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Acquisition expands MSA's global fire and gas detection capabilities, strengthening MSA's position as a total solution provider in critical infrastructure and high-hazard applications and expanding MSA's total addressable market into a growing $3 billion+ market With 2025 revenue of approximately $160 million, Autronica is highly complementary to MSA's technology portfolio, enhancing MSA's ability to participate earlier in project design and deliver fully integrated fire and gas safety solutions across mission-critical applications Transaction valued at approximately $555 million, expected to be accretive to MSA adjusted EPS in year one; aligned with MSA's Mission, Vision, and Accelerate strategy , /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructure, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autronica Fire and Security ("Autronica") for approximately $555 million.

Founded in 1957, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of fire detection, gas detection, and alarm systems. Autronica serves the critical infrastructure, energy, and maritime sectors. Based in Trondheim, Norway, Autronica employs approximately 500 employees globally.

"We are excited to welcome Autronica to the MSA Safety family," said Steve Blanco, MSA Safety President and CEO. "This acquisition accelerates our fixed detection growth strategy by adding a highly complementary, scaled fire and gas systems business. Autronica enhances our ability to participate earlier in project design and to deliver more integrated safety solutions across critical infrastructure, energy, and marine applications. The acquisition marks another key pillar of our Accelerate strategy, reinforcing our focus on expanding our detection platform and advancing our portfolio through strategic acquisitions," he said.  

"With Autronica's strong technological expertise and leadership in fire and gas safety systems, we expect to leverage the combined portfolio to further enhance our ability to meet demanding customer safety requirements across high–hazard and regulated environments," Mr. Blanco continued. "The combination positions MSA to expand into a large, growing addressable market supported by regulatory drivers, technical complexity, and long renewal cycles for mission–critical assets. In addition, Autronica's complementary geographic footprint enables both organizations to leverage regional strengths, expand global reach, and deliver greater value to customers worldwide. Autronica's mission statement, zero loss of lives, is strategically aligned with MSA's Mission, Vision and Values."

Commenting on the transaction, Autronica CEO, Sindre Utne said, "Joining MSA Safety marks an exciting next step for Autronica. MSA's leadership position in safety and detection technologies, its strong systems and solutions capabilities, and its long-standing customer relationships make it an ideal owner as we work to maximize our growth potential." He added, "By leveraging MSA's global market reach, distribution channels, and deep detection expertise, we see a significant opportunity to expand and combine our solution offering, deepen engagement with customers earlier in the project lifecycle, and extend our reach well beyond the installed base and the markets we serve."

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under MSA's existing credit facility. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to growth and margins, with synergies. Autronica is a capital-efficient business that generates significant free cash flow and is expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first full year of ownership. In 2025, the company recorded approximately $160 million in sales with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 20%.

BofA Securities is acting as exclusive financial advisor to MSA Safety, and Sidley Austin LLP is acting as legal advisor.

About MSA Safety
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

About Autronica
Autronica, headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is a leading innovator and provider of fire and gas detection systems. Serving the maritime, oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, Autronica's mission is to protect life, environment, and property through cutting-edge safety technology and dependable service. For more information, please visit www.autronicafire.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, certain matters discussed in this press release may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to all projections and anticipated levels of future performance, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and any other statements about MSA's and Autronica's managements' future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed herein. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or forward-looking statements, including without limitation the ability of MSA to successfully integrate Autronica's operations and employees, unexpected costs, changes or expenses resulting from the transaction, risks that the transaction disrupts the current plans and operations of MSA and Autronica, the ability to realize anticipated synergies, MSA's ability to successfully grow Autronica's business, potential adverse reactions or changes in business relationships resulting from the announcement of the transaction, the retention of key employees, global economic conditions, spending patterns of government agencies, competitive pressures, product liability claims, the success of new product introductions, currency exchange rate fluctuations and the risks of doing business in foreign countries. A full listing of these risks, uncertainties and other factors are detailed from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our most recent Form 10-K filed on February 12, 2026. You are strongly urged to review all such filings for a more detailed discussion of such risks and uncertainties. MSA's SEC filings are readily obtainable at www.sec.gov, as well as on its own investor relations website at http://investors.MSAsafety.com. MSA undertakes no duty to publicly update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by law.

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The seller is private-equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners.

Mineros S.A. (MNSAF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

, /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructure, announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences.

Conference

26th Annual B. Riley Securities Institutional Investor Conference

Date

May 20, 2026

Format

1x1 Investor Meetings

MSA Participants

Julie Beck, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Stephanie Sciullo, Senior Vice President and President, MSA Americas

Larry De Maria, Executive Director, Investor Relations

Conference

46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference

Date

June 2, 2026

Format

Presentation and Fireside Chat

Presentation Time

11:00 a.m. ET

MSA Participants

Julie Beck, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Larry De Maria, Executive Director, Investor Relations

Conference

9th Annual Stifel Cross Sector Conference

Date

June 3, 2026

Format

1x1 Investor Meetings

MSA Participants

Julie Beck, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Larry De Maria, Executive Director, Investor Relations

Conference

Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference

Date

June 4, 2026

Format

1x1 Investor Meetings

MSA Participants

Gustavo Lopez, Vice President, Product Strategy and Development

Larry De Maria, Executive Director, Investor Relations

Sessions that offer a listen-only audio webcast will be accessible for 90 days on the "Events & Presentations" section of the MSA Safety Investor Relations website at http://investors.MSASafety.com.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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Head-to-toe innovations include expanded M1™ SCBA telemetry, new GALLET® helmet, and new Bristol™ fire protective clothing

, /PRNewswire/ -- Firefighters face increasingly demanding and complex environments, making equipment reliability and performance more important than ever.  This week at Interschutz 2026, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), is demonstrating how it is shaping the future of firefighter safety with the introduction of three new fire safety innovations, including expanded M1™ self-contained breathing apparatus technology, a new GALLET® firefighter helmet, and new Bristol™ fire protective clothing.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/msa/9308751-en-msa-safety-debuts-new-firefighter-technologies-at-interschutz-2026  

New Solutions for the Evolving Fire Service: Expanded M1 SCBA Telemetry System

Now available in Germany and across Europe, the M1 SCBA Telemetry System enhances command–level visibility and firefighter accountability by transmitting real–time SCBA data to incident command. Powered by the M1 Control Module, the system enables incident commanders to monitor individual firefighter and team status, send evacuation alarms, and confirm acknowledgments. Key components include:

M1 Control Module: A fully integrated replacement for traditional gauges and PASS devices, featuring electronic pressure sensing, motionless and manual distress alarms, long–range radio telemetry, ultra–bright buddy lights and free–fall detection. MSA HUB™: Aggregates real–time data from multiple firefighters, creates a local wireless network on scene, and can transmit data to cloud–based systems when internet connectivity is available for remote monitoring and post–incident analysis. MSA Repeater: Extends radio connectivity in challenging environments, such as high–rise buildings, basements, tunnels, and underground infrastructure, helping to maintain communication between interior crews and command. Together, these capabilities help to improve situational awareness by relaying safety information to the right people at the right time in a clear, actionable format.

An Icon, Evolved: The GALLET F1® Fire Helmet

Building on more than 40 years of firefighter helmet heritage, the new GALLET F1 Fire Helmet provides excellent protection from heat, impacts and debris while delivering on the comfort, fit and modularity firefighters want.   

The helmet offers broad sizing options to accommodate a wide variety of head shapes, sizes, and hairstyles, and supports a modular configuration for accessories tailored to brigade needs. A newly designed, helmet–integrated lighting option further enhances operational visibility. Key features include:

L360™ lighting module, designed exclusively for the helmet to deliver balanced illumination during operations; A newly reimagined visor engineered to deliver full-face protection against the evolving hazards of today's world; and Advancing firefighter well-being with easier, more efficient cleaning, inspection and maintenance. The new GALLET F1 Fire Helmet will be available later this year.

The Bristol X1™ Fire Protective Suit: "Fit to Form"

The Bristol X1 Fire Suit introduces a new level of personalization and adaptability in structural firefighting garments. Designed for a more personalized fit, the X1 jacket and trousers combine lightweight materials with protection from thermal and fire scene exposures. With more than 1,000 fit configurations, the suit accommodates many body types, genders, operational roles and climate conditions. Features include:

A distinctive "V"–cut jacket for improved mobility and comfort Adjustable trouser braces with three positioning options Reinforced shoulders, elbows, and knees for added durability Lightweight outer shell engineered for comfort, chemical resistance and protection The Bristol X1 Fire Suit will be available later this year.

Advancing Firefighter Safety Through Integration

"Our mission is to advance firefighter safety through comprehensive, head–to–toe solutions that combine protective equipment, connected technology, and seamless integration," said Jose Sanchez, President of MSA Safety's EMEA Region. "We design easy–to–use systems that help firefighters stay safe, accounted for, and focused on the job at hand. By combining innovative products with deep fire service expertise, MSA, Bristol, and Gallet deliver solutions that elevate performance, strengthen partnerships with fire brigades, and help firefighters protect their communities more efficiently and effectively."

Interschutz Exhibition Information

MSA Safety, GALLET helmets, and Bristol Uniforms will be exhibiting in Hall 14, Stand H20 at Interschutz. To learn more and stay up to date, visit MSAsafety.com/Interschutz and follow MSA Safety on social media.

About MSA Safety 

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of more than 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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Les innovations de la tête aux pieds comprennent l'extension de la télémétrie de l'ARI M1 ™ , le nouveau casque GALLET ® et la nouvelle tenue de feu contre l'incendie Bristol ™ .

, /PRNewswire/ -- Les pompiers sont confrontés à des environnements de plus en plus exigeants et complexes, ce qui rend la fiabilité et la performance de l'équipement plus importantes que jamais. Cette semaine, à l'occasion du salon Interschutz 2026, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE : MSA), démontre comment l'entreprise façonne l'avenir de la sécurité des pompiers avec l'introduction de trois nouvelles innovations en matière de sécurité incendie, notamment la technologie élargie de l'appareil respiratoire autonome M1™, un nouveau casque de pompier GALLET® et la nouvelle tenue de feu Bristol™.

Retrouvez le communiqué de presse multicanal interactif ici : https://www.multivu.com/msa/9308751-fr-msa-safety-debuts-new-firefighter-technologies-at-interschutz-2026 

De nouvelles solutions pour un service d'incendie en pleine évolution : système élargi de télémétrie pour l'ARI M1

Désormais disponible en Allemagne et dans toute l'Europe, le système de télémétrie de l'ARI M1 améliore la visibilité au niveau du commandement et la responsabilité des pompiers en transmettant les données de l'ARI en temps réel au commandement de l'incident. Activé par le module de contrôle M1, le système permet aux commandants de l'incident de surveiller l'état des pompiers et des équipes, d'envoyer des alarmes d'évacuation et de confirmer les accusés de réception. Les principaux éléments sont les suivants :

Module de contrôle M1 : il s'agit d'un remplacement entièrement intégré des manomètres traditionnels et des dispositifs PASS, avec détection électronique de la pression, alarmes de détresse manuelles et immobiles, radiotélémétrie à longue portée, lampes d'appoint ultra-lumineuses et détection de chute libre. MSA HUB™ : regroupe les données en temps réel de plusieurs pompiers, crée un réseau local sans fil sur place et peut transmettre des données à des systèmes basés sur le nuage lorsque la connectivité Internet est disponible pour la surveillance à distance et l'analyse post-incident. Répéteur MSA : étend la connectivité radio dans les environnements difficiles, tels que les immeubles de grande hauteur, les sous-sols, les tunnels et les infrastructures souterraines, ce qui permet de maintenir la communication entre les équipes à l'intérieur et le commandement. Ensemble, ces capacités améliorent la compréhension de la situation en transmettant des informations sur la sécurité aux bonnes personnes au bon moment, dans un format clair et exploitable.

Une icône, mise à jour : le casque de pompier GALLET F1®

S'appuyant sur plus de 40 ans d'expérience dans le domaine des casques de pompiers, le nouveau casque GALLET F1 offre une excellente protection contre la chaleur, les impacts et les débris, tout en offrant le confort, l'ajustement et la modularité que les pompiers recherchent.   

Le casque offre de nombreuses options de taille pour s'adapter à une grande variété de formes de tête, de tailles et de coiffures et possède une configuration modulaire pour des accessoires adaptés aux besoins de la brigade. Une nouvelle option d'éclairage intégrée au casque améliore encore la visibilité opérationnelle. Principales caractéristiques :

Le module d'éclairage L360™, conçu exclusivement pour le casque afin de fournir un éclairage équilibré pendant les opérations. Une visière nouvellement repensée, conçue pour offrir une protection complète du visage contre les dangers actuels en constante évolution. L'amélioration du bien-être des pompiers grâce à un nettoyage, une inspection et une maintenance plus faciles et plus efficaces. Le nouveau casque de pompier GALLET F1 sera disponible dans le courant de l'année.

Tenue de feu Bristol X1™ : « Fit to Form » (adapté à la forme)

La tenue de feu Bristol X1 introduit un nouveau niveau de personnalisation et d'adaptabilité dans les vêtements de lutte contre les incendies structurels. Conçus pour un ajustement plus personnalisé, la veste et le pantalon X1 associent des matériaux légers à une protection contre les expositions thermiques et les risques d'incendie. Avec plus de 1 000 configurations, la combinaison s'adapte à de nombreux types de corps, de genres, de rôles opérationnels et de conditions climatiques. Les caractéristiques comprennent :

Une veste à la coupe en "V" distinctive pour une mobilité et un confort accrus. Des bretelles de pantalon réglables avec trois options de positionnement. Les épaules, les coudes et les genoux sont renforcés pour une plus grande durabilité. Coque extérieure légère conçue pour le confort, la résistance aux produits chimiques et la protection. La tenue de feu Bristol X1 sera disponible dans le courant de l'année.

Amélioration de la sécurité des pompiers grâce à l'intégration

« Notre mission est de faire progresser la sécurité des pompiers grâce à des solutions complètes, de la tête aux pieds, qui associent équipement de protection, technologie connectée et intégration transparente », a déclaré Jose Sanchez, président de la région EMEA de MSA Safety. « Nous concevons des systèmes faciles à utiliser qui aident les pompiers à rester en sécurité, à être pris en charge et à se concentrer sur leur travail. En associant des produits innovants à une expertise approfondie des services d'incendie, MSA, Bristol et Gallet proposent des solutions qui améliorent les performances, renforcent les partenariats avec les brigades de pompiers et aident les pompiers à protéger leurs communautés de manière plus efficace et économique.

Informations sur l'exposition Interschutz

MSA Safety, les casques GALLET et Bristol Uniforms seront présents dans le hall 14, stand H20, au salon Interschutz. Pour en savoir plus et rester informé, visitez MSAsafety.com/Interschutz et suivez MSA Safety sur les réseaux sociaux.

À propos de MSA Safety  

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE : MSA) est le leader mondial des produits, technologies et solutions de sécurité avancés. Poussée par sa mission unique de sécurité, l'entreprise est à la pointe de l'innovation en matière de sécurité depuis 1914. Elle protège les travailleurs et les infrastructures dans le monde entier sur un large éventail de marchés finaux, tout en créant une valeur durable pour les actionnaires. Avec un chiffre d'affaires de 1,9 milliard de dollars en 2025, MSA Safety a son siège à Cranberry Township, en Pennsylvanie, et emploie une équipe de plus de 5 300 collaborateurs dans plus de 40 sites internationaux. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter le site www.MSASafety.com .

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MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Presents at 2026 Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference Transcript

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.

By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss.

However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects, makes it pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks.

Murphy USA (MUSA - Free Report) is on the list of such stocks currently recommended by our proprietary system. In addition to a favorable Growth Score, it carries a top Zacks Rank.

Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).

While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this gasoline station operator is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:

Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Murphy USA is 13.7%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 23.1% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 11.5%.

Impressive Asset Utilization RatioAsset utilization ratio -- also known as sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio -- is often overlooked by investors, but it is an important indicator in growth investing. This metric exhibits how efficiently a firm is utilizing its assets to generate sales.

Right now, Murphy USA has an S/TA ratio of 4.17, which means that the company gets $4.17 in sales for each dollar in assets. Comparing this to the industry average of 3.09, it can be said that the company is more efficient.

While the level of efficiency in generating sales matters a lot, so does the sales growth of a company. And Murphy USA is well positioned from a sales growth perspective too. The company's sales are expected to grow 10% this year versus the industry average of 5%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsSuperiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

The current-year earnings estimates for Murphy USA have been revising upward. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 16.3% over the past month.

Bottom LineWhile the overall earnings estimate revisions have made Murphy USA a Zacks Rank #1 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of A based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination indicates that Murphy USA is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.

The post-Iran-war rebound has been fast and furious — but rising tides lift all boats, including the leaky ones. When every stock is going up, separating genuine quality from speculative momentum feels nearly impossible. That won’t matter until it suddenly does.

Right now, two of them are coming off blowout earnings — one with an 85% year-over-year surge in its highest-growth division, another with a 44% EPS beat that sent shares up 14% in a single session. One just announced its 17th consecutive dividend increase, this one above 20%. Here’s what the quality screen found.

KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:KLAC) Benzinga Edge Quality Score: 97.90

Argan Corp. (NASDAQ:AGX) Benzinga Edge Quality Score: 96.09

Like KLAC, AGX has found consistent support at the 50-day moving average, helping push the stock up more than 130% year-to-date. A gain of that magnitude in three months will tempt some profit-taking, and the RSI does look extended above 75. But the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator shows bullish momentum is still building — suggesting the stock may have further to run before the next meaningful pullback.

Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) Benzinga Edge Quality Score: 94.99

Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) Benzinga Edge Quality Score: 91.93

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EL DORADO, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murphy USA Inc. (“Murphy USA”) (NYSE: MUSA) announced today the planned private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034 (the “Notes”) by its wholly owned subsidiary, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (the “Issuer”), subject to market and other conditions. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Murphy USA and by certain of Murphy USA's domestic subsidiaries. Murphy USA intends to use the net proceeds from the offering.

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Key Takeaways Buying the best value stocks in May as the stock market looks overheated. Surging gas station and convenience store giant MUSA is a market-crushing value stock to buy now and hold. Stocks dipped again on Tuesday, following their drop on Monday. The market appears due for a larger pullback at some point after the massive AI and chip-driven rally to new highs has things looking a bit overheated.

Nvidia’s earnings report on Wednesday may serve as a catalyst for either a rebound to new highs or trigger a much-deserved drawdown.

Either way, investors likely don’t want to pile into overheated AI stocks right now. Instead, they might want to consider buying best-in-class value stocks.

Today, we explore how investors can find highly-ranked—Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy)—value stocks to buy in May and going forward. 

Screen Basics: Finding the Best Value Stocks to Buy NowThe screen we are digging into today comes loaded with the Research Wizard and aims to sort through highly-ranked Zacks stocks to find some of the top value names.

This value-focused screen searches only for stocks that boast Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buys) or #2 (Buys). It also focuses on stocks with price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios under the median for its industry. The screen also looks for stocks with price-to-sales (P/S) ratios under the median for its industry to help lock in relative value compared to its peers, since basing it off the wider market is not always the most useful tool.

The screen then digs into quarterly earnings rates above the median for its industry. This particular Zacks screen also uses a special blend of upgrades and estimates revisions to select the best seven stocks in this list.

The screen basics are listed below…

·       Only Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) Stocks

·       P/E (using 12-month EPS) - Under the Median for its Industry

·       P/S - Under the Median for its Industry

·       Percentage Change Act. EPS Q(0)/Q(-1)

·       Rating Change and Revisions Factors (to help narrow the list to the 7 best stocks in this list)

This strategy comes loaded with the Research Wizard and it is called bt_sow_value_method1. It can be found in the SoW (Screen of the Week) folder.

The screen is simple, yet powerful. Here is one of the seven stocks that made it through this week's screen…

Best Soaring Value Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever: MUSAMurphy USA (MUSA - Free Report)  is a gas station and convenience store powerhouse, operating roughly 1,700 stores across 27 states. MUSA boasts that it serves around 1.7 million customers daily. The company is benefiting from surging gas prices in 2026 and strong convenience store spending, highlighted by what it called “exceptional nicotine performance” in the first quarter.

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The gas station giant posted blowout Q1 results and raised its guidance. MUSA’s fiscal 2026 earnings estimate has ripped 26% higher since its April 29 release, with its 2027 estimate up 8%.

Its improving bottom-line outlook helps it land its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) right now. The recent positivity helped its 2026 EPS estimate overtake where it was in early 2025 before it suffered a wave of downward revisions that contributed to Murphy USA stock’s disappointing 2025.

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MUSA is projected to grow its revenue by 14% in 2026 to help boost its adjusted earnings by 32%. The company also pays a dividend and stands to benefit from the current economic turmoil since buying gas and small convenience store items (especially nicotine) are two categories that are difficult to cut back on.

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Murphy USA stock has surged 750% in the past 10 years to more than double the S&P 500 and blow away its sector’s 225%. This includes a 300% charge in the past five years, and a 40% YTD to fresh highs. Despite its outperformance and its run to a record high to start May, MUSA trades near its 10-year median, at a 25% discount to both its 10-year highs and the Zacks Retail sector at 18.3X forward 12-month earnings.

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

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

Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

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

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

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

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

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.7% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

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

That's where the Style Scores come in.

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

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

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

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

Stock to Watch: Murphy USA (MUSA - Free Report) Murphy USA Inc. is a leading independent retailer of motor fuel and convenience merchandise in the United States. The El Dorado, AR-based company, in its current form, came into existence following the 2013 spin-off of Murphy Oil Corporation’s downstream business into a separate, independent and publicly-traded entity.

MUSA is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Retail-Wholesale stock. MUSA has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 6.9% over the past four weeks.

Four analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $6.60 to $31.48 per share. MUSA also boasts an average earnings surprise of +16.6%.

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

Key Takeaways Micron Technology made the screen with a B Momentum Score and 21.7% average EPS surprise.MUSA qualified with a B Momentum Score and a 16.6% trailing four-quarter EPS surprise.Vertiv earned a B Momentum Score and posted a 14.7% average EPS surprise rate. Investors seeking exceptional returns should focus on Wall Street’s strongest momentum names. To identify stocks with continued upside potential, they can follow Richard Driehaus’s celebrated “buy high and sell higher” strategy, which earned him a place on Barron’s All-Century Team.

By applying the Driehaus strategy, Micron Technology, Inc. (MU - Free Report) , Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA - Free Report) and Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT - Free Report) have emerged as strong momentum plays and attractive buying opportunities.

A Deep Dive Into Richard Driehaus’s Winning Investment StrategyRegarding the strategy, Driehaus once said: “I would much rather invest in a stock that’s increasing in price and take the risk that it may begin to decline than invest in a stock that’s already in decline and try to guess when it will turn around.” In line with this insight, the American Association of Individual Investors (“AAII”) considered the 50-day moving average as one of the key criteria when creating a portfolio in line with Driehaus’ philosophy. 

It is calculated by dividing the numerator (month-end price minus 50-day moving average of month-end price) by the 50-day moving average of the month-end price. Another momentum indicator — positive relative strength — has also been included in this strategy. A positive percentage 50-day moving average indicates that the stock is trading at a price higher than its 50-day moving average level, indicating an uptrend. 

Moreover, AAII found that Driehaus primarily focuses on strong earnings growth rates and impressive earnings projections to pick potential outperformers. Companies with a strong history of beating estimates are also given importance in this strategy, which was made to provide better returns over the long term.

Research Wizard Screening Criteria: To make the strategy more profitable, we have considered only those stocks that have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and a Momentum Score of A or B. Our research shows that stocks with a Style Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1, offer the best upside potential.

• Zacks Rank equal to #1 

No matter whether the market is good or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 have a proven history of outperformance. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

• Last 5-year average EPS growth rates above 2%

Strong EPS growth history ensures an improving business

• Trailing 12-month EPS growth greater than 0 and industry median

Higher EPS growth compared to the industry average indicates superior earnings performance 

• Last four-quarter average EPS surprise greater than 5%

Solid EPS surprise history indicates better price performance

• Positive percentage change in 50-day moving average and relative strength over 4 weeks

Positive percentage change in the 50-day moving average and the relative strength signal uptrend

• Momentum Score equal to or less than B

A favorable momentum score indicates that it is ideal to capitalize on the momentum with the highest probability of success. 

These few parameters have narrowed the universe of more than 7,743 stocks to only 19.

Here are three of the 19 stocks:

Micron TechnologyMicron Technology develops and manufactures memory and storage products, serving markets across the United States, Asia, Europe, and other global regions. It has a Momentum Score of B. The trailing four-quarter earnings surprise for MU is 21.7%, on average (read more: Missed NVIDIA? This AI Stock Up 600%+ Could Be the Biggest 2026 Winner).

Murphy USAMurphy USA markets retail fuel products and convenience store merchandise. It has a Momentum Score of B. The trailing four-quarter earnings surprise for MUSA is 16.6%, on average.

VertivVertiv supplies digital infrastructure solutions for data centers and communication networks globally. It has a Momentum Score of B. The trailing four-quarter earnings surprise for VRT is 14.7%, on average.

Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:

Murphy USA (MUSA - Free Report) : This company, which is a leading independent retailer of motor fuel and convenience merchandise in the United States, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 23.4% over the last 60 days.

Flexsteel Industries (FLXS - Free Report) : This company, which is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of a broad line of quality upholstered furniture for residential, commercial, and recreational vehicle seating use, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 16.9% over the last 60 days.

Alerus Financial (ALRS - Free Report) : This financial services company, which offers financial solutions to businesses and consumers, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 13.9% over the last 60 days.

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG - Free Report) : This company, which provides housekeeping, laundry, linen, facility maintenance and food services to the health care industry, including nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers and hospitals, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its currentyear earnings increasing 7.5% over the last 60 days.

DAVE INC (DAVE - Free Report) : This company, which provide banking app to build products with the financial playing field, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.2% over the last 60 day.

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

Key Takeaways NXST, MUSA, LYB and AVT screened on the basis of PEG, valuation and earnings growth metrics.LyondellBasell projects strong growth, with a 49.4% long-term expected earnings rate.Avnet posted a 43.3% five-year growth rate and holds a Value Score of A. Elevated interest rates, persistent geopolitical tensions and uneven global growth have kept market uncertainty high through mid-2026. As a result, investors are increasingly focusing on companies with stable cash flows, resilient balance sheets and reasonable valuations instead of richly priced speculative names. Moreover, after the sharp rally in several AI and momentum-driven stocks over the past year, valuation disparities across sectors have widened significantly.

This backdrop has created selective opportunities in fundamentally strong but overlooked businesses, making value investing increasingly attractive for investors seeking downside protection alongside sustainable earnings growth. As soon as other investors start selling their stocks at a cheaper rate in times of market uncertainty, value investors take this as an opportunity to pick good stocks at a discounted price.

Several stocks that have surged significantly in the recent past have shown the overwhelming success of this pure-play investment strategy. Here, we discuss four such stocks - Nexstar Media Group (NXST - Free Report) , Murphy USA (MUSA - Free Report) , LyondellBasell Industries (LYB - Free Report) and Avnet (AVT - Free Report) .

However, this apparently simple value investment technique has some drawbacks and not understanding the strategy properly may often lead to “value traps.” In such a situation, these value picks start to underperform over the long run as the temporary problems, which once drove the share price down, turn out to be persistent.

There are many value investment yardsticks, such as dividend yield, P/E or P/B, which are simple and can single out whether a stock is trading at a discount.

However, for investors looking to escape such value traps, it is also vital to determine where the stock would be headed in the next 12 to 24 months. Warren Buffett advises these investors to focus on the earnings growth potential of a stock. This is where lies the importance of a not-so-popular value investing metric, the PEG ratio.

PEG Ratio at a GlanceThe PEG ratio is defined as (Price/ Earnings)/Earnings Growth Rate

A low PEG ratio is always better for value investors.

While P/E alone fails to identify a true value stock, PEG helps find the intrinsic value of a stock.

There are some drawbacks to using the PEG ratio. It doesn’t consider the very common situation of changing growth rates, such as the forecast of the first three years at a very high growth rate, followed by a sustainable but lower growth rate over the long term.

Hence, PEG-based investing can turn out to be even more rewarding if some other relevant parameters are also taken into consideration.

Here are some of the screening criteria for a winning strategy:

PEG Ratio less than X Industry Median

P/E Ratio (using F1) less than X Industry Median (for more accurate valuation purposes)

Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) (Whether good market conditions or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 have a proven history of success.)

Market Capitalization greater than $1 billion (This helps us to focus on companies that have strong liquidity.)

Average 20-Day Volume greater than 50,000 (A substantial trading volume ensures that the stock is easily tradable.)

Percentage Change F1 Earnings Estimate Revisions (4 Weeks) greater than 5% (Upward estimate revisions add to the optimism, suggesting further bullishness.)

Value Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a Style Score of A or B when combined with a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 (Hold) offer the best upside potential. 

Our PEG-Driven PicksHere are four stocks that qualified the screening:

Nexstar: It operates television and radio stations across the United States, providing local and national news, sports and entertainment content. The company also owns NewsNation and WGN-AM while offering digital advertising, streaming and multimedia services through various online platforms.

NXST currently has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B. Nexstar also has an impressive five-year expected growth rate of 10%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Murphy USA: This is a leading U.S. fuel and convenience retailer operating more than 1,700 stores under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express and QuickChek brands across 27 states. The company primarily operates near Walmart locations and also manages fuel distribution and ethanol production assets.

MUSA currently has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B. DVA also has an impressive five-year historical growth rate of 16.6%.

LyondellBasell: This is a global chemicals, plastics and refining company operating across 18 countries. The company produces olefins, polyethylene and polypropylene used in automotive, packaging, construction and electronics industries, generating roughly $30 billion in 2025 revenue.

Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, LyondellBasell currently has a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B. LYB has a long-term expected growth rate of 49.4%.

Avnet: It is a global distributor of electronic components and computer products serving customers in more than 140 countries. The company supplies semiconductors, embedded systems and related services through its Electronic Components and Farnell segments to OEMs, EMS providers and resellers.

Avnet has a Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. AVT also has an impressive five-year historical growth rate of 43.3%.

A strong stock as of late has been Murphy USA (MUSA - Free Report) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 4% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $614.24 in the previous session. Murphy USA has gained 51.7% since the start of the year compared to the -0.5% move for the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector and the 61.9% return for the Zacks Retail - Convenience Stores industry.

What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on April 29, 2026, Murphy USA reported EPS of $7.28 versus consensus estimate of $5.37.

For the current fiscal year, Murphy USA is expected to post earnings of $32.32 per share on $22.18 in revenues. This represents a 34.11% change in EPS on a 14.41% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $29.56 per share on $21.74 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of -8.51% and -1.95%, respectively.

Valuation MetricsMurphy USA may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.

On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.

Murphy USA has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.

In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 18.9X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 31.9X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 15.2X versus its peer group's average of 22.1X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 2.01. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.

Zacks RankWe also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Murphy USA currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.

Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Murphy USA fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Murphy USA shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.

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The IPO class of 2016 produced five very different outcomes. Some companies transformed beyond recognition. Others delivered steady compounding. One barely moved.

Five Companies, Five Paths Twilio (NYSE: TWLO | TWLO Price Prediction) went public in June 2016 as a developer-focused cloud communications platform. It rode the COVID-era software boom to stratospheric heights before crashing back. Today it has reinvented itself as artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure for autonomous customer engagement agents, with FY2025 free cash flow of $945.4 million and over 400,000 active customer accounts.

US Foods (NYSE: USFD) has been the quiet compounder. The second-largest broadline food distributor in the United States had its initial public offer in May 2016 and has spent a decade grinding out margin expansion, posting record adjusted EBITDA of $1.9 billion in FY2025.

Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX) endured a painful transition from hardware-bundled appliances to pure software subscriptions. It eventually turned profitable, but the stock has given back significant ground over the past year.

Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) shed its lubricants business and transformed into a pure-play quick-lube operator with roughly 2,400 locations. The strategic clarity is real, but the stock hasn’t rewarded investors much over the decade.

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) has been a direct play on Las Vegas population growth, opening the Durango Resort in 2023 and paying a special dividend of $1.00/share in February 2026.

The Returns What $1,000 invested at each IPO would be worth today, measured to March 12, 2026:

Twilio (IPO: June 23, 2016)

Initial Investment: $1,000 Current Value: $4,360 Total Return: +335.95% 1-Year Return: +22.08% 5-Year Return: −65.99% S&P 500 (1-year): +19.18% | S&P 500 (5-year): +69.03%
US Foods (IPO: May 26, 2016) Initial Investment: $1,000 Current Value: $3,718 Total Return: +271.78% 1-Year Return: +42% 5-Year Return: +129.06% S&P 500 (1-year): +19.18% | S&P 500 (5-year): +69.03%
Nutanix (IPO: September 30, 2016) Initial Investment: $1,000 Current Value: $1,058 Total Return: +5.76% 1-Year Return: −42.26% 5-Year Return: +43.02% S&P 500 (1-year): +19.18% | S&P 500 (5-year): +69.03%
Valvoline (IPO: September 28, 2016) Initial Investment: $1,000 Current Value: $1,583 Total Return: +58.29% 1-Year Return: −1.5% 5-Year Return: +30.93% S&P 500 (1-year): +19.18% | S&P 500 (5-year): +69.03%
Red Rock Resorts (IPO: May 27, 2016) Initial Investment: $1,000 Current Value: $3,835 Total Return: +283.51% 1-Year Return: +38.17% 5-Year Return: +106.98% S&P 500 (1-year): +19.18% | S&P 500 (5-year): +69.03%
The S&P 500 returned 228.92% over its standard 10-year window. Twilio and Red Rock both cleared that bar. US Foods came close. Nutanix and Valvoline fell well short. Twilio’s decade-long return masks a brutal middle chapter. Anyone who bought near the 2021 peak is still sitting on a 65.99% five-year loss. The full-period gain only materializes for investors who bought near the IPO and held through a 90%+ peak drawdown.

Key Narratives Going Forward US Foods posted a one-year return that beat the S&P 500, with record adjusted EBITDA in FY2025. Analysts will be watching whether restaurant sector trends affect food distribution volumes.

Red Rock Resorts carries a $3.4 billion debt load alongside its Durango expansion and cyclical exposure to Las Vegas consumer spending.

Nutanix posted a 42.26% one-year decline even as its software transition metrics improved. Analysts have noted that divergence. Investors should conduct their own research before making any decisions.

Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher after President Trump signalled that talks with Iran are progressing positively, as we get ready to start another trading week, with the same issues that have dragged the stock market down for four consecutive weeks still in place. While we have had a virtual March Madness in stocks, there are at least some positive developments that could slow the massive rise in energy prices, not the least of which is getting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. All of the major indices closed lower again on Friday, with the Russell 2000 leading the way, finishing the session down 2.61% at 2,429, and is now officially in correction territory, while the Nasdaq closed down 2.01% at 21,647. The S&P 500 was last seen at 6,506, down 1.51%, which could be a bad break for the legacy index, as most technicians have warned that breaking the 6,600 support level could lead to more selling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average held up best, ending the day at 45,577, down 0.96%.

Treasury Bonds: The song remains the same, as yields across the Treasury curve rose again on Friday. The recent rise in inflation and the growing belief across Wall Street that interest rate cuts may be off the table until the summer, with some firms indicating there will be no rate cut this year, have contributed to the selling. The 30-year long bond finished Friday at 4.96%, while the benchmark ten-year note was last seen at 4.38%. One thing is for sure: if you see the 10-year note hit 4.75%, it would make sense to buy that level. 

Oil and Gas: Despite the United States trying in numerous ways to increase supply and distribution, oil traded higher on Friday but backed off from levels reached earlier in the day. Despite the efforts, Brent crude still finished the day up 3.62% at $112.60, while West Texas Intermediate continues closing in on the $100 level, and was last seen at $98.29, up 2.87%. Natural gas was a surprise, closing down 2.24% at $3.10.

Gold: Gold and Silver both continued the epic slide that started in earnest about a month ago, on Friday, and this could very well carry through this week.  The combination of a stronger US dollar, rising Treasury yields, and reduced expectations of immediate interest rate cuts was cited as a reason for the weakness. The surge in oil prices has intensified inflation concerns, prompting investors to liquidate gold positions to cover margin calls and making it a source of cash in volatile markets, despite its usual role as a safe haven. Gold finished Friday at $4,487, down 3.4%, while Silver closed the session at $67.97, down 6.45%.

Crypto: After a week of heavy swings, the cryptocurrency market attempted to stabilize on Friday, with Bitcoin hovering between $70,000 and $71,000. Despite recovering from recent lows, the crypto market continues to face headwinds from Middle Eastern geopolitical instability and a dip in institutional momentum. At 7 AM EDT, Bitcoin traded at $68,549, while Ethereum traded at $2,048.

24/7 Wall St. reviews dozens of analyst research reports daily to identify new investment ideas for both investors and traders. Some of these daily analyst calls cover stocks to buy. Other calls cover stocks to sell or avoid. Remember that no single analyst call should ever be used as a basis to buy or sell a stock. 

Here are some of the top Wall Street analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen on Monday, March 23, 2026.  

Upgrades: APA Corporation (NYSE: APA) | APA Price Prediction was upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Barclays, which has a $35 target price for the oil giant. Cheniere Energy Inc. (NYSE: LNG) was upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley, which raised the target price for the LNG leader to $313 from $236. MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB) was upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Mizuho, which boosted the target price for the stock to $325 from $290. Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) was raised to Buy from Hold at Stifel, which nudged their target price for the shares to $42 from $40. Venture Global Inc. (NYSE: VG) was raised to Overweight from Underweight at Morgan Stanley, which lifted the target price for the stock to $22 from $8. Downgrades: Brookfield Renewable Corp. (NYSE: BEPC) was downgraded to Underweight from Overweight at Morgan Stanley, which lowered the target price for the shares to $95 from $120. Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) was downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Wells Fargo, which has an $85 target price for the stock. PG&E Corp. (NYSE: PCG) was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies, which trimmed the target price for the utility to $19 from $20. Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) was downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Northland, with a $22 target price. Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ZBH) was cut to Neutral from Buy at BTIG, without a target price for the company. Initiations:  Terawulf Inc. (NASDAQ: WULF) was initiated with a Buy rating at Arete, which has a huge $30 prce target for the company. Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT) was started with a Buy rating at Arete, which has a $136 target price for the shares. Jasper Therapeutics (NASDAQ: JSPR) was assumed with a Neutral rating at UBS, with a $1.50 target price. Red Rock Resorts Inc. (NYSE: RRR) was started with a Buy rating at Benchmark, which has a $67 target price for the iconic Colorado music venue. Odysight.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: ODYS) was initiated with a Buy rating at Benchmark, with a $10 target price objective.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 7th, 2026

SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR – Free Report) by 135.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 25,397 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,608 shares during the quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC’s holdings in Red Rock Resorts were worth $1,573,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Strs Ohio acquired a new position in Red Rock Resorts in the third quarter valued at about $37,000. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its holdings in Red Rock Resorts by 53.8% in the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 752 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 263 shares during the period. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new position in Red Rock Resorts in the 2nd quarter valued at about $94,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its position in shares of Red Rock Resorts by 1,385.7% in the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 1,872 shares of the company’s stock valued at $97,000 after buying an additional 1,746 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Red Rock Resorts during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $136,000. Institutional investors own 47.84% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts have weighed in on RRR shares. UBS Group set a $73.00 target price on Red Rock Resorts in a research note on Wednesday, December 24th. Citizens Jmp lifted their price target on Red Rock Resorts from $65.00 to $68.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Benchmark initiated coverage on Red Rock Resorts in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $67.00 price objective for the company. Mizuho set a $77.00 price objective on Red Rock Resorts in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Barclays lifted their target price on Red Rock Resorts from $65.00 to $69.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $70.50.

Read Our Latest Research Report on RRR

Red Rock Resorts Stock Performance NASDAQ RRR opened at $55.74 on Tuesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $60.15 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $59.73. The stock has a market cap of $5.85 billion, a PE ratio of 17.81, a PEG ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.26, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.79. Red Rock Resorts, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $35.09 and a fifty-two week high of $68.99.

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.34. The firm had revenue of $511.78 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $500.90 million. Red Rock Resorts had a return on equity of 58.13% and a net margin of 9.35%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.76 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts expect that Red Rock Resorts, Inc. will post 1.76 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Red Rock Resorts Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th were given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 16th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. Red Rock Resorts’s dividend payout ratio is 33.23%.

About Red Rock Resorts (Free Report)

Red Rock Resorts, Inc (NASDAQ: RRR) is a publicly traded gaming and hospitality company headquartered in Summerlin, Nevada. The company owns and operates a diversified portfolio of full-service casino resorts and neighborhood gaming properties in the Las Vegas valley. Its core business activities include resort hotel accommodations, casino gaming, food and beverage operations, entertainment and convention services designed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travelers.

The company’s flagship resort, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, features a full range of table games, slot machines, a luxury spa, convention space, multiple signature restaurants and live entertainment venues.

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Shares of Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR – Get Free Report) have received a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the fifteen research firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $70.6429.

Several research firms have weighed in on RRR. Susquehanna boosted their target price on shares of Red Rock Resorts from $69.00 to $77.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on shares of Red Rock Resorts from $79.00 to $74.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 6th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Red Rock Resorts from $58.00 to $59.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of Red Rock Resorts from $76.00 to $73.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Red Rock Resorts from $80.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday.

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Red Rock Resorts Stock Performance NASDAQ:RRR opened at $54.08 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.26, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.74. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.28, a PEG ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 1.48. The company’s 50-day moving average is $58.15 and its two-hundred day moving average is $59.28. Red Rock Resorts has a 1-year low of $41.56 and a 1-year high of $68.99.

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.41 by $0.34. The company had revenue of $511.78 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $500.90 million. Red Rock Resorts had a net margin of 9.35% and a return on equity of 58.13%. Red Rock Resorts’s revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.76 EPS. Analysts forecast that Red Rock Resorts will post 2.12 EPS for the current year.

Red Rock Resorts Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th were paid a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 16th. Red Rock Resorts’s payout ratio is 33.23%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Red Rock Resorts Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Red Rock Resorts in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Red Rock Resorts in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. raised its stake in shares of Red Rock Resorts by 1,924.0% in the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 506 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 481 shares during the period. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of Red Rock Resorts in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC raised its stake in shares of Red Rock Resorts by 53.8% in the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 752 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 263 shares during the period. 47.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Red Rock Resorts Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Red Rock Resorts, Inc (NASDAQ: RRR) is a publicly traded gaming and hospitality company headquartered in Summerlin, Nevada. The company owns and operates a diversified portfolio of full-service casino resorts and neighborhood gaming properties in the Las Vegas valley. Its core business activities include resort hotel accommodations, casino gaming, food and beverage operations, entertainment and convention services designed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travelers.

The company’s flagship resort, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, features a full range of table games, slot machines, a luxury spa, convention space, multiple signature restaurants and live entertainment venues.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Red Rock Resorts, Inc. ("Red Rock Resorts," "we" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RRR) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter Results

Consolidated Operations

Net revenues were $507.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 1.9%, or $9.4 million, from $497.9 million in the same period of 2025. Net income was $82.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 3.8%, or $3.3 million, from $86.0 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $212.6 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 1.2%, or $2.5 million, from $215.1 million in the same period of 2025. Las Vegas Operations

Net revenues from Las Vegas operations were $499.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 0.9%, or $4.5 million, from $495.0 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA from Las Vegas operations was $232.4 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 1.5%, or $3.5 million, from $235.9 million in the same period of 2025. Native American

Net revenues from Native American activities were $4.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, with Adjusted EBITDA of $2.9 million, representing activities related to management and development fees. Balance Sheet Highlights

The Company's cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2026 were $134.0 million and total principal amount of debt outstanding at the end of the first quarter was $3.6 billion.

Quarterly Dividend

The Company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.26 per Class A common share for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2026 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2026.

Prior to the payment of such dividend, Station Holdco LLC ("Station Holdco") will make a cash distribution to all unit holders of record, including the Company, of $0.26 per unit for a total distribution of approximately $28.8 million, approximately $16.9 million of which is expected to be distributed to the Company and approximately $11.9 million of which is expected to be distributed to the other unit holders of record of Station Holdco.

Conference Call Information 

The Company will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results. The conference call will consist of prepared remarks from the Company and include a question and answer session. Those interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 317-6003, or (412) 317-6061 for international callers, approximately 15 minutes before the call start time. Please use the passcode: 1891420. A replay of the call will be available from today through May 6, 2026 at www.redrockresorts.com. A live audio webcast of the call will also be available at www.redrockresorts.com.

Presentation of Financial Information

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a widely used measure of operating performance in our industry and is a principal basis for valuation of gaming companies. We believe that in addition to net income, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measurement for assessing our operating performance because it provides information about the performance of our ongoing core operations. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 includes net income plus depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, write-downs and other, net (including gains and losses on asset disposals, preopening and development, business innovation and technology enhancements and non-routine items), interest expense, net, change in fair value of derivative instruments and provision for income tax.

Company Information and Forward Looking Statements

Red Rock Resorts is a holding company that owns an indirect equity interest in and manages Station Casinos LLC ("Station Casinos"). Station Casinos is the leading provider of gaming, hospitality and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas, Nevada. Station Casinos' properties, which are located throughout the Las Vegas valley, are regional entertainment destinations and include hotels as well as various amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering. Station Casinos owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino, Durango Resort & Casino, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Boulder, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Valley View, Wildfire Anthem, Wildfire Lake Mead, Wildfire on Fremont and Seventy Six by Station Casinos (North Lamb, Aliante, Union Village and Tropicana). Station Casinos also owns a 50% interest in Barley's Casino & Brewing Company, Wildfire Casino & Lanes and The Greens.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations, hopes or intentions regarding the future. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by their use of words such as "will", "might", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "would", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "pursue", "should", "may" and "assume", or the negative thereof, as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in any such statement. Certain important factors, including but not limited to, financial market risks, could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. Further information on potential factors which could affect our financial condition, results of operations and business includes, without limitation, the impact of rising inflation, higher interest rates and increased energy costs on consumer demand and the Company's business, financial results and liquidity; the impact of unemployment and changes in general economic conditions on discretionary spending and consumer demand; the impact of our substantial indebtedness; the effects of local and national economic, credit and capital market conditions on consumer spending and the economy in general, and on the gaming and hotel industries in particular; the effects of competition, including locations of competitors and operating and market competition; changes in laws, including increased tax rates, regulations or accounting standards, third-party relations and approvals, and decisions of courts, regulators and governmental bodies; risks associated with construction projects, including disruption of our operations, shortages of materials or labor, unexpected costs, unforeseen permitting or regulatory issues and weather; litigation outcomes and judicial actions, including gaming legislative action, referenda and taxation; acts of war or terrorist incidents, pandemics, natural disasters or civil unrest; risks associated with the collection and retention of data about our customers, employees, suppliers and business partners; and other risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and in the Company's other current and periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this document are made based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2026

2025

Operating revenues:

Casino

$         340,522

$         333,245

Food and beverage

90,323

89,272

Room

45,514

50,170

Native American management and development fees

4,737

—

Other

26,223

25,174

Net revenues

507,319

497,861

Operating costs and expenses:

Casino

91,230

89,413

Food and beverage

74,187

73,761

Room

15,604

15,989

Other

7,700

7,243

Selling, general and administrative

114,357

104,711

Depreciation and amortization

55,855

48,331

Write-downs and other, net

4,710

4,060

363,643

343,508

Operating income

143,676

154,353

Earnings from joint ventures

707

712

Operating income and earnings from joint ventures

144,383

155,065

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense, net

(49,504)

(51,110)

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

966

(5,194)

Income before income tax

95,845

98,761

Provision for income tax

(13,125)

(12,811)

Net income

82,720

85,950

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

39,831

41,201

Net income attributable to Red Rock Resorts, Inc.

$           42,889

$           44,749

Earnings per common share:

Earnings per share of Class A common stock, basic

$              0.74

$              0.76

Earnings per share of Class A common stock, diluted

$              0.73

$              0.75

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

58,204

59,203

Diluted

59,369

103,393

Dividends declared per common share

$1.26

$0.25

Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
Segment Information and Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2026

2025

Net revenues

Las Vegas operations

$         499,522

$         494,953

Native American 

4,737

—

Corporate and other

3,060

2,908

Net revenues

$         507,319

$         497,861

Net income

$           82,720

$           85,950

Adjustments

Depreciation and amortization

55,855

48,331

Share-based compensation

7,680

7,624

Write-downs and other, net

4,710

4,060

Interest expense, net

49,504

51,110

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

(966)

5,194

Provision for income tax

13,125

12,811

Adjusted EBITDA

$         212,628

$         215,080

Adjusted EBITDA

Las Vegas operations

$         232,417

$         235,900

Native American 

2,923

—

Corporate and other

(22,712)

(20,820)

Adjusted EBITDA

$         212,628

$         215,080

SOURCE Red Rock Resorts, Inc.

Red Rock Resorts (RRR - Free Report) reported $507.32 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.9%. EPS of $0.73 for the same period compares to $0.80 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.54% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $510.05 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.54, the EPS surprise was +35.92%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Red Rock Resorts performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Operating Revenues- Casino: $340.52 million compared to the $338.78 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.2% year over year.Operating Revenues- Room: $45.51 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $49.37 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -9.3%.Operating Revenues- Other: $26.22 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $25.37 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.2%.Operating Revenues- Food and Beverage: $90.32 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $92.5 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.2%.Net Revenue- Native American management: $4.74 million compared to the $3.17 million average estimate based on three analysts.Net Revenue- Las Vegas operations: $499.52 million compared to the $506.4 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.9% year over year.Net Revenue- Corporate and other: $3.06 million versus $2.98 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +5.2% change.Adjusted EBITDA- Corporate and other: $-22.71 million versus $-20.9 million estimated by four analysts on average.Adjusted EBITDA- Las Vegas operations: $232.42 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $226.56 million.Adjusted EBITDA- Native American management: $2.92 million compared to the $3 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Red Rock Resorts here>>>

Shares of Red Rock Resorts have returned +4.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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