10 Stocks Making Big Moves After Releasing Their Financial Results

Published February 17, 2022 at 9:01 am EST Updated August 19, 2026 at 7:06 am EDT

In this article, we will take a look at the 10 stocks making big moves after releasing their financial results.

The fourth-quarter earnings season is winding down. Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC), Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL), Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) and Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE:FIS) were among the notable stocks that recently released their earnings reports.

Shares of Marriott International, Huntsman Corp and Henry Schein jumped to an all-time high following their impressive financial performance. On the other hand, shares of Fidelity National Information Services and Ecolab lost substantial value on weak quarterly results.

Several other companies, including automotive supplier BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA) and energy company Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CLR), also posted their financial results for the fourth quarter recently.

Stocks Making Big Moves After Releasing Their Financial Results

10. TriNet Group, Inc. (NYSE:TNET)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 19

Shares of TriNet Group, Inc. (NYSE:TNET) closed higher on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, after announcing better-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter. The provider of HR and consultancy services reported adjusted earnings of $1.13 per share, significantly higher than 44 cents per share for the same quarter one year ago. Earnings were also well above the consensus forecast of 54 cents per share.

In addition, TriNet Group, Inc. posted revenue of $1.2 billion, up 16 percent on a year-over-year basis. Moreover, the adjusted revenue of $293 million topped analysts’ average estimate of $244.1 million.

TriNet Group, Inc. also released its earnings outlook for the first quarter and full year. It expects adjusted earnings in the range of $1.89 – $2.22 per share for the current quarter and between $4.55 – $5.20 per share for 2022.

Speaking on the results, CEO Burton Goldfield said in a statement:

“As we look forward to 2022, we are excited to expand our product offering and our addressable market through our pending acquisition of Zenefits. TriNet will now be able to offer complementary PEO and HCM software products to better serve our customers throughout their lifecycle.”

9. BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 21

Shares of BorgWarner Inc. rose nearly six percent on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, after posting its fourth-quarter profit and sales above expectations. The Michigan-based automotive supplier earned $1.06 per share on an adjusted basis, topping analysts’ average estimate of 76 cents per share.

Revenue for the quarter slipped nearly seven percent versus last year to $3.66 billion amid weak industry production. However, it was still better than the consensus forecast of $3.49 billion.

Looking forward, BorgWarner Inc. expects adjusted earnings in the range of $4.15 – $4.60 per share for 2022. In addition, the company expects to generate revenue between $15.9 – $16.5 billion for the current fiscal year, implying an organic growth of 10 – 14 percent versus 2021.

Like BorgWarner Inc., analysts are also closely watching Marriott International, Inc., Huntsman Corporation and Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., following their earnings reports.

8. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 22

Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) recently rose to a more than one-month high following its upbeat financial performance for the fourth quarter. The price hikes across its brands helped the fast-food holding company in topping expectations.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported adjusted earnings of 70 cents per share on revenue of $1.55 billion. Analysts were looking for earnings of 70 cents per share on revenue of $1.5 billion.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. also released its segment-wise sales performance. Same-store sales at Burger King jumped 11.3 percent, beating estimates of 10 percent. In comparison, Tim Hortons’ same-store sales rose 10.3 percent, slightly below expectations of 10.6 percent.

Discussing the results, CEO José Cil said in a statement:

“Two areas of particular strength across our business have been in digital sales and restaurant growth. Our digital investments have been embraced by our guests, with global digital sales reaching $10 billion in 2021, up from $6 billion in 2020 and now representing about 30% of our global system-wide sales.”

7. Medpace Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEDP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23

Shares of Medpace Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEDP) took a deep dive on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, hitting a one-year low after missing revenue expectations for the fourth quarter.

Medpace Holdings, Inc. posted revenue of $308.6 million for the quarter, up 18.8 percent versus the comparable period of 2020 but below the consensus forecast of $309.04 million. On the bright side, earnings of $1.32 per share surpassed analysts’ average estimate of $1.25 per share.

Medpace Holdings, Inc. also updated its financial outlook for 2022. It expects earnings in the range of $5.35 – $5.67 per share and revenue between $1.40 – $1.46 billion for the current year.

Like Medpace Holdings, Inc., Marriott International, Inc., Huntsman Corporation and Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. also came into the spotlight following their fourth-quarter results.

6. Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CLR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 24

Continental Resources, Inc. recently announced better-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter. However, the company’s higher spending and weak production outlook for 2022 sent its shares down more than five percent on Tuesday, February 15.

Oklahoma-based Continental Resources, Inc. expects to spend about $2.3 billion in the current fiscal year, mainly due to expensive labor and rising material costs. The projection is well above the consensus forecast of $1.56 billion. In addition, the company guided for production of 195,000 – 205,000 barrels of oil per day for 2022, below expectations of 206,000.

For the fourth quarter, Continental Resources, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $1.79 per share on revenue of $1.927 billion. The results exceeded the consensus forecast of $1.69 per share for earnings and $1.710 billion for revenue.

Speaking on the results, CEO Bill Berry said in a statement:

“In 2021, Continental achieved a record level of annual adjusted earnings per share alongside a nearly 15% return on capital employed and a Company record $2.6 billion of free cash flow. Given operational excellence across our premier asset portfolio, we will continue to strongly compete by expanding return of capital to shareholders while providing above average S&P 500 and industry return on capital employed through 2022 and beyond.”

5. Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

Shares of Huntsman Corporation recently climbed to an all-time after announcing solid earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter. The manufacturer of specialty chemicals earned 95 cents per share on an adjusted basis, compared to 51 cents per share in the year-ago period.

Revenue came in at $2.31 billion, up from $1.69 billion for the fourth quarter of 2020. Analysts were expecting Huntsman Corporation to post earnings of 90 cents per share on revenue of $2.16 billion.

Speaking on the results, CEO Peter Huntsman said:

“We concluded 2021 with the best year in our history with our current portfolio of businesses. The transformation of our portfolio has enabled our company to generate not only our highest ever adjusted EBITDA margins but consistent profit margins quarter on quarter throughout 2021, a hallmark of a more differentiated chemical business.”

4. Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

Shares of Henry Schein, Inc. hit a new 52-week high of $84.10 on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, a day after posting better-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter.

Henry Schein, Inc. earned $1.07 per share on an adjusted basis, topping expectations of 91 cents per share. Revenue came in at $3.33 billion, above analysts’ average estimate of $3.14 billion.

Looking at the performance of its flagship segments, global dental sales for the quarter rose 9.4 percent versus last year to $2 billion, while global medical sales increased 3.2 percent to $1.1 billion.

Henry Schein, Inc. also released its earnings outlook for 2022. It expects adjusted earnings in the range of $4.75 – $4.91 per share, representing a surge of 7 – 10 percent on a year-over-year basis.

3. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 39

Shares of Ecolab Inc. recently fell to a nearly 10-month low after announcing disappointing profit for the fourth quarter. The company earned $1.28 per share on an adjusted basis, below the consensus forecast of $1.31 per share.

On the bright side, Ecolab Inc. posted revenue of $3.36 billion, up 10 percent versus last year and above analysts’ average estimate of $3.29 billion. Revenue from its industrial segment increased 8 percent, while revenue from the institutional & specialty segment jumped 18 percent in the quarter. In comparison, healthcare & life sciences revenue fell 6 percent on a year-over-year basis.

Looking forward, Ecolab Inc. expects its first-quarter earnings to stay flat versus last year amid higher costs related to raw material and shipping. However, the company projected healthy sales growth for the current quarter.

Discussing the results, CEO Christophe Beck said in a statement:

“While the external environment remains dynamic, we are confident in our fundamental positioning and our proven ability to leverage our opportunities to improve our long-term margins further and to continue to deliver superior long-term results for our customers and shareholders.”

2. Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 39

Shares of Marriott International, Inc. climbed to an all-time high of $181.98 on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, after announcing impressive financial results for the fourth quarter.

Marriott International, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share, a significant improvement from 12 cents per share in the year-ago period. Revenue for the quarter skyrocketed 105 percent versus last year to $4.45 billion. The results crushed analysts’ average estimate of 99 cents per share for earnings and $3.98 billion for revenue.

Among other updates, Marriott International, Inc. reported that it added 120 properties to its global portfolio during the quarter. In addition, the general, administrative, and other costs for the quarter increased to $213 million versus $183 million for the same period one year ago.

Marriott International, Inc. did not release any financial outlook, citing uncertainties related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Commenting on the results, CEO Anthony Capuano said:

“The 2021 fourth quarter capped off a year that showed the incredible resilience of people’s desire to travel and the appeal of our broad portfolio of 30 global brands. We experienced significant progress in global RevPAR recovery in 2021 despite the emergence of new variants and ongoing headwinds from the global pandemic.”

1. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE:FIS)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 69

Shares of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. plunged to their lowest price in more than three years after announcing mixed financial results for the fourth quarter along with a weak outlook.

The Florida-based payment services provider reported adjusted earnings of $1.92 per share on revenue of $3.67 billion. However, analysts expected Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. to earn $1.90 per share on revenue of $3.71 billion.

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. also released its segment-wise sales performance. Merchant solutions revenue for the quarter jumped 19 percent to $1.19 billion, while banking solutions revenue rose 8 percent to $1.67 billion. In addition, capital market solutions revenue also rose 8 percent to $716 million.

Looking forward, Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. expects adjusted earnings in the range of $1.44 – $1.47 per share and revenue between $3.42 – $3.45 billion for the first quarter. The outlook missed analysts’ average estimate of $1.56 per share for earnings and $3.49 billion for revenue.

Speaking on the results, CEO Gary Norcross said:

“Our strategy continues to resonate with our clients and prospects, and our team continues to execute at an exceptionally high level. Our ability to develop flexible, new technologies and to deliver differentiated customer experiences continues to drive strong value for our clients.”

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