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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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Episodes

Ep. 196: SPECIAL: Washington Federal CEO Brent Beardall, Silicon Valley Bank, Portman Ridge Finance, Triplepoint Venture Growth

SPECIAL SHOW: Washington Federal (WAFD) CEO Brent Beardall’s first comments since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank – and since surviving a deadly January plane crash. Is WaFed’s extreme concentration in real estate also a problem? And Silicon Valley Bank’s CEO Greg Becker on why he thought tech couldn’t fail. Triplepoint Venture Growth (TPVG) on a SVB loan that went bust after the failure of pharma startup Medly. Lender Portman Ridge Finance (PTMN) on the shock waves going through the technolo...

Mar 10, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 196

Ep. 195: Yext CEO Michael Walrath, Squarespace, Nutanix, Korn Ferry

Yext CEO Michael Walrath (YEXT) tells us when the company’s big bet on artificial intelligence will pay off. Squarespace (SQSP) taps artificial intelligence to build its website business. How Nutanix (NTNX) stumbled into some accounting trouble. How Korn Ferry (KFY) is staying a leader in executive search and recruitment by catering to post-pandemic c-suite trends. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad c...

Mar 09, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Ep. 194: Logitech International CEO Bracken Darrell, Jack in the Box, Agilent, Montrose Environmental Group

Where Logitech International CEO Bracken Darrell (LOGI) sees growth opportunities for the computer hardware maker as consumers think about pulling back on gadget-buying. Jack in the Box (JACK) has a winning strategy in Florida and Arkansas, is making expansion plans and weathering both food and labor inflation. The atomic technology that has Agilent (A) seeing a future in semiconductors. Behind the rapidly shrinking business at Montrose Environmental Group (MEG). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson...

Mar 01, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 194

Ep. 193: Calliditas CEO Renee Aguiar-Lucander, Coinbase, Albemarle Corporation, Dropbox

How Calliditas CEO Renee Aguiar-Lucander (CALT) aims to treat kidney disease– and win over regulators in China and the U.S. How Coinbase (COIN) is trying to make nice with the SEC and why it’s standing by its “stakes”. The challenges facing Albemarle Corporation (ALB) despite robust lithium demand. The rental properties that are causing headaches at Dropbox (DBX). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad ch...

Feb 22, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 193

Ep. 192: Zuora CEO Tien Tzuo, Airbnb, Ardmore Shipping, WESCO International

Why Zuora CEO Tien Tzuo (ZUO) says the future may be in the ability to rent everything everywhere for everyone. The path to profitability at Airbnb (ABNB). Ardmore Shipping (ASC) has a strong wind at its back… but still faces questions of illegal shipping with Russia. WESCO International (WCC) looks to digitize its legacy business and make the most of artificial intelligence. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more abou...

Feb 15, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 192

Ep. 191: SMART Global Holdings CEO Mark Adams, Brunswick Corporation, RH, Pinterest

SMART Global Holdings CEO Mark Adams (SGH) explains his successful strategy to keep revenue growing and take a leading position in semiconductors. How recreational boatmaker Brunswick Corporation (BC) was able to deliver record results despite economic headwinds… and sell more engines than boats. RH (RH) gets a reminder that accounting matters. How Pinterest (PINS) is evolving and finding growth. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the ...

Feb 09, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 191

Ep. 190: Simulations Plus CEO Shawn O’Connor, AMD, Whirlpool, Match Group

How software company Simulations Plus CEO Shawn O’Connor (SLP) enables pharmaceutical giants to digitally test the safety of new drugs. AMD (AMD) keeps expanding its footprint in datacenter chips. Whirlpool (WHR) sees an end to inflation. How Match Group (MTCH) plans to keep its love business growing in 2023. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 190

Ep. 189: Primo Water CEO Tom Harrington, Zion Bancorporation, Baker Hughes, Halliburton

The secret to Primo Water CEO Tom Harrington’s success providing high-quality drinking water and high profits one bottle at a time (PRMW). The rising expenses worrying Zion Bancorporation (ZION). Behind Baker Hughes’s (BKR) optimism about natural gas in 2023. And why Halliburton (HAL) says the North American market may surprise the oil industry. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Jan 25, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 189

Ep. 188: Calavo Growers CEO Brian W. Kocher, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Roblox, KeyCorp

How avocado king Calavo Growers CEO Brian W. Kocher (CVGW) juggles cost pressures and the fury of mother nature. Why J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is optimistic about the state of the supply chain. Behind the explosive growth at gaming company Roblox (RBLX). KeyCorp (KEY) focuses on digitization and loans. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 188

Ep. 187: Titan International CEO Paul Reitz, Healthequity, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Irhythm Technologies

Titan International CEO Paul Reitz (TWI) explains the tire-maker’s path to profitability. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) paints a vision for the future at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. Healthequity (HQY) see rising popularity in health savings accounts. Irhythm Technologies (IRTC) has a potential lifesaving technology for undiagnosed irregular heartbeats. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choic...

Jan 11, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 187

Ep. 186: Sumo Logic CEO Ramin Sayar, Absolute Software, VICI Properties, Dice Therapeutics

Sumo Logic CEO Ramin Sayar (SUMO) tells us how he’s making cloud-native applications secure. Absolute Software (ABST) shows the value of understanding your customer. VICI Properties (VICI) keeps making winning bets in Las Vegas. Dice Therapeutics (DICE) emerges as a leader in its field thanks to a new therapy. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 186

Ep. 185: Five Below CEO Joel Anderson, Tesla, Vapotheroem, Enochian Biosciences

Five Below CEO Joel Anderson (FIVE) explains his expansion strategy for 2023 and how he uses technology to anticipate his customers’ needs. Are Tesla’s (TSLA) problems all about Elon Musk? Vapotheroem (VAPO) looks for a way forward without a pandemic. Enochian Biosciences (ENOB) struggles to move beyond multiple controversies. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 185

Ep. 184: DigitalOcean CEO Yancey Spruill, Calavo Growers, FuelCell Energy, Worthington Industries

Cloud computing heavyweight DigitalOcean CEO Yancey Spruill (DOCN) on building a winning digital strategy and competing with Amazon Web Services. How avocado giant Calavo Growers (CVGW) manages shifting inflationary pressures. Why FuelCell Energy (FCEL) may be running out of fuel. How steel company Worthington Industries (WOR) is preparing for 2023. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Dec 22, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 184

Ep. 183: TravelCenters of America CEO Jonathan Pertchik, Lennar, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Rev Group

TravelCenters of America CEO Jonathan Pertchik (TA) gauges the health of the U.S. consumer through the lens of the open road. How homebuilding giant Lennar (LEN) is preparing for more challenges to the housing industry. Strip club king RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) goes on a shopping spree and strategizes on wooing a younger clientele. Rev Group (REVG) finds work making fleets of school buses. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the m...

Dec 15, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 183

Ep. 182: Lilium Co-Founder and Chief Engineer for Innovation Daniel Wiegand (LILM), Lululemon, DocuSign, Johnson Outdoors

Will flying cars ever get off the ground? Lilium Co-Founder and Chief Engineer for Innovation Daniel Wiegand (LILM) makes the case for its vertical take-off and landing jets. Lululemon (LULU) has a unique spin on its inventory. Where DocuSign (DOCU) keeps finding new customers. How Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) successfully managed supply chain concerns. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Dec 09, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 182

Ep. 181: Alteryx CEO Mark Anderson, Hormel, Docusign, Inotiv

How Alteryx CEO Mark Anderson (AYX) is making data analysis available to everyone. Hormel (HRL) gets a taste of higher feed costs. Who is running Docusign (DOCU)? How monkey smuggling cost Inotiv (NOTV) $250 million. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 181

Ep. 180: Aflac COO Fred Crawford, Warner Music Group, Abercrombie & Fitch, Dollar Tree

Aflac COO Fred Crawford (AFL) explains the insurance giant’s international strategy. Behind Warner Music Group’s (WMG) digital evolution. Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) sees the upside of people returning to the office. What Dollar Tree (DLTR) understands about its customers that other discount retailers may want to study. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 180

Ep. 179: National Energy Services Reunited CEO Sherif Foda, Walmart, TJX Companies, Shoals Technologies

The only Saudi Arabian company listed in the United States, National Energy Services Reunited CEO Sherif Foda (NESR), shares insight into global oil markets. How Walmart (WMT) and TJX Companies (TJX) are making inflation their friend… and handling a big change in supply chains. How Shoals Technologies (SHLS) is handling a huge surge in the solar business. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Nov 16, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 179

Ep. 178: Columbus McKinnon CEO David Wilson, R1 RCM, Plug Power, Silvergate Capital

Columbus McKinnon CEO David Wilson (CMCO) gives us a glimpse into the health of factories across the globe. How cryptocurrency bank Silvergate Capital (SI) is managing challenges among crypto exchanges. Why some of R1 RCM’s (RCM) healthcare industry customers are having trouble paying their bills. How hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power (PLUG) continues to plug forward in the race for more electric vehicles. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind ...

Nov 09, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 178

Ep. 177: Lightwave Logic CEO Michael Lebby, W. W. Grainger, Civitas Resources, Tge New York Times Company

When might Lightwave Logic CEO Michael Lebby (LWLG) deliver on its promise of making the internet faster? The secret sauce propelling growth at W. W. Grainger (GWW). Managing the drilling strategy at oil and gas company Civitas Resources (CIVI). The digital lifeline improving prospects at The New York Times Company (NYT). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 177

Ep. 176: Sprinklr CEO Ragy Thomas, Spotify, Teradyne, Crown Holdings

Sprinklr CEO Ragy Thomas (CXM) tells us how he plans on beating his competitors in the booming social customer service software market. Why Spotify (SPOT) is so confident in its podcasting business. Semiconductor and electronics test maker Teradyne (TER) gives us a glimpse into the health and future of the tech industry. Crown Holdings (CCK) reveals the raw materials headwinds it faces. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Lear...

Oct 27, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 176

Ep. 175: Planet Labs CEO Will Marshall, Silvergate Capital, Netflix, Lockheed Martin

What Planet Labs CEO Will Marshall (PL) is doing to combat climate change… and make its mark in the emerging space industry. Crypto bank Silvergate Capital (SI) hints at when its stablecoin may be ready. How Netflix (NFLX) got its groove back… and revels the eye popping number of its production budget. Lockheed Martin (LMT) reveals some secrets about billions of dollars in classified weapons development, including weapons in space. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the busi...

Oct 19, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Ep. 174: Designer Brands CEO Roger Rawlins, Levi’s, Tilray, Applied Micro Devices

Footwear retailer Designer Brands CEO Roger Rawlins (DBI) tells us how he changed his business during the pandemic with a less-is-more strategy. When marijuana company Tilray (TLRY) may start to capitalize on a friendlier stance on cannabis at the White House. Applied Micro Devices (AMD) gives a warning about the direction of the personal computing industry. Inflation, supply chain issues and a strong dollar are making Levi’s (LEVI) blue… but the company sees more consumers wearing Levi’s to the...

Oct 12, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 174

Ep. 173: Endava CEO John Cotterell, Helen of Troy, Micron Technologies, RPM International

Endava CEO John Cotterell (DAVA) on how to manage decade-long relationships with corporate clients and keep IT business growing. Helen of Troy (HELE) sees inflation take a bite out of its beauty business. Micron Technologies (MU) makes a massive bet on a new semiconductor factory and forecasts what’s next for personal computers. How RPM International (RPM) keeps its coating business growing despite rising costs. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behin...

Oct 06, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 173

Ep. 172: Trinity Capital CEO Steve Brown, AutoZone, Apogee Enterprises, Bowlero

Trinity Capital CEO Steve Brown (TRIN) gives us a master class in investing in growth-stage companies. How AutoZone (AZO) successfully hedges downward pressures on prices and customers. Apogee Enterprises (APOG) looks beyond office towers as customers for its windows. Bowlero (BOWL) bounces back from the pandemic and positions itself as an alternative to the company water cooler. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more ...

Sep 21, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Ep. 171: Secureworks CEO Wendy Thomas, American Outdoor Brands, Mastercraft Boat Holdings, FuelCell Energy

How Secureworks CEO Wendy Thomas (SCWX) reimagined the cybersecurity company and is carving out a niche in a crowded field of threat detection. Is American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) a proverbial canary in the coal mine when it comes to shooting sports. Despite strong profits, what has Mastercraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) so worried about the industry? Will FuelCell Energy (FCEL) be able to finish a submarine base on schedule… and how might the green tech company benefit from increased climate spending? ...

Sep 13, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Ep. 170: SoundHound AI CEO Keyvan Mohajer, Coupa Software, Chesapeake Energy, HubSpot

SoundHound AI CEO Keyvan Mohajer (SOUN) on the growing importance of conversational artificial intelligence and the future of computing. Coupa Software (COUP) delivers on its promise of a strong quarter. How Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is taking advantage of higher energy prices. Will HubSpot (HUBS) be able to win market share with lower prices? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Sep 09, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Ep. 169: Coupa CEO Rob Bernshteyn, Chewy, Express, REX American Resources

How Coupa CEO Rob Bernshteyn (COUP) plans to win new customers as well as recession-proof his massive cloud-based business spend management platform. How pet toy retailer Chewy (CHWY) plans to navigate the double headed challenge of inflation pressure and shifting consumer behavior. Is it possible for Express (EXPR) to course correct? Why is REX American Resources (REX) complaining so loudly about its business? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind...

Sep 01, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Ep. 168: Heliogen CEO Bill T. Gross, Dell, Affirm, Workday

How Heliogen CEO Bill T. Gross (HLGN) is generating power by employing mirrors… and drawing investments from Bill Gates and Steve Case. The headwinds Dell (DELL) is preparing for. Digesting potential challenges to the computer models at lender Affirm (AFRM). Will recession fears dampen Workday’s (WDAY) strong year? The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Ep. 167: Smartsheet CEO Mark Mader, United States Steel Corporation, Avis Budget Group, Graphic Packaging Holding Company

Smartsheet CEO Mark Mader (SMAR) tells us what’s behind the company’s impressive sales figures. United States Steel Corporation (X) watches one of its businesses grow as the energy sector prepares to increase drilling. Avis Budget Group (CAR) saw a huge silver lining to the global pandemic. How Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) is able to raise prices without hearing complaints from its customers. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks ...

Aug 17, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 167
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