Core Insights - GE Aerospace's order and profit situation in the first quarter of 2025 appears strong, mirroring the robust performance seen in 2024 [1] Group 1 - The company's first quarter earnings presentation highlighted a solid order and profit situation [1]

Core Insights - Phinia (PHIN) reported a revenue of $796 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a decline of 7.8% year-over-year and a surprise of -2.94% against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $820.13 million [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.94, down from $1.08 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of -9.62% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.04 [1] Financial Performance - The stock of Phinia has returned -0.6% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has seen a decline of -4.8% [3] - Phinia currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3] Geographic Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the Americas was $356 million, exceeding the average estimate of $347.83 million [4] - Revenue from Europe was $317 million, falling short of the average estimate of $341.20 million [4] - Revenue from Asia was $123 million, below the average estimate of $137.25 million [4] Segment Performance - Aftermarket revenues were reported at $323 million, compared to the average estimate of $347.45 million [4] - Fuel Systems revenues were $473 million, which is lower than the average estimate of $501.34 million [4] - Segment Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) for Aftermarket was $52 million, compared to the average estimate of $55.52 million [4] - Segment AOI for Fuel Systems was $45 million, below the average estimate of $48.51 million [4]

Centene Corporation (CNC) reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.90, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.9%. Moreover, the bottom line climbed 28% year over year. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)Revenues advanced 15.4% year over year to $46.6 billion. The top line beat the consensus mark by 7.2%.The quarterly results benefited on the back of solid premium growth fueled by expanding membership in the Prescription Drug Plan (PDP ...

Core Viewpoint - Sallie Mae (SLM) reported strong first-quarter 2025 earnings, driven by increased non-interest income and robust loan originations, despite challenges from higher credit loss provisions and declining net interest income [1][9]. Financial Performance - Earnings per share for Q1 2025 were $1.40, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 and up from $1.27 in the prior-year quarter [1]. - GAAP net income rose to $305 million from $290 million year-over-year [2]. - Net interest income (NII) was $375 million, a decrease of 3.1% year-over-year, but above the consensus estimate of $359.7 million [3]. - Non-interest income increased by 18.3% year-over-year to $206 million [3]. - Non-interest expenses decreased by 4.4% year-over-year to $154.6 million [3]. Credit Quality - Provisions for credit losses increased to $23.3 million from $12 million in the prior-year quarter [4]. - Net charge-offs for private education loans were $76.2 million, down 7.7% year-over-year [4]. - The percentage of net charge-offs for private education loans held for investment was 1.88%, a contraction of 26 basis points year-over-year [4]. Balance Sheet Position - As of March 31, 2025, total deposits were $20.07 billion, down 4.7% sequentially [5]. - Private education loans held for investment increased to $21.09 billion, up 7.1% from the prior-year quarter [5]. - Private education loan originations rose by 7.3% year-over-year [5]. Share Repurchase - In Q1 2025, the company repurchased 1 million shares for $31 million under its 2024 share buyback program [6]. 2025 Outlook - The company expects diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.00-$3.10 [7]. - Anticipated total loan portfolio net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans in repayment is projected to be between 2.0-2.2% [7]. - Private education loan originations are expected to grow by 6-8% year-over-year [7]. - Non-interest expenses are forecasted to be in the range of $655-$675 million [7].

Core Viewpoint - Colgate-Palmolive Company reported first-quarter 2025 results with earnings and sales exceeding expectations, driven by organic sales growth, strong volume and pricing performance, and gross profit margin expansion [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Earnings on a Base Business basis were 91 cents per share, a 6% increase year over year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 86 cents [2] - Net sales totaled $4,911 million, a 3.1% decline from the previous year but above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,855 million; organic sales grew by 1.4% despite a 4.4% negative impact from foreign exchange [3][4] - Gross profit was $2,987 million, down from $3,039 million year over year, but gross profit margin expanded by 80 basis points to 60.8% [6] - Operating profit increased to $1,076 million from $1,047 million year over year, with an operating profit margin expansion of 120 basis points to 21.9% [7] Segment Performance - North America's net sales, accounting for 20% of total sales, decreased by 3.6% year over year; Latin America's net sales fell by 8.7% due to currency impacts, although organic sales rose by 4% [8] - Europe's net sales increased by 2.5% year over year, driven by volume and pricing gains, while the Asia Pacific segment saw a 5% decline in net sales [9] - Africa/Eurasia's net sales dipped by 1.5% year over year, but organic sales advanced by 1.8% [10] - Hill's Pet Nutrition's net sales improved by 1.5% year over year, with a 3.2% rise in pricing [11] Cash Flow and Debt - The company ended the first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $1,112 million and total debt of $8,269 million; net cash provided by operating activities was $600 million [12] 2025 Outlook - Colgate projects low single-digit growth in net sales, with an anticipated adverse impact from foreign exchange; organic sales growth is now expected to be between 2-4% [13][15] - The company anticipates earnings per share to increase in low single digits, with gross profit margin and advertising investment remaining stable as a percentage of sales [15][16] Stock Performance - Colgate's shares have risen by 2.1% over the past three months, contrasting with a 1.9% decline in the industry [17]

Stem (STEM) is set to report its first-quarter 2025 earnings results on April 29.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter of 2025 revenues is pegged at $25.80 million, suggesting an increase of 1.30% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.The consensus mark for the first-quarter 2025 bottom line is pegged at a loss of 20 cents per share, which has widened by 6 cents over the past 30 days. This also marks a sharp improvement from the year-ago quarter's loss of 46 cents.Stem’s earnings missed t ...

Core Viewpoint - Cintas has seen a slight increase in share price of approximately 1.7% since the last earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500, but there are concerns about whether this positive trend will continue leading up to the next earnings release [1]. Estimates Movement - Estimates for Cintas have trended downward over the past month, indicating a potential shift in analyst sentiment [2]. VGM Scores - Cintas currently holds a Growth Score of B, but has a low Momentum Score of D and a Value Score of D, placing it in the bottom 40% for the value investment strategy. The aggregate VGM Score for the stock is C, which is relevant for investors not focused on a single strategy [3]. Outlook - The overall trend of downward estimate revisions has resulted in a net zero change. Cintas holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting an expectation of above-average returns in the coming months [4]. Industry Performance - Cintas is part of the Zacks Business - Services industry. ABM Industries, a peer in the same industry, reported revenues of $2.11 billion for the last quarter, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.2%. The EPS for ABM was $0.87, slightly up from $0.86 a year ago [5]. - ABM Industries is projected to post earnings of $0.88 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of 1.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ABM has changed by +0.9% over the last 30 days, resulting in a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and a VGM Score of C [6].

Core Insights - RPC Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 6 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 7 cents, and down from 13 cents in the previous year [1] - Total quarterly revenues were $332.9 million, a decrease from $377.8 million year-over-year, but exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $332 million [1] Financial Performance - The weak quarterly earnings were attributed to flat pressure pumping revenues and a slight decline in performance across other service lines [2] - Total operating profit for the quarter was $12.4 million, down from $32.3 million in the year-ago quarter [4] - Operating profit in the Technical Services segment was $14 million, significantly lower than $31.9 million in the previous year [3] - Operating profit in the Support Services segment was $2.7 million, down from $3.6 million year-over-year [3] Market Conditions - The average domestic rig count was 588, reflecting a 5.6% decrease year-over-year [4] - The average oil price in the quarter was $71.93 per barrel, down 7.1% from the previous year [4] - The average price of natural gas was $4.14 per thousand cubic feet, up 92.6% compared to the same period in 2024 [4] Costs & Expenses - Cost of revenues decreased to $243.9 million from $250.2 million in the prior-year period [5] - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $42.5 million, compared to $41.2 million in the year-ago quarter [5] Financial Position - RPC's total capital expenditure was $32.3 million [6] - As of March 31, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $326.7 million and maintained a debt-free balance sheet [6]

Core Insights - Preferred Bank reported revenue of $66.66 million for Q1 2025, a year-over-year decline of 6.9% and below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $70.45 million, resulting in a surprise of -5.39% [1] - The EPS for the same quarter was $2.23, down from $2.44 a year ago, with an EPS surprise of -4.29% compared to the consensus estimate of $2.33 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Efficiency Ratio stood at 35.1%, higher than the average estimate of 31.8% based on three analysts [4] - Net Interest Margin was reported at 3.8%, below the average estimate of 4.3% from three analysts [4] - Net charge-offs to average loans were 0%, better than the average estimate of 0.2% from two analysts [4] - Average Interest-Earning Assets totaled $6.78 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $6.86 billion from two analysts [4] - Net interest income before provision for credit losses was $62.66 million, compared to the average estimate of $66.64 million from three analysts [4] - Total noninterest income was $4 million, exceeding the average estimate of $3.28 million from three analysts [4] Stock Performance - Preferred Bank's shares returned +0.6% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which declined by -4.8% [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 - TriNet Group (TNET) reported $350 million in revenue for Q1 2025, a year-over-year decline of 2% [1] - The EPS for the same period was $1.99, down from $2.16 a year ago, but exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.67 by 19.16% [1] - The reported revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $329.8 million by 6.13% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Professional service revenues were $209 million, slightly above the estimated $205.66 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 2.3% [4] - Insurance service revenues totaled $1.07 billion, matching the two-analyst average estimate, with a year-over-year increase of 1.4% [4] - Interest income reached $18 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $11.50 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, TriNet's shares returned -4.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -4.8% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market [3]