Randstad beats profit estimates despite margin pressure

RAND CAPITAL CORP (RAND) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE 14 Lafayette Square, Suite 1405 ● Buffalo, New York 14203 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rand Capital Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results ● Total investment income was $1.4 million compared with $1.6 million in the prior-year period, primarily reflect

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $3B, up 22%, with net da Vinci placements rising 40%. U.S. procedure growth slowed to 10%, the lowest since COVID, due to tough comparisons and potential headwinds. China's operating environment remains challenging. A $450M litigation settlement reduced GAAP net income to $523M. The company expects pricing actions to lower da Vinci I&A revenue per procedure by 3-5%.

Stride Inc (LRN) reported Q1 2027 revenue of $639.4M, up 3% YoY, with adjusted EPS of $1.37. Enrollment growth slowed due to tech issues and market pressures. CEO Bob Knowling and CFO Donna Blackman discussed challenges with the Launchpad platform and outlined plans to improve user experience and student outcomes. Full-year guidance includes revenue of $2.53B-$2.61B and adjusted operating income of $500M-$530M.

Ally Financial (ALLY) reported Q3 2026 earnings with adjusted EPS up 16% YoY to $1.34, driven by 9% revenue growth and flat expenses. Auto originations grew 10% YoY to $12.9B, while provision expense increased $114M YoY. The company raised its dividend to $0.35 and repurchased $500M in shares. Management noted challenges in lease yields and retail auto net charge-offs, but expects NIM to remain in the high-3s range.

Fresnillo PLC reported a decline in Q3 2026 gold and silver production, with gold output falling to 135,053 oz from 151,256 oz a year ago, and silver production dropping to 10,322 koz from 11,681 koz. The company attributed the decrease to lower ore grades and reduced contributions from key mines. Despite the drop, Fresnillo maintained its annual production guidance for gold, silver, lead, and zinc.

Bunzl (BNZL) reported Q3 underlying revenue growth of 3.7%, driven by price increases and volume. North America contributed 53% of revenue. The company maintained its full-year forecast and is executing a £500m share buyback, with £225m completed so far.