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Evercore Inc. (NYSE:EVR) posted standout fourth-quarter results that came in well ahead of market expectations, driven by record revenue and sharply higher profitability. The investment banking advisory firm reported adjusted earnings per share of $5.13, exceeding analyst estimates by $1.11. Revenue climbed to $1.28 billion, far above the $1.12 billion consensus forecast. Despite the strong…

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) shares climbed about 2% in premarket trading on Wednesday, recouping some of the more than 10% drop seen a day earlier, after the IT services group delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and outlined a constructive outlook for 2026 supported by strong bookings and continued investment in artificial intelligence. The sharp sell-off on…

Cencora, Inc. (NYSE:COR) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Wednesday that showed stronger-than-expected earnings, while revenue narrowly missed Wall Street projections. The pharmaceutical services group also lifted its full-year adjusted operating income outlook. Shares slipped 0.21% in pre-market trading following the announcement, as investors weighed the mixed performance. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter…

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) reported fourth-quarter results on Wednesday that narrowly exceeded market expectations, while the derivatives exchange operator also delivered its fourth straight year of record annual revenue. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter came in at $2.77, edging past analysts’ estimates of $2.75. Revenue totaled $1.65 billion, slightly ahead of the $1.64…

CDW Corporation (NASDAQ:CDW) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, helped by solid demand across most of its customer groups, lifting the stock sharply in early trading. Shares of the IT solutions provider climbed 7.06% in pre-market action following the release. Adjusted earnings for the quarter came in at $2.57 per share, beating the analyst consensus…

Azenta, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZTA) posted first-quarter results on Wednesday that missed profit expectations, overshadowing slightly better-than-anticipated revenue and sending the stock sharply lower in early trading. Shares of the life sciences solutions group dropped 6.26% in pre-market trade following the announcement. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Azenta reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.09,…

Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results that showed steady revenue but stronger profitability, with adjusted earnings per share rising 10% year on year and beating market expectations. The company posted adjusted EPS of $0.46 for the quarter, up from $0.42 a year earlier and ahead of the analyst consensus of $0.43. Shares were…

Daikin (USOTC:DKILY) reported a sharp drop in third-quarter operating profit, as weaker-than-expected demand weighed on performance and forced the company to cut its full-year outlook. Operating profit for the quarter fell 15% year on year to ¥61.3 billion, well below market expectations of ¥88.9 billion and short of the company’s own guidance. The Japanese air-conditioning…

Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT) delivered fiscal second-quarter results on Wednesday that came in ahead of market expectations and prompted the company to lift its outlook for the full year, sending its shares higher in premarket trading. The industrial technology group’s stock rose 2.49% before the open following the announcement. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025,…

Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) reported fourth-quarter results on Wednesday that exceeded market expectations, with sales rising 3.5% from a year earlier, lifting its shares in premarket trading. The engineered bearings and industrial motion technology group saw its stock climb 2.97% ahead of the open following the earnings release. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter came…