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WEN May 14, 2026

Wendy's Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Project Fresh Turnaround Faces Headwinds as U.S. Sales Decline 7.8%

Wendy's Q1 2026 results underscore a company navigating a difficult competitive landscape while executing the early stages of its Project Fresh turnaround strategy. Global system-wide sales declined 5...

  • Global system-wide sales declined 5.5% in Q1 2026, with U.S. same-restaurant sales falling 7.8% due to traffic declines, severe weather, and operating hour optimizations.
  • International system-wide sales grew 6%, driven by net unit growth in key markets like the Philippines and Mexico, offsetting U.S. softness.
  • Wendy's signed a landmark franchise agreement to open up to 1,000 restaurants in China over the next 10 years, marking the largest development deal in the company's history.
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MTD May 14, 2026

Mettler-Toledo Q1 2026 Earnings Call - EPS Growth Holds Steady Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Tariff Headwinds

Mettler-Toledo delivered solid Q1 2026 results with adjusted EPS of $8.91, up 9% year-over-year, driven by disciplined margin expansion and strong service revenue growth. The company navigated a turbu...

  • Adjusted EPS of $8.91 grew 9% year-over-year, exceeding guidance and offsetting a 4% tariff headwind through pricing power and cost discipline.
  • Local currency sales grew 3% ($947M), with industrial up 5% and product inspection up 11%, while laboratory sales remained flat due to academia and biotech softness.
  • Service revenue grew 7% organically, reinforcing the recurring revenue model and high attach rates in automated inspection segments.
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LNSR May 14, 2026

LENSAR Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Recurring Revenue Growth Offsets System Sales Slump as LENSAR Rebuilds Post-Alcon Split

LENSAR exited a year-long holding pattern following the termination of its merger with Alcon, emerging as an independent company focused on rebuilding its core business. The first quarter of 2026 saw ...

  • LENSAR terminated its merger with Alcon in mid-March 2026, ending a year-long strategic limbo and allowing the company to operate as an independent entity again.
  • Total revenue for Q1 2026 was $13.4 million, a 5% decline from $14.2 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to lower system capital sales.
  • Recurring revenue grew 9% year-over-year to $12.6 million, now representing 94% of total revenue and signaling a shift toward a more durable, subscription-like business model.
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BUR May 14, 2026

Burford Capital Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Core Business Cash Generation Outweighs YPF Setback

Burford Capital’s Q1 2026 results are dominated by a non-cash write-down from the YPF litigation loss, but the company insists the core business remains a cash-generating powerhouse. CEO Christopher B...

  • Burford Capital takes a substantial non-cash write-down on YPF after a 2-1 Second Circuit reversal, but CEO Christopher Bogart stresses the investment remains a cash-profitable event with over $100M in realized cash proceeds since inception.
  • The company will pursue international arbitration against Argentina, citing an 86% pro-investor resolution rate in bilateral investment treaty cases against the country, with expected costs in the $10M-$20M range.
  • Core business momentum is accelerating: $133M in new definitive commitments in Q1 2026, up 25% year-over-year, with $1B in undrawn definitive commitments and $600M in discretionary commitments ready to deploy.
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GSBD May 14, 2026

Goldman Sachs BDC Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Legacy Portfolio Drag Masks Strong New Vintage Performance

Goldman Sachs BDC reported a challenging first quarter, with net investment income per share falling to $0.22 and net asset value declining 3.7% to $12.17. The drag came almost entirely from the legac...

  • Net investment income per share fell to $0.22, down from prior quarters, driven by higher incentive fee accruals and unrealized losses on legacy assets.
  • Net asset value per share declined 3.7% to $12.17, primarily due to mark-to-market adjustments on older portfolio positions rather than new credit deterioration.
  • The legacy portfolio (pre-2022 vintages) represents 42% of the book but generated 72% of quarterly losses and over 99.5% of non-accruals at cost.
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KGEI May 14, 2026

Kolibri Global Energy Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Record Production and EBITDA Drive Debt Paydown Amid Rising Oil Prices

Kolibri Global Energy delivered a record-breaking first quarter of 2026, with production, net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA all hitting all-time highs. The company benefited from a favorable timing of ...

  • Kolibri Global Energy reported record first quarter 2026 production, net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA, marking the highest quarterly results in company history.
  • Average production increased 15% quarter-over-quarter to 4,685 BOE per day, driven by wells drilled during 2025.
  • Net revenue rose 20% to $19.6 million, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 16% to $14.8 million, reflecting strong operational performance and higher oil prices.
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WULF May 14, 2026

TeraWulf Q1 2026 Earnings Call - HPC Revenue Surpasses Mining, Contracted Cash Flows Begin to Materialize

TeraWulf’s first quarter of 2026 marks a structural shift in its business model. HPC leasing revenue reached $21 million, overtaking digital asset mining revenue of $13 million, signaling the successf...

  • HPC leasing revenue reached $21 million in Q1 2026, surpassing digital asset mining revenue of $13 million for the first time, marking a structural shift toward stable, contracted income.
  • All 60 critical megawatts of IT capacity at Lake Mariner were energized and generating revenue with Core42, while Fluidstack and Google deployments remain on schedule.
  • TeraWulf maintains $3.1 billion in cash and restricted cash, with $300 million available at the parent level and $1.5 billion after April equity raises, supporting disciplined capital deployment.
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WFCF May 14, 2026

Where Food Comes From Q1 2026 Earnings Call - RaiseWell Program Drives Beef Recovery Amid Disease Headwinds

Where Food Comes From reported a modest 2% year-over-year revenue increase to $5.4 million in Q1 2026, driven by a 6% jump in verification and certification revenue. The company returned to profitabil...

  • Total revenue grew nearly 2% year-over-year to $5.4 million, signaling a return to profitability despite broader macroeconomic headwinds.
  • Verification and certification revenue surged 6% to $4.4 million, outpacing overall growth and highlighting strong demand for compliance services.
  • Product sales saw a slight year-over-year increase to $713,000, driven by ranchers shifting toward premium, feature-rich tags despite lower overall herd volumes.
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FPS May 14, 2026

Forgent Power Solutions Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call - Record Revenue and Backlog Drive Massive Guidance Hike

Forgent Power Solutions delivered a blowout third quarter, with revenue doubling to a record $379 million and adjusted EBITDA nearly doubling to $85 million. Management raised full-year 2026 guidance ...

  • Revenue surged 103% year-over-year to a record $379 million, with growth accelerating sequentially even from a larger base.
  • Adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled to $85 million, with margins expanding 200 basis points sequentially to 22.4% due to SG&A leverage and improved absorption.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance was raised significantly, with revenue now expected at $1.35 billion to $1.39 billion and adjusted EBITDA at $310 million to $320 million.
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ASM May 14, 2026

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Inaugural Mineral Reserves and Record Financials

Avino Silver & Gold Mines delivered a record-breaking first quarter of 2026, driven by strong silver prices, elevated mill throughput, and the successful integration of La Preciosa development materia...

  • Record Q1 2026 revenues of $39.4 million, with 60% driven by silver sales at an average realized price of $86.42 per ounce.
  • Inaugural mineral reserve estimate of 127 million silver equivalent ounces across all three assets, marking a transformational milestone toward multi-asset mid-tier status.
  • Net income of $15.9 million ($0.09 per diluted share), beating prior year and quarter records, with adjusted earnings of $24.3 million ($0.14 per share).
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