Earnings Report - M&T Bank Corporation is set to release its second-quarter earnings results on July 16, with analysts expecting earnings of $4.00 per share, an increase from $3.79 per share in the same period last year [1] - The projected quarterly revenue is $2.39 billion, compared to $2.3 billion a year earlier [1] Partnership Development - On June 5, M&T Bank and the Galesi Group announced a partnership aimed at revitalizing Schenectady's Mohawk Harbor [2] - Following the announcement, M&T Bank shares rose by 1.8%, closing at $204.05 [2] Analyst Ratings - Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $200 to $212 [5] - Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $206 to $215 [5] - RBC Capital analyst Gerard Cassidy reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $200 [5] - Truist Securities analyst Brian Foran maintained a Buy rating but reduced the price target from $225 to $200 [5] - RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $208 to $200 [5]

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Core Viewpoint - Progressive Corporation (PGR) is expected to report significant earnings growth for the second quarter, with analysts projecting earnings of $4.29 per share, up from $2.65 per share in the same period last year [1]. Financial Performance - The company is projected to report quarterly revenue of $20.36 billion, an increase from $17.9 billion a year earlier [1]. - In the first quarter, Progressive posted weaker-than-expected results [2]. Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings - Progressive shares fell 0.5% to close at $250.41 [3]. - Analyst ratings for PGR stock include: - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $288 to $290 [8]. - UBS maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $291 to $280 [8]. - Barclays maintained an Equal-Weight rating and reduced the price target from $297 to $287 [8]. - Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $328 to $333 [8]. - BMO Capital maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $282 to $288 [8].

Core Insights - Delta Air Lines reported growth in revenue, premium revenue, and international revenue, particularly in trans-Pacific routes, allowing the company to restore its full-year forecast [2][4] - The earnings forecast for the year is now between $5.25 and $6.25 per share, a decrease from the previous forecast of $7.35 per share [3] - Delta's second-quarter revenue reached $15.51 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, with net income rising to $2.13 billion or $3.27 per share, compared to $1.3 billion or $2.01 per share in the same quarter last year [5][6] Revenue Breakdown - High-margin revenue streams accounted for 59% of total revenue, with premium revenue growing 5% year-over-year, while domestic coach revenue saw a decline [7][6] - International revenue increased by 2%, with trans-Pacific revenue up 11% and transatlantic revenue up 2%, surpassing record levels from 2024 [8] - Domestic revenue fell by 1% to $9.3 billion, indicating challenges in the domestic market [8] Market Reactions and Analyst Insights - The restoration of the earnings forecast led to a 10% increase in Delta's shares during pre-market trading, viewed positively by analysts [4] - Analysts express caution regarding extrapolating Delta's guidance to other airlines, particularly those lacking premium or diverse revenue streams [5] - Demand trends for Delta stabilized, with expectations for total revenue in the September quarter to be flat to up 4% compared to the previous year [10][11]

Group 1 - Conagra Brands, Inc. is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings results on July 10, with analysts expecting earnings of 61 cents per share, unchanged from the previous year [1] - The company is projected to report quarterly revenue of $2.88 billion, a decrease from $2.91 billion a year earlier [1] - On June 25, Conagra Brands announced plans to eliminate certified food, drug, and cosmetic colors from its U.S. frozen product portfolio by the end of 2025 [2] Group 2 - Conagra Brands shares increased by 2.8%, closing at $21.05 on a recent Tuesday [2] - Several analysts have downgraded the stock, with B of A Securities lowering its rating from Neutral to Underperform and cutting the price target from $27 to $20 [8] - Goldman Sachs also downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell, reducing the price target from $26 to $21 [8] - Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating but decreased the price target from $27 to $23 [8] - JP Morgan kept a Neutral rating while cutting the price target from $26 to $25 [8] - Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Equal-Weight rating and a price target of $27 [8]

Shares of Centene (NYSE: CNC) have tumbled more than 20% after the healthcare giant stunned investors by withdrawing its full-year financial guidance. The move echoed a similar shock from UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in May, deepening concerns about rising costs and mounting pressure across the health insurance sector. In pre-market trading on Tuesday, Centene stock dropped as much as 26% to $41.57. This followed a previous close of $56.65, where CNC shares had gained 4.3% in the prior session. CNC one-da ...

Micron Technology Inc. MU reported better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter after the market closed on Wednesday.Micron reported third-quarter revenue of $9.3 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $8.87 billion. The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.91 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.60 per share, according to Benzinga Pro."Micron delivered record revenue in fiscal third quarter, driven by all-time-high DRAM revenue, including nearly 50% sequential gr ...

NIKE, Inc NKE will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, June 26.Analysts expect the Beaverton, Oregon-based company to report quarterly earnings at 13 cents per share, down from 99 cents per share in the year-ago period. Nike projects to report quarterly revenue at $10.72 billion, compared to $12.61 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters and beaten estimates in s ...

Winnebago Industries, Inc. WGO will release earnings results for the third quarter, before the opening bell on Wednesday, June 25. Analysts expect the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company to report quarterly earnings at 79 cents per share, down from $1.13 per share in the year-ago period. Winnebago projects to report quarterly revenue of $774.81 million, compared to $786 million a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro. On June 5, Winnebago Industries issued third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance b ...

KB Home KBH posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter after the closing bell on Monday. KB Home reported second-quarter revenue of $1.52 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.51 billion. The company reported second-quarter earnings of $1.50 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.47 per share, according to Benzinga Pro. "Our second quarter financial performance was solid, with results meeting or exceeding our guidance ranges, as we continue to navigate the current environment. Our te ...