Core Insights - United Airlines reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded estimates, with a CEO statement indicating a recovery in travel demand after a challenging start to 2025 [1][3]. Financial Performance - United Airlines expects adjusted earnings of $9 to $11 per share for 2025, surpassing the $10 per share anticipated by analysts [2]. - For the second quarter, United's revenue increased by 1.7% year-over-year to $15.24 billion, although it fell short of the $15.35 billion expected by analysts [4][6]. - Net income for the second quarter decreased by 26% to $973 million, equating to $2.97 per share, while adjusted earnings were reported at $1.27 billion or $3.87 per share, slightly above the expected $3.81 [4][6]. Operational Challenges - Operational constraints at Newark Liberty International Airport negatively impacted United's second-quarter pretax margin by 1.2 percentage points, with a forecasted impact of 0.9 percentage points for the third quarter [4]. - The Federal Aviation Administration reduced flights at Newark due to air traffic control staffing shortages, contributing to operational challenges [5]. Market Outlook - CEO Scott Kirby expressed confidence in a strong finish to the year, citing reduced uncertainty compared to the first half of 2025 [3]. - Travel demand, particularly from price-sensitive customers for domestic flights, has been weaker than expected, leading to lower airfares [3].

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]

Core Insights - Micron Technology Inc. reported third-quarter revenue of $9.3 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $8.87 billion, and adjusted earnings of $1.91 per share, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.60 per share [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved record revenue in the fiscal third quarter, driven by all-time-high DRAM revenue and nearly 50% sequential growth in HBM revenue [2] - Data center revenue more than doubled year-over-year, reaching a quarterly record, while consumer-oriented end markets experienced strong sequential growth [2] Future Outlook - Micron expects fourth-quarter revenue of $10.7 billion, with a variance of plus or minus $300 million, compared to estimates of $9.88 billion [3] - The company anticipates fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.50 per share, with a variance of plus or minus 15 cents, against estimates of $2.01 per share [3] Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings - Following the earnings announcement, Micron shares fell 0.5% to close at $127.25 [3] - Analysts have adjusted their price targets for Micron, with Rosenblatt raising it from $172 to $200, Needham from $120 to $150, JP Morgan from $135 to $165, and B of A Securities from $84 to $140 [5]

Core Viewpoint - Nike, Inc. is expected to report a significant decline in quarterly earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter compared to the previous year [1] Financial Performance - Analysts predict Nike will report earnings of 13 cents per share, down from 99 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1] - Projected quarterly revenue is $10.72 billion, a decrease from $12.61 billion a year earlier [1] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Nike has beaten revenue estimates in two consecutive quarters and in six of the last ten quarters overall [2] - Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintains an Outperform rating but has reduced the price target from $97 to $75 [4] - Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai maintains a Buy rating with a reduced price target from $77 to $71 [4] - Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih holds an Equal-Weight rating and has cut the price target from $60 to $53 [4] - Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton also maintains an Equal-Weight rating, lowering the price target from $70 to $61 [4] - Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintains an Equal-Weight rating and has raised the price target from $55 to $60 [4]

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 team ...

Financial Performance - Vail Resorts reported third-quarter revenue of $1.29 billion, slightly missing estimates of $1.3 billion [1] - The company reported third-quarter earnings of $10.54 per share, exceeding estimates of $10.12 per share [1] Operational Insights - CEO Rob Katz noted that the stability from the season pass program helped maintain Resort net revenue, excluding Crans-Montana, consistent with the prior year despite a 7% decline in visitation [2] - The company anticipates fiscal 2025 net income attributable to Vail Resorts to be between $264 million and $298 million, and Resort Reported EBITDA for fiscal 2025 to be between $831 million and $851 million [2] Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings - Vail Resorts shares fell 3.9% to trade at $149.00 following the earnings announcement [2] - Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes maintained a Buy rating but lowered the price target from $247 to $244 [6] - Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained an Equal-Weight rating and reduced the price target from $152 to $146 [6] - Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $215 to $216 [6]

Core Insights - Walmart Inc. reported first-quarter FY26 sales growth of 2.5% year-on-year to $165.60 billion, slightly missing analyst consensus of $165.88 billion, while adjusted EPS was 61 cents, exceeding the consensus estimate of 58 cents [1][3] - CEO Doug McMillon highlighted the company's solid performance in a dynamic environment, emphasizing customer service and long-term value creation [2] - For fiscal year 2026, Walmart reaffirmed an adjusted EPS outlook of $2.50 – $2.60 and sales guidance of $694.70 billion – $701.50 billion, below the street view of $705.30 billion [3] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Baird analyst Peter Benedict maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $100 to $110 [8] - Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $107 to $111 [8] - RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh reiterated an Outperform rating with a $102 price target, while Telsey Advisory Group's Joseph Feldman maintained an Outperform rating with a $115 price target [8] - DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintained a Buy rating with a $117 price target [8]

Deere & Company DE will release its second-quarter earnings results before the opening bell on Thursday, May 15. Analysts expect the Moline, Illinois-based company to report quarterly earnings at $5.64 per share, down from $8.53 per share in the year-ago period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, Deere projects quarterly revenue at $10.79 billion, compared to $13.61 billion a year earlier. On Feb. 13, Deere reported a first-quarter 2025 net sales and revenue decline of 30% year-over-year to $8.51 billion, ...

Amazon.com Inc AMZN reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter financial results after market close Thursday.Amazon.com reported first-quarter net sales of $155.7 billion, up 9% year-over-year. The net sales beat a Street consensus estimate of $155.04 billion according to data from Benzinga Pro. The company reported first-quarter earnings per share of $1.59, beating a Street consensus estimate of $1.36.“We’re pleased with the start to 2025, especially our pace of innovation and progress in continuing to ...