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Novo Nordisk is cutting 9,000 jobs and lowering its profit growth forecast due to increased competition and knockoff versions of its obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, as part of a broader restructuring effort under new CEO Mike Doustdar to improve long-term positioning amid declining stock performance.
Macy's stock surged over 20% after reporting its first comparable sales growth since 2022, driven by increased store traffic, higher average order values, and a focus on affluent consumers, signaling positive momentum in its turnaround efforts despite cautious outlooks for the future.
Pfizer raised its 2025 profit guidance due to cost reductions and strong quarterly performance, surpassing Wall Street estimates with a revenue of $14.65 billion in Q2, and maintaining its revenue forecast despite potential tariffs and drug price pressures.
Puma's shares dropped 18% after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 sales and cut its full-year outlook due to the impact of U.S. tariffs, expecting a low-double digit sales decline and a significant profit loss in 2025 amid ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges.
American Airlines has lowered its 2025 profit forecast due to weaker-than-expected demand and macroeconomic uncertainties, projecting a potential loss of up to 20 cents per share, significantly below earlier estimates, despite a strong second quarter performance.
Delta Air Lines' shares surged 10% after the airline reinstated its 2025 profit outlook, citing stabilized bookings and better-than-expected summer travel demand, despite lowering its full-year profit forecast due to lower demand and industry capacity glut. The airline reported strong Q2 earnings driven by premium seat sales and partnerships, and plans to continue upgrading its premium products.
Shares of J.M. Smucker dropped over 12% after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 sales and a lower profit forecast for FY2026, citing a challenging external environment and changing consumer behaviors, leading to a significant stock decline and a negative outlook for the year.
Lululemon's shares dropped over 22% after the company cut its full-year profit forecast due to tariff-related uncertainties and increased competition, despite some positive quarterly revenue and earnings results. The company faces challenges in U.S. demand and brand growth, with analysts warning of potential sales decline and earnings pressure.
Abercrombie & Fitch's shares jumped 25% despite lowering its profit outlook due to tariffs expected to impact earnings by $50 million, though its first-quarter results exceeded expectations with record sales and strong performance from the Hollister brand, leading to a slight raise in full-year sales guidance.
Macy's has lowered its full-year profit guidance due to increased tariffs, promotional activities, and cautious consumer spending, despite beating quarterly earnings expectations. The retailer is focusing on restructuring, closing underperforming stores, and investing in stronger segments like Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury, amid economic uncertainties and tariff impacts. Shares rose slightly despite the outlook cut, reflecting investor optimism about strategic initiatives.
Macy's discovered that a former employee hid over $151 million in expenses to cover up a bookkeeping mistake, without personal gain. This revelation delayed the company's earnings report and led to a significant drop in its stock price. Macy's has since lowered its profit outlook and plans to close 65 stores next year as part of a broader strategy to shutter 150 locations by 2027. The company is implementing stricter controls to prevent future incidents.
American Airlines has partnered with Citi to become the exclusive issuer of its AAdvantage credit card portfolio in the U.S., projecting a 10% annual growth in cash remuneration from this and other partnerships. The airline expects its fourth-quarter TRASM to be flat to up 1% and adjusted EPS to be between $0.55 and $0.75, surpassing analyst estimates. This new agreement is anticipated to increase American Airlines' pre-tax income by approximately $1.5 billion compared to 2024, with cash remuneration potentially reaching $10 billion annually. AAL shares rose by 14.08% following the announcement.
Lululemon's stock surged over 10% in after-hours trading after the company raised its full-year profit outlook and increased its stock repurchase program by $1 billion. Despite concerns over slowing sales growth and competition from brands like Alo and Vuori, Lululemon's Q1 revenue and earnings per share slightly exceeded Wall Street estimates. Analysts remain cautious about the company's future performance, particularly in the U.S. market.
Apple stock has formed a "death cross" on its chart as its 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day moving average, signaling potential further weakness. The stock's bearish features include declining relative strength, volume spikes on down days, and a dismal Accumulation/Distribution Rating. Analysts foresee more challenges for Apple due to waning demand, particularly in China, and modest profit and sales growth expectations. Apple's performance in 2024 has been lackluster, with only Tesla faring worse, and the company's profit outlook remains discouraging.
Foot Locker's shares dropped 27% after the retailer forecasted 2024 profit below Wall Street expectations due to planned investments to boost demand, delaying the achievement of its long-term profit margin target to 2028. The company's "Lace Up" strategy has improved its digital business and driven more full-price sales, but it anticipates another year of significant investment in 2024, signaling ongoing margin pressure. Despite steady demand for sneakers, including popular brands like Nike and Adidas, the company's profit outlook fell short of analyst expectations, leading to a downgrade in stock rating.