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Investors interested in Business Services stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Corpay (CPAY - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.

Corpay is a member of the Business Services sector. This group includes 247 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #10. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.

The Zacks Rank is a proven system that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions, highlighting a variety of stocks that are displaying the right characteristics to beat the market over the next one to three months. Corpay is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CPAY's full-year earnings has moved 3.6% higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend.

Our latest available data shows that CPAY has returned about 14.9% since the start of the calendar year. Meanwhile, the Business Services sector has returned an average of -9.3% on a year-to-date basis. As we can see, Corpay is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.

Another Business Services stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is FirstCash Holdings (FCFS - Free Report) . The stock has returned 35.3% year-to-date.

For FirstCash Holdings, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 7.2% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

To break things down more, Corpay belongs to the Financial Transaction Services industry, a group that includes 37 individual companies and currently sits at #65 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has lost an average of 12.4% so far this year, so CPAY is performing better in this area. FirstCash Holdings is also part of the same industry.

Investors with an interest in Business Services stocks should continue to track Corpay and FirstCash Holdings. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.

Chinese investors sharply trimmed their Gold ETF holdings in June, exacerbating global outflows for the month, as local investor risk appetite continued to improve amid equity market gains and a weaker Gold price, data from the World Gold Council (WGC) shows.

Physically-backed Gold ETFs in mainland China posted outflows of $2.22 billion in June, the highest monthly figure on record, according to data released on Wednesday. Over the month, Gold prices fell by more than 11%, similar to the pullback seen in January, as the US-Iran conflict continued to fuel inflation fears and central banks continued to signal potential interest-rate increases ahead.

“This anticipation contributed to rising real yields and a strengthening US Dollar, pushing up investors’ opportunity costs of holding gold,” the WGC said.

The pullback by Chinese investors is significant, as the country is the world’s largest market for the precious metal. The ETF facing the most outflows was Huaan Yifu Gold ETF with more than $1.1 billion.

Globally, Gold ETFs saw outflows of $8.9 billion in June, driven by Chinese investors’ pullback but also by those in the United States, with withdrawals of more than $5.3 billion. 

US and Chinese investors led outflows from Gold ETFs in June, followed by France, Germany and Japan. Source: World Gold Council.Looking beyond June, data from the WGC shows that global Gold ETFs flows remained positive during the first semester at around $8 billion. Asia dominated global inflows (the region posted the strongest H1 on record), Europe also registered gains, while North America was the only region that recorded outflows.

Global Gold ETFs posted inflows in the first semester, but these were lower than those seen during 2025. Source: World Gold Council.Looking ahead, the WGC projects that Gold ETF flows could stabilize due to the relatively steady outlook for the precious metal for the second half of the year. 

“Uncertainties surrounding geopolitics, economic growth and financial markets linger. This backdrop may continue to support investor demand for portfolio protection and sustain interest in gold ETFs as a strategic safe-haven allocation,” the report said.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman (HBSS), a securities litigation leader, is broadening its investigation into Verra Mobility Corp. (NASDAQ: VRRM) following the company's disclosure of an abrupt leadership transition.  The news comes in the wake of a securities action suit stemming from the catastrophic loss of a major contract.

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Leadership Vacuum

On June 1, 2026, Verra Mobility announced that long-time CEO David Roberts has abruptly stepped down, ending a 12-year tenure. This departure follows a volatile period for the company, initiated by the unexpected termination of a key contract with Avis Budget Group—a move that wiped out approximately $1.4 billion in shareholder value.

The Board of Directors has appointed former Chief Transformation and Legal Officer Jon Keyser as interim President and CEO while retaining a global search firm for a permanent replacement. Hagens Berman is investigating whether the departure is causally related to the allegations in the securities class action suit.

Verra Mobility Corporation (VRRM) Securities Class Action:

The complaint alleges Verra made false and misleading statements and did not disclose important information to investors about the true state of the Verra/Avis relationship and the likelihood of Verra receiving an Avis contract renewal.

The truth allegedly emerged on May 26, 2026, when Verra disclosed that it received a termination notice effective September 2026 from Avis regarding the companies' contract, that it is taking immediate actions to cut costs, adapt operations, and reposition its business, and revised its 2026 outlook that significantly deviated from that given just twenty days prior.

Verra also revealed that it was reviewing the parties' negotiations and handling of confidential information.

The news promptly sent the price of Verra shares 70% crashing lower on May 27, 2026, amputating $1.4 billion from the company's market capitalization in a single day.

View our latest video summary of the allegations: youtu.be/FVEw5XACoGA

"Our investigation is focused on the extent to which and when Verra and its executives knew that renegotiations with Avis were far from constructive, as the May 26 surprise reveals," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation.

If you invested in Verra and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm's investigation, submit your losses now.

If you'd like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the Verra case and the firm's investigation, read more.

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Verra should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

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LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Verra Mobility Corporation (“Verra” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VRRM) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between February 24, 2026, and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 4, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Verra misled investors about its growth prospects. The Company downplayed the risk of major customers in the rental car industry replacing its services with in-house solutions. The Company concealed the fact that its relationship with Avis Budget Group, which represented 10% of its revenue, was at significant risk of falling apart. The Company finally revealed that Avis Budget Group terminated its relationship on May 26, 2026. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Verra, investors suffered damages.

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Axon Enterprise (AXON - 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 maker of stun guns and body cameras have returned +34%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, which Axon falls in, has gained 0.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

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

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

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.

Axon is expected to post earnings of $1.89 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -10.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.

For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $7.83 points to a change of +14.3% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $10.64 indicates a change of +35.9% from what Axon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for Axon.

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.

For Axon, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $868.35 million indicates a year-over-year change of +29.9%. For the current and next fiscal years, $3.64 billion and $4.6 billion estimates indicate +31% and +26.3% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryAxon reported revenues of $807.34 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +33.7%. EPS of $1.61 for the same period compares with $1.41 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $780.58 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +3.43%. The EPS surprise was -3.01%.

Over the last four quarters, Axon surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.

ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.

While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.

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

Axon 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 Axon. However, its Zacks Rank #1 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.

For those looking to find strong Industrial Products stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. MSC Industrial (MSM - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Industrial Products sector should help us answer this question.

MSC Industrial is one of 188 companies in the Industrial Products group. The Industrial Products group currently sits at #6 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.

The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. MSC Industrial is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Over the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for MSM's full-year earnings has moved 2.3% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.

According to our latest data, MSM has moved about 41.5% on a year-to-date basis. In comparison, Industrial Products companies have returned an average of 16.6%. This means that MSC Industrial is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.

Tenaris S.A. (TS - Free Report) is another Industrial Products stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 43.4%.

For Tenaris S.A., the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 4.9% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

To break things down more, MSC Industrial belongs to the Industrial Services industry, a group that includes 17 individual companies and currently sits at #169 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 9% so far this year, so MSM is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.

Tenaris S.A., however, belongs to the Steel - Pipe and Tube industry. Currently, this 2-stock industry is ranked #4. The industry has moved +42% so far this year.

MSC Industrial and Tenaris S.A. could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Industrial Products stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.

LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Calix, Inc. (“Calix” or “the Company”) (NYSE: CALX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 27, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Calix’s Q1 margins benefited from the advanced purchasing of memory components. The Company’s supply of these memory components was rapidly decreasing due to these advanced orders. The Company’s margin faced negative pressure based on the purchase of memory at increasing market prices. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Calix, investors suffered damages.

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Shares of Crescent Energy Company  CRGY gained 18.1% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry's growth of 19.2% and the Zacks Oil-Energy sector's rise of 17.6%.

Highly anticipated North Orange County opening expands company's presence in strategic retail and mixed-use developments, including its seventh within the Simon® portfolio

Key Highlights:

Grand opening: Life Time Brea opens July 9, 2026, at Brea Mall, located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821. Milestones: The club is Life Time's 10th location in California and 4th in Orange County. Mall Connection: This is the seventh Life Time located at a Simon center. Scale: The destination spans nearly 123,000 square feet, combining an 85,000-square-foot building with 38,000 square feet of outdoor amenities set on three acres. Resort-style Beach Club: A leisure pool with waterslides, a six-lane lap pool, cabanas, lounge chairs and an outdoor dining area and bar. Something for everyone – 90 days to 90 years: Five pickleball courts, rejuvenation suites including cold plunge, whirlpool, steam and sauna, a full-service LifeSpa, signature training including Alpha, GTX and the new CTR reformer class, LifeCafe and a Kids Academy. , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, has opened its highly anticipated Life Time Brea Athletic Country Club, in North Orange County, marking the 10th destination in California. Located at Brea Mall®, the new club expands Life Time's Orange County presence while reinforcing the company's role as a leading anchor within leading retail and lifestyle environments.

Life Time Brea opened its tenth California location and Fourth in Orange County at Brea Mall on July 9. The highly anticipated North Orange County opening expands company’s presence in strategic retail and mixed-use developments, including its seventh within the Simon® portfolio. Spanning nearly 123,000 square feet, including the 85,000-square foot club building and an additional 38,000-square-feet of outdoor spaces set on three acres, Life Time Brea is designed as a comprehensive healthy way of life destination featuring a resort-style beach club, exceptional programs and services, dynamic personal training, pickleball, recovery, luxury wellness amenities, dedicated spaces for work and social connection, and programming for every age from 90 days to 90 years.

"As our latest athletic country club development, Life Time Brea reflects the continued demand for Life Time's unique blend of wellness, social experiences and luxury amenities at premier retail destinations alongside exceptional partners like Simon," said Parham Javaheri, Executive Vice President, Chief Property Development Officer and President of Club Operations at Life Time. "Through the daily engagement we drive and the vibrant, health-conscious communities we cultivate, Life Time has become a powerful complement to today's most sought-after experience-driven destinations. We're excited to bring that same energy to Brea while helping people of all ages live healthy, happy lives."

Life Time's continued expansion within premier retail destinations reflects a broader shift toward experience-driven environments that encourage repeat visitation, foster community and support how people live, work and connect today.

Key highlights include:

Expansive workout floor and hybrid training spaces with hundreds of pieces of best-in-class strength and cardio equipment, free weights, functional training zones and access to highly certified personal trainers and assessments Dedicated boutique studios and group fitness spaces offering small- and large-group classes across barre, circuit-style, cardio, cycle, Pilates, strength and yoga formats, all led by certified, expert instructors. Also includes CTR (Core. Tone. Reform), Life Time's newest athletic-based training reformer class Integrated recovery and wellness spaces featuring LifeClinic Chiropractic care, stretching areas, water massage and cold therapy chairs, whole-body compression technology, percussion devices, metabolic testing and nutrition coaching Resort-style beach club experience with leisure and lap pools, waterslides, outdoor bar and dining area, and expansive lounge space with cabanas and lounge chairs Five pickleball courts – three climate-controlled indoor and two outdoor – for open play, lessons, clinics, leagues and social events Luxury men's and women's dressing rooms with wet suites featuring sauna, steam, warm spa and cold plunge, plus family changing rooms LifeSpa full-service salon and spa for hair, massage, skin and nails and rejuvenating services LifeCafe serving made-to-order drinks, smoothies, healthy meals and a full-service bar Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years, offering daily programming across movement, sports, arts, STEM and enrichment activities Complimentary work lounge providing flexible space to work before and after workouts "We're thrilled to welcome Life Time as an important milestone in the continued evolution of Brea Mall as a more dynamic, mixed-use destination," said Sundesh Shah, Simon's Senior Vice President, Specialty Development. "Life Time brings a best-in-class athletic country club experience that complements the way today's guests live, work, play and shop. This opening also reflects our strong, long-standing relationship with Life Time."

Brea joins other South California Life Time locations, including Laguna Niguel, Lakeshore-Irvine and Rancho San Clemente. It marks an exciting addition to the community with the Brea Mall's greater redevelopment efforts, bringing new jobs, supporting local economic growth, and providing residents with a premier destination that reflects the growing demand for health, wellness, and connected living.

Life Time Brea also connects members to the company's broader healthy way of life ecosystem, including unparalleled in-club experiences, expert coaching, the complimentary Life Time app featuring L•AI•CTM, digital wellness content, and access to national athletic events. Together, these offerings provide personalized, connected pathways to support long-term health and longevity.

Life Time Brea is located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821. For more information, visit the club website, call 714-988-1950 or follow along on the club's Instagram.

For more information about Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life, follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, or download the complimentary Life Time App.

Asset: Life Time Brea Flythrough Video

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Life Time Brea?
Life Time Brea is an athletic country club from Life Time located at Brea Mall. Spanning nearly 123,000 square feet across three acres, it offers a resort-style Beach Club, an expansive workout floor, boutique studios, pickleball, recovery and spa amenities, LifeCafe dining, a complimentary work lounge and kids programming.

When does Life Time Brea open?
Life Time Brea opens on July 9, 2026.

Where is Life Time Brea located? What's the contact info?
Life Time Brea is located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821, as an anchor at Brea Mall. The club can be reached at 714-988-1950. Website. lifetime.life/brea

What amenities and classes does Life Time Brea offer?
Life Time Brea features a resort-style Beach Club with a leisure pool, waterslides, and a six-lane lap pool, five indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, and an LT Recovery Zone with HydroMassage, CryoLounge chairs, Normatec compression, and Hyperice therapy. Group fitness spans barre, cycle, Pilates, strength, and yoga, plus Life Time signature formats including Alpha, GTX, MB360, and the new CTR (Core, Tone, Reform) reformer class. The club also includes a full-service LifeSpa, LifeCafe dining and a Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years.

How do I become a member of Life Time Brea?
Membership information is available at the Life Time Brea club website or by calling 714-988-1950.

About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.

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TLDR Raymond James launched coverage with a Buy recommendation and $800 price objective, suggesting potential upside of approximately 440% from SPCX’s latest closing price of $148.26 Citi’s optimistic scenario projects $900 per share, which would place SpaceX’s valuation near $12 trillion Analyst consensus price target stands at approximately $240, representing 65% potential upside; the stock currently holds 22 Buy recommendations, 4 Hold ratings, and 1 Sell rating The company isn’t projected to achieve profitability until 2027, with capital expenditures expected to maintain negative cash flow for additional years SPCX reached a record high of $225.64 days after going public but has since retreated, currently hovering around $150, approximately 9.82% above its initial offering price of $135 SpaceX (SPCX) stock was changing hands at $150.20 during Thursday’s premarket session, climbing roughly 1.3%, amid a surge of analyst commentary that emerged following the stock’s inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index on July 7.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., SPCX

Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale launched coverage on Tuesday with a Buy recommendation and a 12-month price objective of $800. This target suggests potential appreciation of approximately 440% from SPCX’s most recent closing price of $148.26. Gesuale’s investment thesis revolves around SpaceX’s positioning as an infrastructure powerhouse, with Starship and Starlink serving as primary growth catalysts.

Gesuale’s initiation wasn’t isolated. The cascade of fresh analyst ratings elevated the overall consensus to Strong Buy — comprising 22 Buy recommendations, 4 Hold positions, and a single Sell rating. The consensus price objective now registers at $245.96, according to TipRanks data compiled as of July 9.

However, the most striking projections emerge from bullish scenario analyses.

Citi analyst John Godyn maintains a base price target of $200 but envisions a bull-case scenario of $900 per share — a valuation that would position SpaceX around $12 trillion, surpassing Microsoft, Amazon, and Tesla. Godyn characterizes the $200 target as “a milestone along the path to $900-plus,” dependent on demonstrating critical engineering achievements at commercial scale.

Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas establishes a base target of $300, with a bullish scenario reaching $600. His optimistic projection assumes Starship achieves operational status this year, the Terafab semiconductor manufacturing facility commences production, and orbital AI satellites launch successfully. Conversely, his pessimistic scenario lands at $75 — predicated on Starship not reaching full operational capability until 2029.

Cantor Fitzgerald’s Colin Canfield employs a more conventional valuation methodology. His bull-case analysis applies 2030 earnings per share of approximately $11 with a 100x earnings multiple, discounted to present value yielding roughly $740 per share. His bear-case scenario utilizes $8 EPS with a 20x multiple, producing approximately $100.

Starship Is the Common Thread Across nearly every analyst report, one element remains consistent: Starship. The massive, fully reusable launch vehicle remains in development phases but could revolutionize orbital access costs — reducing expenses from thousands of dollars per kilogram to mere tens or hundreds. Reduced launch economics would enable dramatic expansion for Starlink, which already serves over 10 million subscribers while maintaining profit margins exceeding 60%.

The divergence between bullish and bearish scenarios is remarkably wide, even by growth equity standards. This discrepancy underscores the substantial uncertainty still embedded in SPCX’s valuation.

Fundamentals Still a Work in Progress SpaceX isn’t anticipated to achieve profitability until 2027, per FactSet estimates. Beyond that milestone, substantial capital investments indicate the company will probably maintain negative cash flow for multiple additional years — necessitating continued reliance on debt and equity financing to support its expansion plans.

SPCX touched an all-time peak of $225.64 merely four days following its initial public offering, before experiencing a significant pullback. The equity has traded near $150 throughout much of the recent week, roughly consistent with its June 12 debut price, though it remains approximately 9.82% above its IPO price of $135.

New single-seat plans bring Getty Images’ world-class creative and editorial visual content to individual creators, marketers, and editorial professionals July 09, 2026 09:00 ET  | Source: Getty Images, Inc.

NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced new single-seat Creative and Editorial image subscriptions. The plans give independent professionals the same subscription-based access to Getty Images’ premium visuals that the world’s top media organizations and corporations have long relied on.

“For many smaller customers, Getty Images’ quality has been reserved for select projects,” said Gene Foca, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, Getty Images. “These subscriptions give a much wider range of customers direct access to the depth of content and coverage that the world’s best organizations use every day.”

The new plans are single-seat subscriptions providing access to AI-free, authentic, commercially ready imagery, and editorial coverage spanning news, sport, and entertainment, alongside Getty Images’ comprehensive archive. They are designed to be straightforward and predictable: a single price, a clear scope, no overhead.

Customers can begin with a single seat and expand to broader capabilities as their needs grow. Getty Images’ existing enterprise and workflow offerings continue to serve organizations with more complex, high-volume requirements – together providing a full range of ways to work with Getty Images depending on need.

"Working with the highest-quality, authentic visual content is no longer limited to large teams or occasional projects. This is about making Getty Images available to a much wider set of customers who need a simple, reliable way to work with the very best content and coverage," added Foca.

For more information, visit https://www.gettyimages.com/plans-and-pricing.

About Getty Images

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Through its best-in-class creative library and Custom Content solutions, Getty Images helps customers elevate their creativity and entire end-to-end creative process to find the right visual for any need. With the adoption and distribution of generative AI technologies and tools trained on permissioned content that include indemnification and perpetual, worldwide usage rights, Getty Images and iStock customers can use text to image generation to ideate and create commercially safe compelling visuals, further expanding Getty Images capabilities to deliver exactly what customers are looking for.

Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Misrepresentations of "Secular Growth Drivers" and "Robust Demand" That Allegedly Masked Revenue Borrowed From Future Periods

BMI INVESTOR ALERT

, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) of a pending securities class action. Class Period: April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026. Check if you can recover your investment losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (888) SueWallSt.

Badger Meter shares lost over $36 per share in a single session, a decline exceeding 24%, after the company acknowledged that "softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering" and demand variability it had never previously disclosed drove a 9% year-over-year revenue decline. This followed previous declines of approximately 16.5% on July 22, 2025, and 11% on January 28, 2026. The Court has set August 3, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.

What Management Allegedly Knew

Throughout the Class Period, the lawsuit asserts, Badger Meter attributed consecutive quarters of record revenue to "ongoing favorable industry fundamentals," "secular growth drivers," and "robust adoption rates" for its advanced metering infrastructure solutions. As alleged, these characterizations painted a picture of durable, organically expanding demand when the underlying reality was materially different.

The action claims that management repeatedly pointed to favorable macro conditions and long-term AMI adoption trends while failing to disclose that a significant portion of reported revenue was effectively depleted from future periods through the practice of pulling forward customer orders.

Alleged Mischaracterization of Demand Drivers in the Water Utility Sector

The securities action focuses on a critical distinction: the difference between genuine secular demand growth and revenue acceleration driven by order timing. As alleged in the complaint:

Management described demand as "replacement-driven" and underpinned by a "long runway" of AMI adoption, yet short-cycle ordering variability was allegedly concealed behind elevated backlog Quarterly earnings releases repeatedly characterized results as "record" performance driven by "customer demand" rather than disclosing the role of pulled-forward orders When analysts specifically asked whether customers had pulled forward orders, management stated that 75% of revenue went "direct to end users" who "really, in many ways, cannot pull forward" The company touted an "encouraging opportunity funnel, bid pipeline and order book" while allegedly aware that near-term order trends were deteriorating Forward guidance of "high single-digit average top line growth" was maintained even as the demand conditions supporting it were allegedly eroding "Investors deserve transparency about material risks that could affect their investments. When companies characterize revenue growth as driven by durable industry fundamentals, investors are entitled to know if timing-related practices are contributing materially to reported results." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Why Demand Attribution Allegedly Matters to Investors

Investors valued BMI shares based on the premise that record results reflected sustainable, demand-driven growth in a sector with long-term tailwinds. The lawsuit contends that by framing pulled-forward revenue as evidence of secular strength, management induced shareholders to pay prices that did not reflect the true trajectory of the business. When the company ultimately disclosed that short-cycle variability "has always existed" but was "less visible" due to backlog conditions, the gap between narrative and reality became apparent.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the BMI Lawsuit

Q: Who is eligible to join the BMI investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased BMI stock or securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.

Q: How much did BMI stock drop? A: Shares fell more than 24%, a decline of $36.75 per share, after the company disclosed softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering and a 9% year-over-year revenue decline. Investors who purchased shares during the class period at artificially inflated prices may be entitled to compensation.

Q: What do BMI investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.

Q: What if I already sold my BMI shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

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LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BMI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Badger Meter claimed its financial performance was based on “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” The Company touted “strong” demand and a “long runway” for growth. In truth, the Company’s performance was partially based on pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Badger Meter, investors suffered damages.

Join the case to recover your losses.

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Stock to Watch: Teradyne (TER - Free Report) Headquartered in North Reading, MA, Teradyne designs, develops, manufactures and sells automated test equipment and robotics products. Its automatic test systems are used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage and complex electronics systems in consumer electronics, wireless, automotive, industrial, computing, communications, and aerospace and defense industries.

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

Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. TER has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 1.1% over the past four weeks.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $7.20 per share. TER boasts an average earnings surprise of +17.1%.

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

The Computer and Technology group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (DOCN - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Computer and Technology sector should help us answer this question.

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. is a member of our Computer and Technology group, which includes 613 different companies and currently sits at #3 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.

The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for DOCN's full-year earnings has moved 38% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.

Based on the latest available data, DOCN has gained about 191.9% so far this year. In comparison, Computer and Technology companies have returned an average of 15.3%. This means that DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.

One other Computer and Technology stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is ASE Technology Hldg (ASX - Free Report) . The stock is up 148% year-to-date.

The consensus estimate for ASE Technology Hldg's current year EPS has increased 8.4% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking more specifically, DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. belongs to the Internet - Software industry, a group that includes 175 individual stocks and currently sits at #90 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has lost an average of 8.7% so far this year, so DOCN is performing better in this area.

In contrast, ASE Technology Hldg falls under the Electronics - Semiconductors industry. Currently, this industry has 50 stocks and is ranked #43. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +45%.

Going forward, investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should continue to pay close attention to DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. and ASE Technology Hldg as they could maintain their solid performance.

Key Takeaways H.B. Fuller is prioritizing higher-value markets after its portfolio realignment and Flooring business sale. FUL grew Q2 revenues 5.8% as pricing, restructuring savings and mix lifted margins despite softer volumes. H.B. Fuller projects fiscal 2026 revenue growth and higher EBITDA, with cash flow weighted to the second half. H.B. Fuller Company (FUL - Free Report) is no longer just a broad specialty chemicals story. The investment debate now centers on whether a cleaner portfolio, stronger pricing discipline and medical expansion can support steadier margins.

That setup looks constructive, but not one-sided. Softer consumer-linked demand, flexible packaging weakness and automotive pressure still limit the near-term volume story.

How FUL Is Reshaping Its BusinessFollowing its fiscal 2025 realignment and the sale of the North America Flooring business, H.B. Fuller reports through three segments: Hygiene, Health & Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Building Adhesive Solutions.

The mix spans packaging, converting, hygiene, healthcare, transportation, electronics, clean energy, aerospace, appliances, roofing, building envelope, HVAC insulation and infrastructure. The strategic direction is clear. FUL is shifting toward more resilient and higher-value niches instead of relying mainly on raw volume growth.

H.B. Fuller Pricing Still Drives ResultsPricing remains the clearest support for the current thesis. In the fiscal second quarter, net revenues rose 5.8% year over year to $950 million, while organic revenues increased 2.6%, helped by pricing that more than offset slightly lower volume.

Margin execution was also stronger. Adjusted gross margin expanded 200 basis points to 34.2%, driven mainly by pricing execution and restructuring savings. Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $181 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin improved 70 basis points to 19.1%.

Why FUL Still Faces Demand FrictionThe weaker side of the story is volume. The Hygiene, Health & Consumable Adhesives unit saw strength in medical, tape and label and end-of-line packaging, but flexible packaging remained weak.

Engineering Adhesives also had mixed trends. Aerospace, electronics and general industries were stronger, but automotive declined by mid-single digits. These pressures leave earnings more dependent on price, mix, sourcing and cost control than on a broad-based volume recovery.

Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) gives investors another way to look at materials tied to packaging and labeling demand. RPM International Inc. (RPM - Free Report) , with exposure to specialty coatings, sealants and building materials, is also relevant for investors tracking construction-linked materials trends.

What H.B. Fuller Expects NextFor fiscal 2026, H.B. Fuller still expects net revenues to increase in the mid-single digits and organic revenues to rise in the low single digits. Foreign currency translation is expected to add 1-2% to revenues.

Management now expects adjusted EBITDA of $650-$675 million and adjusted earnings of $4.60-$4.90 per share. Operating cash flow is projected at $300-$325 million, with cash generation weighted to the second half of the year.

FUL Signals for Momentum and ValueThe bottom line is that FUL has a credible margin story, but it still needs to prove that pricing, restructuring and mix can offset uneven end-market demand. The proposed Advanced Medical Solutions acquisition adds another potential higher-margin growth platform, but it also brings integration and leverage considerations.

Shares of FUL have lost 7.2% so far this year against the industry’s 15.7% rise.

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FUL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The stock also has a VGM Score of A, with a Value Score of A, Momentum Score of A and Growth Score of C. That combination points to favorable value and momentum characteristics, while the Growth Score signals that growth questions have not fully disappeared.

Estimate revisions also remain supportive, with the current fiscal-year earnings estimate up 2.1% over the past four weeks. For investors, FUL looks best framed as a margin-and-mix execution story, not a simple volume recovery play.

Key Takeaways FUL is expanding into medical through the proposed Advanced Medical Solutions acquisition to widen its market.FUL saw aerospace rise 30% and electronics post double-digit gains, offsetting weaker automotive demand.FUL used pricing to lift margins despite higher raw material costs, though volume trends remain soft. H.B. Fuller Company (FUL - Free Report) gives investors a focused way to track changing demand in specialty materials. The company is not relying on one end market or one margin lever.

Its current setup rests on three connected trends: deeper exposure to regulated medical markets, solid demand in aerospace and electronics and pricing actions aimed at offsetting inflation and supply disruptions.

H.B. Fuller Pushes Deeper Into MedicalMedical is becoming a more important part of H.B. Fuller’s portfolio. The proposed acquisition of Advanced Medical Solutions would expand the company into tissue bonding adhesives, surgical tapes, dressings and biosurgical products.

The deal is expected to increase H.B. Fuller’s total addressable market by $15 billion to $95 billion. It also supports the company’s goal of reaching an adjusted EBITDA margin of more than 20% by 2028.

This matters because medical demand tends to be more procedure-driven and regulated than many industrial or consumer applications. That can make the business mix less tied to short-cycle demand swings.

3M Company (MMM - Free Report) remains a relevant comparison for investors watching materials innovation across healthcare, electronics and industrial applications. Its breadth shows why higher-specification materials businesses often attract attention when customers need reliability and regulatory know-how.

FUL Benefits From Aerospace and ElectronicsFUL’s growth is not coming from medical alone. In Engineering Adhesives, organic growth was roughly 5% excluding the exit from the lower-margin solar business.

Aerospace was up 30%, while electronics and general industries posted double-digit gains. Those areas are helping offset softness in automotive, where demand remained weaker across regions.

These trends point to the value of higher-performance niches. FUL’s adhesives are tied to applications where reliability, qualification and technical service matter.

Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) is another materials name investors may watch when tracking specialty materials demand. Like FUL, it gives investors exposure to markets where product performance and customer-specific solutions can shape growth.

H.B. Fuller Navigates an Inflation EraPricing remains central to the FUL story. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, pricing increased net revenues by 3% and more than offset slightly lower volume.

Adjusted gross margin rose 200 basis points to 34.2%, helped by pricing execution and restructuring savings. Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $181 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 19.1%.

The operating backdrop remains unsettled. Nearly 90% of raw materials were higher in the fiscal second quarter versus the first quarter, and more than 50 force majeure events remained in place.

Management expects high-single-digit pricing in the second half. That gives FUL a margin-defense lever, but it also shows that input-cost pressure has not fully eased.

Why FUL Still Needs Better Volume TrendsThe trend story is not a clean cyclical rebound. Volume weakness remains a constraint, especially in more consumer-linked parts of the portfolio.

Flexible packaging stayed soft, and automotive declined by mid-single digits. Management’s fiscal 2026 framework also includes low- to mid-single-digit volume declines in the second half.

That keeps the investment case tied to mix improvement, pricing and restructuring rather than broad volume recovery. FUL can still improve margins, but stronger demand would make the growth profile more balanced.

The solar exit also creates noise in Engineering Adhesives comparisons. As that headwind laps, healthier niches may become easier to see, but the company still needs better volume confirmation.

FUL Screens Well for This Trend SetupThe bottom line is that FUL is participating in attractive specialty materials trends, but the stock still needs a firmer volume backdrop to turn margin resilience into a more decisive growth story.

Shares of FUL have lost 7.2% so far this year against the industry’s 15.7% rise.

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FUL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The stock also has a VGM Score of A, supported by a Value Score of A and Momentum Score of A. Those scores suggest the stock screens well for investors who focus on valuation and earnings-related momentum. The Growth Score of C keeps the signal more balanced, fitting a company with improving mix and pricing power but uneven end-market demand.

The setup is constructive, not risk-free. FUL’s medical expansion, aerospace and electronics exposure, and pricing execution give the stock useful support, while consumer softness, automotive pressure and input-cost volatility remain key areas to watch.

Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.

Over the past month, shares of this company have returned +4.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Twilio falls in, has gained 3.2%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

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

Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.

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.

Twilio is expected to post earnings of $1.32 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.

For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.64 points to a change of +15.3% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $6.51 indicates a change of +15.4% from what Twilio is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.

Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Twilio is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.

In the case of Twilio, the consensus sales estimate of $1.42 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +15.8%. The $5.81 billion and $6.35 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +14.6% and +9.4%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryTwilio reported revenues of $1.41 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +20%. EPS of $1.5 for the same period compares with $1.14 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +4.93%. The EPS surprise was +18.11%.

The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.

ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.

Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.

As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Twilio is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Twilio. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Simply Good Foods (SMPL - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +20.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this nutritional foods company would post earnings of $0.4 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.45, delivering a surprise of +12.5%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Simply Good Foods, which belongs to the Zacks Food - Confectionery industry, posted revenues of $356.98 million for the quarter ended May 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.75%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $380.96 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Simply Good Foods shares have lost about 36.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.3%.

What's Next for Simply Good Foods?While Simply Good Foods has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Simply Good Foods was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.47 on $336.29 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.66 on $1.33 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Food - Confectionery is currently in the bottom 10% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Hershey (HSY - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This chocolate bar and candy maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +20.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Hershey's revenues are expected to be $2.66 billion, up 1.7% from the year-ago quarter.

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Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

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 ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.

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.

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.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

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.

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.

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

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

Stock to Watch: Exelixis (EXEL - Free Report) Alameda, CA-based Exelixis, Inc. is an oncology-focused biotechnology company that primarily focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of new drugs for the treatment of difficult-to-treat cancers. The company is leveraging its investments, expertise and strategic partnerships to target an expanding range of tumor types and indications with its clinically differentiated pipeline of small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other biotherapeutics.

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

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. EXEL has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 14.6% for the current fiscal year.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $3.53 per share. EXEL boasts an average earnings surprise of +17%.

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

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? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest 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 trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.

VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow 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, 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.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

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: Integra LifeSciences (IART - Free Report) Headquartered in Plainsboro, NJ, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation is one of the world leaders in regenerative medicine. The company develops, manufactures and markets surgical implants and medical instruments. In its first-quarter 2026 report, the company renamed two of its segments: Codman Specialty Surgical was renamed Specialty Surgery, while Tissue Technologies was renamed Tissue Reconstruction.

IART 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 7.07; value investors should take notice.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.08 to $2.45 per share. IART also boasts an average earnings surprise of +16.8%.

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

July 09, 2026 09:00 ET  | Source: Texas Roadhouse, Inc

LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH) announced today that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026 after the market close. A conference call will follow at 5:00 PM ET and will be webcast live from the investor relations portion of the Company's website at investor.texasroadhouse.com.

Listeners may also access the call by dialing (833) 461-5787 and using conference ID 639749828.  A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website shortly after the conclusion of the call.

About the Company

Texas Roadhouse is a growing restaurant company operating predominantly in the casual dining segment that first opened in 1993 and today has grown to over 830 restaurants system-wide in 49 states, one U.S. territory, and ten foreign countries. For more information, please visit the Company’s Web site at www.texasroadhouse.com.

Contacts:

Investor Relations
Michael Bailen
502-515-7298

Media
Megan Pence
502-461-1878

For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.

The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.

Zacks Premium also includes 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 assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means 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, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience 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 ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow 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, 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.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

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.

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.

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

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

Stock to Watch: Werner Enterprises (WERN - Free Report) Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a transportation and logistics company founded in 1956. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, the company is primarily focused on transporting the truckload shipments such as retail store merchandise, consumer products, grocery products and manufactured products. The company operates mainly under two segments — Truckload Transporation Services (TTS) and Werner Logistics.

WERN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 44.04; value investors should take notice.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $0.98 per share. WERN also boasts an average earnings surprise of +30.6%.

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

LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Helen of Troy Limited (“Helen of Troy” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: HELE) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Helen of Troy misled investors about the success of its Project Pegasus restructuring program. The Company touted the “fuel” produced by Project Pegasus, despite what it called “implementation hiccups.” The Company continued to tout its restructuring effort, telling shareholders, "despite the delayed savings related to our Tennessee distribution center, Project Pegasus continues to move forward. We have made good progress on the cost of goods sold work streams, implementing multiple projects that reduce costs and simplify our supplier base." Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Helen of Troy, investors suffered damages.

Join the case to recover your losses

The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.        

CONTACT:

The Schall Law Firm
Brian Schall, Esq.,
www.schallfirm.com
Office: 310-301-3335
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The refinancing underscores the strength of the New York City office market and the liquidity in the debt markets for well-located Class A office buildings

, /PRNewswire/ -- JLL's Capital Markets group announced today that it has arranged a $352 million refinancing for 425 Lexington Avenue, a 31-story, 750,000-square-foot Class A office tower in Midtown Manhattan.

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Vanbarton Group, LLC, to secure the floating rate, single-asset single-borrower (SASB) refinancing through Goldman Sachs, which was pre-placed entirely with funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.

Photo credit: C. Taylor Crothers 425 Lexington Avenue is a LEED Gold-certified, top tier office tower that serves as the global headquarters location for long-time anchor Simpson Thacher. Overall, the property is 99 percent leased and has been institutionally maintained, undergoing nearly $35 million in recent upgrades, including a new amenity center. The newly delivered LX Club is a 16,700-square-foot, state-of-the-art amenity center that includes a wellness center with Technogym equipment, a sauna and a yoga studio, multiple tenant lounges, a 45-person conference facility and a golf simulator.

The office tower occupies a full city block on Lexington Ave. between 43rd and 44th Streets directly across from Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal. 425 Lexington Avenue benefits from its location in the Grand Central office submarket, which is the city's top performing market with less than a two percent vacancy rate for trophy and top tier Class A product. The submarket is a chosen location for today's most prominent multinational corporate tenants, including Blackstone, JP Morgan, Citadel and MetLife, among others.

JLL's Capital Markets Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Senior Managing Directors Christopher Peck and Drew Isaacson and Directors Christopher Pratt and Jennifer Zelko.

"As we move into the second half of 2026, New York City's office market shows exceptional strength, with high-quality space increasingly scarce," said Peck. "Premium office towers like 425 Lexington continue to attract robust financing interest from lenders driven by the building's consistently strong occupancy rates, prime location opposite the city's most heavily trafficked transit hub, and recent upgrades that include highly desirable tenant amenities."

JLL's Capital Markets group is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers. The group's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients, including investment sales and advisory, debt advisory, M&A and corporate finance, loan sales, equity & fund placement, net lease, derivative advisory and energy & infrastructure advisory. The group has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL's newsroom. 

About Vanbarton Group
Vanbarton Group, founded in 1992, is a vertically integrated real estate investment and advisory Firm. The Firm manages private funds and programmatic ventures, employing diverse credit and equity investment strategies for global institutional investors. With a team strategically located throughout the U.S., Vanbarton Group maintains a comprehensive market presence and investment history, further enhancing its capabilities to source and manage assets as both an owner and lender. For more information, please visit www.VanbartonGroup.com.

About JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company with annual revenue of $26.1 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 113,000 as of March 31, 2026. For over 200 years, clients have trusted JLL, a Fortune 500® company, to help them confidently buy, build, occupy, manage and invest across a variety of industries and property types, including office, industrial, hotel, multi-family, retail and data center properties. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. Powered by rich global datasets and leading technology capabilities, we provide coordinated, end-to-end delivery of real estate services for a broad range of global clients who represent a wide variety of industries. Through LaSalle Investment Management, we invest for clients on a global basis in both private assets and publicly traded real estate securities. For further information, visit jll.com.

Contact: Grace Lewis, JLL PR
Phone: +1 903 520 3478
Email: [email protected]

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