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By: Robert Kensington
This week, the tech world is abuzz with anticipation as several major companies prepare to report their earnings. Among the key players are Broadcom, Dell Technologies, and Palo Alto Networks, each with their own unique story to tell. Let’s dive into the details and explore what these earnings reports could mean for the market.
Broadcom is set to report its fiscal third-quarter results on Wednesday after the bell. Wall Street is expecting earnings of around $3.24 per share on revenue of approximately $29.4 billion, with AI expected to drive most of the growth. Broadcom supplies networking technology and custom AI accelerators to major cloud companies, making it one of Nvidia’s closest partners in the AI infrastructure space. After Marvell fell sharply following its latest results, investors will be closely watching Broadcom’s outlook on custom chips and hyperscaler spending.
Dell Technologies will report on Tuesday, following a quarter in which AI-optimized server sales surged 750% year over year, helping the company beat expectations and raise its outlook. Analysts expect second-quarter revenue of roughly $45.2 billion, up more than 50% from a year ago, with adjusted earnings expected around $4.91 per share. Options traders are pricing in a move of about 10% following the results, but the big question is whether AI server demand can hold anywhere near its recent pace.
Palo Alto Networks will also report on Tuesday after the close. The company beat expectations last quarter and issued stronger-than-expected guidance. Cybersecurity spending has remained resilient as companies shift workloads to the cloud and roll out AI tools, and investors will focus on recurring revenue and management’s outlook for AI-related security demand. However, strong recent results from CrowdStrike and Okta have raised the bar, and Palo Alto may need more than just an earnings beat to move the stock.
Lululemon Athletica will report on Thursday, with earnings expected to fall about 42% year over year to around $1.80 per share. The athletic apparel company cut its outlook in June, citing competition and weaker consumer spending. The report comes just ahead of former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill taking over as CEO on September 8, and what management says about U.S. demand will be closely watched.
Finally, Tesla will hold an Austin event on Thursday, where it is expected to share more details on its Cybercab and autonomous taxi plans. Autonomous driving has become an increasingly important part of the investment case for Tesla as investors look beyond its EV business, and any update on Cybercab production timelines or commercial rollout could trigger a stock move. Friday’s August jobs report adds another layer of complexity, as a weak number could ease pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its September meeting, which would in turn affect broader market direction.
In conclusion, this week’s earnings reports and events have the potential to significantly impact the tech market. Investors will be closely watching for any signs of growth, innovation, or challenges from these industry giants, and the results could have far-reaching implications for the future of the tech sector. As always, it’s important to stay informed and keep a close eye on the market to make informed investment decisions.
Author bio: Robert Kensington, an overseas entrepreneurial veteran with decades of experience in real-economy industrial investment and expansion.