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Zoom (ZM) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-21 23:01
Core Insights - Zoom Communications reported revenue of $1.17 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.9% and a surprise of +0.89% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.43, surpassing the previous year's $1.35 and exceeding the consensus EPS estimate of $1.30 by +10.00% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Zoom's shares have returned +15.8% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.7% change [3] - The company has 182,600 enterprise customers, which is below the average estimate of 193,166 [4] - Customers generating over $100K in trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue totaled 4,192, slightly above the average estimate of 4,155 [4] - Current Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO) stands at $2.36 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $2.33 billion [4] - Total Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) is $3.88 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $3.86 billion [4] - Non-Current Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO) is $1.52 billion, marginally above the average estimate of $1.51 billion [4] Geographic Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the Americas reached $848 million, surpassing the average estimate of $838.48 million, with a year-over-year change of +3.5% [4] - Revenue from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) was $185 million, slightly above the average estimate of $184.58 million, reflecting a +0.5% change year-over-year [4] - Revenue from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region was $142 million, just below the average estimate of $143.01 million, with a +2.9% change compared to the previous year [4] - Online revenue was reported at $470 million, slightly below the average estimate of $472.82 million [4] - Enterprise revenue reached $704.70 million, exceeding the average estimate of $689.42 million [4]
Urban Outfitters (URBN) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
ZACKS· 2025-05-21 23:01
Core Insights - Urban Outfitters reported revenue of $1.33 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, reflecting a 10.7% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +3.37% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29 billion [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.16, significantly higher than the $0.69 reported in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +43.21% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.81 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Urban Outfitters' shares have returned +22.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.7% change [3] - The company has a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3] Retail Operations - The number of stores for Free People was 237, slightly above the four-analyst average estimate of 236 [4] - Urban Outfitters had 257 stores, exceeding the average estimate of 254 [4] - Anthropologie's store count matched the average estimate of 241 [4] Comparable Store Sales - Comparable store sales increased by 4.8% year-over-year, surpassing the average estimate of 3.4% [4] Net Sales by Brand - Urban Outfitters' net sales were $273.51 million, exceeding the average estimate of $259.71 million, with a year-over-year change of +1.2% [4] - Anthropologie's net sales reached $569.93 million, above the average estimate of $555.86 million, reflecting an +8.3% year-over-year change [4] - Nuuly's net sales were $124.35 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $103.98 million, marking a +59.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Free People's net sales were $353.11 million, slightly below the average estimate of $362.51 million, with a +10.8% year-over-year change [4] Wholesale and Subscription Operations - Net sales from wholesale operations were $74.64 million, exceeding the average estimate of $70.28 million, with a +24.2% year-over-year change [4] - Subscription operations generated $124.35 million in net sales, surpassing the average estimate of $97.99 million [4]
EnerSys (ENS) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-21 23:01
Core Insights - EnerSys reported revenue of $974.8 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 7% increase year-over-year, with EPS at $2.97 compared to $2.08 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by -0.06%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate by +6.83% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Specialty Net Sales reached $177.80 million, surpassing the estimated $164.85 million, marking a +21.4% change year-over-year [4] - Motive Power Net Sales were reported at $392.30 million, slightly below the average estimate of $396.19 million, indicating a -0.6% change year-over-year [4] - Energy Systems Net Sales totaled $398.80 million, compared to the average estimate of $415.83 million, reflecting an +8% change year-over-year [4] - Operating Earnings for Energy Systems were $27 million, below the estimated $30.23 million [4] - Operating Earnings for Motive Power were $57.90 million, compared to the average estimate of $61.79 million [4] - Operating Earnings for Specialty were reported at $10.20 million, below the average estimate of $12.40 million [4] Stock Performance - EnerSys shares have returned +19.4% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]
Take-Two Interactive: A Closer Look at Its Market Potential
The Motley Fool· 2025-05-21 23:00
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Cracker Barrel Elects Steve Bramlage to Board of Directors
Prnewswire· 2025-05-21 23:00
Core Viewpoint - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. has elected Steve Bramlage to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership with significant retail and financial expertise [1][3]. Company Overview - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. operates 660 company-owned locations across 43 states and owns the fast-casual Maple Street Biscuit Company, focusing on providing homestyle food and unique retail products [4]. Leadership Background - Steve Bramlage, the new Board member, is currently the CFO of Casey's General Stores, overseeing financial operations and strategic planning since joining in 2020. He has prior experience as CFO at Aramark and Owens-Illinois, and has held various financial roles at PPG Industries, Eli-Lilly, and EY [2]. Board's Strategic Vision - The Chairman of Cracker Barrel's Board expressed confidence in Bramlage's ability to contribute to the company's strategic transformation and deliver value to shareholders, highlighting the importance of retail industry knowledge and executive leadership experience [3].
BKKT Deadline: BKKT Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Bakkt Holdings, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Prnewswire· 2025-05-21 22:56
NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) between March 25, 2024 and March 17, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 2, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.So what: If you purchased Bakkt securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.What to do next: ...
Alibaba Q4: Intrinsic Value Amid Potential Long-Term Geo-Harmony (Upgrade)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-05-21 22:50
Group 1 - The article highlights Oliver Rodzianko as a macro-focused investment analyst with a global perspective, emphasizing his expertise in sectors such as technology, semiconductors, AI, and energy [1] - Rodzianko manages a long-only, unleveraged portfolio aimed at capital preservation and capturing asymmetric upside during key market dislocations, with positions held through medium-term cycles [1] - The Nasdaq High-Alpha Black Swan Portfolio is central to Rodzianko's strategy, designed for resilience and long-term outperformance, with plans to formalize this framework within an asset management firm [1]
President Trump Thinks Walmart Can Absorb the Impact of Tariffs. Can It?
The Motley Fool· 2025-05-21 22:50
Let's take a look at what's happening at Walmart, and how tariffs could play into it. Tariffs are coming down, and the market is getting excited. Since the U.S. and China announced a tariff deal, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.61%) is up 5%, bringing it back into a year-to-date gain. But the new deal hasn't gotten rid of tariffs entirely, and the market is taking these tentative steps with consideration for potential negative fallout. U.S. companies are also still cautioning about how tariffs could affect their busi ...
Here's Why Progressive (PGR) Fell More Than Broader Market
ZACKS· 2025-05-21 22:46
Progressive (PGR) closed at $280.96 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.63% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.61%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.91%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.41%.Shares of the insurer witnessed a gain of 7.75% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Finance sector with its gain of 9.17% and the S&P 500's gain of 12.65%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the ea ...
3 Unloved Tech Stocks That Could Go Parabolic
The Motley Fool· 2025-05-21 22:45
SoundHound AI, Serve Robotics, and Plug Power could shake off the short-sellers soon.Many tech investors like to hunt for companies that could be the next hot stock -- ones that have the potential for quick and steep rallies that defy the broad market's expectations and perhaps even their own underlying fundamentals.Some stocks that fall into this category might be heavily shorted, a condition that sets them up for short squeezes. (If you "short" a stock, you benefit when the price falls.) Others might be i ...