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StocksUpdated×4•Originally published 6 May 2026•Updated 8 May 2026•

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Mixed Q1 2026 Results for US Firms as Revenue Growth Meets Margin Pressure

Key Facts

1Medline reported net sales of $7.4 billion, up 10.7%, while net income decreased by 25.8%.

2Clean Harbors announced better-than-expected first-quarter results with higher profitability in both operating segments.

3908 Devices raised its 2026 revenue outlook after achieving 14% growth in the first quarter.

The Q1 2026 earnings season intensified as MDLN reported net sales of $7.4 billion, while Charles River Laboratories posted revenue of $995.8 million. Adding to the momentum, McKesson Corporation released its fiscal 2026 results and provided guidance for 2027, reaffirming its long-term growth targets. In the utilities sector, Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) reported net earnings of $83.1 million, or $0.11 per share, though its adjusted net earnings fell to $99.6 million from $109.0 million year-over-year. AirSculpt Technologies (AIRS) also released its Q1 financial results, joining a broad spectrum of reporting firms including MWA, ASTE, and TRMB. While some companies like 908 Devices raised their full-year outlook, investors remain focused on how firms manage operational headwinds to protect bottom-line margins.

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What changed: The story was updated to include Q1 2026 financial results for AirSculpt Technologies and Algonquin Power & Utilities, including specific earnings figures and year-over-year comparisons for AQN.

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What changed: Updated the story to include McKesson Corporation's fiscal full-year 2026 results, the issuance of fiscal 2027 guidance, and the reaffirmation of long-term growth targets.

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What changed: Added Charles River Laboratories' Q1 financial performance, including revenue growth, stock repurchases, and details on strategic divestitures.

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What changed: The report was updated to include specific ticker symbols and expand the list of reporting entities to include industrial, energy, and technology firms such as TRMB, TGTX, and TPZ:CA.