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February 10, 2025

Ron Finklestien

MGM Resorts Set to Announce Q4 Earnings: What Can Investors Expect?

MGM Resorts Set to Release Fourth-Quarter Earnings: What to Expect MGM Resorts International (MGM) will announce its fourth-quarter 2024 results on February 12, following the closing of the stock market. For the latest quarterly updates, check out Zacks’ Earnings Calendar. Quarterly Performance Overview In its last earnings report, MGM fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with adjusted earnings and revenues missing by 6.9% and 0.9%, respectively. Nevertheless, both figures improved compared to the same period last year, up 15.6% and 5.3%. MGM managed to beat earnings in three out of the last four quarters, missing estimates only once, resulting

February 6, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Maximizing Returns: Strategies for Investing in Disney Following Q1 Streaming Profit Surge”

“`html Disney’s Streaming Surge: Profitability Beckons Disney DIS achieved a notable milestone in its first quarter of fiscal 2025, as its streaming division transitioned to profitability. The Direct-to-Consumer operating income hit $293 million, a remarkable recovery from a $138 million loss in the same quarter last year. Overall, Disney’s financial performance was strong, reporting revenues of $24.7 billion, a 5% increase, alongside adjusted earnings per share soaring 44% to $1.76. This success underscores the effectiveness of the company’s strategic choices, even with fluctuations in subscriber numbers. The improvement in the streaming segment showcases Disney’s shift from prioritizing subscriber growth to

February 5, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Axalta Exceeds Q4 Earnings and Revenue Projections, Achieving Year-over-Year Growth

Axalta’s Earnings Show Strong Growth Despite Currency Challenges Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. AXTA reported earnings of 63 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, a significant increase from 33 cents during the same period last year. Excluding one-time items, earnings stood at 60 cents per share, compared to 46 cents a year earlier, marking a notable achievement that also exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents. Discover the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar. The company’s revenue rose about 1% year over year, totaling $1,311 million for the quarter, slightly above the Zacks Consensus

February 4, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Should You Invest in Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock Following Q4 Earnings Surge?

Palantir Technologies Surges After Strong Q4 Earnings Report On Wednesday, Palantir Technologies PLTR saw its stock price rise over 20% following impressive Q4 results announced last night. The surge in interest surrounds Palantir’s artificial intelligence platform (AIP), which has led the stock to exceed $100, marking an increase of 500% over the past year. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research   Impressive Q4 Performance Palantir specializes in software that aids counterterrorism investigations, yet its AIP is now attracting traditional businesses as well. In Q4, sales soared 36% year-over-year, reaching $827.52 million, compared to $608.35 million during the same period last year.

February 4, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Jacobs Surpasses Q1 Earnings Expectations, Boosting Stock Performance

Jacobs Solutions Inc. Kicks Off Fiscal 2025 with Strong Q1 Results Jacobs Solutions Inc. began fiscal 2025 on a positive note, as its first-quarter earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. In reaction to the earnings announcement, shares of this construction and technical services company rose by over 1.6% in pre-market trading. Stay informed on market trends and developments with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. Financial Performance Overview For the quarter ending December 24, 2024, Jacobs reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.33, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.29 by 3.1%. This figure, however, reflects an 8.3% decline compared

February 4, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Alphabet Poised for Significant Growth After Q4 Earnings Release Today

“`html Alphabet Inc. Poised for Earnings Release: Strong Growth Prospects Ahead Internet search engine behemoth Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) will announce its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings results on February 4, 2025, after the market closes. Currently, GOOGL holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a positive Earnings ESP of 5.96%. For perspective, stocks rated Zacks Rank #3 or better (Rank #1 or 2) with a positive Earnings ESP have a 70% chance of exceeding earnings expectations. Stocks with this combination often appreciate following their earnings announcements. Key Growth Factors for Alphabet Alphabet is benefiting from solid growth in its cloud and search

January 31, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Could Q4 Earnings Drive AMD Stock Higher with Robust Data Center Revenue?”

AMD Poised for Gains on Strong Data Center Growth Ahead of Q4 Earnings Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is positioned to report significant gains, particularly in Data Center revenues, when its fourth-quarter earnings are announced on February 4, 2024. Stay updated on last-minute EPS estimates and surprises through the Zacks Earnings Calendar. AMD has a strong product lineup and an expanding network of partners, which help it strengthen its position in the enterprise data center market. The company is leveraging its fourth-generation EPYC CPUs to achieve this growth. The collaboration with partners such as Dell Technologies, HPE, Lenovo, and Supermicro focuses

January 31, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Apple Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Fueled by Services Revenue

Apple Exceeds Earnings Expectations, Driven by Strong Growth in Services Apple AAPL announced its first-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.40 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.69%. Discover the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar. In pre-market trading, Apple shares rose more than 3%. Strong Services Growth Fuels Sales Increase Net sales climbed 4% from the previous year, reaching $124.3 billion, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.24%. Apple Inc. Price, Consensus, and EPS Surprise Apple Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Apple Inc. Quote Services revenue surged 14% year-over-year to $26.34 billion, making up 21.2%

January 29, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Top 3 Stocks to Monitor Following Positive Earnings Surprises: ADP, FLEX, VFC”

Strong Quarterly Reports from V.F. Corporation, Flex, and ADP Highlight Their Growth This week brings exciting earnings results from key tech players, but some companies outside the spotlight are also turning heads with impressive financial performance. V.F. Corporation – VFC EPS Surprise: 82.35% First up is V.F. Corporation VFC, a leader in textile apparel, which boasts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company significantly exceeded expectations in its fiscal third quarter, posting earnings of $0.62 per share, far surpassing estimates of $0.34. This marks an increase from $0.54 per share in the same quarter last year, demonstrating V.F. Corporation’s