herstockart/iStock via Getty Images AMZN Is Dropping On Q4 Earnings As I'm writing these lines, Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN ) stock is down over 11% after posting its Q4 results after hours, and this move happened right from the multi-weekly resistance zone, so it might look like the beginning of a larger move to the closest support zone. In other words, AMZN is dropping too heavily right now, and it ...
herstockart/iStock via Getty Images AMZN Is Dropping On Q4 Earnings As I'm writing these lines, Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN ) stock is down over 11% after posting its Q4 results after hours, and this move happened right from the multi-weekly resistance zone, so it might look like the beginning of a larger move to the closest support zone. In other words, AMZN is dropping too heavily right now, and it might look like there's no emergency brake that can save it from testing the support zone that lies 16-18% lower. TrendSpider Software, AMZN daily, notes added AMZN hasn't missed the EPS expectations - it just reported in line with the market's projections on the bottom line, while beating on the top line by ~1% (or $2.15 billion in absolute terms). Seeking Alpha, AMZN's Earnings page Amazon had its first $200 billion revenue quarter on record, but the market has chosen to focus on the firm's narrow miss on the bottom line, and more importantly, on the management's CAPEX forecast. We expect to invest about $200 billion in capital expenditures across Amazon, but predominantly in AWS because we have very high demand, customers really want AWS for core and AI workloads, and we're monetizing capacity as fast as we can install it. We have deep experience understanding demand signals in the AWS business and then turning that capacity into strong return on invested capital. We're confident this will be the case here as well. Source: AMZN's Q4 earnings call I can't call the market's decision to punish AMZN for this CAPEX guidance a classic overreaction - the concern of overspending sounds reasonable to me. But I think spending so much, mainly on AWS, is totally worth it over the long term because the competition between cloud service providers is rising, and Amazon has to secure its leading spot to be able to profit massively ahead. The "AI panic" that we're now witnessing is giving investors a golden buying opportunity, in my opinion, because Amazon is likely to become a self-suff...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Aengus Kelly Chief Financial Officer — Peter Juhas Takeaways GAAP Net Income -- $3.8 billion for the year, driven by insurance recoveries and operating performance. -- $3.8 billion for the year, driven by insurance recoveries and operating performance. Adjusted Net Income -- $2.7 billion...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Aengus Kelly Chief Financial Officer — Peter Juhas Takeaways GAAP Net Income -- $3.8 billion for the year, driven by insurance recoveries and operating performance. -- $3.8 billion for the year, driven by insurance recoveries and operating performance. Adjusted Net Income -- $2.7 billion, reflecting core business activity without purchase accounting or insurance recovery effects. -- $2.7 billion, reflecting core business activity without purchase accounting or insurance recovery effects. GAAP EPS -- $21.30 per share; Adjusted EPS -- $15.37 per share, both record highs. -- $21.30 per share; -- $15.37 per share, both record highs. Total Revenue -- $8.5 billion for the year. -- $8.5 billion for the year. Sales Volume -- $3.9 billion, representing a company record. -- $3.9 billion, representing a company record. Operating Cash Flow -- $5.4 billion for the year, excluding insurance settlements and asset sales proceeds. -- $5.4 billion for the year, excluding insurance settlements and asset sales proceeds. Cash CapEx -- $6.1 billion, supporting organic fleet growth and new acquisitions. -- $6.1 billion, supporting organic fleet growth and new acquisitions. Shareholder Returns -- $2.6 billion returned via 22.1 million share repurchases and dividends, the highest in company history. -- $2.6 billion returned via 22.1 million share repurchases and dividends, the highest in company history. Net Debt to Equity -- 2.1 times at year-end, reflecting balance sheet strengthening. -- 2.1 times at year-end, reflecting balance sheet strengthening. Insurance Recoveries -- $1.5 billion received in the year related to the Ukraine conflict, bringing cumulative recoveries since 2023 to $3 billion, exceeding the $2.7 billion net charge recognized in 2022. -- $1.5 billion received in the year related to the Ukraine conflict, bringing cumulative recoveries since 2023 to $3 billion, e...
US stocks started to rebound on Friday as dip buyers capitalized on the artificial intelligence-fueled plunge in technology stocks. The Nasdaq 100 Index advanced 1% at 9:44 a.m. in New York, with the benchmark looking to rally from its biggest three-session skid since April. The S&P 500 Index advanced 1% , while the Cboe Volatility Index hovered at around 20 . “Stocks are off to a volatile start i...
US stocks started to rebound on Friday as dip buyers capitalized on the artificial intelligence-fueled plunge in technology stocks. The Nasdaq 100 Index advanced 1% at 9:44 a.m. in New York, with the benchmark looking to rally from its biggest three-session skid since April. The S&P 500 Index advanced 1% , while the Cboe Volatility Index hovered at around 20 . “Stocks are off to a volatile start in February and earnings season so far has not been enough of a catalyst to push stocks to new highs,” said Clark Bellin, president and chief investment officer at Bellwether Wealth. “Earnings expectations have been so high, and it’s been challenging for companies to clear such a high bar,” he explained. It has been a rocky week for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. A new AI automation tool from Anthropic sparked a $285 billion rout in stocks across software, financial services and asset management sectors on Tuesday, kicking off a three-session slide as investors expressed concern over disruption from the technology. Eye-watering spending plans on AI from Big Tech names, including Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. only fueled those worries. Four of the biggest technology companies together have forecast capital expenditures that will reach $650 billion in 2026, which is earmarked for new data centers and the equipment needed to run them. “Our message to investors is to remain opportunistic when stocks dip, but not necessarily during every dip,” Bellin said. This year “should still be a positive year, with plenty of opportunities to buy stocks on sale.” While stocks are seeing signs of a slight recovery, Miller Tabak’s Matt Maley cautions that the issues around software companies and the profitability of the AI industry are not going to disappear. If tech stocks “roll back over in a material way at some point over the next week or two there will still be some meaningful risks to the tech sector going forward,” said Maley. Russ Mould , investment director at AJ Bell, adds that...
Earnings season is more than halfway over, and a clear laggard is emerging: companies that sell non-essential items to consumers. A high ratio of companies—38%—have also missed consensus earnings forecasts. The sector covers a broad swathe of the economy, encompassing a range of companies from Amazon and DoorDash to Tractor Supply and Marriott.
Earnings season is more than halfway over, and a clear laggard is emerging: companies that sell non-essential items to consumers. A high ratio of companies—38%—have also missed consensus earnings forecasts. The sector covers a broad swathe of the economy, encompassing a range of companies from Amazon and DoorDash to Tractor Supply and Marriott.
The NIO flagship store on the ground floor of Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai. Photo: VCG Chinese electric-car maker Nio Inc. has forecast its first profitable quarter, projecting that it will end a long-running losing streak in the final three months of 2025 on the back of record sales. In an earnings preview released late Thursday, Nio said it expects to post a GAAP operating profit...
The NIO flagship store on the ground floor of Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai. Photo: VCG Chinese electric-car maker Nio Inc. has forecast its first profitable quarter, projecting that it will end a long-running losing streak in the final three months of 2025 on the back of record sales. In an earnings preview released late Thursday, Nio said it expects to post a GAAP operating profit of between $29 million and $100 million for the fourth quarter of 2025. On an adjusted non-GAAP basis, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, operating profit is projected to be between $100 million and $172 million.
When Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) announced 2026 capital expenditure guidance of $175-$185 billion during its Q4 2025 earnings call on February 4, th, it represented a 97% year-over-year increase in spending. CEO Sundar Pichai called it a “tremendous quarter” with annual revenues exceeding $400 billion for the first time, but the real story is where that money’s ... Why Celestica is a Massive Winner fr...
When Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) announced 2026 capital expenditure guidance of $175-$185 billion during its Q4 2025 earnings call on February 4, th, it represented a 97% year-over-year increase in spending. CEO Sundar Pichai called it a “tremendous quarter” with annual revenues exceeding $400 billion for the first time, but the real story is where that money’s ... Why Celestica is a Massive Winner from Google’s CapEx Bonanza
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The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly. Top 5 Upgrades: Stephens upgraded Boot Barn (BOOT) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $237, up from $196. The company has a well-defined, proven earnings growth algorithm with a management team that ...
The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly. Top 5 Upgrades: Stephens upgraded Boot Barn (BOOT) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $237, up from $196. The company has a well-defined, proven earnings growth algorithm with a management team that is "confident, in control and pulling the right levers," says the firm. Citi upgraded Estee Lauder (EL) to Buy from Neutral with an unchanged price target of $120. The firm views the 19% post-earnings selloff as a buying opportunity. Stifel upgraded Snap (SNAP) to Hold from Sell with an unchanged price target of $5.50. The firm cites valuation for the upgrade with the shares down 37% year-to-date. Oppenheimer upgraded Roku (ROKU) to Outperform from Perform with a $105 price target. The firm cites valuation for the upgrade following the stock's 25% pullback from the 52-week high. Freedom Capital upgraded Roblox (RBLX) to Buy from Hold with an unchanged price target of $85, noting that shares are down roughly 37% from early December. In addition to valuation, the firm cites a better-than-expected FY26 outlook and what it sees as the potential for "meaningful expansion thereafter." Top 5 Downgrades: DA Davidson downgraded Amazon.com (AMZN) to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $175, down from $300. In the context of results from Microsoft (MSFT) and Google (GOOGL), the firm sees AWS continuing to lose its lead and now "scrambling to catch up through escalating investment." Seaport Research downgraded Sirius XM (SIRI) to Neutral from Buy and removed the firm's price target on shares. While new revenue and EBITDA guidance are "stable" vs. 2025, which is better than the negative growth guides of the past few years and drove a relief rally, the firm reduced its estimate on the guidance for moderately worse self-pay net losses in 2026 compared to 2025, a slower ARPU growth est...
Stocks opened higher on Friday as the Nasdaq Composite finally seemed poised to snap its three-day skid. “It has been a scary two weeks,” writes Andrew Brenner, head of international fixed income at NatAlliance Securities.
Stocks opened higher on Friday as the Nasdaq Composite finally seemed poised to snap its three-day skid. “It has been a scary two weeks,” writes Andrew Brenner, head of international fixed income at NatAlliance Securities.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Andrew Bednar Chief Financial Officer — Alexandra Gottschalk Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Total Revenues -- $751 million for the full year, the third-highest in company history despite a 14% decrease from the prior year’s record. -- $751 million...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Andrew Bednar Chief Financial Officer — Alexandra Gottschalk Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Total Revenues -- $751 million for the full year, the third-highest in company history despite a 14% decrease from the prior year’s record. -- $751 million for the full year, the third-highest in company history despite a 14% decrease from the prior year’s record. Fourth-Quarter Revenue -- $219 million, including $18.5 million from closings recognized under accounting rules from early January 2026. -- $219 million, including $18.5 million from closings recognized under accounting rules from early January 2026. Record Revenue in Europe -- Achieved the highest-ever annual revenues in the region, described as “record revenues” with strengthened positioning in key continental markets. -- Achieved the highest-ever annual revenues in the region, described as “record revenues” with strengthened positioning in key continental markets. Restructuring Practice -- Reached record revenues and expanded share, attributed to increased debtor-side mandates and an active liability management environment. -- Reached record revenues and expanded share, attributed to increased debtor-side mandates and an active liability management environment. Adjusted compensation margin -- 68% for the full year, up from 67% a year prior, reflecting increased investment in senior talent and additions from acquisitions. -- 68% for the full year, up from 67% a year prior, reflecting increased investment in senior talent and additions from acquisitions. Senior Banker Hires -- 23 new senior bankers joined in 2025, with 14 new to the platform; two additional partners were added at the start of 2026. -- 23 new senior bankers joined in 2025, with 14 new to the platform; two additional partners were added at the start of 2026. Adjusted Non-Compensation Expense -- $159 ...
Sabine Royalty Trust ( SBR ) declares $0.2834/share monthly dividend . Forward yield 4.88% Payable Feb. 27; for shareholders of record Feb. 17; ex-div Feb. 17. See SBR Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Sabine Royalty Trust Sabine Royalty Trust: Make Sure You Understand This Before You Invest Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Sabine Royalty Trust Dividend scorecard for Sabin...
Sabine Royalty Trust ( SBR ) declares $0.2834/share monthly dividend . Forward yield 4.88% Payable Feb. 27; for shareholders of record Feb. 17; ex-div Feb. 17. See SBR Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Sabine Royalty Trust Sabine Royalty Trust: Make Sure You Understand This Before You Invest Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Sabine Royalty Trust Dividend scorecard for Sabine Royalty Trust Financial information for Sabine Royalty Trust
(RTTNews) - SPX Technologies Inc. (SPXC), a provider of engineered products and technologies, on Friday announced that it has completed the acquisition of Crawford United Corporation, a Cleveland-based manufacturer of engineered air handling and industrial products. The all-cash transaction was valued at approximately $300 million. The acquisition was approved by Crawford United's shareholders, wh...
(RTTNews) - SPX Technologies Inc. (SPXC), a provider of engineered products and technologies, on Friday announced that it has completed the acquisition of Crawford United Corporation, a Cleveland-based manufacturer of engineered air handling and industrial products. The all-cash transaction was valued at approximately $300 million. The acquisition was approved by Crawford United's shareholders, who will receive $83.86 per share, after adjustments, and the company's shares will no longer trade on the OTC Pink market. This strategic move expands SPX's HVAC portfolio by integrating Crawford United's Air Enterprises and Rahn Industries businesses into its HVAC segment. As part of the integration, Crawford United's non-core industrial and transportation units will be held for sale and reported as discontinued operations. SPXC is currently trading at $222.13, up $3.98 or 1.82 percent on the New York Stock Exchange. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN ) shares plunged 12% at the post-market low following the release of Q4 earnings on Thursday, February 5. The stock recovered some of those losses by the next day, but the big question is, how much AI spending is too much? It's the theme of AI hyperscaler reports over the past two weeks. Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Alphabet ( GOOGL ) we...
hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN ) shares plunged 12% at the post-market low following the release of Q4 earnings on Thursday, February 5. The stock recovered some of those losses by the next day, but the big question is, how much AI spending is too much? It's the theme of AI hyperscaler reports over the past two weeks. Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Alphabet ( GOOGL ) were hammered after ambitious AI spending plans were laid out, while Meta Platforms ( META ) fared a bit better. To be clear, new policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) encourage firms to plow cash into capex , but the ROI must be top of mind. Today, I’m initiating a Buy rating on AMZN. I see shares as undervalued, but there are key risks to consider on the chart. AMZN: A Mag-7 Loser YoY StockCharts.com In February, Amazon reported a mixed set of quarterly results. Q4 GAAP EPS of $1.95 missed the Wall Street consensus forecast by a penny, while revenue of $213 billion, up 14% from the same period a year earlier, was a notable $2.2 billion beat. For the current quarter, the online retailer and AWS provider sees net sales of between $173.5-$178.5 billion, up 11-15% YoY. Operating income is seen between $16.5-$21.5 billion in Q1 YoY. The options market had priced in a large 8.3% earnings-related stock price swing, based on the at-the-money straddle. So, the actual stock price change (as of this writing) was not extreme, despite the dramatic sell-side takes in the hours after the release. The $2.3 billion market cap Consumer Discretionary company featured an implied volatility level of more than 50%, but that will come down with the quarterly report out in the open. AWS was the standout to close out 2025, along with an aggressive investment plan into AI capacity growth. The negative investor reaction was due to the sky-high capex and the hit to margins it could mean over the near term, along with the clear decline in free cash flow . Indeed, AWS grew 24% YoY , helped ...
On February 6, 2026, the semiconductor landscape witnessed a jarring recalibration as Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares plummeted 8.5% in a single trading session. The catalyst for this sharp correction was not a failure of innovation or a loss of market share, but rather a "structural bottleneck" described by management during their Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings call. While the company report...
On February 6, 2026, the semiconductor landscape witnessed a jarring recalibration as Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares plummeted 8.5% in a single trading session. The catalyst for this sharp correction was not a failure of innovation or a loss of market share, but rather a "structural bottleneck" described by management during their Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings call. While the company reported record automotive revenues and strong performance in its burgeoning PC segment, a significant revenue forecast miss for the upcoming quarter—driven by a global memory shortage—sent shockwaves through the investor community. Qualcomm, long the undisputed king of mobile connectivity, finds itself at a crossroads. Today, it is no longer just a smartphone chip provider; it is an "intelligent computing" powerhouse aggressively diversifying into the automotive and PC sectors. However, the 8.5% plunge highlights the fragility of global supply chains and the unexpected consequences of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which has redirected vital memory production away from traditional consumer electronics. Historical Background Founded in 1985 by Irwin Jacobs and six colleagues in San Diego, Qualcomm’s origins were rooted in contract research and development for government and commercial projects. Its first major success was Omnitracs, a satellite-based system for the trucking industry. However, the company’s true transformation occurred when it pioneered Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. At the time, the cellular industry was leaning toward TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), but Qualcomm’s superior CDMA standard eventually became the bedrock for 2G, 3G, and essentially all modern 4G and 5G cellular communications. By the early 2000s, Qualcomm had successfully transitioned into a "fabless" semiconductor model, focusing on the high-value design of chips while outsourcing manufacturing. This allowed the company to scale rapidly during the smartphone revolutio...
On February 6, 2026, the semiconductor landscape witnessed a jarring recalibration as Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares plummeted 8.5% in a single trading session. The catalyst for this sharp correction was not a failure of innovation or a loss of market share, but rather a "structural bottleneck" described by management during their Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings call. While the company report...
On February 6, 2026, the semiconductor landscape witnessed a jarring recalibration as Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares plummeted 8.5% in a single trading session. The catalyst for this sharp correction was not a failure of innovation or a loss of market share, but rather a "structural bottleneck" described by management during their Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings call. While the company reported record automotive revenues and strong performance in its burgeoning PC segment, a significant revenue forecast miss for the upcoming quarter—driven by a global memory shortage—sent shockwaves through the investor community. Qualcomm, long the undisputed king of mobile connectivity, finds itself at a crossroads. Today, it is no longer just a smartphone chip provider; it is an "intelligent computing" powerhouse aggressively diversifying into the automotive and PC sectors. However, the 8.5% plunge highlights the fragility of global supply chains and the unexpected consequences of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which has redirected vital memory production away from traditional consumer electronics. Historical Background Founded in 1985 by Irwin Jacobs and six colleagues in San Diego, Qualcomm’s origins were rooted in contract research and development for government and commercial projects. Its first major success was Omnitracs, a satellite-based system for the trucking industry. However, the company’s true transformation occurred when it pioneered Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. At the time, the cellular industry was leaning toward TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), but Qualcomm’s superior CDMA standard eventually became the bedrock for 2G, 3G, and essentially all modern 4G and 5G cellular communications. By the early 2000s, Qualcomm had successfully transitioned into a "fabless" semiconductor model, focusing on the high-value design of chips while outsourcing manufacturing. This allowed the company to scale rapidly during the smartphone revolutio...
"I had this thought that it would be wild if all of our fellow guests on the Graham Norton show that night, including Graham himself, could be a part of it too."
"I had this thought that it would be wild if all of our fellow guests on the Graham Norton show that night, including Graham himself, could be a part of it too."