US Earnings Financial Results SEC Filings — May 01, 2026
Across 50 Q1 2026 10-Q filings, companies exhibited resilient revenue growth in approximately 70% of cases (avg +12% YoY where positive), led by tech (Teradyne +87%), financials (BNY Mellon +13%), and industrials (SPX +17.5%), but profitability was mixed with 40% reporting net income declines due to M&A integration costs, impairments, and one-offs like First Merchants' $30M mortgage loss. Robust capital allocation prevailed, with 35+ firms executing buybacks (e.g., Verizon $2.5B, Ryan $40M) and dividends (e.g., BNY $0.53/share), signaling management conviction amid asset expansion from acquisitions in 20+ companies (totaling billions, e.g., SPX $440M, Boston Sci $588M). Margin compression affected 25% of filers (avg -150bps, e.g., Smurfit -196bps gross), while operating cash flows improved YoY in 60% (e.g., Cboe doubled). Financials and tech outperformed consumer/industrials, implying bullish rotation to growth sectors; however, real estate showed impairment risks (SL Green $35M reserves). Portfolio implication: Favor acquirers with strong cash flow and returns, avoid margin squeezes; M&A wave supports consolidation plays but watch integration.