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Nike reports Q1 profit of $1.45 billion, beats estimates

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Livemint · 1y ago

Nike reports Q1 profit of $1.45 billion, beats estimates

Nike, the world's largest sportswear maker, reported a first-quarter profit of $1.45 billion, beating estimates. Despite missing revenue estimates, the company successfully reduced inventories and forecasted an increase in second-quarter gross margins. Nike plans to focus on running and modern comfort products to capitalize on consumer demand, as well as refresh its basketball shoe portfolio. While North America revenue fell, Nike's share price rose almost 10% in after-market trading.

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In slow December quarter, TCS beats Infosys

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Livemint · 1y ago

In slow December quarter, TCS beats Infosys

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has outperformed Infosys in the December quarter as its revenue rose by 1% sequentially, beating profit estimates. A significant portion of TCS's growth was driven by a large contract with BSNL. However, both TCS and Infosys are at risk of registering their slowest annual growth due to the global economic slowdown. Additionally, the combined workforce of both companies declined by 11,781 employees during the quarter. TCS reported a revenue of $7.28 billion and a net profit of $1.41 billion, while Infosys reported revenue of $4.66 billion and a net profit of $733 million.

Google parent Alphabet beats quarterly revenue estimates

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Economic Times · 9m ago

Google parent Alphabet beats quarterly revenue estimates

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue thanks to strong growth in its digital advertising business and increased demand for its cloud services. Digital ad sales rose to $65.85 billion, while revenue from Google's cloud platform reached $11.35 billion, surpassing analysts' estimates. The company's profit of $2.12 per share also exceeded expectations. Overall, Alphabet experienced a 15% increase in revenue to $88.27 billion during the quarter.

Expedia beats profit estimates, announces $5 billion share buyback

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Expedia beats profit estimates, announces $5 billion share buyback

Online travel booking company Expedia Group has announced a $5 billion share buyback plan following a better-than-expected quarterly profit. The company experienced a boost in demand for international travel, leading to resilient demand and higher rates, which increased margins. The rise in bookings during the Independence and Labor Day holiday weekend also contributed to its strong performance. Expedia's quarterly revenue rose 8.6% to $3.93 billion, surpassing estimates of $3.86 billion. Shares of the company rose by 10% after the announcement.

EBay beats earnings estimates on strong US holiday spending

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Economic Times · 1y ago

EBay beats earnings estimates on strong US holiday spending

eBay reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit due to strong consumer spending during the holiday season. The company experienced growth in categories such as refurbished goods and auto parts, and its marketplace is expected to benefit from increased consumer spending. However, eBay CEO Jamie Iannone noted weaknesses in the UK and Germany, highlighting negative e-commerce growth in the latter. The company also announced a $2 billion share repurchase program. Despite job cuts and uncertainties in the economy, eBay's performance surpassed estimates with a revenue of $2.56 billion and adjusted profit per share of $1.07.

Chinese ecommerce giant JD beats estimates for quarterly profit

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Economic Times · 11m ago

Chinese ecommerce giant JD beats estimates for quarterly profit

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com reported better-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by a mid-year sales festival and aggressive price cuts. Competing with other major vendors like Alibaba, JD.com has focused on discounting and offering lower-priced goods to attract cost-sensitive consumers. The company's second-quarter profit, excluding certain items, increased by 73.7% to 9.36 yuan per share, surpassing estimates of 6.07 yuan. JD.com's revenue rose 1.2% to 291.40 billion yuan in the quarter. The company's performance reflects the increasing competition and the need for retailers to rely on discounting events to drive growth.

Spotify's monthly user numbers miss estimates on lower promotions

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Spotify's monthly user numbers miss estimates on lower promotions

Swedish company Spotify reported Q1 results, with monthly active users (MAU) below its own estimates. Although MAUs increased by 19%, it fell short of Spotify's guidance and analysts' expectations. The company also projected Q2 MAUs at 631 million, missing estimates. Despite this, premium subscribers, who are the main source of revenue, grew by 14% to 239 million, in line with estimates. Spotify has been cutting costs, including through layoffs and reduced marketing expenses, to focus on increasing profits. Gross margins rose to 27.6% in Q1, aided by higher profits in the podcast business. Spotify's revenue for the quarter reached 3.64 billion euros ($3.89 billion), exceeding estimates. The company expects revenue to reach 3.8 billion euros in Q2.

Tencent Music beats quarterly revenue estimates

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Tencent Music beats quarterly revenue estimates

Tencent Music, China's audio entertainment platform, exceeded revenue expectations in Q4 2020 driven by growth in paid subscriptions. It reported revenue of 6.89 billion yuan ($957.02 million), surpassing analyst estimates of 6.71 billion yuan. Tencent Music's online music service revenue increased by 41.1% to 5.02 billion yuan year-on-year, supported by steady growth in paid subscriptions and advertising services. The company's earnings per American depository share (ADS) were 0.83 yuan, compared to 0.72 yuan in the same period last year.

Accenture warns of first-quarter revenue below estimates

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Livemint · 1y ago

Accenture warns of first-quarter revenue below estimates

Accenture reported its Q4 revenue of $16 billion, slightly below estimates of $16.08 billion. The company also announced a first-quarter revenue forecast below Wall Street targets, citing high inflation and interest rate pressures. Accenture expects Q1 revenue of $15.85 billion to $16.45 billion, while analysts forecast $16.43 billion. Furthermore, the company's fiscal 2024 adjusted earnings per share guidance fell short of estimates. Accenture shares fell nearly 5% after the announcement.

Samsung flags 10-fold rise in first-quarter profit as chip prices recover

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Samsung flags 10-fold rise in first-quarter profit as chip prices recover

Samsung Electronics has projected a more than 10-fold increase in operating profit for Q1 2023. The rebound in semiconductor prices has boosted the company's earnings from a low base last year. The estimated operating profit of 6.6 trillion won ($4.89 billion) surpasses expectations, indicating improved margins and demand for NAND flash chips. However, revenue fell short of expectations, likely reaching 71 trillion won, below estimates of 72.3 trillion won. The strong performance in the chip division and the positive response to the new Galaxy S24 smartphones contributed to the company's success.

Cisco beats earnings expectations as AI spurs networking gear demand

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Economic Times · 8m ago

Cisco beats earnings expectations as AI spurs networking gear demand

Cisco Systems exceeded expectations in its first-quarter results, driven by increasing demand for its networking gear in the midst of the AI boom. The company predicts higher quarterly revenue and profit than anticipated, thanks to investments in AI technologies that require data centers utilizing Cisco's products. To diversify its business, Cisco aims to reduce reliance on its networking equipment division by focusing on areas such as cybersecurity, cloud systems, and AI-driven products. Despite facing supply chain issues and a downturn in demand, the company completed its acquisition of Splunk, enhancing its software business and cybersecurity capabilities. The company expects second-quarter revenue to surpass estimates, along with a rise in adjusted profit per share. Cisco forecasts annual revenue and adjusted profit within an optimistic range.

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