Super Micro Computer (SMCI - 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 server technology company have returned -23.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.4% change. The Zacks Computer- Storage Devices industry, to which Super Micro belongs, has gained 44.1% 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.
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.
For the current quarter, Super Micro is expected to post earnings of $0.70 per share, indicating a change of +70.7% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.1% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $2.59 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +25.7%. This estimate has changed +0.9% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.21 indicates a change of +24.2% from what Super Micro is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -1.2%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Super Micro.
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.
In the case of Super Micro, the consensus sales estimate of $11.7 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +103.3%. The $39.67 billion and $51.03 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +80.5% and +28.7%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistorySuper Micro reported revenues of $10.24 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +122.7%. EPS of $0.84 for the same period compares with $0.31 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.36 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -17.14%. The EPS surprise was +33.33%.
Over the last four quarters, Super Micro surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates just once 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.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Super Micro 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 Super Micro. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
, /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership is funding projects to improve off-highway vehicle (OHV) access and riding areas across the United States. The Foundation for America's Public Lands, the charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Polaris, a global leader in powersports, are providing grants to support OHV recreation access, safety and the riding experience on BLM-managed public lands. The program officially kicked-off in June 2026 at Moon Rocks in northern Nevada. Many of the first-round investments will support projects in Utah.
Support from the State of Utah, Polaris, the BLM, and the Foundation for America's Public Lands will result in over $200,000 of cumulative impact for OHV projects on BLM lands in the Beehive State. Funding for these projects will go toward new and additional wayfinding signage, as well as trail maintenance and repairs to help support safety, access, and continued use of these OHV spaces.
The BLM manages over 200 designated OHV recreation areas and millions of acres open to responsible motorized recreation across the country. Utah's public lands are home to some of the country's most iconic motorized recreation destinations, places where families, friends, and communities gather to enjoy the outdoors and build the kind of shared experiences that empower local economies and keep people coming back to ride.
These projects are made possible in part through support the BLM receives from the State of Utah. The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation brings local expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to expanding recreation access, promoting safety and education, supporting responsible visitation, and driving economic growth through outdoor recreation.
"OHV recreation is a huge part of Utah's outdoor culture, bringing families, friends, and visitors together on public lands across the state," said Wade Allinson, OHV program manager for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. "These projects will help improve the rider experience, promote safety and responsible use, and protect long-term access to the places Utahns know and love. We appreciate Polaris, the Foundation for America's Public Lands and the BLM for investing in the future of motorized recreation in Utah."
"People are deeply connected to the areas they spend their days riding, and we know strong communities are at the heart of maintaining these spaces. Through our new partnership with the Foundation for America's Public Lands, we will invest alongside local partners to improve trails, promote responsible riding, and support the people who know these areas better than anyone, helping to keep these places thriving," said Mike Speetzen, Polaris CEO. "We are privileged to work alongside the Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management and local partners to help bring these important projects to life."
"America's public lands are powerful economic drivers and places where Americans can get outside to experience the Great Outdoors," said I Ling Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for America's Public Lands. "In Utah, BLM-managed lands offer countless opportunities for multiple-use recreation, and we are thrilled to partner with Polaris to support local communities and bring much needed funding to these important projects."
This partnership will support the following projects in Utah:
Cricket Mountains OHV Trail System: Riders will be able to find their way across the entire trail system with a full signage overhaul, including installing new directional markers, trail maps, and informational signs. Greater Three Peaks OHV Riding Area: About 4,800 feet of fencing around "the crater" will reduce safety hazards from dense informal routes and irregular terrain, making one of the area's most-used zones more accessible and rideable. Tusher Tunnel, Uranium Arch and Bartlett Alcove: Updated signage, parking improvements, and site maintenance across three BLM Moab locations will improve the visitor experience, keeping these high-traffic areas in good shape for the next ride. Fivemile Pass Recreation Area: Restroom repairs and new kiosks at seven staging areas will enhance amenities at some of Utah's most-loved OHV areas, ensuring they're welcoming to riders. The priorities of Polaris and the Foundation's partnership include supporting OHV recreation, promoting safe and responsible off-road riding, enhancing the riding experience in and around the highest use recreation areas, and partnering with local communities on these projects. The Foundation's mission is to build strategic partnerships, generate private support, and help connect more people and communities to their public lands and waters. These grants and this partnership represent a part of Polaris' broader mission to encourage outdoor recreation and support the safety of its riders and the OHV community as a whole.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS
As the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Foundation for America's Public Lands serves as a convener, partner, and fundraising catalyst to help ensure the health and stewardship of America's public lands and waters today, and for the future. Learn more at americaslands.org.
ABOUT POLARIS
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has been defining and redefining outdoor adventure since 1954. Polaris delivers industry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military, quadricycles, and commercial transportation vehicles, along with an expansive portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Its lineup includes some of the most iconic brands in powersports including the RANGER, RZR, Polaris XPEDITION, Bennington pontoons, Slingshot, and more. Headquartered in Minnesota and serving customers in nearly 100 countries, Polaris continues to set the standard for performance, quality, and unmatched service. Explore more at www.polaris.com.
Bloom Energy stock is showing notable weakness. What’s weighing on BE shares? What Is Driving Bloom Energy’s Recent Stock Movement?Bloom Energy is still trading around a policy-driven cost setup that cuts certain steel and aluminum derivative tariffs to 15% from 25% for goods imported after 12:01 a.m. ET on June 8 through Dec. 31, 2027, plus a 10% lane for capital equipment that is at least 85% U.S. "melted and poured."
The fine print also expands a 25% list to include items such as steel racks and aluminum lithographic plates, keeping the stock sensitive to sourcing and cost read-throughs.
Critical Price Levels To Watch For BEThe longer-term trend is still pointed higher, but Friday’s dip is pushing the stock back toward its near-term trend gauges after a huge 12-month run of 1163.28%. At $290.04, shares are trading 1.3% below the 20-day SMA ($285.74) and 2.8% above the 50-day SMA ($274.30), while still far above the 100-day ($214.07) and 200-day ($160.64).
RSI is the cleaner momentum lens right now, sitting at 48.94, which reads as neutral and consistent with a pause/consolidation rather than a momentum breakout. In plain terms, RSI helps show whether a move is getting stretched; near-50 typically signals balance between buyers and sellers.
Trend structure remains constructive with the 20-day SMA above the 50-day SMA and the 50-day SMA above the 200-day SMA, a bullish alignment that often supports "buy-the-dip" behavior as long as key levels hold. From a timing standpoint, the chart logged a swing low in April and a swing high in June, and it also tagged the 52-week high in June—so the setup still looks like an uptrend that’s digesting gains.
Key Resistance: $303.00 — a nearby round-number area where rebounds can stall Key Support: $249.00 — a prior pivot zone that sits well below the 20-day/50-day area and would matter if the pullback deepens How Bloom Energy Generates Power and RevenueBloom Energy designs, manufactures, sells and installs solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its Bloom Energy Servers are fuel-flexible and can use natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen to create 24/7 electricity for stationary applications.
Bloom Energy’s momentum story has also become more personality-driven as co-founder and CEO KR Sridhar was recently estimated to hold a 1.7% stake worth about $1.7 billion, putting leadership optics in focus as the stock consolidates. That narrative has kept attention on execution and long-term vision as traders now he’s a billionaire.
Bloom Energy Earnings Preview for July 2026Looking further out, the next major catalyst for the stock arrives with the July 30, 2026 (estimated) earnings report.
EPS Estimate: 35 cents (Up from 10 cents YoY) Revenue Estimate: $806.13 million (Up from $401.24 million YoY) Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price target of $222.00 (high: $335.00; low: $58.00) across 29 analysts. Recent analyst moves include:
Barclays: Equal-Weight (Raises Target to $276.00) (June 23) Bernstein: Initiated with Market Perform (Target $276.00) (June 17) Barclays: Equal-Weight (Raises Target to $254.00) (May 12) Bloom Energy Benzinga Edge Scorecard BreakdownBelow is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Bloom Energy, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
The Verdict: Bloom Energy’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a classic High-Flyer setup—very strong momentum and growth paired with a very weak value score. For longer-term traders, that usually means the trend can stay intact, but risk management matters because valuation-sensitive pullbacks can accelerate quickly.
Current Price Action for BE Stock on FridayBE Stock Price Activity: Bloom Energy shares were trading at $275.70, down 10.83% at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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For years, hydrogen fuel cells held promise as a source of clean energy, but hydrogen power disappointed both fans and investors. The world just wasn't ready for it.
An enterprising outfit called Bloom Energy (BE 13.07%), however, has finally proven this renewable energy's underlying science can be the basis of a fiscally viable business. Specifically, in Q1 of this year, Bloom turned $751 million in solid oxide fuel cell revenue into non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) per-share profit of $0.44, dramatically improving on its results a year earlier. Analysts expect more explosive top- and bottom-line growth going forward, too, assuming there's money to be made in the business.
The question is, can perpetually struggling, persistently unprofitable hydrogen outfit Plug Power (PLUG 0.97%) finally follow in Bloom Energy's footsteps?
It's certainly looking that way.
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The market's finally ready for Plug Power's solution ... probably The science is simple enough -- passing hydrogen through an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane that make up a "fuel cell" produces electricity. The only by-products are water and heat, no pollutants.
This technology can be used in many ways, ranging from powering portable electronic devices to automobiles to buildings (yes, including AI data centers).
Plug Power's claim to fame? Forklifts, strangely enough, are typically used in industrial settings where the logistics of refueling hydrogen tanks can be handled. But the company can also meet larger-scale needs, including backup power for buildings and even utility companies. To this end, the industry's chief stumbling blocks have largely just been acceptance and the logistics and cost of raw hydrogen.
Bloom Energy, however, has finally pushed fuel cells into the mainstream as a source of electricity by designing and building its equipment from the ground up, largely to serve the energy-hungry AI data center industry.
Granted, it helped itself quite a bit, since its solid-oxide fuel cells can use hydrogen, natural gas, or biogas as fuel. Plug Power's tech is strictly limited to hydrogen.
In the same sense, Tesla paved the way for others to develop electric vehicles; the growing acceptance of Bloom's solutions is drawing attention to Plug Power's wares as well, giving it a shot at a hydrogen power market that will be worth $600 billion by 2035 (versus 2025's $280 billion), according to Precedence Research.
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Analysts think so anyway. While actual profitability is still years away, the analyst community collectively expects revenue to grow 15% this year, before accelerating to 18% next year, when lingering losses are expected to start shrinking. Most analysts also only rate PLUG shares a "hold" at this time, but their consensus price target of $3.69 that's 40% above the ticker's present price, at least acknowledges the fiscal progress that likely awaits is worth the risk that it doesn't.
Know what you're getting into Don't dismiss that risk. Just because Bloom Energy's bottom-line growth is now soaring doesn't guarantee that Plug Power will do the same. Again, Plug Power's hydrogen fuel cell tech is limited compared to Bloom's.
To the extent the market's hesitance to accept hydrogen power was holding it back, however, Plug Power is becoming an interesting prospect for risk-tolerant investors.
The Official Hard Seltzer of U.S. Soccer is offering what’s believed to be the largest single fan prize ever tied to American soccer, paying one believer $5 million if the U.S. Men’s National Team wins it all June 26, 2026 10:02 ET | Source: Truly Hard Seltzer
BOSTON, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the U.S. Men’s National Team continues its quest to win this summer’s international tournament, belief in the squad has never been stronger. Today, Truly Hard Seltzer, the Official Hard Seltzer of U.S. Soccer, is leading that belief by putting $5 million on the line for one fan who believes as much as Truly does.
This bet is Truly’s way of turning its belief in the team into something the whole world can see: if the U.S. wins it all, one believer will have the chance to win $5 million. By offering one of the largest prizes ever for its fans, Truly is proving just how much it believes in U.S. Soccer.
How to enter:
Starting June 26, fans 21+ can enter by:
Posting a photo or video on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or X showing how much you believe in U.S. Soccer with a Truly x U.S. Soccer can or pack.Tagging @Truly with #TrulyBelieves The bet will run as long as the U.S. continues to advance in the tournament through July. If the U.S. wins, the $5 million prize will be awarded to one lucky believer. The program is open to eligible U.S. residents 21+. Full rules* here.
And as an added bonus, that one lucky believer will also score a personalized Truly can commemorating the championship – complete with their own face featured on a brand-new custom label.
This program is part of Truly’s “Drink Like a Believer” campaign, a tournament-long celebration of U.S. Soccer fandom and a rallying cry for fans to back the squad all summer long. Truly has also brought that belief to life through limited-edition packs, including:
Truly Star Squad Variety Pack: Designed in collaboration with U.S. Soccer, this exclusive 12-pack features four fruity flavors perfect for celebrating, including Watermelon Wave, Orange Slices, Baller Berry, and Red, White & Tru.Truly 12 Collectible City Cans: Limited-edition 24-oz. Truly Wild Berry cans featuring each of the 11 select cities going all-in on soccer this summer, plus one for the nation. Each can features custom graphics inspired by its city — hunt them down before they're gone! To kick off the tournament earlier this month, Truly declared one lucky city as the official capital of U.S. Soccer fandom – where Hoboken, NJ was officially renamed Believe, USA. Marking the first time a U.S. city has carried the “Believe” title in nearly 250 years, Truly is continuing to “Drink Like a Believer” everywhere this summer.
Follow along @Truly on YouTube, X, Instagram and Facebook for updates. To find Truly near you, visit TrulyHardSeltzer.com.
*Terms and conditions apply. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Must be 21+ to enter.
About Truly Hard Seltzer
An original hard seltzer, Truly has paved the way for an entire category since 2016 as the most innovative “beyond beer” experience. The brand continues to keep its finger on the tab of what drinkers want: a great-tasting, sessionable alcoholic beverage without the fuss. Truly is all about keeping it light in how we show up in our drinkers’ lives. That’s why Truly has something for everyone with lightly flavored styles at our core (Berry, Citrus and Party packs), plus high-ABV flavor mix packs (Unruly), and culturally and seasonally relevant limited releases. To learn more, visit trulyhardseltzer.com and follow Truly on social media.
About The Boston Beer Company
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States. We consistently offer the highest-quality products to our drinkers, and we apply what we’ve learned from making great-tasting craft beer to making great-tasting and innovative “beyond beer” products. Boston Beer Company has pioneered not only craft beer but also hard cider, hard seltzer and hard tea. Our core brands include household names like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Samuel Adams, Sun Cruiser, Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. We have taprooms and hospitality locations in Delaware, Massachusetts, New York and Ohio. For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonbeer.com, which includes links to our respective brand websites.
About the U.S. Soccer Federation
Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused in three areas: Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and pro leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels. For more information, visit www.ussoccer.com.
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TRULY HARD SELTZER BETS $5 MILLION THAT U.S. SOCCER WILL WIN IT ALL, AND GIVES ONE FAN THE CHANCE TO CASH IN
TRULY HARD SELTZER BETS $5 MILLION THAT U.S. SOCCER WILL WIN IT ALL, AND GIVES ONE FAN THE CHANCE T... The Official Hard Seltzer of U.S. Soccer is offering what’s believed to be the largest single fan pr...
Truly Hard Seltzer Truly Star Squad Variety Pack Truly 12 Collectible City Cans #TrulyBelieves Rules Truly Hard Seltzer, the Official Hard Seltzer of U.S. Soccer, and U.S. Soccer have awarded the City of Hoboken, New Jersey the title of Believe, USA, following a nationwide search. Contact Data Taylor Jette Truly Hard Seltzer [email protected] Christina Boyadjian Golin [email protected]
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Stock to Watch: Vistra Corp. (VST - Free Report) Vistra Corp. is an integrated retail electricity and power generation company that operates across competitive U.S. power markets. The company sells electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers while running a diversified fleet that generates, hedges, and supplies power to its retail brands. Vistra is a Delaware corporation and operates from Irving, TX.
VST is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Utilities stock. VST has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 4.7% over the past four weeks.
Six analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.73 to $9.52 per share. VST boasts an average earnings surprise of +16.4%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, VST should be on investors' short list.
Key Takeaways AWR and CWT benefit from steady water demand, rate mechanisms and major infrastructure spending. CWT leads on 2026 EPS growth, long-term growth, dividend yield and recent stock price performance. AWR has lower debt-to-capital and stronger ROE, while CWT plans larger capital investments. The companies under the Zacks Utility - Water Supply industry deliver reliable water and wastewater services to millions of U.S. consumers. They operate and maintain extensive water distribution and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring the safe delivery of clean water while addressing the challenges posed by an aging infrastructure.
The highly fragmented industry comprises more than 50,000 community water systems and nearly 14,000 wastewater treatment facilities that provide essential services to customers across the United States. The industry manages nearly 2.2 million miles of aging pipelines and continues to invest heavily in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to ensure reliable water and wastewater services. The regulated business model allows them to recover these investments through approved rate increases while generating stable cash flows that support consistent dividend payments. Given the essential nature of water and wastewater services, demand remains resilient regardless of economic conditions.
Amid the rising importance of water and wastewater service provider companies, let us discuss American States Water Company (AWR - Free Report) and California Water Service Group (CWT - Free Report) . Both companies are supported by steady demand, constructive rate mechanisms and significant capital investments to modernize and replace aging infrastructure.
American States Water Company benefits from its regulated utility business, an expanding customer base, constructive rate outcomes and a diversified business model. These factors support stable revenues and earnings growth while generating predictable cash flows to fund infrastructure investments and consistent dividend payments. Its systematic investment plans for infrastructure development and replacement improve operational efficiency, enhancing service reliability and supporting long-term growth.
California Water Service, supported by both regulated and non-regulated structures, is experiencing rising water demand and a steadily expanding customer base, supported by strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Its strategic investment strategy supports infrastructure development, improves operational efficiency, enhances service reliability and boosts long-term financial performance.
American States Water and California Water Service are established water utilities. Comparing their core fundamentals provides insight into which company is better positioned for long-term value creation.
AWR & CWT’s Earnings Growth ProjectionsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for CWT’s EPS is pegged at $2.56 in 2026 and $2.74 in 2027, suggesting year-over-year growth of 19.07% and 7.03%, respectively. CWT’s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth is currently pinned at 10.62%.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AWR’s earnings per share (EPS) is pegged at $3.71 in 2026 and $3.82 in 2027, suggesting year-over-year growth of 10.09% and 2.83%, respectively. AWR’s long-term earnings growth is currently pinned at 6.93%.
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Debt to CapitalUtilities operations are capital-intensive, requiring continuous investments to modernize, maintain and replace aging infrastructure. Water utilities typically fund long-term capital projects through a combination of internally generated cash flows and debt raised in the capital markets, supporting sustainable growth.
American States Water's debt-to-capital currently stands at 46.45% compared with California Water Service’s 50.29%. Both companies are using debt to fund their business. Both AWR and CWT’s debt levels are lower than the industry’s 54.63%, with CWT slightly higher than AWR, indicating greater dependence on borrowed funds.
Return on EquityReturn on equity (ROE) plays a vital role in evaluating how efficiently a company utilizes shareholders’ capital to generate profit. A consistently high ROE indicates efficient capital allocation, strong operational performance, effective management and an enhanced ability to create long-term shareholder value.
American States Water's current ROE is 13.06%, outperforming California Water Service, which reports a lower ROE of 7.06%. AWR uses shareholder funds more effectively and generates higher profits, though the company’s returns remain slightly below the industry average of 15.44%.
AWR & CWT’s Dividend YieldUtility companies are known for paying regular dividends, supported by their stable earnings, predictable cash flows and regulated business models. Consistent dividend payments reflect financial strength and underscore management's commitment to delivering attractive long-term returns to shareholders.
Currently, the dividend yield for California Water Service is 2.82%, while that for American States Water is 2.50%. The dividend yields of both companies are higher than the S&P 500’s yield of 1.42%.
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Capital Investment PlansU.S. water utilities require substantial investments to modernize, maintain and replace aging water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable service. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the sector will require nearly $1.25 trillion in investments over the next 20 years to maintain and expand water services.
California Water Service plans to invest $627 million and $667 million in 2026 and 2027, respectively, to strengthen infrastructure, enhance operational efficiency, drive rate base growth and ensure reliable water service. American States Water's planned 2026 capital investment of $185-$225 million will fund infrastructure upgrades, enhance service reliability and drive long-term financial performance.
Price PerformanceCalifornia Water Service has gained 7.9% over the past month compared with American States Water 5% rally.
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Summing UpAmerican States Water and California Water Service both benefit from expanding customer bases and new rates, with significant infrastructure investments supporting reliable service and long-term growth across the United States.
Supported by stronger earnings per share growth, a higher dividend yield, a broader capital investment plan and better stock price performance, CWT is a more attractive choice in the utility sector.
Based on the above discussion, California Water Service currently has an edge over American States Water, though both carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this company have returned -27.9%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Computer - Integrated Systems industry, which IonQ falls in, has gained 32.4%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
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.
For the current quarter, IonQ is expected to post a loss of $0.29 per share, indicating a change of +58.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of -$1.07 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +41.2%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.94 indicates a change of +12.5% from what IonQ is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +2.2%.
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, IonQ is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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 IonQ, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $66.36 million indicates a year-over-year change of +220.7%. For the current and next fiscal years, $267.45 million and $401.88 million estimates indicate +105.7% and +50.3% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryIonQ reported revenues of $64.67 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +754.3%. EPS of -$0.38 for the same period compares with -$0.14 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $49.66 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +30.23%. The EPS surprise was -46.15%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
IonQ is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about IonQ. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways EG's net investment income delivered a 27% CAGR from 2020 to 2025, reflecting sustained portfolio growth. NII rose 15.5% year over year in first-quarter 2026, driven by fixed income and alternative investments. Growing insurance float, higher reinvestment yields, and disciplined portfolio management support earnings. Everest Group, Ltd. (EG - Free Report) has become one of the major beneficiaries of the higher interest rate environment, with net investment income (NII) serving as an increasingly important contributor to earnings alongside its insurance and reinsurance underwriting operations.
NII has become an increasingly valuable component of Everest Group's earnings profile. The combination of a growing insurance float, disciplined investment management, and a higher-yield investment environment strengthens the company's ability to generate consistent profits, complementing its underwriting performance and supporting long-term shareholder value creation.
A significant portion of the investment portfolio consists of fixed income securities, and smaller portions consist of equity securities and other investments, such as limited partnerships and other alternative investments. The metric should continue to gain from an increase in limited partnership income, higher income from fixed maturity investments, an increase in income from other alternative investments, higher income from short-term investments, and cash.
The insurer’s investment income has shown continuous improvement. The metric has delivered a five-year (2020-2025) CAGR of 27%.
NII increased 15.5% year over year for the three months ended March 31, 2026, largely driven by strong alternative asset returns, fixed income portfolio growth, and strong limited partnership returns.
EG's net investment income is primarily driven by the growth of its investment portfolio, higher reinvestment yields in a higher-rate environment, expanding insurance float, and disciplined portfolio management.
NII significantly boosts top-line growth and overall profitability for EG, complementing the company's underwriting operations. While insurance premiums are the primary source of revenue, NII provides a recurring stream of earnings generated from investing the company's insurance float and shareholders' capital.
What About Other Insurers?Chubb Limited's (CB - Free Report) net investment income is an important earnings contributor. The metric benefits from higher interest rates and stronger portfolio yields, providing a steady source of earnings beyond underwriting profits. This helps improve profitability, offset claim volatility and strengthen overall financial performance.
The Travelers Companies, Inc.’s (TRV - Free Report) net investment income is a material contributor to the company’s results of operations, consistently providing a reliable source of earnings that complements its underwriting activities. Net investment income acts as a second earnings engine for this property and casualty insurer after underwriting profit. Thus, even if underwriting profit weakens because of higher catastrophe losses, solid net investment income can help offset earnings pressure.
EG’s Price PerformanceShares of EG have gained 1.8% in the past year, outperforming the industry.
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EG’s UndervaluationThe stock is overvalued compared with its industry. It is currently trading at a price-to-book value multiple of 0.89, lower than the industry average of 2.78. It carries a Value Score of A.
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Estimate Movement for EGThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for EG’s second-quarter 2026 and third-quarter 2026 EPS has moved down 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively, in the past 30 days. The same for full-year 2026 EPS has moved up 0.9% in the past 30 days.
Key Takeaways Commercial Metals posted Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.73, topping estimates and surging 147.1% y/y.CMC's core EBITDA rose 78.6% and margin expanded to 14.2% on higher metal margins and acquisitions.Commercial Metals expects sequential core EBITDA growth in Q4 on strong demand and backlogs. Commercial Metals Company (CMC - Free Report) reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.73 in third-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended May 31, 2026), beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.60 by 8.1%. The bottom line surged 147.1% from 70 cents in the year-ago quarter.
CMC’s Revenues & Margins Rise Y/Y in Q3Net revenues in the reported quarter were $2.48 billion compared with $2.02 billion in the year-ago quarter. The reported figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.37 billion.
The cost of goods sold in the quarter rose 17.9% year over year to $2.03 billion. Core EBITDA surged 78.6% year over year to $353.6 million during this period. The core EBITDA margin expanded 440 basis points year over year to 14.2%, aided by metal margin expansion, contributions from the recently acquired precast businesses and an improved Europe Steel Group performance.
Commercial Metals’ Q3 Segmental PerformanceThe North America Steel Group segment generated net revenues of $1.79 billion in the fiscal third quarter compared with $1.56 billion in the year-ago quarter. We expected net revenues of $1.67 billion in the quarter. The segment registered an adjusted EBITDA of around $253 million compared with $180 million in the year-ago quarter. Our model predicted an adjusted EBITDA of $262 million.
The North America Steel Group segment benefited from higher margins over scrap costs and gains from the Transform, Advance, Grow program. However, finished steel products shipments declined 1.7% year over year due to planned downtime, heavy rainfall that curbed construction activity in select markets and greater focus on value over volume.
The Europe Steel Group segment’s revenues were $291 million, up 17.6% from the year-ago quarter. Our model predicted net revenues of $280 million. The adjusted EBITDA was $34.7 million in the fiscal third quarter compared with $3.6 million in the year-ago quarter. We expected an adjusted EBITDA of $5 million for the quarter. The segment benefited from a $20.4-million CO2 credit and improved market conditions.
The Construction Solutions Group segment generated net revenues of around $395 million in the fiscal third quarter compared with $197 million in the year-ago quarter. Our model predicted net revenues of $335 million. The segment registered an adjusted EBITDA of $97 million compared with $41 million in the year-ago quarter. We expected an adjusted EBITDA of $92 million for the quarter.
The recently acquired precast businesses contributed $175.7 million to the Construction Solutions Group segment’s revenues and $52.9 million to adjusted EBITDA.
CMC's Cash Flow & Balance Sheet UpdatesAs of May 31, 2026, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $0.56 billion compared with $1 billion at the end of fiscal 2025. The company’s long-term debt was $3.31 billion at the end of the fiscal third quarter. Cash generated from operating activities for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, was $603 million compared with $400 million in the year-ago period.
On June 24, the company declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share. The dividend will be paid out on July 15 to shareholders of record as of July 6, 2026.
Commercial Metals’ Q4 OutlookFor the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, CMC expects core EBITDA to increase sequentially. The outlook reflects healthy domestic demand, strong backlogs and ongoing benefits from strategic initiatives.
North America Steel Group’s adjusted EBITDA is expected to improve, helped by the absence of a $20-million fiscal third-quarter mill outage headwind, and the benefits of volume growth and margin expansion. Construction Solutions Group’s adjusted EBITDA is projected to grow in the mid-teens, while Europe Steel Group’s performance is expected to be modestly higher, excluding CO2 credits.
Commercial Metals Stock’s Price PerformanceThe company’s shares have gained 49.3% in the past year compared with the industry’s 74.8% surge.
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A Steel - Specialty Stock Awaiting ResultsArcelorMittal S.A. (MT - Free Report) is expected to release second-quarter 2026 results soon.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ArcelorMittal’s EPS is pegged at $1.25 for the fiscal second quarter, suggesting a dip from the $1.32 reported in the year-ago period. For total revenues, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pinned at $16.94 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 6.3%.
CMC’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderCommercial Metals currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) . ALB and ASM carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Albemarle has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 74.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $12.45 per share, indicating year-over-year growth from a loss of 79 cents. ALB shares have skyrocketed 124% so far this year.
Avino Silver has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 125%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Avino Silver’s 2026 earnings is pegged at 39 cents per share, indicating 34.5% year-over-year growth. Its shares have surged 62.7% in a year.
Key Takeaways Chemed's VITAS grew Q1 2026 revenues as admissions and Medicare reimbursement increased. CHE saw Roto-Rooter improve plumbing trends, billing efficiency and expand via franchise acquisitions. Chemed faces inflation, tariff risks and intense competition across hospice and plumbing services. Chemed Corporation (CHE - Free Report) is well poised to grow in the coming quarters due to strong operational growth in the VITAS arm. Roto-Rooter maintains its core competitive edge in a challenging operational environment, which is highly promising. Meanwhile, ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and competitive pressures pose risks for Chemed’s operations.
Over the past year, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has lost 19% against the industry’s 10.2% growth and the S&P 500 composite’s 22.5% improvement.
The renowned hospice care provider has a market capitalization of $6.02 billion. Chemed has an earnings yield of 5.4% compared with the industry’s 5.3% yield. It has an earnings growth rate of 11.6% for 2026 compared to the industry’s 15.2% growth.
Let’s delve deeper.
Upsides for CHEVITAS Prospects Bright: In the first quarter of 2026, VITAS’ revenues grew 3.1% year over year, driven by a 2.2% increase in days of care and a roughly 2.6% rise in the geographically weighted average Medicare reimbursement rate. Admissions at VITAS during the quarter reached 19,394, representing a 6.9% increase over the prior-year period.
Hospital-based admissions accounted for 43.8% of total admissions. Strengthened admissions led VITAS to outperform internal projections and add more than $32.5 million to the Florida combined program’s cap cushion.
Roto-Rooter Shows Resilience: In the first quarter of 2026, Roto-Rooter showed signs of improvement across multiple fronts, with residential plumbing and residential sewer and drain revenues increasing for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2022.
Roto-Rooter is centralizing water restoration billing and collections that were historically performed at each branch. The project is expected to create more concentrated expertise and result in better billing and collection results. In the first quarter, the transition resulted in a $1.5 million improvement in overall write-offs compared with the prior-year period. Management remains confident that the strategic initiatives discussed over the last few quarters are starting to take hold.
On March 31, 2026, Roto-Rooter purchased the territory and assets of the franchises operating in San Francisco, CA, and Fort Worth, TX, aggregating to roughly $20.6 million.
Concerns for ChemedMacroeconomic Headwinds: Chemed is actively monitoring the macroeconomic trends, such as inflation, and the effects of implemented or potential tariffs, which may adversely impact its net sales and profitability. Significant tariffs on certain products, such as steel for Roto-Rooter’s cabling machines and pharmaceuticals utilized by VITAS, could materially increase the cost of both segments. For 2025, Chemed’s cost of services provided and goods sold increased 8.2% over 2024.
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Tough Competitive Landscape: Roto-Rooter operates in the highly competitive market for sewer, drain, and pipe cleaning and plumbing repair businesses. Competition is fragmented in most markets, with local and regional firms providing much of the competition. Besides, Hospice care in the United States is competitive, as programs for hospice services are generally uniform.
As the hospice care industry is highly fragmented, VITAS competes with a large number of organizations based on its ability to deliver quality, responsive services. Both these segments could face challenges in their operations if they are unable to innovate and effectively respond to market trends.
CHE’s Estimate TrendThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Chemed’s 2026 earnings per share (EPS) has remained constant at $24.05 in the past 30 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s 2026 revenues is pegged at $2.69 billion, suggesting a 6.2% rise from the year-ago reported number.
Key MedTech StocksSome better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Globus Medical (GMED - Free Report) , Integra LifeSciences (IART - Free Report) and Phibro Animal Health (PAHC - Free Report) .
Globus Medical has an earnings yield of 5.5%, well ahead of the industry’s negative 3% yield. Its earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 26.3%. The company’s shares have rallied 43.8% against the industry’s 4.8% decline over the past year.
GMED carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Integra LifeSciences, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has an earnings yield of 16% against the industry’s negative 3% yield. Shares of the company have gained 22.8% compared with the industry’s 4.8% growth. IART’s earnings topped estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.8%.
Phibro Animal Health, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has an earnings yield of 9.2% compared with the industry’s 2.8% yield. Shares of the company have climbed 43.1% against the industry’s 27.9% decline. PAHC’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.3%.
NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Peabody Energy Corporation (“Peabody Energy” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BTU) securities between October 14, 2024 to May 4, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
The Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors that Peabody Energy’s Centurion mine and the multitude of issues causing delays to the ramp-up and the return to full longwall production dates. The Complaint alleges that investors began to question the veracity of Defendants’ public statements on March 30, 2026, when Peabody Energy issued a press release lowering guidance pertaining to Centurion mine’s expected first quarter 2026 output ahead of the Company’s full earnings release. The Complaint continues to allege that in pertinent part, Defendants announced that sales volume from the Centurion mine was expected to deliver approximately 250,000 tons in the first quarter due to mining commissioning challenges (compared to previous estimates of around 700,000 tons).
Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Peabody Energy should contact the Firm prior to the August 24, 2026 lead plaintiff motion deadline. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. If you wish to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Thomas J. McKenna, Esq. or Gregory M. Egleston, Esq. of Gainey McKenna & Egleston at (212) 983-1300, or via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].
Please visit our website at http://www.gme-law.com for more information about the firm.
Key Takeaways GlobalFoundries is expanding silicon photonics and SiGe capacity amid strong AI and data center demand.UMC is seeing stronger specialty technology demand while advancing 12-nanometer work with Intel.Both companies expect higher 2026 sales and earnings as foundry demand continues to improve. The global semiconductor foundry industry continues to benefit from rising demand for chips used in artificial intelligence, automotive electronics, industrial automation and connected devices. As chipmakers increasingly outsource manufacturing, foundries with advanced technologies, diverse customer bases and expanding production capacity are well positioned to capture long-term growth.
Against this backdrop, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS - Free Report) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC - Free Report) stand out as two prominent players. While GlobalFoundries focuses on specialized process technologies and strategic manufacturing partnerships, UMC leverages its mature-node expertise and cost-efficient operations to serve a broad range of customers. Which semiconductor foundry stock offers the better investment opportunity today? Let's compare the two.
The Case for GFSGlobalFoundries is strengthening its long-term growth profile by capitalizing on rising demand from artificial intelligence and data center applications. The company reported robust double-digit growth in its Communications Infrastructure & Data Center and Automotive businesses during the first quarter, while highlighting strong momentum in silicon photonics and silicon-germanium (SiGe) technologies. Management noted that demand for its SiGe solutions has exceeded available capacity well into 2027, prompting capacity expansion. The company also expects its silicon photonics revenues to roughly double in 2026 and target a run rate exceeding $1 billion by the end of 2028, supported by increasing customer wins and new optical networking products.
Another positive is GlobalFoundries' improving profitability and expanding customer relationships. The company posted a record first-quarter gross margin of about 29%, up more than five percentage points year over year, reflecting a richer product mix, cost improvements and contributions from higher-margin technology services. Design wins climbed 50% from the prior-year period, while strategic partnerships with companies such as Renesas and Apple reinforce its position in automotive, industrial and U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing. Management also emphasized that its diversified manufacturing footprint across the United States, Germany and Singapore is attracting customers seeking resilient supply chains amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
Despite these strengths, GlobalFoundries continues to face headwinds in its Smart Mobile Devices business, which remains the largest revenue contributor. Management expects the segment to decline at a high-single-digit rate in 2026 as the broader smartphone market weakens, although it believes the business will outperform overall industry trends. The company also warned that geopolitical disruptions could raise supply-chain costs, with additional spending on critical materials expected to weigh on margins through the remainder of the year. These challenges suggest that sustained growth in AI, automotive and communications markets will be essential to offset weakness in mobile demand.
The Case for UMCUnited Microelectronics is benefiting from improving demand across its mature-node foundry business, supported by rising utilization and strong momentum in specialty technologies. During the first quarter, wafer shipments increased sequentially, lifting utilization to 79%, while 22-nanometer revenues reached another record and accounted for 14% of total sales. Management expects more than 50 customers to complete tape-outs on its 22-nanometer platform by the end of 2026, spanning applications such as display driver ICs, networking chips and microcontrollers. Looking ahead, UMC guided for high-single-digit shipment growth and low-single-digit ASP improvement in the second quarter, reflecting healthy demand across communications, consumer, industrial and AI-related markets.
UMC is also investing to expand its long-term growth opportunities beyond traditional mature-node manufacturing. The company continues to advance its 12-nanometer collaboration with Intel, which is expected to provide customers with U.S.-based manufacturing and pave the way for commercial production in 2027. At the same time, management highlighted growing traction in emerging businesses such as silicon photonics and advanced packaging, with more than 10 customer engagements and over 35 expected tape-outs in 2026. These initiatives, combined with disciplined pricing actions planned for the second half of the year and a strategy focused on higher-value specialty technologies, should strengthen UMC's competitive position over time.
On the downside, UMC's profitability continues to face cost pressures despite improving demand. Management cautioned that higher depreciation from the Singapore fab expansion, along with rising raw material, energy and logistics costs, is expected to offset much of the benefit from stronger utilization in 2026. While the company plans to implement wafer price increases in the second half, executives acknowledged that margin expansion is likely to remain constrained until depreciation expenses begin to ease, making sustained earnings growth dependent on continued demand recovery and successful execution of its higher-value technology roadmap.
How Does the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compare for GFS & UMC?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GFS’ 2026 sales and earnings per share implies a 7.3% and 9.9%, respectively, year-over-year increase. Moreover, in the past 60 days, earnings estimates have witnessed upward revisions.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for UMC’s 2026 sales and EPS implies year-over-year growth of 10.9% and 32.1%, respectively. Earnings estimates for 2026 have increased in the past 60 days.
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Price Performance & ValuationGFS stock has gained 140.2% in the past six months compared with its sector’s growth of 49.5%. Conversely, UMC’s shares have surged 247.9% in the same time frame.
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GFS is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 48.92X, above its median of 32.37X over the last year. UMC’s forward earnings multiple sits at 36.23X, above its median of 18.79X over the same time frame.
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Which Stock to Buy Now?Both companies are well positioned to benefit from long-term semiconductor demand, but UMC appears to have the stronger investment case at this stage. The company is seeing broad-based improvement across core businesses, healthy momentum in the specialty technology portfolio and encouraging progress in emerging areas such as silicon photonics, advanced packaging and its collaboration with Intel.
In addition, analysts have become increasingly optimistic about UMC's earnings outlook, while it is expected to deliver faster growth than GlobalFoundries. Although both stocks trade at premium valuations after strong rallies, UMC's stronger earnings trajectory, improving demand environment and expanding technology roadmap give it an edge. This makes it the more compelling semiconductor foundry stock to buy now.
UMC currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), whereas GFS carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Investors in DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the July 17, 2026 $2.50 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.
What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.
What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for DoubleVerify shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, DoubleVerify is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Internet - Software industry that ranks in the Top 35% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, three analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one has dropped the estimate. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from 22 cents per share to 26 cents in that period.
Given the way analysts feel about DoubleVerify right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.
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Stock to Watch: Evercore (EVR - Free Report) Headquartered in New York, Evercore Inc. is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. Founded in 1995, the company operates from its offices and affiliates in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
EVR is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. EVR has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 0.1% over the past four weeks.
For fiscal 2026, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.29 to $19.27 per share. EVR boasts an average earnings surprise of +30.2%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, EVR should be on investors' short list.
Key Takeaways Kinder Morgan transports about 40% of U.S. natural gas and has stable, contracted cash flows.Rising LNG exports and gas-fired power demand are driving Kinder Morgan's natural gas growth story.A $10.1B project backlog targets LNG, power generation and utility demand to support cash flows. Kinder Morgan (KMI - Free Report) is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America that transports approximately 40% of U.S. natural gas. The company owns an extensive asset base, including approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines, 136 terminals and more than 700 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of working natural gas storage capacity. While KMI generates stable cash flows, supported by its highly contracted business model, its growth story is backed by the rising demand for natural gas and power consumption in the United States.
The rising demand for natural gas is driven by two major factors – growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and increasing gas-fired power demand in the U.S. Kinder Morgan’s assets. These assets are well-positioned to support LNG export growth, particularly at the export hubs in Texas and the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Additionally, the expansion of data centers, the retirement of coal-fired power plants, industrial reshoring, population migration and economic growth in the Southern U.S. are resulting in increased electricity consumption, boosting the need for reliable natural gas-fired power generation.
The company’s $10.1 billion project backlog is primarily focused on natural gas infrastructure, with more than 20% directed toward serving the growing LNG demand, whereas about 60% is directed toward power generation and utility demand. This should enable the midstream player to convert these demand trends into stable, predictable cash flows. These trends enhance the strategic value of KMI’s pipeline and storage assets and provide investors with a low-risk path to gain exposure to the structural growth in U.S. natural gas demand.
Energy Sector Players to Benefit From Rising Natural Gas DemandThe rise of data centers and higher gas-fired power demand presents an opportunity for Enbridge Inc. (ENB - Free Report) to capitalize on. Data centers require a huge amount of electricity, which is driving rapid growth in gas demand. The shift from coal to gas for power generation is increasing the demand for gas. Enbridgeis expected to gain from the expansion of its natural gas storage facilities.
Venture Global (VG - Free Report) is one of the largest U.S.-based exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is currently operating and developing multiple LNG export projects in Louisiana. The company anticipates that the total production capacity across its projects will account for approximately 68 million tons per annum, upon completion, with potential upside from optimization initiatives. Being an LNG export company, VG is expected to benefit from the rise in LNG demand, driven by the expansion of data centers, replacement of coal and the global shift toward lower-emission fuels.
KMI’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of KMI have jumped 14.2% over the past year compared with the 18.7% improvement of the composite stocks belonging to the industry.
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From a valuation standpoint, KMI trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 14.47X. This is below the broader industry average of 15.2X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KMI’s 2026 earnings hasn’t seen any revisions over the past seven days.
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KMI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Carlyle Secured Lending cut its Q2'26 dividend by 12.5% to $0.35/share, aligning with industry peers facing similar pressures. CGBD's portfolio remains high quality, with a non-accrual ratio of just 0.9% (based off of fair value) and 83% of investments in first lien debt. Shares trade at a 34% discount to NAV, a steeper discount than peers, reflecting recent dividend cuts but presenting potential undervaluation.
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Marvell Technology (MRVL - Free Report) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, MRVL broke through the 20-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.
The 20-day simple moving average is a popular investing tool. Traders like this SMA because it offers a look back at a stock's price over a shorter period and helps smooth out price fluctuations. The 20-day can also show more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averages.
Like other SMAs, if a stock's price is moving above the 20-day, the trend is considered positive. When the price falls below the moving average, it can signal a downward trend.
MRVL could be on the verge of another rally after moving 37.3% higher over the last four weeks. Plus, the company is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.
The bullish case only gets stronger once investors take into account MRVL's positive earnings estimate revisions. There have been 14 revisions higher for the current fiscal year compared to none lower, and the consensus estimate has moved up as well.
Investors may want to watch MRVL for more gains in the near future given the company's key technical level and positive earnings estimate revisions.
During the past month, the ETF market has seen a wave of excitement surrounding a concentrated group of companies. While investors still want exposure to the tech giants that have dominated the past few years, the successful launch of SpaceX in early June created widespread anticipation for planned IPOs like Anthropic and OpenAI. In response to the excitement numerous firms have filled for “MANGOS” ETFs, which includes holdings across Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX.
Key Takeaways Investor focus is shifting from the Magnificent Seven toward the MANGOS basket. This prioritizes companies specializing in artificial intelligence and commercial space technology. Numerous asset managers have filed for various MANGOS ETFs, including Corgi, Yorkville America, ProShares, and T-REX. The structure of these funds range from equally weighted exposure across the group to inverse leveraged exposure, seeking -2x daily investment results. The market’s focus has shifted from the Magnificent Seven tech giants (AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, NVDA, META, TSLA) that dominated the U.S. market the past few years to the MANGOS companies. This shift reflects a change in investor preferences. It is moving from legacy hardware and consumer platform giants to pure AI and commercial space-technology companies. A few firms look to capitalize on this investor demand by filing for various MANGOS funds.
Firms Position for MANGOS Demand A week after the SpaceX IPO, Corgi filed for the Corgi MANGOS ETF. This actively managed strategy provides concentrated exposure to six core companies. The four publicly traded companies will be held through a combination of investment in common stock and derivatives. Meanwhile special purpose vehicles will be used to gain exposure to privately held companies including Anthropic and OpenAI. Additionally, Corgi has filed for a Corgi MANGOS 2X Daily ETF, which seeks investment results that equal 2x the underlying Corgi MANGOS ETF performance on a daily reset.
Yorkville America filed for 2 ETFs, the Yorkville American MANGO Plus ETF and the Yorkville American MANGO Plus Premium Equity Income ETF, designed to generate current income through options writing.
Along with the core holdings, the Yorkville funds will also invest in seven additional companies known as the “Parabolic Seven”: SNDK, MRVL, MU, INTC, DELL, AMD, and AVGO. This allows for broader exposure to companies involved in semiconductor and AI-hardware development.
Other MANGOS Funds ProShares has filed for four different MANGOS funds over the course of three days. Filings include the ProShares MANGOS ETF, the ProShares Short MANGOS ETF, the ProShares Ultra MANGOS ETF, and the ProShares UltraShort MANGOS ETF.
The ProShares MANGOS ETF will provide equally weighted exposure to the six companies. The other three funds will offer leveraged exposure to the same underlying companies. The ProShares Ultra MANGOS ETF seeks double the daily investment results of the same exposure. It aims for this primarily through investment in derivatives. Meanwhile, the ProShares Short MANGOS ETF seeks to provide -1x inverse daily investment results. The ProShares UltraShort MANGOS ETF aims for -2x inverse results.
Similar to the leveraged ETFs from Corgi and ProShares, the T-REX 2X Long MANGOS Daily Target ETF aims to capture double the performance of an index tracking the MANGOS stocks. This fund comes in with an expense ratio of 150 basis points.
High Stakes in a High-Growth Market The influx of filings marks a decisive point in market sentiment as investors look to rotate from legacy tech giants into the pure AI and commercial space sectors. However, investors should be aware of the volatility risk that comes with investment in such a concentrated portfolio of holdings. The extreme price volatility seen following the SpaceX IPO serves as a reminder of the risk inherent in concentrated portfolios, especially those that are leveraged.
Anthropic and OpenAI have filled S-1 paperwork with the SEC to go public. It is likely that Investor anticipation for these products is only going to intensify further.
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Vertiv (VRT 6.57%) is tied to one of AI's most important physical constraints: keeping advanced data centers powered, cooled, and running. The idea is that AI growth could make infrastructure companies more valuable as the challenges of heat, power, and deployment complexity become harder to solve.
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Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT - 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 company have returned +3.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.4% change. The Zacks Computers - IT Services industry, to which Vertiv belongs, has lost 11% 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.
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.
Vertiv is expected to post earnings of $1.42 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +49.5%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $6.36 points to a change of +51.4% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $8.53 indicates a change of +34.1% from what Vertiv is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.3%.
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, Vertiv 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 GrowthWhile 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 Vertiv, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $3.37 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +27.7%. For the current and next fiscal years, $13.73 billion and $17.61 billion estimates indicate +34.2% and +28.3% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryVertiv reported revenues of $2.65 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +30.1%. EPS of $1.17 for the same period compares with $0.64 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.66 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.27%. The EPS surprise was +14.71%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three 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.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Vertiv 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.
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 Vertiv. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Quarterly financial reports play a vital role on Wall Street, as they help investors see how a company has performed and what might be coming down the road in the near-term. And out of all of the metrics and results to consider, earnings is one of the most important.
Life and the stock market are both about expectations, and rising above what is expected is often rewarded, while falling short can come with negative consequences. Investors might want to try to capture stronger returns by finding positive earnings surprises.
Hunting for 'earnings whispers' or companies poised to beat their quarterly earnings estimates is a somewhat common practice. But that doesn't make it easy. One way that has been proven to work is by using the Zacks Earnings ESP tool.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Expected Surprise Prediction, or ESP, works by locking in on the most up-to-date analyst earnings revisions because they can be more accurate than estimates from weeks or even months before the actual release date. The thinking is pretty straightforward: analysts who provide earnings estimates closer to the report are likely to have more information.
Now that we understand the basic idea, let's look at how the Expected Surprise Prediction works. The ESP is calculated by comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the percentage difference between the two giving us the Zacks ESP figure.
When we join a positive earnings ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or stronger, stocks posted a positive bottom-line surprise 70% of the time. Plus, this system saw investors produce roughly 28% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Stocks with a ranking of #3 (Hold), or 60% of all stocks covered by the Zacks Rank, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with rankings of #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy), or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market; Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.
Should You Consider Amphenol?The last thing we will do today, now that we have a grasp on the ESP and how powerful of a tool it can be, is to quickly look at a qualifying stock. Amphenol (APH - Free Report) holds a #2 (Buy) at the moment and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $1.16 a share 26 days away from its upcoming earnings release on July 22, 2026.
APH has an Earnings ESP figure of +1.31%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $1.16 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15. Amphenol is one of a large database of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
APH is just one of a large group of Computer and Technology stocks with a positive ESP figure. Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) is another qualifying stock you may want to consider.
Slated to report earnings on August 19, 2026, Analog Devices holds a #2 (Buy) ranking on the Zacks Rank, and its Most Accurate Estimate is $3.39 a share 54 days from its next quarterly update.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Analog Devices is $3.33, and when you take the percentage difference between that number and its Most Accurate Estimate, you get the Earnings ESP figure of +1.89%.
Because both stocks hold a positive Earnings ESP, APH and ADI could potentially post earnings beats in their next reports.
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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.
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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 is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.
It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% 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 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.
The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.
For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) Amkor Technology is a leading outsourced semiconductor assembly and test service provider (OSAT). The company packages and tests integrated circuits for customers across smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence (AI), automotive, industrial and consumer devices. Its services span package design, wafer bump and probe, wafer back-grind, packaging, burn-in, system-level and final test and drop shipment. Amkor offers advanced packaging technologies, including High-Density Fan-Out (HDFO), 2.5D integration, advanced flip chip, fine pitch bumping, wafer-level processing and system-in-package solutions.
AMKR is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. AMKR has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 38.7% for the current fiscal year.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.46 to $2.08 per share. AMKR also boasts an average earnings surprise of +40.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, AMKR should be on investors' short list.
Onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) shares fell about 19% on Thursday after the semiconductor company announced an agreement to acquire Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7 billion.
Shares of Synaptics added about 3% to about $130 on the news.
Under the terms of the deal, Synaptics shareholders will receive 1.35 shares of Onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) common stock for each Synaptics share they own, representing an approximately 19% premium to the companies' respective 10-day volume-weighted average closing prices.
Synaptics shareholders are expected to own about 12% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis following the transaction.
Onsemi said the acquisition would expand its focus beyond power and sensing technologies into intelligent systems and edge artificial intelligence applications. The company expects the combination to increase its total addressable market by $30 billion to $243 billion by 2030 and strengthen its position in what it describes as "Physical AI" applications, including autonomous vehicles, robotics and augmented and virtual reality.
Synaptics brings its Astra Edge AI platform, wireless connectivity technologies and human-machine interface products to the combined business. Onsemi expects the transaction to generate about $200 million in annual synergies and become accretive to non-GAAP earnings per share within 18 months of closing.
The companies expect the deal to close in mid-2027, subject to regulatory approvals, Synaptics shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions.
Both companies reiterated their previously issued financial outlooks for their current quarters.
Marley Kayden discusses Onsemi (ON) after the chipmaker announced its $7 billion acquisition of Synaptics (SYNA), sending shares lower. She also talks about TD Cowen's downgrade of Onsemi to Hold following the deal.
ON Semiconductor CEO Hassane El-Khoury defended the company's core business as shares tanked 20% after announcing its largest acquisition to capitalize on physical artificial intelligence.
The maker of power and sensing components for the automotive industry on Thursday announced plans to buy edge AI and wireless connectivity solutions company Synaptics in an all-stock deal.
The pivot into physical AI grows its addressable market by an additional $30 billion, or $243 billion, by 2030, On Semiconductor said in a release.
"That is the strategic value of it, complementary to everything we have done on a very strong foundation," El-Khoury told CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" on Friday.
The acquisition also opens new markets for the company, including an AI-centric compute platform, he said.
On Semiconductor is betting on a world with physical systems capable of sensing and making decisions in real time, such as robots and autonomous vehicles.
Synaptics' Astra platform, which uses AI processors and wireless connectivity, will bolster its Edge AI capabilities, On Semiconductor said. Edge AI refers to running AI locally on hardware.
"There is no overlap on the product, which is why this deal is very exciting from a [research and development] and a product perspective," El-Khoury said.
The executive also told CNBC that the company's data center business is running smoothly and accelerating.
"The foundation that we have built is strong," he said. "We will continue to deliver on that. We have no hesitation about our core business — that remains strong."
ON Semiconductor expects the deal to close in mid-2027 and generate $200 million in annual synergies within 18 months.
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Have you been paying attention to shares of Wintrust Financial (WTFC - Free Report) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 7.4% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $163.36 in the previous session. Wintrust has gained 15.8% since the start of the year compared to the 3.2% move for the Zacks Finance sector and the 6.9% return for the Zacks Banks - Midwest industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive 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 20, 2026, Wintrust reported EPS of $3.22 versus consensus estimate of $2.96.
For the current fiscal year, Wintrust is expected to post earnings of $13.09 per share on $2.96 in revenues. This represents a 12.07% change in EPS on a 8.59% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $13.93 per share on $3.13 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 6.42% and 5.82%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsWintrust 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 has run ahead of itself.
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.
Wintrust has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are C and A, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 12.4X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 11.2X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 11.4X versus its peer group's average of 11X. 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 look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Wintrust currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to a solid earnings estimate revision trend.
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 Wintrust fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Wintrust shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.
How Does WTFC Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of WTFC have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is UMB Financial Corporation (UMBF - Free Report) . UMBF has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of D, and a Momentum Score of A.
Earnings were strong last quarter. UMB Financial Corporation beat our consensus estimate by 20.92%, and for the current fiscal year, UMBF is expected to post earnings of $12.76 per share on revenue of $2.97 billion.
Shares of UMB Financial Corporation have gained 9.2% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 11.24X and a P/CF of 11.04X.
The Banks - Midwest industry is in the top 32% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for WTFC and UMBF, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
Key Takeaways PWR is expanding beyond construction to support utilities across engineering, manufacturing and supply chains.PWR plans to invest $500-$700 million to expand transformer capacity and manufacturing footprint.Quanta ended Q1 with a record $48.5 billion backlog, strengthening multiyear revenue visibility. Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR - Free Report) is increasingly aligning its business with one of the largest infrastructure opportunities in North America as utilities modernize aging power grids to meet rising electricity demand. The expansion of artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing and electrification is placing greater pressure on transmission networks, making grid upgrades a long-term investment priority. This creates a favorable backdrop for companies with the expertise and scale to deliver complex infrastructure projects.
Grid modernization is becoming a key growth driver for Quanta because it has expanded well beyond traditional construction services. PWR now supports customers across engineering, procurement, construction, manufacturing and supply-chain solutions, allowing utilities to execute larger and more complex capital programs with greater certainty. The company is also working alongside customers much earlier in the planning process, strengthening its role in multiyear infrastructure investments.
Quanta is reinforcing this position through targeted manufacturing investments. The company plans to invest $500-$700 million over the next several years to double the power transformer manufacturing capacity while nearly doubling its off-site manufacturing, fabrication and logistics footprint to approximately 6.7 million square feet. These investments are designed to reduce equipment constraints, improve project execution and accelerate grid expansion as transmission demand grows.
The strategy is already translating into greater project visibility. Quanta ended the first quarter with a record backlog of $48.5 billion, up from $35.3 billion a year ago, including a 12-month backlog of $28.2 billion, up 45.4%, reinforcing strong multiyear revenue visibility. With utilities expected to invest heavily in transmission infrastructure for years to come, grid modernization has the potential to become one of Quanta's most durable long-term growth drivers.
How Does Quanta Compare With Infrastructure Peers?Quanta has established a leading position in North America's power infrastructure market, benefiting from growing investments in grid modernization, transmission expansion and electrification. As investors assess whether the company can sustain the long-term growth, comparisons with EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) and MasTec, Inc. (MTZ - Free Report) highlight its differentiated exposure to the evolving utility infrastructure landscape.
EMCOR is also benefiting from robust demand across electrical and mechanical construction, supported by data centers, manufacturing, health care and institutional projects. The company ended the first quarter with remaining performance obligations of $15.62 billion, reflecting strong project visibility. However, its growth remains more closely tied to building construction and facility-related services than utility transmission infrastructure.
MasTec is a closer peer, with exposure to power delivery, telecom, clean energy, pipeline and data center infrastructure. The company reported a record backlog of $20.3 billion and continues to benefit from investments in grid reliability, transmission expansion and AI-driven electricity demand. However, Quanta's integrated solutions platform, manufacturing investments and larger $48.5 billion backlog position it to capture a broader share of North America's multiyear grid modernization opportunity.
PWR’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesPWR stock has surged 70.2% in the year-to-date (“YTD”) period, outperforming the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry, the broader Construction sector and the S&P 500 index.
PWR YTD Share Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, PWR trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 47.53X, well above the industry’s 32.03X, as shown below.
PWR Valuation
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Quanta’s earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have decreased in the past 30 days. However, the revised estimates for 2026 and 2027 imply year-over-year growth of 30.5% and 17.3%, respectively.
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PWR’s Zacks RankQuanta currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV).
Shareholders who purchased shares of AVAV during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) AeroVironment understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the U.S. Space Force’s Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource program and the U.S. Space Force’s ongoing efforts to modernize the Satellite Control Network; (ii) accordingly, defendants overstated AeroVironment’s business and financial prospects; and (iii) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 27, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/aerovironment-loss-submission-form-2/?id=190201&from=3
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of AVAV during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 27, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.
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.
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Stock to Watch: Principal Financial (PFG - Free Report) Ranked among the Fortune 500 companies, Des Moines, IA-based Principal Financial Group Inc. is a leader in global investment management offering businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services, including retirement, asset management and insurance through our diverse family of financial services companies. The company was founded in 1879.
PFG is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 11.26; value investors should take notice.
Four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.06 to $9.37 per share. PFG boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, PFG should be on investors' short list.
Mettler-Toledo (MTD) 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.
Key Takeaways VSH has surged 313.5% in 2026, outperforming ON's 119.3% gain amid strong execution.Vishay posted Q1 revenue growth of 17.3% as automotive, industrial and AI demand accelerated.ON saw Q1 revenues rise 5%, supported by EV silicon carbide growth and expanding AI data center demand. Automotive electrification, rising semiconductor content per vehicle, and AI-driven infrastructure spending continue to reshape the semiconductor landscape. These factors are creating significant opportunities for both Vishay Intertechnology (VSH - Free Report) and ON Semiconductor (ON - Free Report) .
Vishay is benefiting from accelerating momentum under its “Vishay 3.0” transformation strategy, which is helping the company capture market share across automotive electronics, industrial semiconductors, and AI-related power applications.
ON Semiconductor remains a major player in EV power systems, silicon carbide solutions, and AI data center power management. While both stocks have surged in 2026, with VSH gaining 313.5% compared with ON's 119.3%, Vishay's strong execution suggests it offers a more compelling upside opportunity for the remainder of 2026.
Looking ahead, both companies appear well positioned to benefit from favorable secular trends in EV adoption, industrial automation, and AI infrastructure spending. However, their growth narratives differ meaningfully.
Vishay is entering a broad-based recovery cycle with accelerating order momentum, expanding capacity, and increasing share gains across multiple end markets. ON Semiconductor, while benefiting from improving cyclical recovery and AI power demand, remains somewhat more dependent on the successful execution of its restructuring and portfolio optimization strategy.
YTD Price Chart VSH vs ON
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Case for VSHVishay’s strongest advantage lies in the successful execution of its aggressive Vishay 3.0 transformation strategy, which is fundamentally changing the company’s growth profile. In the first quarter of 2026, revenues increased 17.3% year over year to $839 million, exceeding guidance and reflecting strong growth across all end markets, channels, and geographies. Management emphasized that increased consumption, higher inventory replenishment, and market share gains were driving stronger volume growth. The company's total book-to-bill improved to an impressive 1.34, with backlog rising 21% to $1.6 billion.
Automotive remains one of Vishay’s most promising growth engines. Automotive revenues rose 2.7% sequentially, driven by accelerated hybrid and EV production programs and rising semiconductor content per vehicle.
Management highlighted that Vishay is now the top resistor supplier to multiple OEMs launching new EV platforms and expects these programs to scale through at least 2028. Industrial demand also remains exceptionally strong, with AI infrastructure projects in North America driving demand for power transmission, power supplies, smart grid solutions, and next-generation 800-volt power management systems for data centers.
The company is also aggressively investing in silicon carbide products and expanding manufacturing capacity through its new 12-inch German fab. Risks linger around elevated capital expenditure and near-term negative free cash flow, but operational momentum remains exceptionally strong.
AXT currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
VSH’s Sales & EPS Estimate
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Case for ONON Semiconductor continues to execute its long-term strategy centered around EV power systems, silicon carbide, industrial automation, and rapidly expanding AI data center opportunities. First-quarter revenues improved 5% year over year to $1.51 billion, while gross margin improved for the third consecutive quarter to 38.5%. These gains reflect benefits from portfolio optimization and manufacturing restructuring initiatives. Management emphasized that the company has likely exited the cyclical trough and expects stronger growth in the second half.
The company remains particularly well positioned within EV power systems, where demand for silicon carbide content continues to expand rapidly. ON disclosed that its silicon carbide solutions now hold roughly 55% share of new EV models introduced at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show.
ON’s China automotive revenues grew despite a 6% decline in broader passenger vehicle demand. AI data center revenues grew more than 30% sequentially during the first quarter, with management expecting AI-related revenues to double in 2026.
Additional strength is emerging from gallium nitride products, industrial automation, robotics sensing systems, and power solutions supporting hyperscaler infrastructure. However, ON remains exposed to cyclical automotive recovery risk, inventory normalization, and the need to successfully execute its ongoing portfolio rationalization initiatives.
ON Semiconductor currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
ON’s Sales & EPS Estimate
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Valuation ComparisonVSH trades at a forward P/E of 52.79X, significantly above the broader sector average of 23.82X and far above its own five-year median valuation of 12.63X. While the premium valuation reflects substantial optimism, investors appear increasingly rewarding Vishay’s accelerating market share gains, improving margins, and growing exposure to higher-value automotive and industrial semiconductor markets.
VSH’s P/E F12M Chart
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ON trades at a forward earnings of 32.06X, above both the semiconductor sector average of 23.82X and its own five-year median valuation of 16.68X. While valuation remains elevated, it appears more reasonable than Vishay’s premium multiple, reflecting a more balanced investor outlook tied to steady execution rather than explosive growth expectations.
ON’s P/E F12M Chart
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ConclusionBoth Vishay and ON Semiconductor are positioned to benefit from powerful long-term semiconductor growth drivers, particularly in automotive electrification, industrial automation, and AI infrastructure. ON remains a high-quality semiconductor leader with strong silicon carbide leadership, with growing hyperscaler exposure, and improving profitability.
However, Vishay currently offers the more attractive investment opportunity. Its accelerating market share gains, broad-based end-market recovery, aggressive capacity expansion strategy, improving operational execution, and rapidly strengthening automotive and industrial demand create a more powerful growth narrative. Despite premium valuation levels, Vishay’s stronger momentum, and expanding competitive position make it the more compelling auto semiconductor stock to own currently.
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Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
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VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, 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 +24% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To 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.
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: Dutch Bros (BROS - Free Report) Dutch Bros Inc. operates and franchises drive-thru beverage shops focused on hand-crafted drinks served with speed and service. The company was founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma in Grants Pass, OR. Dutch Bros is incorporated in Delaware and its principal executive offices are in Tempe, AZ. It operates roasting, packing, warehouse and administrative facilities centered in Grants Pass, OR, and a roasting and packing facility in Melissa, TX.
BROS is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. BROS has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 22.4% for the current fiscal year.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $0.93 per share. BROS boasts an average earnings surprise of +31.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, BROS should be on investors' short list.
Fox Corporation (FOX - Free Report) has been beaten down lately with too much selling pressure. While the stock has lost 25.1% over the past four weeks, there is light at the end of the tunnel as it is now in oversold territory and Wall Street analysts expect the company to report better earnings than they predicted earlier.
We use Relative Strength Index (RSI), one of the most commonly used technical indicators, for spotting whether a stock is oversold. This is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements.
RSI oscillates between zero and 100. Usually, a stock is considered oversold when its RSI reading falls below 30.
Technically, every stock oscillates between being overbought and oversold irrespective of the quality of their fundamentals. And the beauty of RSI is that it helps you quickly and easily check if a stock's price is reaching a point of reversal.
So, by this measure, if a stock has gotten too far below its fair value just because of unwarranted selling pressure, investors may start looking for entry opportunities in the stock for benefiting from the inevitable rebound.
However, like every investing tool, RSI has its limitations, and should not be used alone for making an investment decision.
Why a Trend Reversal is Due for FOXThe RSI reading of 24.69 for FOX is an indication that the heavy selling could be in the process of exhausting itself, so the stock could bounce back in a quest for reaching the old equilibrium of supply and demand.
The RSI value is not the only factor that indicates a potential turnaround for the stock in the near term. On the fundamental side, there has been strong agreement among the sell-side analysts covering the stock in raising earnings estimates for the current year. Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for FOX has increased 0.3%. And an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.
Moreover, FOX currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. This is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential turnaround in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
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Investors also need to look at what a company will earn down the road. This is why earnings estimate revisions are so important.
Stocks that receive upward earnings estimate revisions are more likely to receive even more upward changes in the future. For example, if an analyst raised their estimates last month, they're more likely to do it again this month, and other analysts are likely to do the same.
Harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions is where the Zacks Rank comes in. The Zacks Rank, which is a unique, proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions to make it easier to build a winning portfolio.
The Zacks Rank consists of four main pillars: Agreement, Magnitude, Upside, and Surprise. Each one is given a raw score, which is recalculated every night and compiled into the Rank. Then, stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell," using this data.
The Focus List is comprised of stocks hand-picked from a long list of #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) ranked companies, meaning that each new addition boasts a bullish earnings consensus among analysts.
Since stock prices respond to revisions, it can be very profitable to buy stocks with rising earnings estimates. By buying Focus List stocks, then, you're likely getting into companies whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.
Focus List Spotlight: CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) CBRE Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate services and investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. It provides leasing, property sales, commercial mortgage origination, loan servicing, valuations and other advisory services to tenants, owners, lenders and investors across major global markets. The company also provides facilities management, property management and workplace experience services through its Building Operations platform and delivers program management, project management and cost consultancy through Turner & Townsend. CBRE also operates an investment management business and a real estate development business under its Real Estate Investments segment.
CBRE, a #2 (Buy) stock, was added to the Focus List on March 13, 2017 at $36.4 per share. Since then, shares have increased 269.73% to $134.58.
For fiscal 2026, one analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $7.65. CBRE boasts an average earnings surprise of 17%.
Earnings for CBRE are forecasted to see growth of 19.9% for the current fiscal year as well.
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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?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Cipher Digital Inc. (CIFR - Free Report) .
Cipher Digital Inc. currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.24, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 17 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.24 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 17 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 14 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 82.4% and 11.8% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for CIFR
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While the ABR calls for buying Cipher Digital Inc., it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.
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.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
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.
In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.
In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
Is CIFR a Good Investment?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Cipher Digital Inc., the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at -$0.8.
Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Cipher Digital Inc. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Cipher Digital Inc.
NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK).
Shareholders who purchased shares of GPK during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: February 4, 2025 to February 2, 2026
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Graphic Packaging was experiencing, inter alia, significant inventory management issues, as well as significantly reduced demand and volumes and increased costs; (ii) defendants downplayed the true scope and severity of the foregoing issues, which were likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on the Company’s business and financial results; (iii) defendants likewise overstated the strength and sustainability of the Company’s business model and operations, as well as its ability to weather ongoing macroeconomic headwinds; (iv) accordingly, the Company’s previously issued FY 2025 financial guidance was unreliable and/or unrealistic; and (v) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 6, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/graphic-packaging-holding-company-loss-submission-form/?id=190196&from=3
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of GPK during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 6, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM).
Shareholders who purchased shares of VRRM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the complaint, defendants provided 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 Verra’s relationship with Avis Budget Group (“Avis”), and in particular obtaining a contract extension with Avis. Further, the Company minimized concerns that major rent-a-cars could replace Verra with in-house solutions or outsourced alternatives. On May 26, 2026, Verra issued a press release announcing a termination notice from Avis regarding its contract and accordingly lowered its 2026 full-year financial outlook. Almost one week later on June 1, 2026, the Company announced a sudden and surprising transition of its President and Chief Executive Officer David Roberts. Following this news, the price of Verra’s common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $13.08 per share on May 26, 2026, Verra’s stock price fell to $3.85 per share on May 27, 2026, a decline of about 71%.
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WGO's cheap valuation and 4.5% dividend yield make the contrarian case, but weak earnings, softer demand and lower guidance keep value-trap risk alive.
Key Takeaways WGO's 2026 outlook hinges on whether Motorhome RV strength can offset towable RV and marine weakness.Motorhome RV revenues rose 10.1% to $320.7M, with operating margin improving to 3% from negative 1.1%.Affordability pressure, cautious dealer ordering and weak big-ticket demand still weigh on Winnebago. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO - Free Report) is navigating a split 2026 backdrop. Motorhome improvement is helping, but the broader outdoor recreation market remains pressured.
The key question is whether product breadth and brand expansion can outweigh weak discretionary demand. For now, investors have to balance a visible bright spot against still-fragile towable RV and marine trends.
Winnebago's Segmental SplitWinnebago’s business is organized around three reportable segments: Towable RV, Motorhome RV and Marine. That mix matters because the company is not moving through the cycle evenly.
Towable RV represented 45.2% of fiscal 2025 revenues, while Motorhome RV accounted for 43.7%. Marine contributed 11.1%, making it smaller but still relevant to earnings quality, dealer demand and the company’s broader outdoor recreation identity.
Thor Industries, Inc. (THO - Free Report) remains a direct RV peer because it also competes across towable and motorized recreational vehicles. Patrick Industries, Inc. (PATK - Free Report) adds a supply-chain lens, since its component exposure to RV and marine markets makes it sensitive to the same production and dealer-order trends affecting Winnebago.
WGO Finds Support in New ProductsWinnebago continues to lean on new products to defend share and broaden price-point coverage. In towables, the Access and Thrive platforms under the Winnebago brand and Grand Design’s Transcend Lite are aimed at expanding participation among buyers who remain price conscious.
The company is also refreshing the higher end of its portfolio. The ARKA off-grid adventure truck, updated Newmar offerings and Grand Design’s Worry-Free Roof technology support product differentiation in motorhomes and towables.
Marine is part of the same strategy. Barletta’s Sanza line creates a more accessible entry point into the brand while Barletta continues to build share in the U.S. aluminum pontoon segment.
Winnebago Gets a Lift From MotorhomesThe Motorhome RV segment is the clearest support point in Winnebago’s latest results. Segment revenues rose 10.1% year over year to $320.7 million in the fiscal third quarter of 2026.
The profit improvement was more important than the sales gain. Motorhome RV generated operating income of $9.6 million and a 3% operating margin, compared with an operating loss of $3.2 million and a negative 1.1% margin in the year-ago quarter.
Higher unit volume and selective price adjustments helped the segment, partly offset by higher input costs. Management also cited traction at Grand Design Motorized, execution at Newmar and broader share gains across key motorhome categories.
WGO Still Faces Demand HeadwindsThe bullish case still runs into a difficult retail backdrop. Consumers remain interested in outdoor recreation, but affordability pressure, cumulative inflation, elevated interest rates and uncertainty around geopolitical events are delaying big-ticket purchases.
Dealer behavior is another drag. Management pointed to more deliberate ordering, with dealers focused on inventory quality, carrying costs and retail sell-through rather than adding wholesale volume.
These pressures are showing up outside motorhomes. Towable RV revenues fell 26.1% year over year in the fiscal third quarter of 2026, while Marine revenues declined 8.3%. Both segments also saw lower operating margins as volume deleverage, product mix and higher input costs weighed on performance.
What Winnebago’s Stock Signals Say NowThe bottom line is that Winnebago has one meaningful operating bright spot, but the stock still carries a weak short-term profile. Motorhome strength gives WGO a recovery argument, while towables, marine and consumer affordability keep that argument from looking clean.
WGO currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). The Value Score of A supports the view that valuation screens well, and the Growth Score of B and VGM Score of B are not dismissive of the company’s broader financial profile.
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The Momentum Score of D keeps the signal mix cautious. Since Zacks Style Scores are designed to complement the Zacks Rank, the unfavorable rank makes it harder to treat WGO’s valuation as enough on its own. Investors may need clearer evidence that motorhome strength can spread across the portfolio before becoming more constructive.
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Key Takeaways KR, WOR, DAL, NECB and WKC recently announced higher dividends for shareholders.Persistent inflation and market uncertainty are boosting focus on dividend-paying stocks.Each featured stock has raised dividends multiple times in the past five years with modest payout ratios. The financial markets remain volatile as mixed U.S. economic data give investors more reasons to stay cautious. Inflation remains sticky, with May Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, rising 4.1% year over year, the highest level since April 2023. Core PCE reached 3.4%. To counter growing inflation risk, the Fed has kept interest rates unchanged in the range of 3.50-3.75%, signaling that some policymakers still expect another rate hike this year, reinforcing concerns that borrowing costs could stay higher for longer.
The cracks are becoming harder to ignore. Housing starts fell to a six-month low of 1.177 million, far below expectations, while durable goods orders dropped 4.5% in May. Manufacturing data also showed uneven momentum, with New York factory activity slowing sharply despite remaining in expansion territory. Although first-quarter GDP was revised up to 2.1% and consumer spending continued, persistent inflation suggests the economy faces growing pressure, making investors wary about the outlook for growth and corporate earnings.
Amid such market conditions, cautious investors who wish to diversify their portfolios and pick dividend-paying stocks can keep a tab on some prominent names like The Kroger Co. (KR - Free Report) , Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (WOR - Free Report) , Delta Air Lines (DAL - Free Report) , Northeast Community Bancorp (NECB - Free Report) and World Kinect Corporation (WKC - Free Report) . Companies that pay out dividends consistently indicate a healthy business model. Stocks that have raised dividends recently exhibit a sound financial structure and can counter market upheavals. Moreover, stocks that tend to reward investors with a high dividend payout outperform non-dividend-paying entities in a highly volatile market.
The KrogerThe Kroger is one of the largest food and grocery retailers in the United States, operating an extensive omnichannel network of supermarkets, pharmacies, fuel centers and digital commerce platforms. This Cincinnati, OH-based company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
On June 25, KR declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 39 cents a share on Sept. 1, 2026. KR has a dividend yield of 2.4%.
Over the past five years, KR has increased its dividend six times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 28% of earnings. Check The Kroger’s dividend history here.
Worthington EnterprisesWorthington Enterprises is headquartered in Columbus, OH. This Zacks Rank #3 company is a designer and manufacturer of brands, operating in segments like Building Products, Consumer Products and Sustainable Energy Solutions.
On June 23, WOR declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 20 cents a share on Sept. 29, 2026. WOR has a dividend yield of 1.3%.
In the past five years, WOR has increased its dividend six times. Its payout ratio is currently 22% of earnings. Check Worthington Enterprises’ dividend history here.
Delta Air LinesDelta Air Lines provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. This Atlanta, GA-based company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
On June 18, DAL announced that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 22 cents a share on July 30, 2026. DAL has a dividend yield of 0.8%.
Over the past five years, DAL has increased its dividend four times. Its payout ratio now sits at 13% of earnings. Check Delta Air Lines' dividend history here.
Northeast Community BancorpNortheast Community Bancorp operates as a community-oriented financial institution offering traditional financial services to consumers and businesses in its market area and its lending territory. This Zacks Rank #3 company operates from White Plains, NY.
On June 18, NECB declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 25 cents a share on Aug. 6, 2026. NECB has a dividend yield of 3%.
Over the past five years, NECB has increased its dividend six times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 25% of earnings. Check Northeast Community Bancorp's dividend history here.
World Kinect CorporationWorld Kinect Corporation is headquartered in Miami, FL. This Zacks Rank #3 energy management company offers a broad suite of energy advisory, management and fulfillment services, digital and other technology solutions, as well as sustainability products and services across the energy product spectrum.
On June 18, WKC declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 23 cents a share on June 16, 2026. WKC has a dividend yield of 2.5%.
In the past five years, WKC has increased its dividend four times. Its payout ratio is currently 37% of earnings. Check World Kinect Corporation’s dividend history here.
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The upcoming report from MSC Industrial (MSM - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share, indicating an increase of 17.6% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $1.03 billion, representing an increase of 5.8% year over year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.
While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.
Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific MSC Industrial metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Sales Days' at 64 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 64 .
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Average Daily Sales (ADS)' will likely reach $16.10 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $15.20 million in the same quarter last year.
Analysts expect 'Days Sales Outstanding' to come in at 38 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 39 .
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Shares of MSC Industrial have experienced a change of +8.7% in the past month compared to the -1.4% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), MSM is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Key Takeaways The Standard Commercial Lines segment generated 71% of total revenues and 79% of net premiums written in 2025.Expansion into new states, including Kansas in 2025, supports premium growth and broader market presence.Higher new business, pricing, renewal exposure and retention continue to drive growth in the segment. Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (SIGI - Free Report) has a strong presence in the standard commercial lines market, focusing primarily on small and middle-market businesses. SIGI sells the Standard Commercial Lines property and casualty insurance products and services to commercial enterprises, typically businesses, non-profit organizations, and local government agencies, primarily in 36 states and the District of Columbia.
Selective Insurance continues to expand its Standard Commercial Lines footprint with the goal of a near national presence, while maintaining an agent-driven distribution model. Since 2017, SIGI has added 14 states to the Standard Commercial Lines footprint, including Kansas in 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, these expansion states produced $125 million in premiums, representing approximately 9% of total direct premiums written and 1% marginal total premium growth. SIGI expects to write new business in Montana and Wyoming by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Standard Commercial Lines is the core revenue driver for Selective Insurance Group, making it the company's primary earnings engine. It generates the majority of the company's premium revenue, supplies the investment float that supports investment income, and serves as the foundation of the long-term growth strategy. This segment accounted for 71% of total revenues and 79% of total net premiums written in 2025. Higher new business, renewal pure price increases, exposure growth on renewal policies, and higher retention should continue to drive premiums in the segment.
Selective Insurance's standard commercial lines strategy centers on profitable underwriting rather than market-share expansion. By concentrating on well-understood industries, maintaining strong independent agency partnerships and exercising disciplined pricing, SIGI has consistently generated underwriting results that compare favorably with many peers across the commercial property and casualty insurance industry.
What About Its Peers?Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS - Free Report) , a global specialty underwriter, has a strategic focus on specialty products, including professional liability, cyber insurance, marine and aviation. AXS has been witnessing an increase in its top line over a considerable period of time on the back of higher net premiums. Its well-performing Insurance segment largely contributes to improving premiums. It continues to boost shareholder value through stock buybacks and dividend hikes.
Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR - Free Report) has been displaying a good track record of net written premiums due to increased volume of policies written across the lines of business, driven by new business generated with existing partners, strong premium retention rates for existing business, expansion of its products’ geographic and distribution footprint, and new partnerships. Backed by a sustained operational performance, the company has maintained a solid capital position.
SIGI’s Price PerformanceShares of SIGI have gained 9.9% in the past year, outperforming the industry.
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SIGI’s Expensive ValuationThe stock is overvalued compared with its industry. It is currently trading at a price-to-book ratio of 1.67, above the industry average of 1.42. It carries a Value Score of A.
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Estimate Movement for SIGIThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for SIGI’s second-quarter 2026 EPS has moved up 2.4% in the past 60 days. The same for full-year 2026 and 2027 EPS has moved up 1.9% and 0.4%, respectively, in the past 30 days.
NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX).
Shareholders who purchased shares of CALX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company’s first quarter margins had significantly benefited from advanced purchasing of memory components; (2) the Company’s advanced supply of memory components was dwindling; (3) as a result, the Company was experiencing negative margin pressure as it was forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s margins, business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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SummaryCognition Therapeutics is currently prioritizing zervimesine for DLB psychosis. This is after the FDA’s feedback gave their planned pivotal program a clearer path.Basically, DLB psychosis has no approved therapy, and zervimesine is a promising oral once-daily drug that already has interesting Phase 2 data.CGTX’s SHIMMER trial was a good start, but their next trial must confirm longer-lasting hallucination and delusion benefits.I do believe their narrowed focus helps to some extent. Still, CGTX’s runway only lasts into Q2 2027, while the pivotal start is expected around mid-2027.So, despite its potential dilution risks, I feel CGTX’s zervimesine potential for DLB warrants a speculative “Buy” at an EV of just $71.9 million. Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images
Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (CGTX) is a biopharmaceutical company developing a small-molecule drug called zervimesine. This asset is targeted for age-related neurodegenerative disorders, principally dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Based on the results of the Phase
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Key Takeaways Ubiquiti's Q3 fiscal 2026 revenues rose 18.7% year over year, led by Enterprise Technology growth.UI's Enterprise Technology revenues climbed 22.6%, with North America revenues up 27% year over year.Ubiquiti expects product innovation and operations investments to support higher-value sales and expansion. Ubiquiti, Inc. (UI - Free Report) delivered impressive results in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with revenues rising to $788.2 million from $664.2 million a year ago. The 18.7% year over year surge was driven by robust demand across its Enterprise Technology portfolio, while profitability also improved.
The Enterprise Technology segment generated $717.9 million in revenues, up from $585.7 million in the prior-year quarter, up 22.6% year over year. The company is benefiting from rising enterprise networking demand, increasing adoption of IoT-connected devices and continued deployment of unified IT infrastructure solutions. The North America region, which is Ubiquiti’s largest market, generated $410.2 million in revenues, up 27% year over year. Europe, the Middle East and Africa continued to post steady growth. Despite a lower market share, the company has witnessed improved traction in the Asia Pacific and South America regions.
The company continues to enhance the UniFi ecosystem and broaden its networking and unified IT management offerings. Management believes investments in product innovation, inventory management and operations will help maintain its competitive position while supporting higher-value product sales and long-term market expansion. Per our estimate, the company is set to report $2.83 billion in revenues from this segment in 2026, indicating a growth of 26% year over year.
How Are Competitors Faring?Ubiquiti faces competition from Cisco Systems (CSCO - Free Report) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE - Free Report) . Cisco enables enterprises and service providers to deliver highly secure connectivity from workplaces to data centers worldwide. During the recent quarter, the company’s total revenues increased 12% year over year, while networking revenues rose 25% year over year. Accelerating demand for Cisco’s switching and routing portfolio is driving this growth.
HPE reported revenue growth of 40.4% year over year. The Networking segment generated $2.7 billion in revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up 148.2% year over year. Management highlighted record campus and branch orders, with nearly 20% normalized growth in enterprise data center switching orders and nearly 30% normalized growth in routing orders. HPE also launched new autonomous, agentic AI operations capabilities and raised its cumulative Networks for AI order target to at least $2 billion by the end of fiscal 2026, reflecting confidence in AI-driven demand for high-performance networking.
UI’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesUbiquiti has gained 36.7% in the past year compared with the Wireless Equipment industry’s growth of 42.5%.
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Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 34.57 forward earnings, higher than 31.44 for the industry.
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Earnings estimates for UI for 2026 have improved over the past 60 days.
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Ubiquiti carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter on Thursday.
The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $3.66 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.63 per share. The company posted quarterly sales of $3.719 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $3.728 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.
"The fourth quarter was a strong finish to an excellent year, one in which we significantly outperformed the industry," said Darden President and CEO Rick Cardenas.
Darden issued its full-year financial outlook for fiscal 2027. The company expects total sales of $13.60 billion to $13.75 billion, while analysts estimate $13.718 billion.
Darden shares closed at $212.76 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Darden following earnings announcement.
BTIG analyst Peter Saleh maintained Darden with a Buy and raised the price target from $225 to $235. Stephens & Co. analyst Jim Salera maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $210 to $216. Baird analyst David Tarantino maintained the stock with a Neutral and raised the price target from $210 to $220. Considering buying DRI stock? Here’s what analysts think:
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