Stock Movers Closing Bell: Hilton Closes Higher, Tesla Earnings Fall Short, IBM Posts Lukewarm Growth
Oct 22, 2025
Hilton's stock surged over 3% as it raised its growth outlook for the year, signaling robust expansion plans. Meanwhile, Tesla faced a downturn despite record EV sales, highlighting pressures from changing policies. In a more somber note, IBM's disappointing results in its Red Hat unit raised concerns among investors, causing a notable dip in their stock. Also, Intuitive Surgical saw a significant jump in shares after projecting stronger growth for its DaVinci procedures.
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Host Mentions Personal Da Vinci Experience
- Romaine joked she had used a da Vinci surgical system, mentioning it was used on her.
- The hosts lightened the segment with personal banter about the experience and surgeons wearing goggles.
Hilton Ups Growth And Earnings Outlook
- Hilton raised the low end of its net unit growth outlook, signaling stronger-than-expected expansion.
- The company also lifted full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $7.97–$8.06, showing confidence in operating momentum.
Tesla: Revenue Beat, EPS Miss, Huge Cash Flow
- Tesla beat revenue at $28.1 billion but missed adjusted EPS at $0.50 versus $0.54 expected.
- The company generated a surprise $3.99 billion in free cash flow, far above the $1.25 billion estimate.