Ten stocks saw their share prices soar by double digits week-on-week, despite the broader market finishing with a lackluster performance, as investors continued to take path from strong corporate earnings and upbeat outlooks for the rest of the year.
In this article, we spotlight the 10 big names that led last week’s charge and detail the reasons behind their gains.
To come up with the list, we considered only the stocks with a $2 billion market capitalization and more than 5 million shares in trading volume.
The shares were chosen based on the percentage change in their share prices on October 31 and November 7.
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10. Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG)
Datadog saw its share prices jump by 17.46 percent week-on-week, as investors took heart from the company’s higher revenue growth expectations for full-year 2025.
In an updated report earlier this week, Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG) raised its guidance for full-year revenues to a range of $3.386 billion to $3.39 billion from the $3.312 billion to $3.322 billion previously.
Earnings per share (EPS) are likewise raised to a range of $2 to $2.02 from $1.80 to $1.83 expected earlier.
For the fourth quarter alone, Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG) projects revenues between $912 million and $916 million, while EPS is pegged at $0.54 to $.056, assuming approximately 367 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
The updated outlook was encouraged by a strong revenue performance in the third quarter of the year, having incurred 28 percent higher revenues of $885.6 million versus $690 million year-on-year.
Net income, however, dwindled by 34 percent to $33.88 million from $51.70 million in the same period last year.
9. Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:KVUE)
Kenvue grew its share prices by 17.47 percent week-on-week, as investors loaded portfolios following twin news that it achieved a strong earnings performance in the past quarter of the year, alongside plans to merge with Kimberly-Clark for $48.7 billion.
In a joint statement earlier in the week, Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:KVUE) said it agreed to merge with Kimberly-Clark, under which the latter would acquire each KVUE share for $3.50 cash and 0.14625 of Kimberly-Clark shares, for a total consideration of $21.01 based on the latter’s closing price as of October 31, 2025.
The transaction is expected to combine several well-known brands under one roof, including Tylenol, Aveeno, Huggies, Kotex, Listerine, Neutrogena, Band-Aid, among others.
Meanwhile, Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:KVUE) also announced the results of its earnings performance in the third quarter of the year, during which it incurred a 4 percent jump in net income of $398 million, higher than the $383 million in the same period last year.
Net sales, however, were lower by 3.46 percent to $3.764 billion from $3.899 billion year-on-year.
For the full-year 2025, Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:KVUE) expects both net sales and organic sales to drop by low single digits, assuming approximately neutral impact from foreign currency translation.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.00 to $1.05.
8. Chime Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM)
Chime Financial rallied by 18.46 percent week-on-week, as investors took heart from a higher financial growth outlook for the full-year period despite a mixed earnings performance in the past quarter.
In an updated report, Chime Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) said it now expects full-year revenues to be in the range of $2.163 billion to $2.173 billion, versus $2.135 billion and $2.155 billion previously, marking a higher growth of 29 to 30 percent versus 28 to 29 percent prior.
Adjusted EBITDA outlook was also markedly raised to $113 million to $118 million from $84 million and $94 million previously.
For the fourth quarter alone, Chime Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) projects revenues to settle between $572 million and $582 million, or a year-on-year growth of 20 to 23 percent. Adjusted EBITDA is targeted at $$43 million to $48 million.
Last quarter, Chime Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) expanded its net loss by 149 percent to $54.7 million from $22 million in the same period last year amid a 111 percent jump in operating loss to $64.7 million from $30.6 million year-on-year.
Revenues, however, were higher by 28.7 percent to $543 million from $422 million in the same comparable period, primarily driven by a 16-percent increase in payments revenue of $363 million.
During the period, the company also grew its active members by 21 percent to 9.1 million.
“We delivered another outstanding quarter, exceeding guidance, expanding margins, and raising our full-year outlook. Our 29 percent year-over-year revenue growth and 21 percent year-over-year Active Members growth reflect the strength of our model and the trust we’ve built with our members,” said Chime Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM) CEO Chris Britt.
7. Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LITE)
Lumentum Holdings soared by 19.12 percent week-on-week, as investors gobbled up shares following an improved earnings performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 alongside an analyst’s bullish coverage for its stock.
During the period, Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LITE) swung to a net income of $4.2 million from a $82.4 million net loss in the same period last year. Net revenues jumped by 58.4 percent to $533.8 million from $336.9 million year-on-year.
“Our first-quarter results and forward guidance underscore our strong momentum across data center, data center interconnect, and long-haul markets,” said Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LITE) President and CEO Michael Hurlston.
Encouraged by the results, the company further raised its net revenue outlook for the second quarter to a range of $630 million to $670 million, with diluted earnings per share of $1.30 to $1.50.
In other news, Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LITE) received a 60 percent price target upgrade from Wolfe Research, alongside an “outperform” rating, on expectations that its indium phosphide laser solutions would highly benefit from the rapid development of the artificial intelligence industry.
6. Sandisk Corp. (NASDAQ:SNDK)
Sandisk jumped by 20.14 percent week-on-week as investors loaded portfolios amid the company’s highly optimistic outlook for the NAND market, supported by the rapidly growing investments in the artificial intelligence industry.
In an earnings call late last week, Sandisk Corp. (NASDAQ:SNDK) CEO David Goeckeler said that the growing investments in data centers and AI infrastructures are “creating a strong tailwind” for the company’s high-capacity power-efficient solid-state drives.
In line with the outlook, Sandisk Corp. (NASDAQ:SNDK) said it projects revenues in the second quarter of the year to hit $2.55 billion to $2.65 billion, with diluted earnings per share of $3 to $3.40.
Also last week, Sandisk Corp. (NASDAQ:SNDK) announced its earnings performance in the last quarter of the year, with net income declining by 47 percent to $112 million from $211 million in the same period last year. Revenues, on the other hand, jumped 23 percent to $2.308 billion from $1.883 billion year-on-year.
5. OneStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:OS)
OneStream saw its share prices jump by 20.38 percent week-on-week as investors took heart from a stellar earnings performance and a bullish analyst coverage for its stock.
In an updated report late last week, OneStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:OS) said it trimmed its attributable net loss in the third quarter of the year by 95 percent to $8.85 million from the $171.94 million in the same period last year. Revenues increased by 19 percent to $154 million from $129 million year-on-year, with a strong international business—particularly due to strong legacy replacement momentum in Europe—contributing 34 percent of the total.
Following the results, OneStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:OS) raised its revenue growth outlook for the full-year period to a range of $594 million to $596 million from $586 million to $590 million expected earlier.
Net income per share (EPS) is pegged at $0.15 to $0.19, higher than the $0.07 to $0.15 previously expected.
For the fourth quarter alone, OneStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:OS) targets revenues between $156 million and $158 million and EPS of $0.04 to $0.07.
In other developments, the company recently earned a “buy” recommendation and a price target of $38 from Needham & Company, marking a 67 percent upside potential from its latest closing price.
4. JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG)
JFrog soared by 26.37 percent week-on-week as investors gobbled up shares following a strong earnings performance and an upbeat growth outlook for full-year 2025.
In an updated report earlier this week, JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) said it narrowed its net loss by 28 percent to $16.4 million from $22.9 million in the same period last year. Gross profit jumped by 29.6 percent to $106 million from $81.76 million year-on-year, primarily driven by a 50 percent higher cloud revenue of $63.4 million.
Cloud revenues represented 46 percent of the total revenue, higher than the 39 percent contribution from a year ago.
“Our Q3 results highlight strong execution across DevOps, DevSecOps, and MLOps, as we continue to expand into governance and compliance, innovating and automating in the evolving domain of ‘DevGovOps.’ In a rapidly changing landscape, we’re driving sustainable growth through responsible innovation and disciplined operations,” said JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) CEO Shlomi Ben Haim.
For full-year 2025, JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ:FROG) is targeting a higher revenue of $523 million to $525 million, versus the $507 million to $510 million expected previously.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) are also pegged at $0.78 to $0.80, as compared with the $0.68 to $0.70 projected prior.
For the fourth quarter alone, revenues are targeted at $136.5 million to $138.5 million, while EPS is projected at $0.18 to $0.20.
3. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:HTZ)
Hertz Global saw its share prices soar by 28.26 percent week-on-week as investors took path from an impressive earnings performance in the third quarter of the year.
The company earlier this week reported a profit of $184 million in the third quarter of the year, reversing a $1.3 billion net loss in the same period last year.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at $43 million, swinging from a loss of $208 million in the same comparable period, primarily driven by its disciplined operational execution and improved fleet economics.
On the other hand, revenues were down by 4 percent to $2.48 billion from $2.58 billion year-on-year.
“This quarter proves that we’re delivering on our commitments: driving strong results through focused execution and operational discipline,” said Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTZ) CEO Gil West.
“Throughout this transformation, we’re rebuilding our foundation while sharpening our skills and capabilities, creating a new platform for growth. Our progress is meaningful, our heads are down, but our eyes are on the horizon as we build a company that can thrive across the full spectrum of mobility,” he noted.
2. Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ)
Canadian Solar soared by 37.14 percent week-on-week, as investor sentiment was fueled by its subsidiary’s successful commissioning of a new 220 MWh battery energy storage system for an energy company in Australia.
Last week, Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) saw its share prices trade above the $20 level to hit a new all-time high on Friday, following news that its unit, e-STORAGE, successfully achieved commercial operations of the DC Mannum battery storage project for Epic Energy.
e-STORAGE was tapped as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provider for the project.
Under a long-term service agreement, e-STORAGE will also support the project’s ongoing performance and operational management, demonstrating its commitment to long-term value creation.
“We are delighted to support Epic Energy in reinforcing South Australia’s grid resilience and accelerating the shift towards clean energy…With over 1.8 GWh of BESS under construction in Australia, e-STORAGE continues to establish itself as a leading product and solution provider in the region,” said e-STORAGE President Colin Parkin.
Through e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) has shipped over 13 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets, boasting a $3 billion contracted backlog as of June 30, 2025.
1. Globus Medical Inc. (NYSE:GMED)
Globus Medical soared by 38.9 percent week-on-week as investors took path from bullish analyst ratings and a stellar earnings performance in the third quarter of the year.
Last Friday, Globus Medical Inc. (NYSE:GMED) earned a “buy” recommendation from BofA Securities, an upgrade from its “neutral” rating previously, as well as a new price target of $91 versus the $65 prior. The new price target marked a 47 percent upside potential from its closing price of $61.71 prior to the report.
Meanwhile, the company also earned a $79 price target from Wells Fargo, an upgrade from the $66 prior.
The analyst coverage followed Globus Medical Inc.’s (NYSE:GMED) earnings performance in the third quarter of the year, with net income soaring by 129 percent to $118.97 million from $51.84 million in the same period last year. Net sales also grew by 22.9 percent to $769 million from $625.7 million year-on-year.
For the full-year period, Globus Medical Inc. (NYSE:GMED) raised its revenue guidance to a range of $2.86 billion to $2.9 billion, marking a higher lower end versus the $2.80 billion previously.
“We are pleased with the strength of our overall results and continued progress throughout the company,” said President and CEO Keith Pfeil. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on finishing 2025 strong, with a clear path toward consistent organic growth through innovation, disciplined execution and delivering differentiated technologies that improve patient outcomes.”
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