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Walmart reported $187.94 billion in quarterly revenue and a stronger top line, but US comparable sales grew at the slowest pace in six years, prompting a cautious guidance: third-quarter earnings of 62–64 cents per share and 3%–3.5% sales growth, with full-year earnings per share of $2.80–$2.87 and sales rising 4%–5%, below current analyst consensus.
SanDisk projected Q1 revenue of $10.3–$10.8 billion and adjusted earnings of $44–$46 per share, beating estimates, but the stock fell as investors priced in higher AI-memory demand and higher memory prices, pulling the broader memory-storage group down (including Western Digital, Micron, and peers), underscoring that strong results aren’t enough to sustain the rally when expectations are already elevated; going forward investors will watch memory pricing and data-center orders for signs the rally can continue.
Bristol Myers Squibb beat expectations on second-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue and lifted its full-year guidance to $49–$50 billion as newer therapies offset declines in legacy drugs; Eliquis grew 21% to $4.48 billion, contributing to the beat and helping lift the stock.
United Airlines beat Q2 estimates with adjusted EPS of $1.99 on revenue of $17.67B, but jet-fuel costs surged 84% year over year to $2.3B, potentially adding about $6B to annual expenses. The company raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $9–$11, but Q3 guidance of $2.50–$3.50 missed consensus, and United signaled possible capacity cuts if fuel volatility persists.
Hertz Global warned that softer-than-expected demand for used-car rentals will reduce its second-quarter EBITDA, sending HTZ stock toward its worst day on record as investors digest the weaker outlook.
Zscaler (ZS) stock fell about 25% after FY27 ARR and revenue guidance missed expectations, with higher capital expenditures weighing on free cash flow margins. While many analysts lowered price targets, they remained constructive on the name due to robust net revenue retention, though concerns persist about competition from Palo Alto Networks and Netskope and slower new-logo growth in the SASE space.
Whirlpool warned that the Iran conflict has caused a recession-level decline in U.S. appliance demand, sending shares down about 12% as it slashed full-year guidance and suspended the dividend while citing higher raw-material costs, tariffs, and weaker big-ticket spending; analysts note a broader strain on big-ticket purchases despite strength in travel and services.
AMD topped Q4 estimates but guided Q1 revenue at about $9.8 billion (±$300 million), a softer outlook that pressured shares, even as CEO Lisa Su said AI demand is accelerating and data-center demand is ramping; the company expects an inflection in the second half with the Helios AI system launch.
UnitedHealth Group remains a contrarian buy after a selloff driven by Medicare Advantage margin concerns; 2026 revenue is expected to fall about 2% while operating income tops $24 billion due to cost controls and AI-led efficiency gains. Near-term EPS growth is about 8.6%, but management targets a long-term adjusted EPS CAGR of 13–16%, suggesting meaningful upside if multiple expands to a forward P/E around 15.8. With strong cash flow funding dividends, buybacks, and roughly $1.5 billion a year in tech/AI investments, the key risks are medical cost volatility and ongoing Medicare funding pressures.
Pfizer raised its 2025 profit outlook despite a 6% decline in quarterly sales and an 18% drop in earnings, leading to a slight dip in stock price, as the company reported better-than-expected earnings per share but maintained conservative full-year sales guidance amid mixed division performances.
Fiserv's stock dropped 44% after the company cut its earnings outlook and announced leadership changes, with revenues and earnings falling short of expectations, prompting strategic adjustments and a move to Nasdaq.
Stock futures increased after the S&P 500 hit a new high, reflecting investor optimism amid ongoing trade negotiations and positive earnings guidance, despite some geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
Lululemon's shares fell 20% after it beat first-quarter earnings expectations but cut its full-year guidance due to a challenging macroeconomic environment, tariffs, and economic slowdown fears, leading to a significant stock decline despite strong quarterly revenue and profit.
HP Inc. lowered its 2025 earnings outlook due to increased costs from tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainty, leading to a 15% drop in after-hours stock. Despite beating revenue expectations, the company reported lower-than-expected earnings and plans targeted price hikes to offset tariff-related costs, with full cost recovery expected by Q4.
American Airlines' stock rose over 7% after the company increased its adjusted profit guidance for the fourth quarter, citing strong travel demand and improved pricing power. The airline now expects adjusted earnings per share to be between 55 and 75 cents, up from the previous range of 25 to 50 cents. Additionally, it anticipates fourth-quarter revenue per available seat mile to be flat or up 1% compared to the same period in 2023, with adjusted costs per available seat mile expected to rise between 5% and 6%.