Core Viewpoint - MKS Instruments reported strong financial results for the quarter ended March 2025, with revenue and EPS exceeding both year-over-year figures and Wall Street expectations [1][3]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was $936 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.8% and a surprise of +0.27% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $933.5 million [1]. - EPS was reported at $1.71, compared to $1.18 in the same quarter last year, resulting in a surprise of +20.42% against the consensus estimate of $1.42 [1]. Segment Performance - Semiconductor segment revenues were $413 million, exceeding the average estimate of $403.45 million, with a year-over-year increase of 17.7% [4]. - Electronics and Packaging segment revenues reached $253 million, surpassing the average estimate of $242.64 million, marking a year-over-year growth of 21.6% [4]. - Specialty Industrial segment revenues were $270 million, slightly above the average estimate of $268.58 million, but showing a year-over-year decline of 12.6% [4]. - Total product revenues were $819 million, compared to the average estimate of $798.27 million, indicating an 8.6% year-over-year increase [4]. - Service revenues were $117 million, slightly below the average estimate of $118.75 million, with a year-over-year increase of 2.6% [4]. Stock Performance - MKS Instruments shares have returned +23.6% 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), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3].

Core Viewpoint - Waters Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with non-GAAP earnings and net sales exceeding expectations, driven by robust demand across key sectors and regions [1][2][10]. Financial Performance - Non-GAAP earnings for Q1 2025 were $2.25 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.35% and increasing 1.8% year over year [1]. - Net sales reached $662 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.08%, with a reported increase of 4% and a 7% increase on a constant currency basis year over year [1][11]. Segment Performance - The Waters segment accounted for 88.8% of net sales, generating $587.3 million, up 4.5% year over year and 8% at constant currency [3]. - The TA segment contributed $74.4 million (11.2% of net sales), reflecting a slight decline of 0.7% year over year but a 1% increase at constant currency [3]. Product and Service Breakdown - Instruments sales (39.7% of net sales) were $262.9 million, increasing 8.7% year over year and 11% at constant currency [4]. - Services sales (39.5% of net sales) totaled $261.2 million, with a modest increase of 0.2% year over year and 3% at constant currency [4]. - Chemistry sales (20.8% of net sales) reached $137.6 million, growing 2.6% year over year and 5% at constant currency [4]. Market Analysis - The Pharmaceutical market (59.1% of net sales) generated $391.1 million, up 4.5% year over year and 8% at constant currency [5]. - The Industrial market (27.5% of net sales) saw sales of $203.4 million, increasing 4.1% year over year and 6% at constant currency [5]. - The Government & Academic market (10.2% of net sales) generated $67.3 million, remaining flat year over year but increasing 3% at constant currency [6]. Geographic Performance - Asia (33.4% of net sales) generated $220.8 million, up 6.4% year over year and 13% at constant currency [6]. - Sales in the Americas (38.6% of net sales) were $255.5 million, increasing 6% year over year and at constant currency [6]. - Europe (28% of net sales) generated $185.4 million, decreasing 1.4% year over year but increasing 1% at constant currency [7]. Operating Details - Non-GAAP selling and administrative expenses were $170.1 million, up 6% year over year, expanding 50 basis points as a percentage of net sales [8]. - Research and development spending was $46 million, increasing 7.7% year over year, with a 20 basis point expansion as a percentage of net sales [8]. - The adjusted operating margin was 25.5%, contracting 150 basis points year over year [8]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of March 29, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $382.9 million, up from $325.4 million as of December 31, 2024 [9]. - Cash generated from operations was $259.6 million, down from $262.9 million in the year-ago quarter [9]. - Free cash flow for Q1 2025 was $233.8 million [9]. Guidance - For Q2 2025, Waters expects non-GAAP earnings of $2.88-$2.98 per share, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.93 per share, indicating 11.4% growth year over year [10]. - Total sales growth is anticipated to be in the range of 4-6% on a reported basis, with constant currency sales growth expected to be between 5% and 7% [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - Serve Robotics is expected to report a significant decline in revenues for the first quarter of 2025, with a consensus estimate of $0.50 million, representing a 47.37% decrease compared to the same quarter last year [1] Financial Performance - In the fourth quarter of 2024, Serve Robotics reported revenues of $0.176 million, down from $0.43 million in the year-ago quarter, and incurred a loss of 23 cents per share, an improvement from a loss of 48 cents in the previous year [2] - The company missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.05% in the fourth quarter of 2024 [2] Operational Highlights - Delivery services revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were $0.93 million, up from $0.35 million year-over-year, with 57 daily active robots marking a 67.6% increase [3] - These robots generated an average of 455 daily supply hours, reflecting a 94% year-over-year increase [3] Growth Drivers - The momentum is expected to continue in the upcoming quarter due to improved utilization of the delivery fleet, expanded geographic reach, and operational efficiencies [4] - Serve Robotics has expanded its services to Los Angeles and Miami in 2024, reaching over 1,000 restaurants and 300,000 households [5] - The company has partnered with Shake Shack for robotic delivery and with Wing Aviation for multi-modal delivery services [5] Earnings Expectations - Serve Robotics currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3, indicating a neutral outlook for earnings performance [6]

Group 1 - Marathon Petroleum reported $31.85 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, a year-over-year decline of 4.1%, with an EPS of -$0.24 compared to $2.78 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $30.09 billion by 5.86%, and the EPS surprised positively by 61.90% against a consensus estimate of -$0.63 [1] - The stock has returned +21.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [3] Group 2 - Net refinery throughput was 2,849 million barrels of oil per day, exceeding the average estimate of 2,765.67 million barrels by four analysts [4] - Crude oil refined was 2,623 million barrels of oil per day, surpassing the average estimate of 2,513.68 million barrels by three analysts [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Refining & Marketing was $489 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $286.27 million, while Midstream Adjusted EBITDA was $1.72 billion, slightly above the estimate of $1.68 billion [4]

For the quarter ended March 2025, Fiverr International (FVRR) reported revenue of $107.18 million, up 14.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.64, compared to $0.52 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $105.53 million, representing a surprise of +1.57%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -4.48%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.67.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings - ...

Core Insights - Emerson Electric reported revenue of $4.43 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, a year-over-year increase of 1.3% and an EPS of $1.48, up from $1.36 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates for both revenue and EPS [1] - The company’s stock has returned +13.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [3] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Sales- Eliminations: -$18 million, better than the -$19.67 million average estimate, representing a +5.9% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Software And Control- Total: $1.42 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.35 billion, with a year-over-year change of +6.7% [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Total: $3.03 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $3.06 billion, showing a -1.1% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Software and Control- Test & Measurement: $359 million, above the average estimate of $355.83 million, with a -2.2% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Safety & Productivity: $339 million, below the average estimate of $355.61 million, reflecting a -7.1% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical: $1 billion, below the average estimate of $1.02 billion, with a -1.1% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Final Control: $1.07 billion, matching the average estimate, with a +2.1% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation: $615 million, slightly above the average estimate of $610.20 million, showing a -2.7% year-over-year change [4] - EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Total: $725 million, below the average estimate of $746.93 million [4] - EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical: $266 million, below the average estimate of $275.70 million [4] - EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation: $117 million, slightly below the average estimate of $120.07 million [4] - EBIT- Software and Control- Test & Measurement: -$24 million, significantly below the average estimate of $133.64 million [4]

Core Insights - National CineMedia (NCMI) reported revenue of $34.9 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 0.3% and a surprise of +1.16% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $34.5 million [1] - The company posted an EPS of -$0.24, which is a decline from -$0.19 a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of -20.00% compared to the consensus estimate of -$0.20 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Local and regional advertising revenue was $4.90 million, below the estimated $5.05 million, representing a year-over-year decline of -7.6% [4] - National advertising revenue reached $27.40 million, exceeding the average estimate of $26.70 million, but still showing a year-over-year decrease of -7.1% [4] - Total advertising revenue (excluding beverage) was reported at $32.30 million, surpassing the two-analyst average estimate of $31.90 million, with a year-over-year change of -7.2% [4] - ESA advertising revenue from beverage concessionaire agreements was $2.60 million, slightly below the average estimate of $2.75 million, with no year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Shares of National CineMedia have returned -2.4% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.5% 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]

For the quarter ended March 2025, Chemours (CC) reported revenue of $1.37 billion, up 1.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.13, compared to $0.32 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.94% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.36 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.19, the EPS surprise was -31.58%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectatio ...

Core Insights - Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) reported a revenue of $1.03 billion for Q1 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 6.9% and an EPS of $0.66, down from $0.83 a year ago, with a revenue surprise of -3.39% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07 billion [1] Financial Performance - The company’s net sales in the Outdoors segment were $304.70 million, slightly below the average estimate of $309.50 million, marking a year-over-year decline of 3.3% [4] - In the Security segment, net sales reached $163 million, exceeding the average estimate of $155.76 million, but still reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 3.7% [4] - Water segment net sales were reported at $565.40 million, significantly below the average estimate of $608.31 million, with a year-over-year decline of 9.6% [4] Operating Income - Non-GAAP operating income for the Water segment was $113.20 million, compared to the average estimate of $127.41 million [4] - Non-GAAP operating income for the Outdoors segment was $31.70 million, slightly below the average estimate of $33.18 million [4] - The Security segment reported a Non-GAAP operating income of $23.20 million, surpassing the average estimate of $15.80 million [4] - Total corporate expenses were reported at -$32.30 million, better than the average estimate of -$39.65 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Fortune Brands Innovations have returned +6.6% over the past month, underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.5% change, and the stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) [3]

Core Insights - Safehold (SAFE) reported revenue of $97.68 million for Q1 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 4.8% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.94% [1] - The company's EPS for the same quarter was $0.44, slightly up from $0.43 a year ago, with an EPS surprise of 2.33% over the consensus estimate [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Operating lease income was reported at $21.38 million, surpassing the average estimate of $20.68 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.8% [4] - Other income decreased to $4.30 million, below the average estimate of $4.93 million, representing a significant year-over-year decline of 35.2% [4] - Interest income from sales-type leases was $69.66 million, slightly above the average estimate of $69.35 million, with a year-over-year increase of 10.2% [4] - Interest income from related parties was reported at $2.33 million, slightly below the average estimate of $2.40 million, showing a year-over-year decrease of 1% [4] - The diluted net income per share was $0.41, compared to the estimated $0.43, indicating a shortfall against analyst expectations [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Safehold's shares have returned -6%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 11.5% [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]