Last Weeks Alert

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‍Volcon Stock Rallies +21% on $2M Share Buyback Authorization – Volcon (VLCN) stock rose 20.56% (1D) after announcing a $2 million share repurchase program, reinforcing confidence in its financial position. The company also reiterated its current cash balance, signaling stability amid market volatility.

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PagerDuty Stock Jumps on $150M Share Buyback Approval – PagerDuty stock (PD) surged +17.75% (1D) after its Board of Directors authorized a new $150 million share repurchase program. The move highlights management’s commitment to shareholder value and confidence in long-term growth.

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Great Lakes Gains +10%on  Share Repurchase Plan signaling strong cash flow management and a focus on shareholder returns.

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Airlines Slash Forecasts as Economic Uncertainty Weighs on Demand

Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares plunged 14% after the company slashed its Q1 2025 earnings forecast, citing weakening consumer and corporate confidence due to economic uncertainty. Delta pointed to softening domestic demand as the key driver behind its weaker outlook, though premium, international, and loyalty revenues remain on track. The airline also noted Trump’s tariffs and recession fears as potential headwinds, which have sent market volatility soaring. Revenue growth is now expected at 3-4% YoY, down from 7-9%. Earnings Per Share: Cut to $0.30 - $0.50, down from $0.70 - $1.00

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Following Delta’s profit warning, United Airlines (UAL) and American Airlines (AAL) also cut Q1 guidance, citing weakening consumer confidence, reduced government travel, and macroeconomic pressures.

• United Airlines (UAL) now expects earnings at the lower end of guidance after a 50% drop in government travel bookings. The airline is cutting capacity and retiring 21 aircraft early to control costs.
• American Airlines (AAL) forecasts a wider Q1 loss, citing softening revenue and macro headwinds.
• Southwest Airlines (LUV) lowered revenue projections, blaming reduced federal travel and California wildfires.

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The S&P 500 Airlines Index is down -23% in the last month, with UAL (-28%) and DAL (-29%) tumbling amid economic concerns. Airlines remain bullish on premium and international travel, but near-term headwinds may force further capacity reductions post-summer. All eyes on Q2 guidance as industry outlook darkens.

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Oracle Misses on Earnings, Cuts Revenue Guidance

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Oracle (ORCL) stock shares slid -8.2% after missing Q3 earnings estimates and issuing weaker-than-expected revenue guidance, citing higher capital expenditures for AI infrastructure.

• EPS: $1.47 (vs. $1.49 expected)
• Revenue: $14.13B (+6% YoY, missing $14.39B forecast)
• Cloud Infrastructure Revenue: $2.7B (+49% YoY)

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Despite booming AI-driven cloud demand, Oracle’s revenue growth fell short, and cloud & on-premises licenses revenue dropped -10% YoY. The company raised its quarterly dividend by +25% but warned Q1 EPS will be $1.61-$1.65, missing analysts' $1.79 target.
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CEO Safra Catz noted $16B in spending was needed to double data center capacity, aligning with Trump’s AI-focused “Stargate” initiative. While AI expansion remains a growth driver, investors reacted negatively to slower revenue momentum and ongoing investment costs. Shares are down 11% YTD as Oracle navigates rising expenses against AI demand tailwinds.

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