Baxter International (BAX) reported $2.81 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 26.3%. EPS of $0.59 for the same period compares to $0.68 a year ago. Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance. Here is how Baxter performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics ...

Core Insights - IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) reported a revenue of $2.54 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.8% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.71% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the same quarter was $1.81, up from $1.52 in the previous year, exceeding the consensus EPS estimate by 2.26% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Mortgage Technology Segment generated $531 million, slightly below the average estimate of $535.23 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 4.9% [4] - Exchanges Segment (less transaction-based) reported revenues of $1.1 billion, significantly lower than the estimated $1.39 billion, representing a decline of 12% year-over-year [4] - Fixed Income and Data Services Segment achieved $597 million, slightly above the average estimate of $595.14 million, with a year-over-year growth of 5.7% [4] - Fixed Income Execution within the Fixed Income and Data Services Segment reported $32 million, close to the estimate of $32.93 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 6.7% [4] - Mortgage Technology Segment's Servicing Software generated $220 million, below the estimate of $225.01 million, with a year-over-year growth of 3.8% [4] - Data and Analytics within the Mortgage Technology Segment reported $66 million, slightly below the estimate of $67.43 million, with a year-over-year increase of 6.5% [4] - Closing Solutions in the Mortgage Technology Segment achieved $58 million, exceeding the estimate of $52.42 million, representing an 11.5% year-over-year increase [4] - Origination Technology within the Mortgage Technology Segment reported $187 million, slightly above the estimate of $185.57 million, with a year-over-year growth of 3.9% [4] - Energy revenues in the Exchanges Segment reached $595 million, surpassing the estimate of $580.18 million, with a significant year-over-year increase of 26.9% [4] - Agricultural and Metals revenues in the Exchanges Segment were $65 million, slightly above the estimate of $64.74 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 8.5% [4] - Financials in the Exchanges Segment reported $158 million, exceeding the estimate of $156.72 million, with a year-over-year increase of 19.7% [4] - Cash Equities and Equity Options in the Exchanges Segment achieved $123 million, above the estimate of $119.39 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.8% [4] Stock Performance - ICE shares have returned +2.2% over the past month, compared to a +2.7% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) reported a second-quarter 2025 adjusted loss of $2.71 per share, which was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $2.05, but narrower than the prior-year loss of $4.29 per share [2][8] - The company's operating revenues reached $832.8 million, slightly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $831 million and up from $734.8 million in the previous year [3][8] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $248.5 million from $218.1 million year-over-year, although it fell short of the model estimate of $306.5 million [3] Segment Performance - U.S. Drilling generated operating revenues of $255.4 million, down 1.6% from $259.7 million a year ago, and missed the estimated $312.7 million [4] - International Drilling's operational revenues rose to $385 million from $356.7 million year-over-year, but also missed the estimate of $394.8 million [5] - Revenues from the Drilling Solutions segment surged 105.3% to $170.3 million from $83 million in the prior-year quarter, exceeding the estimate of $91.1 million [5] Financial Position - Total costs and expenses increased to $818 million from $740.5 million in the previous year, slightly above the prediction of $816.1 million [7] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had $387.4 million in cash and short-term investments, with long-term debt around $2.7 billion and a total debt-to-total capital ratio of 80.7% [9] Guidance - For Q3 2025, NBR anticipates a lower average rig count in U.S. Drilling, ranging between 57 and 59 rigs, with a daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $13,300 [10] - The company expects an average rig count of 87 to 88 rigs in its International operations, with a daily adjusted gross margin estimated at approximately $17,900 [11] - Capital expenditures for Q3 are projected to be between $200 million and $210 million, with a total expected for the year ranging from $700 million to $710 million [12]

Core Insights - Robinhood Markets, Inc. reported a revenue of $989 million for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a 45% increase year-over-year and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $922.1 million by 7.26% [1] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) was $0.42, compared to $0.21 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of 35.48% against the consensus estimate of $0.31 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total Assets Under Custody reached $278.60 billion, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $254.32 billion [4] - Funded Customers numbered 26.5 million, slightly above the average estimate of 26.33 million [4] - Net interest revenues from securities lending were reported at $54 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $26.02 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 58.8% [4] - Transaction-based revenues from options amounted to $265 million, surpassing the estimated $246.28 million, with a year-over-year growth of 45.6% [4] - Margin interest net revenues were $114 million, close to the average estimate of $116.12 million, reflecting a 56.2% year-over-year increase [4] - Other transaction-based revenues reached $48 million, exceeding the average estimate of $42.53 million, with a 100% year-over-year change [4] - Equities transaction-based revenues were $66 million, slightly below the estimated $70.04 million, but still showing a 65% increase year-over-year [4] - Total transaction-based revenues were $539 million, above the average estimate of $514.69 million, representing a 64.8% year-over-year increase [4] - Overall net interest revenues were $357 million, exceeding the average estimate of $310.13 million, with a year-over-year change of 25.3% [4] - Other revenues were reported at $93 million, slightly below the average estimate of $96.04 million, but still showing a 32.9% year-over-year increase [4] - Cryptocurrency transaction-based revenues were $160 million, compared to the average estimate of $166.8 million, reflecting a 97.5% year-over-year increase [4] - Interest on segregated cash, securities, and deposits net revenues were $77 million, surpassing the average estimate of $57.52 million, with a year-over-year change of 13.2% [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Robinhood Markets have returned +11.9%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Curbline Properties reported revenue of $41.4 million for the quarter ended June 2025, showing no change from the same period last year, with an EPS of $0.26 compared to $0 in the previous year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $38.37 million by 7.9%, and the EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.24 by 8.33% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Rental income was reported at $41.1 million, exceeding the average estimate of $37.64 million from three analysts [4] - Other income was reported at $0.3 million, which was below the average estimate of $0.52 million from two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Curbline's shares returned +0.6% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +3.4% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended June 2025, Sprouts Farmers reported revenue of $2.22 billion, reflecting a 17.3% increase year-over-year [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.35, compared to $0.94 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.17 billion by 2.47% [1] - The EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.23 by 9.76% [1] Key Metrics - Comparable store sales growth was 10.2%, exceeding the average estimate of 8.1% from four analysts [4] - The number of stores at the end of the period was 455, slightly above the average estimate of 453 from four analysts [4] - Sprouts Farmers opened 12 new stores, compared to the average estimate of 10 based on three analysts [4] - The number of stores at the beginning of the period was 443, matching the average estimate from two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Sprouts Farmers have returned -3.2% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by 3.4% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

Financial Performance - National Fuel Gas (NFG) reported revenue of $531.83 million for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 27.4% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.64, compared to $0.99 in the same quarter last year, indicating a significant improvement [1] - The reported revenue was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $617.15 million by 13.82%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.50 by 9.33% [1] Key Metrics - Total production reached 111,588.00 MMcfe, surpassing the average estimate of 109,269.00 MMcfe from two analysts [4] - Total operating revenues from Pipeline and Storage were $70.5 million, which was 33.1% lower year-over-year and below the average estimate of $106.61 million [4] - Total operating revenues from Gathering were $157.52 million, significantly higher than the estimated $66.85 million, representing a 162% increase year-over-year [4] - Utility revenues amounted to $157.45 million, exceeding the average estimate of $146.55 million, with a year-over-year increase of 26% [4] - Revenue from external customers in Exploration and Production was $303.88 million, slightly above the estimated $302.12 million, marking a 37.6% year-over-year increase [4] Stock Performance - Shares of National Fuel Gas have returned +4.6% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Qualcomm reported $10.37 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 10.4% and an EPS of $2.77 compared to $2.33 a year ago [1] - The revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.38 billion, resulting in a surprise of -0.15%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.70 by +2.59% [1] Revenue Breakdown - QCT Handsets revenue was $6.33 billion, below the average estimate of $6.51 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of +7.3% [4] - QCT IoT revenue reached $1.68 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.58 billion, with a year-over-year increase of +23.7% [4] - Total QCT revenue was $8.99 billion, slightly below the estimated $9.07 billion, showing a +11.5% change year-over-year [4] - QTL revenue was $1.32 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.26 billion, with a +3.5% year-over-year change [4] - QCT Automotive revenue was $984 million, above the average estimate of $972 million, representing a +21.3% year-over-year increase [4] - Licensing revenue was $1.47 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.44 billion, with a +5.1% year-over-year change [4] - Equipment and services revenue was $8.89 billion, below the average estimate of $9.03 billion, reflecting a +11.3% year-over-year change [4] Financial Performance Metrics - Income before taxes for QTL was $942 million, exceeding the average estimate of $906.56 million [4] - Income before taxes for QCT was $2.67 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $2.8 billion [4] Stock Performance - Qualcomm shares returned +1.7% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Performance - eBay reported second-quarter revenue of $2.73 billion, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase and surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $2.64 billion [1][2] - The company achieved earnings per share of $1.37, exceeding the Street consensus estimate of $1.30 [1][2] Gross Merchandise Volume - Gross merchandise volume for the quarter was $19.5 billion, also up 6% year-over-year [2] Future Guidance - eBay is guiding for third-quarter revenue to be between $2.69 billion and $2.74 billion, compared to a Street consensus estimate of $2.65 billion [2] - The expected range for third-quarter adjusted earnings per share is $1.29 to $1.34, aligning closely with the Street estimate of $1.30 [3] Market Reaction - eBay's stock increased by 10.43% to $85.56 in after-hours trading, with a 52-week trading range of $53.74 to $83.53 [3]

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