Stock Movers StanChart's Swing, Telefonica & Unite Earnings
Feb 24, 2026
Louise Moon, Bloomberg breaking news editor who analyzes corporate earnings on air. She unpacks Standard Chartered’s weaker Q4 and $1.5bn buyback after a CFO shake-up. She reviews Telefónica’s in-line Q4 with strength in Spain and Brazil. She covers Unite’s slump in international student demand and its near-term headwinds.
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Standard Chartered Tries To Reassure After CFO Exit
- Standard Chartered posted weaker-than-expected Q4 but signalled stronger profitability momentum with upbeat guidance and a $1.5bn buyback.
- CEO Bill Winters stayed on, promised a new strategy in May and said the bank is "not missing a beat," aiming to reassure investors after the CFO's abrupt exit.
Telefónica Shows Stability With In Line Q4
- Telefónica's Q4 results met analyst expectations with growth in Spain and Brazil offsetting weakness elsewhere.
- Management forecast ~€3bn free cash flow for the year, signalling stability after a 15% share drop since November's strategic plan.
Unite Faces Demand Slump But Sees China And Top Universities Strength
- Unite's full-year results showed a protracted slump in international demand and local overbuilding, hitting bookings and near-term outlook.
- Bookings from China rose ~10%, demand concentrated at top universities, and management is shifting the portfolio toward higher-quality sites.