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Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT) posted better-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, but a slight revenue miss caused shares to drop more than 3% in premarket trading. The climate solutions provider reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.88 for Q2 2025, topping Wall Street’s forecast of $3.79. However, revenue came in at $5.75 billion—just under the projected…

United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) released its second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, revealing earnings that missed Wall Street expectations, even as the company delivered record revenue for the period. The biotech firm reported adjusted earnings of $6.41 per share, falling $0.94 below the analyst forecast of $7.35. Revenue reached $798.6 million, just shy of the anticipated…

Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE:SW) reported a net loss for the second quarter on Wednesday, falling short of analyst earnings forecasts despite slightly outperforming on revenue. Following the announcement, shares declined 1.89% in premarket U.S. trading. The global paper-based packaging firm posted a net loss of $26 million for the quarter, translating to a loss of…

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) delivered better-than-expected second-quarter results on Wednesday, though its stock slipped 1.2% in premarket trading after the chocolate maker revised its full-year earnings forecast downward due to mounting tariff-related costs. Adjusted earnings for the quarter came in at $1.21 per share, beating analyst projections of $0.99. Revenue reached $2.61 billion, also above…

VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) saw its stock surge 16.94% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after reporting fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, offering encouraging signs that its business overhaul is gaining traction. The apparel and footwear conglomerate—owner of brands like The North Face, Vans, and Timberland—posted an adjusted quarterly loss of $0.24 per…

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) released fiscal third-quarter results on Tuesday that missed analyst expectations due to softer demand impacting profit margins, yet the coffee giant emphasized ongoing advancements in its restructuring efforts. Following the earnings report, Starbucks shares rose over 4% in early U.S. trading. For the quarter ending June 30, Starbucks posted adjusted earnings per share…

Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE:FVRR) saw its stock rise 2.48% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after releasing second-quarter results that outpaced analyst forecasts, largely driven by robust growth in AI-focused offerings and its Managed Services division. The freelance marketplace reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.69, beating expectations of $0.67, while revenue came in at $108.6…

Visa (NYSE:V) shares slipped slightly in early U.S. trading on Wednesday after the payments firm maintained its full-year guidance despite reporting better-than-expected results for the third quarter. Alongside competitor MasterCard, Visa is often seen as a key indicator of U.S. consumer confidence amid ongoing economic uncertainty fueled by tariffs. Concerns have mounted that these levies…

On Wednesday, UBS (NYSE:UBS) announced a second-quarter net profit of $2.4 billion, more than twice the $1.1 billion recorded a year ago. This improvement was fueled by strong performance in its core units alongside lower costs related to integration. The bank reported a 49% rise in profit before tax to $2.2 billion, while underlying profit…

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd have inked a $4.3 billion deal for lithium iron phosphate batteries designated for energy storage, Reuters reported Wednesday. According to a source familiar with the matter cited by Reuters, the batteries will be produced at LG’s manufacturing facility in the United States. Earlier the same…