TSMC Net Profit Hits $7.6B; Nokia Sees 32% Decline in Operating Profit; Novartis Boosts Outlook After Profit Surge
18 Julho 2024 - 6:53AM
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
(NYSE:TSM) – TSMC exceeded earnings and revenue expectations in the
second quarter with $20.82 billion in revenue and a net profit of
$7.6 billion. Strong demand for advanced chips for AI applications
drove a 40.1% increase in revenue and a 36.3% rise in profit
year-over-year. TSMC also adjusted its capital expenditure to up to
$32 billion. The company maintains substantial investments in
technology development and plans to start mass production of
2-nanometer chips in 2025. Revenue is expected to reach up to $23.2
billion this quarter, raising its sales growth estimates beyond the
previously forecasted 20%. Shares rose 3.67% in pre-market
trading.
Nokia (NYSE:NOK) – Nokia reported a 32% drop in
operating profit for the second quarter, amounting to $462.38
million, due to weak demand for 5G equipment. Net sales fell 18% to
$4.9 billion, particularly in India. The revenue figure excludes
its submarine cable business, which it is selling. The company
reported an increase in gross margin to 44.7%, thanks to Mobile
Networks. The operating margin remained at 9.5%, with robust free
cash flow driving an accelerated share repurchase program. Nokia
reaffirms its full-year outlook, anticipating improved demand and a
sales rebound in the second half of the year. Shares fell 6.92% in
pre-market trading.
Novartis (NYSE:NVS) – Novartis’ second-quarter
profit increased 43%, rising from $2.28 billion to $3.24 billion.
Earnings per share increased from $1.69 to $1.97. Net sales grew
9%, from $11.43 billion to $12.51 billion. Novartis raised its
forecast for 2024 for the second time this year due to strong sales
performance of heart drugs and others. Operating income is
projected to grow from high single digits to low double digits.
Expectations exceed analysts’ forecasts, reflecting robust growth
in global markets. Shares fell 1.74% in pre-market trading.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) – United Airlines
reported adjusted earnings of $4.14 per share in the second
quarter, surpassing the analysts’ estimate of $3.93 per share as
polled by LSEG. However, revenue of $14.99 billion was lower than
the expected $15.06 billion. Shares fell 0.87% in pre-market
trading.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) – Alaska Air Group
reported second-quarter earnings above expectations with $2.55 per
share, surpassing estimates of $2.38, and an operating revenue of
$2.9 billion. However, it forecasts a 50-cent per share drop in the
third quarter due to a new flight attendants’ contract implying an
average salary increase of 32%. The company projected adjusted
earnings of $1.40 to $1.60 per share for the period, compared to
LSEG estimates of $2.05 per share.
Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) – The
bank reported second-quarter earnings per share of $6.06, exceeding
the estimate of $3.08. Revenue was $4.54 billion, above the
expected $4.18 billion. There was a 17% increase in revenue
year-over-year, rising from $3.88 billion.
Equifax (NYSE:EFX) – In the second quarter,
revenue rose 9% to $1.43 billion, and adjusted earnings reached
$1.82 per share, surpassing projections. Equifax forecasted revenue
of $1.43 to $1.45 billion for the third quarter, below Wall Street
expectations, due to the impact of high interest rates on mortgages
and other loans.
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) – The aluminum company
announced adjusted earnings of 16 cents per share, beating
analysts’ forecast of 9 cents per share as indicated by LSEG.
Revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $2.91 billion, while
analysts anticipated $2.84 billion.
Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) – The pipeline
operator reported second-quarter earnings per share of $0.25, $0.01
below analysts’ estimate of $0.26. Quarterly revenue was $3.57
billion, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.14 billion.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) – The steel
producer reported earnings per share of $2.72 in the second
quarter, with revenue of $4.63 billion. Analysts consulted by LSEG
expected earnings of $2.67 per share and revenue of $4.43
billion.
Prologis (NYSE:PLD) – Prologis, specializing in
logistics real estate, raised its annual forecast for Core Funds
from Operations (FFO), expecting between $5.39 and $5.47 per share
in 2024, due to improved demand and growth in data centers. Rental
revenue in the second quarter rose to $1.85 billion, driven by
clients like Amazon, Home Depot, FedEx, and UPS.
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