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In the latest trading session, Ulta Beauty (ULTA - Free Report) closed at $690.99, marking a +1.93% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 2.05%. At the same time, the Dow added 2.54%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.27%.

Shares of the beauty products retailer witnessed a gain of 3.11% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its gain of 1.28%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Ulta Beauty in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Ulta Beauty to post earnings of $7.93 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 6.26%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.82 billion, up 9.62% from the prior-year quarter.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $25.56 per share and a revenue of $12.37 billion, signifying shifts of +0.87% and +9.52%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Ulta Beauty. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.46% higher. Ulta Beauty is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In terms of valuation, Ulta Beauty is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 23.84. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 21.75 for its industry.

We can additionally observe that ULTA currently boasts a PEG ratio of 3.16. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Retail - Miscellaneous industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.75 as of yesterday's close.

The Retail - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, which puts it in the top 34% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

Sprouts Farmers (SFM - Free Report) closed at $67.33 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.49% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 2.54%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 2.27%.

The stock of natural and organic food retailer has fallen by 13.95% in the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.28% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Sprouts Farmers in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on February 19, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.89, reflecting a 12.66% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $2.16 billion, up 8.19% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.27 per share and revenue of $8.82 billion, indicating changes of +40.53% and +14.22%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Sprouts Farmers should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.89% higher within the past month. Sprouts Farmers is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In terms of valuation, Sprouts Farmers is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.77. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.03.

We can additionally observe that SFM currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.66. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. SFM's industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.88 as of yesterday's close.

The Food - Natural Foods Products industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 52, which puts it in the top 22% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

Nike (NKE - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $63.91, demonstrating a +1.93% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 2.54%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 2.27%.

Shares of the athletic apparel maker witnessed a loss of 3.92% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its loss of 5.61%, and underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Nike in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, Nike is projected to report earnings of $0.32 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 40.74%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $11.29 billion, indicating a 0.17% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of $46.83 billion, indicating changes of -27.31% and +1.12%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Nike. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.33% lower within the past month. Nike is holding a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now.

Looking at valuation, Nike is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 40.05. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 15.76, which means Nike is trading at a premium to the group.

Investors should also note that NKE has a PEG ratio of 3.21 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. Shoes and Retail Apparel stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.46 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Shoes and Retail Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 207, which puts it in the bottom 16% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Lululemon (LULU - Free Report) closed at $172.99 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.71% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 2.05% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 2.54%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 2.27%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the athletic apparel maker had lost 19.83% lagged the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 5.61% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Lululemon in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Lululemon to post earnings of $4.74 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 22.8%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $3.6 billion, reflecting a 0.24% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $13.06 per share and a revenue of $11.08 billion, representing changes of -10.79% and +4.61%, respectively, from the prior year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Lululemon. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.24% lower. As of now, Lululemon holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at valuation, Lululemon is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.33. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 18.53, so one might conclude that Lululemon is trading at a discount comparatively.

We can also see that LULU currently has a PEG ratio of 10.75. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Textile - Apparel industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.15.

The Textile - Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 70, which puts it in the top 29% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.

In the latest close session, First Solar (FSLR - Free Report) was down 6.72% at $218.61. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05%. At the same time, the Dow added 2.54%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.27%.

The largest U.S. solar company's shares have seen a decrease of 4.83% over the last month, not keeping up with the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 9.19% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of First Solar in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on February 24, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $5.22, up 43.01% from the prior-year quarter. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $1.57 billion, indicating a 3.87% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $14.63 per share and revenue of $5.11 billion, which would represent changes of +21.71% and +21.51%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for First Solar. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.12% lower. First Solar presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, First Solar is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.09. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 20.31.

We can also see that FSLR currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Solar industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.68.

The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 93, positioning it in the top 38% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

SummaryCompaniesToyota's changes CEO despite successIncoming CEO Kon emphasizes the bottom lineKon's appointment signals focus on financialsFeb 6 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor's (7203.T), opens new tab surprise CEO switch comes as global automakers confront a tumultuous industry landscape - one that the Japanese automaker has been navigating more adeptly than most.

The world's No. 1 carmaker by sales said on Friday that it is moving away from CEO Koji Sato after a three-year stint, a relatively short tenure for the man hand-picked by Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda. Taking the reins on April 1 will be finance chief Kenta Kon, a close ally and former secretary of Toyoda.

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Analysts expressed surprise at the move, given Toyota's relative success during Sato's run at steering through the cascade of challenges facing all global carmakers: the rise of Chinese competitors, a costly transition to electric cars and an increasingly complex trade outlook stemming from U.S. tariffs.

"This wasn't expected given the success that Toyota has been having, and three years isn't a very long time" for a Toyota CEO's tenure, said Morningstar autos analyst David Whiston.

Toyoda, the previous CEO, served from 2009 to 2023. Sato will become vice chairman and take on the newly created role of chief industry officer, the company said.

Whiston cited the success of Toyota's electrification strategy, which centers on its market-leading hybrid technology, rather than a wholehearted embrace of electric cars.

The choice of a financial mind is also striking given Toyoda's longtime emphasis on product development and making Toyota's cars more exciting. When Sato took over three years ago, Toyoda touted the engineer and former Lexus chief's credibility as a car aficionado who could lead the company into different realms of mobility.

Installing Kon could signal that the company wants a sharper focus on the financials as pressures from tariffs and a wave of Chinese exports hit some of Toyota's key markets, said Jeffrey Liker, a professor emeritus of industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan and the author of several books about Toyota.

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[1/3]Toyota Motor’s outgoing Chief Executive Koji Sato and incoming CEO Kenta Kon leave after a press conference in Tokyo, Japan February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

"Toyota has high standards both for the products they sell," Liker said, "and for meeting their financial targets."

Toyota endured criticism earlier in the decade as other global automakers went harder into electrics. But company executives feel vindicated now that battery-powered vehicles have failed to take off in some markets, especially the United States, and many automakers are dialing back their EV plans.

Toyota remains the world's most profitable carmaker, but the company has said that the bevy of tariffs launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last year will cost it around $9 billion during its fiscal year, which ends March 31.

On Friday, the company raised its full-year operating profit outlook by almost 12%, or 3.8 trillion yen ($24.2 billion), helped by a weaker yen and cost cuts. Shares rose about 3% during U.S. trading hours Friday.

Kon is a Toyota lifer who came up through the company's accounting and finance ranks, and has been chief financial officer since July. Kon is also involved in aspects of Toyota's business that go beyond the core automaking operation.

He is a director at Woven by Toyota, the company's software-focused technology unit, which is tasked with deriving fresh revenue streams that go beyond car sales. And Kon also is a director at Toyota Fudosan, the company's real estate unit that has been leading the buyout of forklift company Toyota Industries.

At a press conference Friday to announce the changes, Kon was asked: If Toyoda is a car guy and Sato's passion is creating cars, what kind of leader is he?

"I like cars too, but I am a finance guy now," Kon answered. "I am extremely particular about the money and the earning power needed to ensure cars are designed, engineered and manufactured properly, and that sufficient investments to do so are made."

Reporting by Norihiko Shirouzu in Austin, Texas, and Nathan Gomesin Bengaluru; Editing by Mike Colias and Will Dunham

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Toast (TOST - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $27.73, moving +2.51% from the previous trading session. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 1.97% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 2.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 2.18%.

The restaurant software provider's stock has dropped by 26.13% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.67% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Toast in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on February 12, 2026. On that day, Toast is projected to report earnings of $0.24 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 380%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.62 billion, up 21.14% from the prior-year quarter.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.04 per share and revenue of $6.14 billion, indicating changes of +3366.67% and +23.77%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Toast. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. At present, Toast boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Toast has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.76 right now. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 19.86.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 93, which puts it in the top 38% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Occidental Petroleum (OXY - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $46.31, moving +2.71% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.97%. At the same time, the Dow added 2.47%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.18%.

The oil and gas exploration and production company's stock has climbed by 4.3% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 9.19% and outpacing the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Occidental Petroleum in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on February 18, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.19, marking a 76.25% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $5.88 billion, indicating a 13.96% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $2.11 per share and a revenue of $25.96 billion, signifying shifts of -39.02% and -3.41%, respectively, from the last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Occidental Petroleum. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 46.23% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Right now, Occidental Petroleum possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

In the context of valuation, Occidental Petroleum is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 69.49. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 18.64, which means Occidental Petroleum is trading at a premium to the group.

The Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 205, finds itself in the bottom 17% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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KB Home (KBH - Free Report) closed at $60.94 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.09% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.97%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 2.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 2.18%.

The homebuilder's shares have seen an increase of 6.94% over the last month, not keeping up with the Construction sector's gain of 7.04% and outstripping the S&P 500's loss of 1.49%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of KB Home in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.53, marking a 64.43% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.11 billion, down 20.57% from the year-ago period.

KBH's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $4.19 per share and revenue of $5.59 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -35.74% and -10.38%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for KB Home. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.47% upward. Currently, KB Home is carrying a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

In the context of valuation, KB Home is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 14.72. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 13.93.

One should further note that KBH currently holds a PEG ratio of 8.04. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Building Products - Home Builders industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.14.

The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 241, putting it in the bottom 2% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

NAVER Corporation (NHNCF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) today announced the tax treatment of its 2025 class A common stock dividends. The following table summarizes BXMT’s class A common stock dividend payments for the tax year ended December 31, 2025:

  Box 1a

  Box 1b

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Non-

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Payment

Cash

Allocable

Ordinary

Qualified

Gain

Dividend

199A

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to 2025

Dividends

Dividends

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Dividends

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12/31/2024

1/15/2025

$0.00

$0.47

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$0.02

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.45

  $0.02

  3/31/2025

4/15/2025

$0.47

$0.47

  $0.02

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.45

  $0.02

  6/30/2025

7/15/2025

$0.47

$0.47

  $0.02

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.45

  $0.02

  9/30/2025

10/15/2025

$0.47

$0.47

  $0.02

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.45

  $0.02

  12/31/2025

1/15/2026

$0.47

$0.00

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$0.00

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $1.88

$1.88

  $0.08

  $0.00

  $0.00

  $1.80

  $0.08

  (1) Qualified Dividends shows the portion of the amount of Box 1a Ordinary Dividends that may be eligible for capital gains tax rates pursuant to IRC Section 857(c).

(2) Section 199A Dividends shows the portion of the amount of Box 1a Ordinary Dividends that may be eligible for the 20% deduction applicable to “qualified REIT dividends” under IRC Section 199A(b)(1)(B). Please consult your tax advisor.

(3) The cash dividend of $0.47 per share of common stock (with a record date of December 31, 2024, that was paid on January 16, 2025) is entirely allocable to 2025 for federal income tax purposes.

(4) The cash dividend of $0.47 per share of common stock (with a record date of December 31, 2025, that was paid on January 15, 2026) is entirely allocable to 2026 for federal income tax purposes. If you were a stockholder of record as of December 31, 2025, $0.47 will be reported on your 2026 Form 1099.

About Blackstone Mortgage Trust
Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT) is a real estate finance company that originates senior loans collateralized by commercial real estate in North America, Europe, and Australia. Our investment objective is to preserve and protect shareholder capital while producing attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through dividends generated from current income from our loan portfolio. Our portfolio is composed primarily of loans secured by high-quality, institutional assets in major markets, sponsored by experienced, well-capitalized real estate investment owners and operators. These senior loans are capitalized by accessing a variety of financing options, depending on our view of the most prudent strategy available for each of our investments. We are externally managed by BXMT Advisors L.L.C., a subsidiary of Blackstone. Further information is available at www.bxmt.com.

About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

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AI chip leaders helped the Dow clear the historic 50,000 mark as risk appetite returned across tech and crypto, today, Feb. 6, 2026.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.97%) rose 1.97% to 6,932.30, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +2.18%) gained 2.18% to 23,031.21, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +2.47%) climbed 2.47% to 50,115.66, closing above 50,000 for the first time.

Market moversSemiconductor bellwethers such as Nvidia (NVDA +8.01%) led a powerful rebound in AI hardware, while crypto‑exposed MicroStrategy (MSTR +26.11%) surged about 25% as Bitcoin snapped back. In contrast, Amazon.com (AMZN 5.49%) slid on a hefty 2026 capex plan, and Micron Technology (MU +3.08%) fell on reduced HBM4 memory chip expectations.

What this means for investorsA broad rally led the Dow to cross the 50,000 mark for the first time. The index closed above that mark, rising about 2.5% for the day. Blue chip names and AI-related hardware stocks participated in the rally. The strong end to the week reinforced confidence that the ongoing bull market may not be ready to end.

It wasn’t a positive week for all the big names, however. A sell-off earlier in the week wiped $1.5 trillion from previously high-flying tech names. Huge capital spending plans from some big tech names still gave investors pause. Even amidst the rally, both Amazon and Alphabet (GOOG 2.48%) (GOOGL 2.46%) were deeply in the red today.

Risk appetite was on the rebound in general, though. Bitcoin (BTC +11.66%) recovered to more than $70,000 after sinking as low as almost $60,000 overnight. Optimism for continued AI-driven demand carried the day, however, setting up what could be more interesting trading next week.

Howard Smith has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, and Nvidia and has the following options: short February 2026 $170 calls on Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Bitcoin, Micron Technology, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Q2: 2026-02-05 Earnings SummaryEPS of $0.14 misses by $0.04

 |

Revenue of

$1.68B

(0.52% Y/Y)

beats by $18.57M

Coty Inc. (COTY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call February 4, 2026 7:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Olga Levinzon - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Markus Strobel - Executive Chairman & Interim CEO
Laurent Mercier - Chief Financial Officer

Presentation

Olga Levinzon
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations

Hello, everyone. This is Olga Levinzon, Coty's Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Thank you for joining us today for the prepared remarks portion of Coty's Second Quarter fiscal 2026 Earnings.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time or 2:00 p.m. Central European Time, we will hold a separate live Q&A session on our results, which you can access via our Investor Relations website. Joining me for our presentation are Markus Strobel, Coty's Executive Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer; and Laurent Mercier, Coty's Chief Financial Officer.

Before I hand the call over to Markus, I would like to remind you that many of the comments today may contain forward-looking statements. Please refer to Coty's earnings release and the reports filed with the SEC, where the company lists factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. In addition, except where noted, the discussion of Coty's financial results and Coty's expectations reflect certain adjustments as specified in the non-GAAP financial measures section of the company's release.

Thank you. I will now turn it over to our Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Markus.

Markus Strobel
Executive Chairman & Interim CEO

Hello, everyone. My name is Markus Strobel. And as you have seen, I officially joined Coty on January 1 as the Executive Chairman and Interim CEO.

Today is my 36th day on the job. Let me tell you, these days have been pretty intense. I had the chance to conduct in-depth business reviews, visit some of our

IonQ investors were happy to see the quantum company's stock recover along with the market.

Shares of IonQ Inc (IONQ +15.18%) jumped on Friday, finishing the day up 15%.

The quantum computing stock's surge wasn't driven by company-specific developments. Instead, IonQ shares rode a broader tech rally after a punishing week for the sector.

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Tech rallies after a major sell-off The Nasdaq Composite had dropped 4.5% over the prior four trading sessions as investors fled tech stocks amid fresh concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) spending sustainability. That reversed course today as investors jumped back in, and the tech-heavy index finished the day up 2.1%.

Image source: Getty Images.

Recent earnings from big tech have renewed AI bubble fears, revealing capital expenditures accelerating to unprecedented levels. Alphabet and Amazon announced they could spend up to $185 billion and $200 billion in capex, respectively, this year. Meta and Microsoft both upped their forecasts considerably, with 2026 targets that nearly double their spends from last year.

Should you buy IonQ? IonQ has a market capitalization of nearly $13 billion. Its revenue over the last twelve months is $80 million. That's a pretty serious valuation disconnect, and one I am not comfortable with. I think shares of IonQ, along with shares of its quantum pure-play peers, are massively overpriced.

Johnny Rice has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, IonQ, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) today explained the tax treatment for dividends paid in 2025 on the Company’s common stock. Holders are urged to check their 2025 tax statements received from brokerage firms to ensure that the cash distribution information reported on such statements conforms to the information reported herein.

Additional information concerning the tax treatment of dividends paid in 2025 is posted to the Investors section of B&G Foods’ website, www.bgfoods.com, under the headings “FAQs” and “IRS Form 8937.” Holders are also urged to consult their own tax advisors to determine their individual tax treatment.

In 2025, B&G Foods distributed $0.76000 per share of common stock (CUSIP # 05508R 10 6). Based on U.S. federal income tax laws, B&G Foods has determined that all of such distributions will be treated as a return of capital and no portion will be treated as a taxable dividend. Generally, the portion of the distribution on the common stock that is treated as a return of capital should reduce the tax basis in the shares of common stock up to a holder’s adjusted basis in the common stock, with any excess treated as capital gains.

The table below summarizes the tax treatment for dividends paid in 2025 on the Company’s common stock.

Declaration
Date

Record
Date

Payment
Date

Total Per Share Distribution

2025 Taxable Dividend

2025 Return of Capital

10/29/2024

12/31/2024

1/30/2025

$0.19000

$0.000000

$0.19000

2/24/2025

3/31/2025

4/30/2025

$0.19000

$0.000000

$0.19000

5/13/2025

6/30/2025

7/30/2025

$0.19000

$0.000000

$0.19000

7/29/2025

9/30/2025

10/27/2025

$0.19000

$0.000000

$0.19000

2025 Totals

$0.76000

$0.000000

$0.76000

About B&G Foods, Inc.

Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Bear Creek, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.

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With Rivian set to start releasing its R2 vehicles this year, is the stock a great buy right now?

Rivian Automotive (RIVN +7.79%) hit the market with its initial public offering (IPO) and saw massive gains shortly after its debut. The company's share price hit its all-time high of roughly $172 per share less than a week after going public, but it's seen big pullback since hitting that valuation peak.

As of this writing, Rivian is trading at roughly $14 per share -- down approximately 92% from its high. Could buying into the beaten-down electric vehicle (EV) specialist deliver life-changing returns for patient investors?

Image source: Rivian.

Putting Rivian's big valuation decline in context Rivian went public in an environment that was highly favorable to speculative growth stocks. Interest rates were at historical lows in response to conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many investors were willing to pay high valuation premiums to own stakes in potentially explosive EV stocks. The industry and market conditions have changed significantly since the company's IPO.

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The EV market is growing at a much slower rate compared to 2021, and government subsidies supporting the industry have expired. In many geographic markets, EV automakers are also facing rising competition from lower-priced Chinese alternatives.

In addition to these unfavorable dynamics, Rivian's production and delivery scaling has proceeded at a much slower pace than many investors had hoped. The company delivered fewer vehicles in 2025 than it did in both 2024 and 2023, and it has yet to notch quarterly deliveries above the 15,564 that it recorded in Q3 2023. The EV specialist has also continued to issue new shares in order to help fund its operations, which has had a dilutive impact for shareholders.

Could Rivian stock set you up for life? Rivian is on track to release the first vehicles in its new R2 platform this year, and the launch of the new EVs is poised to be an important catalyst for the company. With the release of its lower-cost R2 vehicles, Rivian will likely see a major increase in vehicle production and deliveries and see sales growth accelerate above recent levels that already looked encouraging.

Sales increased 78% year over year to reach $1.56 billion in last year's third quarter. Meanwhile, the business posted a net loss of roughly $1.1 billion and a gross profit of $24 million. For reference, the company closed out the quarter with cash and short-term investments totaling approximately $7.1 billion.

The EV upstart is burning through cash at a rapid rate, and it will likely continue issuing new shares as it records large losses. While the rollout of the company's R2 platform vehicles should lead to an acceleration of production and deliveries, the business only recently hit what's effectively a breakeven gross margin despite a sizable revenue contribution from higher-margin software-and-services offerings.

Gross margins on each vehicle sold remain in the red, and the launch of the lower-cost R2 vehicles may not be the positive margin catalyst that investors are hoping for over the next year. So while Rivian could go on to be a big winner at current prices, I wouldn't bet on the stock to set you up for life.

Q4: 2026-02-05 Earnings SummaryEPS of $1.46 beats by $0.16

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Revenue of

$1.54B

(9.94% Y/Y)

beats by $5.03M

Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST

Company Participants

Mark Miller - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategic Planning
Mark Tarr - CEO, President & Director
Douglas Coltharp - Executive VP & CFO
Patrick Tuer - EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Conference Call Participants

Matthew Gillmor - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division
Ann Hynes - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division
Andrew Mok - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Pito Chickering - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Benjamin Mayo - Leerink Partners LLC, Research Division
Joanna Gajuk - BofA Securities, Research Division
Brian Tanquilut - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Jared Haase - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division
Raj Kumar - Stephens Inc., Research Division
Parker Snure - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to today's Encompass Health Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Just a reminder, today's call is being recorded.

And if you have any objections, you may disconnect at this time. I will now turn the call over to Mr. Mark Miller, Encompass Health's Chief Investor Relations Officer. Mark, please go ahead.

Mark Miller
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategic Planning

Thank you, operator, and good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining Encompass Health's Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. Before we begin, if you do not already have a copy, the fourth quarter earnings release, supplemental information and related Form 8-K filed with the SEC are available on our website at encompasshealth.com.

On Page 2 of the supplemental information, you will find the safe harbor statements, which are also set forth in greater detail on the last page of the earnings release.

During the call, we will make forward-looking statements, such as guidance and growth projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JSB Financial Inc. (the Company) (OTCID: JFWV), the bank holding company of Jefferson Security Bank (the Bank), reported consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 of $4.2 million, representing an increase of $60 thousand or 1.5% when compared to $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $16.17 and $15.94 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Return on average assets and return on average equity for December 31, 2025, were 0.76% and 12.72%, respectively, compared to 0.77% and 15.30%, respectively, for December 31, 2024.

For the fourth quarter of 2025, unaudited consolidated net income was $1.3 million, representing an increase of $647 thousand or 96.1%, when compared to net income of $673 thousand for the fourth quarter of 2024. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $5.13 for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $2.62 for the fourth quarter of 2024.

“We are pleased to deliver solid fourth quarter and full year results driven by loan portfolio and core deposit growth, strong asset quality and consistent profitability,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Cindy Kitner. “Throughout the year, we maintained a strong liquidity position and expanded our net interest margin. We also delivered a strong return to our shareholders with an 8% increase in the annual dividend and an increase of 22% in book value per share. With the dedication and hard work of our incredible team, we believe that we are well positioned to sustain momentum in the years ahead.”

PERFORMANCE MEASURES     2025

  2024

Fourth Third Second First Fourth (Amounts in thousands, except share Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter and per share data) AT PERIOD END Assets $

562,182

$

554,763

$

551,719

$

544,443

$

536,913

Loans, net 401,786

394,362

391,168

383,243

378,176

Deposits 518,908

513,321

502,898

502,895

494,669

Shareholders' equity 36,757

34,525

33,006

31,442

30,043

Common shares outstanding 257,483

257,483

257,483

257,483

257,483

PER SHARE DATA Earnings $

5.13

$

4.40

$

3.83

$

2.81

$

2.62

Book value 142.76

134.09

128.19

122.11

116.68

SELECT RATIOS Return on average assets 0.76

%

0.70

%

0.63

%

0.54

%

0.77

%

Return on average equity 12.72

%

11.92

%

11.06

%

9.73

%

15.30

%

Income Statement Highlights

For the year ended December 31, 2025, net interest income totaled $15.7 million, representing an increase of $1.2 million, or 8.1%, from $14.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The results for the year ended December 31, 2024 include the recognition of an interest recovery totaling $1.3 million for a prior nonperforming loan.

Total interest income increased $611 thousand, or 2.4%, to $26.1 million for the year ended 2025, compared to $25.5 million for the year ended 2024. The increase in total interest income was attributed to higher interest and fees on loans which totaled $22.4 million as of December 31, 2025, representing an increase of $862 thousand, when compared to $21.5 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase in interest and fees on loans was primarily attributed to higher average loans balances from organic growth and increased yields on loans resulting from new loan originations and continued repricing of the adjustable rate loan portfolio.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, total interest expense was $10.4 million, representing a decrease of $566 thousand, or 5.2%, when compared to $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This change as primarily attributed to the lower average balance of borrowings and declining interest rates on interest bearing deposits.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the net interest margin was 2.98%, representing an expansion of 14 basis points when compared to 2.84% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The improvement in the net interest margin was primarily related to the increase in yields and higher average balances of interest earning assets combined with lower borrowings and declining interest rates on interest bearing deposits, both of which resulted in lower cost of funds.

Noninterest income totaled $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2024. This increase was in part due to the recognition of realized net losses on the sale of available for sale securities of $214 thousand during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Noninterest expense totaled $12.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $11.5 million for the same period in 2024. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily attributed to salaries and employee benefits from increased staffing levels and wages.

When comparing the fourth quarter of 2025 to the fourth quarter of 2024, net interest income increased $797 thousand, or 22.7%, to $4.3 million from $3.5 million. Total interest income increased $426 thousand and total interest expense declined $371 thousand. The increase in total interest income was attributed to an increase in interest and fees on loans of $575 thousand, offset in part by a decline in interest on investment securities of $49 thousand and a decline in other interest and dividend income of $100 thousand. The decline in interest expense was attributed to lower costs on interest bearing deposits of $274 thousand and a decline of $97 thousand in interest expense on borrowings.

Noninterest income totaled $633 thousand for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $374 thousand for the same period in 2024. This increase was attributed to the recognition of $214 thousand in realized net losses on the sale of available for sale securities in 2024. Noninterest expense totaled $3.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $3.0 million for the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily related to salaries and employee benefits.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of December 31, 2025, total assets increased $25.3 million, or 4.7%, to $562.2 million, compared to total assets of $536.9 million as of December 31, 2024.

Loans, net of the allowance for credit losses, increased $23.6 million, or 6.2%, to $401.8 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $378.2 million as of December 31, 2024. The growth in the loan portfolio was attributed to an increase of $20.0 million, or 7.0%, in loans secured by residential real estate and an increase of $3.2 million, or 3.8%, in loans secured by commercial real estate. The composition of the loan portfolio is predominately 1-4 family residential real estate loans and commercial real estate loans, with total loans secured by real estate representing 97.7% of loans, net of the allowances for credit losses, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Investment securities, excluding restricted securities, were $104.3 million as of December 31, 2025 and $107.0 million as of December 31, 2024. Investment securities decreased $2.7 million, or 2.5%, primarily due to principal repayments and maturities totaling $8.0 million, offset in part by a decrease in the investment portfolio’s unrealized losses on available for sale securities totaling $3.0 million and security purchases net of sales totaling $2.0 million.

Deposits totaled $518.9 million on December 31, 2025, representing an increase of $24.2 million, or 4.9%, when compared to $494.7 million on December 31, 2024. The composition of the deposits changed slightly with noninterest bearing deposit balances representing 25.2% of total deposits as of December 31, 2025, compared to 23.9% of total deposits as of December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025, noninterest bearing deposit balances increased $12.6 million and interest bearing deposit balances increased $11.6 million, when compared to December 31, 2024.

Borrowings totaled $2.1 million at December 31, 2025, representing a decline of $5.9 million, or 73.7%, from $7.9 million on December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025, total liquidity sources exceeded approximately $300 million and included on and off-balance sheet liquidity through cash and cash equivalents, unpledged available for sale securities at fair value, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve borrowing capacities, and unsecured correspondent bank lines of credit.

Shareholders’ equity totaled $36.8 million on December 31, 2025, representing an increase of $6.8 million, or 22.3%, when compared to $30.0 million on December 31, 2024. Book value per share increased to $142.76 on December 31, 2025 from $116.68 on December 31, 2024. The increase in shareholders’ equity was attributed to net income of $4.2 million and a decline in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $3.2 million. The change in accumulated other comprehensive loss was primarily attributed to a reduction in unrealized losses on the available for sale securities portfolio of $2.2 million and amortization of unrealized holding losses on the held to maturity securities portfolio totaling $498 thousand. The Company declared and paid cash dividends totaling $2.60 per share in 2025, compared to $2.40 per share in 2024.

The Bank’s regulatory capital ratios remain in excess of applicable regulatory requirements for well-capitalized institutions. The Tier 1 leverage ratio improved 6.6% to 8.12% at December 31, 2025 from 7.62% at December 31, 2024. Tier 1 capital, common equity Tier 1 capital and risk-based capital ratios were 12.66%, 12.66% and 13.91%, respectively, at December 31, 2025, representing no change when compared to December 31, 2024. Management maintains regular monitoring of capital management and planning strategies to support and maintain adequate capital levels.

Asset Quality

Asset quality remains strong with historically low levels of nonperforming assets defined as loans 90 days or more delinquent, nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned. As of December 31, 2025, nonperforming assets increased slightly with nonaccruals totaling $287 thousand, or 0.07% of total loans, compared to nonaccruals totaling $47 thousand, or 0.01% of total loans on December 31, 2024. There were no loans past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest and no other real estate owned at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

As of December 31, 2025, loans past due 30 to 89 days and still accruing interest totaled $136 thousand, or 0.03% of total loans, representing a slight change from $134 thousand, or 0.04% of total loans, on December 31, 2024.

Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses

The Company recorded a provision for credit losses on loans of $153 thousand and $383 thousand for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, respectively, compared to $62 thousand and $70 thousand for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively.

For the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, the Bank experienced net charge offs totaling $16 thousand and $88 thousand, respectively, compared to no net charges offs for the fourth quarter 2024 and net recoveries of $237 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024.

On December 31, 2025, the allowance for credit losses on loans was $4.4 million, or 1.08% of total loans, compared to $4.1 million, or 1.07% of total loans on December 31, 2024. The increase in the allowance for credit losses was primarily attributed to loan growth. There were no specific reserves at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and loans considered collateral dependent decreased to $2.0 million at December 31, 2025, from $2.7 million at December 31, 2024.

The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments totaled $206 thousand on December 31, 2025, representing an increase from $154 thousand on December 31, 2024. The Company recorded provisions for credit losses on unfunded commitments totaling $5 thousand and $52 thousand for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2025, respectively, compared to provisions for credit losses on unfunded commitments totaling $13 thousand for the fourth quarter and released provisions for credit losses on unfunded commitments totaling $81 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024.

There was no allowance for credit losses on investment securities on December 31, 2025 and 2024.

About JSB Financial Inc.

JSB Financial Inc. (OTCID: JFWV) is the holding company for Jefferson Security Bank, an independent community bank operating six banking offices located in Berkeley County and Jefferson County, West Virginia and Washington County, Maryland. Founded in 1869, Jefferson Security Bank serves individuals, businesses, municipalities and community organizations through a comprehensive suite of banking services delivered by an exceptional team who put customers first. Jefferson Security Bank has received industry recognition by American Banker magazine five years in a row. Most recently, as a Top 100 Community Bank in 2024 and prior as a Top 200 Community Bank for four consecutive years. Operating for over 155 years, Jefferson Security Bank is the oldest, independent, locally owned and managed bank in West Virginia. Visit www.jsb.bank for more information.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, as defined by federal securities laws, which may involve significant risks and uncertainties. The statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by management in conjunction with other factors deemed appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from current projections.

Offices:

105 East Washington Street, Shepherdstown, WV (304-876-9000)
7994 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, WV (304-876-2800)
873 East Washington Street, Suite 100, Charles Town, WV (304-725-9752)
277 Mineral Drive, Suite 1, Inwood, WV (304-229-6000)
1861 Edwin Miller Boulevard, Martinsburg, WV (304-264-0900)
103 West Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD (301-432-3900

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Hut 8 (HUT) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you are a long-term stockholder in Hut 8 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato directly at (212) 355-4648.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What’s Happening:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Hut 8 on February 7, 2024 with a Class Period from November 9, 2023 to January 18, 2024. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Hut 8 have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
Details:

In November 2023, Hut 8 formed following the merger of Hut 8 Mining Corp. (“Legacy Hut”) and U.S. Data Mining Group, Inc. d/b/a US Bitcoin Corp. (“USBTC”) (the “Merger”). USBTC held a 50% interest in a joint venture bitcoin mining facility, located in King Mountain, Texas (the “King Mountain JV”), which was acquired in the Merger.
On January 18, 2024, at approximately 10:30 AM EST, J Capital Research published a report which alleged, inter alia, that Hut 8’s merger with USBTC was premised on a number of alleged misstatements, including (1) that the USBTC had an “undisclosed related party” as one of its largest shareholders, (2) that one of USBTC’s core assets, the King Mountain JV, “has historically failed to provide energy and high-speed internet,” and (3) that the Company had misstated certain finances of the King Mountain JV by failing to account for certain interest expenses. Citing individuals “highly familiar” with USBTC, the report stated that, without the Merger, USBTC would have undergone bankruptcy and that USBTC had a value estimated to be 70% less than the approximately $745 million that Hut 8 paid to acquire it.
On this news, Hut 8’s stock price fell $2.16, or 23.3%, to close at $7.12 per share on January 18, 2024, on unusually heavy trading volume.
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that one of USBTC’s largest shareholders is an undisclosed related party; (2) that USBTC’s core asset has historically failed to provide energy and high-speed internet; (3) that the profitability of certain USBTC assets were overstated; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Next Steps:

If you are a long-term stockholder of Hut 8, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], by telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, South Carolina, and California. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in securities,
derivative, and commercial litigation as well as individuals in consumer protection and data privacy litigation. The firm has a nationwide practice and routinely handles cases in both federal and state courts. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. ADR (TKGBY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 4, 2026 10:30 AM EST

Company Participants

Ceyda Akinc
Mahmut Akten - CEO & Director
Kemal Ozus - Executive Vice President of Finance and Treasury

Conference Call Participants

David Taranto - BofA Securities, Research Division
Ashwath PT - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Tomasz Noetzel
Simon Nellis - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Mustafa Karakose - BNP Paribas, Research Division
Ali Dhaloomal - BofA Securities, Research Division
Furkan Tirit

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Operator

Good afternoon, and welcome to Garanti BBVA's 2025 Financial Results and 2026 Operating Plan Guidance Webcast. Thank you for joining us today. Presenting on behalf of Garanti BBVA, we have our CEO, Mr. Mahmut Akten; our CFO, Mr. Atil Ozus; and our Head of Investor Relations, Ms. Ceyda Akinc?. [Operator Instructions]

With that, I now would like to hand over to management for their presentation.

Ceyda Akinc

Hello everyone, and thank you for joining us. We are excited to be with you on another earnings call. Before getting into our financial performance details, let's as usual, go over the broader macroeconomic environment. Turkish economy grew by 1% Q-on-Q in the third quarter and for the fourth quarter, we now cast a slightly positive quarterly growth. Therefore, parallel to our previous expectations, we maintain our GDP forecasts as 3.7% in '25 and 4% in '26, consistent with the still-resilient activity outlook.

In terms of inflation and monetary policy, seasonally adjusted inflation improved into year-end, however, January CPI figure reinforces our view that the pace of monetary easing will become increasingly data-dependent and points to a slower pace of rate cuts compared to consensus. In this regard, we maintain our call of 25% inflation and 32% policy rate for 2026-year-end.

In terms of current account deficit, it remains broadly manageable, although the trend has deteriorated, reflecting domestic demand

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EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today that on February 6, 2026, the company granted 317,647 restricted stock units and options covering an aggregate of 1,117,346 shares of the company's common stock (collectively, the “Inducement Awards”) to Jan Craps. The company’s Compensation and Human Capital Committee approved the grant of Inducement Awards, made under the Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 2026 Inducement Stock Plan, to Mr. Craps as a material inducement to Mr. Craps’ hiring as Executive Chair on February 6, 2026. 300,000 restricted stock units of Mr. Craps’ award were granted as a one-for-one match on Mr. Craps’ personal investment in Lamb Weston shares. The restricted stock units and stock options vest on February 6, 2029. The options consist of 750,000 shares with an exercise price of $50.12 per share, 128,571 shares with an exercise price of $60.00 per share, 128,571 shares with an exercise price of $75.00 per share and 110,204 shares with an exercise price of $85.00 per share. The option awards expire on February 6, 2031.

The awards were granted in reliance on the employment inducement exemption under the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08, which requires public announcement of inducement awards. The company is issuing this press release pursuant to Rule 303A.08.

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For 75 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for its customers and make things more delicious for their customers. From the fields where Lamb Weston potatoes are grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb Weston always strives for more and never settles. Because, when we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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February 06, 2026 16:30 ET  | Source: Aldebaran Resources Inc.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aldebaran Resources Inc. (the "Company") (TSX-V: ALDE, OTCQX: ADBRF) announces that incentive stock options have been granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants to purchase up to 3,990,000 common shares at a price of $3.25 per share for five years, pursuant to its Stock Option Plan. These stock options will vest over a two-year period.

The Company currently has 183,799,372 shares issued and outstanding, along with 16,145,000 options (including the options described above) outstanding.

ON BEHALF OF THE ALDEBARAN BOARD

(signed) “John Black”
John Black
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Tel: +1 (604) 685-6800
Email: [email protected]

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Ben Cherrington
Manager, Investor Relations
Phone: +1 347 394-2728 or +44 7538 244 208
Email: [email protected]

About Aldebaran Resources Inc. 

Aldebaran is a mineral exploration company that was spun out of Regulus Resources Inc. in 2018 and has the same core management team. Aldebaran holds an 80% interest in the Altar copper-gold project in San Juan Province, Argentina. The Altar project hosts multiple porphyry copper-gold deposits with potential for additional discoveries. Altar forms part of a cluster of world-class porphyry copper deposits which includes Los Pelambres (Antofagasta Minerals), El Pachón (Glencore), and Los Azules (McEwen Copper). In October 2025, the Company announced the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment for Altar (report prepared by SRK Consulting Inc., titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report, Preliminary Economic Assessment, Altar Project, San Juan, Argentina”, dated September 30, 2025 - see Company news releases dated October 30, 2025 and November 24, 2025).

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

BROOKLYN, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 6, 2026 / IEH Corporation (OTC:IEHC) today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the 3rd fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Highlights include:

3.9% Increase in Revenue as compared to third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

$723,444 loss in Q3 Operating Income, primarily due to cost of gold and tariff charges

Cash remains unchanged compared to third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

Five-year high in backlog, primarily due to orders in support of missile defense programs

SEC dismissal of its administrative proceeding against IEH, which should enable uplisting in OTC marketplace

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, IEH had revenues of $7,497,879 as compared to $7,217,616 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a 3.9% increase; an operating loss of $723,444 for 3rd quarter fiscal year 2026 as compared to an operating loss of $130,086 for 3rd quarter fiscal year 2025; a net loss of $660,286 for 3rd quarter fiscal year 2026 as compared to a net loss of $61,640 for 3rd quarter fiscal year 2025; and a basic loss per share of $.27 for 3rd quarter fiscal year 2026 as compared to a basic loss per share of $.03 for 3rd quarter fiscal year 2025.

Dave Offerman, President and CEO of IEH Corporation, commented, "The relentless, steep rise in gold over the past two years, along with tariffs and other rising costs, continue to pressure our margins. While we continue to aggressively and strategically raise prices, we are still playing "catch-up" to these increases. In 2025, gold experienced its highest annual increase in 46 years, and most forecasts predict this rise to continue in 2026. To hedge against these increases, we have been more strategic in the timing and volume of our gold purchases, in an effort to mitigate these historic trends.

In tandem with these efforts, we are investing in infrastructure and capacity which will allow us to reduce costs through production efficiencies, and less reliance on outside, often overseas suppliers. We expect the cost savings from these investments to manifest in our next fiscal year.

Fortunately, our outlook for the next fiscal year and beyond remains very positive. Demand for the parts we supply in support of missile defense and related military programs continues to rise, and global defense spending is expected to sharply increase over the next several years, which bodes very well for IEH. This has led to our highest backlog since December 2020, and with a very strong sales pipeline, we expect this growth to continue. It is also worth noting that much of this business is sole-source and thus highly profitable, which should go a long way toward improving our margins. At the same time, we are starting to see more business for the commercial aerospace platforms we support, in particular the Boeing 737Max, and with recent news that the FAA has allowed Boeing to increase output on that jet, we expect that growth to accelerate in the coming months. We continue to win new designs in commercial space applications, and with an enhanced sales presence overseas, uncover new opportunities in foreign markets.

We also continue to actively pursue acquisition opportunities, for the purpose of diversifying both our product offerings, as well as our markets served. I look forward to sharing more details on those efforts as they progress.

Finally, as noted in our January 15th press release, the SEC finally dismissed their administrative proceeding against IEH, for the late filings of 2021-2023. With this matter firmly behind us, we are in the process of applying to uplist our stock to a platform that allows for greater liquidity, shareholder visibility and investment opportunities.

On behalf of the management team and staff of IEH, we again wish to express our sincere gratitude for the support of our valued shareholders."

About IEH Corporation

For over 80 years and 4 generations of family-run management, IEH Corporation has designed, developed, and manufactured printed circuit board (PCB) connectors, custom interconnects and contacts for high performance applications. With its signature Hyperboloid technology, IEH supplies the most durable, reliable connectors for the most demanding environments. The Company markets primarily to companies in defense, aerospace, medical, space and industrial applications, in the United States, Canada, Europe, Southeast and Central Asia and the Mideast. The Company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Certain statements contained in this press release, and in related comments by the Company's management, include "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, statements or expectations regarding our financial condition, statements or expectations regarding our revenues, cash and backlog, expectations regarding future cash requirements, revenue and revenue recovery, including for fiscal year 2026 and beyond, projected timelines for making our SEC filings or successfully preventing our registration from suspension or revocation and expectations regarding our efforts and ability to resolve our inventory accounting issues are forward-looking statements. These statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," or similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made on its current expectations and projections about future events. The Company believes these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company's actual performance or results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative, as they will depend on many factors about which we are unsure, including many factors beyond our control. Among other items, such factors could include: any claims, investigations or proceedings arising as a result of our past due periodic reports, including changes in the proceedings related to the SEC's Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; our ability to remediate our inventory accounting issue; our ability to reduce costs or increase revenue; changes in the macroeconomic environment or in the finances of our customers; changes in accounting principles, or their application or interpretation, and our ability to make accurate estimates and the assumptions underlying the estimates; our ability to attract and retain key employees and key resources; and other risk factors discussed from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on June 12, 2025, and in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. Except as may be required by applicable law, we do not undertake or intend to update or revise our forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information or future events or developments. Thus, you should not assume that our silence over time means that actual events are bearing out as expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. You should carefully review and consider the various disclosures we make in our filings with the SEC that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect our business.

Contact:

Dave Offerman
IEH Corporation
[email protected]
718-492-4448

SOURCE: IEH Corp.