- BDC Stocks Have Struggled, but This Investor Just Disclosed a New $46 Million Bet on One
May 9, 2026
On May 8, 2026, Private Management Group Inc established a new position in Goldman Sachs BDC(NYSE:GSBD), acquiring 5,003,354 shares in an estimated $46.19 million trade based on quarterly average pricing, according to an SEC filing.
What happened
According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 8, 2026, Private Management Group initiated a new position in Goldman Sachs BDC(NYSE:GSBD) by purchasing 5,003,354 shares during the first quarter. The estimated transaction value is $46.19 million, calculated using the average unadjusted close price over the quarter. As of March 31, the position was valued at $44.43 million, reflecting both the purchase and movements in GSBD's stock price.
What else to know
This was a new position for the fund, now accounting for 1.3% of reported 13F assets under management. Top five holdings after the filing:
UNK: BRK-B: $95.05 million (2.7% of AUM) NYSE: SPNT: $73.51 million (2.1% of AUM) NYSE: COLD: $54.77 million (1.6% of AUM) NYSE: VLO: $54.15 million (1.6% of AUM) NYSE: DAR: $53.73 million (1.5% of AUM) As of Friday, GSBD shares were priced at $9.28, down about 13% over the past year and far underperforming the S&P 500, which is up about 30% in the same period. The stock's dividend yield was 11% as of Friday.
Company overview
Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $132.1 million Net income (TTM) $119.3 million Dividend yield 11% Price (as of market close May 7, 2026) $9.28
Company snapshot
GSBD provides secured and unsecured debt financing solutions, including first lien, unitranche, second lien, and mezzanine debt, with selective equity investments. It operates as a business development company, generating revenue primarily through interest income from direct lending to U.S. middle-market private companies. GSBD targets middle-market businesses with EBITDA between $5 million and $75 million, focusing on companies seeking flexible capital solutions.
Goldman Sachs BDC is a specialty finance company focused on originating and managing a diversified portfolio of debt investments in U.S. middle-market companies.
What this transaction means for investors
BDCs have faced growing pressure from lower rates, weaker credit conditions, and concerns about portfolio quality, but Private Management Group appears to believe the selloff in Goldman Sachs BDC has gone too far relative to the underlying income stream.
The backdrop is admittedly messy. Fitch recently warned that BDCs face “persistent earnings pressure and asset quality risks” as non-accruals remain elevated and competition squeezes lending spreads. Goldman Sachs BDC’s latest quarter reflected some of those concerns. Net asset value per share fell 3.7% sequentially to $12.17, while net investment income dropped to $0.22 per share from $0.37 in the prior quarter. The company also placed two additional investments on non-accrual status during the quarter.
Still, the portfolio remains heavily tilted toward senior secured lending, with roughly 99% invested in secured debt and an 11% weighted average yield at fair value. Management also maintained its $0.32 quarterly base dividend despite the tougher environment.
For long-term investors, this increasingly looks like a question of whether elevated yields are compensating enough for rising credit risk. If defaults stabilize and rates remain relatively high, GSBD’s double-digit yield could eventually look attractive. But if asset quality keeps deteriorating across private credit, today’s discount may prove justified.
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- Is It Too Late To Consider Valero Energy (VLO) After A 100% One Year Rally?
May 9, 2026
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If you are wondering whether Valero Energy at around US$236 per share is still good value or if most of the upside has already been priced in, this article breaks down what the current valuation implies for you. The stock has seen a 6.4% decline over the last week and a 6.0% decline over the last month, yet year to date it shows a 43.0% return and over the past year it has returned 99.9%. Recent headlines around the refining and energy sector, including shifting expectations for fuel demand and refining margins, help frame these sharp moves in Valero Energy's share price. Broader discussion around energy infrastructure and commodity price sensitivity also contributes to how investors are reassessing risk and potential reward here. Valero Energy currently has a value score of 3 out of 6, and the next sections will compare that score across common valuation tools before finishing with a broader way to think about what valuation means for this stock.
Valero Energy delivered 99.9% returns over the last year. See how this stacks up to the rest of the Oil and Gas industry.
Approach 1: Valero Energy Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model takes the cash Valero Energy is expected to generate in the future and discounts those amounts back to what they are worth in today’s dollars. It is a way of asking what the business as a whole might be worth based on its cash flows rather than its share price.
Valero Energy has last twelve months free cash flow of about $5.5b. The current model uses a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach, with analyst inputs for the earlier years and then extrapolated figures thereafter. For example, projected free cash flow for 2026 is $9.2b, stepping down to $4.8b by 2030, with that 2030 figure explicitly guided by analysts or model estimates. All projections are in $ and then discounted to reflect their present value.
On this basis, the DCF model points to an estimated intrinsic value of about $346.94 per share, which sits above the current share price of around $236. That gap translates into an implied 31.9% discount, suggesting the stock screens as undervalued using this method.
Result: UNDERVALUED
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Valero Energy is undervalued by 31.9%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio, or discover 51 more high quality undervalued stocks.VLO Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2026
Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for Valero Energy.
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Approach 2: Valero Energy Price vs Earnings
For companies that are generating profits, the P/E ratio is a straightforward way to see how much you are paying for each dollar of earnings. It ties directly to what the business is earning today, which many investors find easier to relate to than long term cash flow models.
What counts as a “normal” or “fair” P/E depends on how fast earnings are expected to change and how risky those earnings appear. Higher expected growth or lower perceived risk can justify a higher multiple, while lower growth or higher risk usually lines up with a lower one.
Valero Energy currently trades on a P/E of 16.73x. That sits above both the Oil and Gas industry average P/E of 14.20x and the peer average of 14.58x. Simply Wall St’s Fair Ratio for Valero Energy is 20.54x, which is its proprietary estimate of what the P/E could be given factors such as earnings growth, profit margins, industry, market cap and company specific risks. This Fair Ratio can be more informative than a simple comparison with peers or the industry average because it adjusts for these business characteristics. Since the Fair Ratio is higher than the current P/E, this approach points to the stock screening as undervalued.
Result: UNDERVALUEDNYSE:VLO P/E Ratio as at May 2026
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Upgrade Your Decision Making: Choose your Valero Energy Narrative
Earlier the article mentioned that there is an even better way to understand valuation, so this is where Narratives come in as a simple way for you to attach a clear story about Valero Energy to concrete numbers like expected revenue, earnings, margins and a fair value estimate, then compare that fair value with the current share price to help you decide whether you see the stock as attractive, stretched or somewhere in between.
On Simply Wall St, Narratives live in the Community page and are easy to use, because they guide you to set your own assumptions and link them directly to a forecast and fair value that automatically refreshes when new information such as news or earnings is added, so your view does not stay frozen in time.
For Valero Energy, one investor might build a more optimistic Narrative that lines up with a fair value around US$265.11 per share and assumes profit margins of about 6.0%, while another might take a more cautious Narrative closer to US$170.00 per share with margins around 2.5%. By comparing each Narrative’s fair value to the current price you can decide which story fits your expectations and risk tolerance best.
For Valero Energy, however, we will make it really easy for you with previews of two leading Valero Energy Narratives:
🐂 Valero Energy Bull Case
Narrative fair value: US$247.33 per share
Implied discount to this fair value: 4.5% based on the current share price of about US$236.35
Revenue growth assumption: 2.0% decline
Analysts see earnings rising even while revenue is expected to stay roughly flat, mainly through higher profit margins and buybacks reducing the share count. The story leans on refinery optimization projects, available liquidity, and capital discipline to support earnings per share and shareholder returns. Key risks are asset impairments, cost pressures, regulatory changes, and renewable segment profitability, which could all challenge the path to the analysts’ fair value range.
🐻 Valero Energy Bear Case
Narrative fair value: US$185.51 per share
Implied premium to this fair value: 27.4% based on the current share price of about US$236.35
Revenue growth assumption: 9.0%
This view frames Valero alongside other large energy stocks and argues that even with healthy cash flows and dividends, the current price already incorporates a lot of optimism. The author focuses on income, free cash flow, and payout ratios, but still sees the upside from today’s price as limited relative to their own target. Downside protection is a clear theme, with emphasis on where stop losses would sit if earnings or valuation assumptions do not hold up.
Whichever Narrative feels closer to how you see Valero Energy’s earnings power, margins, and risk profile, the key is to stress test those assumptions against your own expectations for refining economics, regulation, and how much you are willing to pay for that future cash flow.
To see how these results tie into long-term growth, risks, and valuation, check out the full range of community narratives for Valero Energy on Simply Wall St. Add the company to your watchlist or portfolio so you'll be alerted when the story evolves.
Do you think there's more to the story for Valero Energy? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying!NYSE:VLO 1-Year Stock Price Chart
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- Best Low-Beta Stocks to Own Right Away: LQDA, CBOE, VLO & FANG
May 8, 2026
Escalating tensions in the Middle East will likely continue to make the U.S. stock market volatile. Thus, fears will likely dominate market sentiment, increasing the appeal of low-beta stocks that tend to move less aggressively than the broader market. Stocks that may attract investors' attention are Liquidia Corporation LQDA. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. CBOE, Valero Energy Corporation VLO and Diamondback Energy, Inc. FANG.
What Does Beta of a Stock Measure?
Beta measures the volatility or risk of a particular asset compared to the market. In other words, beta measures the extent of a security’s price movement relative to the market. In this article, we are considering the S&P 500 as the market.
If a stock has a beta of 1, then the price of the stock will move with the market. So, the stock is more volatile than the market if its beta is more than 1. In the same way, the stock is not as volatile as the market if its beta is less than 1.
For example, if the market offers a return of 20%, a stock with a beta of 3 will return 60%, which is overwhelming. Similarly, when the market slips 20%, the stock will sink 60%, which is devastating.
Screening Criteria Using Research Wizard:
We have taken a beta between 0 and 0.6 as our prime criterion for screening stocks that are less volatile than the market. However, this should not be the only factor to be considered while selecting a winning strategy. We need to take into account other parameters that can add value to the portfolio.
Percentage Change in Price in the Last 4 Weeks Greater Than Zero: This ensures that the stocks saw positive price movement over the last month.
Average 20-Day Volume Greater Than 50,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stocks are easily tradable.
Price Greater Than or Equal to $5: They must all be trading at a minimum of $5 or higher.
Zacks Rank Equal to 1 (Strong Buy):Zacks Rank #1 stocks indicate that they will significantly outperform the broader U.S. equity market over the next one to three months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Here are four of the 22 stocks that qualified for the screening:
Liquidia
Liquidia is experiencing rapid growth in YUTREPIA adoption, with increasing patient referrals, expanding prescriber base and rising market share. The company has achieved profitability and is generating positive cash flow, supported by a strong cash position. It is also pursuing expansion into additional indications and larger market opportunities through ongoing and planned clinical development.
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Cboe Global Markets
Among the business areas where Cboe Global is growing, options trading remains active. As trading activity surges, CBOE collects more fees, which is fueling profits. The company is financially strong with low debt while consistently rewarding shareholders, thereby giving investors added confidence.
Valero Energy
Valero Energy is among the world's leading low-cost fuel producers, with a combined throughput capacity of 3 million barrels per day. In addition to its presence in traditional refining, the company has exposure to lower-carbon fuels, comprising sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and ethanol.
Diamondback Energy
Diamondback is a pure-play Permian producer and thus benefits from the ongoing high crude pricing environment. Apart from having an investment-grade balance sheet, the company has a promising production outlook, thanks to the huge inventory of drilling locations. Diamondback also expects its well costs in the prolific Midland basin to continue declining, aiding its bottom line.
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- Best Low-Beta Stocks to Own Right Away: LQDA, CBOE, VLO & FANG
May 8, 2026 · zacks.com
Low beta screen highlights LQDA, CBOE, VLO and FANG as Middle East tensions keep U.S. stocks volatile, and investors favor steadier movers.
- Zacks.com featured highlights include Dow, Valero Energy, Ultrapar Participacoes and Nexa Resources
May 8, 2026
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Chicago, IL – May 8, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are Dow DOW, Valero Energy VLO, Ultrapar Participacoes UGP and Nexa Resources NEXA.
4 PEG-Driven GARP Stocks Offering High Growth Potential for 2026
In the equity market, investments need to be prudently hedged to overcome uncertainties and limit losses related to external shocks. A question that often arises is whether one should resort to a value strategy that seeks discounted stocks or opt for growth investing in times of extreme market instability.
The investing track of the Oracle of Omaha over the past few decades and his gradual shift from being a pure-play value investor to a GARP (growth at a reasonable price) investor might give us all the answers.
Per the GARP theory, the strategic mingling of growth and value-investing principles gives us a hybrid strategy, offering an ideal investment by utilizing the best features of both. What GARPers look for is whether or not the stocks are somewhat undervalued and have solid, sustainable growth potential (Investopedia).
Several stocks that have surged significantly in recent years have demonstrated the overwhelming success of this hybrid investing strategy over pure-play value and growth investments. Here, we will discuss the success of four such stocks. These are Dow, Valero Energy, Ultrapar Participacoes and Nexa Resources.
A Few More Words on GARP
GARP investing gives priority to one of the popular value metrics — the price/earnings growth (PEG) ratio. Although it is categorized under value investing, this strategy follows the principles of both growth and value investing.
The PEG ratio is defined as (Price/ Earnings)/Earnings Growth Rate
It relates the stocks’ P/E ratios to the future earnings growth rates.
While P/E alone gives an idea of stocks that are trading at a discount, PEG, while adding the growth element to it, helps identify stocks with solid future potential.
A lower PEG ratio, preferably less than 1, is always better for GARP investors.
Say, for example, if a stock's P/E ratio is 10 and the expected long-term growth rate is 15%, the company's PEG will come down to 0.66, a ratio indicating both undervaluation and future growth potential.
Unfortunately, this ratio is often neglected due to investors' limitations in calculating the future earnings growth rate of a stock.
There are some drawbacks to using the PEG ratio, though. It does not consider the very common situation of changing growth rates, such as the forecast of the first three years at a very high growth rate, followed by a sustainable but lower growth rate over the long term.
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Hence, PEG-based investing can be even more rewarding if some other relevant parameters are also taken into consideration.
Here are four stocks that qualified the screening:
Dow: It is a material science company, providing a world-class portfolio of advanced, sustainable and leading-edge products. The “Transform to Outperform” program will boost productivity and deliver meaningful EBITDA benefits. Investment in high-return projects should also be accretive to Dow’s earnings.
DOW can be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #1, a Value Score of B and a Growth Score of B. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, the stock has an impressive long-term expected growth rate of 56%.
Valero: San Antonio, TX-based Valero stands out among independent refiners with 15 refineries across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, totaling 3.2 million barrels per day (MMBPD) of capacity. The company’s diversified and strategically located refinery network differentiates it from peers, allowing access to multiple markets and supporting strong refining margins, aided by the ability to process cost-effective crude.
VLO has a Zacks Rank #1, a Value Score of B and a Growth Style Score of B. Valero also has an impressive five-year historical growth rate of 41.5%.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Ultrapar Participacoes: It operates across energy, mobility and logistics infrastructure sectors through Ultragaz, Ipiranga, Ultracargo and Hidrovias. The company distributes fuels, biofuels, lubricants and natural gas, operates Ipiranga service stations and AmPm convenience stores and sells additive fuels under the Ipimax brand across Brazil and international markets.
UGP stock can be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2, a Value Score of A and a Growth Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, Ultrapar Participacoes has an impressive long-term historical growth rate of 14.5%.
Nexa: The company is a global zinc mining and smelting company operating through the Mining and Smelting segments. It produces zinc, gold, sulfuric acid and zinc oxide, along with silver, copper and lead by-products. Nexa operates polymetallic mines in Peru and Brazil, plus zinc smelters in both countries.
NEXA can also be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2, a Value Score of A and a Growth Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, the stock also has a solid long-term historical growth rate of 49%.
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- Valero Energy Corporation Declares Regular Cash Dividend on Common Stock
May 7, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, May 07, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, "Valero") has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 23, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 21, 2026.
About Valero
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products, and sells its products primarily in the United States (U.S.), Canada, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Ireland, and Latin America. Valero operates 14 petroleum refineries located in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.0 million barrels per day. Valero is a joint venture member in Diamond Green Diesel Holdings LLC, which produces low-carbon fuels including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with a production capacity of approximately 1.2 billion gallons per year in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. See the annual report on Form 10-K for more information on SAF. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants located in the U.S. Mid-Continent region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.7 billion gallons per year. Valero manages its operations through its Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol segments. Please visit investorvalero.com for more information.
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- 4 PEG-Driven GARP Stocks Offering High Growth Potential for 2026
May 7, 2026
In the equity market, investments need to be prudently hedged to overcome uncertainties and limit losses related to external shocks. A question that often arises is whether one should resort to a value strategy that seeks discounted stocks or opt for growth investing in times of extreme market instability.
The investing track of the Oracle of Omaha over the past few decades and his gradual shift from being a pure-play value investor to a GARP (growth at a reasonable price) investor might give us all the answers.
Per the GARP theory, the strategic mingling of growth and value-investing principles gives us a hybrid strategy, offering an ideal investment by utilizing the best features of both. What GARPers look for is whether or not the stocks are somewhat undervalued and have solid, sustainable growth potential (Investopedia).
Several stocks that have surged significantly in recent years have demonstrated the overwhelming success of this hybrid investing strategy over pure-play value and growth investments. Here, we will discuss the success of four such stocks. These are Dow DOW, Valero Energy VLO, Ultrapar Participacoes UGP and Nexa Resources NEXA.
A Few More Words on GARP
GARP investing gives priority to one of the popular value metrics — the price/earnings growth (PEG) ratio. Although it is categorized under value investing, this strategy follows the principles of both growth and value investing.
The PEG ratio is defined as (Price/ Earnings)/Earnings Growth Rate
It relates the stocks’ P/E ratios to the future earnings growth rates.
While P/E alone gives an idea of stocks that are trading at a discount, PEG, while adding the growth element to it, helps identify stocks with solid future potential.
A lower PEG ratio, preferably less than 1, is always better for GARP investors.
Say, for example, if a stock's P/E ratio is 10 and the expected long-term growth rate is 15%, the company's PEG will come down to 0.66, a ratio indicating both undervaluation and future growth potential.
Unfortunately, this ratio is often neglected due to investors' limitations in calculating the future earnings growth rate of a stock.
There are some drawbacks to using the PEG ratio, though. It does not consider the very common situation of changing growth rates, such as the forecast of the first three years at a very high growth rate, followed by a sustainable but lower growth rate over the long term.
Hence, PEG-based investing can be even more rewarding if some other relevant parameters are also taken into consideration.
Here are the screening criteria for a winning strategy:
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PEG Ratio less than X Industry Median
P/E Ratio (using F1) less than X Industry Median (For more accurate valuation purpose)
Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) (Whether good market conditions or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 have a proven history of success.)
Market Capitalization greater than $1 Billion (This helps us to focus on companies that have strong liquidity.)
Average 20-Day Volume greater than 50,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stock is easily tradable.
Percentage Change F1 Earnings Estimate Revisions (4 Weeks) greater than 5%: Upward estimate revisions add to the optimism, suggesting further bullishness.
Value Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a Value Style Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 (Hold), offer the best upside potential.
Growth Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a Growth Style Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3, offer the best upside potential.
Our PEG-Driven Picks
Here are four stocks that qualified the screening:
Dow: It is a material science company, providing a world-class portfolio of advanced, sustainable and leading-edge products. The “Transform to Outperform” program will boost productivity and deliver meaningful EBITDA benefits. Investment in high-return projects should also be accretive to Dow’s earnings.
DOW can be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #1, a Value Score of B and a Growth Score of B. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, the stock has an impressive long-term expected growth rate of 56%.
Valero: San Antonio, TX-based Valero stands out among independent refiners with 15 refineries across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, totaling 3.2 million barrels per day (MMBPD) of capacity. The company’s diversified and strategically located refinery network differentiates it from peers, allowing access to multiple markets and supporting strong refining margins, aided by the ability to process cost-effective crude.
VLO has a Zacks Rank #1, a Value Score of B and a Growth Style Score of B. Valero also has an impressive five-year historical growth rate of 41.5%.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Ultrapar Participacoes: It operates across energy, mobility and logistics infrastructure sectors through Ultragaz, Ipiranga, Ultracargo and Hidrovias. The company distributes fuels, biofuels, lubricants and natural gas, operates Ipiranga service stations and AmPm convenience stores and sells additive fuels under the Ipimax brand across Brazil and international markets.
UGP stock can be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2, a Value Score of A and a Growth Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, Ultrapar Participacoes has an impressive long-term historical growth rate of 14.5%.
Nexa: The company is a global zinc mining and smelting company operating through the Mining and Smelting segments. It produces zinc, gold, sulfuric acid and zinc oxide, along with silver, copper and lead by-products. Nexa operates polymetallic mines in Peru and Brazil, plus zinc smelters in both countries.
NEXA can also be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2, a Value Score of A and a Growth Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, the stock also has a solid long-term historical growth rate of 49%.
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- S&P 500 Reverses After Hitting Record High as Oil Prices Bounce Back
May 7, 2026
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.28%.
Equity markets retreated this afternoon, erasing earlier gains as a resurgence in crude oil prices weighed on sentiment. While the international Brent benchmark saw a slight dip yet remained above $100, U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures surged past the $95-per-barrel mark.Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose +10,000 to 200,00, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 205,000. Weekly continuing claims unexpectedly fell -10,000 to a 2.25-year low of 1.766 million, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 1.800 million.
US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose +0.8%, stronger than expectations of +0.6%. Q1 unit labor costs rose +2.3%, weaker than expectations of +2.5%
Fed comments today were slightly hawkish and negative for stocks and bonds. Boston Fed President Susan Collins said interest rates should stay at current "mildly restrictive" levels, but “if the inflation trajectory looked like it was significantly moving in the wrong direction," policymakers would "need to reassess what the appropriate policy would be." Also, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the FOMC's signal that the next rate move will be a cut is misleading, and her baseline is that interest rates will be on hold for a long period.
The markets are awaiting further updates after the US presented a proposal to Iran that would gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the US blockade on Iranian ports. Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program would come later in the process. Iran is expected to respond via Pakistan in the next few days.
The markets are discounting a 6% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Earnings results thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of today, 84% of the 411 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell from a 2.5-week high and is down -0.57%. China's Shanghai Composite rallied to a 2-month high and closed up +0.08%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average soared to a record high, finishing sharply higher by +5.58%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) today are up by +4 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -1.1 bp to 4.338%. Jun T-notes climbed to a 1-week high today, and the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 1.5-week low of 4.319%. T-notes have support today from weaker crude prices, which ease inflation expectations. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 2-week low of 2.415% today. Also, today’s reports showing Q1 nonfarm productivity was better than expected, and Q1 labor costs were weaker than expected, were supportive of T-notes.
Gains in T-notes are limited due to today’s weekly jobless claims report, which showed strength in the US labor market, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, hawkish Fed comments today weighed on T-note prices after Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said they favored keeping interest rates on hold.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German Bund yield fell to a 2-week low of 2.957% and is down -1.5 bp to 2.985%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 2-week low of 4.886% and is down -2.8 bp to 4.912%.
Eurozone Mar retail sales fell -0.1% m/m, a smaller decline than expectations of -0.3% m/m.
German Mar factory orders rose +5.0% m/m, stronger than expectations of +1.0% m/m.
Swaps are discounting a 79% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Datadog (DDOG) is up more than +30% to lead software stocks higher and gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q1 revenue of $1.01 billion, better than the consensus of $957.8 million, and raising its full-year revenue estimate to $4.30 billion to $4.34 billion from a previous estimate of $4.06 billion to $4.10 billion, well above the consensus of $4.09 billion. Also, ServiceNow (NOW) and Workday (WDAY) are up more than +6%, and Atlassian (TEAM) and Intuit (INTU) are up more than +5%. In addition, Autodesk (ADSK) is up by more than +4%, and Salesforce (CRM) is up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones industrials. Finally, Microsoft (MSFT), Oracle (ORCL), and Adobe (ADBE) are up more than +2%.
Fortinet (FTNT) is up more than +23% to lead cybersecurity stocks higher after reporting Q1 billings of $2.09 billion, well above the consensus of $1.82 billion, and raising its full-year billings forecast to $8.80 billion to $9.10 billion from a previous forecast of $8.40 billion to $8.60 billion, stronger than the consensus of $8.49 billion. Also, Zscaler (ZS) is up more than +9%, and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) are up more than +7%. In addition, and Okta (OKTA) is up more than +5%, and Cloudflare (NET) is up more than +3%.
Energy producers and service providers are moving lower today with WTI crude oil prices down more than -4%. APA Corp (APA) is down more than -6%, and Baker Hughes (BKR) is down more than -5%. Also, Devon Energy (DVN), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), and Diamondback Energy (FANG) are down more than -4%. In addition, SLB Ltd (SLB), Phillips 66 (PSX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Halliburton (HAL), and Valero Energy (VLO) are down more than -3%. Finally, Chevron (CVX) is down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones industrials, and Exxon Mobil (XOM) is also down more than -2%.
Axon Enterprises (AXON) is up more than +13% after reporting Q1 net sales of $807 million, above the consensus of $779.2 million.
Albemarle (ALB) is up more than +9% after reporting Q1 net sales of $1.43 billion, above the consensus of $1.34 billion.
Ormat Technologies (ORA) is up more than +9% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.30, stronger than the consensus of 92 cents.
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) is up more than +8% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.22, above the consensus of $1.11, and raising its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $4.88-$5.00 from a previous forecast of $4.35-$4.55, stronger than the consensus of $4.63.
AppLovin (APP) is up more than +6% after reporting Q1 revenue of $1.84 billion, better than the consensus of $1.77 billion, and forecasting Q2 revenue of $1.92 billion to $1.95 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.89 billion.
MKS Inc. (MKSI) is up more than +3% after reporting Q1 net revenue of $1.08 billion, better than the consensus of $1.04 billion.
Zoetis (ZTS) is down more than -21% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q1 revenue of $2.26 billion, weaker than the consensus of $2.30 billion.
Insmed (INSM) is down more than -17% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting full-year product revenue of $1.0 billion, below the consensus of $1.3 billion.
Whirlpool (WHR) is down more than -13% after reporting Q1 net sales of $3.27 billion, weaker than the consensus of $3.42 billion, and cutting its full-year revenue forecast to $15.0 billion from a previous forecast of $15.3-$15.6 billion, below the consensus of $15.21 billion.
ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is down more than -7% after reporting Q4 royalty revenue of $671 million, below the consensus of $693.3 million.
Coherent Corp (COHR) is down more than -5% after reporting a Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.41, right on expectations.
US Foods Holding (USFD) is down more than -4% after reporting Q1 net sales of $9.61 billion, below the consensus of $9.66 billion.
Earnings Reports(5/7/2026)
Airbnb Inc (ABNB), Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM), Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX), Block Inc (XYZ), Charles River Laboratories Int (CRL), Coinbase Global Inc (COIN), Consolidated Edison Inc (ED), Corpay Inc (CPAY), Datadog Inc (DDOG), EPAM Systems Inc (EPAM), Evergy Inc (EVRG), Expedia Group Inc (EXPE), Gen Digital Inc (GEN), Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD), Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM), Kenvue Inc (KVUE), McDonald's Corp (MCD), McKesson Corp (MCK), Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD), Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP), Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI), News Corp (NWSA), Republic Services Inc (RSG), Sempra (SRE), Tapestry Inc (TPR), Targa Resources Corp (TRGP), Trade Desk Inc/The (TTD), Viatris Inc (VTRS), Vistra Corp (VST), WW Grainger Inc (GWW), Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN), Zoetis Inc (ZTS).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
- Stocks Mixed Awaiting an Iran Update
May 7, 2026
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.03%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +0.23%.
Stock indexes are mixed today, with the Nasdaq 100 posting a new all-time high. Crude oil prices are down more than -4% today, supporting stocks and bonds as the markets await updates on a potential US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Better-than-expected corporate earnings results are also lifting stocks, powered by tech earnings and high expectations for artificial intelligence. Strength in software stocks is leading the Nasdaq 100 higher as Datadog surged more than +30% after reporting blowout earnings.Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.
Stocks also found support on today’s economic news that showed signs of a stable labor market, better-than-expected productivity, and weaker-than-expected labor costs.
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose +10,000 to 200,00, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 205,000. Weekly continuing claims unexpectedly fell -10,000 to a 2.25-year low of 1.766 million, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 1.800 million.
US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose +0.8%, stronger than expectations of +0.6%. Q1 unit labor costs rose +2.3%, weaker than expectations of +2.5%
The markets are awaiting further updates after the US presented a proposal to Iran that would gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the US blockade on Iranian ports. Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program would come later in the process. Iran is expected to respond via Pakistan in the next few days.
WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) are down by more than -4% today, but remain above Wednesday’s 2-week low, after a post from Al Arabiya, a Saudi-affiliated outlet, that said agreements were reached on easing the US naval blockade of Iran in exchange for a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The strait remains essentially closed, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. Goldman Sachs estimates that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, with the drawdown potentially reaching 1 billion bbl by June.
The markets are discounting a 6% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Earnings results thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of today, 84% of the 411 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 climbed to a 2.5-week high and is up +0.29%. China's Shanghai Composite rallied to a 2-month high and closed up +0.08%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average soared to a record high, finishing sharply higher by +5.58%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) today are up by +7 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -2.9 bp to 4.321%. Jun T-notes climbed to a 1-week high today, and the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 1.5-week low of 4.319%. T-notes have support today from weaker crude prices, which eases inflation expectations. Also, today’s reports showing Q1 nonfarm productivity was better than expected, and Q1 labor costs were weaker than expected, were supportive for T-notes.
Gains in T-notes are limited due to today’s weekly jobless claims report, which showed strength in the US labor market, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, hawkish comments today from Boston Fed President Susan Collins were negative for T-notes, as she said interest rates should stay at current "mildly restrictive" levels.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German Bund yield fell to a 2-week low of 2.960% and is down -3.8 bp to 2.961%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 2-week low of 4.889% and is down -4.8 bp to 4.891%.
Eurozone Mar retail sales fell -0.1% m/m, a smaller decline than expectations of -0.3% m/m.
German Mar factory orders rose +5.0% m/m, stronger than expectations of +1.0% m/m.
Swaps are discounting a 79% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Datadog (DDOG) is up more than +30% to lead software stocks higher and gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q1 revenue of $1.01 billion, better than the consensus of $957.8 million, and raising its full-year revenue estimate to $4.30 billion to $4.34 billion from a previous estimate of $4.06 billion to $4.10 billion, well above the consensus of $4.09 billion. Also, ServiceNow (NOW) is up more than +5%, and Workday (WDAY) and Atlassian (TEAM) are up more than +4%. In addition, Salesforce (CRM) is up more than +2% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones industrials, and Microsoft (MSFT), Autodesk (ADSK), Oracle (ORCL), and Intuit (INTU) are up more than +2%.
Fortinet (FTNT) is up more than +23% to lead cybersecurity stocks higher after reporting Q1 billings of $2.09 billion, well above the consensus of $1.82 billion, and raising its full-year billings forecast to $8.80 billion to $9.10 billion from a previous forecast of $8.40 billion to $8.60 billion, stronger than the consensus of $8.49 billion. Also, Zscaler (ZS) is up more than +9%, and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is up more than +8%. In addition, CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) and Okta (OKTA) are up more than +6%, and Cloudflare (NET) is up more than +1%.
Energy producers and service providers are moving lower today with WTI crude oil prices down more than -4%. APA Corp (APA) is down more than -5%, and Baker Hughes (BKR) is down more than -4%. Also, Devon Energy (DVN), Diamondback Energy (FANG), and SLB Ltd (SLB) are down more than -3%, and ConocoPhillips (COP), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Halliburton (HAL), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), and Valero Energy (VLO) are down more than -2%.
Albemarle (ALB) is up more than +13% after reporting Q1 net sales of $1.43 billion, above the consensus of $1.34 billion.
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) is up more than +7% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.22, above the consensus of $1.11, and raising its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $4.88-$5.00 from a previous forecast of $4.35-$4.55, stronger than the consensus of $4.63.
Ormat Technologies (ORA) is up more than +6% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.30, stronger than the consensus of 92 cents.
MKS Inc. (MKSI) is up more than +6% after reporting Q1 net revenue of $1.08 billion, better than the consensus of $1.04 billion.
DoorDash (DASH) is up more than +3% after reporting Q1 gross order value of $32.4 billion, above the consensus of $31.21 billion.
Zoetis (ZTS) is down more than -21% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q1 revenue of $2.26 billion, weaker than the consensus of $2.30 billion.
Insmed (INSM) is down more than -13% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting full-year product revenue of $1.0 billion, below the consensus of $1.3 billion.
Whirlpool (WHR) is down more than -13% after reporting Q1 net sales of $3.27 billion, weaker than the consensus of $3.42 billion, and cutting its full-year revenue forecast to $15.0 billion from a previous forecast of $15.3-$15.6 billion, below the consensus of $15.21 billion.
US Foods Holding (USFD) is down more than -7% after reporting Q1 net sales of $9.61 billion, below the consensus of $9.66 billion.
ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is down more than -6% after reporting Q4 royalty revenue of $671 million, below the consensus of $693.3 million.
Coherent Corp (COHR) is down more than -6% after reporting a Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.41, right on expectations.
Earnings Reports(5/7/2026)
Airbnb Inc (ABNB), Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM), Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX), Block Inc (XYZ), Charles River Laboratories Int (CRL), Coinbase Global Inc (COIN), Consolidated Edison Inc (ED), Corpay Inc (CPAY), Datadog Inc (DDOG), EPAM Systems Inc (EPAM), Evergy Inc (EVRG), Expedia Group Inc (EXPE), Gen Digital Inc (GEN), Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD), Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM), Kenvue Inc (KVUE), McDonald's Corp (MCD), McKesson Corp (MCK), Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD), Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP), Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI), News Corp (NWSA), Republic Services Inc (RSG), Sempra (SRE), Tapestry Inc (TPR), Targa Resources Corp (TRGP), Trade Desk Inc/The (TTD), Viatris Inc (VTRS), Vistra Corp (VST), WW Grainger Inc (GWW), Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN), Zoetis Inc (ZTS). On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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- S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Solid Corporate Earnings
May 7, 2026
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.28%.
Equity markets retreated this afternoon, erasing earlier gains as a resurgence in crude oil prices weighed on sentiment. While the international Brent benchmark saw a slight dip yet remained above $100, U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures surged past the $95-per-barrel mark.Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose +10,000 to 200,00, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 205,000. Weekly continuing claims unexpectedly fell -10,000 to a 2.25-year low of 1.766 million, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 1.800 million.
US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose +0.8%, stronger than expectations of +0.6%. Q1 unit labor costs rose +2.3%, weaker than expectations of +2.5%
Fed comments today were slightly hawkish and negative for stocks and bonds. Boston Fed President Susan Collins said interest rates should stay at current "mildly restrictive" levels, but “if the inflation trajectory looked like it was significantly moving in the wrong direction," policymakers would "need to reassess what the appropriate policy would be." Also, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the FOMC's signal that the next rate move will be a cut is misleading, and her baseline is that interest rates will be on hold for a long period.
The markets are awaiting further updates after the US presented a proposal to Iran that would gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the US blockade on Iranian ports. Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program would come later in the process. Iran is expected to respond via Pakistan in the next few days.
The markets are discounting a 6% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Earnings results thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of today, 84% of the 411 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell from a 2.5-week high and is down -0.57%. China's Shanghai Composite rallied to a 2-month high and closed up +0.08%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average soared to a record high, finishing sharply higher by +5.58%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) today are up by +4 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -1.1 bp to 4.338%. Jun T-notes climbed to a 1-week high today, and the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 1.5-week low of 4.319%. T-notes have support today from weaker crude prices, which ease inflation expectations. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 2-week low of 2.415% today. Also, today’s reports showing Q1 nonfarm productivity was better than expected, and Q1 labor costs were weaker than expected, were supportive of T-notes.
Gains in T-notes are limited due to today’s weekly jobless claims report, which showed strength in the US labor market, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, hawkish Fed comments today weighed on T-note prices after Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said they favored keeping interest rates on hold.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German Bund yield fell to a 2-week low of 2.957% and is down -1.5 bp to 2.985%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 2-week low of 4.886% and is down -2.8 bp to 4.912%.
Eurozone Mar retail sales fell -0.1% m/m, a smaller decline than expectations of -0.3% m/m.
German Mar factory orders rose +5.0% m/m, stronger than expectations of +1.0% m/m.
Swaps are discounting a 79% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Datadog (DDOG) is up more than +30% to lead software stocks higher and gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q1 revenue of $1.01 billion, better than the consensus of $957.8 million, and raising its full-year revenue estimate to $4.30 billion to $4.34 billion from a previous estimate of $4.06 billion to $4.10 billion, well above the consensus of $4.09 billion. Also, ServiceNow (NOW) and Workday (WDAY) are up more than +6%, and Atlassian (TEAM) and Intuit (INTU) are up more than +5%. In addition, Autodesk (ADSK) is up by more than +4%, and Salesforce (CRM) is up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones industrials. Finally, Microsoft (MSFT), Oracle (ORCL), and Adobe (ADBE) are up more than +2%.
Fortinet (FTNT) is up more than +23% to lead cybersecurity stocks higher after reporting Q1 billings of $2.09 billion, well above the consensus of $1.82 billion, and raising its full-year billings forecast to $8.80 billion to $9.10 billion from a previous forecast of $8.40 billion to $8.60 billion, stronger than the consensus of $8.49 billion. Also, Zscaler (ZS) is up more than +9%, and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) are up more than +7%. In addition, and Okta (OKTA) is up more than +5%, and Cloudflare (NET) is up more than +3%.
Energy producers and service providers are moving lower today with WTI crude oil prices down more than -4%. APA Corp (APA) is down more than -6%, and Baker Hughes (BKR) is down more than -5%. Also, Devon Energy (DVN), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), and Diamondback Energy (FANG) are down more than -4%. In addition, SLB Ltd (SLB), Phillips 66 (PSX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Halliburton (HAL), and Valero Energy (VLO) are down more than -3%. Finally, Chevron (CVX) is down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones industrials, and Exxon Mobil (XOM) is also down more than -2%.
Axon Enterprises (AXON) is up more than +13% after reporting Q1 net sales of $807 million, above the consensus of $779.2 million.
Albemarle (ALB) is up more than +9% after reporting Q1 net sales of $1.43 billion, above the consensus of $1.34 billion.
Ormat Technologies (ORA) is up more than +9% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.30, stronger than the consensus of 92 cents.
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) is up more than +8% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.22, above the consensus of $1.11, and raising its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $4.88-$5.00 from a previous forecast of $4.35-$4.55, stronger than the consensus of $4.63.
AppLovin (APP) is up more than +6% after reporting Q1 revenue of $1.84 billion, better than the consensus of $1.77 billion, and forecasting Q2 revenue of $1.92 billion to $1.95 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.89 billion.
MKS Inc. (MKSI) is up more than +3% after reporting Q1 net revenue of $1.08 billion, better than the consensus of $1.04 billion.
Zoetis (ZTS) is down more than -21% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q1 revenue of $2.26 billion, weaker than the consensus of $2.30 billion.
Insmed (INSM) is down more than -17% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting full-year product revenue of $1.0 billion, below the consensus of $1.3 billion.
Whirlpool (WHR) is down more than -13% after reporting Q1 net sales of $3.27 billion, weaker than the consensus of $3.42 billion, and cutting its full-year revenue forecast to $15.0 billion from a previous forecast of $15.3-$15.6 billion, below the consensus of $15.21 billion.
ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is down more than -7% after reporting Q4 royalty revenue of $671 million, below the consensus of $693.3 million.
Coherent Corp (COHR) is down more than -5% after reporting a Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.41, right on expectations.
US Foods Holding (USFD) is down more than -4% after reporting Q1 net sales of $9.61 billion, below the consensus of $9.66 billion.
Earnings Reports(5/7/2026)
Airbnb Inc (ABNB), Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM), Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX), Block Inc (XYZ), Charles River Laboratories Int (CRL), Coinbase Global Inc (COIN), Consolidated Edison Inc (ED), Corpay Inc (CPAY), Datadog Inc (DDOG), EPAM Systems Inc (EPAM), Evergy Inc (EVRG), Expedia Group Inc (EXPE), Gen Digital Inc (GEN), Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD), Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM), Kenvue Inc (KVUE), McDonald's Corp (MCD), McKesson Corp (MCK), Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD), Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP), Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI), News Corp (NWSA), Republic Services Inc (RSG), Sempra (SRE), Tapestry Inc (TPR), Targa Resources Corp (TRGP), Trade Desk Inc/The (TTD), Viatris Inc (VTRS), Vistra Corp (VST), WW Grainger Inc (GWW), Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN), Zoetis Inc (ZTS).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
