American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that came in well below Wall Street expectations, while revenue narrowly missed forecasts amid disruptions from a U.S. government shutdown. The airline posted adjusted earnings of $0.16 per share for the quarter, falling sharply short of analysts' expectations of $0.38. Revenue reached a quarterly record of $14.0 billion but came in slightly below the $14.04 billion consensus. Management said the government shutdown reduced four ...

Boeing (NYSE: BA) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter free cash flow, as the aircraft manufacturer said it made meaningful progress in strengthening operational performance and safety execution. Free cash flow totaled $375 million for the quarter, exceeding Bloomberg consensus expectations of $271.9 million. Boeing said the result reflected higher commercial aircraft deliveries and favorable working-capital timing, partially offset by increased investments at facilities in Charleston and St. Louis. ...

HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driving shares over 6% higher in pre-market trading. The company posted adjusted earnings of $8.01 per share, well above the consensus estimate of $7.45. Revenue increased 6.7% year over year to $19.51 billion, though it fell short of the $19.67 billion analysts had forecast. Same-facility admissions rose 2.4% from the prior year, while equivalent admissions increased 2.5%. Revenue per equivalent admission climbe ...

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that exceeded expectations, supported by productivity gains and cost discipline. Adjusted earnings came in at $1.86 per share, topping analyst estimates of $1.81. Revenue totaled $4.08 billion, slightly below the $4.09 billion consensus and down 0.6% year over year. Organic sales grew 2.1%, driven by volume and mix growth of 3.0%, partially offset by pricing investments of 1.1%. Adjusted operating profit rose 13.1% to $629 million, refle ...

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) delivered stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, though a softer outlook for 2026 weighed on shares, which fell over 2% in pre-market today. The company reported earnings of $7.23 per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of $6.99, while revenue reached $11.7 billion, slightly ahead of expectations. Aeronautics Systems led growth, with sales climbing 18% year over year to $3.92 billion. Mission Systems revenue rose 9.7% to $3.45 billion, while Space Systems sales incre ...

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) shares plunged 16% in pre-market trading after federal regulators announced lower-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment increases. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Medicare Advantage rates would rise just 0.09% in 2027, far below expectations of increases of up to 6%, triggering a broad selloff across managed care stocks. UnitedHealth reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.11 per share, slightly above analyst estimates of $2.10. Despite the earning ...

Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:TEAM) is a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software. Known for products like Jira and Confluence, Atlassian serves a global customer base, helping teams organize, discuss, and complete shared work. The company competes with other tech giants like Microsoft and Slack in the collaboration software space. On January 27, 2026, UBS set a price target of $145 for Atlassian, while the stock was trading at $132.21. This target suggests a potential upside of appr ...

The company's revenue of $14 billion was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.52% but showed an increase from the $13.66 billion in the same period last year. American Airlines has surpassed consensus revenue estimates three times in the last four quarters. The company anticipates a revenue increase of 7% to 10% in the first quarter of 2026. Despite missing earnings estimates, American Airlines is optimistic about its future. The company aims to improve its adjusted earnings per share by nearly ...

Chilton Capital Management LLC significantly increased its investment in Caterpillar by 345.9% during the third quarter. The firm now holds 13,889 shares, valued at approximately $6.6 million. This substantial increase in holdings indicates strong institutional confidence in Caterpillar's future performance. Other investors, like Marquette Asset Management LLC, also increased their stakes, highlighting a broader trend of institutional interest. Caterpillar's stock has shown resilience, trading between a low ...

Boeing reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $9.92, significantly beating the anticipated loss.The company's revenue for the fourth quarter was $23.95 billion, a 57% increase from the previous year.Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) is a leading aerospace company known for its commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems. The company competes with other aerospace giants like Airbus. On January 27, 2026, Boeing reported an impressive earnings per share (EPS) of $9.92, far exceeding the anticipated loss of ...