Solar Energy Firm Powers Up 87% Gains

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Adam Garcia
March 12, 2025

A clean energy stock is soaring 87% after securing major government funding, a facility management giant is boosting its full-year profit forecast, and a cloud services company is soaring on its upbeat 2025 outlook. Here’s what’s moving the market today.

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What to Watch

Earnings:

  • Adobe Inc. (ADBE): Aftermarket

  • Crown Castle Inc. (CCI): Aftermarket

  • UiPath, Inc. (PATH): Aftermarket

  • SentinelOne, Inc. (S): Aftermarket

  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): Aftermarket

  • Sprinklr, Inc. (CXM): Aftermarket

Economic Reports:

  • Consumer price index [Feb]: 8:30 a.m.

  • Core CPI [Feb]: 8:30 a.m.

  • Monthly U.S. federal budget [Feb]: 2:00 p.m.

Facility Management

ABM Industries Beats Revenue Estimates, Boosts Full-Year Earnings Guidance

ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM) increased its full-year profit outlook and reported solid revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

Shares of the facility management company are up 1% in premarket trading.

For the quarter ending January 31, ABM reported net income of $43.6 million, or $0.69 per share, slightly down from $44.7 million, or $0.70 per share, a year earlier.

Adjusted earnings per share are at $0.87, exceeding analyst expectations of $0.78.

Revenue is up 2.2% year-over-year, reaching $2.11 billion and surpassing forecasts of $2.09 billion.

The company credited its technical solutions and aviation segments for driving growth, with its microgrid service line expanding significantly and aviation benefiting from increased market demand and new contracts.

Despite slight declines in its business & industry and manufacturing & distribution divisions, CEO Scott Salmirs highlighted resilience despite industry headwinds.

Given its strong performance, ABM raised the lower end of its full-year adjusted EPS guidance from $3.60 to $3.65, maintaining the upper range at $3.80.

Analysts estimate the full-year adjusted EPS to be $3.73.

The company expects continued growth in 2025, supported by a 24% sequential rise in U.S. commercial office leasing during Q4.

Data Centers

VNET Group Exceeds Revenue Expectations and Projects Solid 2025 Growth

VNET Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNET) reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue that is above analyst expectations, driven by strong growth in its wholesale internet data center (IDC) business.

For the quarter ending December 31, VNET’s revenue is RMB2.25 billion ($307.8 million), surpassing analyst estimates of RMB2.06 billion.

This marks an 18.3% increase from RMB1.90 billion in the same period last year.

The company’s stock is climbing 7.4% in premarket trading due to the strong revenue beat.

However, adjusted earnings per share are RMB0.06, falling short of the expected RMB0.11.

CEO Josh Sheng Chen highlighted the strength of the wholesale IDC segment, which saw a 125.4% year-over-year surge in revenue to RMB665.2 million ($91.1 million).

Meanwhile, retail IDC revenue is down slightly by 1.1% to RMB964.8 million ($132.2 million).

Adjusted EBITDA is up by 63.8% year-over-year to RMB721.3 million ($98.8 million), supported by a RMB87.7 million ($12 million) gain from a data center sale.

The adjusted EBITDA margin has expanded to 32.1% from 23.2% a year earlier.

For 2025, VNET forecasts revenue between RMB9.1 billion and RMB9.3 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of RMB9.07 billion.

The projection indicates a 10-13% year-over-year growth.

Technology (Sponsored)

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Shipping

ZIM Integrated Shipping Posts Strong Q4 Profit, Shares are Up 4.5%

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM) posted a significant turnaround in its fourth-quarter earnings, reporting a profit of $4.66 per diluted share, a sharp contrast to the $1.23 loss recorded in the same period last year.

The company’s stock is up 4.5% in premarket trading following the strong results.

The shipping giant’s revenue for the quarter ending December 31 climbed to $2.17 billion, a substantial increase from $1.21 billion a year earlier.

The results outperformed analyst expectations. FactSet had projected earnings per share of $3.49 and revenue of $2.03 billion.

ZIM’s strong performance comes amid an improving market for global shipping, with demand recovery and pricing stability helping boost revenue.

The company has been focusing on operational efficiencies and strategic cost management to enhance profitability.

With a solid Q4 performance, ZIM enters 2025 on a strong footing, aiming to sustain growth despite ongoing volatility in global trade dynamics.

Movers and Shakers

Vast Renewables Limited [VSTE] - Last Close: $0.50

Vast Renewables Limited is an Australian clean energy company focused on concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) solutions.

Its stock is up 87% in premarket trading after securing up to AUD180 million ($113M) in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for its Port Augusta clean energy project.

My Take: The long-term growth prospects of VSTE have certainly improved due to this government funding. However, the firm is struggling with profitability and its stock has declined 56% YTD. Be cautious before investing here.

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. [SNCR] - Last Close: $7.13

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc., is a cloud and digital platform provider.

Its shares are surging over 25% in early trade after it reported a swing to profitability in Q4, posting non-GAAP earnings of $0.94 per share that far exceeded analysts' expectations of $0.10.

My Take: The company has also provided a solid sales outlook for 2025. However, questions remain regarding continued profitability given performance in recent quarters. Keep an eye on whether SNCR can sustain this momentum.

Groupon, Inc. [GRPN] - Last Close: $9.77

Groupon, Inc., is an e-commerce marketplace offering deals on local services, goods, and experiences.

Its stock is surging 18% before the opening bell after Groupon provided a stronger-than-expected FY2025 revenue forecast, projecting $493 million to $500 million, which is above Wall Street estimates.

My Take: While the revenue beat is encouraging, Groupon still faces challenges in sustaining long-term growth. The stock is down 20% YTD and has been struggling to maintain positive margins. Keep this on your wait and watch list for now.

Technology (Sponsored)

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Everything Else

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