Stocks with the largest premarket changes: Meta, Microsoft, Teladoc, Norwegian Cruise Line and others

Stocks with the largest premarket changes: Meta, Microsoft, Teladoc, Norwegian Cruise Line and others

Market Movements: Key Players Shifting in Pre-Market Trading

Here’s a look at some companies making significant shifts in pre-market trading:

  • Microsoft — The tech giant saw a 9% jump after reporting quarterly revenues of $90.01 billion, which surpassed expectations. Azure’s growth hit 43% in constant currencies, outpacing the forecast of 40.2%. For the first time, Azure’s revenue for fiscal year 2026 exceeded $100 billion.
  • Meta Platforms — In contrast, stock for Meta fell nearly 9% following an earnings per share (EPS) report of $6.18, which missed analysts’ expectations by $1.04. The company projected third-quarter sales between $61 billion and $64 billion, falling short of the $63.15 billion anticipated by analysts.
  • Teladoc Health — Shares dropped 18.5% after second-quarter revenue failed to meet expectations. Teladoc recorded revenue of $606.9 million, short of the estimated $615.4 million. The full-year earnings forecast was adjusted downwards as well.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line — The cruise line’s stock fell 7% after it lowered its full-year earnings forecast to $1.50 per share, compared to its prior guidance of $1.45 to $1.79. Analysts expected an EPS of around $1.66, according to FactSet.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb — In a positive turn, shares increased by over 1% following the company’s sales and earnings growth. Bristol-Myers reported adjusted earnings of $2.04 per share on revenues of $12.97 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.59 per share and $11.75 billion in revenue.
  • Starbucks — The coffee retailer’s shares rose 6% after raising its full-year outlook, with a reported 7.9% increase in same-store sales. Adjusted earnings came in at 85 cents per share, easily beating the analysts’ expectations of 66 cents. Revenue hit $9.32 billion, again exceeding the $9.16 billion expected.
  • Carvana — Shares fell 10% as the online used car retailer’s full-year profit forecast of $2.7 billion to $3 billion fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, which ranged from $3 billion to $4.45 billion.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill — Stocks went up by 6% following a report of increased quarterly profits and revenue. The company anticipates a low single-digit increase in same-store sales for the full year, up from an earlier outlook of flat sales.
  • Fortinet — The cybersecurity firm’s stock surged by 12% after delivering strong second-quarter sales that exceeded analyst expectations. Fortinet’s earnings reached 90 cents per share with adjusted revenue of $2.05 billion, compared to predictions of 75 cents per share and $1.89 billion.
  • Lam Research — Shares climbed nearly 9% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with a profit of $1.82 per share on revenue of $6.72 billion.
  • Qualcomm — The chipmaker’s stock dropped over 4% after mixed quarterly results. Adjusted earnings were $2.21, slightly below the expected $2.23, although sales of $9.95 billion managed to exceed the forecast of $9.67 billion.
  • Align Technology — Shares fell nearly 4% after reporting quarterly profits and revenues that surprisingly hit just above the expectations, but the lower end of their sales forecast for the third quarter fell short of analysts’ predictions.
  • MarketAxess — Shares have been suspended following the announcement of its acquisition by Intercontinental Exchange for $167 per share, valuing the company at over $5 billion. This cash transaction represents a 33% premium over the closing price on Wednesday and is set to finalize in the first half of 2027.
  • Baxter International — The medical tech firm saw its shares rise about 14% after its latest financial results, with adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share surpassing the expected 37 cents. Revenue reached $2.96 billion, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.08 billion. Baxter also raised its full-year outlook.
  • Cigna — Shares fell nearly 4% post-release of its second-quarter earnings, reporting adjusted earnings of $7.78 per share and revenue of $71.67 billion, which exceeded analyst expectations slightly. However, they did raise their full-year adjusted EPS outlook by 10 cents.
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev — Stock for the beverage giant dropped 3% despite better-than-expected second-quarter profits and flat margins. The stock has increased nearly 33% this year.
  • Altria — The tobacco company faced a 3% loss after its second-quarter adjusted earnings came in below expectations at $1.48 per share. They also raised their 2026 capital expenditures projections.
  • Sirius XM — Shares plummeted 12% after disappointing earnings, with an EPS of 70 cents, short of the anticipated 78 cents.
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