Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) reported upbeat fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Wednesday.The bank reported a net income of $7.6 billion (down from $6.80 billion a year ago) and EPS of 98 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 96 cents. Revenue, net of interest expense, increased 7% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $28.532 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $27.944 billion.“We delivered on our commitments to shareholders across the year with solid growth across revenue, earn ...

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE), on Thursday, reported weaker profitability and lowered its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook, despite revenue topping expectations.The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.71, in line with the analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly sales of $512.829 million (down 3.4% year over year) outpaced the Street view of $503.587 million.Helen of Troy cut its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $3.25 to $3.75 from $3.75 to $4.25. The new range sits below the ...

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) posted better-than-expected second-quarter results on Tuesday.The company posted quarterly revenue of $34.81 billion, up 5% year-over-year, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $34.43 billion. The adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) came in at 61 cents, topping the analyst consensus estimate of 49 cents.Adjusted net income declined 72% to $1.45 billion, while adjusted EBITA slipped 78% year-over-year to $1.27 billion, reflecting investments in Taob ...

Core Insights - Applied Materials Inc reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results for fiscal 2025, with revenue of $6.8 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $6.67 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.17 per share, exceeding estimates of $2.10 per share [1] Financial Performance - Fourth-quarter revenue: $6.8 billion, beating estimates of $6.67 billion [1] - Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings: $2.17 per share, exceeding estimates of $2.10 per share [1] Future Outlook - Applied Materials expects fiscal first-quarter revenue of $6.85 billion, with a variance of plus or minus $500 million, compared to estimates of $6.76 billion [3] - The company anticipates first-quarter adjusted earnings between $1.98 and $2.38 per share, against estimates of $2.13 per share [3] - The CFO indicated preparations for higher demand starting in the second half of calendar 2026 [2] Market Reaction - Following the earnings announcement, Applied Materials shares fell by 7% to trade at $207.79 [3] Analyst Ratings - Mizuho analyst maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $215 to $205 [5] - B. Riley Securities analyst reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target from $265 to $270 [5]

Core Insights - Meta Platforms Inc. reported strong earnings for Q3, with diluted earnings per share of $1.05, impacted by a one-time non-cash income tax charge of $15.93 billion, while adjusted earnings per share were $7.25 [1] - The company's quarterly revenue reached $51.24 billion, exceeding the Street estimate of $49.38 billion and representing a 26.25% increase from $40.58 billion in the same period last year [2] - Meta anticipates fourth-quarter revenue between $56 billion and $59 billion, slightly above the analyst estimate of $57.21 billion, and has increased its FY25 capital expenditure guidance [2] Financial Performance - Diluted earnings per share: $1.05, adjusted earnings per share: $7.25 [1] - Quarterly revenue: $51.24 billion, a 26.25% increase year-over-year [2] - Fourth-quarter revenue guidance: $56 billion to $59 billion [2] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Consensus rating for Meta is "Buy" with a consensus price target of $831.37, highest price target at $1,117, and lowest at $645 [4] - B of A Securities analyst lowered the price target from $900 to $810 while maintaining a "Buy" rating [8] - Rosenblatt analyst raised the price target from $1,086 to $1,117 while also maintaining a "Buy" rating [8]

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) reported mixed third-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday.The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $1.64, missing the consensus estimate of $1.92, while total revenue reached $9.969 billion, exceeding the forecast of $9.158 billion."GE Vernova delivered another productive quarter with strong financial results. Our growth trajectory is accelerating and the demand environment for our equipment and services remains strong with $16 billion in backlog growth year-to-date. ...

BlackRock, Inc. BLK reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday.The company reported that second-quarter 2025 revenue grew 13% year-over-year to $5.42 billion, beating the consensus of $5.34 billion. Adjusted EPS increased 16% to $12.05, beating the consensus of $10.80.Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO, commented, "Our expanding client relationships are resonating in higher, more diversified organic base fee growth. We generated 6% organic base fee growth for the second quarter an ...