The VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) is up 23.66% so far in 2025, far ahead of the broader communications sector's 1.66% gain. This strong growth is driven by major gaming and esports companies like Nintendo, Tencent, AppLovin, and Roblox. As of May 27, the fund's value per share was $103.05, with total assets of $355.52 million. The strong
Lowe's Companies, Inc. reported its first quarter 2025 financial results, showing a modest decline in both sales and earnings compared to the same period in 2024. For the quarter ending May 2, 2025, the company posted net earnings of $1.6 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.92, down slightly from the $3.06 EPS reported in Q1 of the
Home Depot made $3.4 billion in profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, or $3.45 per share. This is slightly down from $3.6 billion, or $3.63 per share, in the same quarter last year. On an adjusted basis, earnings were $3.56 per share, compared to $3.67 last year. CEO Ted Decker said the results met expectations, with strong customer interest
Ryanair reported a profit after tax of €1.61 billion for FY25, down from €1.92 billion the previous year. Despite a 7% drop in average fares, the airline hit a record 200 million passengers, becoming the first EU airline to reach that milestone in a single year. Revenue rose 4% to €13.95 billion, driven by a 9% increase in traffic. Ancillary revenue
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) reported its first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026 on May 15, 2025. The company's revenue reached $165.6 billion, up 2.5% from last year, or 4.0% when adjusted for currency changes. Operating income grew 4.3%, or 3.0% on an adjusted basis. Earnings per share (EPS) were $0.56 under GAAP, and $0.61 on an adjusted basis, excluding a
Electronic Arts (EA) reported strong FY25 results driven by the success of EA SPORTS titles like College Football and FC, along with momentum in The Sims. Net bookings reached $7.36 billion, net revenue was $7.46 billion, and operating cash flow totaled $2.08 billion. EA repurchased 17.6 million shares for $2.5 billion and declared a $0.19 per share dividend payable on
Ferrari reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, with all key figures showing solid growth despite only a slight increase in car shipments. Revenues reached €1.79 billion, up 13% compared to Q1 2024. Operating profit (EBIT) rose 23% to €542 million, with a margin of 30.3%. Net profit increased to €412 million, up 17%, while earnings per share
BP Q1 2025 Financial Highlights: BP reported a Q1 underlying replacement cost (RC) profit of $1.4 billion, up from $1.2 billion in Q4 2024, driven by stronger refining margins, lower turnaround activity, and cost reduction progress. However, a weak gas marketing and trading result partially offset these gains. BP posted a reported profit of $0.7 billion, compared to a loss
Spotify reported strong results for Q1 2025, showing growth in both user engagement and finances. Premium subscribers grew by 12%, reaching 268 million, and monthly active users (MAUs) increased by 10%, totaling 678 million. The company's revenue rose 15% year-over-year to €4.2 billion, driven by pricing changes and higher average revenue per user (ARPU). Gross margin increased by 400 basis
Revenue fell 2% to $11.1B due to currency impact and refranchising, but organic revenue rose 6%, driven by a 5% price/mix boost and 1% increase in concentrate sales. EPS grew 5% to $0.77, while comparable EPS rose 1% to $0.73, both affected by strong currency headwinds. Operating margin was 32.9% (33.8% comparable), supported by smart cost management and optimized marketing
Boeing's first-quarter 2025 financial results highlighted revenue growth to $19.5 billion, an 18% increase from last year, despite a GAAP loss per share of $0.16 and a core loss per share of $0.49. Commercial Airplanes saw a revenue rise to $8.1 billion, up 75%, driven by 130 airplane deliveries, with increased production in the 737 program and stable production in
Philip Morris International reported strong Q1 2025 results, driven by growth in smoke-free products. Smoke-free products like IQOS and ZYN made up 42% of total revenue, with net revenue up 20% and gross profit up 33%. These products are now available in 95 markets. IQOS continued to gain market share in Japan and Europe, while ZYN nicotine pouches grew 53%
Johnson & Johnson delivered strong first-quarter results, highlighting the strength of its diversified business model. The company reported total sales of $21.9 billion, a 2.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Net earnings surged to $11 billion, up 238%, driven in part by a one-time gain. Adjusted earnings per share rose 2.2% to $2.77, while free cash flow reached
In the most recent quarter, the firm reported $84 billion in total net inflows, representing 3% annualized organic asset growth. This was driven by a record first quarter for iShares® ETFs, alongside strong inflows into private markets and active strategies. Revenue increased 12% year-over-year, reflecting the positive impact of market appreciation, organic base fee growth, and fees related to the GIP
JPMorgan Chase reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with net income of $14.6 billion ($5.07 per share) and an 8% increase in revenue to $46 billion, marking a 9% rise in profits compared to the previous year. The bank saw notable growth, driven by a 17% increase in noninterest revenue, primarily from higher fees in asset management and investment banking. Key
CarMax reported strong results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, with a notable 6.7% increase in revenue, reaching $6.0 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) surged by 81.3%, reaching $0.58, driven by growth in both retail and wholesale vehicle sales. Gross profit rose 13.9% to $667.9 million, thanks to higher unit sales and improved margins, particularly in retail. In
Recent announcements from Donald Trump have had a significant impact on the performance of the S&P 500. The S&P 500 Index has experienced a notable decline, approaching bear market territory. The S&P 500 has dropped more than 18% from its all-time highs. Additionally, weak Manufacturing and Service PMI readings have decreased confidence in the future performance of the S&P 500.
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported strong financial results for both Q4 and the full fiscal year ending February 2, 2025. In Q4, the company saw a 13% increase in revenue, reaching $3.6 billion (14% growth on a constant dollar basis). Comparable sales rose by 3%, while international sales surged 20%. The company also saw a 15% increase in gross profit, totaling
Dollar Tree has agreed to sell its Family Dollar business to Brigade and Macellum for $1.007 billion, with the sale expected to close in about 90 days, pending approval. The company expects to net around $804 million from the sale, along with tax benefits of about $350 million. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, Dollar Tree reported a loss of
Accenture reported strong Q2 FY25 results with broad revenue growth across geographic markets, industry sectors, and types of work. Key highlights include: new bookings of $20.91 billion (down 3% in U.S. dollars, flat in local currency), revenues of $16.66 billion (up 5% in U.S. dollars, 8.5% in local currency), $1.4 billion in new generative AI bookings, an operating margin of
NIKE, Inc. reported its Q3 FY2025 results, revealing a 9% year-over-year drop in revenues, totaling $11.3 billion, with a 7% decrease on a currency-neutral basis. The decline was driven by weaker sales across both NIKE Direct and wholesale channels. NIKE Direct, which includes digital and retail operations, saw a 12% decrease in revenues to $4.7 billion, primarily due to a
Adobe reported strong financial results for Q1 of fiscal year 2025, with record revenue of $5.71 billion, marking a 10% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) rose to $5.08, surpassing expectations. The company achieved operating cash flows of $2.48 billion and repurchased about 7 million shares. Adobe also showcased continued growth across its business segments, particularly in Digital Media,
Best Buy's total revenue for Q4 FY25 was $13.95 billion, down 4.8% from the previous year. Domestic revenue dropped 5.2% to $12.72 billion, but comparable sales grew by 0.5%, with strong performance in computing. GAAP operating income was 1.6% of revenue, down from 3.8% last year. GAAP diluted EPS dropped to $0.54 due to a $475 million goodwill impairment, but
Donald Trump's "America First" policy has forced Europe to revisit the topic of continental security. Security company stocks have seen a significant increase in price as new spending plans in the EU are being implemented. Thales, a global technology company that specializes in aerospace, defense, and security, has benefited from these geopolitical changes. Thales reported strong 2024 results with €25.3