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Microsoft's Azure Segment Steps Up To Deliver A Big Q1 Surprise
Friday, October 21, 2016 - 10:10am | 405Goldman Sachs said strong momentum in Azure helped Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) to report its first-quarter results above Street view. For the first quarter, Microsoft reported EPS of $0.76, which was $0.08 ahead of Street, and non-GAAP revenue of $22.3 billion (non-GAAP) also topped Street...
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Goldman Reiterates 'Conviction Buy' Rating On Alphabet Ahead Of Q3 Earnings
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 10:01am | 262Goldman Sachs’ Heather Bellini expects Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) to report its revenue ahead of the consensus expectations, with in-line EPS, when the company reports its Q3 2016 results on October 27. Bellini reiterated a Buy rating on the company, with a price target of $930. Q3...
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Facebook Is 'Consistently Executing,' According To Goldman Sachs
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 9:13am | 387Previewing the third-quarter results of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB), Goldman Sachs said the company is consistently executing. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on November 2. 3Q Expectations Analyst Heather Bellini modeled non-GAAP earnings of $1.02 per share and total revenues of $7....
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Azure Continues To Drive Microsoft Corporation; Goldman Expects Above Consensus EPS
Monday, October 17, 2016 - 9:20am | 515Goldman Sachs expects Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) to report its first-quarter earnings above consensus, driven by strength in Azure. Microsoft is set to report its first-quarter earnings on October 20. Goldman sees non-GAAP EPS of $0.69, versus consensus of $0.68 and compares to “our...
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Salesforce's Keynote Address At Dreamforce Helps Explain Management's Thought Process
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 11:25am | 300Goldman Sachs reiterated its Buy rating on salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE: CRM), as the recent investor event should help to improve investor sentiment. At the event, CEO Marc Benioff emphasized delivering on the core and explained a disciplined M&A strategy. Benioff's said salesforce's interest in...
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Goldman Reiterates 'Conviction Buy' On Salesforce Heading Into Dreamforce
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 10:16am | 323Goldman Sachs’ Heather Bellini believes the 11 percent decline in salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE: CRM) since FQ2 earnings were released on August 31 presents an attractive buying opportunity. Bellini maintained a Buy rating on the company, with a price target of $96. Leading into Salesforce...
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Oracle's Analyst Day Unveils Strategy, Weight Of Cloud For Goldman Sachs Analysts
Friday, September 23, 2016 - 3:46pm | 392Close on heels of Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL)'s analyst day, which Goldman Sachs attended, and the firm's panel discussions with four Oracle Platinum Partners and cloud infrastructure vendors, the brokerage delved on the highlights and takeaways from these events. Analyst Heather Bellini noted...
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Goldman Sachs Says Adobe Is Showing Leverage In The Model, Raises Price Target To $112
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 10:01am | 428Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE) reported its FQ3:16 results ahead of the consensus expectations, while raising its EPS guidance for FY16. Goldman Sachs’ Heather Bellini maintains a Neutral rating on the company, while raising the price target from $104 to $112. Beat Results Adobe...
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Alarm.com Q2 Results Comes In Above Expectations, But So Does Litigation Expense
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 9:05am | 317AlarmCom Hldg Inc (NASDAQ: ALRM) reported its 2Q revenue ahead of expectations and raised its full-year guidance. Higher litigation expenses adversely impacted operating cash flows, Goldman Sachs’ Heather Bellini mentioned in a report. The analyst maintained a Neutral rating on the company...
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Goldman Remains Neutral On Workday Ahead Of Q2 Report
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 3:01pm | 319Amid a tough operating backdrop, Workday Inc (NYSE: WDAY) is reporting its second quarter numbers on August 24 and Goldman Sachs is expecting the results below consensus. Workday reports its quarterly results in the midst of a tougher deal closing environment in Europe following the UK...
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Twilio And 2 Other SmidCap Earnings Reviews From Goldman
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 3:21pm | 387Goldman Sachs reviewed the earnings of mid-cap technology companies: Twilio Inc (NYSE: TWLO), Mimecast Ltd (NASDAQ: MIME) and Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (NYSE: RAX). Twilio beat on all key metrics in its debut quarter on strong demand across all of its product lines, including voice, messaging,...
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Goldman Reviews Microsoft's Q4 Results
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 9:08am | 534Goldman Sachs has raised its estimates and target price on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) after the Windows software maker's fourth-quarter results topped the Street's view. Estimates And Justifications Post-Print The brokerage raised its FY17 non-GAAP revenue forecast by $200 million to $94....
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Goldman Is Positive On Twilio, But Present Valuation Is Reason For Caution
Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:01am | 494Goldman Sachs has started coverage of Twilio Inc (NYSE: TWLO) with a Neutral rating and $33 target price, saying it is "cautious" on valuation, despite acknowledging the company's revenue generation opportunities. The $33 price target represents a downside of 23 percent from Friday's close of $43....
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Microsoft Estimates Lowered At Goldman Sachs On Potential Brexit Impact
Monday, July 18, 2016 - 9:51am | 310Goldman Sachs’ Heather Bellini mentioned that while Brexit does not appear to have had a meaningful impact on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) during 4Q16, “there is concern that market uncertainty in the UK and Europe could have an impact on deal activity in F1H17.” Bellini...
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Goldman Says Adobe Is Executing On Transition, But Asks What The Next Catalyst Could Be
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 8:30am | 285Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE) reported its F2Q16 results marginally below the consensus and guidance. Goldman Sachs’ Heather Bellini maintains a Neutral rating on the company, while raising the price target from $100 to $105. F2Q16 Results Bellini mentioned that the non-GAAP EPS...