3Q25 Earnings Updates: Part One – IBM, TMUS, META, GOOG, LLY, VICI, and AAPL

IBM (IBM): IBM is growing again and the long-term setup looks better, but the stock’s run has lifted expectations. The focus now is on Software turning strong orders into recognized revenue, and on AI showing up clearly in earnings, with Red Hat anchoring the mix and durability of that growth. Early-cycle mainframe strength and tight […]

NL EPS Part Two: DIS, SONY, LLY, NXST, HD, and WMT

Disney (DIS): Disney’s latest quarter marked a significant inflection point, showcasing tangible progress in its strategic pivot towards profitable growth across its diverse empire. The Direct-to-Consumer streaming business delivered the fourth consecutive quarter of meaningful profitability, a major milestone driven by cost discipline and pricing power. Management is shifting investor focus away from raw subscriber […]

Eli Lilly Joins Northlake’s Widely Held Stock Portfolio

We recently added Ely Lilly (LLY) to client accounts that employ Northlake’s individual stock strategy. LLY fits the profile we have been looking for to add to the widely held stock portfolio: blue chip financial strength, above-average long-term growth with a reasonable valuation, and diversification from consumer discretionary and consumer technology. We believe LLY can […]