1. Netflix, demand surges beyond forecasts in Q4 2. Tesla, shares down 12% on Q4 report 3. IBM, shares up 9% on strong profit outlook 4. Humana, shares down 11% on missed 2024 profit outlook

1. Netflix, demand surges beyond forecasts in Q4 2. Tesla, shares down 12% on Q4 report 3. IBM, shares up 9% on strong profit outlook 4. Humana, shares down 11% on missed 2024 profit outlook


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1. Netflix, demand surges beyond forecasts in Q4 2. Tesla, shares down 12% on Q4 report 3. IBM, shares up 9% on strong profit outlook 4. Humana, shares down 11% on missed 2024 profit outlook

Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) are up 10% after the company reported a Q4 that significantly exceeded demand forecasts, with the company reporting increased demand in Q4 due to increased customers in Q4. The video platform gained 13.12 million users in Q4, a 71% increase over the same period last year and well ahead of analysts' expectations of about 89 million users. The company's revenue rose about 12% to $88.3 billion, beating analyst expectations. Netflix told shareholders it was confident it could boost its operating profit margin by 24%, ahead of what analysts expected. The company also expects to see healthy double-digit growth in annual sales. Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) fell 12% on Thursday after the company's Q4 report missed expectations in part and its earnings fell short of expectations. The electric car maker earned earnings of $71 per share in Q4, missing analysts' expectations of $73 per share. It also reported quarterly revenue of $251.7 billion, compared to analysts' expectations of $256.1 billion. Additionally, it issued a warning about profit margins, with earnings per common share being 'particularly low' compared to the previous year, warning that annual revenue would be 'particularly significantly lower' in 2024 compared to 2023. This was announced as competition in the electric vehicle sector intensifies and demand from cost-conscious vehicle buyers slumps. It also forecasts the annual sales of Tesla, the world's most valuable car manufacturer. Shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) rose 9% on Thursday after the company posted a strong earnings outlook and Section 4 performance report. International Business Machines returned ahead of its Q4 results and prior-year forecasts, driven by strong demand for IT software and consulting services from companies integrating AI into their stores. IBM reported Q4 EPS of $387, beating analysts' expectations of $377, and reported quarterly revenue of $173.8 billion, compared to analysts' expectations of $172.3 billion. Looking forward, IBM projects cash flow of about $12 billion for the full fiscal year, compared to analysts' $109.2 billion. In addition, IBM expects sales to increase by about 4-6% in 2024, a broad range forecast. Shares of Humana (NYSE:HUM) fell 11% this Thursday in reverse after its 2024 earnings outlook fell significantly short of market expectations. The plunge in Harmana's stock comes in the wake of the company's expected continued high spending in its Medicare Advantage program for those over 65. For 2024, Humana expects adjusted EPS of $1,600, which puts it well within the $2,609 segment of the market. The company's quarterly sales were $264.6 billion, exceeding expectations of $25.6 billion. Although Humana's performance fell well short of analyst expectations, its quarterly sales exceeded market forecasts. For the next 2024 investment game can be made into one. The charger on whether or not to use artificial intelligence through Strap through artificial intelligence has been in for 670 days so far and has 670 ways to do it with the CEO. expect. InvestingPro Subscribers are looking forward to seeing both Netflix's profits and Tesla's profits. And as popularity declines, the U.S. economic recovery will be delayed somewhat. The disqualifying interference, such as the recent blacking out of Rasbek's strategy, is a woman's profit that will be reduced by InvestingPro recovery, and the electronic period is bitten. Additionally, Humana can obtain valuable information and use it to share information. The ideal in relation to this Adam is that he obtains his entire burial, but the Manarch Laka is the future human race. Impse suscribers hogar Illus and this can also be realized.
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