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Micron reports another stellar quarter and blowout guidance

The memory chip specialist did it again.

Luke Kawa

Micron is whipsawing in after-hours trading despite reporting another quarter of fantastic results with an even better outlook.

For its fiscal Q2 (the period ended February 2026), the memory chip specialist reported:

  • Revenue of $23.86 billion (estimate: $19.74 billion, guidance: $18.3 billion to $19.1 billion).

  • Adjusted earnings per share of $12.20 (estimate: $9.00, guidance: $8.22 to $8.62).

When Micron provided an outlook for this quarter three months ago, even the bottom ends of its adjusted sales and earnings guidance were above the most optimistic analyst’s estimates. That robust view prompted the stock to nearly double over the next 30 days, and accelerated investors’ interest in memory stocks, which benefited from relatively inexpensive valuations, eye-popping earnings revisions, and strong pricing power as demand ran ahead of supply.

For Q3, management said to expect revenues of $33.5 billion (plus or minus $750 million) with adjusted earnings per share of $19.15 (plus or minus $0.40).

Both of those compare favorably with consensus estimates of $23.66 billion and $11.29, respectively.

“We think any update Micron can provide on (1) the degree they are undershipping end demand (last quarter Micron said that they could only support 50% to 2/3rd of key customer demand), (2) progress and structure on LTA agreements (specifically prepayments), and (3) views on demand growth in 2027 will be the key focus areas for investors,” Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore wrote ahead of this release. “We are hearing buy side consensus north of $15 [for Q3], and while that number seems ultimately achievable, we arent sure if they will guide that high.”

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WSJ reports GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay and has quietly been building a stake in the company

GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay and has been quietly building a stake in the company, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, a move it calls “part of CEO Ryan Cohen’s audacious plan to turn the trailer into a $100 billion-plus juggernaut.”

From WSJ:

GameStop, which has a market value of around $12 billion, has been quietly building a stake in eBay’s shares ahead of a potential offer, the people said. EBay is several times GameStop’s size, with a market value of around $46 billion. 

GameStop could submit an offer for eBay as soon as later this month, the people said. 

If eBay isn’t receptive, Cohen could decide to take the offer directly to eBay’s shareholders, one of the people added. Details of the potential offer for eBay couldn’t be learned. 

Shares of GameStop rose 7.4% after hours following the report, while eBay soared 12%. 

GameStop, which has a market value of around $12 billion, has been quietly building a stake in eBay’s shares ahead of a potential offer, the people said. EBay is several times GameStop’s size, with a market value of around $46 billion. 

GameStop could submit an offer for eBay as soon as later this month, the people said. 

If eBay isn’t receptive, Cohen could decide to take the offer directly to eBay’s shareholders, one of the people added. Details of the potential offer for eBay couldn’t be learned. 

Shares of GameStop rose 7.4% after hours following the report, while eBay soared 12%. 

US airlines pop on report Spirit preparing to shut down as government rescue deal fails to gain support

US airlines are spiking on Friday following a Wall Street Journal report that low-budget carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down. According to CBS News, the airline could cease operations as early as Saturday, barring an intervention.

In late April, President Trump said he would “love somebody to buy Spirit.” The administration weighed a $500 million rescue package, though it received significant blowback from members of Congress and ultimately didn’t receive support from Spirit’s creditors.

On Friday, Trump told reporters that the administration has given Spirit a “final proposal.”

Shares of Spirit’s rivals surged on the report, with budget carriers like Frontier Airlines and JetBlue climbing by double digits. The big four — Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines — rose by low single digits. Alaska Air and Allegiant also saw a bump.

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Estée Lauder gets a glow-up after earnings beat, guidance hike

Estée Lauder shares are soaring after the beauty giant released Q3 earnings results that topped expectations and raised its full-year outlook, while also expanding its restructuring plan.

The key numbers:

  • Revenue of $3.71 billion (compared to analysts’ estimate of $3.69 billion).

  • Adjusted earnings per share of $0.91 (estimate: $0.65).

Estée Lauder also lifted its full-year earnings outlook to a range of $2.35 to $2.45 per share, up from $2.05 to $2.25 previously.

The bottom line is getting flattered by job cuts, with management increasing that target to as many as 10,000 roles, up from a prior range of 5,800 to 7,000, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and shift toward faster-growing sales channels.

The rally comes after a tough stretch for the stock, which is down more than 20% year to date, with the results inspiring hope that its turnaround efforts will bear fruit.

CEO Stéphane de La Faverie said fiscal 2026 is “promising to be the pivotal year we intended,” with the company expecting to restore organic sales growth and expand margins for the first time in four years.

Amid these positive signals, Estée Lauder flagged risks from tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and potential disruptions tied to the Middle East.

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