Ulta Beauty, Estée Lauder, eBay And A Video Conferencing Innovator On CNBC's 'Final Trades'
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' analysts highlighted their picks: Zoom Video Communications (ZM) for its strong Q4 results and stock repurchase program, eBay (EBAY) for its Q4 performance and new stock repurchase initiative, Ulta Beauty (ULTA) for exceeding Q3 sales expectations and revising FY23 guidance, and Estée Lauder (EL) for its Q2 results and restructuring plan. Each company's stock saw positive movement following these announcements.
February 28, 2024 | 2:05 pm
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eBay reported strong Q4 results, declared a cash dividend, and announced a $2B stock repurchase program, leading to a 1.2% stock increase.
eBay's positive earnings report and shareholder-friendly actions such as dividends and stock buybacks likely led to the stock's upward movement.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Estée Lauder reported better-than-expected Q2 results and announced a restructuring plan, leading to a 2.4% stock increase.
Estée Lauder's strong financial results and strategic restructuring plan likely boosted investor confidence, driving the stock price higher.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Ulta Beauty exceeded Q3 sales expectations and revised FY23 guidance upwards, resulting in a 0.9% stock increase.
Ulta Beauty's strong sales performance and positive future guidance likely reassured investors, contributing to the stock's positive price action.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Zoom Video reported strong Q4 results, above-estimate FY25 EPS guidance, and a $1.5B stock repurchase program, leading to an 8% stock increase.
Zoom's better-than-expected financial performance and proactive shareholder return measures likely contributed to positive investor sentiment, driving the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90