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5 days ago
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Why General Mills Stock Was So Soggy Today
The company published its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 earnings. It beat on the bottom line slightly; however, it didn't impress many with its guidance. 10 stocks we like better than General Mills › Investors clearly didn't want too many servings of food industry mainstay General Mills (NYSE: GIS) on Wednesday. Following the release of a disappointing set of earnings, they assertively traded out of the company's stock to leave it with a 5% decline on the day. That wasn't very tasty when compared to the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which essentially flatlined that trading session. For its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, General Mills posted net sales of $4.6 billion, representing a decrease of 3% on a year-over-year basis. Worse, net income under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) standards shrank by 47% to $294 million. That bottom line looked slightly better on a per-share, non-GAAP (adjusted) basis; it fell a comparatively modest 27% to $0.74. On average, analysts tracking General Mills stock were expecting that $4.6 billion on the top line. However, they were modeling a slightly lower adjusted net income per share of $0.71. The drops in key fundamentals were attributed to several factors, including the divestiture of the company's Canadian yogurt business, reduced sales volume, and what it described as "unfavorable net price realization." On a brighter note, General Mills did well in its pet food segment. Sales in the quarter for such products rose by 12% year over year to $675 million, although much of this was due to a recent acquisition (WhiteBridge Pet Brands). General Mills also proffered guidance for the entirety of its current fiscal year (2026). It's expecting net sales to range from an increase of 1% over fiscal 2025 to a decline at the same percentage rate. Adjusted net income, on the other hand, is forecast to drop 10% to 15% in constant-currency terms across the same stretch. None of these results were exactly confidence-building. The pet segment is the one bright spot for General Mills just now, and much of its growth was due to the company's continuing acquisition spree. I don't see many compelling reasons to own the stock at the moment. Before you buy stock in General Mills, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and General Mills wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $689,813!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $906,556!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 809% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 175% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 23, 2025 Eric Volkman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why General Mills Stock Was So Soggy Today was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
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5 days ago
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Why QuantumScape Stock Is Rocketing Higher Today
QuantumScape announces an important milestone on the way to commercializing its EV solid-state battery technology. The company is ahead of schedule to begin field testing by EV manufacturing partners. QuantumScape stock remains speculative, but investors sense the risk level dropping. 10 stocks we like better than QuantumScape › Investors have been speculating on QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) stock and its ability to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) batteries for several years now. It's been a slow road as the company works toward commercializing its solid-state battery technology. After the company announced a major milestone, QuantumScape shares shot higher by as much as 47% Wednesday morning. At 10:07 a.m. ET, the stock remained 40.5% higher. When QuantumScape reported its first-quarter update, on April 23, management said it was ahead of schedule on one of its 2025 goals to bring its next planned phase into baseline production. The "Cobra" phase, which will allow it to scale up manufacturing of its solid-state battery cells, has now become a reality. In the company's announcement, CEO Dr. Siva Sivaram stated, "By significantly improving throughput and shrinking the equipment footprint, Cobra gives us a powerful path forward for commercializing our next-generation battery technology." Co-founder and chief technology officer (CTO) Tim Holme called the advancement critical to bring its battery production "to market at gigawatt scale." That's exactly what longtime investors have been waiting to hear from QuantumScape. With the Cobra production platform now in place, QuantumScape plans to launch field testing next year with a baseline production process for the next-generation battery technology. Solid-state batteries include ceramic separators that should lead to safer, faster-charging, and more efficient solid-state lithium-metal batteries. The practical result could be EV travel range on a single charge that eliminates range anxiety for potential EV consumers. QuantumScape stock is still a speculative bet. But the risk level drops as the company gets closer to commercialization. The Cobra process was a big step, and investors are rewarding the stock in a big way today. Before you buy stock in QuantumScape, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and QuantumScape wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $689,813!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $906,556!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 809% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 175% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 23, 2025 Howard Smith has positions in QuantumScape. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why QuantumScape Stock Is Rocketing Higher Today was originally published by The Motley Fool
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5 days ago
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Why QuantumScape Stock Is Rocketing Higher Today
QuantumScape announces an important milestone on the way to commercializing its EV solid-state battery technology. The company is ahead of schedule to begin field testing by EV manufacturing partners. QuantumScape stock remains speculative, but investors sense the risk level dropping. 10 stocks we like better than QuantumScape › Investors have been speculating on QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) stock and its ability to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) batteries for several years now. It's been a slow road as the company works toward commercializing its solid-state battery technology. After the company announced a major milestone, QuantumScape shares shot higher by as much as 47% Wednesday morning. At 10:07 a.m. ET, the stock remained 40.5% higher. When QuantumScape reported its first-quarter update, on April 23, management said it was ahead of schedule on one of its 2025 goals to bring its next planned phase into baseline production. The "Cobra" phase, which will allow it to scale up manufacturing of its solid-state battery cells, has now become a reality. In the company's announcement, CEO Dr. Siva Sivaram stated, "By significantly improving throughput and shrinking the equipment footprint, Cobra gives us a powerful path forward for commercializing our next-generation battery technology." Co-founder and chief technology officer (CTO) Tim Holme called the advancement critical to bring its battery production "to market at gigawatt scale." That's exactly what longtime investors have been waiting to hear from QuantumScape. With the Cobra production platform now in place, QuantumScape plans to launch field testing next year with a baseline production process for the next-generation battery technology. Solid-state batteries include ceramic separators that should lead to safer, faster-charging, and more efficient solid-state lithium-metal batteries. The practical result could be EV travel range on a single charge that eliminates range anxiety for potential EV consumers. QuantumScape stock is still a speculative bet. But the risk level drops as the company gets closer to commercialization. The Cobra process was a big step, and investors are rewarding the stock in a big way today. Before you buy stock in QuantumScape, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and QuantumScape wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $689,813!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $906,556!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 809% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 175% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 23, 2025 Howard Smith has positions in QuantumScape. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why QuantumScape Stock Is Rocketing Higher Today was originally published by The Motley Fool
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7 days ago
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Why Quantum Computing Stock Is Plummeting Today
Quantum Computing stock is falling today due to a new share offering and geopolitical risk factors. The company will raise $200 million by selling roughly 14 million shares at a price of $14.25 per share. Stock dilution and geopolitical factors could spur more volatility for the stock in the near term. 10 stocks we like better than Quantum Computing › Quantum Computing (NASDAQ: QUBT) stock is seeing a round of substantial sell-offs in Monday's trading. The company's share price was down 10.6% as of 1 p.m. ET, amid gains of 0.7% for both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC). Quantum Computing opened today's trading with a valuation pullback due to news that the company is moving to issue and sell new stock. The bearish pressure has intensified following news of rising geopolitical risk factors. Before the market opened this morning, Quantum Computing revealed that it had sold a significant amount of new stock through a private offering. Per the recent announcement, the company will be selling slightly more than 14 million shares of common stock priced at $14.25 per share to a group of institutional investors. The deal is expected to generate $200 million in cash for Quantum Computing, and the company plans to use the funds to accelerate its commercialization initiatives, facilitate potential merger-and-acquisition moves, and strengthen its overall financial footing. The new stock sale is expected to take place around June 24. The announcement of Quantum Computing's upcoming stock sale has understandably raised concerns among investors. Even after a substantial sell-off today, the sale price for the 14 million shares of new stock is still roughly 16% lower than its current trading price. While it's not unusual for companies to offer stock at a discount when selling a large amount of shares through private placement, the deal highlights valuation risks and concerns. In addition to stock dilution from the new share sale, geopolitical dynamics could be a significant source of volatility for Quantum Computing in the near term. Following a U.S. bombing strike on nuclear development facilities in Iran over the weekend, Iran is reportedly responding with missile strikes on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq today. As a growth-dependent stock with a speculative outlook, Quantum Computing could see outsized volatility if geopolitical conditions become increasingly unstable. Before you buy stock in Quantum Computing, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Quantum Computing wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $664,089!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $881,731!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 994% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 172% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 23, 2025 Keith Noonan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Quantum Computing Stock Is Plummeting Today was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
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23-06-2025
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Why Quantum Computing Stock Is Plummeting Today
Quantum Computing stock is falling today due to a new share offering and geopolitical risk factors. The company will raise $200 million by selling roughly 14 million shares at a price of $14.25 per share. Stock dilution and geopolitical factors could spur more volatility for the stock in the near term. 10 stocks we like better than Quantum Computing › Quantum Computing (NASDAQ: QUBT) stock is seeing a round of substantial sell-offs in Monday's trading. The company's share price was down 10.6% as of 1 p.m. ET, amid gains of 0.7% for both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC). Quantum Computing opened today's trading with a valuation pullback due to news that the company is moving to issue and sell new stock. The bearish pressure has intensified following news of rising geopolitical risk factors. Before the market opened this morning, Quantum Computing revealed that it had sold a significant amount of new stock through a private offering. Per the recent announcement, the company will be selling slightly more than 14 million shares of common stock priced at $14.25 per share to a group of institutional investors. The deal is expected to generate $200 million in cash for Quantum Computing, and the company plans to use the funds to accelerate its commercialization initiatives, facilitate potential merger-and-acquisition moves, and strengthen its overall financial footing. The new stock sale is expected to take place around June 24. The announcement of Quantum Computing's upcoming stock sale has understandably raised concerns among investors. Even after a substantial sell-off today, the sale price for the 14 million shares of new stock is still roughly 16% lower than its current trading price. While it's not unusual for companies to offer stock at a discount when selling a large amount of shares through private placement, the deal highlights valuation risks and concerns. In addition to stock dilution from the new share sale, geopolitical dynamics could be a significant source of volatility for Quantum Computing in the near term. Following a U.S. bombing strike on nuclear development facilities in Iran over the weekend, Iran is reportedly responding with missile strikes on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq today. As a growth-dependent stock with a speculative outlook, Quantum Computing could see outsized volatility if geopolitical conditions become increasingly unstable. Before you buy stock in Quantum Computing, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Quantum Computing wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $664,089!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $881,731!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 994% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 172% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 23, 2025 Keith Noonan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Quantum Computing Stock Is Plummeting Today was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
