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Shares of aviation and fleet aftermarket services provider VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC) jumped 11% in the afternoon session after the company announced strong second-quarter 2025 financial results, posting record revenue and beating analyst expectations on adjusted earnings. The company's focus on its aviation business fueled this growth, with the Aviation segment's revenue jumping 41.1% compared to the prior year to a record $272.1 million. While the company's GAAP earnings per share missed estimates, its adjusted earnings per share of $0.97 significantly beat analyst forecasts. VSE also reaffirmed its full-year revenue growth projection of 35% to 40% and raised the full-year profitability guidance for its key Aviation segment, which signaled confidence to investors.

Shares of online learning platform Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after the company posted strong second-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street's expectations and lifted its full-year guidance. The online learning platform reported revenue of $199.9 million and a non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share, both beating analyst consensus estimates. The company also raised its revenue and profit forecasts for the full year. Investors responded positively to what the company's CEO called an "inflection point," as Udemy achieved GAAP profitability. The strong report prompted positive reactions from analysts. For instance, Cantor Fitzgerald increased its price target, pointing to early signs of success from the company's "Udemy 2.0" turnaround plan and its transformation into an AI-powered platform. Needham also reaffirmed its Buy rating on the stock, which bolstered investor confidence.

Shares of document technology company Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) fell 19.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported a significant loss for its second quarter and widely missed analyst profit forecasts. The company posted an adjusted loss of $0.64 per share, a stark contrast to the $0.07 profit analysts had predicted. While revenue slightly surpassed expectations, this earnings failure alarmed investors. The company's financial health showed clear signs of strain as its free cash flow, a key measure of cash generation, plunged to a negative $30 million from a positive $115 million in the prior year. This decline stemmed from falling gross margins, which were squeezed by tariffs and increased product costs. Revenue from the core Print and Other segment also contracted, which highlighted soft demand for the company's equipment.

Shares of water technology company Xylem (NYSE:XYL) jumped 9.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst expectations and raising its full-year guidance. The water technology firm posted quarterly revenue of $2.3 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. On an adjusted basis, Xylem earned $1.26 per share, also beating Wall Street forecasts. The company noted that robust organic revenue growth across all segments drove the positive results. Following the strong performance, Xylem increased its full-year 2025 sales forecast to a range of $8.9 billion to $9.0 billion. It also lifted its adjusted earnings per share projection to between $4.70 and $4.85, signaling confidence for the remainder of the year.

Shares of packaging and materials company International Paper (NYSE:IP) fell 9.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that widely missed analyst expectations. The packaging giant posted an adjusted profit of $0.20 per share, falling well short of the 41 cents analysts forecasted. This marked a significant decline from the $0.55 per share reported in the same period last year. Company officials pointed to higher input costs, a heavy schedule of planned outages, and soft demand in Europe as the primary reasons for the reduced profitability. The weak bottom-line result overshadowed revenue figures that actually beat expectations, indicating investors focused on the hit to margins. The negative sentiment echoed across the packaging sector, as peers also reported weaker financial results.

Shares of power resiliency solutions provider American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) jumped 29.8% in the afternoon session after the company posted strong quarterly financial results and offered an optimistic revenue forecast. The energy solutions provider announced impressive fiscal first-quarter results, with revenues of $72.36 million, which marked a 79.6% increase from the previous year and surpassed analyst expectations. Earnings per share also came in ahead of forecasts at $0.14. Company leadership attributed the strong performance to accelerated growth driven by high demand in the semiconductor market, particularly for artificial intelligence and data center applications. Furthermore, the company provided a strong revenue outlook for the next quarter that also exceeded Wall Street's predictions, marking its fourth consecutive profitable quarter.

Shares of cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) jumped 9.4% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong second-quarter results and offered an upbeat profit outlook for the year. The cruise operator's balance of advance ticket sales reached a record high of $4.0 billion, a sign of strong future demand. Norwegian posted record total revenue of $2.5 billion for the quarter, a 6% increase from the previous year. The company also reaffirmed its optimistic full-year 2025 guidance, which projected adjusted earnings of approximately $2.05 per share. Management noted that booking volumes recovered above historical levels, fueled by robust consumer interest.

Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) jumped 9.9% in the afternoon session after the company posted strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results that beat Wall Street estimates. The company's revenue jumped 30% year-over-year to $2.61 billion, while its earnings per share reached $1.66. This performance stemmed from strong demand for high-capacity storage, especially in its Cloud segment, which saw revenues climb 36%. The growth reflected surging needs from cloud computing and generative AI applications. Adding to the positive news, the company introduced a new quarterly dividend and announced a $2 billion share repurchase program. Consequently, several Wall Street analysts raised their price targets on the stock.

Shares of healthcare company Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) fell 20% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter results and cut its full-year profit forecast, citing the lingering impact of a hurricane. The healthcare company pointed to the lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, which damaged a key manufacturing facility and disrupted the supply of its IV solutions. Baxter’s adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents missed analysts' estimates, while revenue of $2.81 billion also came in slightly below expectations. In response to these challenges and what management called demand softness, the company lowered its full-year profit guidance. The weak results and revised outlook prompted a negative reaction from investors.

Shares of engineering and design software provider PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) jumped 6.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2025 results that beat analyst expectations and led to a raised full-year outlook. The design software provider reported that its revenue grew 24% year-over-year to $644 million. Net income surged a remarkable 104.9%, which marked its highest level for a fiscal third quarter in over two decades. In response to the strong quarter, PTC lifted its full-year forecast for key financial metrics including revenue, free cash flow, and earnings per share. The positive results arrived amid broader strength in the software-as-a-service sector. The news prompted positive reactions from Wall Street, and the stock reached an all-time high.

Shares of manufacturing services provider Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) jumped 10.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported record second-quarter revenue and earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The digital manufacturing company posted record quarterly revenue of $135.1 million, which represented a 7.5% increase from the same period last year. This performance beat analysts' forecasts by over 6%. Earnings also surprised to the upside, with non-GAAP earnings per share landing at $0.41, a 24% beat over consensus estimates. The growth was driven by a strong performance in its Protolabs Network segment, which saw revenues jump 18.6% year-over-year. The company also provided a strong revenue forecast for the upcoming third quarter that was above what analysts had expected.

Shares of industrial equipment and engineered products manufacturer Albany (NYSE:AIN) fell 26.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter financial results, including a significant earnings miss. The industrial goods manufacturer posted earnings per share of $0.57, which fell well short of the $0.77 analysts expected. The report also detailed a 6.2% year-over-year decline in revenue and a 13.2% drop in gross profit, driven by lower profitability in its Aerospace Engineered Composites division. Operating income was nearly cut in half compared to the same period last year. Following the weak results, analysts at Baird downgraded the stock to Neutral, citing concerns over the future profitability of both the company's aerospace and machine clothing businesses. The negative news sent the stock to a new 52-week low.

Shares of industrial and safety product distributor Distribution Solutions (NASDAQ:DSGR) jumped 9.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter financial results that showed strong revenue growth and better-than-expected adjusted earnings. The industrial products distributor posted revenue of $502.4 million for the quarter, a 14.3% increase compared to the previous year. This growth stemmed from both recent acquisitions and a 3.3% rise in organic sales. While the company's official net income of $0.11 per share fell short of some estimates, investors focused on the adjusted earnings of $0.35 per share. This figure surpassed the analyst consensus forecast of $0.32. The strong top-line performance and adjusted profit beat signaled resilience to investors.

Shares of machine vision technology company Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) jumped 21.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter financial results that beat Wall Street estimates and provided strong guidance for the upcoming quarter. The industrial machine vision specialist posted second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.25 per share on revenue of $249 million, surpassing analyst expectations. The revenue figure marked a 4% increase from the year-ago period, propelled by growth in its logistics business and stronger trends in factory automation. Adding to the positive sentiment, Cognex provided an upbeat forecast for the third quarter, with expected revenue between $245 million and $265 million, which came in ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate.

Shares of digital infrastructure provider Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) jumped 36% in the afternoon session after it posted fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst estimates and announced a massive long-term leasing agreement with AI infrastructure company CoreWeave. The company reported an adjusted loss of $0.03 per share, which easily surpassed analyst estimates for a loss of around $0.15 per share. The key driver for the rally, however, was a transformative 15-year, 400-megawatt leasing deal with AI infrastructure firm CoreWeave. This massive agreement secured approximately $11 billion in future contracted revenue, signaling a stable and significant income stream for years to come. In response to the strong results and the landmark deal, Wall Street analysts reacted positively, with firms like Needham and HC Wainwright & Co. raising their price targets on the stock.

Shares of chip designer Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ:ALGM) fell 6.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported quarterly financial results that disappointed investors on profitability. The chip designer announced revenue of $203.4 million, a 22% increase from the previous year, which surpassed analyst forecasts. Allegro also issued an optimistic outlook for the next quarter, expecting revenue to land between $205 million and $215 million. However, investors focused on the company's bottom line. The reported GAAP loss of $0.07 per share fell significantly short of Wall Street's expectations. This earnings miss appeared to overshadow the strong sales growth and positive guidance, prompting a sell-off in the stock.

Shares of satellite radio and media company Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) fell 7.5% in the afternoon session after the company posted second-quarter financial results that missed analyst profit estimates. The satellite radio company reported revenue of $2.14 billion, a 2% decrease compared to the same period last year. More significantly, its earnings per share landed at $0.57, which fell substantially short of Wall Street's expectations of around $0.76. The company’s net income also declined to $205 million for the quarter. This significant profit shortfall appeared to overshadow the company's decision to reaffirm its full-year financial guidance, prompting a negative investor reaction.

Shares of online casino and sports betting company Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI) jumped 19.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year revenue guidance. The company's revenue climbed 22% to $269.2 million, and it reported a net income of $28.8 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss in the same quarter last year. This growth stemmed from a 25% increase in its online casino business and a 15% rise in online sports betting. The strong performance bucked a wider trend, as traditional casino operators' stocks declined, highlighting a divergence within the gaming industry. In response to the strong quarter, Wall Street analysts from firms like Needham and Oppenheimer raised their price targets on the stock.