Microsoft Shares Drop While Meta and Southwest Airlines Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 6h ago
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Source: CNBC
- Microsoft Earnings Beat: Microsoft reported capital expenditures of $37.5 billion in Q2, exceeding the $34.31 billion consensus, yet shares fell nearly 5% in after-hours trading, indicating market concerns about future growth.
- Southwest Airlines Profit Forecast: Southwest Airlines expects adjusted earnings of at least $4 per share in 2026, surpassing analysts' expectations of $3.19, leading to a 6% share price increase, reflecting market confidence in its business model overhaul.
- Meta Platforms Strong Sales Outlook: Meta anticipates Q1 sales between $53.5 billion and $56.5 billion, exceeding the $51.41 billion consensus, resulting in a 9% share price increase, showcasing optimism about a rebound in advertising revenue.
- IBM Strong Performance: IBM's Q4 adjusted earnings reached $4.52 per share on revenue of $19.69 billion, both surpassing analyst expectations, with shares rising over 7%, as the CEO noted that its generative AI business has exceeded $12.5 billion, highlighting robust growth potential in the AI sector.
Analyst Views on LEVI
Wall Street analysts forecast LEVI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LEVI is 26.50 USD with a low forecast of 26.00 USD and a high forecast of 27.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 21.250
Low
26.00
Averages
26.50
High
27.00
Current: 21.250
Low
26.00
Averages
26.50
High
27.00
About LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co. is an apparel company. The Company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi's, Levi Strauss Signature, Denizen, Dockers and Beyond Yoga brands. The Company operates through three geographical segments: Americas, Europe, and Asia. It designs, markets and sells directly or through third parties and licensee's products that include jeans, casual and dress pants, tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jackets, footwear, and related accessories for men, women and children around the world. The Company’s products are sold in more than 120 countries worldwide through a combination of chain retailers, department stores, online sites, and a global footprint of approximately 3,400 retail stores and shop-in-shops. Outside the United States, department stores, specialty retailers, franchised or other brand-dedicated stores and shop-in-shops are its primary distribution channels.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
