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Flowserve ( $Flowserve(FLS)$ ) reported its Q3 2024 earnings after the bell on Monday, October 28, 2024, with EPS missing estimates, which initially caused an 8.8% drop in after-hours trading. Surprisingly, the stock rebounded by 3.5% the following day. This article explores key questions surrounding this mixed earnings report, investor reactions, and the broader implications for Flowserve’s stock. How Should Investors View an Earnings Report, Especially One This Mixed? Investors should approach earnings reports with a nuanced perspective. Flowserve’s earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62 missed analyst estimates of $0.67 by 7.46%, which typically signals a negative sentiment. However, the company reported quarterly sales of $1.133 billion, beating the

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The Coffee Company. $Starbucks(SBUX)$ will officially be releasing its quarterly earnings on Wed, 30 Oct 2024, after market close. On Tue, 22 Oct 2024, for the first time in history, it posted its preliminary quarterly results that showed sales fell again as the coffee chain tries to execute a turnaround. Slumping Sales Analysis. For the 3rd consecutive quarter, Starbucks’ same-store sales fell. This quarter’s -7% decline in same-store sales was the company’s steepest drop since the Covid-19 pandemic. **Same-store sales is a metric used by retail companies that measures the growth in revenue from store locations that have been in operation for at least one year. The company attributed its soft sales on weaker demand in North America. In its home m

With $SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ reporting a strong quarter and officially hitting profitability, some may find it surprising to see drop in its stock price. Despite beating earnings expectations, raising guidance for 2024, and showing rapid expansion in its member base and product offerings, SoFi’s stock has struggled to gain the traction one might expect given these fundamentals. However, I believe the recent market behavior has created an attractive entry point as SoFi continues to prove its value as a fintech disruptor, shifting from growth mode to sustainable profitability. In Q3 2024, SoFi achieved an EPS of $0.05 (diluted), beating expectations of $0.04, and an adjusted net revenue of $689 million. SoFi’s financials are trending positive

The stock market has been full of "surprises" lately!Last week, there was news that "BlackRock bought a huge stake in $PDD Holdings Inc(PDD)$ ," which turned out to be a mistake: the reported shares were accidentally “multiplied by 4,” and Pinduoduo's stock closed down 4.8% on that day. $McDonald's(MCD)$ faced a sudden “black swan” event, dropping 5%. An E. coli outbreak, believed to be linked to McDonald's quarter-pounder burgers, led to dozens being hospitalized and one fatality. As a result, McDonald's temporarily removed this burger from the menu in multiple states across the U.S. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ earnings report took an “unexpected” turn last week, with sh

Will AMD Surpass Earnings Expectations? Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has been a significant player in the semiconductor industry for decades. It’s a company that constantly battles with giants like Intel and NVIDIA, striving to deliver cutting-edge technology to stay competitive. As AMD’s next earnings report approaches, many investors are keen to know if the company will exceed its earnings expectations. Here are the key factors at play in determining whether AMD is poised to beat the market’s estimates. 1. Strong Product Portfolio AMD has recently bolstered its product lineup with new releases in CPUs, GPUs, and accelerated computing products. With its Ryzen, EPYC, and Radeon lines, AMD has secured substantial market share gains across various sectors, including consumer PCs, gaming, and

Key Factors to Watch in Google’s Q3 Earnings Report on October 29As Google prepares to release its Q3 earnings post-market on October 29, investors are eager to assess how well the tech giant has performed in a challenging economic climate. Based on the estimates in your image, Google’s projected Q3 revenue stands at $86.34 billion, a year-over-year growth of 12.58%, while its EPS (Earnings Per Share) is estimated at $1.847, marking a 19.14% increase. Here’s a closer look at what to watch for in the earnings report.1. Advertising Revenue StabilityOne of Google’s primary revenue streams remains its advertising business. Analysts will be closely watching how this segment has performed, especially given recent economic uncertainties. Any indication of strong or weak ad spending will provide v