Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
Shares of healthcare technology company GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC)
fell 6.5% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter results that revealed significant pressure on its profit margins, overshadowing an increase in its full-year guidance. While GE HealthCare raised its full-year guidance and reported a 3% increase in revenue, investors honed in on signs of declining profitability. The company's adjusted EBIT margin, a key measure of operational profit, contracted to 14.6% from 15.3% in the prior year. This squeeze was attributed to the impact of tariffs, which productivity gains could not fully offset. The weakness was pronounced in major segments, as the Imaging division's EBIT fell by 10% and the Patient Care Solutions segment saw a significant 23% drop in EBIT. The market's negative reaction suggested these margin pressures overshadowed the company's otherwise positive outlook.
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Healthcare technology company GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.5% year on year to $5.01 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.06 per share was 15.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Koninklijke Philips N.V. (AMS:PHIA), commonly known as Philips, is one of the most storied companies in the history of European industry. Founded in 1891 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Philips has evolved from a modest light bulb manufacturer into a global leader in health technology and medical innovation. Its transformation
Shares of Dutch health technology company Koninklijke Philips N.V. (AMS:PHIA) surged on Tuesday, boosted by easing trade tensions and the reduction of tariffs between the European Union and major trading partners. The policy shift signals a reprieve for multinational manufacturers caught in the crossfire of protectionist economic policies
Healthcare technology company GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC)
will be reporting earnings this Wednesday before the bell. Here’s what to expect.
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the medical devices & supplies - imaging, diagnostics industry, including GE HealthCare (NASDAQ:GEHC) and its peers.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
GE Aerospace's landmark multi-billion-dollar engine and services agreement with Qatar Airways significantly bolsters its future revenue and market leadership.
