Core Insights - Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that slightly exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with an 11.2% year-over-year increase in earnings and a 5% year-over-year growth in revenues [1][9] - Despite the earnings beat, the stock price fell by 6.6% following the results announcement on February 11, reflecting investor disappointment [1] - Over the past year, WCN shares have decreased by 14%, contrasting with a 3.5% decline in the industry and a 15.3% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 Composite [1] Segment Performance - The Solid Waste Collection segment generated $1.7 billion in revenues, marking a 5.8% year-over-year increase [2] - Revenues from the Solid Waste Disposal and Transfer segment rose by 5.4% year-over-year to $757.1 million, driven by solid core pricing [2] - The Solid Waste Recycling segment experienced a 14.3% decline in revenues, totaling $51.2 million [3] - The E&P Waste Treatment, Recovery and Disposal segment reported revenues of $171.1 million, reflecting a 16.9% year-over-year increase [3] - The Intermodal and Other segment saw revenues of $42.3 million, down 7.9% from the previous year [3] Operating Results - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $731.9 million, an 8% decrease from the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.4%, down 110 basis points year-over-year [4] - The company recorded an operating loss of $199.1 million, compared to an operating income of $420.8 million in the same quarter last year [4] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - At the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, Waste Connections had cash and cash equivalents of $46 million, down from $117.6 million in the previous quarter [5] - The long-term debt and notes payable increased to $8.8 billion from $8 billion in the third quarter of 2025 [5] - The company generated $556.9 million in cash from operating activities, with adjusted free cash flow of $175.6 million and capital expenditures totaling $261.1 million [6] - During the quarter, Waste Connections paid out $89.9 million in dividends [6] FY26 Outlook - For the fiscal year 2026, Waste Connections anticipates revenues between $9.9 billion and $9.95 billion, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $9.95 billion [7] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $3.3 billion to $3.325 billion [7] - Waste Connections currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [7]

Core Insights - Labcorp Holdings reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.07, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3% and reflecting an 18% increase from the previous year [1][9] - Full-year adjusted EPS was $16.44, representing a year-over-year growth of 12.8% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.8% [2] Revenue Performance - Fourth-quarter revenues increased by 5.7% year over year to $3.52 billion, although this figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1% [3] - Full-year revenues rose 7.2% year over year to $13.95 billion, also missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3% [3] Segment Analysis - Diagnostics Laboratories segment reported revenues of $2.73 billion for the fourth quarter, reflecting a 5.5% improvement year over year [5] - Biopharma Laboratory Services revenues increased by 3.4% to $793 million, driven by organic growth of 0.6% and a foreign currency translation gain of 2.8% [6] Margin Performance - Gross margin expanded by 133 basis points to 28.2% in the fourth quarter, despite a 3.7% rise in the cost of revenues [7] - Adjusted operating income improved by 51% year over year to $454.6 million, with the adjusted operating margin expanding by 389 basis points to 12.9% due to a 9.5% decline in SG&A expenses [7] Cash Position - Labcorp ended the fourth quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $532.3 million, down from $1.52 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024 [10] - Long-term debt remained stable at $5.08 billion, while cumulative net cash provided by operating activities was $1.64 billion, slightly up from $1.59 billion a year ago [10] 2026 Guidance - Labcorp expects 2026 revenues to be in the range of $14.61 billion to $14.79 billion, indicating growth of 4.7% to 6% [12] - Adjusted EPS for 2026 is projected to be between $17.55 and $18.25, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $17.62 [12] Strategic Developments - In 2025, Labcorp expanded partnerships with health systems and regional/local laboratories, closing 13 transactions [14] - The company launched over 130 innovative new tests in various fields and announced a strategic investment to build a new 500,000 square foot Central Laboratory facility [14]

Core Insights - Medtronic reported $9.02 billion in revenue for the quarter ended January 2026, marking an 8.7% year-over-year increase and a surprise of +1.35% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.9 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $1.36, slightly down from $1.39 a year ago, with an EPS surprise of +2.07% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.33 [1] Revenue Breakdown - U.S. Revenue: $4.49 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase, but below the average estimate of $4.59 billion [4] - International Revenue: $4.52 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $4.3 billion [4] - Cardiovascular Revenue: $3.46 billion, a 13.8% year-over-year increase, surpassing the average estimate of $3.39 billion [4] - Neuroscience Revenue: $2.56 billion, a 4.1% year-over-year increase, slightly below the average estimate of $2.58 billion [4] - Medical Surgical Revenue: $2.17 billion, a 4.9% year-over-year increase, exceeding the average estimate of $2.14 billion [4] - Diabetes Revenue: $796 million, a 14.7% year-over-year increase, surpassing the average estimate of $773.73 million [4] - Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure Revenue: $1.86 billion, a significant 20.1% year-over-year increase, exceeding the average estimate of $1.8 billion [4] Stock Performance - Medtronic shares have returned +2.8% over the past month, contrasting with a -1.4% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Group 1 - Labcorp Holdings reported revenue of $3.52 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a 5.6% increase year-over-year [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $4.07, up from $3.45 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +2.98% compared to the consensus estimate of $3.95 [1] - The reported revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.55 billion, resulting in a revenue surprise of -0.97% [1] Group 2 - Key metrics indicate that Labcorp's shares have returned +4.3% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which declined by -1.4% [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] Group 3 - The net book-to-bill ratio for Labcorp was reported at 1.1%, matching the average estimate based on two analysts [4] - Revenues from Biopharma Laboratory Services were $793 million, slightly above the average estimate of $791.05 million, representing a year-over-year change of +3.4% [4] - Revenues from Diagnostics Laboratories were $2.73 billion, below the average estimate of $2.77 billion, with a year-over-year change of +5.5% [4] - Adjusted Operating Income for Diagnostics Laboratories was $419.2 million, slightly below the average estimate of $423.58 million [4] - Adjusted Operating Income for Biopharma Laboratory Services was $136.1 million, exceeding the average estimate of $130.1 million [4] - Unallocated corporate expenses were reported at -$67.6 million, better than the average estimate of -$69.13 million [4]

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Core Insights - Applied Materials (AMAT) reported revenue of $7.01 billion for the quarter ended January 2026, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 2.2% and matching the EPS of $2.38 from the previous year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.89 billion by 1.79%, while the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $2.19 by 8.53% [1] Financial Performance - The company’s shares have returned +12.6% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a -0.3% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3] Geographic Net Sales - United States: $656 million, -28.5% year-over-year, below the estimate of $684.78 million [4] - Europe: $221 million, -33% year-over-year, below the estimate of $256.38 million [4] - Japan: $525 million, -2.8% year-over-year, slightly above the estimate of $518.68 million [4] - China: $2.1 billion, -6.6% year-over-year, above the estimate of $1.97 billion [4] - Taiwan: $1.72 billion, +45.6% year-over-year, below the estimate of $1.81 billion [4] - Southeast Asia: $335 million, +17.1% year-over-year, above the estimate of $271.34 million [4] - Korea: $1.46 billion, -12.5% year-over-year, above the estimate of $1.41 billion [4] Revenue Breakdown - Applied Global Services: $1.56 billion, matching the average estimate, -2.2% year-over-year [4] - Semiconductor Systems: $5.14 billion, above the average estimate of $4.97 billion, -4% year-over-year [4] - Corporate and Other: $312 million, above the estimate of $305.24 million, +845.5% year-over-year [4] Operating Income - Applied Global Services: $438 million, above the average estimate of $427.87 million [4] - Semiconductor Systems: $1.43 billion, below the average estimate of $1.81 billion [4]