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business1 month ago

Target Sets 2026 Growth Path After 2025 Earnings

Target reported Q4 2025 net sales of $30.5 billion (down 1.5% year over year) with GAAP EPS of $2.30 and adjusted EPS of $2.44; full-year net sales were $104.8 billion and GAAP/Adjusted EPS were $8.13/$7.57. Growth drivers included strength in Food & Beverage, Beauty and Toys, plus more than 25% growth in non-merchandise sales as membership revenue more than doubled and Roundel and marketplace momentum expanded. The company guided for 2026 to deliver about 2% net sales growth, a modest improvement in operating margin (roughly 20 basis points), and GAAP/Adjusted EPS of $7.50–$8.50; Q1 2026 EPS is expected to be flat to up slightly from last year’s adjusted $1.30. Target also highlighted a healthy balance sheet with remaining buyback capacity and a trailing twelve-month ROIC of 13.8%, with a webcast planned for today.

Coca‑Cola Sees 2025 Finish Strong, Maps Bold Path for 2026
business2 months ago

Coca‑Cola Sees 2025 Finish Strong, Maps Bold Path for 2026

Coca-Cola reported Q4 2025 net revenues of $11.8B (up 2% y/y) and full-year net revenues of $47.9B (up 2%), with organic revenues up 5% in both periods. Q4 operating margin was 15.6% (comparable 24.4%); full-year margin was 28.7% (comparable 31.2%). Q4 EPS rose 4% to $0.53 (comparable $0.58); full-year EPS rose 23% to $3.04 (comparable $3.00). Cash flow from operations for 2025 was $7.4B, with free cash flow of $5.3B (or $11.4B excluding the fairlife contingent payment). For 2026, the company guides organic revenue growth of 4–5% with about a 1% currency tailwind and roughly a 4% headwind from acquisitions/divestitures, aiming for about $12.2B in free cash flow, while continuing strategic investments and maintaining its dividend and share repurchase program.

UnitedHealth Stock Dips as Goldman Sees 2026 EPS Path On Track
business2 months ago

UnitedHealth Stock Dips as Goldman Sees 2026 EPS Path On Track

Despite a Q4 EBIT shortfall driven by weaker Optum Health margins and higher opex, Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on UnitedHealth with a $421 target and says the 2026 EPS guidance of $17.75+ is on track with Street expectations. The analyst notes margin improvements in Optum (about 5.1%) and a company-wide operating margin guide of ~3.2%, amid Medicare funding pressure. The stock has fallen roughly 20% to around $282 and sits near a 52-week low, though the note emphasizes the path to margin recovery and long-term upside.

UAL Q4 EPS Beat Promises Record 2026 on Strong Travel Demand
business2 months ago

UAL Q4 EPS Beat Promises Record 2026 on Strong Travel Demand

United Airlines beat Q4 2025 expectations on earnings with EPS of $3.10 on $15.40 billion in revenue (in line with forecasts), driven by higher demand for premium and non-premium tickets. The carrier projected a potential record year in 2026, guiding for $12–$14 EPS (roughly in line with the $13.16 consensus) and forecasting Q1 2026 EPS of $1.00–$1.50. Premium ticket revenue rose 9% in Q4 and 11% for the full year, supporting a bullish outlook reflected in a Strong Buy consensus from analysts and a ~$141 price target, suggesting substantial upside as demand momentum continues.

Rivian's Rollercoaster Ride: Earnings Beat Expectations, Stock Plunges, Analyst Calls, and Make or Break Year Ahead
finance2 years ago

Rivian's Rollercoaster Ride: Earnings Beat Expectations, Stock Plunges, Analyst Calls, and Make or Break Year Ahead

Rivian Automotive's full year 2023 results show a 167% increase in revenue to US$4.43 billion and a narrowed net loss of US$5.43 billion, with an improved loss per share of US$5.74. While revenue beat expectations, earnings per share fell short. The company's shares are down 30% from a week ago, and a 33% annual revenue growth is forecasted for the next 3 years. However, there are 3 warning signs for Rivian Automotive that investors should be aware of.

Realty Income Q4 Earnings: AFFO Misses Estimates, Revenue Tops Expectations
finance2 years ago

Realty Income Q4 Earnings: AFFO Misses Estimates, Revenue Tops Expectations

Realty Income Corp (O) reported a 21.1% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $1.08 billion for the quarter ended December 2023, with an EPS of $1.01 compared to $0.36 a year ago. The company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue but fell slightly short on EPS. Key metrics such as rental and other revenue, as well as net earnings per share, were also analyzed. Despite a -5.9% return on shares over the past month, the stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting performance in line with the broader market.

"SoFi's Strong Q4 2023 and FY2024 Earnings Forecast (NASDAQ:SOFI)"
finance2 years ago

"SoFi's Strong Q4 2023 and FY2024 Earnings Forecast (NASDAQ:SOFI)"

SoFi is expected to surpass analyst expectations for Q4 2023 earnings and FY2024 guidance, with projected revenue and EPS likely to exceed estimates. The company's history of consistently beating revenue guidance and the management's commitment to achieving profitability in Q4 2023 and throughout 2024 support this outlook. Conservative revenue assumptions suggest potential for significant revenue growth in 2024, and the company's track record of outperforming guidance further bolsters confidence in its future performance.

FuelCell Energy's Earnings Beat Expectations, but Stock Falls as Revenues Lag
business2 years ago

FuelCell Energy's Earnings Beat Expectations, but Stock Falls as Revenues Lag

FuelCell Energy reported its full-year 2023 earnings, with revenues of $123.4 million, down 5.4% from the previous year, and a net loss of $107.6 million, narrowed by 26%. However, the company's earnings per share (EPS) beat expectations, improving from a loss of $0.38 in FY 2022 to a loss of $0.26. While revenue fell short of analyst estimates by 2.1%, EPS exceeded expectations by 6.8%. Looking ahead, FuelCell Energy forecasts an average annual revenue growth of 28% over the next three years, outperforming the 8.4% growth forecast for the Electrical industry in the US.

finance2 years ago

Revvity (RVTY) Reports Disappointing Q3 Earnings

MedTech company Revvity (RVTY) reported Q3 2023 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.18, missing estimates by 0.8% and declining 2.5% from the previous year. Revenues of $671 million were down 5.8% YoY and missed estimates by 3.1%. The company lowered its 2023 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.53-$4.57 from $4.70-$4.90 and revenue guidance to $2.72-$2.74 billion from $2.80-$2.85 billion. Revvity's stock carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).