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Mar 7, 2025
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Victoria's Secret & Co. dropped 3.2% to $21.50 despite the lingerie retailer reporting a comparable sales increase of 5% in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue in the quarter jumped to $2.11 billion from $2.08 billion, net income increased to $193 million from $181 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $2.33 from $2.29 a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2025 net sales between $1.30 billion and $1.33 billion, compared to $1.36 billion a year ago, and adjusted operating income between $10 million and $30 million, compared to $39.61 million in the same quarter in 2024.
For the full year, Victoria’s Secret estimated net sales between $6.2 billion and $6.3 billion, compared to $6.20 billion a year ago, and adjusted operating income between $300 million and $350 million, compared to $373.14 million year-to-date in 2024. -
Fastenal Co. eased 0.1% to $77.75 after the logistics company reported increased revenue in fiscal 2024.
Net sales jumped 2.7% to $7.55 billion from $7.35 billion, net income declined 0.4% to $1.50 billion from $1.55 billion, and earnings per diluted share dropped 0.6% to $2.00 from $2.02 a year ago.
The company paid a cash dividend of $1.56 per share in 2024 for a total of $893.3 million, compared to $1.78 per share or $1.02 billion in 2023. -
Marvell Technology Inc. plunged 17.9% to $74.00 despite the provider of data infrastructure semiconductor solutions reporting a 27% revenue increase in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025.
Revenue increased to $1.82 billion from $1.43 billion, net income swung to a profit of $200.2 million from a loss of $392.7 million, and earnings per diluted share jumped to a profit of 23 cents from a loss of 45 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2026 revenue of $1.87 billion with a band of 5%, compared to $1.16 billion a year ago, and non-GAAP diluted net income per share at 61 cents with a band of 5 cents, compared to 24 cents in the same quarter in 2025. -
Zscaler Inc. surged 3.5% to $203.28 after the cloud security company reported a 23% revenue increase in the fiscal second quarter of 2025.
Revenue increased to $647.90 million from $524.99 million, net loss shrank to $7.72 million from a loss of $28.47 million, and loss per share declined to 5 cents from a loss of 19 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the third quarter revenue between $665 million and $667 million, compared to $553.2 million a year ago, and non-GAAP net income per share between 75 cents and 76 cents, down from 88 cents in the same quarter in 2024.
Non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be between $140 million and $142 million, up from $139.8 million in the third quarter of 2024.
For the full year, Zscaler estimated revenue between $2.64 billion and $2.65 billion, up from $2.17 billion a year ago, and non-GAAP net income per share between $3.04 and $3.09, down from $3.19 in 2024.
Non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be between $562 million and $572 million, up from $508.1 million in 2024. -
The Gap Inc. surged 18.6% to $23.11 after the specialty apparel retailer reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
Net sales dropped to $4.15 billion from $4.30 billion, net income jumped to $206 million from $185 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to 54 cents from 49 cents a year ago.
Comparable sales in the quarter advanced 3%.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2025 net sales flat to up slightly, compared to $3.4 billion in 2024.
For the full year, Gap estimated sales growth between 1% and 2%, compared to $15.09 billion in 2024. -
The Kroger Co. gained 18.6% to $23.11 after the food retailer reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue declined to $34.31 billion from $37.06 billion, net earnings dropped to $634 million from $736 million, and earnings per diluted share fell to 90 cents from $1.01 a year ago.
The company declared a dividend of 32 cents per share in the quarter, up from 29 cents per share a year ago.
During the year, the company commenced a $5.0 billion accelerated share repurchase program to be completed under its $7.5 billion share repurchase authorization. -
Burlington Stores Inc. gained 0.6% to $259.25 after the off-price apparel and accessories retailer reported sales growth in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue increased to $3.28 billion from $3.12 billion, net income jumped to $260.77 million from $227.46 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $4.02 from $3.53 a year ago.
Fourth-quarter comparable store sales grew 6% versus guidance of zero to 2%.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2025 total sales growth between 5% and 7%, assuming flat comparable store sales, compared to $2.36 billion in the same quarter in 2024.
Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $1.30 and $1.45, compared to $1.35 per share last year.
Burlington said revenue in the full year is expected to increase between 6% and 8%, assuming comparable store sales would increase between zero and 2%, compared to $10.62 billion in 2024.
Adjusted earnings per share for the full year are expected to be between $8.70 and $9.30, compared to $8.17 per share a year ago. -
Burlington Stores Inc. gained 0.6% to $259.25 after the off-price apparel and accessories retailer reported sales growth in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue increased to $3.28 billion from $3.12 billion, net income jumped to $260.77 million from $227.46 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $4.02 from $3.53 a year ago.
Fourth-quarter comparable store sales grew 6% versus guidance of zero to 2%.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2025 total sales growth between 5% and 7%, assuming flat comparable store sales, compared to $2.36 billion in the same quarter in 2024.
Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $1.30 and $1.45, compared to $1.35 per share last year.
Burlington said revenue in the full year is expected to increase between 6% and 8%, assuming comparable store sales would increase between zero and 2%, compared to $10.62 billion in 2024.
Adjusted earnings per share for the full year are expected to be between $8.70 and $9.30, compared to $8.17 per share a year ago. -
Macy's Inc. gained 0.2% to $13.25 after the department store chain reported lower sales in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue declined to $8.00 billion from $8.37 billion, net income swung to a profit of $342 million from a loss of $128 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $1.21 from a loss of 47 cents a year ago.
Macy’s First 50 locations delivered the fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth, up 0.8% on an owned basis and up 1.2% on an owned-plus-licensed basis.
The retailer reported fourth-quarter comparable sales down 1.1% on an owned basis, while its owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace comparable sales since the first quarter of 2022 were up 0.2%.
Bloomingdale’s reported owned comparable sales grew 4.8%, and its highest fourth quarter owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace comparable sales growth was 6.5%.
Blue Mercury reported its 16th consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth, up 6.2%.
The company guided for fiscal 2025 net sales between $21.0 billion and $21.4 billion, down from $22.29 billion in 2024, and adjusted earnings per diluted share between $2.05 and $2.25, down from $2.64 in 2024.
The outlook reflects the impact of fiscal 2024 store closures, which contributed roughly $700 million of annual net sales.
Macy’s plans to resume share buybacks under its remaining $1.4 billion share repurchase authorization. -
JD.com Inc. eased 0.5% to $43.69 after the Chinese retailer reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue increased to 346.99 billion yuan from 306.08 billion yuan, net income surged to 9.85 billion yuan from 3.39 billion yuan, and earnings per diluted share rose to 6.47 yuan from 2.13 yuan a year ago.
The company approved an annual cash dividend of 5 cents per share, or $1.0 per ADS, for 2024, payable on April 23 and April 29 (ADS) to shareholders on record as of April 8. -
Broadcom Inc. surged 10.9% to $199.07 after the provider of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions reported results for the fiscal first quarter of 2025.
Net revenue increased to $14.92 billion from $11.96 billion, net income surged to $5.50 billion from $1.32 billion, and earnings per diluted share rose to $1.14 from 28 cents a year ago.
The company approved a quarterly cash dividend of 59 cents per share, payable on March 31 to stockholders on record as of March 20.
Broadcom guided for the second quarter revenue of approximately $14.9 billion, up 19% from $12.49 billion a year ago, and adjusted EBITDA of 66% of projected revenue, compared to 59% of revenue in the same quarter in 2024.
Mar 6, 2025
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Foot Locker Inc. gained 0.5% to $18.35 after the footwear and apparel retailer reported weaker-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Sales decreased to $2.24 billion from $2.38 billion, net income swung to a profit of $49 million from a loss of $389 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to a profit of 57 cents from a loss of $4.13 a year ago.
Sales in the 53rd week in 2023 were $98 million.
Overall comparable sales, including all banners and geographies, increased by 2.6%, and North America comparable same-store sales advanced 3.6%.
Champs Sports delivered its second consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth, with gains of 1.8%.
Foot Locker completed 160 store refreshes in the fourth quarter, bringing the total to over 400 for the year.
The company guided for fiscal 2025 sales growth between -1% and 0.5%, comparable sales change between 1% and 2.5%, and non-GAAP earnings per share between $1.35 and $1.65, compared to $1.37 in 2024. -
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. dropped 0.3% to $87.0 after the specialty apparel retailer reported comparable sales growth of 14% in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
Net sales increased to $1.58 billion from $1.45 billion, net income climbed to $187.23 million from $158.45 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $3.57 from $2.97 a year ago.
Full-year 2024 revenue increased 16% to $4.95 billion from $4.28 billion a year ago, driven by a 17% rise in comparable store sales.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2025 net sales growth between 4% and 6% and net income per diluted share between $1.25 and $1.45, compared to $2.14 in the same period in 2024.
For the full year, the apparel retailer estimated net sales growth between 3% and 5% and net income per diluted share between $10.40 and $11.40, compared to $10.69 in 2024.
Abercrombie & Fitch announced a new $1.3 billion share repurchase authorization, expecting $400 million in share repurchases during 2025. -
Veeva Systems Inc. surged 7.2% to $235.69 after the provider of cloud solutions for the life sciences industry reported increased sales in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025 ending in January.
Revenue jumped to $720.89 million from $630.62 million, net income increased to $195.62 million from $147.40 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $1.18 from 90 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2026 revenue between $726 million and $729 million, compared to $650.3 million, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between $1.74 and $1.75, compared to $1.50 in the previous year.
Non-GAAP operating income is expected to be between $307 million and $309 million, compared to $247.0 million in the first quarter of 2025.
For the full year, Veeva estimated revenue between $3.04 billion and $3.05 billion, up from $2.75 billion a year ago, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share at approximately $7.32, compared to $6.60 in 2025.
Non-GAAP operating income is expected at $1.30 billion, compared to $1.15 billion in 2025. -
MongoDB Inc. plunged 17.4% to $218.10 after the developer data platform provider missed fourth-quarter analysts expectations.
Fourth-quarter 2025 revenue increased to $548.40 million from $458.00 million, net income jumped to $15.83 million from a loss of $55.46 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to 19 cents from a loss of 77 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2026 revenue between $524 million and $529 million, up from $450.6 million a year ago, and non-GAAP net income per share between 63 cents and 67 cents, compared to 51 cents in the same quarter in 2025.
Non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be between $54 million and $58 million, up from $32.8 million in the first quarter of 2025.
MongoDB announced a stock buyback program of $200 million to offset the impact of last year’s acquisition of Voyage AI, a provider of embedding and reranking models that power next-generation artificial intelligence applications.
Mar 5, 2025
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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. dropped 9.3% to $353.80 after the cybersecurity solutions provider reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025 ending in January.
Revenue increased to $1.06 billion from $845.33 million, net income swung to a loss of $92.73 million from a profit of $54.94 million, and loss per diluted share was 37 cents compared to a profit of 22 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2026 revenue between $1.10 billion and $1.11 billion, compared to $921 million a year ago, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between 64 cents and 66 cents, compared to 93 cents in the same period in 2025.
Non-GAAP net income is expected to be between $173.1 million and $180 million, compared to $231.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.
The company agreed to bring AI-powered cloud security to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. -
Target Corp. gained 0.4% to $117.61 after the large-format store chain operator reported fourth-quarter comparable sales growth of 1.5%, reflecting steady traffic and digital performance.
Net sales in the fourth quarter ending on February 1 dropped 3.1% to $30.91 billion from $31.92 billion, net earnings declined to $1.10 billion from $1.38 billion, and earnings per diluted share fell to $2.41 from $2.98 a year ago.
Fourth-quarter comparable sales advanced 1.5%, as digital comparable sales grew 8.7% from a year ago.
Same-day delivery powered by Target Circle 360™ grew more than 25% compared to last year.
Comparable sales in apparel and hardlines accelerated by nearly 4% as compared to the third quarter.
The company guided for fiscal 2025 net sales growth of around 1%, based on flat comparable sales growth.
Target expects a “modest increase” in its operating margin rate compared to full-year 2024, an effective tax rate between 23% and 24%, and GAAP and adjusted earnings per share between $8.80 and $9.80, compared to $8.86 in 2024.
Target paid dividends of $513 million in the fourth quarter, up 1.8% from $508 million last year.
In addition, the company repurchased $506 million of its shares, retiring 3.7 million shares at an average price of $136.89, and as of the end of the fourth quarter, Target had $8.7 billion in remaining repurchase authorization since the program’s approval in August 2021. -
AeroVironment Inc. plunged 20% to $113.50 after the provider of robotic systems to defense and commercial customers reported results for the fiscal third quarter of 2025.
Revenue declined to $139.75 million from $155.92 million, net income swung to a loss of $1.75 million from a profit of $13.88 million, and net loss per diluted share was 6 cents compared to a profit of 50 cents a year ago.
The company guided for fiscal 2025 revenue between $780 million and $795 million, compared to $716.7 million a year ago, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between $2.92 and $3.13, compared to 43 cents in 2024.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is estimated between $135 million and $142 million, compared to $22.2 million in 2024. -
Nordstrom Inc. gained 0.6% to $24.39 after the full-line merchandise retailer surpassed analyst expectations in the fiscal fourth quarter ending on February 1 of 2025.
Net sales declined to $4.20 billion from $4.29 billion, net earnings increased to $165 million from $134 million, and earnings per diluted share jumped to 97 cents from 82 cents a year ago.
The company opened 23 stores during the year.
During the fourth quarter, Nordstrom closed one store and three Rack stores, and subsequent to the quarter-end, the company closed one local service hub, which will reopen as a storefront dedicated to personal styling.
Fourth-quarter total comparable sales increased 4.7%, banner comparable sales increased 5.3%, and rack comparable sales increased 3.5% versus fiscal 2023.
The company proposed a quarterly cash dividend of 19 cents per share, payable on March 26 to shareholders on record as of March 11.
Mar 4, 2025
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Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. surged 5% to $41.59 after the staffing service company reported higher revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue climbed to $280.89 million from $257.39 million, net income swung to a loss of $14.98 million from a profit of $14.85 million, and loss per diluted share was 73 cents, compared to a profit of 72 cents a year ago.
The company proposed a 2025 first quarter cash dividend of 15 cents per share, payable on March 27 to shareholders on the register as of March 13.
Heidrick & Struggles guided for the first quarter of 2025 revenue between $263 million and $273 million, compared to $265 million a year ago. -
GitLab Inc. gained 1.9% to $57.32 after the provider of a software framework for web developers reported a revenue increase in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
Revenue increased to $211.4 million from $163.8 million, net income rose to $10.78 million from a loss of $36.87 million, and earnings per diluted share jumped to 6 cents from a loss of 24 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2026 revenue between $212 million and $213 million, up from $169.2 million a year ago, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between 14 cents and 15 cents, up from 3 cents in the same quarter in 2025.
For the full year 2026, GitLab estimated revenue between $936 million and $942 million, up from $759.2 million a year ago, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between 68 cents and 72 cents, compared to 74 cents in 2025. -
Okta Inc. surged 15.9% to $87.16 after the cybersecurity and identity management company's results surpassed market expectations in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025.
Revenue increased to $670 million from $591 million, net income swung to a profit of $23 million from a loss of $44 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to 13 cents from a loss of 26 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2026 revenue between $678 million and $680 million, up 10% from $617 million a year ago, and non-GAAP diluted net income per share between 76 cents and 77 cents, compared to 65 cents in the same quarter in fiscal 2025.
For the full year 2026, Okta estimated revenue between $2.85 billion and $2.86 billion, up 9% to 10% from $2.61 billion a year ago, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between $3.15 and $3.20, compared to $2.81 in 2025. -
AutoZone Inc. traded flat at $3,477 after the retailer of auto and truck parts, chemicals, and accessories reported a sales increase during the fiscal second quarter ending in February.
Net sales increased to $3.95 billion from $3.86 billion, net income dropped to $487.92 million from $515.03 million, and earnings per diluted share fell to $28.29 from $28.89 a year ago.
Total same-store sales, or sales for the company’s domestic and international stores open at least one year, rose 2.9% at constant currency.
Domestic same-store sales jumped 1.9%, while international sales dropped 8.2%, including the impacts from fluctuations of foreign exchange rates. -
Best Buy Co. Inc. surged 3.5% to $89.77 after the electronic products retailer reported a 0.5% increase in comparable store sales during the fourth quarter ending on February 1.
Revenue declined to $13.95 billion from $14.65 billion, net earnings dropped to $117 million from $460 million, and earnings per diluted share fell to 54 cents from $2.12 a year ago.
Best Buy returned a total of $415 million to shareholders through dividends of $200 million and share repurchases of $215 million during the quarter.
The company proposed a 1% increase in its quarterly dividend to 95 cents per share, payable on April 15 to shareholders on record as of March 25.
For fiscal 2026, the company estimated revenue between $41.4 billion and $42.2 billion, compared to $41.53 billion in 2025, and adjusted earnings per diluted share between $6.20 and $6.60, compared to $6.37 in 2025.
Comparable sales growth is expected between zero and 2% in 2026.
Mar 3, 2025
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CubeSmart L.P. dropped 2.9% to $41.28 after the storage facility-focused real estate company reported lower revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Same-store sales declined 1.6% to $231.41 million from $235.16 million, same-store net income fell to $101.89 million from $113.14 million, and earnings per diluted share dropped to 45 cents from 50 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2025 earnings per diluted share between 35 cents and 37 cents, compared to 42 cents per share in the same period in 2024.
CubeSmart proposed a quarterly dividend of 52 cents per share, payable on April 15 to shareholders on record as of April 1.
This is an increase of 2% to an annualized rate of $2.08 per share from the previous annualized rate of $2.04 per share. -
Redfin Corp. eased 0.14% to $6.67 after the real estate brokerage company and mortgage broker provider reported increased revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 ending in December, and net loss widened.
Revenue increased to $244.28 million from $218.08 million, net loss deepened to $36.73 million from a loss of $23.11 million, and loss per diluted share widened to 29 cents from a loss of 20 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 revenue between $214 million and $225 million, compared to $225.5 million a year ago, and a net loss between $94 million and $83 million, compared to a loss of $66.8 million in the same period in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA loss is estimated between $39 million and $32 million, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $27.6 million a year ago.
HEICO Corp. traded flat at $264.68 after the aerospace and electronics company reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in January.
Net sales jumped to $1.03 billion from $896.36 million, net income surged to $167.95 million from $114.70 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $1.20 from 82 cents a year ago.
The company said that the continued increases in commercial aerospace product sales have resulted in eighteen consecutive quarters of sequential growth in the Flight Support Group segment. -
Dell Technologies Inc. gained 0.4% to $103.18 after the computer products and services provider reported revenue growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in January.
Revenue increased 7% to $23.93 billion from $22.32 billion, net income surged 27% to $1.53 billion from $1.21 billion, and earnings per diluted share rose 30% to $2.15 from $1.66 a year ago.
Dell said it sold about $10 billion of AI-optimized servers in its fiscal 2025 and expects to sell about $15 billion in AI system sales in the current year.
The company’s Infrastructure Solutions Group, its server division, saw sales rise 22% to $11.35 billion in the quarter, up from $9.33 billion a year ago.
Dell’s client solutions group, its biggest business, saw sales rise only 1% to $11.88 billion from $11.71 billion a year ago, due to a sluggish laptop market.
The company guided for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 revenue between $22.5 billion and $23.5 billion, up 3% from $22.2 billion a year ago, and GAAP diluted earnings per share at $1.29, compared to $1.32 in the same quarter in fiscal 2025.
For the full fiscal 2026, Dell Technologies estimated revenue between $101.0 billion and $105.0 billion, up 8% from $95.6 billion a year ago, and GAAP diluted earnings per share at $7.85, up 23% from $6.38 in fiscal 2025.
The company announced a cash dividend increase of 18% and a $10 billion increase in share repurchase authorization for fiscal 2025. -
Intuit Inc. eased 0.1% to $613.0 after the financial software company reported strong results for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 ending in January.
Revenue increased to $3.96 billion from $3.39 billion, net income jumped to $471 million from $353 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $1.67 from $1.25 a year ago.
The company guided for the third quarter of 2025 revenue between $7.55 billion and $7.60 billion, up 12% to 13% from $6.74 billion a year ago, and GAAP diluted earnings per share between $9.22 and $9.28, compared to $8.42 in the same quarter in fiscal 2024.
For the full fiscal 2025, Intuit estimated revenue between $18.16 billion and $18.35 billion, up 12% to 13% from $16.28 billion in the previous fiscal year, and GAAP diluted earnings per share between $12.34 and $12.54, up 18% to 20% from $16.94 a year ago.
Intuit repurchased 1,125,520 shares during the quarter, representing 0.4% for $717.83 million.
With this, the company completed the repurchase of 15,351,821 shares, representing 5.49% for approximately $7.72 billion under the buyback announced on August 23, 2018.
Intuit has $3.6 billion remaining on its share repurchase authorization.
Feb 28, 2025
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The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index eased to 2.5% in January from 2.6% in December, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, slowed to 2.6% from 2.8%.
On a monthly basis, headline and core inflation increased 0.3% from the previous month. -
Autodesk Inc. gained 1.3% to $285.99 after the engineering software and services provider reported a 12% revenue increase in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in January.
Revenue increased to $1.64 billion from $1.47 billion, net income jumped to $303 million from $282 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to $1.40 from $1.31 a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 revenue between $1.60 billion and $1.61 billion, compared to $1.4 billion a year ago, and GAAP earnings per share between 76 cents and 90 cents, compared to $1.16 in the same quarter a year ago. -
Duolingo Inc. plunged 7.4% to $348.02 despite the language learning platform operator reporting higher earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue increased 39% to $209.55 million from $150.98 million, and net and comprehensive income jumped 15% to $13.91 million from $12.12 million a year ago.
The monthly active users’ ratio advanced 32% to 116.7 million from 88.4 million, and paid subscribers amounted to 9.5 million, up 43% from 6.6 million a year ago.
The company introduced Video Call, a real-time conversation feature, and now aims to make it powered by an artificial intelligence conversation partner to further differentiate Duolingo Max as a premium offering. -
Monster Beverage Corp. gained 3% to $53.51 after the energy drink maker reported stronger sales in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Net sales increased to $1.81 billion from $1.73 billion, net income declined to $270.71 million from $366.98 million, and earnings per diluted share fell to 28 cents from 35 cents a year ago.
The company gained market share leadership in a number of countries for its Monster Energy brand, including a very strong market presence in the Republic of Ireland, as reported by Nielsen.
The company is also exploring opportunities for distribution of its alcohol products in certain international markets.
During the fourth quarter, no shares of the company's common stock were repurchased, and as of February 26, approximately $500 million remained available for repurchase under the previously authorized repurchase program.
Feb 27, 2025
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Nvidia Corp. gained 0.1% to $131.40 after the artificial intelligence chipmaker reported a 78% revenue increase in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in January.
Revenue increased 78% to $39.33 billion from $22.10 billion, net income jumped 80% to $22.09 billion from $12.28 billion, and earnings per diluted share rose 82% to 89 cents from 49 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2026 revenue of $43.0 billion, plus or minus 2%, compared to $26.04 billion for the same period in fiscal 2025.
For 2024, earnings jumped 145% to $72.9 billion, and net income soared ninefold from 2023. -
Morningstar Inc. traded flat at $319.96 after the financial data services company reported increased revenue in the fourth quarter ending in December.
Revenue increased 9.7% to $591.0 million from $538.7 million, consolidated net income surged 59% to $116.9 million from $73.5 million, and earnings per diluted share rose 58.5% to $2.71 from $1.71 a year ago.
In 2024, the company paid $69.3 million in dividends and repurchased $11.6 million of its shares while reducing its debt by $273.8 million. -
eBay Inc. plunged 8% to $63.60 after the e-commerce company reported only a slight revenue increase for the fourth quarter ending in December.
Revenue increased 1% to $2.58 billion from $2.56 billion, net income dropped 7% to $680 million from $728 million, and earnings per diluted share remained flat at $1.40 compared to the same quarter a year ago.
The company guided first quarter of fiscal 2025 revenue between $2.52 billion and $2.56 billion, compared to $2.56 billion a year ago, and GAAP earnings per diluted share between 98 cents and $1.02, compared to 85 cents in the same quarter in 2024.
eBay proposed a cash dividend of 29 cents per share, payable on March 28 to stockholders on record as of March 14. -
Bath & Body Works Inc. dropped 3.4% to $39.68 after the specialty retailer reported lower profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 ending in December.
Net sales decreased to $2.79 billion from $2.91 billion, net income declined to $453 million from $579 million, and earnings per diluted share fell to $2.09 from $2.55 a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of 2025 sales growth between 1% and 3%, compared to sales of $1.38 billion a year ago, and earnings per diluted share between 36 cents and 43 cents, compared to 38 cents in the first quarter of 2024.
The guidance reflects the impact of recently enacted tariffs on goods imported from China and excludes potential impacts from other possible tariff changes.
Bath & Body Works gave authorization to repurchase up to $500 million of the company’s shares, which replaced the $120 million remaining authority under the January 2024 program. -
Salesforce Inc. dropped 4.7% to $292.80 after the cloud-based software company missed analyst expectations during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in January.
Revenue increased to $9.99 billion from $9.29 billion, net income jumped to $1.71 billion from $1.45 billion, and earnings per diluted share climbed to $1.75 from $1.47 a year ago.
The company guided fiscal 2026 revenue between $40.5 billion and $40.9 billion, up 7% to 8% compared to $37.9 billion in fiscal 2025.
Subscription and support revenue is expected to increase by approximately 8.5% from the previous financial year. -
Synopsys Inc. gained 2.05% to $480.09 after the electronic design automation company reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in January.
Revenue declined to $1.45 billion from $1.51 billion, net income dropped to $295.68 million from $449.11 million, and earnings per diluted share fell to $1.89 from $2.89 a year ago.
The company guided for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 GAAP earnings per diluted share between $2.21 and $2.33, compared to $2.89 a year ago.
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are estimated between $3.37 and $3.42, compared to $3.56 in the second quarter of 2024. -
Snowflake Inc. surged 9.1% to $181.25 after the cloud-based data storage company reported a revenue increase in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in January.
Revenue jumped to $986.77 million from $774.70 million, net loss expanded to $327.47 million from a loss of $169.35 million, and loss per diluted share increased to 99 cents from a loss of 51 cents a year ago.
The company guided for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 product revenue between $955 million and $960 million, an increase of 21% to 22% from the same period a year ago. -
TJX Companies Inc. gained 1.8% to $124.89 after the off-price department store chain reported higher comparable sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in February.
Net sales dropped to $16.35 billion from $16.41 billion, net income declined to $1.39 billion from $1.40 billion, and earnings per diluted share rose to $1.23 from $1.22 a year ago.
Consolidated comparable store sales in the quarter increased 5%, well above the company’s plan, and they were driven by an increase in customer transactions.
The company returned $4.1 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2025 through share repurchases and dividends. -
Lowe’s Companies Inc. gained 1.9% to $247.07 after the home improvement retailer reported higher earnings in the fourth quarter ending in January.
Net sales decreased to $18.55 billion from $18.60 billion, net earnings jumped to $1.12 billion from $1.02 billion, and earnings per diluted share rose to $1.99 from $1.77 a year ago.
Comparable sales for the quarter increased 0.2%, driven by online comparable sales, strong holiday performance, and rebuilding efforts in the wake of recent hurricanes.
The company guided fiscal 2025 sales between $83.5 billion and $84.5 billion, compared to $83.67 billion in 2024, comparable sales to be flat to up 1%, and earnings per diluted share between $12.15 and $12.40, compared to $12.23 in 2024.
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Planet Fitness Inc. eased 1.2% to $89.00 after the fitness center operator said system-wide same-club sales increased 5.5% in the fourth quarter ending in December.
Revenue increased to $340.45 million from $285.09 million, net income surged to $47.08 million from $35.34 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to 56 cents from 41 cents a year ago.
For fiscal 2025, the company estimated same-club sales growth between 5% and 6%, revenue growth of approximately 10%, and adjusted net income growth between 8% and 9%.
Planet Fitness also expects new equipment placements between 130 and 140 in franchise-owned locations and new club openings between 160 and 170 locations in 2025. -
Dillard’s Inc. traded flat at $455.54 after the department store chain reported a slight decrease in revenue for the fourth quarter ending in February.
Net sales dropped 1% to $2.02 billion from $2.12 billion, net income declined 10.6% to $214.4 million from $250.5 million, and earnings per diluted share fell to $13.48 from $15.44 a year ago. -
Instacart plunged 9.8% to $48.78 despite the grocery delivery company reporting revenue growth in the fourth quarter ending in December.
Revenue increased to $883 million from $803 million, net income jumped to $148 million from $135 million, and earnings per diluted share rose to 53 cents from 44 cents a year ago.
For the first quarter of 2025, the company estimated gross transaction value between $9.0 billion and $9.15 billion, compared to $8.32 billion in the same quarter in 2024, and adjusted EBITDA between $220 million and $230 million, compared to $198 million a year ago.