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Why Leidos (LDOS) Stock Is Down Today
Shares of defense contractor Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) fell 7.5% in the morning session after peer, CACI, reported fourth-quarter earnings results, with markets increasingly worried that new cost-cutting initiatives by the US government would affect Defense contracts. Although CACI reported a strong quarter with revenue, EBITDA, EPS ahead of Wall Street's expectations as well as a statement that they're well on their way to meet the three-year financial targets unveiled during the November 2024 Investor Day, the market became fearful of the impact of DOGE during the earnings call Q&A session.
Why CACI (CACI) Stock Is Nosediving
Shares of defense, intelligence, and IT solutions provider CACI International (NYSE:CACI) fell 9.1% in the morning session after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings results, with markets increasingly worried that new cost-cutting initiatives by the US government would affect Defense contracts. Although CACI reported a strong quarter with revenue, EBITDA, EPS ahead of Wall Street's expectations as well as a statement that they're well on their way to meet the three-year financial targets unveiled during the November 2024 Investor Day, the market became fearful of the impact of DOGE during the earnings call Q&A session.
Why Is Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX) Stock Soaring Today
Shares of freight delivery company Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSE:KNX) jumped 6.4% in the pre-market session after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results, which beat analysts' EPS expectations. Its EPS guidance for next quarter also came in higher than Wall Street's estimates. On the other hand, its EBITDA missed significantly, and its revenue fell slightly short of Wall Street's estimates. The revenue shortfall was largely expected due to operating challenges from hurricanes and port strike disruptions. Overall, this was a mixed quarter. However, the market seems to be focused on the positive aspect, especially the strong earnings guidance.