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Key Takeaways AMSF is set to report Q4 2025 EPS of 57 cents on $80.31M in revenues.Net premiums earned seen up 10.5%, while investment income dips 3.5% YoY.Higher loss and expense ratios are expected to pressure AMSF's Q4 profits.Workers’ compensation insurance provider, AMERISAFE, Inc. (AMSF) , is set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 25, 2026, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings is currently pegged at 57 cents per shareon revenues of $ ...

​Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On February 13, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH) announced that Michael Lewis will now serve as President, Marsh Risk Canada, starting April 1. ​Lewis currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Arsh Canada and Head of Specialty and Industry for Marsh Risk Canada. The report highlighted that Lewis will keep the CCO role while a replacement is named for the other. Under his new role ...

Key Takeaways Western Union's Q4 EPS rose 12.5% to 45 cents, beating estimates despite a 5% revenue decline.WU's operating margin expanded 300 bps to 20% as total expenses fell 6% year over year.WU sees 6%-9% revenue growth in 2026 and adjusted EPS of $1.75-$1.85.The Western Union Company (WU) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 45 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.3%. The bottom line grew 12.5% year over year.Total revenues were $1 billion, which fell 5% ...

Core Insights - Global Payments Inc. (GPN) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.18, which was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase [1] - Adjusted net revenues for the quarter improved 1.4% year over year to $2.3 billion, slightly missing the consensus mark [1] - The earnings growth was driven by the Merchant Solutions business, although elevated operating expenses partially offset the positives [1] GPN's Operating Performance - Adjusted operating income reached $1 billion, marking a 3.3% year-over-year increase, with an adjusted operating margin expansion of 80 basis points to 44.7% [2] - Total operating expenses rose significantly by 42.7% year over year to $1.7 billion, attributed to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, and cost of service [2] - Interest and other expenses increased by 35.1% year over year to $204.5 million [2] Q4 Segmental Performances of Global Payments - Merchant Solutions segment reported adjusted revenues of $1.8 billion, a 0.4% year-over-year increase, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.8% [3] - Adjusted operating income for Merchant Solutions increased by 2.8% year over year to $877.1 million [3] - Issuer Solutions segment saw adjusted revenues of $557.1 million, growing 5.1% year over year but missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.6% [3][4] GPN's Financial Position (As of Dec. 31, 2025) - Cash and cash equivalents stood at $8.3 billion, up from $2.4 billion at the end of 2024 [5] - Total assets increased to $53.3 billion from $46.9 billion at the end of 2024 [5] - Long-term debt rose to $19.5 billion compared to $15.1 billion at the end of 2024, with the current portion of long-term debt totaling $1.9 billion [5] - Total equity increased to $23.6 billion from $22.9 billion at the end of 2024 [5] Capital Deployment Update - The company initiated a $550 million accelerated share repurchase program and repurchased shares worth $1.2 billion in 2025 [7] Full-Year 2025 Update - Net revenues for 2025 grew by 2% year over year to $9.3 billion, with adjusted operating margin improving by 97 basis points [10] - Adjusted EPS for 2025 registered an 11% year-over-year growth to $12.22 [10] GPN's 2026 Outlook - Adjusted net revenue growth on a constant currency basis is expected to be around 5% in 2026 [11] - Adjusted EPS growth is anticipated to be between 13% and 15% in 2026, with an expected increase of around 150 basis points in annual adjusted operating margin [11] - The company aims to convert almost 90% of adjusted net income into adjusted free cash flow [11] GPN's Zacks Rank - GPN currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [12]

Core Insights - Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT) reported Q4 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $2.39, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.6%, but showing a 15% year-over-year increase [1] - Total revenues for the quarter reached $1.1 billion, a 6% year-over-year improvement, beating the consensus mark by 0.2% [1] Financial Performance - Net income for Q4 was $51.5 million, up 13.9% year over year, while operating income declined 18% year over year to $101 million [3] - Total operating expenses increased by 9% year over year to $1 billion, driven by higher direct operating costs, salaries, and administrative expenses [3] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter improved by 5% year over year to $174.3 million [3] Segment Performance - The EFT Processing segment's revenues rose 14% year over year to $303.3 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the EFT Processing segment increased by 18% year over year to $72.7 million [4] - The epay segment recorded revenues of $353.6 million, a 3% year-over-year increase, while the Money Transfer segment's revenues were $454.4 million, up 3% year over year but missing estimates [5][7] Economic and Strategic Factors - Quarterly earnings were impacted by U.S. immigration reforms and economic conditions affecting sending customers, although strategic buyouts and global expansions provided some offset [2] - The Money Transfer segment faced challenges due to a decline in U.S.-originated transfers influenced by immigration reforms [9] Full-Year Overview - For the full year 2025, adjusted EPS improved 12% year over year to $9.61, with total revenues reaching $4.2 billion, a 6% increase [12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $743.7 million, reflecting a 10% year-over-year improvement [13] Future Outlook - Management anticipates adjusted EPS growth of 10-15% in 2026 following a 12% rise in 2025 [14]

Core Insights - Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) has a market cap of $83.8 billion and operates in insurance brokerage, reinsurance, risk management, and consulting services globally [1] - The company has experienced a decline in share price, lagging behind the S&P 500 Index and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund [2] - MRSH reported a revenue of $6.6 billion for fiscal Q4 2025, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase, with adjusted operating income rising 12% to $1.6 billion [4] - Analysts project a 6.1% growth in MRSH's EPS for the current year, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" among 25 analysts [5] - Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target for MRSH to $212, maintaining an "Overweight" rating based on strong Q4 results [7] Financial Performance - MRSH's revenue for Q4 2025 was $6.6 billion, marking a 9% increase year-over-year, with underlying growth of 4% [4] - Adjusted operating income increased by 12% to $1.6 billion, indicating margin expansion [4] - Adjusted EPS rose by 10% to $2.12, aided by favorable tax and foreign exchange impacts [4] Analyst Ratings - The consensus among 25 analysts is a "Moderate Buy," with ratings including seven "Strong Buy," one "Moderate Buy," 16 "Holds," and one "Moderate Sell" [5] - The configuration of analyst ratings has improved compared to two months ago, with a bullish outlook [6] Market Comparison - MRSH shares have declined 23.1% over the past year, while the S&P 500 Index increased by 14.4% [2] - In 2026, MRSH's stock dipped 5.5%, compared to a 1.4% advance in the S&P 500 [2] - The State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund has risen 4.2% over the past year, indicating stronger performance compared to MRSH [2]

Core Insights - Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 4, 2026, with earnings estimated at $1.71 per share and revenues at $4.48 billion [1] Earnings Estimates - The fourth-quarter earnings estimate has decreased by $0.01 over the past month, but still reflects a year-over-year increase of 9.6%. Quarterly revenues are projected to grow by 3.8% year-over-year [2] - For the full year 2025, Aflac's revenue estimate stands at $17.72 billion, indicating a decline of 0.6% year-over-year, while the EPS estimate is $7.63, suggesting a growth of 5.8% year-over-year [3] Earnings Prediction Model - The current model does not predict an earnings beat for Aflac, as it has an Earnings ESP of -3.12% and a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [4] Factors Influencing Q4 Results - Aflac is expected to report Q4 EPS of $1.71 on $4.48 billion revenue, indicating 9.6% earnings growth and 3.8% sales growth. Net earned premiums are anticipated to rise by 3%, with U.S. revenues increasing by 5.1% and Japan by 1% [7] - The total benefit to premium ratio for Aflac Japan is projected at 64.7, down from 66.5 a year ago, with a 3.4% growth in pre-tax adjusted earnings. However, the U.S. benefit to premium ratio is expected to rise to 48.9 from 46.3, with a projected 7.1% decline in pre-tax adjusted earnings [9] - Aflac's net investment income is expected to decline by 5% year-over-year, which may offset some positive factors, making an earnings beat uncertain [10] Peer Performance - Marsh & McLennan reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.12, exceeding estimates by 7.6% due to growth in Risk and Insurance Services [11] - Aon reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $4.85 per share, surpassing estimates by 1.9%, driven by organic revenue growth and high retention rates [12] - Hartford Insurance reported Q4 adjusted operating earnings of $4.06 per share, exceeding estimates by 27.9%, supported by higher net investment income and improved loss ratios [13]

Core Insights - Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $2.12, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.6% and reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase [1][10] - Consolidated revenues reached $6.6 billion, marking a 9% year-over-year improvement and a 4% increase on an underlying basis, also surpassing the consensus mark by 1.2% [1][10] Financial Performance - Total operating expenses rose 9.2% year over year to $5.4 billion, driven by increased compensation and benefits costs [3] - Adjusted operating income improved 12% year over year to $1.6 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 23.7%, up 40 basis points year over year [4][10] Segment Performance Risk and Insurance Services - Revenues for this segment were $4 billion, up 9% year over year and 2% on an underlying basis, aligning with the Zacks Consensus Estimate [5] - Adjusted operating income for the segment increased 11% year over year to $1.1 billion, beating the consensus mark by 1.4% [5] - Marsh Risk revenues rose 10% year over year to $3.7 billion, with U.S./Canada operations growing 3% on an underlying basis [6] - Guy Carpenter's revenues increased 7% year over year to $215 million, surpassing the consensus mark by 1.5% [7] Consulting - Consulting unit revenues advanced 8% year over year to $2.6 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3% [8] - Adjusted operating income for the consulting segment climbed 10% year over year to $550 million, beating the consensus mark by 4% [8] - Mercer revenues grew 9% year over year to $1.6 billion, also surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3% [9] Financial Update - As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $2.7 billion, up from $2.4 billion at the end of 2024 [12] - Total assets increased to $58.7 billion from $56.5 billion, while long-term debt decreased to $18.3 billion from $19.4 billion [12] - Operating cash flow for 2025 was $5.3 billion, an increase from $4.3 billion the previous year [13] Capital Deployment - In 2025, Marsh repurchased 10.1 million shares for a total of $2 billion [14] Full-Year Results - For the full year 2025, MRSH reported revenues of $27 billion, a 10% increase from $24.5 billion in 2024, with a 4% rise on an underlying basis [15] - Full-year adjusted EPS was $9.75, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase [15]

Key Takeaways Marsh will report Q4 earnings Jan. 29, with EPS expected to rise 5.4% year over year.Marsh's Q4 revenue growth is expected to be driven by solid performance across key business segments.Marsh may face higher expenses from investments, compensation costs and rising interest expense.Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) is set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Jan. 29, 2026, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings is currently pegg ...