ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) announced its audited financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. The company achieved record revenue of $111.60 million, an increase of 8.99% compared to the previous year. However, ZK International reported a net loss of $61.06 million, primarily due to one-time write-offs related to non-core investments. Despite the net loss, the company remains confident in its ability to navigate the evolving market landscape and deliver sustainable value to its shareholders.
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Home Depot Inc. (HD) reported a slight miss on second-quarter revenue expectations, causing its stock to trade lower in premarket trading. While sales grew by 0.6% year-over-year, comparable sales decreased by 3.3%, reflecting weaker consumer demand due to higher interest rates and economic uncertainty. Despite the miss, Home Depot raised its full-year sales guidance and expects adjusted earnings per share to be within a specific range.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) saw a slight revenue dip in the second quarter of 2024, attributed to a decrease in social entertainment services. However, the company saw strong growth in online music services, driven by a significant increase in paying subscribers and higher revenue per user.
Bumble Inc.’s stock took a significant hit last week after the company missed revenue expectations, highlighting its struggles in the competitive dating app market. Analysts are questioning Bumble’s ability to sustain growth, particularly as its third-quarter revenue forecast also fell short of expectations. Despite these concerns, Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on the stock.
Hasbro’s mobile game Monopoly Go! continues its meteoric rise, generating over $3 billion in revenue since its launch just 14 months ago. This success has propelled Hasbro to the top spot for video game licensing, surpassing even Electronic Arts in terms of revenue generated from a single game. The game’s success has also led Hasbro to raise its revenue guidance for the full year.
In its latest quarterly report, One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, reported a widening net loss of ₹550 crore for the quarter ending March 2024. This represents a significant increase from the ₹167.5 crore loss reported during the same period in the previous year. The company’s revenue from operations also declined by 2.8% year-over-year, dropping from ₹2,464.6 crore in Q4 2023 to ₹2,267.1 crore in Q4 2024. Despite these setbacks, Paytm’s annual revenue for FY24 saw a healthy increase of 25%, growing from ₹7,990.3 crore to ₹9,978 crore.
The Emirates Group has released its Annual Report for 2023-24, showcasing an exceptional performance marked by record-breaking profits, revenue, and cash reserves. The Group achieved a remarkable AED 18.7 billion (US$ 5.1 billion) profit, a 71% increase from the previous year, while revenue soared to AED 137.3 billion (US$ 37.4 billion), reflecting a 15% rise. Cash reserves reached an all-time high of AED 47.1 billion (US$ 12.8 billion), up by 11% from the prior year. The Group’s cumulative profits over the past two years surpassed pandemic losses, reaching AED 29.6 billion. Both Emirates and dnata experienced substantial growth in profit and revenue, driven by the Group’s global expansion and robust customer demand. The Group’s success is attributed to continuous investments in products, services, partnerships, and talented employees. It is also a testament to the visionary leadership of the UAE and the nation’s progressive policies that foster growth and innovation.
Despite an 8% drop in China revenue, Apple’s CFO Luca Maestri highlighted strong growth in emerging markets. Maestri cited India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, and Indonesia as areas with significant growth potential. He emphasized the large and growing populations in these markets and the increasing popularity of Apple products.
Super Micro Computer Inc. reported fiscal third-quarter revenue that fell short of expectations, but the server maker raised its outlook for the year, sending shares higher in extended trading. The company earned $6.65 per share, excluding items, on revenue of $3.85 billion. Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had expected $5.78 per share on revenue of $3.95 billion. Super Micro’s revenue jumped 200% year over year, compared with a 103% increase in the previous quarter. The company now expects fiscal 2024 revenue of $14.7 billion to $15.1 billion, up from a previous range of $14.3 billion to $14.7 billion.
GE Healthcare (GEHC) reported mixed first-quarter results on Tuesday, with revenue and earnings slightly missing estimates. The company’s total revenue declined by 1% year over year to $4.65 billion, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.90, missing the consensus by 1 cent. Despite the disappointing results, GE Healthcare maintained its full-year guidance and expressed optimism about the business’s growth prospects. The market reacted negatively to the earnings, sending the stock down by nearly 14% in Tuesday’s trading session. However, analysts believe that the sell-off is an overreaction and that GEHC remains an attractive investment opportunity due to its strong market position and growth potential in areas such as Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics.