Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported 2Q19 results that were overall slightly better than expected. Guidance for 3Q19 was underwhelming from the typically conservative management team, but 2019 guidance and expectations were largely unchanged. The current quarter faces a difficult comparison to last year, when ATVI benefitted from a strong contribution from the Destiny franchise that is […]
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported record 4Q18 earnings in line with expectations despite sales coming in weaker than hoped. Guidance for 2019 was poor, with sales now expected to be 13% below previous consensus estimates and earnings of $2.10 coming in 16% below consensus. Along with the disappointing guidance, ATVI announced a layoff of 8% of […]
Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL) outperformed 3Q18 earnings estimates despite slightly missing on revenues for the first time since 1Q16. The sales shortfall was largely driven by foreign exchange losses in Brazil and Argentina due to the stronger US dollar. Revenues still grew 21%, or 22% after adjusting for the currency impact. Operating expenses were up 26%, pacing […]
For the third quarter in a row, Sherwin Williams (SHW) adjusted 2018 EPS guidance. In 1Q18, SHW dropped the estimate from $19.05 to $18.65 due to new investments in an expanded partnership with Lowe’s. Then in 2Q18, SHW turned around and increased EPS to $19.20 after a strong start to the year. Now in 3Q18, […]
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported 3Q18 revenues matching estimates with EPS ahead of expectations. However, implied 4Q18 guidance was weaker than expected, sending the shares sharply lower. While the guidance was likely conservative given the highly competitive holiday season this year, 3Q18 results were not good enough to support the stock in a punishing environment for […]
For the third month in a row, there were no changes to the signals provided by Northlake’s thematic models. Northlake’s Market Cap model remained on a large cap signal for November, and the Style model remained neutral between growth and value. Current client positions in the S&P 500 (SPY) will continue to be held for […]
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) beat estimates for 2Q18 sales and earnings, but provided mixed guidance commentary for the back half of the year. Guidance for the third quarter was well below expectations, partially due to increased marketing expenses ahead of a busy and highly competitive holiday season launch slate. Full year guidance was increased but remains […]
Sherwin Williams (SHW) reported strong 2Q18 results and increased guidance for the year, reversing the reduced guidance from last quarter. Initial EPS guidance for 2018 of $19.05 was previously reduced to $18.65 reflecting new investments in an expanded partnership with Lowe’s, but SHW now expects to earn $19.20 reflecting a strong start to paint season. […]
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported 1Q18 results above expectations, but provided underwhelming guidance for 2Q18. The full year outlook for 2018 was increased slightly, but still remains below street expectations. ATVI is typically quite conservative with guidance, and combined with the back-half weighted content slate compared to 2017, we expect results to surpass guidance for the […]
Facebook (FB) has recently been the focus of media scrutiny surrounding the company’s role in Russian interference in the US presidential election, the Cambridge Analytica data leak, and the Eurozone’s upcoming General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Despite the concerns caused by these issues, FB reported impressive 1Q18 sales and earnings results. The outlook for 2018 […]
