Smith & Wesson Brands Reports Upbeat Earnings, Joins America's Car-Mart, HCI Group And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results, leading to a 25.8% surge in its shares. Other companies like Willdan Group, Gulf Island Fabrication, and Grifols also saw significant gains following positive financial reports or announcements. Notably, Carvana Co. received an upgrade from RBC Capital, contributing to a 12.2% increase in its stock price.
March 08, 2024 | 3:08 pm
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Carvana Co. received an upgrade from RBC Capital from Underperform to Sector Perform, with a price target increase from $45 to $90, leading to a 12.2% rise in its stock.
The upgrade by RBC Capital, especially the significant increase in the price target, likely led to increased investor optimism about Carvana's future prospects, driving up the stock price.
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Smith & Wesson Brands reported strong Q3 results, with sales growth of 6.5% and an EPS of $0.19, surpassing estimates. Shares surged 25.8%.
The significant outperformance in Q3 results, especially in sales growth and EPS, directly contributed to the sharp increase in SWBI's stock price. Positive earnings typically lead to increased investor confidence and demand for the stock.
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