May 1, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Company Updates and Highlights: May 1, 2025

Quarterly Earnings Reports Impact Stock Prices for Major Companies

  • Visa Inc. (V) saw its shares increase by 1.2% after announcing second-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $2.76, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.68.
  • In contrast, shares of Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) decreased by 5.7% after the company reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $0.41, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49.
  • Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) experienced an 11.6% rise in shares after reporting third-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $1.90, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76.
  • Similarly, shares of Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) increased by 3.9% following a first-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $24.81, which was considerably higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.25.

Market Insights on Stocks with Growth Potential

Recently, analysts identified several stocks with high potential for significant gains in the coming months. Among them, Director of Research Sheraz Mian has highlighted one particular stock anticipated to see substantial growth.

This leading company is recognized for its innovative approach and boasts a rapidly growing customer base of over 50 million. Its range of advanced solutions positions it favorably for future gains. While not all selections guarantee success, this stock could perform exceptionally well, potentially outpacing notable previous picks such as Nano-X Imaging, which increased by +129.6% within nine months.

For insights into this top recommendation and four additional stocks, interested parties can access further information.

Visa Inc. (V): Detailed Stock Analysis report

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): Detailed Stock Analysis report

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX): Detailed Stock Analysis report

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG): Detailed Stock Analysis report

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