In today’s briefing:
- Occidental Petroleum Corporation: Notable Progress On The Carbon Capture Front & Other Developments
- Airbnb Inc.: Possible Revenue Growth From The Affordable Rooms Offering – Key Drivers
- Electronic Arts Inc.: New Game Launches & Other Drivers
- Palantir Technologies Inc.: New AI Platform Could Become The Secret Sauce For Continued Hyper Growth – Key Drivers
- TransDigm Group Incorporated: Acquisition of Calspan Corporation & Other Drivers
- Skyworks Solutions Inc.: Does The Improving Pipeline And Robust Product Portfolio Make It A ‘Buy’? – Key Drivers
- Zoetis Inc.: International Business Leads Growth
- Viatris Inc.: Emerging Market Growth Makes Up Disappointing Performance? – Key Drivers
- Jacobs Engineering Group: Infra Growth & The Palantir Partnership Accelerating Its Upward Trajectory? – Key Drivers
- Gatos Silver’s Bi-Quarterly Earnings Reviewed
Occidental Petroleum Corporation: Notable Progress On The Carbon Capture Front & Other Developments
- Occidental Petroleum Corporation delivered a disappointing set of results as the company was unable to meet the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street.
- However, their disciplined approach to capital spending and operational excellence has led to some progress in their shareholder return framework.
- We give Occidental Petroleum Corporation a ‘Hold’ rating with a revised target price.
Airbnb Inc.: Possible Revenue Growth From The Affordable Rooms Offering – Key Drivers
- Airbnb delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues above market expectations, but it failed to surpass the analyst consensus in terms of earnings.
- The company experienced significantly high bookings, with over 120 million Nights and Experiences Booked in Q1.
- Revenue grew significantly year-over-year, and the quarter was the most profitable GAAP-based.
Electronic Arts Inc.: New Game Launches & Other Drivers
- Electronic Arts managed to surpass the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street in its recent quarterly result.
- The fiscal year 2023 saw EA SPORTS FIFA thrive, with double-digit growth in net bookings and FIFA 23 becoming the best-selling title in franchise history.
- We give Electronic Arts Inc. a ‘Hold’ rating with a revised target price.
Palantir Technologies Inc.: New AI Platform Could Become The Secret Sauce For Continued Hyper Growth – Key Drivers
- Palantir Technologies delivered an all-around beat in the most recent quarterly result with solid revenue growth driven by the U.S. commercial business and disciplined spending management.
- Their commercial segment saw significant revenue growth, while the government showed strength.
- Their expanding adjusted operating margins and strong cash flow generation highlight their ability to manage costs while driving revenue growth effectively.
TransDigm Group Incorporated: Acquisition of Calspan Corporation & Other Drivers
- TransDigm Group managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings in its recent quarterly result.
- With approximately 90% of net sales generated by unique proprietary products, the company’s focus on aftermarket revenues has provided stability and higher margins.
- TransDigm experienced substantial growth in total commercial revenues and bookings across all major market channels.
Skyworks Solutions Inc.: Does The Improving Pipeline And Robust Product Portfolio Make It A ‘Buy’? – Key Drivers
- It was a decent second quarter for Skyworks as the results were on par with the analyst consensus estimates.
- The market trends, such as the growth of WiFi and electric vehicles, present significant growth potential for Skyworks.
- With its successful second-quarter performance, Skyworks’ expanding customer relationships, global scale, and efficient cash flow engine position them well for future growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving connectivity landscape.
Zoetis Inc.: International Business Leads Growth
- Zoetis delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter with revenues well below analyst expectations but managed an earnings beat.
- While revenues from companion animal products were flat operationally, their livestock portfolio led to the results with a 12% operational gain in revenue.
- Zoetis’ team anticipates flat operational growth in its cattle portfolio and double-digit operational growth for its cutting-edge companion animal portfolio.
Viatris Inc.: Emerging Market Growth Makes Up Disappointing Performance? – Key Drivers
- Viatris’ results were a major disappointment as the company failed to meet the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street.
- The company achieved decent results in developed markets, with a full European version driven by critical brands and generics.
- The company expects mid-single-digit growth in this segment, primarily driven by the brand category.
Jacobs Engineering Group: Infra Growth & The Palantir Partnership Accelerating Its Upward Trajectory? – Key Drivers
- Jacobs Engineering Group managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings.
- The People and Places line of business of Jacobs Engineering delivered a strong performance.
- The divergent solutions operating unit had a strong operating profit with up in operating profit.
Gatos Silver’s Bi-Quarterly Earnings Reviewed
- Sources suggest Silver is set to receive long-term support.
- However, the futures market implies that a short-term price retracement is possible.
- Despite the stock’s tailwinds, a 30% year-over-year surge places Gatos in overvalued territory.