March 3, 2025

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Pathward Financial (NASDAQ: CASH) — In February, Pathward Financial announced a partnership with FairPlay. By leveraging FairPlay’s fairness-as-a-service technology, Pathward aims to identify and mitigate bias, ultimately improving consumer outcomes. This is the latest example of how Pathward is supporting its mission of increasing financial inclusion.

SAB BIO (NASDAQ: SABS) — SAB BIO participated in the Guggenheim SMID Cap Biotech Conference and the Oppenheimer Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference in February where the company shared results from the Phase 1 clinical trial for its flagship SAB-142 treatment for patients with Type 1 diabetes.

First Interstate BancSystem (NASDAQ: FIBK) — As part of its multiyear strategic succession plan, First Interstate BancSystem announced the retirement of CFO Marcy Mutch effective May 31. Mutch will be replaced by David Della Camera, who currently serves as deputy CFO.

The Bancorp (NASDAQ: TBBK) — The Bancorp posted quarterly earnings per share of $1.15 and full-year EPS of $4.29 in its latest quarterly and full-year earnings report. Those numbers were 42 percent and 23 percent, respectively, higher than the prior year. In 2025, the company is forecasting a full-year EPS of $5.25.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) — The second annual Wells Fargo Money Study revealed that consumers are still feeling the impact of inflation, noting 76 percent of Americans are cutting back on spending, which is higher than the 67 percent the study showed in 2024. Additionally, 90 percent of Americans said that they are still surprised by high prices, and 55 percent reported delaying some life plans to navigate higher prices.

NorthWestern Energy (NASDAQ: NWE) — NorthWestern Energy delivered its fourth quarter and full-year earnings report Feb. 12, reporting $1.13 EPS on revenue of $373.5 million. President and CEO Brian Bird emphasized the company’s strategic progress and strong execution throughout 2024, reaffirming its commitment to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) — CNH Industrial ranked in the top 5 percent of S&P Global’s 2025 Sustainability Yearbook, which covers 7,600 companies across 62 industries. This adds to the company’s recent inclusion in S&P Global’s Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices.

Citigroup (NYSE: C) —  On Feb. 28, Citigroup paid a dividend of 56 cents per share to shareholders of record on Feb. 3. In the company’s fourth quarter and full-year earnings report, it also announced a $20 billion share repurchase program.

Smithfield Foods (NASDAQ: SFD) — Smithfield continues to fight food insecurity by sponsoring a second year of the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash. University of Virginia and Virginia Tech fans donated nonperishable food items at men’s basketball games in early February to support campus food pantries. For its part, Smithfield contributed $5,000 to food pantries on each campus.

McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) — On Feb. 10, McDonald’s delivered its fourth quarter earnings report, noting an EPS of $2.83 on revenue of $6.39 billion. Additionally, the restaurant chain announced comparable-store sales for the year increased 0.4 percent.

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) — Walmart reported earnings Feb. 20, delivering EPS of 66 cents on revenue of $180.55 billion. Additionally, the retailer announced a dividend of 23.5 cents per share payable April 7 to shareholders of record on March 21. This makes it 52 years of consecutive dividend increases.

Target (NYSE: TGT) — Target will report its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings March 4. On March 1, the company paid a dividend of $1.12 per share to shareholders of record on Feb. 12.

Macy’s (NYSE: M) — On Feb. 25, Macy’s announced the signing of a new rights deal with NBCUniversal for two iconic holiday events: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. The events will be broadcast and streamed across the NBC family of networks, including a Macy’s Parade-eve special and an additional special that will be announced at a later date.

Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) —  Dillard’s released its fourth quarter earnings report Feb. 25, delivering an EPS of $13.48 on revenue of $2.05 billion. Both numbers beat analysts’ expectations. However, comparable store sales were down 1 percent in the quarter.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) — Amazon reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings report Feb. 6. The company delivered EPS of $1.86 on revenue of $187.79 billion. Both numbers beat analysts’ expectations. In other news, the company’s Amazon Web Services division unveiled its quantum-based Ocelot chip, which may accelerate the company’s timeline to a practical quantum computer.

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) — On Feb. 5, Costco reported January net sales of $19.51 billion for the four weeks ending Feb. 2, reflecting a 9.2 percent increase from $17.87 billion in the same period last year. Over the past 22 weeks, net sales totaled $113.55 billion, representing an 8.2 percent year-over-year increase from $104.94 billion.

Ford Motor (NYSE: F) — On Feb. 5, Ford Motor released its fourth quarter earnings report. The automaker delivered an EPS of 39 cents on revenue of $44.94 billion. Both numbers were higher than analysts’ expectations.

General Motors (NYSE: GM) — For the 10th consecutive year, General Motors was recognized by S&P Global Mobility for having the highest overall manufacturer loyalty. President Mark Reuss expressed appreciation for the company’s loyal customers, emphasizing their continued preference for GM vehicles when buying or leasing.

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