Hasbro's shares rose over 5% after the toymaker reported third-quarter results that exceeded expectations and raised its full-year revenue growth outlook. Northrop Grumman's stock increased nearly 5% following a strong earnings report, with earnings per share of $7.89 surpassing the LSEG estimate of $7.18, although revenue fell slightly short of consensus.
Equifax saw a nearly 12% jump in shares after reporting adjusted earnings of $2.26 per share, beating the FactSet consensus of $2.20, despite lowering its revenue guidance for 2026. Dream Finders Homes' stock rose more than 8% after completing its acquisition of Beazer Homes. Arcus Biosciences also gained over 8% after presenting promising trial data for its kidney cancer treatment.
Conversely, General Motors' shares fell nearly 7% despite beating analyst expectations and announcing a $20 billion stock buyback program, as investors reacted to the lack of a specific repurchase timeline.
GE Aerospace shares dropped 4% after reporting lower-than-expected free cash flow, despite raising its full-year guidance. 3M's stock increased by 5% after reporting adjusted earnings that exceeded estimates, while Steel Dynamics saw a 1.5% decline due to mixed results, although it noted a significant increase in customer backlog.
Solstice Advanced Materials rose 4% following news of activist investor Starboard Value building a stake in the company