The year 2025 will go down in history for tech giant Apple Inc. AAPL, but it won't be an iPhone or a new product launch. The year will mark the company's biggest box office movie of all time with "F1."While the film is breaking box office records, it might not move the needle for Apple stock.What Happened: Action movie "F1," which stars Brad Pitt, ranked second at the domestic box office during the Fourth of July holiday weekend with $26.1 million, trailing only "Jurassic World Rebirth."The film has grossed ...

Key Takeaways CHWY delivered a 6.2% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1, increasing 50 basis points y/y. Stronger Autoship and ads contributed to a more profitable and balanced revenue mix. Management reiterated the 2025 view and confidence in reaching the 10% adjusted EBITDA margin objective.Chewy (CHWY) reported a 6.2% adjusted EBITDA margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, expanding 50 basis points year over year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 18.3% to $192.7 million from $162.9 million a year ago. These results h ...

Core Insights - GameStop Corp. (GME) reported significant improvements in its fiscal first-quarter 2025 results, primarily due to effective cost management and operational efficiency [1][4] - The company achieved a 3.4% increase in gross profit, with gross margin expanding by 680 basis points to 34.5% [2] - GameStop's net income shifted from a loss of $32.3 million to a profit of $44.8 million, reflecting the benefits of its cost restructuring [4] Financial Performance - Adjusted SG&A expenses decreased by 24.8% year over year to $225.3 million, improving as a percentage of net sales by 320 basis points to 30.8% [1] - Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $38.6 million, reversing a loss of $37.6 million from the previous year [3] - Adjusted operating income rose to $27.5 million from a loss of $55 million in the prior year [3] Revenue and Sales - Despite a 17% decline in net sales, attributed to weaknesses in hardware and software, the collectibles segment provided some offset [5][9] - The company’s gross profit increased to $252.8 million from $244.5 million [2] Valuation and Estimates - GameStop's shares have decreased by 23.6% year to date, contrasting with the industry's growth of 13.7% [8] - The forward price-to-sales ratio for GME is 3.23X, slightly below the industry average of 3.58X [10] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GME's fiscal 2025 earnings indicates a year-over-year growth of 127.3%, while fiscal 2026 estimates suggest a decline of 52% [11]

Railcar manufacturer Greenbrier (GBX 21.17%) used strong cost management to easily top expectations and raise profitability guidance for the year.Investors are relieved, sending shares of Greenbrier up 20% as of 12:30 p.m. ET. Making the most of a tough environmentIt is a tough operating environment for railroads, with volumes down due to economic uncertainty and the impact of tariffs. In times like this, you don't normally see railroad companies making big capital expenditures, and shares of supplier Green ...

Core Insights - Sezzle (SEZL) has shown consistent margin expansion, with operating margin increasing from 29.4% in Q1 2024 to 47.6% in the latest quarter, indicating a focus on sustainable profitability [1][8] - The decline in operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues from 68.6% in Q4 2024 to 52.4% in Q1 2025 highlights improved operational efficiency, aided by the partnership with WebBank [2][8] - Non-transaction-related operating expenses also decreased significantly, from 34.5% in Q1 2024 to 25.6% in Q1 2025, showcasing effective cost management [3] Financial Performance - Gross merchandise volume growth and increased user engagement, with purchase frequency rising from 4.5 to 6.1 times, have contributed to a higher net income margin, which stood at 34.5% in the latest quarter, up 870 basis points from the previous quarter [4] - Management has raised the revenue growth outlook for 2025 to 60-65% and net income expectations to $120 million, reflecting a positive trajectory [5][8] Market Position - SEZL's stock has surged 260.8% over the past six months, outperforming competitors like Global Blue Group (declined 2.2%) and Mastercard (gained 8.6%), while the industry overall gained 5.3% [6][8] - The forward price-to-earnings ratio for SEZL is 44.61, which is higher than Global Blue Group's 17.5 and Mastercard's 32.6, indicating a premium valuation compared to peers [10] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SEZL's earnings for 2025 is $3.26 per share, representing a 77.2% increase from the previous year [13]

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Key Takeaways FSTR extends its revolving credit facility maturity date to June 27, 2030, with improved terms. The amendment raises FSTR's borrowing capacity to $150 million and lowers overall finance costs. FSTR gains more financial flexibility to support growth in Rail Technologies and Precast Concrete platforms.L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) has announced that it entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which includes several key enhancements. This includes, among other things, extending ...

-Trinity Biotech projects it reached Adjusted EBITDA -positive operations during Q2 2025 and expects to be Adjusted EBITDA positive going forward, reflecting continued strong execution on its comprehensive transformation plan.- - The Company now expects to be meaningfully Adjusted EBITDA -positive and cashflow positive from ongoing operating activities, starting Q3 2025 and into the foreseeable future.- DUBLIN, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity Biotech plc (Nasdaq: TRIB), a commercial stage biotechn ...

How can you post a revenue list without having Hyperliquid on it??? Absurd.Anyways, the industry wide discourse on revenue, profitability, and PMF persists...for the better.Stacy Muur (@stacy_muur):Full list of protocols that have >$1M in generated monthly revenue.Just 36 names.Read this as a map of protocols that achieved a product-market fit.Source: @tokenterminal. https://t.co/q3vqdjC3ff ...