Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
Shares of climate control solutions innovator Lennox International (NYSE:LII)
jumped 8.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported record second-quarter financial results and raised its full-year guidance. The company announced that its revenue and earnings for the quarter surpassed Wall Street's expectations, driven by strong pricing and favorable product mix. Revenue for the second quarter rose 3% to $1.5 billion, while adjusted earnings per share jumped 14% to $7.82. In a sign of confidence for the remainder of the year, Lennox boosted its full-year earnings per share (EPS) forecast to a new range of $23.25 to $24.25. EPS is a widely used metric of a company's profitability. The updated guidance suggested management's optimism about continued demand for its climate-control products. Investors were also impressed by the company's expanding profit margins, which indicated strong operational efficiency even with softer sales volumes.
A wave of U.S. trade deals with key allies over the past 24 hours reignited Wall Street's rally and boosted investor risk appetite across global markets.
Curious about the top performers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Wednesday? Dive into the list of today's session's top gainers and losers for a comprehensive overview.
Climate control solutions innovator Lennox International (NYSE:LII) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 3.4% year on year to $1.50 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $7.82 per share was 13.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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This uncertainty has led to a flat return for the industry over the past six months while the S&P 500 was up 4.1%.
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Over the past six months, Lennox’s shares (currently trading at $564.18) have posted a disappointing 10.6% loss while the S&P 500 was flat. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Lennox (NYSE:LII) and the best and worst performers in the hvac and water systems industry.
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