Accounting 12 February 2026 - 13 May 2026

SSE PLC Raises Profit Outlook Before Results — But Investors Eye the Accounting Catch

SSE PLC Raises Profit Outlook Before Results — But Investors Eye the Accounting Catch

SSE PLC raised its profit outlook for the year ended March 31, now expecting adjusted earnings per share of 149p-154p after an accounting change at Neos Networks. The company will report full-year results on May 28. Shares rose 0.7% to 2,467p in London afternoon trading. SSE plans to simplify reporting and maintain capital investment guidance at about £3.5 billion for 2025/26.
May 14, 2026
SSE PLC Raises Profit Guidance Before Results—Here’s the Accounting Move Behind It

SSE PLC Raises Profit Guidance Before Results—Here’s the Accounting Move Behind It

SSE raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance to 149p-154p from 147p-152p after changing how it accounts for Neos Networks losses. The adjustment follows the carrying value of its Neos equity investment falling to nil, preventing further loss recognition under IAS 28. Full-year results are due May 28. SSE shares traded at 2,448p, down 1.29% near midday in London.
May 13, 2026
ICON (ICLR) stock steadies premarket after 40% crash on accounting probe — what’s next

ICON (ICLR) stock steadies premarket after 40% crash on accounting probe — what’s next

ICON shares held at $80.08 in premarket trading Friday after plunging nearly 40% Thursday. The company delayed its 2025 results and withdrew guidance amid an internal accounting probe into revenue recognition, saying 2023 and 2024 sales may have been overstated by under 2%. Leerink and BofA downgraded the stock, citing uncertainty. Peers IQVIA and Medpace also traded lower.
February 13, 2026
ICON (ICLR) stock price tumbles 40% after accounting probe delays 2025 results

ICON (ICLR) stock price tumbles 40% after accounting probe delays 2025 results

ICON plc shares plunged 42% to $77.73 after the company disclosed an audit committee investigation into its accounting and delayed its 2025 results. Preliminary findings suggest revenue for 2023 and 2024 may have been overstated by less than 2% each year. ICON withdrew 2025 guidance and expects to report material weaknesses in financial controls. The company aims to release results by April 30.
February 12, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Australian Dollar Faces Warning Sign Amid Market Risk Aversion
    May 21, 2026, 9:52 AM EDT. The Australian dollar, once showing promise, is now under pressure due to persistent risk aversion driven by the Iran war. Market charts indicate potential vulnerabilities ahead, signaling traders to watch for further weakness. This shift highlights the impact of geopolitical tensions on currency markets, potentially affecting Australia's trade and investment flows in the near term.