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Alpha Teknova Inc (TKNO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Alpha Teknova Inc (TKNO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Alpha Teknova reported Q4 2025 revenue of $10.5 million, a 9% year‑over‑year increase and the fifth consecutive quarter of growth, driven primarily by its Lab Essentials catalog line. Lab Essentials revenue rose 16% to $8.3 million, while Clinical Solutions revenue slipped 13%...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
ACM Research Inc (ACMR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

ACM Research Inc (ACMR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Amkor Technology reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.89 billion, up 16% year‑over‑year, and EPS of $0.69, beating the top end of guidance. Full‑year revenue reached $6.7 billion, a 6% increase, with advanced packaging revenue setting a new record after a 7% rise....

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Anika Therapeutics Inc (ANIK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Anika Therapeutics Inc (ANIK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Anika Therapeutics reported total revenue of $27.8 million for the quarter, a 6% year‑over‑year decline driven primarily by lower pricing in its OEM osteoarthritis pain‑management channel. Commercial channel revenue rose 22% to $12 million, powered by a 25% surge in...

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Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Papa John’s reported a 1% drop in global system‑wide sales for Q4 2025, with North America comparable sales falling 5% while international markets rose 6%, led by a 7% gain in the UK. Total revenue slipped 6% to $498 million and...

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Hagerty Inc (HGTY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Hagerty Inc (HGTY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Hagerty Inc. reported Q3 2025 revenue of $380 million, an 18% year‑over‑year increase, propelled by 16% written‑premium growth and strong State Farm policy conversions. Operating profit jumped 240% to $34 million, lifting margins to 9% and net income to $46 million, a 143%...

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Solventum Corp (SOLV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Solventum Corp (SOLV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Solventum Corp reported Q4 FY2025 results, posting 3.5% organic sales growth and $2.0 billion in revenue, though reported sales fell 3.7% because of the Purification & Filtration divestiture and the Acera acquisition. Gross margin slipped to 53.5% and adjusted operating income...

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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc (LIND) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc (LIND) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Lindblad Expeditions reported record Q3 2025 results, posting $240 million revenue, a 16.6% year‑over‑year increase, and a historic adjusted EBITDA of $57.3 million, up 25%. Occupancy rose to 88% despite a 5% capacity expansion, driving net yield to $1,314 per available guest...

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Enovis Corp (ENOV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Enovis Corp (ENOV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

EnPro Industries reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, with revenue climbing 14.3% to $295.4 million and adjusted EBITDA rising 19.2% to $69.4 million, delivering adjusted diluted EPS of $1.99, up nearly 27%. Both Sealing Technologies and Advanced Surface Technologies posted double‑digit sales growth,...

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Oportun Financial Corp (OPRT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Oportun Financial Corp (OPRT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Oportun Financial Corp reported a fifth straight quarter of GAAP profitability, posting $25 million net income for 2025 and an 89% jump in adjusted EPS to $1.36. Credit quality improved, with the annualized net charge‑off rate at 12.3% and secured personal...

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Seer Inc (SEER) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Seer Inc (SEER) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Thryv Holdings reported a 34% year‑over‑year increase in SaaS revenue, reaching $461 million for the full year, while SaaS adjusted EBITDA hit $73.8 million. The company highlighted the strategic impact of its Keap acquisition and the rapid growth of its Marketing Center,...

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Ex-BBC News CEO Denies Anti-Trump Bias Amid $10 Billion Suit
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Ex-BBC News CEO Denies Anti-Trump Bias Amid $10 Billion Suit

Former BBC News CEO Deborah Turness acknowledged that a Trump‑focused Panorama documentary failed editorial standards, yet she rejected claims of institutional anti‑Trump bias. The documentary’s edit prompted President Donald Trump to file a $10 billion defamation suit against the BBC, which...

By The Wrap
Clearfield’s CEO Says It Sees the Verizon/Frontier Merger as a Significant Opportunity
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Clearfield’s CEO Says It Sees the Verizon/Frontier Merger as a Significant Opportunity

Clearfield CEO Cheri Beranek says Verizon's acquisition of Frontier creates a major growth opportunity for the fiber‑connectivity supplier. The combined Verizon‑Frontier network will cover over 25 million premises across 31 states, expanding demand for Clearfield’s equipment and its new NOVA platform....

By Lightwave
Waseem Limbada Consultant, Airbnb: From Athlete to CEO
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Waseem Limbada Consultant, Airbnb: From Athlete to CEO

Former state champion athlete Waseem Limbada turned down a professional basketball contract to pursue finance and entrepreneurship. He now leads consulting firms and a rapidly growing Airbnb portfolio, having scaled 100 short‑term‑rental properties in under three years and helped launch...

By CEOWORLD magazine
Nvidia Has Another Record Quarter Amid Record Capex Spends
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Nvidia Has Another Record Quarter Amid Record Capex Spends

Nvidia posted a record $68 billion quarter, a 73% year‑over‑year increase, driven largely by its data‑center business. Data‑center revenue reached $62 billion, split between $51 billion in compute and $11 billion in networking products, pushing full‑year revenue to $215 billion. The company still reports no...

By TechCrunch AI
How Frank L. Douglas PhD, MD, Impacts the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsFeb 25, 2026

How Frank L. Douglas PhD, MD, Impacts the Pharmaceutical Industry

Frank L. Douglas, PhD MD, is a biotech executive, scientific adviser and former MIT Center founder who has helped bring roughly 25 drugs to market. He pioneered clinical‑biology methods that enable early efficacy assessment with few patients and introduced chemical biology...

By CEOWORLD magazine
Steve Madden Won’t Give Profit Guidance as Planned Due to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Steve Madden Won’t Give Profit Guidance as Planned Due to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Steve Madden announced it will not issue profit guidance for 2026 after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Trump’s emergency‑powers tariffs. The ruling introduced significant uncertainty around trade costs, prompting CEO Edward Rosenfeld to postpone the company’s full financial forecast....

By MarketWatch – Top Stories
CEO Remains Bullish as Shares Plunge 70%
SocialFeb 25, 2026

CEO Remains Bullish as Shares Plunge 70%

"The best days of @TheTradeDesk are ahead of us. I want to thank our employees, our clients, and our Partners for their trust and support throughout 2025. I am as confident as I have ever been in the opportunity in...

By Rich Greenfield
Ted, Don’t Do This…
BlogFeb 25, 2026

Ted, Don’t Do This…

Netflix chief Ted Sarandos is urged to abandon his $27.75‑per‑share cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studio assets and let Paramount Skydance’s $31‑per‑share bid win. The author argues that Netflix would face intense regulatory scrutiny, higher financing costs, and...

By Puck
Org Chart From Hell: ‘Too Many Tentacles for One Octopus’
BlogFeb 25, 2026

Org Chart From Hell: ‘Too Many Tentacles for One Octopus’

Paramount Pictures has raised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31 a share, reigniting a potential takeover of the studio’s film, TV and streaming assets, including HBO Max. The board has not dismissed the offer, leaving the door open...

By The Ankler
Leading Women CEOs Across Pharma and Biotech: A 2026 Snapshot
BlogFeb 25, 2026

Leading Women CEOs Across Pharma and Biotech: A 2026 Snapshot

2026’s leading women CEOs in pharma and biotech are steering some of the industry’s biggest strategic moves, from multi‑billion‑dollar investments to landmark FDA approvals. The list includes Julie Kim’s upcoming Takeda leadership, Emma Walmsley’s transition at GSK, Reshma Kewalramani’s growth...

By Xtalks – Biotech Blogs
Verizon Leverages FWA to Expand Sustainable Subscriber Base
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Verizon Leverages FWA to Expand Sustainable Subscriber Base

"with FWA ... we're building a long-term sustainable business. We have over 5.7 million subs in our base...and we see a lot of room to grow there. So we can do both and we have the capacity and the network...

By Mike Dano
Asha Sharma Returns as Xbox CEO, Second Microsoft Stint
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Asha Sharma Returns as Xbox CEO, Second Microsoft Stint

Fun fact: Asha Sharma's appointment as CEO of Xbox is her second time working on Microsoft's gaming brand A Microsoft rep confirmed to me that she did some Xbox work back during her initial 2011-2013 Microsoft stint but didn't specify what...

By Stephen Totilo
F1 CEO Defends Apple Leap: ‘Bigger’ Reach With ‘Other People’
NewsFeb 25, 2026

F1 CEO Defends Apple Leap: ‘Bigger’ Reach With ‘Other People’

Formula One has shifted its U.S. broadcast rights from ESPN to Apple, securing a $140 million per‑year deal that eclipses ESPN’s $80‑90 million payments. CEO Stefano Domenicali argues the Apple partnership will ultimately reach a larger audience, especially among cord‑never viewers, by...

By Front Office Sports
Jensen Huang Discusses VAST Data at SLC Conference
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Jensen Huang Discusses VAST Data at SLC Conference

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on VAST Data today at VAST FWD in SLC - https://t.co/5VYAhyx8RC

By Nicole Hemsoth
Charlotte Tilbury CEO Demetra Pinsent Exits the Brand
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Charlotte Tilbury CEO Demetra Pinsent Exits the Brand

Charlotte Tilbury chief executive Demetra Pinsent will leave the luxury cosmetics brand after 14 years, with her last day set for February 26. Founder Charlotte Tilbury will assume both creative and commercial leadership as president, chairman, and chief creative officer. Pinsent helped grow the company...

By The Business of Fashion (BoF)
JPMorgan’s $20 Billion Tech Bet Could Shrink FinTech’s Innovation Edge
NewsFeb 25, 2026

JPMorgan’s $20 Billion Tech Bet Could Shrink FinTech’s Innovation Edge

JPMorgan Chase disclosed a $19‑$20 billion annual technology budget, earmarked for AI, cloud infrastructure, and data integration. More than 80% of its applications now run on modern platforms, with over 70% in public or private clouds, enabling real‑time processing and automated...

By PYMNTS
Samsung Aims to Bring AI to All, Privacy Assured
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Samsung Aims to Bring AI to All, Privacy Assured

Kicking off Galaxy Unpacked with CEO TM Roh talking about @SamsungMobile drive to make AI reach everybody with the confidence that privacy is assured https://t.co/wluLL9EVjO

By Carolina Milanesi
Blockfills Co-Founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer Has Stepped Down
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Blockfills Co-Founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer Has Stepped Down

Blockfills co‑founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer stepped down, with Joseph Perry named interim chief executive. The crypto lender disclosed $75 million in losses and halted client deposits and withdrawals on Feb 11, 2026. The firm, which processed $60 billion in 2025 trading volume,...

By CoinDesk
Spotlight Series: Outrigger Hospitality Group
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Spotlight Series: Outrigger Hospitality Group

Outrigger Hospitality Group’s president and CEO Jeff Wagoner highlighted the critical role of leadership in navigating today’s volatile hospitality landscape. He emphasized the brand’s commitment to authenticity, arguing that genuine guest experiences drive loyalty and revenue. Wagoner also detailed the company’s...

By Hotel Business
Automation Will Kill Network Effects of Seat‑based Tools
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Automation Will Kill Network Effects of Seat‑based Tools

If a company had a network effect but that network effect is induced by people whose roles will get automated via AI, that company will surely have a decelerating network effect. There are many seat-based tools like this that are...

By Suhail Doshi
Alkermes’ Richard Pops to Step Down After Three-Decade Run as CEO
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Alkermes’ Richard Pops to Step Down After Three-Decade Run as CEO

Richard Pops will step down as Alkermes CEO on July 31 after a 32‑year tenure, remaining as board chair. COO Blair Jackson will succeed him and join the board during the transition. Under Pops, Alkermes shifted from drug‑delivery to commercial...

By BioPharma Dive
🎧 Paramount Vs. Netflix: Your Big Questions Answered
BlogFeb 25, 2026

🎧 Paramount Vs. Netflix: Your Big Questions Answered

Paramount has renewed its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery with a $31‑per‑share bid, reigniting a high‑stakes acquisition battle. Netflix, led by co‑CEO Ted Sarandos, is simultaneously courting investors and studios, arguing its own offer—already accepted in December—outperforms Paramount’s. The two...

By The Ankler
Walmart: Supply Chain Spending Set to ‘Peak’ Next 2 Years, CEO Says
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Walmart: Supply Chain Spending Set to ‘Peak’ Next 2 Years, CEO Says

Walmart’s CEO John Furner said the retailer’s supply‑chain capital spending will likely peak this year and next, as automation projects accelerate. Twenty‑three of its 42 U.S. distribution centers are being retrofitted with robotics, and similar initiatives are beginning abroad. About...

By Retail Dive
Dennis Venter Resigns as iOCO Co-CEO
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Dennis Venter Resigns as iOCO Co-CEO

Dennis Venter has stepped down as co‑CEO and board member of JSE‑listed iOCO with immediate effect, citing other business interests. He and fellow co‑CEO Rhys Summerton, appointed in February 2025, led a turnaround that lifted EBITDA 68 % to R516 million and...

By TechCentral (South Africa)
Richard Gibbens Is New CEO of Intermountain MLS
BlogFeb 25, 2026

Richard Gibbens Is New CEO of Intermountain MLS

Intermountain MLS announced Richard Gibbens as its new chief executive officer. Gibbens comes from Bluegrass REALTORS®, where he drove strategic modernization, strengthened broker collaboration, and expanded data and technology capabilities. His appointment signals a push to sharpen operational focus and...

By Vendor Alley
Ed Fries: New Xbox Leaders Mirror Original Management
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Ed Fries: New Xbox Leaders Mirror Original Management

Ed Fries weighs in on the new Xbox changes, saying Asha Sharma and Matt Booty are not so different from the original leadership. Exclusive. https://t.co/muo6ftTR4C

By Dean Takahashi
TIM Starts 'Second Journey' After Situation Normal Is Achieved, Says CEO
NewsFeb 25, 2026

TIM Starts 'Second Journey' After Situation Normal Is Achieved, Says CEO

Telecom Italia (TIM) confirmed it hit full‑year FY25 guidance for the fourth consecutive year, marking an unprecedented streak in its recent history. CEO Pietro Labriola highlighted that the new governance structure has delivered operational discipline, strategic consistency and financial predictability....

By Light Reading
Outback Posts First Traffic Growth in 5 Years
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Outback Posts First Traffic Growth in 5 Years

Outback Steakhouse recorded a 0.9% same‑store traffic increase in Q4 2025, its first positive quarter since 2021, while same‑store sales slipped 0.6% as average checks fell 1.5%. CEO Michael Spanos linked the traffic lift to a new steak lineup launched in November...

By Restaurant Dive (Industry Dive)
FLSmidth – Toni Laaksonen
NewsFeb 25, 2026

FLSmidth – Toni Laaksonen

FLSmidth announced that Toni Laaksonen will assume the role of chief executive officer, while temporarily retaining his duties as president of the service business line. He succeeds Mikko Keto, who has stepped down after a tenure marked by strategic realignment. The appointment...

By Engineering & Mining Journal (E&MJ)
Global Tailings Management Institute – Ed Toms
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Global Tailings Management Institute – Ed Toms

The Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI) announced Ed Toms as its new chief executive officer. Toms, a veteran of the mining sector, will steer GTMI’s mission to improve tailings safety and sustainability worldwide. The appointment comes amid heightened scrutiny of...

By Engineering & Mining Journal (E&MJ)
GSK's New CEO Targets Proven Science, Eyes Obesity Drugs
SocialFeb 25, 2026

GSK's New CEO Targets Proven Science, Eyes Obesity Drugs

The FT's report on GSK's $950M deal to buy 35Pharma and its pulmonary arterial hypertension drug includes an interesting unnamed insider's quote that new CEO Luke Miels is going after assets where "the science is relatively settled." Maybe leaning into...

By John Carroll
Santam Hires Munich Re Exec as CEO
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Santam Hires Munich Re Exec as CEO

Santam, South Africa's leading insurer, announced the appointment of a senior Munich Re executive as its new chief executive officer. The move follows a strategic review aimed at accelerating growth and deepening reinsurance capabilities. The new CEO brings extensive global...

By Business Insurance
AudioUK Appoints Chris Baughen as Chief Executive Officer
NewsFeb 25, 2026

AudioUK Appoints Chris Baughen as Chief Executive Officer

AudioUK announced that Chris Baughen will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on 30 March 2026. Baughen arrives with more than two decades of experience at Wondery, Spotify, Global and Deezer, spanning radio, streaming and podcasting. His appointment coincides with a...

By Sounds Profitable
5 Minutes with… Brooke Bibeault
BlogFeb 25, 2026

5 Minutes with… Brooke Bibeault

In a brief interview, Brooke Bibeault, chief executive of Makor Resources, outlines the company’s growth strategy and its commitment to responsible mining. She stresses the need for greater public awareness of where metals originate and highlights Makor’s upcoming copper project...

By The Intelligent Miner
ONE Container Line Swaps CEOs Amid Global Trade Turmoil
SocialFeb 25, 2026

ONE Container Line Swaps CEOs Amid Global Trade Turmoil

ONE container line. Changing its CEO and leadership structure. Why? What does it mean in a time of supply chain chaos with geopolitics and Trump’s trade war actions where lines have little control?

By Tom Craig
Why Social Media Demands a Strategic Rethink
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Why Social Media Demands a Strategic Rethink

Social media has moved from a peripheral branding tool to the core of product discovery, trust building, and direct sales. Brands like American Eagle demonstrated the impact, gaining 790,000 new customers in six weeks and boosting denim sales 34%. The...

By Retail Gazette
Streem and Ermewa Shape Their Corporate Direction
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Streem and Ermewa Shape Their Corporate Direction

Streem has appointed Peter Reinshagen to spearhead sector‑related initiatives and broader development in European rail freight, leveraging his experience as Ermewa’s Managing Director. Within Ermewa, Deputy Managing Director Cyrille Guyon steps up as Managing Director, providing continuity after a decade...

By Railway Pro
Valuedynamx Appoints Eileen Peacock, SVP, General Manager, Valuedynamx U.S. to Lead on Market Expansion
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Valuedynamx Appoints Eileen Peacock, SVP, General Manager, Valuedynamx U.S. to Lead on Market Expansion

Valuedynamx, a Collinson Company specializing in purchase‑reward solutions, has appointed Eileen Peacock as SVP and General Manager of its U.S. operations. Peacock brings over three decades of experience across financial services, travel, retail and loyalty to steer business development and...

By Business Wire — Executive Appointments