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Shares of social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)
jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after reports indicated the company planned significant budget cuts for its metaverse division, Reality Labs.
Shares of discount treasure-hunt retailer Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR)
jumped 2.4% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and raised its full-year earnings forecast. The discount retailer's adjusted earnings per share landed at $1.21, which surpassed analysts' expectations. Revenue for the quarter also climbed 9.4% to $4.7 billion, helped by a 4.2% increase in same-store sales. Following the strong performance, Dollar Tree lifted its financial outlook for the full year. The company projected adjusted earnings per share in a range of $5.60 to $5.80, up from its previous forecast. It also raised its sales expectations. The positive report led several analysts to increase their price targets for the stock.
Shares of hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR)
fell 2.9% in the afternoon session after Jefferies downgraded the stock to Hold from Buy and other investment firms cut their price targets, citing concerns over the company's growth prospects and digital operations. The downgrade from Jefferies was prompted by worries about the company's growth path and a 46% drop in earnings from its digital gaming division. Other analysts also expressed caution, with CFRA lowering its price target due to concerns about Caesars' balance sheet. Stifel also reduced its price target, pointing to disappointing digital performance. The wave of negative analyst sentiment followed the company's announcement that Vice Chair of the Board Don Kornstein planned to retire, effective December 31, 2025.
Shares of custom-engineered solutions manufacturer Methode Electronics (NYSE:MEI)
fell 10.4% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that showed a steep year-over-year sales decline, overshadowing revenue that came in ahead of estimates. The custom-engineered solutions manufacturer posted an adjusted loss of $0.19 per share, which was in line with analysts' expectations. Although total revenue of $246.9 million beat expectations, it still marked a 15.6% drop from the same period in the previous year. While the company reconfirmed its full-year revenue guidance, the market's reaction suggested investors were more focused on the significant drop in current sales and the reported loss.
Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) fell 3.4% in the afternoon session after investors reacted to weak analyst sentiment and a recent earnings report that showed a significant miss on profits. The company reported a loss per share of $0.44, which was wider than the consensus estimate of a $0.14 loss. This indicated that the company's financial performance was worse than experts had predicted. Although the company's revenue of $172.09 million slightly beat expectations, the larger-than-expected loss seemed to be the primary concern driving the stock down. The overall analyst view was cautious, with an average rating of "Reduce" based on two "Hold" ratings and one "Sell" rating.
Shares of defense, intelligence, and IT solutions provider CACI International (NYSE:CACI)
jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company secured a five-year task order valued at up to $145 million to provide engineering support services to the U.S. Navy's Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The work was intended to help maintain fleet readiness, particularly for undersea platforms requiring rapid deployment. This support covered multiple submarine and submersible engineering areas focused on modernization, maintenance, and repair activities. This news followed another announcement that CACI received a three-year task order worth up to $79 million to support the US Army's efforts in countering electronic warfare threats. Together, the contracts highlighted the company's continued success in securing significant government work.
Shares of government IT services provider Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:SAIC) jumped 16.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that beat profit estimates and raised its full-year guidance. While revenue for the quarter was in line with Wall Street's expectations at $1.87 billion, it marked a 5.6% decrease year-over-year. However, investors focused on the company's strong profitability. SAIC posted adjusted earnings of $2.58 per share, significantly surpassing analyst estimates by over 20%. Adjusted EBITDA, a measure of core profitability, also came in 5% ahead of consensus at $185 million. Building on this strong performance, SAIC lifted its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year to a midpoint of $9.90.
American firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWBI) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 3.9% year on year to $124.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.04 per share was $0.02 above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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In a significant strategic recalibration, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly planning to slash billions from the budget of its ambitious metaverse division, Reality Labs. This move, which could see cuts as high as 30% for 2026, marks a pivotal moment for the tech giant, signaling a shift from its costly, long-term metaverse bet towards [...]
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