Shares of Redfin surged 12% in extended trading after the company announced a major financial commitment. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, funds managed by Apollo Capital and its affiliates have agreed to provide up to $250 million in financing to the real estate brokerage through a loan. This deal not only boosts Redfin’s financial position but also extends its debt maturities into 2028.
However, not all companies had a positive evening. TrueBlue, a workforce solutions provider, saw its stock plunge 12% following a disappointing third-quarter report. Earnings and revenue fell short of consensus forecasts by analysts polled by FactSet. Furthermore, their fourth-quarter revenue guidance was weaker than expected, with the company projecting $450 million to $475 million while analysts anticipated $501 million.
Industrial stock Hexcel also faced a setback, with shares dropping nearly 10% after missing FactSet consensus estimates for the third quarter. Despite reaffirming its full-year guidance, Hexcel’s adjusted earnings of $1.80 to $1.94 per share fell short of Wall Street’s expectations of $1.94 per share.
In contrast, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust experienced a positive jump of 3.5% after surpassing expectations with its distributable earnings per share in the third quarter. The trust reported 25 cents per share, significantly higher than the 4 cents per share anticipated by analysts surveyed by FactSet.
Agilysys, a hospitality technology provider, also had reason to celebrate as its stock climbed 9%. The company posted earnings of 25 cents per share, excluding items, in the fiscal second quarter, marking an improvement from the previous year. Additionally, Agilysys raised its full-year revenue guidance, now anticipating revenue between $235 million and $238 million, compared to the earlier forecast of $230 million to $235 million.
However, not all news was positive. Electronic system designer Cadence Design Systems saw its stock drop around 4% after delivering weak guidance for current quarter earnings per share. The company projected earnings between $1.30 and $1.36 per share, excluding items, while analysts polled by FactSet had expected $1.37 per share.
These fluctuations in extended trading are indicative of the volatility in the market, with each company facing its own unique factors driving investor sentiment. As investors continue to monitor the financial landscape, the performance of these companies will be closely watched in the coming weeks.
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