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Autodesk (ADSK): Unstoppable Margin Expansion and Growing AEC Adoption as Key Long-Term Catalysts – What’s the Impact, Outlook & Key Competitive & Strategic Levers?
Autodesk (ADSK) reported strong Q3 FY25 results, with revenue of $1.57 billion (+11% YoY, +$6.24M beat) and adjusted EPS of $2.17 (+$0.05 beat), supported by robust growth in the AEC segment (+11% YoY) and billings (+28%). Recurring revenue remained stable at 97%, while net revenue retention of 100%-110% reflects the company’s subscription model resilience. Key catalysts include growing adoption... Read MoreCrowdStrike (CRWD): How We Had Foreseen the Rally, To 6 Key Catalysts That Lie Ahead?
CrowdStrike (CRWD) achieved a milestone in Q3 FY25, surpassing $1 billion in revenue (+29% YoY) and growing ARR to $4.02 billion (+27% YoY), reflecting strong demand for its cybersecurity solutions. Adjusted EPS of $0.93 beat estimates by $0.12, while gross retention remained stable at over 97%, underscoring platform stickiness. Module adoption accelerated, with 66% of customers using five or more... Read MoreRoss Stores (ROST): Margin Gains But Optimism Overbaked—Will Operational Gains Be Enough to Offset Lagging Comps? Impact, Outlook & its 5 Key Strategic Catalysts!
Ross Stores (ROST) delivered solid Q3 FY24 results, with adjusted EPS of $1.48 (+11% YoY) beating expectations by $0.08 and operating margin expanding by 75 bps to 11.9%, driven by lower freight, distribution, and incentive costs. Revenue of $5.07 billion (+4% YoY) missed by $75.26 million, with comparable sales up 1% amid weather disruptions and merchandising challenges in women’s apparel. Acce... Read MoreNetApp (NTAP): Revolutionizing Hybrid Cloud Deployments with AWS Outposts & Enjoying Secular Tailwinds – What’s the Impact, outlook & its key Catalysts ?
NetApp (NTAP) posted strong Q2 FY25 results, with revenue of $1.66 billion (+6% YoY, +$13.10M beat) and adjusted EPS of $1.87 (+$0.09 beat), underscoring disciplined execution and leadership in data infrastructure. All-flash storage grew 19% YoY to a $3.8 billion run rate, while Public Cloud revenue rose 9% YoY, with first-party and marketplace storage services up 43%. Gross margins of 72% and rec... Read MoreHP Inc. (HPQ): Are AI-Enabled PCs a Game-Changing Demand Driver or Just a Temporary Mix Shift?
HP Inc. (HPQ) enters FY25 with a cautious outlook, driven by disciplined execution amid challenging macro conditions and industry headwinds. Q4 FY24 results highlighted revenue of $14.06 billion (+$52.01M beat) and adjusted EPS of $0.93, in line with expectations, supported by cost optimization and operational efficiencies. Print market share gains and strategic focus on Managed Print Services (MP... Read MorePhillips 66 (PSX): Reducing Refining Dependence– Can It Navigate the Transition Without Impacting Profitability?- Impact on Earnings, Outlook & Its Key Catalysts !
Phillips 66 (PSX) delivered strong Q3 2024 results, with revenue of $36.16 billion exceeding estimates by $1.84 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.04 beating by $0.38, driven by operational efficiencies and cost management. Refining showed resilience with a 92% capture rate despite lower crack spreads and West Coast margin pressure, while Midstream contributed $3.7 billion in trailing 12-month EBITDA,... Read MoreW.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW): Can It Defend Its Moat Against Big-Tech Disruption – What’s the Impact, Outlook & its 5 Key Competitive & Strategic Levers ?
W.W. Grainger (GWW) delivered measured Q3 2024 results, with daily organic constant currency sales growth of 4.0%, led by solid performance in High-Touch Solutions (HTS) and Endless Assortment. Revenue of $4.39 billion missed expectations by $10.7 million, while diluted EPS of $9.87 (+4.7% YoY) fell short by $0.11. Operating margins of 15.6% (-30 bps YoY) reflected incremental SG&A investments... Read MoreONEOK, Inc. (OKE): Expanding the Value Chain – Can OKE Deliver on Its Integration Promises or Is the Optimism Overbaked?
ONEOK (OKE) reported mixed Q3 2024 results, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.55 billion driven by strong contributions from the refined products and Rocky Mountain NGL segments, though Adjusted EPS ($1.18) and revenue ($5.02 billion) missed expectations. The upward revision of standalone 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $6.275 billion and consolidated guidance to $6.625 billion reflects confidence in gr... Read MoreArthur J. Gallagher (AJG): Is the Market Blinded by Tailwinds as Growth Decelerates – What Are the Behind-the-Scenes Efforts, Outlook & its 6 Key Competitive & Strategic Levers?
Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) reported balanced Q3 2024 results, with 13% total revenue growth and 6% organic growth, driven by stable P&C pricing and strategic execution. Adjusted EPS rose 16% YoY to $2.26, narrowly missing estimates by $0.01, while adjusted EBITDAC margin expanded 123 basis points to 31.9%, reflecting cost discipline and operational efficiency. Highlights include double-digit in... Read MoreJohnson Controls (JCI): Restructuring and Data Center Tailwinds Sharpen Core Focus – What’s the Impact, Outlook & Key Catalysts?
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) delivered a strong Q4 FY24, highlighted by 10% organic revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $1.28, exceeding estimates by $0.03, while revenue of $7.39 billion beat forecasts by $72.21 million. Margin improvements were evident, with segment EBITA margin expanding 260 basis points to 18.6%, supported by structural efficiencies and a record $13.1 billion backlog (+7% YoY).... Read More- FedEx to spin off its freight trucking business
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