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Shares of beauty products company Estée Lauder (NYSE:EL)
fell 4.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported a sharp decline in sales for its fourth quarter and provided a weaker-than-expected forecast for the upcoming fiscal year. Revenue for the quarter fell 11.9% year on year to $3.41 billion, meeting Wall Street’s expectations. However, other key metrics disappointed investors. While adjusted earnings of $0.09 per share met analyst estimates, it marked a significant drop from $0.64 in the same quarter last year. Furthermore, the company reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $180 million, substantially missing analyst projections of a $318.8 million profit. Compounding the weak results, Estée Lauder issued guidance for its 2026 fiscal year with adjusted earnings per share expected to be between $1.90 and $2.10. The midpoint of this range is nearly 10% below the consensus analyst forecast, raising concerns about the company's profitability outlook.
Shares of coconut water company The Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ:COCO)
jumped 6.3% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Piper Sandler upgraded the stock to 'Overweight' from 'Neutral'. The investment firm set a new price target of $39, representing a potential upside of 15% for investors. In its decision, Piper Sandler highlighted Vita Coco's robust ability to adapt its sourcing strategies to mitigate the impact of tariffs. This optimistic view from a Wall Street analyst signals growing confidence in the beverage company's financial resilience and future performance, which prompted a positive reaction from the market.
Shares of pool products retailer Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) fell 7.6% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week.
Shares of health and wellness products company Herbalife (NYSE:HLF)
jumped 7.2% in the morning session after the company shared positive preliminary results from the beta launch of its new Pro2col digital health and wellness platform.
Shares of home energy technology company Enphase (NASDAQ:ENPH)
jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the U.S. Treasury Department issued favorable 'safe harbor' guidance on tax credits for clean energy projects, continuing a surge from the previous session. The stock continued a surge that began on Friday after the Treasury Department and IRS released new 'safe harbor' guidance clarifying which clean energy projects can qualify for tax credits. The new rules were viewed as less restrictive than investors had feared and were particularly favorable for residential solar projects, a key market for companies like Enphase. According to reports, the guidance largely preserved tax credits through 2030, clearing a cloud of uncertainty that had hung over the sector for more than a year and providing better visibility on future subsidies.
Shares of residential solar energy company Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after RBC Capital upgraded the stock to 'Outperform' from 'Sector Perform,' citing greater certainty around federal solar tax credits.
Shares of HR and payroll software provider Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after private equity firm Thoma Bravo lined up a bid to acquire one of its competitors, Dayforce (DAY).
Shares of document technology company Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) fell 3.2% in the morning session after Citigroup reinstated coverage on the stock with a "Neutral" rating and a significantly lower price target.
Shares of digital knowledge management company Yext (NYSE:YEXT) jumped 10.6% in the morning session after its Chairman and CEO, Michael Walrath, submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of the company he doesn't already own for $9.00 per share in cash. The offer prompted the company's board to form a special committee of independent directors to evaluate the proposal and explore other options. Mr. Walrath indicated that the proposal is backed by reputable financing sources. In a separate announcement, Yext stated it expects its second-quarter results to be within or better than its previously issued guidance. However, in light of the acquisition offer, the company withdrew its financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2026.
The global financial landscape is once again grappling with the intricate dance of geopolitics, as a recent summit between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, has sent ripples of uncertainty and cautious optimism through the markets. While the
The global financial landscape is currently navigating a period of heightened uncertainty, with key economic indicators signaling a notable deceleration in private consumption and emerging fragilities within the labor market. These intertwined trends are casting a long shadow over the stock market, prompting investors to re-evaluate their positions and brace
EV charging infrastructure provider Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK)
will be announcing earnings results this Monday after market close. Here’s what to expect.
