Posts tagged: #financials

• Jefferies (JEF) Q1 2026 Earnings: Record Investment Banking Quarter Undermined by One-Time Charges

  Jefferies posted $2.02B in Q1 2026 revenue, up 26.6% YoY, with a record IB quarter of $1.02B (+45%). But a $36M goodwill write-down and legacy asset losses dragged GAAP EPS to $0.70 — well below the $0.91 estimate. The stock, already down 45% from its highs, now trades at just 13x forward earnings.

  Published: Thu Mar 26 2026 stocks

• Paychex (PAYX) Q3 FY2026: Paycor Integration Fuels 20% Revenue Surge, Margin Hits Record 47.7%

  Paychex delivered Q3 FY2026 revenue of $1.81B (+20% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $1.71 (+15%), powered by the Paycor acquisition and AI-driven efficiencies. Adjusted operating margin hit a record 47.7% as integration synergies exceed targets.

  Published: Wed Mar 25 2026 stocks