Costco Wholesale reported solid fiscal 2024 second-quarter results after Thursday’s closing bell, but the stock fell in extended trading due to a slight miss on sales and margins. Given their recent run-up, we would expect that pressure on shares to continue Friday. However, the quarter wasn’t thesis-changing to the powerful Costco business model that excels … Read more
Salesforce finished its fiscal 2024 on a strong note, as the enterprise software giant continued to deftly balance sales and profit growth. The company also boosted its stock buyback program, and management even tossed in its first-ever dividend — a sign of its confidence in the business. We’re still believers, too. Revenue increased 11% year-over-year … Read more
Coterra Energy slightly missed earnings expectations on Thursday, but the oil and natural gas producer delivered where it matters most: free cash flow. Revenue for the three months ended Dec. 31 fell 30% year over year to $1.596 billion, outpacing the consensus forecast of $1.528 billion, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG. Adjusted diluted … Read more
Wynn Resorts posted beats on its top and bottom lines in the fourth quarter. In results released after the closing bell Wednesday, both Macao locations and Las Vegas were strong while Boston Harbor was essentially in line with expectations. The Club stock moved higher in after-hours trading. Operating revenue for the three months ended Dec. … Read more
Disney reported stronger-than-expected fiscal 2024 first-quarter earnings after the closing bell Wednesday as cost reductions across its many businesses boosted margins despite flat revenue. A strong profit forecast for the rest of fiscal 2024 and an upsized capital return program helped send shares up more than 6% higher in after-hours trading. Revenue was about flat … Read more
Ford Motor delivered an earnings beat Tuesday, along with a stronger-than-expected outlook as cost cuts and higher profits from its commercial car business are expected to more than offset the losses from electric vehicles. The cherry on top: Management announced a supplemental dividend of 18 cents per share. Automotive revenue increased 3% year over year, … Read more
Business at GE Healthcare Technologies capped off 2023 on a strong note despite ongoing concerns about China. That coupled with management’s upbeat view of this year propelled shares up more than 13% to over $83 each at session highs. That was their highest level since July 2023. The Club stock closed just under $82. Total … Read more
Amazon shares jumped after-hours Thursday, following the e-commerce and cloud computing giant’s strong fourth quarter. Results like this happen when Amazon shifts its mindset from an “investing” cycle to a “harvesting” phase, which usually leads to big profit numbers like what we saw in the quarterly print and what was forecasted in the future. Revenue … Read more
Club name Apple (AAPL) on Thursday delivered an earnings beat for the December quarter. But shares of the consumer tech giant fell in the after market, thanks to a bit of top-line weakness in its services business and what appears to be a miss on guidance. Those sellers are overlooking a couple important updates. Revenue … Read more
Meta Platforms delivered a home-run earnings report after the closing bell Thursday — beating on sales and earnings while declaring its first-ever dividend and boosting its buyback. The bullish combination sent shares soaring in extended trading and fortified our belief in one of our largest positions. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose … Read more
