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LSAK May 13, 2026

Lesaka Technologies Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call - Consumer Lending Drives Profitability Surge While Merchant ARPU Mix Shifts

Lesaka Technologies delivered a sharp earnings beat in Q3 FY2026, with group adjusted EBITDA jumping 45% year-over-year to ZAR 337 million and adjusted earnings per share surging 246% to ZAR 1.80. The...

  • Group adjusted EBITDA surged 45% year-over-year to ZAR 337 million, hitting the top end of guidance, while adjusted earnings per share jumped 246% to ZAR 1.80.
  • Consumer division revenue grew 41% to ZAR 627 million, driven by a 33% increase in lending originations and strong insurance uptake, marking a record quarterly performance.
  • Merchant revenue declined 4% to ZAR 751 million due to a strategic pivot toward lower-ARPU community merchants and the exit of non-core legacy businesses like ATM services.
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ACDC May 13, 2026

ProFrac Holding Corp Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Cost Optimization Program Hits Run Rate Amid Tightening Energy Services Market

ProFrac Holding delivered Q1 2026 results that exceeded internal expectations, driven by a record-efficiency finish to the quarter that offset a harsh winter’s $9 million adjusted EBITDA headwind. Rev...

  • Q1 revenues reached $450 million, a slight sequential increase from Q4 2025, while adjusted EBITDA came in at $54 million (11.9% margin), excluding a $9.3 million weather-related headwind.
  • The Business Optimization Program is progressing ahead of schedule, with 65% to 70% of the $100 million annualized savings target already realized year-over-year.
  • Stimulation services maintained a disciplined fleet count in the low 20s but delivered record operational efficiency, with average pumping hours per active fleet exceeding 600 and a single fleet hitting 682 hours in the Eagle Ford.
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WD May 13, 2026

Walker & Dunlop Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Transaction Volume Soars 94% as Debt Origination Surges

Walker & Dunlop delivered a blockbuster start to 2026, with Q1 transaction volume surging 94% year-over-year to $13.7 billion. Debt originations more than doubled, driven by a refinancing wave as owne...

  • Total transaction volume surged 94% year-over-year to $13.7 billion, marking a robust rebound in commercial real estate capital markets activity.
  • Debt originations more than doubled year-over-year to $11.8 billion, with GSE lending up 109% and brokered debt up 155%.
  • Total revenue grew 27% to $301 million, while diluted EPS skyrocketed 475% to $0.46, reflecting strong operating leverage.
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MSGE May 13, 2026

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call - Concert Momentum and Holiday Show Growth Offset Expense Pressures

Madison Square Garden Entertainment delivered a solid third quarter of fiscal 2026, generating $246 million in revenue and $46 million in adjusted operating income. The headline story is clear: demand...

  • Fiscal Q3 revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $246.3 million, driven by strong concert bookings and suite license fees.
  • Adjusted operating income fell 21% to $46 million, weighed down by unanticipated healthcare costs and higher SG&A expenses.
  • Concert demand remains robust, with a vast majority of shows at The Garden selling out and F&B per capita spending increasing.
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FWRD May 13, 2026

Forward Air Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Shifting Focus to Core Logistics Amid Customer Diversification Risk

Forward Air navigated a complex Q1 2026 by posting a $20 million operating income, a significant improvement from last year's $5 million, while consolidated EBITDA held steady at $70 million. The logi...

  • Forward Air reported Q1 2026 operating income of $20 million, a substantial increase from $5 million in the prior year, while consolidated EBITDA remained relatively flat at $70 million compared to $73 million year-over-year.
  • The company is in active discussions with one of its largest customers to transition a significant portion of their business, representing up to $250 million in 2025 revenue, though management attributes this to the customer's diversification strategy rather than service issues.
  • Management anticipates any material impact from the customer transition will not occur until early 2027, with negotiations ongoing to retain as much of the business as possible.
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EVH May 13, 2026

Evolent Q1 2026 Earnings Call - MER Improvement and Highmark Launch Drive Confidence

Evolent delivered a solid first quarter of 2026, reporting $496 million in revenue, a 9% sequential increase excluding the Evolent Care Partners divestiture, and adjusted EBITDA of $22 million. The me...

  • Total revenue reached $496 million, up 9% sequentially excluding ECP divestiture, with adjusted EBITDA of $22 million in line with expectations.
  • Medical expense ratio (MER) improved 150 basis points to 93%, supported by favorable prior year development and strong clinical program execution.
  • Performance Suite revenue surged 26% sequentially, driven by new launches with Aetna and Highmark, despite exchange membership declines.
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AKBA May 13, 2026

Akebia Therapeutics Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Vafseo Revenue Surges as Observed Dosing Drives Patient Growth

Akebia Therapeutics delivered a strong start to 2026, with Vafseo net product revenue jumping 32% to $15.8 million in Q1, marking the highest quarterly sales for the anemia drug in dialysis patients. ...

  • Vafseo net product revenue grew 32% to $15.8 million in Q1 2026, the highest quarterly sales to date.
  • Total company revenue fell to $53.5 million, down from $57.3 million in Q1 2025, driven by AURYXIA price declines and generic competition.
  • AURYXIA net revenue dropped to $36.2 million from $43.8 million, with further declines expected in 2026 due to authorized generics.
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PHAR May 13, 2026

Pharming Group N.V. Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Joenja Momentum Fuels Growth Amid RUCONEST Inventory Headwinds

Pharming Group navigated a volatile Q1 2026, with RUCONEST revenue declining 15% year-over-year due to anticipated specialty pharmacy inventory drawdowns and a strategic exit from non-U.S. markets. Ho...

  • RUCONEST Q1 revenue declined 15% YoY, primarily driven by an 8% impact from expected specialty pharmacy inventory drawdowns and a 3% impact from the planned exit from ex-U.S. markets.
  • Joenja revenues surged 34% YoY to $14.1 million globally, with U.S. patient growth of 25% YoY, indicating strong commercial momentum.
  • Pharming maintained positive operating cash flow in Q1 (€2 million), demonstrating continued financial discipline and cost management despite revenue variability.
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HMH May 13, 2026

HMH Holding Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Offshore Contracting Inflection Drives Backlog Surge

HMH Holding’s Q1 2026 results show a company in transition, navigating the early stages of a post-IPO public life while benefiting from a clear inflection in offshore drilling demand. Revenue fell 14%...

  • Revenue declined 14% year-over-year to $171 million, primarily due to lower product and service volumes stemming from a reduced starting backlog.
  • Orders reached $218 million, a 10% year-over-year increase, resulting in a strong book-to-bill ratio of 1.3x.
  • Adjusted EBITDA remained flat year-over-year at $30 million, while margins expanded to 17.6% due to cost discipline and favorable product mix.
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CMT May 13, 2026

Core Molding Technologies Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Gross Margins Hit Decade High Despite Truck Cycle Headwinds

Core Molding Technologies navigated a transitional quarter with a 4.7% year-over-year revenue decline driven by softness in the medium and heavy-duty truck market. The company offset these headwinds w...

  • Gross margins expanded 120 basis points year-over-year to 20.4%, marking the highest level in over a decade, driven by a favorable shift toward higher-margin product revenue and away from lower-margin tooling.
  • Product revenue declined 4.7% year-over-year, primarily due to cyclical weakness in the medium and heavy-duty truck market, which now represents 34% of total product sales compared to 44% in the prior year.
  • The company secured $17 million in new business awards, including a major multi-year battery energy storage system project valued at $9 million annually, signaling successful diversification into grid infrastructure.
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