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Alphabet posted a strong Q1, with revenue up 22% to $109.9B and net income up 81%, led by Google Search/YouTube and a 63% surge in Google Cloud. Operating income rose 30% and the company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.22. AI spending appears to be paying off across the portfolio, though capital expenditures jumped and free cash flow declined as Alphabet expands its AI infrastructure.
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.
Casey's General Stores stock hit a record high after reporting strong earnings, a dividend increase, and an optimistic outlook, driven by growth in its food business and increased sales, with plans to expand further.
Medtronic reported strong Q4 2024 earnings with sales of $8.59 billion, surpassing expectations. The company saw broad-based organic revenue growth across all segments, particularly in neurology devices. Adjusted EPS was $1.46, slightly above consensus. Medtronic also increased its quarterly dividend to $0.70 per share and provided optimistic guidance for fiscal year 2025, forecasting adjusted EPS of $5.40-$5.50 and organic revenue growth of 4%-5%. Despite the positive results, MDT shares were down 2.64%.
Dell Technologies announces its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full-year financial results, reporting fourth quarter revenue of $22.3 billion and full-year revenue of $88.4 billion. The company achieved full-year operating income of $5.2 billion and non-GAAP operating income of $7.7 billion, with a 20% increase in annual cash dividend to $1.78 per common share. Despite a decrease in revenue compared to the previous fiscal year, Dell remains optimistic about its future and its ability to generate strong cash flow.
Arbor Realty Trust Inc reported solid financial results for Q4 and full year 2023, with a 5% increase in net income and a 7.5% increase in quarterly cash dividend. The company's distributable earnings slightly rose to $2.25 per diluted common share for the full year, and agency loan originations increased by 7% to $5.11 billion. Despite facing challenges such as a decrease in distributable earnings per share for the quarter and an increase in non-performing loans, Arbor's strong performance reflects its commitment to delivering shareholder value and its ability to capitalize on market opportunities in the real estate finance sector.
Walt Disney's shares surged 11% after the company's quarterly report, which included a 50% increase in its dividend, signaling confidence in its transformation and improving financials. With adjusted earnings per share up and full-year earnings expected to increase, Disney's CEO and CFO expressed optimism about the company's future as a strong cash generator and earnings compounder. Additionally, Disney's board authorized $3 billion for share repurchases, highlighting management's confidence in its stock's long-term performance potential.
Walt Disney's shares surged 11% after announcing a 50% increase in its semi-annual dividend, signaling confidence in its transformation and improving financials. The company's adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were up, and management expects full-year earnings per share to increase by at least 20% versus 2023. With plans to become a strong cash generator and earnings compounder, Disney also authorized $3 billion for share repurchases, highlighting its improving financials and confidence in long-term stock performance.
PepsiCo reported a rare revenue miss due to weakness in its North America businesses, causing its stock to slump. However, the company's quarterly profit beat expectations, and it announced a 7% increase in its annual dividend. Despite the revenue decline, net income jumped, and the company expects organic revenue growth of at least 4% for 2024.
UPS reported a 7.8% decline in Q4 revenue, with adjusted EPS down 31.8% year-over-year, but announced a dividend increase, marking the 15th consecutive year of growth. The company generated $5.3 billion in free cash flow and returned $7.6 billion to shareholders. For 2024, UPS expects revenue to range from $92.0 billion to $94.5 billion with an adjusted operating margin between 10.0% and 10.6%. Despite challenges, UPS remains focused on long-term growth and shareholder value.
UPS's stock sank after reporting fourth-quarter revenue that missed expectations and providing a downbeat 2024 outlook, despite exceeding profit expectations and increasing its dividend. The company's net income more than halved, with revenue falling for the sixth consecutive quarter, particularly in its U.S. domestic and international businesses. UPS's supply-chain solutions revenue exceeded expectations, but the overall outlook for 2024 is below consensus, with an expected decline in adjusted operating margin.
Schlumberger Ltd (SLB) reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results, with revenue increasing by 14% and 18% respectively, and net income rising by 4% and 22% respectively. The company also announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend and repurchased 1.8 million shares. International revenue grew by 18% in the fourth quarter and 20% for the full year, outpacing North America. CEO Olivier Le Peuch emphasized the company's ability to deliver superior earnings, generate impressive cash flows, and maintain a strong balance sheet, reflecting resilience and growth in a competitive market.
General Motors (GM) expects labor deals reached after a lengthy strike to cost the company $9.3 billion, but has announced plans for a $10 billion stock buyback and a 33% dividend increase. The automaker also lowered its 2023 profit outlook and plans to cut spending at its self-driving vehicle unit, Cruise. GM's stock price rose 9.8% following the announcement. The company aims to rebuild trust with regulators and improve its electric vehicle production and profit margins in the coming years.
General Motors (GM) is taking steps to regain investor confidence by announcing a $10 billion share buyback, a 33% increase in its quarterly dividend, and the reinstatement of its 2023 guidance. The guidance includes an estimated $1.1 billion impact from labor strikes by the United Auto Workers union. GM CEO Mary Barra stated that the company is implementing a long-term plan to reduce costs and develop products more efficiently. The stock jumped approximately 7% in premarket trading following the announcement.
Dell Technologies reiterated its long-term revenue growth forecast of 3% to 4%, disappointing investors who expected a bigger sales jump driven by AI. The company also forecasted adjusted earnings per share growth of 8% or more and announced a $5 billion stock buyback plan. The revenue outlook suggests that the boost from generative AI may take longer to materialize. Dell's shares have rallied nearly 20% since a strong earnings report in August.