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StocksUpdated•Originally published 7 May 2026•Updated 8 May 2026•
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Perrigo, WEC Energy, and Paycom Report Mixed Q1 Results Despite Earnings Beats

Key Facts

1Perrigo exceeded Q1 EPS estimates despite a year-over-year sales decline driven by weak cough and cold demand.
2WEC Energy beat Q1 earnings estimates as revenues rose 9% year-over-year and the company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook.

Perrigo, WEC Energy, and Paycom reported mixed financial results for the first quarter, though all three companies managed to exceed analyst earnings per share estimates. Perrigo faced a year-over-year decline in sales due to weaker demand for cough and cold products, while WEC Energy demonstrated robust performance with revenues climbing 9%. Paycom (PAYC) also reported strong results, featuring 7.8% revenue growth and expanded profit margins. Notably, both WEC Energy and Paycom reaffirmed their long-term financial outlooks through 2026, signaling stability to shareholders. These reports highlight diverging trends across the healthcare, utilities, and technology sectors. Investors remain focused on how these firms will navigate shifting demand and operational costs in the coming quarters.