Market Highlights: Key Stocks in Extended Trading
Here’s a roundup of companies that are creating buzz in after-hours trading:
Oracle
Shares of Oracle, a leader in computer technology, declined by 5% after reporting slightly lower-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings. The company posted adjusted earnings of $1.47 per share, falling short of the $1.48 expected by analysts. However, Oracle’s revenue hit $14.1 billion, aligning with market expectations.
MongoDB
In a positive turn, MongoDB’s shares rose by over 9% after the database provider raised its forecast for the fourth quarter. The company now anticipates adjusted earnings per share between 62 cents and 65 cents, surpassing analyst expectations of 58 cents. Additionally, MongoDB expects quarterly revenue to fall between $515 million and $519 million, exceeding the $509 million forecasted by experts.
Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, known for its ski resorts, saw a nearly 3% increase in its stock value after reporting a narrower loss than expected for the fiscal first quarter. The company announced an adjusted loss of $4.61 per share on revenue of $260 million, which was better than the anticipated loss of $5.00 per share and revenue of $253 million.
Planet Labs
Planet Labs faced a downturn, with shares dropping more than 8% after the company’s fourth-quarter outlook fell short of market expectations. The projected revenue of $61 million to $63 million was below the analysts’ forecast of $66.6 million.
Casey’s General Stores
After-hours trading saw a decline of over 1% in Casey’s General Stores stock. The convenience store chain’s second-quarter revenue was recorded at $3.9 billion, missing the anticipated $4.2 billion, although earnings of $4.85 per share surpassed the forecast of $4.29.
C3.ai
C3.ai’s stock soared nearly 15% as the enterprise artificial intelligence software company reported an adjusted loss of just 6 cents per share, outperforming the expected loss of 16 cents. Additionally, their revenue of $94 million surpassed expectations of $91 million.
Braze
Braze, the customer engagement platform, saw its shares plunge nearly 5%. While the projected revenue for the fourth quarter fell in line with Wall Street’s estimates at $155 million to $156 million, it was slightly below the $155.2 million predicted by analysts. However, Braze did beat forecasts in both revenue and earnings for the third quarter.
HealthEquity
Shares of HealthEquity, a health savings account custodian, also fell approximately 5%. The company’s revenue forecast for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, estimated between $1.275 billion and $1.295 billion, did not meet the expected $1.32 billion according to analysts’ projections.
This trading session illustrates how varied performances across industries can shape investor sentiment, providing valuable insights for women and all investors alike.
