Key Takeaways AT&T is expected to report Q3 revenues of $31.68 billion and earnings of 61 cents per share on Oct. 21Earnings ESP of 3.77% and a 6.26% average four-quarter earnings surprise support the potential for a beat.T's fiber expansion and network upgrades support growth as competition and capital needs pressure results.
AT&T Inc. (T - Free Report) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 earnings on Oct. 21, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues and earnings is pegged at $31.68 billion and 61 cents per share, respectively. The earnings estimate for AT&T for 2026 has decreased 0.43% to $2.33 per share over the past 60 days, while the same for 2027 has decreased 1.17% to $2.54 per share.
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Earnings Surprise HistoryThe communications service provider delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.26%, on average.
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Earnings WhispersOur proven model predicts a likely earnings beat for AT&T for the third quarter. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. This is exactly the case here. AT&T currently has an ESP of +3.77% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Factors Shaping the Upcoming ResultsDuring the quarter, AT&T introduced AT&T Video Intelligence with EdgeVis Cloud, a managed cloud deployment option that expands its existing IoT Video Intelligence platform. The offering combines optimized video streaming, secure transmission, analytics and alerting with an AT&T-managed cloud backend. It is designed to simplify deployment and reduce infrastructure requirements for enterprise, mid-market, large SMB and public-sector customers. Potential applications include construction sites, transportation corridors, utility operations, logistics yards, retail locations, smart-city pilots and emergency response sites.
In the quarter under review, AT&T announced that Ericsson will provide 600 MHz dual-band radios to support deployment of spectrum acquired from EchoStar. AT&T said the new spectrum and radios will improve network capacity, coverage, reliability and performance, including in indoor and rural locations. The company is more than 60% through its wireless network modernization program. In upgraded areas, customers can see up to 2X higher average speeds, a 10% reduction in dropped and blocked calls, and up to a 70% reduction in slower data speeds.
AT&T and Corning also inked a multi-year agreement worth more than $3 billion, under which Corning will supply the fiber-optic cables. The materials will enable AT&T to expand its high-speed internet network across the United States.
However, AT&T continues to face intense competition in the U.S. telecom market from Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ - Free Report) and T-Mobile, US, Inc. (TMUS - Free Report) . This could impact subscriber growth and impact revenue.
Price PerformanceOver the past year, AT&T has declined 13.3% against the industry’s growth of 122.7%, outperforming its peers like T-Mobile but underperforming Verizon. T-Mobile has declined 34%, while Verizon has improved 4.8% during this period.
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Key Valuation MetricFrom a valuation standpoint, AT&T appears to be trading relatively cheaper than the industry and below its mean. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company shares currently trade at 8.89 forward earnings, lower than 36.25 for the industry and the stock’s mean of 10.74.
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Investment ConsiderationsT continues to benefit from its fiber-led growth strategy and efforts to increase customer adoption of bundled connectivity services. AT&T had expanded its fiber footprint to 38.6 million locations by the end of the second quarter and aims to exceed 40 million locations by year-end 2026. Continued fiber deployment and the integration of Lumen’s acquired mass-market fiber customer base could support broadband growth. This may also encourage more households to purchase wireless and Internet services together. Its bundled offerings is improving customer retention and strengthen long-term revenue visibility.
However, intense competition in the U.S. wireless market remains a challenge for AT&T. Although wireless service revenues increased 3.3% year over year in the second quarter, promotional discounts partially offset the benefits of pricing actions. Persistent competition from major telecom operators could require continued spending on customer acquisition and retention, limiting revenue gains per subscriber.
End NoteAT&T continues to invest in fiber and fixed wireless to expand advanced Internet reach and deepen household convergence with wireless. Focus on 5G network upgradation worldwide will likely bring long term benefits. Strategy of bundled product offerings by combining wireless and broadband is driving retention. However, However, aggressive competition in wireless services, declining legacy revenues and substantial capital requirements remain key challenges. AT&T’s balance sheet remains leveraged while investment, spectrum needs and shareholder returns compete for cash. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), AT&T presents a balanced outlook ahead of its third-quarter earnings report, making execution on its fiber-led growth strategy and cash flow targets important factors for investors to monitor.
3M ve 2. čtvrtletí 2026 zvýšila upravenou provozní marži o 40 bazických bodů na 24,9 % a za celý rok očekává růst o 70–80 bazických bodů navzdory vyšším nákladům.
Key Takeaways 3M lifted its adjusted operating margin by 40 basis points to 24.9% in the second quarter of 2026.3M expects 2026 adjusted operating margins to expand 70-80 basis points year over year.Higher tariffs, oil prices and PFAS exit costs pushed cost of sales up 4.7% year over year.
3M Company (MMM - Free Report) is implementing structural initiatives to enhance operating efficiency and support margin improvement. The company is reducing its corporate center, optimizing its geographic footprint, simplifying its supply chain, aligning go-to-market strategies with customer needs and adjusting manufacturing roles to production volumes. These measures are expected to reduce operating costs, support margin improvement and strengthen cash flow over the long term.
The company had completed most of its restructuring initiatives by the end of 2025. MMM is now shifting its focus toward longer-term transformation, including redesigning its supply-chain network and deploying AI-driven tools across its operations. In the second quarter of 2026, these efforts, combined with strong organic volume and productivity gains, helped lift 3M’s adjusted operating margin by 40 basis points year over year to 24.9%. For 2026, the company expects adjusted operating margins to expand 70-80 basis points year over year.
However, rising costs may hinder MMM’s ability to sustain this margin momentum. In the second quarter of 2026, its cost of sales increased 4.7% year over year, while cost of sales as a percentage of total revenues rose 120 basis points to 58.7%. Higher tariff-related costs, rising oil prices and cost dis-synergies associated with the PFAS manufacturing exit contributed to the increase.
Overall, 3M’s restructuring and productivity initiatives are supporting margins, although persistent cost pressures remain a concern. In the quarters ahead, ongoing productivity gains and disciplined cost management are expected to support the company’s profitability.
Segmental Snapshot of MMM’s PeersAmong 3M’s major peers, Honeywell Technologies (HON - Free Report) has been dealing with the adverse impacts of the high cost of sales and operating expenses. On a consolidated basis, HON’s total cost of sales, comprising the cost of products and services sold, was up 7.2% year over year in the second quarter. Honeywell Technologies’ research and development expenses surged 14.2% year over year in the same period. Its operating margin fell 190 basis points to 17.9%.
Another peer of MMM, Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL - Free Report) , has been dealing with elevated raw-material and freight costs, particularly for petroleum-based inputs affected by the Middle East conflict and related supply disruptions. Not only is this pushing up Carlisle’s direct expenses, but it is also weighing on margins as pricing realization lags cost inflation. In the second quarter of 2026, Carlisle’s cost of sales increased 10.3% year over year to $1.0 billion and represented 63.8% of revenues compared with 62.7% a year ago.
The Zacks Rundown for MMMShares of 3M have gained 5.9% in the past year against the industry’s decline of 24.4%.
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From a valuation standpoint, 3M is trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16.60X, above the industry average of 14.30X. MMM carries a Value Score of D.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MMM’s earnings for 2026 has increased 0.1% in the past 60 days.
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Walmart otevřel v kalifornském Stocktonu své páté automatizované distribuční centrum, které zkracuje proces vyřízení objednávky z 12 na pět kroků a rozšíří možnosti doručování na západním pobřeží.
Key Takeaways Walmart opened its fifth next-generation fulfillment center in Stockton to expand West Coast deliveries.
Advanced automation reduces fulfillment steps from 12 to five, boosting order-processing efficiency.
Walmart's U.S. e-commerce sales rose 24% in fiscal Q2 2027, while Marketplace sales jumped 52%.
Walmart Inc. (WMT - Free Report) continues to strengthen its omnichannel capabilities through investments in supply-chain automation, technology and faster delivery services. These initiatives are supporting e-commerce growth and enhancing customer convenience. Reinforcing these efforts, Walmart recently opened its fifth next-generation fulfillment center in Stockton, CA, to expand delivery capabilities across the West Coast.
The new facility spans more than 900,000 square feet and is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs. Strategically located in California's Central Valley, the center expands Walmart's fulfillment capacity closer to West Coast customers. This should help the retailer improve delivery speed, strengthen order-processing capabilities and support growing online demand.
The facility incorporates advanced automation, machine learning and a high-density storage system to streamline operations. Its technology reduces the traditional 12-step fulfillment process to five steps, potentially improving productivity and order-handling efficiency. Together with Walmart's broader fulfillment network, these advanced facilities are expected to enable next- or two-day shipping coverage for 95% of the U.S. population.
The expansion aligns with Walmart's strong digital momentum. In second-quarter fiscal 2027, Walmart U.S. e-commerce sales increased 24%, while Marketplace sales grew 52%. Nearly half of Marketplace sales flowed through Walmart Fulfillment Services. More than 50% of the company's e-commerce fulfillment volume was processed through automated facilities, reflecting progress in supply-chain modernization.
The Stockton investment should further strengthen Walmart's fulfillment network, support Marketplace growth and improve operational efficiency over time. However, higher capital spending and related depreciation expenses remain important considerations as the retailer continues expanding its automated infrastructure.
What Do the Latest Metrics Say About Walmart?Walmart, which competes with Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST - Free Report) and Target Corporation (TGT - Free Report) , has seen its shares gain 9% over the past year compared with the industry’s breakeven performance. Shares of Costco have climbed 1.2%, while Target has surged 75.9% in the aforementioned period.
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From a valuation standpoint, Walmart's forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at 35.77, higher than the industry’s 32.74. The company is trading at a premium to Target (with a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 15.77) while trading at a discount to Costco (41.03).
JPMorgan před zveřejněním výsledků za třetí čtvrtletí očekává růst poplatků z investičního bankovnictví a tržeb z obchodování o 15 až 19 %; trh sleduje úvěrové riziko a celoroční výhled.
As it does each quarter, JPMorgan Chase (JPM +0.51%), the largest bank in the U.S., will kick off earnings season tomorrow morning by releasing its third-quarter results before the market opens. Then management, led by CEO Jamie Dimon, will host a live conference call with analysts.
Investors across the market are always interested in what the big banks, particularly JPMorgan, have to say because they serve as a pulse check on the economy, showing how consumers and businesses are holding up.
Bank stocks have also come under pressure amid soaring bond yields, which can affect banks in various ways. Here's why JPMorgan's earnings report tomorrow could send the stock plunging.
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How rising bond yields are pressuring bank stocksRising bond yields have taken their toll on the stock market, and the big banks have not been spared. Banks are a very interest-rate-sensitive business, so it makes sense.
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Bond yields increase banks' funding costs and raise the cost of capital in the capital markets, which can slow investment banking activity. They can also slow lending activity by making borrowing more expensive.
While bond yields will also increase interest income, potentially boosting revenue in bank loan portfolios, they can also put pressure on borrowers with adjustable-rate loans and those refinancing.
That's why bank credit will come into focus. It's been benign for a very long time now, and higher yields will make investors more nervous about a credit cycle.
Still, the full effects of rising bond yields may not be felt just yet, and JPMorgan largely expects a robust third quarter for investment banking and trading.
During a conference on Sept. 15, JPMorgan Chase Co-President Doug Petno said the bank expects investment banking fees and markets revenue to grow in the "mid-to-high teens" percentage range in the third quarter.
In the second quarter, these businesses posted blistering numbers with investment banking fees up 30% year over year and 14% from the previous quarter. Markets' revenue, which can be influenced by trading activity, blasted 35% higher year over year.
That's a tough comparison, especially for investment banking, which had its best quarter since 2021. Major initial public offerings, such as Space Exploration Technologies Corp, contributed to the banner second quarter.
Still, if Pento's guide comes to fruition, that would still be very solid.
"We started this quarter with a strong pipeline that continues. I touched on management and board confidence-that's driving tremendous amount of M&A activity. It's as high as we've seen in some time," he said during the September conference.
Investors will be looking to poke holesAlthough rising bond yields have been somewhat priced in over the past month, they could still pressure parts of JPMorgan’s business, and I think investors will be very cautious about any signs of weakness.
Wall Street analysts, on average, expect the bank to report $5.94 in adjusted earnings per share on revenue of $51.22 billion.
Furthermore, management last quarter guided for full-year net interest income of $105.5 billion, including market revenue. Adjusted expenses are projected at $107.5 billion.
Investors may sell the stock if the bank fails to beat estimates or uphold its full-year guidance. Ultimately, I do feel that investors have a high bar heading into earnings, and more could go wrong than right.
For instance, while Pento gave solid investment banking and markets guidance, it still has a tough comparison to the second quarter, and there have been rumblings that investment banking and trading activity is set to slow.
While the economy has been resilient, investors have been anticipating a credit cycle for some time, so any signs of deteriorating credit quality could trigger a sell-off.
I don’t necessarily expect the quarter to be a disaster, but the slightest miss or any signs of concern could lead the market to press the sell button.
Disney zvýšil upravenou čistou marži z 2 % ve fiskálním roce 2021 na 8,4 %; jeho streamovací byznys, který dříve vykazoval miliardové ztráty, je nyní ziskový.
It shouldn't be hard for a stock to double over five years. If a stock goes up 15% a year, it will get there. However, the market itself doesn't rise with that kind of consistency. If you're a longtime Walt Disney (DIS +0.60%) investor, you know that's a seemingly unreasonable aspiration.
A Disney investment has been a dud in recent years. The shares are down a modest 3% over the past year but are currently trading nearly 40% lower over the last five years. Arguing that the media giant's stock would just have to roughly double to reach its all-time highs in early 2021 -- when the shares briefly traded north of $200 -- is easier said than done.
Thankfully for Disney, there are some pretty good reasons why the next five years can be materially better than the last five. Let's look at some reasons Disney stock could double by 2031.
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1. Playing the margins Disney's bottom line has improved dramatically over the past few years, even as the stock price has languished or gone the other way. Disney's streaming business, which was losing billions annually just three years ago, is now profitable.
The pandemic hit Disney's business particularly hard, even though the stock reached a new all-time high in March 2021, while Disneyland in California was still shuttered and its cruise line was still waiting to resume operations. The recovery has been potent.
Disney's adjusted net margin is accelerating sharply for the fifth consecutive year, more than quadrupling from 2% in fiscal 2021 to a trailing margin of 8.4% as we await Disney's fiscal 2026 report next month. The company is delivering on the bottom line.
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2. Cheap is an understatement The overall market is trading at lofty multiples these days. The same can't be said about Disney stock. You can buy a piece of the iconic entertainment powerhouse for just 14 times what analysts see it earning in the new fiscal year that started earlier this month.
Like a limbo stick, that multiple gets lower as the game plays on. Project out to what these same Wall Street pros are modeling, and Disney is trading for just 11 times fiscal 2031's earnings.
Naturally, Disney's trailing P/E ratio would be twice that much if it were to double from here, but this doesn't mean that Disney at $216 in five years means that it's trading for 22 times trailing earnings. Disney has routinely exceeded expectations, and analysts have been perpetually raising their targets. The company has landed 3% to 11% above the market's bottom-line expectations over the past year, even as the stock ticked lower.
3. Mickey Mouse makes monster movies There were just three theatrical releases by U.S. studios that topped $1 billion in global ticket sales in 2024. Disney put out all three. The same thing happened last year.
It's been different in 2026. A lot of studios have been cranking out blockbusters, and Disney will have just two releases clear the $1 billion mark in box-office receipts.
That's not a bad thing. Folks are going out to the movies again. There will be at least six movies that exceed $1 billion in worldwide sales this year, something that has only happened once before.
With the return to pre-pandemic ticket sales and a now-profitable Disney streaming business, Disney has a one-two punch to cash in on every theatrical release. This is the first time this has been the case since the demise of the once-lucrative home video sales market.
4. Theme parks are generating record results Experiences have been Disney's most potent business segment in recent years. Its theme parks and rapidly expanding cruise line are cashing in on consumers' craving for premium, family-friendly vacation environments.
The segment accounts for 39% of Disney's revenue through the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and a whopping 61% of the operating profit. Expansion is underway at Disney's gated attractions worldwide. Last week's reveal of the unique features of Disney Believe -- its latest cruise ship that will set sail next year -- gives it another way to cash in on the travel boom.
5. Folks aren't flinching at higher prices The best thing about being a premium player with a killer brand in a thriving niche is that you have pricing elasticity. Disney raised theme park prices last week. Disney+ and Hulu monthly subscription rates went up last month.
You may have seen some online rumblings about the hikes, and there may be some degree of churn. The real takeaway here is that Disney has done this at its theme park resorts and premium streaming services practically every year. The businesses continue to grow because consumers see Disney investing in new park experiences and streaming content.
The only price at Disney that doesn't seem to be rising these days is its stock price. My prediction is that the upticks are coming next. I believe that Disney can double from here in the next five years.
Akcie společnosti Verizon v poslední obchodní seanci klesly o 8,75 %, nejvíce od roku 2002, poté co SpaceX oznámila plán rozšířit Starlink o služby mobilního operátora v USA.
SpaceX just handed Verizon its worst single-day drop since 2002, yet one Wall Street firm sees the selloff as an opportunity that could reward patient investors far more than the broader market consensus suggests.
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ | VZ Price Prediction) is priced at $41.65. Wall Street’s average price target is $51.12, which places the stock about 22.7% below where analysts think it should be.
Verizon runs one of the country’s largest wireless networks. After buying Frontier, it also has a fiber business with 10.9 million fiber connections. Wall Street has been watching because CEO Dan Schulman’s turnaround is finally delivering subscriber growth.
Arete Research is the most bullish firm on the stock. It rates Verizon a Buy with a $62.00 target, the Street high. That target means 48.9% upside.
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Starlink’s Carrier Ambitions Sparked Verizon’s Worst Day Since 2002
The main reason for the drop is SpaceX’s plan to turn Starlink into a major U.S. mobile carrier. Verizon fell 8.75% in the latest session, its worst day since 2002. The stock is down 14.84% over the past month and 5.18% over six months. Most of the damage came in a few days.
The whole sector took the hit. AT&T (NYSE:T) dropped 9.85% and T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) dropped 13.27% in the same session, while the S&P 500 rose 0.6%. Verizon’s own results were mixed. Adjusted EPS of $1.30 beat the $1.27 estimate. But ARPA fell 1.4% and fixed wireless net additions fell 30.6%.
Arete’s $62 Target Depends on Cash Flow and Churn
Arete cut its target from $71.00 but kept its Buy rating. Its case has three parts: winning broadband share through fixed wireless, rising free cash flow as spending declines, and pricing power backed by low churn.
The cash flow numbers support the bulls. Free cash flow reached $6.426 billion last quarter, up 27.12%. Full-year guidance now calls for $21,940-$22,140 million. Verizon added 184,000 postpaid phone customers, compared with a loss of 9,000 a year earlier. Churn improved to 0.92%. Management raised EPS guidance to $4.99-$5.04 and expects service revenue growth of about 3.0% in Q3 and 4.0% in Q4. Those quarterly reports are the next tests. Schulman put it this way: “We are no longer predominantly reliant on expensive promotions to drive our growth.”
Arete’s broadband part leans on fixed wireless, the same segment where additions are slowing. Starlink also goes after rural and home internet customers. The wider Street is more cautious. Verizon has 3 Strong Buy ratings, 8 Buy ratings, 15 Hold ratings and no Sells.
All Three Carriers Fell, and T-Mobile Shows the Widest Gap
The peer group sold off together. Verizon fell alongside its rivals.
AT&T trades at $22.17. It is down 10.71% over the past month. Its $28.80 average target means 29.9% upside. Ratings tip bullish: 16 Buy-side ratings, 9 Holds and 1 Sell. Verizon does not offer as much consensus upside.
T-Mobile trades at $148.58. It is down 25.22% this year. Its $241.24 target means 62.4% upside, with 23 Buy-side ratings and 5 Holds.
T-Mobile has the largest potential upside in the group. Verizon’s consensus gap is the lowest of the three, and only Arete’s outlier target brings it near 50%. Price targets are estimates and can be wrong for any of these stocks.
Verizon Gains This Year but Lags the S&P 500
At $41.65, Verizon sits 22.7% below the $51.12 average target set by 26 analysts. The stock is up 9.23% this year. The S&P 500 is up 14.17% over the same period.
The stock trades at about 9x forward earnings and yields 6.12%.
Verizon’s Bull Case Comes With a Starlink Risk Attached
Optimism builds if churn keeps falling, service revenue growth reaches about 4% by year-end, and free cash flow lands within guidance while leverage moves toward the 2.0 to 2.25 times target. The bear case gains weight if Starlink pushes down rural wireless and home internet pricing and forces Verizon back into expensive promotions while carrying $136.5 billion in unsecured debt.
On balance, the data tip positive. The consensus gap of 22.7% looks more realistic than Arete’s 48.9%. A single-digit earnings multiple and a 6% yield pay investors while the satellite threat plays out.
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Home Depot ve 2. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2026 investoval přibližně 880 milionů USD do kapitálových výdajů; digitálně podpořené prodeje vzrostly o 11 %.
Key Takeaways Home Depot invested $880M in Q2 capital expenditure to boost efficiency and customer experience.HD's digital sales rose 11%, while more than 65% of in-stock parcel deliveries arrived within one day.HD's SRS and GMS integration expands Pro services, with 90% of stores recording an SRS-facilitated sale. The Home Depot Inc. (HD - Free Report) continues to strengthen its competitive position through investments in technology, supply-chain capabilities, digital platforms and professional customer services. These initiatives are aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer convenience and capturing greater market share despite persistent housing market challenges. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company invested approximately $880 million in capital expenditure and expects full-year capital spending to represent 2.5% of sales.
A key investment priority is creating a seamless interconnected shopping experience. Home Depot continues to deploy technology-enabled tools, including its AI-powered Magic Apron, which helps customers and associates locate products and navigate projects efficiently. These efforts contributed to an 11% increase in digitally enabled sales during the quarter, marking five consecutive quarters of double-digit growth. Investments in fulfillment capabilities have also improved delivery speeds, with more than 65% of in-stock parcel deliveries completed within one day.
Home Depot is simultaneously strengthening its Pro ecosystem through investments in specialized services, order management and distribution capabilities. The integration of SRS and GMS is expanding product availability and cross-selling opportunities. Notably, 90% of stores completed at least one SRS-facilitated sale over the trailing 12 months.
Looking ahead, these investments position Home Depot to deepen customer engagement, improve fulfillment efficiency and strengthen its professional contractor relationships. However, housing affordability pressures and subdued demand for larger discretionary projects remain important considerations for realizing their full benefits.
Strategic Investments of HD’s Peers: LOW & WSMHome Depot’s peers, Lowe’s Companies Inc. (LOW - Free Report) and Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM - Free Report) , are also prioritizing strategic investments in technology, digital capabilities, supply-chain efficiency and customer experience to strengthen their competitive positions and support long-term growth.
Lowe’s is strengthening its long-term growth prospects through strategic investments in digital capabilities, Pro services and operational efficiency. The company invested $542 million in capital expenditure in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, supporting its Total Home strategy. Investments in AI-powered Mylow, enhanced fulfillment capabilities and online platforms contributed to 15.7% digital sales growth. Meanwhile, the FBM and ADG acquisitions are expanding its reach among larger Pro customers.
Williams-Sonoma is strengthening its growth prospects through investments in artificial intelligence, digital capabilities, retail expansion and supply-chain efficiency. The company invested $58 million in capital expenditure in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, with full-year spending projected at $275 million. AI-powered shopping assistants Olive and Otto are enhancing customer engagement and personalization. Meanwhile, investments in e-commerce, inventory management and retail infrastructure support long-term growth and operational efficiency.
HD’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Home Depot have lost 13.8% in the past three months compared with the industry’s decline of 12%.
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From a valuation standpoint, HD trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 18.49X compared with the industry’s average of 17.05X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HD’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 EPS implies year-over-year growth of 2.3% and 6.8%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimate for fiscal 2026 has moved up 0.1% in the past seven days. Meanwhile, the consensus estimate for fiscal 2027 EPS has been unchanged in the past 30 days.
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McDonald's (MCD +0.04%) stock is down big this year. It has fallen more than 23% even as the S&P 500 has risen by 14% and hit new record highs. It's been a disastrous year, and there are no guarantees that things will get better anytime soon. The company has been offering more value options, but it hasn't been fixing its growth problems. Meanwhile, inflation remains elevated.
For prospective McDonald's investors, this all paints a concerning picture. While it still has an iconic brand, there's definitely more risk surrounding the fast food stock than normal, and its shares could still go lower.
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Why McDonald's could have little choice but to raise pricesMcDonald's has a problem. Costs are rising, and its same-store growth rate in the U.S. market was a paltry 0.8% in its most recent quarter. That's not going to win over investors, much less convince them that the business is bringing in more customers with greater discounts and value options.
Meanwhile, beef prices have been rising considerably. CEO Chris Kempczinski says that in its key markets, beef costs have roughly doubled in a span of five years. A solution to combat that is, of course, to raise prices. It's a tough situation to be in because on the one hand, the company wants to protect margins, but higher prices may result in even lower growth numbers, which may contribute to lower earnings anyway, even if the margins are a bit stronger.
McDonald's is already struggling to prove to consumers that it provides good value. Raising prices again may only exacerbate those issues.
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Should investors buy the stock on weakness?McDonald's has declined significantly in value this year, and its forward price-to-earnings multiple is modest at 17 (based on analyst expectations). By comparison, the average stock in the S&P 500 is trading at close to 20 times its estimated earnings. It's a relatively cheap buy, and it is trading around its five-year low.
There's some decent value here for investors, if for no other reason than to secure a solid, growing dividend. At 3.3%, McDonald's does offer a relatively high yield, and it raised its dividend for a 50th consecutive year earlier this year, becoming a Dividend King in the process.
Although McDonald's is facing some challenges, so too are many other fast food and restaurant chains. It has, however, shown over not only years but decades, its ability to adapt and evolve to customer needs. That's why, as a long-term investment, it can still be a good buy right now, even if, in the short term, it may be a bit of a bumpy ride for investors.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise rozšiřuje partnerství se společností NVIDIA o integrovanou AI infrastrukturu a řešení Private Cloud AI pro bezpečné nasazení generativní a agentní AI.
Key Takeaways HPE & NVDA are expanding integrated AI infrastructure to simplify enterprise deployment & scale AI workloads.HPE's AI Factory and Private Cloud AI combine compute, storage, networking and cloud management capabilities.HPE shares have surged 205.9% YTD, while its forward price-to-sales ratio of 1.79 trails the industry's 4.60. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE - Free Report) has partnered with NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) to help enterprises and other large AI customers simplify and scale generative AI, agentic AI and high-performance computing workloads. The integration enables Hewlett Packard Enterprise to provide integrated AI infrastructure, including hardware, software and cloud management.
At the core of the collaboration is HPE AI Factory with NVIDIA, a turnkey AI infrastructure solution that combines HPE's compute, storage, networking and GreenLake platform with NVIDIA's GPUs, CPUs, networking technologies and AI Enterprise software. The integrated offering allows enterprises to build and manage AI environments through a unified platform.
The companies have also jointly engineered HPE Private Cloud AI, which enables customers to deploy generative AI and agentic AI applications securely in on-premises or hybrid cloud environments. The solution comes with pre-integrated hardware and software, reducing deployment complexity while providing enterprise-grade capabilities.
HPE is further strengthening its AI hardware portfolio with AI-optimized servers such as the HPE ProLiant Compute DL394 Gen12, powered by NVIDIA's Vera CPU for reinforcement learning, AI agents, inference and large-scale data processing. The company also offers systems based on NVIDIA's Blackwell and Rubin architectures.
To accelerate AI workloads, HPE integrates NVIDIA's Blackwell, HGX and RTX Pro GPUs alongside Spectrum-X Ethernet, InfiniBand networking, BlueField DPUs and ConnectX SuperNICs across its AI infrastructure portfolio. HPE also incorporates NVIDIA Agent Toolkit, Nemotron models, NeMo and OpenShell into HPE Private Cloud AI, enabling enterprises to build, govern and monitor AI agents with enhanced security and observability.
How Competitors Fare Against HPEHPE competes with Super Micro Computer (SMCI - Free Report) and Dell Technologies (DELL - Free Report) in the AI infrastructure space. Both SMCI and DELL are collaborating with NVIDIA to strengthen their offerings. For instance, Super Micro Computer's competitive advantage lies in its modular Building Block architecture that enables rapid product customization by reusing components across thousands of server configurations.
Supported by more than 3,200 research and development engineers, SMCI quickly integrates new processors from NVIDIA, AMD, Intel and ARM. This rapid product development shortens time-to-market, lowers engineering costs and enables faster global shipments, making Super Micro Computer particularly attractive for customers seeking immediate AI deployment.
Dell Technologies, meanwhile, is pursuing a broader ecosystem strategy through its Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA. Rather than focusing solely on servers, DELL is expanding across compute, storage, networking, automation and software. Dell Technologies recently introduced PowerEdge R9822 and M9822 servers powered by NVIDIA Vera CPUs for Agentic AI workloads.
Although all three companies are leveraging NVIDIA's latest AI technologies, their competitive strategies differ. HPE is betting on integrated enterprise AI platforms that combine infrastructure with cloud software and managed services and has a visible edge in this arena.
HPE’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesHewlett Packard Enterprise has skyrocketed 205.9% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Computer - Integrated Systems industry’s appreciation of 130.1% and the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 23.7%.
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Despite the appreciation in the share price, HPE trades at a discount. From a valuation standpoint, HPE trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 1.79, below the industry’s 4.60.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HPE’s fiscal 2026 margin implies year-over-year growth of 96.4%. Estimates have been revised upward in the past 60 days.
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HPE currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
PepsiCo rozšiřuje nabídku funkčních nápojů a výživnějších snacků; segment zdravějšího mlsání dosáhl tržeb zhruba 3 mld. USD a roste téměř dvouciferným tempem.
Key Takeaways PEP is expanding its wellness portfolio with zero-sugar drinks, functional hydration and protein-rich snacks.The permissible snacking portfolio generates roughly $3B in sales and is growing at a near-double-digit rate.PepsiCo is expanding functional beverages and better-for-you snacks to capitalize on growing wellness demand. PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP - Free Report) is strengthening its functional food and beverage portfolio to capitalize on growing consumer demand for healthier and more nutritious choices. With wellness increasingly influencing purchasing decisions, the company is expanding beyond traditional offerings to introduce products that support active lifestyles and evolving dietary preferences. PepsiCo's focus on zero-sugar beverages, functional hydration, protein-rich snacks and portion-controlled products reflects its efforts to capture emerging consumption trends. These initiatives are helping the company diversify its portfolio while addressing the growing preference for convenient products with added nutritional benefits.
PepsiCo's beverage transformation is gaining traction, supported by encouraging momentum in zero-sugar offerings, functional hydration and energy drinks. The company is also strengthening its presence in emerging beverage categories through brands like poppi and partnerships involving CELSIUS and Alani Nu. poppi has resumed growth at a healthy pace following improvements in distribution integration, allowing PepsiCo to expand consumption opportunities and customer reach. Meanwhile, the food business is benefiting from increasing interest in permissible snacking. This portfolio has reached approximately $3 billion in sales and is growing at a nearly double-digit rate. PepsiCo is also scaling innovations such as Doritos Protein and Naked, alongside portion-controlled multipacks and variety packs, to address evolving consumer preferences.
The expansion of functional and better-for-you offerings provides PepsiCo with opportunities to attract health-conscious consumers while broadening consumption occasions across food and beverage categories. Continued innovation, stronger distribution and increased product availability could help the company capitalize on demand for products that combine convenience with nutritional benefits. However, sustaining momentum will depend on consumer acceptance, competitive differentiation and the ability to scale newer offerings effectively. With wellness increasingly influencing purchasing decisions, PepsiCo's diversified portfolio and expanding presence in functional categories could support greater participation in this evolving market.
How Are KDP and KO Capitalizing on Rising Functional Beverage Demand?Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP - Free Report) and The Coca-Cola Company (KO - Free Report) are expanding their functional beverage portfolios through energy, hydration and zero-sugar innovations to capitalize on growing wellness-driven consumer demand.
Keurig Dr Pepper is strengthening its position in the functional beverage market by expanding its energy, hydration and better-for-you offerings. The company's focus on GHOST Energy, C4 Energy and Bloom Sparkling Energy reflects its efforts to address growing consumer demand for beverages that support active lifestyles and provide functional benefits. KDP is also expanding its hydration portfolio through Electrolit, introducing new flavors and convenient packaging formats to attract health-conscious consumers. The strategy is gaining traction, with energy, water and sports hydration contributing to growth in the U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment during the second quarter of 2026.
Coca-Cola is expanding its functional beverage portfolio to capitalize on rising demand for healthier hydration and nutritional benefits. The company's focus on BODYARMOR, Powerade and zero-sugar beverages reflects its efforts to address changing consumer preferences. Coca-Cola is introducing innovations such as BODYARMOR FIT, a sparkling sports drink combining zero sugar, electrolytes and caffeine with metabolism-supporting functionality. Meanwhile, Powerade registered 8% volume growth in the second quarter of 2026, supported partly by the company's FIFA World Cup campaign. Coca-Cola is also expanding Coca-Cola Zero Zero into additional international markets following encouraging consumer acceptance in Europe.
PEP’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of PepsiCo have lost 9.1% in the past three months compared with the industry’s fall of 0.5%.
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From a valuation standpoint, PEP trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14.52X, below the industry’s average of 18.99X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PEP’s 2026 and 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 4.2% and 3.3%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027 have moved southward in the past seven days.
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PEP stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Qualcomm rozvíjí 6G, včetně technologie Giga-MIMO a řešení řízených umělou inteligencí, a na výzkumu spolupracuje s T-Mobile, Nokií, Samsungem, Googlem a Ericssonem.
Key Takeaways Qualcomm is developing 6G technologies, including next-generation antennas and AI-based network solutions.Its Giga-MIMO boosts network capacity and spectrum efficiency, while 6G prototypes integrate sensing.QCOM partners with T-Mobile, Nokia, Samsung, Google and Ericsson to advance 6G research and commercialization. Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM - Free Report) is strengthening its position in the telecommunications industry as technology companies prepare for the transition to sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks. The company is leveraging its technical expertise in modem design, wireless connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop advanced communication technologies.
Qualcomm is advancing its 6G research through next-generation antenna systems and AI-based network solutions. Its Giga-MIMO technology is designed to improve network capacity and spectrum efficiency. The company has demonstrated 6G prototypes that combine advanced radio systems with integrated sensing and communication, enabling networks to detect and track objects while transmitting data. In addition, its Dragonwing RAN Automation Suite uses AI-driven automation to help telecom operators improve network performance and operational efficiency.
The company is collaborating with telecom operators such as T-Mobile to develop and test emerging 6G technologies. It is also participating in a broader industry coalition involving companies such as Nokia, Samsung, Google and Ericsson to advance wireless research and prepare for future commercialization.
Qualcomm’s investments in wireless research and industry partnerships could create opportunities across connected devices and network infrastructure. Its wireless technology expertise could benefit from growing demand for faster and more efficient connectivity.
How Are Competitors Advancing in 6G Technology?Qualcomm faces competition from Nokia Corporation (NOK - Free Report) and Broadcom, Inc. (AVGO - Free Report) . Nokia is advancing its 6G development through AI-powered network technologies and industry partnerships. The company is working with NVIDIA to develop AI-based radio access networks that could support future 6G services. Nokia is investing in network automation and advanced wireless systems to improve performance and prepare for next-generation connectivity.
Broadcom is expanding its role in next-generation wireless infrastructure through its radio-frequency and semiconductor technologies. Its radio chip technology supports advanced 5G and future 6G networks by improving power efficiency and signal processing. Broadcom's work in custom silicon and high-speed connectivity could also support the growing demands of future wireless networks.
QCOM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesQualcomm shares have gained 8.5% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 28.8%.
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Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 17.37 forward earnings, higher than 13.3 for the industry.
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Earnings estimates for fiscal 2026 have declined 0.2% to $10.55 over the past 60 days, while those for fiscal 2027 have also decreased 0.9% to $10.02.
Key Takeaways Teva's Weltruza gets FDA nod as the first once-monthly subcutaneous olanzapine LAI for schizophrenia in adultsWeltruza offers three dosage strengths without loading doses, oral supplementation or post-injection check.Weltruza's weight gain and metabolic changes align with oral olanzapine's known safety profile.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA - Free Report) announced that the FDA has approved Weltruza (olanzapine) extended-release injectable suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
Following the nod, Weltruza became the first and only once-monthly subcutaneous long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation of olanzapine approved for adults with schizophrenia.
Shares of Teva were up 4.7% following the announcement on Oct. 9.
Weltruza will be launched in the United States in the coming weeks. The product will be available in three dosage strengths — 318 mg, 425 mg and 531 mg — corresponding to oral olanzapine doses of 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg, respectively. Per management, the treatment requires no loading doses, oral supplementation or post-injection monitoring.
Weltruza offers an alternative to daily oral olanzapine, a widely prescribed atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia. Weltruza is designed to help address treatment adherence challenges associated with daily medications by providing a once-monthly injection.
TEVA Price PerformanceYear to date, shares of Teva have rallied 31.7% compared with the industry’s 9.2% rise.
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More on TEVA’s Weltruza FDA NodThe latest FDA approval for Weltruza was based on results from the pivotal phase III SOLARIS study, which demonstrated improvements in schizophrenia symptoms, significant reduction in illness severity, and improvement in personal and social functioning.
The three Weltruza doses showed similar tolerability profiles. The most common adverse events included weight gain, somnolence, headache, constipation and injection-site reactions. Weight gain and metabolic changes were consistent with the known safety profile of oral olanzapine.
In December 2025, Teva submitted the new drug application (NDA) to the FDA seeking approval for Weltruza for treating adults with schizophrenia.
Teva’s marketing authorization application, seeking approval for olanzapine long-acting injectable (TEV-‘749) for treating adults with schizophrenia, is currently under review in Europe.
TEVA Seeks Expansion of Schizophrenia PortfolioTEVA currently markets Uzedy extended-release injectable suspension, a long-acting subcutaneous atypical antipsychotic injection, which was approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in the United States in 2023.
Uzedy is one of the key new branded drugs for Teva, contributing meaningfully to its revenues.
In the first six months of 2026, Uzedy’s sales surged 51% year over year to $140 million, mainly driven by volume growth. TEVA anticipates Uzedy sales to be in the range of $270-$290 million in 2026.
Management believes Uzedy has substantial long-term potential because long-acting injectable antipsychotics are increasingly being adopted in psychiatric care.
Also, the FDA nod to Weltruza should help Teva diversify and address a broader schizophrenia patient population.
Meanwhile, Teva has also made decent progress with its branded pipeline, which includes duvakitug, its anti-TL1A therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease (CD).
Teva has partnered with Sanofi (SNY - Free Report) for duvakitug to maximize the value of the asset. Teva and Sanofi will equally share the development costs globally.
Teva plans to begin other studies for duvakitug in two additional indications — hidradenitis suppurativa and fibrostenotic CD. The company believes duvakitug has pipeline-in-a-product potential.
TEVA's Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderTeva currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the biotech sector are Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. (ACTU - Free Report) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Over the past 60 days, estimates for Actuate Therapeutics’ 2026 loss per share have narrowed from 86 cents to 73 cents, while loss per share estimates for 2027 have declined from 78 cents to 59 cents during the same time. ACTU’s shares have plunged 90% year to date.
Actuate Therapeutics’ earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, while missing the same on the remaining occasion, with the average surprise being 8.21%.
Over the past 60 days, estimates for CRISPR Therapeutics’ 2026 loss per share have narrowed from $4.53 to $4.47, while loss per share estimates for 2027 have declined from $3.63 to $3.61 during the same time. CRSP’s shares have risen 1.9% year to date.
CRISPR Therapeutics’ earnings beat estimates in two of the trailing four quarters, while missing the same on the remaining two occasions, with the average negative surprise being 1.38%.
Akcie společnosti MGM Resorts International v pondělí klesly na 52týdenní minimum 28,80 USD poté, co Barclays snížila cílovou cenu ze 48 USD na 37 USD a ponechala doporučení „equal weight“.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM – Get Free Report)’s stock price reached a new 52-week low on Monday after Barclays lowered their price target on the stock from $48.00 to $37.00. Barclays currently has an equal weight rating on the stock. MGM Resorts International traded as low as $28.80 and last traded at $28.8440, with a volume of 231,619 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $29.27.
A number of other research firms have also recently commented on MGM. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of MGM Resorts International in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of MGM Resorts International from $50.00 to $46.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 11th. Susquehanna dropped their price objective on shares of MGM Resorts International from $46.00 to $41.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of MGM Resorts International from $46.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, Mizuho cut their price objective on shares of MGM Resorts International from $60.00 to $55.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $51.66.
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Hedge Funds Weigh In On MGM Resorts International A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MGM. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in MGM Resorts International by 0.8% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 7,047,768 shares of the company’s stock valued at $336,954,000 after purchasing an additional 56,072 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in MGM Resorts International by 1.6% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,379,727 shares of the company’s stock worth $88,050,000 after purchasing an additional 36,649 shares during the period. Montanova Capital LLC boosted its position in MGM Resorts International by 7.7% during the second quarter. Montanova Capital LLC now owns 2,325,360 shares of the company’s stock worth $111,175,000 after purchasing an additional 166,560 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in shares of MGM Resorts International by 3.0% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,598,531 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,426,000 after purchasing an additional 46,268 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in shares of MGM Resorts International by 2.2% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 1,110,977 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,117,000 after purchasing an additional 23,951 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.11% of the company’s stock. MGM Resorts International Price Performance The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $39.31 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $41.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.80, a current ratio of 1.34 and a quick ratio of 1.30. The stock has a market cap of $7.28 billion, a PE ratio of 17.53, a P/E/G ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.35.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.03. MGM Resorts International had a return on equity of 23.30% and a net margin of 2.40%. The company had revenue of $4.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.42 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.79 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that MGM Resorts International will post 1.95 earnings per share for the current year.
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MGM Resorts International is a global hospitality and entertainment company that develops, owns and operates destination resorts with casinos, hotels, restaurants, retail, entertainment venues, meeting facilities and other leisure offerings. Its properties operate under brands including MGM Grand, Bellagio, ARIA, Mandalay Bay, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Park MGM, New York-New York and MGM National Harbor.
The company serves customers in Las Vegas and other U.S. markets, including regional destinations in Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Ohio.
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Akcie Chevronu za šest měsíců posílily o 10,6 % a překonaly energetický sektor. Konsenzus podle Zacks očekává pro rok 2026 meziroční růst zisku na akcii o 137,9 %.
Key Takeaways Chevron gained 10.6% in six months, outperforming its sub-industry and the broader energy sector's returns.CVX targets over 10% average annual adjusted free cash flow growth through 2030.Chevron achieved $3 billion in annualized savings, while 2026 earnings are projected to grow 137.9% YoY.
Over the past six months, shares of Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) have outpaced both its sub-industry and the broader energy sector. The stock gained 10.6%, outperforming the sub-industry and the energy sector’s rise of 7.2% and 7.4%, respectively.
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Despite concerns surrounding oil demand, crude price fluctuations and evolving geopolitical conditions, Chevron continues to distinguish itself as a leading integrated energy company. Its strong track record of shareholder returns, high-quality asset base, solid balance sheet, operational strength and favorable earnings outlook support its potential for sustainable growth.
At the same time, volatility in global energy markets and elevated oil prices could create an attractive opportunity to invest in a high-quality producer with low-cost operations and resilient cash generation. For investors looking for a blend of stability, income and long-term growth potential, Chevron’s current position may offer an appealing entry point. With energy demand and production expected to remain important over the long term, here’s why CVX remains a compelling stock to consider for investors seeking energy exposure in 2026.
Strong Cash Flow Outlook Supports Shareholder ReturnsChevron's cash-generation outlook and financial discipline provide a strong foundation for shareholder returns. Management expects adjusted free cash flow to grow by more than 10% annually on average through 2030 at its stated commodity assumptions while targeting a dividend-plus-capex breakeven below $50 Brent. Its $1.78 quarterly dividend per share and continuing buybacks reflect a commitment to capital returns. The 20-year Microsoft power agreement for 2.67 gigawatts adds an opportunity for contracted, oil-price-independent cash flows, subject to successful project execution. The company's dividend yield of 3.36% is particularly attractive, demonstrating strength against peers like Shell plc (SHEL - Free Report) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM - Free Report) , which offer a lower yield comparatively.
CVX’s Attractive Dividend Yield
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Expanding Upstream Portfolio Supports Long-Term GrowthChevron's upstream portfolio offers a clear path to higher production, supported by Guyana, the Permian Basin and the Gulf of America. The Hess acquisition adds long-life, high-margin Guyana barrels, while management targets 2%-3% annual production growth through 2030. Chevron's September agreement in Venezuela provides further upside through new Orinoco Belt acreage and improved commercial terms. Its joint ventures plan to invest more than $7 billion over five years and more than double production to about 600,000 barrels a day from 2026 levels, with total costs below $20 per barrel. These developments could extend Chevron's resource base, broaden its growth opportunities and support cash generation beyond this decade. ExxonMobil also stands to benefit from its Guyana and the Permian Basin assets as they support higher production and improved unit profitability, and Shell recently completed the acquisition of ARC Resources, which will expand its Integrated Gas business and increase production growth through 2030.
Cost Reductions and Asset Optimization Strengthen ReturnsChevron's focus on lowering operating costs should strengthen profitability even without a sustained rise in oil prices. The company achieved $3 billion in annualized structural savings and $1.5 billion in Hess-related synergies ahead of schedule. Its recent agreement to transfer Hess Midstream interests and DJ Basin crude midstream assets is expected to cut Bakken unit midstream costs by about 50% and lift return on capital employed by 0.5%. The deal should also remove roughly $3.7 billion of Hess Midstream debt from Chevron's consolidated balance sheet upon closing. At the same time, ExxonMobil's $16.3 billion in cost savings since 2019 supports its $20 billion target by 2030, with operational efficiencies expected to keep cash costs broadly flat. Shell's $700 million savings in 2026 support its $5-$7 billion cost reduction target, with AI and operational efficiencies set to boost free cash flow.
A Positive 2026 Earnings EstimateThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for CVX’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $17.34 per share, indicating 137.9% year-over-year growth. The positive earnings estimate outlook makes the stock attractive for investors.
In comparison to Chevron, the Zacks Consensus Estimate of its peer companies — namely Shell and Exxon Mobil — indicates 79.1% and 77.4% growth, respectively.
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Final VerdictChevron offers a strong long-term investment case, backed by 39 consecutive years of dividend growth and an attractive 3.36% yield. Its expanding upstream portfolio across Guyana, the Permian Basin and the Gulf of America supports management's 2%-3% annual production growth target through 2030. Chevron also expects adjusted free cash flow to grow more than 10% annually, supported by disciplined spending and cost reductions. Its strong balance sheet and limited Middle East exposure, in contrast to peers — Shell and Exxon Mobil — add resilience amid market uncertainty. Moreover, the Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates 137.9% earnings growth in 2026, strengthening its investment appeal. Despite commodity price volatility and geopolitical risks, Chevron's financial strength and growth prospects remain encouraging. Carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present, CVX remains an attractive choice for long-term investors.
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Key Takeaways Phillips 66 uses AI to solve operational problems in days or weeks rather than months or years.Machine learning helps PSX optimize maintenance, shorten refinery turnarounds and extend operating intervals.PSX targets $1.50 per barrel in refining cost savings, while AI-related financial gains remain unquantified. Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations to improve refinery efficiency, accelerate problem-solving and enhance operational performance. During the second-quarter 2026 earnings call, management highlighted the company's growing adoption of AI-enabled technologies, allowing engineers to analyze operational data and implement solutions more efficiently. Management emphasized that AI helps employees analyze operational data and implement solutions within days or weeks rather than the months or years traditionally required.
Phillips 66 has been leveraging machine learning to optimize maintenance activities, shorten refinery turnaround periods and extend operating intervals between scheduled shutdowns. The company is building on these capabilities through a broader AI program that identifies successful applications and extends them across its operations. These initiatives complement its refining transformation efforts, which have already reduced operating costs by more than $1 per barrel, with management progressing toward $1.50 per barrel in savings.
Greater AI adoption presents opportunities to improve asset reliability, accelerate efficiency gains and strengthen refining profitability over time. Faster implementation of operational improvements is expected to reinforce Phillips 66's ongoing efforts to enhance refinery utilization and product yields. Although management has not separately quantified AI-related financial benefits, wider deployment of these technologies is expected to support sustainable cost efficiencies and strengthen the company's long-term earnings potential.
CVX & SHEL Leverage AI to Boost Operational EfficiencyApart from Phillips 66, energy giants Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) and Shell plc (SHEL - Free Report) are increasingly integrating AI into their operations to improve efficiency, lower costs and strengthen profitability.
Chevron is leveraging AI-driven technologies to optimize production activities, monitor equipment performance and identify potential operational issues before they escalate. Similarly, Shell is deploying AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions across its energy operations, including refineries, to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned shutdowns. While CVX's AI initiatives focus on improving production efficiency and accelerating operational decisions, SHEL's digital technologies help maintenance teams identify equipment abnormalities and take preventive action.
The developments highlight how Chevron and Shell are using advanced analytics to reduce operational disruptions and enhance asset performance.
PSX’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesPhillips 66 shares have skyrocketed 114.3% over the past year compared with the industry’s 136.4% whopping growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, PSX trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 12.27X. This is above the broader industry average of 6.25X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PSX's 2026 earnings has been unchanged over the past seven days.
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PSX currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Key Takeaways Carnival is focusing on stronger pricing and advance bookings to drive higher yields in fiscal 2027.CCL expects fiscal 2027 capacity to rise 0.5% YoY, with nearly half the year booked at record pricing levels.Carnival faces rising Caribbean competition and a 0.4-point loyalty-related yield headwind in fiscal 2027. Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL - Free Report) is pursuing higher revenues and returns from its existing fleet, with fiscal 2027 capacity expected to increase 0.5% year over year. Booking volumes are growing faster than capacity, supporting the company’s efforts to manage advance reservations for higher pricing. Approximately half of fiscal 2027 is already booked, with advance occupancy and pricing at record levels.
Recent results demonstrate continued yield momentum. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, net yields increased 2.4% year over year (in constant currency), reaching an all-time high and exceeding June guidance by more than one percentage point. Carnival also raised its fiscal 2026 constant-currency net yield growth outlook to approximately 2.3%, 0.5 percentage points above June guidance. Customer deposits reached a fiscal third-quarter record of approximately $7.6 billion, up about 7% despite broadly flat capacity over the next 12 months.
Carnival is adjusting deployment toward markets with strong demand and expanding itineraries featuring exclusive destinations. Greater emphasis on Northern Europe and increased access to Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay support its efforts to differentiate cruises and sustain pricing.
The yield outlook remains subject to booking and competitive pressures. Fiscal 2027 booking strength is weighted toward the second through fourth quarters, while first-quarter sailings are still expected to reflect residual effects from the spring booking disruption. Increased industry capacity in the Caribbean adds competitive pressure. Carnival Rewards is also expected to create an additional 0.4-percentage-point accounting-related yield headwind in fiscal 2027.
Carnival’s ability to achieve higher fiscal 2027 yields with limited capacity growth will likely depend on sustaining pricing strength and maintaining higher pricing as remaining inventory is sold. Targeted deployment and differentiated destinations support that objective, while competitive supply and temporary loyalty-program accounting effects remain important considerations.
CCL’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Carnival have dropped 1% in the past three months compared with the industry’s decline of 0.3%. In the same time frame, other industry players like Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL - Free Report) have declined 2.2%, while Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH - Free Report) has lost 20.7%.
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CCL stock is currently trading at a discount. It is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 10.48, well below the industry average of 16.06. Then again, other industry players, such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise, have P/E ratios of 14.40 and 10.85, respectively.
CCL’s P/E Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carnival’s fiscal 2026 earnings per share has increased from $2.23 to $2.26 over the past 30 days.
EPS Trend of CCL Stock
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The company’s fiscal 2026 earnings are likely to increase by 0.4% year over year. Conversely, industry players like Royal Caribbean are likely to witness growth of 13.8% year over year in 2026 earnings. NCLH is likely to project a fall of 26.1% year over year in 2026 earnings.
CCL stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Akcie T-Mobile po pátečním propadu o více než 13 % vzrostly o 3 % na 152,65 USD poté, co Starlink oznámil rozšíření spektra pro satelitní mobilní pokrytí.
Starlink's spectrum grab sent T-Mobile to its worst single-day crash since going public, and the partial rebound raises a harder question about whether satellite competition is already baked into carrier valuations or just getting started.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS | TMUS Price Prediction) stock is up 3% to $152.65 in afternoon trading, recovering part of the worst one-day loss in its history as a public company. Meanwhile, Verizon (NYSE:VZ) stock is up 2% to $42.43, tracking T-Mobile shares higher at a slower pace. AT&T (NYSE:T) stock is up 0.8% to $22.36 as well, representing the smallest gain among the three carriers.
For contrast, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) is down 0.1% to $777.88. Notably, SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock, whose Starlink unit set off the carrier selloff, is up 0.7% to $163.73.
Starlink’s Spectrum Push Sparked a Record Selloff
On October 9, Starlink said it’s adding up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band. SpaceX founder Elon Musk said the move was the last critical piece of the spectrum puzzle needed for SpaceX to provide complete phone coverage in America. T-Mobile shares fell more than 13% that Friday, Stocktwits reported, the largest single-session decline since the company went public in 2013, as the other large carriers closed lower.
The shared recovery points to a review of Friday’s selling, since the spectrum plan itself is unchanged. That gain recovers only a fraction of Friday’s damage.
Towers Versus Satellites in the Wireless Race
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile own licensed spectrum along with the towers and equipment that put it to work, and in rural markets, coverage is the main reason customers choose one carrier over another. That model depends on heavy, ongoing investment in physical infrastructure, which is the barrier a satellite network would try to bypass.
SpaceX reaches phones from orbit through Starlink Direct to Cell, which connects existing 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) handsets in places without ground coverage. Any spectrum SpaceX acquires would feed a network with no towers behind it, a far smaller physical presence than the carriers maintain.
T-Mobile stock is down 23% so far this year, so the satellite worry hit shares that were already under pressure. This earlier weakness makes it harder to isolate how much of the current discount stems from satellite risk alone.
Overreaction or Early Warning for Carriers?
For T-Mobile, the bearish case is easy to see. A satellite operator holding its own spectrum could compete for subscribers in rural areas, where coverage drives the choice of carrier. That threat doesn’t need to arrive soon to compress the multiple now, since share prices tend to discount long-dated risks early.
On the other hand, the bullish case holds that a decline of Friday’s size, tied to a capability still in development, already prices in a competitor that hasn’t launched a consumer plan. On that view, the burden of proof sits with SpaceX, which still has to show it can turn spectrum into a priced, marketed phone service.
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The key question for T-Mobile is whether SpaceX files for the regulatory approvals a consumer wireless service would require. A filing like that would convert a capability on paper into a process with a regulatory timeline, giving the carriers a clearer sense of when competition could reach their customers.
At the end of the day, investors should keep their T-Mobile share positions measured until SpaceX’s regulatory path comes into focus, since Friday showed how quickly one headline can reset sector valuations.
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Key Takeaways UPS plans to hire over 100,000 seasonal workers to handle rising holiday demand with RFID-enabled tracking. UPS is focusing on higher-margin deliveries, healthcare logistics and automation to boost long-term profit. Weak shipping volumes, elevated fuel costs and a frozen dividend make UPS less attractive for new investors. Last week, United Parcel Service (UPS - Free Report) announced it will hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees to meet the anticipated demand surge during the upcoming holiday season. The company said it will offer competitive pay, flexible shifts to fit various schedules and a path to a permanent job.
UPS’s Radio Frequency Identification or RFID-enabled tracking technology plays a vital role in ensuring reliable service by providing more accurate, real-time visibility into packages as they move across its network. The company expects to handle more than 4 billion RFID-enabled packages by the end of the current year. The seasonal recruitment program will support operations during the busiest period (generally November to January) for parcel delivery companies like UPS and FedEx (FDX - Free Report) .
The question that now naturally arises is whether investors should bet on UPS stock following the announcement of hiring seasonal workers for the busy holiday season ahead. Let's delve deep to answer the question.
Factors Working in Favor of UPSE-Commerce Still a Force to Reckon With: Growth has normalized from pandemic highs, but online shopping continues to favor convenient shipping and returns. UPS is using its Digital Access Program (“DAP”) and RFID-enabled tools to deepen SMB and B2B relationships. In second-quarter 2026, global DAP revenues reached $1.4 billion, which marks a third consecutive quarter above $1 billion, while B2B DAP average daily volume rose 34% year over year. RFID at customer origin now covers more than 2.2 million pieces per day, supporting retention and revenue quality.
Expansion Efforts Bode Well: UPS continues to invest in network reach as trade lanes and premium supply chains shift. In 2025, it added weekend delivery in Europe, while a new Philippines air hub is slated to open toward the end of 2026 and a Hong Kong expansion is planned for 2028. Management expects full-year 2026 International revenues to grow in the mid-single digits with a mid-teens operating margin.
As part of its expansion efforts, in November, UPS completed its acquisition of Canadian supply-chain company Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion (C$2.2 billion). The transaction valued Andlauer at C$55 per share in cash for its shareholders.
The deal strengthens UPS’ footprint in the complex healthcare logistics space. With Andlauer’s specialized cold-chain infrastructure and expertise added to its network, UPS Healthcare customers are expected to benefit from shorter transit times, improved end-to-end visibility, expanded global reach and enhanced quality assurance standards.
Focus on Higher-Yielding Deliveries: UPS completed its Amazon (AMZN - Free Report) glide down in second-quarter 2026 after eliminating about 2 million lower-yielding pieces per day and removing roughly $4.5 billion of related expense over 18 months. By quarter-end, 68.5% of U.S. volume flowed through automated buildings compared with 64% a year earlier, where cost per piece is about 28% lower than in non-automated buildings. Full-year 2026 U.S. Domestic margin is guided near 7.5%.
We remind investors that last year, UPS management reached an agreement in principle with Amazon to cut the latter’s shipping volume by more than 50% by June 2026. As noted by the company's CEO, Carol B. Tomé, Amazon was not among UPS’ most profitable customers.
Impressive Earnings History: UPS has exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the past four quarters. Its average earnings beat over this period stands at 12.4%.
Near-Term Headwinds PersistUPS is seeing consistent improvement, largely supported by increased focus on healthcare revenues and efficiencies driven by artificial intelligence, but its near-term outlook remains somewhat uneven. The strategy shift by the shipping giant has resulted in U.S. average daily volume declining 3.3% and International average daily volume falling 5.8% year over year, while U.S. B2B volume decreased 3.2%. Management expects third-quarter 2026 U.S. average daily volume to decline in the mid-single digits, reflecting seasonality and the Amazon comparison.
Owing to the strategic shift, UPS has not increased the quarterly dividend this year, freezing it at $1.64 per quarter ($6.56 annually). UPS’ CFO Brian Dykes has confirmed this and the freeze, which is sure to raise questions about its short-term financial flexibility. The company’s high dividend payout ratio raises concerns about dividend sustainability and is well above its long-term target of 50-60%. In the event of the company failing to put an end to its struggles through the strategic shift, the high payout ratio may lead to a dividend cut, which would be disastrous for dividend investors.
The conflict between Iran and the United States has led to a sharp increase in oil prices, putting pressure on transportation companies like UPS. Since fuel is a major cost component for such businesses, higher prices directly impact profitability.
Price Performance & EstimatesUPS’ shares have declined year to date, underperforming its industry as well as FedEx. In fact, FedEx’s shares have gained, albeit marginally, so far this year, mainly due to its cost-cutting efforts.
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See how the Zacks Consensus Estimate for UPS’ earnings has been revised over the past 90 days.
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Our Take: Don’t Buy UPS Stock NowUPS’ long-term prospects are improving as it shifts focus from low-margin volumes to higher-margin businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises and healthcare logistics. The company’s cost-reduction initiatives are also expected to support profitability and strengthen its long-term investment appeal.
However, the near-term outlook remains mixed. Elevated fuel costs, weak volumes, the 2026 dividend freeze and external uncertainties could weigh on earnings momentum in the coming quarters. At current levels, the stock’s risk-reward profile appears insufficiently attractive for fresh investment. Existing shareholders may be better off holding their positions while monitoring progress on cost optimization and AI-driven business transformation.
UPS currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
AbbVie ve třetím čtvrtletí očekává tržby Skyrizi ve výši 5,71 mld. USD (+21 % meziročně) a Rinvoq ve výši 2,73 mld. USD (+25 % meziročně), které mají kompenzovat 31% pokles tržeb Humiry.
Key Takeaways AbbVie's Skyrizi and Rinvoq are expected to sustain growth despite Humira's ongoing sales erosion.Skyrizi sales are estimated at $5.71 billion, up 21%, while Rinvoq is expected to rise 25% to $2.73 billion.J&J's Tremfya and Icotyde, along with Lilly's Omvoh, intensify competition in immunology. AbbVie (ABBV - Free Report) is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 30, before the opening bell. Investors will likely focus on the sales growth of its immunology franchise, which is led by two blockbuster medications, Skyrizi and Rinvoq.
Strong demand for both drugs has helped AbbVie sustain top-line growth despite the U.S. loss of exclusivity for its legacy drug Humira in 2023. Skyrizi and Rinvoq collectively overlap with Humira across several major inflammatory conditions, plus a distinct new indication, atopic dermatitis. Both products have delivered strong growth across approved indications, particularly in the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) market, which includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD).
Continued growth in the immunology market, market-share gains and uptake across newer indications are expected to support sales. In July 2026, the European Commission approved Rinvoq for vitiligo and severe alopecia areata, expanding its potential growth opportunities. Applications for both indications are under review in the United States.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Skyrizi sales is pegged at $5.71 billion, while the same for Rinvoq stands at $2.73 billion. These figures imply year-over-year growth of approximately 21% and 25%, respectively, based on third-quarter 2025 sales. Continued demand across approved indications and further market-share gains are expected to support their performance.
Sales of both drugs are also expected to offset the decline in Humira, which is expected to continue its downward trajectory due to generic erosion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the drug’s sales is pegged at $688 million, indicating a decline of about 31% year over year.
Beyond immunology, AbbVie has expanded its presence in neuroscience and oncology. Over the past few years, the company’s neuroscience franchise spans migraine and Parkinson’s disease treatments, while its oncology portfolio has expanded beyond blood cancers into solid tumors. Nevertheless, the performance of Skyrizi and Rinvoq will remain central to assessing whether growth in AbbVie’s newer immunology drugs can continue to offset Humira’s erosion.
ABBV’s Competition in the Immunology SpaceThe immunology market is highly competitive, with major pharmaceutical companies vying for market share across several indications. A key competitor is Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) , which markets two major immunology drugs, Stelara and Tremfya. Both drugs are approved for multiple inflammatory conditions, including UC and CD. Following the entry of Stelara biosimilars in the United States in 2025, J&J is increasingly relying on Tremfya’s growth to offset declining Stelara sales and support its immunology franchise.
J&J is also expanding its immunology portfolio. Earlier in March, it secured approval for Icotyde, a once-daily oral drug for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. While still in the early stages of launch, the drug could pose a competitive threat to Skyrizi.
Eli Lilly (LLY - Free Report) is another competitor expanding its presence in immunology through Omvoh. The drug received FDA approval for UC in October 2023 and for CD in January 2025. These approvals established the LLY drug as a competitor in both the major forms of IBD, where AbbVie’s Skyrizi has been gaining traction.
ABBV’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesThis year so far, shares of AbbVie have risen 21% compared with the industry’s 12.5% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, AbbVie is trading at a slight discount to the industry. Based on the price/earnings (P/E) ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 17.75 times forward earnings, lower than its industry’s average of 18.18 times.
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The bottom-line estimate per share for 2026 has declined from $14.05 to $13.98, while the 2027 estimate has fallen from $16.15 to $16.04 over the past 30 days.
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AbbVie currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Akcie společnosti Contineum Therapeutics v pondělí propadly o 29,3 % na 9,46 USD poté, co 120mg dávka konkurenčního přípravku admilparant nedosáhla statistické významnosti.
Contineum Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:CTNM) stock plunged Monday following mixed Phase 3 trial results for Bristol Myers Squibb & Co.’s (NYSE:BMY) competing lung disease drug, admilparant.
Bristol Myers Squibb reported topline efficacy and safety results from its ALOFT-IPF trial, which evaluated admilparant, an oral LPA1 inhibitor, in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease.
The 60 mg twice-daily dose significantly slowed the decline in lung function, measured by forced vital capacity, over 52 weeks compared with a placebo.
However, the higher 120 mg dose also slowed lung function decline but failed to reach statistical significance, raising questions about the drug’s dose-response profile.
Analyst Perspectives And Implications For Contineum’s Lead AssetWilliam Blair on Monday wrote that the data validates the observations from the Phase 2 study of admilparant at the same dose and provides encouraging results for other players developing LPAR1 antagonists, particularly Contineum, whose LPAR1 antagonist PIPE-791 (its lead asset) is in the Phase 2 PROPEL-IPF study in IPF patients.
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In the first quarter of 2026, Contineum initiated the PROPEL-IPF Phase 2 trial of PIPE-791 for IPF in approximately 324 IPF patients. The primary efficacy endpoint is the change from baseline through week 26 in absolute forced vital capacity (FVC mL).
Analyst Myles Minter writes that the 120 mg dose missing statistical significance raises questions over dose-response without seeing full data.
Efficacy was described as clinically meaningful based on the totality of data; this includes several measures beyond just FVC decline, which investors were primarily focused on.
Admilparant appeared well-tolerated, which William Blair views as de-risking for hypotensive events and hepatotoxicity.
Discovery And Preclinical Characterization Of PIPE-791In June, Contineum Therapeutics announced the publication of a manuscript describing the discovery and characterization of PIPE-791 in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.
Extensive structure-activity relationship studies led to the identification of a unique scaffold that was responsible for slow but tight binding to LPAR1.
Further optimizations that focused on improving brain penetration and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) properties afforded PIPE-791, the first LPAR1 antagonist that could effectively traverse the blood-brain barrier and fully occupy the target receptor, with a low, once-daily oral dose.
The potential of PIPE-791 to treat both central nervous system and peripherally restricted disorders associated with aberrant LPA-LPAR1 signaling was also demonstrated in multiple preclinical disease models.
CTNM Price Action: Contineum Therapeutics shares were down 29.30% at $9.46 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Akcie Bristol-Myers Squibb během dne klesly o 3 % na 57,39 USD, přestože studie fáze 3 ACTION-1 prokázala, že RYZ101 významně prodlužuje přežití bez progrese u pacientů s pokročilými GEP-NET.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY, XETRA:RM, OTC:BMYMP) shares fell 3% to $57.39 after positive results from a late-stage trial of an experimental cancer treatment raised questions about the market’s reaction to the announcement.
The US drugmaker reported that its ACTION-1 Phase 3 trial met its primary endpoint, showing a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival for RYZ101 in patients with advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NETs).
RYZ101 is a targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy developed by RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers subsidiary, for patients whose tumours have progressed after treatment with lutetium-177-based therapy.
The trial compared RYZ101 with standard treatment options, including somatostatin analogues, everolimus and sunitinib, in patients with tumours expressing somatostatin receptors.
Safety results were consistent with the treatment’s previously established profile, while patients enrolled in the study will continue to receive treatment under the trial protocol and remain under observation for overall survival.
The findings could address a significant treatment gap, as many patients with GEP-NETs eventually progress after lutetium-177-based therapy and have few effective options available.
Bristol Myers said it planned to discuss the findings with the US Food and Drug Administration as it considers the next steps towards a regulatory submission, with detailed results expected at a future medical meeting.
The treatment uses actinium-225, a radioactive isotope that emits high-energy alpha particles capable of damaging cancer cells’ DNA, and is designed to deliver radiation directly to targeted tumours.
The positive interim results mark a milestone for the programme, although the treatment remains investigational and has not yet secured approval for this use.
Akcie společnosti Micron v pondělí do 10:55 ET klesly o 4,2 % poté, co se objevila zpráva, že čínská společnost CXMT pokročila ve vývoji DRAM pro datová centra využívající umělou inteligenci.
Micron (Nasdaq: MU) stock sank 4.2% through 10:55 a.m. ET Monday -- and it's no great mystery why.
Three months ago, worries about the durability of artificial intelligence combined with the threat of new competition in memory chips from China to shave 36% off Micron's stock price.
An IPO by Chinese DRAM company ChangXin Memory Technologies, or CXMT, sparked much of the selling. Today, CXMT is back in the news.
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China news todayTradingView.com says CXMT has made "key progress" on technology to increase DRAM storage density. It reports that CXMT will release a new product targeting the AI data center market later this year.
CXMT isn't the only company working on "4F square" stacked DRAM architecture. Korean rivals SK Hynix and Samsung have both announced similar progress -- but that's not necessarily good news for U.S. memory producer Micron. It still adds one more company to the list of rivals making DRAM advances, and threatening to eat into Micron's market share.
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What it means for Micron stockBut here is some good news for Micron investors: Chris James, Managing Partner at U.K. and U.S. investment firm Quadri, points out the threat from CXMT may not even be as sharp as feared. Most investors first heard of CXMT when Apple asked the U.S. government for permission to buy DRAM chips from CXMT back in July. Apple reportedly changed its mind, however, when CXMT demanded prices even higher than SK and Samsung were charging for their chips!
Granted, Apple might rethink again if CXMT is making advances in DRAM tech that would make its chips worth the premium. But The Wall Street Journal reports that CXMT tech still trails Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron "by two or three generations."
CXMT may be catching up, but it's not there yet.
Rich Smith has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple and Micron Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Počet uživatelů MercadoLibre, kteří ve druhém čtvrtletí 2026 využívali jak tržiště, tak Mercado Pago, meziročně vzrostl o 37 %; tito uživatelé utratili za platby v přepočtu na uživatele téměř o 90 % více než uživatelé využívající pouze fintechové služby.
Key Takeaways MercadoLibre's ecosystemic users surged 37% year over year, strengthening its commerce-fintech flywheel.Ecosystemic users bought 55% more items, with payment volumes nearly 90% higher than fintech-only users.Mercado Pago cardholders were 2-3 times more likely to remain ecosystemic, while MELI subscribers grew 72%. MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI - Free Report) is seeing stronger customer engagement as the growing integration between its commerce marketplace and Mercado Pago financial services encourages users to interact more frequently across both platforms. The company's integrated ecosystem is becoming a key driver of customer activity, with shopping, payments, credit offerings and loyalty benefits reinforcing one another. The second quarter of 2026 highlighted this trend, as more customers embraced multiple services within MercadoLibre's ecosystem.
The number of ecosystemic users, who engage with both the marketplace and Mercado Pago, increased 37% year over year. This group has been MercadoLibre's fastest-growing user segment since the fourth quarter of 2023. Compared with marketplace-only users, ecosystemic customers generated 70% more gross merchandise volume and purchased 55% more items per user. Their engagement also spanned product categories, with the share of ecosystemic users purchasing three or more categories exceeding that of marketplace-only users by more than 15 percentage points.
Financial services are strengthening this connection. Total payment volume per ecosystemic user was nearly 90% higher than among fintech-only users, while assets under management per user were more than twice as high. Mercado Pago credit cardholders were also two to three times more likely to remain ecosystemic. Contribution profit per ecosystemic user was multiples of the combined profit generated by marketplace-only and fintech-only users.
MELI+ subscriber growth increased 72% year over year, adding another layer of engagement. These trends demonstrate how MercadoLibre's interconnected offerings are fostering deeper customer relationships and reinforcing the engagement flywheel.
How Does MercadoLibre Stack Up Against Its Industry?MercadoLibre, which competes with Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN - Free Report) and Sea Limited (SE - Free Report) , has seen its shares rise 1.2% over the past three months compared with the industry’s 3.1% growth. While Amazon shares have climbed 6.1%, Sea Limited has fallen 14% in the aforementioned period.
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What Does MercadoLibre's Current Valuation Suggest?From a valuation standpoint, MercadoLibre's forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 36.83, higher than the industry average of 20.81. The stock is also trading above its 12-month median level of 34.18.
MercadoLibre is trading at a premium to Amazon (forward 12-month P/E of 23.62) and Sea Limited (18.81).
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What Do Earnings Estimates Signal for MercadoLibre?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MercadoLibre’s current fiscal-year sales implies 44.7% year-over-year growth, while the consensus estimate for earnings per share suggests a 2.8% decline. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate indicates a 29% rise in sales and 43.7% growth in earnings.
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MELI’s Investment CaseMercadoLibre’s strong e-commerce momentum, expanding cross-border trade and growing fintech ecosystem reinforce its long-term growth prospects. Rising user engagement, robust advertising growth and credit portfolio expansion remain key positives, strengthening its competitive position across Latin America. However, margin compression stemming from strategic investments, higher logistics costs and softer consumer demand in certain markets warrant caution. MELI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Přípravek Pasatru od společnosti Regeneron v období od 56. do 84. týdne studie OPTIMA nezpůsobil u dospělých s FOP žádné nové kostní léze, oproti devíti ve skupině s placebem.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) on Monday shared encouraging 84-week findings from the Phase 3 OPTIMA trial for its drug Pasatru (garetosmab-grts).
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals shares are advancing steadily. Why is REGN stock trading higher?
The results, presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Annual Meeting, demonstrate the drug’s sustained effectiveness in treating adults with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP).
FOP (aka stone man disease) is an ultra-rare genetic connective tissue disorder that causes muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues to permanently transform into bone (heterotopic ossification).
This creates a “second skeleton” that progressively locks the body’s joints and restricts movement.
Sustained Efficacy In Halting Rogue Bone GrowthThe longer-term data reveal that Pasatru continues to effectively halt new, abnormal bone growth and significantly reduce disease flare-ups in FOP patients.
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This fully human monoclonal antibody, derived from the company’s VelocImmune technology, targets and inhibits the Activin A protein.
Regeneron scientists identified this protein as a crucial factor in the development of heterotopic ossification (HO) lesions associated with FOP.
The OPTIMA trial involved 63 adults with FOP.
Consistent Results Over 84 WeeksThe trial met its primary endpoint at 56 weeks, showing a dramatic reduction in new HO lesions and flare-ups, leading to recent FDA approval for Pasatru. The positive trend continued at the 84-week mark.
From week 56 to 84, no new HO lesions were observed in the Pasatru group, compared to nine in the placebo group.
Notably, the Pasatru 10 mg/kg dose saw only one new clinician-assessed flare-up, compared to 17 in the placebo group.
Safety and Future PlansThe safety profile of Pasatru remained generally well-tolerated through week 84, consistent with the 56-week data.
While there was a dose-dependent increase in skin and soft tissue infections, all cases were resolved with management, and no patients discontinued treatment due to infection.
Regeneron plans to initiate a Phase 3 trial, OPTIMA 2, for adolescents and children with FOP later this year.
REGN Price Action: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals shares were up 2.66% at $766.38 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Stanley Druckenmiller držel ke konci 2. čtvrtletí asi 590 000 akcií TSMC v hodnotě přes 280 milionů USD, což představovalo 6,5 % investovaných aktiv. TSMC měla ve 2. čtvrtletí odhadem 72,5% podíl na globálních tržbách trhu smluvní výroby čipů.
Following billionaire hedge fund managers is a great way to source investing ideas. While you shouldn't blindly follow them in every trade, looking at what they own and have recently bought is a smart investment strategy.
One billionaire I follow is Stanley Druckenmiller, who manages the Duquesne Family Office. Druckenmiller's portfolio is full of companies from all industries, so he's not focused on tech specifically. However, his second-largest holding is a notable name in the tech space: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM -1.45%).
Druckenmiller's portfolio has a sizable stake in TSMC, and I think it's a smart buy for many investors.
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A hefty chunk of his portfolio is invested in TSMC Investors get a peek at any fund with a portfolio larger than $100 million 45 days after each quarter ends. So, the information available now shows his holdings as of June 30. This information was made available on July 15, so it's a bit stale by now. However, the key is to find managers that hold onto stocks for a long time, since being directly on time to follow their moves isn't as critical.
At the end of the second quarter, Druckenmiller owned about 590,000 shares of TSMC, valued at over $280 million. That makes up about 6.5% of the firm's invested assets, good enough for his second-largest holding. That suggests a lot of bullish sentiment toward TSMC's stock, so why is he so sure TSMC will be a winner?
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Taiwan Semiconductor is nearly a monopoly While several other chip foundries compete with Taiwan Semiconductor, none can match its scale. In Q2, TSMC was estimated to account for 72.5% of global chip foundry revenue.
If you're a company that's going to have a chip fabricated by an outside manufacturer, it's very likely that TSMC is on top of the list to go to. It has the scale to produce the chips and leading technology as well. That one-two punch makes TSMC a top partner in the chip world, and it shows up in its results.
During Q2, its revenue rose 33% year over year while earnings per share increased over 70%.
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This coming quarter is expected to be even better, with revenue growth estimated to be about 47%, according to Wall Street analysts. That will be a fairly sizable growth acceleration, ranking it among the best quarters Taiwan Semiconductor has seen in recent history.
This confirms why Druckenmiller has invested in TSMC, but is it still a good buy now? After all, the latest information we have on his holdings was from June 30.
I think the best way to value Taiwan Semiconductor's stock is to value it using its forward earnings ratio and next year's projected earnings. From this perspective, TSMC tends to reach about 30 times forward earnings at the end of the year, so there is a bit of upside left. However, when you use next year's earnings projection to value the stock, there is even more upside remaining, mainly due to the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race being far from over.
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This makes Taiwan Semiconductor a great multi-year play, and with Wall Street expecting 35% revenue growth next year, it's clear that Taiwan Semiconductor still has a lot of room to run over the next few years.
I think that makes Taiwan Semiconductor an excellent investment as it has billionaire backing, partnerships with some of the biggest AI companies in the world, and trades at a reasonable price tag. Furthermore, its size is so massive that it practically has a monopoly in the chip fabrication space. All that adds up to make TSMC one of the top stocks to buy right now.
Analytici před zveřejněním výsledků za třetí čtvrtletí očekávají, že ServiceNow zvýší tržby na 4,09 miliardy USD a že EPS dosáhne 1,03 USD, a to díky poptávce po podnikové AI a federálním zakázkám.
ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) drew bullish analyst commentary Monday as analysts pointed to strong enterprise AI demand, federal spending, and cybersecurity opportunities ahead of its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 28.
Analysts expect earnings per share of $1.03, up from 96 cents a year earlier, and revenue of $4.09 billion, compared with $3.41 billion in the prior-year period.
The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price forecast of $148.93. Recent analyst moves include:
RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price forecast from $130 to $176 on Monday.
BTIG analyst Allan Verkhovski reiterated a Buy rating and maintained a price forecast of $170 on Monday.
Argus Research analyst Joseph Bonner kept a Buy rating and boosted the price forecast from $134 to $170 on Friday.
RBC Expects Earnings Beat, Sees AI and Federal Demand Supporting GrowthRBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg expects ServiceNow to beat expectations and incorporate more of the upside into its calendar-year 2026 estimates than it did last quarter.
Hedberg cited enterprise AI demand, strength in U.S. federal spending and a growing deal pipeline as positives.
The analyst also sees cybersecurity as an expanding growth opportunity, with ServiceNow positioned to monetize AI, consolidate customer spending and raise guidance toward year-end.
While the analyst does not expect customers to buy additional Now Assist packs, he sees the roughly 30% annual contract value (ACV) uplift from Pro Plus remaining stable.
Key areas to watch on the earnings call include federal contract execution and seasonality, progress toward the $1.5 billion AI ACV target, cybersecurity momentum and cross-selling of core ITSM, ITOM and CMDB products following acquisitions.
Other areas of focus include adoption of Flow, a conversational AI-native service desk designed to expand ServiceNow’s reach across the Fortune 500 and support future product sales, as well as gross margins amid changes in consumption mix and hyperscaler growth, Hedberg added.
BTIG Sees AI Opportunity As UnderappreciatedBTIG analyst Allan Verkhovski views ServiceNow’s AI opportunity as underappreciated. He projects 22.0% constant-currency current remaining performance obligations (cRPO) growth in the third quarter, while fourth-quarter guidance could reach 20.0%, above management’s 19.5% baseline.
Verkhovski also sees potential for the company to beat and raise subscription revenue estimates, supported by U.S. Federal demand, easier year-over-year comparisons and Armis’ fourth-quarter contribution.
U.S. Federal contract renewals and upgrades to the Advanced pricing tier are key areas to watch following the July 1 end of sales for legacy tiers, he added.
AI Control Tower, AI Workflow Factory and Autonomous Engineer could support further AI adoption as enterprises focus on automation, data sovereignty and security. However, budget constraints, seat optimization and return-on-investment scrutiny remain challenges among SMB and mid-market customers, Verkhovski noted.
NOW Price Action: ServiceNow shares were up 0.24% at $141.19 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Key Takeaways LMT secured $114M in GPS modernization orders to support GPS IIIF satellites and ground upgrades.Rising demand for secure, resilient GPS systems could support LMT's long-term space business growth.LMT shares gained 1.2% in a year, while its industry fell 18.2%.
Lockheed Martin (LMT - Free Report) is positioned to benefit from growing demand for secure and resilient satellite navigation systems as the U.S. military seeks to protect critical space infrastructure from evolving threats. The Global Positioning System (GPS) supports military operations, navigation, communications and timing services used across defense and commercial applications, making system reliability increasingly important.
Modernizing the GPS ground segment is key to maintaining these capabilities. Upgraded hardware and software can improve system security, reliability and flexibility while helping the network support next-generation satellites. A modular architecture can also make future upgrades easier to implement as technology and operational requirements evolve.
Lockheed Martin continues to support these efforts through its work with the U.S. Space Force. In September 2026, the company announced $114 million in additional task orders for GPS ground-system modernization, including support for GPS IIIF satellites and a technology refresh of existing ground infrastructure.
Beyond these awards, the need to protect satellite navigation from cyber threats, system disruptions and increasingly complex operating environments could sustain demand for space-based defense technologies. Reliable GPS capabilities remain important for precision-guided weapons, military logistics and a wide range of civilian services.
Lockheed Martin’s experience in satellite navigation, space systems and ground infrastructure positions it to benefit from continued investment in resilient GPS capabilities. Ongoing modernization and long-term system support could provide opportunities across its broader space business.
Defense Stocks to Keep on the RadarGrowing investment in resilient space infrastructure and satellite navigation could also benefit other defense contractors with established space capabilities.
Northrop Grumman (NOC - Free Report) : Northrop Grumman develops advanced space systems and satellite technologies for national security missions, supporting demand for resilient space-based capabilities.
RTX Corporation (RTX - Free Report) : RTX provides navigation, positioning and timing technologies for military platforms. Its avionics and navigation systems support reliable operations in demanding environments where accurate positioning and timing are critical.
The Zacks Rundown for LMTShares of LMT have surged 1.2% in the past year against the industry’s 18.2% decline.
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The company's shares are trading at a discount on a relative basis, with its forward 12-month Price/Sales being 1.40X compared with its industry’s average of 2.10X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LMT’s 2026 and 2027 earnings has moved north over the past 60 days.
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LMT stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Broadcom competes with Nvidia without selling a single GPU to the general market, and that unusual strategy has locked in hyperscaler contracts stretching years into the future. Whether the stock has already priced in that advantage is the question worth…
The 24/7 Wall St. price target for Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO | AVGO Price Prediction) is $427.99 over the next 12 months. With the stock at $363.07, that works out to 17.9% upside. I rate it a buy, and my confidence is high.
Metric Value Current Price $363.07 Price Target from 24/7 Wall St. $427.99 Upside 17.9% Recommendation BUY Confidence Level 90% Broadcom’s AI business runs on a different model from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Nvidia sells merchant GPUs to everyone.
Broadcom co-designs custom accelerators (XPUs) and the Ethernet networking that connects them for a small group of hyperscalers and frontier labs, under multi-generation contracts. That model trades breadth for visibility, and the visibility now runs well into 2028.
Record AI Revenue, but Shares Sit 26% Below the High The stock gained 5.65% over the past week and is up 5.48% year to date. It sits 26.4% below its 52-week high of $493.28 and 25.7% off its low of $288.95.
The fundamentals have outrun the stock. Fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 85.5% to $29.59 billion, ahead of the $29.44 billion consensus. Non-GAAP EPS of $3.32 exceeded the $3.24 estimate.
AI semiconductor revenue rose 221% to $16.70 billion, and fourth-quarter guidance calls for $21.7 billion in AI sales on total revenue of about $34.8 billion.
Why Bulls See $535 Within Reach Management has repeated fiscal 2027 AI revenue guidance of in excess of $100 billion, and second-quarter AI bookings exceeded $30 billion. The customer roster keeps growing.
It includes a long-term Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) TPU agreement, 5 gigawatts of computing power for Anthropic beginning in 2027, an OpenAI program targeting 10 gigawatts by 2029, and 3 gigawatts for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) through 2028.
On the June earnings call, Hock Tan said “Demand for XPUs and networking is simply insatiable.” Wall Street’s consensus target stands at $531.31, with 40 Buy and 7 Strong Buy ratings. The bull case is $535.73.
Concentration and Margin Mix Are the Risks Worth Watching A handful of customers drive the AI business, and Tan acknowledged that Google expects “some diversity of sources.” Gross margin was 77.1% in the second quarter, and management guided it toward roughly 74% as lower-margin TPUs ramp.
Management described this as product mix rather than a structural decline, while semiconductor operating margin expanded to 62%. Debt and dependence on outside foundries also add risk. The bear case is $377.61.
Broadcom Trades Cheaper Than Nvidia and AMD Nvidia is the merchant GPU leader that Broadcom’s custom chips compete with directly. Shares trade at about 25x forward earnings, against roughly 19x for Broadcom.
AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), the other merchant accelerator supplier, trades near 40x while growing revenue more slowly than Broadcom.
Company Forward P/E Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) Broadcom 19x 85.5% Nvidia 25x 105.9% AMD 40x 50.1% Broadcom carries the lowest multiple of the three. Next to these peers, the 24/7 Wall St. price target looks conservative.
Broadcom Price Prediction 2026-2030 The 24/7 Wall St. price target of $427.99 carries 90% confidence. Multi-year gigawatt commitments priced at a discount to peers support the rating. The outlook improves if the OpenAI and Meta ramps stay on schedule into 2027. Risks grow if Google moves meaningful TPU volume to other suppliers.
Here is where our model projects Broadcom could trade if current growth trends hold.
Year Price Target from 24/7 Wall St. 2026 $379.32 2027 $427.99 2028 $477.17 2029 $531.99 2030 $593.12 The projections rely on Broadcom continuing to execute its custom silicon strategy.
Faster gigawatt deployments could push results higher, while hyperscaler capex cuts could pull them lower. All of that gigawatt expansion still has to be powered, cooled, and networked by someone, and we highlighted seven suppliers riding that wave in a free AI infrastructure report.
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Key Takeaways First Majestic produced 3.4M ounces of silver in Q3'26, down 11% y/y.San Dimas silver output fell 41%, while La Encantada production rose 68% on higher ore volumes and grades.First Majestic remains on track to begin production at Jerritt Canyon in H2'27.
First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG - Free Report) announced that its silver production reached 3.4 million ounces in the third quarter of 2026, marking a year-over-year decrease of 11%. The downside was caused by a labor dispute at San Dimas during the quarter. The company’s gold production also fell 17% to 29,552 ounces.
First Majestic produced 13.23 million pounds of zinc, 7.84 million pounds of lead and 221,111 pounds of copper.
First Majestic’s Mine Performances in Q3In the third quarter of 2026, the San Dimas mine produced 859,869 ounces of silver, marking a 41% decrease from the third quarter of 2025. The mine’s gold production fell 26% to 10,386 ounces.
The Santa Elena mine produced 368,333 ounces of silver (down 11% year over year) and 18,489 ounces of gold, which fell 12%.
La Encantada produced 967,067 ounces of silver, up 68% from the third quarter of 2025. The upside was driven by 32% growth in ore processed and a 27% increase in silver grades.
Los Gatos contributed 1.25 million ounces of silver and 625 ounces of gold. It also contributed 13.28 million pounds of zinc, 7.84 million pounds of lead and 221,111 pounds of copper to First Majestic’s total production number.
First Majestic has started its 2025 drilling program at the Jerritt Canyon mine in the third quarter of 2025. The company is on track to begin production at the mine from the second half of 2027.
AG’s Peer Performance in Q3Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK - Free Report) produced 2.1 million ounces of silver in the third quarter of 2026. This reflected a 19% increase from the year-ago quarter, driven by the addition of the Kolpa operation in May 2025. Endeavour Silver’s total gold production in the quarter grew 39% to 10,126 ounces. The company’s silver-equivalent ounces production was 3.6 million in the quarter.
Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM - Free Report) produced 69,665 gold-equivalent ounces (GEO) from ongoing operations in the third quarter of 2026, bringing the total first-nine-month production to 214,754 GEOs. Fortuna Mining remains on track to achieve its 2026 production target of 281,000-305,000 GEO. However, the third-quarter figure marked a 3.9% decrease from the year-ago quarter.
First Majestic Stock’s Price PerformanceThe company’s shares have gained 23.4% in the past year compared with the industry's 10.4% rise.
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AG’s Zacks Rank & Stock to ConsiderFirst Majestic currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
A better-ranked stock from the basic materials space is Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) . CRS has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology’s fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $13.28 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 23.4%. CRS shares have jumped 59.4% in a year. It delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 8.4%.
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.
By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss.
However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects, makes it pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) is on the list of such stocks currently recommended by our proprietary system. In addition to a favorable Growth Score, it carries a top Zacks Rank.
Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).
Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this hotel and resort real estate investment trust a great growth pick right now.
Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.
While the historical EPS growth rate for Ryman Hospitality Properties is 32.4%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 9.1% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 4.3%.
Impressive Asset Utilization RatioGrowth investors often overlook asset utilization ratio, also known as sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio, but it is an important feature of a real growth stock. This metric exhibits how efficiently a firm is utilizing its assets to generate sales.
Right now, Ryman Hospitality Properties has an S/TA ratio of 0.44, which means that the company gets $0.44 in sales for each dollar in assets. Comparing this to the industry average of 0.13, it can be said that the company is more efficient.
In addition to efficiency in generating sales, sales growth plays an important role. And Ryman Hospitality Properties looks attractive from a sales growth perspective as well. The company's sales are expected to grow 11.6% this year versus the industry average of 3.2%.
Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Ryman Hospitality Properties. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.2% over the past month.
Bottom LineWhile the overall earnings estimate revisions have made Ryman Hospitality Properties a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
This combination indicates that Ryman Hospitality Properties is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.
Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) stock MSTR was in the red on Monday, reversing an early gain as Bitcoin retreated from a session high of $84,227 to $82,788.
The decline came after the company disclosed its smallest Bitcoin purchase of the year, adding 250 BTC to its holdings over the past week.
The Bitcoin treasury company acquired the cryptocurrency between October 5 and October 11 at an average price of $86,194 per Bitcoin, according to its filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
The purchase was valued at approximately $21.5 million, according to the company's announcement.
The latest acquisition brings Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings to 848,250 BTC, accumulated at an average purchase price of $75,444 per coin.
The company said its holdings had cost approximately $64 billion, including fees and expenses.
The 250 BTC acquisition marks Strategy's smallest Bitcoin purchase in 2026 and its 14th-smallest overall since the company began building its Bitcoin treasury.
At current prices, the company's holdings were valued at approximately $70.6 billion.
The position represents more than 4% of Bitcoin's maximum supply of 21 million coins and implies paper gains of around $6.6 billion.
However, Strategy's latest purchase price of $86,194 per Bitcoin was above the cryptocurrency's reported trading level of $82,788 at the time of writing.
The company's accumulation strategy remains central to its business, with its growing Bitcoin holdings exposing its financial position to changes in the cryptocurrency's market value.
Strategy financed the latest Bitcoin acquisition using proceeds from the sale of its Class A common stock and cash reserves.
The company sold 125,183 MSTR shares during the week for approximately $21 million.
It used those proceeds, together with funds from its USD Cash reserves, to finance the Bitcoin purchase.
Strategy also repurchased 1,932,145 STRC preferred shares for approximately $192.4 million under its digital credit securities repurchase programme.
As of October 11, the company held $4.88 billion in its USD Reserve and another $640.5 million in USD Cash.
It also reported that approximately $354.8 million remained available under its digital credit securities repurchase programme.
Separately, around $1 billion remained available under its MSTR stock repurchase programme, according to the company's disclosure.
The company also said $18.8 billion worth of MSTR shares remained available for issuance and sale under its at-the-market stock offering programme.
These figures highlight the range of financing tools Strategy uses to manage its Bitcoin accumulation and capital structure.
TD Cowen maintains $260 price target on StrategyStrategy's latest purchase comes as analysts assess the outlook for Bitcoin and the company's shares.
TD Cowen raised its Bitcoin price forecasts on Thursday but maintained its $260 price target on Strategy.
The brokerage said dilution and the company's financial obligations would likely limit the potential upside for shareholders.
The $260 target implies approximately 70% upside for MSTR.
TD Cowen's analysts forecast Bitcoin reaching around $109,000 by the end of the year and $280,000 by 2029.
Akcie Chubb (CB) za poslední rok vzrostly o 22 %, podpořené růstem zisků a disciplinovaným upisováním rizik. Hmotná účetní hodnota na akcii k 30. červnu 2026 vzrostla o 17,1 % na 131,93 USD.
Key Takeaways CB's disciplined underwriting, diversified operations and strong investment income support earnings growth. CB's acquisitions, international expansion and AI investments support growth across key insurance markets.CB returned $2.9 billion to shareholders in the first half, while tangible book value per share rose 17.1%. Shares of Chubb Limited (CB - Free Report) have gained 22% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s growth of 3.1%.
Chubb’s share-price gains were driven by strong earnings growth, disciplined underwriting and effective capital management, which supported profitability. While higher investment income and further strengthened earnings, and higher return on equity boosted investor confidence.
Shares of some of its peers, like The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV - Free Report) , have gained 37%, while W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB - Free Report) and The Progressive Corporation (PGR - Free Report) have lost 6.2% and 6.6%, respectively, in the past year.
1-Year Price Performance: CB, TRV, WRB, PGR & Industry
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CB’s Premium ValuationChubb Limited shares are trading at a premium compared with the industry. Its trailing 12-month price-to-book value of 1.62X is higher than the industry average of 1.43X. However, it currently carries a Value Score of B.
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Shares of other insurers, including TRV, PGR and WRB, are trading at a multiple higher than the industry average.
CB’s Strong Return on EquityReturn on equity (ROE) for the trailing 12 months was 14.5%, significantly above the industry's 7.5%. Moreover, ROE has remained around 14% over the past three and five years, reflecting the company's consistent ability to generate returns from shareholders' funds.
CB’s Growth Projection EncouragesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Chubb’s 2026 earnings per share (EPS) indicates a year-over-year increase of 11.7%. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $64.15 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 7%.
The consensus estimate for 2027 EPS and revenues indicates an increase of 4.1% and 4.2%, respectively, from the corresponding 2026 estimates. Long-term earnings growth is expected to be 8.2%.
Optimist Analyst Sentiment on CBThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings have moved up 1.4% and 0.3%, respectively, over the last 60 days.
Factors That Benefit CB StockChubb is poised to benefit from its disciplined underwriting strategy, diversified business portfolio and strong investment capabilities. The company prioritizes profitability over premium growth by exiting inadequately priced business, particularly in large-account property insurance. Its focus on pricing discipline, risk selection and underwriting profitability should support margins and sustainable earnings growth.
Chubb's presence across commercial and personal insurance, life insurance, accident and health, and multiple international markets reduces its dependence on any single business line. Growth opportunities in overseas markets, high-net-worth personal insurance and small and middle-market commercial insurance are expected to help offset softer conditions in large-account property and financial lines.
CB pursues strategic mergers and acquisitions to diversify its portfolio, add capabilities and synergies, and expand its geographic footprint. Acquisitions, including Catalyst Aviation Insurance and Liberty Mutual's operations in Thailand and Vietnam, have strengthened its product offerings, distribution network and presence in key international markets. Continued investments in AI, digital capabilities and distribution, along with strong broker relationships, are driving new business growth and improving renewal rates.
Chubb Limited’s fixed-income and alternative asset portfolios and steady operating cash flows provide a strong foundation for recurring investment income, providing an additional source of earnings growth alongside underwriting operations.
Rising ransomware, data breach and business interruption risks are driving cyber insurance demand among small and midsize businesses. Chubb's expanding distribution network, customizable coverage and cross-selling capabilities position it to capture this opportunity. Investments in AI, data analytics and underwriting technology are expected to improve risk assessment, pricing accuracy and operational efficiency, supporting profitable growth.
Chubb Limited's strong cash generation supports shareholder returns and continued capital deployment. First-half capital returns totaled $2.9 billion. Continued earnings and operating cash flow provide capacity for further distributions while retaining resources for business growth and balance-sheet needs.
Chubb Limited continues to generate strong growth in book value. As of 30 June 2026, tangible book value per share rose 17.1% to $131.93. The continued growth in book value and tangible book value reflects the company's strong earnings generation and supports the case for its valuation.
Risks for CBChubb Limited remains exposed to catastrophe losses from hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and other severe events, which induce volatility in underwriting profitability and affect the combined ratio.
Softening commercial insurance pricing remains a headwind for Chubb, as continued rate declines could weigh on premium growth and profitability.
ConclusionChubb is positioned to deliver continued earnings and book-value growth through strong underwriting profitability, middle-market and overseas commercial expansion, higher investment income and disciplined capital management. Favorable estimates, optimistic analyst sentiment and higher ROE are other positives. Catastrophe losses and softer commercial pricing remain risks. It is wise to retain this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways State Street's Q3 earnings are expected to jump 31.3%, with revenues projected to rise 14% y/y.STT's NII is anticipated to rise 19.8%, while total fee revenues are expected to climb 12.9%.Higher technology and expansion costs may pressure STT's results despite growth in asset balances.
State Street (STT - Free Report) is slated to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 14, before market open. The company’s quarterly revenues and earnings are expected to have risen year over year.
In the second quarter, STT’s earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were aided by growth in fee revenues and net interest income (NII). The company witnessed improvements in the total assets under custody and administration (AUC/A) and assets under management (AUM) balances to record levels. However, higher expenses acted as a drag.
State Street has an impressive earnings surprise history. Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, delivering a surprise of 7.82%, on average.
Major Q3 Factors & Estimates for State StreetNII: STT’s NII is expected to have benefited from growth in interest-earning assets, improved balance-sheet positioning and disciplined deposit pricing in the third quarter. Higher investment portfolio yields and relatively stable funding costs are likely to have supported net interest margin performance.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for State Street’s average interest-earning assets for the third quarter is pegged at $305.4 billion, indicating a 3.3% rise from the prior-year quarter. The consensus estimate for NII (on a fully taxable-equivalent basis) of $858 million suggests 19.8% year-over-year growth.
Fee Revenues: State Street’s fee revenues are expected to have benefited from higher average AUC/A and AUM, supported by favorable equity market performance and client inflows. Growth in asset balances, alongside continued demand for investment servicing and asset management solutions, is likely to have supported servicing and management fees.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for management fees of $812 million indicates a 32.7% year-over-year increase. The consensus estimate for servicing fees is pegged at $1.52 billion, suggesting 12.1% growth. Securities finance revenues are projected to rise 4.3% to $144 million, supported by client borrowing activity and securities lending opportunities.
Meanwhile, foreign exchange (FX) trading services revenues are expected to have benefited from client transaction volumes and currency market activity. The consensus estimate for FX trading services income of $443 million indicates a 6.5% year-over-year increase. However, software and processing-related revenues may have been under pressure, with the consensus estimate for software services fees of $171 million suggesting a 24.7% decline.
Overall, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for total fee revenues of $3.20 billion indicates 12.9% year-over-year growth.
Expenses: Total expenses at State Street are expected to have increased in the third quarter due to higher information systems and communication costs, as well as spending on acquisitions, expansion efforts and franchise investments.
While the company has been taking steps to enhance operating efficiency, ongoing investments in growth initiatives, infrastructure and technology are likely to have exerted upward pressure on costs in the to-be-reported quarter.
Key Q3 Development for STTIn July, State Street signed an agreement to acquire Santander CACEIS Latam Securities Services, a joint venture (JV) between Santander Group and CACEIS, to expand its investment servicing footprint in Latin America. As of June 30, 2026, the JV had approximately $470 billion in AUC and $225 billion in AUA. The acquisition will strengthen State Street’s custody, foreign exchange, fund administration and other servicing capabilities across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.
The financial terms remain undisclosed, while the transaction is expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions. State Street plans to retain the JV’s local workforce and leverage its regional expertise alongside its global servicing platform to enhance cross-border investment services and capitalize on growth opportunities in Latin America.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for State StreetPer our model, it cannot be conclusively predicted whether State Street will be able to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate this time around. This is because the company does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients — a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better.
You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for State Street is 0.00%.
Zacks Rank: STT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
State Street’s Q3 Earnings & Sales EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for State Street’s earnings of $3.65 per share has been revised marginally higher over the past seven days. The figure suggests a 31.3% rise from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for quarterly sales of $4.04 billion indicates a 14% year-over-year increase.
State Street’s Peers Worth a LookHere are STT’s peers that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this time:
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY - Free Report) is slated to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 15. The company has a Zacks Rank #3 at present and an Earnings ESP of +0.18%.
Quarterly earnings estimates for BNY have been unchanged at $2.26 over the past week.
The Earnings ESP for The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC - Free Report) is +0.80% and it carries a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. The company is slated to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 15.
Over the past seven days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for PNC Financial’s quarterly earnings has been revised lower to $4.97.
Kahn Swick & Foti prověřuje plánovaný prodej společnosti Pacira BioSciences společnosti Viatris za 36,50 USD v hotovosti za akcii kvůli možnému podhodnocení.
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (NasdaqGS: PCRX) to Viatris Inc. (NasdaqGS: VTRS). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Pacira will receive $36.50 in cash for each share of Pacira that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn ([email protected]) toll free at any time at (833) 538-3612, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-pcrx/ to learn more.
Please note that the transaction is structured as a tender offer, such that time may be of the essence.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Tržby divize Allstate Protection Services ve 2. čtvrtletí 2026 vzrostly o 7,8 % na 935 milionů USD, upravený čistý zisk však klesl z 60 na 53 milionů USD kvůli vyšším nákladům na pojistná plnění.
Key Takeaways Protection Services revenues rose 7.8% to $935 million, but adjusted net income fell to $53 million.Higher claims costs and weaker major appliance margins continue to pressure Protection Plans profitability.Roadside growth and lower Arity losses could partly offset pressure on segment earnings.
The Allstate Corporation’s (ALL - Free Report) Protection Services business offers opportunities to diversify earnings beyond traditional property and casualty insurance. With 177 million policies in force and more than $200 million in adjusted net income over the trailing 12 months, the segment has established a sizable operating base. However, weaker profitability at its largest business raises questions about the returns from continued expansion.
In the second quarter of 2026, Protection Services revenues increased 7.8% year over year to $935 million, while adjusted net income declined to $53 million from $60 million. The adjusted net income-to-revenue ratio narrowed to approximately 5.7% from 6.9%, indicating that revenue growth is yet to translate into stronger earnings. Allstate Protection Plans remains the segment's primary growth driver, supported by expanding retail partnerships and broader product offerings.
However, higher claims costs and weaker margins on major appliance coverage have weighed on profitability. Better claims management and product pricing could help improve margins as the business scales. Roadside offers additional growth opportunities through increased bundling with Allstate's auto insurance products and new partnerships. Meanwhile, Arity's advertising business is expanding, although continued losses remain a constraint.
Looking ahead, improved Protection Plans profitability will be essential to stronger segment earnings. Roadside's improving performance and lower Arity losses could provide a partial offset, but the durability of earnings growth will depend on Allstate's ability to manage costs as the business expands.
How Are Competitors Faring?Allstate’s peers in the Finance space, Assurant, Inc. (AIZ - Free Report) and American International Group (AIG - Free Report) , operate across protection products and insurance markets.
Assurant benefits from demand for mobile device, appliance and vehicle protection plans. Growth in service contracts and specialty insurance supports revenue expansion, while claims costs and pricing remain important factors influencing AIZ’s profitability.
American International Group generates earnings through commercial insurance, specialty coverage and risk solutions. Its diversified operations provide exposure to multiple insurance markets, while underwriting discipline, claims costs and pricing conditions remain key drivers of AIG’s profitability and sustainable growth.
ALL’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Allstate Corporation have gained 11.6% over the past year compared with the industry’s 3.1% growth over the same period.
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From a valuation standpoint, ALL trades at a trailing 12-month price-to-tangible book ratio of 2.08, above the industry average of 1.67. ALL carries a Value Score of A.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALL’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $35.83 per share, indicating 2.9% year-over-year growth.
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ALL currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Affirm Holdings má před zveřejněním hospodářských výsledků 5. listopadu 2026 hodnotu Earnings ESP +11,03 % a v posledních dvou čtvrtletích v průměru překonala odhady zisku o 688,24 %.
Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Affirm Holdings (AFRM - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry.
When looking at the last two reports, this operator of digital commerce platform has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 688.24%, on average, in the last two quarters.
For the last reported quarter, Affirm Holdings came out with earnings of $4.62 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share, representing a surprise of 1,300.00%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.17 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.3 per share, delivering a surprise of 76.47%.
Price and EPS Surprise
Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Affirm Holdings lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Affirm Holdings has an Earnings ESP of +11.03% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on November 5, 2026.
With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
SLB získala patnáctiletou smlouvu s TotalEnergies na nasazení řešení DrillPlan pro plánování a projektování vrtů v jejích globálních těžebních operacích. Finanční hodnota smlouvy nebyla zveřejněna.
Key Takeaways SLB won a 15-year deal to deploy DrillPlan across TotalEnergies' global upstream operations.DrillPlan integrates subsurface data, drilling designs & completion requirements to streamline well planning.The agreement strengthens SLB's long-term customer ties, though its financial value remains undisclosed.
SLB N.V. (SLB - Free Report) has secured a 15-year contract with TotalEnergies SE (TTE - Free Report) to deploy its DrillPlan well planning and engineering solutions across the energy major's global upstream operations. The agreement represents another step in SLB's efforts to expand its digital technology business while deepening long-term relationships with major oil and gas producers.
The deal highlights SLB's growing exposure to digital solutions as energy companies increasingly prioritize operational efficiency and technology-driven improvements in drilling activities.
SLB Strengthens Its Digital Technology PortfolioUnder the agreement, SLB will help TotalEnergies establish a standardized digital environment for well planning and engineering. Its DrillPlan solutions will connect subsurface information with drilling designs, allowing cross-functional teams to coordinate activities through an integrated platform.
The technology combines offset well information, drilling trajectories, casing specifications and completion requirements. This approach is expected to simplify planning processes, improve consistency and support efficient well construction across TTE's operations.
Long-Term Agreement Supports SLB’s Business VisibilityThe 15-year arrangement strengthens SLB's commercial relationship with TotalEnergies and reinforces its position as a digital technology provider to global energy operators.
The long-term contract provides business visibility and creates opportunities for continued technology deployment. SLB has not disclosed the contract's financial value.
Digital Adoption Creates New Growth Opportunities for SLBEnergy operators are increasingly adopting connected digital platforms to standardize workflows and improve collaboration across diverse projects.
SLB's DrillPlan platform addresses these requirements by integrating existing customer processes with advanced engineering capabilities. Its ability to accommodate customized workflows supports broader industry adoption as operators modernize drilling operations.
What Does the Agreement Mean for SLB Investors?The agreement with TTE highlights SLB's efforts to integrate its engineering capabilities with advanced digital solutions, strengthening customer engagement and broadening its technology offerings.
The 15-year partnership reflects sustained demand for SLB's digital expertise across global upstream operations. Although financial details remain undisclosed, the deal is expected to reinforce SLB's market position, support its long-term growth strategy and strengthen the business model with enhanced investor appeal.
SLB’s & TTE’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksSLB and TotalEnergies currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) each.
The broader investment environment remains favorable for oilfield equipment and service providers, with elevated crude prices encouraging upstream operators to maintain spending on exploration, drilling and field development. This trend supports the adoption of digital technologies aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing well construction costs.
With West Texas Intermediate crude trading around $90 per barrel, according to Oilprice.com, major energy giants such as Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) and Equinor ASA (EQNR - Free Report) have greater financial flexibility to pursue upstream investments. Sustained spending by these companies is expected to generate demand for SLB's drilling technologies, reservoir services and digital solutions.
EQNR currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while CVX carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Chevron operates in the Permian Basin, Gulf of America, Bakken, DJ Basin, Kazakhstan and Australia. CVX in its second-quarter 2026 results highlighted record U.S. production of nearly 2.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. Chevron expects its Hess Midstream agreements to lower Bakken unit midstream costs by approximately 50%, supporting stronger profitability and improved capital efficiency.
Equinor strengthened its upstream portfolio in the second quarter of 2026 through exploration and development activities, particularly on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The company plans to allocate nearly 90% of its capital spending toward oil and gas operations while pursuing production growth through 2030. EQNR is also expanding its international exploration presence through an agreement to acquire a 17.4% interest in Chevron-operated PEL 90 in Namibia's Orange Basin.
Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) is taking a new step into Europe’s luxury electric vehicle market, with France set to become a larger part of its retail strategy in 2027.
The expansion gives Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) another premium EV competitor to watch, though Lucid’s challenge is not just winning customers — it is building a service network and converting high-end interest into sustained deliveries.
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Lucid Targets France in 2027Lucid plans to open its first three retail and service locations in France in the first quarter of 2027, with more than 16 partner locations targeted by the end of that year. The company announced the rollout on Oct. 12, naming Emil Frey France as its partner.
The planned locations will allow customers to experience and order both the Lucid Air sedan and Gravity SUV. Reservations with priority for future ordering are already available through Lucid’s French website, while orders are expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.
The company advertises up to 960 kilometers of WLTP range for the Air and up to 739 kilometers for the Gravity. The Gravity also offers seating for up to seven, giving Lucid a larger SUV to pitch to buyers who want luxury, space and electric performance.
France is an attractive market to target. Electric vehicles accounted for 42% of new car registrations in September, according to Reuters.
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Tesla Has the Established NetworkTesla already has a substantial footprint in France, with stores and service centers listed across major regions on its official French locations page.
Lucid’s partnership with Emil Frey France gives it a route to expand through an established automotive retail network rather than relying entirely on company-operated sites.
For Tesla, the competitive question is whether Lucid can turn its product specifications into a credible alternative for buyers considering high-end electric sedans and SUVs. France’s growing EV market creates an opportunity, but Tesla’s existing presence gives it a head start.
Lucid’s Execution TestThe expansion also comes as Lucid works through a more immediate challenge: scaling demand and deliveries.
The company delivered 3,806 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, below the average analyst estimate of 4,687. Production fell to 2,954 vehicles as Lucid reduced output and worked through inventory under a cost-cutting plan.
For investors, the key milestones will be whether Lucid opens its first three sites on schedule, reaches its target of more than 16 partner locations by the end of 2027 and builds demand for the Air and Gravity in France.
Lucid’s French expansion strengthens its route to European luxury EV buyers, but execution remains the bigger test. Tesla’s established network is an advantage; Lucid must prove that its products and new retail presence can generate sustained sales.
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DraftKings rozšiřuje nabídku Predictions po celé zemi; do 7. srpna 2026 ji letos využilo více než 600 000 zákazníků, přičemž náklady na akvizici byly nižší než u Sportsbooku.
Key Takeaways DraftKings' Super App expands its reach beyond Sportsbook states through its nationwide Predictions offering.Over 600,000 customers used Predictions through Aug. 7, 2026, with acquisition costs below Sportsbook levels.National media partnerships, cross-selling opportunities and strong engagement likely support DKNG's growth. DraftKings Inc. (DKNG - Free Report) is expanding its addressable customer base through its Super App strategy, which brings its offerings together under the DraftKings Sports app. Its Predictions offering allows customers to trade contracts tied to event outcomes, including sports, extending access into states where the company’s Sportsbook is unavailable. The strategy builds on DraftKings’ existing brand, technology and marketing infrastructure to pursue incremental growth.
Early adoption supports the strategy. As of Aug. 7, 2026, more than 600,000 customers had engaged with Predictions year to date. Acquisition costs were well below those for Sportsbook customers, while early retention rates and trading volume per customer were similar to those of Sportsbook customers. DraftKings identified its nationwide offering as an accelerator of customer acquisition, with Spanish-language availability also helping attract additional customer segments.
The broader footprint could improve the productivity of existing marketing spending. DraftKings’ partnerships with ESPN, NBC, Amazon and sports leagues provide national exposure that now reaches potential customers in additional Predictions markets. Its portfolio, including fantasy sports, lottery and horse racing, also creates opportunities to introduce existing customers to Predictions and strengthen engagement across products. During the second quarter of 2026, DraftKings highlighted cross-selling capabilities that had improved since its early Sportsbook launches.
DraftKings’ unified platform, national marketing presence and encouraging Predictions adoption could support growth beyond Sportsbook states. Translating that reach into sustained financial benefits will likely depend on building customer awareness and improving monetization over time. While regulatory uncertainty remains, early acquisition efficiency and customer engagement provide a basis for cautious optimism about the Super App’s contribution to longer-term growth.
DKNG’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesDraftKings’ shares have declined 26% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 18.1% fall. In the same time frame, other industry players like Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL - Free Report) , Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD - Free Report) and PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN - Free Report) have lost 19.6%, 24.4% and 13.5%, respectively.
DKNG Three-Month Price Performance
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DKNG stock is currently trading at a discount. It is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 1.30, below the industry average of 1.64. Conversely, industry players, such as Accel Entertainment, PENN Entertainment and Boyd Gaming, have P/S ratios of 0.64, 0.27 and 1.20, respectively.
DKNG’s P/S Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DraftKings’ 2026 earnings per share has declined in the past 60 days.
EPS Trend of DKNG Stock
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The company is likely to report solid earnings, with projections indicating a 36.4% surge in 2026. Conversely, industry players like Accel Entertainment and PENN Entertainment are likely to witness a rise of 15% and 117.7%, respectively, year over year in 2026 earnings. Meanwhile, Boyd Gaming’s 2026 earnings are expected to decline 3.2% year over year.
DKNG stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:PSEC – Get Free Report)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low during trading on Monday. The company traded as low as $1.66 and last traded at $1.6850, with a volume of 649,525 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1.72.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts have recently issued reports on PSEC shares. Zacks Research raised shares of Prospect Capital to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 5th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Prospect Capital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Prospect Capital from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Sell” and an average target price of $2.00.
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Prospect Capital Trading Down 0.9%
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 0.87. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $2.18 and a 200-day moving average of $2.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $910.16 million, a P/E ratio of 34.10 and a beta of 0.82.
Prospect Capital (NASDAQ:PSEC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The financial services provider reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.04. Prospect Capital had a return on equity of 12.15% and a net margin of 19.33%. The firm had revenue of $155.76 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $149.80 million. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Prospect Capital Corporation will post 0.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Prospect Capital Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 18th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.0350 per share. This represents a $0.42 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 24.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 28th. Prospect Capital’s dividend payout ratio is currently 840.00%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, CEO John Barry. III purchased 1,217,105 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, September 4th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $2.24 per share, with a total value of $2,726,315.20. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 90,479,988 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $202,675,173.12. This represents a 1.36% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 25.94% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Prospect Capital
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of PSEC. Private Management Group Inc. increased its holdings in Prospect Capital by 51.7% during the 2nd quarter. Private Management Group Inc. now owns 20,534,804 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $47,435,000 after purchasing an additional 6,999,513 shares during the period. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its position in Prospect Capital by 32.7% during the 2nd quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 9,685,724 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $22,374,000 after purchasing an additional 2,388,990 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in Prospect Capital in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $9,336,000. Independent Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Prospect Capital in the 1st quarter worth approximately $8,644,000. Finally, Private Advisor Group LLC lifted its holdings in Prospect Capital by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 1,711,638 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $4,467,000 after buying an additional 6,262 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 9.06% of the company’s stock.
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Through its investment platform, Prospect Capital also participates in specialized finance and structured investment activities, including investments in real estate-related assets and other operating businesses.
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Akcie společnosti FuelCell Energy v pondělí klesly o 9,5 %, protože rozšíření výrobní kapacity na 500 MW by mohlo stát až 275 mil. USD, zatímco současná poptávka činí jen 41 MW.
FuelCell Energy (FCEL -12.04%) stock tumbled 9.5% through 12:05 p.m. ET Monday. Curiously, the only real news out on FuelCell today is an HR move:
FuelCell just announced it's hiring John Dansby, a former Carrier Corporation Global Vice President of Operations, to become its new Senior Vice President for Scale Up Manufacturing.
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What's the matter with Mr. Dansby?Are investors really so upset about Mr. Dansby joining the company, though? I don't think he should take it personally. More likely, FuelCell stock is suffering from the reminder of the specific task Dansby is being hired to perform: Expanding the company's Torrington, Conn., factory to support 500 megawatts (MW) of annual fuel cell production.
This is more a reminder than a revelation, because FuelCell actually announced this expansion four months ago. Torrington is currently designed to produce up to 100 MW of fuel cells per year. With demand for supplemental off-grid energy to power artificial intelligence data centers growing, the company had previously planned to grow its capacity to 350 MW -- and now it's upping the limit again, to 500 MW.
What it means for FuelCell stockSo what's wrong with that? Well, for one thing, Torrington isn't yet producing even the 100 MW it's currently rated for. At last report, there was only enough demand for 41 MW of fuel cells annually.
For another, the expansion will cost between $200 million and $275 million and take about 24 months to complete. Combined with other expenditures the company has planned, analysts polled by S&P Global Market Intelligence think FuelCell could rack up more than $500 million in capital spending over the next three years -- and won't turn free cash flow positive before 2030 (if then).
Mr. Danby isn't what investors are worrying about. Cash burn is.
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Western Digital ve 4. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2026 zvýšil tržby meziročně o 44 % na 3,75 mld. USD. Pro 1. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2027 očekává tržby ve výši 4,1 mld. USD.
Key Takeaways Western Digital's Q4 revenues surged 44% to $3.75B, driven by cloud demand and higher exabyte shipments.Cloud revenues climbed 43% to $3.3B, accounting for 89% of total revenues amid strong nearline HDD demand.WDC projects Q1 FY27 revenues of $4.1B, with AI demand and higher-capacity drives supporting growth.
Western Digital Corporation (WDC - Free Report) recorded impressive revenue growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, supported by strong demand for high-capacity storage solutions and favorable pricing trends. Revenues surged 44% year over year to $3.75 billion, driven by rising exabyte shipments and growing cloud storage requirements. The strong performance raises questions about whether the company can sustain this growth momentum throughout fiscal 2027.
Cloud remained Western Digital’s primary growth engine, contributing $3.3 billion, or 89% of total revenues, in the fiscal fourth quarter. Cloud revenues increased 43% year over year, reflecting robust demand for high-capacity nearline hard disk drives (HDDs). Client and Consumer revenues rose 61% and 38%, respectively, benefiting from improved pricing conditions. Total exabyte shipments increased 22% year over year to 231 exabytes, highlighting continued demand for storage capacity.
AI adoption and expanding cloud infrastructure are expected to remain significant growth catalysts. Increasing deployment of AI inference, agentic AI and physical AI applications is generating substantial data storage requirements. Western Digital anticipates exabyte demand growth exceeding 25%, supported by its expanding product portfolio and strong hyperscale customer relationships.
The company’s technology roadmap further strengthens its growth prospects. Western Digital has begun shipping 40-terabyte ePMR drives and expects these products to account for more than half of nearline exabyte shipments by the third quarter of fiscal 2027. It also plans to introduce 44-terabyte HAMR drives in the first half of calendar 2027, supporting higher storage capacity and improved cost efficiency.
Management expects first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenues of $4.1 billion, plus or minus $100 million, indicating approximately 45% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Favorable pricing and long-term customer agreements provide additional revenue visibility.
However, sustaining such elevated growth throughout fiscal 2027 may prove challenging amid quarterly fluctuations in shipment mix, contract pricing and product transitions. Management has also provided guidance only for the first quarter rather than the full fiscal year.
Nevertheless, strong cloud demand, AI-driven storage expansion and higher-capacity product adoption position Western Digital favorably for continued revenue growth, even if the 44% pace moderates.
Taking a Look at WDC’s CompetitorsSeagate Technology Holdings plc (STX - Free Report) is banking on strong data center demand, HAMR adoption and pricing discipline. Management expects cloud spending and AI-led storage demand to remain healthy. Demand visibility remains strong, with most nearline capacity allocated through 2028 and customer commitments extending into 2029. Seagate's HAMR-based Mozaic roadmap, disciplined pricing and manufacturing efficiencies are expected to drive revenue growth, margin expansion and cash generation in fiscal 2027. Management anticipates fiscal first-quarter revenues of $4.1 billion (+/- $100 million). At the midpoint, this indicates a 56% year-over-year improvement.
NetApp (NTAP - Free Report) is benefiting from growing demand for AI-ready storage, all-flash solutions, Public Cloud and Keystone. Its unified platform and acquisitions support data modernization and AI adoption. For fiscal 2027, NetApp raised its revenue guidance to $7.98-$8.23 billion, with the midpoint implying 17% growth. Adjusted earnings are projected at $9.73-$10.03 per share, representing 22% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. For the second quarter, revenues are expected at $2.03-$2.18 billion and earnings at $2.54-$2.64 per share. However, higher component costs and an unfavorable product mix are expected to pressure gross margins despite pricing actions.
WDC Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesIn the past month, WDC’s shares are down 7% compared with the Zacks Computer- Storage Devices industry’s decline of 2%.
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In terms of forward price/earnings, WDC’s shares are trading at 16.73X, higher than the industry’s 9.63X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WDC’s earnings for fiscal 2027 has been unchanged over the past 60 days.
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Currently, Western Digital has Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM – Get Free Report)’s share price reached a new 52-week low during trading on Monday. The stock traded as low as $8.76 and last traded at $8.7250, with a volume of 78,911 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $8.96.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities analysts have weighed in on CIM shares. Weiss Ratings lowered Chimera Investment from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Friday, September 18th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods decreased their price target on Chimera Investment from $15.00 to $14.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Chimera Investment from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, June 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Chimera Investment presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $14.50.
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Chimera Investment Stock Performance
The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $11.07 and its 200-day moving average price is $12.44. The company has a market cap of $736.25 million, a P/E ratio of -8.63 and a beta of 1.72. The company has a current ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 0.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34.
Chimera Investment (NYSE:CIM – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.54 by ($0.08). Chimera Investment had a net margin of 0.14% and a return on equity of 9.82%. The company had revenue of $94.77 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $95.30 million.
Chimera Investment Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be issued a $0.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 20.5%. Chimera Investment’s dividend payout ratio is -176.47%.
Institutional Trading of Chimera Investment
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp increased its holdings in Chimera Investment by 7.8% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,029,275 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $27,957,000 after buying an additional 147,629 shares during the period. Engineers Gate Manager LP raised its stake in shares of Chimera Investment by 31.1% in the 2nd quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 51,834 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $691,000 after buying an additional 12,288 shares in the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chimera Investment in the 2nd quarter valued at $46,000. IFP Advisors Inc raised its stake in shares of Chimera Investment by 52.5% in the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 10,412 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $139,000 after buying an additional 3,586 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nykredit A S bought a new position in shares of Chimera Investment during the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Institutional investors own 48.44% of the company’s stock.
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Its investments may include performing and non-performing residential mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related assets. Agency securities are generally backed by government-sponsored enterprises or U.S.
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Průměrný denní objem obchodů CME ve 2. čtvrtletí 2026 dosáhl 29,8 milionu kontraktů, což představuje meziroční pokles o 1,2 %, ale stále šlo o druhý nejvyšší objem ve druhém čtvrtletí.
Key Takeaways CME's Q2 average daily volume reached 29.8M contracts, the second-highest second-quarter level on record. Equity index ADV rose 13% and agricultural ADV gained 6%, offsetting declines in other trading segments. Product diversification and electronic trading could support volumes as market volatility normalizes. CME Group Inc. (CME - Free Report) appears capable of sustaining healthy trading volumes over the longer term, although growth may moderate as market volatility normalizes. CME's diversified derivatives portfolio, expanding product offerings and global demand for risk-management tools provide support beyond short-term market uncertainty. However, trading activity remains sensitive to interest-rate expectations, commodity-price movements and geopolitical developments, making it difficult to sustain peak volumes consistently.
In the second quarter of 2026, CME's average daily volume (ADV) reached 29.8 million contracts, down 1.2% year over year but still the second-highest second-quarter level on record. Performance varied across asset classes, highlighting the importance of diversification in supporting overall activity. The results suggest that CME can maintain substantial trading volumes even when growth moderates, although the pace of expansion will depend on participation across its major markets.
CME's diversified product mix is a key advantage. Equity index ADV rose 13% year over year, agricultural ADV increased 6%, and metals activity was broadly flat. These gains helped offset declines in interest-rate, energy and foreign-exchange trading. In addition, electronic trading and growing international participation offer opportunities to attract customers across different market conditions.
However, the sustainability of trading-volume growth will depend on CME's ability to generate demand beyond periods of heightened uncertainty. Softer volatility can reduce hedging and speculative activity, while competition from alternative derivatives products could affect market share.
Overall, CME can sustain substantial trading volumes, but consistently growing them will be challenging if market volatility declines. Product diversification, international expansion and new derivatives offerings should help cushion cyclical fluctuations, while record trading levels may be difficult to replicate without renewed market catalysts.
What About Its Peers?Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE - Free Report) appears positioned to sustain exchange growth even as market volatility normalizes, although the pace may moderate from elevated levels. The company's diversified product portfolio across financial futures, energy, cash equities and equity options, along with recurring data and connectivity revenues, provides multiple growth drivers. Moreover, recurring exchange revenues grew 10%, providing a more stable source of income. Overall, ICE's diversified revenue streams and recurring data business should help cushion the impact of normalizing volatility, although softer energy trading and fluctuations in transaction volumes remain key risks.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE - Free Report) may be able to sustain trading-volume growth as market volatility normalizes, although performance will depend on whether demand for options and volatility-linked products remains strong. Cboe Global's diversified business across options, U.S. and European equities, futures and global foreign exchange provides multiple sources of trading activity. Its options franchise, particularly SPX index options and VIX futures and options, benefits from investors' demand for portfolio hedging, income generation and risk management. This product mix can help Cboe Global attract trading activity even when market conditions become less volatile.
CME’s Price PerformanceShares of CME have gained 3.4% in the past year, outperforming the industry.
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CME’s OvervaluationThe stock is overvalued compared with its industry. It is currently trading at a price-to-earnings multiple of 22.02, higher than the industry average of 20.33.
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Estimate Movement for CMEThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for CME’s fourth-quarter 2026 EPS has moved up 0.3% in the past 30 days. The same for full-year 2026 and 2027 EPS has moved up 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively, in the past 30 days.
Na společnost Dick's Sporting Goods byla kvůli akvizici Foot Locker podána hromadná žaloba; po slabých hospodářských výsledcích akcie 25. srpna 2026 klesly o 30,68 %.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 12, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc. ("Dick's Sporting Goods" or the "Company") (NYSE: DKS) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Dick's Sporting Goods common stock between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026 (the "Class Period").
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On September 8, 2025, the first day of the Class Period, Dick's Sporting Goods announced the completion of its acquisition of Foot Locker, Inc. ("Foot Locker") for approximately $2.5 billion in cash and stock.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors regarding the Company's acquisition of Foot Locker, touting the acquisition as a strategic opportunity to drive growth and profitability while assuring investors that Foot Locker's longstanding inventory and promotional challenges had been resolved. In reality, according to the complaint, those problems persisted, as Foot Locker remained heavily dependent on legacy footwear products that were exposed to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry.
The truth was allegedly revealed to investors before markets opened on August 25, 2026, when Dick's Sporting Goods reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, which included revenue of $1.73 billion from Foot Locker that fell well short of analysts' estimates of $1.81 billion. Dick's Sporting Goods also reduced its net sales guidance for full-year 2026 and disclosed that it expected Foot Locker's proforma comparable sales to yield a range of negative 2.0% to 0.0% for the year-down from Dick's prior forecast of 1.5% to 3% growth.
On this news, the price of Dick's Sporting Goods stock fell $55.02 per share, or 30.68%, to close at $124.31 per share on August 25, 2026.
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Dynatrace získal status „Initial Implementation“ v rámci FedRAMP High, což je krok k plné autorizaci pro nejcitlivější pracovní zátěže amerických federálních agentur.
Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leading AI-powered observability platform, today announced it has achieved "Initial Implementation" status for Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Class D (High) certification. "Initial Implementation" means Dynatrace is currently in the implementation stage of its FedRAMP journey for the Class D (High) baseline, ahead of full certification. Once complete, the certification will enable federal agencies to leverage Dynatrace’s full platform to monitor, secure, and optimize mission-critical applications and infrastructure at the highest level of federal cloud security and compliance.
Federal agencies are adopting hybrid cloud architectures and accelerating AI adoption at the same time threat actors are using AI to accelerate the pace of attacks. Dynatrace's AI-powered observability platform is designed to scale across security baselines without requiring agencies to rearchitect infrastructure or switch vendors.
“The agencies running the nation's most critical missions face a compounding challenge: accelerating AI adoption and cloud modernization, all while meeting the government’s most stringent security requirements,” said Steve Tack, Chief Product Officer at Dynatrace. “Advancing to Class D (High) 'Initial Implementation’ status means federal agencies can start planning to bring Dynatrace's full AI-powered platform to their most sensitive and mission-critical workloads.”
Federal agencies across civilian, defense, and intelligence sectors have run mission-critical workloads on the Dynatrace platform for years, many in air-gapped environments. Advancing to Class D (High) positions Dynatrace among a small group of observability platforms pursuing FedRAMP's highest impact level, which requires nearly 420 security controls under NIST SP 800-53, roughly 30% more than the Class C (Moderate) baseline. FedRAMP High is reserved for the government's most sensitive unclassified data, covering workloads that support the nation's most essential operations.
Once full Class D (High) certification is achieved, agencies will gain access to Dynatrace's AI-powered observability platform at the highest federal security tier, including Grail®, Dynatrace's purpose-built data lakehouse for unified observability, security, and analytics; AI-powered anomaly detection and predictive analytics; and integrated application security monitoring from code to production, all deployable within agency-defined operational boundaries. Dynatrace is building Class D's (High) compliance requirements into its newest platform generation now, to help minimize the gap between certification and functionality.
To learn more, please visit the Dynatrace blog. For federal agencies interested in discussing Dynatrace's public sector roadmap, compliance capabilities, and observability solutions, please visit Dynatrace for U.S. Government.
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Společnost Paccar (PCAR) má před zveřejněním výsledků očekávaným 27. října 2026 ukazatel Earnings ESP na úrovni +1,04 % a rating Zacks #2, což naznačuje možnost dalšího překonání odhadů zisku.
Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Paccar (PCAR - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry, could be a great candidate to consider.
This truck maker has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 4.64%.
For the most recent quarter, Paccar was expected to post earnings of $1.33 per share, but it reported $1.43 per share instead, representing a surprise of 7.52%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $1.13 per share, while it actually produced $1.15 per share, a surprise of 1.77%.
Price and EPS Surprise
With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Paccar. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Paccar has an Earnings ESP of +1.04% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on October 27, 2026.
With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Společnost Dentsply Sirona od 1. listopadu 2026 rozšíří distribuci digitálních stomatologických technologií v USA prostřednictvím společnosti Midwest Dental Equipment & Supply.
Key Takeaways Dentsply Sirona expands its Midwest Dental agreement to offer its technology portfolio from Nov. 1, 2026.The deal widens access to digital dentistry solutions through Midwest Dental's sales and technical network.XRAY's seventh North American dealer enhancement in 2026 aims to grow commercial reach and digital adoption. Dentsply Sirona (XRAY - Free Report) recently announced expansion of its U.S. commercial reach through an enhanced distribution agreement with Midwest Dental Equipment & Supply. Effective Nov. 1, 2026, the distributor will be offering Dentsply Sirona’s technology portfolio in the United States, extending a relationship that has primarily focused on consumables. The agreement marks the company’s seventh North American dealer partnership enhancement announced this year.
Per management, the expanded partnership will extend access to Dentsply Sirona’s connected technology ecosystem through Midwest Dental’s established customer relationships and local expertise. The collaboration is designed to help dental practices improve efficiency, simplify workflows and support long-term growth.
XRAY Stock Trend Following the NewsXRAY stock has gained 3.6% since the announcement on Tuesday. Year to date, the stock fell 22.8% against the industry’s 6% growth and the S&P 500’s 14.6% rise.
The expanded distribution network could create additional sales opportunities for Dentsply Sirona by putting its digital dentistry products in front of a broader customer base. Access to Midwest Dental’s established customer relationships and local technical support may help reduce barriers to purchasing and adopting advanced dental equipment. If these efforts translate into stronger demand for XRAY’s digital dentistry products, they could support growth in the company’s technology business, although the deal’s financial contribution has not been disclosed.
XRAY currently has a market capitalization of $1.76 billion.
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More on the NewsThe expanded agreement will provide dental professionals with greater access to Dentsply Sirona’s digital dentistry solutions through Midwest Dental’s established network of sales representatives, service technicians and technical specialists. Midwest Dental is the largest independent, family-owned dental distributor in the Southern United States, serving dental professionals nationwide. Its sales, service and technical teams operate across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas.
Dentsply Sirona’s other distribution developments include new technology distribution agreements with Benco Dental Supply Co., The Burkhart Dental Supply Co., Nashville Dental, Inc., The Atlanta Dental Supply Company and Medline Sinclair, alongside a renewed partnership with Patterson Dental.
Through these distribution initiatives, Dentsply Sirona is working to strengthen its commercial reach, improve access to its connected technology portfolio and accelerate adoption of its digital dentistry solutions across major North American markets.
Industry Prospects Favoring the MarketAccording to Fortune Business Insights, the global digital dentistry market is projected to grow from $5.47 billion in 2026 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 9.3% through 2034.
Factors like the rising demand for cosmetic dentistry, technological advancements and the increasing prevalence of dental disorders are supporting market growth.
Other NewsRecently, Dentsply Sirona’s subsidiary Wellspect HealthCare announced that its Surity Urinary Management System and male and female external catheters may qualify for traditional U.S. Medicare coverage for eligible patients when medically necessary. The reimbursement access aims to reduce barriers to non-invasive urinary incontinence management, expanding patient choice and supporting comfortable, discreet at-home care.
Some better-ranked stocks from the broader medical space are OPKO Health (OPK - Free Report) , Globus Medical (GMED - Free Report) and Merit Medical Systems (MMSI - Free Report) .
OPKO Health, currently flaunting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reported a second-quarter 2026 adjusted loss of 1 cent per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 87.5%. Revenues of $163.6 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 24.7%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
OPK has an estimated earnings growth rate of 23.3% for 2026. The company’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 95.1%.
Globus Medical, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reported a second-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.34, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19.6%. Revenues of $789.6 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.4%.
GMED has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 12.4%. The company’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 27.9%.
Merit Medical Systems, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.19, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 23.9%. Revenues of $418.8 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.5%.
MMSI has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 10.4%. MMSI’s earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 14.1%.
Key Takeaways Zebra Technologies benefits from strong mobile computing, printing, machine vision and RFID demand.ZBRA's Q2 sales rose 25.9% in Connected Frontline and 13.5% in Asset Visibility & Automation.Free cash flow rose 25.3%, supporting investments and roughly $700 million in 2026 share repurchases. Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA - Free Report) shares have popped 71.3% in the past six months, in line with the Zacks Manufacturing - Thermal Products industry’s rise while topping the S&P 500’s increase of 14.1%.
ZBRA is benefiting from broad demand across retail, manufacturing and healthcare, with mobile computing, printing, machine vision and RFID (radio frequency identification) supporting growth across both segments. Its integrated hardware, software and services portfolio is deepening customer adoption of automation and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workflows, while Elo Touch and Photoneo expand its addressable opportunities. Healthy cash generation continues to support share repurchases and investment, while device upgrade cycles and growing software adoption strengthen the longer-term outlook.
Among its peers, Honeywell International Inc. (HON - Free Report) and Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) shares have declined 55.5% and 2.6%, respectively, over the same time frame.
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Technical indicators for ZBRA show bullish momentum. The ZBRA stock has been trading above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) since June 22, 2026. It is also currently trading above its 200-day SMA, suggesting a long-term uptrend. The 50-day SMA is also reading higher than the 200-day SMA, following a golden crossover on July 13, 2026, indicating a bullish trend.
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Let’s take a look at ZBRA’s fundamentals to analyze the stock better.
ZBRA Rides on Business and Demand StrengthZebra Technologies is witnessing growth across the healthcare, manufacturing and retail & e-commerce end markets. Higher sales of mobile computing solutions are driving the company’s Connected Frontline segment. Revenues from the segment increased 25.9% (up 7.5% organically) year over year in the second quarter of 2026.
Solid demand for printing solutions, machine vision, data capture and RFID products is boosting the Asset Visibility & Automation segment’s performance. In the second quarter of 2026, the segment’s sales increased 13.5% (up 11.4% on an organic basis) on a year-over-year basis.
Zebra Technologies has been advancing digital capabilities, optimizing the supply chain, expanding its data analytics capability and focusing on marketing activities to better engage with customers. Driven by these initiatives and solid demand for its products, the company expects third-quarter 2026 net sales to increase in the band of 17-20% from the prior-year level. The company expects its 2026 revenues to grow 14-16% from the year-ago level.
Accretive Acquisitions Broaden the Addressable MarketZebra Technologies has steadily strengthened its business through acquisitions. In the second quarter of 2026, acquisitions and dispositions contributed 8.7 percentage points to total sales growth. In September 2025, Zebra Technologies completed the acquisition of Elo Touch Solutions, Inc. (Elo). The inclusion of Elo’s expertise in consumer-facing workflow, augmented by its suite of kiosks, edge computing, payment and touchscreen solutions, expands its addressable market by about $8 billion. The transaction expanded Zebra Technologies' reach across retail, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets. In the second quarter of 2026, Elo delivered growth above management’s expectations, while joint selling efforts expanded the commercial pipeline and generated early customer wins.
In February 2025, Zebra Technologies acquired Photoneo, a market leader in the 3D machine vision solutions industry. The buyout enabled the company to combine Photoneo’s 3D machine vision solutions with its advanced sensors, vendor-agnostic software and AI-based image processing capabilities. This acquisition enhanced Zebra Technologies' portfolio of 3D machine vision solutions and addresses several challenges in high-value applications.
Cash Generation Backs ZBRA’s Shareholder-Friendly ActionsZBRA generated $361 million of free cash flow in the first six months of 2026, up 25.3% year over year. The company now expects full-year 2026 free cash flow of at least $1 billion, up from its prior expectation of at least $900 million. This cash generation supports continued investment, debt flexibility and shareholder returns.
Zebra Technologies has continued rewarding its shareholders. The company repurchased shares worth $568 million in the first six months of 2026. In February 2026, the company’s board of directors approved an additional share repurchase authorization of up to $1 billion. ZBRA expects to repurchase another $150 million of shares in the second half of 2026, bringing total full-year repurchases to roughly $700 million.
What ZBRA’s Earnings Estimates IndicateThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for ZBRA’s 2026 earnings has been stable over the past 60 days. The consensus estimate for third-quarter 2026 earnings has also remained unchanged over the same time frame.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is currently pegged at $21.14, suggesting year-over-year growth of 33.5%. Earnings are expected to register roughly 26.3% growth in the third quarter.
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A Look at ZBRA’s ValuationZBRA has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 20.22X, in line with the industry average. It is trading at a discount to Honeywell and at a premium to Avery Dennison. Zebra Technologies has a Value Score of C, while Honeywell and Avery Dennison have a Value Score of B each.
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Final Thoughts: Buy ZBRA SharesZebra Technologies remains well-positioned for growth, supported by broad demand for mobile computing, printing, machine vision and RFID across key end markets. Acquisitions such as Elo Touch and Photoneo are expanding its addressable market and strengthening automation and AI capabilities. Strong free cash flow enables investments and substantial share repurchases, while bullish technical momentum and healthy earnings growth expectations reinforce the outlook. With a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), ZBRA remains an attractive buy for investors seeking continued growth and long-term upside.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
BOK Financial očekává za čtvrtletí končící v září 2026 zisk 2,54 USD na akcii, což představuje meziroční nárůst o 14,4 %, při výnosech ve výši 570,43 milionu USD.
The market expects BOK Financial (BOKF - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 19, 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 the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis Regional banking operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.54 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +14.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $570.43 million, up 4% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that 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 BOK Financial?For BOK Financial, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.59%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that BOK Financial will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that BOK Financial would post earnings of $2.56 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.59, delivering a surprise of +1.17%.
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.
BOK Financial appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsPrivate Bancorp of America, Inc. (PBAM - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Banks - Southwest industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $2.07 for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +25.5%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $34.84 million, up 10.6% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Private Bancorp of America has been revised 0.5% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.42%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Private Bancorp of America will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
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