Core Insights - Southwest Gas Holdings Inc. (SWX) reported first-quarter 2025 operating earnings of $1.65 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.61 by 2.5% and increasing 20.4% from $1.37 in the same quarter last year [1] - Total operating revenues were $1.30 billion, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.70 billion by 23.5% and decreasing 18% from $1.58 billion in the prior-year quarter [1] Financial Performance - Utility infrastructure service expenses reached $528.6 million, up 2.5% from $515.6 million in the year-ago quarter [2] - Total operating income was $200.4 million, reflecting a 26.7% increase from $158.1 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Total system throughput for the first three months of 2025 was 73.12 million dekatherms, down 4.8% from 76.81 million dekatherms in the first three months of 2024 [2] Cash Flow and Debt - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $406.3 million, compared to $363.8 million as of December 31, 2024 [3] - Long-term debt, less current maturities, was $4.33 billion as of March 31, 2025, slightly down from $4.35 billion as of December 31, 2024 [3] - Net cash provided by operating activities in the first three months of 2025 was $291.3 million, down from $543.7 million in the year-ago period [3] Future Guidance - Southwest Gas anticipates the Natural Gas Distribution segment's net income for 2025 to be in the range of $265-$275 million [4] - Capital expenditures are expected to be $880 million for 2025, aimed at supporting customer growth, system improvements, and pipe replacement programs [4] - Projected capital expenditures for the 2025-2029 period are $4.3 billion, with a utility rate base CAGR of 6-8% [4] Market Position - Southwest Gas currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [5]

Core Insights - Macerich reported a revenue of $249.22 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 19.4% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $218.91 million by 13.85% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $0.33, a significant improvement from -$0.56 in the same quarter last year, and exceeded the consensus EPS estimate of $0.31 by 6.45% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Minimum rents generated $160.15 million, exceeding the three-analyst average estimate of $133.74 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 26% [4] - Management Companies revenues were reported at $4.92 million, below the estimated $7.36 million, representing a decline of 40.2% compared to the previous year [4] - Tenant recoveries amounted to $67.26 million, surpassing the average estimate of $59.11 million, with a year-over-year increase of 15.9% [4] - Percentage rents were reported at $4.25 million, slightly below the average estimate of $4.70 million, but showing a significant year-over-year increase of 64.7% [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Macerich's shares have returned +7.6%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.8% 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]

Financial Performance - Cheniere Energy reported a first-quarter 2025 adjusted profit of $1.57 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.81 and down from $2.13 per share in the year-ago quarter, attributed to increased operating costs and expenses [1] - Revenues totaled $5.4 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.4 billion and increasing by 28% from $4.3 billion in the prior year, driven by strong LNG shipments [2] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $1.9 billion, up about 5.6% from the previous year, supported by higher total margins per metric million British thermal units of LNG delivered [5] Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns - The company allocated over $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025 towards growth initiatives, strengthening its balance sheet, and returning value to shareholders [3] - Approximately 1.6 million shares of common stock were repurchased for around $350 million, and $300 million in consolidated long-term debt was repaid [3] - The quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share is scheduled to be paid on May 19, 2025 [3] Operational Highlights - Cheniere loaded 608 trillion British thermal units (TBtu) of LNG during the quarter, surpassing the consensus mark of 586 TBtu [2] - Distributable cash flow (DCF) was reported at $1.3 billion, with 168 cargoes shipped compared to 166 in the year-ago period [6] Cost and Balance Sheet - Total costs and expenses amounted to $4.5 billion for the first quarter, reflecting a 44.7% increase from the prior-year quarter [6] - As of March 31, 2025, Cheniere had approximately $2.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with net long-term debt of $22.5 billion and a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 69.1% [7] Project Developments - The first train of the CCL Stage 3 Project achieved substantial completion in March 2025, with the project being 82.5% complete as of the same date [4][14] - The CCL Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project received authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to site, construct, and operate the project [4][16] 2025 Guidance - Cheniere expects consolidated adjusted EBITDA in the range of $6.5 billion to $7 billion for 2025, with DCF anticipated between $4.1 billion and $4.6 billion [8]

Financial Performance - Carlyle Group reported revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 2% increase year-over-year [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.14, up from $1.01 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $970.32 million by 7.51% [1] - The company delivered an EPS surprise of 17.53%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.97 [1] Key Metrics - Total Assets Under Management (AUM) for Global Private Equity at the end of the period was $164.21 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $164.35 billion [4] - Total AUM for Global Investment Solutions was $89.23 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $84.21 billion [4] - Total AUM at the end of the period was $452.61 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $446.97 billion [4] Segment Revenues - Realized principal investment income was $30 million, above the average estimate of $28.05 million, but down 11% year-over-year [4] - Realized performance revenues were $355.10 million, compared to the estimated $316.07 million, representing a 10.7% decrease year-over-year [4] - Fund management fees totaled $525.50 million, slightly above the estimate of $522.96 million, marking a 1.9% increase year-over-year [4] - Transaction and portfolio advisory fees were $77.90 million, significantly exceeding the average estimate of $46.27 million, with a year-over-year increase of 191.8% [4] - Total segment fee revenues reached $642.90 million, surpassing the estimate of $605.80 million, reflecting a 12.5% increase year-over-year [4] - Global Credit fund management fees were $139.60 million, slightly above the estimate of $139.06 million, showing a 2% year-over-year change [4] - Total fee revenues for Global Credit were $231.80 million, exceeding the average estimate of $205.42 million, representing a 28.3% increase year-over-year [4] Stock Performance - Carlyle's shares returned 12.6% over the past month, compared to the S&P 500 composite's return of 13.7% [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 Viewpoint - Wolfspeed reported a non-GAAP loss of 72 cents per share for Q3 fiscal 2025, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.2%, but revenues of $185.4 million decreased 7.6% year over year, missing the consensus mark by 0.48% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Power Products accounted for 58% of total revenues, generating $107.5 million, a 5.3% increase year over year, while Materials Products contributed 42% with revenues of $77.9 million, down 21% year over year [2] Operating Performance - The non-GAAP gross margin was 2.2%, significantly down from 14.9% in the prior year, impacted by $26.3 million in underutilization costs [3] - Sales, general and administrative expenses were $41.1 million, representing 22.2% of total revenues, a decrease of 26.3% year over year [3] - Research and development expenses were $42.2 million, or 22.8% of total revenues, down 19.6% year over year, with restructuring charges of $57 million incurred during the quarter [4] - The non-GAAP operating loss widened to $110.8 million from $77.7 million in the year-ago quarter [4] Financial Position - As of March 30, 2025, Wolfspeed had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $1.3 billion, with long-term debt at $3.47 billion [5] - Free cash outflow was $168 million, consisting of $142 million in operating cash outflow and $26 million in capital expenditures, net of $192 million in reimbursements from 48D cash tax refunds [5] Guidance - For fiscal year 2025, Wolfspeed anticipates total revenues of approximately $756 million, with power and material revenues expected to be $410 million and $345 million, respectively, and a non-GAAP gross margin of around 2.1% [6] - For fiscal year 2026, the company projects revenues of $850 million [6] Market Position - Wolfspeed currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), while Chegg, GCT Semiconductor Holding, and Magnachip Semiconductor are better-ranked stocks in the sector, each carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [7]

Shares of Ormat Technologies Inc. (ORA) rose 2.5% to $74.11 on May 8, following the company’s first-quarter 2025 results.Ormat reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 68 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents by 17.2%. The bottom line also increased 4.6% from 65 cents in the year-ago quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)The company reported GAAP earnings of 66 cents compared with 64 cents in the year-ago quarter.ORA’s Total Rev ...

Core Insights - Griffon Corporation (GFF) reported adjusted earnings of $1.23 per share for Q2 fiscal 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13, but reflecting an 8.9% year-over-year decline [1] - Total revenues were $611.7 million, missing the consensus estimate of $616 million and decreasing by 9% year over year [1] Segmental Performance - Home and Building Products segment generated revenues of $368.2 million, accounting for 60.2% of net revenues, down 6% year over year due to lower residential volume, although a favorable product mix helped mitigate the decline [1] - Consumer and Professional Products segment revenues totaled $243.5 million, representing 39.8% of total revenues, down 13% year over year, impacted by a 13% volume reduction in North America and the UK, partially offset by strength in Australia [3] Financial Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA was $109.4 million, a decrease of 15% year over year, influenced by lower revenues and increased labor and distribution costs, though partially offset by lower material costs [2] - The adjusted gross margin improved to 41.2% from 40.4% in the prior year, while net income decreased by 11% year over year to $56.8 million [5] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - At the end of Q2 fiscal 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $127.8 million, up from $114.4 million at the end of fiscal 2024, while long-term debt was $1.53 billion [6] - The company generated net cash of $159.4 million from operating activities in the first half of fiscal 2025, down from $185.9 million in the same period last year [7] - Free cash flow for the first six months of fiscal 2025 was $145.8 million, compared to $153.8 million in the prior-year period [8]

Core Viewpoint - Copa Holdings (CPA) reported strong first-quarter 2025 earnings, with earnings per share of $4.28 exceeding estimates and showing a year-over-year improvement of 2.2% [1]. Financial Performance - Revenues reached $899.2 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $889.5 million, and increased by 0.6% year over year, driven by an 8.7% rise in onboard passengers [1]. - Passenger revenues, which accounted for 95.6% of total revenues, remained flat year over year at $859 million, impacted by a 9.1% decrease in yield [1]. - Cargo and mail revenues improved by 17.3% year over year to $25.7 million, while other operating revenues grew by 12.7% to $14.5 million due to increased Connect Miles revenues from non-air partners [2]. Operational Metrics - Traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles, grew by 10.1%, and capacity, measured in available seat miles, increased by 9.5% year over year, resulting in a load factor of 86.4%, up 0.4 percentage points [3]. - Passenger revenue per available seat mile decreased by 8.7% to 11 cents, while revenue per available seat mile (RASM) fell by 8.1% to 11.5 cents [4]. Cost and Expenses - Total operating expenses rose by 1.2% year over year to $685.4 million, with notable increases in maintenance, materials, and repairs by 53.9% [5]. - The average fuel price per gallon decreased by 12.4% year over year to $2.54 [4]. Financial Position - At the end of the first quarter, Copa Holdings had cash and cash equivalents of $164.8 million, down from $613.3 million at the end of 2024, with total debt, including lease liabilities, at $1.9 billion [6]. Fleet and Future Outlook - The company exercised options for six additional Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2028, ending the quarter with a consolidated fleet of 112 aircraft [7]. - For 2025, management anticipates a consolidated capacity growth of 7-8% and an operating margin of 21-23%, with expectations of low fuel costs and a load factor of 86.5% [8].

Core Viewpoint - Pacira BioSciences reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents, while total revenues of $168.9 million fell short of the expected $175 million [1][2] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings for Q1 2025 were 62 cents per share, consistent with the same quarter last year [1] - Total revenues reached $168.9 million, a 1% increase year over year, but missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate [1] - Exparel's net product sales were $136.5 million, up 3% from the previous year, but below the consensus estimate of $140.2 million [2][4] - Zilretta's net product sales were $23.3 million, down 10% year over year, missing both the consensus and model estimates [4] - Iovera's net product sales were $5.1 million, a 2% increase year over year, but below the consensus estimate of $5.5 million [5] Expenses - Research and development (R&D) expenses (excluding stock-based compensation) increased by 41% to $23.1 million due to higher product development and clinical study costs [6] - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses (excluding stock-based compensation) rose 19% to $76.2 million, driven by increased investments in commercial and marketing activities [7] Guidance and Projections - For 2025, Pacira BioSciences expects total revenues between $725 million and $765 million, with an adjusted gross margin projected between 76% and 78% [8] - Adjusted R&D expenses are anticipated to be between $90 million and $105 million, while adjusted SG&A expenses are expected to range from $290 million to $320 million [10] Recent Developments - The company announced the dosing of the first patient in a mid-stage study for pipeline candidate PCRX-201, aimed at treating osteoarthritis of the knee [11] - A settlement agreement with Fresenius and others regarding Exparel patents protects sales from generic competition until at least 2030 [12] - A U.S. District Court ruling eliminated the obligation to pay a low single-digit royalty on Exparel sales, expected to enhance profitability and revenue growth [13]

Core Viewpoint - Curtiss-Wright Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2025 earnings, with adjusted EPS of $2.82, exceeding estimates and reflecting significant year-over-year growth in both sales and earnings [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - The company achieved net sales of $805.6 million, a 13% increase year over year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $767 million by 5% [3]. - Adjusted operating income was reported at $134 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 17.9% [3]. Backlog and Orders - Total backlog at the end of Q1 was $3.7 billion, an 8.8% increase from the end of 2024, driven by demand in aerospace, defense, and commercial markets [4]. - New orders reached $1 billion, up 13% year over year, supported by strong demand in naval defense, commercial aerospace, and commercial nuclear sectors [4]. Segment Performance - **Aerospace & Industrial**: Sales increased 4% to $227 million, driven by higher commercial aerospace sales and defense market revenues [5]. Adjusted operating income improved 15% to $50 million, with a margin expansion of 140 bps to 13.9% [6]. - **Defense Electronics**: Sales rose 16% to $245 million, fueled by ground and naval defense market revenues [7]. Operating income increased 40% to $67 million, with a margin expansion of 480 bps to 27.5% [8]. - **Naval & Power**: Sales grew 18% to $333 million, driven by demand for submarine programs and commercial nuclear products [9][10]. Adjusted operating income increased 28% to $45 million, with a margin expansion of 100 bps to 12.6% [11]. Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $226.5 million, down from $385 million at the end of 2024 [12]. Long-term debt remained flat at $0.96 billion [12]. - Net cash outflow from operating activities was $38.8 million, an improvement from $45.6 million in the prior year [12]. Adjusted free cash outflow was $54.5 million, compared to $57.7 million a year ago [12]. 2025 Guidance - The company raised its 2025 guidance for adjusted earnings to a range of $12.45-$12.80 per share, up from $12.10-$12.40 [13]. - Sales guidance was also increased to $3.37-$3.42 billion, compared to the previous range of $3.34-$3.39 billion [14]. - Free cash flow guidance was raised to $495-$515 million, up from $485-$505 million [14].