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StocksUpdated×2•Originally published 16 April 2026•Updated 17 April 2026•
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Negative Q1 Earnings Outlook for Major US Firms Across Transportation and Healthcare

Key Facts

1Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX) is expected to report a decline in Q1 earnings.
2Molina Healthcare (MOH) Q1 earnings are projected to decline.
3Fulton Financial (FULT) is anticipated to see a year-over-year decline in Q1 earnings.
4Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) is expected to report lower Q1 earnings with a low probability of an earnings beat.

Recent analysis from Zacks Investment Research indicates that the negative Q1 earnings outlook has expanded to include the defense sector, with Lockheed Martin (LMT) expected to report a decline in quarterly profits. Lockheed Martin lacks the necessary combination of Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank to predict an earnings beat, joining Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX) and Molina Healthcare (MOH) in facing a challenging reporting season. The financial sector is seeing further pressure as Hilltop Holdings (HTH) is now also expected to report a decline in Q1 earnings due to a lack of positive performance indicators. Additionally, Fulton Financial (FULT) is anticipated to see a year-over-year drop in earnings per share, while Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) also faces a negative outlook. These forecasts stem from sector-specific headwinds that continue to weigh on profitability across diverse industries, keeping investors in a cautious stance.