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Key Takeaways GEHC's $500M alliance will deploy 1,300-plus technologies across Catholic Health over 10 years.GEHC may gain recurring revenues from equipment, maintenance, digital tools and lifecycle services.Half the equipment is expected within three years, with initial deployments beginning within months. GE HealthCare (GEHC - Free Report) recently announced a 10-year strategic Care Alliance with Catholic Health, valued at approximately $500 million. The partnership will involve the deployment of more than 1,300 pieces of technology across Catholic Health’s hospitals and ambulatory locations, spanning advanced imaging, precision diagnostics, AI-enabled technologies, digital and cloud solutions, as well as comprehensive service support.

From an investor’s perspective, the long-term alliance is likely to strengthen GE HealthCare’s recurring service and digital revenue opportunities while expanding the adoption of its AI-enabled imaging and diagnostic solutions. The deal also highlights GEHC’s ability to secure large-scale, enterprise-wide partnerships with leading healthcare systems, potentially supporting its growth prospects and strengthening position in the evolving precision care and healthcare technology markets.

Likely Trend of GEHC Stock Following the NewsShares of GEHC have gained approximately 4% since the announcement yesterday. In the year-to-date period, shares of the company have lost 19.9% compared with the industry’s 23.7% decline. The S&P 500 increased 10.9% in the same time frame.

The alliance is likely to benefit GE HealthCare’s long-term business by strengthening its presence across Catholic Health’s extensive care network and creating a steady stream of revenues from equipment deployment, maintenance, digital solutions and lifecycle services over the 10-year term. The planned addition of more than 1,300 pieces of technology, coupled with the multivendor service agreement covering more than 40 sites, should support recurring revenues and deepen customer engagement.

Moreover, broader adoption of the AI-enabled imaging, cloud and software solutions could accelerate GEHC’s shift toward higher-value digital offerings while showcasing its ability to secure large-scale, enterprise-wide partnerships. The deal may also serve as a reference model for similar long-term Care Alliances with other health systems, supporting GEHC’s growth prospects and competitive position over the long run.

GEHC currently has a market capitalization of $28.75 billion.

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More on the NewsUnder the Care Alliance, GEHC will support system-wide technology modernization across Catholic Health’s key service lines, including cardiology, oncology, neurology and women’s health. The initiative will expand advanced cardiac imaging across outpatient and ambulatory sites, while the addition of MR, CT and PET technologies equipped with on-device AI solutions is aimed at reducing delays between diagnostic imaging and oncology treatment.

Catholic Health also plans to expand nuclear medicine capabilities at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center and Good Samaritan University Hospital, deploy hundreds of ultrasound systems to improve departmental efficiency and point-of-care decision-making, and enhance OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine capabilities.

Approximately 50% of the planned equipment additions are expected to reach Catholic Health’s clinical sites within the first three years of the agreement, with patients likely to begin seeing benefits during the first year. Initial deployments, expected within months, include contrast-enhanced mammography to expand access to breast imaging and biopsy services, broader diagnostic imaging capabilities across multiple modalities and upgraded maternal-infant care monitoring technologies at Good Samaritan University Hospital.

Over the course of the alliance, expanded capabilities will be introduced at six Catholic Health hospitals and 36 other sites, spanning CT, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, MR, mammography, X-ray, surgery, ultrasound, women’s health, anesthesia, diagnostic cardiology and maternal infant care. The agreement’s unitary payment structure and accelerators are also expected to generate capital savings compared with traditional equipment-purchasing models, potentially allowing Catholic Health to reinvest in technology modernization, patient access and clinical program expansion.

Beyond equipment deployment, the alliance includes a 10-year multivendor service agreement covering more than 40 sites, with imaging and biomedical maintenance, fleet management, education and training. GEHC will also deploy AI, cloud and software solutions, including Imaging 360, to streamline radiology workflows and improve operational efficiency. The partnership builds on Catholic Health’s adoption of GEHC’s PET imaging agent Flyrcado. In April 2025, St. Francis Hospital became the first U.S. site to conduct an exercise stress PET myocardial perfusion imaging study using Flyrcado.

Favorable Industry Prospect for GEHCGoing by the data provided by Grand View Research, the global medical imaging market size was valued at $43.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from $45.5 billion in 2026 to $64.7 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2033.

The growing prevalence of chronic diseases, rising geriatric population and increasing demand for early diagnosis are expected to drive market growth. Continued investments, product innovations and advancements in AI-enabled and point-of-care medical imaging technologies should further support industry expansion. 

Recent Development by GEHCRecently, GEHC announced a new research collaboration with Mayo Clinic to advance personalized cancer treatment through the MI-BET (Molecular Imaging Biomarker-Based End of Therapy Trial) study. The initiative will evaluate whether imaging, blood-based biomarkers and clinical data can help tailor radioligand therapy for patients with advanced prostate cancer, supporting more adaptive treatment decisions and expanding the use of theranostics.

GEHC’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksCurrently, GEHC carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

Some better-ranked stocks from the broader medical space are West Pharmaceutical (WST - Free Report) , Intuitive Surgical (ISRG - Free Report) and Cardinal Health (CAH - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

West Pharmaceutical reported first-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $2.13, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 26.8%. Revenues of $844.9 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.5%.

West Pharmaceutical has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 13.9%. WST’s earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 19.4%.

Intuitive Surgical reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.50, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 20.2%. Revenues of $2.77 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.2%.

Intuitive Surgical has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 14.3%. ISRG’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.8%.

Cardinal Health reported a third-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.17, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13.2%. Revenues of $60.94 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.3%.

Cardinal Health has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 17%. CAH’s earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 10.3%.

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Jabil (JBL - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 17.4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Jabil due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

JBL Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on AI Infrastructure StrengthJabil third-quarter fiscal 2026 results surpassed expectations, driven by robust AI infrastructure demand and broad-based growth across its portfolio. Core earnings of $3.16 per share increased 23.9% year over year and topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.12 by 1.28%.

Net revenues rose 11.8% to $8.75 billion and exceeded the consensus mark of $8.63 billion by 1.39%. Intelligent Infrastructure remained the key growth engine, with segment revenues climbing 21% year over year.

Earnings and Revenue Top ExpectationsJabil reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 net revenues of $8.75 billion, up from $7.83 billion in the year-ago quarter. Revenues benefited from strong demand across multiple end markets, particularly AI-related cloud and data center infrastructure programs.

Core operating income increased to $504 million from $420 million a year ago. Core diluted earnings per share rose to $3.16 from $2.55, reflecting solid operating execution and margin expansion. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share improved to $2.59 from $2.03.

Intelligent Infrastructure Leads GrowthThe Intelligent Infrastructure segment remained Jabil’s largest business, contributing 48% of total revenue during the quarter. Segment revenue increased 21% year over year to approximately $4.2 billion, supported by strong demand in capital equipment, cloud and data center infrastructure, as well as networking and communications.

Management noted that networking and communications revenue increased more than 50%, aided by a strong networking ramp in India. Segment core operating margin expanded 80 basis points year over year to 6.1%, highlighting favorable mix and execution.

Other Segments Deliver Steady ResultsRegulated Industries generated revenues of roughly $3.2 billion, representing 36% of total company sales. Revenues increased 4% year over year, driven primarily by stronger-than-expected automotive and transportation demand. Core operating margin improved 10 basis points to 5.6%.

Connected Living and Digital Commerce accounted for 16% of revenue. Sales rose 5% year over year to approximately $1.4 billion as consumer-related demand performed better than management’s cautious expectations. The segment delivered a core operating margin of 4.9%.

Margins and Cash Flow ImproveJabil’s profitability strengthened during the quarter. Core operating margin expanded to 5.8% from 5.4% in the prior-year period, supported by a favorable business mix and disciplined execution across operations. GAAP operating income increased to $445 million from $403 million a year earlier.

Cash generation also remained healthy. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $535 million, while adjusted free cash flow reached $359 million after capital expenditures of $176 million. During the quarter, the company repurchased approximately $291 million of shares under its existing authorization.

AI Momentum Drives Outlook HigherManagement highlighted continued strength in AI infrastructure programs as a major growth catalyst. Jabil now expects AI-related revenue of approximately $13.6 billion in fiscal 2026, up from its prior forecast of $13.1 billion and significantly above the $9 billion generated in fiscal 2025. The company also secured a third hyperscale customer during the quarter, further strengthening its long-term growth prospects.

According to management, growth is being supported by capabilities across compute, storage, networking, optics, power, cooling and rack-level integration, while maintaining an asset-light operating model.

Fiscal 2026 Guidance RaisedEncouraged by strong third-quarter execution and healthy demand trends, Jabil raised its fiscal 2026 outlook. The company now expects fiscal 2026 revenues of approximately $35 billion, core operating margin of about 5.8%, core diluted earnings per share of roughly $12.70 and adjusted free cash flow exceeding $1.4 billion.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, management projects revenues between $9.2 billion and $10 billion and core diluted earnings per share of $3.80-$4.20. The outlook reflects continued momentum in Intelligent Infrastructure, particularly AI-related programs, as well as improving trends in automotive and other end markets.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review have trended upward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted 9.34% due to these changes.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Jabil has a average Growth Score of C, a score with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Jabil has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for CarMax (KMX - Free Report) . Shares have added about 9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is CarMax due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

CarMax Q1 Earnings Beat EstimatesCarMax reported earnings per share of $1.31 for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 94 cents by 39.61%. The bottom line declined 5.1% from $1.38 in the year-ago quarter.

Quarterly revenues rose 6.2% year over year to $8.01 billion, surpassing the consensus mark of $7.6 billion by 5.43%. Results benefited from higher retail and wholesale revenues, while combined retail and wholesale unit sales rose 3.3% to 392,357.

Sales Rise on Higher Vehicle PricingFor the quarter ended May 31, 2026, CarMax’s total net sales and operating revenues were $8.01 billion, up from $7.55 billion a year ago. Used vehicle sales increased 4.7% to $6.39 billion, reflecting a higher average retail selling price.

Total retail used vehicle unit sales were nearly flat at 230,293 versus 230,210 in the prior-year quarter. Comparable-store used-unit sales declined 0.8%, as the company lapped a year-ago quarter that benefited from tariff-driven demand.

Wholesale Momentum Supports the Top LineWholesale vehicle sales rose 14% year over year to $1.43 billion. Wholesale unit sales increased 8.4% to 162,064, while the average wholesale selling price climbed 5.1% to $8,364.

The wholesale business helped offset pressure on retail profitability. Wholesale vehicle gross profit increased 8.3% to $169.5 million, with gross profit per wholesale unit of $1,046, essentially in line with $1,047 in the prior-year quarter.

Margins Face Pricing PressureTotal gross profit declined 4.4% year over year to $854.4 million. Retail used vehicle gross profit fell 9.5% to $501.4 million, hurt by lower per-unit profitability.

Retail gross profit per used unit was $2,177, down $230 from last year’s all-time record due to the continuation of pricing actions aimed at driving an improved sales trend.

Cost Cuts Drive SG&A LeverageSelling, general and administrative expenses decreased 3.7% year over year to $635.2 million. The decline was primarily driven by lower compensation and benefits costs as the company made progress on targeted SG&A reductions.

SG&A per total unit improved 6.8% to $1,619, down $118 from the year-ago quarter. CarMax remains on track to achieve $200 million in SG&A exit-rate savings by the end of fiscal 2027.

Finance Arm Expands PenetrationCarMax Auto Finance’s income was $140.2 million, down 1% from the year-ago quarter. The decline reflected lower auto loans outstanding following last year’s $900 million non-prime securitization, partly offset by interest earned on higher-margin receivables and servicing income.

CAF financed 43.3% of units sold after the impact of three-day payoffs, up 150 basis points year over year. The total interest margin percentage improved 20 basis points to 6.7%, while the weighted average contract rate was 11.3%, broadly in line with the prior-year quarter.

Focus on Growth PillarsCEO Keith Barr introduced a four-pillar strategic framework focused on improving CarMax’s offering, simplifying the customer experience, adding value on each transaction and running lean. The company plans to share more details at a strategic update in late fall.

Pricing competitiveness, saleable inventory, digital-to-store conversion, CAF growth, EPP margin expansion, reconditioning efficiency and logistics improvements are key areas of focus for the company. The goal is to drive unit growth and earnings growth while supporting shareholder returns over time.

Balance Sheet Remains in FocusCarMax ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $132.2 million and inventory of $4.06 billion. Long-term debt excluding the current portion was $2.06 billion, while the current portion of long-term debt was $17.2 million.

The company did not repurchase shares during the first quarter. It had $1.31 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization as of May 31, 2026, and intends to resume buybacks at an appropriate time depending on market conditions, leverage and capital needs.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates revision.

VGM ScoresCurrently, CarMax has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a score of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It comes with little surprise CarMax has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.

Key Takeaways QS is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 22, after the closing bell.QuantumScape remains pre-revenue, with partner payments tied to technical milestones.QS reiterated a 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss outlook of $250-$275 million amid ongoing spending. QuantumScape Company (QS - Free Report) is slated to release second-quarter 2026 results on July 22, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s loss per share is pegged at 18 cents.

For the second quarter, the consensus estimate for QuantumScape’s loss has widened by a penny over the past 90 days. Its bottom-line estimates imply a growth of 10% from the year-ago reported numbers.

The company's earnings beat estimates in one of the trailing four quarters, matched twice and missed once, delivering an average surprise of 1.22%. This is depicted in the graph below:

Q1 HighlightsIn the first quarter of 2026, QuantumScape reported a loss of 16 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 18 cents. It delivered an earnings surprise of 11.1%. The quarter also showed improving year-over-year performance, with loss per share narrowing from 21 cents in the year-ago period.

Things to NoteQuantumScape remains pre-revenue and does not provide GAAP revenue guidance, so near-term monetization can be volatile. The company’s customer billings metric is non-GAAP and can swing with activity. PowerCo’s project contributions are tied to technical milestones, and the company reported no such payments in the first quarter. This structure could lead to periods of limited recognized revenue despite ongoing activity, reducing financial clarity and increasing short-term earnings unpredictability.

The company reiterated full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss guidance of $250-$275 million, indicating that meaningful profitability remains distant. In the first quarter of 2026, GAAP net loss was $100.8 million, reflecting continued spending to ramp the pilot line and advance product development. Even with customer billings, the accounting treatment and timing of partner payments may not align with the expense run-rate. Until higher-volume shipments and licensing economics begin to scale, losses are likely to persist.

Limited revenue visibility and expected EBITDA losses are likely to weigh on the company’s second-quarter results.

Earnings WhispersOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for QuantumScape for the quarter to be reported, as it does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients. A positive Earnings ESP, combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold), increases the odds of an earnings beat. This is not the case here.

Earnings ESP: QS has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because the Most Accurate Estimate is pegged in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Zacks Rank: It currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

Stocks With the Favorable CombinationHere are a few players from the auto space that, per our model, have the correct ingredients to post an earnings beat this time.

Gentex Corporation (GNTX - Free Report) is slated to release second-quarter 2026 results on July 24. The company has an Earnings ESP of +0.67% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GNTX’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at 50 cents per share and $669 million.

Cummins Inc. (CMI - Free Report) is slated to release second-quarter 2026 results on August 4. The company has an Earnings ESP of +0.43% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CMI’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at $7.34 per share and $9.33 billion.

BorgWarner Inc. (BWA - Free Report) is slated to release second-quarter 2026 results on August 5. The company has an Earnings ESP of +0.62% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BWA’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at $1.26 per share and $3.58 billion.

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ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB – Get Free Report)’s stock price rose 5.4% during trading on Thursday after Truist Financial raised their price target on the stock from $145.00 to $165.00. Truist Financial currently has a buy rating on the stock. ArcBest traded as high as $156.66 and last traded at $155.5030. 13,825 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 96% from the average session volume of 367,386 shares. The stock had previously closed at $147.47.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on ARCB. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on ArcBest from $130.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded ArcBest from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Bank of America boosted their price target on ArcBest from $138.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Citigroup began coverage on ArcBest in a report on Wednesday. They issued a “market outperform” rating for the company. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of ArcBest from $117.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $151.85.

Check Out Our Latest Report on ArcBest

Key ArcBest News Here are the key news stories impacting ArcBest this week:

Positive Sentiment: ArcBest announced a simplified brand structure, consolidating MoLo Solutions, Panther Premium Logistics and ArcBest Technologies under the ArcBest name starting Aug. 1, a move aimed at improving efficiency and long-term growth. Article Title Positive Sentiment: The company also announced broader operational streamlining, including cutting about 2% of its workforce and eliminating certain open roles, which could support margins and earnings power if execution goes well. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target on ArcBest to $165 from $145 and kept a buy rating, while Citizens JMP initiated coverage with a $180 target and outperform rating, signaling analyst confidence in the company’s outlook. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Recent screening and commentary from Zacks highlighted ArcBest’s strong momentum and relatively attractive valuation, reinforcing the view that investor expectations have improved. Article Title Negative Sentiment: The workforce reduction and terminal closures indicate ArcBest is still facing pressure to reduce costs and reorganize parts of its less-than-truckload network, which may reflect a tougher operating backdrop. Article Title Institutional Trading of ArcBest A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ARCB. Federated Hermes Inc. lifted its stake in shares of ArcBest by 126.6% in the fourth quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 1,015 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $75,000 after acquiring an additional 567 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its holdings in ArcBest by 507.6% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,118 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $83,000 after purchasing an additional 934 shares during the last quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new stake in ArcBest during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $85,000. Assetmark Inc. grew its stake in ArcBest by 5,940.0% during the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,208 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $90,000 after purchasing an additional 1,188 shares in the last quarter. Finally, KBC Group NV increased its holdings in ArcBest by 69.4% during the 4th quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 1,299 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $96,000 after purchasing an additional 532 shares during the last quarter. 99.27% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ArcBest Stock Up 6.9% The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $141.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $114.30. The company has a market capitalization of $3.51 billion, a PE ratio of 64.86, a P/E/G ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 1.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 0.93.

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The transportation company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.05. ArcBest had a return on equity of 6.15% and a net margin of 1.38%.The company had revenue of $998.79 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $999.07 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.51 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that ArcBest Corporation will post 6.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ArcBest Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 22nd. Investors of record on Friday, May 8th were issued a $0.12 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 8th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. ArcBest’s dividend payout ratio is currently 19.75%.

ArcBest Company Profile (Get Free Report)

ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCB) is a transportation and logistics company that offers comprehensive freight and supply chain solutions across North America. Founded in 1923 as Arkansas Best Freight System, the company has evolved into a diversified service provider with both asset-based and asset-light operations. Its core businesses include less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping through ABF Freight, expedited full-truckload services via Panther Premium Logistics, and a range of logistics and supply chain management services under its ArcBest Integrated Logistics division.

The company’s asset-based operations also encompass FleetNet America, a provider of emergency roadside assistance and maintenance services for heavy-duty vehicles.

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Investors might want to bet on ArcBest (ARCB - Free Report) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.

The upward trend in estimate revisions for this freight transportation and logistics company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight.

The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.

For ArcBest, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.

The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsFor the current quarter, the company is expected to earn $2.18 per share, which is a change of +60.3% from the year-ago reported number.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ArcBest has increased 8.96% because one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revisions.

Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the company is expected to earn $6.38 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +72.4%.

There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, two estimates have moved up for ArcBest versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 8.68% higher.

Favorable Zacks RankThe promising estimate revisions have helped ArcBest earn a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.

Bottom LineWhile strong estimate revisions for ArcBest have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 9.1% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.

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Serenity posted a statement noting that their portfolio suffered a 49.4% drawdown this month, with main holdings concentrated in AI bottleneck sectors including memory, photonics, robotics, and upstream semiconductors. Serenity acknowledged pressure from the short-term market crash, but maintained that the volatility stems from liquidity and leverage rather than a breakdown in the structural growth logic of these fields.

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Key Takeaways Teradata launched its Autonomous Knowledge Platform across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. The platform supports agentic AI where data resides while preserving governance, security and compliance. First-quarter recurring revenues rose 12% to $400 million, while public cloud ARR increased 13%. Teradata (TDC - Free Report) has announced the general availability of its Autonomous Knowledge Platform across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments, expanding its enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio. The platform brings together Teradata Cloud, AI Factory, AI Studio, AI Services and the Tera AI workspace into a unified offering that enables organizations to build, deploy and manage agentic AI where their data resides. It supports both proprietary and open-source foundation models, allowing enterprises to develop AI applications while maintaining governance, security and regulatory compliance across hybrid environments.

The Autonomous Knowledge Platform is designed to help enterprises move AI initiatives from proof-of-concept projects to production by combining trusted enterprise data, analytics and AI capabilities in a single environment. The launch strengthens Teradata's strategy of enabling highly regulated industries, including financial services, healthcare and the public sector, to deploy AI securely while preserving data sovereignty, operational control and deployment flexibility across cloud, on-premises and hybrid infrastructures.

TDC Benefits From Strong Enterprise AI Adoption Teradata shares have gained 42.2% in the trailing 12-month period, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 30.6% return. The outperformance can be attributed to the company’s expanding AI portfolio for enterprises. Agentic AI’s always-on query needs are a tailwind, since Teradata manages critical enterprise data and targets high performance across hybrid and cloud deployments.

The company’s announcement of the Autonomous Knowledge Platform helps enterprises move agentic AI from pilot projects to production. AI is becoming part of a growing number of customer engagements, with an increasing share of Teradata's sales pipeline tied to AI initiatives. Enterprise adoption is accelerating as organizations increasingly seek platforms capable of supporting mission-critical AI workloads.

Teradata believes its hybrid architecture is a key differentiator, enabling AI to operate where enterprise data resides while maintaining governance and security. The Autonomous Knowledge Platform combines trusted data, analytics and AI capabilities across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments, helping customers simplify production AI deployments and capitalize on growing enterprise AI adoption.

Teradata sees a significant opportunity as enterprise AI adoption accelerates. A recent survey sponsored by the company found that 100% of organizations are pursuing agentic AI, but only 17% have moved beyond pilot deployments, while 99% have encountered infrastructure scaling challenges. The platform could help enterprises move AI into production, creating additional annual recurring revenue (ARR) opportunities over time. Early traction is already visible, with first-quarter recurring revenues increasing 12% year over year to $400 million, total ARR rising 3% to $1.49 billion and public cloud ARR growing 13% to $686 million.

Teradata Offers Strong Q2 2026 OutlookTeradata's expanding AI portfolio and growing demand for hybrid AI deployments are expected to drive top-line growth. For the second quarter of 2026, the company expects non-GAAP earnings between 53 cents and 57 cents per share.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $398.39 million, indicating a 2.36% year-over-year decline.

The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at 55 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. The figure implies a year-over-year increase of 17.02%.

Teradata's Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to ConsiderCurrently, Teradata carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Digital Turbine (APPS - Free Report) , Dell Technologies (DELL - Free Report) and Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) are some other top-ranked stocks that investors can consider in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector. Digital Turbine, Dell Technologies and Analog Devices sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

APPS shares have rallied 72.6% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Digital Turbine is pegged at 18.98%.

DELL shares have surged 210.9% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Dell Technologies is pegged at 26.35%.

Shares of ADI have gained 40.3% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Analog Devices is pegged at 28.76%.

Key Takeaways ManpowerGroup topped Q2 earnings and revenue estimates on stronger demand and broad regional growth.MAN improved operating profit through lower costs and targets $200M in permanent savings by 2028.ManpowerGroup expects Q3 revenue growth of 2%-6% and adjusted EPS of 96 cents to $1.06. ManpowerGroup (MAN - Free Report) reported impressive second-quarter 2026 results, with earnings and revenues beating the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.

MAN’s adjusted earnings (excluding 14 cents from non-recurring items) were 99 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.1% and increased 26.9% year over year, driven by improving demand, disciplined cost management and strong execution across key markets.

Revenues were $4.86 billion, which topped the Consensus Estimate by 3.8% and rose 7.5% year over year (5.8% in constant currency). Strong growth in the United States, Latin America and select European markets supported top-line performance.

MAN Benefits From Broad-Based Regional GrowthRevenues from the Americas climbed 14.4% year over year to $1.21 billion, ahead of growth across the company's other geographic segments. The United States generated revenues of $714.3 million, up 6%, while Other Americas revenues increased 29% to $498 million.

Southern Europe remained the largest contributor, with revenues increasing 7.4% to $2.31 billion. France posted revenues of $1.18 billion, up 2.5%, while Italy contributed $521.9 million, rising 9.6%. Other Southern Europe revenues advanced 16.2% to $609.2 million.

Northern Europe revenues improved 3.9% to $825.5 million. Asia-Pacific Middle East revenues declined 1.2% on a reported basis to $518.7 million but increased 5% in constant currency. Intercompany eliminations narrowed to a loss of $5 million from $9.7 million a year earlier.

Manpower Shows Improving Brand MomentumManagement highlighted continued strength across its portfolio, led by the Manpower brand, whose organic constant-currency revenues increased 8% year over year, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of growth. Demand remained robust across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, logistics and retail, while U.S. sales activity continued to strengthen.

Experis posted an organic constant-currency revenue decline of 2%, a marked improvement from the 9% decline in the first quarter, supported by stronger demand for cloud migration, application development, data and AI services. Talent Solutions' revenues were flat year over year after declining 1% in the previous quarter as recruitment process outsourcing trends strengthened and managed service provider demand remained solid.

MAN Expands Profitability Through Cost DisciplineGross profit increased 2.2% year over year to $780.3 million, while gross margin contracted 80 basis points to 16.1%, reflecting changes in business mix and the sale of the higher-margin Jefferson Wells U.S. business.

Selling and administrative expenses declined 15.3% year over year to $668.3 million. Operating profit improved to $112 million from an operating loss of $25.3 million in the prior-year quarter. The company continued executing its strategic transformation program, which is expected to deliver $200 million in permanent cost savings by 2028, while advancing AI initiatives to improve productivity and create new commercial opportunities.

ManpowerGroup's Balance Sheet & Cash FlowManpowerGroup ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $180.6 million compared with $871 million at 2025-end. Long-term debt declined to $567.3 million from $1.05 billion at the end of December 2025 following debt repayment.

Free cash flow represented an outflow of $9 million in the quarter, a significant improvement from the $207 million outflow recorded a year earlier. Capital expenditures totaled $6 million and the company did not repurchase any shares during the quarter.

MAN Guides for Q3 2026Management expects third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share in the range of 96 cents to $1.06. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share is pegged at 96 cents. The outlook includes an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 2 cents per share and assumes a 44% effective tax rate.

For the third quarter, revenues are projected to increase in the range of 2%-6% year over year on a reported basis, or 3%-7% in constant currency. Gross margin is expected to be between 15.9% and 16.1%, while adjusted EBITA margin is projected in the range of 2.1%-2.3%.

Currently, ManpowerGroup carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Stocks to ConsiderA couple of better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks  Business Services sector are Veralto Corporation (VLTO - Free Report) and Thomson Reuters (TRI - Free Report) .

Veralto Corporation carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 8.4%. VLTO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.9% on average.

Thomson Reuters also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 15.1%. TRI's earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 3.1%.

Apple briefly overtook Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company on Friday, touching $4.92 trillion against Nvidia’s $4.86 trillion in early trading. Nvidia later reclaimed the top spot, but the gap between the two has narrowed sharply.

Apple (AAPL) climbed 1.76% to a record $333.26, while Nvidia (NVDA) fell 2.40% to $207.40. The race for the market’s crown now looks closer than at any point this year.

Apple Gains While the AI Trade Sells OffMarket tracker Barchart flagged the brief flip during Friday’s early hours session.

By regular trading, Nvidia had recovered the lead with a $5.02 trillion market cap against Apple’s $4.89 trillion. That leaves roughly $130 billion between them, a thin margin at this scale.

The momentum, however, points in opposite directions. AAPL has gained more than 7% over the past week, while NVDA has dropped nearly 4% over the past month on sustained profit-taking.

Friday’s Nasdaq 100 heat map makes the divergence visible. Apple stands out as one of the few green mega caps, while the chip complex bleeds. Alphabet lost 4.44%, Broadcom slid 5.03%, and AMD sank 5.33%, extending the AI compute stock selloff that began in early July.

Nasdaq 100 heat map / Source: TradingviewThe two giants also lean on different engines. Apple rides extraordinary iPhone 17 demand and a Services unit that reached an all-time high of $30.98 billion last quarter. The stock already set an Apple stock record earlier this month as the AI memory crunch pushed buyers upmarket.

Nvidia, in contrast, keeps posting hypergrowth. Its latest quarterly revenue hit $81.6 billion, up 85.2% year over year, according to a Yahoo Finance report. Data center networking alone grew 199% as hyperscalers race to build AI capacity.

Nothing in the fundamentals suggests that demand has cracked. The Blackwell 300 platform is still ramping, and TSMC’s raised guidance points to firm AI chip orders. Investors are simply taking profits after a historic run, compressing NVDA even as its business accelerates.

July 30 Earnings Could Decide the Most Valuable Company RaceThe next catalyst belongs to Apple. The company reports earnings on July 30, while Nvidia stays silent until August 26. That leaves a month-long window where Apple controls the narrative, and Nvidia remains exposed to sentiment swings.

Analysts will watch Services growth, Greater China revenue, and any early iPhone 18 signals. Greater China surged to $25.53 billion last quarter, and Polymarket traders currently price 96% odds of an iPhone 18 launch this year.

Valuation frames the choice for investors. Nvidia trades near 22x forward earnings with a PEG ratio of 0.6 while guiding to $91 billion in quarterly revenue. Its gross margins sit near 75%, far above Apple’s roughly 49%.

Apple commands a forward multiple closer to 32x. The premium rests on eight straight EPS beats, a fresh $100 billion buyback, and a $30 billion Broadcom deal that deepens its silicon roadmap.

The leaderboard below Apple and Nvidia keeps shifting too, as Micron’s market cap climb showed in June. Still, the top two remain more than half a trillion dollars clear of third-placed Alphabet.

TOP 10 companies by market cap / Source: companiesmarketcapAAPL Price Analysis Shows Strength Above the $315 BreakoutThe daily chart shows AAPL setting fresh all-time highs on Thursday and Friday, with the latest peak at $334.68. The price has advanced in a nearly unbroken run since late June.

On Thursday, AAPL cleared the important resistance at $315. That level capped the price through May and again in mid-July, and it may now act as support on any pullback.

The breakout follows a bounce off the $275 to $280 zone on June 26. That area had served as resistance since February, and its successful retest gave bulls the base for the current rally.

AAPL daily chart / Source: TradingviewMomentum supports the move. The daily RSI has pushed back above 70, signaling strong bullish pressure, although readings this elevated can also precede short-term cooling.

Whether Apple can hold the crown may come down to the July 30 print. A strong Services and China showing could cement the flip, while any wobble would hand Nvidia room to stretch its lead again before its own August report.

The wealthiest sliver of Americans now commands an unprecedented share of the nation’s income.

This elite group holds a whopping 12% of total US national income, a level more than four times higher than after the 2008 financial crisis, reports The Kobeissi Letter, citing data from economists Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman.

“The richest Americans have never controlled this much wealth…

National income measures the total income earned across the economy, including wages, business profits, and investment income.”

Historical data shows this share stayed below 1% from the 1950s through the 1990s, underscoring how far current levels exceed long-term norms.

Kobeissi says the surge stems primarily from strong gains in equities and real estate holdings that have disproportionately benefited the highest earners.

He believes asset owners are the big winners in this environment as record equity market gains and rising real estate prices drive the concentration.

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Key Takeaways Credo's fiscal fourth-quarter free cash flow rose to $177.5 million on $182.2 million in operating cash flow.CRDO ended the quarter with $1.4 billion in cash, supporting product innovation and accretive acquisitions.Credo is investing in AECs, ZeroFlap Optics, ALCs and OmniConnect to capture AI connectivity demand. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO - Free Report) posted a strong finish to fiscal 2026, delivering solid free cash flow in the fiscal fourth quarter, underscoring strengthening profitability amid explosive demand for AI infrastructure.

In the fiscal fourth quarter, cash flow from operations reached $182.2 million, increasing $16 million sequentially. With capital expenditures of just $4.8 million, free cash flow climbed to $177.5 million. The company ended the quarter with $1.4 billion in cash and equivalents, driven primarily by robust free cash flow generation.

This strong cash position provides Credo with ample financial flexibility to invest in product innovation and pursue accretive M&A. In the recent earnings call, the company noted that it remains “well capitalized” to fuel the next leg of growth, while maintaining a considerable cash buffer.     

Credo is deploying its capital strategically. Management noted that the Dust Photonics acquisition, which closed in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, utilized approximately $750 million. Despite this sizable outflow, the company expects to remain in a comfortable liquidity position, supported by operating cash flow approaching $200 million per quarter.

Further, Credo added that it may pursue opportunistic acquisitions, but has no such immediate plans. The company also has no plans to raise additional capital or authorize a share repurchase program currently.

As AI reshapes the data center architectures, it is accelerating demand for high-speed connectivity solutions. Credo lies at the intersection of AI and data center build-outs with its active electrical cables (AECs), optical Digital Signal Processors and PCIe retimers solutions that address the growing need for high-speed, low-power connectivity in the data center space.

Given this, the cash strength is strategically valuable as Credo deepens its role in the hyperscale ecosystem. The company continues to scale its AEC business while accelerating investments in newer growth areas such as ZeroFlap Optics, Active LED Cables (ALCs) and OmniConnect solutions.

How Are Competitors Faring?Although Credo has tremendous opportunities, these are unfolding in a fiercely competitive landscape. Bigger rivals like Broadcom (AVGO - Free Report) and Marvell Technology (MRVL - Free Report) , with their relatively stronger financial positions, offer some serious competition to Credo.

Broadcom is one of the giants in the semiconductor space. In the last reported quarter, free cash flow was a massive $10.3 billion (about 46% of revenues) while capex came in at $231 million. As a result, the company had about $19.6 billion of cash and cash equivalents on its balance sheet at the quarter-end.

The company sees massive opportunities in the AI space, as its hyperscaler customers have begun developing their own custom accelerators or XPUs. Broadcom is building custom silicon platforms and enabling massive compute deployments for leading hyperscalers such as Meta, as well as AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. AI semiconductor revenues are expected to reach $16 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up more than 200% year over year.

Strong cash position provides ample flexibility to pursue these opportunities. However, Broadcom’s acquisition-driven growth strategy (mainly the VMware acquisition) had led to a hefty debt on its balance sheet. Long-term debt was nearly $62.7 billion at the end of the last reported quarter.

Marvell Technology has been in the spotlight for some time now, especially after NVIDIA's chief publicly called it the next trillion-dollar company earlier this year. The company is now a component of the S&P 500 index. Marvell Technology’s strategic pivot to prioritize the data center market is proving to be a successful catalyst amid surging AI infrastructure spending.

The company is using its cash pile to capture AI-driven opportunities in cloud and data center infrastructure through R&D investment as well as strategic acquisitions like XConn Technologies and Celestial AI. It had $3.84 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the last reported quarter. Cash flow from operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was $638.8 million.

Like AVGO, Marvell Technology also has a highly leveraged balance sheet with a long-term debt of $4.96 billion as of May 2, 2026.

CRDO’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of CRDO have lost 23.5% compared with the Electronics-Semiconductors industry’s decline of 17.2% in the past month.

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In terms of the forward 12-month price/sales ratio, CRDO is trading at 15.01, higher than the Electronic-Semiconductors industry’s multiple of 8.39.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRDO’s earnings for fiscal 2027 has been revised upward over the past 60 days.

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CRDO currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Key Takeaways Packaging Corp is expected to report Q2 revenues of $2.40B, up 10.7% y/y, with EPS projected to fall 6.8%.PKG expects the Greif containerboard business to become accretive after a first-quarter earnings drag.PKG Packaging volume and pricing are expected to improve, while Paper revenues and operating income may rise. Packaging Corporation of America (PKG - Free Report) is set to release second-quarter 2026 results on July 22, after the closing bell.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PKG’s second-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.40 billion, indicating 10.7% growth from the year-ago reported figure.

The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $2.31 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PKG’s second-quarter earnings has moved south in the past 60 days. The estimate indicates a year-over-year dip of 6.8%.

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PKG’s Earnings Surprise HistoryPackaging Corp’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in two of the trailing four quarters and missed in the other two, the average surprise being a 1.3%.

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What the Zacks Model Unveils for Packaging CorpOur model does not predict an earnings beat for PKG this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you can see below.
You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Earnings ESP: Packaging Corp has an Earnings ESP of -0.18%.

Zacks Rank: PKG currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3.

Factors Likely to Have Shaped PKG’s Q2 PerformancePackaging Corp closed the acquisition of the containerboard business of Greif, Inc (GEF - Free Report) in September 2025. The Greif containerboard business includes two containerboard mills with approximately 800,000 tons of production capacity, and eight sheet feeder and corrugated plants located across the United States. While Greif was a 6-cent-per-share drag in the first quarter of 2026 due to storm disruption and higher freight and recycled fiber costs, management expects the acquired operations to be accretive to earnings in the second quarter. This is likely to have aided the Packaging segment in the to-be-reported quarter. 

Our model predicts the Packaging segment’s volume to rise 3.6% year over year. The price and mix impacts for the Packaging segment are expected to have been favorable at 3.3% for the quarter, per our model. 

The estimate for the segment’s quarterly revenues is pegged at $2.14 billion, suggesting growth of 6.9% from the year-ago quarter’s reported number. Our model estimates the segment’s operating income to be $260 million, indicating a dip of 24.9% from the prior-year reported figure.

In the Paper segment, prices and mix are expected to have increased 1.8% year over year. We expect volume to increase 3.6% year over year.

The estimate for the Paper segment’s revenues is pegged at $154 million for the June-end quarter, suggesting growth of 6.6% from the year-ago reported figure. The estimate for the segment’s operating income is $32 million, indicating 24.2% growth from the prior-year quarter’s actual.

Packaging Stock's Price PerformanceOver the past year, PKG shares have gained 18.6% against the industry’s 4.1% decrease.

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Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are some companies with the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming releases.

Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB - Free Report) , slated to release second-quarter 2026 results on July 28, has an Earnings ESP of +0.62% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hubbell’s second-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.32 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 7.9%. HUBB has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 4.7%.

Deere & Company (DE - Free Report) , slated to release third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Aug. 20, has an Earnings ESP of +6.92% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Deere’s third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $4.82 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 1.5%. DE has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 10.2%.

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Shares of Ready Capital Corp (NYSE:RC – Get Free Report) crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $1.83 and traded as low as $1.6350. Ready Capital shares last traded at $1.6450, with a volume of 1,568,371 shares.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth RC has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. UBS Group decreased their target price on Ready Capital from $2.50 to $2.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Zacks Research cut Ready Capital from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Ready Capital in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $2.62.

Read Our Latest Analysis on RC

Ready Capital Stock Up 1.5% The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 1.60 and a quick ratio of 1.60. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $1.72 and its 200 day moving average price is $1.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $271.79 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.52 and a beta of 1.43.

Ready Capital (NYSE:RC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.33) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.15) by ($0.18). Ready Capital had a negative return on equity of 14.69% and a negative net margin of 102.10%.The company had revenue of $130.55 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $68.67 million. Sell-side analysts expect that Ready Capital Corp will post -0.94 EPS for the current year.

Ready Capital Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a dividend of $0.01 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. Ready Capital’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -1.26%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ready Capital A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in RC. Allied Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ready Capital during the second quarter valued at $66,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in Ready Capital by 65.2% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 446,400 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $723,000 after purchasing an additional 176,229 shares during the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in Ready Capital by 204.9% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 24,888 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 16,724 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its holdings in Ready Capital by 47.9% in the 1st quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 40,134 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $65,000 after purchasing an additional 12,998 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its holdings in Ready Capital by 48.0% in the 1st quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 56,748 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $92,000 after purchasing an additional 18,396 shares in the last quarter. 55.87% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Ready Capital (Get Free Report)

Ready Capital Corporation is a specialty finance real estate investment trust (REIT) that originates, acquires and manages commercial real estate loans and related assets. The company offers financing solutions across a variety of property types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use assets. Ready Capital focuses on delivering flexible loan structures to meet the diverse needs of borrowers in the small balance and middle-market sectors.

Through its small balance commercial real estate lending platform, Ready Capital provides loans typically ranging from $1 million to $15 million for acquisitions, refinancings, renovations and bridge financing.

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Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Element Solutions (ESI - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Chemical - Specialty industry.

This specialty chemical and printing products has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 5.34%.

For the last reported quarter, Element Solutions came out with earnings of $0.41 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 per share, representing a surprise of 7.89%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.36 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.37 per share, delivering a surprise of 2.78%.

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Element Solutions. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. 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.

Element Solutions currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.54%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 27, 2026.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Cirrus Logic (CRUS - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry.

This chipmaker has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 16.76%.

For the most recent quarter, Cirrus Logic was expected to post earnings of $1.76 per share, but it reported $1.95 per share instead, representing a surprise of 10.80%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $2.42 per share, while it actually produced $2.97 per share, a surprise of 22.73%.

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Cirrus Logic. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. 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.

Cirrus Logic currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.25%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on August 5, 2026.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

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Shiba Inu experienced a further dip in trading activity as exchange netflow data revealed a drop in investor participation, coinciding with a broader pullback across the cryptocurrency market.

Exchange netflow retreats as sentiment waversRecent analytics from CryptoQuant indicated that Shiba Inu’s exchange netflow declined by approximately 3% over the past 24 hours, reaching 38,631,500,000 SHIB. This shift points to an increase in tokens being transferred into exchanges, suggesting growing selling pressure as more investors look to liquidate their holdings than acquire new tokens.

Such a trend is typically interpreted as a bearish signal for the asset, as reduced net inflow historically mirrors waning investor confidence. The modest decline in netflow reflects caution among traders, especially as several leading digital assets face heightened volatility.

CryptoQuant, a provider of on-chain data and analytics for digital assets, tracks these metrics to help traders assess market sentiment and anticipate price movements.

Mini dictionary: Exchange netflow, a metric that shows the difference between tokens entering and leaving exchanges. Negative netflow usually signals increased selling activity, while positive netflow suggests accumulation or reduced sell pressure.

Price dips and market contextAmid ongoing uncertainty, Shiba Inu’s price fell sharply alongside other major cryptocurrencies. SHIB slipped from a recent high of $0.000004234 to a low of $0.000004083 within one day, reflecting the uptick in sell-offs and broader risk-off sentiment across digital assets.

This decrease comes as part of a wider market decline, with Bitcoin and XRP also trading in negative territory. The alignment of falling netflow data and a sharp price retreat reinforces bearish expectations for SHIB in the near term.

Metric24h AgoCurrentChangeSHIB Exchange Netflow39,837,113,40038,631,500,000-3%SHIB Price (High)$0.000004234––SHIB Price (Low)–$0.000004083–Shiba Inu’s exchange netflow has declined by about 3% in the last day, settling at 38,631,500,000 SHIB, with selling pressure intensifying as more tokens move to exchanges.

Investor outlook for July dimsWith SHIB trading in the red and investor sentiment shifting, analysts have noted that hope for a strong rebound in July is waning. The recent drop in netflow and price underscores the market’s cautious stance, as traders weigh the possibility of further downside in the coming weeks.

While there is no consensus on when bullish momentum might return, the latest metrics suggest that optimism around a positive monthly close for Shiba Inu may be fading for now.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Key Highlights Major U.S. indexes declined sharply Friday, with the Nasdaq dropping approximately 1.6%, S&P 500 falling 0.8%, and Dow losing 1% Semiconductor sector plunged into bear market territory with the PHLX Semiconductor Index declining more than 3% Global market weakness intensified as Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbled 4% Netflix shares collapsed 12% following disappointing third-quarter revenue guidance Moonshot AI’s launch of Kimi K3 model heightened concerns about U.S. AI dominance American equities experienced significant losses Friday, positioning major benchmarks for negative weekly performance. The downturn was primarily driven by a semiconductor sector rout and Netflix’s dramatic share price decline.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite declined approximately 1.6%. The broader S&P 500 retreated roughly 0.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped about 1%.

E-Mini S&P 500 Sep 26 (ES=F) Semiconductor equities bore the brunt of selling pressure. The PHLX Semiconductor Index plummeted over 3%, officially entering bear market status.

Semiconductor Sector Crosses Into Bear Territory The chip industry selloff gained momentum partly due to deteriorating conditions in Asian trading sessions. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 plunged 4% overnight, casting a shadow over U.S. market sentiment at the opening bell.

The technology-fueled rally that propelled markets upward since March has hit a wall. Market participants have begun retreating as doubts surface regarding corporate artificial intelligence expenditures.

These doubts intensified Friday when Chinese AI startup Moonshot introduced Kimi K3, a new artificial intelligence model. The company claims it represents the world’s largest open AI architecture, directly challenging offerings from prominent American AI developers.

This development amplified existing doubts surrounding the artificial intelligence investment thesis. Market observers have been scrutinizing whether massive AI infrastructure spending will ultimately deliver meaningful financial returns.

Streaming Giant Netflix Tumbles on Revenue Shortfall Netflix shares plunged 12% during morning trading hours. The entertainment streaming platform’s revenue projection for the third quarter fell short of analyst consensus estimates.

Management characterized the current environment as “dynamic and competitive” within the entertainment industry. This characterization failed to calm investors already experiencing heightened anxiety.

The timing of Netflix’s disappointing outlook proved particularly unfortunate. Markets were already reeling from semiconductor weakness and mounting questions about artificial intelligence capital deployment.

Broader market sentiment Friday remained decidedly risk-off. Positive catalysts were scarce across major equity benchmarks as selling pressure persisted throughout the trading day.

Regarding corporate earnings, regional banking institutions including Truist Financial Corporation and Fifth Third Bancorp delivered quarterly results this week. These reports concluded an intensive period of financial sector earnings releases.

Market participants also digested incoming economic indicators. The University of Michigan released its consumer sentiment survey, providing insight into American confidence levels amid concerns about the economy and elevated fuel costs.

The convergence of disappointing earnings results, semiconductor sector distress, and international market turbulence created a challenging conclusion to the trading week. All three primary U.S. equity indexes were positioned for weekly declines as Friday’s session progressed.

Key Takeaways FNB matched Q2 earnings estimates as record revenues rose 5.6% y/y and net income increased.FNB grew net interest income and non-interest income, while average loans and deposits increased y/y.FNB's CET1 capital ratio improved and credit loss provisions declined y/y. F.N.B. Corporation (FNB - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 42 cents per share, which matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line jumped 16.7% year over year.

Results primarily benefited from higher net interest income (NII), a rise in non-interest income and lower provisions. Higher average loans and deposits were other positives. However, higher non-interest expenses hurt the results to some extent.

Net income available to common shareholders was $148.7 million, up from $130.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for net income available to common shareholders was $147.9 million.

FNB’s Revenues Improve, Expenses RiseTotal revenues were a record $462.7 million, up 5.6% from the year-ago quarter. However, the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $468 million.

NII was $365.7 million, up 5.3% from the prior-year quarter. The rise reflected growth in average earning assets and lower interest-bearing deposit costs, partially offset by lower yields on earning assets. The net interest margin (NIM) (FTE basis) expanded 6 basis points (bps) year over year to 3.25%. Our estimates for NII and NIM were pegged at $370.5 million and 3.27%, respectively.

Non-interest income was $97 million, up 6.5% year over year. The rise was primarily driven by higher capital markets income, bank-owned life insurance, dividends on non-marketable equity securities, trust services fees and other income. Our estimate for the metric was $94.9 million.

Non-interest expenses were $253.2 million, up 2.9% year over year. The rise was due to an increase in almost all cost components, except for marketing costs, FDIC insurance expenses and other costs. Our estimate for non-interest expenses was $254.7 million.

At the end of the second quarter, average total loans and leases were $35.5 billion, up 2.9% from the prior-year quarter, while average total deposits were $38.7 billion, up 4.1%. Our estimates for average total loans and leases and average total deposits were $35.4 billion and $39.3 billion, respectively.

F.N.B. Corp’s Credit Quality ImprovesFNB’s provision for credit losses was $21.4 million, down 16.6% from the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for provisions was $23 million. Net charge-offs were $17 million, down from $21.8 million a year ago.

Also, the ratio of non-performing loans plus other real estate owned (OREO) to total loans and leases plus OREO decreased 3 bps year over year to 0.31%. However, total delinquency increased 9 bps to 0.71%.

FNB’s Capital Ratios ImproveAs of June 30, 2026, the common equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio was 11.4%, up from 10.8% in the prior-year quarter. Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) increased to 8.93% from 8.47%.

FNB’s Share Repurchase UpdateIn the second quarter, F.N.B. Corp repurchased 2.7 million shares for $47 million at a weighted average share price of $17.46.

Our View on FNBWeak asset quality and huge commercial loan exposure are expected to hurt FNB’s financials to an extent in the near term. Persistently rising expenses, mainly because of the company’s continued investments in franchise and digitization efforts, will likely hurt the bottom line.

Performance of Other BanksThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation’s (BNY - Free Report) second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share handily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.20. The bottom line increased 26.8% from the year-ago quarter.

BNY’s results primarily benefited from a rise in fee revenues and NII. Also, the company recorded a provision benefit in the quarter, which was a tailwind.

Bank of America’s (BAC - Free Report) second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.21 per share handily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13. The bottom line grew 34.4% year over year.

BAC recorded an improvement in trading numbers for the 17th straight quarter. The company’s investment banking performance was solid this time as well. These, along with higher NII, drove Bank of America’s total revenues. While provisions declined in the quarter on a year-over-year basis, non-interest expenses increased, which hurt the results to some extent.

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C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHRW – Get Free Report)’s stock price reached a new 52-week high during trading on Thursday after Truist Financial raised their price target on the stock from $210.00 to $215.00. Truist Financial currently has a buy rating on the stock. C.H. Robinson Worldwide traded as high as $208.70 and last traded at $204.1890, with a volume of 395050 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $197.50.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on CHRW. Raymond James Financial lowered their target price on C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $210.00 to $203.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Citigroup started coverage on C.H. Robinson Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday. They set a “market outperform” rating on the stock. Susquehanna upped their price target on C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $215.00 to $226.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $180.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, C.H. Robinson Worldwide presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $198.62.

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Key Headlines Impacting C.H. Robinson Worldwide Here are the key news stories impacting C.H. Robinson Worldwide this week:

Positive Sentiment: Truist Financial raised its price target on C.H. Robinson Worldwide to $215 from $210 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling continued confidence in the company’s outlook. Truist price target raise report Positive Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus also lifted its price target to $215 from $207 and kept a buy rating, adding to the bullish analyst momentum. Stifel price target raise report Positive Sentiment: Citizens JMP initiated coverage with a market perform rating and a $235 target, which is above the current trading level and may still support investor sentiment. Citizens JMP coverage initiation Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks comparison article weighing ZTO Express against CHRW highlights valuation considerations, but it does not appear to include a major new catalyst for the stock. Zacks comparison article Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna issued a positive forecast for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, reinforcing expectations that analysts see room for further upside. Susquehanna forecast report Institutional Inflows and Outflows Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Jones Kertz & Associates Inc. bought a new stake in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth $1,557,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA bought a new position in C.H. Robinson Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at $3,699,000. New York State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in C.H. Robinson Worldwide by 6.0% during the 4th quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 104,269 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $16,762,000 after acquiring an additional 5,877 shares during the last quarter. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in C.H. Robinson Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth $965,000. Finally, Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd grew its holdings in C.H. Robinson Worldwide by 74.3% during the 3rd quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 83,796 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $11,095,000 after acquiring an additional 35,715 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.15% of the company’s stock.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Price Performance The company’s 50-day moving average price is $182.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $179.14. The company has a market cap of $24.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 0.91. The company has a current ratio of 1.59, a quick ratio of 1.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The transportation company reported $1.35 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.24 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $4.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.05 billion. C.H. Robinson Worldwide had a net margin of 3.70% and a return on equity of 35.49%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.17 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. will post 6.11 earnings per share for the current year.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th were paid a dividend of $0.63 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 5th. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. C.H. Robinson Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is presently 51.01%.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Company Profile (Get Free Report)

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc is a third-party logistics provider founded in 1905 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Originally established as a produce brokerage firm, the company has since expanded its offerings to become one of the world’s largest freight and logistics intermediaries. C.H. Robinson leverages a global network of transportation providers, technology platforms, and in-house expertise to connect shippers and carriers across multiple modes of transportation.

The company’s primary services include truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, air and ocean freight, and managed transportation solutions.

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Key Takeaways Equifax is set to report Q2 results on July 21, with revenues estimated at $1.7B, up 10.3% y/y.Workforce Solutions revenues are expected to rise 9.9% as active records and verification hit rates increase.USIS revenues are projected to grow 14.5%, while International adjusted EBITDA is seen climbing 18.5%. Equifax (EFX - Free Report) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 21, before market open.

EFX has an impressive earnings surprise history. It has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the four preceding quarters, with an average of 5.6%.

Equifax’s Q2 ExpectationsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Equifax’s top line is pinned at $1.7 billion, hinting at a 10.3% rise from the year-ago quarter’s actual.

For Workforce Solutions, we expect revenues of $623.1 million, suggesting a 9.9% year-over-year increase. The factors influencing this segment’s growth are likely to have been rising active records and higher verification hit rates, driven by EWS’s expanded data integrations with HR software companies, resulting in higher-income and employment datasets.

The adjusted EBITDA for Workforce Solutions is anticipated to be $365.7 million, implying a 3.6% rise from the year-ago quarter’s actual. Growth in adjusted EBITDA is likely to have been driven by cost efficiencies realized through the transition to cloud-native infrastructure, which shortens the development lifecycle of new products.

We anticipate the U.S. Information Solutions (“USIS”) segment to generate $524.2 million in revenues, suggesting a 14.5% increase from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. This growth is likely to have been driven by rising core online transaction revenues for both auto lending and financial institutions, as well as robust growth in the USIS B2C segment. Adjusted EBITDA for USIS is expected to dip 10.2% year over year to $201 million.

International revenues are estimated to gain 5.6% from the year-ago quarter to $373.3 million. Steady growth across the operating regions is expected to have benefited this segment. For this segment, adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $110.7 million, implying 18.5% year-over-year growth.

The consensus estimate for earnings per share is pegged at $2.21, hinting at a 10.5% year-over-year dip. Robust top-line growth, coupled with cost discipline, is expected to have aided the bottom line.

What Our Model Says About EFXOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Republic Services this time around. 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. But that is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Equifax has an Earnings ESP of -0.33% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.

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.

Klarna Group plc (KLAR - Free Report) : The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $987.9 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 20%. For loss, the consensus estimate is pegged at 7 cents per share, whereas it incurred a loss of 14 cents in the year-ago quarter. The company beat the consensus estimate in the first quarter of 2026 by 94.4%.

KLAR has an Earnings ESP of +43.34% and sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The company is scheduled to declare second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 18.

Thomson Reuters (TRI - Free Report) : The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is $1.9 billion, indicating 7.3% growth from the year-ago quarter’s actual. For earnings, the consensus estimate is 96 cents per share, suggesting 9.1% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported number. TRI surpassed the consensus estimate in the past four quarters, with an average beat of 3.1%.

Thomson Reuters has an Earnings ESP of +2.35% and a Zacks Rank of 2. It is scheduled to declare second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 5.

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Shares of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL – Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of “Buy” from the eight brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $720.6667.

STRL has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings raised Sterling Infrastructure from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Oppenheimer assumed coverage on Sterling Infrastructure in a report on Thursday, May 28th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $950.00 target price for the company. KeyCorp raised their price target on Sterling Infrastructure from $889.00 to $922.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Wall Street Zen cut Sterling Infrastructure from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 4th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Sterling Infrastructure from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st.

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Sterling Infrastructure Price Performance Shares of Sterling Infrastructure stock opened at $641.35 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 1.10. Sterling Infrastructure has a 52-week low of $230.00 and a 52-week high of $1,005.68. The company has a fifty day moving average of $804.41 and a 200-day moving average of $553.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 57.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 1.83.

Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The construction company reported $3.59 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.29 by $1.30. The company had revenue of $825.67 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $603.58 million. Sterling Infrastructure had a net margin of 12.02% and a return on equity of 35.64%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.63 EPS. Sterling Infrastructure has set its FY 2026 guidance at 18.400-19.050 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Sterling Infrastructure will post 18.35 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other Sterling Infrastructure news, General Counsel Mark D. Wolf sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $888.00, for a total transaction of $2,220,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 28,137 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $24,985,656. This represents a 8.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Joseph A. Cutillo sold 50,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $497.57, for a total transaction of $24,878,500.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 290,593 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $144,590,359.01. The trade was a 14.68% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 1.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Sterling Infrastructure Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Sterling Infrastructure during the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Sterling Infrastructure by 33.8% in the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 107 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Sterling Infrastructure by 8,000.0% in the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 81 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 80 shares during the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. grew its position in shares of Sterling Infrastructure by 6,950.0% in the 2nd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 141 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 139 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in shares of Sterling Infrastructure by 316.0% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 104 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the period. 80.95% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Sterling Infrastructure Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc (NASDAQ: STRL) is a diversified manufacturer and distributor of essential infrastructure products serving municipal, utility and industrial customers across North America. Through its network of wholly owned subsidiaries, the company designs, engineers and produces a wide range of cast and fabricated solutions tailored to the needs of the waterworks, natural gas, telecommunications, electric, traffic safety and parks & recreation markets.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses ductile iron and composite fittings, valve boxes, manhole frames and covers, water and gas meter sets, street light poles and mounting accessories, traffic sign posts with breakaway systems, bollards and related system components.

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Trust Wallet is one of the most downloaded self-custody crypto wallets in the world, supporting over 100 blockchains and tens of thousands of tokens through a single mobile and browser extension app. This trust wallet review 2025 update has been refreshed for 2026, folding in the latest trust wallet security review findings and recent trust wallet news alongside our hands-on testing of its security model, fee structure, and feature set. Our take: Trust Wallet is legitimate and safe when used correctly — the real risks come from phishing and fake support scams, not from the wallet’s own code. This review breaks down what Trust Wallet does well, where it falls short, and how it stacks up against MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and Exodus.

Key Takeaways Trust Wallet is a non-custodial wallet: you control your private keys, and Trust Wallet never has access to your funds It supports 100+ blockchains and 10 million+ assets, making it one of the broadest multi-chain wallets available There is no official customer service phone number — any “Trust Wallet support number” you find online is very likely a scam Standard network (gas) fees apply for transactions; Trust Wallet itself doesn’t charge extra fees for holding assets Compared to MetaMask, Trust Wallet offers wider native multi-chain support out of the box; MetaMask has deeper Ethereum/EVM tooling and browser extension maturity Founded in 2017, acquired by Binance in 2018, but continues to operate as an independent multi-chain wallet What Is Trust Wallet? Trust Wallet is a self-custody (non-custodial) cryptocurrency wallet, meaning the private keys that control your funds are stored on your own device, encrypted, rather than held by a company. It’s listed on app stores under the name Trust Crypto & Bitcoin Wallet, and functions as both a trust bitcoin wallet and a trust crypto wallet across dozens of chains at once. It launched in 2017 and was acquired by Binance in 2018, though it continues to operate as an independent, multi-chain wallet rather than an exchange-locked product. It’s available as a mobile app (iOS and Android) and a browser extension, and supports a very wide range of blockchains — Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and dozens of others — alongside built-in access to staking, a decentralized exchange aggregator, and NFT storage. Is Trust Wallet decentralized? Partially — your funds and keys are fully decentralized and self-custodied, but the app itself is developed and maintained by a centralized team, and its swap feature routes through third-party decentralized exchanges rather than being a DEX itself. The app is also open source, and is trust wallet open source questions are easy to verify directly: its core client code is published and auditable on GitHub.

Key Features Multi-chain support: Over 100 blockchains and 10 million+ assets in a single interface, more native chain coverage than most competing wallets offer out of the box Built-in Web3 browser: Connect directly to decentralized apps (dApps) and DeFi protocols without extra extensions Staking: Earn yield on supported proof-of-stake assets (including ETH, SOL, and others) directly from the app NFT support: View and manage NFTs across supported chains alongside your token holdings In-app swaps: Trade between assets without leaving the app, aggregating rates across several decentralized exchanges; as of late 2025, Trust Wallet also sponsors gas fees on select Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana swaps, letting users swap without holding the network’s native token Ledger integration: Pair with a Ledger hardware wallet for cold-storage security while keeping Trust Wallet’s interface Is Trust Wallet Safe? Yes, with the same caveats that apply to any self-custody wallet. Trust Wallet’s code has been open-sourced and audited, and because it’s non-custodial, there’s no central point of failure the way there was with custodial platforms like FTX — Trust Wallet itself never holds your funds, so it can’t be hacked in a way that drains user balances the way an exchange breach can. The real security risks with Trust Wallet are the same ones that apply to every self-custody wallet: losing your recovery phrase, falling for phishing sites that mimic the Trust Wallet app, or approving a malicious smart contract that drains your wallet. In practice, most “Trust Wallet hacks” reported online trace back to one of those user-side failures rather than a flaw in Trust Wallet itself.

How to Keep Trust Wallet Secure Never share your 12-word recovery phrase with anyone, including anyone claiming to be Trust Wallet support Only download Trust Wallet from the official Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or trustwallet.com — never from a link in an email, DM, or ad Enable the app’s built-in PIN or biometric lock in addition to your device’s own lock screen Review smart contract permissions before approving them, and revoke access for dApps you no longer use Consider pairing Trust Wallet with a Ledger hardware wallet for any holdings you don’t need immediate access to Is Trust Wallet a Cold Wallet? No. Trust Wallet is a hot wallet — it’s connected to the internet, which makes it convenient for everyday transactions but inherently less secure than a hardware (cold) wallet like a Ledger or Trezor that stores keys fully offline. If you’re holding a large, long-term position, pairing Trust Wallet with a hardware wallet (Trust Wallet supports Ledger integration) gives you the best of both: cold storage for savings, hot wallet convenience for active use.

Is Trust Wallet Legit? Yes. Trust Wallet is a legitimate, widely used product backed by Binance, with tens of millions of downloads and a long operating history since 2017. Legitimacy concerns online are almost always about scam impersonators — fake “Trust Wallet support” accounts, phishing links, or cloned apps — rather than the real Trust Wallet application, which is available only through the official Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or trustwallet.com.

Trust Wallet Scams to Watch For Because Trust Wallet doesn’t offer live customer support by phone or chat, scammers exploit that gap by posing as “official” support. If you search for a Trust Wallet phone number, Trust Wallet customer service, or a Trust Wallet support number, be aware: Trust Wallet has no phone support line, and anyone claiming to be Trust Wallet support asking for your recovery phrase is a scammer, full stop. Legitimate support only happens through Trust Wallet’s official in-app help center or their verified social channels — never through a phone call or a DM asking for your seed phrase. Other common Trust Wallet scam patterns include fake apps listed outside official app stores, phishing sites that closely mimic the real trustwallet.com login flow, and unsolicited “airdrop” links that ask you to connect your wallet and sign a malicious transaction.

Trust Wallet Fees Trust Wallet doesn’t charge its own fees for holding or transferring most assets — you pay standard blockchain network (gas) fees, which go to miners or validators, not to Trust Wallet. There’s no trust wallet minimum deposit requirement either, since you’re not depositing into a custodial account — you can hold any amount, down to fractions of a cent in value. The exception is the in-app swap feature, where Trust Wallet applies a small markup (typically around 0.5%–1%) on top of the network fee, similar to how most wallet-integrated swap features work across the industry. If minimizing swap costs matters to you, routing trades through a standalone DEX rather than the in-app swap can save on that markup, though it adds an extra step.

Trust Wallet Pros and Cons Pros:

Supports 100+ blockchains natively, more than most competing wallets Fully non-custodial — you control your private keys at all times Built-in staking, DEX access, and NFT support in one app Free to download and use beyond standard network fees Ledger hardware wallet integration for users who want extra security Cons:

No phone or live chat customer support, which creates an opening for impersonation scams Hot wallet only — no built-in hardware security (though it integrates with Ledger) Swap feature fees are less competitive than using a DEX directly Being Binance-affiliated may be a drawback for users who prefer wallets with no exchange ties Recovery relies entirely on the user safely storing their seed phrase — there’s no account recovery option How to Withdraw Money From Trust Wallet Trust Wallet doesn’t connect directly to a bank account, so withdrawing to cash requires an extra step: sending your crypto to an exchange that supports fiat withdrawal, selling it there, and then withdrawing to your bank.

Open Trust Wallet and select the asset you want to withdraw Tap Send and enter your exchange deposit address (copy it exactly from the exchange, on the matching network) Confirm the transaction and wait for network confirmation On the exchange, sell the asset for USD or your local currency Initiate a standard bank withdrawal from the exchange Double-check the network you’re sending on (e.g., ERC-20 vs. BEP-20) before transferring — sending on the wrong network is one of the most common ways self-custody users lose funds by mistake, and Trust Wallet cannot reverse a transaction once it’s confirmed on-chain.

MetaMask is the more established name for Ethereum and EVM-chain users, with deeper browser extension tooling and broader dApp compatibility on Ethereum specifically. In the metamask vs Trust Wallet comparison, Trust Wallet’s advantage is native multi-chain support out of the box — Bitcoin, Solana, and dozens of non-EVM chains work without add-ons, where MetaMask requires custom network configuration or third-party snaps for the same coverage. If your activity is Ethereum-only, MetaMask’s ecosystem maturity is hard to beat; if you’re holding assets across several unrelated blockchains, Trust Wallet’s native support is more convenient.

Trust Wallet vs Coinbase Wallet Coinbase Wallet integrates more smoothly with the Coinbase exchange itself, making transfers between the two nearly instant. Trust Wallet supports a broader range of blockchains out of the box, while Coinbase Wallet has invested more heavily in features like cloud-backed recovery options. For users already on Coinbase for buying and selling, see our full Coinbase review for how the exchange itself compares before deciding which wallet to pair it with.

Trust Wallet vs Exodus Exodus is another popular non-custodial multi-chain wallet, generally praised for its more polished desktop interface and built-in exchange feature. In the exodus vs Trust Wallet comparison, Trust Wallet supports more blockchains overall and has the backing (and scale) of its Binance affiliation, while Exodus tends to be favored by users who want a cleaner desktop-first experience alongside mobile.

Should You Use Trust Wallet? Trust Wallet is a solid choice if you hold assets across multiple blockchains and want a single non-custodial app to manage them, stake, and access DeFi without juggling several wallets. It’s less ideal if you’re an Ethereum-only power user who wants MetaMask’s deeper extension ecosystem, or if you’re holding a large long-term position that would benefit from dedicated hardware wallet security instead of (or alongside) a hot wallet. As with any self-custody wallet, the biggest disadvantage of Trust Wallet isn’t the product itself — it’s the responsibility that comes with it: lose your recovery phrase, and there’s no customer support line that can get your funds back.

Nothing on this page constitutes financial advice. Always verify you’re using the official Trust Wallet app from trustwallet.com, the Apple App Store, or Google Play — never a link from an unsolicited message or ad.

Frequently Asked Questions Is Trust Wallet safe to use in 2026? Yes. Trust Wallet is non-custodial and open-source, meaning it can't be hacked the way a centralized exchange can. The main risks are user-side: phishing links, fake apps, and scam "support" contacts rather than flaws in the wallet itself.

Is Trust Wallet legit or a scam? Trust Wallet is a legitimate product backed by Binance with millions of active users since 2017. Scam concerns almost always trace back to impersonators — fake support accounts or cloned apps — not the real Trust Wallet application.

Does Trust Wallet have a customer service phone number? No. Trust Wallet does not offer phone or live chat support. Any number or contact claiming to be official Trust Wallet support is a scam attempting to steal your recovery phrase.

Is Trust Wallet a cold wallet? No, Trust Wallet is a hot wallet connected to the internet. For cold storage security, pair it with a hardware wallet like Ledger, which Trust Wallet supports through integration.

What are the disadvantages of Trust Wallet? The main drawbacks are the lack of live customer support (which opens the door to scams), being a hot wallet rather than offering built-in cold storage, and swap fees that are less competitive than trading directly on a decentralized exchange.

Is Trust Wallet better than MetaMask? It depends on your use case. Trust Wallet offers broader native multi-chain support out of the box, while MetaMask has deeper tooling and dApp compatibility specifically for Ethereum and other EVM chains.

How much does Trust Wallet cost? Trust Wallet is free to download and use. You only pay standard blockchain network fees for transactions, plus a small markup (roughly 0.5%–1%) if you use the built-in swap feature.

Can Trust Wallet be hacked? Trust Wallet's own systems are non-custodial, so there's no central database of funds to hack. However, individual wallets can be compromised if a user's device is infected with malware, their recovery phrase is exposed, or they approve a malicious smart contract.

Does Trust Wallet support Bitcoin as well as Ethereum? Yes. Trust Wallet natively supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 other blockchains in the same app, which is broader native coverage than most competing multi-chain wallets.