BNY Mellon exceeded Q4 2024 earnings expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of $1.72, surpassing estimates and showing a 33% YoY increase. Analysts from Goldman Sachs, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and Truist Securities have maintained positive ratings and increased price targets, citing strong growth prospects and improved deposit behavior. While the stock is trading slightly lower, the overall outlook remains bullish.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is preparing to release its Q4 earnings report, with expectations of EPS at $6.73 and revenue around $101.75 billion. High utilization rates may impact profit margins, yet analysts remain optimistic, highlighting Optum’s growth and UNH’s strong fundamentals. The stock’s technical indicators show mixed signals, but its current valuation and planned buyback program are seen as attractive for investors.
First Horizon Corp (FHN) is set to release its Q4 earnings on January 16th. Analysts predict 39 cents per share earnings and $821.89 million in revenue. Several analysts have recently adjusted their price targets, reflecting a generally positive, but varied, outlook on the stock. Investors should conduct their own thorough research before making investment decisions.
KB Home exceeded Q4 expectations, reporting $2 billion in revenue and $2.52 earnings per share, surpassing analyst estimates. Net orders surged 41%, driven by increased demand despite higher mortgage rates. The company projects strong growth in 2025, with revenue expected between $7 billion and $7.5 billion. KBH stock rose 8% following the announcement.
U.S. Bancorp is expected to report strong fourth-quarter earnings on January 16th, with analysts forecasting $1.05 EPS and $6.99 billion in revenue. Positive Q3 results and varied analyst ratings ranging from Buy to Outperform create a mixed outlook for investors. It is essential for investors to perform thorough research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Polestar Automotive reported a 5.3% rise in Q4 2024 retail sales, reaching 12,256 vehicles, despite a 15% full-year sales decrease. Order intake surged by 37.2% in Q4 2024, driven by the Polestar 3 and 4 models. The company is optimistic about its future, attributing the growth to commercial operation changes. However, PSNY stock has lost over 44% in the past year.
Exxon Mobil’s Q4 earnings forecast fell short of Goldman Sachs’ and FactSet’s estimates, primarily due to weaker-than-expected performance in its Upstream, Downstream, and Chemicals segments. The implied EPS at the midpoint was ~$1.50, below estimates of $1.80 and $1.76. Goldman Sachs maintains a Neutral rating with a $125 price target. XOM shares declined 2.43% following the news.
Delta Air Lines is poised to report its Q4 2024 earnings on January 10th, with analysts forecasting strong results exceeding the previous year’s performance. Positive analyst ratings and upward revisions to price targets indicate a bullish outlook. However, the airline sector remains subject to market volatility, so investors must consider the inherent risks involved.
KB Home will report Q4 earnings on January 9. Analysts project $2.46 EPS and $1.99 billion in revenue. Wells Fargo maintains an Underweight rating with a $74 price target. KB Home’s 1.55% dividend yield allows for dividend income calculations, but yield fluctuates with stock price and dividend payments. The stock closed at $64.64 on Thursday, down 1.6%.
KB Home (KBH) is set to release its Q4 2024 earnings on January 9th. Analysts project earnings of $2.46 per share and revenue of $1.99 billion. While the company beat estimates in Q3, analyst ratings on KBH stock are mixed, with some downgrades and others maintaining neutral stances but adjusting price targets.
