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Overview The Walt Disney Company kicked off fiscal year 2025 with strong financial results, reporting $24.7bn in revenue. Operating income grew significantly across segments, with Entertainment up 95%, Sports turning profitable, and Experiences maintaining strong performance despite external challenges. CEO Bob Iger emphasized the company’s continued strategic execution, stating: “Our results this quarter demonstrate Disney’s…

Privire de ansamblu BRD Groupe Société Générale, prima bancă listată la Bursa de Valori București care raportează rezultatele pentru anul trecut, a încheiat 2024 cu o performanță solidă, înregistrând un profit net de 1,524mld. lei și o rentabilitate a capitalului propriu (ROE) de 16,6%. Soldul creditelor nete a crescut cu +19% față de 2023, susținut…

Overview Uber Technologies delivered record-breaking results in Q4 and full-year 2024, reporting $12.0bn in revenue for Q4 and $43.98bn for the full year. The company saw Gross Bookings reach $162.77bn in 2024, with strong performance in Mobility and Delivery. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi highlighted Uber’s momentum, stating: “Uber ended 2024 with our strongest quarter ever, as…

Overview AMD closed 2024 with record-breaking financial performance, reporting $7.7bn in Q4 revenue and $25.8bn for the full year. The Data Center segment nearly doubled its revenue, reaching $12.6bn for the year, fueled by EPYC processor adoption and AI-driven AMD Instinct accelerator sales surpassing $5bn. CEO Dr. Lisa Su highlighted AMD’s AI-driven momentum, stating: “2024…

Overview Alphabet delivered strong financial results in Q4 2024, with revenue rising 12% year-over-year to $96.5bn and net income increasing 28% to $26.5bn. For the full year, revenue grew to $350bn, while net income surged to $100.1bn. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized Alphabet’s leadership in AI and continued growth across Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud, stating:…

Overview PayPal delivered a solid performance in Q4 2024 and for the full year, reporting $8.4bn in revenue for the quarter and $31.8bn for the full year. Despite a 17% decline in GAAP operating income for Q4, the company saw non-GAAP EPS increase by 5% to $1.19. Free cash flow remained strong at $6.8bn for…

Overview Ferrari closed 2024 with record-breaking financial results, reporting €6.68bn in revenue and a net profit of €1.53 bn. The company achieved an EBITDA of €2.56bn with a 38.3% margin, reflecting a strong product mix, growing demand for customization, and a solid pricing strategy. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna highlighted the company’s exceptional performance, stating: “Quality…

Privire de ansamblu OMV Petrom, a doua companie de la Bursa de Valori București care publică rezultatele pentru Q4 2024 și pentru întreg anul recent încheiat, a raportat pe data de 4 februarie 2025 o scădere a profitului net atribuibil acționarilor societății-mamă la 788m lei pentru Q4 2024, comparativ cu 2,05mld. lei în aceeași perioadă…

Overview Palantir Technologies closed 2024 with record-breaking financial results, reporting $828m in Q4 revenue and $2.87bn in full-year revenue, driven by strong demand for its AI-powered software solutions. The company achieved $517m in adjusted free cash flow for Q4 and maintained GAAP profitability for the second consecutive year, with $462m in full-year net income. CEO…

Overview Microsoft reported strong financial results for Q2 FY25, achieving $69.6bn in revenue and an operating income of $31.7bn. Net income reached $24.1bn, with diluted EPS of $3.23, reflecting a continuously rising profitability. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, highlighted the company’s leadership in AI, stating: “We are innovating across our tech stack and helping customers…

Overview ASML delivered strong financial performance in Q4 2024, reporting total net sales of €9.26bn, a gross margin of 51.7%, and a net income of €2.69bn. The quarter was highlighted by €7.1bn in net bookings, driven by continued demand for EUV systems. For the full year, ASML achieved total net sales of €28.26bn, maintaining a…

Overview United Parcel Service (UPS) reported its Q4 2024 results on January 30th, having increased its consolidated revenue number to $25.3bn, up +1.5% year-on-year (vs. $24.9bn in Q4 2023). On a FY basis, the 2024 revenue figure is up +0.1% year-on-year ($91.1bn in 2024 vs. $91.0bn in 2023). The company paid dividends of $5.4bn in…