Aug. 25 close
$240.38
+$11.09 · +4.84%
NASDAQ close, Aug. 25, 2026, 16:00 EDT
Marvell Shares Rise 4.8% Ahead of Key $120 Billion Google Revenue Earnings Report
Marvell Technology, Inc. rose 4.84% to $240.38 on Tuesday. Price targets were increased by Susquehanna and Rosenblatt ahead of the company’s earnings scheduled for Thursday. In delayed premarket trade at 05:01 EDT, shares were up 0.20% at $240.85.
Marvell: the $120 billion revenue test
A 4.84% rally prices faster AI growth before Thursday's earnings.
Premarket
$240.85
+0.20%
Delayed quote, Aug. 26, 2026, 05:01 EDT
Market value
$210.52B
Tuesday added about $9.7B
MarketWatch, Aug. 25 close
Volume
21.35M
53% of 65-day average
Aug. 25 regular session
What Google must buy for full performance vesting
240purchase-based tranches
$500Mrevenue per tranche
$120Btotal qualifying revenue
14.6×Marvell FY2026 revenue
The purchases are discretionary. The $120 billion figure is a warrant-vesting ceiling, not booked revenue or guidance.
Fresh analyst targets
Targets: $265, $267.82 and $300. The consensus covers 44 analysts and carries a Strong Buy rating.
Earnings move priced by options
A 10% move equals roughly $21 billion of market value, or 7.8 times the Q2 revenue guide.
Operating baseline
| Measure | Latest |
|---|---|
| Q1 FY2027 revenue | $2.418B · +28% |
| Data Center revenue | $1.83B · +27% |
| Data Center share | 76% |
| Non-GAAP gross margin | 58.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $638.8M |
| Q2 revenue guide | $2.70B ±5% |
| Q2 adjusted EPS guide | $0.93 ±$0.05 |
Warrant economics
| Term | Figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum warrant shares | 58.97M |
| Exercise price | $206.58 |
| Discount to Aug. 25 close | 14.1% |
| Potential gross proceeds | $12.18B |
| Current-share equivalent | 6.7% |
| Purchase vesting window | FYQ3 2027–FY2033 |
| Average annual threshold | About $18.5B |
Risks and dated checkpoints
Revenue is conditional
Slower Google purchases reduce vesting and delay the expected sales ramp.
Slower Google purchases reduce vesting and delay the expected sales ramp.
Dilution matters
Full exercise equals about 6.7% of current shares, offset partly by $12.18 billion of proceeds.
Full exercise equals about 6.7% of current shares, offset partly by $12.18 billion of proceeds.
Valuation is stretched
MRVL is up 182.9% this year and trades near 82 times trailing earnings.
MRVL is up 182.9% this year and trades near 82 times trailing earnings.
Next checkpoint
Results follow Thursday's close; management's call begins Aug. 27 at 16:45 EDT.
Results follow Thursday's close; management's call begins Aug. 27 at 16:45 EDT.
Sources: market dataGoogle agreement 8-KQ1 resultsanalyst consensusearnings schedule. Calculations use company filings and the Aug. 25 close.
Take-Two Faces $8.2 Billion Revenue Test with GTA 6 Netflix Launch
NEW YORK, August 26, 2026, 05:20 EDT — Take-Two Interactive’s projected $8.2 billion in bookings comes into focus as the gaming giant prepares for the Netflix premiere of Grand Theft Auto 6, a major release the company hopes will reinforce its revenue outlook.
Product catalyst · Investor dashboard
GTA VI’s Netflix preview meets Take-Two’s bookings test
A six-hour streaming exclusive concentrates attention before the November launch. The financial question is conversion, not trailer views.
Market data: Aug. 25, 2026, 16:00 EDT
Prepared: Aug. 26, 2026, 05:20 EDT
Prepared: Aug. 26, 2026, 05:20 EDT
TTWO close
$232.93
−0.24%
Aug. 25 regular session
After hours
$233.58
+0.28%
Latest verified quote: 16:54 EDT
Equity value
$43.55B
Approximate market capitalization
Netflix head start
6 hours
3 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT, Aug. 27
The event
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look premieres to Netflix members at 3 p.m. EDT Thursday.
Public release9 p.m. EDT · YouTube + GTA VI site
Game launchNov. 19, 2026
Standard / Ultimate$79.99 / $99.99
Edition premium25.0%
Fiscal 2027 bookings bridge
Q1 bookings$1.39B
Full-year guidance$8.0B–$8.2B
Still required after Q1$6.61B–$6.81B
Q1 equals 17.2% of the $8.1B guidance midpoint. GTA VI launches during the fiscal year.
Price position inside 52-week range
The average analyst target sits above the current 52-week high. That requires execution beyond a successful marketing event.
Franchise scale
470M+
Grand Theft Auto units sold-in worldwide
GTA V alone230M+
Preorders“Unprecedented”
Published unitsNot disclosed
Illustrative launch spending
| Units | Standard | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| 10M | $0.80B | $1.00B |
| 25M | $2.00B | $2.50B |
| 50M | $4.00B | $5.00B |
Gross consumer spending before platform fees, tax, refunds and edition mix. Not company guidance.
Analyst expectations
Strong Buy| Buy / Hold / Sell | 27 / 0 / 1 |
| Average target | $286.89 |
| Implied upside | 23.2% |
| Low / High | $170 / $368 |
Why investors care
Take-Two needs a sales curve, not merely a cultural moment.
Preview qualityA weak showcase may slow preorder momentum.
ConversionSix hours of exclusivity may not produce measurable subscriptions.
ScheduleAnother delay would push bookings and cash flow outward.
VisibilityPreorder units remain undisclosed and cancellable.
Sources: Take-Two investor relations and preorder release; Netflix Tudum; Reuters; StockAnalysis; Investing.com. Scenario calculations are illustrative. Prices are in U.S. dollars.
AMD Shares Rise 4.9% on Server-CPU Outlook as Forecast Grows by $37 Billion to $201 Billion
SANTA CLARA, California, August 26, 2026, 04:53 EDT – Shares of AMD climbed 4.9% after the company's server-CPU market forecast increased by $37 billion, lifting the total projection to $201 billion.
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NASDAQ: AMD · Investor dashboard
Server CPUs become the new AI earnings lever
Raymond James' $201 billion market forecast pushed AMD 4.9% higher. The operating test is whether EPYC share gains sustain Data Center growth and a 56% gross margin.
Market data through August 25, 2026
Close 16:00 EDT · after hours 18:08 EDT
Prepared August 26, 2026, 04:57 EDT
Close 16:00 EDT · after hours 18:08 EDT
Prepared August 26, 2026, 04:57 EDT
Regular close
$479.18
+$22.38 · +4.90%
Market value
$795.0B
≈+$37.1B in one session
Volume
19.0M
August 25 regular session
After hours
$481.66
+0.52% at 18:08 EDT
What moved the stock
$400$460$520$580$640 $456.81Prior close $479.18Aug. 25 close $553.72Consensus target $641Raymond JamesPrice moveConsensus targetFresh bull target
Q2 revenue mix
Data Center generated 58% of AMD's $11.5 billion quarterly revenue. It more than doubled year over year, while Gaming fell 31%.
CPU share: volume versus value
0%10%20%30%40% 33.2%Unit share 46.2%Revenue shareMercury Research, Q1 2026 x86 server market. Higher revenue share indicates a premium product mix.
Financial signals and expectations
| Metric | Latest | Change / benchmark | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 revenue | $11.5B | +50% YoY | Record |
| Data Center revenue | $6.7B | More than doubled | Core bull case |
| Q3 revenue guide | $13.0B ± $0.3B | Consensus was $12.52B | Above Street |
| Q3 adjusted gross margin | 56% | Flat with Q2 | Scale must offset mix |
| Trailing P/E | ≈123× | Premium valuation | Execution-sensitive |
| Consensus target | $553.72 | +15.6% | Below Raymond James |
Why it rose
The upgrade changed the revenue lens. Raymond James expects CPUs, not only AI accelerators, to capture a large share of agentic-AI infrastructure spending. AMD's 46.2% server revenue share gives the forecast an operating bridge.
What confirms it
Sustained EPYC share gains, Data Center growth above company growth, the $13 billion Q3 guide, and a gross margin holding near 56% would support the repricing.
Risks
$201 billion is an analyst estimate, not backlog. Intel, Nvidia and Arm compete for server workloads. Foundry dependence, customer concentration and weak Gaming revenue can pressure margins.
Boeing Stock Gains 0.3% as $131 Billion F-15 Ceiling Starts With $344,000
The Boeing Company shares ended 0.29% higher Tuesday after the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a ceiling contract worth $131.23 billion for its F-15 Eagle Crest program. The stock closed at $211.08, then added 0.08% after hours.
Boeing · NYSE:BA · F-15 Eagle Crest
The $131.23B ceiling starts with $343,740
Checked Aug. 26, 2026
04:52 EDT · U.S. premarket
04:52 EDT · U.S. premarket
Aug. 25 close
$211.08
+0.29% · after hours $211.25
Market value
$166.83B
About +$490M Tuesday
Volume
4.85M
82% of 65-day average
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy
22 analysts · $272.58 average target
Contract scale versus booked business
Ceiling / backlog1.54×Capacity comparison, not booked sales
Ceiling / Q2 BDS revenue17.5×Equivalent quarterly scale
Performance horizon2037Orders through 2031; option to 2036
Defense economics
| Q2 BDS revenue | $7.483B | +13% YoY |
| Q2 BDS operating margin | -0.2% | -1.9 pts YoY |
| BDS backlog | $85B | 27% international |
| Company cash + securities | $20.0B | Q2 end |
| Consolidated debt | $45.9B | Q2 end |
| VC-25B Q2 loss charge | $280M | Margin warning |
Latest defense-stock tape
| Company | Latest price | Move | Market cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing (BA) | $211.08 | +0.29% | $166.83B | 96.1× |
| Lockheed Martin (LMT) | $556.52 | -1.35% | $128.44B | 20.5× |
| General Dynamics (GD) | $376.58 | -1.88% | $101.89B | 23.0× |
| Northrop Grumman (NOC) | $542.52 | -1.24% | $77.25B | 17.3× |
Latest feed values checked Aug. 26 at 04:39 EDT; BA close and after-hours data are timestamped Aug. 25. Peer feeds may reflect their latest available extended-hours print.
What turns ceiling into cash
Aug. 24, 2026$131.23B ceiling awarded; $343,740 obligated
Through Aug. 2031Base ordering period for funded task orders
Option to Aug. 2036Government may extend ordering window
By Aug. 2037Expected completion horizon
Investor testOrders × margin × timingWatch funded task-order values, backlog recognition, supplier costs and BDS operating margin. A large ceiling alone does not guarantee revenue.
Valuation and next catalysts
Average target$272.5829.1% above Aug. 25 close
Target range$223–$305Current 22-analyst aggregation
Next earningsOct. 28Q3 2026: backlog, cash flow and BDS margin
Sources: U.S. contract notice dated Aug. 24, Boeing Q2 results dated July 28, WSJ market data, MarketBeat analyst aggregation and latest market feeds. Ratios are calculated from displayed inputs. Ceiling value is not guaranteed revenue or backlog.
Super Micro Shares Rise 9.35% After Cisco Announces October AI Factory Channel Launch
Super Micro Computer, Inc. gained 9.35% after Cisco launched an enterprise channel for its AI servers. Shares ended Tuesday at $38.46. Trading volume was 48.2 million shares.
Super Micro Computer · NASDAQ: SMCI
Cisco channel turns rack-scale AI demand into a margin test
Cisco begins offering Supermicro compute inside Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA in October 2026.
Market data: Aug. 25, 2026, 16:00 EDT
After-hours: 19:59 EDT
After-hours: 19:59 EDT
Close
$38.46
+$3.29 · +9.35%
Quoted value added
$2.13B
646.87M shares × $3.29
Trading activity
47.6M
Aug. 25 volume; 48.2M from consolidated snapshot
After-hours
$38.58
+0.30%
Seven-session price path
CloseObserved session
Quarterly operating pulse
| FY26 | Revenue | Gross margin | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | $5.0B | 9.3% | $168M |
| Q2 | $12.7B | 6.3% | $401M |
| Q3 | $10.2B | 9.9% | $483M |
| Q4 | $11.1B | 17.5% | $1.18B |
Company-reported GAAP data; fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.
Guidance and balance-sheet signals
FY27 revenue guide$65B–$72B
Midpoint growth vs. FY26+75%
Q1 FY27 revenue guide$14.5B–$15.5B
FY26 cash$7.5B
Bank debt + convertibles$8.7B
Q4 operating cash flow$747M
AI infrastructure read-through · Aug. 25 close, 16:00 EDT
| Company | Close | Daily move | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Micro (SMCI) | $38.46 | +9.35% | Cisco channel |
| Dell (DELL) | $451.50 | +4.23% | Server peer |
| HPE (HPE) | $53.44 | +1.93% | Server peer |
| Cisco (CSCO) | $111.11 | +0.80% | Platform owner |
Catalyst clock
AUG 11
Fiscal Q4 results17.5% gross margin; FY27 revenue guide reaches $72B.
AUG 25
Cisco partnershipRack-scale liquid- and air-cooled compute enters Secure AI Factory.
OCTOBER
Commercial availabilityFirst announced month for Cisco to offer Supermicro systems.
Investor takeaway
The Cisco channel validates Supermicro’s rack-scale position, but Tuesday’s $2.13B value gain arrived before any disclosed orders.
The clean confirmation would be sustained enterprise revenue plus gross margin near Q4’s 17.5%, rather than a return toward the 6%–10% range seen earlier in fiscal 2026.
The clean confirmation would be sustained enterprise revenue plus gross margin near Q4’s 17.5%, rather than a return toward the 6%–10% range seen earlier in fiscal 2026.
Moderna Shares Surge 14.4% After Cancer-Vaccine Repricing Boosts Valuation by $8 Billion
Moderna Inc. surged 14.36% on Tuesday to close at $158.83 after Wolfe Research raised its rating on the stock to Peer Perform from Underperform. The $19.94 increase boosted Moderna's quoted equity value by approximately $8.0 billion.
Moderna · NASDAQ:MRNA
Cancer-vaccine repricing dashboard
Stock move, valuation, trial evidence and cash runway
Market closed · Aug. 25, 2026, 16:00 EDT
Close
$158.83
Aug. 25, 2026, 16:00 EDT
One-day move
+14.36%
+$19.94 per share
Volume
49.05M
3.7× three-month average
Quoted market value
$63.41B
Aug. 25 close
Six-session price path
+152.3% vs. Aug. 18Daily close, EDTSource: market history through Aug. 25, 2026
Valuation bridge
Post-readoutMarket value added Aug. 25≈$8.0B
Market value added vs. Aug. 18≈$38.3B
Q2 2026 revenue$145M
Q2 2026 net loss-$782M
Cash and investments, June 30$6.9B
2026 year-end cash outlook$4.7B–$5.2B
Financial figures reported July 31, 2026. A $950M settlement payment followed in July.
Analyst expectations
Updated through Aug. 25S&P Global consensus: Hold, 23 analysts; average target implies 37.2% downside from Tuesday's close.
Catalyst timeline
Next evidence mattersAug. 19
Phase 3 INTerpath-001 met recurrence-free and distant-metastasis-free survival endpoints; detailed figures withheld.
Aug. 24
Barclays raised its target to $125 from $48 and kept Equal Weight.
Aug. 25
Wolfe Research upgraded MRNA to Peer Perform; shares closed 14.36% higher.
Next
Full Phase 3 presentation, regulator discussions and continued overall-survival follow-up.
Trial and peer context
Aug. 19 catalyst| Measure | Reading | Investor meaning |
|---|---|---|
| INTerpath-001 enrollment | 1,137 patients | First positive Phase 3 individualized mRNA cancer-therapy readout |
| Treatment design | Up to 34 neoantigens; nine intismeran doses | Patient-specific manufacturing adds cost and turnaround risk |
| Phase 2b five-year result | 49% lower recurrence/death risk; 59% lower distant-metastasis/death risk | Supports mechanism, but Phase 3 effect size remains undisclosed |
| Moderna reaction | +176.97% on Aug. 19 | Largest direct platform repricing |
| Merck reaction | +12.6% on Aug. 19 | Extends the Keytruda franchise opportunity |
| BioNTech reaction | about +22% on Aug. 19 | Read-through for personalized mRNA oncology |
Investor bridge
The August 25 rally added about $8.0 billion in value. Since the pre-readout close, the gain is about $38.3 billion. That premium now depends on regulatory timing, manufacturing economics and success beyond melanoma.
Risks
Hazard ratios, absolute event rates and overall-survival data are pending. Personalized production may constrain margins. Other tumors may not reproduce the melanoma result. Cash burn remains material.
Timestamp: Aug. 26, 2026, 03:07 EDT / 09:07 CESTReuters market closeTrial releaseTreatment economicsModerna Q2Analyst consensus
Rezolve AI Shares Surge 21.8% After Google Cloud Web3 Rollout Delivers $211 Million Boost
Rezolve AI PLC climbed 21.81% on Tuesday following the adoption of its distributed database technology by Google. The stock ended the session at $2.96, increasing its quoted equity value by roughly $211 million.
NASDAQ:RZLV • post-close
Google Cloud validation meets a revenue test
Market data: August 25, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EDT
After-hours: 7:59 p.m. EDT • Dashboard: August 26, 2026, 01:10 EDT
Close
$2.96
+21.81% • +$0.53
After-hours
$2.91
−1.68% from close
Volume
98.4M
7.7× 12.9M 3-month average
Market value
$1.18B
≈$211M added Tuesday
Price move and range
The close remains 65.0% below the 52-week high despite Tuesday’s surge.
Catalyst: what is measurable
Initial data footprint100 TB
Blockchain networks10
Checks per block6 + validation
Contract valueNot disclosed
Rezolve says its database provides indexing and pipelines behind Google Cloud Web3 datasets.
Revenue bridge
FY 2025 audited revenuebase$46.8M
H1 2026 preliminaryunaudited≈$127M
FY 2026 guidancetarget≈$360M
Implied H2 requirementderived≈$233M
Preliminary H1 covers 35.3% of guidance. H2 must run about 83% above H1.
Valuation checkpoints
| Measure | Numerator | Denominator | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market cap / FY 2025 revenue | $1.18B | $46.8M | 25.2× |
| Market cap / FY 2026 guidance | $1.18B | $360M | 3.3× |
| Tuesday value gain / FY26 guide | ≈$211M | $360M | 0.59× |
| Analyst target / close | $10.50 avg. | $2.96 | 3.55× |
Five-analyst consensus: Strong Buy; target range $7–$15. Targets predate this catalyst.
Financial signals and next catalyst
2025 GAAP gross marginreported66%
2025 net lossreported$101.4M
Year-end cash / operating cash use2025$111.1M / $63.1M
Current vs. year-end sharesdilution398.8M vs. 336.3M
Next confirmed catalystcalendarH1 results • Sep. 1, 8:30 a.m. EDT
Investor read: Google validates the technology, but September must validate economics. Watch recognized revenue, gross margin, cash conversion, outstanding shares and continued support for the $360 million outlook.
Sources: Rezolve AI investor releases dated July 27, August 6 and August 25, 2026; Rezolve AI 2025 Form 20-F; S&P Global Market Intelligence and Nasdaq UTP data displayed by StockAnalysis. Derived figures may differ due to rounding.
SpaceX Starbase Louisiana Targets $100 Billion Capex Challenge; Shares Gain 2.2%
PECAN ISLAND, Louisiana, August 25, 2026, 21:30 EDT — SpaceX's Starbase Louisiana is preparing to meet a $100 billion capital expenditure test, with the company's stock climbing 2.2%.
NASDAQ: SPCX · Commercial catalyst
Starbase Louisiana: the $100 billion execution test
Stock data: August 25, 2026 close, 16:00 EDT
Dashboard updated: August 25, 2026, 21:30 EDT
Dashboard updated: August 25, 2026, 21:30 EDT
SPCX close
$137.95
+2.19% Tuesday
Trading volume
53.1M
shares
Project commitment
$100B
multi-year plan
Market value
$1.87T
about 13.57B shares
Launch capacity
10 pads
five complexes
Scale against the current business
The planned commitment equals 5.3% of market value, 4.3 times trailing revenue and 5.4 quarters of the latest capital-spending pace.
Delivery timeline
2026 · Site and incentives125,000 acres; state and local agreements announced
2027 · Construction expectedPermitting and infrastructure become measurable
2029 · Company launch targetFirst Starship flight as early as 2029
2030 · State operations estimateMore conservative initial-operations reference
Project design
| Site | 125,000 acres |
| Launch complexes | 5 |
| Launch pads | 10 |
| Direct jobs | 3,000 |
| Average salary | $92,600 |
| Indirect jobs | 8,100 |
| Direct local payments | >$820M |
Revenue transmission
More Starship slots can expand satellite deployment and payload revenue. Cash flow depends on launch reliability, customer demand and the final spending schedule.
Latest financial baseline
| Q2 revenue | $7.81B |
| Revenue growth | 92% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $3.54B |
| Net loss | $541M |
| Q2 capex | $18.37B |
| Backlog | $47.5B |
Analyst expectations
Buy
35 analysts · S&P Global
| Average target | $213.50 |
| Low target | $75 |
| High target | $450 |
| Forward P/E | 106.3× |
What can change the thesis?
- Permits: environmental review delays construction.
- Flight rate: Starship reliability limits pad utilization.
- Cash flow: spending accelerates before revenue.
- Demand: launch or Starlink growth slows.
- Scope: final project cost differs from $100 billion.
Sources: Louisiana Economic Development, Reuters, SpaceX's August 4 SEC filing, StockAnalysis and S&P Global analyst data. Calculations use the August 25 close and approximately 13.57 billion shares. Figures may not sum because of rounding.
Nvidia Shares Gain 2.2% as Options Market Prices in $280 Billion Earnings Move
SANTA CLARA, California, August 25, 2026, 20:45 EDT — Nvidia stock advanced 2.2%, while options traders positioned for a $280 billion change in market value tied to the company's earnings report.
NASDAQ: NVDA · Earnings setup
Nvidia's $280 billion decision point
Market data: August 25, 2026 close, 16:00 EDT
Dashboard updated: August 25, 2026, 20:45 EDT
Dashboard updated: August 25, 2026, 20:45 EDT
Closing price
$213.05
+2.19% Tuesday
Volume
121.8M
shares traded
Implied move
5.4%
about ±$11.50
Equity swing
$280B
options estimate
Market value
$5.16T
about 24.22B shares
Options-defined price envelope
$201.55 downside$224.55 upside
The 5.4% move equals about $11.50 per share. It is an options estimate, not a forecast or a guaranteed trading range.
Confirmed catalyst
26AUG
Fiscal Q2 FY27 results
17:00 EDT · 14:00 PDT
Conference call and webcast
How much movement is priced?
At Tuesday's close, the 7.4% historical response equals about ±$15.77 and roughly $382 billion of equity value.
Investor bridge
3.1×
The $280 billion implied equity swing is roughly 3.1 times Nvidia's $91 billion quarterly revenue guide.
A modest change in revenue growth or margin expectations can therefore move more value than several quarters of sales.
Operating benchmarks
| Metric | Reference |
|---|---|
| Q1 revenue | $81.6B |
| Year-over-year growth | 85% |
| Data Center revenue | $75.2B |
| Data Center growth | 92% |
| Q2 revenue guide | $91.0B ±2% |
| Q2 non-GAAP margin | 75.0% ±0.5 pt |
Analyst expectations
Strong Buy
62 analysts · S&P Global
49 Strong Buy · 10 Buy · 2 Hold · 1 Strong Sell
| Average target | $304.73 |
| Target range | $180–$500 |
| Forward P/E | 20.77 |
What can break the range?
- Revenue: guidance below the $91 billion reference.
- Margins: pressure below the 74.5% low end.
- Demand: softer hyperscaler capital spending.
- China: any change to the zero-compute-revenue assumption.
- Volatility: an actual move closer to the 7.4% history.
Sources: Nvidia investor relations, Reuters options-market reporting, StockAnalysis and S&P Global analyst data. Calculations use the August 25 close of $213.05 and approximately 24.22 billion shares. Figures may not sum because of rounding.
Coinbase Stock Jumps 4.3% as Base Tokenized-Stock Launch Adds $2 Billion in Value
Coinbase Global rose $7.68, or 4.28%, to $187.16 on Tuesday. Volume reached 10.55 million shares. The move added roughly $2.03 billion to quoted equity value, based on 263.84 million shares outstanding.
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Investor dashboard · Coinbase Global
Base tokenized stocks: price signal versus revenue evidence
NASDAQ: COINCompany · Stock moveBase / B20
Market data through August 25, 2026
19:22 EDT / August 26, 01:22 CEST
19:22 EDT / August 26, 01:22 CEST
Regular close
$187.16
+$7.68 · +4.28%
August 25, 16:00 EDT
After hours
$186.68
−$0.48 · −0.26%
August 25, 19:22 EDT
Estimated value added
$2.03B
$7.68 gain × 263.84M shares
Trading activity
10.55M
Shares traded August 25
The valuation reaction was larger than one quarter of revenue
USD billionsValue gainQ2 revenue$2.03B$1.22BThe gain was 1.66× Q2 revenue; it is not a product-revenue estimate.
Operating base
| Metric | Reading | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $1.22B | Q2 2026 |
| Subscription & services | $555M | Q2 2026 |
| Share of net revenue | 48% | Q2 2026 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $207.8M | Q2 2026 |
| Net loss | −$359.5M | Q2 2026 |
| Trading-volume share | 10.3% | Q2 2026 |
Product-to-financial bridge
Interpretation: Base can distribute the assets across wallets and DeFi protocols. The investor case still needs disclosed volume, take rate and contribution margin.
Exchange peer check
| Company | August 25 close | Day move | Market cap | Forward P/E | Analyst target upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | $187.16 | +4.28% | $49.38B | 162.8× | +5.0% |
| Cboe Global Markets | $308.82 | +0.24% | $32.25B | 21.3× | +2.1% |
| Intercontinental Exchange | $161.78 | −0.74% | $90.82B | 19.7× | +14.6% |
| Nasdaq | $98.73 | −0.06% | $55.19B | 22.6× | +11.2% |
| CME Group | $277.32 | −0.66% | $99.72B | 22.5× | +2.1% |
Peer data are as of the August 25 U.S. close. The comparison shows Coinbase's greater earnings sensitivity to digital-asset activity and product adoption.
Analyst frame
Buy
Consensus across 34 analysts, with an average target of $196.55.
The target implied 5.0% upside from the August 25 close. That is smaller than the stock's single-day 4.28% move.
What changes the thesis
- Positive: more listed shares, sustained liquidity and a disclosed take rate.
- Positive: token use as collateral increases Base transaction activity.
- Negative: low volume leaves the launch economically immaterial.
- Negative: regulatory, custody or smart-contract issues slow distribution.
Investor read-through
Tuesday's price action treated tokenized equities as a credible extension of Coinbase's platform. The measurable evidence is the stock move, not product revenue. With only four securities and no disclosed fee schedule, adoption data now matter more than launch-day attention.
Sources: Coinbase/Base launch materials dated August 24, 2026; Coinbase Q2 2026 results; StockAnalysis market, valuation and consensus data through August 25, 2026. Market-value gain is an estimate using the daily price change and reported shares outstanding.
Hyperscale Data Shares Slide 17.3% After 1-for-5 Split Pushes GPU Price Under $1
Shares of Hyperscale Data, Inc. declined 17.33% to $0.3869 on Tuesday, following a 1-for-5 reverse stock split in its debut session post-split.
NYSE American: GPUS · post-split monitor
Hyperscale Data
The reverse split changed the share count, not the economics. The first adjusted close remained deeply below the exchange's $1 reference level.
Market close
Aug. 25, 2026 · 16:00 EDT
22:00 CEST
Aug. 25, 2026 · 16:00 EDT
22:00 CEST
Adjusted close
$0.3869
Yahoo Finance, Aug. 25 close
Session move
−17.33%
First split-adjusted session
Distance to $1
−61.31%
A 158.5% gain is needed to reach $1
Split ratio
1-for-5
Effective Aug. 24 at 23:59 EDT
What the split changed
Class A before679.91Mshares, approximately
÷ 5 →
Class A after135.98Mshares, approximately
Class B changed from roughly 23.88 million to 4.78 million shares. Options and warrants were adjusted proportionally; par value was unchanged.
Intraday stress
Volume reached 24.31 million shares by 15:23 EDT on Aug. 25. The reference close was $0.468 on a split-adjusted basis.
Equity value versus Bitcoin treasury
Estimated Class A values use approximately 135.98 million post-split shares. The Aug. 25 decline erased about $11.0 million. The treasury held 278.0314 bitcoin worth about $21.6 million on Aug. 23.
Operating picture
| Metric | Latest period | Reading | Investor signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Q2 2026 | $34.841M | +34.8% YoY |
| Gross profit | Q2 2026 | about $8.8M | roughly 25% margin |
| Net loss attributable to common | Q2 2026 | −$21.654M | 62.2% of revenue |
| Operating cash flow | H1 2026 | −$9.885M | cash-consuming |
| Cash and equivalents | June 30, 2026 | about $36.8M | below planned campus funding need |
Michigan campus: the operating option
- A customer commitment covers an initial 20 megawatts.
- The Dowagiac site could expand toward 340 megawatts.
- Management estimates more than $100 million of capital is required.
- The latest filing says current liquidity is insufficient for the next 12 months.
No reliable current sell-side consensus price target was available at publication.
Risk register
- Listing: a reverse split does not itself restore a durable price above $1.
- Funding: campus expansion may require new debt, asset sales or dilution.
- Bitcoin: treasury value introduces another volatile balance-sheet variable.
- Execution: the 340-megawatt case depends on financing, construction and customer conversion.
Next investor checks
- Whether GPUS can sustain a bid near the adjusted reference price.
- Financing terms for the Michigan expansion and their share-count effect.
- Named customer additions beyond the initial 20-megawatt commitment.
- Weekly Bitcoin purchases, sales and value per common share.
Oklo Shares Climb 11.5% After Canada Uranium Warning Lifts Value by $850 Million
Shares of Oklo Inc. rose 11.5% on Tuesday, as renewed U.S.-Canada trade friction renewed concerns over uranium supply, impacting advanced-nuclear stocks. Oklo finished the session at $44.26, an increase of $4.57.
OKLO · Nuclear deployment dashboard
Trade risk added $850M in one session
Market close · August 25, 2026 · 16:00 EDT
Ontario named uranium as possible trade leverage. Oklo rallied, though no cutoff or new Oklo contract was announced.
Close
$44.26
+$4.57 Tuesday
One-day move
+11.51%
Regular session
Volume
11.93M
1.11× recent average
Market value
$8.23B
Estimated daily gain: $850M
What the market repriced
The session's added value equaled 6.7× Oklo's $126.9M first-half capital spending. That is a sentiment move, not realized cash flow.
Capital runway vs. build-out
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cash + marketable securities | $3.01B |
| H1 ATM equity proceeds | $1.85B |
| H1 operating cash use | $65.5M |
| H1 capital spending | $126.9M |
| 2026 operating cash-use guide | $120–150M |
| 2026 PP&E guide | $400–500M |
Balance-sheet figures through June 30, 2026. Source: Oklo Form 10-Q and Q2 call.
Analyst valuation map
| Measure | Target / view |
|---|---|
| Consensus | Buy · 15/9/1 |
| Average target | $79.88 · +80% |
| Median target | $81.50 · +84% |
| Truist | Hold · $51 |
| H.C. Wainwright | Buy · $90 |
| Canaccord | Buy · $100 |
Latest compiled targets available August 25; recent firm calls dated August 10.
Investor transmission
AUG 24Ontario warns that uranium and other exports could be used as leverage.
AUG 25Canada announces retaliatory tariffs; no uranium cutoff is ordered.
AUG 25 CLOSEOKLO finishes up 11.5%, adding about $850M in value.
NEXT CHECKWatch formal supply policy, fuel agreements and deployment milestones.
Policy riskHALEU accessGroves executionAurora scheduleEquity dilution
Investment read-through
Oklo has enough liquidity to fund near-term work, but its $8.23B value still depends on regulatory progress and future commercial deployment. The uranium threat supports the strategic case for domestic fuel. It does not itself create revenue. A reversal in trade rhetoric could therefore unwind part of Tuesday's gain.
Sources: Yahoo Finance close and volume; Oklo Q2 2026 Form 10-Q; Oklo Groves first-criticality release; Reuters and AP trade reporting; S&P Global analyst compilation. All market figures as of August 25, 2026, 16:00 EDT.
Standard Nuclear Shares Climb 15% as First Quarterly Results Approaches
Shares of Standard Nuclear Inc. surged 14.7% on Tuesday, with investors anticipating the nuclear-fuel firm's first quarterly results since its listing in July. By 15:10 EDT, the stock was up $1.76 at $13.70, with 1.25 million shares changing hands.
NYSE: STDN · earnings setup
Standard Nuclear: the market is pricing backlog conversion
Market snapshot
Aug. 25, 2026 · 15:10 EDT
Aug. 25, 2026 · 15:10 EDT
Share price
$13.70
+$1.76 · +14.70%
Market value
$2.20B
≈$283M added today
Volume
1.25M
1.10× three-month average
Intraday range
$12.44–$14.90
High matched 52-week peak
The valuation bridge
Tuesday's market-value gain alone equals 4.35× funded backlog and 476× first-quarter revenue. Wednesday's report must show how signed work reaches the income statement.
Funded backlog: $65MContract options: $157MContingent backlog: $23MTotal disclosed: up to $245M
Price vs. sell-side range
$16.00
Average target · 7 ratings
Low $11 · current $13.70 · high $20
Financial baseline
| Metric | Q1 2026 / Mar. 31 | Read-through |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.594M | +57% year on year |
| Cost of revenue | $5.01M | Scale not yet economic |
| Net loss | -$7.71M | Early-stage spending |
| Cash | $124.9M | Before $150M IPO |
| Funded backlog | $65M | Binding work |
Analyst recommendations
| Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Outperform | $11 |
| BofA Securities | Buy | $15 |
| Stifel | Buy | $16 |
| Barclays | Overweight | $17 |
| Evercore ISI | Outperform | $17 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | $18 |
Initiations dated Aug. 10, 2026. Current price is above RBC's target.
Price and catalyst sequence
price path, directionalcatalyst
Next 42 hours
Q2 results
First report as a public company
First report as a public company
Investor call
Backlog, revenue and capacity focus
Backlog, revenue and capacity focus
Radiant agreement
Binding supply of multiple metric tons of TRISO fuel through 2031 for Radiant's one-megawatt Kaleidos microreactors.
Contract value was not disclosed. Delivery timing depends on reactor deployment and fuel availability.
Risk monitor
- Backlog may not convert into profitable revenue.
- Customers must obtain enriched uranium, including HALEU.
- Advanced-reactor schedules and approvals can slip.
- At $13.70, upside to the $16 average target is about 16.8%.
Sources: Standard Nuclear investor relations and SEC filings; Reuters; Yahoo Finance market data; S&P Global analyst data via Stock Analysis. Market figures timestamped Aug. 25, 2026, 15:10 EDT. Historical financials are through Mar. 31, 2026.
Rubrik Shares Fall 7% Even as Wells Fargo Raises Price Target to $120 Ahead of Results
Shares of Rubrik, Inc. slid around 7% on Tuesday, wiping out nearly $1.45 billion in market capitalization.
Rubrik investor dashboard
NYSE: RBRK · Fiscal Q2 2027 setup · Market snapshot: August 25, 2026, 14:33 EDT
Intraday price
≈$90.99
−7.19%
Regular session
Quoted market value
$18.73B
≈$1.45B erased
Move-based estimate
Volume
2.19M
0.60× average
Average: 3.62M
Wells Fargo target
$120
+31.9% implied
Raised from $90 on Aug. 25
Price context
The chart uses verified closes through Aug. 21 and the Aug. 25 intraday snapshot. The stock remains about 26% above its July 31 close despite Tuesday's drop.
Upcoming catalyst
Wells Fargo raises target to $120 and keeps Overweight.
Fiscal Q2 results after the close.
Management conference call and webcast.
Operating scorecard
| Metric | Latest / guide | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 revenue | $387.1M; +39% YoY | Growth |
| Q1 subscription ARR | $1.57B; +32% YoY | Core demand |
| Q1 free cash flow | $73.6M; 19% margin | Leverage |
| Q2 revenue guide | $395M–$397M | +27.7% YoY at midpoint |
| Q2 adjusted EPS guide | $0.03–$0.05 | Profitable |
| FY27 revenue guide | $1.638B–$1.648B | Valuation base |
| FY27 free-cash-flow guide | $293M–$303M | ≈18.1% midpoint margin |
Valuation hurdle
Price / FY27 revenue guide midpoint
≈11.4×
Consensus target
$103.07 · 13.3% upside
Target range
$85–$135
At the intraday price, the low target implies 6.6% downside and the high target 48.4% upside.
Analyst comparison
| Firm / sample | Rating | Target | Implied move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Overweight | $120 | +31.9% |
| Oppenheimer | Outperform | $120 | +31.9% |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Overweight | $120 | +31.9% |
| KeyBanc | Overweight | $112 | +23.1% |
| 27-analyst consensus | Strong Buy | $103.07 | +13.3% |
What can break the setup
ARR growth below expectations, cautious forward guidance, or heavier investment could compress the revenue multiple. The stock's August rally also raises the threshold for a favorable post-earnings reaction.
Sources: Rubrik investor relations, Yahoo Finance, Wells Fargo research summary, S&P Global analyst compilation and company guidance. Time-sensitive market figures are stamped August 25, 2026, 14:33 EDT.
CRISPR Therapeutics Shares Advance 5.8% Ahead of CTX310 Results Release
Shares of CRISPR Therapeutics AG rose 5.8% on Tuesday, increasing its market capitalisation by roughly $319 million ahead of new CTX310 clinical results.
NASDAQ: CRSP · Stock move
CRISPR Therapeutics
CTX310 durability data becomes the next valuation test
Market data: Aug. 25, 2026, 12:38:56 EDT
U.S. regular session · Prices intraday
U.S. regular session · Prices intraday
Share price
$60.38
▲ $3.30 · +5.79%
Market cap
$5.84B
96.69M shares outstanding
Value added today
≈$319M
$3.30 × 96.69M shares
Citizens target
$80
+32.5% · ≈$7.74B implied cap
Intraday range and reference levels
The $80 target sits above the displayed 52-week high. Levels as of 12:38:56 EDT.
Balance-sheet and earnings frame
| Cash + marketable securities | $2.364B |
| Cash as share of market cap | 40.5% |
| Q2 revenue | $10.2M |
| Q2 R&D expense | $67.2M |
| Q2 net loss | $91.2M |
| CASGEVY Q2 global revenue | $76M |
Company data for quarter ended June 30, 2026; CASGEVY revenue is global product revenue reported by CRISPR.
Analyst map
| Firm | Latest action | Rating | Target | Implied return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens | Aug. 25 | Market Outperform | $80 | +32.5% |
| Goldman Sachs | Aug. 10 | Hold | $55 | −8.9% |
| Bank of America | Aug. 5 | Buy | $82 | +35.8% |
| Morgan Stanley | Aug. 4 | Hold | $60 | −0.6% |
| Piper Sandler | Aug. 4 | Buy | $110 | +82.2% |
Google Finance displayed 13 analysts: eight Buy, five Hold and no Sell; average target $74.33. Implied returns use $60.38.
Catalyst clock
Aug. 25 · 12:38:56 EDTCRSP +5.79%; intraday high $61.55.
Aug. 28 · 16:30 CEST · MunichLate-breaking ESC presentation: durability of CTX310 effects.
Second half 2026Broader Phase 1b CTX310 update expected.
What the price is discounting
A durable ANGPTL3 response could add an in-vivo cardiovascular franchise beside CASGEVY. Tuesday's move capitalized that possibility before the data.
Risk check
CTX310 is early-stage. Small cohorts, safety findings or weaker durability could erase the move. Clinical value remains distinct from commercial value.
Investor bridge
$319 million gained versus $2.364 billion of liquidity. The stock's one-day market-value increase equals roughly 13.5% of reported cash and securities. Citizens' $80 target adds another $1.90 billion of implied equity value from the midday base. The August 28 data therefore tests whether investors will assign meaningful value to CTX310 before later-stage evidence.
Sources: CRISPR Therapeutics Q2 2026 business update; Google Finance; Citizens research note reported by Investing.com. Calculations may differ slightly because market capitalization and shares outstanding are rounded.
Richtech Robotics Stock Jumps 17% as $12 Million Buyback Tests Heavy Dilution
Richtech Robotics Inc. shares jumped 16.7% on Tuesday after the service-robot maker authorized a $12 million stock-repurchase program. The stock traded at $1.89 at 12:21 p.m. EDT, versus Monday's $1.62 close.
NASDAQ: RR · Stock move
Buyback signal meets a doubled share count
Richtech Robotics Inc. · Service robotics · Market open
Market data: Aug. 25, 2026
12:21 EDT
12:21 EDT
Share price
$1.89
+16.67%
Previous close: $1.62
Volume
8.05M
1.63× average
20-day average: 4.94M
Market value
$425.4M
About $60.8M added today
Buyback ceiling
$12M
Authorization, not a commitment
Capital structure test
Potential retirement is small beside issuance
Issued base expandedHypothetical full buyback
Buyback math at $1.89
Potential shares6.35M
Shares outstanding225.10M
Market-cap share2.82%
Cash-pool share3.53%
Authorization endAug. 21, 2027
Financial snapshot
Cash + short investments$339.6M
TTM revenue$5.39M
TTM net loss−$4.41M
TTM free cash flow−$29.12M
Price / sales67.7×
Enterprise value / sales4.8×
What changed
$12 million Rule 10b5-1 repurchase plan
The board authorized purchases of Class B stock through Aug. 21, 2027. No minimum purchase is required. The board may modify, pause or end the program without notice.
Investor read-through: Tuesday's $60.8 million market-cap gain is about five times the authorization. The response therefore reflects a valuation signal, not only prospective demand for 6.35 million shares.
Published analyst views
| Firm | Action | Rating | Target | Date | Vs. $1.89 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Broker | Upgrade | Hold | $2 | Aug. 16, 2026 | +5.8% |
| H.C. Wainwright | Reiterate | Buy | $6 | Feb. 2, 2026 | +217.5% |
Coverage is sparse. The target spread highlights unusually wide uncertainty around commercialization and valuation.
Watch list
Actual repurchases
Future filings must show whether the authorization was used.Primary
Future filings must show whether the authorization was used.Primary
Share count
New issuance can outweigh buyback activity.225.10M
New issuance can outweigh buyback activity.225.10M
Commercial scale
Nine-month revenue was $3.95M versus a $20.41M net loss.Execution risk
Nine-month revenue was $3.95M versus a $20.41M net loss.Execution risk
Short positioning
Short interest equals 21.2% of shares outstanding.Volatility
Short interest equals 21.2% of shares outstanding.Volatility
Supermicro Shares Climb 9% After Cisco Unveils October AI-Factory Sales Program
Super Micro Computer shares climbed 8.63% to $38.21 as of 11:31 EDT. The increase came after news of a distribution deal that integrates its rack-scale AI systems into Cisco’s secure factory framework. The stock’s advance boosted its market capitalization by about $1.96 billion.
NASDAQ: SMCI · Catalyst dashboard
Supermicro’s Cisco channel adds validation before revenue
Market snapshot: August 25, 2026, 11:31 EDT · U.S. regular session
Share price
$38.21
Up 8.63% from a $35.17 prior close.
Equity value
$24.71B
About $1.96B added during the move.
Volume
23.47M
Shares traded by 11:31 EDT on August 25.
Forward P/E
8.81×
Versus 22.68× for Dell and 21.50× for Cisco.
Revenue scale: actuals and fiscal 2027 guidance
The $68.5 billion midpoint implies 75.4% growth. Cisco’s October availability is a channel catalyst; no order value has been disclosed.
Q4 sales +93.2% YoYQ4 gross margin 17.5%New orders >$60B
Analyst positioning
Consensus: Hold · Average target $42.38 · Implied upside 10.9% from $38.21.
Comparable market snapshot
| Company | Price | Daily move | Market value | Forward P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) | $38.21 | +8.63% | $24.71B | 8.81× |
| Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) | $453.27 | +4.64% | $292.88B | 22.68× |
| Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) | $110.97 | +0.67% | $437.38B | 21.50× |
Prices and valuation metrics: StockAnalysis snapshots at 11:30–11:31 EDT, August 25, 2026. SMCI outperformed the equal-weight daily move of Dell and Cisco by about 6.0 percentage points.
Catalyst path
Aug. 25
Cisco announces Supermicro liquid- and air-cooled compute for its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA.
October
Cisco plans to begin offering Supermicro rack-scale compute to customers.
Next report
Investors test the $14.5–$15.5 billion fiscal first-quarter sales guide against bookings and delivery capacity.
Investor bridge
Cisco supplies distribution and enterprise validation. Supermicro supplies dense rack-scale compute and liquid cooling. The commercial link is direct, but not yet quantified: an October product path can widen customer access, while revenue depends on orders, pricing, delivery and margin.
| Q4 FY2026 sales | $11.1B | +93.2% YoY |
| Q4 FY2026 gross margin | 17.5% | +8.0 points YoY |
| Q1 FY2027 sales guide | $14.5–$15.5B | Midpoint +34.9% vs. Q4 |
| FY2027 sales guide | $65–$72B | +66.4% to +84.3% |
Risk monitor
Cisco disclosed no committed orders, pricing or margin. Taiwan’s August 24 server-export case adds compliance scrutiny: prosecutors allege 74 of 130 B300 systems reached China through indirect routes, while customs stopped 56. Supermicro says it is not an investigation target and is not accused of wrongdoing.
Sources: Cisco, Supermicro results, Reuters, StockAnalysis market data and analyst consensus. Time-sensitive market figures are stamped August 25, 2026, 11:30–11:31 EDT.
Garmin Fenix 9 Debut Comes Amid 2% Drop in Outdoor Sales
Garmin Ltd. introduced its fēnix 9 series on Tuesday, offering investors a clear read on premium-watch demand, following a 2% dip in Outdoor revenue last quarter.
Garmin Ltd. · NYSE:GRMN
fēnix 9 margin test
A premium product launch aimed at a high-margin segment that just contracted.
Market data: Aug. 24, 2026, 4:02:20 p.m. EDT close; after-hours through 8:00 p.m. EDT. Product and financial data checked Aug. 25, 2026, 7:31 a.m. EDT.
Regular close
$291.25
−1.22%
Aug. 24, 4:02:20 p.m. EDT
After hours
$291.75
+0.17%
Aug. 24, 8:00 p.m. EDT
Trailing P/E
30.04×
EPS $9.70; Google Finance
Market value
$56.17B
192.85 million shares
The margin asymmetry
Outdoor69%
Fitness64%
Consolidated62.4%
Outdoor revenue fell 2% to $482.7 million in Q2. At the reported margin, each $100 million of added sales would equal $69 million of gross profit before incremental costs.
Monday activity
1.9M
Shares traded Aug. 24
≈1.97×
50-day average volume of about 964,241. The stock fell despite the heavy turnover.
Analyst target range
Consensus upside: 7.4%Aug. 24 close1 Buy · 4 Hold · 0 Sell (five recent analysts)
fēnix 9 product ladder
| Tier | From | Battery* | Investor read |
|---|---|---|---|
| fēnix 9 | $999.99 | 29 days | Premium base intact |
| Pro AMOLED | $1,099.99 | 31 days | Optional inReach |
| Pro Solar | $1,099.99+ | 57 days | Highest endurance |
*Maximum stated smartwatch-mode battery under Garmin conditions; actual life varies.
What moves the stock next
| Signal | Current evidence | Bull case | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demand | Launch from $999.99 | Premium upgrades restart Outdoor growth | Longer replacement cycles |
| Mix | Pro, solar and inReach options | Higher attach and average selling price | Promotions dilute margin |
| Valuation | 30.04× trailing earnings | Guidance beat supports multiple | Hold-heavy consensus caps rerating |
| Balance sheet | $4.4B cash and securities at June 27 | Funds product cadence and buybacks | Inventory absorbs cash |
Sources: Garmin Q2 2026 results and product materials; Google Finance; MarketWatch. Analyst data displayed by Google Finance on Aug. 25, 2026. U.S. regular trading had not opened when this dashboard was prepared. This is market reporting, not investment advice.
Take-Two (TTWO) Stock Rebounds as GTA VI Preview Tests a $20 Premium
Take-Two Interactive Software shares pointed higher before Tuesday's open as investors prepared for a major Grand Theft Auto VI preview. The stock indicated at $235.59 at 06:06 EDT, up 0.9% from Monday's $233.50 close. It had fallen 2.55% on Monday on volume above its 50-day average.
Take-Two Interactive · NASDAQ:TTWO
GTA VI preview: the premium-mix test
Company dashboard centered on Rockstar Games' August 27 extended look
Updated Aug. 25, 2026
06:12 EDT · U.S. premarket
06:12 EDT · U.S. premarket
Premarket
$235.59
+0.90% vs. $233.50 close
06:06 EDT, Aug. 25
06:06 EDT, Aug. 25
Monday move
−2.55%
2.6m shares vs. 2.4m 50-day average
Close, Aug. 24
Close, Aug. 24
52-week position
−12.2%
Below $265.94 high reached July 7
FY27 bookings
$8.0–8.2bn
Guidance reiterated Aug. 7
Midpoint: $8.1bn
Midpoint: $8.1bn
Price path into the preview
Selected closes: Aug. 7–24, 2026. The Aug. 24 close was 12.2% below the July peak.
What changed
Official preview versus leaks
Rockstar's extended look arrives at 15:00 EDT on Aug. 27. Take-Two is seeking account data tied to unauthorized clips.
Aug 20
Subpoena requests filed
Aug 27
Extended look, 15:00 EDT
Sep 4
Requested response date
Nov 19
GTA VI launch
The $20 premium ladder
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $79.99 |
| Ultimate | $99.99 |
| Upgrade | +$20 / +25% |
Illustrative incremental consumer spend
1m upgrades: $20m · 5m: $100m · 10m: $200m
Gross consumer spend, not Take-Two net bookings.
Gross consumer spend, not Take-Two net bookings.
Quarter and full-year frame
| Metric | Reading |
|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 net bookings | $1.39bn · −3% YoY |
| Q1 GAAP revenue | $1.53bn |
| Q1 GAAP net result | −$34.1m |
| Recurrent share of bookings | 84% |
| FY27 GAAP revenue outlook | $7.9–8.1bn |
| FY27 operating cash flow | >$1.0bn |
Recent analyst recommendations
| Firm · date | View | Target |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan · Aug 11 | Overweight | $310 |
| Roth · Aug 10 | Buy | $300 |
| Wells Fargo · Aug 10 | Overweight | $300 |
| Oppenheimer · Aug 10 | Outperform | $280 |
| BTIG · Aug 10 | Buy | $313 |
Five-target midpoint: $300, about 28.5% above Aug. 24 close.
Valuation and sensitivity
Approximate market value
$43.7bn
$233.50 close × 187.1m expected Q2 basic shares; illustrative.
Price / FY27 bookings midpoint
5.4×
Market value divided by $8.1bn. This is not a standard earnings multiple and excludes net debt.
Target range
$280–$313 among the five recent actions above.
Investor decision map
Bull case
High preview engagement converts into stronger pre-orders and an above-plan Ultimate mix. A 10m-edition upgrade scenario adds $200m of gross consumer spending.
Base case
The preview stabilizes marketing control. Fiscal 2027 bookings remain near the $8.1bn midpoint and the November 19 launch holds.
Bear case
Technical criticism, weak premium mix or another delay narrows the valuation gap. Muted engagement after Aug. 27 is the first observable warning.
Sources: Take-Two fiscal Q1 FY2027 release (Aug. 7, 2026); Rockstar Games GTA VI page and pre-order announcement; Benzinga market data and analyst log; MarketWatch Aug. 24 close; The Verge Aug. 24 leak-report update. Price and volume data are time-stamped above. Calculations are illustrative and may not equal reported net bookings.
2027 Social Security COLA Update: Oct. 14 Decision May Boost Payments by $73 Monthly
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is anticipated to be announced on October 14. Projections currently suggest an increase in the range of 3.4% to 3.6%, though the outcome depends on two forthcoming inflation reports.
Google Trend · social security 2027 cola announcement date
COLA cash support meets Walmart’s consumer slowdown
A 3.4%–3.6% preliminary benefit increase could lift retiree budgets in January. For Walmart, it is a 2027 demand cushion—not the cause of Monday’s rebound.
Market data observed August 24, 2026 at 14:30 EDT (20:30 Europe/Warsaw). U.S. regular session open. Forecast data current through August 24, 2026.
WMT price
$104.89
▲ about 1.4% vs. Friday close
2027 COLA range
3.4%–3.6%
Preliminary. Two CPI-W months remain.
AARP midpoint
+$73
Estimated monthly lift for an average retired worker.
Decision date
Oct. 14
Expected after September CPI data.
Forecasts converge—but remain provisional
July CPI-W rose 3.4% year over year. August data are due September 11.
Why WMT rose Monday
Partial reboundThe stock recovered a small part of Thursday’s roughly 9% earnings loss.
Analyst supportJefferies maintained Buy and a $120 target on August 24.
Still the overhangU.S. comparable sales grew 2.6%, the slowest pace in six years.
Important caveatNo verified source tied Monday’s WMT move to the COLA trend.
Walmart Q2 FY2027 operating pulse
Revenue reached $187.9 billion. U.S. transactions remained positive, while digital growth did more of the work.
Analyst recommendation mix
Consensus: Buy
| Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferies | Buy | $120 |
| Raymond James | Buy | $130 |
| Deutsche Bank | Hold | $113 |
Investor map
| Signal | What it means | Next check |
|---|---|---|
| CPI-W | The statutory COLA input; July is only one of three deciding months. | August CPI — Sept. 11 |
| Gross benefit | A 3.5% midpoint implies about $73 more monthly for an average retired worker. | Official COLA — Oct. 14 |
| Net benefit | Medicare Part B premiums can absorb part of the headline increase. | Premium notice — autumn |
| Retail read-through | Helpful for nominal budgets, but food, fuel and rent can take the cash first. | WMT Q3 — next earnings |
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