Lyft shares take a wild ride due to an earnings typo. Coca-Cola rumored to be interested in acquiring healthy soda brand Poppi. Airbnb beats revenue expectations and announces a $6B buyback. Other topics include algorithmic trading, Twilio's upcoming Q4 results, and notable investor events.
Lift's shares initially surged after positive forward guidance indicating positive free cash flow in 2024, but the surge was short-lived due to a correction by the CFO regarding adjusted EBITDA margin expansion.
Coca-Cola is reportedly interested in acquiring Poppy, a popular healthy soda brand known for its fruit juice, apple cider vinegar, and prebiotics.
Airbnb exceeded expectations with its Q4 results, including a rise in gross booking value, revenue, and a planned $6 billion stock repurchase program.
Deep dives
Lift's shares soar and then fall due to press release discrepancy
Lift's shares experienced a significant surge of more than 60% after the bell on Tuesday, driven by positive forward guidance that predicted positive free cash flow in 2024. However, this surge was short-lived as social media posts pointed out a correction by the CFO concerning the adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, indicating only a 50 basis point increase instead of the initially reported 500 basis points. Algorithmic trading may have exacerbated the market response. Lift has a short interest of 13.47%.
Coca-Cola rumored to pursue acquisition of Poppy, a healthy soda company
Coca-Cola is reportedly among the companies interested in acquiring Poppy, a popular healthy soda brand. Poppy claims to be the top-selling soda on platforms like Amazon and is sold in various retail stores. The Austin-based company gained significant social media engagement after its Super Bowl commercial, which led to a 1,500% increase in online engagement. Poppy's soda products are known for their combination of fruit juice, apple cider vinegar, and prebiotics. Coca-Cola has not confirmed any deal.
Airbnb reports strong Q4 results and announces a $6 billion buyback
Airbnb's Q4 results exceeded expectations, with gross booking value rising 15% to $15.5 billion and revenue increasing 16.8% to $2.22 billion. The company also revealed plans for a $6 billion stock repurchase program authorized by its board. Looking ahead, Airbnb expects Q1 revenue of $2.03 to $2.07 billion. Pre-market trading has seen a 5.8% decline in Airbnb's stock.
Twilio expected to beat market estimates in Q4 earnings
Twilio, a San Francisco-based communications platform, is anticipated to surpass market estimates for its Q4 earnings. Analysts predict year-over-year growth in both revenue and earnings per share. The company's financial results are scheduled to be released after the market closes.
Market updates and notable events
The Nasdaq declined 1.8%, the S&P 500 slipped 1.37%, and the Dow experienced its worst day since March 2023, losing 1.35%. As of 6am, Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures were positive. Crude oil stood at over $78 a barrel, and Bitcoin crossed the $51,000 mark, rising by 2.4%. Additionally, Robinhood Markets reported an unexpected profit for Q4, leading to a 12.5% increase in pre-market trading.
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