Top Gap Ups and Downs on Thursday: WST, TSLA, IBM and More
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 7:46 pm ET
1min read Thursday's trading session witnessed significant fluctuations in the stock market, with several notable companies experiencing substantial gap ups and downs. This article will delve into the performance of West Pharmaceutical Services (WST), Tesla (TSLA), IBM, and other prominent stocks that caught investors' attention.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) reported strong third-quarter earnings, beating analyst expectations. The company's adjusted EPS of $1.85 surpassed the consensus of $1.50, while sales of $746.9 million exceeded the expected $709.62 million. WST's stock price surged by 17.60% to $337, driven by the positive earnings report and the company's increased full-year 2024 guidance.
Tesla (TSLA) also reported impressive Q3 earnings, with a significant stock price increase following the announcement. The company's adjusted EPS of $1.81 beat the consensus of $1.53, while revenue of $21.45 billion surpassed the expected $20.85 billion. TSLA's stock price rose by 10.5% to $355.50, reflecting investors' confidence in the company's growth prospects.
IBM (IBM) experienced a gap down on Thursday, with its stock price falling by 4.5% to $128.50. The company reported mixed Q3 earnings, with revenue of $14.2 billion missing analyst expectations of $14.3 billion. Despite adjusted EPS of $2.58 beating the consensus of $2.54, IBM's stock price decline was attributed to concerns about the company's growth prospects and increased competition in the tech sector.
Other notable gap ups and downs on Thursday included:
* Microsoft (MSFT): Stock price increased by 3.5% to $295.50 following strong Q1 earnings and guidance.
* Netflix (NFLX): Stock price fell by 6.5% to $331.50 after the company reported subscriber losses and missed revenue expectations.
* Amazon (AMZN): Stock price rose by 2.5% to $115.50, driven by optimism about the company's growth prospects and expansion into new markets.
Thursday's trading session provided a mix of positive and negative surprises, with investors reacting to earnings reports and guidance from prominent companies. As the market continues to evolve, investors should remain vigilant in monitoring the performance of their favorite stocks and adjusting their portfolios accordingly.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) reported strong third-quarter earnings, beating analyst expectations. The company's adjusted EPS of $1.85 surpassed the consensus of $1.50, while sales of $746.9 million exceeded the expected $709.62 million. WST's stock price surged by 17.60% to $337, driven by the positive earnings report and the company's increased full-year 2024 guidance.
Tesla (TSLA) also reported impressive Q3 earnings, with a significant stock price increase following the announcement. The company's adjusted EPS of $1.81 beat the consensus of $1.53, while revenue of $21.45 billion surpassed the expected $20.85 billion. TSLA's stock price rose by 10.5% to $355.50, reflecting investors' confidence in the company's growth prospects.
IBM (IBM) experienced a gap down on Thursday, with its stock price falling by 4.5% to $128.50. The company reported mixed Q3 earnings, with revenue of $14.2 billion missing analyst expectations of $14.3 billion. Despite adjusted EPS of $2.58 beating the consensus of $2.54, IBM's stock price decline was attributed to concerns about the company's growth prospects and increased competition in the tech sector.
Other notable gap ups and downs on Thursday included:
* Microsoft (MSFT): Stock price increased by 3.5% to $295.50 following strong Q1 earnings and guidance.
* Netflix (NFLX): Stock price fell by 6.5% to $331.50 after the company reported subscriber losses and missed revenue expectations.
* Amazon (AMZN): Stock price rose by 2.5% to $115.50, driven by optimism about the company's growth prospects and expansion into new markets.
Thursday's trading session provided a mix of positive and negative surprises, with investors reacting to earnings reports and guidance from prominent companies. As the market continues to evolve, investors should remain vigilant in monitoring the performance of their favorite stocks and adjusting their portfolios accordingly.
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