Levi & Korsinsky Probes Ralliant's $14-Per-Share Gap Between Adjusted and GAAP Earnings Following $1.4 Billion Charge [Accessibility Statement] Skip Navigation(NYSE: RAL)NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating Ralliant Corp. (NYSE: RAL) regarding the significant divergence between the company's adjusted and GAAP earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025, as disclosed on February 4, 2026. While Ralliant reported adjusted earnings per share that exceeded analyst expectatio ...

Core Insights - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) reported Q4 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $3.40, exceeding estimates by 22.74% and up 25.9% year over year [1][9] - Q4 revenues were $744.9 million, slightly missing the consensus by 0.15% but above the midpoint of the guided range [2][9] Revenue Breakdown - Security subscription revenues reached $325.1 million, an 11.3% increase year over year, surpassing consensus by 0.75% [3] - Product and licenses revenues grew 0.7% year over year to $171.8 million, falling short of estimates by 4.33% [3] - Total revenues from products and security subscriptions were $496.9 million, up 7.4% year over year, but missed the segment sales consensus by 0.99% [3] Profitability Metrics - Non-GAAP gross profit increased 5.9% year over year to $660 million, with a gross margin of 88.6%, up 10 basis points from the previous year [4] - Non-GAAP operating expenses rose 12.9% to $358 million, leading to a contraction in operating margin to 40.6% [5] Key Financial Metrics - Calculated billings grew 8% year over year to $1.04 billion, indicating strong demand [6] - Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO) also increased 8% year over year to $2.73 billion, reflecting healthy backlog growth [6] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - The company ended Q4 with cash and equivalents totaling $4.3 billion, a significant increase from $2.8 billion in the previous quarter [7] - Cash generated from operations in Q4 was $310 million, up from $241 million in the prior quarter [7] Guidance - For Q1 2026, revenues are projected between $655 million and $685 million, with non-GAAP EPS expected in the range of $2.35-$2.45 [10] - For the full year 2026, revenues are anticipated to be between $2.83 billion and $2.95 billion, with non-GAAP EPS expected to range from $10.05 to $10.85 [11]

Core Insights - Microchip Technology (MCHP) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 44 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.38% and showing a 120% increase year over year, compared to 20 cents in the same quarter last year [1] - Net sales reached $1.19 billion, a 15.6% year-over-year increase, also surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.08%, with a sequential revenue growth of 4% [1] Financial Performance - The non-GAAP gross margin expanded by 510 basis points year over year to 60.5%, and increased by 379 basis points sequentially, driven by a favorable product mix [7] - The non-GAAP operating margin rose to 28.5% from 20.5% in the year-ago quarter, with a sequential increase of 418 basis points [9] - Cash flow from operating activities was $341.4 million, up from $271.5 million in the previous quarter, while free cash flow increased to $318.9 million from $253.4 million [11] Segment Performance - Sales from Mixed-signal Microcontroller, Analog, and Other segments accounted for 49.5%, 27.2%, and 23.3% of net sales, respectively, with the microcontroller and analog business showing flat sequential growth [3] - Direct sales constituted 53% of total sales, while distribution accounted for 47%, with geographical contributions from the Americas (30.9%), Europe (20.8%), and Asia (48.3%) [6] Future Guidance - For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, Microchip expects net sales of $1.26 billion (+/-$20 million), indicating a 6.2% sequential growth and a 29.8% increase year over year [12] - Non-GAAP earnings are projected to be between 48 cents and 52 cents per share, with a gross margin anticipated between 60.5% and 61.5% [12] Stock Performance - Following the fiscal third-quarter results, Microchip shares decreased by 0.24%, but have increased by 50.4% over the past 12 months, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector, which appreciated by 22% [2]

Core Insights - Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $7.33 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.54% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 26.6% [2] - Revenues reached $512 million, surpassing the consensus mark by 2.76% and showing a 16.6% year-over-year growth [2] - The Scores segment, which constitutes 59.5% of total revenues, increased by 29.2% year over year to $304.5 million [2] Revenue Breakdown - The Americas contributed 88% to total revenues, while EMEA and Asia Pacific accounted for 8% and 4%, respectively [2] - Software revenues, including analytics and digital decisioning technology, rose 1.5% year over year to $207.4 million [3] - Software Annual Recurring Revenues (ARR) increased by 5% year over year to $766 million, with platform ARR growing by 33% but non-platform ARR declining by 8% [4] Performance Metrics - The Software Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate was 103%, with platform software at 122% and non-platform software at 91% [4] - On-premises and SaaS Software, which made up 36.8% of revenues, increased by 1.2% year over year to $188.2 million [4] - Professional services revenues, accounting for 3.8% of total revenues, rose by 5% year over year to $19.2 million [4] Originations Growth - B2B scoring solutions saw a revenue increase of 36% year over year, driven by higher unit prices and increased mortgage originations [5] - B2C revenues grew by 5% year over year, supported by higher revenues from myFICO.com and indirect channel partners [5] - Mortgage originations revenues surged by 60% year over year, while auto originations revenues increased by 21% [6] Operating Efficiency - Research and development expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased by 50 basis points year over year to 9.7% [7] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues fell by 160 basis points year over year to 27.5% [7] - Non-GAAP Operating margin improved to 45.7% in the fiscal first quarter of 2026, up from 40.8% in the same quarter last year [7] Financial Health - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 26.5% year over year to $282.2 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 55.1% compared to 50.7% in the previous year [8] - As of December 31, 2025, FICO had $162 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $134 million as of September 30, 2025 [9] - Total debt stood at $3.19 billion, with cash flow from operations at $174 million for the fiscal first quarter [9] Future Guidance - For fiscal 2026, FICO anticipates revenues of $2.35 billion and non-GAAP earnings projected at $38.17 per share [11]

Core Insights - Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings of $7.74 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.45% and reflecting an 18.3% year-over-year increase [1] - Revenues reached $515.8 million, surpassing the consensus mark by 0.78% and increasing 13.6% year over year, with contributions from the Americas (87%), EMEA (8%), and Asia Pacific (5%) [1] - Scores, which account for 60.4% of total revenues, rose 25% year over year to $311.6 million [1] Revenue Breakdown - Software revenues, including analytics and digital decisioning technology, declined 0.2% year over year to $204.2 million [2] - Software Annual Recurring Revenues (ARR) increased 4% year over year, driven by a 16% growth in platform ARR, while non-platform ARR declined by 2% [3] - On-premises and SaaS Software, making up 35.4% of revenues, increased 0.4% year over year to $182.4 million [3] - Professional services revenues, accounting for 4.2% of total revenues, decreased 4.8% year over year to $21.8 million [3] Scoring Solutions Performance - Business-to-business (B2B) scoring solutions revenues increased 29% year over year, primarily due to higher unit prices and increased mortgage originations [4] - Business-to-consumer (B2C) scoring solutions revenues rose 8% year over year, driven by growth in myFICO.com and indirect channel partners [4] - Mortgage originations revenues surged 55% year over year, while auto originations revenues increased by 24% [5] Operating Metrics - Research and development expenses as a percentage of revenues increased by 10 basis points year over year to 9.9% [6] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased by 270 basis points year over year to 24.3% [6] - Non-GAAP Operating margin improved to 54% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to 52% in the same quarter of the previous year [6] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA rose 18.3% year over year to $286.6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 55.6% compared to 53.4% in the prior year [7] - As of September 30, 2025, FICO had $134 million in cash and cash equivalents, with total debt at $3.06 billion [8] - Cash flow from operations was $223.6 million in the fourth quarter, down from $286.2 million in the prior quarter, while free cash flow was $210.8 million compared to $276.2 million previously [8] Future Guidance - FICO anticipates fiscal 2026 revenues of $2.35 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $38.17 per share [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - Synopsys reported lower-than-expected earnings and revenues for Q3 fiscal 2025, leading to a downward trend in estimates and a potential concern for investors regarding future performance [3][4][11]. Financial Performance - Non-GAAP earnings for Q3 were $3.39 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.84 and the guided range of $3.82-$3.87, marking a 1.2% decrease year-over-year [3]. - Q3 revenues increased by 14% year-over-year to $1.74 billion but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.768 billion [4]. - Time-Based Product revenues accounted for 51.3% of total revenues, reaching $892.4 million, up 11.1% year-over-year, while Upfront Product revenues increased 16.7% to $516.4 million [5]. Segment Performance - Electronic Design Automation (EDA) revenues, which comprised 68.6% of total revenues, were $1.19 billion, reflecting a 17% year-over-year increase [6]. - Design IP revenues decreased to $427.6 million from $463.1 million year-over-year, while revenues from Simulation and Analysis were $77.7 million [6]. Geographic Revenue Breakdown - North America generated $824.7 million (47% of total revenues), while revenues from China and Korea were $247.3 million (14%) and $202.1 million (12%), respectively [7]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of July 31, 2025, Synopsys had cash and short-term investments of $2.59 billion, down from $14.26 billion in April 2025, with total long-term debt increasing to $14.32 billion [8]. - Operating cash flow for Q3 was $671 million, with a total of $879 million generated in the first three quarters of fiscal 2025 [8]. Guidance and Future Outlook - For fiscal 2025, Synopsys expects revenues between $7.03 billion and $7.06 billion, with non-GAAP earnings projected in the range of $12.76-$12.80, down from previous estimates [9][10]. - The consensus estimate has shifted downwards by 59.19% since the earnings release, indicating a negative outlook for the stock [11][13].

Core Insights - Adobe reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings of $5.31 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.71% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 14.2% [1] - Total revenues reached $5.99 billion, surpassing the consensus mark by 1.50% and showing a year-over-year growth of 10.7% on a reported basis and 10% on a constant-currency basis [1] Revenue Breakdown - Subscription revenues amounted to $5.79 billion, accounting for 96.7% of total revenues, with an 11.8% year-over-year increase [3] - Product revenues were $68 million, representing 1.1% of total revenues, down 17.1% year over year [3] - Services and other revenues totaled $129 million, or 2.2% of total revenues, down 11.6% year over year [3] Segment Performance - Digital Media segment revenues were $4.46 billion, up 12% year over year on a reported basis and 11% on a constant-currency basis [4] - Digital Experience revenues reached $1.48 billion, increasing 11% year over year, both on a reported and constant-currency basis [4] - Publishing and Advertising revenues were $50 million, down from $60 million in the year-ago quarter [4] Subscription Growth - Business Professionals and Consumers' subscription revenue was $1.65 billion, reflecting 15% year-over-year growth on a reported basis and 14% at constant currency [5] - Digital Media's annualized recurring revenues (ARR) were $18.59 billion at the end of Q3 2025, representing 11.7% year-over-year growth [5] - Creative and Marketing Professionals Group subscription revenues were $4.12 billion, showing 11% year-over-year growth on a reported basis and 10% at constant currency [5] Operating Metrics - GAAP gross margin for Q3 was 89.3%, contracting 50 basis points year over year [7] - Operating expenses were $3.17 billion, up 10.9% year over year, representing 53% of total revenues [7] - Adjusted operating margin was 46.3%, down 20 basis points year over year [7] Financial Position - As of August 29, 2025, cash and short-term investments totaled $5.94 billion, up from $5.71 billion as of May 30 [8] - Long-term debt was $6.2 billion, slightly up from $6.17 billion as of May 30 [8] - Cash generated from operations was $2.2 billion in the reported quarter, compared to $2.19 billion in the previous quarter [8] Future Guidance - For Q4 fiscal 2025, Adobe expects total revenues between $6.075 billion and $6.125 billion [11] - Digital Media revenues are projected to be between $4.53 billion and $4.56 billion, while Digital Experience segment revenues are expected to be between $1.495 billion and $1.515 billion [11] - Non-GAAP operating margin is anticipated to be roughly 45.5%, with expected earnings between $5.35 and $5.40 per share for Q4 [12] Annual Projections - For fiscal 2025, total revenues are expected to be between $23.65 billion and $23.70 billion [12] - Digital Media revenues are projected to be between $17.56 billion and $17.59 billion, with an ending ARR growth rate of 11.3% year over year [13] - Digital Experience segment revenues are expected to be between $5.84 billion and $5.86 billion [13]

Core Insights - Synopsys' shares fell 22% after reporting Q3 fiscal 2025 results that missed both revenue and earnings estimates [1][8] - Non-GAAP earnings were $3.39 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.84 and the guided range of $3.82-$3.87, marking a 1.2% year-over-year decline [1][8] - Revenues for the fiscal third quarter increased 14% year-over-year to $1.74 billion, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.768 billion [2][8] Financial Performance - Time-Based Product revenues, accounting for 51.3% of total revenues, rose 11.1% year-over-year to $892.4 million [5] - Upfront Product revenues increased 16.7% to $516.4 million, representing 29.7% of total revenues [5] - Maintenance and Service revenues grew 18.2% to $331 million from $280.1 million in the previous year [5] Segment Analysis - Electronic Design Automation (EDA) revenues, which comprised 68.6% of total revenues, increased 17% year-over-year to $1.19 billion [6] - Design IP revenues decreased to $427.6 million from $463.1 million year-over-year [6] - Revenues from Simulation and Analysis were $77.7 million, representing 4.5% of total revenues [6] Geographic Breakdown - North America generated $824.7 million (47% of total revenues), while Europe contributed $178.6 million (10%) [7] - Revenues from China, Korea, and Other regions were $247.3 million (14%), $202.1 million (12%), and $287 million (16%) respectively [7] Margin and Cash Flow - Non-GAAP operating margin was 38.5%, down 150 basis points year-over-year [7] - EDA's adjusted operating margin improved by 300 basis points to 44.5%, while Design IP segment's margin contracted by 1660 basis points to 20.1% [9] - Operating cash flow for Q3 was $671 million, with a total of $879 million generated in the first three quarters of fiscal 2025 [10] Guidance - For fiscal 2025, Synopsys expects revenues between $7.03 billion and $7.06 billion, up from previous guidance of $6.745 billion to $6.805 billion [11] - Non-GAAP earnings are now projected to be between $12.76 and $12.80, down from $15.11 to $15.19 [11] - For Q4 fiscal 2025, expected revenues are between $2.23 billion and $2.26 billion, with non-GAAP earnings per share estimated between $2.76 and $2.80 [12]

Core Insights - ON Semiconductor (ON) reported second-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 53 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.85% and declining 44.8% year over year [1][7] - Revenues reached $1.47 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.5% but down 15.4% year over year, surpassing the company's guidance range of $1.4 to $1.5 billion [1][7] Revenue Breakdown - Automotive segment, accounting for 50% of revenues, generated $733.2 million, a decrease of 19.2% year over year [2] - Industrial segment, representing 27.7% of revenues, saw revenues decline 13.2% year over year to $406.2 million [2] - Other segments, making up 2.4% of revenues, reported a decline of 8.6% year over year to $329.3 million [2] Segment Performance - Power Solutions Group revenues were $698.2 million, contributing 47.5% to total revenues, down 16.4% year over year [3] - Analog & Mixed Group revenues totaled $555.9 million, accounting for 37.8% of revenues, declining 14.2% year over year [3] - Intelligent Sensing Group revenues reached $214.6 million, representing 14.6% of revenues, falling 14.9% year over year [3] Margin and Expenses - Non-GAAP gross margin contracted by 770 basis points year over year to 37.6%, slightly above the management's guidance range of 36.5% to 38.5% [3] - Non-GAAP operating expenses decreased 3.5% year over year to $297.7 million, exceeding the guidance of $285-$300 million [4] - Non-GAAP operating margin was reported at 17.3%, down from 27.5% in the same quarter last year [4] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of July 4, 2025, ON had cash and cash equivalents of $2.83 billion, down from $3.01 billion as of April 4, 2025 [5] - Long-term debt remained unchanged at $3.35 billion [5] - Cash flow from operations for the second quarter of 2025 was $465.8 million, down from $602.3 million in the previous quarter [5] - Free cash flow amounted to $304.1 million, compared to $454.7 million in the previous quarter [5] Q3 Guidance - For Q3 2025, ON expects revenues between $1.465 billion and $1.565 billion [6] - Non-GAAP gross margin is projected to be in the range of 36.5% to 38.5% [6] - Non-GAAP operating expenses are anticipated to be between $280 million and $295 million [8] - Non-GAAP earnings are expected to range from 54 cents to 64 cents per share [8]