

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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Aug 19, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 379: Palo Alto Networks Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings – ($PANW) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Palo Alto Networks Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Palo Alto Networks ($PANW) Q4 Fiscal Year 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, 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 Palo Alto Networks’s Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Palo Alto Networks’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Nikesh Arora.
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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Aug 19, 2025 • 7min
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
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Aug 16, 2025 • 24min
Ep. #248: Trinity Capital (TRIN:NASDAQ) CEO Kyle Brown
Trinity Capital’s Kyle Brown on Low Defaults and High Returns In Venture DebtKyle Brown explains how Trinity delivered a 30% rise in NII—more than enough to cover the dividend—just as NAV reached $13.27 per share. He’ll discuss how disciplined credit, strategic origination, and SBIC licensing set the stage for diversified growth.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 8min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 378: Applied Materials Q3 FY 2025 earnings – ($AMAT) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Applied Materials Q3 FY 2025 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Applied Materials ($AMAT) Q3 FY 2025 performance with CEO Gary Dickerson. More than “beat” or “miss” – The Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Applied Materials’s Q3 FY 2025 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Applied Materials’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Gary Dickerson.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
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Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
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Aug 14, 2025 • 10min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 377: Coherent Q4 FY 2025 earnings – ($COHR) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Coherent Q4 FY 2025 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Coherent ($COHR) Q4 FY 2025 performance with CEO Jim Anderson. More than “beat” or “miss” – The Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Coherent’s Q4 FY 2025 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Coherent’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Jim Anderson.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
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Aug 14, 2025 • 8min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 376: Cisco Systems Q4 2025 earnings – ($CSCO) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Cisco Systems Q4 2025 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Cisco Systems ($CSCO) Q4 2025 performance with CEO Chuck Robbins. More than “beat” or “miss” – The Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Cisco Systems’s Q4 2025 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Cisco Systems’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Chuck Robbins.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
🚀 Snappy 1-Minute Highlights (Watch, Learn & Share!):
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Aug 13, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 375: Lumentum Q4 2025 earnings – ($LITE) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Lumentum Q4 2025 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Lumentum ($LITE) Q4 2025 performance with CEO Michael Hurlston. More than “beat” or “miss” – The Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Lumentum’s Q4 2025 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Lumentum’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Michael Hurlston.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
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Aug 7, 2025 • 8min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 374: Applied Optoelectronics Q2 earnings – ($AAOI) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Applied Optoelectronics Q2 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Applied Optoelectronics ($AAOI) Q2 performance with CFO and Chief Strategy Officer Stefan J. Murry, Ph.D. More than “beat” or “miss” – The Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Applied Optoelectronics’s Q2 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Applied Optoelectronics’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Thompson Lin, Ph. D.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
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Aug 6, 2025 • 5min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 373: Applovin Q2 earnings – ($APP) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Applovin Q2 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Applovin ($APP) Q2 performance with CEO Adam Foroughi. More than “beat” or “miss” – The Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move, empowering retail investors and anyone tracking the tech and business world.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Key Financial Highlights: A concise breakdown of revenue, profit and crucial metrics from Applovin’s Q2 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Applovin’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Adam Foroughi.
Expert Analysis by Cory Johnson: Epistrophy Capital Research's Chief Market Strategist, Cory Johnson, provides his renowned hard-hitting perspective on what these numbers really mean for investors and the broader market.
Visual Explanations: Understand complex financial data and market trends with our clear, attractive graphics designed for clarity.
💡 Why Listen to The Drill Down? We tell the business story behind a stock on the move, on the 50 most important companies in technology. If you want to understand technology-driven change, growth stocks and the financial machinations that prove the stock story, this episode is essential.
🎧 Listen & Watch Now:
Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmnVtSe59Fm8ijNEk8cmQPklxuYj175I
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N4kDFzCg6CxobaZH2G3dg
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drill-down/id1564993923
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Follow Cory Johnson: https://x.com/corytv
Follow The Drill Down Pod: https://x.com/drilldownpod
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Aug 5, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 372: Advanced Micro Devices Q2 earnings – ($AMD) Beyond the Numbers – A Deep Dive with Cory Johnson
The Drill Down: Advanced Micro Devices Q2 Earnings Analysis
💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Advanced Micro Devices ($AMD) Q2 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, 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 Advanced Micro Devices’s Q2 earnings report.
Strategic Moves & Industry Impact: How Advanced Micro Devices’s recent decisions are shaping the technology landscape and its competitive position.
Unfiltered CEO Insights: Direct takeaways and the true outlook from CEO Lisa Su.
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 #AMD #Advanced Micro DevicesEarnings #TheDrillDown
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