Hershey’s stock saw a significant drop of 7% in premarket trading after the company’s second-quarter results fell short of analyst expectations. Despite earning $1.27 per share on revenue of $2.07 billion, the company missed the projected profit of $1.43 per share on revenue of $2.31 billion. This decline was attributed to consumers pulling back on
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Moderna, a prominent biotech company, recently reported second-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations. However, the company decided to reduce its full-year sales guidance due to various factors such as lower expected sales in Europe, a competitive environment for respiratory vaccines in the U.S., and the potential for deferred international revenue into 2025. The company now anticipates
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) with hopes of driving revenue growth in the future. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has been vocal about the positive impact AI has had on Meta’s performance in the digital advertising market. With the recent second-quarter earnings report showing better-than-expected results, it’s
Samsung Electronics recently announced its second-quarter results, reporting higher-than-expected revenue and operating profit. The company saw a revenue of 74.07 trillion Korean won, which translates to about $53.45 billion, surpassing analysts’ average estimate of 73.74 trillion Korean won. Additionally, Samsung’s operating profit reached 10.44 trillion Korean won, exceeding the projected 9.53 trillion Korean won. This
Europe’s Airbus has recently disclosed a significant drop in second-quarter profits due to the expenses related to investing in higher jetliner production. This, combined with previously announced charges in its Space Systems business, has resulted in a more than 50% decrease in adjusted operating profit to 814 million euros ($879.7 million) for the quarter. Despite
Microsoft experienced a 6% drop in shares due to disappointing results from its cloud business. Despite beating expectations in the fiscal fourth quarter, the negative cloud business impact overshadowed these successes. On the other hand, Advanced Micro Devices saw a 5% increase in shares after surpassing second-quarter estimates. The company posted impressive earnings and revenue
Advanced Micro Devices recently released their second-quarter earnings report, surpassing Wall Street expectations and showcasing impressive growth in sales of the company’s AI chips. The company reported earnings per share of 69 cents, adjusted versus 68 cents, and revenue of $5.83 billion versus $5.72 billion expected. These results led to an 8% rise in AMD
In the ever-evolving world of the automotive industry, Stellantis has announced plans to reduce its U.S. workforce once again through a broad voluntary buyout program. This move comes as the company aims to cut costs and increase profitability amid a challenging economic environment. Voluntary Buyout Program Stellantis revealed its intentions in an email to employees,
The current earnings season has seen companies with disappointing quarterly results being punished more severely than usual. According to FactSet, second-quarter earnings misses have resulted in an average 3.8% decline for a stock from two days before the quarterly release through the two days after the report comes out. This is higher than the five-year
McDonald’s is set to release its second-quarter earnings report, and analysts have projected some key figures that the company is expected to announce. Despite these projections, McDonald’s has faced a slew of challenges throughout the year, which have reflected in its stock performance. The company’s shares have dropped by 15% year-to-date, largely due to concerns
Juniper Networks recently reported a decrease in second-quarter revenue, falling short of analyst expectations. The company’s Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31 missed the consensus estimate of $0.44. Additionally, revenue for the quarter was $1.19 billion, below the projected $1.25 billion. These results revealed a 17% decline in revenue compared to the same period
Southwest Airlines recently announced a potential drop in unit revenue for the third quarter of the year. This decline is attributed to an oversupplied U.S. market, which has led airlines to discount tickets during a typically profitable period. The airline projected that unit revenue for the current quarter could decrease by as much as 2%
Imax recently reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the last quarter. Sales fell by 9% to $89 million, but despite this decrease, the company managed to beat Wall Street estimates. The adjusted EBITDA was $31 million, down by 14%, and the adjusted earnings per share came in at 18 cents, compared to
SK Hynix, a major memory chipmaker, recently announced its second-quarter results, showcasing impressive revenue and profit growth. The company reported a revenue of 16.42 trillion Korean won (approximately $11.86 billion) and an operating profit of 5.47 trillion Korean won. These figures represent a substantial increase from the same period last year and demonstrate the company’s