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Top Earnings NewsUnitedHealth Group Beat Expectations UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported earnings of $7.23 per share on revenue of $111.72 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026. The consensus earnings estimate was $6.46 per share on revenue of $109.96 billion. The Earnings Whisper number was $6.60 per share. The company beat expectations by 9.55% while revenue grew 1.96% on a year-over-year basis.
The company said it expects 2026 earnings to be greater than $18.25 per share. The company's previous guidance was earnings of at least $17.75 per share, and the current consensus earnings estimate is $17.66 per share for the year ending December 31, 2026.
“We are continuing to help simplify and modernize health care for the people and care providers we serve, bringing greater value, affordability, transparency and connectivity,” said Stephen Hemsley, chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group.
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone through two distinct and complementary businesses.
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Positive GuidancePitney Bowes Raises Guidance Pitney Bowes, Inc. (PBI) said it expects first quarter earnings of approximately $0.47 per share on revenue of approximately $477.0 million. The current consensus earnings estimate is $0.38 per share on revenue of $447.94 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The company also said it now expects 2026 earnings of $1.50 to $1.65 per share on revenue of $1.80 billion to $1.86 billion. The company's previous guidance was earnings of $1.40 to $1.60 per share on revenue of $1.76 billion to $1.86 billion, and the current consensus earnings estimate is $1.46 per share on revenue of $1.81 billion for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Pitney Bowes Inc is a technology company that offers products and solutions that enable commerce in the areas of customer information management, location intelligence, customer engagement, shipping and mailing, and e-commerce.
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Vicor Sees Revenue Above Estimates Vicor Corporation (VICR) said during its conference call it expects second quarter revenue of nearly $126.0 million and 2026 revenue of nearly $570.0 million. The current consensus revenue estimate is $121.70 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 and revenue of $528.90 million for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and complete power systems based upon a portfolio of patented technologies.
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Tesla is Expected to Beat Estimates Tesla (TSLA) is confirmed to report earnings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at approximately 4:05 PM ET. The consensus earnings estimate is $0.37 per share on revenue of $21.92 billion, respresenting 13.4% year-over-year revenue growth, and the Earnings Whisper ® number is $0.39 per share. Investors are 25.1% bullish going into the company's earnings release. Option traders are pricing in a 6.0% move on earnings and the stock has averaged a 7.4% move in recent quarters.
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Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) reported earnings of $2.22 per share on revenue of $1.44 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026. The consensus earnings estimate was $1.48 per share on revenue of $959.46 million. The company beat consensus estimates by 50.00% while revenue grew 17.81% on a year-over-year basis.
Community Health Systems (CYH) reported a loss of $0.48 per share on revenue of $2.97 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026. The consensus estimate was a loss of $0.18 per share on revenue of $3.00 billion. The company missed consensus estimates by 166.67% while revenue fell 6.14% compared to the same quarter a year ago.