Core Insights - Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) reported a revenue of $185.29 million for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a decrease of 4.4% year-over-year, while EPS was $1.28 compared to $1.85 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $171.87 million by 7.81%, and the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.94 by 36.17% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Efficiency Ratio stood at 45.1%, slightly better than the average estimate of 45.6% from three analysts [4] - Net interest margin was reported at 2.9%, above the average estimate of 2.8% from three analysts [4] - Average Earning Assets totaled $18.93 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $18.3 billion from three analysts [4] - Tier I capital/risk-weighted assets Ratio was 13.1%, compared to the estimated 13% by two analysts [4] - Total capital/risk-weighted assets Ratio was 13.6%, slightly below the estimated 13.7% by two analysts [4] - Net Interest Income reached $138.09 million, surpassing the average estimate of $129.39 million from three analysts [4] - Gain on Sale of Loans was $25.73 million, exceeding the average estimate of $24.82 million from three analysts [4] - Total Noninterest Income was reported at $47.2 million, above the average estimate of $42.49 million from three analysts [4] - Other income was $9.76 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $4.62 million from three analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Merchants Bancorp have returned +4.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.8% 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]

Core Insights - Danaher reported revenue of $6.84 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.6% and a surprise of +0.64% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.79 billion [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $2.23, up from $2.14 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +0.68% compared to the consensus estimate of $2.22 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Organic sales growth was 2.5%, exceeding the average estimate of 1.8% from six analysts [4] - Total sales in the Biotechnology segment reached $2.03 billion, slightly above the five-analyst average estimate of $2.02 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of +8.8% [4] - Total sales in the Diagnostics segment were $2.72 billion, surpassing the estimated $2.7 billion, with a year-over-year change of +3.2% [4] - Life Sciences segment sales amounted to $2.09 billion, compared to the average estimate of $2.06 billion, reflecting a +2.6% year-over-year change [4] - Operating profit in the Biotechnology segment was $540 million, exceeding the estimated $535.78 million [4] - Operating profit for Diagnostics was $713 million, above the average estimate of $690.13 million [4] - Life Sciences operating profit reached $336 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $258.78 million [4] - The stock has returned +2.2% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.8% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [3]

Core Insights - QCR Holdings reported a revenue of $107.02 million for the quarter ended December 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 16.5% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $95.95 million by 11.54% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $2.21, up from $1.93 a year ago, also surpassing the consensus EPS estimate of $1.96 by 12.9% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Efficiency Ratio (Non-GAAP) was reported at 58.7%, higher than the estimated 53.2% by three analysts [4] - Net interest margin (GAAP) stood at 3.1%, below the average estimate of 3.6% from three analysts [4] - Average Balance of Total earning assets was $8.87 billion, slightly above the $8.75 billion average estimate from two analysts [4] - Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans/leases were 0.1%, better than the estimated 0.3% by two analysts [4] - Total noninterest income reached $38.67 million, significantly higher than the estimated $27.7 million by three analysts [4] - Gains on sales of residential real estate loans were $0.67 million, compared to the average estimate of $0.51 million [4] - Capital markets revenue was reported at $24.48 million, exceeding the average estimate of $15.25 million from two analysts [4] - Deposit service fees were $2.09 million, slightly below the estimated $2.28 million by two analysts [4] - Net Interest Income was $68.35 million, marginally above the estimated $68.14 million from two analysts [4] - Net interest income - tax equivalent (non-GAAP) was $79.63 million, compared to the average estimate of $78.5 million from two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of QCR Holdings have returned +3.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% 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 Viewpoint - German American Bancorp reported strong financial results for the quarter ended December 2025, with significant year-over-year growth in revenue and earnings per share (EPS) [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was $95.99 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 47.3% [1] - EPS for the same period was $0.96, up from $0.78 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $93.2 million by 2.99% [1] - EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.90 by 7.06% [1] Key Metrics - Efficiency ratio was 48.6%, better than the average estimate of 51.4% from two analysts [4] - Net Interest Margin stood at 4.1%, matching the average estimate [4] - Net charge-offs to average loans were 0%, compared to the average estimate of 0.1% [4] - Total Average Interest Earning Assets reached $7.74 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $7.61 billion [4] - Total Non-interest Income was $17.31 million, slightly above the estimated $17.12 million [4] - Net interest income (FTE) was $80.26 million, higher than the average estimate of $77.7 million [4] - Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $3.96 million, compared to the average estimate of $3.93 million [4] - Net Gains on Sales of Loan were $1.11 million, exceeding the average estimate of $0.95 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of German American Bancorp returned +0.3% over the past month, compared to a +0.2% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market [3]

Core Insights - Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings reported a revenue of $1.86 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 0.4% and an EPS of $0.31 compared to $0.36 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.9 billion, resulting in a surprise of -2.16%, while the EPS also missed the consensus estimate by -14.29% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - The operating ratio was reported at 98.6%, significantly higher than the five-analyst average estimate of 95.4% [4] - The adjusted operating ratio was 94%, matching the average estimate by five analysts [4] - The adjusted operating ratio for the Truckload segment was 92.9%, slightly better than the 93% estimated by four analysts [4] - The adjusted operating ratio for the LTL segment was 95.1%, exceeding the average estimate of 94.6% by four analysts [4] Revenue Breakdown - Truckload and LTL fuel surcharge revenue was $190.31 million, below the average estimate of $195.63 million, but representing a year-over-year increase of +1.4% [4] - Revenue excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge was $1.67 billion, lower than the $1.7 billion estimated by five analysts, marking a -0.6% change year-over-year [4] - Operating revenue for the LTL segment was $344.75 million, compared to the average estimate of $365.64 million, showing a +7.2% change year-over-year [4] - Operating revenue for the Truckload segment was $1.22 billion, below the three-analyst average estimate of $1.25 billion, reflecting a -2.2% year-over-year change [4] - Operating revenue for the Intermodal segment was $95.66 million, compared to the average estimate of $100.57 million, indicating a -3.4% change year-over-year [4] - Revenue excluding fuel surcharge for the Truckload segment was $1.08 billion, lower than the average estimate of $1.11 billion, representing a -2.4% year-over-year change [4] - Operating revenue for the Logistics segment was $159.97 million, below the average estimate of $163.53 million, reflecting a -4.8% year-over-year change [4] - Revenue excluding fuel surcharge for the LTL segment was $298.5 million, compared to the average estimate of $307.84 million, showing a +7% change year-over-year [4] Stock Performance - Knight-Swift shares have returned +2.7% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Prologis reported revenue of $2.09 billion for Q4 2025, an 8% year-over-year increase, with EPS of $1.49 compared to $1.37 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.17 billion, resulting in a surprise of -3.54%, while the EPS exceeded expectations by 3.6% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Average occupancy rate was 95.2%, surpassing the estimated 94.9% by analysts [4] - Strategic capital revenues were reported at $153.7 million, exceeding the average estimate of $142.86 million, but showing a year-over-year decline of 39.3% [4] - Development management and other revenues were $6.9 million, slightly below the average estimate of $7.11 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 29.2% [4] - Rental revenues matched the two-analyst average estimate of $2.1 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 8% [4] - Net earnings per share (diluted) were reported at $1.49, significantly higher than the average estimate of $0.85 [4] Stock Performance - Prologis shares have returned +2.4% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a -0.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

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Core Insights - Xerox Holdings Corporation reported $1.96 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, a year-over-year increase of 28.3%, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.05 billion by 4.5% [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $0.20, down from $0.25 a year ago, but exceeded the consensus EPS estimate of $0.04 by 400% [1] Revenue Performance - Geographic Revenue: Europe generated $511 million, below the average estimate of $633.04 million, with a year-over-year change of +16.1% [4] - Total Sales Revenue: Reported at $993 million, compared to the $1.1 billion average estimate, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +68.9% [4] - Equipment Sales: - Entry-level equipment sales reached $119 million, significantly above the estimated $53.39 million, marking a +124.5% year-over-year change [4] - Mid-range equipment sales were $222 million, slightly below the estimate of $221.86 million, with a -0.9% year-over-year change [4] - Overall equipment sales totaled $383 million, exceeding the average estimate of $333.12 million, with a +13% year-over-year change [4] - High-end equipment sales were $39 million, below the estimate of $52.54 million, reflecting a -31.6% year-over-year change [4] - Other equipment sales were $3 million, below the estimate of $5.33 million, with a -40% year-over-year change [4] - Post-sale revenue from supplies, paper, and other sales was $445 million, significantly above the estimated $260.73 million [4] - Services, maintenance, and rentals revenue was $968 million, slightly above the estimate of $958.06 million, with a +7.3% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Xerox shares have returned -7.6% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Camden (CPT) reported revenue of $395.68 million for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.2% and an EPS of $1.70 compared to -$0.04 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $399.41 million, resulting in a surprise of -0.93%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.69 by +0.59% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Rental revenues amounted to $351.5 million, falling short of the six-analyst average estimate of $399.4 million, with a year-over-year change of +1.9% [4] - Non-property income from fee and asset management was $2.57 million, surpassing the average estimate of $2.02 million based on five analysts [4] - Net Earnings per Share (Diluted) were reported at $1.00, significantly higher than the estimated $0.27 by five analysts [4] - Non-property income from interest and other income was $0.08 million, below the average estimate of $0.2 million [4] - Total non-property income reached $9.39 million, exceeding the three-analyst average estimate of $5.76 million [4] - Income from deferred compensation plans was reported at $6.75 million, compared to the average estimate of $5.68 million based on two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Camden's shares have returned -1.2% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change, indicating potential underperformance in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Frontier Group Holdings reported $886 million in revenue for Q3 2025, a year-over-year decline of 5.2% and an EPS of -$0.34 compared to -$0.05 a year ago, indicating a significant drop in profitability [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $903.47 million by 1.93%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of -$0.36 by 5.56% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Load Factor was reported at 80.7%, exceeding the average estimate of 79.6% by four analysts [4] - Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) reached 7.82 billion, significantly higher than the three-analyst average estimate of 5.17 billion [4] - Fuel cost per gallon was $2.54, slightly above the average estimate of $2.46 by three analysts [4] - Total Revenue per Available Seat Mile (RASM) was 9.14 cents, lower than the average estimate of 9.48 cents [4] - Available Seat Miles (ASMs) totaled 9.69 billion, in line with the three-analyst average estimate of 9.6 billion [4] - Adjusted Cost per Available Seat Mile (CASM) excluding fuel was reported at 7.53 cents, better than the average estimate of 8.02 cents [4] - Adjusted CASM was 9.95 cents, lower than the average estimate of 10.36 cents [4] - Average stage length was 917.00 miles, close to the estimated 917.53 miles [4] - Fuel gallons consumed were 92.19 million, slightly above the average estimate of 91.96 million [4] - Adjusted CASM plus net interest was 9.94 cents, compared to the average estimate of 10.28 cents [4] - Operating revenues from passengers were $854 million, below the average estimate of $886.1 million and representing a 6.2% decline year-over-year [4] - Operating revenues from other sources were $32 million, exceeding the average estimate of $27.89 million and reflecting a 28% year-over-year increase [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Frontier Group have declined by 18.2% over the past month, contrasting with a 1% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]