Honeywell, Applied Materials, Carlyle Group and Digital Realty Trust on CNBC's Final Trades

Honeywell International reported Q2 earnings of $2.75 per share, beating estimates of $2.65. Revenue rose 8% YoY to $10.35 billion. Applied Materials will release Q3 earnings on Aug 14, with analysts expecting $2.36 per share and $7.21 billion revenue. Digital Realty Trust posted better-than-expected Q2 results and raised FY25 forecast. Carlyle Group surged to a new all-time high after acquiring a majority stake in Adastra Group.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) reported Q2 earnings of $2.75 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $2.65. Revenue rose 8% year-over-year (YoY) to $10.35 billion, driven by robust performance in the Defense and Space, and UOP segments [1]. The company's strategic focus on high-growth areas and cost management strategies have positioned it to navigate the challenging industrial environment. Honeywell's Q2 results reflect its operational agility and margin resilience, highlighting its ability to outperform in a volatile sector.

Meanwhile, Applied Materials (AMAT) is expected to release its Q3 earnings on August 14. Analysts anticipate earnings of $2.36 per share and revenue of $7.21 billion. The company has been making significant strategic moves, including aggressive talent recruitment in Asia and a focus on advanced packaging, signaling a strong push for innovation [2]. The upcoming earnings report will provide insights into the company's growth trajectory and its position in the competitive semiconductor equipment market.

Digital Realty Trust also posted better-than-expected Q2 results and raised its full-year 2025 forecast. The company's strong performance underscores the resilience of the data center sector in the face of macroeconomic headwinds.

In other news, Carlyle Group surged to a new all-time high after acquiring a majority stake in Adastra Group. The acquisition highlights Carlyle's strategic focus on growth opportunities and its ability to capitalize on market trends.

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/honeywell-q2-earnings-strategic-play-high-growth-industrial-sector-2507/
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/applied-materials-stock-amat-opinions-fiscal-q3-2025-results-anticipation