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Micron Technology delivered a dramatic Q2 beat with revenue up 196% YoY to $23.86B and EPS of $12.20, well above expectations. It issued a bullish Q3 guide of about $33.5B in revenue and $19.15 EPS with an 81% gross margin, driven by AI-driven memory demand amid DRAM/NAND tightness. The results support a bullish thesis on MU, with momentum and revisions backing a Buy rating, potentially making pullbacks attractive dip buys.
Broadcom (AVGO) rose about 3% after a strong Q1 beat with adjusted EPS of $2.05 on $19.31B revenue, led by AI-related demand (AI revenue up to $8.4B). The company guided roughly $22B revenue for the next quarter and outlined a path to AI chip sales exceeding $100B annually by 2027, while also announcing a $10B stock buyback, keeping sentiment bullish with a Strong Buy consensus and significant upside potential.
IonQ beat Q4 revenue with $61.9 million and issued a 2026 revenue target of $235 million, triggering about a 7% after-hours stock jump; the quantum‑computing pure‑play remains unprofitable, with EBITDA loss of $67.4 million and a full-year net loss of $753 million, even as it accelerates acquisitions (including Oxford Ionics) and grows government contracts such as a Missile Defense Agency award; investors have weighed recent short-seller allegations, but analysts remain mixed and many see the stock at a strategic inflection point.
e.l.f. Beauty topped Q3 2026 expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.24 on about $490 million in revenue, up 38% year over year. Net sales reached roughly $489.5 million, aided by the acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode, which contributed $128 million this quarter and is now projected to reach up to $265 million in net sales this year. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook by about $42–$50 million amid ongoing strong growth and a successful Sephora launch in the UK, sending the stock higher in after-hours trading.
Super Micro Computer reported fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings of $0.69 a share on revenue of $12.7 billion, up 123% year over year and ahead of expectations, as AI demand boosts server sales. The stock rose about 16% after the report, even though gross margin declined to 6.3% from 11.8% a year earlier. Guidance was solid, with expected Q3 revenue of ~$12.3 billion and earnings of $0.60 per share, signaling continued demand but ongoing margin pressure.
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.
IBM's stock declined nearly 5% after reporting a strong third-quarter with earnings and sales beating expectations, driven by increased AI demand and a boosted full-year sales forecast, despite the stock's recent gains and mixed segment performances.
Kohl's shares surged over 15% after beating Wall Street earnings expectations despite declining sales and leadership changes. The retailer revised its full-year sales outlook to a smaller decline and increased its earnings guidance. Despite ongoing sales declines and leadership instability, Kohl's reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, reduced inventory, and implemented strategic initiatives like expanding product categories and adding Sephora shops to its stores.
CVS Health's stock surged following better-than-expected earnings and an upward revision of its guidance, indicating strong financial performance.
D.R. Horton stock surged 13% after reporting a surprising earnings beat with EPS of $3.36 and revenue of $9.23 billion, driven by buyer incentives amid high interest rates. Despite strong quarterly results, the company faces ongoing challenges with consumer spending and has lowered its revenue forecast for the year. Analysts give a moderate buy rating with a target price suggesting nearly 10% upside.
Delta Air Lines' stock surged nearly 10% after surpassing earnings expectations and restoring full-year guidance, signaling improved confidence in travel demand, especially in premium segments, and boosting broader airline stocks despite a turbulent year.
Chewy's stock fell 8% in premarket trading despite beating earnings and sales expectations, and showing growth in active customers, driven by a resilient pet market. The company maintained its sales guidance for 2025, and its shares have surged 37% this year, though recent gains have raised caution among analysts.
Planet Labs' shares surged over 50% after reporting its first profitable quarter with record revenue of $66.3 million, exceeding estimates and demonstrating strong growth driven by demand for satellite imagery and AI-enabled solutions.
Dollar General's stock surged over 9% after beating earnings and revenue expectations in Q1, raising its full-year outlook despite ongoing tariff uncertainties that could pressure consumer spending and costs.
Costco exceeded earnings expectations despite a challenging tariff environment, impressing investors and highlighting its resilience in the retail sector.