Core Insights - Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.58 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate but down from $1.76 per share in the same quarter last year [1][8] Total Revenues of PNW - Total sales for the quarter reached $1.36 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 billion by 7.5% and representing a 3.8% increase from $1.31 billion in the year-ago quarter [2][8] PNW's Operational Highlights - Total operating expenses amounted to $1.05 billion, reflecting a 6.1% year-over-year increase due to higher fuel and purchased power costs, increased operations and maintenance expenses, and higher depreciation and amortization [3] - Operating income was $307.6 million, down 1.9% from $313.7 million in the prior-year quarter [3] - Total interest expenses were $113.5 million, up 4.2% from $108.9 million in the previous year [3] PNW's Financial Highlights - As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $18.8 million, a significant increase from $3.84 million as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Long-term debt, less current maturities, stood at $8.51 billion compared to $8.06 billion as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Net cash flow from operating activities for the first half of 2025 was $663.3 million, up from $537.1 million in the same period last year [4] PNW's Guidance - The company expects consolidated earnings for 2025 to be in the range of $4.40-$4.60 per share, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $4.53, which is higher than the midpoint of the company's guidance [5] - Pinnacle West plans to invest $7.6 billion from 2025 to 2027 to enhance its operations [5] - Management anticipates a 1.5-2.5% increase in retail customers for 2025 [5] PNW's Zacks Rank - Pinnacle West currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [6]

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Core Insights - Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) reported a revenue of $364.11 million for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 10.2% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $363.09 million by 0.28% [1] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) was $0.32, an increase from $0.31 in the same quarter last year, and exceeded the consensus EPS estimate of $0.29 by 10.34% [1] Revenue Performance - Total revenue growth year-over-year was 10.2%, outperforming the five-analyst average estimate of 9.9% [4] - Annualized Recurring Revenues (ARR) reached $1.38 billion, slightly above the estimated $1.35 billion by three analysts [4] - Subscription revenue grew by 12.1% year-over-year, compared to the average estimate of 12.3% by three analysts [4] - Total revenues from subscriptions and licenses amounted to $343.65 million, which is an 11.5% increase from the previous year, but fell short of the average estimate of $344.96 million by four analysts [4] - Service revenues were reported at $20.46 million, exceeding the four-analyst average estimate of $19.3 million, but showed a year-over-year decline of 7.1% [4] - Subscription revenues specifically were $333.45 million, slightly below the three-analyst average estimate of $334.07 million, with a year-over-year growth of 12.1% [4] - Revenues from perpetual licenses were $10.19 million, which was below the average estimate of $11.64 million based on three analysts, representing a year-over-year decline of 6.2% [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Bentley Systems have returned +2.1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Wix.com reported revenue of $489.93 million for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 12.4% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.51% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $2.28, a significant increase from $1.67 a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of 30.29% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.75 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total Bookings reached $509.92 million, slightly above the average estimate of $506.41 million from seven analysts [4] - Creative Subscriptions ARR was reported at $1.41 billion, matching the six-analyst average estimate [4] - Total Bookings for Business Solutions were $145.05 million, below the four-analyst average estimate of $147.18 million [4] - The number of registered users at the end of the period was 293 million, slightly below the four-analyst average estimate of 293.4 million [4] - Total Bookings for Creative Subscriptions were $364.87 million, exceeding the four-analyst average estimate of $360.4 million [4] - Revenues from Business Solutions were $144.47 million, surpassing the average estimate of $141.98 million and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 16.9% [4] - Revenues from Creative Subscriptions were $345.46 million, slightly above the average estimate of $345.42 million, with a year-over-year increase of 10.7% [4] - Non-GAAP Gross Profit for Business Solutions was $46.96 million, exceeding the average estimate of $44.88 million [4] - Non-GAAP Gross Profit for Creative Subscriptions was $293.93 million, also above the average estimate of $292.55 million [4] Stock Performance - Wix.com shares have returned -20.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately. Here is how Global Payments performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: View all Key Company Metrics for Global Payments here>>> Global Payments (GPN) reported $2.36 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a ye ...

Core Insights - Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) reported a third-quarter fiscal 2025 profit of $149.1 million or $2.54 per share, an increase from $132.1 million or $2.28 per share in the same quarter last year [1] - Adjusted earnings were $2.59 per share, up from $2.31 a year ago, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.19 [1] - Net sales decreased by approximately 1.2% year over year to $1,188 million, missing the consensus mark of $1,230.9 million [1] Segment Performance - In the U.S. Consumer division, net sales increased by 1% year over year to $1,030.2 million, although it fell short of the estimate of $1,071.4 million; the segment's profit rose by 12% to $235.5 million [2] - The Hawthorne segment experienced a significant decline, with net sales plummeting 54% year over year to $31.2 million, missing the estimate of $56.5 million [2] - The other segment saw an 8% increase in net sales year over year to $126.6 million, exceeding the estimate of $100.2 million, and reported a profit of $16.8 million, up 44% year over year [3] Financial Position - At the end of the quarter, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $51.1 million, down from $279.9 million a year ago; long-term debt was $2,136.2 million, a decrease of approximately 12.3% year over year [4] Future Outlook - The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted fiscal 2025 outlook, projecting low single-digit growth in U.S. Consumer net sales, excluding non-recurring sales from AeroGarden and bulk raw materials; adjusted gross margin is expected to be around 30% [5] - Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $570 million and $590 million, with adjusted earnings per share projected to be at least $3.50 and free cash flow estimated at approximately $250 million [5] Stock Performance - Shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro have declined by 10.5% over the past year, contrasting with a 10.2% rise in the industry [6]

Core Insights - Clearway Energy Inc. (CWEN) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings of 28 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents by 58.2% and declining from 43 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1][8] - Total revenues reached $392 million, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $427 million by 8.2%, but representing a 7.1% increase from $366 million in the prior year [2][8] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $343 million, down from $353 million in the year-ago period [3] - Total operating costs and expenses increased to $307 million, an 8.9% rise from $282 million a year earlier, driven by higher operational costs and depreciation [3] - Interest expenses decreased to $83 million from $88 million in the previous year [3] Strategic Developments - On July 18, 2025, Clearway Group proposed partnership opportunities for cash equity interests in a portfolio of 291 megawatt (MW) storage projects in California and Colorado, expected to commence operations in 2026 [4] - The company acquired Catalina Solar Lessee Holdco LLC for approximately $127 million, which operates a 109 MW solar facility in Kern County, CA [4] Financial Position - As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $260 million, down from $332 million as of December 31, 2024 [5] - Total liquidity decreased to $1.298 billion from $1.330 billion at the end of 2024 [5] - Long-term debt rose to $8.25 billion from $6.75 billion as of December 31, 2024 [5] Cash Flow and Guidance - Net cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 2025 was $286 million, compared to $277 million in the same period last year [6] - The company updated its 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $1.2-$1.235 billion, up from the previous range of $1.195-$1.235 billion [7] - Cash from operating activities guidance was raised to $860-$900 million from $844-$884 million [7] - The new guidance for cash available for distribution (CAFD) is between $405 million and $440 million, slightly up from the previous range of $400-$440 million [9]

Analysts expect the Ottawa, Canada-based company to report quarterly earnings at 29 cents per share, up from 26 cents per share in the year-ago period. Shopify is projected to report quarterly revenue of $2.55 billion, compared to $2.04 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro. On May 8, Shopify reported fiscal first-quarter results. The company's quarterly revenue growth of 26.8% year over year to $2.36 billion beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.33 billion. Shopify Inc. SHOP will ...

Core Insights - Jackson Financial (JXN) reported a revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a 37.5% decrease year-over-year and a slight miss of 0.4% against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $4.87, down from $5.32 in the same quarter last year, but exceeded the consensus EPS estimate of $4.61 by 5.64% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Net investment income was reported at $718 million, surpassing the average estimate of $510.28 million by two analysts, but showing a 4% decline year-over-year [4] - Other income reached $16 million, exceeding the average estimate of $12.5 million and representing a significant year-over-year increase of 60% [4] - Premium revenue was $40 million, slightly above the average estimate of $39.85 million, marking an 8.1% increase compared to the previous year [4] - Fee income totaled $1.94 billion, significantly higher than the average estimate of $1.2 billion, but down 3.3% from the year-ago quarter [4] Adjusted Earnings Before Tax - Adjusted earnings before tax for Retail Annuities were $417 million, slightly above the average estimate of $410.27 million [4] - Corporate and Other reported an adjusted earnings before tax of -$52 million, which was worse than the average estimate of -$50.75 million [4] - Closed Life and Annuity Blocks had adjusted earnings before tax of $22 million, below the average estimate of $24.68 million [4] - Institutional Products reported adjusted earnings before tax of $19 million, in line with the average estimate of $19.12 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Jackson Financial have returned -3.8%, contrasting with a +1% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), suggesting potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) reported a revenue of $190 million for Q2 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 12.8% and an EPS of $0.04, compared to -$0.33 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $196.56 million by 3.33%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.03 by 33.33% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Office Rental revenues were $150.53 million, below the estimated $153.89 million, marking a 12.8% decline year-over-year [4] - Office Service and other revenues were reported at $5.3 million, slightly below the $5.41 million estimate, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 53.9% [4] - Total Studio revenues were $34.17 million, under the estimated $38.87 million, representing an 18.6% decline year-over-year [4] - Studio Service and other revenues were $20.28 million, compared to the $25.67 million estimate, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 26.3% [4] - Total Office revenues were $155.83 million, below the estimated $159.3 million, reflecting an 11.5% decline year-over-year [4] - Studio Rental revenues were $13.89 million, slightly above the estimated $13.2 million, showing a year-over-year decline of 3.8% [4] - The diluted net earnings per share were reported at -$0.41, compared to the average estimate of -$0.24 from three analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Hudson Pacific have decreased by 10.7% over the past month, contrasting with a 1% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]