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business1 month ago•7 min saved

Cook’s Quiet Giant: Apple’s $841 Billion Buyback Rewrites Investor Value

Tim Cook’s tenure helped Apple pivot toward a services-based model, but the most impactful move for shareholders has been an $841 billion stock buyback program begun in 2013, reducing outstanding shares by over 44% and boosting earnings per share, aided by favorable corporate tax policy; with Cook set to retire in 2026 and John Ternus stepping in as CEO, Apple’s value edge rests on buybacks alongside a growing services ecosystem.

via The Motley Fool|

#apple #business #buybacks

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Goldman Sachs Posts $17.55 EPS, 19.8% ROE in Q1 2026

Goldman Sachs reported Q1 2026 net revenues of $17.23 billion, net earnings of $5.63 billion, and diluted EPS of $17.55, with an annualized ROE of 19.8%; CEO David Solomon cited strong client demand and disciplined risk management amid market volatility. A public conference call is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET, with a webcast on the firm’s Investor Relations site and a replay available afterward.

via Goldman Sachs|

#business #earnings-per-share #finance

technology2 months ago•23 min saved

Meta weighs a 20% layoff as AI spending aims to boost productivity

Meta Platforms may cut up to 20% of its workforce as AI-driven productivity gains are believed to offset heavy AI spending; Reuters cited planning but Meta called the report speculative. Analysts see potential EPS upside if savings are redirected to AI initiatives, even as Meta pursues about $135 billion in AI investment for 2026.

via MarketWatch|

#ai-investment #artificial-intelligence #earnings-per-share

business4 months ago•1 min saved

Delta Air Lines posts strong 2025 results with optimistic 2026 outlook

Delta Air Lines reported Q4 2025 revenue of $16.0B and full-year $63.4B, with Q4 operating income of $1.5B (9.2% margin) and full-year $5.8B (9.2%); GAAP EPS was $1.86 in Q4 and $7.66 for 2025, and operating cash flow was $2.3B in Q4 and $8.3B for the year. The airline highlighted $5B pre-tax profit, record $4.6B free cash flow, $1.3B profit sharing, and guided about 20% earnings growth in 2026, with debt and finance leases totaling $14.1B at year-end.

via News.Delta.com|

#airlines #business #delta-air-lines

business7 months ago•19 min saved

Danaher Surges on Strong Q3 Earnings Driven by Diagnostics and Pharma R&D

Danaher reported strong Q3 2025 results with $908 million in net earnings, a 4.5% revenue increase to $6.1 billion, and an optimistic full-year outlook maintaining adjusted earnings guidance of $7.70-$7.80 per share, driven by growth in bioprocessing and respiratory segments.

via Danaher Corporation Investors|

#business #danaher #earnings-per-share

business11 months ago•14 min saved

Lululemon Shares Drop as Company Cuts Fiscal 2025 Outlook Amid Economic Challenges

Lululemon reported a 7% increase in revenue to $2.4 billion for Q1 2025, with a slight increase in comparable sales and a diluted EPS of $2.60, highlighting steady growth and strong financial positioning amid global market challenges.

via Lululemon|

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finance2 years ago•0 min saved

"2024's Top AI Stocks: Super Micro Computer Outperforms S&P 500 and Nvidia"

The Motley Fool contributor Parkev Tatevosian projects a significant increase in Palantir's stock price by 2030, based on the company's expected rapid expansion of earnings per share. Tatevosian, who has no position in the stock, is affiliated with The Motley Fool and may earn compensation for promoting its services, but asserts that his opinions remain independent.

via The Motley Fool|

#2030 #earnings-per-share #finance

businesstechnology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Oracle's Cloud and AI Success Propel Stock Soaring"

Oracle Corp reported a 7% increase in total revenue to $13.3 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, with cloud revenue up 25% to $5.1 billion. The company's GAAP operating income was $3.8 billion, while non-GAAP operating income increased by 12% to $5.8 billion. Oracle's earnings per share grew to $1.41, and its remaining performance obligations reached an all-time high of over $80 billion. The company's strong financial results and strategic initiatives in cloud infrastructure and innovative solutions position it for sustained growth in the software industry.

via Yahoo Finance|

#businesstechnology #cloud-revenue #earnings-per-share

finance2 years ago•3 min saved

Verizon Communications Shareholders Face Losses from Three-Year Investment

Shareholders in Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) have experienced a decline in share price over the past three years, with a 36% decrease. Despite this, the company's earnings per share (EPS) have improved by 4.0% annually during the same period, suggesting a disconnect between the share price and underlying business performance. The drop in share price cannot be attributed to dividends or a decline in revenue. The total shareholder return (TSR) for Verizon Communications over the past three years is -25%, with dividend payments largely explaining the divergence. However, shareholders have seen an 8.2% gain this year. It is worth noting that the company has one warning sign in its investment analysis.

via Yahoo Finance|

#dividends #earnings-per-share #finance

business2 years ago•50 min saved

"Bristol Myers Squibb's Strong Q2 2023 Financial Performance Revealed"

Bristol Myers Squibb reported second quarter financial results for 2023, with revenues of $11.2 billion, a decline of 6%. The company posted GAAP earnings per share of $0.99 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.75. Bristol Myers Squibb revised its outlook for total revenues to a low single-digit decline and adjusted its GAAP EPS to $3.72-$4.02 and non-GAAP EPS to $7.35-$7.65 due to lower expected revenues for Revlimid and Pomalyst. The company reaffirmed its 2020-2025 financial targets and announced a $4 billion accelerated share repurchase agreement.

via Bristol-Myers Squibb|

#bristol-myers-squibb #business #earnings-per-share