Cory Johnson

The Drill Down

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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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Cory Johnson

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Business

Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 162: Stratasys CEO Dr. Yoav Zeif, Talos Energy, Fastenal, Conagra Brands 15.07.2022

Stratasys CEO Dr. Yoav Zeif (SSYS) tells us how the business of 3D printing is evolving.  Could smaller oil producers like Talos Energy (TALO) be preparing to drill more? Why home construction supplier Fastenal (FAST) is talking about deflationary pressures rather than inflation. Conagra Brands (CAG) hints that food inflation pressures may be peaking. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regu...

Ep. 161: CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz, NovaGold (NG), Micron Technology (MU), Constellation Brands (STZ) 08.07.2022

CrowdStrike (CRWD) co-founder and CEO George Kurtz explains the company’s rapid growth and why a slow down in technology spending will not affect cybersecurity. NovaGold’s (NG) liquidity struggles and giant Alaskan gold mine. Micron Technology (MU) sees a meaningful slowdown in PCs and smartphones. And beer. Lots of beer. Constellation Brands (STZ) rides strong beer sales to offset rising transpor...

Ep. 160: Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, Bed Bath & Beyond, General Mills, AeroVironment 05.07.2022

Cybersecurity leader Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry (ZS) makes the case for "zero trust" services… and how he’s bringing IT network security into the cloud-based era. Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) shows its CEO the door after a spectacularly failed turn-around. Will General Mills (GIS) be able to maintain healthy sales if inflation gets as bad as it warns and if a pandemic-era government program expires? Aer...

Ep. 159: Mister Car Wash CEO John Lai, FactSet Research Systems, Carnival, Smith & Wesson Brands 27.06.2022

How Mister Car Wash CEO John Lai (MCW) uses technology and old fashioned customer service to keep its profits pouring in. Carnival (CCL) aims to keep its customers loyal and sticky. FactSet Research Systems (FDS) waves off investor concerns and shows how to successfully invest in one’s own business even when your broader industry faces challenges. Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) gets a bump from the...

Ep. 158: Blend Labs CEO Nima Ghamsari (BLND), Oracle, Kroger, La-Z-Boy 23.06.2022

Blend Labs CEO Nima Ghamsari (BLND) explains the cloud-company’s customer-first philosophy and how he aims to make the banking industry more transparent and fast-paced. How Oracle (ORCL) is managing to build momentum in the cloud despite stiff competition. La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB) shows us how to keep sales growing in the face of inflationary pressures and supply chain headaches. Kroger (KR) se...

Ep. 157: Phillips Edison CEO Jeffrey Edison, Valvoline, Excelerate Energy, Caleres 25.05.2022

How Phillips Edison CEO Jeffrey Edison (PECO) steered his shopping center real estate business through the pandemic with a focus on locality and design. How the owner of Famous Footwear, Caleres (CAL),  has successfully managed shifting consumer habits and demand. Valvoline (VVV) may be of interest to a buyer and refuses to face hard questions from analysts. Excelerate Energy (EE) may be able to h...

Ep. 156: Expensify CEO David Barrett, Kohl’s, Deere & Company, Foot Locker 20.05.2022

The science behind seamless expense-reporting with Expensify CEO David Barrett’s (EXFY) and how they innovated the industry business model. How Kohl’s (KSS) raises prices and passes along rising costs to their customers. Deere & Company (DE) sees inflation coming from supply chain problems… and predicts when that’s going to end. How Foot Locker (FL) made the most of the pandemic and machine learni...

Ep. 155: VICI Properties CEO Ed Pitionak, Beyond Meat, Roblox, Polaris 12.05.2022

VICI Properties CEO Ed Pitionak (VICI) explains how he manages a huge chunk of the Las Vegas strip and why casinos can be incredibly resilient in the face of global pandemics.  Beyond Meat (BYND) says it still has enough cash on hand to weather its current, ongoing, situation. Roblox (RBLX) insists its rough months are behind it… but what about getting around Apple privacy blockade? How Polaris (P...

Ep. 154: DICE Therapeutics CEO Kevin Judice, Brunswick, Chegg 04.05.2022

DICE Therapeutics CEO Kevin Judice, PhD., (DICE), explains the company’s focus on democratizing skin disease therapies. Brunswick (BC) says the business is doing well… but is anyone listening? Chegg (CHGG) sounds the alarm about the current state of higher education in the U.S. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more abou...

Ep. 153: Riot Blockchain CEO Jason Les (RIOT), HCA Healthcare, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Marine Products 25.04.2022

The industrial era for crypto? Riot Blockchain CEO Jason Les (RIOT)’s unique source of cheap power promises a big bump in bitcoin mining. Is HCA Healthcare (HCA) showing the rest of us just where the latest bout of inflation could be permanent? Why Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) expects demand to be strong. Why Marine Products (MPX) may be saying something different from what we are hearing from...

Ep. 152: SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna (SWI), American Airlines, C4 Therapeutics, EnLink Midstream 13.04.2022

SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna (SWI) weighs in on the current cybersecurity threat from the Kremlin, how his company has evolved since being hacked in 2020 and what SolarWinds is doing to manage an explosion in home-based security concerns for its customers. Why American Airlines (AAL) shares may not reflect the health of its business or the industry at large. Why C4 Therapeutics (CCCC) may c...

Ep. 151: dLocal COO Sumita Pandit, Blend Labs, Crane, BlackBerry 06.04.2022

dLocal COO Sumita Pandit (DLO) explains how her fintech connects global merchants to consumers in emerging markets – and covers all aspects of a transaction no matter the local currency. Newly public Blend Labs (BLND) struggles with rising interest rates and stiff cloud competition. Crane (CR) makes a big move to take on Block and other payment companies and to remind investors about the value of...

Ep. 150: Criteo CEO Megan Clarken, Paychex, RH, IGM Biosciences 30.03.2022

How digital media powerhouse Criteo and its new CEO Megan Clarken (CRTO) are finding ways around the privacy limitations from Apple and Facebook. Fintech heavyweight Paychex (PAYX) finds new lines of business are possible thanks to millions of workers quitting their jobs. Why RH (RH) is blaming Russia for its weak results. What IGM Biosciences (IGMS) needs to do with a lifesaving cash infusion fro...

Ep. 149: Legend Biotech (LEGN) CEO Ying Huang, PhD., Helmerich & Payne, U.S. Steel, Brunswick Corporation 24.03.2022

Legend Biotech CEO Ying Huang, PhD., (LEGN) tells us about the company’s newly approved treatment for a rare and complicated blood cancer and on LEGN’s partnership with Johnson & Johnson. Helmerich & Payne (HP) may see rising demand for rigs as oil companies prepare for an uptick in U.S. production. How U.S. Steel (X) will benefit as some Trump-era tariffs are ended. Brunswick Corporation (BC) thr...

Ep. 148: WM Technology CEO Chris Beals (MAPS), Jabil, HollyFrontier, KAR Auction Services 16.03.2022

How Weedmaps plans to become the Amazon and Shopify of cannabis. We talked to WM Technology CEO Chris Beals (MAPS). How contract technology manufacturer Jabil (JBL) seems to be navigating supply chain issues — with a big help from APPLE. HollyFrontier (DINO) moves profitably from refining OIL to refining renewables. How KAR Auction Services (KAR) may have quietly sold you your recent used car. The...

Ep. 147: ZeroFox CEO James Foster (LNFA), Bumble, Trean Insurance Group and Tidewater. 11.03.2022

ZeroFox CEO James Foster (LNFA) on crafting a successful SPAC IPO and landing one of the largest and most sensitive government security contracts. Bumble (BMBL) shares the hard facts of just how much love was lost during the pandemic. Despite significant struggles, Trean Insurance Group (TIG) says it has no plans to change its strategy moving forward. How Tidewater (TDW) is building a renewable en...

Ep. 146: Oshkosh CEO John Pfeifer (OSK), Beyond Meat, Opendoor Technologies and Nordstrom (JWN). 03.03.2022

An exclusive interview with Oshkosh CEO John Pfeifer (OSK) on converting gas powered postal trucks to electric power. Will partnerships with restaurants and fast-food chains rescue Beyond Meat (BYND)? What home-flipper Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) plans to do with its thousands of unsold homes. The steps Nordstrom (JWN) has been taking to improve performance and bring awareness to its brand. The D...

Ep. 145: Vera Therapeutics CEO Marshall Fordyce (VERA), CVR Energy, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings 23.02.2022

How Vera Therapeutics CEO Marshall Fordyce (VERA) is targeting the source of a rare kidney disease… and the area of clinical research that needs the most innovation. The CEO of CVR Energy (CVI) offers clues that he may be focused on stock gains rather than business gains. Data from American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AXL) suggests that Tesla’s days as the electric car leader may be numbered. T...

Ep. 144: Absolute Software CEO Christy Wyatt (ABST), ViacomCBS, Devon Energy and Shopify. 16.02.2022

The cybersecurity company aiming to make devices more resilient and able to self-heal… Absolute Software CEO Christy Wyatt (ABST) is our guest. ViacomCBS (VIAC) attempts to reframe itself as a streaming king… but the way it mishandled the streaming rights to one of the company’s most popular shows is a source of deep concern. How Devon Energy (DVN) emerged a winner throughout the pandemic and why...

Ep. 143: SailPoint CEO Mark McClain (SAIL), New Relic. Pfizer, Chipotle Mexican Grill 09.02.2022

SailPoint CEO Mark McClain (SAIL) gives details about his novel approach to internet security. Why tech company New Relic (NEWR) is struggling in the face of rising competition and keep its turnaround on track. How Pfizer (PFE) scored its blockbuster quarter… and tells us about a promising new therapy on the horizon. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) keeps its focus on digital sales while trying to man...

Ep. 142: Latch CEO Luke Schoenfelder, Alphabet, Clorox, ConocoPhilips 03.02.2022

Latch CEO Luke Schoenfelder (LTCH) tells us how he’s using new technology to update the apartment industry. How Alphabet’s (GOOG) smart bidding works… and how its artificial intelligence is helping advertisers. Why Clorox (CLX) may be finding it challenging to pass inflation pressures onto consumers. How ConocoPhillips (COP) is discovering new oil while managing risk. The Drill Down with Cory John...

Ep. 141: Axos CEO Greg Garrabrants, Boeing, Intel, Tesla 28.01.2022

Axos CEO Greg Garrabrants (AX) explains his strategy of making big returns on investments even when the company’s stock faces pressure. What Boeing (BA) is doing with a surplus of inventory. How Intel (INTC) is managing growing chip competition. Why Tesla (TSLA) continues to promise self-driving cars. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on t...

Ep. 140: Ideanomics CEO Alf Poor, Procter & Gamble, J B Hunt Transport Services, Cardiff Oncology 19.01.2022

Ideanomics CEO Alf Poor (IDEX) responds to short sellers who accuse the company of fraud. You’ll be surprised what the CEO admits to. Why Procter & Gamble (PG) price increases may be tough on customers, but good for P&G. J B Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) has more business than it can handle. Cardiff Oncology’s (CRDF) colorectal cancer study isn’t liked by the market, but cancer patients digging d...

Ep. 139: Inventiva Pharmaceuticals CEO Frederic Cren, Albertsons, Delta Air Lines, Concrete Pumping Holdings 13.01.2022

Inventiva Pharmaceuticals CEO Frederic Cren (IVA) discusses his possible treatment for a liver disease affecting a huge population of overweight americans. How Albertsons (ACI) is relying on its so-called “loyalty ladder” and an online strategy to push sales higher and keep inflation pressures in check. Why Delta Air Lines (DAL) isn’t sweating the timing of Omicron’s pandemic surge. Concrete Pumpi...

Ep.138: Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck, FuelCell Energy, Beyond Meat, Nextier Oilfield Solutions 06.01.2022

How Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck (RKLB) gives SpaceX a run for its money– quietly launching over 100 satellites with dozens of launches. FuelCell Energy (FCEL) needs a bigger boat. How Beyond Meat (BYND) announces and reannouncesan old deal for a new boost to the stock price. A big bet on green fracking rigs pays off for Nextier Oilfield Solutions (NEX). The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regu...

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