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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 28 April 2026•Updated 28 April 2026•

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Veralto, Essex Property, and FirstEnergy Beat Q1 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

1Veralto reported Q1 net income of $254 million, exceeding Wall Street expectations.

2Essex Property Trust (ESS) reported funds from operations of $4.06 per share, beating analyst estimates of $3.96.

about 1 month ago

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Version 2about 1 month ago

What changed: The report was updated to include specific metrics for Veralto, including a 6.8% sales growth, a 6.4% EPS beat, and a subsequent 6.9% increase in the stock price.

Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: The story was updated to include Veralto's upward revision of its 2026 EPS guidance, details of a new cost-saving initiative, and the deployment of $1 billion in capital for M&A and buybacks.

Veralto, Essex Property, and FirstEnergy reported strong Q1 financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Veralto Corp. saw sales grow 6.8% to $1.42 billion, while its non-GAAP EPS beat estimates by 6.4%, triggering a 6.9% surge in its stock price. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.20 to $4.28 and initiated a cost optimization program targeting $65 million to $75 million in annual savings by 2028. In the real estate sector, Essex Property Trust posted funds from operations of $4.06 per share, beating estimates. Meanwhile, FirstEnergy reported revenue of $4.2 billion, significantly higher than the projected $3.85 billion, underscoring the operational resilience of these major firms.