US and International Firms Post Q2 2026 Earnings Gains

ConocoPhillips reported second‑quarter 2026 earnings of $3.9 billion, $3.23 per share, and a $0.84 dividend, while doubling its share‑repurchase program and confirming full‑year guidance. Sezzle Inc. posted a 51.7% revenue rise to $149.7 million, a 37.9% GMV increase to $1.3 billion and a 76.4% jump in active subscribers to 854,000, also raising its FY2026 earnings outlook. Nine Energy Service posted Q2 2026 revenue of $141.8 million with an adjusted EBITDA of $8.6 million, noting margin pressure from coiled‑tubing maintenance and inflationary costs. Prestige Consumer Healthcare recorded first‑quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $265.7 million, a 6.5% year‑over‑year increase, and highlighted the recent acquisition of Breathe Right® adding $6 million in revenue. News Corp posted Q4 revenue of $2.34 billion, an 11% rise, and net income of $230 million, driven by strong performance in its Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones and Book Publishing divisions. Across the board, companies reported higher revenues, improved profitability and upgraded guidance for the remainder of 2026.