Core Viewpoint - Devon Energy Corp. reported mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with earnings per share missing estimates but revenues exceeding expectations. The company showed significant year-over-year production growth, particularly in oil and natural gas liquids, while facing challenges in realized prices for oil. Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2025 was $1.21, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 by 4.72% [1] - GAAP EPS was 77 cents, down from 94 cents in the same quarter last year, influenced by fair value changes, asset impairments, and restructuring costs [2] - Total revenues for the quarter were $4.45 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.36 billion by 2.05% [3] Production Metrics - Net production totaled 815,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (Boe/d), up 22.7% year over year, within the guided range of 805,000-825,000 Boe/d [4] - Natural gas liquids production increased 23% year over year to 203,000 barrels per day (Bbl/d), while oil production rose 21.6% to 398,000 Bbl/d [5] Price Realization - Realized oil prices were $69.15 per barrel, down 7.98% from $75.15 a year ago, while realized prices for natural gas liquids increased 5.8% to $21.93 per barrel [6] - Realized gas prices were $2.48 per thousand cubic feet, up 53.1% from $1.62 a year ago, contributing to an overall realized price of $42.45 per Boe, down 3.6% year over year [6][8] Operational Highlights - Total production expenses were $912 million, up 21.4% year over year, while production costs averaged $12.42 per Boe, a slight decline of 0.08% from the prior year [7] - The company repurchased shares worth $301 million and paid dividends of $163 million in the first quarter [7] Strategic Developments - On April 1, 2025, Devon finalized the dissolution of its Eagle Ford partnership, gaining approximately 46,000 net acres in the Blackhawk Field [10] - On May 5, 2025, the company agreed to sell its equity stake in the Matterhorn Pipeline for around $375 million, with proceeds aimed at enhancing its financial standing [11] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $1.23 billion, up from $0.85 billion at the end of 2024, while long-term debt remained at $8.39 billion [12] - Net cash from operating activities was $1.94 billion, compared to $1.66 billion in Q1 2024, with capital expenditures totaling $0.93 billion, a 4.5% increase from the previous year [13] Future Guidance - Second-quarter production is expected to be in the range of 810,000-828,000 Boe/d, with capital spending estimated between $0.98-$1.04 billion [14] - Full-year production guidance for 2025 has been revised to 810,000-828,000 Boe/d, reflecting strong first-quarter volumes [14][15]

Core Insights - Owens Corning reported revenue of $2.53 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 10% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +0.54% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.52 billion [1] - The company's EPS was $2.97, down from $3.59 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +5.32% compared to the consensus estimate of $2.82 [1] Financial Performance - Net Sales in Insulation were reported at $909 million, slightly below the average estimate of $927.69 million, representing a year-over-year change of +0.6% [4] - Net Sales in Doors reached $540 million, also below the average estimate of $548.07 million [4] - Net Sales in Roofing amounted to $1.12 billion, exceeding the estimated $1.09 billion, with a significant year-over-year increase of +17% [4] Market Performance - Owens Corning's shares have returned +12.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% 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 - Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. reported a revenue of $31.21 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 10.3% and an EPS of $0.40, down from $0.52 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $32.5 million by 3.95%, while the EPS also missed the consensus estimate of $0.44 by 9.09% [1] Financial Performance - Investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments showed varied results: Other income was $0.31 million against an estimate of $0.41 million, Dividend income was $0.57 million compared to an estimate of $0.58 million, and Interest income was $29.82 million versus an estimate of $30.83 million [4] - Over the past month, shares of Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. returned +4%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +10.6% [3]

Core Insights - Uber Technologies reported revenue of $11.53 billion for Q1 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13.8% and an EPS of $0.83, a significant improvement from -$0.32 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue fell slightly short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.6 billion, resulting in a surprise of -0.61%, while the EPS exceeded expectations by 62.75% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.51 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Gross Bookings totaled $42.82 billion, slightly below the 12-analyst average estimate of $42.87 billion [4] - Mobility Gross Bookings were $21.18 billion, compared to the nine-analyst average estimate of $21.49 billion [4] - Delivery Gross Bookings reached $20.38 billion, slightly above the nine-analyst average estimate of $20.28 billion [4] - Monthly Active Platform Consumers (MAPCs) stood at 170, surpassing the average estimate of 168 [4] - Freight Gross Bookings were $1.26 billion, below the eight-analyst average estimate of $1.30 billion [4] - Total trips amounted to 3,036, exceeding the average estimate of 3,014 [4] Revenue Breakdown - Mobility revenue was reported at $6.50 billion, slightly below the eight-analyst average estimate of $6.55 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 15.3% [4] - Freight revenue was $1.26 billion, slightly below the eight-analyst average estimate of $1.30 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 1.9% [4] - Delivery revenue matched the eight-analyst average estimate of $3.78 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 17.5% [4] Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for Mobility was $1.75 billion, slightly below the estimated $1.77 billion [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Corporate G&A and Platform R&D was reported at -$641 million, better than the estimated -$648.11 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Delivery reached $763 million, exceeding the average estimate of $733.18 million [4] Stock Performance - Uber's shares have returned +31.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% 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 - Sabre reported revenue of $776.62 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a decrease of 0.8% year-over-year and a revenue surprise of -1.77% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $790.57 million [1] - The company's EPS was $0.00, an improvement from -$0.02 in the same quarter last year, but fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.01, resulting in an EPS surprise of -100.00% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Travel Solutions - Air Bookings were reported at 82.44 million, below the average estimate of 85.29 million [4] - Travel Solutions - Lodging, Ground and Sea Bookings reached 13.92 million, slightly above the average estimate of 13.73 million [4] - Hospitality Solutions - Central Reservations System Transactions totaled 30.77 million, in line with the average estimate of 30.75 million [4] - Total Travel Solutions Bookings were 96.36 million, below the average estimate of 99.02 million [4] - Passengers Boarded in Travel Solutions were 165.83 million, slightly below the estimate of 167 million [4] - Revenue from Hospitality Solutions was $85.21 million, exceeding the average estimate of $83.39 million, representing an 8.1% increase year-over-year [4] - Revenue from Travel Solutions was $702.13 million, below the average estimate of $718.39 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.6% [4] - IT Solutions Revenue within Travel Solutions was $133.01 million, below the estimate of $140 million, marking a 5.9% decrease year-over-year [4] - Distribution Revenue in Travel Solutions was $569.12 million, below the average estimate of $578.40 million, with a year-over-year change of -0.6% [4] Stock Performance - Sabre's shares have returned +25.6% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% 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 Insights - Techne (TECH) reported revenue of $316.18 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.2% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.30% [1] - The company's EPS was $0.56, up from $0.48 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of 9.80% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.51 [1] Financial Performance - Organic Growth was reported at 6%, exceeding the average estimate of 5.2% from three analysts [4] - Organic Growth in Diagnostics and Genomics was 2%, below the two-analyst average estimate of 6.2% [4] - Organic Growth in Protein Sciences was 7%, significantly higher than the average estimate of 2.8% from two analysts [4] - Net Sales from intersegment revenue was -$0.74 million, worse than the average estimate of -$0.55 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 3.7% [4] - Net Sales in Protein Sciences reached $227.69 million, surpassing the average estimate of $224.75 million, with a year-over-year increase of 6.1% [4] - Net Sales in Diagnostics and Genomics were $89.23 million, slightly below the average estimate of $92.50 million, showing a year-over-year growth of 2% [4] Market Performance - Techne's shares have returned -2.2% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 10.6% [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 - Kennametal reported revenue of $486.4 million for the quarter ended March 2025, a year-over-year decline of 5.7% [1] - The EPS for the same period was $0.47, compared to $0.30 a year ago, indicating a significant increase [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $490.31 million, resulting in a surprise of -0.80% [1] - The company delivered an EPS surprise of +80.77%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.26 [1] Performance Metrics - Total Sales in the Infrastructure segment were $182.05 million, slightly below the average estimate of $183.52 million, reflecting a year-over-year change of -3.8% [4] - Total Sales in the Metal Cutting segment were $304.35 million, compared to the average estimate of $307.12 million, representing a year-over-year decline of -6.8% [4] - Operating Income (loss) for Corporate was -$0.26 million, better than the average estimate of -$0.69 million [4] - Proforma Operating Income for Infrastructure was $20.94 million, exceeding the average estimate of $12.93 million [4] - Proforma Operating Income for Metal Cutting was $29.22 million, surpassing the average estimate of $23.01 million [4] Stock Performance - Kennametal shares have returned +13% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% 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 Viewpoint - International Money Express (IMXI) reported a decline in revenue and earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ended March 2025, missing both revenue and EPS estimates [1][3]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was $144.31 million, down 4.1% year-over-year, and below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $147 million, resulting in a surprise of -1.83% [1]. - EPS was reported at $0.35, a decrease from $0.43 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of -14.63% against the consensus estimate of $0.41 [1]. Key Metrics - Other income was reported at $3.96 million, exceeding the average estimate of $2.47 million by three analysts, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +26% [4]. - Foreign exchange gain, net, was $20.18 million, slightly below the average estimate of $21.20 million, showing a year-over-year decline of -0.8% [4]. - Revenue from wire transfer and money order fees, net, was $120.17 million, also below the average estimate of $125.87 million, representing a year-over-year decrease of -5.3% [4]. Stock Performance - Shares of International Money Express have returned +8.1% over the past month, compared to a +10.6% 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 in the near term [3].

Core Insights - Middleby (MIDD) reported revenue of $906.63 million for Q1 2025, a year-over-year decline of 2.2%, with an EPS of $2.08 compared to $1.89 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $941.15 million, resulting in a surprise of -3.67%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.94 by +7.22% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Commercial Foodservice revenue was $562.72 million, below the average estimate of $579.76 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -4.7% [4] - Residential Kitchen revenue reached $176 million, slightly below the average estimate of $182.68 million, showing a year-over-year increase of +1.2% [4] - Food Processing revenue was reported at $167.91 million, compared to the estimated $178.72 million, marking a year-over-year increase of +3.2% [4] Segment Operating Income - Commercial Foodservice segment operating income was $132.07 million, exceeding the average estimate of $128.21 million [4] - Residential Kitchen segment operating income was $11.81 million, surpassing the average estimate of $9.20 million [4] - Food Processing segment operating income was $23.51 million, significantly lower than the estimated $34.98 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Middleby shares have returned +8.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% 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 Viewpoint - Shell plc reported first-quarter 2025 earnings per ADS of $1.84, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.54, driven by higher natural gas realizations, although down from $2.38 in the previous year due to lower LNG sales [1][2]. Financial Performance - Shell's revenues for the first quarter were $70.2 billion, a decrease from $74.7 billion in the first quarter of 2024, missing the consensus estimate by 12.2% [2]. - The company repurchased $3.3 billion in shares during the first quarter and plans an additional $3.5 billion in repurchases for the second quarter [2]. - Cash flow from operations was $9.3 billion, down 29.5% year-over-year, with free cash flow of $5.3 billion compared to $9.8 billion a year ago [9]. Segment Performance - **Upstream**: Reported a profit of $2.3 billion, up from $1.9 billion year-over-year, mainly due to higher natural gas prices [2]. - **Integrated Gas**: Adjusted income fell to $2.5 billion from $3.7 billion, impacted by a 2.3% decrease in LNG sales volumes to 16.49 million tons [5]. - **Chemicals and Products**: Adjusted profit dropped 72% to $449 million from $1.6 billion, attributed to unfavorable tax movements [4]. - **Marketing**: Income increased to $900 million from $781 million year-over-year, due to lower operating expenses and higher margins [6]. - **Renewables and Energy Solutions**: Reported an adjusted loss of $42 million, down from a profit of $163 million, primarily due to asset disposals [7]. Production and Pricing - Worldwide realized liquids prices averaged $71.49 per barrel, down 6.6% year-over-year, while natural gas prices increased by 21.3% [3]. - Upstream volumes averaged 1,855 thousand oil-equivalent barrels per day, a slight decrease of 0.9% from the previous year [3]. - Liquids production rose by 0.3% to 1,335 thousand barrels per day, while natural gas output fell by 3.7% to 3,020 million standard cubic feet per day [3]. Guidance - For the second quarter of 2025, Shell expects upstream volumes between 1,560-1,760 MBOE/d and Integrated Gas production between 890 MBOE/d and 950 MBOE/d [10].