This week, which stocks lagged or dragged? Weekly Winners column keeps up with market trends, helping Tigers sort out the week's hottest sectors, stock winners and important news.
Below are top 10 S&P 500 stock gainers for the week ended Jan. 30:
Sandisk's Eye-Popping Earnings Forecast Helps Justify 1,400% Stock Surge
Sandisk's new revenue guidance is almost 60% higher, and a fresh profit outlook 150% higher, than what Wall Street expected, showing why the S&P 500's hottest stock is only getting hotter.
The storage maker $(SNDK)$ said late Thursday it expects fiscal third-quarter revenue to come in between $4.4 billion and $4.8 billion. At the midpoint, that guidance is almost 60% higher than the $2.9 billion consensus on FactSet.
Hoka-Owner Deckers Outdoors Raises Annual Results Forecasts On Strong Demand
Deckers Outdoor DECK.N raised its annual sales and profit forecast on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its sneakers and boots, including Hoka running shoes, sending shares of the company up about 19% this week.
New product innovations, along with increased promotions, have helped the company attract shoppers and tap into the market share of sportswear giants such as Nike NKE.N at a time when discretionary spending is strained due to macroeconomic volatility.
Seagate Forecasts Quarterly Results Above Estimates On Strong Data Storage Demand
Seagate Technology STX.O forecast third-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, benefiting from strong demand for its data storage devices as enterprises scale up their use of artificial intelligence.
Tech firms are investing hundreds of billions of dollars into data centers and related infrastructure to train and run large language models. This surge in demand is benefiting hardware suppliers such as Seagate, whose hard disk drives are used to store the vast quantities of data these models require.
Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast on strong demand; shares jump
Royal Caribbean RCL.N forecast annual profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, supported by strong demand from affluent travelers and a solid start to a key booking season.
Shares of Royal Caribbean jumped 13% this week, as the cruise operator also forecast double-digit revenue growth in 2026.
Southwest Airlines Beats Expectations and Sees 2026 Profit Surging on New Policies
Southwest Airlines reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that beat Wall Street projections, but what caught investors' eyes was the news that the carrier projects a big bump in 2026 adjusted earnings.
Southwest said its fourth-quarter performance benefited from revenue initiatives, like checked bag fees. It expects additional changes that kicked in this week, including charging for seat assignments and extra-legroom seats, to further boost results this year.
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