Articles by James Calloway
Clorox Stock Climbs on FY2027 Sales Outlook, Yet Core Growth Stays Flat
Clorox (CLX) issued a fiscal 2027 sales growth forecast of 13-14%, beating consensus, but underlying organic growth is under 0.5% as acquisitions and ERP timing drive most of the gain. EPS guidance trails estimates.
Powell Industries Shares Slide on Record Backlog Execution Concerns
Powell Industries shares dropped 13.8% in after-hours trading as record backlog raises delivery concerns, despite Q3 revenue and EPS beating estimates.
Whirlpool Faces Steep H2 Cash Hurdle After EBIT Plunge
Whirlpool (WHR) needs over $1.4B in H2 free cash flow after Q2 EBIT dropped 69%. Shares slipped 1.7% in after-hours trading despite a 4.6% gain.
Sterling Infrastructure Q2 Revenue Soars 90%, But Margin Outlook Weighs on Shares
Sterling Infrastructure's Q2 revenue jumped 90%, but after-hours shares dropped 4.7% as the 2026 margin outlook implied a tighter incremental EBITDA margin.
Vertex Raises Outlook as CF Dominates, Non-CF Push Faces Steep Climb
Vertex Pharmaceuticals raised its 2026 outlook after strong Q2, but non-CF drugs Casgevy and Journavx face a 53% H2 growth hurdle.
Ford Shares Stall Post-Earnings Despite Raised 2026 Profit Forecast
Ford's stock fell 1.7% to $14.43 despite a 10.5% midpoint increase in its 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance. The automaker also faces a production halt in Romania due to electricity supply issues.
ON Semiconductor Q2 Beats Estimates, Cash Flow Surge Raises Questions
ON Semiconductor shares gained after Q2 results beat expectations, with revenue and EPS surpassing consensus. However, the company's cash flow growth was aided by working capital changes, raising sustainability concerns.
Celsius Holdings Faces Pre-Earnings Slide as Investors Eye Core Growth
Celsius Holdings (CELH) shares declined 3.4% to $28.23 ahead of Q2 earnings, with investors focused on core brand growth and margin trends. Analysts expect revenue of $887.7 million.
Hims & Hers Stock Rebounds 11% Ahead of Q2 Earnings Test
Hims & Hers shares surged 11% before earnings, erasing FTC-related losses. The focus now shifts to margin recovery and Eucalyptus integration.
Opendoor Shares Surge Ahead of Q2 Report; Margin Outlook in Focus
Opendoor shares climbed 4.5% ahead of Q2 results, with revenue expected near $900M. Investors focus on contribution margin and adjusted EBITDA as the company scales purchases.
