Coty (NYSE:COTY) executives said the beauty company is working to narrow the gap between retail sell-out and sell-in, sharpen its innovation pipeline and maintain discipline on promotions as it navigates headwinds from the Middle East, elevated competition and input-cost volatility.
On the company’
Claros Mortgage Trust (NYSE:CMTG) reported a first-quarter loss as management said it continued to focus on reducing risk in its loan book, resolving watchlist assets and lowering leverage.
The company posted a GAAP net loss of $0.39 per share for the first quarter of 2026, while distributable loss
Chimera Investment (NYSE:CIM) executives said the company covered its dividend in the first quarter of 2026 while continuing to reposition its portfolio toward more liquid assets and expanding its HomeXpress Mortgage origination platform.
President and Chief Executive Officer Phillip Kardis said th
Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment (NYSE:CHMI) reported a first-quarter loss as management said geopolitical volatility, higher inflation expectations and wider mortgage spreads weighed on performance late in the period.
President and CEO Jay Lown said markets began the quarter with relative stability
CF Industries (NYSE:CF) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $983 million, as executives said strong operations and a tightening global nitrogen market supported results heading into the North American spring application season.
President and CEO Chris Bohn said the company’s performance
BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC) reported higher first-quarter sales and adjusted EBITDA as the building products distributor cited specialty product growth, the contribution from Disdero Lumber Company and stronger structural margins, while management warned that housing demand remains soft and expectations for
Banco Santander Chile (NYSE:BSAC) said first-quarter profitability remained strong despite a more uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, with management pointing to higher inflation as a near-term support for margins while cautioning that weaker growth and household pressures could weigh later in the yea
Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook, with management citing sustained transaction growth, food rollout momentum, beverage innovation and an accelerated development pipeline.
On the company’s May 6 earnings call, Christine Bar
Avient (NYSE:AVNT) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.83, modestly ahead of the company’s expectations, as pricing and productivity actions helped offset softer demand in several end markets and rising inflationary pressure.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) raised its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance after reporting higher first-half profit, citing rate increases, customer growth, benefits from Texas regulatory changes and stronger revenue from its Atmos Pipeline-Texas through-system business.
The natural gas utility reported fisc
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE:AMR) reported a modest sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026, while management said lower shipment volumes and inflation tied to the war in Iran pushed costs higher during the period.
Chief Executive Officer Andy Eidson said the com
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