Stocks moved unevenly in after-hours trading as company-specific news dictated price action across multiple sectors.
Tesla (TSLA) climbed about 4% after reporting first-quarter results that exceeded estimates. Management highlighted ongoing progress on building the infrastructure and AI software intended to support its Robotaxi program and prospective robotics businesses.
Texas Instruments (TXN) jumped roughly 8% following quarterly results and guidance that topped expectations. TI provided a second-quarter outlook that calls for revenue between $5.00 billion and $5.40 billion, with earnings per share in a range of $1.77 to $2.05.
IBM (IBM) slid 4.75% despite beating consensus estimates for the quarter. The company reiterated its expectation for full-year constant currency revenue growth of more than 5 percent.
Lam Research (LRCX) rose about 4% after beating estimates and issuing strong guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter. Lam sees Q4 2026 EPS in a range of $1.50 to $1.80, compared with the consensus of $1.45.
lululemon athletica (LULU) fell roughly 6% after announcing that Heidi O’Neill, a former Nike executive, will assume the role of chief executive officer.
ServiceNow (NOW) declined sharply, down about 15%, after providing guidance that market participants interpreted as lackluster.
These moves reflect a split market response: semiconductor and select hardware-related firms benefited from results and forward-looking commentary, while enterprise software and consumer discretionary names faced investor scrutiny following guidance or leadership changes.
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Contextual takeaways
- Corporate results and forward guidance drove after-hours price swings across technology, semiconductor and consumer textile sectors.
- Semiconductor equipment and chipmakers were notable beneficiaries of encouraging guidance and beats.
- Enterprise software and apparel stocks faced sharper negative reactions when guidance or leadership changes disappointed market expectations.
The session highlights how handoffs between quarterly results and guidance statements continue to influence short-term market direction in sector-specific ways.