Playing a Tricky Expectations Game into CQ2 Prints

We think the “expectations game” proves more complex for CQ2 EPS season than recent quarters. On one hand, we believe CQ2 expectations were generally set at reasonable levels especially since our checks suggest a healthy…

LCID: Some Healthy Delivery Upside

This morning, Lucid Group (LCID; $3.03; E/W) announced it delivered 2,394 vehicles (+22% QoQ and +71% YoY), while producing 2,110 vehicles (+22% QoQ and -3% YoY) during Q2. By comparison, our model called for Q2…

HYZN: Focusing Further on North America

This morning, Hyzon Motors (HYZN; $0.34) announced it plans to cease operations in Australia and the Netherlands, while noting it remains focused on “core” North American Class 8 and refuse fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV)…

GLW: Raises Q2E Guide on Big AI-Related Momentum

We raise our above consensus 2024/2025E EPS for Corning (GLW; $38.44; O/P) from $2.00/2.33 to $2.07/2.40 on the back of this morning’s positive Q2 guidance update. By comparison, we note that the Street was only…

MBLY: Some More Favorable Roadmap Data Points

The shares of Mobileye (MBLY; $27.89; O/P) have again dramatically reversed course in recent weeks and are -14% since 6/10 (vs. +3% for the S&P 500). We think the Street remains concerned with MBLY’s competitive…

NXT: A Sunnier Story Than Street Appreciates

We believe the 24% decline in the shares of Nextracker (NXT; $46.12; O/P) since mid-June presents a major buying opportunity for investors. This should especially prove the case at 14X our C2025E EPS and 9X…

Another Regulatory Overhang Removed for Rideshare

Yesterday, Lyft (LYFT; $14.02; O/P) and Uber Technologies (UBER; $72.44; O/P) reached an agreement with the Massachusetts State Attorney General’s office to set a minimum wage standard and offer a range of benefits for rideshare…

MU: More Proof Points of Robust EPS Power

We raise our F2024/F2025E (Aug) EPS for Micron (MU; $142.36; O/P) from $0.90/$8.45 to a more than reasonable $1.20/$8.75, especially when it comes to pricing power and sales mix, after the company produced a solid…

MU: First Look at FQ3 (May) Results and Outlook

Micron Technology (MU; $142.36; O/P) reported FQ3 (May) non-GAAP EPS of $0.62, which beat our consensus matching $0.48 on higher-than-expected sales ($6,811mm vs. our $6,625mm and consensus of $6,669mm). Recall, Micron called for FQ3 sales…

APTV: Fundamental Concerns Reach New Heights

The shares of Aptiv (APTV; $66.02; O/P) have been extremely volatile YTD, including big swings between the mid-$80’s and a bottom ~$70, which was firmly punctured today on questions about the company’s software veracity (10-15%…

UBER: Expanding Its Efforts on Multiple Fronts

We think a wide range of recent news flow out of Uber Technologies (UBER; $70.35; O/P) generally supports the idea that the company can continue to generate healthy operating leverage, led by its Mobility offering…

UBER: Shows Further Commitment to Autonomous Tech

This morning, Aurora Innovation (AUR; $2.48; NR) and Uber Technologies’ (UBER; $71.79; O/P) Freight division announced an expansion of its three-year commercial pilot with the launch of Premier Autonomy, which is a newly formed program…

CART: Recent News to Consider

We think recent news flow out of Maplebear, doing business as Instacart (CART; $32.00; E/W), provides further support for longer term operating leverage available to the company from its high-margin advertising business, albeit in the…

DASH: More Moves on Alcohol Front

DoorDash (DASH; $110.70; E/W) recently disclosed it expanded on-demand alcohol delivery services with the addition of several grocers and liquor stores, including brands under the Ahold Delhaize banner, as it also introduced a new suite…

HYZN: Considering More Strategic Options

Last night, Hyzon Motors (HYZN; $0.36) announced it has started realigning the company’s strategic priorities to better focus on “core” North American Class 8 and refuse fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) platforms after a comprehensive…