U.S. Markets Rebound Monday, Alphabet and Meta Propel Communication Services
Following a softer open in the futures markets overnight amid fears of another government shutdown, U.S. indices recovered at the start of the week with another session of gains. Strength in shares of Alphabetand Meta Platformspropelled the Communication Services to the top of the sector rankings in the S&P 500 for the day. Apple's3% gain supported the Tech sector, while Utilities ranked 3rd on the benchmark index in terms of performance.In the opening hour of the evening session, sentiment is a bit more mixed. Dow Industrials futures are negative, weighed down by shares of United Healthwhich is falling 9% afterhours as CMS released Medicare Advantage 2027 price increase plan that are nowhere near consensus estimates. S&P e-minis are flat while Nasdaq 100 is up 0.2%, with investors proving to be more willing to overlook threats of protectionism after President Trump announced a 10 point increase on exports from South Korea to 25%. Korea's Kospi, however, is headed for a lower open as the South Korea MSCI ETF - EWY - was down 1% on the news.In commodities, precious metals are well off Monday's highs - Gold is below $5,040 after rising over $5,100 while Silver is at $107 per ounce after approaching $120 earlier in the day. WTI Crude Oil is slightly firmer, trading just below $61 per barrel.Check out this evening's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER AFTER EARNINGS -Triumph Financialup 3.5%FirstSun Capitalup 3.0%Gracoup 2.0%Alexandria Real Estate Equitiesup 1.3%W. R. Berkleyup 0.5%Craneup 0.5%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Agilysysdown 12.7%Sanminadown 8.2%Brown & Browndown 6.1%Nucordown 3.0%Park Nationaldown 0.9%Enterprise Financial Servicesdown 0.8%ALSO LOWER -UnitedHealthdown 8.7%, Oscar Healthdown 3.0%, Molinadown 3.0%, Humanadown 12.5%, CVS Healthdown 9.4% after Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services release of 2027 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage rate plan calling for just 0.09% increase vs. 4%-6% analyst estimatesEllington Financialdown 2.2% after equity offering
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Triumph Financial Q4 2025 Earnings Call Insights
- Revenue Growth Target: Triumph Financial anticipates its core payments business will exceed a 30% EBITDA margin in 2026, moving towards a long-term goal of 50%, reflecting a strong commitment to profitability.
- LoadPay Revenue Outlook: LoadPay's annualized revenue stands at $1.5 million, with management aiming to triple this in 2026 by opening between 7,000 and 12,000 accounts, targeting an average revenue of $750 per account.
- Cost Control Initiatives: The company confirmed annual cost savings of approximately $6 million, which are baked into the first quarter estimates, demonstrating positive progress in expense management.
- Market Outlook: While a revenue decline is expected in Q1 due to seasonal factors, management remains optimistic about future organic growth, projecting low teens revenue growth.
Triumph Financial Q4 Earnings Exceed Expectations
- Earnings Beat: Triumph Financial reported a Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.77, surpassing expectations by $0.47, indicating a significant improvement in profitability that boosts investor confidence.
- Strong Revenue Growth: The company's Q4 revenue reached $120 million, exceeding forecasts by $9.29 million, reflecting a robust business growth momentum that may attract more investor interest.
- Positive Market Reaction: The earnings beat is likely to positively impact Triumph Financial's stock price, enhancing market expectations for its future growth potential.
- Healthy Financial Position: The consistent earnings growth and revenue exceeding expectations demonstrate Triumph Financial's resilience in the current economic environment, potentially providing funding support for future expansion and investments.