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Memory chips maker Micron (NYSE:MU) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 56.7% year on year to $13.64 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($18.7 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 29.3% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.78 per share was 20.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Packaged foods company General Mills (NYSE:GIS) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 7.2% year on year to $4.86 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.10 per share was 7.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Human capital management company Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) will be reporting results this Friday morning. Here’s what you need to know.

Cruise ship company Carnival (NYSE:CCL) will be reporting earnings this Friday morning. Here’s what to expect.

Potato products company Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) will be announcing earnings results this Friday before market open. Here’s what to look for.

Office furniture manufacturer MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 1.6% year on year to $955.2 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($943 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 3.7% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.43 per share was 7.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Memory chips maker Micron (NYSE:MU) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 56.7% year on year to $13.64 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($18.7 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 29.3% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.78 per share was 20.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after concerns grew over lofty valuations and the uncertain profitability of artificial intelligence investments. 

Shares of affordable single-family home construction company LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH) fell 2.8% in the afternoon session after negative results from competitor Lennar (LEN) signaled weakness in the housing market. 

Shares of building products installation services company Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) fell 2.4% in the afternoon session after peer Lennar (LEN) reported disappointing quarterly results and a soft outlook, dragging down the broader homebuilding sector. 

Shares of telecommunications infrastructure company Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) fell 6% in the afternoon session after Jim Cramer of CNBC's 'Mad Money' advised investors to be careful with the stock. 

Shares of equipment distribution company Alta Equipment Group (NYSE:ALTG) fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after the stock continued its slide as the company reported disappointing third-quarter financial results. 

Shares of medical tech company CONMED (NYSE:CNMD) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after positive sentiment in the medical device sector was buoyed by the highly successful initial public offering (IPO) of medical supply giant Medline (MDLN). 

Shares of solar energy systems company Shoals (NASDAQ:SHLS) fell 2% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley downgraded the company's stock to 'Equal-Weight' from 'Overweight' and lowered its price target. 

Shares of cannabis company Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) fell 5.2% in the afternoon session after the stock gave back some of its recent gains, which were fueled by reports that the U.S. administration was considering reclassifying marijuana. 

Shares of medical device company Artivion (NYSE:AORT) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after analyst firm Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its Buy rating and $51.00 price target, pointing to the company's growth potential. 

Shares of casual restaurant chain Portillo’s (NASDAQ:PTLO) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after the restaurant chain provided updates on its national expansion plans, including breaking ground for a new location in Frisco, Texas. 

Shares of solar tracker company Nextracker (NASDAQ:NXT) fell 2.3% in the afternoon session after Jefferies Financial Group downgraded the stock. The investment firm lowered its rating on the solar company from "strong-buy" to "hold." 

Shares of financial guidance platform NerdWallet (NASDAQ:NRDS) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after the company announced its Board of Directors approved an increase to its share repurchase program, boosting the total authorized amount to $125 million. 

Shares of RV Manufacturer Winnebago (NYSE:WGO) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Benchmark maintained a "Buy" rating and a $42.00 price target on the stock ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report. 

Shares of multinational media and entertainment corporation Paramount (NASDAQ:PSKY) fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after Warner Bros. 

Shares of hotel franchising company Wyndham (NYSE:WH) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced several new additions to its portfolio, signaling continued global expansion. Wyndham revealed that the Balfour Miami Beach, an 82-room landmark, joined its Registry Collection Hotels. 

Shares of computer hardware and IT solutions company Dell (NYSE:DELL) fell 4% in the afternoon session after the company announced price increases for its commercial PCs, sparking worries about the potential impact on customer demand. 

Shares of online advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after reports surfaced about a lack of financing for a major Michigan data center, which dragged down several large-cap AI-related stocks. 

Shares of restaurant company Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after Freedom Capital Markets initiated coverage on the company with a "Hold" rating and a $56 price target. 

Shares of enterprise software giant Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after reports revealed that a critical $10 billion funding deal with Blue Owl Capital for a Michigan data center stalled. 

Shares of customer platform provider HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after investment firm BTIG initiated coverage on the company with a 'Buy' rating and set a $500 price target. 

Shares of go-to-market intelligence provider ZoomInfo (NASDAQ:GTM) jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after BTIG initiated coverage on the company with a 'Buy' rating and a $13 price target. 

Shares of homebuilder Lennar (NYSE:LEN) fell 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter 2025 results that missed profit expectations. 

Shares of online community and discussion platform Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after analysts at RBC Capital Markets raised their price target on the stock. 

Shares of HR and payroll software provider Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after BTIG analyst Allan Verkhovski initiated coverage on the stock with a "Buy" rating and a $180 price target. 

Shares of digital analytics platform Amplitude (NASDAQ:AMPL) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after the investment firm BTIG initiated coverage on the stock with a "Buy" rating and a $14 price target. 

Shares of HR software provider Paycom (NYSE:PAYC) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after BTIG initiated coverage on the software company with a "Buy" rating and set a price target of $195. 

Shares of fast-food chain Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after Freedom Capital Markets initiated coverage on the company with a 'Buy' rating and set a price target of $320. 

Shares of restaurant company Bloomin’ Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after Freedom Capital Markets initiated coverage on the company with a Buy rating and a $10.00 price target. 

Shares of electronic system and device provider Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:BELFA) fell 4.4% in the morning session after the company's Chief Financial Officer, Lynn Katherine Hutkin, sold a significant number of shares. 

Shares of biotechnology company Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after the broader biotech sector experienced a strong rebound, lifting shares of companies within the industry. 

Shares of Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) jumped 22% in the afternoon session after its rival in the education technology space, Coursera, announced plans to acquire the online learning platform in an all-stock deal. 

Shares of alcohol company Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF.B) fell 5.8% in the afternoon session after Citigroup downgraded the stock to "Sell" from "Neutral" and lowered its price target. 

Shares of eyewear retailer Warby Parker (NYSE:WRBY) jumped 2.7% in the afternoon session after Piper Sandler raised its price target on the company's stock. 

Shares of customer engagement platform Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE) jumped 5.4% in the afternoon session after the financial services firm BTIG initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and set a price target of $45. 

Shares of medical technology company Enovis Corporation (NYSE:ENOV) jumped 6.8% in the afternoon session after Freedom Capital Markets initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and set a price target of $45.00. The price target suggested approximately 70% upside potential from where the stock was trading near its 52-week low. In its note, the firm stated that the medical technology company's improved competitive position was underappreciated by the market. The analyst also highlighted Enovis's Reconstructive surgical business, which accounted for roughly half of its projected 2025 total sales, was growing at an above-market rate.

Shares of power conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after Roth Capital initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and a $115 price target. 

Shares of digital infrastructure provider Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) fell 6.1% in the afternoon session after a broader sell-off in the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure sector amid concerns over high valuations and potential share dilution. The stock's drop was part of a wider market pessimism for AI-related companies, as investors grew worried about heavy spending in the sector and how quickly those investments might be recouped.

Shares of cloud reporting platform Workiva (NYSE:WK) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after investment firm BTIG initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and a $105 price target. 

Shares of freight Delivery Company RXO (NYSE:RXO) fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after BofA Securities lowered its fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast for the company, citing near-term capacity tightening. 

Shares of hair care company Olaplex (NASDAQ:OLPX) fell 8.7% in the afternoon session after its CEO, Amanda Baldwin, sold 398,560 shares of company stock, a transaction valued at $474,286. 

Shares of regional banking company Fulton Financial (NASDAQ:FULT) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after its Board of Directors approved an increase in its quarterly dividend and authorized a new $150 million share repurchase program. 

Shares of medical technology company Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after RBC Capital significantly raised its price target on the stock. 

Shares of fabless chip and software maker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) fell 5.4% in the afternoon session after it continued a multi-day slide as management warned that its fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) business would negatively impact gross profit margins. 

Shares of energy drink company Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after analyst firm Piper Sandler lowered its price target on the stock to $61 from $69, citing a more conservative outlook. 

Shares of restaurant company Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Wells Fargo upgraded the stock to “Overweight” from “Equal-Weight” and raised its price target. 

Outdoor equipment company Toro (NYSE:TTC) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $1.07 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.91 per share was 4.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Check out the companies making headlines yesterday:

Electronics manufacturing services provider Jabil (NYSE:JBL) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 18.7% year on year to $8.31 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $7.75 billion at the midpoint, 2.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.85 per share was 4.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Packaged foods company General Mills (NYSE:GIS) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 7.2% year on year to $4.86 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.10 per share was 7.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Facility services provider ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $2.30 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.88 per share was 19% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Photronics’ third quarter was marked by heightened demand for advanced integrated circuit (IC) photomasks and robust execution in the U.S. and Asia, driving results above Wall Street expectations. Management credited the outperformance to a record mix of high-end IC orders, particularly in the U.S., and a favorable shift in product mix. CEO George Makrokostas highlighted increased outsourcing opportunities from traditional captive mask makers and a growing presence in AI-driven packaging, reinforcing the company’s position in critical market segments. Management also noted that capacity expansions at key facilities underpinned the improved performance.

Chewy delivered Q3 results slightly ahead of Wall Street’s expectations, with management crediting strong Autoship volume growth, improved marketing efficiency, and a higher contribution from its mobile app for the company’s year-over-year gains. CEO Sumit Singh emphasized that “growth in Autoship customer sales outpaced total company growth,” and highlighted the effectiveness of new customer acquisition strategies and increased retention. Enhanced engagement through the Chewy app also helped lift net sales per active customer, while margin expansion was supported by improvements in category mix and advertising productivity.

Amtech delivered results in Q3 that were well received by the market, with management attributing the strong performance to persistent demand for its semiconductor equipment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and improved operational efficiency. CEO Robert Daigle noted that both Thermal Processing Solutions and Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions segments exceeded internal forecasts, underpinned by a focus on higher-margin products and a more flexible, semi-fabless manufacturing approach. He highlighted, “Our stronger-than-expected results for the quarter reflect the combined contribution of improved operational discipline, the benefits of our transition to a more flexible semi-fabless manufacturing model and our focus on higher-margin products where we have competitive advantages.”

Nordson’s third quarter saw flat sales compared to the previous year, as the company navigated persistent softness in selected industrial and advanced technology product lines. Management highlighted that strong operational execution, portfolio optimization—including the divestiture of its medical contract manufacturing business—and successful restructuring efforts helped drive a notable expansion in adjusted operating margin. CEO Sundaram Nagarajan credited broad-based demand in medical products and stable aftermarket parts for offsetting declines in polymer processing and x-ray systems. Nagarajan noted, “We achieved record EBITDA of $256 million, expanding margin to 34% in the quarter.”

Vail Resorts’ third quarter results were shaped by the interplay of evolving marketing strategies and changing guest behavior, as the company missed Wall Street’s revenue and profit expectations but posted year-on-year sales growth. Management pointed to improved skier visitation and an uptick in pass sales momentum following expanded paid media efforts and targeted promotions. CEO Rob Katz acknowledged the impact of challenging early season conditions in the Rockies and Tahoe, but noted that revised marketing investments after Labor Day helped turn around pass sales trends, particularly through a push in social and influencer channels. The company also emphasized the importance of its long-term guests, with over 2.3 million committed to advanced commitment products.

Oxford Industries reported third quarter results that disappointed the market, with flat year-on-year sales and heightened pressure on margins. Management attributed the lackluster performance to continued tariff headwinds and a highly promotional retail environment that forced deeper discounts to maintain consumer interest. CEO Tom Chubb acknowledged that product assortment gaps, especially in the sweater category, were a direct result of earlier decisions to reduce exposure to China amid tariff uncertainty. He described the operating environment as “highly competitive and promotional,” noting that, despite some gains in the Emerging Brands Group and Lilly Pulitzer, overall results reflected ongoing softness in Tommy Bahama and Johnny Was.

Oracle’s fourth quarter saw strong year-on-year sales growth, but results came in below Wall Street’s revenue expectations and the market responded negatively. Management attributed the performance to surging demand for cloud infrastructure, driven by large-scale AI and enterprise workloads. CEO Mike Cecilia noted that Oracle’s cloud business now represents half of total revenue, with cloud infrastructure revenue up 66%. Despite this, the company faced scrutiny over the capital intensity required to support rapid growth and the sustainability of margins.

Adobe’s fourth quarter was shaped by strong demand for its AI-powered creative and productivity tools, with management highlighting significant increases in user acquisition and engagement across key applications. CEO Shantanu Narayen credited the performance to the rapid integration of generative AI features into the company’s flagship products, which led to higher consumption of premium offerings and robust enterprise adoption. Management also pointed to expanded partnerships and the growing ecosystem around Firefly and Creative Cloud as supporting factors in the quarter.

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