Cintas Raises Full-Year Forecast After Strong Quarter and Margin Expansion
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-12-18 22:35
Core Insights - Cintas Corp. reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations and raised its full-year outlook, driven by steady organic growth, margin expansion, and strong cash generation [1] Financial Performance - The company posted diluted earnings of $1.21 per share for the quarter ended November 30, an increase from $1.09 a year earlier and slightly above analyst expectations [2] - Revenue increased by 9.3% year over year to $2.80 billion from $2.56 billion, supported by 8.6% organic growth and an additional 0.7% contribution from acquisitions [2] - Gross profit rose by 10.6% to $1.41 billion, with gross margin expanding by 60 basis points to 50.4% [3] - Operating income climbed by 10.9% to $655.7 million, resulting in a record high operating margin of 23.4% [3] - Net income increased by 10.4% to $495.3 million, reflecting higher volumes across business segments and continued operating discipline [3] Strategic Outlook - CEO Todd Schneider highlighted that the quarter delivered record revenue and strong cash generation, emphasizing effective execution of the company's strategy and ongoing technology investments [4] - Cintas raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting earnings of $4.81 to $4.88 per share, compared to a prior range of $4.74 to $4.86, aligning with consensus forecasts [5] - Revenue projections were updated to range from $11.15 billion to $11.22 billion, up from the earlier outlook of $11.06 billion to $11.18 billion [5]
Stock Market Today, Dec. 18: Trump Media Surges on All Stock Merger With TAE Technologies
The Motley Fool· 2025-12-18 22:32
Today, Dec. 18, 2025, investors weigh Trump Media’s sudden leap from social media into fusion energy and AI infrastructure.NASDAQ : DJTTrump Media & Technology GroupToday's Change( 41.93 %) $ 4.39Current Price$ 14.86Key Data PointsMarket Cap$2.9BDay's Range$ 12.71 - $ 15.2052wk Range$ 10.18 - $ 43.46Volume100MAvg Vol5.8MGross Margin-14937.33 %Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT +41.93%), which operates Truth Social, a social media platform for free speech, closed at $14.86, climbing 42% during Thursday’s se ...
BlackBerry Reports Q3 Earnings: Key Details From The Print
Benzinga· 2025-12-18 22:32
BlackBerry Ltd (NYSE:BB) reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 on Thursday after the bell. Here’s a rundown of the report.BlackBerry stock is trending. Why is BB stock moving after hours?Q3 Earnings: BlackBerry reported third-quarter revenue of $141.8 million, beating analyst estimates of $137.4 million. The company reported adjusted earnings of 5 cents per share for the quarter, beating estimates of 4 cents per share, according to Benzinga Pro.Total revenue was down roughly 1% on ...
CoreWeave Joins Department of Energy's Genesis Mission to Advance U.S. Research and Innovation
Businesswire· 2025-12-18 22:32
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV), The Essential Cloud for AIâ"¢, today announced it has joined the Genesis Mission, a Department of Energy initiative that brings together the nation's leading scientific institutions, supercomputing centers, AI platforms, and technology providers to accelerate discovery science, strengthen national security, and advance U.S. energy innovation. The Genesis Mission aims to connect advanced compute resources, experimental research facilities, and larg ...
KB Home 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:KBH) 2025-12-18
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-18 22:30
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Primis Financial Corp. Announces Reauthorization of Stock Repurchase Program
Prnewswire· 2025-12-18 22:30
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST) ("Primis" or the "Company"), today announced that the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") approved a stock repurchase program for up to 750,000 of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). The Stock Repurchase Program will begin on December 18, 2025 and conclude on December 18, 2026, subject to the earlier termination or extension of the Stock Repurchase Program by the B ...
Lifeway Foods Receives ISS Recommendation Supporting Company Nominees
Prnewswire· 2025-12-18 22:30
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company") a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented dairy products, today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that shareholders vote FOR all of the Company's director nominees (the "Board Nominees") and WITHHOLD votes from nominees submitted by Edward Smolyansky (the "Dissident Nominees") at Lifeway's upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for De ...
CNBS: New Buy Rating On Cannabis ETF, Stoked By Positive Regulatory Trend
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-18 22:30
Cannabis industry stocks rallied this week. Again. It's not that they've been stacking up the gains recently. I'm referring to the on/off news that lights these stocks on fire (pun intended), only to see those hopes go up in...well, you know.I'm Rob Isbitts, founder of Sungarden Investment Publishing. I run the new investing group Sungarden Investors Club, a community dedicated to navigating the modern investment climate with humility, discipline, and a non-traditional approach to income investing. I've bee ...
Zefiro Subsidiary Completes USD $1.5 Million Infrastructure Project Near Pittsburgh and Prepares to Undertake a USD $5 Million Project in Louisiana
TMX Newsfile· 2025-12-18 22:30
Our subsidiary Plants & Goodwin, Inc. ("P&G") helped advance a large-scale infrastructure project converting a coal-fired power plant into a cleaner, natural gas-fired power plant in Western Pennsylvania. This was achieved through a USD $1.5 million project to permanently decommission nine "marginal" conventional gas wells.Additionally, P&G is working with a private infrastructure developer to finalize approvals in order to proceed with another infrastructure project (valued at more than USD $5 million) in ...
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Prices Further Reopening of $75 Million of 8.500% Exchangeable Senior Notes Due 2029
Businesswire· 2025-12-18 22:28
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) ("PMT†or the "Company†) today announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, PennyMac Corp. ("PMC†), has priced an offering of $75 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.500% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029 (the "Notes†) to an investor in a direct placement registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Notes will be issued as a further reopening of, and will be part of the sam. ...