
The Drill Down
The Drill Down is a daily podcast focused on business fundamentals of the biggest stock movers of the market day, hosted by veteran financial journalist Cory Johnson. Through insightful interviews with CEOs and investors, meaningful research and in-depth analysis, The Drill Down provides a clearer picture of what’s really going on under the hood at publicly traded companies. This is business news for business people.
Latest episodes

May 20, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 337: Palo Alto Networks Q3 Fiscal 2025 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($PANW)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Palo Alto Networks Q3 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Deep Dive
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Palo Alto Networks ($PANW) Q3 Fiscal 2025 performance with CEO Nikesh Arora. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.
🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Palo Alto Networks leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research
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#PANW @Palo Alto Networks #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 336: Applied Materials Q2 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($AMAT)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Applied Materials Q2 Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Deep Dive
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Applied Materials ($AMAT) Q2 Fiscal Year 2025 performance with CEO Gary Dickerson. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.
🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Applied Materials leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research
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#AMAT @Applied Materials #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod
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May 9, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 335: Cloudflare Q1 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($NET)
Delve into Cloudflare's recent earnings, revealing impressive revenue growth amid operational hurdles. Discover how generative AI is reshaping user behavior and impacting traditional internet companies. Learn about the shift from a search-driven web to an AI-dominated landscape, along with Cloudflare's crucial role in enhancing security during this transformation. Join expert analysis for a deeper understanding of the financial trends and strategic moves shaping the industry.

May 9, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 334: Applied Optoelectronics Q1 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($AAOI)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Applied Optoelectronics Q1 Earnings Deep Dive
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Applied Optoelectronics ($AAOI) Q1 performance with CEO "Thompson" Lin. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.
🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Applied Optoelectronics leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research
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📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod
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#AAOI @Applied Optoelectronics #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 333: ARM Q4 Fiscal 2025 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($ARM)
🎙️ The Drill Down: ARM Q4 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Deep Dive
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack ARM ($ARM) Q4 Fiscal 2025 performance. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.
🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from ARM leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research
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📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod
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#ARM @ARM #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 5min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 332: Applovin Q1 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($APP)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Applovin Q1 Earnings Deep Dive
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Applovin ($APP) Q1 performance with CEO Adam Foroughi. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.
🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Applovin leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research
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📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod
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#APP @Applovin #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod
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May 8, 2025 • 5min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 331: Coherent Q1 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($COHR)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Coherent Q1 Earnings Deep Dive
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Coherent ($COHR) Q1 performance with CEO Jim Anderson. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.
🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Coherent leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research
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#COHR @Coherent #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2025 • 5min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 330: Lumentum Q1 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($LITE)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Lumentum Q1 Earnings Deep Dive
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Lumentum ($LITE) Q1 performance with CEO Michael Hurlston. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.
🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Lumentum leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research
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#LITE @Lumentum #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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May 7, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 329: Arista Networks Q1 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($ANET)
Dive into the impressive 28% revenue growth of Arista Networks amid tariff uncertainties. Learn about their strategic use of AI to maintain a competitive edge in networking. Gain insights from CEO Jayshree Ullal and expert analysis by Cory Johnson. Discover how their stock repurchase strategies contribute to robust operating margins.

May 7, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 328: Advanced Micro Devices Q1 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($AMD)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Advanced Micro Devices Q1 Earnings Deep Dive
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Advanced Micro Devices ($AMD) Q1 performance with CEO Lisa Su. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.
🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Advanced Micro Devices leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research
🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!
📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod
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#AMD @Advanced Micro Devices #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices