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After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Wednesday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable S&P500 performers among the top gainers and losers.
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Shares of industrial equipment manufacturer Kadant (NYSE:KAI)
jumped 6.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported its second-quarter financial results, where it maintained its full-year outlook, and received a positive rating reiteration from an analyst.
Shares of power generation products company Generac (NYSE:GNRC)
jumped 14.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations and raised its full-year profit margin guidance.
Shares of fresh produce company Fresh Del Monte (NYSE:FDP)
jumped 11.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong second-quarter 2025 results that surpassed Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and profit. The fresh produce company posted revenue of $1.18 billion, a 4% increase from the prior year, and an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23, which was significantly higher than the analyst consensus of $0.95. The positive performance was driven by continued strong demand for its core products, particularly its proprietary pineapple varieties, and growing momentum in its fresh-cut business.
Shares of agriculture products company SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE:SITE) jumped 10.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported solid second-quarter 2025 financial results, where investors focused on profit growth and a confident outlook despite a slight miss on analyst estimates.
Shares of car rental services provider Avis (NASDAQ:CAR)
fell 14.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter financial results that fell significantly short of analyst expectations. The car rental company’s earnings per share (EPS) came in at just $0.10, a staggering 95% below the consensus estimate of $2.02 and a 75.6% drop from the prior-year quarter. Total revenue also disappointed, decreasing by 0.3% year-over-year to $3.04 billion, which missed Wall Street's forecast of $3.07 billion. The company’s net income also declined sharply, falling 66.7% to $5 million. The substantial miss on profitability and the slight revenue decline prompted a strong negative reaction from investors.
