Another earnings call from one of the hegemons of the AI revolution, Palantir, has sustained its strong run so far and delivered more records. In pre-market trading, the company’s shares are up more than 10%. Expectations for the results were high, but the company managed to meet or beat them across all key categories. On a quarterly basis (Q4 2025): EPS rose to 0.25 versus 0.23 expected. This rep...
Another earnings call from one of the hegemons of the AI revolution, Palantir, has sustained its strong run so far and delivered more records. In pre-market trading, the company’s shares are up more than 10%. Expectations for the results were high, but the company managed to meet or beat them across all key categories. On a quarterly basis (Q4 2025): EPS rose to 0.25 versus 0.23 expected. This represents growth of over 40% quarter-on-quarter and as much as 78% year-on-year. Revenue showed a similar pattern, rising to $1.41 billion, beating expectations of $1.32 billion. This is nearly 30% quarter-on-quarter growth and 72% year-on-year growth. Net profit increased to $609 million. The customer portfolio also looks strong. The company is maintaining diversification between commercial and government customers. In both segments, growth exceeded $500 billion, although the commercial segment grew noticeably faster in the most recent quarter. On an annual basis , the company’s revenue reached $4.47 billion, beating its own guidance of only $4.4 billion. Guidance for next year was set at $7.18–$7.19 billion. Despite a deterioration in the U.S. image on the international stage, the company managed to beat analysts’ expectations for international sales. In 2025, the company secured as much as $730 million in contracts outside the U.S. One of the largest contracts of this kind is a $328 million deal intended to support operations of the UK Ministry of Defence. Using Bloomberg Finance data, a comparative chart (share price vs. the relationship between actual and expected EPS) indicates that the share price is clearly lagging behind growth for the first time since the consolidation in Q1 2025. At the same time, the company continues to show consistently positive earnings surprises. As a closing note, it is worth referencing a recent Wall Street Journal article in which the authors point out that no company in U.S. market history has reached such high valuations with this level o...
Pepsi will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15% toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images PepsiCo says it's received the message from shoppers who've complained about higher prices. The food giant is now dropping the cost of its chips — including Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos — "by up to nearly 15%." Pepsi on Tuesday said that its new retail prices on chips will start rolling ou...
Pepsi will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15% toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images PepsiCo says it's received the message from shoppers who've complained about higher prices. The food giant is now dropping the cost of its chips — including Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos — "by up to nearly 15%." Pepsi on Tuesday said that its new retail prices on chips will start rolling out as soon as this week, ahead of the Super Bowl snack-shopping sprees. The company is among many big-brand giants feeling shoppers reconsider their food budgets after years of stubborn inflation. Especially in the snack aisles, people have been turning to more store-brand options — or skipping those items altogether. That's after food companies repeatedly raised prices after the pandemic, betting on shoppers' brand loyalty. Sponsor Message "We've spent the past year listening closely to consumers, and they've told us they're feeling the strain," Rachel Ferdinando, CEO of PepsiCo Foods U.S., said in a statement Tuesday. "People shouldn't have to choose between great taste and staying within their budget." The food giant — whose brands also include Gatorade and Quaker Oats — last month said it would lower prices to boost sales and reduce its product lineup by a fifth. This was part of an agreement the company struck with activist investor Elliott Investment Management to improve its North American food business. General Mills — maker of Cheerios, Betty Crocker and Annie's — also said last year that it plans to discount roughly two-thirds of its offerings. Both companies noted that retailers have the ultimately control over the prices seen on store shelves. Pepsi's financial report on Tuesday showed the volume of food items sold in North America dropped by 1% in the latest quarter, even as overall sales grew. CEO Ramon Laguarta told investors on a call that affordability was the biggest hurdle preventing low- and middle-income shoppers from buying more brand products. Pepsi is...
Key Points BML Capital Management sold 1,210,415 shares of Alumis in the fourth quarter. The shares were worth about $4.83 million as of the last-disclosed values. The position was previously 4.4% of the fund's AUM as of the prior quarter. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On February 2, BML Capital Management disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that i...
Key Points BML Capital Management sold 1,210,415 shares of Alumis in the fourth quarter. The shares were worth about $4.83 million as of the last-disclosed values. The position was previously 4.4% of the fund's AUM as of the prior quarter. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On February 2, BML Capital Management disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold out of Alumis (NASDAQ:ALMS), liquidating 1,210,415 shares in an estimated $4.83 million trade. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 2, BML Capital Management reported a complete sale of its 1,210,415-share stake in Alumis (NASDAQ:ALMS). As a result, the fund's quarter-end position value in Alumis decreased by $4.83 million, and it now holds no shares. What else to know Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ: ACRS: $42.89 million (38.0% of AUM) NASDAQ: AVIR: $26.74 million (23.7% of AUM) NASDAQ: ORMP: $9.03 million (8.0% of AUM) NASDAQ: TIL: $7.10 million (6.3% of AUM) NASDAQ: PMVP: $6.62 million (5.9% of AUM) As of February 2, shares of Alumis were priced at $26.42, up a staggering 255.1% over the prior year and well outperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 15% gain in the same period. Company overview Metric Value Market capitalization $3.3 billion Revenue (TTM) $22.12 million Net income (TTM) ($245.15 million) Price (as of February 3) $26.42 Company snapshot Alumis develops clinical-stage therapies for autoimmune and neuroinflammatory disorders, including ESK-001 and A-005 targeting TYK2 inhibition. The company operates a biopharmaceutical business model focused on advancing proprietary drug candidates through clinical trials toward regulatory approval and commercialization. It targets patients with autoimmune diseases such as plaque psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and neurodegenerative conditions. Alumis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel therapies for autoimm...
Dmitry Vinogradov Shares of Fabrinet ( FN ) fell about 15% on Tuesday despite fiscal second quarter results and outlook exceeding estimates, which saw largely positive reactions from analysts. Needham maintained its Buy rating and $540 price target on the shares of Fabrinet — which provides optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical, and electronic manufacturing services. Analysts...
Dmitry Vinogradov Shares of Fabrinet ( FN ) fell about 15% on Tuesday despite fiscal second quarter results and outlook exceeding estimates, which saw largely positive reactions from analysts. Needham maintained its Buy rating and $540 price target on the shares of Fabrinet — which provides optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical, and electronic manufacturing services. Analysts led by Ryan Koontz said Fabrinet's fiscal second quarter results again handily beat consensus Revenue/EPS by +5%/+$0.11, and third quarter guidance was above consensus +4%/+$0.09. Fiscal second quarter saw strength in Telecom (+59% year-over-year) which includes Ciena ( CIEN ), Cisco Systems ( CSCO ) and leading Low Earth Orbit, or LEO, satellite operators. "Datacom, however, remained stalled (-7% y/y) as we believe NVDA has been supply limited on 200G/lane EMLs [Electro-Absorption Modulated Laser] but FN mgt [management] is now confident in growth forward as a new supplier (we believe LITE) was recently approved by NVDA. FN also delivered on an expected strong HPC [high performance computing] revenue ramp (+456% q/q) for Amazon's Trainium board via share gains from Accton," said Koontz and his team. Fabrinet's CFO Csaba Sverha said on the company's earnings call that Datacom revenue declined 7% year-over-year to $278M but increased 2% sequentially, adding that "trends appear favorable for continued sequential growth." The analysts noted that these impressive results affirmed their mid-term conviction in Fabrinet, with over $2.5B in new production capacity coming online by the end of calendar year 2026. Susquehanna maintained its Positive rating on Fabrinet with a $570 price target. "EML shortage appeared to persist into CY1Q. Indeed, CEO Seamus Grady confirmed that Fabrinet would have shipped more volumes to its customers if not for the ongoing EML shortage. That said, NVIDIA appears to have qualified a second EML source in the quarter, which Fabrinet expects will benefit...
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa defended the country's economic track in the wake of a recent slump in the rupiah and local stocks. In a conversation with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin at a business forum in Jakarta, the minister criticized Citigroup Inc. for a report that said the nation's budget deficit could breach the legal limit this year. Purbaya also iterated that the revocatio...
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa defended the country's economic track in the wake of a recent slump in the rupiah and local stocks. In a conversation with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin at a business forum in Jakarta, the minister criticized Citigroup Inc. for a report that said the nation's budget deficit could breach the legal limit this year. Purbaya also iterated that the revocation of mining permits was a step toward fostering a positive investment climate in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, stating "we are against illegal mining." (Source: Bloomberg)
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First Majestic perfectly timed its acquisition of Gatos Silver. In late 2024, First Majestic Silver (AG +6.91%) made a bold move. It agreed to acquire Gatos Silver in a $970 million deal. The transaction, which closed early last year, gave it a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture, which owns the Cerro Los Gatos silver mine in Mexico. The transaction made it a much larger-scale silver produ...
First Majestic perfectly timed its acquisition of Gatos Silver. In late 2024, First Majestic Silver (AG +6.91%) made a bold move. It agreed to acquire Gatos Silver in a $970 million deal. The transaction, which closed early last year, gave it a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture, which owns the Cerro Los Gatos silver mine in Mexico. The transaction made it a much larger-scale silver producer. That deal has paid big dividends as silver prices spiked. It has made First Majestic a leading silver stock investment option. A transformational year First Majestic Silver produced an average of 4.2 million silver ounces in the fourth quarter of last year, a 77% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Las Gatos was a major driver, as the mine produced 1.5 million ounces of silver during the period. That drove its annual total to 15.4 million ounces, a new company record, and an 84% increase from 2024. In addition to the production from Los Gatos, the company delivered higher silver output from its San Dimas (19%) and La Encantada (18%) mines. Meanwhile, the company's total production (which includes silver, gold, zinc, lead, and copper) reached 31.1 million silver equivalent ounces last year. The company exceeded or met its original and upwardly revised production guidance, driven by solid operating results across its mining portfolio. Expand NYSE : AG First Majestic Silver Today's Change ( 6.91 %) $ 1.41 Current Price $ 21.81 Key Data Points Market Cap $10B Day's Range $ 21.27 - $ 22.28 52wk Range $ 5.09 - $ 27.90 Volume 558K Avg Vol 22M Gross Margin 25.72 % Dividend Yield 0.10 % Cashing in on higher pricing The uptick in production came at an opportune time. It enabled the company to cash in on higher precious metals prices. During the third quarter, First Majestic Silver achieved record quarterly revenues of $285.1 million, a 95% increase from the prior year and its third consecutive quarter of record revenues. Meanwhile, its cash flow from operations incr...
Key Points Square, Block’s seller-focused segment, now enables payment acceptance using a dominant cryptocurrency. This move immediately targets a sizable customer base of millions of U.S. merchants. This top digital asset might start to convince skeptics that it has utility in the world of commerce. 10 stocks we like better than Block › In the past decade, there has been a ton of innovation in th...
Key Points Square, Block’s seller-focused segment, now enables payment acceptance using a dominant cryptocurrency. This move immediately targets a sizable customer base of millions of U.S. merchants. This top digital asset might start to convince skeptics that it has utility in the world of commerce. 10 stocks we like better than Block › In the past decade, there has been a ton of innovation in the payments industry. One of the businesses leading the charge is Block (NYSE: XYZ). The Jack Dorsey-led company has become popular among consumers and small merchants, propelling its growth over the years. This fintech stock is pushing forward, as it recently introduced a major product offering that may just prove to be a bullish indicator for the ultimate cryptocurrency. Here's what investors need to know. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Square just introduced a new feature for sellers In November last year, Square, Block's segment that caters to sellers, introduced Bitcoin payments, enabling these small businesses to start accepting transactions from shoppers with the top digital asset. Plus, Square launched Bitcoin conversions; merchants have the ability to convert a portion of their daily card sales into the cryptocurrency. These moves essentially make it frictionless for merchants to adopt Bitcoin. This is only available to merchants in the U.S. (excluding New York). And there are verification requirements that must be met. It's a significant development, nonetheless. As of the end of 2023, Square's customer base consisted of more than 4 million merchants in total. The vast majority of Square's gross payment volume was in the U.S. Using a rough estimate, the Bitcoin functionality is likely available for millions of merchants domestically. Fintech peer SoFi Technologies is also working to innovate with Bitcoin. The digital bank, which...
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback Dive Brief: Qualtrics named Jason Maynard CEO, effective immediately, the experience management company announced Tuesday. He was formerly EVP of revenue operations at Oracle. Maynard takes over for interim co-CEOs Jim Whitehurst and Mark Gillett. Zig Serafin stepped down as CEO in October after five ...
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback Dive Brief: Qualtrics named Jason Maynard CEO, effective immediately, the experience management company announced Tuesday. He was formerly EVP of revenue operations at Oracle. Maynard takes over for interim co-CEOs Jim Whitehurst and Mark Gillett. Zig Serafin stepped down as CEO in October after five years in the role and now serves as vice chairman and special adviser. “Qualtrics invented experience management, and with AI at the core of modern business the ability to understand human experience and act on what matters in context is more important than ever,” Maynard said in a prepared statement. “This is a rare opportunity to lead the company that created its category and build on that foundation with innovation, execution, and a relentless focus on delivering real impact for our customers.” Dive Insight: With 30 years of experience scaling tech software, Maynard will steer Qualtrics as AI becomes an ever bigger part of both customer and employee experience management. Maynard began as an analyst for the likes of Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo, before joining NetSuite, which was subsequently acquired by Oracle. Nearly half of Qualtrics’ customers have upgraded to AI capabilities, according to the company. It will be looking to scale adoption with Maynard at the helm to improve businesses’ customer loyalty, reduce employee and customer churn, and grow engagement. “Jason has scaled one of the most successful cloud businesses, built products customers depend on, and has a sharp perspective on where AI is taking our industry,” Whitehurst, who will remain in his role as executive chairman of the board at Qualtrics, said in a prepared statement. “That's a powerful combination that will take Qualtrics, our category, and the value we deliver to customers to the next level.” As he takes the helm, Maynard said in a letter to employees that he is applying advice from his first po...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/5/26, Wintrust Financial Corp (Symbol: WTFC), Heritage Commerce Corp (Symbol: HTBK), and NB Bancorp, Inc. (Symbol: NBBK) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Wintrust Financial Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.55 on 2/19/26, Heritage Commerce Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.13 o...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/5/26, Wintrust Financial Corp (Symbol: WTFC), Heritage Commerce Corp (Symbol: HTBK), and NB Bancorp, Inc. (Symbol: NBBK) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Wintrust Financial Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.55 on 2/19/26, Heritage Commerce Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.13 on 2/19/26, and NB Bancorp, Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.07 on 2/19/26. As a percentage of WTFC's recent stock price of $149.71, this dividend works out to approximately 0.37%, so look for shares of Wintrust Financial Corp to trade 0.37% lower — all else being equal — when WTFC shares open for trading on 2/5/26. Similarly, investors should look for HTBK to open 0.99% lower in price and for NBBK to open 0.32% lower, all else being equal. Below are dividend history charts for WTFC, HTBK, and NBBK, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared. Wintrust Financial Corp (Symbol: WTFC): Heritage Commerce Corp (Symbol: HTBK): NB Bancorp, Inc. (Symbol: NBBK): In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.47% for Wintrust Financial Corp, 3.98% for Heritage Commerce Corp, and 1.27% for NB Bancorp, Inc.. In Tuesday trading, Wintrust Financial Corp shares are currently up about 1.5%, Heritage Commerce Corp shares are up about 2.8%, and NB Bancorp, Inc. shares are up about 1.5% on the day. Click here to learn which 25 S.A.F.E. dividend stocks should be on your radar screen » Also see: SVFA shares outstanding history DGIN Videos Top Ten He...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 2/5/26, Hess Midstream LP (Symbol: HESM) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.7641, payable on 2/13/26. As a percentage of HESM's recent stock price of $34.97, this dividend works out to approximately 2.19%, so look for shares of Hess Midstream LP to trade 2.19% lower — all else being equal — when HESM shares o...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 2/5/26, Hess Midstream LP (Symbol: HESM) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.7641, payable on 2/13/26. As a percentage of HESM's recent stock price of $34.97, this dividend works out to approximately 2.19%, so look for shares of Hess Midstream LP to trade 2.19% lower — all else being equal — when HESM shares open for trading on 2/5/26. In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from HESM is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 8.74% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of HESM shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, HESM's low point in its 52 week range is $31.645 per share, with $44.14 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $35.00. In Tuesday trading, Hess Midstream LP shares are currently off about 1.4% on the day. Click here to learn which 25 S.A.F.E. dividend stocks should be on your radar screen » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 2/5/26, Valero Energy Corp (Symbol: VLO) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $1.20, payable on 3/9/26. As a percentage of VLO's recent stock price of $180.22, this dividend works out to approximately 0.67%, so look for shares of Valero Energy Corp to trade 0.67% lower — all else being equal — when VLO shares open...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 2/5/26, Valero Energy Corp (Symbol: VLO) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $1.20, payable on 3/9/26. As a percentage of VLO's recent stock price of $180.22, this dividend works out to approximately 0.67%, so look for shares of Valero Energy Corp to trade 0.67% lower — all else being equal — when VLO shares open for trading on 2/5/26. In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from VLO is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 2.66% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of VLO shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, VLO's low point in its 52 week range is $99 per share, with $194.50 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $182.90. In Tuesday trading, Valero Energy Corp shares are currently off about 0.7% on the day. Click here to learn which 25 S.A.F.E. dividend stocks should be on your radar screen » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/5/26, KB Home (Symbol: KBH), Horton Inc (Symbol: DHI), and Idacorp Inc (Symbol: IDA) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. KB Home will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.25 on 2/19/26, Horton Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.45 on 2/12/26, and Idacorp Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/5/26, KB Home (Symbol: KBH), Horton Inc (Symbol: DHI), and Idacorp Inc (Symbol: IDA) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. KB Home will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.25 on 2/19/26, Horton Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.45 on 2/12/26, and Idacorp Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.88 on 3/2/26. As a percentage of KBH's recent stock price of $57.56, this dividend works out to approximately 0.43%, so look for shares of KB Home to trade 0.43% lower — all else being equal — when KBH shares open for trading on 2/5/26. Similarly, investors should look for DHI to open 0.30% lower in price and for IDA to open 0.67% lower, all else being equal. Below are dividend history charts for KBH, DHI, and IDA, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared. KB Home (Symbol: KBH): Horton Inc (Symbol: DHI): Idacorp Inc (Symbol: IDA): In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.74% for KB Home, 1.20% for Horton Inc, and 2.68% for Idacorp Inc. In Tuesday trading, KB Home shares are currently trading flat, Horton Inc shares are up about 0.6%, and Idacorp Inc shares are down about 1.2% on the day. Click here to learn which 25 S.A.F.E. dividend stocks should be on your radar screen » Also see: NKTX Stock Predictions DATE Historical Stock Prices Top Ten Hedge Funds Holding TOPS The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Walmart has become the first traditional retailer to command a $1 trillion valuation. In Tuesday morning trading, Walmart stock hit a peak of $126 a share, giving it a market capitalization of $1.004 trillion.
Walmart has become the first traditional retailer to command a $1 trillion valuation. In Tuesday morning trading, Walmart stock hit a peak of $126 a share, giving it a market capitalization of $1.004 trillion.
In this article TER Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Teradyne stock popped on Tuesday after the company beat fourth-quarter estimates thanks to strong artificial intelligence demand. The robotics company reported adjusted earnings of $1.80 per share, exceeding the $1.37 per share expected by analysts surveyed by LSEG. Revenue totaled $1.0...
In this article TER Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Teradyne stock popped on Tuesday after the company beat fourth-quarter estimates thanks to strong artificial intelligence demand. The robotics company reported adjusted earnings of $1.80 per share, exceeding the $1.37 per share expected by analysts surveyed by LSEG. Revenue totaled $1.08 billion, topping a forecast of $973 million. Teradyne attributed its Q4 growth to "strong AI-related demand in compute and memory" and issued strong guidance. "In 2026, we expect year-over-year growth across all of our businesses, with strong momentum in compute driven by AI," the company said in a press release on Monday. Teradyne said it anticipates first-quarter adjusted earnings per share to be between $1.89 and $2.26, far above LSEG estimates of $1.26. First-quarter revenue is expected to fall between $1.15 billion and $1.25 billion, again exceeding LSEG expectations of $935 million. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Teradyne one-day stock chart Read more CNBC tech news In Google earnings, analysts want answers on Apple's Siri-Gemini deal Nintendo Switch becomes the gaming giant's best-selling console ever Waymo announces $16 billion funding round Oracle's credit default swaps are plummeting as financing plan boosts investor confidence
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2026-02-04. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement. Analysts estimate that Qualcomm will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.15. The announcement from Qualcomm is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter. It's ...
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2026-02-04. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement. Analysts estimate that Qualcomm will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.15. The announcement from Qualcomm is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter. It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements. Earnings Track Record Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.34, which was followed by a 3.63% drop in the share price the next day. Here's a look at Qualcomm's past performance and the resulting price change: Quarter Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 EPS Estimate 2.66 2.49 2.82 2.97 EPS Actual 3.00 2.77 2.85 3.41 Price Change % -4.00 -8.00 -9.00 -4.00 Qualcomm Share Price Analysis Shares of Qualcomm were trading at $152.62 as of February 02. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 14.84%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release. Analysts' Take on Qualcomm Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Qualcomm. The consensus rating for Qualcomm is Neutral, based on 11 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $184.09, there's a potential 20.62% upside. Comparing Ratings with Peers The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Analog Devices and Texas Instruments, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning. Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Analog Devices, with an average 1-year price target of $313.18, suggesting a potential 105.2% upside. Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Texas Instruments, with an average 1-yea...
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2026-02-04. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement. Analysts estimate that Alphabet will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.62. The announcement from Alphabet is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter. It's ...
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2026-02-04. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement. Analysts estimate that Alphabet will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.62. The announcement from Alphabet is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter. It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements. Overview of Past Earnings The company's EPS beat by $0.60 in the last quarter, leading to a 2.45% increase in the share price on the following day. Here's a look at Alphabet's past performance and the resulting price change: Quarter Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 EPS Estimate 2.27 2.16 2.02 2.13 EPS Actual 2.87 2.31 2.81 2.15 Price Change % 2.00 1.00 1.00 -7.00 Market Performance of Alphabet's Stock Shares of Alphabet were trading at $344.9 as of February 02. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 78.9%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. Analyst Observations about Alphabet Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Alphabet. Alphabet has received a total of 5 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Buy. With an average one-year price target of $376.0, the consensus suggests a potential 9.02% upside. Peer Ratings Comparison In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Meta Platforms, Reddit and Pinterest, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning. Insights: Peer Analysis The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Meta Platforms, Reddit and Pinterest, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their...
SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images TSMC is one of the least sensational management teams in the AI space, yet management explicitly called AI a multi-year “megatrend” in their most recent earnings call, with demand now being pulled not just by chip designers, but directly by hyperscale cloud providers seeking to lock in capacity. Management stated: Our customers’ customers, who are mainly the...
SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images TSMC is one of the least sensational management teams in the AI space, yet management explicitly called AI a multi-year “megatrend” in their most recent earnings call, with demand now being pulled not just by chip designers, but directly by hyperscale cloud providers seeking to lock in capacity. Management stated: Our customers’ customers, who are mainly the cloud service providers, are also providing strong signals and reaching out directly to request the capacity to support their business. Thus, our conviction in the multiyear AI megatrend remains strong , and we believe the demand for semiconductor will continue to be very fundamental.” When the world’s most advanced foundry says hyperscalers are coming to them directly for capacity, it signals that AI demand remains foundational. Perhaps most importantly, TSM is not a “flip the switch" business model to where demand can be turned on and turned off quickly. Wafer capacity must be planned years in advance, which makes these signals particularly meaningful. TSMC already sits beneath tens of trillions of dollars in market capitalization, with customers including Apple, Nvidia, Broadcom, Amazon, AMD, and Google. While each is pursuing AI through a different mix of merchant GPUs, custom silicon, and software, they all converge at the same point: TSMC’s advanced manufacturing. As the roadmap progresses to N2 and A16, customer dependence on TSMC’s leading-edge capacity increases. The company reported record Q4 revenue of $33.73 billion, up 25.5% year over year and 1.9% sequentially, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by 2.8%. But the more important takeaway was not the quarter, rather it is the visibility that TSMC provides. Below, we break down how this multi-year AI megatrend translates into durable visibility for TSMC, expands pricing power for advanced nodes, and a longer runway for earnings growth on arguably one of the strongest AI stocks on the bottom-line in the space. TSM...
SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images TSMC is one of the least sensational management teams in the AI space, yet management explicitly called AI a multi-year “megatrend” in their most recent earnings call, with demand now being pulled not just by chip designers, but directly by hyperscale cloud providers seeking to lock in capacity. Management stated: Our customers’ customers, who are mainly the...
SweetBunFactory/iStock via Getty Images TSMC is one of the least sensational management teams in the AI space, yet management explicitly called AI a multi-year “megatrend” in their most recent earnings call, with demand now being pulled not just by chip designers, but directly by hyperscale cloud providers seeking to lock in capacity. Management stated: Our customers’ customers, who are mainly the cloud service providers, are also providing strong signals and reaching out directly to request the capacity to support their business. Thus, our conviction in the multiyear AI megatrend remains strong , and we believe the demand for semiconductor will continue to be very fundamental.” When the world’s most advanced foundry says hyperscalers are coming to them directly for capacity, it signals that AI demand remains foundational. Perhaps most importantly, TSM is not a “flip the switch" business model to where demand can be turned on and turned off quickly. Wafer capacity must be planned years in advance, which makes these signals particularly meaningful. TSMC already sits beneath tens of trillions of dollars in market capitalization, with customers including Apple, Nvidia, Broadcom, Amazon, AMD, and Google. While each is pursuing AI through a different mix of merchant GPUs, custom silicon, and software, they all converge at the same point: TSMC’s advanced manufacturing. As the roadmap progresses to N2 and A16, customer dependence on TSMC’s leading-edge capacity increases. The company reported record Q4 revenue of $33.73 billion, up 25.5% year over year and 1.9% sequentially, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by 2.8%. But the more important takeaway was not the quarter, rather it is the visibility that TSMC provides. Below, we break down how this multi-year AI megatrend translates into durable visibility for TSMC, expands pricing power for advanced nodes, and a longer runway for earnings growth on arguably one of the strongest AI stocks on the bottom-line in the space. TSM...
In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully assess companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects,...
In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully assess companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry. Palantir Technologies Background Palantir is an analytical software company that focuses on leveraging data to create efficiencies in its clients' organizations. The firm serves commercial and government clients via its Foundry and Gotham platforms, respectively. Palantir works only with entities in Western-allied nations and reserves the right not to work with anyone that is antithetical to Western values. The Denver-based company was founded in 2003 and went public in 2020. By closely examining Palantir Technologies, we can identify the following trends: Debt To Equity Ratio The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a key indicator of a company's financial health and its reliance on debt financing. Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making. When assessing Palantir Technologies against its top 4 peers using the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following comparisons can be made: Palantir Technologies exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector, as indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 . This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive aspect for investors. Key Takeaways The high PE, PB, and PS ratios of Palantir Technologies suggest that the company is trading at a premium compared to its peers in the Software industry. However,...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Carvana (NYSE: CVNA ) has been going through a tumultuous period over the past week due to the release of a recent short report from Gotham City Research . This crashed the recent party for the company as it posted record-breaking results in Q3 and an S&P 500 index inclusion. With that in mind, I want to dive into the company and showcase...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Carvana (NYSE: CVNA ) has been going through a tumultuous period over the past week due to the release of a recent short report from Gotham City Research . This crashed the recent party for the company as it posted record-breaking results in Q3 and an S&P 500 index inclusion. With that in mind, I want to dive into the company and showcase why I believe that it should be downgraded further based on a combination of overvaluation and structural weaknesses in CVNA's core subprime market. To remind readers, Carvana operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars and has been known for its vending-machine style vendors. It also offers services like finance, vehicle acquisition, and inspection/reconditioning. The positives I’ll first start with the relative positives for the company, as it received the institutional stamp in early December with an S&P 500 inclusion . It generally means that there will be a massive, non-discretionary buying from index-tacking ETFs and move the stock from retail-driven to institutional core, providing a new floor for the price and making it harder for the stock to stay down after a dip. The company also reported its strongest quarter back in Q3 with a total of 155,941 retail units sold, which was a 44% Y/Y increase and proving they could scale up without sacrificing the efficiency gains made during the previous lean years. Management subsequently raised its FY 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast to be at or above the high end of the $2B to $2.2B range . This would also be on the back of a major expansion of same-day delivery in major markets like San Diego and San Francisco as part of the flywheel strategy. The Negatives Now I’ll go through why I believe that the company should be considered in the sell rating territory. Bridgecrest is facing stress across its loan portfolio as it takes on more and more loans. For example, the 2022 vintages have been performing worse tha...