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Key Takeaways
- GE Vernova (GEV) delivered a massive earnings beat, doubling its share buyback program to $20 billion and raising revenue guidance following a 96% surge in organic orders.
- ADP (ADP) and GE HealthCare (GEHC) both raised their full-year profit forecasts, signaling resilient demand in labor services and medical technology.
- Phillips 66 (PSX) significantly outperformed expectations with an adjusted EPS of $14.08, driven by strong performance in its chemicals and refining segments.
- Geopolitical risks intensified as Yemen's Houthis ordered an immediate evacuation of Aden Airport, while Israeli election results show a narrow lead for the Netanyahu bloc.
- UK banking stocks found relief following reports that a planned tax hike on the sector will be temporary and capped at less than 8%.
Industrial and Healthcare Giants Lead Earnings Parade
GE Vernova (GEV) dominated the morning session, reporting Q3 revenue of $12.64 billion, surpassing estimates of $11.99 billion. The company’s organic orders skyrocketed 96% to $29.3 billion, prompting management to boost its share buyback authorization to $20 billion and raise its full-year revenue outlook to a range of $46.5 billion to $47.5 billion.
GE HealthCare (GEHC) also posted strong results, with an adjusted EPS of $1.34 beating the $1.21 estimate. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $4.95–$5.05, citing a 4% organic revenue growth trend. Meanwhile, Boston Scientific (BSX) reported net sales of $5.14 billion, though its full-year EPS guidance of $3.16 to $3.18 came in slightly below analyst expectations of $3.23.
Labor and Utility Markets Show Resilience
ADP (ADP) kicked off the fiscal 2027 cycle with a beat-and-raise quarter. The payroll giant reported revenue of $5.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.82, both exceeding consensus. The company raised its full-year guidance for both revenue and earnings growth, noting that Employer Services new bookings remain on track for 4% to 7% growth.
In the utility sector, American Electric Power (AEP) reported Q3 revenue of $6.83 billion, beating the $6.56 billion estimate. However, the company slightly adjusted its full-year EPS guidance range to $6.11–$6.41, compared to the previous range of $6.16–$6.46, while maintaining its operating EPS outlook.
Energy Sector Strength and Global Supply Shifts
Phillips 66 (PSX) reported a blowout quarter with adjusted EPS of $14.08, crushing the $12.08 estimate. The beat was supported by $7.14 billion in adjusted pretax income, as the company's chemicals division outperformed expectations. Internationally, PetroChina reported a 22% year-over-year increase in IFRS net profit to 51.84 billion Yuan, driven by revenue of 793.57 billion Yuan.
On the supply side, reports indicate that CPC Blend daily oil exports from the Black Sea are set to drop by 2% in November compared to October. This comes as energy markets monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East, specifically following the Houthi military spokesperson's call for the evacuation of Aden Airport due to alleged Saudi military activity.
Economic Indicators and Geopolitical Developments
In the UK, financial markets reacted to news that the bank tax hike proposed by the government is expected to be temporary. Sources indicate the surcharge will be less than 8%, a figure that is less steep than many City analysts had initially feared.
In the US, the MBA Mortgage Applications index rebounded by 3.4%, recovering from a previous 5.3% drop, even as the 30-year mortgage rate remained elevated at 7.37%. In France, the labor market showed signs of softening as total jobseekers rose to 3,353.4K in Q3, up from 3,323K in the previous quarter. Finally, in Israel, partial election results show the Netanyahu bloc holding 54 seats against the opposition's 49, with 77% of the votes counted.
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