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Lululemon Faces Soft 2026 Outlook Amid Tariffs and Governance Tensions
business25 days ago

Lululemon Faces Soft 2026 Outlook Amid Tariffs and Governance Tensions

Lululemon beat Q4 estimates with EPS of $5.01 and revenue of $3.64B, but issued a weak 2026 outlook (revenue $11.35–11.50B; EPS $12.10–12.30, below consensus) as tariffs and higher costs pressure margins and governance issues weigh on the stock; Americas sales are expected to decline 1–3% in 2026 while China and other regions grow, and the company is adjusting promotions and adding Chip Bergh to the board after a proxy contest with founder Chip Wilson.

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.

CoreWeave Slides 16% Amid Profitability Worries Despite Revenue Boom
market-news1 month ago

CoreWeave Slides 16% Amid Profitability Worries Despite Revenue Boom

CoreWeave’s stock fell about 16% after Q4 results showed revenue up 110% to roughly $1.57 billion, but a larger loss and rising debt from rapid data-center expansion spooked investors. The company’s guidance for Q1 revenue of $1.9–2.0 billion and an ~8% operating margin, plus 2026 capex of $30–35 billion, suggest profits may stay thin in the near term despite strong demand and a multi‑billion backlog.

IonQ Lifts Q4 Beat, Sends Upbeat Revenue Guidance Pushing Quantum Stocks Higher
technology1 month ago

IonQ Lifts Q4 Beat, Sends Upbeat Revenue Guidance Pushing Quantum Stocks Higher

IonQ topped Q4 expectations with $61.9 million in revenue (vs. $40.38 million est) and an adjusted loss of $0.20 per share (vs. $0.23 loss). It issued stronger-than-expected sales guidance for Q1 ($48–$51 million) and the full year ($225–$245 million). The company also pegged a midpoint EBITDA range around -$320 million, modestly better than the consensus of about -$326 million. IonQ rose after hours, and investors noted its recent missile-defense contract as a potential positive development.

Stellantis resets strategy after 2025 losses, targeting growth in 2026
business1 month ago

Stellantis resets strategy after 2025 losses, targeting growth in 2026

Stellantis posted full-year 2025 net revenues of €153.5 billion (−2% vs 2024) and a net loss of €22.3 billion, driven by €25.4 billion in unusual charges tied to a strategic reset to prioritize customer choice. Adjusted operating income was −€0.842 billion (AOI margin −0.5%), and industrial free cash flow was −€4.525 billion. The second half showed improvement, with 10% revenue growth and a reduced IFCF loss. For 2026 the company reiterates guidance for mid‑single‑digit net revenue growth, low‑single‑digit AOI margin, and improved IFCF (including €2 billion in 2026 payments related to H2 2025 charges), suspends the 2026 dividend, and plans up to €5 billion of hybrid bonds to bolster liquidity as it expands a broad product wave across regions toward profitable growth (with the aim of positive IFCF in 2027).

Salesforce Posts Q4 Beat, Unveils $50B Buyback as Stock Slips
market-news1 month ago

Salesforce Posts Q4 Beat, Unveils $50B Buyback as Stock Slips

Salesforce (CRM) beat fiscal Q4 expectations with adjusted EPS of $3.81 on $11.2B revenue (up 12%), aided by a 13% rise in subscription revenue and Informatica’s $399M contribution; RPO hit a record $72.4B and ARR for Agentforce/Data 360 surpassed $2.9B. The company announced a $50B share repurchase plan, raised its quarterly dividend to $0.44, and issued upbeat FY guidance (revenue of $45.8–$46.2B; adjusted EPS of $13.11–$13.19; Q1 revenue of $11.03–$11.08B). Despite the beat, CRM declined about 5% after hours as investors weigh the outlook. A Moderate Buy consensus remains from analysts.

Lowe’s beats Q4, guides higher full-year sales and earnings amid housing headwinds
business1 month ago

Lowe’s beats Q4, guides higher full-year sales and earnings amid housing headwinds

Lowe’s topped Q4 expectations with revenue of $20.58 billion and $1.98 in adjusted EPS (vs. $1.94 expected), while net income fell to $999 million; comparable sales rose 1.3%. For the full year, Lowe’s guides sales of $92–$94 billion and adjusted EPS of $12.25–$12.75, with comparable sales expected to be flat to up about 2%. CEO Marvin Ellison cited productivity initiatives and a focus on DIY customers and professionals amid a housing slowdown. Shares moved lower in premarket trading, though the stock is up about 16% year-to-date.

Lucid Faces Profit Pain Despite Q4 Revenue Beat
business1 month ago

Lucid Faces Profit Pain Despite Q4 Revenue Beat

Lucid reported Q4 FY2025 results with adjusted EPS of -$3.08 (miss vs -$2.67 est) but revenue rose 123% YoY to $522.7 million, beating expectations. The company delivered 5,345 vehicles in Q4 and 15,841 in 2025; full-year revenue was $1.35 billion with about $4.6 billion in liquidity. Production nearly doubled and management cited improved manufacturing and the Gravity SUV ramp as drivers. For 2026, Lucid guides to 25,000–27,000 vehicles; GAAP net loss was $3.62 in Q4 and $12.09 for 2025. Shares fell after hours, and analysts maintain a Moderate Sell rating with a $12.67 target (~30% upside).

Hims & Hers Health Posts Mixed Q4: EPS Beat but Revenue Miss Sparks After-Hours Drop
business1 month ago

Hims & Hers Health Posts Mixed Q4: EPS Beat but Revenue Miss Sparks After-Hours Drop

Hims & Hers Health reported mixed Q4 and full-year 2025 results: EPS of $0.08 beat consensus of $0.04 but down 27% year-over-year, while Q4 revenue rose 28% to $617.8 million but missed estimates of $619.2 million. U.S. revenue climbed 17% to $554.15 million, with international revenue up about 825% as it expands globally. Monthly revenue per average subscriber rose 11% to $83. For 2026, the company guided Q1 revenue of $600–$625 million and adjusted EBITDA of $35–$55 million, with full-year revenue of $2.7–$2.9 billion, aiming for longer-term targets of $6.5 billion in revenue and $1.3 billion in Adjusted EBITDA by 2030; stock moved lower in after-hours trading amid the mixed results.

PANW stock slides after earnings beat but outlook undershoots
market-news1 month ago

PANW stock slides after earnings beat but outlook undershoots

Palo Alto Networks beat Street estimates for Q2 with EPS of $1.03 and revenue of $2.59 billion, but issued lighter guidance for Q3 and full-year 2026, sending the stock down about 5%. The company sees FY2026 EPS of $3.65-$3.70 on revenue of $11.28-$11.31 billion (vs. consensus of about $3.86 and $10.53 billion). Despite the softer outlook, analysts maintain a Strong Buy rating with an average target near $223.68, implying upside.

Qualcomm Dives 10% After Soft Guidance Despite Solid Q4 Beat
business2 months ago

Qualcomm Dives 10% After Soft Guidance Despite Solid Q4 Beat

Qualcomm topped Q4 2025 results with EPS of $3.50 and revenue of $12.25B, but issued weak next-quarter guidance of $2.45-$2.65 per share and $10.2B-$11B in revenue, below consensus. Management cited a global memory-chip shortage squeezing smartphone and data-center memory orders, with customers delaying purchases. The stock slid about 10% on the outlook, though analysts still rate the stock a Moderate Buy with an average target near $192.

Peloton’s Holiday Slump Tests AI Redesign Despite Profit Push
business2 months ago

Peloton’s Holiday Slump Tests AI Redesign Despite Profit Push

Peloton reported a softer holiday quarter, missing revenue ($657M vs $674M expected) and earnings (loss of 9c per share vs 6c expected), with hardware and subscription sales also brief of forecasts. The company cautioned that demand remains sluggish, guiding Q3 revenue to $605–$625M (below consensus $638M). Yet adjusted EBITDA beat expectations at $81M and the full-year target was raised to $450–$500M from $425–$475M, aided by 39% year-over-year EBITDA growth and debt reduction. CFO Liz Coddington is leaving, and CEO Peter Stern framed the results as a balance of innovation and profitability, signaling ongoing product upgrades and pricing adjustments despite weaker demand for the AI-driven lineup.