Key Takeaways Shell will sell Na Kika, related fields and Coulomb interests for $1.7B in cash, pending approvals.SHEL's sale to support its focus on higher-value assets while retaining select future economic interests.Talos Energy expects the deal to expand Gulf operations with added reserves and immediate financial benefits. Shell plc (SHEL - Free Report) and Talos Energy Inc. (TALO - Free Report) have entered into a definitive agreement under which Shell will sell its interests in the Na Kika platform, associated offshore fields and the Coulomb tieback in the Gulf of America to subsidiaries of Talos Energy and Ridgewood Energy for a total consideration of $1.7 billion in cash. The transaction marks another significant step in Shell's strategy to simplify and strengthen its global energy portfolio, reflecting the company's disciplined approach to capital allocation and long-term value creation.
The agreement also underscores Shell's commitment to concentrating investments on assets capable of delivering sustainable returns while monetizing mature operations that no longer align with its long-term production priorities.
A Strategic Move Toward Higher-Value AssetsThe divestment includes Shell's interest in the Na Kika platform and associated fields, along with the Coulomb tieback. These assets contributed approximately 37,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) net to Shell during 2025. However, they are not expected to remain meaningful contributors to Shell's production profile by 2030, making this an opportune time to unlock value through a strategic sale.
The transaction between Shell and Talos Energy, each carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present, has an effective date of July 1, 2025, and is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
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Maintaining Future Value Beyond the SaleWhile divesting these mature assets, Shell has carefully structured the transaction to preserve exposure to future opportunities.
The company will retain certain upside-linked payments tied to future asset performance, royalty interests associated with new Na Kika tieback developments and offtake rights that provide continued commercial benefits.
This balanced approach enables Shell to realize immediate value while maintaining participation in future developments should additional resources be brought online.
Assets With a Long Operating HistoryThe assets being sold have been important contributors to Shell's deepwater Gulf operations for decades.
BP p.l.c. (BP - Free Report) -operated Na Kika platform — Shell's only non-operated platform in the Gulf of America — commenced production in 2003, while production at the Coulomb field began in 2005. At the end of 2025, Shell reported proved reserves of approximately 4.3 million boe for Na Kika and 7.2 million boe for Coulomb.
BP is currently the operator of the Na Kika platform and owns the remaining 50% interest in the block. BP also retains a 30-day preferential purchase right related to the transaction.
Supporting Shell's Long-Term Energy StrategyThe divestment aligns with Shell's ongoing strategy of actively managing its global portfolio by directing capital toward assets capable of generating stronger long-term returns.
Rather than maintaining ownership of mature fields with declining strategic importance, Shell continues to optimize its upstream portfolio through selective acquisitions, targeted investments and disciplined asset sales. This approach strengthens financial flexibility while allowing the company to focus on projects that support profitable growth and resilient cash generation.
Portfolio optimization remains a core element of Shell's broader strategy to enhance shareholder value while adapting to evolving market dynamics and capital priorities.
Talos Energy Sees Growth OpportunityFor Talos Energy, the acquisition represents a strategic expansion of its deepwater Gulf operations. The company will acquire a 50% working interest and operatorship in the Coulomb field and a 25% non-operated working interest in the BP-operated Na Kika platform and the associated Kepler, Ariel, Fourier and Herschel fields.
The acquired interests produced approximately 16,000 boe/d during the first quarter of 2026, with nearly 77% consisting of oil. Talos Energy estimates the transaction will add roughly 23 million boe of proved reserves, along with approximately 10 million boe of probable reserves, creating additional development opportunities over the coming years.
Talos Energy intends to finance the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and debt, supported by a $150 million increase in its borrowing base, while expecting the transaction to be immediately accretive to key financial metrics.
Looking AheadThe sale reinforces Shell's disciplined capital allocation strategy by monetizing mature Gulf of America assets while retaining selected future economic interests. By streamlining its upstream portfolio and focusing investment on higher-value opportunities, the company continues to strengthen its competitive position and maintain the flexibility needed to pursue long-term growth across its global energy business.
As the transaction progresses toward its expected closing by the end of 2026, it marks another important milestone in Shell's ongoing portfolio transformation and commitment to delivering sustainable value for its shareholders.
NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Commvault Systems, Inc. (“Commvault” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CVLT) investors of the July 17, 2026 deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.
Should You Join The Commvault Class Action Lawsuit:
Do you, or did you, own shares of Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT)?Did you purchase your shares between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026, inclusive?Did you lose money in your investment in Commvault Systems, Inc.?
Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Commvault Systems, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit, email Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at [email protected], or call us at (212) 951-2030.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by July 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About The Lawsuit:
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the securities of Commvault between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026, inclusive, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its senior officers.
The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Commvault securities traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. As the truth began to emerge, the Company’s stock price declined, causing investors to suffer significant losses.
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Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Commvault To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Commvault between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Commvault Systems, Inc. ("Commvault" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CVLT) and reminds investors of the July 17, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
James (Josh) Wilson, Faruqi & Faruqi Senior Partner (PRNewsfoto/Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP) Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
Defendants provided investors with material information pertaining to Commvault's projected ARR growth for fiscal year 2026. Defendants' statements included, among other things, misleading guidance and projections related to the Company's new net ARR growth. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Commvault's ARR growth environment; pertinently, Commvault knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's ARR growth guidance failed to properly factor in crucial variables, such as the type of sale. Such statements absent these material facts caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Commvault's securities at artificially inflated prices.
On January 27, 2026, Commvault reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended December 31, 2025, including "40% growth in SaaS ARR to $364 million," as noted by the Company's Chief Accounting Officer ("CAO") during the earnings call to discuss these results. Additionally, the CAO said "60% of our deals actually closed in the last few weeks of the quarter." According to Bloomberg Intelligence, "SaaS ARR growth of 40% represents a meaningful deceleration from 56%" reported for the second quarter fiscal 2026.
Following this news, Commvault stock declined over 31% on January 27, 2026.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Commvault's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Commvault class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/CVLT or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Commvault Systems Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Commvault Systems securities fraud lawsuit about?
The Commvault Systems securities fraud lawsuit is a federal securities class action alleging that Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT) and its executives made false and misleading statements to investors by providing materially misleading guidance and projections related to the Company's annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth while concealing that its ARR growth guidance failed to properly account for crucial variables — such as the type of sale — that significantly affected the Company's true growth trajectory. As the truth emerged on January 27, 2026, when Commvault reported Q3 fiscal 2026 results showing SaaS ARR growth of only 40% — a meaningful deceleration from 56% in the prior quarter — CVLT's stock price fell over 31% in a single day, causing significant losses for investors.
Who may be eligible to participate in the Commvault Systems class action lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or acquired Commvault Systems (CVLT) stock between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026 — the Class Period — and suffered financial losses may be eligible to participate in the Commvault securities class action. Participation as a class member does not require taking any affirmative legal action; eligible investors may recover losses simply by remaining members of the class. Whistleblowers, former Commvault employees, and others with relevant information about the Company's conduct are also encouraged to come forward.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment in the Commvault Systems lawsuit?
A lead plaintiff in the Commvault Systems class action is a court-appointed investor — typically the one with the largest financial interest in the case — who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of all class members. Any Commvault investor who purchased CVLT stock during the Class Period may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment is July 17, 2026. Importantly, choosing not to seek the lead plaintiff role does not affect an investor's ability to share in any recovery obtained for the class.
What should investors do if they purchased Commvault Systems stock during the Class Period?
Investors who purchased Commvault Systems (CVLT) stock between April 29, 2025 and January 26, 2026 and suffered losses should contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP immediately to discuss their legal rights. The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Commvault Systems securities class action is July 17, 2026. To speak directly with securities litigation partner Josh Wilson, call 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310), or visit www.faruqilaw.com/CVLT for more information.
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Stock to Watch: Ameriprise Financial Services (AMP - Free Report) Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. was founded in 1894 under the name Investors Syndicate. Notably, since 2005-end, Ameriprise has been operating independently of American Express Company. As of March 31, 2026, the company’s total assets under management and administration (AUM/AUA) were $1.67 trillion.
AMP is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. AMP has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 3% over the past four weeks.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.78 to $43.01 per share. AMP also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.1%.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Shares of this drugmaker have returned +16.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. The Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, to which Vertex belongs, has gained 6.2% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
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Vertex is expected to post earnings of $4.79 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.2%.
The consensus earnings estimate of $19.15 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +4.1%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $21.19 indicates a change of +10.7% from what Vertex is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Vertex is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Vertex, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $3.22 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +8.5%. For the current and next fiscal years, $13.03 billion and $14.28 billion estimates indicate +8.6% and +9.6% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryVertex reported revenues of $2.99 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +7.8%. EPS of $4.47 for the same period compares with $4.06 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.98 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.19%. The EPS surprise was +5.67%.
Over the last four quarters, Vertex surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
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Vertex is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Vertex. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:BE) is trading 5.6% higher at $319.81, reversing course from early premarket losses after announcing plans to expand its partnership with finance firm Brookfield. The pair will reach a value of $25 billion, with the intention to create rapid power for AI infrastructure—more than five times the original $5 billion plan.
In response several analysts have chimed in, including price-target hikes from Roth Capital and UBS to $285 and $350, respectively. 15 of the 26 in coverage sport a "hold" or "strong sell" rating, while the average 12-month price target sits at a 12.8% deficit to current levels. In other words, there is ample room for more bullish at tention moving forward.
BE has been an avid outperformer on the charts in 2026, up 260% and touching a fresh record high of $351.25 on June 25. Since May most of the stock's pullbacks have been contained by the $250 floor, with added support stemming from the ascending 60-day trendline.
Options traders have been bearish as well, leaving more room for bulls should this attention begin to unwind. Specifically, at the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX), Bloom Energy stock's 10-day call/put volume ratio of 1.62 ranks in the highest possible percentile of its annual range.
In fact, bulls look to have already begun entering the ring, with 30,000 call contracts across the tape already today. This is double the average intraday rate, with the most attention seen at the August 330 call, where selling activity has been detected.
Short interest accounts for a hefty 11.1% of the stock's available float. At BE's average daily trading pace, it would take short sellers nearly three days to buy back these bearish bets.
Lastly, the equity carries a Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 86 out of 100. This suggests the equity has consistently realized higher-than-expected volatility over the past 12 months.
Most of us have heard the dictum "the trend is your friend." And this is undeniably the key to success when it comes to short-term investing or trading. But it isn't easy to ensure the sustainability of a trend and profit from it.
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There are several stocks that passed through the screen and Helios Technologies (HLIO - Free Report) is one of them. Here are the key reasons why this stock is a solid choice for "trend" investing.
A solid price increase over a period of 12 weeks reflects investors' continued willingness to pay more for the potential upside in a stock. HLIO is quite a good fit in this regard, gaining 35.8% over this period.
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Moreover, HLIO is currently trading at 90.7% of its 52-week High-Low Range, hinting that it can be on the verge of a breakout.
Looking at the fundamentals, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than the 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises -- the key factors that impact a stock's near-term price movements.
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Key Takeaways CELH is expanding beyond North America through a measured, partnership-led international strategy. International revenues rose 55% to $35.3M, driven by the Nordics and newer expansion markets. CELH launched in Spain through Suntory, with Portugal expected as the next European market. Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH - Free Report) is expanding its global footprint beyond North America through a measured, partnership-led strategy. International remains a smaller part of the business, but the latest quarter showed clear progress across both established markets and newer expansion regions.
International revenues increased 55% year over year to $35.3 million in the first quarter of 2026 from $22.7 million in the prior-year period. Growth was driven by the Nordics and continued momentum in expansion markets, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux.
The company also advanced its European expansion with the launch of CELSIUS in Spain through an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Suntory Beverage & Food Spain. Portugal is expected to be the next market in the European footprint, also through the Suntory partnership. This reflects Celsius’ focus on key markets, strong local partnerships, disciplined launch plans, and sustained marketing and distribution support.
The setup gives Celsius a longer international runway, especially as its global headquarters in Dublin is now in place to support deeper execution in existing markets and future market entries. However, the scale gap remains significant. International revenues of $35.3 million were still far below North America’s $747.3 million in the quarter, implying that the overseas business is growing quickly but from a much smaller base.
For now, CELH’s international strategy appears to be gaining traction, supported by growth in existing markets, the Spain launch and a planned Portugal entry through Suntory. Still, sustaining a 55% growth rate will depend on steady execution across current expansion markets and disciplined new-market rollouts.
CELH Stock Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Celsius Holdings have tumbled 36.3% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 23.8%. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
CELH Price Performance Versus Industry
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From a valuation standpoint, CELH trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16.46, higher than the industry’s average of 14.42.
CELH Valuation Compared to Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CELH’s current and next fiscal-year earnings per share implies year-over-year growth of 18.7% and 23.8%, respectively.
Better-Ranked Stocks to ConsiderDarling Ingredients Inc. (DAR - Free Report) is a global leader in converting food waste and animal by-products into sustainable ingredients and renewable energy products. DAR currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Darling Ingredients’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings suggests a year-over-year increase of 12.3% and 575.6%, respectively. DAR delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 14.8%, on average.
B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS - Free Report) manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of shelf-stable, frozen and specialty food products. BGS carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for B&G Foods’ current financial-year earnings calls for year-over-year growth of 11.8%.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN - Free Report) , a major food company focused on chicken, beef, pork and prepared foods, carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Tyson Foods’ current financial-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 4.4% and 1.1%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels. TSN delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.1%, on average.
IonQ (IONQ +0.81%), IBM (IBM +3.70%), D-Wave (QBTS +0.56%), Rigetti (RGTI +0.41%), and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT +1.03%) are all fighting for attention in quantum computing. But the race to 2028 may not be decided by technology alone. Cash runway and dilution risk could determine which companies survive long enough for investors to benefit.
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Everest Group delivered outstanding Q1-2026 results, with net income of $653M ($16.21/share) and a 16.8% ROE, underscoring robust earnings power. EG trades at a compelling valuation, generating $60–$65 annualized EPS while priced at $320–$360, with tangible book value near $407/share and a conservative $420/share target by Jan 2027. Despite competitive pressures and softening property catastrophe pricing, EG maintains structural discipline, focusing on profitability and selective capacity deployment.
Shares of ResMed (RMD - Free Report) have gained 6.6% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $194.88, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $249.86 indicates a potential upside of 28.2%.
The average comprises 14 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $180.00 to a high of $321.00, with a standard deviation of $42.83. While the lowest estimate indicates a decline of 7.6% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 64.7% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.
However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in RMD. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Why RMD Could Witness a Solid UpsideAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0%, as one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revision.
Moreover, RMD currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much RMD could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
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Stock to Watch: Universal Health Services (UHS - Free Report) Universal Health Services, Inc. is a King of Prussia, PA-based hospital operator with acute care and behavioral health facilities, plus related outpatient access points. It also operates surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and radiation oncology centers, and offers an insurance product and physician network.
UHS is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. UHS has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 8% for the current fiscal year.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $23.47 per share. UHS also boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.5%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, UHS should be on investors' short list.
Shares of Alamo Group (ALG - Free Report) have gained 7.7% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $164.49, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $207.25 indicates a potential upside of 26%.
The average comprises four short-term price targets ranging from a low of $188.00 to a high of $225.00, with a standard deviation of $16.48. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 14.3% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 36.8% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is a much-coveted metric for investors, solely banking on this metric to make an investment decision may not be wise at all. That's because the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable.
But, for ALG, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Why ALG Could Witness a Solid UpsideAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.4%, as one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revision.
Moreover, ALG currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much ALG could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Peabody Energy Corporation (“Peabody Energy” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BTU) investors of the August 24, 2026 deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.
Should You Join The Peabody Energy Class Action Lawsuit:
Do you, or did you, own shares of Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU)?Did you sell your shares between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026, inclusive?Did you lose money in your investment in Peabody Energy Corporation? Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Peabody Energy Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or [email protected].
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by August 24, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About The Lawsuit:
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the common stock of Peabody Energy between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026, inclusive, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its senior officers.
The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Peabody Energy common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. When the truth was disclosed, investors allegedly suffered significant losses.
About Bernstein Liebhard:
Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Peabody Energy To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Peabody Energy between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Peabody Energy Corporation ("Peabody Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BTU) and reminds investors of the August 24, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
James (Josh) Wilson, Faruqi & Faruqi Senior Partner (PRNewsfoto/Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP) Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Peabody Energy's Centurion mine and the multitude of issues causing delays to the ramp-up and the return to full longwall production dates. Such statements absent these material facts caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Peabody Energy's securities at artificially inflated prices.
On March 30, 2026, Peabody Energy issued a press release lowering guidance pertaining to Centurion mine's expected first quarter 2026 output, announcing that sales volume from the Centurion mine was expected to deliver approximately 250,000 tons in the first quarter due to "greater-than-anticipated mine commissioning challenges" (compared to previous estimates of around 700,000 tons). On this news, Peabody Energy's stock price fell $3.82, or approximately 9.7%, to close at $35.68 per share on March 30, 2026.
On May 5, 2026, Peabody Energy issued a press release disclosing the Company's failure to ramp-up Centurion by the long-awaited March 2026 deadline and cutting guidance related to full year met segment volumes to reflect the increased cost and substantial volume decrease, reducing the full year sales outlook for Centurion to 2.5 million tons compared to the original expectation of 3.5 million tons. On this news, Peabody Energy's stock price fell $1.52, or 5.7%, to close at $25.00 per share on May 5, 2026.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Peabody Energy's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Peabody Energy class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/BTU or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Peabody Energy Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Peabody Energy securities fraud lawsuit about?
The lawsuit alleges that Peabody Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: BTU) and certain of its officers and directors made materially false and misleading statements and/or concealed material adverse facts concerning the true condition of the Company's Centurion mine, including the nature and severity of issues allegedly causing delays to its ramp-up and return to full longwall production. The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants provided investors with overwhelmingly positive statements about the Centurion mine while purportedly withholding information about the multitude of operational challenges affecting it. These allegedly false and misleading statements are said to have caused investors to purchase Peabody Energy securities at artificially inflated prices. The inflation in the stock price allegedly began to correct when Peabody Energy disclosed, on March 30, 2026, that first quarter 2026 output from the Centurion mine was expected to reach only approximately 250,000 tons — well below prior estimates of approximately 700,000 tons — due to "greater-than-anticipated mine commissioning challenges," and further when the Company disclosed on May 5, 2026 that it had failed to ramp up the mine by its March 2026 deadline and cut its full-year sales outlook for Centurion from 3.5 million tons to 2.5 million tons.
Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Peabody Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: BTU) securities on the NASDAQ between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026, inclusive, may be eligible to participate in this lawsuit as members of the proposed class. Eligibility to participate is not limited to investors who seek appointment as lead plaintiff; any qualifying class member may share in any recovery that may ultimately be obtained. Investors who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period and suffered losses are encouraged to review their transaction records to determine whether they fall within the defined class. Participation in a class action does not require that an investor take any individual legal action or incur separate legal fees to potentially benefit from any recovery achieved on behalf of the class.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?
A lead plaintiff is a court-appointed representative who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation, including making key decisions regarding litigation strategy and the selection of lead counsel. Any class member who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period and suffered a loss may move the court for appointment as lead plaintiff, and courts typically appoint the movant with the largest financial interest in the outcome of the litigation who otherwise satisfies applicable legal requirements. The deadline to file a motion seeking appointment as lead plaintiff is August 24, 2026. Importantly, investors are not required to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in order to participate in the class and share in any recovery that may result from the litigation — class members who do not serve as lead plaintiff retain the ability to benefit from any settlement or judgment.
What should investors do if they purchased Peabody Energy stock during the Class Period?
Investors who purchased Peabody Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: BTU) securities between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026, inclusive, are encouraged to promptly review their brokerage records and account statements to confirm the dates and prices at which they acquired and, if applicable, sold their shares. Investors should take steps to preserve all relevant documentation, including transaction confirmations, account statements, and any communications relating to their Peabody Energy holdings, as such records may be relevant to establishing eligibility and calculating losses. Given that the lead plaintiff motion deadline is August 24, 2026, investors wishing to be considered for appointment as lead plaintiff should act well in advance of that date. Investors may wish to consult with Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP or other qualified securities counsel to evaluate their legal rights and options before the deadline.
Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.
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Notice to Pension Funds, Asset Managers, and Fiduciaries: Peabody Energy's Alleged Centurion Mine Misrepresentations May Have Caused Significant Portfolio Losses for Institutional Holders
, /PRNewswire/ -- Institutional investors holding positions in Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) during the period from October 14, 2024 through May 4, 2026 may wish to evaluate lead plaintiff opportunities in a pending securities class action. Request an institutional investor loss assessment. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.
BTU shares declined from a Class Period high of 39.50 to 25.00, a loss of $14.50 per share representing a 36.7% erosion of value. The lead plaintiff deadline is August 24, 2026.
Fiduciary Obligations and Recovery Options
Institutional holders owe fiduciary duties to their beneficiaries that may require active evaluation of recovery opportunities in securities litigation. The pending BTU class action raises considerations for asset managers and plan fiduciaries, including:
Pension funds and retirement plans that held BTU during the Class Period may need to document losses and assess whether seeking lead plaintiff appointment serves beneficiaries' interests Mutual fund managers with BTU exposure face potential obligations to evaluate participation in the recovery process on behalf of fund shareholders Endowments and foundations that invested in Peabody Energy based on the company's stated Centurion ramp-up trajectory should review trade records for the October 2024 through May 2026 window Insurance company general accounts and separate accounts holding BTU positions may have claims that warrant review by outside securities counsel ERISA-governed plans have a heightened duty of prudence that may extend to pursuing available legal remedies when portfolio companies engage in alleged securities fraud Portfolio Impact Assessment
The lawsuit contends that Peabody Energy and certain officers, including defendants CEO James C. Grech, CFO Mark A. Spurbeck, and former President of Global Operations Marc E. Hathhorn, made materially false statements about the Centurion mine's operational readiness and fiscal year 2026 metallurgical coal segment guidance. As alleged, the company repeatedly assured investors that full longwall production would commence by March 2026 while concealing mechanical, electrical, and geological problems that made the timeline unachievable. When corrective disclosures emerged on March 30 and May 5, 2026, institutional portfolios holding BTU absorbed losses as shares repriced.
The metallurgical coal segment recorded an adjusted EBITDA loss of 7 million in Q1 2026, reduced by an estimated 80 million from the Centurion ramp-up failures, according to the action. Full-year met segment volume guidance was cut by 1 million tons, and cost guidance increased from 113 per ton to 123 to $133 per ton.
Contact us for institutional recovery options or call (212) 363-7500.
"Institutional investors play a critical role in securities class actions. Their participation as lead plaintiffs brings resources and sophistication that can benefit the entire class, and their fiduciary obligations may require careful evaluation of whether to seek that role in cases involving losses of this magnitude." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Case Summary
The securities action was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on behalf of purchasers of BTU securities between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026. The complaint asserts claims under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5, as well as Section 20(a) control person claims. To be considered for lead plaintiff, investors must file by August 24, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the BTU Lawsuit
Q: Who is eligible to join the BTU investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased BTU stock or securities between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: When did Peabody Energy allegedly mislead investors? A: The class period runs from October 14, 2024 to May 4, 2026. The alleged fraud was revealed through corrective disclosures on March 30, 2026 and May 5, 2026, causing significant stock declines.
Q: What is the BTU lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment is August 24, 2026. This deadline applies only to investors seeking to serve as lead plaintiff. Class members who do not apply may still participate in any recovery without taking action before this date.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What documents do I need to make a claim? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.
Q: What if I already sold my BTU shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: What if I live outside the United States? A: U.S. securities class actions generally cover purchases on U.S. exchanges regardless of investor's country of residence.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) common stock between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until August 24, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Peabody Energy class action lawsuit. Captioned McGeachy v. Peabody Energy Corporation, No. 26-cv-01020 (E.D. Mo.), the Peabody Energy class action lawsuit charges Peabody Energy and certain of Peabody Energy's top current and former executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Peabody Energy class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:
You can also contact attorneys Ken Dolitsky or Michael Albert of Robbins Geller by calling 800/851-7783 or via e-mail at [email protected].
CASE ALLEGATIONS: Peabody Energy engages in the production of metallurgical and thermal coal.
The Peabody Energy class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to Peabody Energy's Centurion mine ramp-up and anticipated growth; and (ii) there was a multitude of issues causing delays to the Centurion mine ramp-up and the return to full longwall production dates.
On March 30, 2026, Peabody Energy issued a press release allegedly lowering guidance pertaining to Centurion mine's expected first quarter 2026 output by 450,000 tons ahead of Peabody Energy's full earnings release. On this news, the price of Peabody Energy stock fell nearly 10%, according to the complaint.
Then, on May 5, 2026, Peabody Energy issued a press release allegedly disclosing Peabody Energy's failure to ramp-up Centurion by the long-awaited March 2026 deadline and that Peabody Energy was cutting guidance related to full year met segment volumes to reflect the increased cost and substantial volume decrease. On this news, the price of Peabody Energy stock fell nearly 6%, according to the complaint.
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Key Takeaways Gold fell 15% in the second quarter of 2026, its worst quarterly drop in 13 years.DRDGOLD's tailings model, debt-free balance sheet and Vision 2028 projects support growth.Newmont and Barrick Mining hold strong liquidity and project pipelines to navigate volatility. Gold has had a turbulent year so far. After soaring to a record high of nearly $5,600 per ounce in January, the precious metal suffered a sharp reversal. Gold prices logged their steepest quarterly decline in 13 years, with spot prices falling 15% in the second quarter of 2026, per Canadian Mining Journal. This is the worst drop since the second quarter of 2013, with maximum losses coming in June.
The selloff was driven by rising inflation concerns following the Middle-East conflict, which pushed energy prices higher and raised the likelihood of an interest rate hike by central banks. In the United States, inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, and traders are pricing in a 65% chance of a rate hike in September, per the CME FedWatch tool.
Higher interest rates and a stronger U.S. dollar have been putting pressure on gold. These headwinds could keep gold prices volatile in the near term. But the recent correction may have created an attractive entry point into high-quality gold mining stocks like DRDGOLD Limited (DRD - Free Report) , Newmont Corporation (NEM - Free Report) and Barrick Mining Corporation (B - Free Report) for long-term investors.
3 Gold Miners Worth Your MoneyDRDGOLD: The company stands out from traditional gold miners with its specialized gold tailings retreatment business, which involves recovering gold from previously mined waste material. This business model helps keep operating costs relatively low while reducing geological risks associated with conventional mining. DRDGOLD remains on track to achieve the upper end of its 2026 production guidance of 140,000-150,000 ounces while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet and sufficient liquidity to internally fund its expansion plans.
The company delivered strong operational and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, supported by higher throughput and disciplined cost management. The company's Vision 2028 strategy, including its “Big 5” projects, is expected to expand processing capacity to 3 million tons per month and increase annual gold production to about 200,000 ounces over the medium term. Backed by a strong financial position, steady execution and a differentiated operating model, DRDGOLD appears well-positioned to navigate near-term gold price volatility while delivering long-term growth.
DRD stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has a Value Score of B. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DRDGOLD’s fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027 EPS implies year-over-year growth of 164% and 87%, respectively. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Newmont: It is one of the world's largest gold producers, with a diversified portfolio of mines across North and South America, Australia and Africa. The company remains well-positioned for long-term growth, backed by a strong pipeline of projects that are expected to boost production, extend mine life and support future earnings. Its acquisition of Newcrest has further strengthened its portfolio by adding high-quality assets and creating opportunities for cost synergies.
At the same time, Newmont continues to optimize its asset base by focusing capital on its most profitable, long-life operations while improving operational efficiency. The company also boasts a strong financial position, ending the first quarter of 2026 with approximately $12.8 billion in liquidity, including $8.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Its free cash flow jumped 161% year over year to a record $3.1 billion, highlighting the strength of its operations. These factors make Newmont well-equipped to navigate near-term gold price volatility while delivering long-term value.
NEM stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and has a Value Score of B. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont’s 2026 and 2027 EPS implies year-over-year growth of 44% and 9%, respectively.
Barrick Mining: It is one of the world's largest gold producers, with a diversified portfolio of gold and copper assets. The company is poised for long-term growth, supported by several large projects that are progressing on schedule and within budget. These include the Goldrush mine, which is expected to reach annual production of 400,000 ounces by 2028, and the high-grade Fourmile project, which has the potential to become another Tier One mine. Barrick Mining is also expanding its Lumwana mine in Zambia into a major copper operation, further strengthening its growth prospects.
Financially, the company remains on a solid footing, ending the first quarter of 2026 with around $7.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Strong operating performance drove operating cash flow up 111% year over year to roughly $2.6 billion, while free cash flow nearly tripled to $1.2 billion. Combined with its shareholder-friendly dividend policy and healthy balance sheet, Barrick Mining appears well equipped to deliver long-term value despite near-term gold price volatility.
B stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and has a Value Score of A. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Barrick Mining’s 2026 and 2027 EPS implies year-over-year growth of 56% and 15%, respectively.
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#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
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Stock to Watch: Barrick Mining (B - Free Report) Barrick Mining Corporation, based in Toronto, Canada, is among the largest gold mining companies in the world. The company has many advanced exploration and development projects located across five continents. It has one of the largest portfolios of world-class gold and copper assets in the industry, spanning 18 countries.
B is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 9.72; value investors should take notice.
Six analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.22 to $3.78 per share. B also boasts an average earnings surprise of +14.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, B should be on investors' short list.
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Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.
VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
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Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
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Stock to Watch: Five Below (FIVE - Free Report) Five Below, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based specialty value retailer offering trend-right merchandise priced mostly at $5 and below, with a select range priced above $5. The chain targets pre-teens, teens and value-focused families with an edited assortment that includes certain brands and licensed merchandise.
FIVE is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. FIVE has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 34.3% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2027, nine analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.82 to $8.96 per share. FIVE boasts an average earnings surprise of +70.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, FIVE should be on investors' short list.
Key Takeaways Five Below's social-first strategy helped drive 22.7% comparable sales growth in fiscal Q1 2026.FIVE shifted media spending toward social platforms, creator content and direct digital engagement.Five Below raised its fiscal 2026 guidance to $5.4-$5.48 billion in sales and 6-8% comparable sales growth. Five Below, Inc. (FIVE - Free Report) is benefiting from increased investment in digital marketing, reflecting its efforts to strengthen customer engagement and broaden brand awareness. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, management highlighted a social-first strategy that resonated with Gen Alpha, Gen Z and millennial shoppers, contributing to a 22.7% increase in comparable sales and helping drive strong traffic trends across the business.
The company's evolving marketing approach has played an important role in expanding customer reach. Five Below has shifted media spending toward social platforms, creator content and direct digital engagement, allowing it to react more quickly to emerging consumer trends. Management noted that the retailer is increasingly leveraging social listening capabilities to identify popular products and amplify demand through targeted campaigns and in-store activations.
Artificial intelligence ("AI") is also becoming a more meaningful component of Five Below's marketing toolkit. During the first quarter, the company deployed AI-generated content in connected TV advertisements focused on seasonal moments, enabling faster content creation and more relevant messaging. These initiatives have improved engagement with customers while helping Five Below remain agile in responding to changing consumer interests.
The retailer is simultaneously investing in customer relationship initiatives to enhance marketing effectiveness. Five Below continues to build its e-mail database, which is expected to sharpen targeting capabilities and support more personalized communication. Management indicated that expanding this customer file could create opportunities to deepen relationships, improve retention and eventually support broader loyalty initiatives.
The company believes digital marketing investments remain in the early stages but are already delivering encouraging results. Reflecting management’s confidence in its strategy and customer engagement initiatives, Five Below raised its fiscal 2026 outlook and expects net sales of $5.4-$5.48 billion, representing approximately 14% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, along with comparable sales growth of 6-8% for the year.
ULTA & BBWI’s Digital Initiatives vs. FIVEUlta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA - Free Report) is advancing its digital strategy through investments in e-commerce, social commerce and artificial intelligence. The company expanded same-day delivery through Uber Eats, introduced Klarna payment options and launched the TikTok Shop to enhance discovery and engagement.
Ulta Beauty is leveraging AI-powered personalization, loyalty data and its Ulta AI shopping assistant to improve product recommendations and customer experiences. Complementing these efforts, a recent NielsenIQ study commissioned by Ulta Beauty found that 73% of Gen Alpha beauty consumers use personalization tools, underscoring the growing influence of AI in beauty discovery. These initiatives position Ulta Beauty to drive long-term digital growth and strengthen customer relationships.
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI - Free Report) is accelerating the digital transformation through initiatives to improve customer engagement and expand its reach. The company plans to relaunch its website with a mobile-first design, enhanced storytelling capabilities and a faster checkout experience to reduce friction for shoppers. Bath & Body Works is also seeing early digital gains, including roughly a 10% increase in conversion among new customers, while its growing Amazon presence is helping attract younger and more affluent consumers.
Bath & Body Works is leveraging richer visual content, social engagement and digital channels to strengthen brand discovery and support long-term e-commerce growth.
FIVE’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesFIVE's shares have rallied 36.9% over the past year against the industry’s decline of 9.4%.
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From a valuation standpoint, Five Below is trading at a trailing 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 1.97X, up from the industry average of 1.60X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s fiscal 2026 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 34.3%, whereas the same for fiscal 2027 indicates an uptick of 9.3%. Estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 have been revised upward by 70 cents and 63 cents, respectively, in the past 30 days.
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Five Below currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Alcoa CEO William Oplinger discusses the rationale behind the company's deal to buy Australian aluminum producer South32, as well as global demand and production in the face of rising energy costs.
U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 200 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Progress Software Corp (NASDAQ:PRGS) rose sharply after the company posted better-than-expected second-quarter results.
Progress Software reported quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.49 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $253.465 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $242.741 million.
Progress Software shares jumped 11.7% to $37.52 on Wednesday.
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Progress Software (PRGS +19.12%) stock is surging in Wednesday's trading, having risen 17.9% as of 11 a.m. ET. The S&P 500 was flat% at the same point in the daily session, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.4%.
After yesterday's market close, Progress published results for the second quarter of its current fiscal year -- which ended May 31. The company posted sales and earnings for the period that beat Wall Street's expectations, and investors are also liking the software specialist's forward guidance.
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Progress Software beats Wall Street's fiscal Q2 targets Progress Software recorded non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings of $1.62 on sales of $253.5 million in fiscal Q2, beating the average Wall Street analyst estimate's call for per-share earnings of $1.49 on sales of $242.74 million. Sales unexpectedly rose 6.7% year over year in the quarter, and net income surged 24% compared to the prior-year period. The company saw strong demand across its product portfolio, with AI-powered offerings helping to lift sales and earnings performance in the quarter.
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What's next for Progress Software? Along with its fiscal Q2 report, Progress raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year. The company now expects sales for the period to come in between $990 million and $1.02 billion -- up from its previous guidance for sales between $988 million and $1 billion. Meanwhile, adjusted earnings per share are projected to be between $6.09 and $6.21 -- with the midpoint of its guidance reflecting an $0.18 per share increase over its previous target.
The company also hiked its targets for adjusted free cash flow to between $271 million and $283 million for the year and unlevered free cash flow to between $323 million and $334 million. With Progress Software posting better-than-expected fiscal Q2 results and forward guidance and investors rotating cash back into software stocks, the company's valuation is getting a big boost today.
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Kinder Morgan (KMI - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Shares of this oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company have returned +1.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. The Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry, to which Kinder Morgan belongs, has gained 1.4% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Kinder Morgan is expected to post earnings of $0.31 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.6%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.49 points to a change of +14.6% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +0.2%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.51 indicates a change of +1.2% from what Kinder Morgan is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Kinder Morgan is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
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Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Kinder Morgan, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $4.29 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +6.2%. For the current and next fiscal years, $18.17 billion and $19.07 billion estimates indicate +7.3% and +4.9% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryKinder Morgan reported revenues of $4.83 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +13.8%. EPS of $0.48 for the same period compares with $0.34 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.65 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +3.76%. The EPS surprise was +26.32%.
Over the last four quarters, Kinder Morgan surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Kinder Morgan is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Kinder Morgan. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Muenster, Germany, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, today launched as an independent company, backed by global investment firm Carlyle in partnership with QIA, with BASF holding a 40 percent stakeWith around €3.9 billion in annual sales, around 10,700 employees and more than 42,000 customers, Surventis ranks among the world’s leading suppliers of coatings and surface treatment solutionsSurventis will strategically focus on reliability, quality, service, and performance for its customers Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, today launched as an independent company, completing its carve-out from BASF. With around €3.9 billion in annual sales and around 10,700 employees, Surventis is one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive coatings and surface treatment solutions. The business is majority-owned by funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority. BASF holds a 40% stake in Surventis. The Surventis corporate brand was unveiled today. The identity reflects a business built on superior science, a constant drive to innovate, and the momentum to act as a newly independent company, shaping the industry through technological leadership and close collaboration with its partners. The company’s new website is now live at www.surventiscoatings.com.
With a new name and brand identity, Surventis will continue to develop, produce, and market coatings and surface treatment solutions for industrial, automotive, and refinish customers worldwide. Its portfolio spans well-known brands such as Chemetall®, Glasurit®, and R-M®, delivering high-performance and sustainable solutions.
Built on deep expertise and decades of trusted relationships, Surventis serves more than 42,000 customers across over 140 countries from a network of more than 30 production and development sites, anchored by its headquarters in Muenster, Germany, which hosts the world's largest integrated paint manufacturing site.
Positioned to become the leading coatings technology company
As a standalone company, Surventis will operate with greater speed, agility, and focus. Carlyle will support the business through targeted investments in its global capabilities and local operations, drawing on its track record in carving out and building standalone industrial companies. Surventis will strategically focus on entrepreneurship, performance, and growth – helping customers succeed in today’s demanding and fast-evolving markets.
“Today marks an exciting new chapter for Surventis and for all of our employees around the world,” said Jens Luehring, Chief Executive Officer of Surventis. “I want to thank the entire team whose dedication and hard work have brought us to this milestone. We are building on more than 130 years of coatings expertise and some of the most trusted brands in the industry as we begin our journey as an independent company. Our customers will benefit from a faster, more focused partner, with our full attention on the surfaces they make and sell. Their success is our success. We are already a leader in this industry, and our ambition is clear: to become the leading coatings technology company.”
“As an independent company, Surventis is exceptionally well-positioned to accelerate innovation, deepen customer partnerships, and capture global growth opportunities. We are looking forward to supporting Jens, and the Surventis management team in their next chapter,” said Tanaka Maswoswe, Partner at Carlyle.
Surventis will continue to operate with the same products, technologies, brands and technical teams that customers rely on today. The portfolio across all three businesses remains unchanged, ensuring continuity in reliability, quality and service.
Experienced Management Team
Surventis will be led by its Executive Committee, headed by Chief Executive Officer Jens Luehring. Joining the Executive Committee are Chief Financial Officer Michael Pontzen and Chief Transformation Officer Ewout van Jarwaarde. Together with Nils Lessmann, Executive Vice President Operations Mobility/Refinish, and the leaders of the company’s three business units – Frank Naber, Executive Vice President Surface Treatment, Patrick Zhao, Executive Vice President Mobility Coatings, and Steve Arndt, Executive Vice President Refinish Coatings – they form an experienced and complementary Executive Committee, combining fresh external perspective with strong business continuity.
About Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings)
For more than 130 years, Surventis’ science and passion have gone into preparing, protecting and sealing metals and plastics across industries, finishing new vehicles with vibrant colors, and repairing them with an exact shade match. Through brands including Chemetall®, Glasurit®, and R-M®, Surventis works side by side with more than 42,000 customers in over 140 countries, finding answers to their most complex surface challenges. The company employs around 10,700 people, generated sales of about €3.9 billion in 2025, and is headquartered in Muenster, Germany. Surventis is owned by funds managed by Carlyle, with BASF holding a 40 percent stake. For more information, visit www.surventiscoatings.com.
Surventis launches as an independent global leader in automotive coatings and surface treatment
Surventis launches as an independent global leader in automotive coatings and surface treatment Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, today launched as an independent company
The legacy media conglomerate model is officially obsolete. For the better part of a decade, investors watched telecom sector giants attempt to marry high-margin broadband infrastructure with capital-intensive, lower-growth media production. The theory relied on building a closed ecosystem where the pipeline and the content fueled each other.
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In practice, that forced combination consistently trapped value, creating a severe conglomerate discount across the communication services sector. The market simply refused to pay premium technology multiples for businesses anchored by fading linear television networks.
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Now, the dam is breaking. Comcast Corporation NASDAQ: CMCSA is executing a historic, tax-free spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky, isolating Comcast's pristine connectivity assets from its legacy media portfolio. This structural reorganization forces a systemic valuation reset. The market immediately recognized the magnitude of the carve-out, driving bids up more than 20% in pre-market trading before settling into a fractional gain at the end of the session. Behind that intraday price friction lies a calculated capital allocation pivot that investors need to understand.
Protecting the Signal: Pausing Comcast BuybacksTrading at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.83 and a forward P/E of 6.99, Comcast shares have long reflected the drag from its entertainment divisions. The core business generates $9.06 per-share cash flow, yet Comcast languishes at a price-to-sales ratio (P/S) of just 0.71. By severing NBCUniversal, management is stripping away the media deadweight to reveal a pure-play broadband, wireless, and business services powerhouse.
The mechanics of this separation are meticulously engineered to maximize shareholder equity. Management suspended the robust share repurchase program at Comcast, which had previously operated under a $15 billion authorization. While pausing buybacks removes immediate corporate purchasing pressure, which directly caused the intraday cooling of the stock price, it is a mandatory and prudent move.
The suspension guarantees that both the core Comcast business and the newly formed NBCUniversal launch with premium, investment-grade balance sheets on day one. Stripping cash from the treasury for buybacks during a massive corporate restructuring introduces unnecessary credit risk.
Comcast is not entirely walking away from the media side, executing a strategy that protects the upside. Comcast retains a 19.9% equity stake in the standalone NBCUniversal entity. Rather than holding this indefinitely, management plans to systematically monetize the position in a tax-efficient manner over the 12 months following the split. This maneuver secures a delayed, secondary liquidity injection for the core telecom business without derailing the tax-free status of the initial spin-off.
Leadership transitions perfectly mirror the shifting capital. Current co-CEO Mike Cavanagh will take the helm at the newly independent NBCUniversal. This positions the media entity for immediate mergers-and-acquisitions optionality, potentially expanding into the video game sector to diversify away from linear cable and build intellectual property libraries.
Meanwhile, former CFO Michael Angelakis returns to guide the legacy Comcast infrastructure business, bringing a relentless focus on margin expansion and capital efficiency. Chairman Brian L. Roberts maintains structural oversight across both boards, ensuring a seamless transition.
Broadband Wars: Terrestrial Meets Low-Earth OrbitWhen the unbundling announcement hit the tape, institutional capital aggressively rotated into the broader telecom sector. Charter Communications NASDAQ: CHTR jumped over 12%, pulling the market capitalization of Charter Communications to $17.49 billion. Initial market chatter attributed this strictly to a sympathy rally, assuming investors were blindly hunting for the next telecom giant to carve out its media assets.
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The actual catalyst driving Charter Communications is far more profound and speaks to a structural evolution in digital infrastructure. The double-digit surge stems from leaked executive-level negotiations regarding a terrestrial broadband partnership with SpaceX NASDAQ: SPCX. The talks center on routing Starlink Mobile traffic through Charter Communications' established terrestrial networks. This creates a formidable competitive moat, fundamentally altering the architectural landscape of rural and suburban connectivity.
Charter Communications currently trades at a deeply compressed price-to-earnings ratio of 3.84. If Charter Communications successfully integrates satellite-to-cellular infrastructure with its hardline broadband, it creates an entirely new revenue vertical protected from legacy wireless giants.
The physical economy of telecom is rapidly shifting capital away from content creation and redirecting it toward next-generation network routing. The pairing of low-earth orbit satellites with existing fiber footprints offers a capital-efficient expansion model that traditional cell tower networks cannot easily replicate.
Final Transmission: Trading the Sector ResetThe unwinding of Comcast represents a definitive inflection point for the communication services sector. Institutional capital is no longer willing to subsidize streaming wars with broadband subscriber revenues. Options markets validated this thesis immediately, recording a massive spike in institutional call buying as smart money positioned for long-term multiple expansion.
Comcast Dividend PaymentsDividend Yield5.50%
Annual Dividend$1.32
Dividend Increase Track Record18 Years
Annualized 5-Year Dividend Growth7.63%
Dividend Payout Ratio25.98%
Upcoming Ex-Dividend DateJul. 1
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While executive dispositions saw routine insider selling from Roberts and Cavanagh over the preceding 24 months, recent filings show asset managers like Matrix Asset Advisors stepping in to acquire over 303,000 shares on the heels of the restructuring announcement.
The separation requires a 12-month runway for regulatory and board approvals, meaning the sum-of-the-parts value realization will require patience. During this transition, Comcast offers a 5.48% dividend yield, heavily supported by its domestic broadband monopoly and commercial enterprise segments. The debt-to-equity ratio is manageable at 1.01, and the pause in stock buybacks ensures the debt load will not expand during the restructuring phase.
Investors evaluating the telecom space might consider monitoring institutional accumulation in pure-play infrastructure assets as this separation window closes. Companies actively expanding satellite partnerships and shedding non-core media divisions appear poised to capture significant multiple expansion as the market rewards fundamental connectivity over content.
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For those looking to find strong Computer and Technology stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Computer and Technology peers, we might be able to answer that question.
Analog Devices is a member of our Computer and Technology group, which includes 613 different companies and currently sits at #1 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Analog Devices is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADI's full-year earnings has moved 10.7% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
Our latest available data shows that ADI has returned about 46.5% since the start of the calendar year. Meanwhile, stocks in the Computer and Technology group have gained about 18.2% on average. This shows that Analog Devices is outperforming its peers so far this year.
One other Computer and Technology stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (ALGM - Free Report) . The stock is up 163.9% year-to-date.
For Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 10.9% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking more specifically, Analog Devices belongs to the Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry, which includes 10 individual stocks and currently sits at #4 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 54.4% so far this year, so ADI is slightly underperforming its industry this group in terms of year-to-date returns.
On the other hand, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. belongs to the Electronics - Semiconductors industry. This 50-stock industry is currently ranked #56. The industry has moved +59.5% year to date.
Going forward, investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should continue to pay close attention to Analog Devices and Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. as they could maintain their solid performance.
In the first half of this year, one of the obvious winners among large-cap technology stocks was Marvell Technology (MRVL). Coming off a 45% gain last month, the semiconductor stock is now up more than 250% year-to-date.
That’s a massive move in a short timeframe, implying the stock and the Direxion Daily MRVL Bull 2X ETF (MRVU) may be due for breathers, but there are reasons to believe this high-flying tech name can extend its bullish ways in the second half of the year. If that outlook is validated, traders will have plenty of opportunities to embrace MRVU. This fund attempts to deliver 200% of the daily performance of the chip stock.
To its credit, Marvell ended June on a strong note. MRVU pushed higher on the final trading day of the month. This was after UBS lifted its price target on the stock to $340 from $230. It cited potential for expanded revenue on the data center front.
More Marvell Catalysts Amazon’s (AMZN) artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor plans may also be indicative of MRVU opportunity.
“The most likely driver is renewed enthusiasm around custom AI silicon after Amazon explored selling its Trainium chips to outside customers, which investors appear to view as a positive read-through for Marvell’s design and connectivity business,” according to Quiver Quantitative. “Marvell is deeply tied to hyperscale AI infrastructure, so any sign that the custom-chip market is expanding can lift expectations for future demand.”
Prospective MRVU traders should monitor potential evolution in Marvell’s customer base. The company’s products are clearly in demand, but it remains highly dependent on a small number of customers. Any broadening of that client roll could be a second half catalyst for the stock and MRVU, assuming that situation materializes.
“With three customers representing 75% of gross accounts receivable and a target to grow custom silicon revenue to over $10 billion by FY29, Marvell’s growth trajectory is tied to the strategic decisions of a handful of hyperscalers, creating massive upside if execution holds but existential risk if any major customer pivots to in-house solutions,” noted EveryTicker.
Looking further, Marvell’s next quarterly earnings update is estimated to arrive on Aug. 27, providing opportunity for short-term traders to consider MRVU. One factor to watch for will be margin improvement comparable to or in excess of reporting in the first quarter.
“Gross margin expanded 1.8 percentage points year-over-year to 51.5% (GAAP) and 58.25-59.25% on a non-GAAP basis. This improvement demonstrates pricing power in AI-related products and better cost absorption at higher volumes,” added EveryTicker.
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Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO | AVGO Price Prediction) and Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) both posted earnings centered on custom AI silicon. Broadcom reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $22.187 billion, up 47.9% year over year, on June 3, 2026. Marvell followed with $2.418 billion in Q1 FY2027 revenue on May 27, 2026. Same theme, vastly different scale.
Custom Accelerators Explode at Broadcom. Optics Carry Marvell. Broadcom’s AI semiconductor revenue reached $10.80 billion, up 143% year over year, powered by custom AI accelerators and Ethernet AI switches for hyperscalers. CEO Hock Tan called Q3 a step change, guiding AI semi revenue to $16.0 billion, over 200% year over year. Few chipmakers can credibly deliver that forecast.
Marvell’s story is narrower but solid. Its Data Center segment hit $1.833 billion, up 27% year over year and 11% sequentially, representing 76% of total revenue. CEO Matt Murphy pointed to “exceptional AI-related bookings” across 800G and 1.6T optics, 51.2T Ethernet switches, and custom XPU designs. Real demand, yet a fraction of Broadcom’s velocity.
Business Driver Broadcom Marvell Quarterly AI revenue $10.80B $1.83B data center Growth engine Custom ASICs, VMware Optics, custom XPU Next-quarter guide ~$29.4B, +84% YoY $2.70B, +35% YoY Ironclad Hyperscaler Grip vs. Acquisition-Fueled Catch Up Broadcom holds roughly 70% share of the custom AI ASIC market and runs multi-billion-dollar hyperscaler programs with adjusted EBITDA margins near 68%. Its free cash flow of $10.262 billion in a single quarter matches roughly what Marvell generates annually.
Marvell is buying its way into the interconnect fight, closing Celestial AI on February 2, 2026 and XConn Technologies on February 10, 2026, then raising $2 billion in Series A Convertible Preferred Stock on March 31, 2026. Bold, but capital-intensive.
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Valuation sharpens the contrast. AVGO trades at a forward P/E of 32. MRVL sits at a forward P/E of 66 after a 250.96% year-to-date rally. That is steep for a smaller player.
The Q3 Earnings Report Will Settle the Argument Watch whether Broadcom lands the $16.0 billion AI quarter it promised, validating the hyperscaler pipeline through 2027. For Marvell, the tell is whether 1.6T optics and custom XPU ramps translate booked demand into gross margin expansion alongside top-line growth.
What the Fundamentals Suggest On the numbers, Broadcom trades at roughly half the earnings multiple while delivering nine times the revenue, deeper hyperscaler entrenchment, and a software leg via VMware that Marvell lacks. That combination gives AVGO’s risk-reward profile a more grounded fundamental base. Marvell’s setup appears geared toward growth-oriented positioning with concentration risk and a rich multiple, with upside tied to how quickly acquired optics scale. If AI capex tightens even modestly, the premium priced-in at MRVL is harder to defend on the fundamentals than Broadcom’s diversified $29.4 billion revenue base. On the metrics available, Broadcom screens as the more diversified infrastructure compounder.
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Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL | MRVL Price Prediction) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) both reported AI-heavy quarters within a week of each other.
Marvell posted Q1 FY2027 results on May 27, 2026, leaning on custom silicon and optical interconnects. Broadcom followed on June 3, 2026 with record AI chip sales and a blockbuster forward guide. Both serve hyperscalers, yet the scale gap and strategic posture make this comparison unusually clean.
Custom Silicon Carries Marvell. Scale Carries Broadcom. Marvell’s quarter was anchored by its Data Center segment, which delivered $1.83 billion in revenue, 76% of the total and up 27% year over year. Total revenue reached $2.418 billion, up 27.6%, and management guided Q2 to $2.70 billion, roughly 35% growth.
CEO Matt Murphy told investors, “We are seeing exceptional AI-related bookings, and as a result, we are significantly raising Marvell’s revenue outlook for both fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2028.” That tone matters because the optical interconnect roadmap and custom XPU pipeline only pay off if hyperscalers keep ordering.
Broadcom played a very different game. Total revenue hit $22.187 billion, up 47.9%, with AI semiconductor revenue of $10.8 billion, growing 143% year over year. Hock Tan was direct: “In Q3 we expect semiconductor revenue from AI to grow over 200 percent year-over-year to $16 billion.” Operating leverage looks unreal, with free cash flow of $10.262 billion, or 46% of revenue.
Business Driver Marvell Broadcom Main growth engine Custom XPU plus optical interconnects Custom AI accelerators plus AI networking AI customer base Amazon Trainium, emerging hyperscalers Google TPU, Meta, anchor cloud accounts Software exposure None VMware subscription stack One Buys Its Way Forward. One Already Owns the Field. Marvell is in acquisition mode. It closed Celestial AI for photonic fabric tech in February 2026, picked up XConn Technologies for chiplet connectivity, and raised $2 billion through a Series A Convertible Preferred. That is a company stretching to bolt on capability before competitors catch up.
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Broadcom is doing the opposite. It paid $0.65 per share in dividends and ran $600 million in buybacks while still throwing off cash. Two postures, two stories.
Investor reaction split sharply. Marvell shares climbed 39.78% since its earnings report. Broadcom shares dropped 22.15% over the same window, even after beating. Expectations were already sky high for AVGO heading into the report.
The Next Test Is Whether the AI Bookings Convert For Marvell, I want to see Celestial AI photonic fabric move from announcement to revenue, and I want to confirm the custom XPU ramp does not concentrate further into one or two customers. Insider direction is net selling, which sits awkwardly next to a P/E of 92. For Broadcom, the bar is the $16 billion AI semi guide for Q3. Miss that, and the multiple compresses fast.
Broadcom Screens for Quality, Marvell for Upside On steadier compounding metrics, Broadcom screens stronger. The AI numbers are larger, the cash generation is heavier, and the VMware software stack provides a buffer that Marvell does not have. The recent pullback also resets the entry.
On a higher-variance profile, Marvell stands out. A 227% year-to-date move says the market already believes, but if photonic fabric and custom XPU revenue ramp the way Murphy implied, the FY2028 guide raise could come earlier. the next earnings report on both will be the key catalyst to watch, especially with Marvell’s 9.78% drop last week hinting that some of the AI premium is already cooling.
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CPRT Sudden CEO Departure
On June 29, 2026, Copart unexpectedly announced that the company’s CEO, Jeff Liaw, will step down from his role, effective July 31, 2026, with Executive Chairman Jay Adair resuming the position. Several institutional analysts responded to the sudden news, including BNP Paribas, who commented that Copart has faced “distrust of management narratives around industry softness and market share losses” and that “Bigger picture, we are also looking to understand what this CEO transition may suggest for Copart’s go-forward investment strategy”.
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The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?
Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
Vertiv currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.46, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 26 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.46 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 26 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 19 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 73.1% and 7.7% of all recommendations.
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The ABR suggests buying Vertiv, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.
In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.
ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.
Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.
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Should You Invest in VRT?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Vertiv, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0% over the past month to $6.37.
Analysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to soar in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Vertiv. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for Vertiv may serve as a useful guide for investors.
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Stock to Watch: Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT - Free Report) Vertiv is a leading global provider of critical digital infrastructure and services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. Vertiv serves essential industries, including cloud computing, financial services, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, energy, government, education, retail and social media.
VRT is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. VRT has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 51.7% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.14 to $6.37 per share. VRT boasts an average earnings surprise of +14.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, VRT should be on investors' short list.
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VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: ATI (ATI - Free Report) Pittsburgh, PA-based ATI Inc. is a diversified specialty materials producer. The company was created in November 1999 when Allegheny Teledyne spun out Teledyne Technologies and Water Pik Technologies into standalone companies.
ATI is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Aerospace stock. ATI has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 10.4% over the past four weeks.
For fiscal 2026, one analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $4.43 per share. ATI boasts an average earnings surprise of +8.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, ATI should be on investors' short list.
NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. (“Black Rock Coffee” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BRCB) investors of the August 17, 2026 deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.
Should You Join The Black Rock Coffee Class Action Lawsuit:
Do you, or did you, own shares of Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRCB)?Did you sell your shares pursuant to the Company’s September 2025 IPO; or between September 12, 2025 and May 12, 2026, inclusive?Did you lose money in your investment in Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.?
Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or [email protected].
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by August 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About The Lawsuit:
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired: (a) Black Rock Coffee Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company’s September 2025 initial public offering; and/or (b) Black Rock Coffee securities between September 12, 2025 and May 12, 2026, inclusive, alleging violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its senior officers.
The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Black Rock Coffee securities traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. When the truth was disclosed, investors allegedly suffered significant losses.
About Bernstein Liebhard:
Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.
Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG) shares are trading higher. The company announced it acquired Adaptive ML.
Datadog stock is gaining positive traction. Why is DDOG stock advancing? The AcquisitionAdaptive ML is a frontier AI startup developing a Reinforcement Learning Operations platform designed to help enterprises build, own, and deploy their own specialized AI agents and models. The startup will join Datadog AI Research, accelerating the company’s research efforts around world models and agentic LLM post-training for observability. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Datadog AI Research focuses on fundamental technical problems and collaborates with Datadog’s product and engineering teams to translate research advances into products—an area where Datadog already invests more than $1 billion annually in R&D.
Recent research initiatives include Toto 2.0, as well as products like Bits Investigation, Bits Code and Bits Security Analyst, which have conducted hundreds of thousands of investigations on behalf of customers.
“We started Adaptive to give every enterprise the ability to perpetually improve its own AI. With Datadog, and the continuous stream of real-world signals that only a platform operating at this unique reach can provide, we will work directly from the foundation that intelligent agents need to drive exponential productivity gains,” said Julien Launay, co-founder and CEO of Adaptive ML.
Datadog Shares Edge HigherDDOG Price Action: At the time of publication, Datadog shares are trading 3.65% higher at $269.87, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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Key Takeaways Atlassian's enterprise adoption is rising as RPO jumped 37% YoY to $4B.TEAM's cloud revenues climbed 29% to over $1.1B, fueled by Jira and enterprise offerings.Rovo users are growing ARR twice as fast, while Service Collection topped $1B in ARR. Atlassian Corporation’s (TEAM - Free Report) enterprise adoption is rapidly increasing, positioning the company to accelerate recurring revenue growth through larger enterprise contracts, expanding cloud adoption and higher cross-selling opportunities. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, remaining performance obligations (RPO) rose 37% year over year to $4 billion as major enterprises, including Siemens Energy, BBC, Rheinmetall and Wayfair, expanded their commitments and signed larger, longer-term contracts. This growing enterprise traction enhances revenue visibility and strengthens Atlassian's position as a strategic software partner for large organizations.
The company's cloud business continues to benefit from this momentum. Cloud revenues increased 29% year over year to more than $1.1 billion in the reported fiscal quarter, driven primarily by Jira seat expansion and greater adoption of Teamwork Collection and other enterprise offerings.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as another important growth catalyst. Customers using Rovo are growing annual recurring revenue at roughly twice the rate of non-Rovo users, while AI credit usage is increasing more than 20% month over month. Meanwhile, Service Collection has become a significant revenue driver, surpassing $1 billion in annual recurring revenues with more than 30% growth. Adoption has expanded beyond IT into HR, finance and legal functions, broadening Atlassian's addressable market.
Management also reported its largest-ever competitive displacement from a legacy IT service management provider, reflecting increasing enterprise preference for Atlassian's AI-native platform and integrated system of work. The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 13.3%, suggesting analysts also expect enterprise adoption and platform expansion to continue supporting revenue growth.
Atlassian's Enterprise Growth Faces Pressure From RivalsMonday.com (MNDY - Free Report) and ServiceNow (NOW - Free Report) are emerging as formidable rivals, competing with Atlassian to drive enterprise adoption, deepen customer spending and accelerate AI-led monetization.
Like Atlassian, MNDY is targeting large enterprises through platform consolidation, governance and AI-driven workflows. It is accelerating monetization with consumption-based AI pricing, expanding enterprise contracts and cross-selling multiple products while leveraging its AI work platform to deepen customer spending. These strengths position MNDY to challenge Atlassian's enterprise expansion and recurring revenue growth.
While Atlassian focuses on collaboration and developer workflows, NOW competes with a broader AI-native enterprise platform spanning IT, CRM, HR and security. The company combines workflow orchestration, governance, Context Engine and hybrid pricing to drive enterprise-wide adoption and larger contracts, while strategic acquisitions expand monetization opportunities. These advantages make NOW a formidable challenger to Atlassian's enterprise growth ambitions.
TEAM’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesTEAM shares have plummeted 62.4% in the past year, substantially underperforming both the Zacks Computer & Technology sector's 39.4% gain and the Internet – Software industry's 18.4% decline.
TEAM’s One-Year Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, Atlassian trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 3.05X, well below the sector’s average of 6.62X. It has a Value Score of D.
TEAM’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TEAM’s fiscal 2027 earnings is currently pegged at $6.07 per share, which remains unchanged over the past 30 days. The projected figure reflects year-over-year earnings growth of 10.8%.
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TEAM stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Jim Cramer has named the 5 stocks he believes are best positioned to benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI) spending cycle, pointing to several chip suppliers as the market’s current winners.
Cramer argued that Wall Street is rewarding companies that supply the AI boom while punishing the Big Tech giants that fund it.
The Stocks Cramer Says Will WinCramer described Micron Technology (MU), Sandisk (SNDK), Intel (INTC), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as the quarter’s biggest gainers.
According to him, “supply-demand imbalance” has boosted earnings growth, leading analysts to issue a wave of upgrades and lift price targets for companies across the group.
The numbers behind the memory names are extreme. Micron reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $41.5 billion. Furthermore, it briefly topped Meta in market cap at $1.4 trillion. Bank of America has also lifted its Micron target to $1,500 from $950.
Meanwhile, other firms have also experienced notable growth. The company posted $5.95 billion in fiscal third-quarter revenue, up 97% from the prior quarter.
The stock has rallied roughly 4,800% over 12 months on AI-driven NAND demand. Citi set a $2,500 price target with a Buy rating.
Intel follows with steadier numbers, reporting first-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year over year. Cramer named it his new favorite.
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Why Suppliers Are Beating Big TechCramer explained that demand for compute has outrun supply, driving up the cost of memory chips and networking gear. That dynamic has rewarded the sellers rather than the hyperscalers writing the checks.
“Wall Street’s now rewarding tech companies with products in high demand and punishing their customers,” he said.
The pressure shows in the tape. The Magnificent 7 shed roughly $2.3 trillion in market value during June. The drop came as investors questioned whether record AI spending would generate enough profit to justify it.
Even Nvidia (NVDA), a core supplier of AI compute, has lagged the rally. Cramer attributed the drag to concerns that custom chip competition would eat into its dominance.
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Tenable (TENB) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
COLUMBIA, Md., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced that Gartner has identified Tenable as the company to beat for AI-powered exposure assessment in its report, AI Vendor Race: Tenable Is the Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment.
According to Gartner, "Tenable's long-standing dominance in vulnerability assessment, its strong asset and attack surface discovery capabilities, and its ability to execute on its AI strategy make it the front-runner in AI-powered exposure assessment."
The Gartner report further notes that, “Tenable’s broad attack surface coverage sets it apart from competitors. Tenable One is a well-integrated platform that spans traditional IT, identity, cloud, CPS and container environments.” Gartner adds that, “This visibility extends to emerging attack surfaces such as AI. Tenable identifies shadow AI usage and can also prioritize AI exposures like sensitive data leakage, misconfigurations, novel AI attacks, risky agent behavior, and unsafe integrations with external tools.”
“Cybersecurity is entering a new era where AI is changing both how organizations operate and how attackers exploit them," said Mark Thurmond, co-CEO, Tenable. "Organizations need a modern approach that not only gives them complete visibility across their expanding attack surface, but helps them act on risk faster. We believe Gartner's recognition reflects our continued commitment to enabling customers to keep pace with that change.”
We feel the Gartner recognition builds on a series of recent AI milestones for Tenable. In recent months, the company announced the general availability of Tenable Hexa AI, the agentic AI engine inside the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, expanded its Tenable One AI Exposure capabilities to help customers protect their AI attack surface, and joined a select group of cybersecurity companies participating in both Anthropic's Project Glasswing initiative and OpenAI's Daybreak Cyber Partner Program. Together, these investments are helping shape the next generation of AI-powered cybersecurity while enabling customers to move beyond identifying exposures to continuously prioritizing and reducing cyber risk.
“We're still in the early innings of AI in cybersecurity,” said Steve Vintz, co-CEO, Tenable. “The next phase isn't just identifying exposures – it's enabling security teams to continuously understand, prioritize and remediate them with AI working alongside people. That's where we're investing, and where we believe the market is headed.”
To read Gartner’s AI Vendor Race: Tenable Is the Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment, Gartner subscribers can access it here: https://www.gartner.com/document-reader/document/8048333
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Tenable® is the exposure management company, exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, reputation and trust. The company’s AI-powered exposure management platform radically unifies security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface, equipping modern organizations to protect against attacks from IT infrastructure to cloud environments to critical infrastructure and everywhere in between. By protecting enterprises from security exposure, Tenable reduces business risk for over 40,000 customers around the globe. Learn more at tenable.com.
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Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.
The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.
Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.
What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.
VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Quanta Services (PWR - Free Report) Quanta Services, Inc. is a leading provider of specialty contracting and infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, power generation, large load center, manufacturing, communications, pipeline and energy industries. Quanta has operations in the United States, Canada, Australia and other selected international markets.
PWR is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. PWR has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 30.5% for the current fiscal year.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $14.03 per share. PWR also boasts an average earnings surprise of +10.3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, PWR should be on investors' short list.
Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, July 1:
Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK - Free Report) : This integrated downstream energy company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 44% over the last 60 days.
Delek US Holdings' shares gained 13.5% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 13.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (CZFS - Free Report) : This bank holding company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.4% over the last 60 days.
Citizens Financial Services’ shares gained 15.0% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 13.1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. (ALH - Free Report) : This commercial laundry systems company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.3% over the last 60 days.
Alliance Laundry Holdings ’ shares gained 24.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 13.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
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Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here.
Enterprise Products Partners (EPD - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Shares of this provider of midstream energy services have returned -2.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. The Zacks Oil and Gas - Production Pipeline - MLB industry, to which Enterprise Products belongs, has gained 0.7% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Enterprise Products is expected to post earnings of $0.74 per share, indicating a change of +12.1% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $3.01 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +13.2%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.29 indicates a change of +9.5% from what Enterprise Products is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Enterprise Products.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
In the case of Enterprise Products, the consensus sales estimate of $13.49 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +18.7%. The $56.02 billion and $60.61 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +6.5% and +8.2%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryEnterprise Products reported revenues of $14.39 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -6.7%. EPS of $0.68 for the same period compares with $0.64 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.19 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +9.03%. The EPS surprise was -4.23%.
Over the last four quarters, Enterprise Products surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Enterprise Products is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Enterprise Products. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
FORT SMITH, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A conference call with company executives will be held that day at 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. CT) to discuss these results. Interested parties are invited to listen by dialing (800) 715-9871 and entering conference ID 6423434. A live webcast will also be available on ArcBest's website at arcb.com. A replay of the call will be availab.
Key Takeaways ArcBest's outlook hinges on pricing discipline, network productivity and freight mix as demand improves. ARCB saw 6.3% first-quarter renewals and expects ABF's non-GAAP operating ratio to improve in Q2. Asset-Light returned to positive non-GAAP operating income as shipment growth and productivity helped. ArcBest Corporation (ARCB - Free Report) is entering a more constructive freight backdrop after a difficult period for transportation demand. The setup is not simply about volume recovery; it depends on pricing discipline, network productivity and freight mix.
The company’s two-part model gives investors more than one way to track progress. ABF Freight anchors the less-than-truckload business, while Asset-Light broadens ArcBest’s reach across logistics services.
ARCB Runs a Two-Segment ModelArcBest operates through Asset-Based and Asset-Light segments. Asset-Based consists of ABF Freight, its less-than-truckload carrier, while Asset-Light includes brokerage, managed transportation, expedited, intermodal, household moving, warehousing and international services.
That structure gives ArcBest a broad customer base and reduces dependence on any single shipper. No customer accounted for more than 3% of 2025 consolidated revenues, and the 10 largest customers represented roughly 14%.
Cross-selling is central to the model. About 70% of Asset-Light customers also use Asset-Based services, and cross-sold accounts generate more revenue, profit and retention than single-solution accounts.
ARCB Sees Better Pricing ConditionsArcBest is benefiting from tighter truckload capacity and firmer manufacturing indicators. That matters because better pricing can turn modest freight improvement into stronger yield and operating leverage.
First-quarter 2026 renewals rose about 6.3%. April also showed heavier freight trends, and management expects ABF’s non-GAAP operating ratio to improve 600 to 700 basis points sequentially in the second quarter.
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL - Free Report) offers a useful peer comparison because it is also one of North America’s largest less-than-truckload carriers. Its performance helps investors benchmark LTL pricing and demand trends across the group.
ArcBest Uses AI to Lift EfficiencySelf-help is a major part of ArcBest’s story. Continuous improvement efforts have been implemented across about 75% of the network and generated $32 million in annualized savings.
AI-enabled city route optimization has added another $15 million in annualized savings. These initiatives reduce manual work, improve route planning and support better asset utilization.
That matters in a cyclical business. ArcBest does not need a full freight boom to benefit if service, density and utilization improve while capital spending remains targeted.
Driven by the above-mentioned tailwinds, shares of ArcBest have gained in double digits (% wise) so far this year, easily outperforming the Zacks Transportation-Truck industry.
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ARCB Needs Asset-Light to Keep HealingThe Asset-Light segment gives ArcBest another source of earnings recovery beyond core LTL. It returned to positive non-GAAP operating income in the March quarter as shipment growth and productivity gains offset pressure from mix.
Management expects second-quarter adjusted operating income of $3 million to $5 million for the segment. Contract repricing, brokerage discipline and managed transportation growth could add incremental upside if freight conditions firm.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW - Free Report) is relevant in this context because it is a major third-party logistics provider. Its role in freight brokerage and supply chain management makes it a useful comparison for ArcBest’s Asset-Light exposure.
ArcBest Still Faces Clear Freight RisksThe recovery is not risk-free. Manufacturing and housing remain below mid-cycle levels, and U-Pack weakness adds pressure to parts of the business.
Mix also remains a concern. Heavier LTL shipments have weighed on billed revenue per hundredweight, while labor, fuel and depreciation costs have pressured ABF’s operating ratio.
Asset-Light carries its own risk. Purchased transportation expense remains a large share of segment revenues, making margins sensitive to carrier cost swings and the timing of spot and contract resets.
ARCB Signals Support a Constructive ViewThe bottom line is that ArcBest has a constructive near-term setup, but not a straight-line recovery. Better pricing, measurable productivity savings and Asset-Light stabilization support the stock’s outlook, while macro demand and mix still need close watching.
ARCB currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). That rank points to a favorable short-term earnings revision backdrop. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The stock also has a VGM Score of B, with a Value Score of C, Growth Score of C and Momentum Score of B. For investors, that mix supports a selective view: momentum and estimate trends are improving, but execution still matters.
