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HCA

HCA Healthcare has increased its FY23 EPS outlook from $17.25-$18.55 to $17.70-$18.90, surpassing the consensus estimate of $18.17.

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July 27, 2023 | 11:36 am

NTCT

NetScout Systems has reiterated its FY24 revenue guidance of $915M-$945M, compared to the estimated $918.54M. The company also expects an adjusted EPS of $2.20-$2.32, against the estimated $2.23.

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July 27, 2023 | 11:35 am

AGCO

AGCO Corporation has projected its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 to be between $14.82 and $15.25, which is higher than the estimated $14.58.

Portfolio Pulse from Bill Haddad

July 27, 2023 | 11:34 am

HTZ

Hertz Global Holdings reported Q2 earnings of $0.72 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.64 by 12.5%. However, this is a 40.98% decrease from the same period last year. The company's quarterly sales of $2.44 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.45 billion by 0.53%, but it's a 3.97% increase from the same period last year.

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July 27, 2023 | 11:33 am

BAX

Baxter Intl (NYSE:BAX) reported Q2 earnings of $0.66 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.60 by 10%. However, this is a 24.14% decrease from the same period last year. The company's quarterly sales of $3.71 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.79 billion by 2.19%, but it's a 3.14% increase from the same period last year.

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July 27, 2023 | 11:32 am

LECO

Lincoln Electric Holdings (NASDAQ:LECO) reported Q2 earnings of $2.44 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.32 by 5.17%. This is an 11.93% increase from the same period last year. However, the company's quarterly sales of $1.06 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.10 billion by 3.55%, but still showed a 9.43% increase from the previous year.

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July 27, 2023 | 11:31 am

ASAN

FRD

RILY

Insiders at B. Riley Financial, Friedman Industries, and Asana have recently made notable purchases of their companies' stocks. B. Riley Financial's Chairman and Co-CEO acquired shares worth around $4 million, while a director at Friedman Industries bought shares worth around $81,600. Asana's President, CEO, and Chair bought shares worth around $3.55 million.

Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin

July 27, 2023 | 11:21 am

SPGI

S&P Global has reiterated its 2023 consolidated guidance for revenue growth, operating margin, EPS, and free cash flow. The company has not provided any changes or updates to its previous forecasts.

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July 27, 2023 | 11:20 am

AEP

American Electric Power has reaffirmed its FY23 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.19-$5.39, which is in line with the estimated $5.27. The company also expects a long-term growth rate of 6%-7%.

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July 27, 2023 | 11:18 am

META

Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) surged in premarket trading following the release of its Q2 results, which exceeded expectations. The company's revenue rose 11% to $32 billion, surpassing the $28.13 billion consensus estimate. The EPS of $2.98 also beat the $2.63 Street estimate. The company guided to Q3 revenue of $32 billion - $34.5 billion, higher than the consensus estimate of $28.29 billion. Several analysts have raised the price target for the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

July 27, 2023 | 11:18 am