Earnings Season Highlights

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A collection of noteworthy post-earnings reactions
Published on Apr 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) stock is under heavy pressure following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement. The athletic apparel giant, which manufactures roughly half its footwear in China and a significant portion of its apparel in Vietnam, is now facing steep levies of 54% and 46%, respectively, on goods from those countries.

In response, NKE was last seen 11.3% lower at $57.62, as investors digest the long-term impact of rising supply chain costs on the company’s margins. The stock is set to snap a three-day win streak, extending its late-March post-earnings bear gap and hitting its lowest level since November 2017. Nike stock now carries a 23.5% year-to-date deficit.

Meanwhile, options traders are piling in following the news. More than 72,000 calls and 82,000 puts have changed hands -- 5 times the average intraday volume -- with fresh positions opening at the most popular contract, the April 55 put.

Published on Apr 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Updated on Apr 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Updated on Apr 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) has seen no shortage of unpleasant headlines this past year, though the airplane manufacturer scored a contract to build the U.S. Air Force's latest fighter jet. Today, CEO Kelly Ortberg, per a written testimony seen by Reuters, will tell the Senate Commerce Committee that the company "made serious missteps in recent years" but enacted "sweeping changes to the people, processes, and overall structure." 

For Boeing stock to make a meaningful rebound, however, it will also have to battle a period of weak seasonality. The equity is the only aerospace name on Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White's list of worst S&P 500 Index (SPX) stocks to own in April. According to White's data, the shares finished April lower seven out of 10 times in the last decade, averaging a 4.5% loss. 

From its current perch at $170.22, a similar move would put the equity just above $162. Though Boeing Stock is currently on track to snap a three-day losing streak, it carries a 10% year-over-year deficit. 

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An unwinding of optimism from bullish options traders could provide headwinds as well. BA's 50-day call/put volume ratio of 2.12 at the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Cboe Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX) ranks higher than 96% of readings from the past year. 

Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Shares of natural gas giant EQT Corp (NYSE:EQT) pulled back from their Feb. 19 peak of $56.66 -- the stock's highest level in more than a decade -- before finding support at the 100-day moving average near $45 in early March. From there, EQT staged an impressive rebound, adding 10.9% last month. While the equity dipped back below the $51.50 region to close out March, the technical picture and seasonal trends suggest another powerful rally could be brewing.

In fact, EQT is one of the best stocks to own in April. According to Schaeffer’s Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, the equity has finished the month higher in eight of the past 10 years, averaging a solid 15.4% gain. A comparable move from its current perch at $54.60 would launch EQT to a fresh all-time high, above $60.

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Plus, now may be an ideal time to speculate with options. EQT sports a Schaeffer’s Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 75 out of 100, indicating the stock has consistently outperformed volatility expectations over the past year -- a bullish indicator for premium buyers.

Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
  • Midday Market Check

Stocks are higher this afternoon, as Wall Street eyes President Trump’s highly anticipated tariff announcement later today. The White House is reportedly finalizing details, with options ranging from reciprocal, country-specific levies to a tiered system, effective immediately. Investors are also unpacking the latest jobs data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) solidly higher, while the S&P 500 Index (SPX) is just above breakeven.

Continue reading for more on today's market, including: 

  • Weak EV deliveries ding Tesla and Rivian shares.
  • CEO investment sparks Petco stock rally.
  • Plus, BB options heat up; DoorDash and Domino's team up; and fintech stock hits record low.
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BlackBerry Ltd (NYSE:BB) stock is sinking today, last seen 8.5% lower to trade at $3.42, after the Canadian software firm issued a weaker-than-expected annual revenue forecast, despite reporting a surprise fourth-quarter profit of 3 cents per share on $141.7 million in revenue, both of which topped expectations. Despite the drop, options traders are chiming in. So far  28,000 calls and 9,451 puts have swapped hands -- 4 times the average intraday volume -- led by the weekly 4/4 3.50-strike call, where new positions are being opened. BB is now down 11.7% year to date.

DoorDash inc (NASDAQ:DASH) stock is one of the SPX's top performers today, last seen up 3.4% at $188.60. These gains follow news of a new partnership with Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), whose drivers will deliver orders placed through the DoorDash app. While financial terms weren't disclosed, the move could expand DoorDash’s reach and boost Domino’s access to new customers. DASH added 75.1% in the last nine months, and stands 12.3% taller in 2025.

nCino Inc (NASDAQ:NCNO) is the worst-performing IXIC stock today, last seen down 25.5% at $20.95, after the fintech firm reported disappointing fourth-quarter results and issued disappointing guidance for the current quarter and full year. The company posted adjusted earnings of 12 cents per share, missing estimates by 7 cents. Earlier slipping to an all-time low of $18.75 amid a flurry of bear notes, NCNO is pacing for its worst single-day drop on record, and is now down 39% year-to-date.

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Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Citigroup this morning upgraded bank stock Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:SCHW) to "buy" from "neutral," with a price-target hike to $102 from $85. The brokerage firm cited improving growth and balance sheet metrics as the company "shifts to offense," per The Fly. At last glance, SCHW was up 0.7% at $78.22. 

The majority of analysts were already bullish on Charles Schwab coming into today. Of the 23 firms in coverage, 17 carry a "buy" or better rating, while the 12-month consensus price target of $89.42 is a roughly 14.4% premium to current levels. 

On the charts, SCHW is bouncing off the $76 level, which has been a familiar line of both pressure and support over the past few years. The stock has been volatile since its Feb. 11 two-year high of $84.50, but still sports a 5.7% year-to-date lead. 

Over in the options pits, calls have been much more popular than usual of late. Charles Schwab stock's 10-day call/put volume ratio of 3.97 at the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Cboe Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX) ranks higher than 96% of readings from the past year. 

 

Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Shares of pet retail giant Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc (NASDAQ:WOOF) are 16.4% higher out of the gate, last seen trading at $3.45, after a SEC filing revealed CEO Joel Anderson purchased nearly 1.6 million shares across two sessions -- a $4.7 million investment that signals strong conviction from the top. The move suggests leadership sees deep value in the beaten-down pet retailer at current levels.

That vote of confidence comes at a critical time. Despite a 31.5% post-earnings bull gap last week, WOOF is still down 22.3% in 2025. However, the equity maintains a 42.3% year-over-year lead -- evidence that longer-term momentum could be building.

Analysts remain pessimistic. Of the 12 brokerages covering WOOF, nine maintain a “hold” or worse rating. Meanwhile, short interest remains elevated, with 28.28 million shares sold short, which accounts for a hefty 36.8% of the stock’s total available float.

Options traders may want to take note. Petco Health and Wellness stock’s Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 86% ranks in the 20th percentile of its annual range, suggesting short-term options are attractively priced at the moment.

Published on Apr 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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