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Cisco Beats Estimates and Announces Restructuring, Canoo Rises 6%, Lulus Losses Widen, Latest in Earnings

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August 15 2024 2:08AM

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) – The networking and IT solutions company reported adjusted earnings of 87 cents per share on revenue of $13.64 billion, while analysts surveyed by LSEG expected it to earn 85 cents per share on revenue of $13.54 billion. Cisco also announced a $1 billion restructuring plan and a 7% reduction in its workforce. This is the second round of layoffs this year. Shares rose 0.2% pre-market.

Canoo Inc (NASDAQ:GOEV) – The innovative electric vehicle company had revenue of $605,000 in the second quarter, below the $910,000 estimate. The GAAP net loss was $5 million, improving from $70.9 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $38.6 million, a 38% year-over-year improvement. The adjusted loss per share was $0.61, 46% better than last year’s $1.13. Shares fell 6% pre-market.

Lulus (NASDAQ:LVLU) – The women’s fashion and e-commerce company reported revenue of $92 million in the second quarter of 2024, a 13% drop from the previous year. The net loss increased to $10.8 million, compared to $2.6 million in the prior quarter. The gross margin rose 80 basis points to 45.5%. The company expects revenue between $75 million and $79 million for the third quarter and plans to reduce operating expenses by 10-15%. Shares fell 3.2% pre-market.

Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:LITE) – The optical technology and lasers company reported earnings of 6 cents per share in the fiscal fourth quarter, beating the 2-cent forecast by FactSet analysts. Quarterly revenue was $308.3 million, above the expectation of $301.4 million. For the fiscal first quarter of 2025, Lumentum projects revenue between $315 million and $335 million and adjusted earnings between 7 and 17 cents per share. Analysts expect revenue of $311.4 million and adjusted earnings of 12 cents per share. Shares fell 1.5% pre-market.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) – Analysts monitored by FactSet expect Walmart to report adjusted earnings of 65 cents per share and revenue of $168.6 billion. Walmart shares are up 30% this year, outperforming the S&P 500. Shares rose 0.8% pre-market.

Deere (NYSE:DE) – Deere, the agricultural equipment manufacturer, is expected to show a significant decline in earnings due to low farmer income and excess inventory. Earnings per share are expected to fall to $5.68 and sales to $10.9 billion, compared to $10.20 and $14.3 billion last year. Equipment demand is expected to drop 15% in the second half. Shares rose 0.2% pre-market.

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) – The global mobile connectivity satellite company reported second-quarter 2024 EPS of -51 cents, worse than the estimate of -22 cents. Revenue was $900,000, 95.71% below analysts’ $21 million projection. Shares fell 0.7% pre-market.

dLocal (NASDAQ:DLO) – The digital payments company in emerging markets reported earnings per share of 15 cents in the second quarter of 2024, beating the 10-cent estimate. Revenue was $171.28 million, 17.31% below analysts’ forecast of $207.14 million. Shares fell 1.4% pre-market.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:ARQT) – The dermatological disease therapy company reported revenue of $30.9 million, beating the estimate of $27.73 million, driven by demand for ZORYVE. The net loss was $52.3 million, or $0.42 per share, improving from last year’s loss of $71 million, or $1.16 per share. ZORYVE sales grew 547% annually and 43% quarterly. Shares fell 3.7% pre-market.

StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) – The payment and financial technology company reported earnings per share of 31 cents in the second quarter of 2024, beating the 29-cent estimate. Revenue was $615.26 million, 3.96% above analysts’ $591.81 million forecast. Shares rose 1.1% pre-market.

Geopark (NYSE:GPRK) – The oil exploration and production company reported adjusted EBITDA of $127.9 million with a margin of 67% and net income of $25.7 million. Revenue was $190.2 million, 14% higher than in the previous quarter. Average production was 35,608 boepd, a 3% year-over-year decline. The company repurchased 4.4 million shares and will pay a dividend of $0.147 per share on September 12, 2024. Shares rose 0.3% pre-market.

Dragonfly Energy (NASDAQ:DFLI) – The energy storage solutions company reported a second-quarter 2024 loss of $0.22 per share, worse than the $0.16 estimate but better than last year’s $0.25 loss. Revenue was $13.21 million, 6.79% below the estimate. Shares rose 0.5% pre-market.

Longeveron (NASDAQ:LGVN) – The regenerative therapies and stem cell company reported a second-quarter 2024 loss per share of $1.83, worse than the $1.05 estimate. Revenue was $468,000, exceeding analysts’ $360,000 forecast by 30%. Shares fell 1.9% pre-market.

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