Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) has reported impressive first-quarter 2024 results, wherein earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.Better-than-expected earnings impressed investors and the CLH stock has gained 5.9% since the release of results on April 30.CLH’s earnings of $1.09 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.9% but decreased 15.5% from the year-ago quarter. Total revenues of $1.4 billion surpassed the consensus estimate by a slight margin and increased 4% on a year-over-yea ...

Insperity, Inc. (NSP) reported lower-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results.The stock has declined 17% since the earnings release on April 29 in response to dismal earnings and a weak earnings-per-share guidance.For 2025, the company lowered the adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance to $2.23-$3.28 from the previous quarter’s view of $3.10-$3.95. The mid-point ($2.76) of the company’s guidance range is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings of $2.48 per share.Adjusted earnings (excludin ...

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended March 31, 2025) adjusted earnings of 47 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents. The bottom line increased 56.7% from the year-ago figure. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)KMT’s Revenue DetailsKennametal’s revenues were $486.4 million, which decreased 5.7% from the year-ago quarter’s figure. Organic sales declined 3% year over year. Business days did not have any impact in the ...

ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) reported impressive first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missing the same.The earnings beat failed to impress the market, as the stock did not move much since the earnings release on May 1.Quarterly earnings per share of $1.94 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.5% and gained 9.6% from the year-ago reported figure. Total revenues of $487.7 million marginally missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and decreased 1.4% yea ...

Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) shares gained 4% during Monday’s extended trading session after the company reported better-than-expected results for first-quarter 2025. It reported first-quarter non-GAAP earnings of $1.67 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.46 and came above management’s guidance of $1.40-$1.50.The bottom line also witnessed a significant improvement from the year-ago quarter’s earnings of $1.45. The robust year-over-year growth was primarily driven by higher revenues, improv ...

Core Viewpoint - Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with a positive outlook driven by growth in the laboratory business and recent innovations, despite a year-over-year decline in earnings and sales [1][2]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings for Q1 2025 were $8.19 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.67%, although this represents a 7.9% decline year-over-year [1]. - Net sales reached $883.744 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1%, but declined 5% on a reported basis and 3% on a local currency basis compared to the previous year [2]. Segment Performance - MTD's revenues were categorized into three segments: Laboratory Instruments ($500 million, 56.6% of net sales), Industrial Instruments ($341 million, 38.6%), and Food Retail ($42 million, 4.8%) [3]. - The Laboratory and Industrial segments experienced a year-over-year decline of 3% and 1% respectively in local currency, while the Food Retail segment saw a 12% decrease [3]. Geographic Sales Breakdown - Sales distribution included $378 million (42.8%) from the Americas, $248 million (28.1%) from Europe, and $258 million (29.2%) from Asia/Rest of the World [4]. - Year-over-year sales in the Americas and Asia/Rest of the World declined by 1% and 2% respectively, while Europe experienced a 7% decline [4]. Operating Results - The gross margin improved to 59.6%, an increase of 40 basis points year-over-year [5]. - Research & development (R&D) expenses were $46.3 million, a slight decrease of 0.1% from the previous year, while selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses rose by 3.6% to $242.8 million [5]. - The adjusted operating margin was reported at 26.8%, down 210 basis points from the prior year [6]. Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - As of March 31, 2025, Mettler-Toledo had cash and cash equivalents of $64.291 million, an increase from $59.362 million at the end of 2024 [7]. - Long-term debt stood at $1.89 billion, with cash generated from operating activities at $194.5 million, down from $266.2 million in the previous quarter [7]. Future Guidance - For Q2 2025, Mettler-Toledo expects sales to increase by 0-1% in local currency compared to the previous year, with adjusted earnings projected between $9.45 and $9.70 per share, reflecting a growth rate of down 2% to up 1% [8]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Q2 revenues is $949.6 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 0.3%, while the consensus for earnings is $10.22 per share, representing a 5.91% increase from the previous year [9]. - For the full year 2025, Mettler-Toledo anticipates a sales increase of approximately 1% to 2% in local currency compared to 2024, with adjusted earnings expected between $41.25 and $42 per share, indicating 0-2% growth [10].

TransUnion (TRU) reported impressive first-quarter 2025 results, wherein earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.The stock gained 7.4% since the earnings release on April 24 in response to better-than-expected results and impressive top-line guidance.For 2025, TransUnion raised the revenue guidance to $4.35-$4.41 billion from the preceding quarter’s view of $4.33-$4.39 billion. The mid-point ($4.38 billion) of the guided range is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $4.40 ...

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with earnings and net revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top line increased year over year, while the bottom line declined from the prior-year quarter’s figure.Following the results, SBUX stock declined 6.4% in Tuesday’s after-hours trading session. Negative investor sentiments were witnessed as the company delivered underwhelming earnings performance, reflecting expense deleverage and heightened store investments.Mana ...

Core Insights - Cadence Design Systems reported strong Q1 results, exceeding Wall Street's earnings expectations and raising its full-year guidance [1][2][4] Financial Performance - The company posted non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.57 on sales of $1.24 billion, representing a year-over-year revenue increase of approximately 23% [2] - Cadence beat Wall Street's earnings target by $0.07 per share and achieved an adjusted operating income margin of 41.7%, up from 37.8% in the same quarter last year [2] - The company ended the quarter with $6.4 billion in remaining performance obligations, with an expectation that $3.2 billion will be recognized as revenue within the next year [2] Future Guidance - For the current year, Cadence is guiding for sales between $5.15 billion and $5.23 billion, aligning with Wall Street's target of $5.19 billion [3] - The adjusted earnings target for the year is set between $6.73 and $6.83 per share, which is better than the average analyst estimate of $6.72 [4] - The company also anticipates an adjusted operating income margin between 43.25% and 44.25%, indicating a significant improvement over last year's margin of 42.5% [4] Market Context - Prior to the Q1 report, Cadence had previously guided for adjusted earnings per share between $6.65 and $6.75, and sales between $5.14 billion and $5.22 billion [5] - Demand remains strong despite macroeconomic uncertainties, suggesting that the company may have achieved sustained margin improvements ahead of schedule [5]