Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
Shares of elevator manufacturer Otis (NYSE:OTIS)
fell 10.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter financial results that missed revenue expectations and pointed to significant weakness in China. The elevator and escalator manufacturer’s total revenue came in at $3.6 billion, falling short of analyst estimates. This was driven by a sharp 10% decline in its New Equipment segment, which was hit particularly hard by a sales drop of over 20% in China. The company’s overall organic sales, which strip out currency effects and acquisitions, fell 2%. While adjusted earnings per share of $1.05 slightly beat expectations, the sales miss and the steep decline in the crucial Chinese market concerned investors. In response to the challenging environment, Otis also trimmed its full-year sales forecast.
A wave of U.S. trade deals with key allies over the past 24 hours reignited Wall Street's rally and boosted investor risk appetite across global markets.
Curious about the top performers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Wednesday? Dive into the list of today's session's top gainers and losers for a comprehensive overview.
Before the opening bell on Wednesday, let's take a glimpse of the US markets and explore the S&P500 top gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
Otis reported second-quarter revenue of $3.60 billion, missing analyst estimates of $3.71 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The elevator and escalator supplier reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.05, beating analyst estimates of $1.02.
Elevator manufacturer Otis (NYSE:OTIS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $3.60 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $14.55 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.05 per share was 2.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
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Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and investors seem to be forecasting a downturn -
over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 10.4%. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 2% decline.
