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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value 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.
Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.
Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.
VGM ScoreIf you 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.
It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Sonic Automotive (SAH - Free Report) Sonic Automotive is one of the leading automotive retailers in the United States. Apart from selling new and used cars and light trucks, the company offers warranties, service contracts, vehicle financing and insurance. Further, it provides maintenance and repair services, and sells replacement parts and aftermarket automotive products. Each sale of a new or used vehicle comes with financing and insurance options and helps the firm earn financing fees and insurance and other aftermarket product commissions. Each of the company’s franchised dealerships include a fully integrated service and parts department.
SAH is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 14.55; value investors should take notice.
For fiscal 2026, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.14 to $6.93 per share. SAH boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.5%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, SAH should be on investors' short list.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when Sonic Automotive (SAH - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis auto dealer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.75 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -20.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $3.78 billion, up 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.35% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Sonic Automotive?For Sonic Automotive, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Sonic Automotive will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Sonic Automotive would post earnings of $1.46 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.62, delivering a surprise of +10.96%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Sonic Automotive doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAnother stock from the Zacks Automotive - Retail and Whole Sales industry, Lithia Motors (LAD - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $8.67 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -15.3%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $9.64 billion, up 0.6% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Lithia Motors has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.31%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Lithia Motors will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.
VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: BILL Holdings (BILL - Free Report) BILL Holdings, Inc. primarily serves small and midsize businesses through its AI-powered financial operations platform that connects customers with their suppliers and clients.
BILL is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. BILL has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 25.2% over the past four weeks.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $2.64 per share. BILL also boasts an average earnings surprise of +21.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, BILL should be on investors' short list.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Federal Signal (FSS - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company that makes products ranging from street sweepers to toll booth technology for government, industrial and commercial customers is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $669.62 million, up 18.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.13% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Federal Signal?For Federal Signal, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.55%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Federal Signal will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Federal Signal would post earnings of $0.89 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.18, delivering a surprise of +32.58%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Federal Signal appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry, Paccar (PCAR - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.33 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -2.9%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $7.1 billion, up 2% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Paccar has been revised 2.6% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of -0.05%, reflecting a lower Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Paccar will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
California Public Employees Retirement System reduced its holdings in Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA – Free Report) by 2.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 291,645 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,813 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned 0.16% of Okta worth $22,955,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kera Capital Partners Inc. lifted its position in shares of Okta by 18.4% during the 1st quarter. Kera Capital Partners Inc. now owns 6,394 shares of the company’s stock valued at $503,000 after acquiring an additional 993 shares during the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Okta by 81.1% during the first quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 719 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 322 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Okta by 2.1% in the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 32,752 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,576,000 after purchasing an additional 682 shares during the period. SteelPeak Wealth LLC increased its stake in Okta by 2.8% in the 1st quarter. SteelPeak Wealth LLC now owns 5,166 shares of the company’s stock worth $407,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its stake in Okta by 71.9% in the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 3,553,091 shares of the company’s stock worth $281,209,000 after purchasing an additional 1,485,963 shares in the last quarter. 86.64% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of analysts have commented on OKTA shares. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price objective on shares of Okta from $95.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Raymond James Financial downgraded shares of Okta from a “buy” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Arete Research set a $127.00 price target on shares of Okta and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. KeyCorp upped their price target on shares of Okta from $130.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Okta from a “buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $121.81.
View Our Latest Research Report on Okta
Insider Buying and Selling at Okta In related news, Director Shellye L. Archambeau sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $212,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 9,192 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $781,320. The trade was a 21.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Larissa Schwartz sold 2,463 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.00, for a total value of $295,560.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 25,241 shares in the company, valued at $3,028,920. This represents a 8.89% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 174,224 shares of company stock worth $22,534,353 over the last quarter. Insiders own 4.61% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Okta Here are the key news stories impacting Okta this week:
Positive Sentiment: Okta is being highlighted by multiple outlets as a strong momentum stock, suggesting investor interest remains high despite the pullback. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to point to Okta as a beneficiary of rising enterprise AI adoption, which is supporting demand for cybersecurity, identity protection, and zero-trust tools. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary around the AI era of cybersecurity, including the OpenAI hack discussion, reinforces the broader theme that spending on security may rise alongside AI investment. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Okta remains one of the more widely watched stocks on Zacks, and that attention may help keep trading volume and volatility elevated. Article Title Negative Sentiment: The recent drop appears tied to no fresh negative company announcement, making the move more consistent with a post-rally cooling-off period and broader software-sector caution. Article Title Negative Sentiment: Some market participants are also worried that enterprise tech budgets could shift toward AI infrastructure, which may weigh on software spending expectations across the sector. Article Title Okta Stock Down 3.5% OKTA stock opened at $136.69 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $121.98 and a two-hundred day moving average of $95.28. The company has a market cap of $23.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 99.05, a PEG ratio of 5.10 and a beta of 0.77. Okta, Inc. has a 12-month low of $62.66 and a 12-month high of $157.00.
Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.85 by $0.06. Okta had a net margin of 8.24% and a return on equity of 4.15%. The business had revenue of $765.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $751.84 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.86 earnings per share. Okta’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Okta has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.790-3.870 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.950-0.970 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Okta, Inc. will post 1.75 EPS for the current year.
About Okta (Free Report)
Okta, Inc is a publicly traded provider of identity and access management solutions, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2009 by Todd McKinnon and Frederic Kerrest, the company completed its initial public offering in April 2017. Under the leadership of McKinnon as chief executive officer and Kerrest as chief operating officer, Okta has grown into a leading vendor in the cybersecurity space, focusing on secure user authentication, single sign-on and lifecycle management for digital identities.
At the core of Okta’s offering is the Okta Identity Cloud, a suite of cloud-native services that enable organizations to manage user access across web and mobile applications, on-premises systems and APIs.
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Key Takeaways KMI expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA over 5% above budget and adjusted EPS over 12% above plan.Natural gas projects make up 92% of KMI's $9.6 billion backlog, with additions expected to outpace burn.KMI has room to fund more projects, with each 0.1 turn of leverage adding about $850 million of capacity. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI - Free Report) used its second-quarter 2026 earnings call to make a forward-looking case centered less on the quarter’s beat and more on the scale of natural gas infrastructure demand ahead.
Management’s message was that rising liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) exports, power demand and data center-related load growth are expanding the company’s project runway while leaving balance sheet flexibility intact.
KMI Raises the Bar for 2026Chief executive officer Kimberly Dang said Kinder Morgan outperformed both last year and its internal budget in the first half, prompting a higher outlook for 2026. The company now expects full-year adjusted EBITDA to finish more than 5% above budget and adjusted EPS to land more than 12% above its original plan.
That updated stance followed adjusted EPS of $0.37, up 32% year over year and above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.31. Revenues rose to $4.48 billion from $4.04 billion and topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.29 billion.
Chief financial officer David Michels added that second-quarter adjusted EBITDA climbed 12% to $2.199 billion, while net debt to adjusted EBITDA ended the quarter at 3.6 times, below the company’s 3.8 times budget and at the low end of its target range.
Kinder Morgan Sees Demand Outrunning Backlog BurnExecutive chairman Richard Kinder framed the broader story around natural gas demand growth and the need for new midstream infrastructure backed by long-term contracts. He said the company expects to make final investment decisions on substantial additional projects during the rest of 2026.
Dang said the backlog slipped to $9.6 billion from roughly $10.1 billion because Kinder Morgan placed more than $650 million of projects into service, but she also noted nearly $400 million of projects have contingent board approval and are close to contract execution.
She also pointed to an opportunity set above $10 billion and said management expects project additions in the second half to more than offset roughly $1 billion scheduled to enter service in that period. Natural gas projects account for about 92% of the existing backlog.
KMI Leans Into Power and LNG Build-OutPresident Dax Sanders said natural gas transport volumes increased 7% in the quarter, supported by LNG deliveries on Tennessee Gas Pipeline, higher intrastate demand, stronger power demand on El Paso and greater exports to Mexico. Gathering volumes rose 26%, with KinderHawk in the Haynesville up 54%.
Management repeatedly tied future expansion to power generation and LNG. Sanders said Kinder Morgan is developing projects tied to more than 10 Bcf per day of gas demand in power and about 3 Bcf per day in LNG.
Dang also highlighted Wood Mackenzie’s outlook for U.S. gas demand to exceed 160 Bcf per day by 2035, with growth driven mainly by LNG exports and electricity demand. Her emphasis suggested KMI sees structural, not temporary, support for its core franchise.
Kinder Morgan Q&A Focuses on CapEx CapacityA Wells Fargo analyst pressed management on whether Kinder Morgan may need to move beyond its usual roughly $3 billion annual growth capital pace if power-related opportunities keep expanding. Dang answered that the current backlog already drives leverage lower over time and that the company has room to fund incremental spending while staying within its leverage framework.
She quantified that flexibility by saying each 0.1 turn of leverage represents about $850 million of capacity, implying meaningful room to fund more projects before reaching 4 times debt to EBITDA.
That exchange mattered because it showed management is not signaling capital restraint as the main bottleneck. The gating factor appears to be contract timing and customer commitments rather than balance sheet capacity.
KMI Uses Q&A to Sharpen Project TimelineAnalyst questions also drew out more detail on individual growth projects. On Western Gateway, Sanders said Kinder Morgan and Phillips 66 have made significant progress on agreements and could reach FID in the next month or two.
On Permian Link, Natural Gas Pipelines President Sital Mody said customer discussions are continuing and targeted the project for a 2030 in-service date, while stressing that contract support remains the key trigger for sanctioning.
Mody also described Tennessee’s Project 219 South as starting with a smaller brownfield-oriented case that can scale if market demand warrants. That answer showed Kinder Morgan is designing projects with optionality rather than committing immediately to the largest configurations.
Kinder Morgan Leaves an Expansion-First ImpressionThe call’s overall tone was confident and disciplined. Management emphasized that all business segments contributed to growth, but the center of the discussion stayed on gas infrastructure, backlog conversion and the ability to fund expansion internally.
Just as important, executives were careful not to overpromise on timing. Across multiple Q&A exchanges, they stressed the size of the opportunity set while keeping the focus on contract execution, permitting and customer negotiations.
What Zacks Signals Say on KMIKMI carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), along with a Value Score of D, Growth Score of C, Momentum Score of D and VGM Score of D. In Zacks terms, the rank suggests a more neutral near-term earnings revision outlook than a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Style Scores point to a mixed profile, with the Growth Score standing above the stock’s Value, Momentum and VGM readings. Zacks’ framework generally favors Rank #1 or #2 stocks paired with an A or B Style Score, while Rank #3 names can be held but do not carry the same expected near-term performance profile. The Zacks Rank can also change as analysts revise estimates following the just-reported results.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun, and The Mobility House — leaders in grid flexibility and smart charging technology — today announced a joint effort to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in Massachusetts. Under this effort, qualifying residential customers of Eversource and National Grid in Massachusetts will be able to enroll their V2G-capable electric vehicles (EVs) in ConnectedSolutions. The existing ConnectedSolutions program uses flexible capaci.
The market expects Eversource Energy (ES - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis New England power provider is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -4.2%.
Revenues are expected to be $3.04 billion, up 7.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.75% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Eversource?For Eversource, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -4.14%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Eversource will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Eversource would post earnings of $1.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.73, delivering a surprise of +8.81%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Eversource doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsWEC Energy Group (WEC - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.81 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +6.6%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $2.07 billion, up 3.1% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for WEC Energy has been revised 5.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.83%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that WEC Energy will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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Why the Comcast Spin-Off Won't Fix What's Actually BrokenComcast NASDAQ: CMCSA executives said the company’s second-quarter results reflected progress in wireless, streaming and studios, while broadband and theme parks remained under pressure amid competitive and macroeconomic challenges.
On the company’s earnings call, Chairman and Co-CEO Brian Roberts and Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh also emphasized the strategic separation Comcast announced three weeks earlier, saying the company is moving toward creating two focused businesses with investment-grade financial profiles.
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Comcast Highlights Separation Plans Comcast’s NBCUniversal Split Puts Broadband Back in FocusRoberts said feedback from employees, partners and other constituencies has been “overwhelmingly positive” since the separation announcement. He said the structure is intended to give both businesses “the focus and agility to win in markets that are changing fast.”
Cavanagh said Comcast is working through details of the transaction with a goal of completing the separation in approximately one year. He said a key focus is the balance sheet and capital structure, with the intention of setting up both companies with “strong investment-grade profiles” and financial flexibility to pursue growth strategies.
3 Low P/E Stocks: Separating Multibaggers From a Value TrapCFO Jason Armstrong said Comcast paused share repurchases as of July 1 and expects to remain paused through the separation. He said the priority is ensuring both businesses are well-capitalized with favorable investment-grade ratings.
Second-Quarter Results Reflect Growth and Investment Pressures Armstrong said second-quarter revenue increased 5% on a pro forma basis, partly benefiting from Telemundo and Peacock’s airing of the FIFA World Cup. Adjusted EBITDA declined 5%, which he attributed to investment in Comcast’s Connectivity & Platforms business and the first year of NBA rights costs in Content & Experiences. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.04.
Comcast generated $4.6 billion of free cash flow in the quarter and returned $2.1 billion to shareholders, including $900 million in share repurchases before the July pause. Armstrong noted that Comcast issued updated pro forma schedules reflecting the removal of Sky Germany after the sale of that business on May 31.
In Connectivity & Platforms, Cavanagh said results were broadly in line with prior commentary. He described Comcast as being nearly a year into a deliberate broadband pivot focused on simplified pricing and packaging, improved customer experience and a stronger push into wireless.
Armstrong said broadband subscriber losses improved by 34,000 year over year to a loss of 167,000. However, broadband average revenue per user declined 3.8%, reflecting simplified pricing, lower everyday price points and the impact of free wireless lines. Connectivity & Platforms EBITDA declined 5.8%.
Armstrong said Comcast expects “modest improvements” beginning in the third quarter as the company laps early go-to-market investments and more free wireless lines convert to paid relationships.
Wireless Posts Record Additions as Broadband Competition Remains Intense Wireless was a major focus of management’s remarks. Cavanagh said Comcast crossed 10 million wireless lines for the first time in the quarter, calling it a meaningful milestone. Armstrong said the company ended the quarter with 10.2 million total lines, representing 17% penetration of Comcast’s domestic residential broadband customer base and 7% of the total wireless line opportunity in its footprint.
Comcast added 448,000 net wireless lines in the quarter, its best quarter on record. Armstrong said roughly half of residential postpaid phone connects came from customers taking a free line, while premium unlimited plans accounted for about 30% of postpaid phone connects.
Steve Croney, CEO of Connectivity and Platforms, said the free-line offer is driving awareness and allowing customers to trial the product. He said a “significant majority” of customers rolling off free lines are converting to paid, consistent with expectations.
On broadband competition, Croney said the market remains intense, citing continued fiber expansion, fixed wireless aggressiveness and satellite as an emerging competitor. Armstrong said Comcast is not currently seeing Starlink as a meaningful competitive factor in its markets, but expects satellite to become more competitive over time, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Armstrong said Comcast’s strategy is to improve its competitive position through its network, Wi-Fi product and customer experience. He added that Comcast already works with Starlink in Comcast Business by combining Comcast’s managed connectivity portfolio with satellite capabilities for enterprise customers.
Business services revenue grew 3.7% and EBITDA increased 5%, though Armstrong said both benefited from a non-recurring item tied to a long-term fiber lease renewal. Excluding that benefit, underlying revenue and EBITDA growth were just under 3%. He said enterprise solutions continue to drive growth, with larger customers seeking more complex connectivity, security and managed services.
Peacock Reaches Profitability; Media and Studios Strengthen Comcast’s media segment delivered stronger results, with Cavanagh saying it generated mid-single-digit EBITDA growth. Armstrong said media revenue increased 25% and EBITDA increased 4%, even as the company absorbed first-year NBA rights costs.
Peacock reached profitability for the first time, generating $189 million of EBITDA in the quarter, according to Armstrong. Peacock revenue increased 54%, with distribution revenue up more than 50% and advertising revenue up nearly 70%. Paid subscribers rose by 2 million sequentially to 48 million, and Armstrong said Peacock had 7 million more paid subscribers than a year earlier.
Cavanagh said Peacock’s profitability is an important milestone but added that results will vary by quarter because of sports schedules and content timing. He said the company expects Peacock profitability to continue improving on an annual basis.
Management pointed to the FIFA World Cup, NBA playoffs and “Love Island” as engagement and advertising drivers. Cavanagh said the World Cup delivered the biggest Spanish-language sporting event in U.S. media history for Telemundo and Peacock, while “Love Island” was the top overall streaming title in the U.S. this summer.
Studios also had a strong quarter. Armstrong said Studios revenue increased 25% and EBITDA rose by $141 million year over year, driven by releases including the “Super Mario Galaxy” movie, “Obsession” and international distribution of “Michael.” Cavanagh also highlighted “Minions & Monsters,” “Disclosure Day” and “The Odyssey” as contributors to the studio slate’s momentum.
Parks Face Attendance Pressure, but Long-Term Outlook Unchanged Theme parks revenue increased 3%, while EBITDA declined 5%. Armstrong said the EBITDA decline was primarily driven by continued pressure at Osaka, where China-related travel restrictions are affecting attendance. U.S. parks partially offset that pressure.
Cavanagh said the Orlando market softened beginning in June, and that trend has continued into the third quarter. He attributed the weakness mainly to attendance rather than per-capita spending, citing weaker consumer sentiment and higher travel costs as possible factors.
Epic Universe continues to perform in line with expectations, according to Cavanagh, who said guest response remains strong and the park is helping strengthen Orlando as a multi-destination resort. He said the broader softness does not change Comcast’s long-term view of the parks business.
Executives also discussed Sky’s proposed acquisition of ITV’s media and entertainment business. Cavanagh said the deal would strengthen Sky’s long-term position in the U.K. by combining Sky’s premium content, connectivity and sports leadership with ITV’s reach and digital user base.
Roberts closed his prepared remarks by saying Comcast is positioned for an AI-driven technology cycle that will require more data, bandwidth, lower latency and smarter networks. He said the company’s network roadmap includes multi-gig, symmetrical and low-latency capabilities, which he believes will support Comcast’s long-term competitive position.
About Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA)Comcast Corporation NASDAQ: CMCSA is a diversified global media and technology company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its principal operations are organized around Comcast Cable, which provides broadband internet, video, voice and wireless services to residential and business customers in the United States under the Xfinity and Comcast Business brands, and NBCUniversal, a media and entertainment group that develops, produces and distributes content across broadcast and cable networks, film, and streaming platforms.
NBCUniversal's assets include the NBC broadcast network, a portfolio of cable channels, Universal Pictures and other film and television production businesses, and the Peacock streaming service.
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Using the word “independent” multiple times to describe NBCUniversal‘s forthcoming independence, Comcast Co-CEOs Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh said they are already talking with potential partners.
Speaking to Wall Street investors on Comcast’s second-quarter earnings call Thursday, the execs said NBCU has started to explore its options. In an apparent reference to this month’s edition of the annual Allen & Co. Sun Valley event for media and tech execs, Roberts said, “We just came from one of the conferences, and there’s just great ideas, and I’m excited about the road ahead to expand the partnerships we’ve already got.”
Cavanagh added that NBCU is “in a great position to partner with others.”
The comments were the first in an earnings context by Comcast execs since the company announced its plan to split into two separate companies. One, anchored by NBCUniversal and Sky, will focus on entertainment content, while the other will operate the legacy cable TV, broadband and wireless networks. The separation is expected to be completed by next summer.
Asked about whether NBCU will have enough scale to be a viable player, or whether it might instead merge or acquire another company in the sector, Cavanagh called it “an extremely valuable collection of assets.” He said NBCU and Sky “do have the heft and the relationships and the operational capabilities to continue to be a major player, as an independent.” The split, he added, will “give it the focus and opportunity and platform to invest behind the growth opportunities that it has in its own businesses, and the spaces around these businesses that offer growth, and where the business has the right to play.”
The exec name-checked various networks and studio operations, throwing in viewership stats and reach metrics.
Sports is a key element in the mix, Cavanagh said, noting this year’s Super Bowl, Winter Olympics and World Cup coverage, plus ongoing deals with the NFL, NBA and others. “Our relationships with our leagues go way beyond our financial terms of our deals,” he maintained. “We’ve built very longstanding relationships that are growing their audiences, elevate the presentation of their sports for the long term, and expand the value of their rights, frankly. And then we do that through the world-class production that we are known for, great distribution across both broadcast and streaming, and the ability to reach fans at scale.”
Ultimately, Cavanagh said, “We do feel really good about the business that we have. We do think that these assets are incredibly valuable. We love the fact that they operate well together.” At the same time, he continued, “As an independent, we take all these great assets and we are willing to partner with others. So other strategies are a little more walled gardens. Our approach is to build great businesses that serve our own platforms, but look for opportunities to partner or bundle, and exhibit other people’s IP in our parks, and create IP in our studios that go to other platforms. I think that’s a good strategy for the collection of assets we have, and I think it presents a path for growth in this business over time.”
Roberts said said “being independent” will enable NBCU to “partner well, and to bring to life people’s dreams and content, and sporting events, and the like.”
For the quarter ended June 2026, Comcast (CMCSA - Free Report) reported revenue of $29.94 billion, down 1.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.04, compared to $1.25 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $29.18 billion, representing a surprise of +2.62%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.22%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.97.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Comcast performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Net Additions / (Losses) - Total Domestic Wireless Lines: 448 thousand versus the four-analyst average estimate of 401.29 thousand.Total Domestic Wireless Lines: 10.19 million compared to the 10.14 million average estimate based on four analysts.Total Domestic Video Customers: 10.67 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of 10.67 million.Net Additions / (Losses) - Total Domestic Broadband Residential Customers: -167 thousand versus the four-analyst average estimate of -161.46 thousand.Revenue- Connectivity & Platforms- Total: $19.8 billion versus $19.72 billion estimated by six analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -2.9% change.Revenue- Content & Experiences- Total: $10.73 billion versus the six-analyst average estimate of $9.8 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1%.Revenue- Residential Connectivity & Platforms- Other: $1.13 billion compared to the $1.13 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -6.6% year over year.Revenue- Residential Connectivity & Platforms- Video: $6.09 billion versus $6.13 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -9.4% change.Revenue- Content & Experiences- Media: $5.69 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $5.42 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -11.6%.Revenue- Content & Experiences- Studios: $3.04 billion versus $2.64 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +25% change.Revenue- Content & Experiences- Theme Parks: $2.41 billion compared to the $2.47 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.7% year over year.Revenue- Residential Connectivity & Platforms- Residential Connectivity- Domestic convergence- Domestic broadband: $6.28 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $6.25 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -3.8%.View all Key Company Metrics for Comcast here>>>
Shares of Comcast have returned +3.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?
Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Cadence Design Systems (CDNS - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
Cadence currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.39, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 23 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.39 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 23 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 18 are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 78.3% and 4.4% of all recommendations.
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While the ABR calls for buying Cadence, 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.
This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.
Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors 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.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
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 CDNS a Good Investment?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Cadence, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $7.94.
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 Cadence. 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 Cadence.
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The market expects DexCom (DXCM - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis medical device company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +27.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.3 billion, up 11.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.07% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for DexCom?For DexCom, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.36%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that DexCom will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that DexCom would post earnings of $0.47 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.56, delivering a surprise of +19.15%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
DexCom doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Hershey (HSY - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis chocolate bar and candy maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +19.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.65 billion, up 1.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.09% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Hershey?For Hershey, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -3.42%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Hershey will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Hershey would post earnings of $2.05 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.35, delivering a surprise of +14.63%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Hershey doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Many investors who want exposure to the booming artificial intelligence (AI) market often focus on top-tier chipmakers like Nvidia (NVDA -2.55%). However, investors shouldn't overlook the AI infrastructure leaders, which build the foundations that support those powerful chips.
The global AI infrastructure market could expand at a 26.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2034, according to Fortune Business Insights, as more companies expand and upgrade their data centers to handle the latest AI applications. Here are three stocks that will capitalize on that secular trend: Marvell (MRVL -2.03%), Coherent (COHR -0.27%), and Vertiv (VRT +0.52%).
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Why are these 3 AI infrastructure stocks long-term winners? Marvell sells high-speed connectivity chips, custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for hyperscalers, Ethernet switches, and data processing units (DPUs) that combine CPUs, networking interfaces, and programmable data acceleration engines. Data centers need to upgrade their infrastructure with Marvell's products to handle demanding AI workloads.
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Coherent, the world's leading photonics company, produces optical transceivers and components that convert electronic data into light signals, transmit them through fiber-optic cables, and convert them back into accessible data. Its business is booming as more companies replace copper cables in their data centers with fiber-optic cables, which offer greater bandwidth and better thermal resistance to handle the latest AI applications.
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Vertiv produces thermal management, liquid cooling, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for data centers. The latest AI chips run so hot that data centers need to use Vertiv's products to cool their servers and keep them running smoothly. It's also co-developing its latest physical infrastructure, reference architectures, and liquid cooling systems with Nvidia.
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How fast are these 3 companies growing? Marvell, Coherent, and Vertiv will all grow rapidly as the AI market expands. From fiscal 2026 (which ended this January) to fiscal 2029, analysts expect Marvell's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to grow at a 44% CAGR.
From fiscal 2025 (which ended last June) to fiscal 2028, they expect Coherent's adjusted EBITDA to grow at a 44% CAGR. From 2025 to 2028, they expect Vertiv's adjusted EBITDA to increase at a 38% CAGR. Based on their current enterprise values, Marvell, Coherent, and Vertiv trade at 43, 39, and 34 times their current-year adjusted EBITDA.
These stocks aren't screaming bargains, but they still seem reasonably valued relative to their long-term growth potential. So if you're looking for solid AI infrastructure plays that might deliver multibagger gains over the next few decades, these three stocks check all the right boxes.
Pool Corp. (POOL - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.51%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this distributor of supplies for swimming pools would post earnings of $1.34 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.43, delivering a surprise of +6.72%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Pool Corp., which belongs to the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Products industry, posted revenues of $1.82 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.22%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.78 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Pool Corp. shares have lost about 14.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%.
What's Next for Pool Corp.?While Pool Corp. has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Pool Corp. was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $3.49 on $1.47 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $11.05 on $5.42 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Leisure and Recreation Products is currently in the top 33% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Clarus Corporation (CLAR - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.05 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -66.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Clarus Corporation's revenues are expected to be $51.55 million, down 6.7% from the year-ago quarter.
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Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis manufacturer of specialized welding products and other equipment is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.81 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +8.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.17 billion, up 7.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Lincoln Electric?For Lincoln Electric, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.17%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Lincoln Electric will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Lincoln Electric would post earnings of $2.42 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.50, delivering a surprise of +3.31%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Lincoln Electric doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAmong the stocks in the Zacks Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.2 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +11.1%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $3.93 billion, down 0.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Stanley Black & Decker has been revised 0.4% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of -0.18%, reflecting a lower Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Stanley Black & Decker will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when IdaCorp (IDA - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis utility company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.79 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +1.7%.
Revenues are expected to be $478.43 million, up 6.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.59% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for IdaCorp?For IdaCorp, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -4.76%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that IdaCorp will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that IdaCorp would post earnings of $1.12 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.21, delivering a surprise of +8.04%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
IdaCorp doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
CARPINTERIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), the leading global provider of construction management software, today announced three new Digital Coworker packages that make it easier for construction organizations to adopt and scale AI. A key upcoming capability, Procore Skills, enables organizations to teach Procore AI their own processes, standards, and best practices, so AI agents consistently apply company-specific ways of working across every project. The n.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Federated Hermes (FHI - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis one of the nation's largest managers of money market funds is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +2.6%.
Revenues are expected to be $494.1 million, up 16.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.09% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Federated Hermes?For Federated Hermes, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Federated Hermes will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Federated Hermes would post earnings of $1.2 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.27, delivering a surprise of +5.83%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Federated Hermes doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
The market expects Builders FirstSource (BLDR - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis construction supply company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -45.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $3.9 billion, down 7.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Builders FirstSource?For Builders FirstSource, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -8.74%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Builders FirstSource will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Builders FirstSource would post earnings of $0.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.27, delivering a surprise of -30.77%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Builders FirstSource doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Celestica (NYSE:CLS | CLS Price Prediction) is one of the most direct ways for a long-horizon portfolio to gain exposure to the AI infrastructure buildout right now. The company designs and manufactures electronics and hardware for major technology customers, earning revenue by building products such as servers, networking equipment, and data-center systems.
The company is compounding revenue north of 50% with expanding margins, management has raised full-year guidance twice in six months, and the stock trades at a forward multiple below its growth rate. This is a pick-and-shovel play with visible 2027 program wins already booked.
Celestica’s AI Growth Is Accelerating Q1 FY26 revenue hit $4.05 billion, up 52.8% year over year, with adjusted EPS of $2.16 beating the $2.08 consensus. That was the fifth straight EPS beat. Adjusted operating margin printed 8.0%, a company record, and the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment grew 76% year over year to $3.24 billion. Management raised FY26 guidance to $19.0 billion in revenue and $10.15 in adjusted EPS, up from $17.0 billion and $8.75 just one quarter earlier.
The Valuation Has Not Caught Up With the Growth At $335.50, CLS trades at a forward P/E of 30 against quarterly earnings growth of 147.3% year over year. The Street consensus target sits at $448, with 20 of 21 analysts rating it Buy or Strong Buy and zero Sells. The stock is still trading roughly 30% below its 52-week high of $474.02, giving new buyers a discount to a name that returned 113.82% over the past year.
Why Celestica Is Crushing Its EMS Peers Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) and Jabil (NYSE:JBL) are the obvious EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) alternatives, and neither is keeping up. Flex grew FY26 revenue just 8.14% to $27.9 billion with an adjusted operating margin of 6.5% in its most recent quarter. Jabil’s Q3 FY26 revenue rose 11.8% year over year against a full-year core operating margin guide of 5.8%.
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Celestica is growing more than four times faster than Flex and posting a stronger margin profile roughly 200 basis points above Jabil’s.
Customer Concentration Is Fueling the AI Opportunity Customer concentration is one of the standard talking points among bears. Three customers were 36%, 15%, and 12% of Q4 FY25 revenue, meaning they cumulatively accounted for 63% of revenue.
Those customers are hyperscalers with published capex trajectories, and CLS just won a Co-packaged Optics Ethernet switch program using 1.6 Terabit silicon that begins ramping in 2027, alongside expanded U.S. manufacturing capacity for Google TPU systems. While customer concentration introduces risk, it also provides a tailwind when the customer list includes the largest AI spenders on earth.
Celestica Deserves a Spot at the Top of Your AI Watchlist Long-term investors seeking direct AI infrastructure exposure at a reasonable multiple might consider putting Celestica at the top of their research list today. Celestica is scheduled to release Q2 earnings after the market closes on July 27.
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D.A. Davidson & CO. lifted its holdings in shares of Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG – Free Report) by 203.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 12,052 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 8,082 shares during the period. D.A. Davidson & CO.’s holdings in Datadog were worth $1,423,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new position in shares of Datadog in the fourth quarter worth $209,000. Bison Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Datadog during the fourth quarter valued at about $228,000. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its holdings in Datadog by 7.0% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 10,313 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,023,000 after purchasing an additional 672 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Datadog by 17.6% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 769 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Datadog in the 2nd quarter valued at about $509,000. 78.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, Director Michael James Callahan sold 12,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $267.47, for a total value of $3,343,375.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 14,996 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,010,980.12. This trade represents a 45.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CTO Alexis Le-Quoc sold 53,912 shares of Datadog stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $257.24, for a total transaction of $13,868,322.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 509,805 shares in the company, valued at $131,142,238.20. This trade represents a 9.56% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 1,396,309 shares of company stock valued at $317,712,002 in the last three months. Company insiders own 6.48% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets DDOG has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Capital One Financial raised their target price on shares of Datadog from $217.00 to $268.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 17th. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price target on shares of Datadog from $225.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $226.00 price objective on shares of Datadog in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Datadog from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 16th. Finally, Wedbush assumed coverage on Datadog in a report on Monday, June 15th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-eight have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Datadog has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $261.68.
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Datadog Price Performance Shares of DDOG opened at $245.77 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 3.40 and a current ratio of 3.40. The firm has a market cap of $87.48 billion, a PE ratio of 646.78, a PEG ratio of 25.91 and a beta of 1.54. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $239.79 and its 200 day moving average price is $167.23. Datadog, Inc. has a twelve month low of $98.01 and a twelve month high of $278.70.
Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.51 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $1.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $960.12 million. Datadog had a net margin of 3.69% and a return on equity of 4.83%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 32.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.46 earnings per share. Datadog has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.360-2.440 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.570-0.590 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Datadog, Inc. will post 0.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.
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Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a cloud-based monitoring and observability platform that helps organizations monitor, troubleshoot and secure their applications and infrastructure at scale. Its software-as-a-service offering collects and analyzes metrics, traces and logs from servers, containers, cloud services and applications to provide real-time visibility into system performance and health. Datadog’s platform is widely used by engineering, operations and security teams to reduce downtime, accelerate incident response and improve application reliability.
The company’s product suite includes infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring (APM), log management, real user monitoring (RUM), synthetic monitoring and network performance monitoring, along with security-focused products such as security monitoring and cloud SIEM.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Exelon (EXC - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
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While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis energy company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +35.9%.
Revenues are expected to be $5.69 billion, up 4.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.91% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
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For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Exelon would post earnings of $0.89 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.91, delivering a surprise of +2.25%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
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Exelon doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, Entergy (ETR - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.05 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates no change from the year-ago quarter. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $3.56 billion, up 6.9% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Entergy has been revised 1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -9.77%.
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Steven Madden (SHOO - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
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Zacks Consensus EstimateThis footwear and accessories retailer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +60%.
Revenues are expected to be $629.57 million, up 12.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
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How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Steven Madden?For Steven Madden, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +13.68%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Steven Madden will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
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Steven Madden appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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The market expects Carpenter Technology (CRS - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
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Zacks Consensus EstimateThis maker of stainless steels and special alloys is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.03 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +37.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $847.78 million, up 12.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.74% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
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How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Carpenter?For Carpenter, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Carpenter will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Carpenter would post earnings of $2.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.77, delivering a surprise of +6.95%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
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Carpenter doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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The market expects Quaker Chemical (KWR - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis specialty chemical company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.68 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -1.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $511.83 million, up 5.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.46% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
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Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
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How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Quaker Chemical?For Quaker Chemical, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.67%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Quaker Chemical will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Quaker Chemical would post earnings of $1.66 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.63, delivering a surprise of -1.81%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
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Quaker Chemical doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAmong the stocks in the Zacks Chemical - Specialty industry, Sherwin-Williams (SHW - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $3.56 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +5.3%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $6.62 billion, up 4.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Sherwin-Williams has remained unchanged. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +0.94%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), this Earnings ESP indicates that Sherwin-Williams will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) upbeat earnings for the second quarter on Wednesday.
The company reported quarterly earnings of $6.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.80 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.662 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.579 billion.
Teledyne raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $23.85-$24.15 to $24.45-$24.65 and also boosted its GAAP EPS guidance from $20.08-$20.44 to $20.73-$20.99.
Teledyne Technologies shares gained 0.6% to trade at $653.97 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Teledyne Technologies following earnings announcement.
Needham analyst James Ricchiuti maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $735 to $750. Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $750 to $775. Considering buying TDY stock? Here’s what analysts think:
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Stock to Watch: Samsara Inc. (IOT - Free Report) Samsara provides a cloud-based Connected Operations Platform that enables organizations with physical operations to increase safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The platform unifies data from Internet-connected devices, third-party systems, and enterprise applications, delivering insights through a web dashboard, mobile apps, alerts, and automated workflows.
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Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. IOT has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 6.7% over the past four weeks.
Five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.06 to $0.75 per share. IOT boasts an average earnings surprise of +41.4%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, IOT should be on investors' short list.
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Huntington Bancshares (HBAN - Free Report) reported $2.86 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 42%. EPS of $0.39 for the same period compares to $0.38 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.85 billion, representing a surprise of +0.22%. The company has not delivered EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.39.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Huntington Bancshares performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Efficiency Ratio: 61.5% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 57.9%.Regulatory Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio: 11.3% versus 11.6% estimated by two analysts on average.Net charge-offs / Average total loans and leases: 0.3% versus 0.3% estimated by two analysts on average.Average Balance - Total earning assets: $258.6 billion compared to the $262.14 billion average estimate based on two analysts.Net Interest Margin (FTE): 3.2% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 3.2%.Tier 1 Leverage Ratio: 8.8% versus 8.8% estimated by two analysts on average.Wealth and asset management revenue: $134 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $127 million.Customer deposit and loan fees: $128 million versus $118.01 million estimated by two analysts on average.Payments and cash management revenue: $204 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $199.32 million.Net interest income - FTE: $2.07 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.11 billion.Mortgage banking income: $53 million versus $42.08 million estimated by two analysts on average.Capital markets and advisory fees: $140 million versus $137.46 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Huntington Bancshares here>>>
Shares of Huntington Bancshares have returned +3.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways QuantumScape added Honda while expanding PowerCo work on larger-format cells and its roadmap.First-half billings reached $21.8 million, topping full-year 2025 billings of $19.5 million.QS aims to double cell output in the second half as Eagle Line tool uptime exceeds 90%. QuantumScape Corporation (QS - Free Report) used its second-quarter 2026 earnings call to shift investor attention away from a simple quarterly loss figure and toward commercialization milestones, customer expansion and new end markets. Management’s message was that the company is broadening the path to scale while keeping its core automotive plans intact.
That framing mattered because the quarter combined a narrower-than-expected loss with several strategic updates, including a Honda partnership, revised PowerCo milestones and a formal push into AI data centers and defense.
QS Lands a New Automotive PartnerPresident, CEO and director Siva Sivaram put the new Honda partnership at the top of the call. He described it as a multi-year agreement covering automotive and other applications in Honda’s portfolio, and he framed the deal as the result of a demanding technical evaluation.
Management also said it amended the ongoing collaboration and licensing arrangement with Volkswagen PowerCo, with the updated scope tied to automotive cell development, larger-format cells and the future technology roadmap.
Beyond Honda and PowerCo, Sivaram said QS is working with two other top-10 auto OEMs under joint development agreements and shipped cells to an additional automotive OEM during the quarter. That kept the automotive story centered on customer count, technical progress and paid relationships rather than near-term revenues.
QS Keeps the Financial Message NarrowChief financial officer Kevin Hettrich said second-quarter GAAP operating expenses were $106.1 million and GAAP net loss was $98.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA loss was $64.2 million. The company reported second-quarter loss of 16 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 18 cents.
Hettrich reiterated full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss guidance of $250 million to $275 million. He also lowered capital expenditure guidance to $27 million to $37 million from prior expectations, citing capital discipline and savings on specific projects.
Customer billings were another focus. Hettrich said second-quarter billings reached $10.8 million and first-half 2026 billings totaled $21.8 million, already above full-year 2025 billings of $19.5 million. He emphasized that billings can be lumpy, but management clearly wants investors tracking commercial traction through this metric.
QuantumScape Broadens the Addressable MarketQuantumScape also formalized three verticals: QSEV for electric vehicles, QSDC for AI data centers and QSAS for advanced solutions such as aerospace and defense. Sivaram said the same underlying technology stack can serve multiple markets, with different go-to-market models layered on top.
The AI data center pitch centered on rising rack power demands and the move toward 800-volt DC architectures. Management said QSDC is already working with original design manufacturers and data center architects on QSE-5-based solutions.
On the defense side, QSAS shipped QSE-5 cells to a major American defense prime. In Q&A, Sivaram added that advanced solutions also cover medical devices and consumer electronics, showing the company wants this unit to be a broader commercialization channel beyond autos.
QS Puts Eagle Line at the CenterThe Eagle Line remained the core operational proof point. Sivaram said the automated pilot line in San Jose is now showing core tool uptime above 90%, while key productivity metrics are meeting targets and sample shipments are ramping.
Management said it aims to double cell output again in the second half of 2026. That target matters because Eagle Line serves three functions at once: producing more customer samples, speeding process learning, and providing the manufacturing template for future scale-up and technology transfer.
In the analyst Q&A, Sivaram repeatedly tied future milestones, especially with PowerCo, back to Eagle Line execution. He said progress there is what determines how quickly QuantumScape can transfer its process to partners for larger-scale production.
QuantumScape Highlights Safety and RoadmapAnother notable management theme was safety. QuantumScape said broader testing on QSE-5 continued to support its argument that the cell design is safer than both conventional and next-generation lithium-ion approaches, with results spanning nail penetration, external short circuit, and thermal stability up to 300 degrees Celsius.
The company also pointed to progress on larger-area separators produced with its Cobra process. Management presented that as evidence that the technology can move beyond the current QSE-5 format toward higher-capacity cells with better packaging efficiency.
Analyst questions reinforced that these roadmap items now sit closer to the center of the PowerCo relationship. Sivaram said larger-format cells and advanced roadmap elements are part of the milestone set now guiding joint work.
QuantumScape Leaves Investors With a Broader PitchThe clearest takeaway from the call was that management wants QuantumScape judged on expanding commercialization options, not just on a single automotive timetable. Sivaram’s prepared remarks and Q&A answers consistently linked autos, AI infrastructure and defense to one common need: better batteries backed by a scalable production system.
At the same time, management did not back away from existing automotive goals. On Q&A, Sivaram said the 2029 production target tied to PowerCo remains unchanged, leaving the quarter’s message as one of addition rather than strategic replacement.
Zacks Signals Remain CautiousQS currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), along with a Value Score of F, Growth Score of B, Momentum Score of A and VGM Score of C. Under the Zacks framework, the rank is the primary signal, while Style Scores work best as a complement rather than a substitute.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
That combination points to mixed style characteristics, with stronger growth and momentum traits offset by weak value measures, but the rank keeps the overall signal cautious. The Zacks framework also notes that the rank can change as earnings estimate revisions adjust after results, so that assessment is not fixed.
Key Takeaways QuantumScape narrowed its Q2 loss as operating expenses fell 14.1% year over year.QS expanded automotive ties with Honda and Volkswagen while working with four top-10 automakers.Eagle Line productivity improved, while 2026 capex guidance fell to $27-$37 million from $40-$60 million. QuantumScape Corporation (QS - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 loss of 16 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 18 cents. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 11.1%. The company had incurred a loss of 20 cents per share a year earlier.
QuantumScape did not report GAAP revenues. The quarter featured lower operating expenses, improving Eagle Line productivity and $10.8 million in customer billings. The company also expanded its automotive relationships and established business verticals targeting electric vehicles, AI data centers, aerospace and defense.
QS Narrows Loss as Operating Expenses DeclineGAAP net loss narrowed 14.4% year over year to $98.24 million from $114.70 million. Total operating expenses fell 14.1% to $106.13 million, supporting the improvement in the bottom line.
Research and development expenses declined 18.4% to $82.53 million. General and administrative expenses increased 5.3% to $23.59 million. Interest income was $8.36 million, down from $8.94 million in the prior-year quarter.
QuantumScape Builds Automotive PartnershipsThe company announced a multi-year partnership with Honda to advance its solid-state lithium-metal battery technology for automotive and other applications. The agreement followed an extensive evaluation of QuantumScape’s technology and adds another top-10 global automaker to its customer portfolio.
QS also updated its collaboration and licensing arrangement with Volkswagen Group’s PowerCo. The revised milestones focus on automotive cell development, larger-format cells and QuantumScape’s future technology roadmap. The company is working with four top-10 automakers and shipped cells to another automotive customer during the quarter.
QS Eagle Line Ramps Sample ProductionQuantumScape continued to ramp the Eagle Line, its automated pilot production line in San Jose. Core tools achieved uptime above 90%, while key productivity measures reached management’s targets. The company is increasing cell volumes and shipping samples to customers.
QS aims to double cell output further in the second half of 2026. Higher production is expected to accelerate customer shipments, shorten development cycles and provide a foundation for transferring manufacturing processes to future high-volume facilities. QS continues to work with Murata Manufacturing and Corning on scaling ceramic separator production through the Cobra process.
QuantumScape Targets New High-Value MarketsThe company created three business verticals. QSEV will focus on electric vehicles, QSDC will pursue AI data centers, and QSAS will address advanced applications such as aerospace and defense.
QSDC is working with original design manufacturers and data center architects on solutions based on the QSE-5 platform. QSAS shipped QSE-5 cells to a major U.S. defense contractor and is engaging other aerospace and defense customers. Management believes the technology’s energy density, power capability and safety profile can support these markets.
QS Advances Safety and Larger-Format CellsIncreased Eagle Line output enabled broader safety testing of QSE-5 cells. Testing included nail penetration, external short circuits and thermal stability at temperatures up to 300 degrees Celsius. Management said the larger test set replicated findings from earlier prototypes.
The company also demonstrated that its Cobra process can produce larger ceramic separators. Larger-format cells can improve packaging efficiency and raise cell-level energy density, while giving QS greater flexibility to meet varying customer requirements.
QuantumScape Lowers Capital Spending OutlookAdjusted EBITDA loss was $64.19 million compared with a loss of $63.01 million a year earlier. QuantumScape maintained its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss guidance of $250-$275 million.
Capital expenditures totaled $4.62 million, down 46.2% from $8.59 million in the prior-year quarter. QS lowered its 2026 capex guidance to $27-$37 million from $40-$60 million, reflecting capital discipline and savings on specific projects.
QS Maintains Strong Liquidity PositionNet cash used in operating activities improved to $56.75 million from $61.84 million a year ago. Customer billings totaled $21.8 million during the first half of 2026, surpassing the $19.5 million recorded for all of 2025.
QuantumScape ended June with $859 million in liquidity, comprising $132.87 million in cash and cash equivalents and $726.13 million in marketable securities. The balance sheet provides funding as the company scales the Eagle Line, develops larger-format cells and pursues commercialization across its three business verticals.
QS currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Releases From Auto SpaceGeneral Motors Company (GM - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.57 per share, up 41.3% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.13 by 14.06%. Revenues increased 1.9% to $48.03 billion and surpassed the consensus estimate of $46.56 billion by 3.15%. Strong pricing, lower costs and disciplined incentives supported results. General Motors raised its full-year adjusted EBIT guidance to $14-$16 billion from $13.5-$15.5 billion. Adjusted earnings are now projected at $12-$14 per share, up from the prior range of $11.50-$13.50.
Autoliv (ALV - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.43 per share, which increased 10% year over year and came above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.34 by 3.85%. Net sales rose 3.3% to $2.80 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $2.76 billion by 1.45%. Autoliv maintained its 2026 guidance for roughly flat organic sales, an adjusted operating margin of 10.5-11% and operating cash flow of around $1.2 billion. Autoliv’s capital expenditure, net, is expected to remain below 5% of sales.
Genuine Parts (GPC - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.10 by 2.38%. The bottom line increased 2.4% from $2.10 in the year-ago quarter. Revenues rose 6% year over year to $6.54 billion and surpassed the consensus estimate of $6.39 billion by 2.36%. Genuine Parts reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $7.50-$8 per share and total sales growth outlook of 3-5.5%. Genuine Parts ended June with $2.3 billion of liquidity, including $559 million in cash.
Old Republic International (ORI - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.83 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.30%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurance underwriter would post earnings of $0.79 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.68, delivering a surprise of -13.92%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Old Republic, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry, posted revenues of $2.33 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.85%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.22 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Old Republic shares have lost about 8.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%.
What's Next for Old Republic?While Old Republic has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Old Republic was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.77 on $2.47 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.95 on $9.66 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Multi line is currently in the bottom 33% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, MetLife (MET - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5.
This insurer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.36 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +16.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
MetLife's revenues are expected to be $19.38 billion, up 8.1% from the year-ago quarter.
The market expects Huntington Ingalls (HII - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis shipbuilder is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.79 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -1.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $3.15 billion, up 2.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.03% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Huntington Ingalls?For Huntington Ingalls, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.12%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Huntington Ingalls will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Huntington Ingalls would post earnings of $3.7 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.79, delivering a surprise of +2.43%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Huntington Ingalls doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry, General Dynamics (GD - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $3.95 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +5.6%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $13.49 billion, up 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for General Dynamics has been revised 0.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.61%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), this Earnings ESP indicates that General Dynamics will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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Focus List MethodologyWhen stocks are picked for the Focus List, it reflects our enduring reliance on the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Earnings estimates, or expectations of growth and profitability, come from brokerage analysts who track publicly traded companies; these analysts work together with company management to analyze every aspect that may affect future earnings, like interest rates, the economy, and sector and industry optimism.
Earnings estimate revisions are very important, since investors also need to take into consideration what a company will earn in the future.
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.
Four primary factors make up the Zacks Rank: Agreement, Magnitude, Upside, and Surprise. Each is given a raw score that's recalculated every night and compiled into the Rank, and with this data, stocks are then classified into five groups, ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell."
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.
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Since being added to the Focus List on August 29, 2024 at $114.73 per share, shares of SJM have increased 2.89% to $118.05. The stock is currently a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank.
Six analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.25 to $9.95. SJM boasts an average earnings surprise of 1.5%.
Moreover, analysts are expecting SJM's earnings to grow 8.7% for the current fiscal year.
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Labcorp Holdings (LH - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis medical laboratory operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $4.79 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +10.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $3.72 billion, up 5.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.11% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Labcorp?For Labcorp, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.71%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Labcorp will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Labcorp would post earnings of $4.09 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.25, delivering a surprise of +3.91%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Labcorp appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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The Transportation group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Has ArcBest (ARCB - Free Report) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
ArcBest is a member of our Transportation group, which includes 110 different companies and currently sits at #1 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. ArcBest is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ARCB's full-year earnings has moved 39.3% higher. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.
Based on the latest available data, ARCB has gained about 114.8% so far this year. In comparison, Transportation companies have returned an average of 18.2%. This means that ArcBest is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.
Another stock in the Transportation sector, JB Hunt (JBHT - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 50.4%.
In JB Hunt's case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 6.4% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Breaking things down more, ArcBest is a member of the Transportation - Truck industry, which includes 12 individual companies and currently sits at #7 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has gained an average of 49.1% so far this year, so ARCB is performing better in this area. JB Hunt is also part of the same industry.
ArcBest and JB Hunt could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Transportation stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.
Valley National (VLY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.3 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -3.23%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for Valley National Bank would post earnings of $0.27 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.29, delivering a surprise of +7.41%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Valley National, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $562.1 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.83%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $496.28 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Valley National shares have added about 24.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%.
What's Next for Valley National?While Valley National has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Valley National was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.34 on $570.28 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.30 on $2.27 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, The Bancorp (TBBK - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 30.
This holding company for The Bancorp Bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.36 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +7.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
The Bancorp's revenues are expected to be $166.7 million, down 8% from the year-ago quarter.
For the quarter ended June 2026, Valley National (VLY - Free Report) reported revenue of $562.1 million, up 13.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.30, compared to $0.23 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.83% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $552.02 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.31, the EPS surprise was -3.23%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Valley National performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Net Interest Margin: 3.2% versus 3.2% estimated by four analysts on average.Annualized ratio of total net charge-offs to total average loans: 0.2% versus the four-analyst average estimate of 0.2%.Efficiency Ratio: 52.1% versus the four-analyst average estimate of 52.7%.Average Balance - Total interest earning assets: $61.06 billion compared to the $60.69 billion average estimate based on four analysts.Total risk-based capital ratio: 13.8% compared to the 13.6% average estimate based on two analysts.Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio: 11.4% compared to the 11.6% average estimate based on two analysts.Total non-accrual loans: $462.63 million compared to the $430.49 million average estimate based on two analysts.Total Non-performing Assets: $467.78 million versus $437.47 million estimated by two analysts on average.Service charges on deposit accounts: $18.73 million versus $18.12 million estimated by four analysts on average.Bank owned life insurance: $5.91 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $5.31 million.Gains on sales of loans, net: $1.74 million compared to the $2.79 million average estimate based on four analysts.Wealth management and trust fees: $17.66 million versus $16.27 million estimated by four analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Valley National here>>>
Shares of Valley National have returned -0.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
3 high-yielding, small banks to buy on the dipValley National Bancorp NASDAQ: VLY reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that management said reflected continued progress in deposit gathering, relationship-based lending, fee income growth and operating efficiency.
Chief Executive Officer Ira Robbins said the bank generated “strong customer deposit growth,” including meaningful gains in non-interest-bearing balances, while loan growth remained concentrated in commercial and industrial lending and owner-occupied commercial real estate. The company reported net income of approximately $171 million, or $0.29 per diluted share. Excluding certain non-core items, adjusted net income was approximately $173 million, or $0.30 per diluted share.
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S&P Downgrades 5 Banks: What Does It Mean For The Market?Robbins said adjusted pre-provision net revenue rose 6% from the prior quarter and reached 1.64% of average assets, which he said was the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2022.
Deposits and Lending Drive Growth Chief Financial Officer Travis Lan said direct customer deposits increased $1.1 billion during the quarter. That included nearly $300 million of non-interest-bearing deposit growth, $200 million of interest-bearing non-maturity deposits and $600 million of retail certificates of deposit.
Analysts Remain Bullish On These 3 Regional BanksLan said Valley also used $200 million of incremental brokered deposits to fund a temporary timing mismatch tied to strong loan growth. The company also rotated nearly $700 million of floating-rate NOW balances into brokered CDs within its indirect deposit portfolio. Total deposit costs were effectively unchanged from the first quarter and remained below the 2.67% level from a year earlier, according to Lan.
Loans increased $1.6 billion during the quarter, or about 13% on an annualized basis. Lan said growth continued to focus on C&I and owner-occupied CRE loans, with strength in New York, Florida and Illinois, as well as the company’s healthcare vertical. Regulatory CRE, which excludes owner-occupied loans, grew less than $100 million during the quarter.
Valley’s CRE concentration ratio declined to approximately 317% at June 30 from 329% at March 31. Lan attributed the decline to organic capital generation and the company’s May 2026 subordinated debt issuance.
Net Interest Income and Fee Income Improve Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis increased to $488 million, up approximately $16 million from the first quarter and $55 million from the year-earlier period. Net interest margin expanded three basis points from the prior quarter to 3.20% and was up 19 basis points from the second quarter of 2025.
Lan said the increase reflected higher average loan balances and higher yields on new loan originations and investment securities. Those benefits were partly offset by the cost of carrying excess subordinated debt between Valley’s issuance of $500 million in May and the redemption of $300 million of callable notes in June, which he estimated reduced net interest income by about $2 million.
Non-interest income increased $4.9 million to $73.7 million and represented more than 13% of total revenue. The sequential increase was driven primarily by a $2.6 million rise in capital markets revenue and a $1.6 million increase in wealth management and trust fees. Lan said fee growth reflected higher transaction volumes in loan participations and syndications, as well as tax credit advisory services.
Management said fee income is expected to move toward the higher end of Valley’s previously announced 6% to 9% growth range for 2026. During the question-and-answer session, Lan said interest rate swap income within capital markets was “slightly elevated” in the quarter due to strong commercial real estate originations, potentially by $1 million to $2 million, but said other fee categories continued to show growth opportunities.
Expense Discipline and AI Strategy in Focus Reported non-interest expense was $311 million, up approximately $1 million from the first quarter. Adjusted non-interest expense increased by $5 million, as lower compensation costs were offset by higher FDIC expense, third-party spending tied to operational transformation efforts and incremental costs related to growth and fee income results.
Valley’s efficiency ratio improved to 52.1% from 53.1% in the first quarter and 55.2% a year earlier. Lan said management expects the efficiency ratio to continue improving as revenue grows and expenses remain controlled.
Robbins highlighted technology and artificial intelligence as priorities for scaling the franchise. He said banks that effectively adopt AI could potentially lower efficiency ratios by around 500 basis points over time. Robbins pointed to Valley Ventures, the company’s international and technology banking business, and its relationship with Bank Leumi in Israel as structural advantages supporting its AI strategy.
In response to an analyst question, Robbins said Valley is already seeing returns from AI-related efforts. Lan said the company has generated about $15 million of savings in the expense run rate against approximately $3 million to $4 million of new AI-associated expenses, including headcount and vendor spending.
Lan also said Valley continues to expect its efficiency ratio to be 50% or lower as it exits 2026, with further improvement possible beyond that. Robbins said the company’s guidance for reaching a 15% return on tangible common equity around the beginning of 2028 remains unchanged and does not rely on AI benefits to achieve that target.
Credit Trends Show Mixed Signals Valley reported a modest increase in non-accrual and past due loans during the quarter, but management emphasized improvement in criticized and classified assets. Lan said criticized and classified assets declined to 7.3% of total loans from 8.1% in the prior quarter and 9.0% a year earlier.
Mark Saeger, executive vice president and chief credit officer, said improvements in CRE reflected upgrades and payoffs tied to assets that had been in transition or lease-up. He said the company is seeing positive progress in office lease-up and that Valley expects continued positive movement in criticized assets.
Net charge-offs totaled $22 million, or 17 basis points of average loans, compared with $18 million, or 14 basis points, in the first quarter. The provision for credit losses on loans was $29 million, up from $21 million in the prior quarter. Lan said the higher provision was due in part to strong loan growth, particularly in C&I loans. The allowance for credit losses declined to 1.16% of total loans from 1.18% at March 31.
Outlook Remains Positive Lan said Valley is maintaining its “strong outlook” for 2026 based on first-half results and continued business momentum. The bank now expects gross loan growth at or somewhat above the high end of its range, while fee income is expected to trend toward the high end of its prior range. Deposit growth and net interest income guidance were unchanged from the upward revision provided on the prior quarter’s call.
Valley returned approximately $81 million to shareholders during the quarter through common dividends and the repurchase of 1.5 million shares. Lan said buyback activity was lower because of exceptional loan growth and that the company will continue to adjust repurchases based on near-term loan growth expectations.
Robbins said Valley’s priorities remain focused on growing core deposits, deepening commercial relationships, generating more diversified loan and fee income growth, and improving operating efficiency. He said management expects continued execution in those areas to support stronger returns over time.
About Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY)Valley National Bancorp NASDAQ: VLY is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, offering a comprehensive suite of commercial and consumer banking products and services. Through its banking subsidiary, Valley National Bank, the company provides deposit accounts, residential and commercial lending, mortgage services, treasury and cash management, foreign exchange and trade finance solutions. Complementary wealth management and insurance offerings round out its financial services platform, catering to individual, small-business and corporate clients.
Tracing its roots to the establishment of Wayne National Bank in 1927, Valley has grown into one of the largest banks in New Jersey by both assets and deposit share.
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Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 23, 2026 8:30 AM EDT
Company Participants
Andrew Jianette - Investor Relations Executive
Ira Robbins - President, CEO & Chairman
Travis Lan - Senior Executive VP & CFO
Mark Saeger - Executive Vice President
Conference Call Participants
Feddie Strickland - Hovde Group, LLC, Research Division
Christopher McGratty - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division
David Smith - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division
Timur Braziler - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Matthew Breese - Stephens Inc., Research Division
Sun Young Lee - TD Cowen, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Q2 2026 Valley National Bancorp Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn the call over to Andrew Jianette. Please go ahead.
Andrew Jianette
Investor Relations Executive
Good morning, and welcome to Valley's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. I am joined today by CEO, Ira Robbins; and CFO, Travis Lan. Our quarterly earnings release and supporting documents are available at valley.com. Reconciliations of any non-GAAP measures mentioned on the call can be found in today's earnings release and presentation.
Please also note Slide 2 of our earnings presentation and remember that comments made today may include forward-looking statements about Valley National Bancorp and the banking industry, and actual results may differ from those statements. For more information on these forward-looking statements and associated risk factors, please refer to our SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K. With that, I'll turn the call over to Ira Robbins.
Ira Robbins
President, CEO & Chairman
Thank you, Andrew. Our second quarter results illustrate continued progress against our strategic growth priorities. We delivered strong customer deposit growth, including meaningful growth in noninterest-bearing balances. We generated diverse loan growth concentrated in C&I and owner-occupied commercial
Ryder (R - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.32 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +0.81%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this truck leasing company would post earnings of $2.29 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.54, delivering a surprise of +10.92%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Ryder, which belongs to the Zacks Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry, posted revenues of $3.35 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.14%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.19 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Ryder shares have added about 44.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%.
What's Next for Ryder?While Ryder has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Ryder was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $4.23 on $3.36 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $14.73 on $13.22 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Transportation - Equipment and Leasing is currently in the bottom 31% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Freightcar America (RAIL - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This rail car maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -90.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Freightcar America's revenues are expected to be $109.92 million, down 7.3% from the year-ago quarter.
LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 27, 2026.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. AeroVironment downplayed the threat of competition related to its work with the U.S. Space Force's Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about AeroVironment, investors suffered damages.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and docketed under 26-cv-01429, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired AeroVironment securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are an investor who purchased or otherwise acquired AeroVironment securities during the Class Period, you have until July 27, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
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AeroVironment operates as a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.
On May 1, 2025, AeroVironment announced it had completed the acquisition of BlueHalo, LLC ("BlueHalo"), a defense technology firm specializing in advanced engineering products, in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $4.1 billion.
Three years earlier, BlueHalo had been awarded a $1.4 billion contract to deliver BADGER phased array antenna systems (a type of advanced ground-terminal system used to track satellites), to support the United States Space Force's Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program. The BADGER would be a bespoke product designed for the United States ("U.S.") Space Force, according to its specifications. This contract value subsequently increased to $1.7 billion.
The SCAR program represents the U.S. Space Force's efforts to modernize antennas used by the Satellite Control Network ("SCN"), which is comprised of 19 fixed antennas across the world and executes tasks such as tracking satellites, transmitting signals, and conducting telemetry, or accessing data from satellites to assess their status and health.
In an April 2023 report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office described the SCN as "aging and difficult to maintain." The U.S. Space Force has described the purpose of the SCAR program as modernizing the aging SCN by introducing phased array antennas to the network that boast newer capabilities, such as the ability to communicate with more than one satellite simultaneously.
During the Class Period, Defendants consistently assured investors that the SCAR program would drive revenue growth for AeroVironment moving forward. Among other items, Defendants stated that the SCAR program represented a "tremendous growth opportunity," that AeroVironment's work pursuant to the contract was "very much on track," that the customer was "asking for more [BADGER systems]," and that the Company stood "ready to build more."
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made 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 SCAR program and the U.S. Space Force's ongoing efforts to modernize the SCN; (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.
On January 20, 2026, AeroVironment announced that the U.S. government had issued a stop work order on the Company's agreement to deliver BADGER systems to the SCAR program. In the same announcement, AeroVironment stated that the stop work order "allows for the parties to negotiate an amended agreement for the future of the SCAR program" and that "[t]he Company expects to continue to deliver capabilities and products for the SCAR program."
On this news, AeroVironment's stock price fell $61.97 per share, or 15.77%, to close at $330.89 per share on January 20, 2026.
Then, on March 2, 2026, Space News reported that the U.S. Space Force was reopening the SCAR program and "reassessing how to move forward." Space News quoted Colonel Owen Stevens, director of contracting at the Space Rapid Capabilities Office, which supervised SCAR, as stating, "We have been in conversations with the [senior acquisition executive] for a little while now, and we are going to move into a new acquisition strategy for SCAR."
On this news, AeroVironment's stock price fell $43.93 per share, or 17.42%, to close at $208.32 per share on March 2, 2026.
Then, on March 10, 2026, AeroVironment announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Among other items, AeroVironment reported a third-quarter operating loss of $179.0 million, compared to an operating loss of $3.1 million for the same period in fiscal year 2025. These financial results reflected the impact of a $151.3 million goodwill impairment in the Company's space division after the stop work order on the Company's BADGER systems built for the SCAR program. AeroVironment also reported that the U.S. Space Force had terminated the Company's contract concerning the SCAR program, and as a result, it would have to "recompete" for the SCAR program.
On this news, AeroVironment's stock price fell $13.84 per share, or 6.24%, to close at $207.73 per share on March 11, 2026.
On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Space Force announced its decision to diversify suppliers and rely on less costly commercial, off-the-shelf solutions in connection with its work to upgrade the SCN, instead of pursuing another single-vendor bespoke solution.
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Notice to Pension Funds, Asset Managers, and Fiduciaries Holding AeroVironment Positions: Alleged Misrepresentations About the $1.7 Billion SCAR Contract May Trigger Fiduciary Review Obligations
, /PRNewswire/ -- Institutional investors holding positions in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) during the period between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 may wish to evaluate lead plaintiff opportunities in a pending securities class action. Contact us to learn more about institutional recovery options. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.
AVAV shares declined from $392.86 before the first corrective disclosure to $207.73 after the third, a peak-to-trough loss exceeding 47%. The lead plaintiff deadline is July 27, 2026.
Notice to Institutional Holders
Pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, and registered investment advisors that held AVAV shares between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 should assess whether fiduciary obligations require evaluation of this litigation. The lawsuit contends that AeroVironment and certain of its officers — Wahid Nawabi, Kevin P. McDonnell, and Mary Clum — made materially misleading statements about the Company's largest contract, the $1.7 billion Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program, while the U.S. Space Force was moving toward a multi-vendor acquisition strategy that ultimately resulted in contract termination.
Institutional holders with concentrated defense-sector exposure may have experienced amplified portfolio impact from the three successive corrective disclosures between January and March 2026.
ERISA and Fiduciary Considerations
For ERISA-governed plans that held AVAV in participant-directed accounts or as part of a managed portfolio, the corrective disclosure sequence raises potential monitoring questions. The allegations center on whether plan fiduciaries had access to the same public statements that the lawsuit claims were misleading, including management's repeated characterization of SCAR as a growth driver and a "$1 billion franchise" through December 2025, approximately six weeks before the stop work order.
Fiduciary Obligations and Recovery Options
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Portfolio Impact Assessment
The three-stage corrective disclosure sequence complicates loss calculations. Institutions that purchased shares after the September 30, 2025 Investor Open House, where management touted SCAR as central to future growth, and held through the January 20, 2026 stop work order announcement, face distinct damages from those that purchased after January 20 and held through the March 10, 2026 contract termination and $151.3 million goodwill impairment disclosure. Professional loss analysis can help quantify recoverable damages across these tranches.
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Case Summary
The action alleges AeroVironment understated the likelihood that the U.S. Space Force would shift away from a single-vendor strategy for the SCAR program, causing the Company's securities to trade at artificially inflated prices throughout the Class Period. Three corrective disclosures between January and March 2026 revealed the stop work order, the Space Force's decision to reopen the program to competing vendors, and the ultimate contract termination accompanied by a $151.3 million goodwill impairment and $179.0 million quarterly operating loss.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the AVAV Lawsuit
Q: Who is eligible to join the AVAV investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased AVAV stock or securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: What is the AVAV lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment is July 27, 2026. This deadline applies only to investors seeking to serve as lead plaintiff. Class members who do not apply may still participate in any recovery without taking action before this date.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What documents do I need to make a claim? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices.
Q: What if I already sold my AVAV shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.
Q: Can I join a different law firm's lawsuit instead? A: Multiple firms often file competing complaints. The court consolidates and appoints a single lead counsel. Contacting Levi & Korsinsky before July 27, 2026 ensures your losses are considered.
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