Let’s check out the companies that are becoming a hot topic for after-hours trading. Costco Wholesale — Shares of the major retailer fell less than 1% in after-hours trading. Costco reported second-quarter sales of $69.6 billion and earnings per share of 4.58 cents, compared to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG of sales of $69.29 billion and earnings of $4.56 per share. Dues totaled $1.36 billion, an increase of 13.6% year over year. Marvell Technology — The company, which makes integrated circuits and semiconductor products, saw its stock rise 14% on strong quarterly results driven by demand for artificial intelligence. For the fourth quarter, Marvell reported adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share on revenue of $2.22 billion. Analysts polled by LSEG had expected earnings of 79 cents a share and revenue of $2.21 billion. Management said Marvell expects sales to increase year-over-year in each quarter of fiscal 2027. Gap — The apparel maker’s stock fell nearly 8% after Gap reported fourth-quarter earnings of 45 cents per share, slightly below analysts’ expectations of 46 cents per share, according to LSEG. Gap’s sales were $4.24 billion, in line with expectations. Samsara — Shares rose more than 11% after the telematics software company reported rosy guidance. Samsara expects full-year adjusted earnings of 65 cents to 69 cents per share on revenue of $1.97 billion to $1.98 billion. LSEG consensus calls for earnings of 59 cents per share and revenue of $1.92 billion. The company said in a press release that it is now using AI to automate workflows and enhance operations. Guidewire Software — Shares rose about 4% after the software company for property and casualty insurance companies reported better-than-expected second-quarter results. Guidewire Software reported earnings of $1.17 per share on an adjusted basis on revenue of $359.1 million. Analysts polled by LSEG had expected revenue of $342 million and profit of 77 cents. Cooper Companies — The medical device company added 3% in after-hours trading. Mr. Cooper raised his full-year outlook to expect adjusted earnings per share of $4.58 to $4.66. This beats the FactSet consensus of $4.52 per share. First-quarter profits also exceeded Street expectations. — Alex Harring, Sarah Min, Davis Giangiulio and Darla Mercado contributed reporting.
