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8-K filings in March 2025, explained

442 material Form 8-K filings that 386 companies we cover made with the SEC in March 2025, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).

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PRGSPROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA Mar 31, 4:08 PM ET

Progress Q1 revenue rose 29% to $238 million; GAAP EPS fell 53% to $0.24

Mixed earnings Written later 2.027.01

Progress reported fiscal first-quarter 2025 revenue of $238 million, up 29% year over year, and raised its fiscal 2025 GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share guidance on March 31, 2025. GAAP diluted earnings per share fell 53% to $0.24 from $0.51, while non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 5% to $1.31. Revenue guidance was unchanged at $958 million to $970 million, so the higher EPS outlook rests on profit measures rather than sales growth.

  • Q1 revenue of $238 million rose 29% from $184.7 million; Annualized Recurring Revenue of $836 million rose 48% on a constant currency basis.
  • GAAP net income was $10.9 million versus $22.6 million a year earlier; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.31 versus $1.25.
  • Fiscal 2025 GAAP diluted EPS guidance was raised to $1.19 to $1.35 from $1.08 to $1.23; non-GAAP EPS guidance was raised to $5.25 to $5.37 from $5.00 to $5.12.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GNLGlobal Net Lease, Inc. Mar 28, 4:16 PM ET

Global Net Lease closes first phase of $1.1 billion multi-tenant portfolio sale

Mixed m&a Written later 2.017.01

Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) closed the first phase of its multi-tenant portfolio sale on March 25, 2025, selling 59 unencumbered properties to an affiliate of RCG Ventures for $1.1 billion in gross proceeds. The company said it plans to use the net proceeds to significantly reduce leverage and pay down its revolving credit facility, and that the remaining 41 encumbered properties are expected to sell in two more phases by the end of the second quarter of 2025.

  • First phase closed March 25, 2025, covering 59 unencumbered properties with $1.1 billion in gross proceeds.
  • Cash consideration received at the first closing was $873.4 million, and $850.2 million was used to pay down the revolving credit facility.
  • The remaining 41 encumbered properties are expected to close in two phases by the end of Q2 2025, subject to lender consents.
  • Unaudited pro forma figures for 2024 show a $9.0 million estimated loss on disposition and a net loss of $0.71 per share, compared with $0.76 reported.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DLTRDOLLAR TREE, INC. Mar 26, 6:32 AM ET

Dollar Tree agrees to sell Family Dollar for $1,007.0 million; Q4 EPS down 23.8%

Mixed m&a Written later 2.027.01

On March 25, 2025, Dollar Tree agreed to sell its Family Dollar business to Brigade and Macellum for $1,007.0 million, subject to adjustments, with closing expected in about 90 days and subject to US antitrust approval. In the fourth quarter ended February 1, 2025, net sales rose 0.7% to $5.0 billion, but diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to $1.86 from $2.44, and the company reported a diluted loss of $17.17 per share including discontinued operations. The company expects fiscal 2025 adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $5.00 to $5.50.

  • Family Dollar sale: $1,007.0 million purchase consideration, with net proceeds estimated at about $804 million and expected close in about 90 days
  • Q4 net sales rose 0.7% to $5.0 billion; same-store net sales increased 2.0%
  • Q4 operating income fell 26.5% to $533.6 million; diluted loss per share of $17.17 including discontinued operations
  • Fiscal 2025 outlook: net sales of $18.5 billion to $19.1 billion and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $5.00 to $5.50
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GMEGameStop Corp. Mar 25, 4:11 PM ET

GameStop Q4 net sales fell to $1.283 billion; net income rose to $131.3 million

Mixed earnings Written later 2.027.01

GameStop reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with net sales of $1.283 billion, down from $1.794 billion a year earlier, while net income rose to $131.3 million from $63.1 million. The same day, the company said its board unanimously approved adding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset in its investment policy. Shareholders face lower sales alongside higher reported profit, plus a new policy that permits Bitcoin holdings.

  • Q4 net sales were $1.283 billion versus $1.794 billion in the prior-year quarter
  • Q4 net income was $131.3 million versus $63.1 million; adjusted EBITDA was $96.5 million versus $88.0 million
  • Fiscal 2024 net sales were $3.823 billion versus $5.273 billion; net income was $131.3 million versus $6.7 million
  • Board unanimously approved an investment policy update to add Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CNMCore & Main, Inc. Mar 25, 7:31 AM ET

Core & Main Q4 sales up 17.9%, net income down 11.8%; CEO to change March 31

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Core & Main reported fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter net sales up 17.9% to $1,698 million, but net income fell 11.8% to $67 million and diluted EPS fell 2.9% to $0.33. For the full year, net sales rose 11.0% to $7,441 million while net income fell 18.3% to $434 million, and the company gave fiscal 2025 guidance for net sales of $7,600 to $7,800 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $950 to $1,000 million, with a CEO transition effective March 31, 2025.

  • Q4 net sales rose 17.9% to $1,698 million, while Q4 net income fell 11.8% to $67 million, driven by higher interest and income tax expense.
  • Full-year net sales rose 11.0% to $7,441 million; full-year diluted EPS fell 0.9% to $2.13 and Adjusted EBITDA rose 2.2% to $930 million.
  • Fiscal 2025 guidance: net sales of $7,600 to $7,800 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $950 to $1,000 million.
  • Mark Witkowski will succeed Steve LeClair as CEO and Robyn Bradbury will succeed Witkowski as CFO, both effective March 31, 2025.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SCHLSCHOLASTIC CORP Mar 20, 4:02 PM ET

Scholastic Q3 revenue rises 4%; fiscal 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook trimmed to low end

Mixed guidance Written later 2.02

Scholastic reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $335.4 million, up 4%, and an operating loss of $23.9 million, narrower than the $34.9 million loss a year earlier. The company now expects full-year Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $140 million, the low end of its prior $140 million to $150 million range, and modest revenue growth instead of the prior 4% to 6%. It also raised its share repurchase authorization to $100 million, which matters to shareholders because the profit outlook was lowered while buybacks were expanded.

  • Q3 revenue of $335.4 million, up 4%; diluted loss per share of $0.13 versus $0.91 a year earlier
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $6.0 million, compared with a $7.2 million loss a year earlier
  • Education Solutions revenue fell 16% to $57.2 million, with a segment operating loss of $6.9 million
  • Net debt of $189.4 million versus net cash of $78.9 million a year earlier, reflecting borrowings to fund the 9 Story Media Group acquisition
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FDSFACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC Mar 19, 5:44 PM ET

FactSet Q2 revenue rises 4.5% to $570.7 million; GAAP EPS guidance cut

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

FactSet reported results for the three months ended February 28, 2025, with GAAP revenue up 4.5% to $570.7 million and GAAP diluted EPS up 3.0% to $3.76, while GAAP operating margin fell to 32.5% from 33.3%. The company raised its fiscal 2025 GAAP revenue guidance but lowered its GAAP diluted EPS guidance, and left its adjusted diluted EPS guidance unchanged at $16.80 to $17.40, so the outlook is mixed for shareholders.

  • GAAP revenue of $570.7 million, up 4.5%; organic revenue of $568.0 million, up 4.0%
  • GAAP diluted EPS of $3.76, up 3.0%; adjusted diluted EPS of $4.28, up 1.4%
  • Fiscal 2025 GAAP revenue guidance raised to $2,305 million to $2,325 million from $2,285 million to $2,305 million
  • Fiscal 2025 GAAP diluted EPS guidance lowered to $14.80 to $15.40 from $15.10 to $15.70
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FIVEFIVE BELOW, INC Mar 19, 4:28 PM ET

Five Below Q4 sales up 4.0%, EPS falls to $3.39; guides fiscal 2025 EPS $3.90-$4.52

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Five Below reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 net sales of $1.39 billion, up 4.0%, but diluted EPS fell to $3.39 from $3.65 and comparable sales declined 3.0%. For fiscal 2025, the company guided to diluted EPS of $3.90 to $4.52, below its fiscal 2024 diluted EPS of $4.60, so shareholders face a mixed picture of higher sales but lower profit.

  • Q4 net sales rose 4.0% to $1.39 billion, or 7.8% excluding the 53rd week in fiscal 2023; comparable sales fell 3.0%
  • Q4 diluted EPS was $3.39 versus $3.65; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.48, a 0.6% decline excluding the 53rd week
  • Fiscal 2024 net sales rose 8.9% to $3.88 billion, but diluted EPS was $4.60 versus $5.41 in fiscal 2023
  • Fiscal 2025 guidance: net sales of $4.21 billion to $4.33 billion and diluted EPS of $3.90 to $4.52; Q1 diluted EPS of $0.44 to $0.55
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Ollie's Q4 net income falls 10.4%; comparable sales up 2.8%; $300 million buyback

Mixed earnings Written later 2.028.01

Ollie's reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results on March 19, 2025. Net sales rose 2.8%, but net income fell 10.4% to $68.6 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, from a year earlier, and the quarter included a one-time $5.5 million equity award expense. The Board also approved a new $300 million share repurchase authorization effective through March 31, 2029, and the company guided to fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings of $3.65 to $3.75 per diluted share.

  • Q4 net sales rose 2.8% to $667.1 million; net income fell 10.4% to $68.6 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, from $1.23.
  • Fiscal 2024 net income rose 10.1% to $199.8 million, or $3.23 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.272 billion.
  • The Board approved a new $300 million buyback effective through March 31, 2029; $32.7 million remains on the prior program, which expires March 31, 2026.
  • Fiscal 2025 outlook: net sales of $2.564 to $2.586 billion, adjusted EPS of $3.65 to $3.75, and 75 new store openings.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SIGSIGNET JEWELERS LTD Mar 19, 7:02 AM ET

Signet Q4 sales fall 5.8% to $2.4 billion as impairments cut EPS to $2.30

Mixed earnings Written later 2.027.01

Signet reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 sales of $2.4 billion, down 5.8%, with same store sales down 1.1% and diluted EPS of $2.30 versus $11.75 a year earlier, after $200.7 million in non-cash impairment charges. The company initiated fiscal 2026 guidance for sales of $6.53 billion to $6.80 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $7.31 to $9.10, and announced a new "Grow Brand Love" strategy and reorganization. The board also raised the quarterly common dividend 10% to $0.32 per share.

  • Q4 sales were $2,352.6 million, down $145.0 million or 5.8%; same store sales fell 1.1%.
  • Q4 diluted EPS was $2.30 versus $11.75; adjusted diluted EPS was $6.62 versus $6.73.
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance: sales of $6.53 billion to $6.80 billion; same store sales (2.5%) to +1.5%; adjusted diluted EPS of $7.31 to $9.10 versus $8.94 in fiscal 2025.
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, a 10% increase, payable May 23, 2025 to holders of record April 25, 2025.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ONON SEMICONDUCTOR CORP Mar 18, 5:10 PM ET

onsemi to take $600M-$700M non-cash impairment charges on manufacturing equipment

Mixed restructuring Written later 2.06

ON Semiconductor disclosed that on March 17, 2025, management approved pre-tax non-cash impairment charges of between $600 million and $700 million on long-lived manufacturing equipment, as part of a restructuring plan announced February 24, 2025. The company says the charges will reduce 2025 depreciation expense by $30 million to $35 million and do not are expected to require material future cash spending, though actual amounts may differ.

  • Pre-tax non-cash impairment charges of between $600 million and $700 million approved March 17, 2025
  • Charges relate to manufacturing equipment at certain facilities, treated as held for sale
  • Estimated 2025 depreciation expense reduction of $30 million to $35 million
  • Most charges expected in the first two quarters of 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

G-III Apparel FY2025 sales up 2.7% to $3.18 billion; FY2026 sales seen at $3.14 billion

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

G-III Apparel reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results for the year ended January 31, 2025. Fiscal 2025 net sales rose 2.7% to $3.18 billion, and net income attributable to the company rose to $193.6 million, or $4.20 per diluted share, from $176.2 million, or $3.75, a year earlier. For fiscal 2026, the company expects net sales of about $3.14 billion and diluted EPS of $4.15 to $4.25, compared with non-GAAP EPS of $4.42 in fiscal 2025, so the outlook implies lower sales and lower non-GAAP earnings.

  • Fourth-quarter net sales rose 9.8% to $839.5 million; diluted EPS was $1.07 versus $0.61 a year earlier.
  • Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP diluted EPS was $4.42, up from $4.04; GAAP diluted EPS was $4.20, up from $3.75.
  • Fiscal 2026 outlook: net sales of about $3.14 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $310.0 million to $315.0 million, versus $325.9 million in fiscal 2025.
  • Total debt fell to $6.2 million from $417.8 million after the company redeemed the entire $400.0 million principal of its notes in August 2024.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DGDOLLAR GENERAL CORP Mar 13, 6:57 AM ET

Dollar General Q4 Sales Rise 4.5%,但 Profit Falls 52.5% on Store Closure Charges

Mixed earnings Written later 1.012.027.01

Dollar General reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 net sales up 4.5% to $10.3 billion, but diluted EPS fell 52.5% to $0.87 after $232 million in store portfolio review charges, and it guided fiscal 2025 diluted EPS to $5.10 to $5.80. The company also amended its $2.375 billion revolving credit facility, which temporarily raises its leverage covenant limit, lowers its fixed charge coverage minimum, and restricts share repurchases until January 30, 2026 or earlier.

  • Q4 net sales rose 4.5% to $10.3 billion; same-store sales rose 1.2%, while operating profit fell 49.2% to $294.2 million.
  • The store portfolio review plans 96 Dollar General and 45 pOpshelf store closures and six pOpshelf conversions in fiscal 2025's first quarter.
  • Fiscal 2025 guidance: net sales growth of 3.4% to 4.4%, same-store sales growth of 1.2% to 2.2%, and diluted EPS of $5.10 to $5.80 (fiscal 2024 diluted EPS was $5.11).
  • Amendment No. 1, dated March 11, 2025, covers the revolving facility; the Board declared a $0.59 quarterly dividend payable April 22, 2025.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

American Eagle Q4 operating income rose to $142 million; 2025 outlook is weaker

Mixed earnings Written later 2.028.01

American Eagle reported fourth-quarter 2024 operating income of $142 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.54, up from $0.03 a year earlier, while net revenue fell 4% to $1.6 billion. The company guided fiscal 2025 operating income to $360 million to $375 million, below the $427 million GAAP operating income reported for fiscal 2024, and its board added 50 million shares to the repurchase authorization.

  • Q4 2024 (13 weeks ended February 1, 2025): net revenue $1.6 billion, down 4%; diluted EPS $0.54 versus $0.03 a year earlier
  • Fiscal 2025 outlook: operating income of $360 million to $375 million; first-quarter operating income of $20 million to $25 million
  • Fiscal 2024 GAAP operating income of $427 million; GAAP diluted EPS $1.68 versus $1.74 on an adjusted basis
  • Board authorized 50 million additional shares for repurchase on March 11, 2025; 68.5 million shares remain authorized through February 3, 2029
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Pursuit Q4 revenue up 8.5% to $45.8 million; continuing ops loss of $65.1 million

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Pursuit reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on March 11, 2025, after completing the $535 million sale of its GES business on December 31, 2024. Full-year revenue rose 4.6% to $366.5 million, but consolidated adjusted EBITDA fell 2.3% to $77.1 million, and the loss from continuing operations was $57.1 million, including $47.6 million of impairment charges. Reported net income of $368.5 million was driven mainly by the gain on the GES sale, and the company guided to 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $98 million to $108 million.

  • Full-year 2024 revenue was $366.5 million, up 4.6%; fourth-quarter revenue was $45.8 million, up 8.5%.
  • Full-year net income attributable to Pursuit was $368.5 million, mainly from a $421.9 million pre-tax gain on the GES sale; the loss from continuing operations was $57.1 million.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $77.1 million, down 2.3%, which the company attributed in part to an adjusted EBITDA decline of approximately $15 million from the Jasper wildfire.
  • For 2025, the company expects adjusted EBITDA of $98 million to $108 million and revenue up low-double digits.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Ferguson sales rise 3.0% in Q2, but EPS falls 12.7% and margin guidance is cut

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Ferguson reported fiscal second-quarter 2025 results for the quarter ended January 31, 2025, with net sales up 3.0% to $6.9 billion while reported diluted earnings per share fell 12.7% to $1.38. The company reaffirmed its full-year low single digit sales growth guidance but lowered its adjusted operating margin range to 8.3% to 8.8% from 9.0% to 9.5%, and it also declared a $0.83 quarterly dividend and raised its buyback authorization by $1.0 billion.

  • Net sales of $6.9 billion, up 3.0%; reported operating profit of $410 million, down 14.0%
  • Diluted EPS of $1.38 versus $1.58 a year earlier; adjusted EPS of $1.52 versus $1.74
  • FY2025 adjusted operating margin guidance cut to 8.3% to 8.8% from 9.0% to 9.5%; capital expenditure guidance lowered to $325 million to $375 million
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.83 payable May 6, 2025; share repurchase program increased by $1.0 billion to about $1.4 billion remaining
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AESAES CORP Mar 10, 9:29 PM ET

AES Restates Q2 and Q3 2024 Results Over $192 Million Impairment Overstatement

Mixed legal/regulatory Written later 4.02

AES said its unaudited financial statements for the second and third quarters of 2024 should no longer be relied upon, because impairment expense tied to the sale of its 47.3% stake in AES Brasil was overstated. The company included restated figures in its 2024 Form 10-K and reported a material weakness in internal controls, but said the restatement does not change full-year 2024 net income, EPS, or Adjusted EBITDA.

  • Impairment expense overstated by about $192 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and about $5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
  • Cause: incomplete data used to estimate the fair value of AES Brasil's net assets after it was classified as held for sale in Q2 2024.
  • Full-year 2024 net income attributable to AES, EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA are unchanged, per the company.
  • AES will not file amended 10-Qs for the restated periods; figures are in the 2024 Form 10-K filed March 10, 2025.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
RYNRAYONIER INC Mar 10, 5:03 PM ET

Rayonier agrees to sell its New Zealand joint venture stake for $710 million

Mixed m&a Written later 1.017.01

Rayonier's subsidiaries agreed on March 9, 2025 to sell their entire 77% interest in the New Zealand joint venture to a vehicle formed by Ents LP, an investment fund managed by The Rohatyn Group, for $710 million, subject to adjustments. Rayonier says the sale is modestly accretive to pro forma CAD per share and lowers pro forma net debt to Adjusted EBITDA to about 0.3x, but the filing's pro forma table also shows Adjusted EBITDA falling from $298.8 million to $245.1 million. Closing is expected in 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Purchase price of $710 million for the 77% interest, implying an enterprise value of $922 million for the joint venture
  • Company expects the sale to be modestly accretive to pro forma CAD per share, with a 1.3% accretion in its pro forma table
  • Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA is shown at $245.1 million, versus $298.8 million in 2024 before the sale
  • Closing requires approvals including antitrust in China and South Korea; either party may terminate if not closed by December 9, 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

FBRT agrees to buy NewPoint Holdings for $425 million, mostly in cash

Mixed m&a Written later 1.013.027.01

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) signed a definitive agreement on March 9, 2025, to acquire NewPoint Holdings JV LLC, a commercial real estate finance company. The filing gives $318,750,000 in cash, subject to adjustments, plus 8,385,951 Class A units of FBRT's operating company, and the investor presentation puts the total at $425 million. The company expects the deal to be accretive to GAAP earnings per share in the first half of 2026 but to reduce fully converted book value per share by $0.26 to $0.28 at closing.

  • Cash consideration of $318,750,000 plus 8,385,951 Class A units of FBRT's operating company, subject to a purchase price adjustment
  • Expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to closing conditions including regulatory approvals; either party may terminate if not closed by December 9, 2025
  • Company projects accretion to GAAP EPS in the first half of 2026 and to distributable EPS in the second half of 2026, but a $0.26 to $0.28 reduction in fully converted book value per share at close
  • NewPoint has a $54.7 billion servicing portfolio as of December 31, 2024 and holds all three agency licenses, which FBRT says will allow it to originate agency loans directly
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
RAMPLiveRamp Holdings, Inc. Mar 6, 9:46 PM ET

LiveRamp cuts about 65 jobs; Q4 GAAP operating loss guided at $13.0 million

Mixed restructuring Written later 2.057.01

On March 6, 2025, LiveRamp announced a workforce restructuring affecting about 65 full-time employees, or roughly 5% of its full-time staff, as part of a broader strategic reprioritization. The company estimates about $6.5 million in restructuring and related charges, mostly severance and benefits, with substantially all expected in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. On March 7 it updated GAAP operating income guidance to a ($13.0) million loss for the fourth quarter and $5.0 million for the fiscal year, while reaffirming its revenue and non-GAAP operating income guidance.

  • About 65 full-time employees, roughly 5% of the workforce, affected by the restructuring.
  • Restructuring and related charges estimated at about $6.5 million, mainly severance and benefits, substantially all in the quarter ending March 31, 2025.
  • GAAP operating income guidance: ($13.0) million for the fourth quarter and $5.0 million for fiscal year 2025.
  • Revenue and non-GAAP operating income guidance reaffirmed; Exhibit 99.1 shows non-GAAP operating income of $22.0 million for the quarter and $135.0 million for the year.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WEXWEX Inc. Mar 6, 5:08 PM ET

WEX completes $550 million notes offering and $450 million term loan for buyback

Mixed financing Written later 1.012.03

WEX Inc. closed a $550 million offering of 6.500% senior unsecured notes due 2033 and entered a $450 million incremental term loan, funds it plans to use for a tender offer of up to $750 million for its common stock, repaying about $250 million of revolver borrowings, and fees. The added debt raises the company's borrowing, and the filing says the credit agreement's leverage limit for unlimited restricted payments rises from 2.75:1.00 to 3.50:1.00.

  • Notes: $550 million, 6.500% interest, payable semi-annually, maturing March 15, 2033
  • Incremental Term Loan B-3: $450 million, SOFR plus 1.75%, scheduled to mature March 6, 2032, secured by substantially all company and certain subsidiary assets
  • Use of proceeds: tender offer for up to $750 million of common stock, about $250 million revolver repayment, and fees
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SSBSouthState Bank Corp Mar 6, 4:19 PM ET

SouthState completes $457 million sale-leaseback of 165 bank branch properties

Mixed financing Written later 1.017.01

SouthState Bank, N.A. closed on February 28, 2025 the sale of 165 branch properties to entities affiliated with Blue Owl Real Estate Capital for an aggregate cash net purchase price of approximately $457 million, and leases them back under 15-year triple net leases. The transaction produced a pre-tax gain of approximately $229 million, but the company then sold available-for-sale securities at a pre-tax net loss approximating that gain, and it expects the net transaction to be immediately accretive to net income and earnings per share.

  • Sale of 165 branch properties in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia closed February 28, 2025 for about $457 million in cash net
  • Lease terms: initial 15 years, three five-year renewal options, 2% annual rent escalation; the bank will not close any branch or exit any market
  • Pre-tax gain of approximately $229 million after transaction expenses, roughly offset by a securities sale at a pre-tax net loss
  • Proceeds reinvested in market rate securities with duration of about 3 years; updated net interest income guidance expected with first quarter 2025 earnings call
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GWREGuidewire Software, Inc. Mar 6, 4:18 PM ET

Guidewire Q2 revenue rises 20% to $289.5 million; raises FY2025 outlook

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Guidewire reported fiscal second-quarter 2025 revenue of $289.5 million, up 20% from a year earlier, and raised its full-year 2025 outlook. GAAP results swung to a net loss of $37.3 million, mainly due to a $53.3 million charge on retiring convertible notes, compared with net income of $9.7 million a year earlier.

  • Total revenue was $289.5 million, up 20%; subscription and support revenue rose 35% to $177.8 million, while license revenue fell 10% to $63.7 million.
  • GAAP net loss was $37.3 million, or $0.45 per share, versus net income of $9.7 million, or $0.12 per share, a year earlier.
  • Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.51, up from $0.46 a year earlier.
  • Updated fiscal 2025 outlook: total revenue of $1,164 million to $1,174 million and non-GAAP operating income of $175 million to $185 million.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WLYJOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. Mar 6, 10:59 AM ET

Wiley Q3 reported revenue falls 12% on divestitures; adjusted EPS rises 39%

Mixed earnings Written later 2.027.01

Wiley reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $405 million, down from $461 million, as divested businesses no longer contributed; adjusted revenue rose 1.2% at constant currency. The GAAP loss per share narrowed to ($0.43) from ($2.08), though a non-cash income tax adjustment and other charges weighed on results. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook at the middle to high end of its ranges and raised its fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin target to 25% or more.

  • Reported revenue of $405 million vs. $461 million in the prior-year quarter, reflecting foregone revenue from divested businesses
  • Operating income of $52 million vs. a loss of $46 million; Adjusted EPS of $0.84, up 39%
  • GAAP EPS loss of ($0.43) vs. ($2.08), primarily due to a $31.7 million non-cash income tax valuation allowance adjustment in the quarter
  • Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin target raised to 25%+ from 24-25%; full fiscal 2026 guidance due June 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Cracker Barrel raises fiscal 2025 EBITDA outlook as Q2 revenue rises 1.5%

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Cracker Barrel reported second quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $949.4 million, up 1.5% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.99, down 16.8%. The company raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $210 million to $220 million from $200 million to $215 million, while GAAP net income fell 16.3% to $22.2 million.

  • Second quarter total revenue was $949.4 million, up 1.5%, with comparable store restaurant sales up 4.7%.
  • GAAP diluted EPS was $0.99, down from $1.19; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.38, up from $1.26.
  • Fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook raised to $210 million to $220 million from $200 million to $215 million.
  • Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable May 14, 2025, to holders of record as of April 11, 2025.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
KRKROGER CO Mar 6, 8:14 AM ET

Kroger Q4 EPS falls to $0.90 from $1.01; 2025 adjusted EPS guided to $4.60-$4.80

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Kroger reported fourth quarter 2024 EPS of $0.90, down from $1.01 a year earlier, and adjusted EPS of $1.14, down from $1.34, while full-year 2024 adjusted EPS was $4.47 versus $4.76 in 2023. The company guided 2025 adjusted EPS to $4.60 to $4.80 and began a $5.0 billion accelerated share repurchase, with Ron Sargent serving as interim CEO. For shareholders, lower reported profit is offset in part by the guidance range and buyback, though the filing ties some of the profit decline to the sale of Kroger Specialty Pharmacy and the 53rd week in 2023.

  • Q4 2024 operating profit was $912 million versus $1,194 million a year earlier; total sales were $34.3 billion versus $37.1 billion
  • Fiscal 2024 EPS was $3.67 versus $2.96, while adjusted EPS was $4.47 versus $4.76
  • 2025 guidance: adjusted FIFO operating profit of $4.7 to $4.9 billion and adjusted free cash flow of $2.8 to $3.0 billion
  • Commenced a $5.0 billion accelerated share repurchase under a $7.5 billion authorization, with $2.5 billion of capacity remaining
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MMacy's, Inc. Mar 6, 7:26 AM ET

Macy's Q4 net sales fell 4.3% to $7.8B; 2025 adjusted EPS guided to $2.05-$2.25

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Macy's reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 results on March 6, 2025, with net sales down 4.3% in the quarter to $7.8 billion while GAAP diluted EPS rose to $1.21 from a loss of $0.47 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS fell to $1.80 from $2.24, but beat the company's prior guidance range. The company guided fiscal 2025 adjusted diluted EPS to $2.05 to $2.25, below the $2.64 reported for fiscal 2024, and said it intends to resume share buybacks.

  • Q4 2024 GAAP diluted EPS was $1.21 versus a loss of $0.47 in Q4 2023; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.80 versus $2.24
  • Fiscal 2024 net sales were $22.3 billion, down 3.5%; GAAP diluted EPS was $2.07 and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.64
  • Fiscal 2025 guidance: net sales of $21.0 billion to $21.4 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.05 to $2.25
  • Cash was $1.3 billion at year end; the company intends to resume buybacks under the remaining $1.4 billion authorization, market conditions permitting
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VSXYVictoria's Secret & Co. Mar 5, 4:16 PM ET

Victoria's Secret Q4 sales rise 1%; 2025 profit guidance trails 2024 actual

Mixed earnings Written later 2.027.01

Victoria's Secret & Co. reported fourth quarter 2024 net sales of $2.106 billion, up 1%, with comparable sales up 5%. GAAP net income was $193 million, or $2.33 per diluted share, versus $2.29 a year earlier, though the quarter had 13 weeks compared with 14 in the prior year. Its 2025 guidance projects adjusted operating income of $300 million to $350 million, below the $373 million reported for fiscal 2024, which makes the outlook mixed for shareholders.

  • Q4 2024 net sales $2.106 billion, up 1%; comparable sales up 5%; the quarter had 13 weeks versus 14 a year earlier
  • Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $2.33 vs $2.29; adjusted EPS $2.60 vs $2.58
  • Fiscal 2025 guidance: net sales $6.2 billion to $6.3 billion and adjusted operating income $300 million to $350 million; fiscal 2024 adjusted operating income was $373 million
  • First quarter 2025 guidance: net sales $1.30 billion to $1.33 billion vs $1.359 billion last year; adjusted operating income $10 million to $30 million
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CPBCAMPBELL'S Co Mar 5, 7:21 AM ET

Campbell's Q2 sales rise 9% on Sovos deal; GAAP EPS falls 15%, full-year guidance cut

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Campbell's reported fiscal second-quarter 2025 net sales up 9% to $2.7 billion, driven by the Sovos Brands acquisition, while organic net sales fell 2%. Adjusted EPS fell 8% to $0.74, mainly reflecting higher net interest expense, and the company lowered its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $2.95 to $3.05 from $3.12 to $3.22, which matters to shareholders because it reduces expected profit growth for the year.

  • Net sales rose 9% to $2.7 billion; organic net sales decreased 2%, with flat volume/mix and net price realization down 2%.
  • GAAP diluted EPS was $0.58 versus $0.68; adjusted EPS was $0.74, down 8%.
  • Full-year fiscal 2025 adjusted EBIT growth was cut to 3% to 5% from 9% to 11%; adjusted EPS guidance was lowered to $2.95 to $3.05.
  • The noosa yoghurt business was sold on February 24, 2025 and is estimated to reduce net sales by about 1 percentage point.
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BOXBOX INC Mar 4, 4:05 PM ET

Box Q4 revenue rises 6% to $279.5 million; board adds $150 million to buyback

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Box reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $279.5 million, up 6%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.12, which included a $1.04 net tax benefit. For fiscal 2026 it guided to revenue of $1.155 billion to $1.160 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $1.13 to $1.17, lower than fiscal 2025's $1.71 because of non-cash deferred tax expense it will begin recording.

  • Q4 revenue of $279.5 million, up 6%; fiscal 2025 revenue of $1.090 billion, up 5%
  • Q4 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.12 versus $0.57; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.42, flat year over year
  • FY26 guidance: revenue of $1.155 billion to $1.160 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $1.13 to $1.17, including a $0.56 non-cash deferred tax expense
  • On March 3, 2025, the Board authorized a $150 million expansion of the stock repurchase program; about $52 million remained as of January 31, 2025
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ROSTROSS STORES, INC. Mar 4, 4:04 PM ET

Ross Stores Q4 EPS falls to $1.79; fiscal 2025 EPS guided to $5.95-$6.55

Mixed guidance Written later 2.02

Ross Stores reported fourth-quarter diluted earnings per share of $1.79, down from $1.82 a year earlier, on sales of $5.9 billion. For fiscal 2024, EPS rose to $6.32 from $5.56 and sales reached $21.1 billion, though the company said a one-time facility sale added $0.14 per share. Management forecast fiscal 2025 EPS of $5.95 to $6.55, below the fiscal 2024 level, citing softer sales since late January, and raised the quarterly dividend 10% to $0.405 per share.

  • Fourth-quarter sales were $5.9 billion versus $6.0 billion a year earlier; comparable store sales rose 3%, and operating margin was 12.4%, flat year over year.
  • Fiscal 2024 net earnings were $2.1 billion, including a one-time benefit of about $0.14 per share from the sale of a packaway facility.
  • First-quarter fiscal 2025 EPS is projected at $1.33 to $1.47, compared with $1.46 a year earlier, with comparable store sales forecast down 3% to flat.
  • The quarterly dividend rises to $0.405 per share, payable March 31, 2025; the company expects to complete the remaining $1.05 billion buyback authorization in fiscal 2025.
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BBYBEST BUY CO INC Mar 4, 7:00 AM ET

Best Buy Q4 comparable sales rise 0.5%; GAAP EPS $0.54 after $475 million charge

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Best Buy reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 comparable sales up 0.5%, but revenue fell to $13.95 billion from $14.65 billion, partly because the prior-year quarter had an extra week. GAAP diluted EPS dropped to $0.54 from $2.12 after a $475 million goodwill impairment tied to Best Buy Health, while adjusted diluted EPS was $2.58 versus $2.72. The company guided fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS to $6.20 to $6.60 and raised its quarterly dividend 1% to $0.95.

  • Q4 FY25 enterprise comparable sales rose 0.5% and revenue was $13.95 billion, versus $14.65 billion in the 14-week Q4 FY24
  • GAAP diluted EPS was $0.54 versus $2.12; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.58 versus $2.72
  • FY26 guidance: revenue of $41.4 billion to $42.2 billion, comparable sales of 0.0% to 2.0%, adjusted diluted EPS of $6.20 to $6.60, excluding tariffs
  • Quarterly dividend raised 1% to $0.95 per share, payable April 15, 2025, to holders of record on March 25, 2025
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ADMAADMA BIOLOGICS, INC. Mar 3, 4:06 PM ET

ADMA Biologics FY 2024 revenue rises 65% to $426.5 million; 2025 guidance raised

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

ADMA Biologics reported full-year 2024 total revenue of $426.5 million, up 65% from 2023, and GAAP net income of $197.7 million, which includes an $84.3 million valuation allowance tax benefit. It raised its FY 2025 and 2026 revenue, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, but said it expects to file its Form 10-K late, on or before March 18, 2025, because KPMG has not yet completed its audit procedures.

  • FY 2024 revenue $426.5 million vs. $258.2 million in FY 2023; GAAP net income $197.7 million vs. a net loss of $28.2 million
  • FY 2024 Adjusted EBITDA $164.6 million and Adjusted Net Income $119.2 million, vs. $40.2 million and $0.7 million in FY 2023
  • FY 2025 total revenue guidance raised to more than $490 million; FY 2026 to more than $605 million
  • Company intends to file a Form 12b-25 and expects to file the Form 10-K on or before March 18, 2025; KPMG has not completed its audit procedures
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KRKROGER CO Mar 3, 7:10 AM ET

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns; Ron Sargent named interim CEO

Mixed leadership Written later 2.025.027.01

Kroger said Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen resigned effective immediately after a Board investigation into his personal conduct, which the company says is unrelated to its financial performance, operations or reporting. Lead Director Ronald Sargent became interim CEO and Chairman, and the company said full-year Identical Sales without fuel are expected at the high end of guidance and Adjusted EPS slightly above the high end of guidance. Shareholders will get full 2024 results and 2025 guidance on March 6, 2025.

  • Rodney McMullen resigned as Chairman and CEO effective immediately; he forfeits unvested equity awards and will not receive a 2024 bonus.
  • Ronald Sargent, a director since 2006 and Lead Director since 2017, is interim CEO and Chairman; a Search Committee is seeking a permanent CEO.
  • Mark Sutton was appointed Lead Director.
  • Full-year Identical Sales without fuel expected at the high end of guidance; Adjusted EPS expected slightly above the high end of guidance.
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NABLN-able, Inc. Mar 3, 7:05 AM ET

N-able Q4 revenue up 7.5%, beats guidance; 2025 revenue outlook 4% to 6% growth

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

N-able reported fourth-quarter 2024 total revenue of $116.5 million, up 7.5% year over year, and said this exceeded its fourth-quarter revenue guidance. GAAP net income for the quarter was $3.3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with $9.35 million a year earlier. For 2025, the company expects total revenue of $486.5 million to $492.5 million, growth of about 4% to 6% after 10.5% growth in 2024, which signals a slowdown for shareholders.

  • Q4 2024 revenue $116.5 million, up 7.5%; GAAP net income $3.3 million ($0.02 per diluted share) versus $9.35 million in Q4 2023
  • Full-year 2024 revenue $466.1 million, up 10.5%; GAAP net income $31.0 million ($0.16 per diluted share)
  • 2025 outlook: total revenue $486.5 million to $492.5 million; adjusted EBITDA $132.0 million to $138.0 million; total ARR $514.0 million to $522.0 million
  • Q1 2025 outlook: revenue $115.0 million to $116.0 million, about 1% to 2% year-over-year growth
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