adjusted
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Shares rise 7% on higher-than-expected adjusted earnings and revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Excluding exceptional items, adjusted earnings are expected to be between 15 cents and 19 cents, with analysts expecting 17 cents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.90, down from $2.63 in the year-prior quarter but also topping estimates for $1.71 for its fourth quarter, which ended on Feb. 28.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
The consensus on Wall Street is for adjusted earnings of $2.69 a share and sales of $23.6 billion in the first quarter, the latter representing an 8% jump from the same period last year.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
She adjusted her hat, but the brim came off in her hand.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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