Stocks to Watch: Disney, Mattel, Sonos, Applovin, Affirm, MGM Resorts
09 February 2023 - 11:31AM
Dow Jones News
By Kathryn Hardison
Walt Disney Co. plans to trim 7,000 jobs and eliminate $5.5
billion in costs as part of a major corporate reorganization.
Disney on Wednesday also reported better-than-expected sales and
earnings for its December quarter. Shares increased 5.7% in
after-hours trading.
Mattel Inc.'s profit plunged and sales declined in the fourth
quarter. The toymaker said cash-strapped consumers pulled back on
spending in October and November and last-minute holiday purchases
weren't enough to lift results. Shares fell 11% in after-hours
trading.
Sonos Inc. reported better-than-expected results for the holiday
period on strong consumer demand for its smart speakers. Shares
gained 15% in after-hours trading.
Applovin Corp. logged better-than-expected revenue in the recent
period and said it expects the mobile advertising market to remain
relatively stable in the first quarter. Shares climbed 28% in
after-hours trading.
Affirm Holdings Inc. said it is laying off 500 employees, or 19%
of its workforce. The buy-now-pay-later company also cut its
outlook for fiscal 2023. Shares dropped 20% in after-hours
trading.
MGM Resorts International posted higher quarterly revenue on
improving business and travel in Las Vegas and its regional
operations. The casino operator also set a $2 billion share buyback
program. Shares increased 5% in after-hours trading.
Write to Kathryn Hardison at kathryn.hardison@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 08, 2023 19:16 ET (00:16 GMT)
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