Bloomberg Intelligence: Disney Earnings, Tesla Layoff Fears
Feb 9, 2024
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Geetha Ranganathan recaps Disney earnings, Alison Williams discusses UBS earnings, Steve Man talks about Tesla layoff fears, Christopher Ciolino discusses Caterpillar earnings, Deborah Aitken discusses Estee Lauder workforce cuts, and Michael Halen talks about how the Mideast war is affecting McDonald's sales.
Estee Lauder is implementing a restructuring plan to improve profitability by cutting jobs and reducing costs.
McDonald's experienced weaker sales growth due to the impact of the Israel-Hamas War in the Middle East market and consumer weakness in the United States.
Deep dives
Estee Lauder's Restructuring Plan
Estee Lauder is undertaking a restructuring plan to make the company more profitable. The plan includes cutting as many as 3,000 job positions and raising $500-700 million in cost savings. The company aims to bring in $1.4 billion through 2025 and 2026, primarily in operating profitability. The restructuring plan is a response to plummeting sales in Asia, which have negatively impacted Estee Lauder's revenue and profits.
McDonald's Sales Miss Expectations
McDonald's reported weaker sales growth than expected, citing the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on sales in the Middle East, as well as Muslim countries like Malaysia and France. The company also noted potential boycotts as a result of the conflict. Additionally, McDonald's mentioned consumer weakness in the United States, particularly among low-income consumers. However, the company anticipates a return to growth in the next quarter.
Estee Lauder's Restructuring Aimed at Boosting Profitability
Estee Lauder is implementing a restructuring plan to improve its profitability. The plan includes cost savings of $500-700 million and a shift towards more efficient supply chain logistics. The company aims to generate $1.4 billion in operating profitability through 2025 and 2026. The restructuring is a response to challenges in the Asian market and aims to streamline operations and improve performance.
McDonald's Sales Affected by Israel-Hamas War
McDonald's reported weaker sales due to the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on the Middle East market as well as in Muslim-majority countries such as Malaysia and France. The conflict led to potential boycotts in some areas. Additionally, McDonald's mentioned consumer weakness in the United States, particularly among low-income consumers. However, the company expects a return to growth in the next quarter.
Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst on US Media, joins to recap Disney earnings. Alison Williams, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Global Banks and Asset Managers, discusses UBS earnings. Steve Man, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos and Industrials Research Analyst, joins to talk about Tesla stoking fears of layoffs. Christopher Ciolino, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Machinery Analyst, discusses Caterpillar earnings. Michael Halen, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst, talks about why Mideast war is hurting McDonalds sales. Deborah Aitken, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst: Global Luxury Goods, Home, Beauty and Personal Care, discusses Estee Lauder plans to cut up to 5% of its workforce.
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