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Prudential (PRU) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
For the quarter ended December 2025, Prudential (PRU) reported revenue of $14.52 billion, up 11.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $3.30, compared to $2.96 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.69 billion, representing a surprise of +6.04%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -2.17%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.37.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Prudential performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:- Assets Under Management and Administration - PGIM - Total: 1466.1 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of 1478.36 billion.
- Assets Under Management and Administration - PGIM - Affiliated: 547.1 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of 551.01 billion.
- Assets Under Management and Administration - PGIM - Retail customers - Third Party: 267 billion compared to the 267.77 billion average estimate based on four analysts.
- Assets Under Management and Administration - PGIM - Institutional customers - Third Party: 652 billion versus 659.58 billion estimated by four analysts on average.
- Total Revenues- U.S. Businesses: $8.95 billion compared to the $8.12 billion average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +18% year over year.
- Total Revenues- International Businesses: $4.42 billion versus $4.35 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.1% change.
- Total Revenues- Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) basis- Net investment income: $4.95 billion compared to the $4.81 billion average estimate based on five analysts.
- Total Revenues- Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) basis- Policy charges and fee income: $1.11 billion compared to the $1.16 billion average estimate based on five analysts.
- Total Revenues- Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) basis- Premiums: $7.03 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $6.08 billion.
- Total Revenues- Corporate and Other: $50 million compared to the $91.64 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +72.4% year over year.
- Total Revenues- U.S. Businesses- Retirement Strategies: $5.74 billion versus $4.84 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +28.4% change.
- Total Revenues- U.S. Businesses- Retirement Strategies- Institutional Retirement Strategies: $4.29 billion compared to the $3.35 billion average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +36.5% year over year.
View all Key Company Metrics for Prudential here>>>
Shares of Prudential have returned -4.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains
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Jack Henry (JKHY) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
For the quarter ended December 2025, Jack Henry (JKHY) reported revenue of $619.33 million, up 7.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.72, compared to $1.34 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.64% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $609.37 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.43, the EPS surprise was +20.28%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Jack Henry performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:- Revenue- Core: $186.1 million compared to the $182.7 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.5% year over year.
- Revenue- Corporate & Other: $19.55 million compared to the $24.51 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of -21.5% year over year.
- Revenue- Complementary: $181.71 million versus $174.21 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12.9% change.
- Revenue- Payments: $231.98 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $228.39 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +8%.
- Segment Income- Core: $111.17 million versus $111.88 million estimated by two analysts on average.
- Segment Income- Corporate & Other: $-67.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $-62.66 million.
- Segment Income- Complementary: $112.44 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $105.71 million.
- Segment Income- Payments: $111.93 million versus $103.98 million estimated by two analysts on average.
View all Key Company Metrics for Jack Henry here>>>
Shares of Jack Henry have returned -1.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains
Quantum Computing is the next technological revolution, and it could be even more advanced than AI.
While some believed the technology was years away, it is already present and moving fast. Large hyperscalers, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, and even Meta and Tesla, are scrambling to integrate quantum computing into their infrastructure.
Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook reveals 7 carefully selected stocks poised to dominate the quantum computing landscape in his report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power.
Kevin was among the early experts who recognized NVIDIA's enormous potential back in 2016. Now, he has keyed in on what could be "the next big thing" in quantum computing supremacy. Today, you have a rare chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this opportunity.
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Compared to Estimates, Horace Mann (HMN) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
For the quarter ended December 2025, Horace Mann (HMN) reported revenue of $434.8 million, up 6.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.21, compared to $1.62 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $443.7 million, representing a surprise of -2.01%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.98%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.18.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Horace Mann performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:- Net premiums and contract charges earned: $317.2 million versus $314.07 million estimated by two analysts on average.
- Other income (loss): $6.7 million compared to the $4.77 million average estimate based on two analysts.
- Net investment income: $118 million compared to the $124.82 million average estimate based on two analysts.
View all Key Company Metrics for Horace Mann here>>>
Shares of Horace Mann have returned -1.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains
Quantum Computing is the next technological revolution, and it could be even more advanced than AI.
While some believed the technology was years away, it is already present and moving fast. Large hyperscalers, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, and even Meta and Tesla, are scrambling to integrate quantum computing into their infrastructure.
Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook reveals 7 carefully selected stocks poised to dominate the quantum computing landscape in his report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power.
Kevin was among the early experts who recognized NVIDIA's enormous potential back in 2016. Now, he has keyed in on what could be "the next big thing" in quantum computing supremacy. Today, you have a rare chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this opportunity.
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BrightView (BV) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
BrightView Holdings (BV) reported $614.7 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. EPS of -$0.01 for the same period compares to $0.04 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $587.85 million, representing a surprise of +4.57%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -300%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.01.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how BrightView performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:- Revenue- Maintenance Services: $436.4 million compared to the $406.36 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +6.6% year over year.
- Revenue- Development Services: $179.2 million versus $183.47 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -6.6% change.
- Revenue- Maintenance Services- Snow Removal Services: $68.4 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $32.65 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +111.1%.
- Revenue- Maintenance Services- Landscape Maintenance Services: $368 million versus $373.72 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -2.4% change.
- Revenue- Eliminations: $-0.9 million versus $-1.98 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -52.6% change.
- Adjusted EBITDA- Development Services: $18.1 million versus $17.54 million estimated by three analysts on average.
- Adjusted EBITDA- Maintenance Services: $35.4 million compared to the $37.71 million average estimate based on three analysts.
View all Key Company Metrics for BrightView here>>>
Shares of BrightView have returned +6.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains
Quantum Computing is the next technological revolution, and it could be even more advanced than AI.
While some believed the technology was years away, it is already present and moving fast. Large hyperscalers, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, and even Meta and Tesla, are scrambling to integrate quantum computing into their infrastructure.
Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook reveals 7 carefully selected stocks poised to dominate the quantum computing landscape in his report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power.
Kevin was among the early experts who recognized NVIDIA's enormous potential back in 2016. Now, he has keyed in on what could be "the next big thing" in quantum computing supremacy. Today, you have a rare chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this opportunity.
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Compared to Estimates, Varonis (VRNS) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
For the quarter ended December 2025, Varonis Systems (VRNS) reported revenue of $173.37 million, up 9.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.08, compared to $0.18 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +2.87% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $168.53 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.03, the EPS surprise was +155.59%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Varonis performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:- Annual Recurring Revenues: $745.4 million compared to the $735.29 million average estimate based on six analysts.
- Revenues- Maintenance and Services: $10.09 million compared to the $9.96 million average estimate based on seven analysts. The reported number represents a change of -48.3% year over year.
- Revenues- Term license subscriptions: $20.96 million versus $20.59 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -68.6% change.
- Revenues- SaaS: $142.32 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $139.14 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +97.1%.
View all Key Company Metrics for Varonis here>>>
Shares of Varonis have returned -11% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains
Quantum Computing is the next technological revolution, and it could be even more advanced than AI.
While some believed the technology was years away, it is already present and moving fast. Large hyperscalers, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, and even Meta and Tesla, are scrambling to integrate quantum computing into their infrastructure.
Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook reveals 7 carefully selected stocks poised to dominate the quantum computing landscape in his report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power.
Kevin was among the early experts who recognized NVIDIA's enormous potential back in 2016. Now, he has keyed in on what could be "the next big thing" in quantum computing supremacy. Today, you have a rare chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this opportunity.
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Compared to Estimates, H&R Block (HRB) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
For the quarter ended December 2025, H&R Block (HRB) reported revenue of $198.87 million, up 11.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$1.84, compared to -$1.73 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $186.26 million, representing a surprise of +6.77%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +5.96%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$1.96.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how H&R Block performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:- Revenues- U.S. assisted tax preparation: $55.92 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $50.02 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +15.6%.
- Revenues- U.S. royalties: $5.11 million compared to the $3.29 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +46% year over year.
- Revenues- U.S. DIY tax preparation: $16.81 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $14.34 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +22.3%.
- Revenues- International: $34.72 million compared to the $33.35 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.1% year over year.
- Revenues- Refund Transfers: $0.64 million compared to the $0.59 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.2% year over year.
- Revenues- Tax Identity Shield: $4.24 million compared to the $4.14 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +5.8% year over year.
- Revenues- Peace of Mind Extended Service Plan: $16.23 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $15.88 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.5%.
- Revenues- Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance: $13.45 million versus $12.28 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +9.3% change.
- Revenues- Other: $12.85 million versus $12.65 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8.6% change.
- Revenues- Wave: $29.79 million versus $29.8 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12.1% change.
- Revenues- Emerald Card and Spruce: $9.12 million compared to the $10.16 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -10.1% year over year.
View all Key Company Metrics for H&R Block here>>>
Shares of H&R Block have returned -11.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains
Quantum Computing is the next technological revolution, and it could be even more advanced than AI.
While some believed the technology was years away, it is already present and moving fast. Large hyperscalers, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, and even Meta and Tesla, are scrambling to integrate quantum computing into their infrastructure.
Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook reveals 7 carefully selected stocks poised to dominate the quantum computing landscape in his report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power.
Kevin was among the early experts who recognized NVIDIA's enormous potential back in 2016. Now, he has keyed in on what could be "the next big thing" in quantum computing supremacy. Today, you have a rare chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this opportunity.
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Amcor (AMCR) Q2 Earnings
Amcor (AMCR) reported $5.45 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 68.1%. EPS of $0.86 for the same period compares to $0.80 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.75% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.55 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.83, the EPS surprise was +3.61%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Amcor performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:- Net Sales- Flexible: $3.19 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $3.18 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +27%.
- Net Sales- Rigid Packaging: $2.26 billion versus $2.32 billion estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +210.1% change.
- Adjusted EBIT- Rigid Packaging: $228 million versus $241.92 million estimated by three analysts on average.
- Adjusted EBIT- Flexibles: $402 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $409.65 million.
View all Key Company Metrics for Amcor here>>>
Shares of Amcor have returned +3.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains
Quantum Computing is the next technological revolution, and it could be even more advanced than AI.
While some believed the technology was years away, it is already present and moving fast. Large hyperscalers, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, and even Meta and Tesla, are scrambling to integrate quantum computing into their infrastructure.
Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook reveals 7 carefully selected stocks poised to dominate the quantum computing landscape in his report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power.
Kevin was among the early experts who recognized NVIDIA's enormous potential back in 2016. Now, he has keyed in on what could be "the next big thing" in quantum computing supremacy. Today, you have a rare chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this opportunity.
See Top Quantum Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
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