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Shares of kitchen product manufacturer Middleby (NYSEMIDD) jumped 15.1% in the afternoon session after The Wall Street Journal reported that activist Garden Investments built a ~5% stake in the company and plans to push for changes. This move is noteworthy given that activist investors often bring about significant changes in targeted companies, focusing on improving asset monetization, expense efficiency, and stock buybacks.

Shares of analog chipmaker Microchip Technology (NASDAQMCHP) fell 5.9% in the afternoon session after Texas Instruments, a peer in the semiconductor industry, reported disappointing fourth-quarter results, highlighting rising inventory levels and softening demand in critical end markets. Texas Instruments' earnings guidance for the next quarter fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Adding to the negative was the fact that inventory levels increased, contributing to weaknesses in Japan and Europe, especially in the auto, and industrial markets. These weaknesses were partly offset by continued strength in China's auto and smartphone markets. These pockets of strength helped drive revenue and EPS past Wall Street's estimates during the quarter. Regardless, it was a challenging quarter, amplifying fears of weakening demand.

Shares of analog chip manufacturer Texas Instruments (NASDAQTXN) fell 5.9% in the morning session after the company reported underwhelming fourth-quarter results, with earnings guidance for the next quarter falling short of Wall Street's expectations. Adding to the negative was the fact that inventory levels increased, contributing to weaknesses in Japan and Europe, especially in the auto, and industrial markets. These weaknesses were partly offset by continued strength in China's auto and smartphone markets. These pockets of strength helped drive revenue and EPS past Wall Street's estimates during the quarter. Overall, we think this was a mixed quarter with guidance weighing on shares.

Shares of cloud communications infrastructure company Twilio (NYSETWLO) jumped 22.8% in the morning session after the company shared impressive financial forecasts during its 2025 Investor Day event, unveiling clearer details about its artificial intelligence capabilities. Twilio expects low double-digit sales growth when it reports earnings for Q4'2024, a notable improvement from earlier guidance of high single-digit growth. On a GAAP basis, operating income is expected to swing into positive territory, a rare achievement for the company, building on recent quarters where it nearly broke even. 

Shares of 3D printing company 3D Systems (NYSEDDD) jumped 23% in the morning session after the company announced a deal with Daimler Trucks and Buses to improve the production of spare parts using additive manufacturing. Through this partnership, Daimler will use 3D Systems' expertise in additive manufacturing to produce hard-to-find components like fuse box covers. These parts often face sourcing delays during vehicle production, causing bottlenecks in the supply chain. 

Shares of freight and logistics provider Covenant Logistics (NASDAQCVLG) fell 7.6% in the morning session after the company reported weak fourth quarter results. Its revenue missed significantly, and its Freight revenue fell short of Wall Street's estimates. The company's CEO called out a "challenging general freight environment" and added that in the Dedicated segment, "profitability fell short of our expectations due to greater-than-anticipated temporary customer shutdowns and volume reductions, as well as higher costs related to guaranteed driver pay and a large current period casualty claim expense". Overall, this quarter could have been better.

Telecommunications giant Verizon (NYSEVZ) reported Q4 CY2024 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.6% year on year to $35.7 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Over the past six months, ZoomInfo’s stock price fell to $9.95. Shareholders have lost 9.9% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 12.6%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

What a brutal six months it’s been for Arcos Dorados. The stock has dropped 23.8% and now trades at $7.24, rattling many shareholders. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the water infrastructure industry, including Mueller Water Products (NYSEMWA) and its peers.

What a time it’s been for The RealReal. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 189%, reaching $9.36 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Titan International has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 1.9% while holding steady at $8.40. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12.6% gain during that period.

Dayforce has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 23.9%. The stock now trades at $70, marking a 36.5% gain. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Timken currently trades at $76.74 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4.7%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12.6% gain during that period.

Over the past six months, Keysight has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 14.1%. Its stock price has climbed to $172.31, representing a healthy 26.7% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Perdoceo Education trades at $28.10 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 16.8% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 12.6%.

Dycom has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 10.3% to $191.32 per share while the index has gained 12.6%.

Over the past six months, Choice Hotels has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 7.4%. Its stock price has climbed to $146.35, representing a healthy 20% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the last six months, Novanta’s shares have sunk to $149.65, producing a disappointing 17.7% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 12.6% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Carvana has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 97%, reaching $243.09 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Sensata Technologies has gotten torched over the last six months - since July 2024, its stock price has dropped 21.9% to $29.08 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

PVH has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 3.1% while holding steady at $94.84. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12.6% gain during that period.

As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the professional tools and equipment industry, including Snap-on (NYSESNA) and its peers.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Bloom Energy (NYSEBE) and its peers.

Over the last six months, Avis Budget Group’s shares have sunk to $91.67, producing a disappointing 5.8% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 12.6% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at perishable food stocks, starting with Mission Produce (NASDAQAVO).

What a time it’s been for SoundHound AI. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 264%, reaching $16.56 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how sales and marketing software stocks fared in Q3, starting with ON24 (NYSEONTF).

Autodesk’s 25.7% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 13.1%, and its stock price has climbed to $300.87 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Shareholders of Zumiez would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 28.7% and now trades at $16.40. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Electronic Arts (NASDAQEA) and its peers.

As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the data storage industry, including Couchbase (NASDAQBASE) and its peers.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at apparel and accessories stocks, starting with Hanesbrands (NYSEHBI).

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Qualcomm (NASDAQQCOM) and its peers.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at heavy transportation equipment stocks, starting with Douglas Dynamics (NYSEPLOW).

Looking back on semiconductor manufacturing stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including KLA Corporation (NASDAQKLAC) and its peers.

Freight and logistics provider Covenant Logistics (NASDAQCVLG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024 as sales only rose 1.2% year on year to $277.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.49 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQCSX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales falling 3.8% year on year to $3.54 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Analog chip manufacturer Texas Instruments (NASDAQTXN) reported Q4 CY2024 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 1.7% year on year to $4.01 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $3.9 billion at the midpoint, 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 8.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of insurance industry-focused software maker Guidewire (NYSEGWRE) jumped 9.7% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Hotchkiss initiated coverage of the stock with a Buy rating and a $210 price target. Hotchkiss thinks Guidewire's leadership in the key end markets and the momentum from customers migrating to the cloud should continue to support growth. 

Shares of memory chips maker Micron (NYSEMU) fell 5.3% in the morning session after peer, SK Hynix, raised concerns about potential demand challenges. During the earnings call, CFO Woo-Hyun Kim stated, "2025's memory demand outlook is clouded by inventory adjustments from PC and smartphone OEMs [original equipment manufacturers] as well as strengthened protective trade policies and geopolitical risks." This cautious outlook highlights broader industry pressures that could also affect competitors like Micron.

Shares of electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola (NASDAQNKLA) fell 21.4% in the afternoon session after rumors swirled about CEO Stephen Girsky's potential departure, fueling fears of an impending bankruptcy. Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of tech site Electrek, posted on X (formerly Twitter), "the bankruptcy filing is already in the hands of lawyers." As of now, Nikola has not issued an official statement addressing the speculation.

Shares of leasing services company GATX (NYSEGATX) jumped 6.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results, surpassing Wall Street's expectations for revenue and EPS, driven by robust demand for railcars. Looking ahead, GATX's full-year EPS guidance also exceeded analysts' expectations. Overall, we think this quarter was impressive.

Shares of defense contractor Leidos (NYSELDOS) fell 7.5% in the morning session after peer, CACI, reported fourth-quarter earnings results, with markets increasingly worried that new cost-cutting initiatives by the US government would affect Defense contracts. Although CACI reported a strong quarter with revenue, EBITDA, EPS ahead of Wall Street's expectations as well as a statement that they're well on their way to meet the three-year financial targets unveiled during the November 2024 Investor Day, the market became fearful of the impact of DOGE during the earnings call Q&A session. 

Shares of freight delivery company Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSEKNX) jumped 6.4% in the pre-market session after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results, which beat analysts' EPS expectations. Its EPS guidance for next quarter also came in higher than Wall Street's estimates. On the other hand, its EBITDA missed significantly, and its revenue fell slightly short of Wall Street's estimates. The revenue shortfall was largely expected due to operating challenges from hurricanes and port strike disruptions. Overall, this was a mixed quarter. However, the market seems to be focused on the positive aspect, especially the strong earnings guidance.

Shares of defense, intelligence, and IT solutions provider CACI International (NYSECACI) fell 9.1% in the morning session after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings results, with markets increasingly worried that new cost-cutting initiatives by the US government would affect Defense contracts. Although CACI reported a strong quarter with revenue, EBITDA, EPS ahead of Wall Street's expectations as well as a statement that they're well on their way to meet the three-year financial targets unveiled during the November 2024 Investor Day, the market became fearful of the impact of DOGE during the earnings call Q&A session. 

Shares of global airline American Airlines (NASDAQAAL) fell 9.2% in the morning session after the company reported weak fourth-quarter results, with full-year EPS guidance missing Wall Street's estimates due to surging fuel costs and margin pressures from new labor agreements. Management also adopted a cautious stance on capacity expansion, which isn't helping the growth story. On the other hand, AAL beat analysts' revenue passenger miles (a key volume metric) expectations this quarter, which led to a revenue beat. EPS also outperformed. However, with markets more forward-looking, the weak outlook seems to be weighing on shares.

Shares of video game publisher Electronic Arts (NASDAQEA) fell 18.8% in the morning session after the company reported disappointing preliminary Q3 2025 results, revealing sluggish growth. EA now anticipates a mid-single-digit decline in live services net bookings, a stark reversal from its earlier forecast of mid-single-digit growth. Net revenue is also expected to clock in at $1.883 billion, closer to the lower end of its previous guidance range of approximately $1.875 billion to $2.025 billion. The slowdown was attributed to weaker-than-expected performance in Global Football (football-related video games) and underwhelming engagement from titles like Dragon Age. 

Shares of aircraft leasing company FTAI Aviation (NASDAQFTAI) jumped 8% in the morning session as the stock continued to recover after the Muddy Waters short report accusing the company of misrepresenting its business (more asset sales than maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) revenue) and engaging in misleading depreciation tactics. This could show that as investors digest the news and speak to FTAI management/investor relations, they are gaining more confidence in the business compared to when the report was initially published. Additionally, multiple sellside analysts from firms such as Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, and BTIG have defended the stock and categorized the drop post-Muddy Waters report to be overblown.

Shares of commercial lighting and retail display solutions provider LSI (NASDAQLYTS) jumped 26% in the morning session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results, which beat analysts' revenue, EBITDA, and EPS expectations by convincing amounts. The company attributed the success partly to demand from grocery customers, who "generated sales growth over 50% in the quarter driven by the resurgence in refrigerated and non-refrigerated display case demand". Overall, this was an impressive quarter.

Shares of boat and marine products retailer MarineMax (NYSEHZO) jumped 18% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results, which blew past analysts' EBITDA and EPS expectations. 

Shares of industrial conglomerate GE Aerospace (NYSEGE) jumped 9.4% in the pre-market session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results, which blew past analysts' revenue estimates amid improved demand for spare parts, commercial engines, and services. Growth accelerated during the quarter as orders rose by 46% compared to the previous year. The improved demand and pricing enabled the company to grow its cash flow and report earnings ahead of analysts' expectations. 

Shares of infrastructure and defense services provider Parsons (NYSEPSN) fell 9.1% in the afternoon session after peer, CACI, reported fourth-quarter earnings results, with markets increasingly worried that new cost-cutting initiatives by the US government would affect Defense contracts. 

Shares of electronic components and systems provider OSI Systems (NASDAQOSIS) jumped 15.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported a "beat and raise" quarter. Fourth-quarter results exceeded analysts' revenue and EPS expectations due to strong outperformance in its Security segment. Guidance was also strong as it raised its full-year revenue and EPS outlook. Overall, we think this was a solid "beat-and-raise" quarter with some key metrics above expectations.

Electronic components and systems provider OSI Systems (NASDAQOSIS) reported Q4 CY2024 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.5% year on year to $419.8 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.70 billion at the midpoint came in 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.42 per share was 3.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Leasing services company GATX (NYSEGATX) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 12.2% year on year to $413.5 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.10 per share was 24.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Telecommunications giant Verizon (NYSEVZ) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market open. Here’s what you need to know.

Freight transportation company Union Pacific (NYSEUNP) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, but sales were flat year on year at $6.12 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.91 per share was 4.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Boat and marine products retailer MarineMax (NYSEHZO) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales falling 11.2% year on year to $468.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.17 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Global airline American Airlines (NASDAQAAL) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 4.6% year on year to $13.66 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.86 per share was 30.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Commercial lighting and retail display solutions provider LSI (NASDAQLYTS) reported Q4 CY2024 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 35.5% year on year to $147.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.26 per share was 30% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Industrial conglomerate General Electric (NYSEGE) reported Q4 CY2024 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 27.2% year on year to $10.81 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.32 per share was 26.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Food flavoring company McCormick (NYSEMKC) reported Q4 CY2024 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.6% year on year to $1.80 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.80 per share was 4.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

The past six months have been a windfall for Victoria's Secret’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 112%, hitting $38.60 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the past six months, Light & Wonder’s shares (currently trading at $91.49) have posted a disappointing 13.6% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 9.3% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the past six months, Q2 Holdings has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 24%. Its stock price has climbed to $93.30, representing a healthy 33.2% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Amtech has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 4.1% while holding steady at $5.45. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 9.3% gain during that period.

Over the last six months, Titan International’s shares have sunk to $7.50, producing a disappointing 10.7% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 9.3% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the past six months, Keysight has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 14.8%. Its stock price has climbed to $172.71, representing a healthy 24.1% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Coupang trades at $22.25 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 8% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 9.3%.

Over the past six months, Udemy’s shares (currently trading at $7.44) have posted a disappointing 14.2% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 9.2% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Since January 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 82.4%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, O'Reilly has surged 186% to $1,248 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 19% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 9.7%.

Central Garden & Pet has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 1.4% while holding steady at $37.99. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 9.3% gain during that period.

The past six months have been a windfall for Wolverine Worldwide’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 52.6%, hitting $22.10 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Pilgrim's Pride’s 17.7% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 8.5%, and its stock price has climbed to $46.46 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.