格隆汇10月6日｜英国豪华跑车制造商阿斯顿·马丁表示，由于美国关税和亚太地区需求疲软抑制了销 量，公司今年盈利将低于预期，并因此启动成本与资本支出计划的审查。公司预计全年经调整息税前利 润(EBIT)将低于市场一致预期区间的下限，且不再预期下半年能够实现正自由现金流。公司指出，市场 预期的经调整EBIT下限为亏损1.1亿英镑(约合1.483亿美元)。此次下调反映出销量下降及单车毛利率承 压，而这已是公司在夏季下修指引后的又一次调整。 来源：格隆汇APP ...

Core Viewpoint - H&R Block reported mixed results for Q4 fiscal 2025, with earnings missing estimates while revenues exceeded expectations, leading to questions about future performance leading up to the next earnings release [2][5]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share were $2.27, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19.2% but increasing by 20.1% year-over-year [2] - Total revenues reached $1.11 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.7% and showing a year-over-year increase of 4.6% [2] - U.S. tax preparation and related services generated revenues of $975.5 million, up 5% year-over-year [3] - Financial services revenues declined by 14.6% to $16.1 million [3] - International revenues increased by 1.3% to $89.9 million [3] - Wave revenues grew by 14.4% to $29.54 million [3] Cash Flow and Debt - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of fiscal 2025 were $210.28 million, with total cash at $983.28 million [4] - Long-term debt decreased to $1.14 billion from $1.49 billion in the previous quarter [4] - The company utilized $680.89 million in cash for operating activities and incurred capital expenditures of $82.03 million [4] Future Outlook - For fiscal 2026, H&R Block anticipates revenues between $3.875 billion and $3.895 billion [5] - Expected adjusted earnings per share are projected to be in the range of $4.85 to $5.00 [5] - EBITDA is forecasted between $1.015 billion and $1.035 billion, with an effective tax rate of 25% [5] Estimate Trends - There has been a downward trend in estimates, with the consensus estimate shifting down by 10.85% [6] - H&R Block currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [8] VGM Scores - H&R Block has a Growth Score of B, a Momentum Score of F, and a Value Score of A, placing it in the top quintile for value investors [7]

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) . Shares have added about 7.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Inspire due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.INSP Q2 ...

The insurer published its latest set of quarterly results, and probably wishes it hadn't. Management attempted to put a positive spin on the quarter, quoting CEO Richard McKenney as saying that "Core fundamentals remain solid and we continued to deliver strong premium growth in our capital-efficient, high-return businesses." Yet another chop A larger factor in the Unum sell-off was the company's full-year profitability guidance, which was reduced for the second quarter in a row. Over the entirety of 2025, U ...

Core Insights - Lockheed Martin's Q2 earnings fell short of analyst expectations, primarily due to a $1.6 billion charge related to a classified project and its Sikorsky helicopter division [1] - The company's operating profit decreased by 65% year-over-year to $748 million, with net sales of $18.16 billion, also missing market forecasts [1] - Nick Cunningham from London Agency Partners commented on the challenging environment for defense contractors, highlighting limited growth and the inability to absorb issues within such a large enterprise [1]

Group 1: Impact of Tariffs on Small Businesses - The U.S. government's high tariff policy has severely impacted small businesses, with some owners experiencing tax payments that have increased over 1000% [1][4] - A stationery store owner in Omaha reported that her recent import tax reached $1,108, a significant increase from the usual $70 to $100 [4] - The high tariffs are expected to lead to business closures, job losses, and economic downturns, as many businesses rely on imports [5] Group 2: Effects on Specific Industries - The tariff policy is projected to affect 90% of core baby care products in the U.S., which are produced in Asia, including items like baby bottles and strollers [5] - An American baby products company has halted some orders from Asia due to the new tariffs, leading to potential stock shortages in three months [5] - U.S. automakers, including Ford and General Motors, are also facing price increases on vehicles due to the tariffs, with GM's profit expectations for 2025 being cut by 40% [6] Group 3: Economic Outlook and Earnings Expectations - Analysts at Morgan Stanley are downgrading corporate earnings expectations due to significant risks of economic slowdown [2][8] - The expected earnings growth for S&P 500 companies has been reduced from 11.4% to 6.9% for the first quarter [8] - The breadth of earnings expectation adjustments is at an unusual level, indicating heightened uncertainty in the market [9] Group 4: Market Reactions and Predictions - Major investment banks have collectively lowered their year-end targets for the S&P 500 index, with Citigroup reducing its target from 6,500 to 5,800 [10] - The recent market downturn may be the first bear market triggered directly by U.S. presidential policies, according to analysts [11] - Investors are increasingly looking for opportunities outside the U.S., as the MSCI index for developed countries excluding the U.S. has risen over 6% this year, while the S&P 500 has dropped by 10% [9]