4 th Quarter 2025 Investor Update PPL CORPORATION February 20, 2026 Cautionary Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results Statements made in this presentation about future operating results or other future events are forward-looking statements under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. A discussion of some of the factors that could cause actual results or events to vary is cont ...

With a market cap of $24.6 billion, STERIS plc (STE) is a global provider of infection prevention products and services, operating through its Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), and Life Sciences segments. It serves hospitals, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers with a broad portfolio of equipment, consumables, and technical services designed to ensure safety, sterility, and compliance worldwide. Shares of the Mentor, Ohio-based company have outpaced the broader mark ...

Group 1 - The audience is engaged in a question-and-answer session regarding stock ownership and bias towards the stock, indicating active investor interest [1] - There is a focus on the earnings per share (EPS) growth expectations for Werner, with a comparative analysis against peers being conducted [2] - Current market conditions show spot rates have increased by 20% to 30% compared to the previous year, suggesting a potential market turnaround following recent events [3]

Group 1 - The company is currently being evaluated by analysts regarding its ownership status, with options including overweight, market weight, underweight, or no ownership [1] - Analysts are gathering audience opinions on their general bias towards the company, categorizing it as positive, negative, or neutral [2] - There is a focus on the company's through-cycle EPS growth expectations, with comparisons being made to peers to determine if it will be above, in line with, or below [2]

Core Viewpoint - The presentation features Cognex Corporation, with a focus on the company's performance and market demand, particularly in Q1 [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Ownership and Sentiment - A majority of attendees at the presentation currently own Cognex stock [1]. - The general sentiment towards Cognex stock is positive among the attendees [1]. Group 2: Demand and Growth Expectations - The CFO of Cognex, Dennis Fehr, is expected to provide insights on demand trends for Q1 [2]. - There is an anticipation of universally bullish EPS growth for Cognex compared to its peers [2].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated earnings for 2025 were reported at $2.32 per share, an increase from $2.19 per share in 2024, reflecting a strong year [11] - Consolidated net income for 2025 was approximately $471 million, compared to $442 million in 2024 [11] - At the electric company, net income rose to approximately $500 million, or $2.47 per share, up from $470 million, or $2.33 per share in the previous year [12] - The holding company reported a loss of $29 million, or $0.15 per share, slightly higher year-over-year due to increased interest expense [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer growth was just under 1%, while weather-normalized load grew approximately 7%, indicating strong local economies [12] - The company expects customer count to increase about 1% and weather-normalized load to grow 4%-6% in 2026 [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The service area continues to perform well, with weather-normalized load up more than 24% since 2021 [14] - The company is targeting a 60%-70% dividend payout ratio with a stable and growing dividend [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reliable electricity at some of the lowest costs in the nation, with a commitment to affordability and efficiency [4][8] - Plans include advancing the transmission strategy and finalizing opportunities from the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) [4][5] - The company aims to secure approval for the Frontier Energy Storage Project and file for generation pre-approval in both Oklahoma and Arkansas [5][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the financial plan, with a clear investment roadmap and a target of 5%-7% EPS growth through 2028 [18] - The company highlighted the importance of balancing affordability and execution in its growth strategy [18] - Management noted that they are actively negotiating with several large load customers and expect to finalize agreements soon [25][36] Other Important Information - The company executed a well-subscribed equity offering and filed for recovery of generation needs to meet growing demand [4] - A draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) was issued, outlining long-term resource strategy and identifying approximately 1.9 gigawatts of capacity needs by 2031 [17][58] Q&A Session Summary Question: Rate base growth versus investment plan - The company indicated a rate-based growth of about 9% under the current investment plan [24] Question: Changes in large load opportunities - Management confirmed ongoing negotiations with 6-7 large load customers, with progress on agreements for Customer X [25] Question: Weather-normalized load growth moderation - Management explained that the moderation is part of a broader trend, with an average of about 5% since 2021 [32] Question: Black Kettle Energy Storage capacity purchase agreement - Management affirmed their preference for owning and operating generation assets, which supports their strategy [36] Question: Capital prioritization and generation capacity - Management stated they have flexibility in capital allocation and are focused on affordability metrics [38] Question: 765 kV transmission line project - Initial estimates suggest the company's portion of the project could be around 20% of the current capital plan [42] Question: Data center contract and customer protections - The contract for Customer X is integrated into the IRP, with customer protections ensuring fair share and minimum terms [46]

Core Viewpoint - Cummins Inc. has demonstrated strong stock performance, significantly outperforming the broader market and its industrial peers, driven by diversified demand in its Power Systems and Distribution segments, and is projected to see revenue growth in 2026 [2][5]. Financial Performance - For the fourth quarter of 2025, Cummins reported revenue of $8.5 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately 1%, with adjusted EPS at $5.81, surpassing consensus estimates [6]. - Analysts forecast a 9.6% year-over-year growth in EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2026, projecting it to reach $26.05 on a diluted basis [6]. Stock Performance - Cummins stock has surged 62.7% over the past 52 weeks, significantly outpacing the S&P 500 Index's increase of 11.8% [2]. - Year-to-date, Cummins is up 17.7%, contrasting with a slight decline in the S&P 500 [2]. Analyst Ratings - Among 21 analysts covering Cummins, the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy," consisting of nine "Strong Buy" ratings, one "Moderate Buy," and 11 "Holds" [7]. - The sentiment has improved from three months ago when the rating was a "Strong Sell" [8]. Price Targets - Raymond James recently raised its price target for Cummins to $675 from $585, maintaining an "Outperform" rating [8]. - The stock has surpassed its mean price target of $582.39, with a Street-high price target of $703 indicating a potential upside of 17% [8].

Core Insights - Yum! Brands, Inc. has a market capitalization of $44.6 billion and operates over 55,000 restaurants globally under brands like KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill [1] Financial Performance - In Q4 of fiscal 2025, Yum! reported a revenue increase of 6% year-over-year to $2.51 billion, with global same-store sales up 3% and system sales increasing by 5% [4] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.73, reflecting an 8% year-over-year growth, but slightly below analyst expectations [4] Stock Performance - Yum! shares have gained 8%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which has risen nearly 11.8% [2] - Year-to-date, Yum!'s stock rose 6.1%, contrasting with a slight decline in the S&P 500 [2] Analyst Ratings and Expectations - Analysts project Yum!'s EPS to grow by 9.4% to $6.07 for the fiscal year ending December 2026 [5] - The consensus rating among 28 analysts is a "Moderate Buy," with 11 "Strong Buy" ratings and 17 "Holds" [5] - Evercore ISI analyst raised the price target for Yum! to $190, indicating confidence in the stock's potential [7]

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