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Altria Targets Progressive Dividend Growth Goal
Image Source: TradingView By Brian Nelson, CFA On January 29, Altria (MO) reported mixed fourth quarter results with revenue coming in ahead of the consensus forecast, but non-GAAP earnings per share missing the mark. Revenue net of excise taxes fell 0.5% in the quarter, while adjusted diluted earnings per share were flat on a year-over-year…
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Apple Reports Record-Breaking Quarter; Free Cash Flow Robust
Image Source: TradingView By Brian Nelson, CFA On January 29, Apple (AAPL) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 (December quarter end) results that came in better than expectations. The iPhone maker put up all-time records for total company revenue and earnings per share. Its iPhone and Services revenue reached all-time highs as well. Apple’s quarterly revenue…
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Meta Platforms Climbs on Expected Advertising Revenue Strength
Image Source: TradingView By Brian Nelson, CFA On January 28, Meta Platforms (META) reported fourth quarter results that showed a beat on both the top and bottom lines. Revenue increased 24% year-over-year in the quarter (up 23% on a constant currency basis), to $59.9 billion, beating consensus expectations for growth of about 21%, while income…
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Microsoft’s In-Line Cloud Growth and Elevated Capex Weigh on Shares
Image Source: TradingView By Brian Nelson, CFA On January 28, Microsoft (MSFT) reported strong second quarter fiscal 2026 results (ended December 31, 2025) with both revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share exceeding the consensus forecast. Revenue of $81.3 billion beat consensus of $80.3 billion and increased 17% year-over-year (up 15% in constant currency), while operating…
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UnitedHealth Group Forecasts First Annual Revenue Decline in Decades
Image Source: TradingView By Brian Nelson, CFA On January 27, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported mixed results for its fourth quarter of 2025 with non-GAAP earnings per share coming in-line with expectations, but revenue missing the mark. Consolidated revenues for 2025 were $447.6 billion, representing 12% year-over-year growth. For 2025, earnings from operations were $19 billion,…