1. $Estee Lauder(EL)$ Earnings Season & Retailer Divergence: What’s Driving the Stock? Quarterly Results & Guidance EL reported a 12% drop in sales to ~$3.41 billion and a deepening operating loss, prompting a ~5% stock drop. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.09, meeting expectations but guidance disappointed, projecting $1.90–$2.10 EPS versus ~$2.20 expected, which triggered a further ~7.6% slide. The net loss reached $546 million (or $1.51/share), driven by restructuring charges (~$527 million), impairment, and tax adjustments. Full-year sales declined 8% to $14.3 billion. Gross margins improved to ~74% thanks to cost-efficiencies and pricing, while net profits were hurt by restructuring. Tariff headwinds are expected to shave $100
Profit Turnaround+High Growth! Hidden Gems of Earnings Season?
This earnings season is nearing its end — which companies beat expectations or turned profitable, and which ones deserve more attention? During past turnarounds, many growth stocks achieved outsized gains. High-growth companies that turned profitable include DASH, OKTA, NTNX, TMDX, TOST, and RELY. In addition, Chinese ADRs this season should not be overlooked. Niu Technologies turned profitable in Q2, with its stock surging over 30%. Bilibili profit turned around, but shares fell 6% yesterday. Miniso's TOP TOY Revenue +73% and Jumped 6% on Earnings, continued to surge.
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