Earnings Recap - March 16, 2026 (EOD)

 ## Today's Earnings Scorecard Earnings season continued with a mix of beats and misses across various sectors, influencing individual stock performances and broader market sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 0.87%, the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.94%, and the Dow Jones increased 0.71%, reflecting optimism partly fueled by strong earnings in technology and industrials. Notably, several companies in the tech, industrial, and energy sectors reported better-than-expected results, while some specialty and consumer discretionary names faced headwinds. ## Earnings Winners **$CTMX** - +40.38% - Reported strong Q4 results with a significant beat on earnings, driving a sharp rally. **$LIDR** - +40.88% - Surged on Q4 earnings beat and positive outlook in AI-related tech. **$BRBR** - +10.99% - Beat expectations with robust sector growth, lifting shares significantly. **$ETH** - +11.95% - Ethereum price surge coincided with positive earnings momentum in crypto-related firms. **$ASRT** - +5.29% - Beat Q4 adjusted EPS at $(1.06) vs. $(2.71) estimate, though sales missed; maintained guidance. **$RFIL** - +5.88% - Q1 EPS beat at $0.06 vs. $0.03 estimate and revenue beat, supporting a strong stock move. **$DLTR** - +6.51% - Returned to profit in Q4 with sales growth, outperforming expectations. **$MYO** - +6.19% - Benefited from positive earnings momentum and insider buying. **$AMPH** - +6.44% - Delivered strong Q4 results and raised guidance, driving a notable gain. **$CIEN** - +7.85% - Posted a strong Q4 beat with solid demand in data center and optical segments. **$COIN** - +4.64% - Surged on earnings beat and improving crypto market conditions. **$SMTC** - +3.59% - Beat Q4 estimates driven by data center demand, lifting shares. **$DAL** - +3.50% - Airline sector strength continued with Q4 beat and positive outlook. **$RCL** - +3.03% - Cruise line benefited from easing oil prices and strong bookings. **$ALB** - +2.67% - Lithium demand and margin expansion supported a strong quarter. **$BLK** - +2.07% - Asset manager beat expectations with record AUM and dividend hike. **$ABNB** - +2.01% - Beat on revenue and bookings, reflecting resilience in travel demand. **$MA** - +2.11% - Solid payment volumes and margin expansion drove a positive report. **$META** - +1.53% - Despite planned layoffs, AI investments and a $27B AI deal buoyed shares. **$ACN** - +1.35% - Consulting giant beat estimates with strong digital and AI services growth. **$ADBE** - +1.26% - Software revenue beat and AI product momentum lifted the stock. **$BKNG** - +1.26% - Travel rebound continued with better-than-expected bookings and revenue. **$SAIC** - +1.24% - Defense contractor beat EPS estimates despite revenue headwinds. **$FICO** - +2.68% - Credit scoring firm posted strong earnings beat and raised guidance. **$LRCX** - +3.23% - Semiconductor equipment demand drove a solid beat and outlook. **$DELL** - +3.24% - Tech hardware beat estimates with growth in client solutions. **$MRVL** - +3.98% - Semiconductor company benefited from strong optical tech demand. **$KTOS** - +2.76% - Defense and drone tech demand supported a positive earnings surprise. **$ON** - +2.39% - Semiconductor firm beat estimates amid AI-related demand. **$AVAV** - +2.40% - Aerospace tech firm rallied on strong Q4 results and outlook. **$C** - +1.57% - Bank of America subsidiary beat earnings and showed solid credit trends. **$UAL** - +4.16% - United Airlines gained on improved hub economics and Q4 beat. **$WELL** - +1.14% - REIT showed steady growth and dividend safety. **$FIS** - +1.49% - Financial tech company beat estimates with strong transaction volumes. **$FISV** - +1.40% - Payment software provider beat EPS and revenue estimates. **$HIG** - +1.37% - Insurance firm beat estimates and raised dividend. **$TWLO** - +1.46% - Communications platform provider beat estimates with AI integration progress. **$PYPL** - +1.14% - Payments giant beat revenue and EPS estimates, showing resilience. **$SO** - +1.12% - Utility company reported solid earnings amid energy price volatility. **$EHC** - +1.06% - Healthcare provider beat estimates despite sector challenges. **$RVTY** - +1.06% - Life sciences stock gained on solid Q4 execution. **$CMTL** - -6.15% - Despite a miss, shares rebounded later on positive outlook. **$GETY** - +4.64% - Getty Images beat revenue estimates, driving a strong gain. **$GPN** - -0.90% - Slight miss but stock stabilized on steady guidance. ## Earnings Losers **$MVST** - -18.83% - Missed Q4 earnings and revenue estimates amid challenging market conditions; shares plunged. **$LFCR** - -33.49% - Reported a significant loss and revenue miss, causing a sharp selloff. **$VNET** - -8.85% - Missed earnings and revenue estimates despite AI demand; shares declined. **$PRSO** - -14.07% - Missed Q4 earnings, weighed down by weak demand and execution issues. **$NIU** - -14.21% - Revenue dropped 17.4% due to global e-scooter sales collapse; shares tanked. **$BTM** - -6.62% - Crypto-related firm reported losses amid market weakness. **$DMRC** - -5.21% - Missed revenue estimates, reflecting ongoing challenges in digital watermarking. **$WBI** - -5.56% - Profitability issues led to a sharp decline in shares. **$PARA** - -4.94% - Missed estimates due to margin pressure and cost inflation. **$PRMB** - -3.61% - Revenue and earnings miss amid competitive pressures. **$OKTA** - -2.72% - Security software company faced AI-related margin concerns, missing estimates. **$CF** - -5.59% - Fertilizer company missed earnings amid input cost pressures and demand softness. **$CFLT** - +0.98% - Slight beat but stock underperformed broader market. **$CRWD** - -4.10% - Cybersecurity firm missed estimates, weighed down by growth concerns. **$TLS** - -6.31% - Telecom company missed revenue and earnings estimates. **$STT** - -0.92% - Slight miss on earnings due to market volatility. **$PSA** - -2.66% - REIT shares declined on acquisition-related costs and margin pressure. **$MKC** - -1.03% - Consumer staples company missed margin expectations. **$CHWY** - -1.37% - Missed revenue estimates amid competitive e-commerce environment. **$DFS** - -1.19% - Financial services company missed earnings due to credit costs. **$HCA** - -1.46% - Healthcare provider faced margin compression and missed estimates. **$STT** - -0.92% - Slight earnings miss amid market headwinds. ## After-Hours Earnings **$OPAL** - Results: Beat Q4 revenue estimates with a 51% EBITDA surge; AH reaction: +27.57% **$ASRT** - Results: Q4 adj. EPS beat but sales missed; AH reaction: +5.29% **$RFIL** - Results: Q1 EPS and revenue beat; AH reaction: +5.88% **$GETY** - Results: Q4 revenue beat; AH reaction: +4.64% **$DMRC** - Results: Missed revenue estimates; AH reaction: -5.21% **$MVST** - Results: Missed Q4 earnings and revenue; AH reaction: -18.83% **$DFLI** - Results: Q4 earnings miss; AH reaction: -23.75% **$ASRT** - Results: Q4 EPS beat, sales miss; AH reaction: +5.29% **$OPAL** - Results: Strong Q4 with EBITDA growth; AH reaction: +27.57% **$PRSO** - Results: Q4 earnings miss; AH reaction: -14.07% **$NIU** - Results: Revenue decline and loss; AH reaction: -14.21% **$BTM** - Results: Crypto-related losses; AH reaction: -6.62% **$WBI** - Results: Profitability issues; AH reaction: -5.56% **$CMTL** - Results: Missed revenue; AH reaction: -6.15% ## Earnings Themes Today - Revenue trends showed strength in technology, industrials, and travel sectors, reflecting ongoing demand recovery and AI-driven growth. However, some specialty tech and consumer discretionary firms struggled with softer demand or margin pressure. - Margin commentary was mixed; several companies highlighted margin expansion driven by operational efficiencies and AI-related product mix, while others faced cost inflation and competitive pricing pressures. - Guidance tone remained cautiously optimistic in most sectors, with many firms maintaining or raising outlooks, particularly in AI, cloud, and defense-related industries. A few companies flagged macroeconomic uncertainties and supply chain challenges as risks. ## Tomorrow's Earnings Watch - **$MU** - Before Market Open - Key metric: Memory chip demand and margin outlook amid Taiwan factory expansion. - **$MSFT** - After Market Close - Key metric: Cloud revenue growth and AI product adoption. - **$CFLT** - Before Market Open - Key metric: Integration progress post-acquisition and revenue growth. - **$DLTR** - After Market Close - Key metric: Same-store sales growth and margin trajectory. - **$FISV** - After Market Close - Key metric: Payment volume growth and AI integration impact. ## Key Takeaway Today's earnings illustrated a market increasingly driven by AI and technology adoption, with companies leveraging these trends to deliver strong beats and optimistic guidance. Industrial and travel sectors also showed resilience amid easing oil prices, supporting broader market gains. However, pockets of weakness in specialty tech, consumer discretionary, and crypto-related firms underscore ongoing challenges from demand volatility and margin pressures. Investors are focusing on companies that can sustain growth through innovation and operational efficiency as macroeconomic uncertainties persist.