earnings

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The stock surged in February after better-than-expected earnings and upbeat profit guidance, and is up over 40% year to date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The deal, which is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, should be materially earnings accretive from the second year of the acquisition, NLB said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“We’ve seen many times over the course of time that new generations will find a brand that they would like to make their own,” said Newlands on the earnings call.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

It trades at 21 times 2026 earnings, which is high for utilities, which typically trade at around 19 times earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Exxon comes out with its earnings and we need to get that as fast as possible up on screens around the world: ‘Exxon earned thirty-nine cents this quarter as opposed to thirty-six cents last quarter.’

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman