Key Takeaways TSM posted 62.3% Q4 gross margin, up 330 bps year over year despite higher overseas costs.TSM sees 63%-65% Q1 margin, even as new U.S., Japan and Europe fabs dilute margins by 2%-4%.TSM's revenues rose 25.5% to $33.73B in Q4, driven by strong AI and advanced node demand.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) , also known as TSMC, has consistently delivered strong gross margins, supported by robust demand for advanced nodes and high factory utilization. To capitalize on the growing de ...

Key Takeaways Sempra Energy is set to report Q4 results, with earnings seen down 24.7% year over year.New interim rates and rate-based growth likely supported regulated earnings and top-line performance.SRE is expected to face headwinds from mild weather, higher operating costs and increased interest expenses.Sempra Energy (SRE) is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 26, before market open. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 19.35% in the last reported quarter. Let’s discuss ...

Key Takeaways AI disruption fears sparked a broad selloff led by IBM and payment, delivery and software stocks.Energy and tanker shipping ETFs rose on oil strength and higher freight rates.Biotech strength and a bear ETF offered shelter as Wall Street turned volatile.Concerns about the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence resurfaced on Feb. 23, 2026, triggering a selloff in delivery, payments and software stocks. The wave of anxiety pushed International Business Machines (IBM) to its steepest declin ...

Key Takeaways NuScale Power and ENTRA1 plan up to 6GW, or 72 modules, with the first 12-module plant eyed for 2030.SMR sees demand from data centers and AI, while teaming with Oak Ridge on AI-driven fuel optimization.The 6GW plan lacks binding PPAs, and licensing or supply chain delays could derail timelines.NuScale Power (SMR) is planning a large nuclear deployment with its partner ENTRA1 Energy. This plan could reach up to 6 gigawatts (GW) of power capacity, equal to about 72 NuScale Power Modules, spread ...

Key Takeaways Lam Research and ASML are benefiting from AI-driven chip demand and capacity expansion.LRCX projects 20% revenue growth in fiscal 2026-2027 with faster EPS gains than ASML.LRCX trades at a lower forward P/E than ASML, offering stronger upside potential.Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) and ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) are leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers that supply critical tools used in chip production. The two companies are playing a critical role in powering the artificial intellige ...

Key Takeaways MYGN reported Q4 adjusted EPS of 4 cents, beating estimates by 350% as shares surged 21.7% after hours.MYGN's revenues of $209.8M topped estimates, driven by gains in cancer and tumor profiling tests.MYGN's gross margin fell to 70%, while 2026 revenue guidance stands at $860M-$880M.Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 4 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 350% and increased 33.3% year over year. Adjusted earnings exclude am ...

Core Viewpoint - Amer Sports, Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share, and showing a significant increase from $0.17 per share a year ago, indicating strong financial performance [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $2.1 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.25%, and up from $1.64 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Amer Sports has consistently exceeded consensus EPS estimates, achieving this four times [2] Stock Performance - Amer Sports shares have increased approximately 8.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a slight decline of 0.1% in the S&P 500 [3] - The stock's immediate price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call [3] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.32 on revenues of $1.74 billion, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $1.15 on revenues of $7.54 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Amer Sports was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting the stock is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Products industry, to which Amer Sports belongs, is currently ranked in the top 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]

Core Insights - Clarivate PLC (CLVT) reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share, but down from $0.21 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +25.00% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $617 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.35%, although this is a decrease from $663 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Clarivate has outperformed consensus EPS estimates three times over the last four quarters and has topped revenue estimates four times in the same period [2] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of Clarivate's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recent earnings numbers [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.13 on revenues of $581.53 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $0.66 on revenues of $2.39 billion [7] Industry Context - The Computers - IT Services industry, to which Clarivate belongs, is currently ranked in the top 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors or through tools like the Zacks Rank [5][6]

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.67 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.5 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -3.59%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this ceiling and wall systems manufacturer would post earnings of $1.99 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.05, delivering a surprise of +3.02%.Ov ...

Henry Schein (HSIC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.19 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +3.08%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this health care products maker would post earnings of $1.27 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.38, delivering a surprise of +8.66%.Over the last four quarter ...