Chevron (CVX) Pre-earnings Analysis Oil / energy companies have lagged far behind the market this year as oil price volatility continues to ward off investors. Giants like Chevron suffered a period of declining revenues between Q1 of last year and Q1 of this year. Last quarter was their first quarter to finally post positive revenue growth compared to the same period last year, but net income still declined 26%. There are two primary reasons why revenues for many oil companies have suffered, especially those who focus on consumer gasoline. The administration’s control over prices. It is not news to anybody that presidential administrations forcefully lower gasoline prices during election years to boost civilian confidence and earn votes. This has ravished...
What Lam Research and ASML Earnings Tell Us About the Semiconductor Manufacturing Space It has been a volatile month for semiconductor equipment manufacturers after earnings from ASML were posted on the company’s website earlier than the projected date, sending stocks in the space significantly lower. It wasn’t necessarily the earlier than expected earnings that caused the sell-off, it was the lackluster earnings guidance that didn’t sit right with investors. ASML and Lam Research both operate in the same space, and despite the flashy headlines that Lam Research is getting about its earnings, they didn’t provide a much better outlook than ASML did. Yes, both companies beat expectations, but the common takeaway was that semiconductor equipment sales are flattening. The biggest...
Boeing has transitioned from famous to an infamous in recent years due to the many headwinds the company has faced. From the unfortunate 737 Max crashes, to the most recent strikes, the company cannot seem to get it right; however their new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, was optimistic that the company will begin to recover in the second half of 2025. Boeing’s Public Image and Culture: Apart from the numbers, Boeing must work on restoring trust amongst their consumers and their employees, but that’s impossible without a quick resolution to the strike. The company’s machinists are demanding higher pay, yet six weeks later, Boeing has yet to meet their demands. 17,000 employees have been laid off since the strike, which doesn’t...
Enphase Energy (ENPH) Pre-earnings Analysis Analysis done on daily timeframe. Energy technology company Enphase is set to report their third quarter earnings this week, here are some details in focus: Enphase has a mixed history when it comes to earnings, missing expectations on five different reports in the past two years. The company’s most recent earnings came in especially disappointing, which has sent shares lower leading up to this report. The company is amongst many other electronic technology companies that are seeing a slump in revenue despite the demand that AI needs. Enphase’s biggest opportunity is finding a way to capitalize on the AI energy demand and find a way to move their revenue back in the right direction. In...
Walt Disney Company (DIS) Analysis Analysis done on hourly timeframe. It has been a rough five years for Disney shareholders, with the stock lagging behind the market due to interest rate pressures and post-pandemic struggles. However, things may be looking up for the famous company as the Fed eases monetary policy, and new leadership makes better decisions. Let’s go back to 2019, when Disney posted a massive 16% year-over-year growth and more than $11 billion in profits. This was a good time for Disney—its shares had reached an all-time high, and its dividend was hefty enough to keep shareholders happy. Just a year later, as the pandemic struck, Disney’s revenue fell 6%, and profits plunged to a nearly $3 billion...
