Truist Financial Corporation (TFC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.91 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +13.89%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.99 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.09, delivering a surprise of +10.1%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Truist Financial, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Major Regional industry, posted revenues of $5.27 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.02%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $4.99 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Truist Financial shares have added about 8.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.1%.
What's Next for Truist Financial?While Truist Financial has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Truist Financial was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.13 on $5.35 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.51 on $21.11 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Major Regional is currently in the top 10% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 22.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +12.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
BankUnited, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $290.57 million, up 6.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Fiserv’s Debit Network Talks Raise a Bigger Question for Visa and MastercardTruist Financial NYSE: TFC reported higher second-quarter 2026 earnings and said it remains focused on improving profitability and capital efficiency, even as management lowered its full-year revenue and net interest income outlook.
The Charlotte-based bank reported net income available to common shareholders of $1.5 billion, or $1.23 per diluted share, for the quarter. Chief Executive Officer Bill Rogers said earnings per share rose 37% from the second quarter of 2025 and 13% from the first quarter of 2026.
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The One Metric Bulls Watch in Palantir Before EarningsRogers said the results showed progress in Truist’s effort to become “a more earnings-efficient and more capital-efficient growth company.” He said the bank is making deliberate decisions about where to grow, where to invest and how to optimize its balance sheet, even if those choices create near-term trade-offs in certain growth metrics.
“While some of these choices may create near-term trade-offs in individual growth metrics, they’re producing the outcomes we intended and are driving stronger profitability and improved financial performance,” Rogers said.
Profitability Improves as Fee Income Rises Chipotle: Too Spicy for Smart Money to Resist After Stock SplitChief Financial Officer Mike Maguire said total revenue increased 2.2% from the first quarter, primarily because of higher non-interest income. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, revenue rose 5.5%, led by investment banking and trading revenue and wealth management income.
Non-interest income increased 5.9% from the first quarter and 17% from the year-earlier quarter. Maguire said investment banking and trading revenue rose 72% from a year earlier, supported by stronger client activity, improved deal economics and momentum across Truist’s capital markets platform. Wealth management income increased 8%, helped by growth in client assets, advisor productivity and financial planning activity.
Non-interest expense increased 2.4% from the first quarter and 2.3% from the year-earlier period. Maguire said the linked-quarter increase primarily reflected higher incentive compensation tied to stronger business performance. The year-over-year expense growth remained below revenue growth, contributing to 320 basis points of positive operating leverage.
Rogers said Truist’s return on tangible common equity improved 310 basis points year-over-year to 15.4%. The company now expects to deliver ROTCE above 14% for 2026.
Loan Portfolio Shifts Toward Relationship-Based Growth Average loans held for investment increased $2.1 billion, or 0.7%, from the first quarter to $329 billion. Maguire said the increase was driven by 1.3% growth in average commercial loans, partially offset by a decline in average consumer loans.
Rogers said commercial and industrial loans were up just under 8% year-over-year, with growth in areas where Truist has been intentional about investment. He also cited growth in home equity lines of credit and certain other consumer areas, including Sheffield and Service Finance.
At the same time, Truist is reducing exposure to less strategic consumer lending categories. Maguire said the company discontinued originations of marine and recreational vehicle loans during the quarter and significantly reduced originations in several other less strategic and less profitable consumer lending units, including prime and non-prime auto.
Those actions are expected to reduce 2026 loan production across the affected portfolios by approximately 40% compared with 2025 production levels. In response to an analyst question, Maguire said that represented about $7 billion to $8 billion of annual production coming out of the business in 2026 versus 2025. He described marine and recreational vehicle loans as a roughly $4 billion portfolio and said indirect auto included about $20 billion in prime auto and another $4 billion to $5 billion in the Regional Acceptance non-prime auto business.
Maguire said some of these portfolios add to net interest income and net interest margin but are “significantly dilutive” to Truist’s long-term ROTCE goals and are less aligned with its client-focused business model.
Net Interest Income Outlook Reduced Taxable-equivalent net interest income rose 0.6% from the first quarter, or $23 million, due mainly to one additional day in the quarter and higher earning assets, partly offset by lower loan spreads. Net interest margin declined 4 basis points from the first quarter to 2.98%.
Truist lowered its full-year net interest income growth outlook to approximately 1% to 1.5%, down from its previous forecast of 2% to 3%. Maguire said the revised outlook reflects several factors:
Optimization of lower-return lending portfolios that reduce near-term NII and margin but improve ROTCE. Reallocation of capital from higher-yielding consumer loans into higher-quality but lower-yielding commercial loans. Broad market-driven compression in loan spreads. A less favorable deposit mix, with clients continuing to move into higher-rate products. Maguire said the deposit mix shift was the largest of the NII headwinds. Truist continues to see healthy deposit production, he said, but more client preference for higher-rate products. Average total deposit costs increased 1 basis point from the first quarter to 1.56%, while average interest-bearing deposit costs increased 1 basis point to 2.10%.
Average deposits increased 1.5% from the first quarter and 1.1% year-over-year. Maguire said Truist expects low-single-digit deposit growth for the year, around 3%, with demand deposit account balances potentially moving from roughly 27% of deposits at the start of the year toward about 25% by year-end.
Consumer, Wholesale and Digital Trends Rogers said consumer behavior remained resilient in the quarter, with stable liquidity, spending and credit trends within the company’s expectations. Average consumer and small business loans were up 2% from the second quarter of 2025, while average non-maturity consumer and small business deposits also increased 2%.
Premier Banking, which serves clients with $100,000 to $1 million in combined deposits and investments and represents more than half of consumer and small business banking deposits, remained a source of strength, Rogers said. The segment posted a 20% year-over-year increase in new deposit production balances, a 23% increase in advisor productivity and a 9% increase in financial planning activity. Referrals from consumer and small business banking to wealth management increased 15% in the first half of 2026 compared with the first half of 2025.
Digital engagement also continued to grow. Rogers said active mobile users increased 4% year-over-year to 5.4 million, while digital transaction volume rose 7% to 93 million transactions. Clients engaged with Truist Assist nearly 2 million times during the quarter, up 60% year-over-year.
In wholesale banking, average deposits increased 6% year-over-year excluding the effect of certain large M&A-related deposits in the second quarter of 2025. Middle market deposits rose 12%, with 9% growth in legacy markets and 27% growth in expansion markets such as Texas, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Average wholesale loans increased 8% from the prior-year quarter.
Credit, Capital and Leadership Transition Asset quality remained stable, according to Maguire. Net charge-offs declined 11 basis points from the first quarter to 50 basis points. The provision for credit losses totaled $395 million, modestly below net charge-offs of $414 million. The allowance for loan losses declined 2 basis points from the prior quarter to 1.51% of total loans.
Non-performing loans held for investment increased 1 basis point from the first quarter to 51 basis points of total loans. Maguire said higher indirect auto problem loans were partially offset by improvement in the commercial portfolio. He attributed the increase in indirect auto non-performing loans primarily to a change in non-accrual criteria in the Regional Acceptance non-prime auto business, not to deterioration in underlying credit trends.
Truist’s CET1 ratio increased 10 basis points from the first quarter to 10.9%. The company repurchased $1.2 billion of common stock during the quarter and continues to target approximately $5 billion of share repurchases in 2026.
For the third quarter, Truist expects revenue to increase 1% from second-quarter revenue of $5.3 billion, net interest income to increase approximately 1.5%, non-interest income to remain relatively stable and non-interest expense to rise about 2% from $3.1 billion in the second quarter.
For full-year 2026, Truist now expects revenue growth of 3.5% to 4%, compared with its previous outlook for 4% growth. The company raised its non-interest income growth outlook to approximately 10%, up from a prior estimate of high single digits. Truist maintained its expectations for GAAP non-interest expense growth of 1.75%, net charge-offs of 55 basis points, an effective tax rate of 14.5% and $5 billion in share buybacks.
The call also marked Rogers’ final earnings call as CEO. Truist announced during the quarter that Mike Lyons will become president and chief executive officer on Sept. 1. Rogers will transition to executive chair until his planned retirement in April 2027. Rogers said Lyons has the board’s mandate to lead Truist as a high-performing company and said the leadership transition comes as the company is building momentum toward improved returns.
About Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC)Truist Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company that provides a broad range of financial services through its primary subsidiary, Truist Bank, and other operating units. The company offers traditional retail banking products and services such as deposit accounts, consumer and residential mortgage lending, and credit and debit card services. Truist also serves commercial clients with middle-market and corporate lending, treasury and payment solutions, and specialty finance products.
Beyond core banking, Truist operates wealth management, asset management, insurance and capital markets businesses.
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Truist Financial shares are trending higher. Why are TFC shares climbing? Truist Tops Estimates as Earnings Jump 35% Year-Over-YearThe bank earned $1.23 per diluted share in the second quarter, clearing the analyst consensus of $1.08 by nearly 14% and representing a 35% improvement from the 90 cents per share delivered in the same period last year. Revenue of $5.27 billion edged past the $5.24 billion consensus estimate and came in 4.67% above the year-ago figure.
Fee Income and Loan Growth Drive the OutperformanceTotal noninterest income climbed to $1.64 billion, a 17% jump from the second quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in investment banking and trading revenue which more than doubled year-over-year to $352 million.
Wealth management income grew 7.8% from a year ago to $375 million as assets under management continued to expand. Average loans and leases held for investment grew to $329.2 billion, up $2.1 billion from the prior quarter, fueled primarily by commercial and industrial loan growth. Average deposits expanded $5.9 billion, or 1.5%, from the first quarter reflecting gains in interest checking accounts.
Capital Returns Remain StrongTruist returned $1.8 billion to shareholders during the quarter through a combination of $1.2 billion in common stock repurchases and 52 cents per share in dividends. The common equity tier 1 ratio rose 10 basis points to 10.9% as earnings generation and a reduction in risk-weighted assets more than offset the capital returned. Return on average tangible common equity improved to 15.4% from 13.8% in the first quarter and 12.3% a year earlier.
The bank also announced that Mike Lyons will take over as chief executive in September.
Guidance and OutlookFor the third quarter Truist is guiding for revenue of approximately $5.35 billion, just below the analyst estimate of $5.38 billion. For the full year the bank widened its revenue outlook to a range of $21.22 billion to $21.32 billion, bracketing the prior consensus estimate of $21.28 billion.
TFC Shares Are RisingTFC Price Action: Truist shares were up 0.56% at $53.55 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro.
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Comcast (CMCSA - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Over the past month, shares of this cable provider have returned +7.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Cable Television industry, which Comcast falls in, has lost 0.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Comcast is expected to post earnings of $0.97 per share, indicating a change of -22.4% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.1% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $3.49 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of -19%. This estimate has changed -1.2% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.68 indicates a change of +5.6% from what Comcast is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -2.9%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Comcast.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Comcast, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $29.17 billion indicates a year-over-year change of -3.8%. For the current and next fiscal years, $121.57 billion and $119.42 billion estimates indicate -1.7% and -1.8% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryComcast reported revenues of $31.46 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +5.3%. EPS of $0.79 for the same period compares with $1.09 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $30.6 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.8%. The EPS surprise was +8.22%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Comcast is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Comcast. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
Cohen & Steers NYSE: CNS reported higher second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings and assets under management, as executives pointed to improving demand for real estate, infrastructure, preferred securities and broader real assets strategies.
On the company’s earnings call, Chief Financial Officer Amit Muni said Cohen & Steers generated adjusted earnings per share of $0.85, up from $0.79 in the first quarter and $0.73 in the year-earlier quarter. Net income was $44 million, rising 8% sequentially and 18% from the second quarter of last year.
Assets under management increased about 8% to more than $100 billion, driven by positive market performance and net inflows. Muni said the firm generated $1.3 billion of net inflows, “one of the strongest flow quarters in our recent history,” while its institutional pipeline stood at $1.6 billion.
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Revenue Growth Outpaces Expense Growth Revenue increased 5% from the prior quarter to $152 million, which Muni attributed to higher average assets under management from market appreciation and net inflows. Total operating expenses rose 3% to $97 million, primarily due to higher incentive compensation accruals tied to increased revenue.
The firm’s adjusted operating margin improved to 36.3%, reflecting operating leverage as revenue growth exceeded expense growth. Muni said Cohen & Steers is maintaining its expense guidance, including compensation and benefits expenses of about 40% of revenue, mid-single-digit growth in general and administrative expenses compared with 2025 and a pro forma effective tax rate of 25% to 26%.
The company ended the quarter with $219 million of cash and U.S. Treasuries on its balance sheet, along with about $136 million of liquid seed investments across its funds. Muni said that liquidity gives the firm “substantial financial flexibility” to support capital management priorities and strategic growth initiatives.
Open-End Funds Drive Inflows Muni said net inflows were primarily driven by the firm’s open-end funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and SICAVs. In the advisory business, the company experienced modest outflows mainly related to institutional client rebalancing. The sub-advisory business generated slight net inflows, as more than $500 million of new mandates were partly offset by redemptions.
By strategy, U.S. real estate was the largest contributor to flows, complemented by demand for preferred securities and global listed infrastructure strategies.
Chief Executive Officer Joseph Harvey said the quarter reflected continued “broad positive business momentum,” with the $1.3 billion in net inflows representing the highest level in four and a half years. It was also the seventh quarter of inflows in the past eight quarters.
Harvey said that, with the exception of global real estate, every strategy recorded net inflows during the quarter. U.S. real estate led with $833 million in net inflows. The firm’s multi-strategy real assets portfolio generated $380 million in net inflows, bringing strategy-wide assets to $3 billion, which Harvey said represents a 29% compound annual growth rate since 2021.
Global listed infrastructure recorded its sixth straight quarter of inflows and is active in the institutional channel, Harvey said. Preferred securities, the firm’s second-largest strategy by AUM, posted a second consecutive quarter of inflows. Preferreds AUM stood at $18 billion, compared with a prior peak of $27 billion.
Investment Performance Mixed Over One Year, Stronger Longer Term President and Chief Investment Officer Jon Cheigh said 41%, 91% and 97% of the firm’s AUM outperformed over the one-, three- and five-year periods, respectively. Cheigh said the one-year result was an “outlier” caused solely by U.S. REIT relative performance, while other strategies, including international real estate, continued to outperform.
Within U.S. REITs, Cheigh said most short-term underperformance was driven by positioning in cell tower REITs, which have been affected by slower carrier spending following the initial 5G build-out and concerns that satellites could displace towers. He said the firm expects a return to its historical norm of 200 basis points of alpha in U.S. REITs going forward.
Cheigh also highlighted global listed infrastructure performance, saying that team outperformed by 370 basis points over the last year. He said infrastructure remains a growing area of investor interest.
Cheigh said U.S.-listed real estate returned 10.7% during the quarter and was up 14.9% year to date, while global real estate was up 9.6% for the year. Infrastructure returned 2.3% in the quarter and 10.7% year to date. Diversified real assets, despite a softer second quarter due to declines in energy prices and precious metals, were up 9.9% through the first half of the year, ahead of what Cheigh described as a roughly 6% return for a 60/40 portfolio.
Executives See Recovery in Real Estate and Real Assets Cheigh said the firm believes the real estate recovery remains underappreciated. He said property fundamentals are improving across sectors, with particular strength in senior housing and data centers. He also cited return-to-office trends in New York and San Francisco, strong retail performance after limited new supply over the past decade, recovering industrial demand and the absorption of excess residential supply.
Cheigh said U.S. and global REITs have delivered annualized returns of 10.1% and 10.7%, respectively, over the past three years. He said the firm believes double-digit returns are a sustainable forward outlook for its listed real estate strategies, even with interest rates at current or modestly higher levels.
Private real estate values have stabilized after a prolonged correction, Cheigh said, and transaction activity continues to recover. He said the NFI-ODCE Index has delivered seven consecutive quarters of positive total returns through the first quarter and appears on track for an eighth.
Cheigh also noted that Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, the firm’s non-traded REIT, has generated a 12.3% annualized total return since its 2024 inception through May, which he called industry-leading performance.
Growth Initiatives Gain Traction Harvey said the firm’s active ETF platform surpassed $1 billion in AUM. Its largest ETF is its real estate strategy, with $450 million in AUM. Harvey said the company expects to launch its seventh ETF by the fall, a version of its multi-strategy real assets portfolio.
The company’s SICAV fund platform reached $2 billion in AUM, with record net inflows of $326 million during the quarter. Harvey said inflows were led by multi-strategy real assets and global listed infrastructure, with international traction in markets including the United Kingdom, Japan and South Africa.
Harvey said the company’s unfunded institutional pipeline remained broad by strategy and geography. The $1.6 billion pipeline included allocations to global listed infrastructure, TREF, U.S. real estate, global real estate, multi-strategy real assets and private real estate, with domiciles across 11 countries.
During the question-and-answer session, Harvey said demand for U.S. real estate strategies is improving in both wealth management and institutional channels, aided by recent REIT performance and stronger fundamentals. He also said the company sees opportunities in global sub-advisory, including in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, while noting that Japan has been more challenging recently due to local macro conditions and investor appetite for equities.
Harvey closed the call by welcoming Muni as CFO and thanking Mike Donohue for serving as interim CFO during the transition.
About Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS)Cohen & Steers, Inc is a publicly traded investment management firm specializing in real estate securities and alternative income strategies. Founded in 1986 by Martin Cohen and Robert Steers, the company has built a reputation for expertise in listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and related equities. Headquartered in New York City, Cohen & Steers applies a research-driven approach to identify value and income opportunities across global property markets.
The firm offers a diverse range of investment products, including mutual funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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For those looking to find strong Computer and Technology stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Analog Devices is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
Analog Devices is one of 613 companies in the Computer and Technology group. The Computer and Technology group currently sits at #2 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Analog Devices is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADI's full-year earnings has moved 9.2% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
According to our latest data, ADI has moved about 40.3% on a year-to-date basis. At the same time, Computer and Technology stocks have gained an average of 13.8%. As we can see, Analog Devices is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.
One other Computer and Technology stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is Ametek . The stock is up 15.6% year-to-date.
For Ametek, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 1.2% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Breaking things down more, Analog Devices is a member of the Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry, which includes 10 individual companies and currently sits at #15 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 42.2% so far this year, meaning that ADI is slightly underperforming its industry in terms of year-to-date returns.
In contrast, Ametek falls under the Electronics - Testing Equipment industry. Currently, this industry has 4 stocks and is ranked #20. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +19.8%.
Analog Devices and Ametek could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.
Key Takeaways CMG returned to positive transaction growth as menu innovation and rewards engagement gained traction.Chipotle plans about 350 openings in 2026, with nearly 80% expected to include Chipotlanes.WEN faces traffic declines, margin pressure and 4.9x net leverage as Project Fresh unfolds. The restaurant industry continues to face an uneven operating backdrop as value-conscious consumers, intense competition and elevated labor and commodity costs pressure traffic and margins. Even so, companies with differentiated brands, expanding digital ecosystems and credible growth strategies remain better positioned to create long-term value. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG - Free Report) and The Wendy’s Company (WEN - Free Report) are attracting attention for very different reasons. Wendy’s recently climbed to a more than seven-month high in a retail-driven, meme-like rally, while Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico and is preparing for further expansion.
Chipotle is advancing its Recipe for Growth strategy through faster menu innovation, deeper rewards engagement, technology investments and continued restaurant expansion. Wendy’s, meanwhile, is pursuing its Project Fresh turnaround, but persistent U.S. traffic declines, compressed restaurant margins and elevated leverage continue to cloud the recovery. With Chipotle building on improving transaction momentum and Wendy’s facing a more demanding execution path, which restaurant stock offers the stronger investment case now? Let’s take a closer look.
Chipotle’s Recipe for Growth Strategy Gains TractionChipotle continues to build momentum around its Recipe for Growth strategy, which centers on stronger restaurant execution, faster menu innovation, deeper digital engagement and disciplined unit expansion. The company returned to positive transaction growth in the first quarter of 2026, while revenues increased 7.4% year over year to $3.1 billion and comparable restaurant sales rose 0.5%.
Menu innovation remains an important demand driver. The high-protein campaign, the return of Chicken Al Pastor and the launch of Cilantro Lime Sauce helped generate incremental transactions and attract new customers. Management noted that protein-based limited-time offerings typically produce several hundred basis points of transaction lift, with part of that benefit continuing even after the promotional window ends. The return of Chipotle Honey Chicken, along with additional beverage, side and protein launches planned for the remainder of the year, should help sustain customer interest and reinforce traffic momentum.
Chipotle is also strengthening customer engagement through its refreshed rewards platform. Loyalty-linked sales accounted for 32% of total sales in the first quarter, up 300 basis points year over year, while daily enrollments increased nearly 25% following the relaunch. With only about 20% of in-restaurant transactions currently connected to rewards, the company still has substantial room to expand customer identification, personalize offers and drive greater visit frequency.
Operational investments represent another meaningful growth lever. Chipotle’s high-efficiency equipment package has been installed in more than 600 restaurants and is expected to reach 2,000 locations by year-end. The company is reinvesting the resulting productivity gains into throughput and hospitality, with equipped markets generating several hundred basis points of comparable-sales improvement. Meanwhile, it plans to open approximately 350 restaurants in 2026, nearly 80% of which are expected to include Chipotlanes, supporting the company’s long-term objective of reaching 7,000 locations.
However, margin pressure remains a key concern. In the first quarter, adjusted restaurant-level margin contracted 250 basis points year over year to 23.7%. Wage inflation, weaker average restaurant sales volumes, higher marketing spending, and elevated beef and freight costs weighed on profitability. Chipotle expects the cost of sales to step up to about 30% in the second quarter of 2026 and sees full-year cost of sales inflation around 4%.
Wendy’s Turnaround Remains Fundamentally ChallengedWendy’s continues to advance its Project Fresh strategy, which is intended to strengthen food quality, restaurant execution and franchisee economics. However, the core U.S. business has yet to establish a convincing recovery trajectory. First-quarter global systemwide sales declined 5.5% on a constant-currency basis, while U.S. same-restaurant sales fell 7.8%, primarily reflecting lower traffic. Although performance improved from February, the 6.4% decline in U.S. comparable sales during April indicates that demand remained under meaningful pressure.
Operational initiatives have produced selective evidence of progress. Company-operated restaurants, where Wendy’s operating programs have been fully implemented, outperformed the broader U.S. system by 310 basis points during the quarter. Nevertheless, the recovery profile remains heavily dependent on a second-half inflection. Management expects global systemwide sales to decline by a mid-single-digit percentage in the second quarter before returning to growth in the back half of 2026.
The earnings profile also remains constrained. The U.S. company-operated restaurant margin declined to 11.4%, pressured by traffic deleverage, approximately 8% commodity-cost inflation and roughly 4% labor-rate inflation. Adjusted EBITDA fell $13.2 million year over year to $111.3 million, reflecting weaker restaurant margins, lower franchise royalty revenues and higher general and administrative expenses. Free cash flow decreased $31.5 million to $36.5 million, primarily due to the timing of vendor-incentive payments and lower adjusted EBITDA.
For 2026, Wendy’s continues to expect a U.S. company-operated restaurant margin of 13%, plus or minus 50 basis points, incorporating approximately 4% inflation in both commodity costs and labor rates. System optimization is also projected to create a $15-$20 million headwind to adjusted revenues. Meanwhile, net leverage increased sequentially to 4.9x from 4.8x, leaving the company near the upper end of its 3.5-5.0x target range and constraining financial flexibility as it executes the Project Fresh turnaround.
How Does the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compare for CMG & WEN?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Chipotle’s 2026 sales suggests year-over-year increases of 8.3%, while earnings per share (EPS) are expected to decline 3.4%. In the past 60 days, earnings estimates for 2026 have remained unchanged at $1.13 per share.
CMG Earnings Estimate Trend
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Wendy’s 2026 sales suggests year-over-year increases of 3%, while EPS are expected to decline 34.1%. In the past 60 days, earnings estimates for 2026 have remained unchanged at 58 cents per share.
WEN Earnings Estimate Trend
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Valuation and Price Performance: CMG vs. WENChipotle stock has declined 7.5% so far this year, underperforming its industry and the S&P 500’s rise of 3.3% and 11.8%, respectively. Meanwhile, Wendy’s shares have lost 2.5% in the same time.
YTD Price Performance – CMG, WEN, Industry & S&P 500
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Chipotle is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.42, above the industry average of 22.94 over the last year. In contrast, WEN commands an even lower forward P/E of 12.95.
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The Final TakeChipotle holds the stronger investment position, supported by improving transaction trends, a faster menu-innovation cadence, rising rewards engagement and disciplined unit expansion. Its debt-free balance sheet also provides materially greater financial flexibility.
Wendy’s Project Fresh strategy has generated selective operational progress, but persistent U.S. traffic weakness, margin compression and a recovery dependent on a meaningful second-half inflection keep execution risk elevated. Although Chipotle faces ongoing cost pressure and trades at a premium valuation, its stronger operating momentum and financial foundation give it the edge at present. Chipotle currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while Wendy’s has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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July 17 (Reuters) - Wendy's (WEN.O), opens new tab and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG.N), opens new tab said on Friday that their restaurants were not hit by a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell outlets.
The burger chain said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's investigation is centered on iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico, which it does not use. Chipotle said it does not serve shredded iceberg lettuce, and that its romaine lettuce and Supergreens salad mix are not sourced from Mexico.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the CDC are investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. The parasitic illness can cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
On Thursday, the FDA said Yum Brands-owned (YUM.N), opens new tab Taco Bell would discontinue using lettuce from a supplier identified by the agency in its investigation, shortly after the restaurant chain's statement that it had voluntarily removed the affected ingredient and would replace it within 24 hours in some states.
The FDA said 1,644 people infected with the parasitic intestinal illness across five states reported exposure to Taco Bell, citing CDC data.
Taco Bell and the FDA did not name the supplier, although the Washington Post reported that California-based supplier Taylor Farms had been identified by investigators as a potential source of contamination in the outbreak.
Taylor Farms did not respond to a request for comment.
Foodborne illness outbreaks can weigh heavily on restaurant stocks. McDonald's (MCD.N), opens new tab faced scrutiny during a cyclospora outbreak linked to salads in 2018, while Chipotle grappled with a series of E. coli and norovirus outbreaks that hurt sales, damaged consumer confidence and pressured its shares.
Reporting by Anuja Bharat Mistry in Bengaluru; Editing by Diti Pujara
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Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Over the past month, shares of this chip packaging and test services provider have returned -30.3%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, which Amkor Technology falls in, has lost 10%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Amkor Technology is expected to post earnings of $0.47 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +113.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.08 points to a change of +38.7% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.16 indicates a change of +3.7% from what Amkor Technology is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.4%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Amkor Technology.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
In the case of Amkor Technology, the consensus sales estimate of $1.8 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +19.3%. The $7.59 billion and $8.27 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +13.2% and +9%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryAmkor Technology reported revenues of $1.68 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +27.5%. EPS of $0.33 for the same period compares with $0.09 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.65 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.97%. The EPS surprise was +43.48%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Amkor Technology is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Amkor Technology. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
Thu Lan Nguyen at Commerzbank notes that weaker United States (US inflation data briefly supported Gold, but the price has slipped back below USD 4,000 per troy ounce. With markets still pricing at least one Federal Reserve rate hike and energy-price risks from the Middle East conflict, she sees limited near-term upside, though a more dovish Fed stance could later re-ignite the Gold rally.
Limited upside unless Fed shifts"Weaker US inflation data — both consumer and producer prices surprised with slower growth in June — have dampened expectations for US interest rate hikes. While the market had previously priced in nearly two rate hikes by year-end, only a single 25-basis-point rate hike is now fully priced in. However, this provided only a brief boost to the gold price. Yesterday, it slipped back below the USD 4,000 per troy ounce mark, where it is currently trading."
"In the short term, further upside potential is likely to remain limited. With the ongoing escalation of the Middle East conflict and the resulting risk of another sharp spike in energy prices, expectations of interest rate hikes are likely to persist for some time."
"A correction, regardless of developments in the US-Iran conflict, is likely to occur only if the market's assessment of the Federal Reserve were to fundamentally change."
"But the picture could also shift again: Warsh, for example, is already suggesting that AI would boost productivity and therefore likely have an inflation-dampening effect. New York Fed President John Williams also recently made similar comments, referring to a long-term downward trend in inflation."
"If this view gains traction within the FOMC, it could mean that interest rate hikes are not considered necessary to combat current inflation."
"The price of gold would then likely benefit not only in the short term from the market pricing out interest rate hikes, but also from the fact that the market perceives increased inflation risks in the long term due to a significantly more dovish stance by the Federal Reserve."
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Key Takeaways Gibraltar completed its solar exit through two divestitures, generating $75 million in gross proceeds.Capital is shifting toward Residential, Agtech and Infrastructure while supporting debt reduction.OmniMax integration, $26 million in synergies and deleveraging are central to Gibraltar's growth plan. Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (ROCK - Free Report) has completed its planned exit from the Renewables business by selling its solar racking and foundations assets to Unirac for $5 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The July 15, 2026, transaction marked the final step in a two-stage divestiture process and transferred the operations to a leading North American manufacturer of solar photovoltaic mounting systems.
The transaction follows Gibraltar’s February 2026 sale of its electrical balance-of-systems, or eBOS, business to GameChange Energy Technologies for $70 million in cash. Together, the two divestitures generated $75 million in disclosed gross proceeds and completed the company’s withdrawal from the solar business.
By simplifying its portfolio, Gibraltar is directing more capital and management attention toward its Residential, Agtech and Infrastructure businesses. These operations form the core of its building products and structures strategy and offer management greater opportunities to improve execution, capture synergies and strengthen long-term shareholder returns.
Following the news, ROCK stock gained 1.6% during trading hours yesterday.
Portfolio Simplification to Fuel Future GrowthGibraltar’s Renewables exit reflects a broader effort to reshape its portfolio around businesses where it believes it has stronger competitive positions and more attractive long-term prospects. The company classified Renewables as held for sale and began reporting it as discontinued operations effective June 30, 2025, formally separating the solar business from its continuing operations.
Gibraltar used the full $70 million of eBOS proceeds to reduce debt following its acquisition of OmniMax. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, the company had net debt of approximately $1.2 billion and identified deleveraging as a central capital-allocation priority. Management’s plan calls for excess cash flow to be directed toward debt reduction as it works toward a leverage ratio of roughly 2.5 times adjusted EBITDA by the first quarter of 2028.
The exit also allows ROCK to focus more fully on integrating OmniMax, which it acquired for approximately $1.34 billion in February 2026. The combination significantly expanded Gibraltar’s Residential platform and created opportunities in procurement, geographic expansion, cross-selling and private-label programs. Management raised its total synergy commitment to $26 million, with about $16 million expected to benefit full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA.
Overall, the divestiture sharpens Gibraltar’s strategic direction. The $75 million in disclosed proceeds supports financial flexibility, but the larger benefit is a more focused portfolio centered on Residential, Agtech and Infrastructure. Whether that translates into stronger shareholder value will depend on the company’s ability to integrate OmniMax, deliver planned synergies and reduce leverage while navigating uneven end-market conditions.
ROCK’s Share Price PerformanceShares of Gibraltar have gained 11.5% in the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry’s 2.8% rise. Investor sentiment has benefited from Gibraltar’s solid execution, including faster-than-expected OmniMax integration, higher synergy expectations and the use of $70 million in eBOS sale proceeds to reduce debt. Agtech’s $84 million backlog, a strong Infrastructure pipeline and improved April shipments and bookings also support the outlook.
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Although residential market conditions remain mixed, Gibraltar's disciplined execution, accelerated OmniMax integration, expanding synergy opportunities and proactive pricing actions position it well to navigate near-term challenges. Continued deleveraging, commercial wins and a robust project pipeline across Agtech and Infrastructure are expected to support earnings growth and sustain the stock's momentum.
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Argan, Inc. (AGX - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 40.5%, on average. AGX stock has surged 74.7% year to date. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Argan’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 38% and 29.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.1%, on average. STRL stock has jumped 109.4% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sterling’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 59.2% and 75.7%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Masco Corporation (MAS - Free Report) sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.7%, on average. MAS stock has climbed 26.2% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Masco’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 2.9% and 7.3%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Investors interested in Medical stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is Humana (HUM - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Medical peers, we might be able to answer that question.
Humana is a member of the Medical sector. This group includes 914 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #6. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.
The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Humana is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Over the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for HUM's full-year earnings has moved 5.3% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
Based on the latest available data, HUM has gained about 50.9% so far this year. Meanwhile, the Medical sector has returned an average of 0.8% on a year-to-date basis. This shows that Humana is outperforming its peers so far this year.
Another Medical stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Envoy Medical, Inc. (COCH - Free Report) . The stock has returned 15% year-to-date.
For Envoy Medical, Inc., the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 3.3% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Breaking things down more, Humana is a member of the Medical - HMOs industry, which includes 7 individual companies and currently sits at #46 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has gained an average of 27% so far this year, so HUM is performing better in this area.
In contrast, Envoy Medical, Inc. falls under the Medical - Instruments industry. Currently, this industry has 77 stocks and is ranked #182. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved -12.2%.
Investors interested in the Medical sector may want to keep a close eye on Humana and Envoy Medical, Inc. as they attempt to continue their solid performance.
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV).
Shareholders who purchased shares of AVAV during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) AeroVironment understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the U.S. Space Force’s Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource program and the U.S. Space Force’s ongoing efforts to modernize the Satellite Control Network; (ii) accordingly, defendants overstated AeroVironment’s business and financial prospects; and (iii) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 27, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/aerovironment-loss-submission-form-2/?id=194325&from=3
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WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE: LVWR) will release its second quarter financial results before market hours on Thursday, July 23, 2026. LiveWire Group, Inc. will not hold a separate earnings call. Harley-Davidson, Inc. management will discuss the results of its LiveWire reportable segment during an audio webcast from 8-9 a.m. CT where discussion will be limited to its LiveWire reportable segment's financial results and outlook updates. Harley-Davidson's LiveWire reportab.
U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 400 points on Friday.
Adjusted earnings were 99 cents per share, topping analysts’ consensus estimate of 95 cents. Revenue rose 8% year over year to $4.86 billion, or 6% in constant currency, exceeding estimates of $4.72 billion.
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NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM).
Shareholders who purchased shares of VRRM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Verra’s relationship with Avis Budget Group (“Avis”), and in particular obtaining a contract extension with Avis. Further, the Company minimized concerns that major rent-a-cars could replace Verra with in-house solutions or outsourced alternatives. On May 26, 2026, Verra issued a press release announcing a termination notice from Avis regarding its contract and accordingly lowered its 2026 full-year financial outlook. Almost one week later on June 1, 2026, the Company announced a sudden and surprising transition of its President and Chief Executive Officer David Roberts. Following this news, the price of Verra’s common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $13.08 per share on May 26, 2026, Verra’s stock price fell to $3.85 per share on May 27, 2026, a decline of about 71%.
DEADLINE: August 4, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/verra-mobility-corporation-loss-submission-form/?id=194322&from=3
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WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX).
Shareholders who purchased shares of CALX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company’s first quarter margins had significantly benefited from advanced purchasing of memory components; (2) the Company’s advanced supply of memory components was dwindling; (3) as a result, the Company was experiencing negative margin pressure as it was forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s margins, business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Revolution Medicines (RVMD 1.69%) aims to replace chemotherapy for some of the most aggressive cancers with its targeted treatments. It directly targets the RAS protein -- which feeds the growth of non-small cell lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers -- by shutting down the hyperactive cellular signals that drive their spread.
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Revolution hasn't generated any revenue, and its flagship treatment, Daraxonrasib, hasn't been approved by the FDA yet. However, positive results from its Phase 3 trial, which nearly doubled the survival rate of patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer, prompted the FDA to grant it Breakthrough Therapy and Orphan Drug designations.
It's also nearly completed its New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) launched an accelerated review of daraxonrasib this month, putting it on track for a global launch.
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Stanley Druckenmiller backs the high-flying stock Revolution's stock has already risen 125% this year in anticipation of Daraxonrasib's regulatory approvals, but it still has some big backers. In the first quarter of 2026, Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office bought 316,000 shares of Revolution Medicines.
That stake, which was worth $30.6 million at the time of its 13F filing, is now worth $56.6 million. That only accounts for 1%-2% of its equity portfolio, but it's a pretty strong vote of confidence in a pre-revenue biotech company. Revolution is still a speculative biotech play, but it could attract much more attention if its bold bet to replace chemotherapy pays off.
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Coherent gains from the AI chip boomIPG Photonics NASDAQ: IPGP said it has signed a binding offer with Lumibird SA to acquire Lumibird Medical, a medical laser systems business focused primarily on ophthalmology, in a transaction the company said would expand its exposure to higher-margin medical markets.
On a conference call discussing the proposed acquisition, IPG Chief Executive Officer Mark Gitin said the deal would be “an important milestone in IPG’s strategic evolution” and would add Lumibird Medical’s ophthalmology business to IPG’s existing medical laser presence in urology and dermatology.
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This mid-cap tech stock just jumped 30%...and is still cheapGitin said the acquisition would increase IPG’s advanced solutions revenue mix and create a broader medical laser platform spanning ophthalmology, urology and dermatology. Based on 2025 pro forma results, advanced solutions would represent about 26% of IPG’s total sales, up from 16% currently, with about $204 million in medical sales, he said.
Deal Terms and Financial Impact IPG Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tim Mammen said the purchase price is 300 million euros, representing about 15.9 times Lumibird Medical’s 2025 adjusted EBITDA. The agreement also includes a contingent earn-out of up to 50 million euros based on financial performance in 2026 and 2027.
New Name, Coherent is a Compelling AI Data Infrastructure PlayMammen said IPG expects to fund the acquisition with cash on hand and anticipates the deal will close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026. He said the company expects to maintain a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility after closing.
The company expects the acquisition to be accretive to gross margin, EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share in the first year. Mammen noted that because the transaction is a carve-out, IPG does not expect cost synergies in the near term. Longer-term opportunities may include new product co-development and the use of IPG’s technical and operational capabilities in lasers, optics and photonics across the combined portfolio, he said.
Mammen also discussed adjustments made to Lumibird’s reported IFRS EBITDA to arrive at the adjusted EBITDA measure used in IPG’s presentation. He said the adjustments included differences related to capitalized research and development, lease accounting and other IFRS-related items.
Lumibird Medical’s Market Position Gitin described Lumibird Medical as a global leader in diagnostic and treatment solutions primarily for ophthalmology, with more than 80,000 systems installed globally. The business has more than 450 employees, including more than 50 in research and development, and facilities in France, Australia and Slovenia.
Lumibird Medical serves more than 110 countries and operates under brands including Quantel Medical, Ellex and Optotek Medical. Gitin said the company holds strong positions in ophthalmology segments including glaucoma, retinal conditions and secondary cataracts, as well as some diagnostic areas such as ultrasound.
Gitin said the ophthalmology medical laser market is attractive because it is highly regulated, driven by medical necessity and supported by demographic demand trends. He said Lumibird Medical has historically produced “mid-single digit” growth over the past several years and has a strong margin profile.
The acquisition would add about $1 billion in addressable market opportunity, Gitin said. In response to an analyst question, he said the transaction would bring IPG’s addressable medical market above $2 billion, including urology, dermatology and ophthalmology.
Strategic Rationale IPG positioned the proposed acquisition as part of a broader strategy to expand beyond industrial laser applications into advanced solutions markets, including medical, directed energy and micromachining. Gitin said IPG is targeting applications where precision, accuracy, control, efficiency and reliability are required.
Gitin said Lumibird Medical is complementary to IPG’s existing medical laser business. IPG is a leader in thulium laser systems for urology and supplies OEM lasers used in dermatology, while Lumibird Medical provides ophthalmology laser treatment and diagnostic systems.
During the question-and-answer portion of the call, analysts asked about potential overlap between urology and ophthalmology sales channels. Gitin said the go-to-market approaches are “quite separate,” but that the global nature of both businesses could provide benefits over time. He also said Lumibird Medical’s established ophthalmology sales organization is a strong addition to IPG.
Gitin said IPG may eventually be able to incorporate its lasers and photonics capabilities into Lumibird Medical products, but he emphasized that medical regulatory timelines could make those opportunities longer term. He said the combination of IPG’s U.S. regulatory experience and Lumibird Medical’s European experience could support future technology development.
Growth Opportunities Gitin said Lumibird Medical’s future growth drivers include its product roadmap, geographic expansion and newer market segments such as dry eye. He said the company has built those growth initiatives into its operating model and does not require major incremental investment to operate as a standalone business.
Asked about 2026 performance, Mammen said Lumibird Medical had not provided full-year guidance. He said the business’s first quarter was “a little bit impacted by some of the geopolitical events,” but IPG is evaluating the acquisition based on its medium- and longer-term growth profile.
Gitin said IPG looks forward to welcoming Lumibird Medical’s team and views the transaction as a step toward building “a leading medical laser platform.” IPG said it will provide further details closer to closing.
About IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP)IPG Photonics Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in industrial, medical, scientific, and telecommunications applications. The company's core products include ytterbium and erbium fiber lasers, diode lasers, and fiber amplifiers that deliver high power and efficiency for precision cutting, welding, marking, and engraving. IPG's systems are engineered to optimize process speed, reliability, and energy consumption, making them a preferred choice for advanced manufacturing environments.
In addition to stand-alone laser sources, IPG offers turnkey laser systems and integrated solutions tailored to sectors such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and life sciences.
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Strength training is gaining in popularity among women, reflecting a continued focus on building strength and supporting healthy aging. Life Time experts say strength training delivers far more than physical results, supporting bone and muscle health, hormone balance, confidence, resilience, mobility and long-term independence. With more than 1,900 female personal trainers, in-person and online workout programs, Life Time offers resources to help women build strength at every stage of life. , /PRNewswire/ -- Interest in strength training continues to surge as people of all ages seek ways to improve their healthspan, not just their lifespan. Women in particular are embracing strength training in large numbers. According to Life Time (NYSE:LTH) experts and results from the Company's annual survey, it's the top exercise women want to add to their routine in 2026, and Lincoln International's 2025 Fitness Market Update finds that women are participating in weightlifting and strength-based classes at record rates. The benefits are many: balanced hormones, improved bone and muscle mass, and more.
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Investors in Eaton Corporation plc (ETN - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jul 17, 2026 $180 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.
What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.
What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Eaton shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Eaton is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Manufacturing – Electronics industry that ranks in the Bottom 35% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 30 days, two analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one analyst has revised the estimate downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from $3.07 per share to $3.08 in that period.
Given the way analysts feel about Eaton right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.
According to Al Jazeera, only three commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, marking the lowest daily transit count since May. Many ships have either halted or reversed course following recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and the renewed U.S. blockade on Iran-linked shipping.
Investors are now closely monitoring whether these disruptions persist. While strategic reserves helped cushion supply shocks during the first half of the year, the second half could prove more challenging. Prolonged disruptions would have broader implications for inflation, bond yields, central bank rate expectations, and key technical levels across commodity markets.
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Crude Oil Price Outlook: Dailyly Time Frame (Log Scale)
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WTI crude oil has rebounded nearly 20% from the $66 support area, with the recovery stalling just below $81.50, near the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the June–July decline.
Price action has since entered a short consolidation phase, and its ability to hold above recent gains suggests upside risks remain intact should supply disruptions intensify and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remain constrained.
Key resistance levels If crude oil breaks above $81.50, the following levels become key:
$84.80–$85.00: 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, representing a high-probability resistance zone. $89.80: 78.6% Fibonacci retracement, a major barrier that would determine whether prices can resume the broader uptrend toward the yearly highs. Downside risks Failure to hold above $78, followed by breaks below $73.50 and $70, would expose $68 and $66.50 once again.
This remains a major technical support zone, aligning with:
Multi-year support dating back to 2019. The 78.6% Fibonacci retracement of the 2026 rally. Although the recent rebound interrupted downside momentum, the broader bearish trend remains intact following the breakdown below the March–June consolidation range.
Should $66 fail to hold, downside pressure could initially extend toward $61, while a decisive break below that level would reinforce the case for a move toward the $55 objective outlined in my second-half outlook.
While oversold conditions triggered a short-term recovery, developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz will likely determine whether the rebound extends or whether the broader oversupply narrative re-emerges later this year.
Gold Price Outlook: 6-Month Time Frame (Log Scale)
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From a six-month perspective, gold is testing one of its most significant historical confluence zones.
Price is attempting to break below the 27.2% Fibonacci retracement of the 1920–2026 secular advance. A close below 3,930 would expose the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement around 3,500–3,460, a zone that acted as a major resistance area throughout much of 2025. Gold is also testing the long-term trendline connecting the major highs between 2016 and 2025. This former resistance trendline has now become a key long-term support level, reinforcing the importance of the current technical confluence. Whether gold rebounds from this area or extends its correction will likely depend on developments in crude oil and, more importantly, the evolving U.S.-Iran-Hormuz situation. A sustained geopolitical resolution could help stabilize inflation expectations, bond yields, and overall market sentiment, supporting a recovery in precious metals. Conversely, a prolonged escalation would likely reinforce inflation concerns, keep yields elevated, strengthen the U.S. dollar, and increase downside risks for gold.
The shorter-term and longer term upside scenario is illustrated in the following chart.
Gold Price Outlook: Daily Time Frame (Log Scale)
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Despite the strong high-time-frame support zone, gold continues to trade below the descending trendline connecting the lower highs since March 2026, leaving the broader short-term bias bearish.
The current rebound remains fragile while testing the 27.2% Fibonacci retracement of the April-July decline.
A sustained recovery above 4040, 4,120 and 4,200 would shift attention toward:
4,300: 38.2% Fibonacci retracement. 4,420: 50% Fibonacci retracement, a level that would signal a more meaningful shift back toward a bullish trend. As long as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) and crude oil remain firm, downside risks across currencies and precious metals are likely to remain elevated, with geopolitical developments continuing to shape the broader macro outlook.
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Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow have returned +11.6%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Instruments - Control industry, which Badger Meter falls in, has lost 4.1%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Badger Meter is expected to post earnings of $1.01 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -13.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.51 points to a change of -5.9% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.01 indicates a change of +11.1% from what Badger Meter is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Badger Meter is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Badger Meter, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $219.66 million indicates a year-over-year change of -7.8%. For the current and next fiscal years, $909.27 million and $980.19 million estimates indicate -0.8% and +7.8% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryBadger Meter reported revenues of $202.28 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -9%. EPS of $0.93 for the same period compares with $1.3 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $230.12 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -12.1%. The EPS surprise was -22.5%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Badger Meter is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Badger Meter. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI).
Shareholders who purchased shares of BMI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the filed complaint, defendants made false statements concerning the drivers of Badger Meter’s “record” financial results, demand for the Company’s products, and its prospects for continued growth. During the class period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter’s strong financial results reflected “ongoing favorable industry trends,” “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” They likewise touted “strong” demand and said they were seeing “robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth,” and that Badger Meter possessed a “long runway” for growth.
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Simmons First National NASDAQ: SFNC executives said the bank is seeing early progress from deposit, lending and efficiency initiatives, while cautioning that competition for deposits and loans remains intense across its markets.
During the company’s second quarter 2026 earnings call, President and CEO Jay Brogdon and CFO Daniel Hobbs described a quarter marked by higher-quality deposit growth, strong loan production, continued expense discipline and ongoing investments in talent and technology. Management also said it remains comfortable with several full-year outlook items issued earlier in the year.
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Deposit growth remains a strategic focus Hobbs said deposits remain “one of our biggest focuses strategically” and will likely be an area of significant investment over the next 12 to 24 months. He pointed to 4% annualized growth in non-interest-bearing deposits during the second quarter, calling those balances the “highest quality” deposits. Hobbs also said average balances in interest-bearing money market and savings accounts grew, even though ending balances declined.
The bank is seeing early results from marketing campaigns, efforts to attract new customers, work to deepen existing relationships and initiatives to reduce attrition, Hobbs said. He added that Simmons had more inflows from new customer balances than outflows during the quarter. Checking accounts grew more than 1% both year over year and linked quarter, which Hobbs said was evidence that deposit initiatives are beginning to pay off.
Brogdon said the competitive environment remains challenging. “Deposit competition is very, very fierce,” he said, adding that he expects that backdrop to continue. He said the bank’s ability to grow in higher-quality funding categories despite that environment was encouraging.
Hobbs said Simmons is taking an opportunistic approach to wholesale funding, including brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings. He said the company leaned more into FHLB funding during the quarter because pricing was more advantageous, while remaining short duration in both brokered deposits and borrowings.
Loan production strengthens, but management says it will not stretch for growth Brogdon said he remains encouraged by loan growth. Simmons previously provided a low- to mid-single-digit loan growth outlook for 2026, and Brogdon said the bank was at roughly 7% annualized loan growth year to date, placing it near the top end of that outlook halfway through the year.
Second-quarter loan growth was not as strong as the first quarter, but Brogdon said that was not due to weak production. He said quarterly committed production was near a four-year high and fit within the bank’s credit underwriting and pricing standards. Production was partially offset by an expected level of paydowns.
Brogdon said unfunded commitments increased due to recent production, and the loan pipeline remains healthy across the company’s footprint and asset classes. However, he emphasized that Simmons will remain disciplined. “We’re not going to stretch for growth right now,” he said.
On loan pricing, Brogdon said competition has been intense, with Simmons missing some opportunities because other banks were willing to price more aggressively. He said the bank will continue to focus on relationship profitability and returns on invested capital.
Management also highlighted a potential tailwind from fixed-rate loan repricing. Brogdon noted that Simmons has $1.8 billion of fixed-rate loans repricing over the next 12 months with an average yield below 4%, calling that “back book tailwind” meaningful.
Expense outlook improves as investments continue Brogdon said Simmons remains comfortable with its full-year guidance for net interest income growth of 9% to 11% and said the bank is “very comfortable” at the top end of that range. He also said Simmons remains comfortable with its fee and non-interest expense guidance, and expects to beat its earlier non-interest expense growth outlook of 2% to 3% for the year.
Overall, Brogdon said he expects the company to exceed its prior expectations for more than 5% positive operating leverage and strong year-over-year pre-provision net revenue growth in 2026.
Hobbs said the improved expense outlook includes significant investments. Simmons reduced square footage by another 2.5% during the quarter, bringing the total reduction to 8.5% since the start of the initiative. He said the company’s goal is to reduce square footage by 15%, with meaningful opportunities in corporate space as well as branches.
Management also cited process improvement opportunities across the front, middle and back office. Brogdon said Simmons is investing heavily in talent and technology while using internal savings to help fund those initiatives.
Credit trends remain in focus Asked about an increase in nonperforming assets related to a four-family construction borrower, Brogdon said the relationship “certainly sticks out” among the bank’s larger nonperforming loans. He said timing for resolution is difficult to predict and could extend into next year, but added that Simmons is devoting significant effort to resolving the matter.
Brogdon said the broader credit backdrop shows some healthy migration, including declining criticized and classified loans and past dues moderating toward historical norms. He said those trends should be a leading indicator for the credit outlook.
Simmons previously provided an outlook of approximately 25 basis points in annual net charge-offs for 2026. Brogdon said the company remains below that level through the first half of the year and does not currently know of anything that would cause it to change that outlook.
Capital, hiring and deposit costs Brogdon said Simmons will continue to be opportunistic with share repurchases, while prioritizing investments in the business and organic growth. An analyst referenced $161 million remaining under the company’s authorization, and Brogdon said management has put more “pencil to paper” on returning some excess capital through buybacks given its forward returns outlook.
Executives also discussed recent hiring. COO Chris Van Steenberg said teams and individuals brought into the company this year are already generating meaningful wins, including in wealth-related balances and deposits. Brogdon said he was excited about bringing Jim Recer into the business, in response to a question about the bank’s commercial and industrial opportunity.
On deposit costs, Hobbs said Simmons exited the quarter at about 1.90%, compared with a quarterly average of 1.93%. He said there may be one more quarter of benefit if rates remain flat, but a rate increase at the October 2026 Federal Reserve meeting would change that trajectory. If rates stay flat, he said deposit costs would likely hover around 1.90% to 1.95%, though investments in pricing and marketing could affect that range.
In closing remarks, Brogdon said Simmons has “significant untapped efficiency and potential” and is shifting from tactical cost efforts toward more strategic work around organizational structure, process engineering and technology. He said those investments are intended to help the bank deliver an operating model capable of reaching or exceeding its long-range return targets.
About Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC)Simmons First National Corporation NASDAQ: SFNC is a bank holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Through its primary operating subsidiary, Simmons Bank, the company maintains a network of more than 200 branches across Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Simmons First National offers a full suite of financial services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients, emphasizing relationship-driven community banking.
The company's core business activities span deposit-taking, lending and payment services.
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LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, August 3, 2026. Jackson's press release and supplemental financial materials will be available at investors.jackson.com. Jackson will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The live webcast is open to the public and can be accessed at investors.jackson.
According to Al Jazeera, only three commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, marking the lowest daily transit count since May. Many ships have either halted or reversed course following recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and the renewed U.S. blockade on Iran-linked shipping.
Investors are now closely monitoring whether these disruptions persist. While strategic reserves helped cushion supply shocks during the first half of the year, the second half could prove more challenging. Prolonged disruptions would have broader implications for inflation, bond yields, central bank rate expectations, and key technical levels across commodity markets.
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Crude Oil Price Outlook: Dailyly Time Frame (Log Scale)
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WTI crude oil has rebounded nearly 20% from the $66 support area, with the recovery stalling just below $81.50, near the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the June–July decline.
Price action has since entered a short consolidation phase, and its ability to hold above recent gains suggests upside risks remain intact should supply disruptions intensify and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remain constrained.
Key resistance levels If crude oil breaks above $81.50, the following levels become key:
$84.80–$85.00: 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, representing a high-probability resistance zone. $89.80: 78.6% Fibonacci retracement, a major barrier that would determine whether prices can resume the broader uptrend toward the yearly highs. Downside risks Failure to hold above $78, followed by breaks below $73.50 and $70, would expose $68 and $66.50 once again.
This remains a major technical support zone, aligning with:
Multi-year support dating back to 2019. The 78.6% Fibonacci retracement of the 2026 rally. Although the recent rebound interrupted downside momentum, the broader bearish trend remains intact following the breakdown below the March–June consolidation range.
Should $66 fail to hold, downside pressure could initially extend toward $61, while a decisive break below that level would reinforce the case for a move toward the $55 objective outlined in my second-half outlook.
While oversold conditions triggered a short-term recovery, developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz will likely determine whether the rebound extends or whether the broader oversupply narrative re-emerges later this year.
Gold Price Outlook: 6-Month Time Frame (Log Scale)
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From a six-month perspective, gold is testing one of its most significant historical confluence zones.
Price is attempting to break below the 27.2% Fibonacci retracement of the 1920–2026 secular advance. A close below 3,930 would expose the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement around 3,500–3,460, a zone that acted as a major resistance area throughout much of 2025. Gold is also testing the long-term trendline connecting the major highs between 2016 and 2025. This former resistance trendline has now become a key long-term support level, reinforcing the importance of the current technical confluence. Whether gold rebounds from this area or extends its correction will likely depend on developments in crude oil and, more importantly, the evolving U.S.-Iran-Hormuz situation. A sustained geopolitical resolution could help stabilize inflation expectations, bond yields, and overall market sentiment, supporting a recovery in precious metals. Conversely, a prolonged escalation would likely reinforce inflation concerns, keep yields elevated, strengthen the U.S. dollar, and increase downside risks for gold.
The shorter-term and longer term upside scenario is illustrated in the following chart.
Gold Price Outlook: Daily Time Frame (Log Scale)
Source: TradingView
Despite the strong high-time-frame support zone, gold continues to trade below the descending trendline connecting the lower highs since March 2026, leaving the broader short-term bias bearish.
The current rebound remains fragile while testing the 27.2% Fibonacci retracement of the April-July decline.
A sustained recovery above 4040, 4,120 and 4,200 would shift attention toward:
4,300: 38.2% Fibonacci retracement. 4,420: 50% Fibonacci retracement, a level that would signal a more meaningful shift back toward a bullish trend. As long as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) and crude oil remain firm, downside risks across currencies and precious metals are likely to remain elevated, with geopolitical developments continuing to shape the broader macro outlook.
Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - July 17, 2026) - Block & Leviton announces that a securities fraud lawsuit has been filed against Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) and certain of its executives. Investors who have lost money in their Planet Fitness, Inc. investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://blockleviton.com/cases/plnt.
What is this all about?
The lawsuit alleges Planet Fitness told investors during the class period that its "We Are All Strong on This Planet" marketing campaign was resonating and had "legs to extend into 2026," expressed confidence in a planned national Black Card price increase to $29.99, and reaffirmed its FY2026 guidance and a new three-year growth plan. The complaint alleges the company concealed that its marketing had pivoted too far toward fitness-minded consumers and was alienating its core beginner customers, dragging down new member joins. On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness slashed its same-store sales growth guidance from 4-5% to approximately 1%, withdrew its three-year growth targets, paused the Black Card price increase, and acknowledged that its marketing had "pivoted too far" and alienated core customers. On this news, the company's stock fell about 31% in a single day, from $63.96 to $44.01, causing substantial losses for investors.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who purchased Planet Fitness, Inc. common stock between November 6, 2025, and May 6, 2026, and has seen their shares fall may be eligible, whether or not they have sold their investment. Investors should contact Block & Leviton to learn more.
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The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff is September 14, 2026. A class has not yet been certified, and until a certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. If you've lost money on your investment, you should contact Block & Leviton to learn more via our case website, by email at [email protected], or by phone at (888) 256-2510.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - July 17, 2026) - Grabar Law Office is investigating claims on behalf of shareholders of Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT).
What is The Investigation About? The investigation concerns whether certain officers and directors breached the fiduciary duties they owed to the company.
If you purchased Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), shares prior to November 6, 2025, and still hold shares today, you can seek corporate reforms, the return of funds back to the company, and a court approved incentive award at no cost to you whatsoever. Visit https://grabarlaw.com/the-latest/plnt-shareholder-investigation/, contact Joshua Grabar at [email protected], or call 267-507-6085 to learn more. Alternatively, if you purchased Planet Fitness shares between November 6, 2025, and May 6, 2026, you can participate in the class action.
What is Alleged? It is alleged in a recently filed securities fraud class action complaint, that Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), through certain of its executives, violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements regarding Planet Fitness' national rollout of an increase to its Black Card membership tier pricing and touting the ability to continue the prior year's marketing campaign. Defendants relied upon expected membership volume growth and rate increases to present an overly rosy three-year growth algorithm. Defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in the Company's brand health, its "We Are All Strong on This Planet" marketing messaging, and its purportedly resilient high-value, low-price ("HVLP") subscription business model. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Planet Fitness' customer acquisition and marketing metrics. Notably, the Company's updated marketing messaging was failing to resonate with, and was actively intimidating, its core target demographic of fitness beginners and casual gym-goers. As a result, Planet Fitness was experiencing a significant headwind in net member joins during its peak first-quarter sign-up period that rendered its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance and long-term financial targets unachievable. Instead, Planet Fitness would be required to restructure its marketing strategy, losing the gains they praised from continuing the same marketing campaign, and entirely halt the planned Black Card price increase which sale projections were premised upon. Such statements absent these material facts caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Planet Fitness' securities at artificially inflated prices.
Then, on May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, revealing that its critical peak sign-up period was off to a slower-than-expected start internally. Management slashed full-year 2026 growth guidance, including same-store growth from 4-5% to only 1%, and completely withdrawing its long-term three-year growth algorithm it had introduced just six months prior. Management then announced they were pausing the planned national rollout of the Black Card price increase to prioritize revitalizing new membership growth.
What Can You Do Now? If you purchased Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), shares prior to November 6, 2025, and still hold shares today, you are encouraged to visit https://grabarlaw.com/the-latest/plnt-shareholder-investigation/, contact Joshua Grabar at [email protected], or call 267-507-6085. You can seek corporate reforms, the return of funds back to the company, and a court approved incentive award at no cost to you whatsoever. Alternatively, if you purchased Planet Fitness shares between November 6, 2025, and May 6, 2026, you can participate in the class action.
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NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT).
Shareholders who purchased shares of PLNT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Planet Fitness’ customer acquisition and marketing metrics. Notably, the Company’s updated marketing messaging was failing to resonate with, and was actively intimidating, its core target demographic of fitness beginners and casual gym-goers. As a result, Planet Fitness was experiencing a significant headwind in net member joins during its peak first-quarter sign-up period that rendered its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance and long term financial targets unachievable. On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, revealing that its critical peak sign-up period was off to a slower-than-expected start internally. Management slashed full-year 2026 growth guidance, notably slashing same-store growth from 4-5% to only 1%, and completely withdrew its long-term three-year growth algorithm it had introduced just six months prior. Planet Fitness attributed these results to an over-pivoted marketing campaign that failed to resonate with its core customer base, alongside external competition, macroeconomic, and weather related impacts. Management then announced they were pausing the planned national rollout of the Black Card price increase to prioritize revitalizing new membership growth. Following this news, the price of Planet Fitness’ common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $63.96 per share on May 6, 2026, Planet Fitness’ stock price fell to $44.01 per share on May 7, 2026, a decline of about 31.19% in the span of just a single day.
DEADLINE: September 14, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/planet-fitness-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=194320&from=3
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of PLNT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 14, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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SAN DIEGO, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) common stock between November 6, 2025 and May 5, 2026. Planet Fitness is one of the largest franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by member count and location footprint.
For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003.
The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) Misled Investors Regarding its Long-Term Prospects
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to the Company’s ability to nationally rollout the Black Card price increase, to Planet Fitness’ projected membership growth outlook and associated sales growth, and to the Company’s ability to drive new joins on its existing marketing campaign, purportedly saving the Company additional funds, while also minimizing risks from seasonality, weather-related events, and general macroeconomic fluctuations. In truth, the Company’s projections, both for fiscal 2026 and in its three-year growth algorithm, fell short of reality; Planet Fitness could not continue to grow its membership rate at the level necessary without a significant overhaul to its marketing message or the introduction of new marketing campaigns, nor could it proceed with the planned rollout of the Black Card price increase that such guidance was significantly reliant upon.
Plaintiff alleges that on May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, revealing that its critical peak sign-up period was off to a slower-than-expected start internally. Management slashed full-year 2026 growth guidance, notably slashing same-store growth from 4-5% to only 1%, and completely withdrew its long-term three-year growth algorithm it had introduced just six months prior. Planet Fitness attributed these results to an over-pivoted marketing campaign that failed to resonate with its core customer base, alongside external competition, macroeconomic, and weather-related impacts. Management then announced they were pausing the planned national rollout of the Black Card price increase to prioritize revitalizing new membership growth. On this news, Planet Fitness stock fell from a closing market price of $63.96 per share on May 6, 2026, to $44.01 per share on May 7, 2026, a decline of about 31.19% in the span of just a single day.
What Now: You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Planet Fitness, Inc. Shareholders who wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the class should contact Robbins LLP. The lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.
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SummaryEvery month, we run a screen for dividend growth stocks that could offer some ideas for further due diligence.The screening process considers dividend safety, dividend growth, and dividend growth consistency.REITs tend to show up quite regularly, and that has been particularly notable this month, as we will take a quick dive into three of them.However, we also have a new name showing up this month that looks like an interesting potential turnaround play.This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, Cash Builder Opportunities. Learn More » Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images
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Dividend growth stocks aren't always the most exciting investments out there. They often aren't grabbing the
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Arch Capital Group (ACGL - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Shares of this property and casualty insurer have returned +9.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change. The Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, to which Arch Capital belongs, has gained 0.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Arch Capital is expected to post earnings of $2.45 per share, indicating a change of -5% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.3% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $9.35 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of -5%. This estimate has changed +0.5% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $9.94 indicates a change of +6.3% from what Arch Capital is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.6%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Arch Capital.
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Arch Capital, the consensus sales estimate of $4.59 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of -3.5%. The $18.24 billion and $18.6 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of -2.9% and +2%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryArch Capital reported revenues of $4.39 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -3.8%. EPS of $2.5 for the same period compares with $1.54 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.67 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -6.11%. The EPS surprise was +2.04%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Arch Capital is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Arch Capital. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albany Engineered Composites, a segment of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), and A&P Technology, a global leader in precision braided composite reinforcement technologies, announced today that they are partnering to explore and develop advanced braided composite manufacturing solutions for both current and next-generation aerospace and defense applications. The collaboration brings together two highly complementary manufacturing technologies, A&P.
Key Points:The recent price action in precious metals has been surprising, considering the weaker dollar and the massive downside surprise in June CPI. In my view, those developments alone should have propelled gold easily above $4,100. So, what drives the current weakness? My best guess is renewed tensions with Iran. Our Gold Cycle Indicator remains deeply oversold, and I continue to believe we are approaching an important cycle low. It would take a sustained breakdown below $3,900 to support the more bearish downside target of $3,500—a scenario I still view as the less likely outcome.
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Our Gold Cycle Indicator is at 16; the most oversold since late 2022.
The Gold Cycle Indicator sits at 16, its most oversold reading since late 2022. US Dollar The dollar fell sharply after Tuesday’s weaker-than-expected CPI report (-0.4%) and retested support near 100.50. Under normal circumstances, that kind of dollar weakness should have sent gold comfortably above $4,100, but it didn’t, which I viewed as a red flag.
Precious metals likely need a sustained breakdown in the dollar below yesterday’s 100.35 low to regain upside momentum. Conversely, a sustained breakout above the short-term trendline in the dollar (101.20) could add bearish pressure on the metals complex.
The US Dollar Index has dropped back to support near 100.50, with 101.20 the short-term trendline to watch. Gold Gold posted a fresh closing low as we approach the end of the expected timing window. The weaker-than-expected CPI report and the resulting dollar weakness should have been enough to push gold well-above $4,100, but that failed to materialize. To me, that suggests the recent weakness has more to do with renewed tensions surrounding Iran.
The $3,900 level remains my line in the sand. It would take a sustained breakdown lasting more than three days below that level to activate my alternate downside target of $3,500-$3,600. Until then, I continue to watch for evidence that a meaningful bottom is forming.
Gold has printed a fresh closing low, with $3,900 the key line separating a bottoming setup from a deeper slide. Silver Silver posted fresh lows in July as it approaches the lower boundary of its target zone. A decisive breakdown below $54.00 could trigger a backtest of $50.00. If gold confirms its alternate downside target between $3,500 and $3,600, silver could slip briefly towards $45.00 in a worst-case scenario.
Silver has made fresh lows into its target zone, with $54 the support that guards the $50 level. Silver Monthly If silver fails to hold support near $54.00, it risks a retest of the breakout area around $49.50, which I would view as a very attractive long-term entry point. I’d be very surprised if prices remained below $50.00 for more than a few days or, at most, a couple of weeks.
The silver monthly chart shows price nearing its prior breakout zone around $49.50, a key long-term level. Platinum Platinum continues to hold up better than both gold and silver. A series of progressive closes above $1,700 would provide constructive evidence that a meaningful bottom is in place. If prices weaken further, major support remains near $1,500.
Platinum continues to hold up better than gold and silver, with $1,700 the pivot and $1,500 the major support. GDX Miners posted fresh lows, finishing below the lower end of my target zone. The next major support level comes in near $68.00. Meanwhile, the MACD continues to display a positive divergence, suggesting downside risk is becoming increasingly limited and supporting the view that this multi-month correction is nearing its end.
The GDX daily chart shows fresh lows into $68 support, while a positive MACD divergence hints the decline is maturing. GDXJ Juniors also posted fresh lows and are approaching the lower end of my ideal target zone. Final support comes in near $85.00 should the decline deepen. For now, I continue to watch for a reversal candle as confirmation that a meaningful bottom is forming.
The GDXJ daily chart shows juniors at fresh lows, with $85 the final major support in view. SILJ Silver juniors are trading within the target zone but are also approaching the end of the expected timing window for a cycle low. Should prices weaken further, the next and final major support level comes in near $21.00.
The SILJ daily chart shows silver juniors in their target zone, with $21 the next support if weakness extends. Conclusion Tuesday’s -0.4% CPI print and the weaker U.S. dollar should have been enough to push gold higher, reinforcing the case that a mid-year low was already in place. The fact that it didn’t suggests other bearish forces remain at work and could drive prices lower before a final bottom is established.
Overall, I continue to believe the correction that began in January is approximately 95% complete and that we are approaching an important low. However, if gold fails to hold the $3,900 level through July, I will have to acknowledge the possibility of a deeper decline towards $3,500. Under that scenario, silver could temporarily fall to around $45.00.
The bigger picture remains unchanged. I view the current correction as just a pause within a multi-year bull market that should extend into 2030, with gold ultimately surpassing $10,000 and silver rising above $300. In the near term, however, bearish sentiment appears to be reaching an extreme, suggesting we are probably closer to a bottom than most investors likely expect.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) will host a pre-recorded audio webcast with the financial community providing financial results for the second quarter 2026 on Friday, July 31st, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Erie Indemnity will issue a press release reporting its results after the close of the market on Thursday, July 30th.
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Key Takeaways Top-ranked PENN, BCC, DY, SIMO and U show strong potential to deliver earnings beats this season. Positive Earnings ESP, high Zacks Rank and surprise history boost the odds of upside earnings surprises. Strong earnings beats often fuel stock gains, making these five names worth watching before results. It is not surprising that before an earnings season, every investor looks for stocks that can beat market expectations. This is because investors always try to position themselves ahead of time and look to tap stocks that are high-quality in nature.
In this regard, we ran a screener that yielded stocks PENN Entertainment Inc. (PENN - Free Report) , Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) , Dycom Industries (DY - Free Report) , Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO - Free Report) and Unity Software (U - Free Report) as the likely winners on the earnings beat potential.
Why Is a Positive Earnings Surprise So Important?Historically, stocks of companies with solid quarterly earnings (on a nominal basis) tank if they miss or merely meet market expectations. After all, a 20% earnings rise (though apparently looks good) doesn’t tell you if earnings growth has been exhibiting a decelerating trend.
Also, seasonal fluctuations come into play sometimes. If a company’s Q1 is seasonally weak and Q4 strong, then it is likely to report a sequential earnings decline. In such cases, growth rates are misleading when judging the true health of a company.
On the other hand, after much brainstorming and analysis of companies’ financials and initiatives, Wall Street analysts project the earnings of companies. They, in fact, club their insights and a company’s guidance when deriving an earnings estimate.
Thus, outperforming that estimate is almost equivalent to beating the company’s own expectation as well as the market perception. And if the margin of earnings surprise is big, it typically drives the stock higher right after the release. Thus, more than anything else, an earnings surprise can push a stock higher.
How to Find Stocks That Can Beat?Now, finding stocks that have the potential to beat on the bottom line may be investors’ dream, but not an easy job. One way to do this is to look at the earnings surprise history of the company.
An impressive track in this regard generally acts as a catalyst in sending a stock higher. It indicates the company’s ability to surpass estimates. And investors generally believe that the company will apply the same secret to execute yet another earnings beat in its next release.
Winning StrategyIn order to shortlist stocks that are likely to come up with an earnings surprise, we chose the following as our primary screening parameters.
Last EPS Surprise greater than or equal to 10%: Stocks delivering positive surprise in the last quarter tend to surprise again.
Average EPS Surprise in the last four quarters greater than 20%: We lifted the bar for outperformance slightly higher by setting the average earnings surprise for the last four quarters at 20%.
Average EPS Surprise in the last two quarters greater than 20%: This points to a more consistent surprise history and makes the case for another surprise even stronger.
In addition, we place a few other criteria that push up the chance of a positive surprise.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: Only companies with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) rating can get through.
Earnings ESP greater than zero: A stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of #1, 2 or 3 for an earnings beat to happen, as per our proven model.
In order to zero in on those that have long-term growth potential and high trading liquidity, we have added the following parameters too:
Next 3–5 Years Estimated EPS Growth (Per Year) greater than 10%: Solid expected earnings growth exhibits the stock’s long-term growth prospects.
Average 20-day Volume greater than 100,000: High trading volume implies that the stocks have adequate liquidity.
A handful of criteria has narrowed down the universe from over 7,700 stocks to only 13.
Here are five out of 13 stocks:
PENN Entertainment:The Zacks Rank #1 company adopted its current name in 1994 when it became publicly traded. PENN Entertainment is a multi-jurisdictional owner and operator of gaming and racing facilities with video gaming terminal operations and a focus on slot machine entertainment. The company’s portfolio is geographically diverse and includes a broad set of regional properties. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The average earnings surprise of PENN for the past four quarters is 120.11%.
Boise Cascade: The Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company is one of the largest wood products manufacturers and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, headquartered in Boise, ID.
The average earnings surprise of BCC for the past four quarters is 40.83%.
Dycom Industries:The Zacks Rank #1 company is a specialty contracting firm operating in the telecom industry.
The average earnings surprise of DY for the past four quarters is 24.96%.
Silicon Motion Technology: Silicon Motion Technology Corporation is a leading developer of microcontroller ICs for NAND flash storage devices. The stock has a Zacks Rank #1.
The average earnings surprise of SIMO for the past four quarters is 18.61%.
Unity Software: The company provides a platform to develop, deploy and grow games and interactive 3D experiences across mobile, PC, console and extended reality.The stock has a Zacks Rank #1.
The average earnings surprise of U for the past four quarters is 7.37%.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that it will release its first quarter fiscal 2027 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026, on August 7, 2026.
Following the earnings release, which will be issued at 6:55 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), Under Armour management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the company's results.
The conference call will be webcast live and available for replay on Under Armour's Investor Relations website at https://about.underarmour.com/investor-relations/financials.
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour, Inc., based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a global performance brand committed to empowering athletes everywhere. Since 1996, the company has advanced how athletes train, compete, and recover through innovative apparel, footwear, and accessories. In partnership with elite athletes and game changers, Under Armour is shaping the future of sport and inspiring those who strive for more. Learn more at http://about.underarmour.com.
J.B. Hunt Transportation's NASDAQ: JBHT share price is trucking higher in 2026 and is on track to hit the $340 mark due to an existential shift in the industry. While demand is relatively flat, industry-wide capacity has contracted significantly over the trailing 12 months (TTM), and it isn’t coming back. The collapse of Yellow Corp. in 2023, higher-for-longer rates, high fuel costs, and a regulatory squeeze have undermined capacity.
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The regulatory squeeze, linked to immigration reform, clamped down on driver qualification and compliance, squeezing an estimated 50,000 drivers out of the market over the past year. At the same time, smaller operators are exiting due to cost constraints, leaving the big players like J.B. Hunt to pick up the slack. Within this, shippers are coming to appreciate JBHT's intermodal model, as it enables lower costs and a full slate of services that run from the port to the final mile.
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And J.B. Hunt? It’s been investing in technology to improve its operational efficiency, even as spot prices are climbing. The takeaway for investors is that J.B. Hunt is perfectly positioned for the current environment, experiencing top-line growth and margin expansion that is not expected to end soon. Given the underlying economic backdrop, business is likely to remain at least stable over the coming 12 months if it doesn’t accelerate.
J.B. Hunt Outperforms, Raises Guidance on Demand and Margin StrengthJ.B. Hunt had an outstanding 2nd quarter, with revenue growing by 19% to $3.5 billion, more than 700 basis points above the consensus estimates. Strength was driven by load volume and revenue per load in the key segments, offset by a single spot of weakness in Final Mile Services. Final Mile Services, one of the smallest segments, contracted by 6%, offset by a 49% increase in Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), a 35% increase in JBT (trucking), a 22% increase in JBI (intermodal), and a 9% increase in Dedicated Contract Services (DCS).
Margin news was also good, if spotty. There was margin contraction in one segment and an operating loss in another, linked to outsized capacity purchases, but these were offset by record-setting margins in others. Operating income grew by 32% to nearly $260 million, outpacing top-line growth by 1,300 bps, and GAAP earnings grew by 45%, outperforming the consensus by more than 1,000 bps. Looking ahead, the company expects its strengths to continue, good news for investors, given the leverage they provide.
The strength of J.B. Hunt’s position is clearly reflected in the balance sheet. The TTM improvement in revenue, margin, and cash flow enabled significant debt reduction even as the company invested in the future and returned capital to shareholders. Debt was reduced by 21%, aided by reduced capital expenditure (CapEx) and structural cost savings, and the share count was reduced by more than 3%.
Balance sheet highlights at quarter-end include a reduced cash balance, offset by increases in current and total assets and in receivables. Additionally, total liabilities are down, and equity is up.
Analysts Hitching Ride With JBHT - Forecast Fresh HighsAnalysts responded favorably to the earnings release, highlighting factors such as volumes, margins, cash flow, and the balance sheet. The net result was several price target increases and coverage initiations that extend the prevailing trend.
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Analyst RatingModerate Buy
Upside/Downside4.1% Downside
Short Interest LevelHealthy
Dividend StrengthStrong
News Sentiment0.78 Insider TradingSelling Shares
Proj. Earnings Growth26.12%
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Coverage is increasing, sentiment is firming, and the consensus price target is rising, forecasting a move to $330 at the high end. The likely scenario is that analysts continue lifting their targets through year’s end, eventually pushing this market into the mid-$300 range.
Technical factors are bullish. The late-June, early-July action suggests consolidation within a strong uptrend, with the post-release action in alignment with a bullish breakout. Assuming the market follows through on the signal, the consolidation amounts to a continuation signal with potential to rise by the dollar figure of the preceding rally. That’s worth approximately $70, sufficient to put this market at $340 within only a few months of the fresh high.
Institutional activity is mixed and raises the risk that the market will top out, but isn’t yet a deal-breaker for this market. As it stands, the group owns about 75% of the stock and has accumulated on balance over the TTM period, but the margin is slim, and activity in early 2026 suggests profit-taking. The market will struggle to advance with this in play, but it can do so; the risk is that institutions accelerate profit-taking, though this is unlikely until later in the year. Later in the year, as the fiscal period nears its end, institutions, analysts, and money managers will be tempted to lock in 2026 profits and may cap gains.
Should You Invest $1,000 in J.B. Hunt Transport Services Right Now?Before you consider J.B. Hunt Transport Services, you'll want to hear this.
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Tesla, Nvidia, and Google helped shape the last era of market growth, but the next wave could come from a new group of companies. Inside this report, you’ll find 7 stocks that could play a major role in the next tech-driven market boom.
Key Takeaways The five stocks outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 12 weeks, four weeks and one week.VSXY surged 332.6% in a year, while its fiscal 2027 earnings estimate rose to $4.65 per share.PARR gained 131.7% in a year as its 2026 earnings estimate climbed 30.1% over the past 60 days. The U.S. stock market has remained resilient, with the S&P 500 gaining about 10% so far this year. Investors have been encouraged by steady economic data, as lower-than-expected jobless claims and stable retail sales suggest that consumer spending continues to hold up despite higher prices. The Federal Reserve reiterated that inflation remains above target but acknowledged the progress made, while stressing the central bank's commitment to making independent policy decisions.
Markets are also navigating a mix of external risks. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East and proposed U.S. tariffs on selected Brazilian imports have added uncertainty, even as Iran's release of an American prisoner has raised hopes for a gradual easing of geopolitical strains. Meanwhile, low U.S. crude inventories could keep energy prices elevated and weigh on some sectors.
Even with these headwinds, the market's ability to advance reflects underlying strength. In this environment, focusing on stocks with strong relative price strength can be a sensible strategy, as companies consistently outperforming the broader market are often better positioned to weather uncertainty and benefit when investor confidence remains intact.
At this stage, investors would be wise to consider companies such as J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT - Free Report) , Progyny (PGNY - Free Report) , Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET - Free Report) , Victoria's Secret & Co. (VSXY - Free Report) and Par Pacific Holdings (PARR - Free Report) .
Relative Price Strength Strategy
Whether a stock has the potential to offer considerable returns is determined primarily by its earnings and valuation ratios. Simultaneously, it is essential to check whether its price performance exceeds its peers or the industry average.
Upon such comparison, if we find that a stock is unable to match up to wider sectoral growth despite having impressive earnings momentum or valuation multiples, it may be better to avoid it.
However, those outperforming their respective industries or benchmarks should be included in your portfolio since they have a higher chance of securing significant returns. Picking a stock that outperforms its peers ensures a winning option on your hands.
Then again, it is imperative that you determine whether or not an investment has relevant upside potential when considering stocks with significant relative price strength. Stocks delivering better than the S&P 500 for 1 to 3 months, at least, and having solid fundamentals, indicate room for growth and the best way to go about this strategy.
Finally, it is crucial to find out whether analysts are optimistic about the upcoming earnings of these companies. In order to do this, we have added positive estimate revisions for the current quarter’s (Q1) earnings to our screen. When a stock undergoes an upward revision, it leads to additional price gains.
Screening Parameters
Relative % Price change – 12 weeks greater than 0
Relative % Price change – 4 weeks greater than 0
Relative % Price change – 1 week greater than 0
(We have considered those stocks that have been outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 12 weeks, four weeks and one week.)
% Change (Q1) Est. over 4 Weeks greater than 0: Positive current-quarter estimate revisions over the last four weeks.
Zacks Rank equal to 1: Only Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks — that have returned more than 26% annually over the last 26 years and surpassed the S&P 500 in 23 of the last 26 years — can get through. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Current Price greater than or equal to $5 and Average 20-day Volume greater than or equal to 50,000: A minimum price of $5 is a good standard to screen low-priced stocks, while a high trading volume would imply adequate liquidity.
VGM Score less than or equal to B :Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 (Buy), offer the best upside potential.
Here are five of the 12 stocks that made it through the screen:
J.B. Hunt Transport Services: It is a provider of a wide range of transportation, brokerage, and delivery services to a diverse group of customers through the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for J.B. Hunt’s 2026 earnings indicates 20.1% growth. JBHT has a VGM Score of B.
J.B. Hunt beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the last four quarters. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 9.8%, on average. JBHT shares have gained 100.4% in a year.
Progyny: Progyny provides fertility and family-building benefits for employers. Its platform combines treatment coverage, pharmacy support, a selected provider network and patient guidance, helping members access care while clients manage costs and strengthen employee satisfaction. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings of Progyny indicates 7.9% growth. PGNY has a VGM Score of A.
Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Progyny’s 2026 earnings has moved up 3.6%. The company has a market capitalization of $2.5 billion. PGNY shares have gone up 44.8% in a year.
Bassett Furniture Industries: Bassett Furniture designs, manufactures and sells home furnishings through a network of company-owned and licensed stores offering free in-home design services. The company’s expected EPS growth rate for three to five years is currently 16%, which compares favorably with the industry's growth rate of 13%. BSET has a VGM Score of B.
Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Bassett Furniture’s fiscal 2026 earnings has moved up 7.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings indicates 18.7% growth. BSET shares have gained 17.2% in a year.
Victoria's Secret & Co.: It is a specialty retailer of women's intimates, sleepwear, apparel, sportswear and swimwear, and prestige fragrances and body care sold under the Victoria's Secret, PINK and Adore Me brands. Victoria's Secret’s expected EPS growth rate for three to five years is currently 27.4%, which compares favorably with the industry's growth rate of 15.5%. The company has a VGM Score of A.
VSXY has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 55.1%, on average. Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Victoria’s Secret’s fiscal 2027 earnings has moved up from $3.49 per share to $4.65. VSXY’s shares have gone up 332.6% in a year.
Par Pacific Holdings: Par Pacific is an integrated energy company that produces conventional and renewable fuels across the western United States. Its operations combine refining, logistics and fuel retailing, supported by a broad transportation and storage network. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings of Par Pacific indicates 136.1% growth. PARR has a VGM Score of A.
Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Par Pacific’s 2026 earnings has moved up 30.1%. The company has a market capitalization of $3.7 billion. PARR shares have gone up 131.7% in a year.
Sprouts Farmers (SFM - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this natural and organic food retailer have returned -8.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Food - Natural Foods Products industry, which Sprouts Farmers falls in, has gained 1.8%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Sprouts Farmers is expected to post earnings of $1.35 per share, indicating no change. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $5.57 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +4.9%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.78 indicates a change of +3.8% from what Sprouts Farmers is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Sprouts Farmers.
Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
In the case of Sprouts Farmers, the consensus sales estimate of $2.33 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +4.9%. The $9.51 billion and $10.11 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +8% and +6.3%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistorySprouts Farmers reported revenues of $2.33 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +4.1%. EPS of $1.71 for the same period compares with $1.81 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.33 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.15%. The EPS surprise was +2.4%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Sprouts Farmers is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Sprouts Farmers. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE).
Shareholders who purchased shares of HELE during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the filed complaint, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that evidence suggests that given the importance of project pegasus to the Company’s business model and finances, the external macroeconomic conditions during the class period, and the Company’s internal budget and resource constraints, at the time these statements were made, defendants knew or should have known that project pegasus would not, and was not on track to, realize the savings, efficiency, or effectiveness that Helen of Troy consistently touted.
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AST SpaceMobile stock is trading near recent lows. Where are ASTS shares going? $1B Convertible Notes PricedAST SpaceMobile priced $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 1.625% convertible senior notes due 2034 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers. The notes carry an initial conversion price of approximately $79.57 per share — a 20% premium over the company’s July 15 closing price of $66.31.
The company also entered into capped call transactions with an initial cap price of $149.20 per share, a 125% premium over the same reference price, designed to reduce potential dilution upon conversion. The sale is expected to settle July 20, with initial purchasers holding an option to buy up to an additional $150 million in notes within 13 days of issuance.
Commercial Launch Delayed to 2027AST SpaceMobile Shares Trade LowerASTS Price Action: At the time of publication, AST SpaceMobile shares are trading 1.33% lower at $54.28, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS +6.13%) have collapsed 25% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The potentially disruptive direct-to-device satellite internet provider is raising $1 billion in funding through convertible notes, sending the stock sinking.
AST SpaceMobile stock is now down 59% from highs set less than two months ago. Here's why.
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$1 billion in convertible notes On July 15, AST SpaceMobile finalized a surprise $1 billion convertible bond capital raise. These are bonds that can be converted to stock above a certain share price; the specific terms of this deal call for the debt to expire in 2034 at an annual interest rate of 1.6% and a conversion price of $79.60. AST SpaceMobile currently trades at around $55 a share.
This means $16 million in annual interest payments added to AST SpaceMobile's income statement, which is actually a sizable portion of the $85 million in trailing twelve-month revenue it generates. Investors were probably a bit blindsided by this capital raise, seeing that the company had $3 billion in cash on the balance sheet at the end of last quarter.
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Should you buy the dip? AST SpaceMobile has had major cash flow issues, burning $1.37 billion over the last twelve months. It also has operational issues with getting its satellites into orbit, such as the recent misaligned launch from Blue Origin and the explosion of Blue Origin's launchpad. This could delay the full commercial launch of AST SpaceMobile's satellite network, keeping it burning cash for the foreseeable future.
Take this all together, and it's no surprise the stock price is collapsing. However, with a market cap of over $20 billion and further dilution on the horizon, the stock still doesn't look cheap today.
Brett Schafer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends AST SpaceMobile. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $4.17 per share, up from $3.81 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Domino’s quarterly revenue is $1.18 billion. It reported $1.15 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
Ahead of quarterly earnings, Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour, on Thursday, maintained Domino’s with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $395 to $370, while Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and slashed the price target from $350 to $325.
With the recent buzz around Domino’s, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company’s dividends too. As of now, Domino’s has an annual dividend yield of 2.41%, which is a quarterly dividend amount of $1.99 per share ($7.96 a year).
So, how can investors use its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 per month?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $248,571 or around 754 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $49,780 or around 151 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($7.96 in this case). So, $6,000 / $7.96 = 754 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $7.96 = 151 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock’s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
DPZ Price Action: Shares of Domino’s jumped 6.1% to close at $329.67 on Thursday.
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SummaryTencent is rated Hold, with a $76/share target, reflecting a balanced outlook ahead of 2Q26 earnings.We see AI ecosystem transformation as a strategic positive, but lack of clear AI monetization and gaming innovation remain key concerns.Gaming momentum is supported by top titles like Honor of Kings and Delta Force, while fintech faces macro-driven headwinds.With TCEHY shares at a 5-year low P/E, positive AI or gaming catalysts could drive upward revisions and share price recovery. Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
We preview Tencent’s (TCEHY) upcoming 2Q26 earnings results, which are due out next month. Heading into the print, we are cautiously optimistic given that we see the upcoming quarter is well-balanced with both puts and
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