Analog Devices Faces Outlook Cuts but Holds Strong in Auto and Industrial, Analysts Optimistic

Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer reiterated an Outperform rating on Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:ADI) with a price target of $215. The company reported mixed results Wednesday. The first-quarter print was in line, while the second-quarter sales and EPS outlook missed 11% and 19%, respectively. This “expected” cut is ADI’s fourth consecutive cut this correction, the analyst flagged. Hybrid manufacturing supports a normalized gross margin of ~75%. ADI’s product diversification and core position in auto/industrial remain intact, Schafer noted. ADI trades 26x Schafer’s calendar year 2025 EPS vs. analog peer Texas Instruments Inc’s (NASDAQ:TXN) 28x. Rolling correction dampens visibility and pace of recovery in the near term, but the analyst noted a better second half. Schafer noted that ADI’s margin/growth profile, FCF return, and proven execution support a multiple in line with TXN. He sees long-term growth led by auto/ industrial and remains a long-term buyer. Bolton projects second-quarter revenue and EPS of $2.10 billion and $1.39 […]

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Intuit Reports Strong Second Quarter Results and Reiterates Full Year Guidance

Intuit Reports Strong Second Quarter Results and Reiterates Full Year Guidance Small Business and Self-Employed Group Revenue Grew 18 Percent MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 22, 2024– Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended January 31. “We had another strong quarter as consumers and small businesses continue to rely on Intuit’s platform to power their prosperity,” said Sasan Goodarzi, Intuit’s chief executive officer. “We have great momentum innovating across our products, and we’re well on our way to becoming the trusted assistant that our customers use to fuel their financial success.” Financial Highlights For the second quarter, Intuit: — Grew total revenue to $3.4 billion, up 11 percent. — Increased Small Business and Self-Employed Group revenue to $2.2 billion, up 18 percent; grew Online Ecosystem revenue to $1.7

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Intuit 2Q Revenue Rises as Segments’ Performance Spurs Growth

By Denny Jacob Intuit posted higher revenue in its latest quarter as key segments propelled the growth. The tax-preparation-software maker logged net income of $353 million, or $1.25 a share, for the second quarter ended Jan. 31, up from $168 million, or 60 cents a share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings were $2.63 a share, above analysts’ estimates of $2.30 a share. Revenue grew 11%, to $3.39 billion, matching expectations of analysts’ polled by FactSet. Among Intuit’s segments, Consumer Group revenue declined 5% from a year earlier due to the later Internal Revenue Service opening this year, the company said. Credit Karma revenue was flat compared to the prior-year period, a positive sign after the unit has reported multiple consecutive quarters of declining revenue prior to the latest results. Its Small Business and Self-Employed Group surged 18% from the prior year, while ProTax Group revenue climbed 8% during the same

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Intuit’s Stock Dips Despite Big Earnings Beat, Revenue in Line With Analyst Estimates

By Jon Swartz Intuit Inc.’s stock dipped 3% in after-hours trading Thursday despite the company posting quarterly revenue that met analysts’ estimates and earnings that surpassed them. “It was an excellent quarter despite the IRS shifting its [tax-filing] season later by one week,” Intuit (INTU) Chief Executive Sasan Goodarzi said in an interview. “We overperformed in what is typically our biggest quarter of the year.” Part of Intuit’s strategy this tax season is closely tied to artificial intelligence and to how its products Credit Karma, TurboTax Live and Intuit Assist use the technology to empower customers, Goodarzi said. “The next leg of growth is [generative] AI,” he said. The maker of tax-preparation software reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $353 million, or $1.25 a share, compared with net income of $168 million, or 60 cents a share, in the same quarter a year ago. Adjusted earnings were $2.63 a share.

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Intuit Profits Top Estimates. Tax Season Is Starting Slow. — Barrons.com

By Eric J. Savitz Intuit posted better-than-expected profits for its fiscal second quarter ended Jan. 31, as the U.S. moves into tax season, always the most important part of the company’s year. The parent of TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchip posted revenue for the quarter of $3.4 billion, up 11%, and about even with Street consensus estimates as tracked by FactSet. The company’s guidance had been for growth of 11% to 12%. Adjusted profits were $2.63 a share, well ahead of both the guidance range of $2.25 to $2.31 a share and the Street consensus forecast at $2.30 a share. Under generally accepted accounting principles, the company earned $1.25 a share, above guidance at 62 to 68 cents. CEO Sasan Goodarzi said in an interview with Barron’s that the better-than-expected profitability reflected both “strong topline” performance and improving margins, rather than any specific unusual factors. Revenue in Intuit’s “small

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Intuit Fiscal Q2 Non-GAAP Earnings, Revenue Rise; Q3 Guidance Issued, FY Outlook Affirmed

Intuit (INTU) reported fiscal Q2 non-GAAP earnings late Thursday of $2.63 per diluted share, up from $2.20 a year earlier. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $2.31. Total net revenue in the quarter ended Jan. 31 rose to $3.39 billion from $3.04 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $3.39 billion. In fiscal Q3, the company expects non-GAAP diluted EPS of $9.31 to $9.38. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expect $9.70. Revenue in the quarter ending April 30 is expected to increase 10% to 11%. In fiscal 2024, Intuit said it continues to expect non-GAAP diluted EPS of $16.17 to $16.47 on revenue of $15.89 billion to $16.11 billion. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expect normalized EPS of $16.39 on revenue of $16.05 billion. The company maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.90 a share, payable April 18 to shareholders of record April 10.

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Stifel Reports January 2024 Operating Data:Client Assets Under Administration And Fee-Based Assets Increased 1% From The Prior Month

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF) today reported selected operating results for January 31, 2024 in an effort to provide timely information to investors on certain key performance metrics. Due to the limited nature of this data, a consistent correlation to earnings should not be assumed. Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Client assets under administration and fee-based assets increased 1% from the prior month and reached record levels of $447 billion and $167 billion, respectively, as we continue to benefit from strong equity markets and solid recruiting pipelines. Client money market and insured products declined by 1% from year-end levels as the expected seasonal decline in sweep deposits was partially offset by the increase in Smart Rate balances. Overall client cash, inclusive of money market funds and short-term treasuries, was essentially flat in January compared to the prior month.” Selected Operating Data (Unaudited) As of % Change (millions) 1/31/2024

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Intuit Fiscal Third-Quarter Earnings Outlook Misses Views Following Second-Quarter Beat

Intuit (INTU) late Thursday reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings, while the financial technology platform’s bottom-line guidance for the current quarter trailed Wall Street’s estimates. Adjusted per-share earnings jumped to $2.63 during the three months ended Jan. 31 from $2.20 a year earlier, topping the consensus compiled by Capital IQ of $2.31. Revenue increased 11% to $3.39 billion, in line with the Street’s view. “We had another strong quarter as consumers and small businesses continue to rely on Intuit’s platform to power their prosperity,” Chief Executive Sasan Goodarzi said in a statement. Small business and self-employed group revenue advanced 18% year over year to $2.2 billion, led by a 19% rise in QuickBooks online accounting sales that came on the back of customer growth and higher prices, Intuit said. Credit Karma’s revenue was flat at $375 million as growth in money, credit cards and auto loans was offset by declines in

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Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference

The following is a summary of the NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: Financial Performance: NVIDIA reported Q4 revenue of $22.1 billion, a 22% sequential and 265% YoY increase. Fiscal 2024 total revenue was $60.9 billion, up 126% YoY. Data center revenue for fiscal 2024 was $47.5 billion, tripling YoY. Q4 data center revenue was a record $18.4 billion, up 27% sequentially and 409% YoY. Q4 gaming revenue was $2.87 billion, flat sequentially but up 56% YoY. Q4 gross margins expanded to 76% for GAAP and 76.7% for non-GAAP. Business Progress: NVIDIA is moving from general-purpose to accelerated computing in data center infrastructure. The new Hopper GPU computing platform and Infiniband end-to-end networking drove Q4 data center growth. NVIDIA’s AI Tensor cores and GPUs deliver up to 836 AI tops, fuelling generative AI applications. NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 40 Super Series GPUs launched at CES are showing strong potential.

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