JD.com, Inc. (JD - Free Report) closed the last trading session at $28.88, gaining 0.7% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $40.45 indicates a 40.1% upside potential.
The average comprises 21 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $27.00 to a high of $50.00, with a standard deviation of $5.43. While the lowest estimate indicates a decline of 6.5% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 73.1% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.
However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in JD. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in JDThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 2.3% over the past month, as one estimate has gone higher compared to no negative revision.
Moreover, JD currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much JD could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
SummaryMy June 2025 cautious Buy on TTD fell ~72%. Only the caution and starter-position sizing held up. Growth collapsed from mid-twenties expectations to ~12% by Q1 2026.The forward EV/EBITDA has compressed from ~28x to ~6.5x, but consensus expects only ~28% EPS expansion over three years. A low multiple alone is not a thesis.Operating expenses grew ~18% against ~12% revenue growth, stock compensation ran ~$109m on ~$689m revenue, and cash yields just over 4% on market value.Downgrading to Hold, not Sell. The Publicis drag looks resolved, comps ease, buybacks are supported by a clean balance sheet, and the tax drag unwinds on any rebound. Thawatchai Chawong/iStock via Getty Images
I had last written about The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) in June last year. The call was in anticipation of continued topline growth in the mid-twenties, supported by connected TV leadership and UID2 adoption. I
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Cloudflare (NET - 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.
Shares of this web security and content delivery company have returned +14.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change. The Zacks Internet - Software industry, to which Cloudflare belongs, has gained 10.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
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.
Cloudflare is expected to post earnings of $0.27 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +28.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.2 points to a change of +29% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.64 indicates a change of +36.2% from what Cloudflare 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 #2 (Buy) for Cloudflare.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven 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 Cloudflare, the consensus sales estimate of $665.42 million for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +29.9%. The $2.81 billion and $3.59 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +29.7% and +27.8%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryCloudflare reported revenues of $639.76 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +33.5%. EPS of $0.25 for the same period compares with $0.16 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $621.91 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.87%. The EPS surprise was +8.7%.
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.
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.
Cloudflare is graded F 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.
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 Cloudflare. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
Two factors often determine stock prices in the long run: earnings and interest rates. Investors can't control the latter, but they can focus on a company's earnings results every quarter.
Life and the stock market are both about expectations, and rising above what is expected is often rewarded, while falling short can come with negative consequences. Investors might want to try to capture stronger returns by finding positive earnings surprises.
Hunting for 'earnings whispers' or companies poised to beat their quarterly earnings estimates is a somewhat common practice. But that doesn't make it easy. One way that has been proven to work is by using the Zacks Earnings ESP tool.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Earnings ESP is more formally known as the Expected Surprise Prediction, and it aims to grab the inside track on the latest analyst estimate revisions ahead of a company's report. The idea is relatively intuitive as a newer projection might be based on more complete information.
Now that we understand the basic idea, let's look at how the Expected Surprise Prediction works. The ESP is calculated by comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the percentage difference between the two giving us the Zacks ESP figure.
When we join a positive earnings ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or stronger, stocks posted a positive bottom-line surprise 70% of the time. Plus, this system saw investors produce roughly 28% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Stocks with a #3 (Hold) ranking, which is most stocks covered at 60%, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. But stocks that fall into the #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market. Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.
Should You Consider Nextpower?The final step today is to look at a stock that meets our ESP qualifications. Nextpower (NXT - Free Report) earns a #1 (Strong Buy) 16 days from its next quarterly earnings release on July 30, 2026, and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $1.16 a share.
By taking the percentage difference between the $1.16 Most Accurate Estimate and the $1.04 Zacks Consensus Estimate, Nextpower has an Earnings ESP of +12.08%. Investors should also know that NXT is one of a large group of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
NXT is part of a big group of Oils and Energy stocks that boast a positive ESP, and investors may want to take a look at Devon Energy (DVN - Free Report) as well.
Devon Energy is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, and is getting ready to report earnings on August 4, 2026. DVN's Most Accurate Estimate sits at $1.36 a share 21 days from its next earnings release.
Devon Energy's Earnings ESP figure currently stands at +1.50% after taking the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34.
NXT and DVN's positive ESP figures tell us that both stocks have a good chance at beating analyst expectations in their next earnings report.
Find Stocks to Buy or Sell Before They're ReportedUse the Zacks Earnings ESP Filter to turn up stocks with the highest probability of positively, or negatively, surprising to buy or sell before they're reported for profitable earnings season trading. Check it out here >>
Key Takeaways Halliburton won a well construction contract for TotalEnergies' GranMorgu project offshore Suriname.HAL will use digital workflows, automation and real-time analytics to improve well construction efficiency.Halliburton is investing in local facilities and suppliers to support Suriname's offshore energy sector. Halliburton Company (HAL - Free Report) has secured a significant integrated well construction contract for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, operated by TotalEnergies SE (TTE - Free Report) . The long-term agreement strengthens Halliburton's presence in the offshore drilling market while highlighting the growing role of digital technologies and integrated execution in complex energy projects.
HAL’s Integrated Approach to Improve Project EfficiencyAs part of the contract, Halliburton, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), will provide both drilling and completions services using a fully integrated execution model. The company plans to combine planning, engineering and field operations with digital technologies and automation to streamline well construction. This integrated approach is designed to improve operational performance, accelerate learning across project teams and reduce the overall cost of well development for TotalEnergies, which is carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present.
According to Halliburton, the project demonstrates how collaboration, digital innovation and integrated execution can deliver safer and more efficient operations in technically demanding deepwater developments. By aligning teams and leveraging advanced well construction capabilities, the company aims to maximize asset value while maintaining high operational standards.
Digital Technologies to Enhance Well PerformanceHalliburton will deploy integrated digital workflows, real-time data analytics and remote operations control throughout the drilling and completion phases. These technologies are expected to improve well placement accuracy, strengthen delivery assurance and optimize communication between surface operations and subsurface activities.
The enhanced digital capabilities are also intended to improve hydrocarbon recovery while lowering the total cost of ownership for the project. As offshore developments become increasingly complex, advanced automation and data-driven decision-making are becoming essential tools for improving efficiency and reducing operational risks.
HAL Supports Local Industry GrowthBeyond delivering drilling services, Halliburton is investing in Suriname's local energy ecosystem. The company has collaborated with local suppliers to upgrade its liquid mud and cement plant and has supported the construction of the country's first advanced drilling and completions workshop equipped with modern maintenance and repair capabilities.
Halliburton also plans to prioritize local hiring and supplier participation throughout the project. These initiatives are expected to strengthen Suriname's offshore energy sector, support economic development and establish a new benchmark for collaboration through the first global alliance between Halliburton, TotalEnergies and Noble Corporation.
Other Key PicksInvestors interested in the energy sector may consider some other top-ranked stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (SU - Free Report) and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (PARR - Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Alberta-based Suncor Energy is Canada's premier integrated energy company. The company's operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore crude oil and gas production, petroleum refining and product marketing. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SU’s 2026 earnings indicates 114.2% year-over-year growth.
Houston, TX-based Par Pacific Holdings is a growth-oriented energy company supplying conventional and renewable fuels across the western United States. Its integrated platform sources crude, refines transportation fuels and distributes products. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PARR’s 2026 revenues indicates 123.8% year-over-year growth.
Frankfurtská burza uzavřela úterní obchodování v mírném zisku. Největší růst zaznamenaly akcie Brenntag (+2,4 %), dále Siemens Energy (+2,3 %) a Zalando (+2,1 %). Naopak nejvíce oslabily akcie Siemens Healthineers (-3,6 %), SAP (-2,8 %) a Henkel (-2,0 %).
Siemens Energy (+2,3 %) zahajuje přípravy na přechod k nezávislé značce. Současné entity Siemens Energy a Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy mají být nově sjednoceny pod názvem Omterra, přičemž rebranding začne ještě letos a bude probíhat postupně. Strategické směřování firmy se podle společnosti pro zákazníky, partnery ani zaměstnance nemění.
Analytik Sam England z Berenberg snížil doporučení pro akcie Siemens Healthineers (-3,6 %) z „buy“ na „hold“. Cílovou cenu stanovil na 39 EUR, tedy zhruba 15 % nad poslední cenou.
Evropský index STOXX 600 se pohybuje v kladném teritoriu a posiluje o 0,15 %. V rámci sektorů se nejvíce daří materiálům (+1,31 %), energetice (+1,07 %) a utilitám (+0,95 %). Naopak největší ztráty zaznamenává zdravotnictví (-1,60 %), zbytná spotřeba (-0,92 %) a nezbytná spotřeba společně s komunikačními službami shodně (-0,28 %).
Index DAX +0,13 % na 25147,03 b. Nejsilnější akcie Změna Nejslabší akcie Změna Brenntag (BNR) +2,4 % Siemens Healthineers (SHL) -3,6 % Siemens Energy (ENR) +2,3 % SAP (SAP) -2,8 % Zalando (ZAL) +2,1 % Henkel (HEN3) -2,0 % Infineon Technologies (IFX) +2,1 % Scout24 SE (G24) -1,8 % E.ON (EOAN) +1,9 % Adidas (ADS) -1,6 %
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Key Takeaways SLB's OneSubsea wins an EPC contract for Eni's Baleine Phase 3 offshore Cote d'Ivoire project.SLB will deliver subsea production systems for 13 wells, including trees, umbilicals and manifolds.The award strengthens SLB's subsea backlog and creates long-term service and maintenance opportunities. SLB N.V. (SLB - Free Report) has strengthened its offshore business by securing a major engineering, procurement and construction contract through its OneSubsea joint venture for Eni S.p.A.’s (E - Free Report) Baleine Phase 3 deepwater development offshore Cote d’Ivoire. The award strengthens SLB's long-standing partnership with Eand reinforces its leadership in integrated subsea production systems for long-term offshore development.
The agreement spans 13 wells and encompasses the delivery, installation, commissioning and lifetime support of critical subsea equipment, such as subsea trees, umbilical, manifolds, multiphase flowmeters and control systems. The integrated delivery framework is optimized to expedite project execution and meet accelerated development milestones.
The Baleine project stands as a cornerstone of West Africa's offshore sector, making this contract strategically important for SLB's subsea business. By providing a complete subsea production system , SLB creates opportunities for long-term cash flow generation through service and maintenance operations. SLB OneSubsea’s established in-country footprint and local operational expertise are expected to facilitate highly efficient project execution.
The contract highlights SLB's continued transition toward higher-value integrated offshore solutions that generate stronger cash flows. SLB's ongoing partnership with Eni on major projects boosts its subsea order backlog, strengthening its business model and investor appeal.
SLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while Eni has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the energy sector are Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE - Free Report) and National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR - Free Report) . CVE currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while NESR sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
By leveraging its fully integrated upstream and downstream operations in Canada and the United States, Cenovus consistently generates robust cash flow. To further expand production, CVE is advancing key optimization initiatives at Christina Lake North, Sunrise, West White Rose and Foster Creek.
National Energy Services Reunited delivers integrated drilling and reservoir services across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia-Pacific, helping producers maximize output and efficiency. With the rising global demand for electricity fueling a shift toward natural gas, NESR is well-positioned to capitalize on growing upstream energy investments.
A fresh AI bubble warning is cracking memory chip stocks. SanDisk, SK Hynix, Micron, and Samsung all show bearish reversal patterns after a hot 2026 rally.
The damage may not be even. This looks less like one sector move and more like a stock-by-stock reckoning, where even Samsung, the relative leader, is breaking down.
An AI Bubble Warning Splits the Chip TradeThe trigger came from Wall Street. On July 1, Bank of America’s Bubble Risk Indicator hit 0.91 out of 1 for semiconductor stocks, and the SOXX chip ETF dropped 6.4% in a day. BofA called it an air pocket, not a full crash.
The backdrop is stretched. The Kobeissi Letter notes AI investment now drives more than 25% of US GDP growth, above the dot-com peak, a sign of peak euphoria.
The US economy is now dependent on AI spending:
AI investment now accounts for more than 25% of US GDP growth, the largest contribution on record.
This includes spending on software, IT equipment, R&D, and data centers.
In other words, for every $4 of US economic growth today,… pic.twitter.com/IzbrsFOt7E
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) July 11, 2026 Yet the smart money is not running. Analysts keep raising SanDisk targets, with Goldman Sachs at $2,200 and Evercore at $3,100 on tight NAND pricing. Money flow shows who is winning.
Money Flow Points to Quiet AccumulationChaikin Money Flow (CMF), a gauge of institutional buying and selling pressure, tells a contrarian story. Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron all show positive CMF even as prices fell over 20 days, which suggests quiet institutional accumulation under weakness.
Key AI Memory Stocks And Money Flow: Charlie Quant LabSanDisk is the outlier. Its money flow has slid since July 10 and is nearing the zero line, a sign that buyers there are backing off. However, the CMF is still not in the negative territory.
SanDisk CMF: TradingViewThe strength is uneven. Samsung’s flow score leads, SK Hynix sits barely positive, and Micron reads negative.
Relative Strength Of Memory Stocks: Charlie Quant LabAll three still trail the broad chip index and Nvidia, so the price charts of the AI memory stocks settle the AI bubble discussion.
SanDisk Builds a Second Double TopSanDisk (SNDK) fell to $1,673 and is tracing a second double top, a bearish reversal marked by two peaks near $1,951. The first, near $2,354, already produced a drop of about 21%.
SanDisk Price Analysis: TradingViewVolume favors sellers, with steady distribution from July 7 to July 13. The levels that matter are $1,520 and $1,418.
A daily close below $1,418, a technically strong floor, would confirm the pattern and expose $1,088. A reclaim of $1,951 weakens the immediate bearishness. But a weak SNDK chart isn’t the one-off.
SK Hynix Loses Its Head-and-Shoulders NecklineSK Hynix trades at 1,913,000 won, about $1,276, up 3.7% on the day. It has broken the neckline of a head-and-shoulders top, a three-peak reversal projecting a slide of roughly 32%.
Buyers are trying to return, and CMF from earlier shows accumulation. But the rebound stalls at the 0.618 Fibonacci level near 1,910,000 won, about $1,274.
SK Hynix Price Analysis: TradingViewLosing that level exposes 1,751,000 won ($1,168), then 1,548,000 won ($1,032). Until buyers reclaim it, the bounce risks trapping them.
Micron Forms a Downward-Sloping TopMicron (MU) slipped to $937 and is shaping a head-and-shoulders top with a downward-sloping neckline. A falling neckline is more bearish than a flat one, because sellers keep stepping in at lower prices.
The pattern is still forming, and buying from July 7 to July 13 has stayed too weak to break it. Micron also holds the weakest money flow and softest relative strength of the group.
Micron Price Analysis: TradingViewIf it loses the neckline near $811, the decline can accelerate. A move back above the right shoulder or $1,036 would ease the pressure.
Samsung Stands Out, but Must Prove ItSamsung Electronics rose to 263,000 won, about $175, and looks the strongest of the four. Its growth is real, as IDC data shows Samsung was one of only two vendors to gain smartphone share last quarter, aided by chip demand.
Even so, it broke a double top on July 8 and has trended lower since. So even the strongest name is bearish, a sign the sector-wide rally has likely passed and each stock now trades on its own.
Samsung Price Analysis: TradingViewTo turn bullish, Samsung must reclaim 268,000 won, about $179, then 290,000 won ($193). Failure risks 252,500 won ($168), 233,000 won ($155), and 220,500 won ($147).
That 268,000 won line, near $179, separates a genuine Samsung recovery from a deeper 23% breakdown.
The AI Bubble Test is NowPut the four memory stocks together and one picture forms. Every chart flashes bearishness. Only money flow and Samsung’s IDC-backed growth give any name a floor.
So the AI bubble narrative has not burst everywhere. But it already looks broken in the weakest names, SanDisk and Micron, while Samsung and SK Hynix cling to support.
AI Bubble Memory Scorecard With 24-Hour Price Move: BeInCryptoThe clearest warning sits outside the stock market. In San Francisco, some home sellers now take OpenAI and Anthropic shares instead of cash. Those shares do not trade and have no set price.
THIS IS THE CLEAREST SIGN YET THAT THE AI BUBBLE IS OUT OF CONTROL.
People are now trading real houses for stock that has no price.
OpenAI and Anthropic have not gone public, and their shares cannot be freely traded as no market has priced them. But still, San Francisco… pic.twitter.com/aw3jCoaIhC
— Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio) July 12, 2026 When buyers treat unproven AI money as good as cash, a market top is usually near. These memory stocks rose on the same AI wave, so they are among the first to fall if that confidence breaks.
LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Lucid Group, Inc., (“Lucid” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LCID) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Lucid investors have until July 28, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or join the case via https://portnoylaw.com/lucid-group-inc. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.
According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a supplier quality issue had significantly disrupted deliveries of the Lucid Gravity; (2) the foregoing was likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on Lucid’s business and financial results; (3) accordingly, the defendants had overstated the purported enhancements to Lucid’s manufacturing and delivery capabilities and overall operations; and (4) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm’s founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMPORTANT DATE: July 28, 2026. Investors who purchased Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) securities between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026 and wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must file a motion by this date. Submit your information now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.
LCID shares lost $1.13 per share (11.35%) following the April 3, 2026 revelation of a 29-day Gravity SUV delivery halt, then declined an additional $0.44 per share (4.76%) on April 14, 2026 when preliminary Q1 revenue of $280 million to $284 million fell $150 million short of consensus expectations. A securities class action is now pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
What Is a Lead Plaintiff?
Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the lead plaintiff is the shareholder or group of shareholders appointed by the court to represent the interests of the entire class. In the LCID action, the lead plaintiff will direct litigation strategy, approve major decisions, and work with lead counsel to maximize recovery for all class members who purchased shares during the February 25 to April 13, 2026 Class Period.
Lead Plaintiff Facts
The court typically appoints the applicant with the largest financial interest in the relief soughtLead plaintiff applicants must demonstrate they purchased LCID securities during the Class Period and suffered lossesServing as lead plaintiff does not require any out-of-pocket payment or upfront costThe lead plaintiff is not personally liable for legal fees if the case is unsuccessfulLead plaintiffs receive the same per-share recovery as all other class members, plus reimbursement of reasonable costsMultiple investors may apply jointly as a lead plaintiff group Post-Deadline Procedures
After the July 28, 2026 deadline passes, the court will review all competing motions and select a lead plaintiff. This process typically takes 30 to 60 days. Once appointed, the lead plaintiff selects lead counsel, and the litigation proceeds through discovery, class certification, and ultimately trial or settlement.
Absent Class Member Rights
Investors who do not apply for lead plaintiff status are not excluded from the case. Absent class members retain full rights to participate in any recovery. No action is required before the deadline to preserve your ability to share in a future settlement or judgment. The deadline applies only to those seeking the lead plaintiff role.
Find out if you might qualify to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at (888) SueWallSt.
"The lead plaintiff process is designed to ensure the class is represented by shareholders with substantial interests. In the Lucid case, where alleged concealment of a supplier quality crisis preceded over $150 million in missed revenue expectations, investors with significant losses should evaluate whether lead plaintiff appointment serves their interests." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
WHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About the LCID Lawsuit
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: How do I know if I lost enough money to be the lead plaintiff? A: There is no minimum loss threshold. Courts appoint the investor with the largest provable loss who is willing and able to represent the class adequately.
Q: What do LCID investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt, a brand of Levi & Korsinsky LLP, for a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What if I already sold my LCID shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only to investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it can still participate in any settlement or recovery.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.
, /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID).
Shareholders who purchased shares of LCID 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) a supplier quality issue had significantly disrupted deliveries of the Lucid Gravity; (ii) the foregoing was likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on the Company's business and financial results; (iii) accordingly, the defendants had overstated the purported enhancements to Lucid's manufacturing and delivery capabilities and overall operations; and (iv) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 28, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/lucid-group-inc-loss-submission-form-2/?id=193578&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of LCID 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 July 28, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lucid Group, Inc. ("Lucid" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LCID) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Lucid Group securities between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026 (the "Class Period").
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DEADLINE REMINDER: If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court no later than July 28, 2026 to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class. If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.
On Friday April 3, 2026, at the close of the market, Lucid issued in a press release stating that the Company "produced 5,500 vehicles" during the first quarter of 2026, while only "deliver[ing] 3,093 vehicles." The press release further stated that "[d]uring the quarter, deliveries of the Lucid Gravity were disrupted for 29 days due to a supplier quality issue with the second-row seats" and, "[a]s result of this, the [C]ompany's ability to meet customer demand was impacted." That same day, Reuters published an article entitled "Lucid misses first-quarter vehicle delivery estimates on supplier disruptions." According to the article Chief Executive Officer Marc Winterhoff, said "[d]eliveries were particularly hit in February" when the Company "paused to reverse the change and inspect vehicles already produced."
In the first two trading sessions following the news, the price of Lucid shares declined by $1.13 per share, or 11.35%, to close at $8.83 per share on April 7, 2026.
Then, on April 14, 2026, Lucid announced preliminary first quarter 2026 financial results, including revenue in the range of $280 million to $284 million, well below the consensus estimate of $433.8 million according to the complaint, and loss from operations in the range of $985 million to $1.005 billion.
Following this news, the price of Lucid stock fell $0.44 per share, or 4.76%, to close at $8.80 per share on April 14, 2026.
The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) a supplier quality issue had significantly disrupted deliveries of the Lucid Gravity; (ii) the foregoing was likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on the Company's business and financial results; (iii) accordingly, the Defendants had overstated the purported enhancements to Lucid's manufacturing and delivery capabilities and overall operations; and (iv) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GTM).
Shareholders who purchased shares of GTM 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 ZoomInfo's slowing growth, its legacy seat-based subscription platforms, and weakening customer retention in its downmarket segment. Further, the Company minimized concerns that customers were moving towards consumption-based usage models and developing internal AI-driven go-to-market solutions. On May 11, 2026, ZoomInfo announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, unveiling a sharp decline in growth outlook and accordingly lowered its 2026 full year financial guidance. Following this news, the price of ZoomInfo's common stock declined dramatically from a closing market price of $6.04 per share on May 11, 2026, ZoomInfo's stock price fell to $4.06 per share on May 12, 2026, a decline of about 33%.
DEADLINE: August 24, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/zoominfo-technologies-inc-loss-submission-form-2/?id=193595&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of GTM 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 August 24, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Institutional investors holding positions in ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTM) during the period from November 3, 2025 through May 11, 2026 may wish to evaluate lead plaintiff opportunities in a pending securities class action. Request an institutional investor loss assessment. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.
Shares of GTM declined approximately 33%, falling $1.98 per share, after the Company revealed a sharp decline in its 2026 growth outlook and lowered full-year financial guidance. The Court has set August 24, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.
Notice to Institutional Holders
Pension funds, endowments, mutual funds, and asset managers that acquired GTM securities between November 3, 2025 and May 11, 2026 may have sustained material portfolio losses when ZoomInfo's corrective disclosure erased over a third of the stock's value in a single trading session. The securities class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, alleges that ZoomInfo and certain officers disseminated materially misleading statements about the Company's revenue trajectory, customer retention strength, and the commercial viability of its AI-driven product transition.
Fiduciary Obligations and Recovery Options
Institutional fiduciaries face distinct considerations when evaluating participation in securities class actions:
Fiduciaries holding GTM in managed portfolios have a duty to evaluate whether pursuing lead plaintiff status could maximize recovery for beneficiariesLead plaintiff appointment provides direct oversight of litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and counsel selectionThe Private Securities Litigation Reform Act favors institutional investors with the largest financial interest in the relief soughtServing as lead plaintiff involves no out-of-pocket cost; counsel fees are paid from any recovery and approved by the courtInstitutional lead plaintiffs historically achieve larger settlements and stronger governance reforms than retail-led actionsFailure to evaluate recovery options may itself raise fiduciary questions when losses are substantial Portfolio Impact Assessment
The lawsuit contends that throughout the Class Period, ZoomInfo's management projected confidence in sustained revenue growth, improving net revenue retention, and accelerating demand for its AI and Operations products. These representations allegedly induced institutional purchases at artificially inflated prices. When the Company disclosed deteriorating fundamentals on May 11, 2026, shares fell from $6.04 to $4.06, potentially creating significant mark-to-market losses across institutional portfolios with GTM exposure.
"Institutional investors play a critical role in securities class actions. Their participation as lead plaintiffs can drive stronger outcomes for the entire class and ensure that litigation is conducted with the rigor and oversight that significant investor losses demand." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Case Summary
The action asserts claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5, as well as Section 20(a) controlling person liability. The complaint alleges that defendants concealed slowing growth in ZoomInfo's legacy seat-based subscription business, weakening downmarket customer retention, and the risk that customers were migrating to consumption-based models and developing internal AI alternatives, while publicly projecting confidence and issuing guidance that proved materially overstated.
Contact us to learn more about institutional recovery options or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at (888) SueWallSt.
WHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About the GTM Lawsuit
Q: Who is eligible to join the GTM investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased GTM stock or securities between November 3, 2025 and May 11, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: How much did GTM stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 33%, a decline of $1.98 per share, after ZoomInfo disclosed a sharp decline in its 2026 growth outlook and lowered full-year financial guidance. Investors who purchased shares during the Class Period at artificially inflated prices may be entitled to compensation.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What do GTM investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt, a brand of Levi & Korsinsky LLP, for a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.
Q: What if I already sold my GTM shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only to investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it can still participate in any settlement or recovery.
Q: Has Levi & Korsinsky handled similar cases before? A: Yes, including securities class actions involving revenue inflation, earnings guidance fraud, dividend misrepresentation, and executive misconduct across numerous industries.
The Zacks Communication - Components industry is likely to benefit from healthy demand trends driven by the fast-track 5G deployment and the transition to cloud and fiber networks. However, volatility in prices due to elevated customer inventory levels, high capital expenditure for infrastructure upgrades, margin erosion, volatility in oil prices and geopolitical conflicts has dented the industry’s profitability.
Of the industry players, Corning Incorporated (GLW - Free Report) , Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV - Free Report) and Ooma, Inc. (OOMA - Free Report) are likely to gain in the long run as demand for scalable infrastructure for seamless connectivity rises with the widespread proliferation of IoT, accelerated 5G rollout and fiber densification.
Industry Description The Zacks Communication - Components industry primarily comprises companies that provide diverse telecom products and services to develop scalable network architecture, demand-driven video solutions and broadband access equipment. These include various building blocks such as small cells, routers and antennas incorporated into equipment and facilities and subsequently utilized by service providers to build networks for end users. Their product portfolio encompasses optical and copper connectivity products, hybrid fiber-coaxial equipment, edge routers, metro Wi-Fi, storage and distribution equipment for cable TV operators, modems, EMTAs (Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter), gateways, set-top boxes, analog and digital microphones, audio processors, glass substrates for LCD TVs and notebooks, and ceramic substrates for mobile and laboratory filtration products.
What's Shaping the Future of the Communication Components Industry? Software-Driven Data-Centric Connectivity: The firms are likely to benefit from a software-driven, data-centric approach that helps customers build their cloud architecture and enhance the cloud experience. The industry participants are well-poised for growth in the data-driven cloud networking business with proactive platforms and predictive operations. Fiber networks are essential for the growing deployment of small cells that bring the network closer to the user and supplement macro networks to provide extensive coverage. Telecom service providers are increasingly leaning toward fiber optic cable to meet the burgeoning demand for cloud-based business data and video streaming services by individuals. Moreover, the fiber-optic cable network is vital for backhaul and last-mile local loops, which are required by wireless service providers to deploy the 5G network.
Network Convergence: With operators moving toward converged or multi-use network structures, combining voice, video and data communications into a single network, the industry is increasingly developing solutions with steady R&D investments to support wireline and wireless network convergence. These investments are likely to help minimize service delivery costs to adequately support broadband competition and expand rural coverage and wireless densification. The industry players have enabled enterprises to rapidly scale communications functionalities to a vast range of applications and devices with easy-to-use software application programming interfaces. The firms support high user volumes without affecting deliverability and cost-effectively eliminate performance degradation.
Waning Profits: Although higher infrastructure investments will eventually help minimize service delivery costs to support broadband competition and wireless densification, short-term profitability has largely been compromised. High technological obsolescence of most products has escalated operating costs with steady investments in R&D. High customer inventory levels and a conservative approach toward placing orders for high-value items remain other headwinds. Moreover, high raw material prices due to the United States-Iran war, volatility in oil prices due to restrictions across the Strait of Hormuz and the consequent economic fallout have affected the operation schedule of various firms.
Solid Demand Trends: As both consumers and enterprises are using networks more extensively, there is tremendous demand for quality networking components. Additionally, data consumption patterns are changing, with a growing propensity to consume more video content, creating the need for faster data transfer. Since optical networks are more efficient and most existing networks are copper-based, the demand for optical solutions is strong. The industry firms offer several products focused on the data center, with a typical portfolio comprising optical fiber, hardware, cables and connectors, enabling them to meet the evolving customer requirements and bridge the digital divide across the United States.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bullish Prospects The Zacks Communication - Components industry is housed within the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #31, which places it among the top 13% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates rosy prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to one.
Before we present a few communication component stocks that are well-positioned to outperform the market based on a strong earnings outlook, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Outperforms S&P 500, Sector The Zacks Communication - Infrastructure industry has outperformed the S&P 500 composite and the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector over the past year.
The industry has jumped a stellar 293.4% over this period compared with the S&P 500 and sector’s rise of 23.6% and 33.2%, respectively.
One-Year Price Performance
Industry's Current Valuation On the basis of the trailing 12-month price-to-book (P/B), the industry is currently trading at 12.21 compared with the S&P 500’s 8.09X. It is also above the sector’s trailing 12-month P/B of 10.45X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 15.4X, as low as 1.72X and at the median of 2.53X, as the chart below shows.
Trailing 12-Month Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio
3 Communication Components Stocks to Buy Corning: New York-based Corning produces advanced glass substrates that are used in various applications across multiple markets, such as display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials and life sciences businesses. The stock has surged 248.6% over the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current and next fiscal-year earnings has been revised 14.3% and 40.2% upward, respectively, over the past year. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 23.9% and delivered an earnings surprise of 2.4%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Corning continues to focus on developing state-of-the-art cover materials, which have been deployed on more than 8 billion devices. It offers several products focused on the data center, with a portfolio consisting of optical fiber, hardware, cables and connectors, enabling it to create optical solutions to meet evolving customer needs. The rising adoption of innovative optical connectivity products for generative AI applications is expected to be a key growth driver for the company. Corning currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Price and Consensus: GLW
Viavi: Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Viavi is a leading provider of network test, monitoring and service enablement solutions to diverse sectors across the globe. It offers products with end-to-end network visibility and analytics that help build, test, certify, maintain and optimize complex physical and virtual networks. It delivered an earnings surprise of 13%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current and next fiscal-year earnings has been revised 69.1% and 106.8% upward, respectively, over the past year.
The integration of Spirent’s high-speed Ethernet and network security testing assets continues to contribute to revenue growth and broadens Viavi’s addressable market across enterprise and data center applications. Investments in PCIe 7.0 analysis capabilities and the launch of the CyberFlood CF1000 platform expand Viavi’s ability to validate AI inference workloads, encrypted traffic and next-generation data center infrastructure. It strengthens exposure to long-term AI-related network testing demand and supports continued growth in lab, production and field-testing solutions. This Zacks Rank #2 company is up 300.4% in the past year.
Price and Consensus: VIAV
Ooma: Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ooma offers cloud-based communications solutions, smart security and other connected services. Its smart software-as-a-service and unified-communications-as-a-service platforms serve as a hub for seamless communications and networking infrastructure applications. This Zacks Rank #2 firm delivered an earnings surprise of 14.2%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current and next fiscal-year earnings has been revised 40.2% and 17.2% upward, respectively, over the past year. It has a VGM Score of A. The stock was up 68.2% in the past year.
Ooma’s focus on small business customers with simple, easy-to-use interfaces that can be implemented quickly without IT support for an integrated business connectivity solution is likely to drive healthy growth momentum. Its low-cost fixed line that reportedly offers faster emergency access services is expected to gain traction, while increased penetration within enterprise markets with customized offerings is expected to bear fruit.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is rated 'Hold' with a $44/share price target, reflecting transformation upside but significant fuel and execution risks. LUV's 1Q26 results validated cost management and fee adoption strategies, but fuel price volatility and lack of hedging threaten full-year EPS targets. Management's $4/share 2026 EPS guidance appears optimistic; my revised estimate is $2.9/share, accounting for higher jet fuel costs and execution risks.
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Stock to Watch: Southwest Airlines (LUV - Free Report) Based in Dallas, TX, Southwest Airlines is a passenger airline that provides scheduled air transportation in the United States and 'ten near-international' markets. The company was incorporated in Texas in 1967 and commenced operations in 1971 with three Boeing 737 jets serving the cities of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
LUV is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 15.11; value investors should take notice.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.33 to $3.17 per share. LUV also boasts an average earnings surprise of +247%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, LUV should be on investors' short list.
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Stock to Watch: Workday (WDAY - Free Report) Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, Workday Inc. (WDAY - Free Report) is a provider of enterprise-level software solutions for financial management and human resource domains. The company’s cloud-based platform combines finance and HR in a single system that makes it easier for organizations to provide analytical insights and decision support.
WDAY is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. WDAY has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 16.5% for the current fiscal year.
Eight analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.18 to $10.75 per share. WDAY also boasts an average earnings surprise of +7.2%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, WDAY should be on investors' short list.
LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Zoetis, Inc., (“Zoetis” or the "Company") (NYSE: ZTS) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between January 14, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Zoetis investors have until July 27, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or join the case via https://portnoylaw.com/zoetis-inc. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.
On May 7, 2026, Zoetis reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Among other items, Zoetis reported net income of $601 million, flat year over year, and cut its full year 2026 profit guidance to between $6.85 and $7 a share, down from prior guidance of $7.00 to $7.10 a share. In the earnings release, CEO Kristin Peck said that “the first quarter unfolded in a more challenging operating environment than we anticipated. Pet owners demonstrated increased price sensitivity, resulting in a decline in veterinary visits and softer demand[.]” On this news, Zoetis’s stock price fell $23.91 per share, or 21.5%, to close at $87.31 per share on May 7, 2026.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS).
Shareholders who purchased shares of ZTS 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) veterinarian prescription growth and adoption of Zoetis' Librela, a canine pain treatment, were sharply weakening as clinicians became more cautious following FDA safety warnings concerning serious neurological complications in dogs; (ii) Zoetis' Simparica Trio was losing significant market share to a lower priced competing canine parasiticide with broader indicated use in a slowing overall market; and (iii) Zoetis' dermatology products, Apoquel and Cytopoint, were losing substantial market share to a newly launched competing canine treatment.
DEADLINE: July 27, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/zoetis-inc-loss-submission-form-2/?id=193576&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of ZTS 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 July 27, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) of a pending securities class action naming two senior executives as individual defendants. Class Period: January 14, 2025 through May 6, 2026. Find out if you could qualify to recover your losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (888) SueWallSt.
Zoetis shares fell from 21.5% to close at $87.31 on May 7, 2026 following a series of corrective disclosures. The Court has set July 27, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.
The Named Individual Defendants
The complaint identifies Kristin Peck, Chief Executive Officer, and Wetteny Joseph, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as individual defendants alongside Zoetis itself. Both officers served in their respective positions throughout the entire Class Period and, as the action contends, possessed the authority to control the content of the Company's SEC filings, press releases, earnings calls, and investor conference presentations.
Section 20(a) Control Person Framework
Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 imposes liability on individuals who control a company that has violated Section 10(b). The pleading asserts that Peck and Joseph:
Controlled the preparation and dissemination of Zoetis' quarterly earnings releases and guidance throughout the Class PeriodPersonally presented at investor conferences and earnings calls where allegedly misleading statements were made about Companion Animal product strengthHad direct access to internal data on veterinarian prescription trends, Librela safety feedback, and competitive market share losses to Elanco's Zenrelia and Credelio QuattroReviewed and approved SEC filings prior to issuance, including filings that portrayed flagship products as durable growth drivers Sarbanes-Oxley Certification Obligations
Under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, both Peck and Joseph were required to personally certify the accuracy of Zoetis' periodic SEC filings. These certifications carry individual criminal and civil penalties. As averred in the complaint, each officer signed certifications attesting that Zoetis' filings did not contain untrue statements of material fact or omit material facts necessary to make the statements not misleading. The action charges that these certifications were false because the officers knew or recklessly disregarded that Librela adoption was weakening following FDA neurological safety warnings, that Simparica Trio was losing meaningful market share to lower-priced competitors, and that dermatology products faced substantial erosion from Elanco's newly launched therapies.
"Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies' public statements are accurate and complete. When executives personally certify financial disclosures under Sarbanes-Oxley, they accept individual responsibility for the truthfulness of those filings." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the ZTS Lawsuit
Q: Who are the defendants named in the ZTS lawsuit? A: The complaint names Zoetis Inc. and individual defendants Kristin Peck (CEO) and Wetteny Joseph (EVP and CFO), both of whom signed SEC filings and made public statements during the Class Period that are alleged to have been materially misleading.
Q: What is the ZTS lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment is July 27, 2026. This deadline applies only to investors seeking to serve as lead plaintiff. Class members who do not apply may still participate in any recovery without taking action before this date.
Q: What do ZTS investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt, a brand of Levi & Korsinsky LLP, for a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.
Q: What if I already sold my ZTS shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: Can I join a different law firm's lawsuit instead? A: Multiple firms often file competing complaints. The court consolidates and appoints a single lead counsel. Contacting Levi & Korsinsky before July 27, 2026 ensures your losses are considered.
The Zacks Food-Miscellaneous industry continues to face a challenging environment as elevated living costs and cautious consumer spending drive demand for value-oriented and private-label products. Uneven foodservice demand, coupled with intense promotional activity, has pressured sales volumes and limited pricing flexibility, creating a competitive landscape for food companies.
Despite these headwinds, companies are investing in product innovation, supply-chain modernization and operational efficiencies to strengthen profitability and competitiveness. Growing demand for health-focused and convenience-oriented foods is also creating new opportunities. Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ - Free Report) , Sysco Corporation (SYY - Free Report) , United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI - Free Report) and Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA - Free Report) are well positioned to capitalize on these trends.
About the Industry The Zacks Food-Miscellaneous industry consists of companies that manufacture and sell a wide range of food and packaged food items, such as cereals, flour, sauces, bakery items, spices and condiments, natural and organic food items and frozen products. Some companies also provide comfort food items, such as chocolates and ready-to-serve meals, soups and snacks. A few players are engaged in providing pet food products and supplements. Several food companies also offer organic and natural products. Companies operating in this space sell their products mainly through wholesalers, distributors, large retail organizations, grocery chains, mass merchandisers, drug stores and e-commerce service providers. Some also cater to foodservice channels, including restaurants, cafes and hotels. Others offer services to schools, hospitals and industry caterers.
Major Trends Shaping the Future of the Food Industry Value-Conscious Consumer Behavior Pressures Demand: Consumer spending patterns remain pressured, with shoppers increasingly prioritizing value and affordability in everyday food purchases. Elevated living costs continue to accelerate the shift toward private-label and lower-priced alternatives, creating volume pressure for branded food manufacturers. Foodservice demand has also remained uneven as consumers moderate dining frequency and increasingly favor at-home consumption. These dynamics have intensified promotional activity and competition across categories, weighing on organic volume growth and limiting pricing flexibility for several industry participants.
Persistent Cost Inflation Pressures Margins: Food companies continue to face elevated costs across raw materials, labor, packaging and transportation. Although prior pricing actions have provided partial relief, margin recovery remains uneven amid ongoing cost volatility. At the same time, companies are investing in supply-chain resilience, automation, manufacturing upgrades and operational efficiencies to strengthen long-term competitiveness. While strategically important, these initiatives have added near-term cost pressure, making profitability increasingly dependent on productivity gains, execution and disciplined expense management.
Health and Wellness Trends Drive Portfolio Innovation: Growing demand for health-focused, functional and premium food products continues to create long-term growth opportunities across the industry. Consumers remain increasingly drawn to brands offering cleaner labels, nutritional benefits and convenience-oriented solutions. In response, companies are modernizing their portfolios through product innovation, reformulation initiatives and expansion into adjacent growth categories. These efforts are helping strengthen brand relevance, support pricing resilience and position companies for more sustainable long-term growth within the Food-Miscellaneous industry.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Dull Prospects The Zacks Food-Miscellaneous industry is housed within the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector. The industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #214, which places it in the bottom 13% of more than 247 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates dull near-term prospects. 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.
Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are gradually losing confidence about this group’s earnings growth potential. Since the beginning of May 2026, the industry’s consensus earnings estimate for the current financial year has declined 2.7%.
Let’s take a look at the industry’s performance and current valuation.
Industry vs. Broader Market The Zacks Food-Miscellaneous industry has underperformed the S&P 500 and the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector over the past year.
The industry has declined 22.7% over this period against the S&P 500 and the broader sector’s growth of 24.2% and 0.6%, respectively.
One-Year Price Performance
Industry's Current Valuation On the basis of forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E), which is commonly used for valuing consumer staples stocks, the industry is currently trading at 14.41X compared with the S&P 500’s 21.23X and the sector’s 16.96X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 19.32X and as low as 13.78X, with the median being at 16.67X, as the chart below shows.
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (Past 5 Years)
4 Food Stocks to Keep a Close Eye On United Natural Foods: This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company is one of North America's leading grocery wholesalers, serving retailers with a broad assortment of natural, organic, fresh, specialty and conventional products. United Natural Foods continues to strengthen its position through an extensive distribution network, value-added services and private brands that help retailers differentiate their offerings. The company remains focused on enhancing customer service, expanding digital and merchandising capabilities, modernizing its supply chain and improving operational efficiency through technology investments. United Natural Foods also continues to support retailers and suppliers with integrated solutions while maintaining disciplined cost management and productivity initiatives to drive profitable growth. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for UNFI’s current fiscal-year earnings per share (EPS) has remained unchanged at $2.52 over the past seven days. Shares of United Natural Foods have gained 109.4% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: UNFI
Mama's Creations: This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company is a provider of fresh deli-prepared foods, offering a broad portfolio of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meal solutions, including meatballs, chicken, meatloaf, sausages, pasta and other prepared foods. Mama's Creations continues to strengthen its position through product innovation, an expanding manufacturing and distribution network and growing relationships with leading grocery, club and mass retail customers. The company remains focused on enhancing operational efficiency through technology investments and supply-chain improvements while expanding its branded and private-label offerings. Mama's Creations also emphasizes disciplined execution, customer collaboration and strategic acquisitions to support sustainable growth and profitability.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MAMA’s current fiscal-year EPS has remained unchanged at 26 cents over the past seven days. Shares of Mama's Creations have rallied 115.2% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: MAMA
Mondelez: As one of the world's leading snacking companies, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock boasts a strong portfolio of iconic brands, including Oreo, Ritz, LU, Clif Bar and Tate's Bake Shop, along with premium chocolate brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone. Mondelez continues to drive growth through its core categories, including chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks. Strategic portfolio optimization, product innovation and strong brand activations remain key contributors to the company’s long-term growth strategy. Mondelez is also focused on enhancing brand relevance, improving operational efficiency and maintaining disciplined cost management to support profitability. In addition, the company continues to expand its presence in better-for-you and wellness-oriented snacking categories to address evolving consumer preferences.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mondelez’s current financial-year EPS has fallen 0.3% to $3.05 in the past seven days. Shares of MDLZ have fallen 10.4% in the past year.
Price and Consensus: MDLZ
Sysco: This Zacks Rank #3 company continues to capitalize on opportunities in the expanding food-away-from-home market through its diversified foodservice distribution operations and customer-focused approach. Sysco's "Recipe for Growth" framework remains central to its business strategy, strengthening sales capabilities, supply-chain execution, digital solutions and customer engagement. The company continues to enhance operational efficiency through technology investments, merchandising initiatives and disciplined cost management while improving service levels across its distribution network. Sysco is also expanding its reach across customer segments and distribution channels, supported by a strong sales organization and ongoing investments aimed at driving sustainable growth and profitability.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SYY’s current fiscal-year EPS has remained unchanged at $4.59 in the past seven days. Shares of Sysco have gained 9.2% in a year.
Key Takeaways Biscuits and baked snacks posted 1.7% organic net revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026. Ritz Drizzled helped the brand gain 0.2 percentage points of market share year to date. Mondelez is expanding distribution in emerging markets and convenience, club and online channels. Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ - Free Report) is relying on its biscuit portfolio to support sales growth, with Oreo and Ritz continuing to play an important role in the category. The company's strategy combines established brands with product innovation and broader distribution as it works to strengthen its biscuits business across markets.
The approach delivered encouraging results in the first quarter of 2026. Biscuits and baked snacks, which represented 48% of fiscal 2025 net revenues, generated organic net revenue growth of 1.7%, supported by a 0.6-percentage-point improvement in volume and mix. Oreo and Ritz were among the brands that posted growth during the quarter, while the U.S. biscuit business returned to slight growth after showing sequential improvement.
Innovation remains an important part of that effort. During the quarter, Mondelez introduced Ritz Drizzled, a sweet-and-salty extension of its Ritz crackers featuring fudge or caramel coating. The company said the launch helped the Ritz brand gain 0.2 percentage points of market share year to date. Oreo also featured in the company's innovation lineup with Oreo Minis.
Alongside innovation, Mondelez is expanding distribution in emerging markets and increasing its presence in under-indexed developed-market channels, including convenience, club and online, where these channels contributed to improved U.S. biscuit volume performance on a sequential basis.
The first-quarter performance indicates that Oreo and Ritz continue to support Mondelez's biscuits business through a combination of brand growth, innovation and wider distribution. At the same time, the company noted that the U.S. biscuit category remains soft, although its own biscuit business has shown signs of stabilization. Continued execution across these initiatives will be important in supporting future sales growth for the category.
MDLZ Stock Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Mondelez International have tumbled 11.5% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 21.9%. MDLZ currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
MDLZ Price Performance Versus Industry
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From a valuation standpoint, MDLZ trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 18.49, higher than the industry’s average of 14.55.
MDLZ Valuation Compared to Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MDLZ’s current and next fiscal-year earnings per share implies year-over-year growth of 4.5% and 11.3%, respectively.
Better-Ranked Stocks to ConsiderUnited Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI - Free Report) , a major food wholesaler serving grocery retailers, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for United Natural’s current and next fiscal-year earnings per share suggests a year-over-year increase of 254.9% and 21.4%, respectively. UNFI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.9%, on average.
Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA - Free Report) , a maker of refrigerated prepared foods for retail and foodservice, carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mama's Creations’ current and next fiscal-year EPS implies growth of 73.3% and 46.2%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels. MAMA delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 129.2%, on average.
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL - Free Report) , a global branded food company offering meat, protein and packaged food products, carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hormel Foods’ current and next fiscal-year EPS calls for a year-over-year jump of 9.5% and 3.5%, respectively. HRL delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.2%, on average.
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Stock to Watch: Epam (EPAM - Free Report) Headquartered in Newtown, PA, EPAM Systems, Inc. is well known for its software engineering and IT consulting services.
EPAM is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. EPAM has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 13.8% for the current fiscal year.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $13.09 per share. EPAM also boasts an average earnings surprise of +3.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, EPAM should be on investors' short list.
The market expects Synchrony (SYF - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 21. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis consumer credit company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.99 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -20.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $4.68 billion, up 3.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.33% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
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How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Synchrony?For Synchrony, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +4.13%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Synchrony will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Synchrony would post earnings of $2.27 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.27, delivering no surprise.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
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Synchrony appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsTriumph Financial (TFIN - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.44 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +193.3%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $116.24 million, up 7.6% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Triumph Financial has been revised 17.3% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, an equal Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Triumph Financial will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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Key Takeaways Memory stocks fell over 14% in a month and now trade 25%-30% below their respective 52-week highs.AI-led memory demand, enterprise storage growth and better supply-demand balance support recovery prospects.SanDisk, Micron, Seagate Technology and Western Digital posted strong Q3'26 revenue and EPS growth Shares of companies providing memory chips and data storage solutions have witnessed a sharp sell-off over the past month. Much of this selling pressure comes from a growing caution regarding the massive artificial intelligence (AI) capital expenditures by tech giants.
While demand for AI infrastructure remains healthy, concerns have emerged that the massive capital investments being made by hyperscalers may take longer than expected to deliver meaningful financial returns. That uncertainty has prompted investors to reduce exposure to high-growth semiconductor names, particularly those that had rallied sharply earlier this year.
This anxiety is compounded by profit-taking and macroeconomic headwinds. Following a powerful surge in early 2026 that pushed valuations to extended levels, investors eagerly locked in gains. Meanwhile, a fresh wave of geopolitical friction, highlighted by recent U.S. and Iran airstrikes, has fueled a global risk-off environment. This friction has pushed Treasury yields higher, pulling capital away from high-growth tech investments to safer assets.
As a result, prominent memory-related companies like SanDisk Corporation (SNDK - Free Report) , Micron Technology, Inc. (MU - Free Report) , Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX - Free Report) and Western Digital Corporation (WDC - Free Report) have seen their stock prices plunge by more than 14% over the past month. These equities now trade roughly 25% to 30% below their recent 52-week highs.
The decline has compressed valuations to levels well below their one-year high. Given the industry's improving supply-demand balance, continued AI-led memory demand and growing enterprise storage needs, the recent correction may offer long-term investors an attractive opportunity to accumulate quality memory and data storage stocks — SanDisk, Micron Technology, Seagate Technology and Western Digital — at more reasonable prices.
These stocks have a favorable combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), offering solid investment opportunities. These have also witnessed upward earnings estimate revision within the last 30 days, indicating bullish analysts’ views about their long-term prospects.
SanDisk Benefits From NAND RecoverySanDisk is entering a favorable phase as the NAND flash market gradually recovers from a prolonged downturn. The company continues to benefit from disciplined industry-wide production management, which is helping improve pricing across consumer, enterprise and cloud storage markets. Strong demand for high-capacity SSDs used in AI servers and enterprise data centers is creating a healthier pricing environment after several quarters of weakness.
SanDisk is also expanding its portfolio of high-performance storage products designed for AI workloads, gaming and enterprise applications. As hyperscalers continue investing in storage infrastructure to support AI training and inference, demand for advanced NAND solutions is expected to rise.
In the last reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, SanDisk’s revenues jumped 251% year over year to $5.95 billion. The company reported non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $23.41, a robust improvement from the year-ago quarter’s loss of 30 cents.
Combined with lower valuation multiples following the recent correction, SanDisk appears well-positioned for a recovery once market sentiment improves. The company's forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) valuation multiple of 8.61 remains well below the one-year high of 42.06. At the closing price of $1,673.97 as of July 13, SNDK stock trades nearly 29% lower than its 52-week high of $2,354.39.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings has been revised upward over the past seven days and indicates a year-over-year increase of approximately 2,125% and 193%, respectively. Currently, SanDisk sports a Zacks Rank of 1 and has a Growth Score of A. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Micron Remains an AI Memory LeaderMicron continues to stand out as one of the strongest long-term beneficiaries of the AI revolution. The company has established itself as a leading supplier of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a critical component used alongside advanced AI graphics processing units. Demand for HBM remains exceptionally strong as leading cloud providers and AI chipmakers expand next-generation AI infrastructure.
In the most recently reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, revenues soared 346% year over year to $41.46 billion, while non-GAAP EPS jumped to $25.11 from $1.91 reported in the year-ago quarter.
Beyond HBM, Micron continues to see healthy demand for data center DRAM and enterprise SSDs. The company has secured 16 long-term supply agreements with major customers, improving revenue visibility while supporting capacity planning. At the same time, better pricing across DRAM and NAND markets should support higher profitability over the coming quarters.
The company's forward 12-month P/E valuation multiple of 6.58 remains well below the one-year high of 17.01. At the closing price of $937 as of July 13, MU stock trades 25% lower than its 52-week high of $1,255.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings has been revised upward over the past 30 days and indicates a year-over-year surge of 791% and 107%, respectively. Currently, Micron sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Growth Score of A.
Seagate Technology Benefits From Massive Data GrowthSTX remains a key player in the rapidly growing data storage industry. While solid-state drives continue gaining market share, high-capacity hard drives remain the most cost-effective solution for storing massive volumes of AI-generated and enterprise data. This makes Seagate Technology an important supplier to hyperscale cloud providers building large-scale storage infrastructure.
The company is also leading the transition toward heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, enabling significantly higher storage capacities while improving customer economics. As enterprises and cloud providers continue expanding storage requirements, the adoption of these next-generation drives is expected to accelerate. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, STX’s revenues and non-GAAP EPS surged 44% and 116%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis.
Following the recent share price correction, Seagate Technology now trades at a much more attractive valuation relative to its long-term growth prospects. The company's forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) valuation multiple of 29.81 is significantly lower than the one-year high of 64.57. At the closing price of $860.66 as of July 13, STX stock trades approximately 25% lower than its 52-week high of $1,145.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings has been revised upward over the past 30 days and indicates a year-over-year increase of 84% and 88%, respectively. Currently, Seagate Technology sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Growth Score of A.
Western Digital Leverages AI Storage DemandWestern Digital is benefiting from rising demand for high-capacity hard disk drives across enterprise and cloud markets. AI applications generate enormous amounts of data that require reliable long-term storage, creating opportunities for the company's broad portfolio of storage solutions.
As cloud providers expand storage capacity to accommodate AI-generated data, Western Digital should see an improvement in demand across multiple product categories. Cost optimization initiatives and improving industry pricing also provide additional support for margin expansion. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, WDC’s revenues and non-GAAP EPS surged 45% and 97%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis.
With the stock trading well below its 52-week high, investors are now paying a much lower valuation for a business positioned to benefit from long-term AI-driven storage growth. The company's forward 12-month P/E valuation multiple of 28.99 is significantly lower than the one-year high of 62.15. At the closing price of $555.55 as of July 13, WDC stock trades nearly 31% lower than its 52-week high of $799.87.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings has been revised upward over the past 30 days and indicates a year-over-year increase of 104% and 85%, respectively. Currently, Western Digital sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Growth Score of B.
There’s no shortage of drama when it comes to the largest merger in Hollywood history. Earlier this year, Netflix dropped out of its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) after Paramount Skydance made an offer that was more attractive to WBD shareholders.
The Paramount-WBD deal has passed some big hurdles, including both companies’ shareholders agreeing to the deal and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) signing off on the merger.
Yet this week, another stumbling block has emerged 12 states sued to block the merger. Here’s what you need to know.
What’s happened?On Monday, the U.S. attorneys general of 12 states filed a lawsuit aimed at putting a stop to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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As noted by CNBC, the lawsuit came after weeks of speculation that Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery would be hit by the suit. At the heart of the lawsuit is the states’ contention that the proposed deal presents major antitrust concerns.
The states that are part of the lawsuit include:
Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Massachusetts Minnesota Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Washington The suit is being led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Paramount Skydance is still aiming to close its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of September despite a recent lawsuit filed by state attorneys general challenging the deal, Paramount's lead trial counsel Jeffrey Kessler told CNBC's David Faber in an interview on Tuesday.
On Monday, a group of state attorneys general led by California's Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the merger due to antitrust concerns. Later in the day, the group filed court papers seeking a temporary restraining order to put the deal on hold so that legal proceedings could move forward.
Either way, Kessler said that the company is prepared to bring the matter to the Supreme Court if it faced a prolonged blockade in closing the deal.
"The company believes strongly in this," Kessler said of the combination of the entertainment and media companies.
Kessler told Faber on Tuesday the temporary restraining order came after Paramount "indicated" that its intention was to be able to close as early as July 22, when the company expects to have all regulatory clearances.
The July date stems from the next big hurdle Paramount needs to clear. The European Union has been reviewing the deal for approval and recently set July 22 as a new provisional deadline. Paramount recently submitted concessions to the EU as it looks to smooth concerns regarding the deal.
The proposed acquisition that would bring together the two storied film studios of Warner Bros. and Paramount, as well as a sprawling portfolio of pay TV networks, has already received approval from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as other global jurisdictions.
"Or we could work out a schedule to get this all decided by early September, that would be perfectly acceptable to the company if we could create an orderly procedure," Kessler said. "The states rejected both alternatives so right now we have a [temporary restraining order] that's been filed."
If granted, it would pause the deal for 14 days. Up to two temporary restraining orders could be granted before the coalition seeks a preliminary injunction, putting the deal on ice while it's sorted out in court. Kessler said on Tuesday the company doesn't expect it to get to that point, arguing this isn't an antitrust issue.
A long delay could be costly for Paramount. As part of the deal, Paramount has agreed to pay a so-called ticking fee, meaning that if the closing goes past Sept. 30, Paramount would pay additional fees to WBD shareholders per quarter until closing. That fee would equal roughly $650 million in cash value per quarter.
For it to be delayed or blocked, "the merger has to be anti-competitive. This merger is pro-competitive," Kessler told Faber.
"Anybody who knows the entertainment industry knows it is in deep trouble," he added, noting widespread challenges as consumers flee pay TV bundles and competition among streaming giants like Netflix intensifies.
He added that the merger would create a competitor that could "go toe to toe with a Netflix or Disney or [Amazon's] Prime," which would be a positive for the theater industry and Hollywood workers.
On Monday, Bonta said in a release that the merger would "lead to higher prices, lower quality, and less content for film and television, harming movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and ultimately, audiences on every sofa and movie theater seat in the U.S."
As Hollywood has expressed concerns since the deal was announced, Paramount CEO David Ellison has promised that once merged, the film studios would together put out a slate of 30 movies annually.
"We've told the states if they have what they think are legitimate concerns, they should come to the table and we talk about them," said Kessler, noting the question of whether Paramount could deliver the 30 films per year.
Kessler said that Paramount has told state attorneys general the company is willing to put in writing that it would commit to the 30 films, and if it doesn't happen, litigation could then take place.
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Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
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Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
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To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.
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Stock to Watch: NetApp (NTAP - Free Report) NetApp provides enterprise storage as well as data management software and hardware products and services. The San Jose, CA-based company assists enterprises in managing multiple clouds environments, adopting next-generation technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), Kubernetes, and contemporary databases, and navigating the complexity brought about by the quick development of data and cloud usage.
NTAP is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. NTAP has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 1.3% over the past four weeks.
For fiscal 2027, seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.28 to $8.88 per share. NTAP boasts an average earnings surprise of +4.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, NTAP should be on investors' short list.
Two factors often determine stock prices in the long run: earnings and interest rates. Investors can't control the latter, but they can focus on a company's earnings results every quarter.
Life and the stock market are both about expectations, and rising above what is expected is often rewarded, while falling short can come with negative consequences. Investors might want to try to capture stronger returns by finding positive earnings surprises.
Hunting for 'earnings whispers' or companies poised to beat their quarterly earnings estimates is a somewhat common practice. But that doesn't make it easy. One way that has been proven to work is by using the Zacks Earnings ESP tool.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Earnings ESP is more formally known as the Expected Surprise Prediction, and it aims to grab the inside track on the latest analyst estimate revisions ahead of a company's report. The idea is relatively intuitive as a newer projection might be based on more complete information.
Now that we understand the basic idea, let's look at how the Expected Surprise Prediction works. The ESP is calculated by comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the percentage difference between the two giving us the Zacks ESP figure.
In fact, when we combined a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time. Perhaps most importantly, using these parameters has helped produce 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Stocks with a ranking of #3 (Hold), or 60% of all stocks covered by the Zacks Rank, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with rankings of #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy), or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market; Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.
Should You Consider Magna?The last thing we will do today, now that we have a grasp on the ESP and how powerful of a tool it can be, is to quickly look at a qualifying stock. Magna (MGA - Free Report) holds a #3 (Hold) at the moment and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $1.59 a share 17 days away from its upcoming earnings release on July 31, 2026.
MGA has an Earnings ESP figure of +4.26%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $1.59 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.53. Magna is one of a large database of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
MGA is one of just a large database of Auto, Tires and Trucks stocks with positive ESPs. Another solid-looking stock is Rivian Automotive (RIVN - Free Report) .
Slated to report earnings on July 30, 2026, Rivian Automotive holds a #3 (Hold) ranking on the Zacks Rank, and its Most Accurate Estimate is -$0.61 a share 16 days from its next quarterly update.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rivian Automotive is -$0.67, and when you take the percentage difference between that number and its Most Accurate Estimate, you get the Earnings ESP figure of +9.16%.
MGA and RIVN's positive ESP figures tell us that both stocks have a good chance at beating analyst expectations in their next earnings report.
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Barclays analyst Dan Levy believes updates about new R2 demand will be important for Rivian stock when the company reports Q2 earnings at the end of July.
Monday.com (MNDY - 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 project management software developer have returned +12.4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Monday.com falls in, has gained 10.9%. 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 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.
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.
Monday.com is expected to post earnings of $1.14 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +4.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
The consensus earnings estimate of $4.49 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +2.1%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.45 indicates a change of +21.4% from what Monday.com 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, Monday.com is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven 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 Monday.com, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $354.95 million indicates a year-over-year change of +18.7%. For the current and next fiscal years, $1.47 billion and $1.7 billion estimates indicate +19.3% and +15.8% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryMonday.com reported revenues of $351.27 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +24.5%. EPS of $1.15 for the same period compares with $1.1 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $338.9 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +3.65%. The EPS surprise was +19.79%.
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.
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.
Monday.com 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.
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 Monday.com. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Key Takeaways Zscaler is expanding Zero Trust adoption with larger enterprise deals across users, workloads and branches. ZS trades at a much lower forward sales multiple than PANW, offering a more attractive valuation.PANW faces margin pressure from higher integration costs tied to multiple acquisitions. Palo Alto Networks (PANW - Free Report) and Zscaler (ZS - Free Report) are both at the forefront of the cybersecurity space, playing key roles in guarding organizations from extensive cyberattacks. While PANW focuses broadly on next-generation firewalls, cloud security and AI-driven threat detection, Zscaler is a leader in zero-trust security and specializes in secure access service edge and cloud security.
Both PANW and ZS are riding the key industry trends, driven by the mounting incidents of credential theft, remote desktop protocol breaches and social engineering-based strikes by malicious actors. However, from an investment point of view, one stock offers a more favorable outlook than the other right now. Let’s break down their fundamentals, growth prospects, market challenges and valuation to determine which stock offers a more compelling investment case.
The Case for PANW StockPalo Alto Networks remains a cybersecurity leader, offering solutions for network security, cloud security and endpoint solutions for customers who need full enterprise security support. Its next-generation firewalls and advanced threat detection technologies are widely recognized and adopted globally.
Palo Alto Networks’ wide range of innovative products, strong customer base and growing opportunities in areas like Zero Trust, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and private 5G security continue to support its long-term growth potential. For example, in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, SASE was Palo Alto Networks’ fastest-growing segment, with SASE Annual recurring revenues (ARR) increasing 40% year over year. PANW's SASE business is benefiting from strong customer demand for cloud-delivered networking and security solutions as enterprises continue to support hybrid work environments and secure access to cloud applications.
However, as a result of back-to-back acquisitions, PANW is incurring high integration-related costs, including onboarding employees, aligning go-to-market teams and integrating systems and operations. Acquisition-related costs in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 amounted to $113 million, a whopping increase from $5 million incurred in the prior quarter. These costs are expected to hurt the company's profitability before the benefits of synergies from acquisitions are fully realized.
Further, PANW’s non-GAAP operating expenses rose to $1.46 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from $1.19 billion incurred in the prior quarter. As a percentage of revenues, operating expenses expanded 290 basis points sequentially. As a result, non-GAAP operating income margin contracted 320 basis points on a sequential basis. PANW is incurring rising costs, which could lead to slower operating leverage and warrant some caution about the company’s near-term prospects.
The Case for Zscaler StockZscaler is seeing strong adoption of its Zero Trust Everywhere strategy, which is helping the company expand beyond its traditional user security offerings. The strategy combines security for users, cloud workloads and branch locations on a single platform, allowing customers to secure more parts of their IT environment through Zscaler.
The company ended the third quarter of fiscal 2026 with more than 700 Zero Trust Everywhere enterprises, up from more than 550 in the previous quarter. Management stated that customers are increasingly looking for security solutions that protect users, workloads and branches together rather than using separate products. This trend should help Zero Trust Everywhere support the rising adoption of Zscaler’s platform.
The strategy is also helping Zscaler win larger deals. During the third quarter, the company signed the largest branch deal in its history with a healthcare system that is deploying its Zero Trust Branch solution across 2,000 sites. Zscaler also won a seven-figure deal with a healthcare technology company that adopted Zero Trust Cloud, Zero Trust Branch and four data security modules. In another deal, a large automotive manufacturer expanded its use of Zero Trust Cloud to secure its multi-cloud environment.
Management believes demand for Zero Trust Everywhere will continue to increase as enterprises adopt more cloud applications, connected devices and AI technologies. Customers are no longer focused only on securing users. They are also looking to secure workloads, branches and AI environments through a unified platform.
Zscaler views this as an important competitive advantage over traditional firewall-based security vendors. As more customers adopt multiple products across the platform, Zero Trust Everywhere could help the company increase customer spending, win larger deals and support long-term growth.
How do Earnings Estimates Compare for PANW & ZS?Zscaler has a steady earnings growth outlook compared with Palo Alto Networks.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PANW’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 EPS is pegged at $3.77 and $4.08, respectively. The estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 have been revised up by 6 cents and 8 cents, respectively, over the past 60 days.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Zscaler’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 EPS is pinned at $4.14 and $4.57, respectively. The estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 have been revised upward by 13 cents and 3 cents, respectively, over the past 60 days.
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PANW vs. ZS: Price Performance and ValuationYear to date, shares of PANW have surged 79.2%, while ZS shares have plunged 36.9%.
PANW Vs. ZS: YTD Price Return Performance
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Currently, ZS is trading at a forward sales multiple of 5.92X, significantly lower than Palo Alto Networks’ forward sales multiple of 19.79X. Zscaler’s reasonable valuation makes it more attractive for investors looking for value and stability.
PANW vs. ZS: Forward 12-Month P/S Ratio
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Conclusion: ZS Has an Edge Over PANWBoth Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler are key players in the cybersecurity space, but their near-term outlooks are quite different. Palo Alto Networks faces near-term risks from rising integration costs due to large acquisitions, which are hurting the company’s margins.
In contrast, Zscaler shows steadier execution, where the company is witnessing strong adoption of its security products. Further, ZS’ reasonable valuation offers some downside protection as well, giving ZS a clear edge over PANW for investors seeking exposure to cybersecurity growth at a fair price.
Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) each at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
On July 7, Cathie Wood's Ark Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG +0.39%) sold over 44,000 shares of BioNTech (BNTX 0.32%), a German immunotherapy maker. The next day, it sold over 78,000 shares, a transaction valued at around $7.4 million.
As of July 10, that left her asset management company with just 307 shares, valued at a little more than $28,000. Because Ark Invest holds positions worth millions of dollars and BioNTech is now the smallest holding in this entire exchange-traded fund (ETF), it may be fair to assume that Wood has moved on from BioNTech.
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What may have caused BioNTech to get the boot One thing to know about ARKG is that it's an actively managed ETF, so it's common for the fund to move in and out of stocks frequently.
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Because Wood's ETF has now sold most of its BioNTech shares, it appears to be moving on, freeing up capital for Ark Invest. BioNTech stock has underperformed this year; as of this writing, its price is down nearly 4% year to date and has dipped more than 17% over the last 12 months. But there are challenges ahead that could continue to send shares lower.
One is that revenue is expected to land somewhere between 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) and 2.3 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2026, a significant decrease from the 2.9 billion euros ($3.3 billion) reported for 2025. That's largely due to an expected drop in revenue from its COVID-19 vaccine, developed in partnership with Pfizer.
Another financial issue is that BioNTech reported back-to-back net losses in 2024 and 2025, after a net profit of 900 million euros ($1 billion) in 2023. That trend of net losses will likely continue, as BioNTech already showed a net loss in its 2026 first-quarter earnings report.
There are also issues on the leadership front. BioNTech's co-founders, Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci, are leaving the company by the end of 2026. Şahin is the CEO, and Türeci is the chief medical officer, so those are significant roles to fill. What makes that leadership transition even more challenging is that BioNTech has been shifting its focus from vaccines to oncology treatments.
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Is it time to sell BioNTech? The move from Ark Invest is notable. While investors shouldn't automatically follow its lead in selling the stock, BioNTech is trying to overcome several challenges at once. The company has a promising clinical pipeline of more than 25 phase 2 or phase 3 trials in oncology, but it only has one commercial product -- that COVID vaccine with slumping sales. All of this is complicated by the need to find new leadership.
If you haven't invested yet, you may want to consider holding off on starting a position -- at least until new management is found and the drugs in the pipeline show more progress.
Key Takeaways Cenovus's upstream-heavy portfolio gives it significant exposure to higher crude oil prices.WTI crude has rebounded to around $80 per barrel amid renewed Middle East supply concerns.CVE's growth projects aim to increase production while lowering per-barrel operating costs. Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE - Free Report) has a diversified upstream portfolio spanning oil sands, thermal heavy oil, offshore and conventional assets.The company's upstream operations are primarily located across Western Canada, offshore Newfoundland and Labrador in Atlantic Canada and internationally in the Asia-Pacific region. As upstream production contributes the majority share of its revenues, CVE is highly sensitive to crude oil prices.
Renewed Middle East geopolitical tensions have reversed recent price drops and tightened global oil supply. West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude prices have rebounded to around $80 per barrel after falling to $68.55, according to Oilprice.com. This remains well below of more than $100 per barrel registered in May this year. As a leading Canadian integrated energy company, Cenovus is positioned to capitalize on the higher pricing environment through enhanced upstream earnings and improved operating cash flow. CVE’s diversified production portfolio provides leverage to rising benchmark prices while mitigating the risks associated with any single asset.
Cenovus is expanding production through projects such as Christina Lake North, Sunrise optimization, Foster Creek improvements and the West White Rose offshore development. These projects are expected to increase output while lowering per-barrel operating costs over time. If crude prices remain elevated, Cenovus stands to benefit from higher commodity realizations and growing production volumes, strengthening its cash flow and long-term shareholder value.
Will CNQ & IMO Gain From Favorable Oil Prices?Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ - Free Report) and Imperial Oil Limited (IMO - Free Report) are two other Canadian integrated energy companies that are well-positioned to gain from renewed upward momentum in global crude prices driven by renewed Middle East tensions.
Canadian Natural Resources is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. CNQ’s diversified asset base spans conventional crude oil, oil sands mining, bitumen, synthetic crude oil and natural gas.
Imperial Oil operates an integrated energy business spanning upstream production, refining and petrochemicals. IMO is a leading Canadian oil sands producer and the nation's largest supplier of jet fuel.
Since CNQ and IMO are involved in upstream operations, their business models are sensitive to crude prices fluctuations. Consequently, rising crude prices will directly bolster the cash flows and profitability of IMO and CNQ.
CVE’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesCenovus' shares have gained 91.6% over the past year compared with industry’s 41% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, CVE trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 6.81X. This is below the broader industry average of 6.93X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CVE's 2026 earnings has remained constant over the past seven days.
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CVE currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The market expects Northrop Grumman (NOC - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 21, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis defense contractor is expected to post quarterly earnings of $6.84 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -3.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $10.78 billion, up 4.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Northrop Grumman?For Northrop Grumman, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.22%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Northrop Grumman will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Northrop Grumman would post earnings of $6.08 per share when it actually produced earnings of $6.14, delivering a surprise of +0.99%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Northrop Grumman appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsGE Aerospace (GE - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $1.86 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +12.1%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $11.86 billion, up 16.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for GE has been revised 0.1% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +2.79%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggests that GE will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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Key Takeaways Kratos Defense is expanding manufacturing to support higher defense production volumes and future programs.KTOS is investing across missile, radar, electronic warfare, C5ISR and hypersonic production capabilities.KTOS trades below the industry's forward P/S average despite expanded domestic manufacturing investments. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS - Free Report) is investing in manufacturing infrastructure to support higher production volumes rather than relying solely on the development of advanced technologies. Management believes that expanding production capacity today is critical to meeting the growing demand anticipated from future U.S. and allied defense programs.
To support this strategy, Kratos Defense continues to invest across multiple business segments, including Defense Rocket Systems, Turbine Technologies, Microwave Electronics, C5ISR and Hypersonic Systems. The company is expanding manufacturing facilities, increasing engineering resources, and enhancing production capabilities to support programs involving missile propulsion, affordable cruise missiles, radar systems, electronic warfare, and next-generation defense technologies. These investments are intended to improve production readiness while enabling the company to compete for larger, long-duration contracts.
Another important pillar of KTOS' strategy is strengthening the domestic defense supply chain. As governments seek to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers for critical defense technologies, Kratos Defense's vertically integrated manufacturing model and U.S.-based operations provide greater control over production, quality and delivery schedules. This positions the company to support the Pentagon's broader objective of creating a more resilient and responsive industrial base capable of sustaining long-term military readiness.
As global defense spending continues to rise and the U.S. prioritizes rebuilding its industrial capacity, companies with scalable domestic manufacturing capabilities are likely to become increasingly important partners for the Department of Defense. By expanding production capacity and strengthening its supply chain, KTOS appears well positioned to benefit from one of the most significant defense modernization cycles in decades.
Defense Companies Benefiting From Similar TrendsSeveral other defense companies are also investing in expanding domestic manufacturing and production capacity, including:
RTX Corporation (RTX - Free Report) is increasing production of missile systems, air defense technologies, and advanced sensors to meet growing global demand.
Northrop Grumman (NOC - Free Report) continues to invest in facilities that support missile defense, strategic deterrence, space systems, and advanced propulsion technologies, helping strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.
KTOS Stock’s Earnings EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings per share indicates an increase of 30.91% year over year.
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KTOS Stock Trades at a DiscountIn terms of valuation, KTOS’ forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) is 4.5X, a discount to the industry’s average of 8.67X.
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KTOS Stock’s Price PerformanceIn the past six months, KTOS’ shares have lost 62.3% compared with the industry’s 7.8% decline.
Key Takeaways Wheaton Precious Metals delivered a record Q1 operating cash flow of $766 million on a higher gross margin.WPM reaffirmed its 2026 guidance of 860,000-940,000 GEOs, with output weighted to the second half.Wheaton Precious Metals expects $10B in operating cash flow in 2026-2028 at base case prices. Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM - Free Report) reported a record operating cash flow of $766 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $361 million in the year-ago quarter. The upside was driven by a higher gross margin.
Wheaton Precious Metals had $2.16 billion in cash in hand at the end of the first quarter of 2026 compared with $1.15 billion at the end of 2025. After delivering record annual dividends of 66 cents per share in 2025, the company raised its first-quarter 2026 dividend 18% to 19.5 cents from the fourth quarter of 2025.
In the first quarter of 2026, gold-equivalent production rose 21.5% to 211,951 ounces, reflecting stronger output from Salobo and Peñasquito, Antamina and Blackwater, along with the recommencement of production at Aljustrel.
The company reaffirmed its 2026 attributable production guidance of 860,000-940,000 GEOs, with output expected to be weighted to the second half as Antamina’s added stream contributes from the second quarter and several newer mines continue ramping. The company expects production of 1.2 million GEOs by 2030, incorporating additional incremental production from the pre-development assets.
Anticipated production growth, driven by mine performances, along with the solid rally in gold prices, sets a positive outlook for the company's cash flow generation. Backed by this, the company expects to generate $10 billion in operating cash flow from 2026 to 2028 at base case commodity prices.
Recent Performances of Wheaton Precious Metals’ PeersSSR Mining Inc. (SSRM - Free Report) reported a free cash flow of $211 million for the first quarter of 2026. The company produced 109,914 gold equivalent ounces, which came within SSRM’s guidance. SSR Mining had produced 103,805 gold equivalent ounces in the year-ago quarter.
For 2026, SSR Mining expects gold-equivalent production of 450,000-535,000 ounces, indicating a year-over-year increase of 10% at the midpoint.
AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU - Free Report) delivered a record $1.2 billion in free cash flow in the first quarter of 2026, a 190% year-over-year whopping rise. The upside is driven by AngloGold Ashanti’s continued cost discipline, steady production and higher gold prices. AngloGold Ashanti’s gold production in the first quarter increased 1% year over year.
AngloGold Ashanti’s gold production for 2026 is projected at 2.80-3.17 million ounces. This suggests a year-over-year dip of 3% at the midpoint.
WPM’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesWheaton Precious Metals shares have gained 18.7% in a year compared with the industry's 36.3% growth. In comparison, the Zacks Basic Materials sector and the S&P 500 have returned 24.6% and 25.8%, respectively.
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WPM is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings multiple of 22.57X, a premium to the industry average of 14.28X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Wheaton Precious Metals’ 2026 sales is $3.71 billion, indicating a 60.4% year-over-year jump. The consensus mark for the year’s earnings is pegged at $4.78 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rally of 57.8%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2027 sales implies a 1.8% year-over-year rise. The same for earnings suggests a dip of 0.1%.
EPS estimates for 2026 have moved south, while the estimates for 2027 have moved north over the past 60 days.
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WPM currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.
Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.
One stock to keep an eye on is Travel Leisure Co. (TNL - Free Report) . TNL is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as a Value grade of A. The stock is trading with P/E ratio of 8.65 right now. For comparison, its industry sports an average P/E of 16.81. Over the past 52 weeks, TNL's Forward P/E has been as high as 9.08 and as low as 5.73, with a median of 7.93.
Investors should also note that TNL holds a PEG ratio of 0.53. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. TNL's industry currently sports an average PEG of 1.21. TNL's PEG has been as high as 0.74 and as low as 0.31, with a median of 0.54, all within the past year.
Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. Some people prefer this metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement. This means it could be a truer performance indicator. TNL has a P/S ratio of 1.13. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 2.15.
Finally, investors will want to recognize that TNL has a P/CF ratio of 7.85. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 12.48. Within the past 12 months, TNL's P/CF has been as high as 8.16 and as low as 4.94, with a median of 6.71.
These are just a handful of the figures considered in Travel Leisure Co.'s great Value grade. Still, they help show that the stock is likely being undervalued at the moment. Add this to the strength of its earnings outlook, and we can clearly see that TNL is an impressive value stock right now.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when EQT Corporation (EQT - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 21, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -8.9%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.84 billion, up 14.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 9.9% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for EQT?For EQT, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -10.12%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that EQT will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that EQT would post earnings of $2.23 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.33, delivering a surprise of +4.48%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
EQT doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Hemp-derived THC beverages, including the new zero-proof Mixer, roll out to liquor retailers statewide
, /PRNewswire/ -- cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) today announced that its Oasis line of hemp-derived beverages is now available in South Carolina through a new distribution agreement with Morales Beverage Group, South Carolina, a leading beverage statewide alcohol distributor. The agreement places Oasis products on liquor store shelves across the state, giving South Carolina consumers direct access to the brand at established retail destinations.
The rollout includes the the full Oasis portfolio, featuring the brand's newest release, the zero proof spirit style Mixer, a spirit-style hemp-derived beverage designed for consumers looking for a versatile option for cocktails and mixed drinks. Oasis products are now stocked at retailers throughout South Carolina, including Frugal MacDoogal, one of the Carolinas' best-known beverage destinations.
"South Carolina is an important market for Oasis, and Mexcor is the right partner to help us reach consumers where they already shop for spirits, wine, and beer," said Ronan Kennedy, CEO of cbdMD. "Getting Oasis, and especially Mixer, onto liquor store shelves alongside traditional beverage alcohol is exactly the kind of placement that introduces the brand to a broader audience."
"Its always a challenge as a distributor to make decisions on what new products to bring to the market. The team at Herbal Oasis made it very easy. A well-established company from the Carolinas, proven sales in other markets, and quality and innovation that is out pacing the industry. It was an easy yes! I'm very excited to be representing this brand in the state of South Carolina", said Adam Howard, General Manager of MGB South Carolina.
Placing Oasis within the established liquor retail channel reflects the brand's strategy of meeting adult consumers in familiar shopping environments and positioning hemp-derived beverages as an approachable option within the broader beverage category. Mexcor's distribution network and retail relationships across South Carolina provide a foundation for expanding availability over time.
Oasis products are crafted to quality and testing standards consistent with cbdMD's broader commitment to transparency and responsible product development. All Oasis products are intended for adults of legal purchasing age.
About cbdMD, Inc.
cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) is a consumer wellness company building a multi-brand platform across hemp-derived wellness, beverages, pet wellness, botanical wellness, and related consumer categories. Its portfolio includes cbdMD, Paw CBD, Oasis, and Bluebird Botanicals. For more information, visit www.cbdmd.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding product distribution, retail availability, market expansion, consumer demand, and the Company's beverage strategy. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks related to distribution and retail relationships, evolving federal and state regulation of hemp-derived products, the Company's ability to maintain regulatory compliance, and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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Capital One (COF - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 21. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis credit card issuer and bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $4.89 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -10.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $15.69 billion, up 25.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.41% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Capital One?For Capital One, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.95%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Capital One will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Capital One would post earnings of $4.61 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.42, delivering a surprise of -4.12%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Capital One doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
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Warren Buffett is the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Johannes EISELE / AFP via Getty Images Warren Buffett plans to donate virtually all of his remaining wealth by 2034.
The famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway chairman, who turns 96 next month and holds more than 99% of his net worth in his company's stock, shared his target in a news release on Tuesday.
"My goal is to dispose of all of my Berkshire shares within about eight years," Buffett wrote. He currently owns nearly $150 billion worth of Berkshire stock, including $6 billion of shares he intends to donate to four of his family's foundations.
Buffett, who has given away more than half of his wealth since 2006, left the Gates Foundation off his list of recipients this year for the first time in two decades. The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Buffett would do so pending a review of the foundation's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Buffett's latest gift comprises 12 million Class B shares — 9 million to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 1 million each to the Sherwood Foundation, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and the NoVo Foundation.
Last summer, Buffett donated 12.4 million Class B shares worth about $6 billion, with 9.4 million shares going to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, 943,000 shares to the foundation named after his late first wife, and around 660,000 shares to each of his three children's foundations.
Buffett said in the news release that he hopes his kids — Susan, Howard, and Peter — can distribute all of his shares to good causes by December 31, 2034.
He added that "mortality is unpredictable," so "one way or the other," he'll donate all of his remaining 188,290 Class A shares and 1,162 Class B shares to the four foundations by that date.
"The goal is to have the grants grow annually to each of the three foundations managed by each of my children and the annual grant to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation grow at a somewhat greater rate," Buffett said.
Buffett wrote in his latest Thanksgiving letter that he would "step up" his pace of giving as his children are in their late 60s and early 70s, and he wanted them to be able to disburse "what will essentially be my entire estate" during their lifetimes.
The legendary investor, one of the world's 10 wealthiest people, retired as Berkshire CEO at the end of last year after 60 years in charge, making way for Greg Abel.
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Corporate financeStocks and investingWealth and philanthropyBusiness historyUS economyWarren Buffett and Berkshire HathawayPopular articlesAl Pacino says he went from $50 million to broke, joining a long list of stars who've experienced money troublesAn oil tycoon sold his company for $26 billion this year — but died before the deal closedWarren Buffett drinks 5 cans of Coke a day — here's why he switched from Pepsi after nearly 50 yearsMeet the 16 people in the $100 billion club — who are jointly worth more than Amazon or Google'Big Short' investor Michael Burry kept quiet, piled into China tech, and won big with a stock bet in 2024Bill Gates' former assistant is worth $154 billion — and could soon be richer than the Microsoft cofounderHoward Schultz talked about Steve Jobs, trademarking the latte, and Starbucks' problems in a marathon interviewWarren Buffett just made a rare trip to Tokyo. Here's the story of a disastrous sushi dinner that made him swear off Japanese food forever.21 states where recession bells are ringing after unemployment jumpsWarren Buffett is building the Noah's Ark of rainy-day funds. Here's why he's stacked up more than $300 billion.The 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary warns couples not to combine finances: 'I don't care how in love you are'The Waltons are once again the world's wealthiest family, beating out Gulf royalty and fashion dynasties
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BUFFETT ACCELERATES DONATIONSSETS GOAL TO 'DISPOSE OF ALL' HIS SHARES IN EIGHT YEARSGIVES $6B TO FOUR FAMILY FOUNDATIONSGATES FOUNDATION CUT OFFBUFFETT ON CNBC'S 'SQUAWK' WEDNESDAY MORNINGWarren Buffett is speeding up the pace of his annual donations of Berkshire Hathaway shares to four family foundations, giving them a total of almost $6 billion now.
In a news release this morning, Buffett says, "My goal is to dispose of all of my Berkshire shares within about eight years."
CNBC's Becky Quick is sitting down with Buffett in Omaha and we will bring you that interview starting at 6 am ET tomorrow (Wednesday) on "Squawk Box."
Buffett, who will be celebrating his 96th birthday next month, now owns stock in the company with a market value of more than $140 billion.
Even without taking into account potential increases in Berkshire's stock price, that implies gifts of at least $17 billion each year, more than double the $7 billion in stock he donated last year.
In the release, Buffett says, "Of course, mortality is unpredictable, but my remaining shares will be donated to the four foundations one way or the other by December 31, 2034."
That excludes the Gates Foundation from any further donations, ending what Buffett said in 2006 would be a "lifetime pledge" of annual gifts to the charity established by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his then-wife, Melinda Gates.
Based on the schedule he set out at that time in which the number of shares decreased by 5% each year, he was due to donate almost $4.5 billion to the Gates Foundation this month.
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Last year around this time, Buffett gave the four family foundations around $1.4 billion in gifts, so it appears this year they are also getting the donation originally earmarked for the Gates group.
In this round, Buffett is giving the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named for his late first wife, 9 million Class B shares with a current value of around $4.5 billion.
The three foundations run by his children, Susie Buffett's Sherwood Foundation, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and Peter Buffett's NoVo Foundation, will each get 1 million Class B shares worth just under $500 million.
The release does not say whether he will also be making gifts to the family foundations at Thanksgiving as he has done in the last four years, but it seems likely given his new eight-year goal.
Last year those contributions totaled around $1.3 billion.
Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported Buffett was holding back his scheduled donation to the Gates Foundation pending a law firm's review of the charity's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with the results expected this summer.
In 2006, Buffett said he was "irrevocably committing to make annual gifts of Berkshire Hathaway 'B' shares throughout my lifetime" for the Gates Foundation's benefit as long as either Bill or Melinda Gates "remain alive and active in [its] policy-setting and administration."
But cracks in what had been a strong personal friendship with Bill Gates began to appear in 2021, when Buffett resigned as a foundation trustee two months after Bill and Melinda announced they had decided to end their 27-year marriage.
In 2024, Buffett told the Journal, "The Gates Foundation has no money coming after my death," following a revision of his will that made his three children the trustees of a charitable trust that will hold "99%-plus" of his wealth.
This year, revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files about the notorious pedophile's connections to Gates put even more strain on Buffett's relationship with Microsoft's co-founder.
In March, Buffett told CNBC he has not talked to Gates "at all since the whole thing was unveiled" and "until it gets cleared up ... I just don't think it makes sense to do a lot of talking."
Asked whether we will continue to give money to the Gates Foundation, Buffett replied, "I'll wait and see what unfolds ... I don't have to make that decision today. And I haven't made it today."
"I've learned things I didn't know about something for all these years."
Over the last two decades, Buffett's Gates Foundation gifts have totaled almost $48 billion, based on the value of the shares when they were donated.
The current value of the almost 321 million shares donated to the charity is around $159 billion.
It has sold the vast majority of them over the years to help fund its operations.
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Also, Buffett's annual letters to shareholders are highly recommended reading. There are collected here on Berkshire's website.
USD/CNY slipped below 6.78 after the People's Bank of China set another stronger-than-expected daily fixing, reinforcing support for the Chinese yuan. Markets see the PBOC allowing gradual yuan appreciation while avoiding excessive volatility through its daily reference rate and liquidity operations. Traders are now watching whether USD/CNY can break below 6.75 or rebound toward the 6.80 resistance zone as US inflation and Federal Reserve expectations remain in focus. The USD/CNY exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as the Chinese yuan strengthened after another closely watched currency fixing from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). The move reinforced expectations that policymakers remain comfortable with a gradual appreciation of the renminbi while continuing to manage the pace of gains.
USD/CNY traded around 6.77 during the session, hovering near its lowest levels in several months as investors balanced China’s policy signals against expectations for US monetary policy.
Why Is USD/CNY Falling? The latest decline followed another stronger daily reference rate from the People’s Bank of China. The PBOC set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7972, following Monday’s fixing of 6.7989, which marked the first official fixing below the 6.80 level since February 2023.
Although the latest fixing remained slightly weaker than market estimates, investors interpreted the move as another indication that Chinese authorities are becoming more comfortable with a firmer yuan after months of currency stability.
China allows the yuan to trade within a 2% band around the daily reference rate, making the fixing one of the most closely watched policy tools in global foreign exchange markets.
PBOC Continues to Support Liquidity Alongside the currency fixing, the central bank injected 224 billion yuan through seven-day reverse repurchase agreements while keeping the policy rate unchanged at 1.40%.
The liquidity injection helps maintain stable funding conditions across China’s banking system without signaling a broader shift in monetary policy.
The combination of steady liquidity support and a stronger currency fixing suggests policymakers are attempting to balance economic growth with currency stability as global financial markets remain volatile.
Chinese Yuan Strength Reflects Policy Confidence Recent policy actions suggest Beijing is allowing the yuan to strengthen gradually rather than aggressively defending a weaker exchange rate.
A stronger currency can help reduce imported inflation, improve investor confidence and support capital inflows into Chinese financial markets.
However, authorities also remain cautious about allowing excessive appreciation that could hurt exporters, particularly as global demand remains uneven.
That explains why the official fixing has strengthened only gradually instead of moving sharply below market expectations.
US Dollar Outlook Remains a Key Driver of USD/CNY The US dollar continues to influence the direction of USD/CNY. Investors are awaiting fresh US inflation data and additional comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues about the path of US interest rates.
If expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening increase, the dollar could recover and limit further yuan gains. Conversely, softer US economic data may place additional pressure on the greenback, allowing USD/CNY to continue moving lower.
USD/CNY Technical Outlook The broader trend suggests USD/CNY remains under moderate downside pressure after slipping below the important 6.80 psychological level. The Bloomberg chart shows the pair trading near 6.7705, down around 0.14% during the latest session, reflecting continued demand for the yuan.
Immediate support is located around 6.75, a level that has attracted buyers in recent sessions. A sustained move below this zone could expose the pair to fresh downside as yuan strength accelerates.
On the upside, 6.80 remains the first major resistance level. A recovery above that area could encourage a move toward 6.83, particularly if US dollar strength returns following upcoming inflation data or hawkish Federal Reserve commentary. For now, the technical picture points to range-bound trading, with policy signals from the PBOC and US macroeconomic data likely to determine the next directional move.
What Investors Are Watching Next Market participants will continue monitoring:
Upcoming US inflation data and Federal Reserve expectations. Future PBOC daily currency fixings for signs of further yuan support. Capital flows into Chinese financial markets. China’s economic data and policy announcements. Global risk sentiment and US-China trade developments. Any additional fixings below the 6.80 level could reinforce expectations that Chinese authorities are prepared to tolerate a stronger yuan, while stronger US economic data could slow the recent decline in USD/CNY.
Why is USD/CNY falling?
USD/CNY is declining because the Chinese yuan has strengthened after the People’s Bank of China set stronger daily reference rates, signaling support for gradual currency appreciation.
What is the PBOC fixing?
The PBOC fixing is the daily reference exchange rate set by China’s central bank. The yuan is allowed to trade within a 2% band around this official midpoint.
What are the key USD/CNY levels to watch?
Key support is around 6.75, while the first major resistance remains near 6.80, followed by 6.83.
Why does the PBOC manage the yuan?
The central bank uses the daily fixing to maintain currency stability, support economic growth, control inflation and prevent excessive volatility in foreign exchange markets.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when KeyCorp (KEY - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 21, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +20%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.98 billion, up 8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.04% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for KeyCorp?For KeyCorp, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.34%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that KeyCorp will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that KeyCorp would post earnings of $0.41 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.44, delivering a surprise of +7.32%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
KeyCorp doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAmong the stocks in the Zacks Banks - Major Regional industry, Truist Financial Corporation (TFC - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.08 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +18.7%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $5.21 billion, up 4.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Truist Financial has been revised 0.1% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +0.23%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggests that Truist Financial will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
, /PRNewswire/ -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) will report second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Monday, August 3, 2026. The news release, earnings presentation and financial supplement will be available on CNA's website at www.cna.com via the Investor Relations section. Along with these documents CNA will post a transcript of earnings remarks, which will include commentary from the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Douglas M. Worman, and Chief Financial Officer, Scott R. Lindquist.
CNA invites shareholders and analysts to submit questions for management in advance of the earnings release. Management may address some or all of these questions in the posted earnings remarks. Questions may be submitted to [email protected].
About CNA
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com.
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