Circle's stock fell nearly 10% despite beating earnings expectations, due to concerns over increased full-year expenses, potential insider share sales following lockup expiration, and the impact of lower interest rates on its revenue from USDC reserves. The company remains optimistic about long-term growth in stablecoins despite short-term challenges.
Dell's stock declined despite raising its full-year earnings outlook, indicating a disconnect between the company's optimistic forecast and investor sentiment or market reaction.
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Walmart's stock fell nearly 3% after missing quarterly profit expectations despite strong sales growth and improved margins, leading the company to raise its full-year earnings and sales guidance.
Lowe's reported a Q2 2025 net earnings of $2.4 billion and diluted EPS of $4.27, with a 1.1% increase in comparable sales, and updated its full-year outlook to reflect the acquisition of Artisan Design Group, expecting total sales of $84.5-$85.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $12.20-$12.45.
Delta Air Lines' stock surged approximately 12% after reporting better-than-expected Q2 earnings, restoring its full-year guidance and announcing a dividend increase, outpacing rivals United and American Airlines in the market rally.
Carnival's stock surged over 8% after posting a record Q2 with adjusted earnings of $0.35 per share and revenue of $6.3 billion, surpassing estimates, and raising its full-year outlook, driven by strong demand and onboard spending. The company now expects higher EPS for 2025, reflecting its resilience and value proposition in the cruise industry.
Agilent Technologies reported a 2.7% decrease in revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 compared to the same period last year. The company's GAAP net income also declined by 65%. However, non-GAAP net income increased by 7%. Agilent adjusted its full-year outlook to reflect softer market conditions, with revenue expected to decline by 0.7% to flat growth. The company remains confident in its long-term growth prospects.
United Airlines has reported its highest ever quarterly earnings, driven by strong demand for international travel. The company has raised its full-year profit outlook and expects a 10%-13% year-on-year increase in revenue for the third quarter. Ticket sales for U.S. carriers are booming despite rising living costs, with international bookings particularly strong following the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions. United Airlines plans to capitalize on this demand by expanding its Pacific coverage with new flights to Manila, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Tokyo.
United Airlines has reported its highest ever quarterly earnings, driven by strong demand for international travel. The company has raised its full-year profit outlook and expects a 10%-13% year-on-year increase in revenue for the third quarter. International bookings have surged following the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions, with searches for summer travel to Europe up 55% from last year. United Airlines plans to capitalize on this demand by expanding its Pacific coverage with new flights to Manila, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Tokyo. The company's adjusted second-quarter profit came in at $5.03 per share, surpassing analysts' expectations.
Delta Air Lines stock rose as the company increased its earnings per share guidance for the June quarter and provided a more positive outlook for the full year.