Paychex (PAYX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.16 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +0.83%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this payroll processor and human-resources services provider would post earnings of $1.18 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.19, delivering a surprise of +0.85%.O ...

Lamb Weston (LW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +37.04%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this frozen foods supplier would post earnings of $0.64 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.87, delivering a surprise of +35.94%.Over the last four quarters, th ...

United Natural Foods (UNFI) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.11 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.27. This compares to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +59.26%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this organic and specialty foods distributor would post earnings of $0.24 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.44, delivering a surprise of +83.33%.Over t ...

Key Takeaways HST expects 2025 comparable hotel RevPAR growth of 1.5%-2.5% on strong group and business travel demand.A $2.3B liquidity buffer and investment-grade ratings support Host Hotels' financial flexibility.HST faces $5.08B in debt, rising interest expenses and stiff competition in upscale lodging markets.Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (HST) is poised to witness revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth from a solid portfolio of upscale hotels across lucrative markets. Also, a strategic capital-recycli ...

Key Takeaways PNC projects 1% average loan growth for 3Q25, supporting NII expansion.Management forecasts a 3% sequential NII increase in 3Q25 and 7% growth for the year. Citigroup raised its 2025 NII growth view to 4%, while BAC targets 6-7% NII improvement. The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.’s (PNC) net interest income (NII) is influenced by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. This month, at the end of a two-day FOMC meeting, the central bank kicked off an easing cycle and lowered interest ...

Key Takeaways Diageo's FY25 organic sales rose 1.7%, with earnings in line with guidance despite FX and cost pressures.Growth was driven by Don Julio, Guinness, Crown Royal, and premiumization in tequila and scotch.The Accelerate program targets $625M in savings to offset margin pressure and reinvest in growth.Diageo Plc (DEO) continues to demonstrate resilience in a challenging macroeconomic environment, leveraging its premium spirits portfolio and commercial execution to deliver modest organic growth. The ...

Key Takeaways MCHP launches MCP9604 IC, simplifying temperature measurement across diverse industries. AI coding assistant boosts microcontroller programming efficiency by up to 40%. MCHP expects Q2 FY26 sales at $1.13B midpoint, with EPS expected to be between $0.30 and $0.36. Microchip Technology (MCHP) is benefiting from an expanding portfolio with the introduction of the MCP9604, a single-chip, four-channel thermocouple conditioning Integrated Circuit that simplifies accurate temperature measurement. De ...

Key Takeaways Logitech launched Zone Wireless 2 and Zone Wired 2 headsets with adaptive noise cancellation.The headsets offer AI-powered mics, long battery life, and certifications for major collaboration apps.Logitech is expanding into gaming, streaming, and spatial computing with new AI-driven and creative tools.Logitech International S.A. ((LOGI) has launched two new headsets, the Zone Wireless 2 ES and the Zone Wired 2 for Business, designed to help office workers cut out noise and stay focused.The head ...

Key Takeaways UNM targets 8-12% sales growth, 4-7% premium growth, and 8-12% EPS growth long term. Unum U.S. and Colonial Life benefit from strong persistency, new products, and favorable risk results. Adjusted operating EPS in 2025 is projected at $8.50, with sales growth improving in the second half of 2025.Unum Group’s (UNM) premiums, the primary component of UNM’s top line, continue to gain from its healthy in-force block growth and higher sales. Unum Group’s conservative pricing and reservation practic ...

Key Takeaways Willis Towers Watson boosts growth with efficiency, client retention, and new business.WTW targets Risk & Broking and Individual Marketplace to diversify revenue streams.WTW enhances margins with automation, offshoring, and disciplined cost control.Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) has been steadily shaping its growth trajectory through a clear focus on efficiency and client-driven strategies. By sharpening its operations and channeling investments into promising opportunities, ...