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asbe/iStock via Getty Images By Mike Larson At the "margin," US companies have never been more profitable. That’s a key reason the stock market keeps powering ahead! Check out MoneyShow Chart of the Day, which comes courtesy of FactSet . It shows the blended net profit margin for companies in the S&P 500 Index ( SPX ) that have reported first-quarter results already. It’s currently at 13.4%. If th...
asbe/iStock via Getty Images By Mike Larson At the "margin," US companies have never been more profitable. That’s a key reason the stock market keeps powering ahead! Check out MoneyShow Chart of the Day, which comes courtesy of FactSet . It shows the blended net profit margin for companies in the S&P 500 Index ( SPX ) that have reported first-quarter results already. It’s currently at 13.4%. If that holds through the end of the Q1 earnings season, it’ll be the highest on record (the data goes back to 2009). S&P Profit Margins are Hitting New Highs It’s not a one-off anomaly, either. Profit margins have been climbing consistently since the end of 2023. Information technology companies are reporting the biggest year-over-year margin expansion for Q1 - to 29.1% from 25.4% in Q1 2025. But four other sectors are also seeing margins climb, including financials and utilities. Analysts see S&P 500 margins expanding further to 14.6% by year-end. So, if you’re wondering why stocks can hold up - in the face of lousy consumer sentiment or lingering war worries - just remember that on Wall Street, it’s all about profits. And right now, things look pretty good on that score. Editor's Note: The summary bullets for this article were chosen by Seeking Alpha editors. Originally published on MoneyShow.com
$43,000 Front-Row Seats: How Soccer Fans Are Being Priced Out Of World Cup Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), First-round match ticket: $280 to $43,000. Stadium daily parking pass: $150 to $600. Public transportation to venues: $100 or more in some cities. In-person 2026 FIFA World Cup experience: Priceless, or somewhere between a mortgage payment and a year or two of c...
$43,000 Front-Row Seats: How Soccer Fans Are Being Priced Out Of World Cup Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), First-round match ticket: $280 to $43,000. Stadium daily parking pass: $150 to $600. Public transportation to venues: $100 or more in some cities. In-person 2026 FIFA World Cup experience: Priceless, or somewhere between a mortgage payment and a year or two of college, depending on who you ask. Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al-Nassr FC scores the team's fourth goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Khaleej at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 23, 2025. Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images Americans and international soccer fans alike suffered serious sticker shock over the cost of attending the biggest sporting event on the globe this summer, and that’s before calculating airfare and accommodations. This year’s event features 48 teams and 104 matches in 16 host cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. So far, FIFA’s dynamic pricing system for more than 1 million tickets has even the die-hard fanatics questioning whether this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is worth taking on months—or years—of debt. Out of Reach Joyanne Howell of Toronto tried to plan a vacation with her son around the 2026 World Cup. She hoped to see the opening match in Mexico on June 11, and then catch a group play match in Monterrey featuring Portugal, Morocco, Japan, or South Africa. The trip would have exceeded $15,000, with event tickets the largest expense. “It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to attend the World Cup,” Howell told The Epoch Times. “ The corporate greed is at an all-time high, and it’s ruining what used to be a wonderful event. I’m not interested in supporting FIFA in this.” On top of the sky-high ticket prices, Howell added, there’s the new match format—which adds several subpar squads to the games, increasing the number of teams from 32 to 48—and current global instability. “ It just doesn’t seem worth it...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Cognizant Technology ( CTSH ) fell about 5% premarket on Wednesday after the second-quarter revenue outlook came in below estimates. The company narrowed the range of its full year revenue forecast. Q1 Metrics The consulting services provider saw its adjusted EPS grow about 13.8% year-over-year to $1.40, which beat estimates. Meanwhile, revenue...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Cognizant Technology ( CTSH ) fell about 5% premarket on Wednesday after the second-quarter revenue outlook came in below estimates. The company narrowed the range of its full year revenue forecast. Q1 Metrics The consulting services provider saw its adjusted EPS grow about 13.8% year-over-year to $1.40, which beat estimates. Meanwhile, revenue climbed about 5.8% year-over-year, or 3.9% in constant currency, to $5.41B, which came in line with analysts' estimates. "In a complex macroeconomic environment, we delivered first quarter revenue growth in the upper half of our guidance range, with sustained bookings momentum and Financial Services again leading performance. We signed seven large deals in the quarter and delivered over 70% large deal total contract value growth year-over-year," said Cognizant's CEO Ravi Kumar S. The company said that on a trailing-12-month basis, bookings increased 11% year-over-year to $29.6B, which represented a book-to-bill of about 1.4x. Bookings in the first quarter increased 21% year-over-year. Cognizant noted that first-quarter bookings included seven large deals, which are deals with a total contract value of $100M or greater, of which one was a mega deal, which is a deal with a total contract value of $500M or greater. Project Leap Cognizant said that in the second quarter of 2026, it introduced Project Leap, a program designed to accelerate its transformation by funding investments in its integrated offerings, AI capabilities and partnerships, reshaping productivity through competitive offerings, and upskilling its workforce The company is also resizing its workforce. In connection with Project Leap, the company expects to record costs of $230M to $320M, with substantially all the costs expected to be incurred in 2026. This consists of $200M to $270M of employee severance and other personnel related costs and $30M to $50M of other charges. Cognizant noted that this program is ex...
Urban Edge press release ( UE ): Q1 FFO of $0.42 beats by $0.05 . Revenue of $132.62M (+12.2% Y/Y) beats by $31.13M . 2026 Guidance Previous Guidance Revised Guidance Net income per diluted share $0.49 - $0.54 $0.56 - $0.60 Net income attributable to common shareholders per diluted share $0.47 - $0.52 $0.54 - $0.58 FFO per diluted share $1.47 - $1.52 vs $1.51 consensus $1.54 - $1.58 FFO as Adjuste...
Urban Edge press release ( UE ): Q1 FFO of $0.42 beats by $0.05 . Revenue of $132.62M (+12.2% Y/Y) beats by $31.13M . 2026 Guidance Previous Guidance Revised Guidance Net income per diluted share $0.49 - $0.54 $0.56 - $0.60 Net income attributable to common shareholders per diluted share $0.47 - $0.52 $0.54 - $0.58 FFO per diluted share $1.47 - $1.52 vs $1.51 consensus $1.54 - $1.58 FFO as Adjusted per diluted share $1.47 - $1.52 $1.48 - $1.52 Click to enlarge More on Urban Edge Urban Edge Amidst A Potential Whitestone Bidding War Urban Edge: 10.5% Dividend Hike, Good Total Return Profile Makes A Solid Income Play Urban Edge Properties (UE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Quant check on top retail REIT picks as WSR goes private in $1.7B Ares deal Urban Edge outlines 2026 FFO growth target of at least 4.5% amid robust leasing and redevelopment pipeline
Citizens Financial Services press release ( CZFS ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $2.16. Revenue of $29.80M. More on Citizens Financial Services Citizens Financial Services Has A Structural Advantage As Interest Rates Fall Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Citizens Financial Services Dividend scorecard for Citizens Financial Services Financial information for Citizens Financial Services
Citizens Financial Services press release ( CZFS ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $2.16. Revenue of $29.80M. More on Citizens Financial Services Citizens Financial Services Has A Structural Advantage As Interest Rates Fall Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Citizens Financial Services Dividend scorecard for Citizens Financial Services Financial information for Citizens Financial Services
Dana press release ( DAN ): Q1 Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $171 million representing a 9.2 percent margin, compared with $93 million, or 5.2 percent, for the same period in 2025. Revenue of $1.87B (+5.1% Y/Y) beats by $41.15M . Operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 was a use of $156 million, compared with a use of $37 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted free cash ...
Dana press release ( DAN ): Q1 Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $171 million representing a 9.2 percent margin, compared with $93 million, or 5.2 percent, for the same period in 2025. Revenue of $1.87B (+5.1% Y/Y) beats by $41.15M . Operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 was a use of $156 million, compared with a use of $37 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted free cash flow was a use of $195 million, compared with a use of $101 million in the first quarter of 2025. 2026 Financial Targets Revised Guidance Sales $7.30 to $7.70 billion (prior $7.30 to $7.70 billion) vs. consensus of $7.59B Adjusted EBITDA $750 to $850 million Implied adjusted EBITDA margin 10.0% to 11.0% Diluted Adjusted EPS $2.00 to $3.00 vs. consensus of $2.67 Adjusted free cash flow $250 to $350 million Click to enlarge More on Dana Dana Incorporated: Fundamentals Have Improved A Lot Dana Incorporated (DAN) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow Dana Incorporated: Positive Read-Throughs From Recent Investor Event Dana Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Quant snapshot: AXT, Chevron lead top-rated names as CBIZ, Grid Dynamics lag
Hong Kong authorities have rolled out a fresh package of measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reeling from the global fuel crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including a 21 per cent increase in available bank lending to HK$450 billion (US$78.43 billion). The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s de facto central bank, on Wednesday said the measu...
Hong Kong authorities have rolled out a fresh package of measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reeling from the global fuel crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including a 21 per cent increase in available bank lending to HK$450 billion (US$78.43 billion). The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s de facto central bank, on Wednesday said the measures for the SMEs were designed to improve access to financing, strengthen their business resilience,...
Coastal Financial press release ( CCB ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.78. Revenue of $149M. More on Coastal Financial Coastal Financial GAAP EPS of $0.82, revenue of $138M Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Coastal Financial Historical earnings data for Coastal Financial Financial information for Coastal Financial
Coastal Financial press release ( CCB ): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.78. Revenue of $149M. More on Coastal Financial Coastal Financial GAAP EPS of $0.82, revenue of $138M Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Coastal Financial Historical earnings data for Coastal Financial Financial information for Coastal Financial
Blackbaud press release ( BLKB ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.14 beats by $0.02 . Revenue of $281.1M (+3.9% Y/Y) beats by $0.98M . GAAP recurring revenue was $276.5 million, up 5.0% and represented 98.3% of total revenue. Non-GAAP organic recurring revenue increased 5.0%. Blackbaud today reaffirmed its 2026 full year financial guidance: GAAP revenue of $1.173 billion to $1.179 billion vs $1.18B consensu...
Blackbaud press release ( BLKB ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.14 beats by $0.02 . Revenue of $281.1M (+3.9% Y/Y) beats by $0.98M . GAAP recurring revenue was $276.5 million, up 5.0% and represented 98.3% of total revenue. Non-GAAP organic recurring revenue increased 5.0%. Blackbaud today reaffirmed its 2026 full year financial guidance: GAAP revenue of $1.173 billion to $1.179 billion vs $1.18B consensus Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $430 million to $438 million Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $5.15 to $5.25 vs $5.19 consensus Non-GAAP free cash flow of $280 million to $290 million More on Blackbaud Blackbaud: Valuation Compression Is Appealing, But Growth Looks Slim Blackbaud, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Blackbaud Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Blackbaud targets 13%+ EPS CAGR through 2030 with aggressive AI rollout and 50%+ free cash flow for buybacks
Russia said it has no plans of leaving its alliance with OPEC after the United Arab Emirates’ shock decision to quit the cartel raised questions about its future amid a historic supply disruption caused by the Iran war. Moscow isn’t considering the possibility of leaving the partnership with the Organization of the Exporting Petroleum Countries and hopes the UAE’s exit from the group doesn’t mean ...
Russia said it has no plans of leaving its alliance with OPEC after the United Arab Emirates’ shock decision to quit the cartel raised questions about its future amid a historic supply disruption caused by the Iran war. Moscow isn’t considering the possibility of leaving the partnership with the Organization of the Exporting Petroleum Countries and hopes the UAE’s exit from the group doesn’t mean the end of the broader OPEC+ alliance, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told local media. Russia and Saudi Arabia are the de facto co-leaders of OPEC+. The UAE’s exit from OPEC after six decades of membership is the culmination of years of tension with Saudi Arabia over oil output policy and competition for regional political influence. While the group’s top members in the Persian Gulf have been grappling with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia has struggled with Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure. “This is a very important area of work, especially crucial in the current conditions, when energy markets are, to put it mildly, in turmoil,” the Interfax news agency quoted Peskov as saying. The OPEC+ format helps significantly minimize fluctuations on energy markets and stabilize them, he added. Bloomberg reported previously that several delegates in the alliance said on Tuesday they neither plan to follow the UAE out the door, nor see its departure triggering a wider exodus. The UAE announced its exit from OPEC, effective May 1, on Tuesday . It’s a significant blow to the group and its ability to manage oil prices by adjusting supply. Before the Iran war, the UAE was the third-biggest OPEC producer, trailing only Saudi Arabia and Iraq. READ: UAE Exit Blindsides OPEC and Threatens to Shake Its Grip on Oil The comments from the Kremlin echoed a statement from Kazakhstan on Wednesday. The energy ministry in Astana said changing the format of Kazakhstan’s participation in the OPEC+ alliance isn’t on the agenda. Earlier, several officials at other OPEC+ members ...
TARIK KIZILKAYA Lemonade ( LMND ) stock climbed 7.3% in Wednesday premarket trading after it posted better-than-expected Q1 results, boosted its guidance, and reaffirmed its expectation of achieving positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2026. The insurtech company also discussed how its use of artificial intelligence is bolstering its operations. Embedding large language models in its proprietary technol...
TARIK KIZILKAYA Lemonade ( LMND ) stock climbed 7.3% in Wednesday premarket trading after it posted better-than-expected Q1 results, boosted its guidance, and reaffirmed its expectation of achieving positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2026. The insurtech company also discussed how its use of artificial intelligence is bolstering its operations. Embedding large language models in its proprietary technology stack has allowed the company to more than double its in-force premium per employee to over $1M while reducing its team size by 6% since Q4 2022. "At ~$1m IFP per employee, we believe we are already roughly at parity with incumbents such as Progressive, Allstate, GEICO, and Travelers, while being a fraction of their size," the company said in its letter to shareholders. The company now expects 2026 revenue to be $1.197B-$1.203B (midpoint $1.190B vs. $1.20B consensus) compared with its prior guidance of $1.187B-$1.192B. 2026 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be -$47M to -$51M (midpoint -$49M vs. Visible Alpha consensus -$50.6M), compared with its prior view of -$48M to -$52M. Guidance for in-force premium is now $1.632B-$1.639B (midpoint $1.636B vs. $1.63B Visible Alpha estimate), up from its earlier outlook expecting $1.625B-$1.630B. For Q2, Lemonade ( LMND ) expects adjusted EBITDA of -$19M to -$23M vs. the Visible Alpha consensus of -$21.6M. Revenue is anticipated to be $287M-$331M vs. $287.5M consensus. Guidance for in-force premium is $1.428B-$1.433B vs. Visible Alpha estimate of $1.42B. Q1 GAAP EPS of -$0.47, beating the -$0.57 consensus, deteriorated from -$0.29 in Q4 2025 and improved from -$0.86 in last year’s Q1. Total revenue of $258.0M, topping the average analyst estimate of $252.4M, rose from $228.1M in the prior quarter and $151.2M a year ago. In-force premium was $1.33B at March 31, 20267, compared with the Visible Alpha estimate of $1.32B and up from $1.237B at Dec. 31, 2025, and $1.01B at March 31, 2025. Lemonade ( LMND ) said pet insurance is now its larg...
Ares Management ( ARES ) appointed Peter Ogilvie as COO and head of strategy. Mr. Ogilvie currently serves as a Partner and Head of the Ares Corporate Strategy Group, where he has played a central role in shaping the firm’s long‑term strategic direction. More on Ares Management Corporation Whitestone REIT: Purchase Highlights Opportunity In Ares Management Ares Management: High-Yield Growth Story ...
Ares Management ( ARES ) appointed Peter Ogilvie as COO and head of strategy. Mr. Ogilvie currently serves as a Partner and Head of the Ares Corporate Strategy Group, where he has played a central role in shaping the firm’s long‑term strategic direction. More on Ares Management Corporation Whitestone REIT: Purchase Highlights Opportunity In Ares Management Ares Management: High-Yield Growth Story With Elevated Risks Ares Management: Beware Catching The Private Credit Falling Knife Ares fund has ~$1B of software investments at 'medium' risk Private credit should keep drawing capital despite redemptions, Goldman’s Olson says