Apple Stock Has Slipped, but AI Looks Like a Catalyst, Says J.P. Morgan — Barrons.com

Emily Dattilo Apple stock is having a rough year, but sentiment is beginning to improve, J.P. Morgan argued. Analysts led by Samik Chatterjee trimmed their December 2024 price target to $210 from $215 and reiterated an Overweight rating on shares of the iPhone maker in a Thursday research report. Fundamentals have been weighing on the stock, including slowing iPhone sales in China, and the company stepping back on its plans for a car, analysts explained. The new $210 price target is based on a multiple of about 29 times J.P. Morgan’s calendar 2025 earnings estimate, “but implies a more reasonable” 25 times multiple of the analysts’ fiscal 2026 earnings estimate, “which is more in line with the multiple the shares have traded at following the 5G [wireless] cycle momentum.” There are reasons to remain bullish on the shares, J.P. Morgan noted. First, the valuation premium is settling — with Apple

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Delta Air Lines Announces March Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Delta Air Lines Announces March Quarter 2024 Financial Results PR Newswire ATLANTA, April 10, 2024 Delivered industry-leading operational performance, record March quarter completion factor March quarter revenue and earnings at the high end of guidance Expect record June quarter revenue, mid-teens operating margin, and EPS of $2.20 to $2.50 Reiterating 2024 outlook for EPS of $6 to $7 and free cash flow of $3 to $4 billion ATLANTA, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter. Highlights of the March quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and incorporated here. “Thanks to the extraordinary work of our 100,000 people, Delta is delivering the best operational reliability in our history, and we have widened the gap to our competitors. We were thrilled to recognize their efforts with $1.4 billion

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Delta Air Lines Q1 Adj EPS $0.45 Beats $0.36 Estimate, Sales $13.75B Beat $12.57B Estimate

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported quarterly Adj earnings of $0.45 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.36 by 25 percent. This is a 80 percent increase over earnings of $0.25 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.75 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $12.57 billion by 9.39 percent. This is a 7.75 percent increase over sales of $12.76 billion the same period last year.

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Delta, Reporting Record First-Quarter Revenue, Projects Another Strong Summer — WSJ

By Alison Sider Delta Air Lines said it expects strong summer travel demand as the carrier posted a better-than-expected profit for the first three months of the year. While other airlines are being stymied by delayed deliveries from Boeing, Delta hadnt been planning to receive any of the manufacturer’s jets this year. Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian said that while the arrival of new 737 MAX 10 jets that the airline ordered in 2022 is likely shifting, deliveries from rival planemaker Airbus have been reliablesomething Bastian said has given Delta an advantage. Bastian said he wasnt among the cadre of airline CEOs that sought to meet with Boeings board last month, an unusual move that expressed their dissatisfaction with the company and its CEO. Bastian hadnt attended a trade group meeting where it was discussed, he said. Were not sitting waiting for Boeing. I think the other airlines are without

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Delta Air Lines Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat. Why United, American Are Also Flying Higher. — Barrons.com

By Callum Keown Delta Air Lines beat earnings expectations in the first quarter and offered upbeat guidance as it flagged continuing strong travel demand. The stock jumped 4.1% ahead of the open Wednesday. The airline reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 45 cents on revenue of $12.6 billion — record first-quarter revenue. Wall Street was expecting earnings of 36 cents per share on revenue of $12.5 billion, according to FactSet estimates. Its second-quarter outlook for EPS of between $2.20 and $2.50 came in above the analysts’ consensus of $2.22. International travel remains strong, while corporate travel demand is accelerating, Delta noted. That’s good news for other large-network airlines — United Airlines stock rose 3.4% and American Airlines was up 2.7% ahead of the open. It’s also a reason to believe Delta can keep outperforming. Despite the earnings beat and impressive guidance, Delta stuck to its full-year outlook for EPS

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Boeing’s Production Slowdown ‘Negative’ for Stock, Free Cash Flow Generation, Morgan Stanley Says

Boeing’s (BA) slower-than-expected delivery from production may be best for safety, but is “negative” for the stock and free cash flow generation, Morgan Stanley said in a note Wednesday. On Tuesday, the planemaker said it delivered 83 commercial jetliners in Q1, the lowest since mid-2021. Morgan Stanley said the slowdown amid scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration would make it hard for the company to meet production and free cash flow targets. “Ultimately, the longer the FAA’s oversight pressures monthly aircraft deliveries on production, the more challenging it would be for Boeing to meet its 2025/2026 aircraft production and [$10 billion] free cash flow targets,” the firm said, adding that the company’s free cash outflow outlook is based on monthly production of 50 for Boeing 737 Max and 10 for Boeing 787. Morgan Stanley cut Boeing’s price target to $180 from $235, but maintained the company’s equalweight rating because it

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Swiss Government Backs Tougher Rules for Banks, Causing UBS Shares to Drop

By Louis Goss Switzerland’s government on Wednesday put forward plans that would see the country’s top banks subject to new rules aimed at preventing a repeat of the crisis that crashed Credit Suisse in March 2023, in an announcement that caused UBS shares to drop. In a 209 page document, Switzerland’s Federal Council recommended a package of 22 measures that could see new limits placed on bankers’ bonuses and see banks forced to keep more capital on their books to prevent another crash. If approved, the 22 measures could also see greater powers and more resources given to Switzerland’s banking regulator, FINMA, and see systemically important banks including UBS subject to stricter corporate governance rules. Shares in Switzerland’s top bank UBS (UBS) (CH:UBSG) fell 4% following publication of the document on Wednesday, after gaining 40% over the previous 12 months during which it acquired its main rival Credit Suisse in

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Tesla’s ‘Self-inflicted’ Woes Make This Analyst Feel More Cautious About the Stock

By Emily Bary Curiosity swirls around the company’s product priorities; it’s unclear if it will cancel its low-cost vehicle plans, for example Tesla Inc. is dealing with a host of challenges – some of its own making – and that could keep its stock at bay, according to a Jefferies analyst. “Most issues affecting core auto performance appear self-inflicted and should keep returns well below potential for the coming 24 months,” wrote Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois, as he cut his price target to $165 from $185 and maintained a hold rating. Tesla (TSLA) is due to post earnings on April 23, and that report comes with “recurring questions about product priorities and leadership,” Houchois added. He expects to see a heavily negative cash burn for the first quarter, though not enough to cast doubt on Tesla’s ability to finance its projects. Shares were off nearly 3% in morning trading Wednesday.

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