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August 17, 2023AWK · Utilities

American Water Works 23Q2 Update

AWK reported 23Q2 EPS of $1.44, up from $1.20 in 22Q2 and my estimate of $1.18.  This quarter’s results included a $0.07 benefit from warm, dry weather.  Operating revenues increased 17.1% to $1.1 billion.  Billed water service volumes…

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June 16, 2023Health Care · OGN

Organon & Co. 23Q1 Update

23Q1 revenues were $1.538 billion, down 1.9% year-over-year, but up 3% at constant currency.  GAAP diluted EPS was $0.69, below 22Q1’s $1.36 and below my estimate of $0.88.  Non-GAAP EPS of $1.08 was below last year’s $1.65 and…

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June 2, 2023Health Care · MRK

Merck (MRK) 23Q1 Update

23Q1 sales fell 9.8% to $14.5 billion, but rose 13.5% excluding Lagevrio, a COVID-19 medicine whose sales have fallen sharply as the pandemic has receded.  The sales gain ex-Lagevrio was due entirely to a $1 billion increase in…

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May 24, 2023GE · Industrials

General Electric (GE) 23Q1 Update

GE reported 23Q1 revenues of $14.5 billion, up 14.3% year-over-year; GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $5.61, compared with 22Q1’s $1.17 loss; and non-GAAP EPS of $0.27, reversing 22Q1’s $0.09 loss.  I had anticipated a GAAP loss of…

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