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First ESG Report Highlights eVTOL Business Model as a Catalyst for Energy Transition, Urban Connectivity, and the Future of Sustainable Flight

, /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31), a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and urban air mobility (UAM) solutions, has published its inaugural Sustainability Report. The report outlines Eve's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and demonstrates how its integrated UAM ecosystem supports cleaner transportation, reduced congestion, and more connected cities.

The report reflects Eve's founding belief that urban air mobility represents an opportunity to transform how people move through cities while advancing aviation's transition to a more sustainable future.

"At Eve, sustainability is not a pillar we stand beside; it is the very foundation we build on. This report reflects who we are: a company pioneering the transition to zero-emission air mobility, powered by innovation, driven by purpose, and committed to a future where the skies are accessible, clean, and connected for everyone," said Johann Bordais, chief executive of Eve Air Mobility.

Created from the outset with sustainability at its core, Eve is developing an all-electric eVTOL aircraft expected to produce zero local carbon and particulate emissions during flight, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional aviation and ground transportation in urban environments.

Eve's urban air mobility ecosystem combines three integrated solutions:

eVTOL Aircraft: An all-electric aircraft designed for zero local emissions and low-noise operations. Eve Vector®: Air traffic management software that enables safe, scalable, and efficient Advanced Air Mobility operations. Eve TechCare®: Service and support solutions designed to help operators deploy and maintain fleets worldwide. Together, these solutions are designed to make urban air mobility a practical and sustainable complement to existing transportation networks.

Key ESG Highlights

Environment: Supporting the Energy Transition

Zero-Emission Aircraft: Eve's eVTOL aircraft is powered entirely by electricity and designed for zero local carbon and VOC emissions during operation. Renewable Energy: Eve's manufacturing operations in Brazil are powered by 100% renewable energy. Sustainable Manufacturing: The Company's planned production facility will incorporate energy-efficient technologies, water reuse systems, and sustainable waste management practices. Low Noise Design: Eve's aircraft is engineered for significantly quieter operations than conventional helicopters. Cleaner Production Processes: Water-based inks will be used during aircraft painting and finishing. Green Finance Framework: Supports financing aligned with Eve's sustainability objectives and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Social: Connecting Cities and Empowering People

UAM for Everyone: Expanding access to urban air transportation through integration with existing mobility networks. Great Place to Work® Certified: Recognized in 2024/2025 for fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. Equal Employment Workplace: In 2025, Eve's workforce of 210 employees benefited from a balanced mix of genders, experience levels, and backgrounds, supported by approximately 800 Embraer employees. Community Engagement: Through its partnership with the Embraer Institute, Eve supports education and community development initiatives. Learning and Development: Employees have access to training programs, language courses, conferences, and postgraduate education support. Governance: Accountability at the Core

Strong Governance: Eve maintains robust oversight through its Global Anticorruption Policy, Code of Conduct, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Policy, transparent reporting practices, and active stakeholder engagement. Eve's Global Market Outlook identified a $280 billion passenger revenue opportunity over the next 20 years, driven by urbanization, increasing congestion, and growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions. In some of the world's most congested cities, urban air mobility has the potential to improve connectivity while supporting environmental goals.

Eve's ecosystem is designed to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and lower emissions while providing faster point-to-point urban transportation.

"Every city that integrates urban air mobility into its transportation network is a city that takes a tangible step toward a cleaner, less congested, more connected future. Our Sustainability Report is our commitment in writing to being the company that makes that possible," said Larissa Maraccini, vice president, People, Marketing, Communications and ESG at Eve Air Mobility.

Eve Air Mobility's 2025 Sustainability Report is available for download at Eve Air Mobility. The report was prepared in alignment with leading ESG disclosure frameworks and reflects Eve's commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Eve Air Mobility is dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. Benefitting from a start-up mindset, backed by Embraer's 56-year history of aerospace expertise, and with a singular focus, Eve is taking a holistic approach to progressing the UAM ecosystem, with an advanced eVTOL project, comprehensive global services and support network and a unique air traffic management solution. Eve is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (EVEX; EVEXW) and the São Paulo Stock Exchange (EVEB31), where its shares of common stock, public warrants and Brazilian Depository Receipts are traded. For more information, please visit www.eveairmobility.com

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Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "project," "could," "should," "would," "continue," "seek," "target," "guidance," "outlook," "if current trends continue," "optimistic," "forecast" and other similar words or expressions. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about the company's plans, objectives, expectations, outlooks, projections, intentions, estimates, and other statements of future events or conditions, including with respect to all companies or entities named within. These forward-looking statements are based on the company's current objectives, beliefs and expectations, and they are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and financial position and timing of certain events to differ materially from the information in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth herein as well as in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors of the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, there may be other factors of which the company is not currently aware that may affect matters discussed in the forward-looking statements and may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. The company does not assume any obligation to publicly update or supplement any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these forward-looking statements. other than as required by law. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the statement.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In PicS To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired PicS Class A Common stock in and/or traceable to PicS' January 30, 2026 initial public offering ("IPO") and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against PicS N.V. ("PicS" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PICS) and reminds investors of the August 4, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) PicS N.V. had conducted an evaluation of its credit evaluation procedures in December 2025 and determined that such procedures were deficient and in need of enhancement; (2) as a result of the new procedures PicS N.V. had implemented in December 2025, PicS N.V. had reclassified approximately R$590 million of exposures previously classified as Stage 2 to Stage 3, leading to an incremental ECL charge of R$88 million in the three months ended December 31, 2025; (3) PicS N.V. had experienced a heightened, but unreported, Stage 3 formation rate of more than 7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 that deviated substantially from the historical results and trends provided in the offering documents; (4) the IPO's offering documents had materially overstated the quality and ability of PicS N.V.'s credit models and user data to inform PicS N.V.'s underwriting practices and to allow PicS N.V. to timely and effectively monitor, assess, and identify adverse credit events, credit risks, and credit deterioration across its portfolio; and (5) PicS N.V. suffered from degradations in customer credit quality and heightened risks of default and loan impairment as a result of its entrance into materially riskier business lines leading up to the IPO, resulting in undisclosed adverse financial and operational trends such as heightened incidents of default, which predated the IPO and were internally projected by PicS N.V. to continue to worsen following the IPO, materially impairing PicS N.V.'s business, operations, and financial results.

On or around January 29, 2026, PicPay conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling 22.86 million Class A common shares priced at $19.00 per share.

Then, on March 18, 2026, PicPay released its fourth quarter 2025 financial results and revealed that, as part of the Company's "annual review of expected credit loss parameters," it had made several "enhancements" to its Expected Credit Loss ("ECL") calculations, and "implemented a stricter policy to accelerate the classification of renegotiated non-performing exposures from Stage 2 to Stage 3." Consequently, "R$590 million of Stage 2 portfolio balances were reclassified to Stage 3, resulting in an ECL increase of R$88 [$17.56 million USD]." Stage 3 is the Company's highest risk category for its credit portfolio.

On this news, PicPay's stock price fell $3.56 per share, or 22.5%, to close at $12.27 per share on March 19, 2026.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding PicS' conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the PicS N.V. class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/PICS or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the PicS N.V. Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the PicS N.V. securities fraud lawsuit about?

The PicS N.V. securities fraud lawsuit is a federal securities class action alleging that PicS N.V. (NASDAQ: PICS) and its executives made false and misleading statements to investors in connection with the Company's January 30, 2026 IPO by concealing that the Company had already identified deficiencies in its credit evaluation procedures in December 2025, had reclassified approximately R$590 million of exposures from Stage 2 to Stage 3 (its highest credit risk category) resulting in an incremental expected credit loss charge of R$88 million, and was experiencing a Stage 3 formation rate exceeding 7% in Q4 2025 - a significant deviation from the historical trends presented in the IPO's offering documents. As the truth emerged on March 18, 2026, when PicS disclosed these credit portfolio deteriorations as part of its Q4 2025 financial results, PICS shares fell $3.56 per share, or 22.5%, to close at $12.27 - well below the $19.00 IPO price - causing significant losses for investors.

Who may be eligible to participate in the PicS N.V. class action lawsuit?

Investors who purchased PicS N.V. (PICS) Class A common stock in and/or traceable to the Company's January 30, 2026 initial public offering and suffered financial losses may be eligible to participate in the PicS securities class action. Participation as a class member does not require taking any affirmative legal action; eligible investors may recover losses simply by remaining members of the class. Whistleblowers, former PicS employees, and others with relevant information about the Company's conduct are also encouraged to come forward.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment in the PicS N.V. lawsuit?

A lead plaintiff in the PicS N.V. class action is a court-appointed investor - typically the one with the largest financial interest in the case - who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of all class members. Any PicS investor who purchased PICS Class A common stock in or traceable to the IPO may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment is August 4, 2026. Importantly, choosing not to seek the lead plaintiff role does not affect an investor's ability to share in any recovery obtained for the class.

What should investors do if they purchased PicS N.V. stock in the IPO?

Investors who purchased PicS N.V. (PICS) Class A common stock in and/or traceable to the January 30, 2026 IPO and suffered losses should contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP immediately to discuss their legal rights. The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the PicS N.V. securities class action is August 4, 2026. To speak directly with securities litigation partner Josh Wilson, call 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310), or visit www.faruqilaw.com/PICS for more information.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Commvault To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Commvault between January 28, 2025 and January 26, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Commvault Systems, Inc. ("Commvault" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CVLT) and reminds investors of the July 17, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

Defendants provided investors with material information pertaining to Commvault's projected ARR growth for fiscal year 2026. Defendants' statements included, among other things, misleading guidance and projections related to the Company's new net ARR growth. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Commvault's ARR growth environment; pertinently, Commvault knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's ARR growth guidance failed to properly factor in crucial variables, such as the type of sale. Such statements absent these material facts caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Commvault's securities at artificially inflated prices.

On January 27, 2026, Commvault reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended December 31, 2025, including "40% growth in SaaS ARR to $364 million," as noted by the Company's Chief Accounting Officer ("CAO") during the earnings call to discuss these results. Additionally, the CAO said "60% of our deals actually closed in the last few weeks of the quarter." According to Bloomberg Intelligence, "SaaS ARR growth of 40% represents a meaningful deceleration from 56%" reported for the second quarter fiscal 2026.

Following this news, Commvault stock declined over 31% on January 27, 2026.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Commvault's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Commvault class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/CVLT or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Commvault Systems Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the Commvault Systems securities fraud lawsuit about?

The Commvault Systems securities fraud lawsuit is a federal securities class action alleging that Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT) and its executives made false and misleading statements to investors by providing materially misleading guidance and projections related to the Company's annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth while concealing that its ARR growth guidance failed to properly account for crucial variables — such as the type of sale — that significantly affected the Company's true growth trajectory. As the truth emerged on January 27, 2026, when Commvault reported Q3 fiscal 2026 results showing SaaS ARR growth of only 40% — a meaningful deceleration from 56% in the prior quarter — CVLT's stock price fell over 31% in a single day, causing significant losses for investors.

Who may be eligible to participate in the Commvault Systems class action lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or acquired Commvault Systems (CVLT) stock between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026 — the Class Period — and suffered financial losses may be eligible to participate in the Commvault securities class action. Participation as a class member does not require taking any affirmative legal action; eligible investors may recover losses simply by remaining members of the class. Whistleblowers, former Commvault employees, and others with relevant information about the Company's conduct are also encouraged to come forward.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment in the Commvault Systems lawsuit?

A lead plaintiff in the Commvault Systems class action is a court-appointed investor — typically the one with the largest financial interest in the case — who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of all class members. Any Commvault investor who purchased CVLT stock during the Class Period may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment is July 17, 2026. Importantly, choosing not to seek the lead plaintiff role does not affect an investor's ability to share in any recovery obtained for the class.

What should investors do if they purchased Commvault Systems stock during the Class Period?

Investors who purchased Commvault Systems (CVLT) stock between January 28, 2025 and January 26, 2026 and suffered losses should contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP immediately to discuss their legal rights. The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Commvault Systems securities class action is July 17, 2026. To speak directly with securities litigation partner Josh Wilson, call 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310), or visit www.faruqilaw.com/CVLT for more information.

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First Hawaiian NASDAQ: FHB and TriCo Bancshares have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a 100% stock transaction valued at approximately $2 billion, according to remarks made on an investor call led by executives from both companies.

Bob Harrison, chairman, president and chief executive officer of First Hawaiian, said the transaction would create what he called “the leading Pacific banking franchise,” combining First Hawaiian’s Hawaii-based franchise and mainland lending experience with TriCo’s California retail banking network.

“This combination creates the leading Pacific banking franchise that is well-positioned to capture the growth opportunities in California and broader West Coast,” Harrison said.

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TriCo shareholders will receive 2.095 shares of First Hawaiian common stock for each share of TriCo common stock, First Hawaiian Chief Financial Officer Jamie Moses said. Based on First Hawaiian’s closing stock price as of July 10, 2026, the transaction represents about $2 billion in aggregate value.

At closing, First Hawaiian shareholders are expected to own approximately 65% of the combined company, while TriCo shareholders are expected to own approximately 35%. The companies expect the deal to close in the fourth quarter, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Combined Bank to Have $34 Billion in Assets Harrison said the combined company will have approximately $34 billion in assets, $22 billion in loans, $29 billion in deposits and 117 branches. He emphasized that First Hawaiian’s Hawaii franchise would remain central to the company’s identity.

“This partnership does not change our commitment to Hawaii,” Harrison said. “Hawaii remains the foundation of our franchise, and we will continue to be central to our identity.”

TriCo Bancshares, through Tri Counties Bank, operates a retail network across Northern California and the Central Valley, along with additional banking offices in three Southern California markets. Harrison said TriCo brings a differentiated deposit franchise, local leadership and credit discipline that align with First Hawaiian’s culture.

Rick Smith, chairman, president and chief executive officer of TriCo Bancshares, said the two companies share similar values, including relationship banking, disciplined credit and commitment to local communities.

“That cultural alignment gives me real confidence that First Hawaiian is the right banking partner for Tri Counties Bank,” Smith said.

Tri Counties Bank Brand to Remain in California Moses said Tri Counties Bank will retain its brand in California and that the companies do not anticipate any branch closures. Four TriCo directors, including Smith, are expected to join the First Hawaiian board. Smith will also serve as an adviser to the CEO, and TriCo executives Dan Bailey and Peter Wiese are expected to take senior leadership roles.

During the question-and-answer session, Smith said keeping the institution intact and avoiding branch closures should help with employee retention. Harrison added that First Hawaiian was seeking a partner with a strong management team that wanted to remain with the organization.

“We don’t have a management team to replace them with,” Harrison said. “Want to make real sure that we found the right partner, as we have with TriCo, for that reason.”

Financial Targets Include EPS Accretion and Cost Savings Moses said the transaction is priced at 1.98 times tangible book value and 14.4 times 2027 earnings, or 10.7 times fully synergized earnings based on expected cost savings of 25%.

First Hawaiian expects the deal to produce 6% earnings-per-share accretion, a high-teens internal rate of return, tangible book value dilution of less than 5% and an earnback period of 2.8 years. Moses said the combined company’s pro forma CET1 ratio is expected to be 12.4%.

Importantly, Moses said the financial metrics do not rely on branch closures or modeled revenue synergies. In response to an analyst question, he said the 25% cost savings assumption is expected to come from areas including information technology contracts and vendor consolidation.

“We’re confident we can get to a 25% number,” Moses said. “We think that’s very doable.”

Moses also said the model assumes no share repurchases through 2027, though First Hawaiian retains flexibility to buy back shares.

Executives Emphasize Deposit Strength and Credit Discipline Executives repeatedly highlighted the deposit franchises of both banks. Harrison said the combined company is expected to have top-decile deposit costs, no brokered balances and excess liquidity. Moses said TriCo’s liability-sensitive balance sheet should help reduce First Hawaiian’s asset sensitivity from an asset-liability management perspective.

In the Q&A session, Harrison and Smith said the combination is not intended to change the combined bank’s risk profile. Harrison said the near-term focus will be on integration, though the larger balance sheet could provide additional flexibility over time.

“We’re not really looking to change our risk profile at this time,” Harrison said. “We’ve got two very good operating banks.”

Smith said the deal provides greater scale and capacity, but not necessarily a shift toward larger or riskier lending.

“This just gives us the ability to have more scale and mass and do more volume, not necessarily bigger deals,” Smith said.

Harrison also said the companies have no current plans to prune legacy assets or loan portfolios at either First Hawaiian or TriCo. Moses said any future balance sheet optimization strategies were not included in the pro forma financial targets.

Integration and Growth Outlook Harrison said First Hawaiian has operated in California lending since 1995 and that nearly a quarter of its loan portfolio is currently based on the mainland. He said the company has lacked a branch network since its separation from Bank of the West, making TriCo’s California footprint strategically important.

Asked about integration risks, Harrison said First Hawaiian has experience with a recent core conversion, while Smith noted that TriCo has a track record of integrating prior acquisitions. Harrison said the companies will work with technology partners to determine the timing of a systems conversion after required approvals.

On growth, executives said the deal model is based on historical growth rates rather than aggressive assumptions. Moses said potential revenue synergies, cross-selling opportunities and larger loan holds could be additive but are not built into the model.

Harrison also briefly addressed First Hawaiian’s preliminary second-quarter 2026 results, describing them as strong, with solid profitability, continued net interest margin expansion and tangible book value per share growth. He said the company plans a more detailed second-quarter earnings discussion on July 24.

About First Hawaiian NASDAQ: FHBFirst Hawaiian, Inc is the oldest and largest bank in Hawaii, operating as the bank holding company for First Hawaiian Bank. Established in 1858, the company offers a full suite of financial services to individual, business and institutional clients. Its product portfolio includes consumer and commercial lending, deposit accounts, treasury and cash management, foreign exchange and trade finance, as well as wealth management and trust services.

First Hawaiian serves customers through an extensive network of branches, ATMs and digital channels across the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa.

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Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) shares are in the spotlight Monday following a volatile week that included two separate short-seller reports and a wave of analyst commentary.

Bloom Energy shares are sliding. Why is BE stock falling? Hunterbrook Media published an investigation on July 8 alleging Bloom Energy remains heavily dependent on China for scandium, a critical material used in its fuel cells — despite repeated statements from Bloom management denying any China-dependent supply chain.

The report also questioned whether the company can realistically scale production to its stated goal of 5 gigawatts annually, arguing that level of output would require roughly 220 tons of scandium oxide — close to projected global annual supply.

Bloom Energy pushed back forcefully against the Hunterbrook report, calling its allegations “false and misleading” and reaffirming the integrity of its audited financial statements. The company said it has clear visibility into its supply chain to support 25 gigawatts of annual fuel cell production and is not dependent on China to scale scandium oxide supply for future demand growth.

Separately, Crossroads Capital also disclosed a short position in Bloom Energy last week, expecting a repricing of the shares.

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price target of $259.50. Recent analyst moves include:

Susquehanna: Positive (Raises Target to $298.00) (July 10) Baird: Outperform (Maintains Target to $310.00) (July 9) Jefferies: Hold (Raises Target to $246.00) (July 6) Bloom Energy Shares FallBE Price Action: At the time of publication, Bloom shares are trading 5.83% lower at $230.34, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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Stock to Watch: SEI Investments (SEIC - Free Report) SEI Investments Co. – founded in 1968 – is headquartered in Oaks, PA. This asset management company is a leading provider of wealth management business solutions in the financial services industry. The company offers investment processing, management and operations solutions globally.

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Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. SEIC has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 6.8% over the past four weeks.

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With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, SEIC should be on investors' short list.

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Should You Consider Cardinal Health?The final step today is to look at a stock that meets our ESP qualifications. Cardinal Health (CAH - Free Report) earns a #2 (Buy) 29 days from its next quarterly earnings release on August 11, 2026, and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $2.45 a share.

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Key Takeaways Alcon and RxSight will develop adjustable PCIOLs that surgeons can fine-tune after cataract surgery.RxSight will receive $60M upfront and may earn up to $140M in development and regulatory milestones.Alcon will lead global commercialization, while RxSight will handle development and manufacturing. Alcon (ALC - Free Report) recently entered into a non-exclusive collaboration with RxSight (RXST - Free Report) to develop adjustable presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PCIOLs) for cataract patients. The partnership will combine Alcon’s advanced PCIOL optical designs with RxSight’s post-operative light-adjustable technology, enabling surgeons to fine-tune patients’ visual outcomes after surgery.

The collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to advancing customized vision care and expanding access to innovative cataract treatment solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Per management, Alcon’s leading PCIOLs have helped millions of cataract patients reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses after surgery. By combining these lenses with RxSight’s technology, the company aims to develop tunable PCIOLs that will give surgeons greater confidence to refine post-surgery outcomes.

Likely Trend of ALC Stock Following the NewsShares of ALC have lost 0.8% since the announcement on July 6. Year to date, the stock has lost 14% compared with the industry’s 13.2% decline. However, the S&P 500 has risen 10.7% in the same timeframe.

The collaboration is expected to strengthen Alcon's position in the premium cataract surgery market by combining its PCIOL expertise with RxSight's light-adjustable technology. The partnership expands Alcon's innovation pipeline and supports the growing demand for personalized vision correction. With Alcon leading global commercialization and RxSight handling development and manufacturing, the companies can leverage their respective strengths. If successfully commercialized, the co-developed technology could accelerate the adoption of adjustable PCIOLs and support Alcon's long-term growth in advanced cataract care.

ALC currently has a market capitalization of $33.54 billion.

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More on the NewsUnder the agreement, RxSight will receive an upfront payment of $60 million to initiate development and may earn up to an additional $140 million upon achieving specified development and regulatory milestones. Alcon will oversee the global commercialization of the co-developed technology, while RxSight will be responsible for product development and manufacturing and will receive royalties based on future net sales.

RxSight expects its collaboration with Alcon to broaden patient access to customized visual outcomes after cataract surgery. The company believes the partnership highlights the importance of adjustable lens technology and will help accelerate its adoption among a larger patient population.

Industry Prospects Favoring the MarketGoing by data provided by Future Market Report, the presbyopia corrective intraocular lens (PCIOL) market is anticipated to be valued at $320.75 million in 2026 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 12.96% through 2033.

Factors like the rising prevalence of presbyopia and cataracts among aging populations, technological advancements in PCIOLs, growing adoption of cataract surgeries worldwide and increasing healthcare investments, favorable reimbursement policies and higher disposable incomes are driving the market’s growth.

Other NewsIn April, Alcon launched Clareon TruPlus, an enhanced monofocal and toric intraocular lens available in both standard and toric versions. The lens is designed to increase depth of focus while preserving high-quality distance vision. TruPlus demonstrated improved distance image quality, better simulated visual acuity at intermediate distances, lower glare and halo profiles and strong performance across varying pupil sizes and lighting conditions.

ALC’s Zacks Rank & Other Key PicksCurrently, ALC carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Some other top-ranked stocks from the broader medical space are Veracyte (VCYT - Free Report) and West Pharmaceutical (WST - Free Report) .

Veracyte, currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 52.9%. Revenues of $139.1 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.6%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Veracyte has an estimated earnings growth rate of 5.1% for 2026. VCYT’s earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 45.9%.

West Pharmaceutical, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2, reported first-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $2.13, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 26.8%. Revenues of $844.9 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.5%.

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

Associated Banc-Corp's (ASB) Reset Rate Subordinated Notes (ASBA) offer compelling yields and appear undervalued relative to comparable securities. ASBA currently yields 6.625% fixed, with a potential reset to ~7.14% in 2028, and is priced at a discount, offering 8.6% YTC or 7.7% YTM. ASB demonstrates strong capital ratios, robust forward growth, and interest coverage, supporting the safety of ASBA's principal and interest payments.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Peabody Energy To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Peabody Energy between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Peabody Energy Corporation ("Peabody Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BTU) and reminds investors of the August 24, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Peabody Energy's Centurion mine and the multitude of issues causing delays to the ramp-up and the return to full longwall production dates. Such statements absent these material facts caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Peabody Energy's securities at artificially inflated prices.

On March 30, 2026, Peabody Energy issued a press release lowering guidance pertaining to Centurion mine's expected first quarter 2026 output, announcing that sales volume from the Centurion mine was expected to deliver approximately 250,000 tons in the first quarter due to "greater-than-anticipated mine commissioning challenges" (compared to previous estimates of around 700,000 tons). On this news, Peabody Energy's stock price fell $3.82, or approximately 9.7%, to close at $35.68 per share on March 30, 2026.

On May 5, 2026, Peabody Energy issued a press release disclosing the Company's failure to ramp-up Centurion by the long-awaited March 2026 deadline and cutting guidance related to full year met segment volumes to reflect the increased cost and substantial volume decrease, reducing the full year sales outlook for Centurion to 2.5 million tons compared to the original expectation of 3.5 million tons. On this news, Peabody Energy's stock price fell $1.52, or 5.7%, to close at $25.00 per share on May 5, 2026.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Peabody Energy's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Peabody Energy Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the Peabody Energy securities fraud lawsuit about?

The lawsuit alleges that Peabody Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: BTU) and certain of its officers and directors made materially false and misleading statements and/or concealed material adverse facts concerning the true condition of the Company's Centurion mine, including the nature and severity of issues allegedly causing delays to its ramp-up and return to full longwall production. The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants provided investors with overwhelmingly positive statements about the Centurion mine while purportedly withholding information about the multitude of operational challenges affecting it. These allegedly false and misleading statements are said to have caused investors to purchase Peabody Energy securities at artificially inflated prices. The inflation in the stock price allegedly began to correct when Peabody Energy disclosed, on March 30, 2026, that first quarter 2026 output from the Centurion mine was expected to reach only approximately 250,000 tons - well below prior estimates of approximately 700,000 tons - due to "greater-than-anticipated mine commissioning challenges," and further when the Company disclosed on May 5, 2026 that it had failed to ramp up the mine by its March 2026 deadline and cut its full-year sales outlook for Centurion from 3.5 million tons to 2.5 million tons.

Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Peabody Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: BTU) securities on the NASDAQ between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026, inclusive, may be eligible to participate in this lawsuit as members of the proposed class. Eligibility to participate is not limited to investors who seek appointment as lead plaintiff; any qualifying class member may share in any recovery that may ultimately be obtained. Investors who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period and suffered losses are encouraged to review their transaction records to determine whether they fall within the defined class. Participation in a class action does not require that an investor take any individual legal action or incur separate legal fees to potentially benefit from any recovery achieved on behalf of the class.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?

A lead plaintiff is a court-appointed representative who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation, including making key decisions regarding litigation strategy and the selection of lead counsel. Any class member who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period and suffered a loss may move the court for appointment as lead plaintiff, and courts typically appoint the movant with the largest financial interest in the outcome of the litigation who otherwise satisfies applicable legal requirements. The deadline to file a motion seeking appointment as lead plaintiff is August 24, 2026. Importantly, investors are not required to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in order to participate in the class and share in any recovery that may result from the litigation - class members who do not serve as lead plaintiff retain the ability to benefit from any settlement or judgment.

What should investors do if they purchased Peabody Energy stock during the Class Period?

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.

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Wall Street analysts expect Alcoa (AA - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $2.41 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 518%. Revenues are expected to be $3.93 billion, up 30.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 14% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Alcoa metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Total sales- Aluminum' will reach $3.34 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +70.4% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Total sales- Alumina' reaching $975.67 million. The estimate indicates a change of -35.7% from the prior-year quarter.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Third-party sales- Aluminum' will likely reach $3.40 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +73.8%.

Analysts forecast 'Third-party sales- Alumina' to reach $489.67 million. The estimate indicates a change of -41.9% from the prior-year quarter.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Average realized third-party price per metric ton of alumina' will reach $319.06 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $378.00 in the same quarter last year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Average realized third-party price per metric ton of aluminum' should arrive at $5009.54 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $3143.00 .

The consensus estimate for 'Average cost per metric ton of aluminum shipped' stands at $2578.81 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $2718.00 in the same quarter last year.

Analysts expect 'Third-party alumina shipments in Tons' to come in at 1569 thousands metric tons. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 2195 thousands metric tons.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Alumina production in Tons' at 2351 thousands metric tons. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 2351 thousands metric tons in the same quarter last year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Aluminum production in Tons' of 619 thousands metric tons. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 572 thousands metric tons in the same quarter last year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Bauxite production in Tons' should come in at 9 millions of metric ton. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 9 millions of metric ton in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts predict that the 'Intersegment Alumina Shipments' will reach 1241 thousands metric tons. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 1089 thousands metric tons in the same quarter last year.

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Over the past month, shares of Alcoa have returned -29.2% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.3% change. Currently, AA carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), suggesting that it may underperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

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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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: Sonic Automotive (SAH - Free Report) Sonic Automotive is one of the leading automotive retailers in the United States. Apart from selling new and used cars and light trucks, the company offers warranties, service contracts, vehicle financing and insurance. Further, it provides maintenance and repair services, and sells replacement parts and aftermarket automotive products. Each sale of a new or used vehicle comes with financing and insurance options and helps the firm earn financing fees and insurance and other aftermarket product commissions. Each of the company’s franchised dealerships include a fully integrated service and parts department.

SAH is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Retail-Wholesale stock. SAH has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 11.7% over the past four weeks.

For fiscal 2026, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.14 to $6.94 per share. SAH boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.5%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, SAH should be on investors' short list.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction), along with the broader semi scene, is bouncing back again. It’s right back in the $5 trillion club again, but whether the GPU giant is ready to make a run for new highs remains the $6 trillion question. Indeed, it feels too early in the AI race to call a peak in the “picks and shovels” plays, especially with more huge earnings results up ahead.

As Nvidia collides with greater competition, with hyperscalers looking to innovate on custom silicon while hoping to take some of the heat away from GPUs, I do think that the firms Nvidia set its sights on are becoming increasingly exciting areas to put new money to work.

Will the AI race be won at the speed of light? While other investors look for the “next Nvidia” or “next DRAM” for a shot at quick, outsized gains, I think it pays more attention to look at what Nvidia’s top boss, Jensen Huang, is investing in. Of course, Nvidia has made so many deals in the past year, and as circular (or dismissible if you’re an AI skeptic who thinks semis are in a bubble) as they might seem, I do think that it’s hard to bet against the firms that Jensen Huang has been betting on.

Indeed, the optical connectivity plays may very well represent the next major chokepoint of the AI revolution. Arguably, it already is, as firms look to move into photonics, leaving copper and the so-called “copper wall” behind.

In my view, the “copper wall” might be one of the bigger hurdles that gets in the way of the top racers sprinting down that AI racetrack. And it’s the firms that are able to get aboard the leap faster than the rest of the pack that I think will gain a considerable edge in that road to superintelligence, where the second or third place finishers might not be all too happy with the returns on investment.

The Big Three optical connectivity darlings In any case, Coherent (NASDAQ:COHR), Lumentum (NADSAQ:LITE), and Corning (NYSE:GLW) have really picked up traction in recent years, but with the latest pullback in the names, I think there could be an opportunity for dip-buyers to consider nibbling into a position now that some of the froth has been taken right off the top.

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On the surface, each name still looks wildly expensive, even after the latest plunge into a bear market. Despite the recent market jitters, Wall Street pros still seem to be pounding the table.

With Street-high targets of $465 on Coherent (44% gain from here), $1,300 on Lumentum (62% gain), and $270 on Corning shares (42% gain), it’s clear that analysts aren’t all too rattled by the market’s recent action.

The wind remains at the back of these optical connectivity plays, and as long as AI demand stays robust while buildouts keep moving forward, Nvidia’s big optical connectivity bets might be significant winning bets that, once again, Jensen Huang’s firm spotted early in the game.

Of course, time will tell how the Nvidia-backed darlings fare, especially once rates increase, but, for the most part, I wouldn’t want to bet against the rise of the photonics plays. Whether you choose to bet on the glass fiber with Corning, optical transceivers with Coherent, or optical switches with Lumentum, I do think that each firm could keep rising in the market cap ranks from here, even with the latest setback.

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The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?

Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Marvell Technology (MRVL - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.

Marvell currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.41, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 37 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.41 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.

Of the 37 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 28 are Strong Buy and three are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 75.7% and 8.1% of all recommendations.

Brokerage Recommendation Trends for MRVL

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The ABR suggests buying Marvell, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.

Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.

This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.

Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.

The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.

It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.

On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.

Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.

Is MRVL a Good Investment?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Marvell, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $4.04.

Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Marvell. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Marvell.

Investors in Parsons Corporation (PSN - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Nov 20, 2026 $35 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.

What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.

What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Parsons shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Parsons is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) in the Technology Services industry that ranks in the Top 44% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, no analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one analyst has revised the estimate downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from 76 cents per share to 74 cents in that period.

Given the way analysts feel about Parsons right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.

It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.

The popular research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor, giving you access to daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens.

It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

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.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

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.

With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee 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.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Paycom Software (PAYC - Free Report) Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Paycom Software, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software as a service solution for integrated software for both employee records and talent management processes.

PAYC is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 12.96; value investors should take notice.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $10.73 per share. PAYC boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.7%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, PAYC should be on investors' short list.

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) today announced a new application programming interface (API) integration with SinglepointAI that brings next-generation, AI-

Datadog (DDOG - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.

Over the past month, shares of this data analytics and cloud monitoring company have returned +12%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Datadog falls in, has gained 11.1%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.

Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.

Datadog is expected to post earnings of $0.58 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +26.1%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +2.7%.

The consensus earnings estimate of $2.41 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +17.6%. This estimate has changed +5.3% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.89 indicates a change of +19.8% from what Datadog is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +2%.

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 Datadog.

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 Datadog, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $1.08 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +30.2%. For the current and next fiscal years, $4.34 billion and $5.19 billion estimates indicate +26.6% and +19.7% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryDatadog reported revenues of $1.01 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +32.2%. EPS of $0.6 for the same period compares with $0.46 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $956.88 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +5.18%. The EPS surprise was +20%.

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.

The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Datadog 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.

ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Datadog. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA), the leading governed AI platform for professional firms in highly regulated industries, today announces Lyra Schramm has joined the company as Chief People and Places Officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Lyra to the Intapp leadership team,” said John Hall, CEO of Intapp. “As we continue to scale and advance our AI platform for professional firms, Lyra's leadership will be instrumental in attracting, developing, and retaining the talent.

Wintrust Financial (WTFC - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase 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 earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 20, 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 bank holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.17 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +14%.

Revenues are expected to be $737.16 million, up 9.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.2% 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 Wintrust?For Wintrust, 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 -1.58%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Wintrust 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 Wintrust would post earnings of $2.96 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.22, delivering a surprise of +8.78%.

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.

Wintrust 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 - Midwest industry, Commerce Bancshares (CBSH - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.04 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -8.8%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $488.01 million, up 9.5% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Commerce has been revised 1% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +3.37%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.

This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggests that Commerce 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.

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Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

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.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Labcorp Holdings (LH - Free Report) Headquartered in Burlington, NC, Labcorp Holdings, Inc. or Labcorp, is a leading healthcare diagnostics company, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development support. In 2015, Labcorp acquired NJ based Covance, a drug development services company providing a wide range of early stage and late-stage product development services on a worldwide basis primarily to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

LH is a #2 (Buy) 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 15.38; value investors should take notice.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $18.00 per share. LH boasts an average earnings surprise of +3.3%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, LH should be on investors' short list.

Jeff Gundlach nedávno připomínal valuační rozdíly mezi americkými a světovými trhy. O nich se hovoří často, většinou na úrovni poměrů cen k ziskům. Investor se ale místo PE věnoval poměrům cen akcií k jejich účetním hodnotám. A právě o tom dnes budeme diskutovat i my zde. Jako vždy s několika snad zajímavými ppříběhy.

Gundlach ukazoval následující graf s oněmi poměry cen akcií k účetním hodnotám PBV. Začíná v polovině devadesátých let, kdy byla americká valuační prémie masivní, pak postupně mizela a před krizí roku 2008 byla jen minimální. Pak se nůžky začaly zase rozšiřovat a nyní se situace podobá té z doby před cca čtvrt stoletím:

Na čem závisí výše PBV? Na tom, jak moc toho firma nyní a v budoucnu vydělá na vlastní jmění. Relativně k požadované návratnosti. Pokud tak požadovaná návratnost dosahuje třeba 5 % a firma generuje návratnost vlastního jmění ROE ve výši 10 %, její PBV by mělo být 2. Trochu se to komplikuje, pokud by ROE mělo podle očekávání růst, nebo klesat, ale základní princip zůstává: Rozhoduje poměr požadované a (současné a očekávané) realizované návratnosti. S tím můžeme graf číst jednoduše:

Máme za sebou jeden velký cyklus, na jehož počátku byl v USA popsaný poměr „požadovaná/realizovaná“ velmi vysoký. Mnohem větší, než ve zbytku světa. Pak se tato mezera uzavírala a pak zase rozevírala. Dnešní druhý obrázek ukazuje detailnějí pohled na to, co se na úrovni ROE v USA děje. Vidíme, že návratnost vlastního jmění u celého trhu táhnou nepřekvapivě výrazně nahoru velké technologické společnosti:

Velké technologie nyní na dolar vlastního kapitálu (jeho účetní hodnotu) generujíasi 40 centů zisků ročně. U zbytku trhu je to necelých 20 %. Výnosy desetiletých vládních dluhopisů jsou u 4,5 %. I když vezmeme široké rozpětí rizikové prémie akciového trhu mezi 3 – 7 %, stále máme požadovanou návratnost mezi 7,5 – 11,5 %. Tedy cca na polovině toho, co vydělává zbytek trhu a necelou čtvrtinu toho, co vydělává Mag7. A zase zpět k výše uvedenému – tyto vysoké poměry současných a očekávaných ROE k požadované návratnost se promítají do PBV. Která tak nyní v USA dosahuje vysoko nad 5 - každý dolar účetní hodnoty vlastního jmění má na trhu v průměru cenu 5 dolarů.

Tento jev by měl mimo jiné znamenat, že v USA bude probíhat masivní investiční boom – snaha využít tohoto poměru 5 ku 1. Boom skutečně probíhá, ale je hodně koncentrován jen do oněch velkých technologií, respektive do AI. Začíná se to projevovat na akciovém trhu i ve formě IPO. A pan Gundlach svůj komentář ke grafu doprovodil chytře formulovanou poznámkou:

S ohledem na to, jak se už jednou valuační mezera mezi USA a světem mohutně rozevřela a pak téměř úplně zmizela „není nemyslitelné, že by k tomu došlo znovu“. Dodal bych, že k tomu může dojít více způsoby. Podobně, jako předtím. Nebo tím, že se valuace ve zbytku světa zvednou na úrovně amerických (AI nadšení se přelije do zbytku světa). A pak tu máme samozřejmě široké množsví scénářů „mezi“.

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that it has received an MQ-31A military designation from Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) to deliver the JUMP® 20 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to the Italian Army.

The MQ‑31A designation confirms that the Italian Ministry of Defence now recognizes JUMP 20 as an official military capability.

ShareThe MQ-31A designation confirms that the Italian Ministry of Defence now recognizes JUMP 20 as an official military capability.

“This designation validates that JUMP 20 meets the standards of a modern European military and underscores the system’s ability to deliver actionable intelligence and persistent overwatch in highly contested environments,” said Shane Hastings, Vice President and General Manager, Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems at AV. “It also signals that Italy is treating JUMP 20 as an integrated element of its formal military inventory, rather than a limited trial or off-the-shelf experiment.”

The MQ-31A designation is the next step following AV’s April 2025 contract to deliver JUMP 20 VTOL aircraft systems, sustainment, engineering, and support, replacing Italy’s legacy unmanned ISR fleet while enhancing NATO interoperability, expeditionary operations, and operational readiness.

The JUMP 20 was selected over multiple bidders through a competitive procurement process and continues to grow in popularity among NATO forces in Europe.

“Across Europe, JUMP 20 continues to gain traction with allied forces, including Italy, Denmark, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic, reinforcing its position as a trusted and rapidly adopted medium UAS platform,” said Hastings.

Designed for simplicity and adaptability, JUMP 20 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system with more than 13 hours of endurance and an operational range of 185 km (115 mi). Runway-independent, the system is built for rapid, safe deployment, launching and landing autonomously without the need for personnel intervention. Its rugged, easily transportable design makes it ideal for dynamic, on-the-move operations. The system offers best-in-class open system architecture, with more than 70 integrated payloads and over 500,000 flight hours in operational environments.

Engineered with a 30-pound modular payload capacity, JUMP 20 easily adapts to evolving concepts of operations (CONOPS) and multi-domain mission demands. Its modular design ensures seamless integration of next-generation sensors, communication tools and advanced autonomy, helping Italian forces maintain an edge in UAS battlefield innovation.

About AV

AeroVironment (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) is a defense technology leader delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. The Company develops and deploys autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities—built to meet the mission needs of today’s warfighter and tomorrow’s conflicts. At the core of these technologies lies AV_Halo™, a modular, mission-ready suite of AI-powered software tools that empowers warfighters and enables full-battlefield dominance: detect, decide, deliver. With a national manufacturing footprint and a deep innovation pipeline, AV delivers proven systems and future-defining capabilities at speed, scale, and operational relevance. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.

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Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, our ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain new ones; regulatory changes; competitor activities; market growth; product development challenges; and general economic conditions. For a more detailed discussion of these risks, please refer to AeroVironment’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.

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Wall Street analysts expect ManpowerGroup (MAN - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 23.1%. Revenues are expected to be $4.68 billion, up 3.7% from the year-ago quarter.

The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Manpower metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenues from Services- Americas' will likely reach $1.14 billion. The estimate points to a change of +7.5% from the year-ago quarter.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenues from Services- APME' will reach $526.40 million. The estimate indicates a change of +0.2% from the prior-year quarter.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenues from Services- Southern Europe' of $2.26 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +5.3% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenues from Services- Northern Europe' should come in at $791.70 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -0.3%.

Analysts forecast 'Revenues from Services- Southern Europe- Other Southern Europe' to reach $549.02 million. The estimate suggests a change of +4.8% year over year.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenues from Services- Southern Europe- France' stands at $1.21 billion. The estimate points to a change of +4.9% from the year-ago quarter.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenues from Services- Americas- United States' at $675.28 million. The estimate indicates a change of +0.2% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenues from Services- Americas- Other Americas' reaching $458.06 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +18.7%.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues from Services- Southern Europe- Italy' will reach $505.07 million. The estimate indicates a change of +6.1% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts predict that the 'Operating Unit Profit- Americas' will reach $38.40 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $36.10 million.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Operating Unit Profit- APME' should arrive at $26.18 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $26.40 million.

Analysts expect 'Operating Unit Profit- Southern Europe' to come in at $82.05 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $73.30 million.

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