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8-K filings in January 2026, explained

874 material Form 8-K filings that 700 companies we cover made with the SEC in January 2026, 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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DAVEDave Inc./DE Jan 20, 6:13 PM ET

Dave Inc. Adds Nima Khajehnouri to Board as Imran Khan Steps Down

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Dave Inc. appointed Nima Khajehnouri, a former Vice President of Engineering at Meta, Google and Snap, to its Board of Directors effective January 20, 2026, and to the Audit Committee. Director Imran Khan, who has served on the Board since August 2023, is resigning effective upon his successor's appointment, and the filing states his decision was not related to any disagreement with the Company. The filing also reshuffles leadership roles on the Board, which shareholders may track for governance purposes.

  • Nima Khajehnouri joined the Board on January 20, 2026, as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting, and was appointed to the Audit Committee.
  • Imran Khan, on the Board since August 2023, will resign once his successor is appointed.
  • Khajehnouri receives a $50,000 director fee for 2026, pro-rated from his start date, plus a restricted stock unit award with a $165,000 grant date value.
  • Mike Pope was named Lead Independent Director, succeeding Brendan Carroll, and Andrea Mitchell was named Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SONSONOCO PRODUCTS CO Jan 20, 5:15 PM ET

Sonoco COO Rodger Fuller to retire February 28, 2026; no successor planned

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Sonoco said Chief Operating Officer Rodger Fuller will retire effective February 28, 2026, after about 40 years with the company. The company does not intend to appoint a successor, and the presidents of each business unit will report directly to CEO Howard Coker, so shareholders will see the COO role eliminated rather than filled.

  • Rodger Fuller retires as Chief Operating Officer effective February 28, 2026; he joined Sonoco in 1985 and became COO in 2020.
  • Sonoco does not intend to appoint a successor to the COO position.
  • Business unit presidents will report directly to Howard Coker, President and CEO.
  • The January 20, 2026 press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WTFCWINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP Jan 20, 5:10 PM ET

Wintrust Reports Record Q4 2025 Net Income of $223.0 Million, Up From $216.3 Million

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

Wintrust Financial reported record fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $223.0 million, or $3.15 per diluted share, up from $216.3 million, or $2.78 per diluted share, in the third quarter. For the full year, net income rose to $823.8 million, or $11.40 per diluted share, from $695.0 million, or $10.31 per diluted share, in 2024. The results are in a earnings release and presentation furnished under Item 2.02.

  • Q4 2025 net income of $223.0 million, or $3.15 per diluted share, versus $216.3 million, or $2.78, in Q3 2025
  • Full-year 2025 net income of $823.8 million, or $11.40 per diluted share, versus $695.0 million, or $10.31, in 2024
  • Net interest income rose to $583.9 million in Q4 2025, up $16.9 million from Q3 2025; net interest margin was 3.52%
  • Non-performing loans rose to $185.8 million from $162.6 million in Q3 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Mettler-Toledo Appoints Michael J. Tokich to Board of Directors, Effective February 5, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Mettler-Toledo said its Board appointed Michael J. Tokich as a director, effective February 5, 2026, and increased the Board from nine to ten members. Mr. Tokich is a former CFO of STERIS plc, and the filing describes him as independent under NYSE standards, a routine governance change with no financial results disclosed.

  • Board appointed Michael J. Tokich as director on January 16, 2026, effective February 5, 2026
  • Board size increased from nine to ten directors, effective February 5, 2026
  • Mr. Tokich served over 17 years as SVP and CFO at STERIS plc before recently moving to Senior Financial Advisor
  • Board has not yet decided which committees, if any, he will join
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DDDuPont de Nemours, Inc. Jan 20, 5:00 PM ET

DuPont appoints D.G. Macpherson, Grainger CEO, to its Board of Directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

DuPont de Nemours appointed D.G. Macpherson, chairman and CEO of W.W. Grainger, to its Board of Directors effective January 20, 2026. The board determined he is independent under NYSE and SEC rules, and he will receive the standard compensation for non-employee directors.

  • Appointed to the board effective immediately on January 20, 2026
  • Macpherson has been CEO of W.W. Grainger since 2016 and chairman since 2017
  • Previously served as Grainger's COO and at Boston Consulting Group before joining Grainger in 2008
  • Filing states no arrangement or related-party transactions requiring disclosure
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DASHDoorDash, Inc. Jan 20, 4:40 PM ET

DoorDash adds Milan Kovac, former Tesla Optimus VP, to its board of directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

DoorDash expanded its board to eleven members and elected Milan Kovac, a former Tesla vice president who led its Optimus humanoid robotics program, effective January 16, 2026. Kovac also joined the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and his director pay under the outside director policy has been raised to $300,000 for certain annual awards from $250,000. The filing reports no financial results, so the appointment's effect on shareholders depends on the board's future decisions.

  • Board increased to 11 members; Milan Kovac elected effective January 16, 2026 as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting
  • Kovac appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Certain director awards (New Hire, Pro-rated Annual and Annual) increased to $300,000 from $250,000 under the policy amended October 28, 2025
  • Kovac served as Vice President, Optimus (Tesla Bot) at Tesla from September 2024 to June 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SFNCSIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP Jan 20, 4:31 PM ET

Simmons First Q4 net income rises to $78.1 million, diluted EPS $0.54

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Simmons First National Corp reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $78.1 million and diluted EPS of $0.54, up from $48.3 million and $0.38 in the fourth quarter of 2024. The quarter followed a third-quarter net loss of $562.8 million tied to a balance sheet repositioning, so the results reflect a recovery from that loss. The filing gives no guidance for 2026.

  • Diluted EPS of $0.54 compared with $(4.00) in the third quarter of 2025 and $0.38 in the fourth quarter of 2024
  • Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.54, compared with $0.46 in the third quarter of 2025 and $0.39 in the fourth quarter of 2024
  • Net interest margin rose 31 basis points to 3.81 percent; total revenue was $249.0 million
  • Nonperforming loan ratio fell to 0.64 percent from 0.90 percent; $175 million remained under the 2024 buyback program at December 31, 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
APAAPA Corp Jan 20, 4:21 PM ET

APA Curtails Gas Output on Weak Waha Prices; Q4 Deal Costs Rise to $36 Million

Neutral earnings Written later 2.02

APA Corporation issued supplemental fourth-quarter 2025 information, ahead of a full results call on Feb. 26, 2026. The filing shows it curtailed U.S. natural gas and NGL production in response to weak or negative Waha hub prices, and that transaction, reorganization and separation costs rose to $36 million from $18 million in the third quarter. The filing does not give revenue or earnings per share totals, so the full financial picture awaits the February release.

  • APA curtailed about 91 MMcf/d of U.S. natural gas and 7,600 barrels per day of U.S. NGL production in Q4 2025 due to weak or negative Waha hub prices.
  • Transaction, reorganization and separation costs were $36 million in Q4 2025, versus $18 million in Q3, mainly for early office lease terminations in the U.S. and U.K. and a contract termination.
  • APA repurchased 2.7 million shares at an average price of $24.17 in Q4 2025; estimated weighted-average basic shares were 355 million.
  • Results conference call is set for 10 a.m. Central time on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AMDADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC Jan 20, 4:19 PM ET

AMD appoints former Accenture CFO KC McClure to board, expanding it to nine directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

AMD's board approved increasing its size from eight to nine directors on January 16, 2026, and appointed KC McClure, former Chief Financial Officer of Accenture, to fill the new seat. The board determined she is independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules, and she was also named to the Audit and Finance Committee. The filing is a board governance change and does not report any financial results or guidance changes.

  • Board increased from eight to nine directors; McClure appointed January 16, 2026 to fill the vacancy
  • McClure joined the Audit and Finance Committee and was determined to be independent
  • McClure was granted 1,278 restricted stock units on January 16, 2026, fully vesting on the one-year anniversary of the grant
  • McClure was Chief Financial Officer of Accenture from 2019 to 2024 and previously spent more than 37 years at Accenture
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NICNICOLET BANKSHARES INC Jan 20, 4:16 PM ET

Nicolet Bankshares posts record 2025 net income of $151 million, EPS up 21.5%

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.018.01

Nicolet Bankshares reported record full-year 2025 net income of $151 million and diluted earnings per share of $9.78, up 21.5% from 2024. Fourth-quarter net income of $40 million was slightly below the third quarter, and the board declared a $0.32 quarterly dividend. The company said it expects to close its proposed merger with MidWest One Financial Group in the first quarter, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

  • Full-year 2025 net income was $151 million, versus $124 million in 2024; diluted EPS was $9.78, versus $8.05.
  • Fourth-quarter 2025 net income was $40 million and diluted EPS $2.65, down from $42 million and $2.73 in third quarter 2025, and up from $34 million and $2.19 in fourth quarter 2024.
  • Full-year net interest margin was 3.76%, up 29 basis points from 3.47% in 2024.
  • Quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share is payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HOMBHOME BANCSHARES INC Jan 20, 4:11 PM ET

Home BancShares appoints John W. Allison II as director, effective immediately

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Home BancShares' Board approved the appointment of John W. Allison II as a director on January 16, 2026, effective immediately, with his term running until the next annual meeting or until a successor is elected and qualified. He has not been named to any Board committees, and he is the son of Chairman and CEO John W. Allison.

  • Board approved the appointment on January 16, 2026; effective immediately
  • Term runs until the next annual meeting or until a successor is duly elected and qualified
  • No Board committee assignments named at this time
  • Mr. Allison is the son of Chairman and CEO John W. Allison
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Zions Bancorporation: Q4 2025 earnings rise to $262 million, $1.76 per diluted share

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

Zions Bancorporation reported fourth quarter 2025 net earnings of $262 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, up from $200 million, or $1.34, a year earlier. Net interest income rose 9% to $683 million, and full-year 2025 net earnings reached $895 million, or $6.01 per diluted share, compared with $4.95 in 2024. Results include a $15 million charitable contribution, and management is hosting a conference call at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on January 20, 2026.

  • Q4 2025 net earnings were $262 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, compared with $200 million, or $1.34, in Q4 2024 and $221 million, or $1.48, in Q3 2025.
  • Net interest margin was 3.31%, compared with 3.05% a year earlier; net interest income was $683 million, up 9%.
  • Noninterest expense was $546 million, up 7%, including a $15 million charitable contribution to the Zions Bancorporation Foundation.
  • Full-year 2025 net earnings were $895 million, or $6.01 per diluted share, versus $737 million, or $4.95, in 2024.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WSCWillScot Holdings Corp Jan 20, 4:08 PM ET

WillScot: Chief Legal Officer Hezron Lopez to leave company February 6, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

WillScot Holdings disclosed a Separation and Release Agreement with Hezron Lopez, its Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer & ESG, signed January 14, 2026. His employment ends February 6, 2026, and he is set to receive severance as a termination without Cause under his 2022 employment agreement. The filing notes that certain benefits depend on him signing and not revoking a release of claims after his termination date.

  • Hezron Lopez's employment ends February 6, 2026 (the Termination Date).
  • Separation and Release Agreement entered into January 14, 2026.
  • Severance follows a termination without Cause under his Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated June 6, 2022.
  • Certain compensation and benefits require Lopez to sign and not revoke a release of claims after the Termination Date.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NFLXNETFLIX INC Jan 20, 4:07 PM ET

Netflix Q4 revenue rises 18% to $12.1 billion; 2026 revenue forecast $50.7 billion-$51.7 billion

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

Netflix reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $12.1 billion, up 18% year over year, and operating income of $3.0 billion, up 30%. The company also gave a 2026 revenue forecast of $50.7 billion to $51.7 billion and an operating margin target of 31.5%, and said the Warner Bros. acquisition was amended to an all-cash deal at $27.75 per WBD share, with share buybacks paused to help fund it.

  • Q4 2025 revenue $12.1 billion, up 18% year over year; operating income $3.0 billion, up 30%
  • Diluted EPS $0.56 vs $0.43 in Q4 2024; net income $2.4 billion vs $1.9 billion
  • 2026 forecast: revenue $50.7 billion-$51.7 billion and operating margin of 31.5%
  • Warner Bros. deal amended to all-cash at $27.75 per WBD share; bridge facility commitments raised by $8.2 billion to $42.2 billion on January 19, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
PRGSPROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA Jan 20, 4:07 PM ET

Progress Software Q4 revenue rises 18% to $252.7 million; FY2026 outlook set

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Progress Software reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $252.7 million, up 18% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.59 versus $0.03. It guided fiscal 2026 revenue to $986 million to $1,000 million and GAAP diluted EPS to $1.74 to $1.91, compared with fiscal 2025 actuals of $978 million and $1.66.

  • Q4 2025 revenue was $252.7 million, up 18% year-over-year; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.51 versus $1.33.
  • FY2026 guidance: revenue $986 million to $1,000 million; GAAP diluted EPS $1.74 to $1.91.
  • Annualized Recurring Revenue was $852 million, up 2% year-over-year on a constant currency basis.
  • On September 23, 2025, the board increased the share repurchase authorization by $200.0 million to $242.2 million.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CACCCREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP Jan 20, 4:05 PM ET

Credit Acceptance extends $100.0 million Term ABS 2021-1 to January 18, 2028

Positive financing Written later 1.018.01

Credit Acceptance and its subsidiary Credit Acceptance Funding LLC 2021-1 amended the $100.0 million asset-backed non-recourse financing with Fifth Third Bank, National Association, on January 15, 2026. The revolving period now ends January 18, 2028 instead of February 17, 2026, and the interest rate fell from SOFR plus 220 basis points to SOFR plus 140 basis points, with no other material changes to the terms.

  • Revolving period extended from February 17, 2026 to January 18, 2028
  • Interest rate reduced from SOFR plus 220 basis points to SOFR plus 140 basis points
  • Financing is $100.0 million, originally entered into on January 29, 2021
  • Amendments dated January 15, 2026 with Fifth Third Bank, National Association
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

ServisFirst Q4 2025 diluted EPS rises 33% to $1.58; net income $86.4 million

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

ServisFirst Bancshares reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $86.4 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, up 33% from $1.19 a year earlier and up from $1.20 in the third quarter of 2025. For the full year, diluted EPS was $5.06, up 22% from $4.16, and the company raised its quarterly cash dividend to $0.38 from $0.335.

  • Q4 2025 diluted EPS of $1.58 vs. $1.19 in Q4 2024; net income of $86.4 million
  • Full-year 2025 diluted EPS of $5.06, up 22% from $4.16 in 2024
  • Net interest margin of 3.38% in Q4 2025, up from 2.96% in Q4 2024
  • Quarterly cash dividend raised to $0.38 from $0.335, a 13% increase; non-performing assets rose to 0.97% of total assets from 0.26%
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Interactive Brokers Q4 diluted EPS rises to $0.63 from $0.50; revenue $1.64 billion

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

Interactive Brokers reported fourth-quarter 2025 results on January 20, 2026. Reported diluted EPS was $0.63, up from $0.50 a year earlier, on net revenues of $1.64 billion, up from $1.39 billion, with commission revenue and net interest income both rising on higher customer trading volumes and margin loans. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share.

  • GAAP diluted EPS of $0.63 vs. $0.50 in the year-ago quarter; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.65 vs. $0.51
  • Net revenues of $1.64 billion vs. $1.39 billion; adjusted net revenues of $1.67 billion
  • Commission revenue rose 22% to $582 million; net interest income rose 20% to $966 million
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, payable March 13, 2026, to holders of record as of February 27, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ALABAstera Labs, Inc. Jan 20, 4:01 PM ET

Astera Labs names Germaine Cota Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 20, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Astera Labs appointed Germaine Cota as Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Finance, and as its principal accounting officer, effective January 20, 2026. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting at BILL Holdings, Inc. The filing describes an initial base salary and equity awards, which is a routine officer appointment with limited direct financial impact on shareholders.

  • Germaine Cota, age 45, appointed Chief Accounting Officer effective January 20, 2026
  • Initial annual base salary of $375,000 with a 50% performance bonus target
  • One-time hiring or relocation bonus of $130,000, subject to recoupment if she leaves within a year
  • RSU awards with an aggregate opportunity of $3.5 million (long-term) and $500,000 (supplemental)
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HWCHANCOCK WHITNEY CORP Jan 20, 4:00 PM ET

Hancock Whitney Q4 2025 EPS $1.49, flat from third quarter and up from $1.40 a year earlier

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Hancock Whitney reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $125.6 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, matching the prior quarter and up from $1.40 a year earlier. Full-year 2025 net income was $486.1 million, up from $460.8 million in 2024, and the company said it expects 2026 period-end loans to grow mid-single digits and deposits to grow low-single digits.

  • Q4 2025 net income $125.6 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, versus $127.5 million, or $1.49, in Q3 2025 and $122.1 million, or $1.40, in Q4 2024
  • Total loans rose $361.9 million to $24.0 billion and deposits rose $620.0 million to $29.3 billion in the quarter
  • Company repurchased 2,543,700 shares at an average price of $57.62 and approved a new buyback of up to 4,112,966 shares effective January 1, 2026
  • Net interest margin was 3.48%, down 1 basis point; CET1 ratio was estimated at 13.66%, down 43 basis points
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HZOMARINEMAX INC Jan 20, 4:00 PM ET

MarineMax: Director Adam M. Johnson resigns from board, effective immediately

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

MarineMax director Adam M. Johnson resigned from the company's Board of Directors on January 16, 2026, effective immediately. The filing says the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices. The board will now have seven directors.

  • Adam M. Johnson resigned as a board member on January 16, 2026, effective immediately
  • The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices
  • Following the resignation, the board will consist of seven directors
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

United Airlines: Q4 diluted EPS $3.19, full-year EPS $10.20 up 8% from 2024

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

United Airlines Holdings reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, saying EPS exceeded Wall Street expectations. Full-year diluted EPS rose 8% to $10.20, and Q4 revenue of $15.4 billion was up 4.8% from a year earlier, but Q4 Total Revenue Per Available Seat Mile fell 1.6%. The company also cited about $250 million of pre-tax earnings impact from the November government shutdown.

  • Q4 2025 diluted EPS $3.19; adjusted diluted EPS $3.10, within the $3.00 to $3.50 initial guidance range
  • Full-year 2025 revenue $59.1 billion, up 3.5%; full-year pre-tax earnings $4.3 billion
  • Full-year 2025 operating cash flow $8.4 billion and free cash flow $2.7 billion; company expects similar free cash flow in 2026
  • Repurchased $640 million of shares in full year 2025 and $29 million in Q4 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DHIHORTON D R INC /DE/ Jan 20, 11:30 AM ET

D.R. Horton Q1 profit falls 30% to $594.8 million; fiscal 2026 guidance reiterated

Negative earnings Written later 2.02

D.R. Horton reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with net income attributable to the company down 30% to $594.8 million and diluted earnings per share down 22% to $2.03. Revenues were $6.9 billion, compared with $7.6 billion a year earlier, and the company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share.

  • Net income attributable to D.R. Horton was $594.8 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, versus $844.9 million, or $2.61 per diluted share, a year earlier
  • Homes closed fell 7% to 17,818, while net sales orders rose 3% to 18,300 homes
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance was reiterated, including consolidated revenues of $33.5 billion to $35.0 billion
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share is payable February 12, 2026 to stockholders of record on February 5, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
VZVERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC Jan 20, 9:21 AM ET

Verizon completes $38.50-per-share cash acquisition of Frontier Communications

Neutral m&a Written later 8.01

Verizon said on January 20, 2026 that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. under a merger agreement dated September 4, 2024. Frontier became a wholly owned Verizon subsidiary, and each outstanding Frontier share was converted into the right to receive $38.50 in cash. For Verizon shareholders, the filing confirms closing of a large deal but does not disclose its financial terms beyond the per-share price paid to Frontier holders.

  • Acquisition completed January 20, 2026 under a merger agreement dated September 4, 2024
  • Frontier common stock converted into the right to receive $38.50 per share in cash
  • Frontier survives the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon
  • Shares owned by Verizon, Frontier or Merger Sub were cancelled for no consideration
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Fortune Brands Innovations extends $1.25 billion five-year revolving credit agreement to 2031

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.037.01

Fortune Brands Innovations entered a five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement dated January 16, 2026, which amends and restates its August 2, 2022 credit agreement. The $1.25 billion facility matures January 16, 2031 and serves as a liquidity backstop for its commercial paper program. The filing reports no earnings, guidance or borrowings, so the change mainly extends the company's existing credit access.

  • Commitments total $1.25 billion, including up to $50 million for letters of credit, with maturity on January 16, 2031.
  • The company may request two one-year maturity extensions and seek up to $750 million in incremental commitments or term loans, subject to conditions.
  • Borrowings bear variable rates; term SOFR margins range from 0.80% to 1.30%, based on the company's senior unsecured debt ratings.
  • Covenants require minimum EBITDA to interest expense of 3.0 to 1.0 and total net debt to EBITDA of no more than 3.5 to 1.0.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
PAYXPAYCHEX INC Jan 20, 9:05 AM ET

Paychex Authorizes $1 Billion Buyback, Adds J. Michael Hansen to Board

Positive shareholder Written later 5.028.01

On January 16, 2026, Paychex's board authorized repurchases of up to $1 billion of common stock, replacing the 2024 authorization of $400 million. On January 20, the board expanded from 10 to 11 members and appointed J. Michael Hansen, former CFO of Cintas, as an independent director and Audit Committee member. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.08 per share on January 16.

  • Board authorized repurchase of up to $1 billion of common stock on January 16, 2026, replacing the $400 million 2024 authorization
  • Quarterly dividend of $1.08 per share declared, payable February 27, 2026, to holders of record as of January 28, 2026
  • Board expanded to 11 members; J. Michael Hansen appointed independent director, effective immediately
  • Hansen served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Cintas for more than 10 years and will serve on the Audit Committee
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
EFOREverforth Inc Jan 20, 9:03 AM ET

ASGN to acquire Quinnox for $290 million in cash; Q4 revenue at high end of guidance

Positive m&a Written later 2.027.01

ASGN Incorporated said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Quinnox Inc. for $290 million in cash, with closing expected in March 2026, and that fourth-quarter 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA are expected to be at the high end of previously announced ranges. The filing says Quinnox generated approximately $100 million in revenue in 2025 and that the deal is expected to be accretive to Adjusted EPS in the first full year after closing.

  • Q4 2025 revenue expected at the high end of the $960 million to $980 million guidance range
  • Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA expected at the high end of the $102 million to $107 million range
  • Quinnox acquisition for $290 million in cash, expected to close in March 2026, subject to closing conditions including Hart-Scott-Rodino review
  • ASGN has $972 million remaining under its recently announced $1 billion share buyback program
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FASTFASTENAL CO Jan 20, 8:17 AM ET

Fastenal Q4 net sales rise 11.1% to $2,027.4 million; diluted EPS $0.26

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

Fastenal reported fourth-quarter 2025 net sales of $2,027.4 million, up 11.1% from a year earlier, with net income of $294.1 million, up 12.2%, and diluted earnings of $0.26 per share versus $0.23. For the full year, net sales rose 8.7% to $8,200.5 million and diluted EPS was $1.09 versus $1.00, while the filing gives a 2026 capital spending range of $310.0 million to $330.0 million.

  • Q4 2025 net sales $2,027.4 million, up 11.1%; gross margin 44.3% versus 44.8%
  • Q4 2025 net income $294.1 million, up 12.2%; diluted EPS $0.26 versus $0.23
  • Full-year 2025 net income $1,258.4 million, up 9.4%; diluted EPS $1.09 versus $1.00
  • 2026 property and equipment investment expected at $310.0 million to $330.0 million; no common stock repurchases in 2025 or 2024
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Acadia Healthcare names Debra Osteen CEO as Hunter departs; 2025 guidance reaffirmed

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Acadia Healthcare said Christopher H. Hunter left his role as chief executive and the Board effective January 20, 2026, and that Debra K. Osteen, a former CEO from 2018 to 2022, has been appointed CEO and a Class I director. The company also reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance, leaving revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share outlook unchanged, and said the Board is conducting a search for a long-term successor.

  • Osteen's employment agreement sets a base salary of $1,061,000 and a target bonus of 125% of base salary.
  • Osteen received a stock option on 1,125,000 shares, with 750,000 shares in Tranche 1 vesting only if the 30-day VWAP reaches $25.00, $35.00 and $45.00.
  • 2025 guidance reaffirmed: revenue of $3.28 billion to $3.30 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $601 million to $611 million, and adjusted EPS of $1.94 to $2.04.
  • Hunter is expected to enter a separation and release agreement; its material terms will be disclosed in a later Form 8-K, and no terms were given in this filing.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DORMDorman Products, Inc. Jan 20, 8:00 AM ET

Dorman Products names Charles W. Rayfield as CFO; David Hession moves to advisor role

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Dorman Products appointed Charles W. Rayfield as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Designate and Treasurer effective January 19, 2026, and he will become CFO after the company files its 2025 Form 10-K. David M. Hession, who previously announced his retirement, will remain CFO until that filing, then serve as Advisor to the President and CEO through March 5, 2027, with his base salary reduced to $50,000.

  • Rayfield's annualized base salary is $525,000, with a target annual bonus of 75% of base salary and a sign-on cash bonus of $350,000 payable in March 2026.
  • Rayfield's target equity award is $500,000, or $600,000 for the March 2026 annual grant cycle.
  • Hession's base salary will be adjusted to $50,000 effective at the Transition Date, and he will no longer be eligible for the annual cash bonus program.
  • Jeffrey L. Darby's role changes to Senior Vice President, Enterprise Sales, effective January 19, 2026.
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ENTGENTEGRIS INC Jan 20, 7:40 AM ET

Entegris CFO Linda LaGorga to step down; Controller Mike Sauer named interim CFO

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Entegris said CFO Linda LaGorga will step down effective February 28, 2026, and serve as a Senior Advisor through May 15, 2026, under a separation agreement dated January 19, 2026. Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Michael Sauer will serve as interim CFO from March 1, 2026, and the company has begun a search for a permanent CFO. The company said the departure is not due to any disagreement over financial results or accounting, and it reaffirmed its fourth quarter 2025 guidance.

  • LaGorga ceases as CFO effective February 28, 2026; Senior Advisor through May 15, 2026
  • Michael Sauer becomes interim CFO effective March 1, 2026, while keeping his controller role
  • Sauer's base salary rises to $400,000; he receives $300,000 in retention restricted stock units vesting over two years
  • LaGorga's separation payment is $280,000, contingent on transition services; company reaffirmed Q4 2025 guidance
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SNSharkNinja, Inc. Jan 20, 7:10 AM ET

SharkNinja names Kaitlin Folan Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 20, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

SharkNinja appointed Kaitlin Folan as its Principal Accounting Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 20, 2026, reporting to CFO Adam Quigley. The filing sets out her $450,000 base salary, a $240,000 signing bonus and a planned $1,200,000 equity award, which is a routine executive hire that does not change the company's reported results.

  • Kaitlin Folan, 43, previously served as Chief Accounting Officer of Katapult Holdings, Inc. from July 2024 to January 2026
  • Annual base salary of $450,000 with a bonus of up to 40% of base salary, prorated in her first year
  • One-time signing bonus of $240,000 paid in two $120,000 installments at 90 and 180 days of employment
  • Planned long-term equity award of RSUs with a fair market value of $1,200,000, subject to Compensation Committee approval
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CHWYChewy, Inc. Jan 20, 7:05 AM ET

Chewy CTO Satish Mehta to Retire February 6, 2026; Successor Search Underway

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Chewy disclosed that Chief Technology Officer Satish Mehta notified the company on January 13, 2026, of his plan to retire effective February 6, 2026. The company said it intends to search for a successor, and the filing gives no interim arrangements or other financial terms.

  • Satish Mehta, Chief Technology Officer, notified Chewy on January 13, 2026, of his intention to retire.
  • Retirement is effective February 6, 2026.
  • Chewy intends to conduct a search for his successor; no successor is named in the filing.
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NFLXNETFLIX INC Jan 20, 7:00 AM ET

Netflix amends Warner Bros. Discovery deal to all-cash, $27.75 per share

Neutral m&a Written later 1.017.01

Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery amended their pending merger agreement so that the $27.75 per share consideration will be paid entirely in cash instead of a mix of cash and Netflix stock. The companies say the change gives WBD stockholders more certainty of value and speeds the path to a stockholder vote, which they expect by April 2026.

  • Merger consideration of $27.75 per WBD share is now fully cash, versus a prior mix of cash and Netflix common stock
  • WBD stockholder vote expected by April 2026; WBD filed a preliminary proxy statement on January 20, 2026
  • Specified Amount of SpinCo net debt set at $17.0 billion as of June 30, 2026, reduced by $260 million from the original agreement
  • Closing remains subject to the Discovery Global separation, regulatory approvals and WBD stockholder approval
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Occidental previews Q4 2025 factors; OxyChem sale now reported as discontinued operations

Neutral earnings Written later 2.02

Occidental Petroleum released preliminary fourth-quarter 2025 earnings considerations and furnished them as Exhibit 99.1 to an 8-K filed January 20, 2026. The document does not give a fourth-quarter earnings estimate and says the figures are preliminary and subject to finalization, so it does not show whether results improved or declined.

  • OxyChem sale closed January 2, 2026; its results will be reported as discontinued operations, starting with the 2025 Form 10-K.
  • Expected fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted effective tax rate: 35% to 37% for continuing operations and 24% to 26% for discontinued operations.
  • Worldwide realized oil price averaged $58.99 per barrel versus an average WTI index price of $59.14; worldwide realized natural gas averaged $1.29 per Mcf versus a NYMEX index price of $3.61.
  • Average diluted shares outstanding for the fourth quarter of 2025 were 1,002.9 million.
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OTISOtis Worldwide Corp Jan 20, 6:51 AM ET

Otis Worldwide names Enrique Miñarro Viseras chief operating officer effective January 16

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Otis Worldwide appointed Enrique Miñarro Viseras, previously its President of Otis EMEA, as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 16, 2026. The offer letter raises his base salary to $820,000 and his annual short-term incentive target to 120% of base salary, with an annual equity award target value of $3,500,000 beginning in fiscal 2026.

  • Appointed by the Board on January 13, 2026, effective January 16, 2026, after serving as President, Otis EMEA since October 2023
  • Base salary increased to $820,000; short-term incentive target set at 120% of base salary
  • Annual equity award target value of $3,500,000 under the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan, starting with fiscal year 2026
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USBUS BANCORP \DE\ Jan 20, 6:49 AM ET

U.S. Bancorp Q4 net income rises 23% to $2,045 million; EPS $1.26

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

U.S. Bancorp reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income attributable to the company of $2,045 million, up 23.0% from a year earlier, with diluted earnings per share of $1.26 compared with $1.01. The filing also disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire BTIG, LLC, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals, which expands the bank's capital markets business.

  • Total net revenue of $7,365 million for the fourth quarter, up 5.1% year over year
  • Diluted EPS of $1.26 versus $1.01 a year earlier; return on tangible common equity of 18.4%
  • Noninterest expense of $4,227 million, down 1.9% year over year; net charge-off ratio improved to 0.54%
  • Definitive agreement to acquire BTIG, LLC, a firm with 700 employees across 20 global locations; closing expected in Q2 2026
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MMM3M CO Jan 20, 6:34 AM ET

3M Q4 GAAP EPS fell 20% to $1.07; adjusted EPS rose 9% to $1.83

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

3M reported fourth-quarter 2025 GAAP sales of $6.1 billion, up 2.1%, and GAAP EPS of $1.07, down 20%, with the filing listing litigation costs of $0.56 per share among the special items. Adjusted EPS rose 9% to $1.83, and the company initiated full-year 2026 guidance calling for adjusted EPS of $8.50 to $8.70, so shareholders see a split picture between reported and adjusted results.

  • Q4 2025 GAAP sales of $6.1 billion, up 2.1%; adjusted sales of $6.0 billion, up 3.7%
  • Full-year 2025 GAAP EPS of $6.00, down 17%; adjusted EPS of $8.06, up 10%
  • 2026 guidance: adjusted EPS of $8.50 to $8.70 and adjusted total sales growth of about 4%
  • Full-year 2025 adjusted free cash flow of $4.4 billion; 3M returned $4.8 billion to shareholders via dividends and buybacks
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KEYKEYCORP /NEW/ Jan 20, 6:30 AM ET

KeyCorp Q4 2025 net income rises to $474 million, or $0.43 per diluted share

Positive earnings Written later 2.025.028.01

KeyCorp reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $474 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, up from $454 million, or $0.41, in the third quarter, and full-year revenue of $7.5 billion, a record that rose 16% year-over-year adjusted for selected items. The company repurchased $200 million of common shares in the quarter and announced board changes, including two director retirements, two director nominees and a new lead independent director. The results and capital return support per-share earnings for shareholders, while the board changes affect governance rather than operations.

  • Q4 2025 net income from continuing operations was $474 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, versus $454 million, or $0.41, in Q3 2025
  • Q4 2025 total revenue was $2.0 billion, up from $1.9 billion in Q3 2025; full-year 2025 revenue was a record $7.5 billion
  • KeyCorp repurchased $200 million of common shares in Q4 2025; Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was an estimated 11.7% at December 31, 2025
  • Directors Ruth Ann Gillis and Carlton Highsmith will retire after the 2026 Annual Meeting; Tony DeSpirito and Chris Henson are nominees, and Todd Vasos was named Lead Independent Director
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FITBFIFTH THIRD BANCORP Jan 20, 6:30 AM ET

Fifth Third Q4 2025 profit rises 20% to $699 million, or $1.04 per diluted share

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Fifth Third Bancorp reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income available to common shareholders of $699 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, up from $582 million, or $0.85 per share, a year earlier. The company said the Comerica acquisition is expected to close on February 1, 2026, and it did not repurchase shares in the quarter because of the pending deal.

  • Diluted EPS of $1.04 compared with $0.91 in the third quarter of 2025 and $0.85 in the fourth quarter of 2024; certain items reduced EPS by a net $0.04.
  • Net interest income was $1.533 billion, up 6% from a year earlier; noninterest expense was $1.309 billion, up 7%.
  • No share repurchases in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to the pending Comerica acquisition, which the company expects to close on February 1, 2026.
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