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HESM May 4, 2026

Hess Midstream Q1 2026 Earnings Call - CapEx Slash Fuels Record Free Cash Flow and 2% Distribution Hike

Hess Midstream delivered a strong first quarter in 2026, navigating severe winter weather to hit its guidance targets while executing a strategic shift in capital discipline. The company slashed its f...

  • Full-year 2026 capital expenditures reduced by approximately one-third to $100 million, down from previous estimates, due to Chevron's shift toward longer well laterals in the Bakken which lowers well-connect infrastructure costs.
  • Adjusted free cash flow guidance raised to $910 million-$960 million, reflecting a 20% year-over-year increase at the midpoint, driven by lower capital spending and deferred cash taxes.
  • Distribution increased by 2% for Class A shares, incorporating a targeted 5% annual growth rate while maintaining total distributed cash on a reduced share count following $60 million in repurchases.
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TAP May 4, 2026

Molson Coors Beverage Company Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Horizon 2030 Strategy Unveiled Amidst Value Segment Leaks and Cost Pressures

Molson Coors Beverage Company navigated a complex macro environment in Q1 FY2026, reporting a 0.1% constant currency net sales increase and a 24% underlying EPS rise. The company unveiled its Horizon ...

  • Molson Coors reported Q1 FY2026 constant currency net sales up 0.1% and underlying EPS up 24%, driven by pricing and cost management despite a -1.6% U.S. beer industry.
  • The company launched 'Horizon 2030,' a strategy focused on portfolio sharpening, M&A for RTD gaps, and extending share buybacks to $4 billion through 2031.
  • On-premise share growth was broad-based across top 6 U.S. brands, but U.S. overall volume share fell 60 basis points due to competitive pressure in key regions.
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TSN May 4, 2026

Tyson Foods Q2 2026 Earnings Call - Raised Guidance on Chicken Momentum and Prepared Foods Share Gains

Tyson Foods delivered a strong second quarter with $13.7 billion in sales and $497 million in adjusted operating income, driven by robust demand for animal protein and disciplined execution across its...

  • Total company sales grew 4.4% to $13.7 billion, with adjusted operating income of $497 million and a 3.6% margin.
  • Full-year adjusted operating income guidance raised by $100 million at the midpoint to $2.2 billion-$2.4 billion.
  • Chicken segment operating income reached $523 million with a 12.2% margin, driven by operational excellence and a new genetics line.
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FCN May 4, 2026

FTI Consulting Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Corporate Finance and Strategic Communications Drive Revenue Growth Amidst Economic Consulting Headwinds

FTI Consulting delivered solid Q1 2026 results with revenue growth of 9.5% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in Corporate Finance and Strategic Communications. However, the Economic Consult...

  • Revenue growth of 9.5% year-over-year, driven by Corporate Finance and Strategic Communications.
  • Economic Consulting segment faced headwinds, with revenue declining 2.3%.
  • FLC underperformed expectations, with revenue growth of 1.2%.
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AXSM May 4, 2026

Axsome Therapeutics Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Auvelity Alzheimer’s Approval Drives $8B Peak Sales Outlook

Axsome Therapeutics reported a 57% year-over-year revenue jump to $191.2 million in Q1 2026, powered by strong execution across its three marketed CNS products and a pipeline that is rapidly maturing....

  • Total revenue surged 57% year-over-year to $191.2 million, driven by Auvelity ($153.2 million) and Sunosi ($33.9 million).
  • FDA approval of Auvelity for agitation associated with Alzheimer’s disease marks a first-in-class treatment for a critically underserved population.
  • Peak sales guidance for Auvelity upgraded to at least $8 billion annually, with management expecting roughly equal contribution from MDD and Alzheimer’s indications.
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PKX May 4, 2026

POSCO Holdings Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Structural Steel Transformation and India JV Drive Long-Term Growth

POSCO Holdings delivered a resilient Q1 2026 performance despite headwinds from the U.S.-Iran conflict, which spiked energy costs and FX volatility. Consolidated revenue rose to KRW 17.9 trillion, wit...

  • Consolidated revenue reached KRW 17.9 trillion in Q1 2026, up QoQ, with operating profit at KRW 710 billion, reflecting resilience amid geopolitical headwinds.
  • U.S.-Iran war disrupted energy supply chains, causing FX volatility and higher logistics costs that squeezed steel margins, but overseas subsidiaries and base effects offset losses.
  • Lithium materials segment saw significant loss narrowing, with POSCO Argentina ramping to 70% utilization and recording its first monthly KRW profit in March.
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CCOI May 4, 2026

Cogent Communications Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Data Center Monetization Accelerates Deleveraging Amid Sprint Revenue Stabilization

Cogent Communications delivered a Q1 2026 quarter defined by strategic pivot and financial engineering. Core revenue growth masked a steep 67% decline in acquired Sprint wireline revenues, which now r...

  • Cogent is advancing the sale of 10 former Sprint data centers, with due diligence complete and a closing targeted for early summer. Proceeds will be contributed to the borrowing entity to accelerate deleveraging, targeting a reduction in the 7.4x gross debt-to-EBITDA ratio.
  • The company reached a verbal agreement with a majority of 2032 secured note holders to amend the indenture, increasing flexibility to incur secured debt and paving the way to refinance the $750 million 2027 unsecured notes.
  • Sprint wireline revenues have declined 67% from closing, falling from a $118 million quarterly run rate to $39 million, now representing just 16% of total revenue. The decline is moderating, with organic Cogent classic business growing at an 8% compounded annual rate.
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GIL May 4, 2026

Gildan Activewear Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Hanes Integration Drives Record Sales, Synergy Targets Intact

Gildan Activewear reported a massive 64% year-over-year jump in Q1 2026 sales to nearly $1.2 billion, a direct result of fully consolidating the HanesBrands acquisition. While the top line surged, adj...

  • Record Q1 2026 sales from continuing operations reached nearly $1.2 billion, up 64% year-over-year, driven almost entirely by the full consolidation of the HanesBrands acquisition.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to $0.43, down 27.1% from $0.59 in Q1 2025, reflecting integration costs, higher SG&A, and a $106 million inventory fair value step-up charge.
  • Management reaffirmed its objective to capture approximately $100 million in run-rate cost synergies in 2026, with full integration of Hanes production into Gildan’s low-cost facilities progressing as planned.
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WKEY May 4, 2026

WISeKey International Holding Full Year 2025 Earnings Call - Cash Hoard and Quantum Pipeline Set 2026 Conversion

WISeKey International Holding reported a pivotal financial year, with 2025 revenue surging 62% year-over-year to CHF 19.3 million, driven largely by a 66% growth at its SEALSQ subsidiary. The company ...

  • Full year 2025 revenue reached CHF 19.3 million, a 62% increase year-over-year, with SEALSQ contributing CHF 18.3 million and growing 66%.
  • The company ended 2025 with a transformed balance sheet, holding over CHF 429 million in cash and short-term investments, rising to more than CHF 535 million following a March 2026 capital raise.
  • SEALSQ’s commercial pipeline now exceeds $200 million, covering potential revenue opportunities from 2026 through 2029, with over $60 million tied directly to QS7001 and QVault TPM programs.
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DAR May 4, 2026

Darling Ingredients Inc

Darling Ingredients delivered a sharp Q1 2026 rebound, with Combined Adjusted EBITDA nearly doubling to $407 million, fueled by a $97 million favorable inventory adjustment at Diamond Green Diesel and...

  • Combined Adjusted EBITDA surged to $407 million in Q1 2026, nearly doubling from $196 million in Q1 2025, driven by a $97 million favorable lower-of-cost-or-market inventory adjustment at Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) and strong performance in the core ingredients business.
  • Core Ingredients EBITDA reached $256 million, up from $190 million year-over-year, with gross margins expanding to 26.1% from 22.6%, reflecting operational excellence, cost reductions, and commercial agility in pivoting to higher-priced markets.
  • Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) reported $151 million in EBITDA, or $1.11 per gallon, supported by a constructive Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) environment and strong renewable diesel margins. DGD is running near full capacity, with Q2 volume guidance at 320 million gallons.
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