Shares of RH $RH, a high-end furniture retailer, soared 17.1% on Thursday after the company delivered better-than-expected Q1 earnings and reaffirmed its bullish full-year outlook, mitigating investor concerns about persistent macroeconomic headwinds in the discretionary home goods sector. While revenue of $814 million slightly missed the Wall Street consensus of $818 million, the company posted an adjusted EPS of $0.13, beating forecasts by $0.20 per share, and signaling early progress in margin recovery amid a challenging cost environment.
E.ON $EONGY, Europe’s largest energy network operator, has reported a robust first-quarter performance for 2025, demonstrating significant growth fueled by the company’s strategic investments in its energy networks. The company’s adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) surged by 18%, reaching €3.2 billion ($3.58 billion) compared to the same period last year. This growth highlights the company’s ability to generate strong returns from its capital expenditures in network infrastructure.
Deutsche Bank $DB, Germany’s largest lender, reported a robust 39% year-on-year jump in first-quarter net profit, reaching €1.78 billion ($2.03 billion). This outperformance was driven primarily by a sharp uptick in its investment banking division, where bond and currency trading revenue surged amid heightened global market volatility.
Carlsberg A/S $CARL-B.CO, the world’s third-largest brewer, reported on Tuesday what it described as a “solid start” to the year in China, despite subdued sales growth and rising macroeconomic uncertainties. While the Danish brewing giant maintained its full-year guidance, it acknowledged that external pressures—particularly from potential U.S. tariffs—could pose headwinds in the months ahead.
Altria Group Inc. $MO, one of the largest tobacco companies in the U.S., reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street estimates. However, the results were clouded by a significant impairment charge of $873 million related to its e-cigarette business, reflecting a sharp decline in shipments due to ongoing patent litigation.
Adidas AG $ADS.DE, the German athletic wear giant, reported solid earnings for the first quarter of 2025 but opted not to revise its full-year outlook. The company cited ongoing uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. import tariffs as the main factor for its cautious stance, despite a performance that under normal conditions would have warranted an upgrade to its revenue and profit guidance.
Sherwin-Williams $SHW, a bellwether in the coatings industry, reported stronger-than-anticipated first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, driven by price hikes in industrial coatings and an uptick in U.S. housing activity. The company’s shares climbed 4.7% by the close of trading, reflecting investor optimism amid a recovery in the housing-linked manufacturing sector.
Dutch tank storage company Vopak $VPK.AS has announced a slight increase in net profit for the first quarter, bolstered by various development projects. The company reported a 0.7% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), reaching €300 million ($341.7 million) for the three months ending March 31. This growth marks a continuation of the company's strategic efforts to expand its operational capabilities.
Oslo-based oil and gas company Vaar Energi $VAR.OL released its first-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, revealing an operating profit that fell short of market expectations. Despite a decline in profits, the company announced its intention to maintain dividend levels as it prepares for a projected increase in production over the coming months.
Swedish medical equipment manufacturer Getinge $GETI-B.ST has announced its first-quarter earnings, revealing that profits fell slightly short of market expectations. The company attributed this shortfall to a decline in sales of operating tables and challenges within its bioprocessing product category. Despite these headwinds, Getinge reported a significant year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA).
Elevance Health $ELV has announced robust earnings for the first quarter, exceeding market expectations. This disclosure comes in the wake of UnitedHealth's $UNH downward adjustment of its annual forecast, which has led to significant sell-offs in the health insurance sector. Elevance's results not only reinforce its stability amidst market turbulence but also affirm its annual profit guidance.