

The Drill Down
Cory Johnson
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.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 389: Rubrik Q2 earnings – ($RBRK) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Rubrik Q2 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Rubrik ($RBRK) Q2 performance with CEO Bipul Sinha. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Rubrik’s Q2 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Rubrik’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Bipul Sinha.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
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#StockMarket #TechInvesting #AIStocks #EarningsCall #Investment #BusinessNews #AI #SemiconductorStocks #GrowthStocks #MarketAnalysis #RBRK #Rubrik #RubrikEarnings #TheDrillDown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2025 • 9min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 388: Oracle Q1 2026 earnings – ($ORCL) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Oracle Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Oracle ($ORCL) Q1 2026 performance with CEO chief technology officer and founder Larry Ellison. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Oracle’s Q1 2026 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Oracle’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO chief technology officer and founder Larry Ellison.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
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Sep 4, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 387: Broadcom Q3 earnings – ($AVGO) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Broadcom Q3 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Broadcom ($AVGO) Q3 performance with CEO Hock Tan. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Broadcom’s Q3 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Broadcom’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Hock Tan.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
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Connect with The Drill Down:
Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
Follow The Drill Down Pod: https://x.com/drilldownpod
#StockMarket #TechInvesting #AIStocks #EarningsCall #Investment #BusinessNews #AI #SemiconductorStocks #GrowthStocks #MarketAnalysis #AVGO #Broadcom #BroadcomEarnings #TheDrillDown
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Sep 3, 2025 • 8min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 386: Salesforce Q2 earnings – ($CRM) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Salesforce Q2 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Salesforce ($CRM) Q2 performance with CEO Marc Benioff. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Salesforce’s Q2 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Salesforce’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Marc Benioff.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod/shorts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drilldownpod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drilldownpod
Connect with The Drill Down:
Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
Follow The Drill Down Pod: https://x.com/drilldownpod
#StockMarket #TechInvesting #AIStocks #EarningsCall #Investment #BusinessNews #AI #SemiconductorStocks #GrowthStocks #MarketAnalysis #CRM #Salesforce #SalesforceEarnings #TheDrillDown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 385: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2 earnings – ($HPE) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Hewlett Packard Enterprise ($HPE) Q2 performance with CEO Antonio Neri. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Q2 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Antonio Neri.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod/shorts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drilldownpod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drilldownpod
Connect with The Drill Down:
Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
Follow The Drill Down Pod: https://x.com/drilldownpod
#StockMarket #TechInvesting #AIStocks #EarningsCall #Investment #BusinessNews #AI #SemiconductorStocks #GrowthStocks #MarketAnalysis #HPE #HewlettPackardEnterprise #HPEEarnings #TheDrillDown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 384: Zscaler FY 2025 Q4 earnings – ($ZS) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Zscaler FY 2025 Q4 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Zscaler ($ZS) FY 2025 Q4 performance with CEO Jay Chaudhry. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Zscaler’s FY 2025 Q4 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Zscaler’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Jay Chaudhry.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod/shorts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drilldownpod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drilldownpod
Connect with The Drill Down:
Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
Follow The Drill Down Pod: https://x.com/drilldownpod
#StockMarket #TechInvesting #AIStocks #EarningsCall #Investment #BusinessNews #AI #SemiconductorStocks #GrowthStocks #MarketAnalysis #ZS #Zscaler #ZscalerEarnings #TheDrillDown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2025 • 22min
Drill Down Insider Ep. #21: Coveo CEO Laurent Simoneau
Coveo has spent years embedding AI into enterprise search and recommendations. Now the company is pushing into agentic AI, promising systems that act with context and initiative inside the enterprise. CEO Laurent Simoneau explains what this shift means for adoption, ROI, and competition in the AI era.
#TheDrillDown #Coveo #LaurentSimoneau #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #GenerativeAI #SaaS #EnterpriseSearch #AIAdoption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 380: Fabrinet Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings – ($FN) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Fabrinet Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Fabrinet ($FN) Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 performance with CEO Seamus Grady. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Fabrinet’s Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Fabrinet’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Seamus Grady.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
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Connect with The Drill Down:
Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
Follow The Drill Down Pod: https://x.com/drilldownpod
#StockMarket #TechInvesting #AIStocks #EarningsCall #Investment #BusinessNews #AI #SemiconductorStocks #GrowthStocks #MarketAnalysis #FN #Fabrinet #FabrinetEarnings #TheDrillDown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2025 • 9min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 383: Elastic Q1 2026 earnings – ($ESTC) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Elastic Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Elastic ($ESTC) Q1 2026 performance with CEO Ash Kulkarni. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Elastic’s Q1 2026 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Elastic’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Ash Kulkarni.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod/shorts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drilldownpod
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Connect with The Drill Down:
Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
Follow The Drill Down Pod: https://x.com/drilldownpod
#StockMarket #TechInvesting #AIStocks #EarningsCall #Investment #BusinessNews #AI #SemiconductorStocks #GrowthStocks #MarketAnalysis #ESTC #Elastic #ElasticEarnings #TheDrillDown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2025 • 12min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 382: NVIDA Q2 2026 earnings – ($NVDA) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: NVIDA Q2 2026 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack NVIDA ($NVDA) Q2 2026 performance with CEO Jensen Huang. 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, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from NVIDA’s Q2 2026 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How NVIDA’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Jensen Huang.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod/shorts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drilldownpod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drilldownpod
Connect with The Drill Down:
Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
Follow The Drill Down Pod: https://x.com/drilldownpod
#StockMarket #TechInvesting #AIStocks #EarningsCall #Investment #BusinessNews #AI #SemiconductorStocks #GrowthStocks #MarketAnalysis #NVDA #NVIDA #NVIDAEarnings #TheDrillDown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices