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…

Overview Mastercard closed the fourth quarter of 2024 with impressive financial performance, achieving $7.5bn in revenue and $3.3bn in net income, supported by robust cross-border transactions and increased consumer spending. CEO Michael Miebach highlighted the company’s strong revenue growth of 14% year-over-year (16% currency-neutral) and emphasized Mastercard’s diverse capabilities in payments and services, bolstered by…

Overview Starbucks reported its Q1 2025 results on January 28th, completing its first full quarter under its new CEO, Brian Niccol (previously the CEO of Chipotle), who took charge of the company on September 9, 2024 (he has been heavily criticized for his pay package ever since then). The company reported net revenues of $9.4bn,…

Overview Boeing concluded the fourth quarter of 2024 with revenue of $15.2bn, while navigating the financial impacts of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) agreement and related work stoppages. Despite challenges, the company resumed production across key programs like the 737, 767, and 777/777X. For the full year, Boeing delivered 348 commercial…

Overview Apple started fiscal year 2025 with its best quarter ever, achieving revenue of $124.3bn and diluted EPS of $2.40, showcasing strong demand for its products and services during the holiday season. CEO Tim Cook highlighted the success of Apple’s product lineup and the transformative potential of Apple Silicon and Apple Intelligence, which enhances user…

Overview Tesla concluded 2024 with record-breaking achievements in vehicle deliveries, energy storage deployments, and operational milestones. Even though sales fell slightly for the first time in a decade, the company reported a GAAP operating income of $7.1bn and net income of $7.09bn, supported by cost efficiency and infrastructure investments. Free cash flow reached $3.58bn, contributing…

Overview Meta Platforms concluded 2024 with exceptional financial results, achieving revenues of $164.50bn and net income of $62.36bn, underpinned by strong growth in advertising and significant operational efficiencies. The company continues to advance its investments in AI, AR/VR technologies, and the next generation of social media experiences. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s founder and CEO, highlighted the…

Overview On an extremely complicated day for the American stock market, the reports continued and AT&T delivered important fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2024, highlighting significant momentum in expanding its 5G and fiber subscriber base. The company successfully met its financial and operational guidance for the year and reaffirmed its outlook for 2025. CEO John…

Overview HCA Healthcare concluded 2024 with important financial and operational results, reporting revenues of $70.6bn for the full year and $18.29bn for Q4. Full-year net income totaled $5.76bn, with diluted EPS of $22.00, reflecting robust performance across all sectors. Adjusted EBITDA reached $13.88bn, supported by increased admissions, higher revenue per patient, and operational efficiencies. The…

Overview In this week, Union Pacific delivered solid financial performance in 2024, reporting fourth-quarter earnings per diluted share of $2.91 and a full-year EPS of $11.09. The company achieved an operating ratio of 58.7% in Q4 and 59.9% for the full year, reflecting operational efficiency and cost discipline. Union Pacific also reported a full-year return…

Overview American Express delivered another year of record-breaking performance in 2024, with strong growth across revenue, earnings, and customer engagement, further solidifying its position as a leader in the payments industry. The company closed 2024 with record-breaking financial results, highlighted by revenues of $65.9bn, net income of $10.1bn, and earnings per share of $14.01. CEO…

Overview Intuitive Surgical closed 2024 with growing results, reporting $2.41bn in Q4 revenue and $8.35bn for the full year, driven by an 18% increase in da Vinci procedure volume and a growing installed base of 9902 systems globally. Full-year net income reached $2.32bn, while adjusted EPS stood at $7.34, reflecting strong operational efficiency and revenue…