Vertiv Holdings Surges, NXP Semiconductors Slides, Enphase Energy Sinks as Recovery Seen Delayed to 2027
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Show Notes
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Vertiv Holdings (VRT) shares surge. The maker of power and cooling equipment raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share outlook to above consensus estimates. CEO Giordano Albertazzi said in a statement that organic order growth was more than 100% as its role in the data center boom “keeps expanding.” - NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) shares slide. The chipmaker forecast revenue growth that raised concerns a recovery in demand from the auto industry is stalling. Fourth-quarter sales are set to rise about 15% to roughly $3.85 billion, which compares with an average analyst estimate of $3.87 billion. The company's results were described as "just OK" by analyst Joshua Buchalter, who said NXP may not be benefiting from increasing demand from carmakers in the same way that peers have shown. - Enphase Energy (ENPH) shares fell as much as 20%, the most since June 2025, after fourth-quarter guidance from the solar energy equipment manufacturer missed the average analyst estimate. Analysts note that recovery now looks delayed into 2027 and that the macro environment is weakening across all geographies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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