruing interest," which is unusual in tech-enabled consumer credit.
Seven senators want it rescindedOn April 30, seven senators wrote to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte, naming Better and Coinbase, and asked him to "rescind any approval of this decision and prohibit the Enterprises from taking on crypto-related asset risks." Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren signed first, followed by Jeff Merkley, Chris Van Hollen, Richard Blumenthal, Bernie Sanders and Mazie Hirono.
Their objection turns on the same 250% number Better presents as prudence. The structure "requires a homebuyer to pay up to an additional 2.5 times the dollar amount in crypto to qualify for the loan," the senators wrote. "This not only inherently concedes that crypto is a risky asset, but in addition, forces a homebuyer to pay interest on two loans." They estimated the combined financing "could run as much as 1.5 percent higher than the standard Fannie Mae mortgage," and warned that this "incentivizes borrowers to simply walk away from their loan, leaving the American taxpayer to pay the price." They asked for answers by May 30. FHFA has not published a response.
Alys Cohen of the National Consumer Law Center and Corey Frayer of the Consumer Federation of America went further in a June op-ed, writing that the federal government "risks repeating the mistakes that led to the 2008 foreclosure crisis." Their verdict: "That is not an innovation for consumers, it is an invitation for disaster."
The market has not helped the pitch. Bitcoin hit roughly $123,000 last October and traded near $62,800 in February. It has spent July in the low $60,000s, around half its high.
Where Garg wants to take itBitcoin is the opening position. "We do Bitcoin and USDC and there are plans to do all major token assets. So SpaceX stock, Tesla stock coinbase stock better stock. Apple stock, Amazon stock top 50 companies," Garg said. Not memecoins: something with "liquidity" and "institutional following." Ethereum and Solana are next.
He goes further than that. Parents will pledge retirement accounts so their children can buy, he said, an idea that sits alongside the growing market for crypto in retirement accounts. Buyers will photograph a house and let software do the rest. "Have your AI agent apply on better.com. And, you know, be able to say, like, okay, you can bid up to this much for this house," he said. Eventually people will own fractions of homes and move between them. "The only reason that doesn't exist today is the friction."
Underneath all of it is a claim about young people and asset allocation. "As a young person today, you are short inflation. Your short home price appreciation," Garg said.
What a pledged token isThe tokenized-equity leg runs into a question nobody has settled, which is what a token actually entitles its holder to. That question is live right now in the tokenization of everything trade.
Chan Ahn, founder and CEO of Tessera, said on the On The Margin podcast that his firm launched a tokenized SpaceX product in February. He is candid about how it works. "There's no KYC process, and this is intentional, not an oversight," he said. His case for it is access: the private market "was always gate kept to top 0.1 % through paperwork, minimum tickets and geography."
Chris Turner, co-founder of Kula, said on the On The Margin podcast that most tokenized assets are a claim rather than a holding. "It's giving a contractual exposure to the economic upside of that particular asset. But you don't own the asset," he said. What he builds instead is the other thing: "You own the token and the token is the asset, you own the asset. It's different."
A mortgage underwriter pricing collateral needs to know which of those two it is holding.
The other half of the tradeBetter is rewiring its funding at the same time. In February it agreed a partnership with Framework Ventures to deploy up to $500 million through Sky's stablecoin ecosystem, with Framework taking a $45 million stake of roughly 10%. Better expects the shift to cut its cost of capital by more than 100 basis points and has said tokenized funding could put customer rates below 5% while the industry charges above 6%.
It needs the help. Better funded $1.64 billion of loans in the first quarter, up 89% year over year, on $47.5 million of revenue, and still lost about $70 million. Its market capitalization is around $400 million. The company says it has funded more than $110 billion since 2016, and it fired roughly 900 employees on a Zoom call in December 2021, a moment Garg has spent years answering for.
None of which appears to have dented his appetite for the bet. "The risk is we make a product and no one comes, but that's not, that's not what's happened," he said. And on the future generally: "It's not important to think about the future. It's important to make the future happen."
Key Takeaways AppLovin will report Q2 2026 results on Aug 5, with EPS expected to jump 64.6% and revenues up 54%.APP beat the earnings estimates in all four of the past four quarters, averaging an 8.4% surprise.AppLovin faces high valuation and a 41% year-to-date stock drop, despite strong ad tech momentum. AppLovin Corporation (APP - Free Report) will report its second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6, after the bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in the to-be-reported quarter stands at $3.72, indicating 64.6% growth from the year-ago reported quarter. The consensus estimate for revenues stands at $1.94 billion, implying 54% year-over-year growth. There have been no changes or revisions to analyst estimates lately.
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The company has a strong history of earnings surprises. Earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all four trailing quarters, with an average earnings surprise of 8.4%.
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Q2 Earnings Beat Not Likely for APPOur proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for APP this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
APP has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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APP’s Price Dynamics and ValuationThe stock has plunged 41% year to date, compared with the broader industry's 10% decline, but the sell-off has not made valuations compelling.
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Even after the correction, ARM continues to trade at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings multiple of 21X, above the industry average of 20.79X. It trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales multiple of 13.82X, way above the industry average of 2.8X, suggesting the stock remains far from inexpensive.
Investment ConsiderationsAppLovin’s growth story remains firmly intact, with demand for its AI-powered advertising and app monetization platform continuing to accelerate. Sustained expansion reflects increasing adoption of AppLovin’s AI-enhanced advertising solutions, particularly improvements driven by its Axon platform. The company has also broadened its reach beyond its traditional gaming customer base into larger e-commerce and digital advertising markets, creating new opportunities for long-term expansion.
Although rapid revenue growth continues to attract investor attention, AppLovin’s profitability may represent its greatest long-term strength. The company is increasingly generating revenues from higher-margin software offerings, allowing a much larger percentage of incremental sales to flow directly to the bottom line. This favorable business mix, combined with disciplined cost management, has significantly improved operating efficiency over the past several quarters.
Despite these positives, the early-stage nature of its e-commerce initiatives and elevated valuation contribute to a balanced investment case. With the company carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), a cautious stance appears appropriate as investors weigh the company’s structural strengths against near-term uncertainties. Existing shareholders may benefit from staying invested to capture long-term upside, while new investors could consider waiting for greater clarity or more attractive entry points.
How AppLovin Compares With Key U.S. PeersThe Trade Desk (TTD - Free Report) operates a leading demand-side platform built around programmatic advertising and data-driven targeting. While the company benefits from strong relationships with premium brands and advertisers, its margin profile tends to be more sensitive to fluctuations in advertising spending. In many ways, The Trade Desk focuses on scale and reach, while AppLovin concentrates more heavily on performance and efficiency.
Unity Software (U - Free Report) also participates in the advertising ecosystem through its real-time 3D platform and monetization tools for developers. However, Unity’s advertising business remains closely tied to the developer community and has been more volatile. Unlike AppLovin, Unity is still working to balance growth with consistent profitability, which makes AppLovin’s margin stability a notable differentiator among these peers.