Rolls-Royce stock hits record high after meeting profit targets 2 years early
The UK aerospace and defense giant posted better-than-expected results on Thursday and announced a share buyback worth $1.3 billion.
The UK aerospace and defense giant posted better-than-expected results on Thursday and announced a share buyback worth $1.3 billion.
Shares of global entertainment and media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) jumped 11.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported decent fourth-quarter results that beat analysts' EBITDA estimates, driven by stronger performance in the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Studios segments. The company also added more Max subscribers than expected. However, both revenue and earnings fell short. While the results were mixed, the quarter still showcased notable strengths.
Shares of online legal service provider LegalZoom (NASDAQ:LZ) jumped 17.5% in the afternoon session after the company delivered a strong quarter, with next quarter's EBITDA guidance surpassing analysts' expectations. Looking ahead, both revenue and EBITDA guidance for the upcoming quarter came in above expectations, signaling continued momentum. Overall, we think this was a solid quarter with some key areas of upside.
Shares of local broadcasting and digital media company Nexstar (NASDAQ:NXST) jumped 12.5% in the morning session after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter 2024 results that beat analysts' revenue estimates, driven by a sharp increase in political ad spending. EBITDA also beat Wall Street's expectations, fueled by revenue growth and disciplined cost management. On the other hand, its EPS missed. Overall, this was a mixed yet decent quarter.
Shares of aerospace and defense company HEICO (NSYE:HEI) jumped 14.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue, EBITDA, and EPS all surpassing expectations by significant margins. Sales grew 15% year-on-year, driven by strong organic demand in both the Flight Support and Electronic Technologies segments, along with contributions from recent acquisitions. Overall, this was a solid performance for the quarter.
Shares of water handling and recycling company Aris Water (NYSE:ARIS) jumped 23.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results that blew past analysts' revenue and EBITDA estimates. Looking ahead, EBITDA guidance for the next quarter came in below Wall Street estimates, partly due to anticipated customer shut-ins from weather disruptions. Meanwhile, the company raised its quarterly dividend by 33%, signaling confidence in its cash flow despite near-term
Despite the record outflows, Bloomberg analyst says it’s “par for the course.”
Shares of eBay fell Thursday, a day after the e-commerce marketplace issued current-quarter revenue and gross merchandise volume guidance that was weaker than analysts' estimates.
Five states' crypto efforts faltered as Texas advances and Utah nears a final vote, leaving the state-level push for digital asset reserves with mixed results.
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