Key Takeaways ESI's Q3 adjusted EPS rose 22% to 50 cents, beating estimates, while net sales surged 52% to $995.3 million.Electronics sales jumped 68% to $779.6 million, fueled by 18% organic growth and acquisitions.ESI raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $720 million and expects adjusted EPS growth of more than 20%.
Element Solutions Inc. (ESI - Free Report) reported adjusted earnings of 50 cents per share for the third quarter of 2026, up 22% from 41 cents a year ago. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 48 cents by 4.2%.
Net sales surged 52% year over year to $995.3 million and topped the consensus estimate of $968 million by 2.8%. Organic sales rose 13%, driven by strong demand across Electronics, acquisitions and higher pass-through metals pricing.
ESI's Segment HighlightsElectronics segment sales jumped 68% year over year to $779.6 million in the reported quarter. The figure beat the consensus estimate of $731 million. Organic net sales increased 18%, while acquisitions contributed 30% to reported growth. The segment benefited from $94.4 million of higher pass-through metals pricing and $138 million in sales contributions from acquisitions, including $93.1 million related to pass-through metals. Electronics adjusted EBITDA climbed 46% to $148.3 million.
Specialties segment sales increased 13% year over year to $215.7 million. The figure missed the consensus estimate of $224 million. Organic net sales rose 1%, while acquisitions net of divestitures contributed 12% to reported growth. Acquisitions added $23.4 million to the segment's consolidated revenues during the quarter. Specialties adjusted EBITDA declined 6% to $42.7 million.
Element Solutions' Cash Flow and Financial PositionElement Solutions ended the third quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $224.9 million compared with $189.6 million at the end of the preceding quarter. Total debt stood at $2.09 billion, while net debt was $1.87 billion at September-end.
Cash flows from operating activities increased to $159.2 million from $100.1 million a year ago. Capital expenditures rose to $30.4 million from $16.5 million. Free cash flow improved to $134.5 million from $84.1 million, reflecting stronger quarterly cash generation. The company also repurchased $37.7 million of common stock and paid $19.5 million in dividends during the quarter.
ESI Raises Full-Year 2026 Earnings OutlookElement Solutions raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to approximately $720 million from its previous range of $690-$710 million. The updated projection includes full-year contributions from the Micromax and EFC acquisitions and assumes stable foreign exchange rates and metal prices.
The company now expects adjusted earnings per share to grow more than 20% in 2026. Management attributed the improved outlook to sustained momentum in Electronics and meaningful contributions from recent acquisitions. Continued investment in innovation, capacity expansion and strategic supply-chain relationships remains central to its growth strategy.
ESI’s Price PerformanceShares of Element Solutions have gained 35.4% in a year compared with the 9.1% rise in the industry.
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ESI’s Zacks Rank & Other Key PicksESIcurrently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Reliance, Inc. (RS - Free Report) , Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) and Avient Corporation (AVNT - Free Report) .
RS currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while ASM and AVNT carry a Zacks Rank #2 each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $23.70 per share, indicating a 66.2% year-over-year surge. RSshares have gained 56.2% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 28 cents per share. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 75%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVNT’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.2 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 13.48%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 3.4%.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when US Foods (USFD - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +16.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $10.56 billion, up 3.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.8% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for US Foods?For US Foods, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.46%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that US Foods will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that US Foods would post earnings of $1.37 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.44, delivering a surprise of +5.11%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
US Foods doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAmong the stocks in the Zacks Food - Miscellaneous industry, Freshpet (FRPT - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $0.35 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -23.9%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $311.42 million, up 7.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Freshpet has been revised 4.5% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%, reflecting an equal Most Accurate Estimate.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Freshpet will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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For the quarter ended September 2026, Vulcan Materials (VMC - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.18 billion, down 4.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.83, compared to $2.84 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.23 billion, representing a surprise of -1.93%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.43%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.79.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Vulcan performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Average unit sales price per ton - Aggregates (freight adjusted): $22.84 versus the three-analyst average estimate of $23.20.Average unit sales price per ton - Asphalt mix: $85.49 versus $86.01 estimated by three analysts on average.Unit Shipments - Ready-mixed concrete: 500.00 KCuYd versus 514.67 KCuYd estimated by three analysts on average.Unit Shipments - Aggregates: 62,700.00 KTon versus 64,386.57 KTon estimated by three analysts on average.Unit Shipments - Asphalt mix: 3,900.00 KTon versus the three-analyst average estimate of 3,999.33 KTon.Average unit sales price per cubic yard - Ready-mixed concrete: $192.21 compared to the $196.22 average estimate based on three analysts.Net Sales- Aggregates intersegment sales: $-111.5 million compared to the $-139.51 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of -27.7% year over year.Net Sales- Concrete: $92.4 million versus $104.87 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -61.1% change.Net Sales- Asphalt: $381.2 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $395.04 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -8.4%.Net Sales- Aggregates: $1.82 billion compared to the $1.89 billion average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +1.7% year over year.Gross Profit- Aggregates: $593.4 million versus $626.95 million estimated by four analysts on average.Gross Profit- Asphalt: $64.2 million compared to the $56 million average estimate based on four analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Vulcan here>>>
Shares of Vulcan have returned +8.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Duolingo, Inc. ("Duolingo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DUOL). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether Duolingo and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
You have until December 7, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Duolingo securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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On November 5, 2025, the Company reported its third quarter ("3Q") financial results, revealing another sequential decline in daily active user ("DAU") growth to 36%, a substantial drop from 49% in 1Q 2025 and 40% during 2Q 2025. Duolingo revealed a reversal of the Company's monetization push and stated that going forward, the Company would prioritize user growth over monetization and that the Company needed to invest more in "teaching better across all our subjects."
On this news, Duolingo's stock price fell $66.28 per share, or 25%, to close at $193.74 per share on November 6, 2025.
Then, on January 12, 2026, Duolingo announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Skaruppa, had resigned. The Company also provided limited, preliminary fourth quarter ("4Q") 2025 operating metrics, shocking investors by revealing DAU growth of only 30% – nearly six points of additional deceleration from 3Q 2025.
On this news, Duolingo's stock price fell $14.92 per share, or 8.5%, to close at $161.74 per share on January 12, 2026.
Finally, on February 26, 2026, Duolingo announced its 4Q 2025 financial results, confirmed the slowdown in DAU growth, and revealed the financial consequences of its strategy shift were neither "small" nor "little"; rather, they would result in material negative impacts on 2026 bookings, DAU growth rates, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA. To that end, Duolingo stated 2026 DAU growth would come in at a mere 20% and be accompanied by lower bookings and less profitability.
On this news, Duolingo's stock price fell $16.45 per share, or 14%, to close at $101.00 per share on February 27, 2026.
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Duolingo To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Duolingo between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Duolingo, Inc. ("Duolingo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DUOL) and reminds investors of the December 7, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (i) Daily Active User ("DAU") growth rates were being leveraged against deliberately added user friction in the form of significant increases in ad volume, subscription tier upsells, and worsened product quality, and defendants understood that any amount of user friction would cause users to leave the app and, ultimately, negatively impact DAU growth rates; (ii) Duolingo's rigorous A/B testing demonstrated to defendants that increased friction in the free user experience was having negative impacts on DAU growth rates; (iii) Duolingo's quickly generated AI content was worsening the quality of Duolingo's product offerings, negatively impacting the user experience and user trends, and threatening the sustainability of Duolingo's financial performance; and (iv) far from driving sustained growth and strong user momentum through content and "product improvements" that "get improved retention," Duolingo's constant A/B testing informed Duolingo that its monetization push and lower-quality, rapidly generated AI content were degrading the Duolingo product experience and the value proposition of its subscription tiers.
On November 5, 2025, the Company reported its third quarter ("3Q") financial results, revealing another sequential decline in DAU growth to 36%, a substantial drop from 49% in 1Q 2025 and 40% during 2Q 2025, and announced a long-term strategy change to pivot away from monetization and towards improving quality of teaching and prioritizing long-term DAU growth. On this news, Duolingo's stock price fell $66.28, or 25%, to close at $193.74 per share on November 6, 2025.
On January 12, 2026, Duolingo announced that its Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), Matthew Skaruppa ("Skaruppa"), had resigned, and provided limited, preliminary fourth quarter ("4Q") 2025 operating metrics revealing DAU growth of only 30% - nearly six points of additional deceleration from 3Q 2025. On this news, Duolingo's stock price fell $14.92, or 8.5%, to close at $161.74 per share on January 12, 2026.
On February 26, 2026, after the market closed, Duolingo announced its 4Q 2025 financial results, confirmed the slowdown in DAU growth, and revealed material negative impacts on 2026 bookings, DAU growth rates, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA, with 2026 DAU growth guidance of only 20% accompanied by lower bookings and less profitability. On this news, Duolingo's stock price fell $16.45, or 14%, to close at $101 per share on February 27, 2026.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Duolingo's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Duolingo class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/DUOL or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Duolingo Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Duolingo securities fraud lawsuit about?
The lawsuit alleges that Duolingo, Inc. made materially false and misleading statements during the Class Period regarding the company's daily active user ("DAU") growth and the drivers of its business performance. Specifically, the complaint alleges that defendants knew that deliberate increases in ad volume, subscription upsells, and other friction in the free user experience were negatively impacting DAU growth rates, a dynamic that Duolingo's own rigorous A/B testing allegedly confirmed. The lawsuit further alleges that rapidly generated AI content was worsening product quality and undermining the sustainability of Duolingo's financial performance, contrary to defendants' public statements touting content and product improvements as drivers of sustained growth and strong user retention. Investors allegedly were not told that Duolingo's internal testing had demonstrated these adverse trends until a series of corrective disclosures caused the company's stock price to decline significantly.
Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DUOL) securities between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit. Participation in the litigation is not limited to those who apply to serve as lead plaintiff; any eligible class member may share in any recovery that may be obtained on behalf of the class. Investors who believe they purchased Duolingo securities during the Class Period and suffered a loss are encouraged to review the complaint and consult with counsel to understand their rights and options.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?
A lead plaintiff is a court-appointed representative who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation, including decisions about litigation strategy and any settlement. The lead plaintiff is typically the class member with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who also meets certain adequacy and typicality requirements under the federal securities laws. Any investor who purchased Duolingo securities during the Class Period and wishes to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must file a motion with the court no later than the lead plaintiff deadline specified in the notice. Importantly, investors are not required to serve as lead plaintiff in order to be a member of the class or to share in any recovery that may result from the litigation.
Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Duolingo securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.
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Duolingo's CEO and former CFO, who signed and certified the Company's SEC reports, allegedly controlled public statements that masked how friction-heavy monetization and mass-produced AI lessons were eroding user growth.
, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Duolingo, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOL) that co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn and former CFO Matthew Skaruppa face personal securities liability, including Section 20(a) control person claims, in a pending class action covering purchases between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026. Find out if you may be eligible to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.
From the November 5, 2025 closing price through February 27, 2026, Duolingo shares fell $159.02 per share, a 61.16% decline. The complaint alleges that the disclosures during this period caused substantial investor losses. The window to apply for lead plaintiff closes on December 7, 2026.
The Named Individual Defendants
Von Ahn has led Duolingo as CEO and a member of its Board since co-founding it in 2011. Skaruppa served as CFO for nearly six years before resigning on January 8, 2026.
The complaint charges that both executives allowed investors to hear a story of sustainable growth while Duolingo layered ads, upsells, and deliberate friction onto the free experience and leaned on rapidly generated AI content. Under Section 20(a), shareholders may seek to hold senior officers personally responsible for company statements they had the power to control.
Alleged Section 20(a) Control Person Liability
Von Ahn authored and signed the quarterly shareholder letters posted to the investor relations website and filed with the SEC.Both executives signed the Company's Forms 10-Q during the Class Period and fielded analyst questions on earnings calls.Skaruppa held responsibility for financial reporting, internal controls, and public guidance throughout his tenure.Both allegedly had authority to review press releases and analyst presentations before issuance, and to prevent or correct them.Von Ahn has described personally seeing every change that passes through the app, placing features such as Energy squarely within his view.Scienter Allegations and Sarbanes-Oxley Certifications
Officers who sign periodic reports certify them under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. As averred, both men certified Duolingo's Forms 10-K and 10-Q issued during the Class Period.
The complaint contends the Company's thousands of A/B tests showed defendants how added friction was pushing users away. According to the complaint, the alleged risks were therefore visible inside the Company well before investors learned of them.
"Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies' public statements are accurate and complete. The complaint alleges that the two executives who certified Duolingo's SEC reports had extensive testing data in hand while investors were told growth was sustainable. Those allegations go directly to personal accountability." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the DUOL Lawsuit
Q: What court was the DUOL class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Q: Who are the defendants named in the DUOL lawsuit? A: The complaint names Duolingo, Inc. and individual defendants including senior executives who signed SEC filings, made public statements, or certified financial disclosures under Sarbanes-Oxley.
Q: When did Duolingo allegedly mislead investors? A: The Class Period runs from May 2, 2025 to February 26, 2026. The complaint alleges that corrective disclosures revealed information that caused a significant stock decline.
Q: What do DUOL investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What happens after I contact Levi & Korsinsky? A: An attorney will review your trading history at no cost and provide an initial assessment of your potential eligibility.
Q: What if I already sold my DUOL shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim form to seek their portion.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Papa John's International, Inc. ("Papa John's" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PZZA). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether Papa John's and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
You have until November 2, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Papa John's securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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On August 6, 2026, Papa Johns announced an 8.3% decrease in North American comparable sales, the suspension of its dividend, and a sharp reduction in its 2026 outlook from a 3% decline in North American comparable sales at the midpoint to a 7% annual decline. The Company attributed its strategic shift and guidance reset on the soft consumer trends and the execution of Papa Johns' own turnaround efforts, admitting they were unable to "meet the consumer as much as [they] should have," and the rebuilt innovation pipeline was "not bringing in as many new customers" as had been expected.
On this news, Papa John's stock price fell $5.11 per share, or 17.18%, to close at $24.64 per share on August 6, 2026.
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Papa John's investors are alleged to have absorbed a $5.11 per-share single-session loss and a suspended dividend on August 6, 2026, in a securities action alleging the Company's strategic transformation was portrayed as working while it was allegedly taking longer than expected.
, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt notifies institutional investors in Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026. Find out if you qualify to recover losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.
PZZA closed at $24.64 on August 6, 2026, down $5.11 per share, a single-session decline of about 17.18%. The same announcement suspended the Company's dividend. To be considered for lead plaintiff, investors must file by November 2, 2026.
Notice to Institutional Holders
Funds carrying PZZA into that session absorbed a mark-to-market loss and the removal of a recurring income stream in the same disclosure. Positions built across the twelve-month Class Period may carry losses spread over many purchase lots at differing cost bases, which affects both loss quantification and lead plaintiff standing.
The pleading asserts that shares were acquired at artificially inflated prices because public statements described the Company's strategic transformation as delivering results, while, as averred, that transformation was taking longer than expected and ultimately required a sharp pivot toward promotional spending.
Fiduciary Obligations and Recovery Options
Income-oriented mandates and dividend-focused strategies may need to document the effect of the suspended distribution on holdings acquired during the Class Period.ERISA plan fiduciaries and public pension trustees generally evaluate whether pursuing available claims is consistent with their duty to preserve plan assets.Loss assessments for institutions typically require transaction-level detail across all purchase and sale lots, not a single blended cost figure.Appointment as lead plaintiff gives an institution direct oversight of counsel, case strategy, and any resolution, without increasing that institution's individual recovery.Institutions that do not seek appointment remain absent class members and may still participate in any recovery obtained.Reviewing eligibility carries no cost and no obligation to take any further step."Institutional investors play a critical role in securities class actions, and courts frequently look to funds with substantial documented losses to guide these cases. Here, the complaint charges that a dividend suspension and a materially reduced outlook followed a year of assurances about the Company's transformation." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the PZZA Lawsuit
Q: When did Papa John's International, Inc. allegedly mislead investors? A: The Class Period runs from August 7, 2025 to August 5, 2026. The complaint alleges that corrective disclosures revealed information that caused a significant stock decline.
Q: What court was the PZZA class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville Jury Division, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Q: Who are the defendants named in the PZZA lawsuit? A: The complaint names Papa John's International, Inc. and individual defendants who were senior investors during the class period, including Todd Allan Penegor and Ravi Thanawala.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What do PZZA investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What if I already sold my PZZA shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim form to seek their portion.
Q: What if I live outside the United States? A: U.S. securities class actions generally cover purchases on U.S. exchanges regardless of the investor's country of residence.
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Papa John's (PZZA - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis pizza chain is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -68.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $457.18 million, down 10% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.09% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Papa John's?For Papa John's, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.14%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Papa John's will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Papa John's would post earnings of $0.43 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.46, delivering a surprise of +6.98%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Papa John's doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerCava Group (CAVA - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.12 for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate points to no change from the year-ago quarter. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $357.44 million, up 22.3% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Cava has been revised 3.3% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -9.17%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Cava will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) common stock between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026 (the "Class Period"). Papa John's is a global chain pizza company that operates and franchises restaurants in North America and various international markets.
The complaint alleges that Papa John's misled investors regarding its business prospects in connection with its sales, dividend, and 2026 financial outlook.
Investors who suffered significant losses during the Class Period may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit and should contact Robbins LLP for information before the November 2, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline.
Why Was Papa John's Sued?
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to the effectiveness and ongoing impact of the Company’s strategic transformation as well as their resulting projected growth outlook for the North American region, while also minimizing risk against their projections from cautious consumer sentiment, competition woes, promotional seasonality, and more general macroeconomic fluctuation. In truth, Papa Johns’ strategic transformation was taking considerably longer than the projections had suggested; the Company was simply ill equipped to “meet the consumer where they're at.”
Why Did PZZA Stock Drop?
On August 6, 2026, Papa John's announced an 8.3% decrease in North American comparable sales, the suspension of its dividend, and a sharp reduction in its 2026 outlook from a 3% decline in North American comparable sales at the midpoint to a 7% annual decline. The Company attributed its strategic shift and guidance reset on the soft consumer trends and the execution of Papa Johns’ own turnaround efforts, admitting they were unable to “meet the consumer as much as [they] should have,” and the rebuilt innovation pipeline was “not bringing in as many new customers” as had been expected.
On this news, the price of Papa Johns’ common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $29.75 per share on August 5, 2026, Papa Johns’ stock price fell to $24.64 per share on August 6, 2026, a decline of about 17.18% in the span of just a single day.
Who May Be Eligible to Participate in the Papa Johns' Class Action?
The lawsuit seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Papa John's common stock between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026. Investors who suffered losses during that period may have legal rights under the federal securities laws.
What Is a Lead Plaintiff?
The lead plaintiff is a court-appointed investor who represents the interests of all class members throughout the litigation. Stockholders who wish to lead the class action should contact Robbins LLP before the November 2, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline.
Serving as lead plaintiff is not required to share in any potential recovery. Investors who do not seek appointment may remain absent class members if the case proceeds and later resolves successfully.
Does It Cost Anything to Participate?
No. Robbins LLP represents investors on a contingency fee basis.
Why Robbins LLP?
A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, Robbins LLP has helped restore more than $2 billion in value to shareholders and secured some of the largest recoveries in shareholder derivative litigation history.
"Companies have an obligation to provide investors with complete and accurate information so that markets can function fairly and efficiently," said Brian J. Robbins, Founding Partner of Robbins LLP.
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Investors seeking additional information about the Papa John's International, Inc. securities class action may contact Robbins LLP by submitting an inquiry, emailing attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or calling (800) 350-6003.
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It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.82% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
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To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
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Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Hanover Insurance Group (THG - Free Report) The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is a U.S. property and casualty insurance holding company that sells through independent agents and brokers. The company is organized as a Delaware corporation (1995) and traces its roots to 1852. Its principal executive offices are in Worcester, MA. Operations include The Hanover Insurance Company and Citizens Insurance Company of America, among other subsidiaries.
THG is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. THG has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 8.9% over the past four weeks.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.18 to $20.35 per share. THG also boasts an average earnings surprise of +21.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, THG should be on investors' short list.
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig spoke at the agency’s first Frontier Forum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday.
He said a fridge buying groceries with money earned from staking Ether is “no longer science fiction.”
Selig asked whether AI agent developers should register and who is liable if an agent “goes rogue.”
He raised the idea of “know-your-agent” checks for autonomous trading systems.
The CFTC received more than 100 public comments on possible compute derivatives markets.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig said autonomous AI agents could soon manage money, trade assets and even launch their own crypto tokens. He made the comments Wednesday at the CFTC’s first Frontier Forum in Washington, DC.
“It’s no longer science fiction to imagine your refrigerator autonomously purchasing your groceries with funds that it earned from staking ether or launching a meme coin,” Selig said.
He noted that the views he shared were his own and did not necessarily reflect those of the Commission.
Selig used the term “super intelligence,” or SI, to describe the technology. He said President Trump uses that name because “it’s not artificial.”
AI Tools Are Becoming Common in Finance
Selig said SI tools are now nearly as common as a web browser. He named Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini as popular apps that can work with other software to analyze market data.
He said brokerages are starting to add these tools for customers. Some people are also handing their bank and brokerage logins to AI agents to manage their finances.
Blockchains, he added, now let agents hold and trade crypto without banks, brokers or other middlemen.
Investor interest is high. An eToro survey published in September found that 79% of US millennial investors and 77% of Gen Z investors used or were open to using AI to pick or adjust investments.
🚨CFTC CHAIR: YOUR FRIDGE COULD LAUNCH A MEMECOIN OR STAKE ETH!
CFTC @ChairmanSelig said it is no longer science fiction to imagine your refrigerator autonomously buying groceries with funds earned from launching a memecoin or staking ethereum:native.
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— Crypto Banter (@crypto_banter) October 29, 2026
New Questions for Regulators
Selig said CFTC rules were built around “identifiable market participants.” Autonomous software, he said, raises new questions about how those rules apply.
“Does the developer of that agent become subject to registration? Who is liable if the agent goes rogue?” he asked. He also asked whether regulators need “KYA or know-your-agent” checks.
He warned that agents could react to markets in unexpected ways. Agents built on similar models could also trade in similar patterns, and their speed could make market surveillance harder.
Others have raised similar concerns. Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu told Cointelegraph that a thousand people asking AI about the same trade could get roughly the same answer.
The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee also warned last year that wide use of similar models could amplify market shocks.
Selig said the technology could give smaller traders and businesses access to risk tools once reserved for large firms. He added that CFTC staff already use SI to police the markets.
He pointed to an earlier CFTC proposal, Regulation Automated Trading, which followed the 2010 Flash Crash. The Commission never finalized it, and Selig said it would be ill-suited for today’s markets.
Crypto exchanges are already building agent tools. Coinbase launched Agentic Wallets in February, letting agents spend and trade within user-set limits. Binance launched AI Agent Skills in March to provide market data and tools for spot orders.
Earlier this year, the CFTC asked for public comment on compute derivatives, which could let firms hedge the cost of computing power. Selig said more than 100 commenters responded and that the agency intends to take the opportunity seriously.
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Sky Frontier Foundation has released the Q3 2026 report for its Sky ecosystem. The protocol’s total revenue reached $99.29 million, up 14.2% year-over-year but down 7.4% quarter-over-quarter. Total expenses fell to $62.1 million, while net income rose to $37.19 million, a 11.8% quarter-over-quarter increase. The net profit margin climbed from 31.0% to 37.5%, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of positive net income. The protocol’s end-of-period collateral stood at $11.41 billion, up 25.3% year-over-year. During the same period, $28.47 million was allocated to the Sky Reserve, bringing the reserve’s end-of-period balance to $85.08 million. sUSDS supply hit $4.52 billion, surging 118% year-over-year but down from Q2’s $5.52 billion. Institutional player Galaxy added $100 million in sUSDS to its balance sheet and approved it as collateral for institutional loans. In Q3, the protocol spent $5.6 million on open market repurchases to buy 87.5 million SKY tokens, completing its first-ever SKY burn.
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The market expects MP Materials Corp. (MP - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.01 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +90%.
Revenues are expected to be $117.05 million, up 118.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 50% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
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Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for MP Materials?For MP Materials, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -66.67%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #5.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that MP Materials will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that MP Materials would post earnings of $0.02 per share when it actually produced a loss of -$0.01, delivering a surprise of -150.00%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
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MP Materials doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAnother stock from the Zacks Mining - Miscellaneous industry, Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVPAF - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $0.09 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +350%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $289.46 million, up 123.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. has remained unchanged. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +2.86%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggests that Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
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Rare-earth materials miner MP Materials (MP +2.79%) has been through the wringer. Once paraded as America's best hope of breaking China's stronghold on rare-earth materials, MP Materials became something of a Wall Street darling. That enthusiasm has cooled considerably, and MP now trades more than 60% lower than last year's high of about $100.
Now at around $38 a share, is MP worth buying? To get at that question, let's take a closer look at the agreement that helped MP reach its recent highs.
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MP's Pentagon partnership comes with a catch MP's biggest tailwind has been the trade tension between China and the U.S. If these superpowers were on friendly terms, the trade of rare-earth materials between them -- or rather from China to the U.S. -- might not be so uncomfortable. But that is not the case, and the U.S. has been very anxious to break dependence on rare-earth materials and magnets from its economic rival.
That narrative explains, in part, why the Department of Defense purchased $400 million in MP stock last July. That massive investment in MP was also a major catalyst for MP stock, which had been trading in the $20s and $30s before the announcement. Shares surged almost 50% on the news, eventually surpassing $70 in August 2025.
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As part of the partnership, the Pentagon has also agreed to purchase the magnets produced at MP's second factory, called 10X, while also guaranteeing that the facility will make at least $140 million in annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) once it reaches full production (about 7,000 metric tons of magnets annually).
It's important to be specific here: The Pentagon guarantees that MP has a buyer, but it doesn't have to be the final buyer. If, for example, another customer wants to buy those magnets for a higher price, the Pentagon could allow the transaction.
But here's the catch: MP has agreed to give the Pentagon the first $30 million above the $140 million EBITDA floor, plus 50% of the profits above $170 million EBITDA. So, using the $140 million EBITDA floor, if 10X generates $250 million in annual EBITDA, MP keeps $180 million, while the government gets $70 million.
Economic security for MP, in other words, could come at a cost. Of course, having a guaranteed buyer is also pretty attractive, especially with MP investing $1.25 billion in 10X. But the profit-sharing also limits how much MP could make from 10X's sales. And that's something worth considering when deciding how much to pay for MP stock.
Should you buy MP Materials? MP is a promising mining company with government backing and an operating mine. Still, I'm not so sure every investor should invest in this stock.
The thing is, even after its spectacular fall, MP Materials carries a substantial valuation (about $6 billion) for a mining company that is not consistently profitable. Indeed, the stock trades for more than 16 times its trailing annual revenue of $416 million, which is higher than fellow rare-earth materials miner Lynas Rare Earth (about 11.5) and copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (about 3.75).
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That's quite steep for a company whose biggest growth opportunity is likely still a few years away. At most, then, I would recommend MP as a growth stock to investors who can afford to lose money, and even then only a small speculative position.
Ares Management (ARES - Free Report) reported $1.19 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.2%. EPS of $1.26 for the same period compares to $1.19 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -6.17% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.25, the EPS surprise was +0.8%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Ares Management performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
FPAUM Rollforward - Ending Balance - Total: $416.41 billion compared to the $428.3 billion average estimate based on five analysts.AUM Rollforward - Ending Balance - Total: $690.62 billion compared to the $694.94 billion average estimate based on five analysts.FPAUM Rollforward - Ending Balance - Real Assets Group: $91.61 billion versus $93.16 billion estimated by four analysts on average.FPAUM Rollforward - Ending Balance - Secondaries Group: $32.06 billion versus $32.81 billion estimated by four analysts on average.Financial Details Segments- Performance income-realized: $31.3 million compared to the $40.68 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +27.5% year over year.Financial Details Segments- Fee related performance revenues: $78.77 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $79.69 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -7.8%.Financial Details Segments- Management fees: $1.07 billion compared to the $1.08 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +10.2% year over year.Financial Details Segments- Other fees: $86.18 million compared to the $79.02 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +6.1% year over year.Credit Group- Fee related performance revenues: $63.82 million compared to the $63.5 million average estimate based on four analysts.Other- Management fees: $18.59 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $23.65 million.Real Assets Group- Management fees: $229.5 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $209.87 million.Credit Group- Management fees: $713.94 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $734.79 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Ares Management here>>>
Shares of Ares Management have returned +6.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
DT Midstream, Inc. (DTM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 29, 2026 9:00 AM EDT
Company Participants
Todd Lohrmann - Director of Investor Relations
David Slater - CEO & Executive Chairman
Christopher Zona - COO & President
Jeffrey Jewell - Executive VP & CFO
Conference Call Participants
Jeremy Tonet - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Praneeth Satish - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Theresa Chen - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Alexander Demetriou - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Jean Ann Salisbury - BofA Securities, Research Division
Keith Stanley - Wolfe Research, LLC
Spiro Dounis - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Brandon Bingham - Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, Research Division
Saumya Jain - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
John Mackay - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Zackery Van Everen - TPH Research
Presentation
Operator
Welcome to the DT Midstream Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. I will now turn it over to our speaker today, Todd Norman, Director of Investor Relations. Thank you. Please go ahead.
Todd Lohrmann
Director of Investor Relations
Good morning, and welcome, everyone. Before we get started, I would like to remind you to read the safe harbor statement on Page 2 of the presentation, including the reference to forward-looking statements. Our presentation also includes references to non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the reconciliations to GAAP contained in the appendix.
Joining me this morning are David Slater, Chairman and CEO; Chris Zona, President and COO; and Jeff Jewell, Executive Vice President and CFO.
So with that, I'll go ahead and turn the call over to David.
David Slater
CEO & Executive Chairman
Thanks, Todd, and good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining. During today's call, I'll highlight our key accomplishments for the quarter and discuss the constructive market fundamentals driving demand across our footprint. I'll then turn it over to Chris and Jeff to review our commercial activity, project execution, financial performance and outlook.
Avery Dennison (AVY - Free Report) reported $2.33 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 5.2%. EPS of $2.42 for the same period compares to $2.37 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.3 billion, representing a surprise of +1.24%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +5.22%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.30.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Avery Dennison performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Net Sales- Solutions Group: $687 million compared to the $704.27 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -1.8% year over year.Net Sales- Materials Group: $1.64 billion compared to the $1.6 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.5% year over year.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Corporate expense: $-23.4 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $-23.91 million.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Solutions Group: $74.4 million compared to the $71.9 million average estimate based on two analysts.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Materials Group: $231.1 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $231.82 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Avery Dennison here>>>
Shares of Avery Dennison have returned +5.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis ethanol production, marketing and commodities company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +985.7%.
Revenues are expected to be $529.5 million, up 4.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 31.43% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Green Plains?For Green Plains, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Green Plains will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Green Plains would post earnings of $0.65 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.83, delivering a surprise of +27.69%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Green Plains doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsCelanese (CE - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Chemical - Specialty industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $1.52 for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +13.4%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $2.58 billion, up 6.5% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Celanese has been revised 3.6% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -10.59%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Celanese will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Key Takeaways Cricut is set to report Q3'26 results on Nov. 3, with revenues expected to rise 1.9% y/y to $173.71 million.AI-powered tools, premium subscriptions & product innovation are expected to support CRCT's revenue growth.CRCT's Q3 earnings are projected to plunge 70% y/y to 3 cents per share amid rivalry & pricing pressures.
Cricut, Inc. (CRCT - Free Report) is slated to report its third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 3, after the closing bell.
The company has an impressive earnings surprise history. CRCT’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and matched once, delivering an average surprise of more than 100%.
Shares of CRCT have had an excellent run over the past three months. The stock has risen 30.5% against the industry’s 9.9% decline. The Zacks S&P 500 composite gained 3.4% during the same period.
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Q3 Expectations for CRCTThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pinned at $173.71 million, suggesting a 1.9% rise from the third-quarter 2025 actuals.
CRCT’s consistent focus on simplifying Design Space and integrating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features, which supports stabilization in user engagement and the company’s investments in product innovation and marketing are likely to have contributed to the revenue growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Platform revenues is pegged at $85.74 million, suggesting a 3.6% year-over-year increase. Continued expansion of premium subscriptions and new AI-powered creative tools enhance subscriber engagement and are likely to have boosted Platform revenue growth.
The consensus estimate for Product segment revenues is pegged at $87.97 million, indicating a 0.4% year-over-year rise. Investments in product innovation and marketing strengthen the company’s ability to attract new users. Moreover, continued investments in onboarding, AI functionality and personalized creative experiences are likely to have contributed to the segment’s growth, partly offset by rising promotional activity expenses and weakness in the Accessories and Materials business.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at 3 cents per share, indicating a 70% year-over-year decline. We expect persistent competition and the need to maintain attractive pricing to limit monetization opportunities and weigh on profitability. Cautious consumer spending in certain markets and broader supply chain cost pressures are also likely to have contributed to the bottom-line decline.
What Our Model Says About CRCTOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Cricut this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. However, that is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Cricut has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Stocks to ConsiderHere are a few stocks from the broader Business Services sector, which, according to our model, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this season.
Dave Inc. (DAVE - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +5.99% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The company is scheduled to declare its third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 4.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DAVE’s third-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $191.15 million, indicating 26.8% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $4.45 per share, implying a year-over-year increase of 5%.
DAVE beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an earnings surprise of 32.4% on average.
Corpay, Inc. (CPAY - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.07% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The company is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 4.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CPAY’s third-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $1.36 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 16.1%. For earnings, the consensus mark is pegged at $7.18 per share, implying a 26% increase from the year-ago quarter’s actual.
Corpay beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 3.6%.
The market expects Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis maker of water drainage systems and pipes is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.89 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -4.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $933.57 million, up 9.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.17% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Advanced Drainage?For Advanced Drainage, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.11%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Advanced Drainage will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Advanced Drainage would post earnings of $2.19 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.49, delivering a surprise of +13.70%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Advanced Drainage doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsOwens Corning (OC - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $2.96 for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of -19.4%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $2.6 billion, down 3% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Owens Corning has been revised 26.2% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%, reflecting an equal Most Accurate Estimate.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Owens Corning will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Blue Owl Capital (OWL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
In a huge merger in the natural gas space, EQT (EQT -2.37%) will combine with Range Resources (RRC -2.63%) to form the largest natural gas company in the U.S. with a combined enterprise value exceeding $50 billion. With natural gas demand booming and the added scale of the combined company, now looks like a good time to buy the natural gas stocks, as they are set to merge.
Under the agreement, EQT will acquire Range Resources in an all-stock deal valued at around $13 billion. Range shareholders will receive 0.987 EQT shares and own roughly 27% of the combined company. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. The deal must still be approved by shareholders of both companies and pass regulatory approval.
Let's look at why this deal should be a win for shareholders of both natural gas stocks.
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A natural gas behemoth
An EQT-Range merger makes a lot of sense. These are the two leading natural gas producers in the Appalachian region, covering the Marcellus and Utica Shales. Combined, they will have over 9 Bcfe/d (billion cubic feet equivalent per day) of net production, of which 88% is natural gas.
Breakeven prices are always important in the energy industry, and the combined company will have an industry-leading unleveraged cash flow breakeven on its natural gas production of under $2 per MMBTu (million British thermal units, a standard thermal unit of measurement).
Range has always been known for its liquids-rich natural gas assets that include valuable natural gas liquids (NGLs), as well as smaller amounts of condensate. This drives down its breakeven, especially during periods when oil prices are high, as NGLs and condensate tend to track the price of oil. The deal gives the combined company more flexibility to shift activity between liquids-rich and dry gas, depending on the pricing environment and its hedges.
Importantly, EQT's and Range's core assets are right next to each other in the core of the Marcellus and Utica, and the combined company will have over 30 years of drilling inventory at natural gas prices at $3 per Mcf. The combined company will hold nearly 3 million net acres and more than 3,700 miles of midstream infrastructure. It will also make it the largest natural gas marketing company in the U.S.
By combining the two companies, EQT will be able to save costs. It expects to save $325 million in annual corporate and operational costs through things like reduced corporate overhead, lower lease operating expenses, and lower capital costs. It is also looking to save more than $300 million a year from post-production activities, including from midstream and marketing optimization, premium supply deals, and new demand creation.
Both EQT and Range have strong balance sheets, and given that this is an all-stock deal, that will continue to be the case. The combined company is expected to have 0.6 times leverage at the end of 2027.
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A great time to buy the stocks
Natural gas is abundant in the U.S. and, as such, is the primary source of power for U.S. electricity generation. With the AI infrastructure build-out, population growth, the continued shift away from coal-fired plants, and strong overseas LNG (liquefied natural gas) demand, overall demand for natural gas is booming. However, natural gas prices for much of the country have largely remained weak, while U.S. natural gas producers struggle to reach important, higher-priced Northeast markets.
The Trump administration is trying to revive Williams Companies' Constitution Pipeline, which would connect Appalachian natural gas to supply-challenged Northeast markets. It has long been blocked by New York State, but if a federal preemption succeeds or leads to a regulatory path forward, the additional pipeline capacity would directly benefit Marcellus producers like EQT by easing localized price discounts (basis differentials) and creating a direct link to high-demand Northeast markets.
Meanwhile, with the data center build-out set to surge even more next year, at some point, the natural gas supply demand environment should improve and prices should rise.
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With EQT stock trading at a roughly 11% free-cash-flow yield, now is the time to own this top energy stock. The Range acquisition will make it stronger with its liquids-rich gas assets, and it should be able to realize meaningful synergies. To get EQT at a slight discount, investors can buy Range instead before the merger, although there is a risk if the deal does fall apart.
BorgWarner (BWA - Free Report) reported $3.49 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 2.9%. EPS of $1.39 for the same period compares to $1.24 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.64% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.51 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.24, the EPS surprise was +12.1%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how BorgWarner performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Net Sales- Turbos & Thermal Technologies: $1.37 billion compared to the $1.4 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -4.5% year over year.Net Sales- Drivetrain & Morse Systems: $1.35 billion versus $1.44 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -7.3% change.Net Sales- Inter-segment eliminations: $-14 million compared to the $-13.65 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +16.7% year over year.Net Sales- Battery Energy Systems: $78 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $75.4 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -40.9%.Net Sales- PowerDrive Systems: $705 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $595.52 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +21.1%.Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)- Turbos & Thermal Technologies: $201 million versus $215.44 million estimated by two analysts on average.Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)- Battery Energy Systems: $-3 million compared to the $-8.75 million average estimate based on two analysts.Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)- PowerDrive Systems: $-5 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $-20.05 million.Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)- Drivetrain & Morse Systems: $250 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $287.64 million.View all Key Company Metrics for BorgWarner here>>>
Shares of BorgWarner have returned -7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways Darling Ingredients' Q3 EPS surged to $1.67 from 12 cents, while sales rose 14.5% to $1.79 billion.Feed Ingredients EBITDA jumped 42.4% to $247.7 million on higher prices and increased sales volumes.
DAR reaffirmed its 2026 EBITDA outlook of $2.2-$2.3 billion, supported by improved fuel economics.
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR - Free Report) reported strong third-quarter 2026 results, supported by higher finished-product prices, resilient ingredient operations and improved renewable-fuel economics. Earnings were $1.67 per share, which rose from 12 cents a year ago and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.64.
Net sales increased 14.5% year over year to $1,791.1 million, marginally exceeding the consensus mark of $1,789 million. Diamond Green Diesel, or DGD, sold 314.9 million gallons of renewable fuels, generating adjusted EBITDA of $1.30 per gallon.
DAR's Profitability and Margin PerformanceGross profit increased 23.4% year over year to $477.5 million. The gross margin expanded 200 basis points to 26.7% from 24.7%, reflecting improved profitability across the company's ingredient operations.
Depreciation and amortization expenses rose to $135.7 million from $124.1 million. Acquisition and integration costs declined to $5.8 million from $6.2 million. Results also included a $63.5 million gain on business sales.
Combined adjusted EBITDA surged 110% to $514.3 million from $244.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Global Ingredients adjusted EBITDA increased 25.1% to $310.1 million, while Darling's share of DGD adjusted EBITDA reached $204.2 million compared to a loss of $2.9 million.
Darling's Segment PerformanceFeed Ingredients net sales increased 17.3% year over year to $1,206.7 million. Higher finished-product prices contributed $154.5 million to sales growth, while increased sales volumes added $36.8 million. Protein demand and pricing remained strong, although global fat prices retreated modestly during the quarter due to tariffs and biofuel industry downtime.
Segment adjusted EBITDA jumped 42.4% to $247.7 million from $174 million. Gross profit advanced to $333.9 million from $249.8 million, while the gross margin expanded 340 basis points to 27.7%. Raw material processed remained steady at 3.2 million metric tons. Results were affected by deferred profit accounting on related-party sales to DGD, which management expects to reverse in the fourth quarter.
Food Ingredients net sales rose 9.3% year over year to $415.8 million. Strong sales in China and growing collagen demand supported performance, while U.S. tariffs on Brazilian collagen and gelatin affected South American sales and volumes.
Segment adjusted EBITDA increased 3% to $73.8 million from $71.6 million. Gross profit improved to $110.3 million from $104.8 million, although the gross margin contracted 100 basis points to 26.5%. Darling expanded its Nextida portfolio with the launch of NxCogni, a targeted collagen product supporting cognitive health applications.
Fuel Ingredients net sales increased 9.3% year over year to $168.6 million. Combined segment adjusted EBITDA surged to $227.9 million from $21.6 million, primarily reflecting improved DGD profitability.
DGD produced 315.3 million gallons during the quarter compared with 231.5 million gallons a year earlier. Darling recorded $165.6 million in equity income from DGD against a loss of $45.8 million in the prior-year period. Performance was affected by sustainable aviation fuel shipment timing, a temporary hydrogen outage, feedstock cost lags and heating oil volatility. Management expects these impacts to reverse in the fourth quarter.
DAR's Balance Sheet and Capital AllocationDAR ended the quarter with $121.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, total debt of approximately $3,488 million and net debt of $3,366.7 million. Net debt declined $420.3 million during the quarter, reflecting the company's continued focus on deleveraging.
The company received $171 million in cash from DGD, comprising $33.4 million in dividends and $137.6 million from production tax credit sales. It also repurchased $75.9 million of common stock, bringing year-to-date repurchases to $149.4 million.
Darling's Portfolio Optimization InitiativesDuring the quarter, Darling completed the sale of a majority of its non-core grease-trap environmental services business for approximately $90 million. The transaction supports management's strategy of streamlining its operating portfolio.
The proposed joint venture with Tessenderlo continues to progress through the regulatory review process. Darling remains focused on improving operating returns through commercial optimization, operational efficiency and disciplined contract management.
DAR's Outlook Reflects Continued MomentumDAR reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 combined adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2,200-$2,300 million, supported by strong ingredient operations and improved renewable-fuel economics.
Management expects DGD to produce approximately 325 million gallons in the fourth quarter. Strong renewable-fuel margins and improving market conditions are expected to support performance through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.
Darling anticipates ending fiscal 2026 with net debt at or below $3,000 million and a bank leverage ratio below 1.5 times. Full-year capital expenditures are projected at approximately $450 million compared with $343.5 million incurred during the first nine months of 2026.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has surged 72.6% over the past year against the industry’s decline of 14.7%
Stocks to ConsiderThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF - Free Report) , a premier distributor of specialty food products, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). CHEF delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.3%, on average. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for The Chefs' Warehouse’s current fiscal-year EPS implies growth of 35.3% from the year-ago figures.
Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA - Free Report) , a prepared-food company focused on fresh, ready-to-eat and deli products, currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. MAMA delivered a trailing four-quarter surprise of 121.7%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mama's Creations’ current fiscal-year sales and EPS indicates respective increases of 30.3% and 66.7% from the year-ago period.
The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM - Free Report) , a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded food, beverage, pet food and pet snack products, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. SJM delivered a trailing four-quarter surprise of 13.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for The J.M. Smucker’s current fiscal-year EPS implies growth of 17.1% from the year-ago figure.
Wall Street expects flat earnings compared to the year-ago quarter on higher revenues when Planet Fitness (PLNT - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis fitness center operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share in its upcoming report, which represents no change from the year-ago quarter.
Revenues are expected to be $342.07 million, up 3.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.72% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Planet Fitness?For Planet Fitness, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.53%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Planet Fitness will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Planet Fitness would post earnings of $0.85 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.88, delivering a surprise of +3.53%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Planet Fitness appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAMC Entertainment (AMC - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.11 for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +152.4%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $1.66 billion, up 27.5% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for AMC Entertainment has been revised 73.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, an equal Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that AMC Entertainment will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
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SoFi Technologies maintains a Strong Buy rating with a raised fair value range of $23–$26, implying 40%–59% upside. Q3 results exceeded expectations: adjusted net revenue grew 44%, EPS rose to $0.18, and management introduced robust 2027 guidance. SOFI's net interest margin expanded to 6.14%, capital remains strong at 17.0%, and hedging offsets most negative loan marks.
Bentley Systems (BSY) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 21, 2026. Investors who sold shares of Skechers Class A common stock from April 24, 2025 through September 12, 2025, including those who sold shares in the Take-Private acquisition (the "Take-Private Acquisition") of Skechers by 3G Capital Partners L.P.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 21, 2026. Investors who sold shares of Skechers Class A common stock from April 24, 2025 through September 12, 2025, including those who sold shares in the Take-Private acquisition (the “Take-Private Acquisition”) of Skechers by 3G Capital Partners L.P. and its affiliates on September 12, 2025 may be eligible to recover losses.
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Key Takeaways Pre-Markets Are Down but Improving on Early DataGDP Reached 3.4% in Q3, PCE at 3.6% Year over YearJobless Claims Stayed Near Historic LowsLLY, MA Beat in Q3, CAT Down After Not Raising Guidance
Thursday, October 29th, 2026
Pre-market futures are giving back some of their gains accrued over the early part of this trading week, though the depths have recovered slightly since the latest inflation report hit the tape. The Dow is currently -71 points, the Nasdaq -321 (it had gained the most on renewed interest in the AI trade this week) and the S&P 500 is -18 points. Only the small-cap Russell 2000 is +8 points at this hour.
Bond yields and spot oil prices are dialed back somewhat from a day ago: +5.024% on the 10-year, +4.704% on the 2-year and +5.350% on the 30-year. These are still keeping elevated — especially on the long end, which affects mortgage rates — but off the multi-year highs we were seeing a month ago. Spot oil prices remain at $10 per barrel (/bbl) on WTI and +115/bbl on global Brent crude — precisely where they were a day ago.
The first look at Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was released with the inflation data listed below, and it came out ahead of expectations: +3.4% — subject to a couple of revisions — up from the +3.1% anticipated and the Q2 third installment GDP of +2.2%. The economy is heating up, in other words, or at least it is in an early snapshot.
PCE Inflation Data Slightly Lower than Expectations
The good news regarding our latest inflation report — Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) for September, which had been cited as the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation — is that we’re not screaming higher as oil prices remain elevated (the war in Iran is now entering its ninth month). Headline PCE Price Index month over month reached +0.5%, in-line with expectations. Year over year, this came in at +3.6%, 10 basis points (bps) below consensus.
Core PCE (subtracting volatile food and energy expenditures) was in-line with estimates at +0.3% month over month, +3.1% year over year, but both were 10 bps higher than a month ago. Again, this does not depict a dire scenario, but it does reflect inflation levels continually increasing. A year ago, PCE was +2.8% year over year, and a year before that we were at +2.3% — much closer to the Fed’s stated inflation level preference of +2.0%.
Both Personal Income and Consumer Spending were a tick below expectations: +0.2% and +0.5%, respectively. Income rates were steady from the previous month while Spending saw a drop off from +0.9% in August. While this tightening of the belt is likely a healthy response to elevated expenditures for the month, Americans are still spending at a higher rate than they are earning. This pushes credit levels higher, with elevated interest rates to deal with.
Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Spectacular
(Or should I say “spooktacular,” as we are two days from Halloween?) Initial Jobless Claims reached +194K last week, down from the slightly upwardly revised +195K the prior week. We haven’t been above +200K new jobless claims since the week of Labor Day, and only approaching +300K new claims per week would give analysts pause regarding the health of the labor market.
Continuing Claims, reported a week in arrears, dipped again to +1.701 million — below the upwardly revised +1.722 million, and the third week in the last six where we’ve been at these 3+ year lows. As we’ve said in the past, we don’t see Jobless Claims as giving the full picture of domestic unemployment; besides retiring Baby Boomers and prosperous Gen Xers, many are seeing their latest pink slip as motivation to get into the ride-share business.
Q3 Earnings Reports at a Glance: LLY, CAT, MA & More
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY - Free Report) outperformed expectations in Q3 this morning, beating earnings estimates by +39% to $7.48 per share. Revenues of $24.4 billion were +10.37% higher than the Zacks consensus, as GLP-1 drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound continue to set the pace in the weight-loss market. Shares are up +4% in early trading, now over +20% year to date. For more on LLY’s earnings, click here.
Caterpillar (CAT - Free Report) , on the other hand, is seeing shares fall nearly -12% in early trading this morning, following its Q3 beats on both top and bottom lines. However, the company did not raise guidance, indicating that the company’s recent boon in AI infrastructure buildout may be slowing in the quarters ahead. For more on CAT’s earnings, click here.
Zacks Rank #2 (Buy)-rated Mastercard (MA - Free Report) shares are up over +2% in today’s pre-market, as the company posted a +3.3% positive earnings in Q3 results to $5.31 per share, on revenues of $9.81 billion which came out ahead of the $9.63 billion projected, and up +14% year over year. Volumes and card activity are strong for Mastercard at present.
Crocs (CROX - Free Report) continues its stellar performance in 2026, with Q3 results coming in +11.5% ahead of expectations on earnings to $3.69 per share, and revenues of $1.04 billion surpassing forecasts by +3.74%. Shares are +16% in pre-market trading, adding to the company’s +40% gains year to date. For more on CROX’s earnings, click here.
What to Expect from the Stock Market Today
Market news has been favorable this morning, so we’ll check if we continue to see positive sentiment push back against the early-morning setback. After today’s close, we’ll see more headline earnings reports hit the tape — from Amazon (AMZN - Free Report) to Starbucks (SBUX - Free Report) to Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) .
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Pre-market futures are giving back some of their gains accrued over the early part of this trading week, though the depths have recovered slightly since the latest inflation report hit the tape. The Dow is currently -71 points, the Nasdaq -321 (it had gained the most on renewed interest in the AI trade this week) and the S&P 500 is -18 points. Only the small-cap Russell 2000 is +8 points at this hour.
Bond yields and spot oil prices are dialed back somewhat from a day ago: +5.024% on the 10-year, +4.704% on the 2-year and +5.350% on the 30-year. These are still keeping elevated — especially on the long end, which affects mortgage rates — but off the multi-year highs we were seeing a month ago. Spot oil prices remain at $10 per barrel (/bbl) on WTI and +115/bbl on global Brent crude — precisely where they were a day ago.
The first look at Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was released with the inflation data listed below, and it came out ahead of expectations: +3.4% — subject to a couple of revisions — up from the +3.1% anticipated and the Q2 third installment GDP of +2.2%. The economy is heating up, in other words, or at least it is in an early snapshot.
PCE Inflation Data Slightly Lower than ExpectationsThe good news regarding our latest inflation report — Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) for September, which had been cited as the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation — is that we’re not screaming higher as oil prices remain elevated (the war in Iran is now entering its ninth month). Headline PCE Price Index month over month reached +0.5%, in-line with expectations. Year over year, this came in at +3.6%, 10 basis points (bps) below consensus.
Core PCE (subtracting volatile food and energy expenditures) was in-line with estimates at +0.3% month over month, +3.1% year over year, but both were 10 bps higher than a month ago. Again, this does not depict a dire scenario, but it does reflect inflation levels continually increasing. A year ago, PCE was +2.8% year over year, and a year before that we were at +2.3% — much closer to the Fed’s stated inflation level preference of +2.0%.
Both Personal Income and Consumer Spending were a tick below expectations: +0.2% and +0.5%, respectively. Income rates were steady from the previous month while Spending saw a drop off from +0.9% in August. While this tightening of the belt is likely a healthy response to elevated expenditures for the month, Americans are still spending at a higher rate than they are earning. This pushes credit levels higher, with elevated interest rates to deal with.
Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Spectacular(Or should I say “spooktacular,” as we are two days from Halloween?) Initial Jobless Claims reached +194K last week, down from the slightly upwardly revised +195K the prior week. We haven’t been above +200K new jobless claims since the week of Labor Day, and only approaching +300K new claims per week would give analysts pause regarding the health of the labor market.
Continuing Claims, reported a week in arrears, dipped again to +1.701 million — below the upwardly revised +1.722 million, and the third week in the last six where we’ve been at these 3+ year lows. As we’ve said in the past, we don’t see Jobless Claims as giving the full picture of domestic unemployment; besides retiring Baby Boomers and prosperous Gen Xers, many are seeing their latest pink slip as motivation to get into the ride-share business.
Q3 Earnings Reports at a Glance: LLY, CAT, MA & MorePharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY - Free Report) outperformed expectations in Q3 this morning, beating earnings estimates by +39% to $7.48 per share. Revenues of $24.4 billion were +10.37% higher than the Zacks consensus, as GLP-1 drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound continue to set the pace in the weight-loss market. Shares are up +4% in early trading, now over +20% year to date.
Caterpillar (CAT - Free Report) , on the other hand, is seeing shares fall nearly -12% in early trading this morning, following its Q3 beats on both top and bottom lines. However, the company did not raise guidance, indicating that the company’s recent boon in AI infrastructure buildout may be slowing in the quarters ahead.
Zacks Rank #2 (Buy)-rated Mastercard (MA - Free Report) shares are up over +2% in today’s pre-market, as the company posted a +3.3% positive earnings in Q3 results to $5.31 per share, on revenues of $9.81 billion which came out ahead of the $9.63 billion projected, and up +14% year over year. Volumes and card activity are strong for Mastercard at present.
Crocs (CROX - Free Report) continues its stellar performance in 2026, with Q3 results coming in +11.5% ahead of expectations on earnings to $3.69 per share, and revenues of $1.04 billion surpassing forecasts by +3.74%. Shares are +16% in pre-market trading, adding to the company’s +40% gains year to date.
What to Expect from the Stock Market TodayMarket news has been favorable this morning, so we’ll check if we continue to see positive sentiment push back against the early-morning setback. After today’s close, we’ll see more headline earnings reports hit the tape — from Amazon (AMZN - Free Report) to Starbucks (SBUX - Free Report) to Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) .
The market expects Aaon (AAON - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis maker of air conditioning and heating equipment is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +54.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $597.97 million, up 55.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.24% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Aaon?For Aaon, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +2.66%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Aaon will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Aaon would post earnings of $0.52 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.69, delivering a surprise of +32.69%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Aaon appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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FTI Consulting (FCN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.6 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +44.91%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this business advisory firm would post earnings of $2.09 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.16, delivering a surprise of +3.35%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
FTI Consulting, which belongs to the Zacks Consulting Services industry, posted revenues of $1.01 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.65%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $956.17 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
FTI Consulting shares have lost about 7.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.1%.
What's Next for FTI Consulting?While FTI Consulting has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for FTI Consulting was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.57 on $998 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $9.25 on $3.98 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Consulting Services is currently in the top 40% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Franklin Covey (FC - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended August 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 4.
This corporate training and consultanting company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +73.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Franklin Covey's revenues are expected to be $72.24 million, up 1.4% from the year-ago quarter.
From a technical perspective, Legend Biotech Corporation Sponsored ADR (LEGN) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. LEGN recently overtook the 200-day moving average, and this suggests a long-term bullish trend.
Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Texas Roadhouse (TXRH - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis restaurant chain is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +19.2%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.58 billion, up 10% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 5.27% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Texas Roadhouse?For Texas Roadhouse, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.40%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Texas Roadhouse will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Texas Roadhouse would post earnings of $1.9 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.85, delivering a surprise of -2.63%.
The company has not been able to beat consensus EPS estimates in any of the last four quarters.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Texas Roadhouse doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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Experience Beloved Holiday Traditions, Millions of Lights and ALL-NEW Festive Entertainment at SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration. All Included with Park Admission.
, /PRNewswire/ -- The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and SeaWorld is ready to shine. This holiday season, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego and SeaWorld San Antonio will each transform into dazzling seaside wonderlands, with millions of glowing lights, heartwarming animal presentations, festive entertainment, seasonal flavors and traditions that can only be found at SeaWorld. Whether guests are meeting reindeer, cheering for orcas under the stars or sipping hot cocoa beside a twinkling tree, SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration offers the perfect place to make new memories and enjoy cherished traditions.
SeaWorld Orlando: Where Miracles Happen
From Nov. 6 through Jan. 4 on select dates, SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration lights up the park with millions of sparkling lights and more decorations than ever before. Recognized by USA Today's 10Best as one of the nation's top holiday theme park events, the celebration is a must-visit for families across Central Florida and beyond.
The festive fun includes:
The return of Miracles, the inspirational nighttime presentation that pairs a moving holiday soundtrack with the awe and beauty of orcas. Themes of peace, friendship and reflection make it a tradition that guests of all ages will want to return to year after year. SeaWorld Annual Pass Members will be among the first to experience Miracles through an exclusive presentation time.Sesame Street Christmas Parade, where Elmo and friends partake in a joyful holiday parade.O Wondrous Night, a heartwarming retelling of the first Christmas, featuring more than 30 carols, life-size puppets and live animals.Elmo's Christmas Wish at Seaport Theater and the spectacular Winter Wonderland on Ice.Clyde & Seamore's Countdown to Christmas, bringing signature heart and humor to the stage.Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale, a breathtaking display of lights, music and pyrotechnics that fills the night with holiday cheer.The Sea of Trees, where sparkling trees dance around a towering 70-foot centerpiece to holiday classics all across the lagoon, plus snow flurries along the Waterfront, marching toy soldiers and twirling ballerinas.Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Rudolph's Christmas Town, snap photos with Sesame Street friends in holiday attire, marvel at a charming miniature Holiday Train display and have festive fun at Mrs. Claus' Magic Kitchen.Ice skating at Bayside Stadium alongside the lagoon (additional fee applies), and Christmas movies at SeaFire Grill with no dining purchase required.Dinner with Santa at Sea Harbor Pavilions (select dates, excluding opening weekend) and the Sesame Street Christmas Breakfast at SeaFire Grill, both for an additional fee.SeaWorld Orlando also celebrates the season's many traditions with a Hanukkah menorah lighting and Kwanzaa kinara lighting in Sesame Street Land, a New Year's Eve send-off with bold fireworks and festive entertainment on December 31, and a Three Kings Celebration on Jan. 2–6 featuring festive cuisine and special performances.
SeaWorld San Diego: A Seaside Holiday Tale, with Four All-New Experiences
From Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, SeaWorld San Diego invites guests into a breathtaking seaside wonderland. Beneath the glow of San Diego's largest Christmas tree, the 320-foot SkyTower Tree of Lights, the park sparkles with more than one million lights, radiant holiday trees and larger-than-life marine-inspired displays.
This year's celebration unwraps four ALL-NEW holiday experiences:
Baby Shark's Christmas Adventure makes its SeaWorld San Diego debut, taking families on an interactive musical journey to the North Pole filled with favorite songs, a special holiday mission and plenty of dancing.Dolphin Island Christmas is reimagined with new music and costumes, celebrating the holiday traditions and cultures of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, and featuring the park's newest dolphin family member, Solstice, enjoying her very first Christmas.Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade sends Mrs. Claus and her merry elves marching through the park daily with floats, music and dancing.North Pole Storytime invites guests to hear a special tale from the North Pole's head librarian, with help from elves and audience volunteers.Beloved favorites return:
Clyde & Seamore's Christmas Special where prank-loving pinnipeds Clyde and Seamore, along with their trainers, have a hilarious holiday time.Toymaker Trouble with Mrs. Claus and the Elves joins Santa's elves as they are preparing the final order of toys for Santa's sleigh, but the head toymaker elf is severely lacking in Christmas spirit. With the help of Mrs. Claus and three of her most trusted elves, Sparky will be reminded that the true gift of Christmas is the time spent with family and friends.A Stocking Full of Soul musical performance features holiday music, spectacular dancing, and festive cheer.At Rudolph's Christmas Town, meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and make your spirits bright.Take photos with Santa and meet Santa's reindeer visiting from the North Pole.Go on the Snowflake Seeker's: A Christmas Quest! scavenger hunt (purchase required).Nightly snowfall at SkyTower Lawn and Wild Arctic.Donner and Blitzen's Laser Light Show where guests can experience a canopy of laser beams and a festive soundtrack.A Christmas Wish Fireworks Shows on Saturday, December 12 and Thursday, December 31 light up the evening sky.SeaWorld San Diego will also celebrate the season's many traditions with a Hanukkah menorah lighting beginning Dec. 1 and Kwanzaa kinara lighting with a Unity cup and crops. The park will ring in the New Year on Dec. 31 with entertainment and fireworks.
SeaWorld San Antonio: Texas' Biggest Christmas Celebration
Beginning Nov. 12 and running on select dates through Jan. 4, SeaWorld San Antonio transforms into Texas' largest Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights and more than a dozen specially decorated holiday areas, all included with park admission.
Fan favorites take center stage:
Back by popular demand is the fan-favorite Miracles, the majestic orca holiday presentation set to traditional Christmas music brings the magic of the holiday season to life.The ALL-NEW beluga whale and Pacific white-sided dolphin presentation, A Joyful Splash.Clyde and Seamore's Countdown to Christmas, a laugh-out-loud sea lion and otter adventure, returns with hilarious holiday antics and plenty of heart.O' Wondrous Night returns to tell the greatest story ever told, but through the eyes of the animals that were there that fateful night. This award-winning magical experience features amazing puppetry and more than 30 inspirational carols set against the backdrop of the very first Christmas.The RhythMotion Christmas Parade brings the spirit of the sea to the streets with dazzling floats, music, dancers and whimsical marine-themed characters.With 13 specialty-themed areas, guests can stroll through a Texas Christmas at Christmas Market, complete with a cowboy Santa and a Christmas tree made of cowboy boots, wander through an animated light tunnel set to holiday music, and step into a 1950s-inspired wonderland at Christmas Cove, and visit Rudolph's Christmas Town and meet the snowmen of Snowman Village.Jolly Pathway Entertainment features Christmas carols performed with a unique festive fiesta flair by the Merry Mariachis, snap a picture with the infamous Nutcracker Stilt Walkers, and enjoy the All-New Melodic Mistletoes as they perform holiday carols. To close out the season, the New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration lights up the night sky, with an exclusive VIP Fireworks Watch Party and Reception (reservations required) offering lakeside viewing and a champagne toast to welcome 2027.
The Gift of Holiday Savings
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration is included with park admission at all three parks, and Annual Passes make the best holiday gift, offering unlimited visits and a full year of memories. Limited-time offers include:
SeaWorld Orlando: Save up to 60% on tickets and up to 25% on Annual Passes.SeaWorld San Diego: Exclusive SoCal Pass available from as low as $11.50 a month for a limited time, with unlimited visits, exclusive events and no blockout dates.SeaWorld San Antonio: Passes from as low as $8.50 a month, with Aquatica San Antonio, Texas' best waterpark, included free with Pass purchase for a limited time, plus free parking and free guest tickets.Plan Your Visit
Christmas Celebration dates vary by park and some experiences require reservations or an additional fee. For tickets, dates, showtimes and details, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com, SeaWorldSanDiego.com or SeaWorldSanAntonio.com, and follow each park on social media for the latest holiday news.
About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life-themed rides and attractions, special events, and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 43,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit SeaWorld.com.
Media Contacts:
SeaWorld Orlando: [email protected]
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg Light Up the Season with Sparkling Décor, Holiday Shows and Family Traditions in the Making, Beginning Nov. 13, All Included with Park Admission.
, /PRNewswire/ -- The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and Busch Gardens Christmas Town™ is ready to make it brighter than ever. Beginning Nov. 13, both Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg transform into dazzling holiday destinations, delivering all-new entertainment, beloved traditions, seasonal flavors and glittering light displays, all included with park admission.
Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town
Each park brings its own distinct sparkle to the season. Guests can look forward to festive shows, jolly rides, sweet and savory seasonal treats and countless photo-worthy moments, all part of the holiday magic that makes Christmas Town a must-visit.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: A Winter Wonderland Under the Florida Stars
Running select days from Nov. 13 through Jan. 4, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town turns the park into a radiant winter wonderland, with acres of dazzling lights illuminating the park -- all included with admission.
The Skyride returns to light up the night, with twinkling views of the park in its finest holiday décor, and thrill seekers can enjoy nighttime rides on fan favorites like Iron Gwazi and Phoenix Rising. Specialty dining options range from a Thanksgiving Feast to the Rudolph and Friends Character Dine.
Hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies exclusive to Christmas Town, plus holiday-inspired menu items and festive craft cocktails, are available throughout the park starting at 4 p.m. on event nights.
"This time of the year is all about spending time with those we hold dear and there is no better place to do so than at Christmas Town," said Brian Bacica, Park President at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. "Christmas Town allows families to celebrate and create traditions old and new while exploring dazzling lights and delicious bites."
Every corner of the park offers something new to unwrap this season:
ALL-NEW Lights of Wonder – The night sky comes alive as a magnificent fleet of drones takes flight, perfectly synchronized to a soundtrack of classic holiday tunes.ALL-NEW A Very Merry Cirque – This jaw-dropping acrobatic spectacle will keep guests on the edge of their seats.Christmas on Ice – Back by popular demand, this award-winning seasonal spectacle at the Moroccan Palace Theater features talented skaters performing to beloved Christmas classics and contemporary favorites.Mrs. Claus' Storytime – Mrs. Claus weaves magical tales that inspire wonder and celebrate the true spirit of the holidays, perfect for little ones and families alike.Elmo's Christmas Wish – Join Sesame friends as they help Elmo find his Christmas wish.Three Kings Journey – This inspiring musical tale follows the Three Wise Men on their journey to Bethlehem.Holly Jolly Express – All aboard the jolliest train in town! Guests sing along to favorite holiday tunes while spreading Christmas cheer.Christmas Town Character Appearances – Guests can pose for photos with enchanting princesses and festive friends throughout the park.Ginga Ninjas – On select nights, the Ginga Ninjas breakdance their way through a high-energy holiday mystery when Mrs. Claus' beloved Christmas cookie recipe goes missing.Meet Rudolph and Friends - Visit Rudolph's Winter Wonderland, featuring festive decorations, interactive displays, and opportunities for photos with beloved characters from the classic holiday tale.Santa's North Pole Experience – Explore Santa's workshop, share holiday wishes, and take photos with Santa Claus in his private study as he takes a break from his busy holiday schedule.New Year's Eve Fireworks – On Dec. 31, guests can ring in the new year with daytime thrills and a stunning fireworks finale.Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Over 10 Million Lights at the World's Most Beautiful Theme Park
Running select dates from Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, Christmas Town transforms Busch Gardens Williamsburg, the World's Most Beautiful Theme Park, with over 10 million twinkling lights, creating one of the largest light displays in North America. With more than 25 attractions, including the all-new Verbolten: Forbidden Turn, Christmas Town delivers holiday cheer and thrills in one unforgettable evening.
New for 2026, the Queens of Christmas takes the stage in a sparkling holiday concert filled with festive harmonies, big vocals and genuine Christmas joy. This trio brings heartfelt moments and showstopping arrangements of holiday songs like This Christmas and Santa Baby.
Family favorites return to wrap the park in holiday cheer:
Christmas Town Live! A Holiday Special – Guests are transported to the 1960s for a holiday TV special featuring classic carols and festive medleys, a one-of-a-kind trip down memory lane.Gloria! – A joyous retelling of the first Christmas blends contemporary and traditional music, costuming and scenery to celebrate the true meaning of the season.'Twas That Night – The Royal Palace Theatre becomes a spectacular ice-skating stage that reimagines the classic tale of The Night Before Christmas.Scrooge No More – At the Globe Theatre, Scrooge is swept away by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, who teach him the importance of gathering with family and friends.Santa's Workshop and the Christmas Town Express – Timeless attractions bring the magic of the North Pole to life for guests of all ages.Families can settle in for Santa's Fireside Feast, a fan-favorite dining experience in the Killarney area of the park on select dates. Guests enjoy a hearty meal and a special Christmas story from Santa himself. Reservations are available at BuschGardens.com. Seasonal sweet treats, including flavored hot chocolates and deep-dish cookies exclusive to Christmas Town, plus holiday shopping and special photo opportunities, complete the festive tradition.
Make the Season Even Brighter
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: For a limited time, guests can save up to 60% on Tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes. Pass Members enjoy year-round access to thrilling attractions and seasonal events, plus free guest tickets, free parking and discounts on merchandise, food and beverage.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: For a limited time, guests can save up to 65% on tickets and up to 35% on Memberships during the Christmas Town sale with single-day tickets as low as $31.99.
Plan Your Visit
To learn more about Christmas Town, visit ChristmasTown.com. For park hours and tickets, visit BuschGardensTampa.com or BuschGardens.com/Williamsburg and follow @Busch Gardens @BuschGardensVA on social media.
About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA-accredited zoo with over 16,000 animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com.
About Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Recognized by the National Amusement Park Historical Association as the Most Beautiful Park for 35 consecutive years, Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is a European-themed adventure park combining 17th-century charm with 21st-century thrills, featuring more than 50 rides and attractions, world-class coasters and year-round events.
Busch Gardens is owned by United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. Learn more at UnitedParks.com.
WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2026 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and will hold a webcast the next day, Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. During the call the Company will discuss its third quarter financial performance and future expectations.
To listen to the live call and view the webcast, go to the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at kadant.com. Participants interested in joining the call’s live question and answer session are required to register by clicking here or selecting the Q&A link on our website to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN. It is recommended that you join the call 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. A replay of the webcast will be available on our website through December 4, 2026. The earnings release and webcast presentation will be posted in the “Investors” section of our website.
About Kadant
Kadant is a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive Sustainable Industrial Processing®. The Company’s products and services play an integral role in enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with approximately 4,000 employees in 22 countries worldwide. For more information, visit kadant.com.
Contacts
Investor Contact Information:
Michael McKenney, 978-776-2000 [email protected]
Media Contact Information:
Wes Martz, 978-776-2000 [email protected]
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Omnicell (OMCL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Stock to Watch: Host Hotels (HST - Free Report) Bethesda, MD-based Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., one of the leading lodging real estate investment trusts (REITs), engages in the ownership, acquisition and redevelopment of luxury and upper-upscale hotels in the United States and abroad. It is an S&P 500 Index company.
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Reinsurance Group (RGA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
For the quarter ended September 2026, Harley-Davidson (HOG - Free Report) reported revenue of $971.88 million, down 10% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.40, compared to $3.10 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 billion, representing a surprise of -8.22%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -9.09%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.44.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Harley-Davidson performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
HDMC Worldwide Motorcycle Shipments - Total: 33,616 compared to the 36,136 average estimate based on three analysts.Worldwide Retail Sales of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles - United States: 23,812 versus 21,034 estimated by two analysts on average.Worldwide Retail Sales of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles - Canada: 1,791 versus 1,654 estimated by two analysts on average.Worldwide Retail Sales of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles - EMEA: 4,764 compared to the 5,235 average estimate based on two analysts.Revenue- Motorcycles and related products- HDMC revenue- Licensing: $4.61 million compared to the $5.53 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -17% year over year.Revenue- Live Wire: $7.86 million versus $9.78 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +41.4% change.Revenue- Motorcycles and related products- HDMC revenue- Apparel: $55.2 million compared to the $53.86 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -1.5% year over year.Revenue- Financial services/ HDFS revenue: $110.76 million versus $123.18 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -57.6% change.Revenue- Motorcycles and related products- HDMC revenue- Other: $17.7 million versus $21.66 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -23.9% change.Revenue- Motorcycles and related products- HDMC revenue: $964.02 million compared to the $1.05 billion average estimate based on three analysts.Revenue- Motorcycles and related products- HDMC revenue- Motorcycles: $733.57 million compared to the $804.94 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -10.7% year over year.Revenue- Motorcycles and related products- HDMC revenue- Parts & Accessories: $152.94 million versus $163.45 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -8.6% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Harley-Davidson here>>>
Shares of Harley-Davidson have returned +20.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
