Core Insights - Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) is expected to report its fourth-quarter 2025 results on March 3, with a strong earnings surprise history, having surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, averaging a 160% earnings surprise [2] Revenue Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RIOT's revenue in Q4 2025 is $157.4 million, reflecting a 10.1% increase from the previous year, driven by growth in Bitcoin Mining and Engineering revenues [3] - Bitcoin Mining revenues are projected at $136 million, indicating a 7.6% year-over-year growth, while Engineering revenues are expected to reach $21.3 million, representing an 85% increase from the prior year [3] Strategic Developments - The company has been actively developing its data center business for bitcoin mining, including the acquisition of 67 acres adjacent to its Corsicana site to create a 1 GW utility-load data center campus, which is anticipated to enhance technical engagement with major customers [4] - Recent growth in the engineering business, particularly through ESS Metron and E4A Solutions, is expected to create synergies and expand the data center development program, contributing positively to revenue [5] Earnings Outlook - The consensus estimate for loss per share is 22 cents, a decline from a profit of 44 cents reported in the same quarter last year, reflecting the impact of the company's transformation efforts and acquisitions [6] - The company has announced the development of two new buildings at its Corsicana campus, adding 112 megawatts of critical IT data center capacity, which is expected to enhance future capabilities [7] Earnings Prediction Model - The current model does not predict an earnings beat for RIOT, with an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), indicating that while the potential for an earnings beat exists, it is not strongly supported by the current data [8]

Canada’s biggest banks have been setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in case customers can’t pay off their loans, including mortgages.This comes as economic uncertainty and the heightened cost of living weigh on Canadian households and businesses.Royal Bank of Canada, TD Bank, CIBC, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal and National Bank reported quarterly earnings this week and all said they have topped up their loan loss provisions.At the same time, the banks have reported multi-billion-dollar profits i ...

Key Takeaways CLH beat Q4 estimates with $1.62 EPS and $1.49B revenues, up 4.5% and 4.8% year over year, respectively.ES revenues rose 6.3%, while SKSS sales fell 3.6% due to base oil pricing headwinds.CLH guides 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $1.20B-$1.26B and GAAP net income of $410M-$461M.Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results, with both earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, the positive results did not affect investor sentiment as the ...

In this articleEFXTRUFICOMorsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesThere's a line item in homebuyers' closing costs that's causing a clash in the mortgage industry: the fee for lenders to check borrowers' credit.While the charges — typically in the tens or hundreds of dollars — represent a tiny slice of the amount that buyers pay when a home purchase is finalized, the cost has risen sharply in recent years. Costs in 2026 could rise an average 40% to 50%, according to a Dec. 12 letter from the Mortgage Bank ...

“Shouldn’t the credit-card company have sent nonpayment notices to me?” (Photo subject is a model.) - Getty Images/iStockphoto Dear Quentin, I received a credit warning about a three-month overdue payment on a credit card held by my wife, with me listed as an authorized user. All correspondence regarding the account was sent to my wife’s email, so the credit warning was the first time I became aware of her nonpayment. The amount owed (including interest) was under $55, so that part is not the issue. My ...

一份最新报告发现，过去三年间，多伦多每月难以按时偿还房贷的房主数量增长了超过三倍。 2026年2月初，加拿大抵押贷款和住房公司（CMHC）发布了这份题为《房贷续签潮来袭，部分地区和借款人承压》（Mortgage renewal wave strains some regions and borrowers）的报告。 CMHC 表示，加拿大各地逾期90天或以上未还房贷的房主整体数量有所增加，而且这一问题在大多伦多地区最为明显。 大约有220万笔房贷（占加拿大所有未偿还房贷的45%）在2024年或2025年续签，其中许多房主面临的还款额比他们在2020年和2021年疫情时期利率下所 支付的金额要高。 报告显示，2025年第三季度，大多伦多地区有2797名房贷消费者拖欠还款，而2022年同期这一数字为662人。 需要指出的是，GTA地区的整体房贷拖欠率（mortgage delinquency rate）仍相对较低，为0.26%。 CMHC 副首席经济学家 Tania Bourassa-Ochoa 表示："过去两到近三年里，我们一直看到房贷拖欠情况相当稳定地增加，但这种增长主要是由多伦多市场 推动的。" 根据 Eq ...

Core Insights - TransUnion (TRU) reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate [1] - The adjusted EPS of $1.07 surpassed the consensus by 3.9% and grew 10.3% year over year, while total revenues reached $1.2 billion, beating estimates by 3% and increasing 13% from the previous year [1] Revenue Performance - The U.S. Markets segment generated revenues of $918.9 million, a 16% increase year over year, although it fell short of the consensus estimate of $921 million [3] - Financial services within this segment saw revenues of $423.1 million, also up 16% year over year [3] - The international segment reported revenues of $255.9 million, a 4% increase year over year, but below the consensus estimate of $274.2 million [4] - Canada and Latin America contributed $43.5 million and $34.8 million in revenues, growing 13% and 3% year over year, respectively [4] - The U.K. revenues increased by 22% year over year to $72.2 million [4] - Africa and India recorded revenues of $19.6 million and $60.4 million, with Africa growing 7% year over year, while India saw a 9% decline [5] Operating Performance - Adjusted EBITDA was $417 million, reflecting a 10% year-over-year growth, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.6%, down 90 basis points from the previous year [6] - Adjusted EBITDA for the U.S. market was $348.5 million, a 12% increase year over year, while the international market's adjusted EBITDA was $255.9 million, up 4% [7] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - At the end of the quarter, TransUnion had $853.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $749.9 million at the end of the previous quarter [8] - Long-term debt decreased to $4.9 billion from $5 billion in the preceding quarter [8] - Cash generated from operating activities was $319.5 million, with capital expenditure at $96.7 million [8] Guidance - For Q1 2026, TransUnion expects revenues between $1.195 billion and $1.205 billion, aligning with the current consensus estimate [10] - The company anticipates adjusted EPS between $1.08 and $1.10, which is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 [10] - For the full year 2026, revenues are projected to be between $4.946 billion and $4.981 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $4.97 billion [11] - Adjusted EPS guidance for 2026 is set at $4.63 to $4.71, also lower than the consensus estimate of $4.85 [11]

Key Takeaways OMC posted Q4 EPS of $2.59 and revenues of $5.5B, both missing the respective consensus estimate.OMC's Media & Advertising and the U.S. market contributed 60.1% and 51.9% of revenues, respectively.OMC reported a $977.2M operating loss against $685.3M profit in the year-ago quarter.Omnicom (OMC) reported unimpressive fourth-quarter 2025 results, with both earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate.OMC’s earnings were $2.59 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.9% ...

Key Takeaways VRSK Q4 EPS rose 13% to $1.82, beating estimates as revenues climbed 5.9% to $778.8M.VRSK's underwriting revenues jumped 8.7% to $556M, lifting adjusted EBITDA margin to 56.1%.VRSK guides fiscal 2026 revenues of $3.19B-$3.24B and EPS of $7.45-$7.75, both below the consensus estimate.Verisk (VRSK) reported impressive fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with both earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate.VRSK’s adjusted earnings were $1.82 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consens ...

With a market cap of $23.6 billion, Equifax Inc. (EFX) is a global data, analytics, and technology company that provides information solutions to businesses, governments, and consumers across Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions, and International segments. It operates in multiple countries worldwide, offering services such as credit information and scoring, identity verification, fraud prevention, workforce verification, and human resources process automation. Shares of the credit reporting c ...