Ten stocks stood firmer on Tuesday, while Wall Street lagged in performance, partly driven by robust earnings and a more optimistic growth outlook, among others.
In contrast, the Dow Jones was down by 0.46 percent, the S&P 500 fell 0.30 percent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined by 0.38 percent.
In this article, we highlight the names of the 10 companies that outperformed in Tuesday’s trading session, and detail the reasons behind their gains.
To compile the list, we focused on stocks with more than $2 billion in capitalization and 5 million shares in trading volume.
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10. Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL)
Welltower grew its share prices by 4.85 percent on Tuesday to close at $165.96 as investors took heart from its impressive earnings performance and higher growth outlook for the rest of the year.
In its earnings release, Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) said net income attributable to shareholders in the second quarter of the year grew by 18 percent to $302 million from $255 million in the same period last year, pushing its six-month figure up by 46 percent to $559.8 million from $381.9 million year-on-year.
Revenues for the quarter expanded by 40 percent to $2.5 billion from $1.8 billion, while revenues for the first half grew by 35 percent to $4.97 billion from $3.68 billion year-on-year.
Following the promising results, Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) raised its full-year 2025 growth outlook on net income attributable to shareholders, now at a range of $1.249 billion to $1.3 billion, versus the $1.127 billion to $1.219 billion previously.
Diluted earnings per share are now pegged at $1.86-$1.94 as compared with $1.7-$1.84 previously.
9. Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN)
Olin Corporation saw its share prices increase by 5.09 percent on Tuesday to close at $21.89 apiece as investors took path from several analysts’ revisions of price targets for the company.
Following the release of its earnings performance on Monday, Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN) earned lower price targets and conservative ratings from two investment firms.
Investment firm Mizuho, for its part, reduced its price target for the company to $23 from $24 previously, while UBS lowered its price target to $22 from $23 previously.
However, both revised figures suggested an upside potential from Olin Corporation’s (NYSE:OLN) closing price of $20.89 on Monday, helping fuel the rally on Tuesday.
Despite the lower figures, both investment firms remained “neutral” for its stock.
In the second quarter of the year, Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN) swung to an attributable net loss of $1.3 million from a $74.2 million net income in the same period last year, weighed down by higher expenses.
Sales, however, were higher by 7.3 percent to $1.76 billion versus the $1.64 billion year-on-year.
8. SailPoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIL)
SailPoint grew its share prices by 5.7 percent on Tuesday to close at $21.68 apiece as investors snapped up shares on expectations that it would benefit from the $20-billion acquisition of CyberArk by Palo Alto Networks.
Since 2009, SailPoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIL) has been one of the
longstanding partners of CyberArk in bridging identity governance with privileged account management, helping organizations address security threats and compliance more effectively.
The two firms have joined forces in a brief called “Better Solution,” highlighting how their integrated technologies complement in offering security and governance solutions for enterprises and organizations.
With Palo Alto’s acquisition of CyberArk, investors turned optimistic that SailPoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIL) could benefit from expanded market exposure and more deals that would translate to its further growth.
7. SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)
Shares of SoFi Technologies grew by 6.57 percent on Tuesday to close at $22.40 apiece following an over 1,000 percent expansion in attributable net income in the second quarter of the year.
In its earnings statement, SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) said net income attributable to shareholders expanded by 1,135 percent to $97.6 million from only $7.9 million in the same period last year. Revenues grew by 43 percent to $854.9 million from $598.6 million.
For the six-month period, attributable net income jumped by 462 percent to $169 million from $30 million year-on-year, while revenues rose 31 percent to $1.6 billion from $1.2 billion.
“We accelerated adjusted net revenue growth to 44 percent year-over-year, the highest level in over two years, driven by record high new members, as well as new products, and an increase in fee-based revenue,” said SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) CEO Anthony Noto.
Given the strong semester, SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) posted confidence of exceeding its full-year revenue guidance of $3.375 billion, or a 30-percent growth year-on-year, as compared with its previous outlook of 24-27 percent.
6. Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL)
Brightstar Lottery jumped by 7.63 percent on Tuesday to end at $15.38 apiece as investors digested the company’s mixed earnings results in the second quarter of the year.
In its earnings release, Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL) swung to an attributable net loss of $58 million versus a $42 million net income in the same period last year, pulling the company to a $31-million net loss in the first half of the year versus a $123-million attributable net income in the same period last year.
Total revenues inched up by 3 percent to $631 million in the second quarter from $613 million year-on-year, while revenues for the first six months dipped by 4.7 percent to $1.21 billion from $1.27 billion.
For full-year 2025, Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL) maintained its adjusted EBITDA outlook of approximately $1.1 billion, as forex gains are expected to offset higher-than-expected US multi-state jackpot and LMA impacts.
However, revenue outlook was lowered by $50 million to only $2.5 billion on expectations of a product sales shift and higher amortization related to the Italy Lotto upfront license fee.
5. Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW)
Corning Inc. surged by 11.86 percent on Tuesday to close at $61.98 apiece as investors cheered its strong earnings performance in the second quarter and optimistic business outlook for the rest of the year.
In its earnings release, Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) said it achieved a 351-percent jump in net income in the second quarter of the year, at $469 million, versus the $104 million in the same period last year. Net sales also increased by 19 percent to $3.86 billion from $3.25 billion year-on-year.
“Looking ahead, we expect our strong Springboard performance to continue. We’re seeing remarkable customer response to both our new Gen AI and US-made solar products. And we’re driving more Corning content into our Mobile Consumer Electronics, Display, Automotive, and Optical Communications platforms,” said Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) Chairman and CEO Wendell Weeks, adding that the company also expects additional growth drivers to emerge in the next few months as customers leverage its large US advanced manufacturing footprint.
“In total, we are positioned to deliver durable growth that will serve us well through 2026 and beyond,” he noted.
4. Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE:GTLS)
Chart Industries grew its share prices by 15.82 percent on Tuesday to close at $198.8 apiece as investors gobbled up shares following its impressive earnings performance and news that it was set to be acquired by an energy technology company for $13.6 billion.
In a statement, energy technology firm Baker Hughes said it entered into a definitive agreement with Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE:GTLS) for the full acquisition of its outstanding shares at a price of $210 apiece.
The transaction is expected to be completed in the middle of 2026 and remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Meanwhile, Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE:GTLS) announced in a separate statement that net income attributable to shareholders grew by 34 percent to $69.3 million from $51.8 million in the same period last year. Sales amounted to $1.08 billion, higher by 4 percent than the $1.04 billion year-on-year.
For the first half, attributable net income nearly doubled to $112 million from $56.3 million, while sales inched up by 4.5 percent to $2.08 billion from $1.99 billion.
3. Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS)
Celestica rallied for a third day on Tuesday to hit a new high as investors took heart from an impressive earnings performance, higher growth guidance, and bullish analyst ratings.
During the session, the company soared to as high as $208.66 before paring gains to end the day just up by 16.51 percent at $202 apiece.
In its earnings release, Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) said net income in the second quarter of the year more than doubled to $211 million from $95 million in the same period last year, while revenues increased by 21 percent to $2.89 billion from $2.39 billion year-on-year.
In the first half, net income increased by 59 percent to $297.2 million from $186.8 million, while revenues rose by 20 percent to $5.5 billion from $4.6 billion.
Given the strong performance, Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) raised its 2025 growth outlook, with revenues now pegged at $11.55 billion versus the $10.85 billion previous guidance.
Adjusted EPS was also expected to settle at $5.5, versus the $5 previously.
Following the results, investment firm Stifel raised its price target for Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) to $230 from $150 previously, while maintaining a “buy” recommendation.
2. Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII)
Polaris soared by 16.84 percent on Tuesday to end at $57.81 apiece as investors cheered the unveiling of its 2026 vehicle lineup, shunning a dismal earnings performance in the second quarter of the year.
On Monday, Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) unveiled its 2026 models for six off-road variants, including the Sportsman, General, Polaris XPEDITION, Ranger, RZR, and Youth.
Notably, the 2026 offering includes its all-new mid-size side-by-side with the RANGER 500 with an SRP of $9,999.
In other news, Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) swung to an attributable net loss of $79.3 million in the second quarter of the year from a $68.7-million net income in the same period last year as sales dropped by 5.5 percent to $1.85 billion from $1.96 billion year-on-year.
For the first half, Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) recorded a $146-million attributable net loss, reversing the $72.5-million attributable net income in the same period a year ago.
For the third quarter, Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) said it expects sales to settle between $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion, lower than in the second quarter of the year.
1. Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR)
Amkor Technology rallied for a third day on Tuesday, jumping 18.13 percent to close at $25.08 apiece as investors cheered the company’s optimistic outlook for the third quarter of the year despite a mixed earnings performance in the past quarter.
In its earnings release, Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR) said net sales in the second quarter of the year inched up by 3 percent to $1.5 billion from $1.46 billion in the same period last year. However, attributable net income dropped by 19 percent to $54 million from $67 million year-on-year.
For the third quarter, Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR) expects net sales to either end flat or grow by 6 percent year-on-year, pegging figures at $1.875 billion to $1.975 billion, as compared with the $1.862 billion posted in the same period last year.
Net income, on the other hand, was projected to end lower at $85 million to $120 million, versus the $123 million posted in the same quarter a year earlier.
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