TEXAS INSTRUMENTS with 21 consecutive years of higher dividends + Thyssenkrupp now at the top of the MDax + Givaudan posts significantly higher sales and record profits + Ericsson's adjusted results worse than expected + Purchasing Managers' Index FR, DE, UK and US today
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS $TXN (-3,67%)with 21 consecutive years of higher dividends
- Texas Instruments generated sales of USD 4.01 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, exceeding market expectations of USD 3.87 billion.
- However, sales fell by 2% compared to the previous year. Earnings per share of USD 1.30 were also above the consensus estimate of USD 1.20, but were 13% lower than in the previous year.
- Operating profit amounted to USD 1.38 billion, down 10% on the same period last year.
- What's next for the chip giant with a long history?
- https://stock3.com/news/texas-instruments-21-jahre-in-folge-mehr-dividende-16075310
Thyssenkrupp $TKA (+2,02%)now at the top of the MDax
- Thyssenkrupp shares significantly extended their gains on Thursday afternoon.
- They rose to their highest level since June 2024 and recently gained 7.2 percent as the best MDax stock.
- Market observers pointed to plans by Turkish steel manufacturer Tosyali, which had caused some movement.
- The company is looking for a steel producer in Europe to expand its green steel business.
Givaudan $GIVN (-2,71%)achieves significantly higher sales and record profit
- The flavor and fragrance manufacturer Givaudan achieved significantly higher sales in 2024 thanks to higher sales volumes. Growth at the Symrise competitor was particularly strong in the emerging markets.
- Profit exceeded one billion Swiss francs for the first time.
- Sales increased by 7.2 percent to 7.41 billion Swiss francs, as the supplier of flavors and fragrances for food, perfumes, household and personal care products announced on Friday.
- Negative currency effects dampened growth somewhat.
- In organic terms, i.e. adjusted for acquisitions and disposals as well as currency effects, Givaudan grew by as much as 12.3 percent.
- The Geneva-based group benefited from higher sales in all regions and segments.
- https://de.marketscreener.com/kurs/aktie/GIVAUDAN-SA-2956033/news/Givaudan-setzt-deutlich-mehr-um-und-erzielt-Rekordgewinn-48857955/
Ericsson's $ERIC A (-10,63%)adjusted results worse than expected
- Telecommunications equipment supplier Ericsson reports sales in line with expectations for the fourth quarter.
- The Executive Board is proposing an increased ordinary dividend.
- Adjusted earnings were significantly lower than expected.
- Sales increased by 1.4 percent to SEK 72.9 billion (71.9), above the Factset analysts' consensus of 72.9.
- Organic sales growth amounted to 2 percent (-17). The adjusted gross margin was 46.3 percent (41.1).
- The expectation was 45.4 percent. Ebita profit amounted to SEK 8.6 billion (6.7), with an Ebita margin of 11.8 percent (9.3).
- Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 10.2 billion (8.2), compared with an expected figure of 10.8, with an adjusted EBITA margin of 14.0 percent (11.4).
- Operating profit amounted to SEK 8 billion (5.8), with an operating margin of 11.0 percent (8.1).
- Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 9.6 billion (7.4), compared with an expected SEK 10.5 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 13.2 percent (10.3).
- Profit after tax amounted to SEK 4.9 billion (3.4).
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.44 (1.02).
- The proposed ordinary dividend amounts to SEK 2.85 per share (2.70).
- 2.82 was expected.
Friday: Stock market dates, economic data, quarterly figures
- ex-dividend of individual stocks
- Pfizer USD 0.43
- Quarterly figures / company dates USA / Asia
- 13:00 American Express | Verizon Quarterly figures
- Quarterly figures / company dates Europe
- 07:00 Givaudan annual results | Ericsson quarterly figures
- 10:00 Vonovia ao AGM on the domination and profit and loss transfer agreement with Deutsche Wohnen
- Economic data
09:15 FR: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI non-manufacturing (1st release) January Forecast: 49.5 Previous: 49.3 Total Purchasing Managers' Index (1st release) Forecast: 47.7 Previous: 47.5
09:15 FR: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI Manufacturing (1st release) January FORECAST: 42.2 PREVIOUS: 41.9
09:30 DE: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI non-manufacturing (1st release) January PROGNOSE: 51.0 PREVIOUS: 51.2 Total Purchasing Managers' Index (1st release) PROGNOSE: 48.3 PREVIOUS: 48.0
09:30 DE: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI Manufacturing (1st release) January FORECAST: 42.5 PREVIOUS: 42.5
10:00 EU: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI non-manufacturing Eurozone (1st release) January FORECAST: 51.5 PREVIOUS: 51.6
10:00 EU: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI Manufacturing Eurozone (1st release) January PROGNOSE: 45.4 PREV: 45.1 Total Purchasing Managers' Index (1st release) PROGNOSE: 49.8 PREV: 49.6
10:30 UK: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI non-manufacturing (1st release) January FORECAST: 50.9 PREVIOUS: 51.1
10:30 UK: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI Manufacturing (1st release) January FORECAST: 47.0 PREVIOUS: 47.0
15:45 US: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI Services (1st release) January FORECAST: 56.5 PREVIOUS: 56.8
15:45 US: Purchasing Managers' Index/PMI Manufacturing (1st release) January FORECAST: 49.7 PREVIOUS: 49.4
16:00 US: Consumer Sentiment Index Uni Michigan (2nd survey) January FORECAST: 73.2 PREVIOUS: 74.0
16:00 US: NAR, Existing Home Sales December FORECAST: +1.2% yoy previous: +4.8% yoy
