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20 Feb 2025Thursday pre-market buzz is heating up as several stocks are making waves with earnings beats, strategic plans, and growth forecasts. Leading the pack is $HAS Hasbro, which reported a narrower fourth-quarter loss of $34.3 million. Despite the red ink, investors cheered its non-GAAP EPS of $0.46, beating estimates by $0.11, with revenue also surpassing forecasts at $1.1 billion. Hasbro's unveiling of its "Playing to Win" strategic plan, targeting expansion through 2027, has caught investors' attention, even as the company projects 2025 revenue below estimates.
Meanwhile, retail giant $WMT Walmart is under pressure after its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook fell short of expectations, despite beating top- and bottom-line estimates for Q4. The stock slipped in pre-market trading, reflecting concerns over slower profit growth ahead. Still, Walmart's robust sales, which reached over $680 billion in the latest fiscal year, and a 13% dividend boost signal long-term confidence, even as near-term growth moderates.
In China, $BABA Alibaba is surging, up 11% in pre-market trading after delivering a strong Q3 performance. The e-commerce titan exceeded revenue estimates, driven by robust year-end shopping sales and momentum in its Cloud Intelligence unit, where AI initiatives are accelerating growth. Investors welcomed Alibaba’s sharp profit hike as a sign that its strategic focus is paying off.
On the flip side, $NTES NetEase is feeling the heat, with shares dropping after Q4 results showed weaker sales despite an earnings beat. Revenue fell 1.4%, weighed down by declines in its Youdao and Cloud Music segments. The dip highlights challenges for the Chinese video game publisher as it navigates evolving consumer preferences.
Energy stock $DINO HF Sinclair is also under pressure, reporting a larger-than-expected quarterly loss of $1.14 per share due to lower refining margins. Revenue missed estimates by $60 million, though investors may find solace in the company's declared dividend of $0.50 per share, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns despite the earnings miss.
Lastly, $SAP SAP SE is gaining ground after raising its annual dividend by ~7% to €2.35 per share, reinforcing investor confidence in the software giant’s financial stability. This dividend hike reflects SAP’s solid performance and growth trajectory as it continues to expand its cloud offerings.
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