U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 0.5% on Friday.
Shares of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO) rose sharply during Friday’s session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised guidance.
Cooper Companies posted adjusted earnings of 85 cents per share, beating market estimates of 78 cents per share. The company’s quarterly sales came in at $931.60 million versus expectations of $915.94 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
The Cooper Companies shares rose 7.4% to $100.61 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today’s session.
- Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) jumped 26.3% to $119.52 as the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and increased its annual cash dividend by 20%.
- Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE: SG) rose 26% to $16.05 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
- Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG) climbed 24.5% to $35.19 after it amended and restated the previously announced merger agreement with Thoma Bravo.
- NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: