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For the quarter ended March 2026, Avery Dennison (AVY - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.3 billion, up 7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.47, compared to $2.30 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27 billion, representing a surprise of +1.21%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.6%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.41.

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.

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 Avery Dennison performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Sales- Solutions Group: $649.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $690.57 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2.8%.Net Sales- Materials Group: $1.65 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $1.57 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +11.4%.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Corporate expense: $-23 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $-21.05 million.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Solutions Group: $58.5 million compared to the $69.08 million average estimate based on two analysts.Adjusted Operating income (loss)- Materials Group: $254.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $239.56 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Avery Dennison here>>>

Shares of Avery Dennison have returned -1.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MENTOR, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AVY--Avery Dennison Increases Quarterly Dividend.

Avery Dennison delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.47 and revenue of $2.3B, both exceeding expectations. The Materials segment drove performance, posting over $1.65B in revenue, up more than 11% year-over-year. AVY's stock experienced volatility, notably declining over 10% after significant insider selling by the Executive Chairman.

Key Takeaways Avery Dennison launched Clima Window Films in India for commercial and luxury residences.Clima films reflect solar heat, helping reduce cooling loads and improve energy efficiency.AVY's Clima range helps manage sunlight, reduce indoor heat, and improve occupant comfort. Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) has launched its Clima Architectural Window Films series in India for commercial and luxury residential buildings. The new range is designed to provide solar control and improve energy efficiency while maintaining the appearance of glass surfaces. The portfolio is aimed at helping architects and developers build energy-efficient buildings.

The Clima range includes four types of window films designed for different needs. Clima Vista keeps glass looking clear and natural while maintaining good visibility. Clima Fusion DR is designed to reduce heat and maintain clear views from indoors. Clima Sterling DR has a silver coating that blocks strong sunlight and helps keep indoor spaces cooler. Clima Ceramic uses advanced non-metal nano particles to reduce heat, offers strong durability, and does not interfere with mobile or digital signals.

Per AVY, the Clima series is made to help buildings deal with high temperatures and strong sunlight, especially in regions like India. The films work by reflecting solar heat, which helps keep indoor spaces cooler and reduces the load on air-conditioning systems. This also improves indoor comfort and supports more efficient energy usage.

The products can also block over 99% of harmful UV rays, which helps prevent furniture and interior items from fading or becoming discolored. They also reduce glare from screens and sunlight while keeping windows looking natural, improving overall comfort for people inside the building.

The Clima series offers solar control solutions that can help reduce heat buildup and improve comfort inside buildings. The product range is designed to address different building requirements while helping manage sunlight, reduce heat, and enhance indoor conditions.

Avery Dennison Stock’s Price PerformanceAVY shares have lost 11% in the past year compared with the industry’s 9.9% decline.

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AVY’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderAvery Dennison currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Grainger delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.21%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GWW’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $45.34 per share, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 14.84%. Grainger shares have risen 22.9% in a year.

Intellicheck delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 125%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IDN’s 2026 earnings is pinned at 17 cents per share, which indicates a year-over-year surge of 183.33%.

MSA Safety delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.16%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MSA’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $8.86 per share, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 11.73%.

March 16, 2026 16:47 ET  | Source: ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., (NYSE: SFBS) (“ServisFirst”), the holding company for ServisFirst Bank, today announces: At a meeting held on March 16, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, payable on April 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of April 1, 2026.  

About ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. provides business and personal financial services from locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Through the Bank, we originate commercial, consumer and other loans and accept deposits, provide electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture, deliver treasury and cash management services and provide correspondent banking services to other financial institutions. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbank.com.

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbank.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

Contact: ServisFirst Bank
Davis Mange (205) 949-3420
[email protected]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: SFBS) is scheduled to announce earnings and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on April 20, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. The news release will be available at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. will host a live audio webcast to discuss earnings and results on Monday, April 20, 2026 beginning at 5:15 p.m. ET. The audio webcast can be accessed at www.servisfirstbancshares.com. A replay of the call will be available until April 30, 2026.

About ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. provides business and personal financial services from locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Through the bank, we originate commercial, consumer and other loans and accept deposits, provide electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture, deliver treasury and cash management services and provide correspondent banking services to other financial institutions.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbancshares.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

The upcoming report from ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.53 per share, indicating an increase of 31.9% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $163.36 million, representing an increase of 23.9% year over year.

The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.

With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some ServisFirst metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.

Analysts expect 'Efficiency Ratio' to come in at 29.9%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 35.0% in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Average Balance - Interest-earning Assets' of $17.61 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $17.19 billion.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net Interest Income' will likely reach $153.04 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $123.55 million.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Total Non-interest income' should come in at $10.31 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $8.28 million in the same quarter last year.

View all Key Company Metrics for ServisFirst here>>>

ServisFirst shares have witnessed a change of +6.6% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.2% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), SFBS is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: SFBS), today announced earnings and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights:

Diluted earnings per share of $1.52 for the quarter, up 31% from the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share includes the impact of a $1.0 million, or $0.02 per share, accounting reversal related to BOLI income in the fourth quarter of 2025. Excluding this impact, diluted earnings per share would have been $1.54, a 33% increase from the first quarter of 2025.Net interest margin of 3.53%, up 15 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2025 and 61 basis points from the first quarter of 2025.Efficiency ratio under 30%, down from 35% in the first quarter of 2025.Cost of interest-bearing deposits of 2.79%, down 22 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2025 and 61 basis points from the first quarter of 2025.Loans grew $249 million, or 7% annualized, during the quarter.Deposits grew $268 million, or 8% annualized, during the quarter.Book value per share of $34.99, up 13.4% annualized from the fourth quarter of 2025 and 14.5% from the first quarter of 2025.Liquidity remains strong with $1.84 billion in cash and cash equivalents, equaling 10% of our total assets, and no FHLB advances or brokered deposits. Consolidated common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets increased from 11.48% in the first quarter of 2025 to 11.86% in the first quarter of 2026.Return on average common stockholder’s equity increased from 15.63% to 17.91% year-over-year.
Tom Broughton, Chairman, President, and CEO, said, “The outlook for loan and deposit growth for the remainder of the year is very positive and we believe we have the best commercial bankers in the Southeast.”

David Sparacio, CFO, said, “We delivered another quarter of stellar results from a net income perspective. Compared with the same quarter a year ago, our net income increased 31%, and for the second consecutive quarter, our efficiency ratio was below 30%. We continue to see margin expansion and net income growth, which resulted in a 1.89% Return on Average Assets, despite robust hiring in our new Houston market late last year.”

* This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures: tangible common stockholders' equity, total tangible assets, tangible book value per share, and tangible common equity to total tangible assets. Please see “GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
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31, 2026 QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS                   Net Income $82,971  $86,384  (4.0)% $63,224  31.2 % Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $82,971  $86,353  (3.9)% $63,224  31.2 % Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.52  $1.58  (3.8)% $1.16  31.0 % Return on Average Assets  1.89%  1.91%     1.45%    Return on Average Common Stockholders' Equity  17.91%  18.93%     15.63%    Average Diluted Shares Outstanding  54,695,017   54,675,802      54,656,630                                             BALANCE SHEET                   Total Assets $18,171,287  $17,727,190  2.5 % $18,636,766  (2.5)% Loans  13,945,913   13,696,912  1.8 %  12,886,831  8.2 % Non-interest-bearing Demand Deposits  2,836,622   2,684,272  5.7 %  2,647,577  7.1 % Total Deposits  14,486,364   14,219,034  1.9 %  14,429,061  0.4 % Stockholders' Equity  1,912,537   1,850,347  3.4 %  1,668,900  14.6 %  DETAILED FINANCIALS

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. reported net income and net income available to common stockholders of $83.0 million, $86.4 million, and $63.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, fourth quarter of 2025, and first quarter of 2025, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were both $1.52 in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $1.58 in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $1.16 in the first quarter of 2025.

Annualized return on average assets was 1.89% and annualized return on average common stockholders’ equity was 17.91% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 1.45% and 15.63%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2025.

Net interest income was $148.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $146.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $123.6 million for the first quarter of 2025. The net interest margin in the first quarter of 2026 was 3.53% compared to 3.38% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2.92% in the first quarter of 2025. Loan yields were 6.18% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to 6.29% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 6.28% during the first quarter of 2025. Investment yields were 3.78% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to 3.77% during the fourth quarter of 2025, and 3.31% during the first quarter of 2025. Average interest-bearing deposit rates were 2.79% during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 3.01% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 3.40% during the first quarter of 2025. Average federal funds purchased rates were 3.74% during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 4.01% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 4.50% during the first quarter of 2025. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company redeemed its $30 million 4.5% Subordinated Notes due November 2027.

Average loans for the first quarter of 2026 were $13.78 billion, an increase of $279.5 million, or 8.4% annualized, from average loans of $13.50 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, and an increase of $1.08 billion, or 8.5%, from average loans of $12.71 billion for the first quarter of 2025. Ending total loans for the first quarter of 2026 were $13.95 billion, an increase of $249.0 million, or 7.4% annualized, from $13.70 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, and an increase of $1.06 billion, or 8.2%, from $12.89 billion for the first quarter of 2025.

Average total deposits for the first quarter of 2026 were $14.13 billion, a decrease of $84.6 million, or 2.4% annualized, from average total deposits of $14.21 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, and an increase of $236.9 million, or 1.7%, from average total deposits of $13.89 billion for the first quarter of 2025. Ending total deposits for the first quarter of 2026 were $14.49 billion, an increase of $267.3 million, or 7.6% annualized, from $14.22 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, and an increase of $57.3 million, or 0.4%, from $14.43 billion for the first quarter of 2025.

Non-performing assets to total assets were 1.00% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 0.97% for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 0.40% for the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was attributable to a large real-estate secured relationship. Annualized net charge-offs to average loans were 0.25% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 0.20% for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 0.19% for the first quarter of 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, we recorded a $6.7 million charge-off related to a long-standing impaired relationship. The allowance for credit losses to total loans at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, was 1.25%, 1.25%, and 1.28%, respectively. We recorded a $10.6 million provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $8.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, and $6.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Non-interest income increased $2.6 million, or 31.0%, to $10.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $8.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $4.9 million, or 30.9%, on a linked quarter basis. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $738,000, or 28.9%, to $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, and were relatively flat, on a linked quarter basis. We increased our service charge rates on many of our treasury management products in July of 2025. Mortgage banking revenue increased $1.3 million, or 208.6%, to $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $613,000 in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $228,000, or 13.7%, on a linked quarter basis. The increase on a year-over year basis was primarily due to an increase in loans sold into the secondary market. We also increased our per-loan administrative fee in the first quarter of 2026. Credit card income increased $234,000, or 11.9%, to $2.2 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $367,000, or 20.0%, on a linked quarter basis. Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income increased $685,000, or 32.1%, to $2.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $5.3 million, or 65.4%, on a linked quarter basis. The decrease on a linked quarter basis was due to a death benefit received in the fourth quarter of 2025, as well as a $1.0 million, or $.02 per share, reduction in the first quarter of 2026 arising due to an adjustment of the amount in the fourth quarter of 2025. Other operating income decreased $373,000, or 37.3%, to $628,000 for the first quarter of 2026 from $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $76,000, or 10.8%, on a linked quarter basis.

Non-interest expense increased $1.3 million, or 2.8%, to $47.4 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $46.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $701,000, or 1.5%, on a linked quarter basis. Salary and benefit expense increased $4.0 million, or 17.4%, to $26.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $22.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $3.0 million, or 12.6%, on a linked quarter basis, primarily due to the full impact of our Houston market expansion and seasonally higher payroll taxes during the first quarter of 2026. The number of full-time equivalent employees increased by 32 (of which, 24 are frontline), or 5.0%, to 668 at March 31, 2026 compared to 636 at March 31, 2025, and increased by 2 from the end of the fourth quarter of 2025. Equipment and occupancy expense increased $226,000, or 6.1%, to $3.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $211,000, or 5.6%, on a linked quarter basis. Third party processing and other services expense decreased $213,000, or 2.8%, to $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $7.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $254,000, or 3.3%, on a linked quarter basis. Professional services expense increased $10,000, or 0.5%, to $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, and increased $462,000, or 31.2%, on a linked quarter basis. Other operating expenses decreased $2.6 million, or 37.4%, to $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2026 from $6.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $2.8 million, or 39.5%, on a linked quarter basis. The efficiency ratio was 29.80% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to 34.97% during the first quarter of 2025 and 28.78% during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Income tax expense increased $2.1 million, or 13.4%, to $18.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $15.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, and decreased $3.2 million, or 15.2%, on a linked quarter basis. Our effective tax rate was 17.82% for the first quarter of 2026 compared to 20.06% for the first quarter of 2025, and 19.72% on a linked quarter basis. During the first quarter of 2026, we purchased Investment Tax Credits, which reduced our tax expense. We recognized a reduction in provision for income taxes resulting from excess tax benefits from the exercise and vesting of stock options and restricted stock during the first quarters of 2026 and 2025 of $229,000 and $470,000, respectively.
About ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank (the “Bank”), the Company provides business and personal financial services from locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Through the Bank, we originate commercial, consumer and other loans and accept deposits, provide electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture, deliver treasury and cash management services and provide correspondent banking services to other financial institutions.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements concerning future operations, results or performance, are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might” and similar expressions often signify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions that such forward-looking statements, wherever they occur in this press release or in other statements attributable to the Company, are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of the Company’s senior management and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors that could affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: general economic conditions, especially in the credit markets and in the Southeast; the impact of tariffs and trade wars on general economic conditions, the performance of the capital markets; changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; changes in accounting principles and tax laws, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulatory requirements; changes in our loan portfolio and the deposit base; possible changes in laws and regulations and governmental monetary and fiscal policies, including, but not limited to, the Federal Reserve policies in connection with continued or re-emerging inflationary pressures and the ability of the U.S. Congress to increase the U.S. statutory debt limit as needed; computer hacking or cyber-attacks resulting in unauthorized access to confidential or proprietary information; substantial, unexpected or prolonged changes in the level or cost of liquidity; the cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases and similar contingencies; possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectability of loans and the value of collateral; the effect of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornados, in our geographic markets; the threat of foreign wars; and increased competition from both banks and nonbank financial institutions. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our other SEC filings. If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time.

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbancshares.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)                  (In thousands except share and per share data)                       1st Quarter 2026 4th Quarter 2025 3rd Quarter 2025 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarter 2025 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME                     Interest income $241,480  $251,388  $251,308  $246,635  $241,096  Interest expense  93,332   104,867   117,860   114,948   117,543  Net interest income  148,148   146,521   133,448   131,687   123,553  Provision for credit losses  10,637   7,922   9,463   11,296   6,630  Net interest income after provision for credit losses  137,511   138,599   123,985   120,391   116,923  Non-interest income  10,840   15,691   2,833   421   8,277  Non-interest expense  47,384   46,683   47,996   44,204   46,107  Income before income tax  100,967   107,607   78,822   76,608   79,093  Provision for income tax  17,996   21,223   13,251   15,184   15,869  Net income  82,971   86,384   65,571   61,424   63,224  Preferred stock dividends  -   31   -   31   -  Net income available to common stockholders $82,971  $86,353  $65,571  $61,393  $63,224  Earnings per share - basic $1.52  $1.58  $1.20  $1.12  $1.16  Earnings per share - diluted $1.52  $1.58  $1.20  $1.12  $1.16  Average diluted shares outstanding  54,695,017   54,675,802   54,667,955   54,664,480   54,656,630                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA                     Total assets $18,171,287  $17,727,190  $17,584,199  $17,378,628  $18,636,766  Loans  13,945,913   13,696,912   13,311,967   13,232,560   12,886,831  Debt securities  1,684,421   1,728,901   1,849,739   1,914,503   1,905,550  Non-interest-bearing demand deposits  2,836,622   2,684,272   2,598,895   2,632,058   2,647,577  Total deposits  14,486,364   14,219,034   14,106,922   13,862,319   14,429,061  Borrowings  34,750   34,750   64,750   64,747   64,745  Stockholders' equity  1,912,537   1,850,347   1,781,647   1,721,783   1,668,900                        Shares outstanding  54,663,123   54,624,955   54,621,441   54,618,545   54,601,217  Book value per share $34.99  $33.87  $32.62  $31.52  $30.57  Tangible book value per share (1) $34.74  $33.62  $32.37  $31.27  $30.32                        SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS (Annualized)                     Net interest margin  3.53%  3.38%  3.09%  3.10%  2.92% Return on average assets  1.89%  1.91%  1.47%  1.40%  1.45% Return on average common stockholders' equity  17.91%  18.93%  14.88%  14.56%  15.63% Efficiency ratio  29.80%  28.78%  35.22%  33.46%  34.97% Non-interest expense to average earning assets  1.13%  1.08%  1.11%  1.04%  1.09%                       CAPITAL RATIOS (2)                     Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets  11.86%  11.65%  11.49%  11.38%  11.48% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets  11.87%  11.66%  11.50%  11.38%  11.48% Total capital to risk-weighted assets  13.13%  12.93%  12.91%  12.81%  12.93% Tier 1 capital to average assets  10.71%  10.26%  10.01%  9.78%  9.48% Tangible common equity to total tangible assets (1)  10.46%  10.37%  10.06%  9.84%  8.89%                       (1) This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Please see “GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” (2) Regulatory capital ratios for most recent period are preliminary.  GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains the non-GAAP financial measures of tangible common stockholders’ equity, total tangible assets, tangible book value per share and tangible common equity to total tangible assets, each of which excludes goodwill associated with our acquisition of Metro Bancshares, Inc. in January 2015.

We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to management and investors that is supplementary to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows computed in accordance with GAAP; however, we acknowledge that these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations. As such, you should not view these disclosures as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP, and they are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures that other companies, including those in our industry, use. The following reconciliation table provides a more detailed analysis of the non-GAAP financial measures as of and for the comparative periods presented in this press release. Dollars are in thousands, except share and per share data.

                      At March 31, 2026 At December 31,
2025 At September 30,
2025 At June 30,
2025 At March 31,
2025 Book value per share - GAAP$34.99   $33.87   $32.62   $31.52   $30.57   Total common stockholders' equity - GAAP 1,912,537    1,850,347    1,781,647    1,721,783    1,668,900   Adjustment for Goodwill (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)  Tangible common stockholders' equity - non-GAAP$1,898,922   $1,836,732   $1,768,032   $1,708,168   $1,655,285   Tangible book value per share - non-GAAP$34.74   $33.62   $32.37   $31.27   $30.32                        Stockholders' equity to total assets - GAAP 10.53 %  10.44 %  10.13 %  9.91 %  8.95 % Total assets - GAAP$18,171,287   $17,727,190   $17,584,199   $17,378,628   $18,636,766   Adjustment for Goodwill (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)   (13,615)  Total tangible assets - non-GAAP$18,157,672   $17,713,575   $17,570,584   $17,365,013   $18,623,151   Tangible common equity to total tangible assets - non-GAAP 10.46 %  10.37 %  10.06 %  9.84 %  8.89 %                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)          (Dollars in thousands)            March 31,
2026 March 31,
2025 % Change ASSETS          Cash and due from banks $100,561  $121,645  (17)% Interest-bearing balances due from depository institutions  1,218,296   3,218,753  (62)% Federal funds sold and securities purchased with agreement to resell  517,765   9,322  5,454 % Cash and cash equivalents  1,836,622   3,349,720  (45)% Available for sale debt securities, at fair value  1,037,151   1,203,837  (14)% Held to maturity debt securities (fair value of $602,476 and $639,455, respectively)  647,270   701,713  (8)% Restricted equity securities  12,466   12,156  3 % Mortgage loans held for sale  12,893   11,386  13 % Loans  13,945,913   12,886,831  8 % Less allowance for credit losses  (173,905)  (165,034) 5 % Loans, net  13,772,008   12,721,797  8 % Premises and equipment, net  62,056   59,431  4 % Goodwill  13,615   13,615  - % Other assets  777,206   563,111  38 % Total assets $18,171,287  $18,636,766  (2)% LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          Liabilities:          Deposits:          Non-interest-bearing demand $2,836,622  $2,647,577  7 % Interest-bearing  11,649,742   11,781,484  (1)% Total deposits  14,486,364   14,429,061  - % Federal funds purchased  1,546,987   2,358,326  (34)% Other borrowings  34,750   64,745  (46)% Other liabilities  190,649   115,734  65 % Total liabilities  16,258,750   16,967,866  (4)% Stockholders' equity:          Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 1,000,000 authorized and undesignated at          March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025  -   -  - % Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 54,663,123 shares          issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026, and 54,601,217          shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025  55   54  2 % Additional paid-in capital  238,644   235,840  1 % Retained earnings  1,676,013   1,457,614  15 % Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (2,675)  (25,108) (89)% Total stockholders' equity attributable to ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.  1,912,037   1,668,400  15 % Noncontrolling interest  500   500  - % Total stockholders' equity  1,912,537   1,668,900  15 % Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $18,171,287  $18,636,766  (2)%  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)    (In thousands except per share data)         Three Months Ended March
31,   2026 2025 Interest income:       Interest and fees on loans $210,066 $196,936 Investment Securities  16,099  16,029 Federal funds sold and securities purchased with agreement to resell  5,561  20 Other interest and dividends  9,754  28,111 Total interest income  241,480  241,096 Interest expense:       Deposits  78,285  94,745 Borrowed funds  15,047  22,798 Total interest expense  93,332  117,543 Net interest income  148,148  123,553 Provision for credit losses  10,637  6,630 Net interest income after provision for credit losses  137,511  116,923 Noninterest income:       Service charges on deposit accounts  3,296  2,558 Mortgage banking  1,892  613 Credit card income  2,202  1,968 Bank-owned life insurance income  2,822  2,137 Other operating income  628  1,001 Total noninterest income  10,840  8,277 Noninterest expenses:       Salaries and employee benefits  26,853  22,879 Equipment and occupancy expense  3,948  3,722 Third party processing and other services  7,525  7,738 Professional services  1,943  1,933 FDIC and other regulatory assessments  2,745  2,854 Other real estate owned expense  20  33 Other operating expenses  4,350  6,948 Total noninterest expenses  47,384  46,107 Income before income taxes  100,967  79,093 Provision for income taxes  17,996  15,869 Net income  82,971  63,224 Dividends on preferred stock  -  - Net income available to common stockholders $82,971 $63,224 Basic earnings per common share $1.52 $1.16 Diluted earnings per common share $1.52 $1.16  LOANS BY TYPE (UNAUDITED)               (In thousands)                                 1st Quarter 2026 4th Quarter 2025 3rd Quarter 2025 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarter 2025Commercial, financial and agricultural $3,189,704 $3,146,736 $2,945,784 $2,966,191 $2,924,533Real estate - construction  1,531,042  1,457,628  1,532,285  1,735,405  1,599,410Real estate - mortgage:               Owner-occupied commercial  2,718,512  2,739,823  2,680,055  2,557,711  2,543,8191-4 family mortgage  1,695,140  1,671,713  1,625,296  1,561,461  1,494,189Non-owner occupied commercial  4,739,642  4,603,389  4,448,710  4,338,697  4,259,566Subtotal: Real estate - mortgage  9,153,294  9,014,925  8,754,061  8,457,869  8,297,574Consumer  71,873  77,623  79,837  73,095  65,314Total loans $13,945,913 $13,696,912 $13,311,967 $13,232,560 $12,886,831 SUMMARY OF CREDIT LOSS EXPERIENCE (UNAUDITED)                (Dollars in thousands)                  1st Quarter 2026 4th Quarter 2025 3rd Quarter 2025 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarter 2025Allowance for credit losses:                   Beginning balance$171,683  $170,235  $169,959  $165,034  $164,458 Loans charged off:                   Commercial, financial and agricultural 8,291   7,695   7,947   6,849   2,415 Real estate - construction -   -   -   -   46 Real estate - mortgage 91   64   1,294   580   3,571 Consumer 171   466   110   73   60 Total charge offs 8,553   8,224   9,350   7,502   6,092 Recoveries:                   Commercial, financial and agricultural 178   1,532   237   959   171 Real estate - construction -   -   30   -   - Real estate - mortgage -   -   -   1   - Consumer 35   10   21   58   27 Total recoveries 213   1,542   288   1,018   198 Net charge-offs 8,340   6,682   9,062   6,484   5,894 Provision for credit losses 10,562   8,130   9,338   11,409   6,470 Ending balance$173,905  $171,683  $170,235  $169,959  $165,034                     Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.25%  1.25%  1.28%  1.28%  1.28%                    Allowance for credit losses to total average loans 1.26%  1.27%  1.29%  1.31%  1.30%Net charge-offs to total average loans 0.25%  0.20%  0.27%  0.20%  0.19%                    Provision for credit losses to total average loans 0.31%  0.24%  0.28%  0.35%  0.21%Nonperforming assets:                   Nonaccrual loans$176,613  $168,351  $166,662  $68,619  $73,793 Loans 90+ days past due and accruing 1,274   478   965   3,549   111 Other real estate owned and                   repossessed assets 3,072   2,583   611   311   756 Total$180,959  $171,412  $168,238  $72,479  $74,660                     Nonperforming loans to total loans 1.28%  1.23%  1.26%  0.55%  0.57%Nonperforming assets to total assets 1.00%  0.97%  0.96%  0.42%  0.40%Nonperforming assets to earning assets 1.05%  1.01%  1.00%  0.43%  0.41%Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 98.47%  101.98%  102.14%  247.69%  223.64%                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)          (In thousands except per share data)            1st Quarter
2026 4th Quarter
2025 3rd Quarter
2025 2nd Quarter
2025 1st Quarter
2025 Interest income:                Interest and fees on loans $210,066 $214,252 $210,987  $206,521  $196,936 Investment Securities  16,099  17,204  17,343   16,567   16,029 Federal funds sold and securities purchased with agreement to resell  5,561  5,671  4,724   1,592   20 Other interest and dividends  9,754  14,261  18,254   21,955   28,111 Total interest income  241,480  251,388  251,308   246,635   241,096 Interest expense:                Deposits  78,285  86,920  98,735   93,488   94,745 Borrowed funds  15,047  17,947  19,125   21,460   22,798 Total interest expense  93,332  104,867  117,860   114,948   117,543 Net interest income  148,148  146,521  133,448   131,687   123,553 Provision for credit losses  10,637  7,922  9,463   11,296   6,630 Net interest income after provision for credit losses  137,511  138,599  123,985   120,391   116,923 Noninterest income:                Service charges on deposit accounts  3,296  3,339  3,316   2,671   2,558 Mortgage banking  1,892  1,664  1,864   1,323   613 Credit card income  2,202  1,835  2,405   2,119   1,968 Securities losses  -  -  (7,812)  (8,563)  - Bank-owned life insurance income  2,822  8,149  2,405   2,126   2,137 Other operating income  628  704  655   745   1,001 Total noninterest income  10,840  15,691  2,833   421   8,277 Noninterest expenses:                Salaries and employee benefits  26,853  23,838  25,522   22,576   22,879 Equipment and occupancy expense  3,948  3,737  3,615   3,523   3,722 Third party processing and other services  7,525  7,779  8,095   8,005   7,738 Professional services  1,943  1,481  1,857   1,904   1,933 FDIC and other regulatory assessments  2,745  2,641  2,742   2,753   2,854 Other real estate owned expense  20  13  82   27   33 Other operating expenses  4,350  7,194  6,083   5,416   6,948 Total noninterest expenses  47,384  46,683  47,996   44,204   46,107 Income before income taxes  100,967  107,607  78,822   76,608   79,093 Provision for income taxes  17,996  21,223  13,251   15,184   15,869 Net income  82,971  86,384  65,571   61,424   63,224 Dividends on preferred stock  -  31  -   31   - Net income available to common stockholders $82,971 $86,353 $65,571  $61,393  $63,224 Basic earnings per common share $1.52 $1.58 $1.20  $1.12  $1.16 Diluted earnings per common share $1.52 $1.58 $1.20  $1.12  $1.16  AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST ANALYSIS (UNAUDITED) ON A FULLY TAXABLE-EQUIVALENT BASIS (Dollars in thousands)                                   1st Quarter 2026 4th Quarter 2025 3rd Quarter 2025 2nd Quarter 2025 1st Quarter 2025   Average Balance Yield /
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Rate Assets:                               Interest-earning assets:                               Loans, net of unearned income (1)                               Taxable $13,751,447  6.18% $13,474,271  6.30% $13,175,297  6.34% $12,979,759  6.37% $12,683,077  6.29% Tax-exempt (2)  32,976  5.82   30,670  5.52   30,478  5.47   30,346  5.51   25,044  4.94  Total loans, net of unearned                               income  13,784,423  6.18   13,504,941  6.29   13,205,775  6.34   13,010,105  6.37   12,708,121  6.28  Mortgage loans held for sale  10,680  4.40   9,887  4.49   11,351  4.82   11,739  5.23   6,731  4.76  Debt securities:                               Taxable  1,702,499  3.78   1,826,632  3.77   1,926,101  3.60   1,965,089  3.37   1,934,739  3.31  Tax-exempt (2)  444  5.41   444  5.41   444  5.41   492  4.88   589  5.43  Total securities (3)  1,702,943  3.78   1,827,076  3.77   1,926,545  3.60   1,965,581  3.37   1,935,328  3.31  Federal funds sold and securities                               purchased with agreement to resell  501,377  4.50   469,148  4.79   365,733  5.12   124,303  5.14   1,670  4.86  Restricted equity securities  12,228  6.17   12,193  6.61   12,167  6.36   12,146  6.64   11,461  7.43  Interest-bearing balances with banks  1,041,026  3.73   1,393,155  4.00   1,608,118  4.45   1,952,479  4.47   2,526,382  4.48  Total interest-earning assets $17,052,677  5.75% $17,216,400  5.79% $17,129,689  5.82% $17,076,353  5.80% $17,189,693  5.69% Non-interest-earning assets:                               Cash and due from banks  103,847      102,066      103,470      109,506      108,540     Net premises and equipment  61,253      61,009      60,614      59,944      59,633     Allowance for credit losses, accrued                               interest and other assets  552,337      556,704      415,586      380,700      352,282     Total assets $17,770,114     $17,936,179     $17,709,359     $17,626,503     $17,710,148                                     Interest-bearing liabilities:                               Interest-bearing deposits:                               Checking $2,101,953  1.60% $2,126,615  1.77% $2,069,440  2.16% $2,222,000  1.78% $2,461,900  2.38% Savings  110,843  1.42   106,551  1.52   103,668  1.66   101,506  1.63   101,996  1.61  Money market  7,812,168  3.01   7,816,487  3.23   7,965,115  3.67   7,616,747  3.67   7,363,163  3.61  Time deposits  1,373,023  3.42   1,392,749  3.80   1,344,257  3.97   1,321,404  4.09   1,361,558  4.24  Total interest-bearing deposits  11,397,987  2.79   11,442,402  3.01   11,482,480  3.41   11,261,657  3.33   11,288,617  3.40  Federal funds purchased  1,593,215  3.74   1,712,399  4.01   1,640,377  4.46   1,855,860  4.49   1,994,766  4.50  Other borrowings  34,750  4.05   59,207  4.21   64,761  4.21   64,750  4.26   64,750  4.30  Total interest-bearing liabilities $13,025,952  2.91% $13,214,008  3.15% $13,187,618  3.55% $13,182,267  3.50% $13,348,133  3.57% Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                               Non-interest-bearing                               checking  2,728,354      2,768,495      2,651,043      2,633,552      2,600,775     Other liabilities  137,231      143,680      122,873      119,829      120,291     Stockholders' equity  1,879,072      1,813,097      1,762,980      1,716,232      1,670,402     Accumulated other comprehensive                               loss  (495)     (3,101)     (15,155)     (25,377)     (29,453)    Total liabilities and                               stockholders' equity $17,770,114     $17,936,179     $17,709,359     $17,626,503     $17,710,148     Net interest spread    2.84%    2.64%    2.27%    2.30%    2.12% Net interest margin    3.53%    3.38%    3.09%    3.10%    2.92%                                 (1) Average loans include nonaccrual loans in all periods. Loan fees of $5,186, $5,464, $6,103, $4,430, and $3,764 are included in interest income in the first quarter of 2026, fourth quarter of 2025, third quarter of 2025, second quarter of 2025, and first quarter of 2025, respectively. (2) Interest income and yields are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21%. (3) Unrealized losses on debt securities of $(2,713), $(6,311), $(22,574), $(36,381), and $(41,970) for the first quarter of 2026, fourth quarter of 2025, third quarter of 2025, second quarter of 2025, and first quarter of 2025, respectively, are excluded from the yield calculation. 

ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS - Free Report) reported $158.99 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 20.6%. EPS of $1.54 for the same period compares to $1.16 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -2.67% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $163.36 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.53, the EPS surprise was +0.98%.

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 ServisFirst performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Efficiency Ratio: 29.8% versus 29.9% estimated by two analysts on average.Net charge-offs (recoveries) to total average loans: 0.3% compared to the 0.2% average estimate based on two analysts.Net Interest Margin: 3.5% compared to the 3.5% average estimate based on two analysts.Average Balance - Interest-earning Assets: $17.05 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $17.61 billion.Credit card income: $2.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.04 million.Net Interest Income: $148.15 million versus $153.04 million estimated by two analysts on average.Total Non-interest income: $10.84 million versus $10.31 million estimated by two analysts on average.Increase in cash surrender value life insurance (Bank-owned life insurance income): $2.82 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.67 million.Service charges on deposit accounts: $3.3 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.17 million.Mortgage banking: $1.89 million compared to the $0.73 million average estimate based on two analysts.Other Operating Income: $0.63 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $0.71 million.View all Key Company Metrics for ServisFirst here>>>

Shares of ServisFirst have returned +7.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +6.4% 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.

ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS - Free Report) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.

The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.

Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.

Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for ServisFirst basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.

Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.

Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for ServisFirst imply an improvement in the company's underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.

Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.

The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Earnings Estimate Revisions for ServisFirstThis holding company for ServisFirst Bank is expected to earn $6.43 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.

Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for ServisFirst. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 0.4%.

Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.

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The upgrade of ServisFirst to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.

On May 13, 2026, Champlain Investment Partners, LLC, reported selling its entire stake of 1,568,859 shares in ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS +1.10%), an estimated $124.23 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.

Sold 1,568,859 shares of ServisFirst Bancshares; estimated trade value ~$124.23 million (based on quarterly average price)Quarter-end position value decreased by $112.63 million, reflecting both trading activity and price movementThe SFBS trade represented 1.58% of Champlain's reportable AUM during the quarterPost-trade stake: 0 shares, $0 valueThe position was previously 1.14% of the fund's AUM as of the prior quarter, marking a significant exit amid broader fund downsizingWhat happenedAccording to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 13, 2026, Champlain Investment Partners, LLC, sold its entire holding of 1,568,859 shares in ServisFirst Bancshares. The estimated trade value is approximately $124.23 million based on the average closing price for the first quarter of 2026. The stake’s quarter-end value dropped by $112.63 million, reflecting both the sale and changes in share price.

What else to knowChamplain Investment Partners, LLC, completed a full exit from ServisFirst Bancshares, eliminating a position that had accounted for 1.1% of its assets in the previous quarter; Post-trade, Champlain holds no position in ServisFirst Bancshares.Top holdings after the filing:NASDAQ:TW: $172.90 million (2.2% of AUM)NYSE:PEN: $161.36 million (2.0% of AUM)NYSE:EOG: $153.19 million (1.9% of AUM)NASDAQ:SNPS: $152.57 million (1.9% of AUM)NASDAQ:NTNX: $152.43 million (1.9% of AUM)As of May 15, 2026, shares of ServisFirst Bancshares were priced at $75.00, down 3.8% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 29 percentage points.Company/Etf overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$1.02 billionNet Income (TTM)$296.35 millionDividend Yield1.86%Price (as of market close 2026-05-15)$75.00Company snapshotSFBS offers a comprehensive suite of banking products, including commercial and consumer loans, deposit accounts, treasury management, and correspondent banking services.the company generates revenue primarily through net interest income from lending activities and fees from banking services provided to individuals and businesses.ServisFirst serves corporate clients, small to medium-sized enterprises, and individual customers across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is a regional bank holding company with a focus on commercial and retail banking services in the southeastern United States. The company leverages a relationship-driven approach, offering tailored financial solutions to businesses and individuals through its network of 23 full-service branches and additional loan production offices.

What this transaction means for investorsThe SFBS exit looks more decisive than it is. At 1.14% of prior-quarter holdings, this was never a meaningful conviction position for Champlain, and the fund itself tells a bigger story than any single exit. Champlain's reportable AUM contracted by roughly $2 billion quarter-over-quarter — from about $9.9 billion to $7.9 billion — pointing to broad portfolio reduction rather than a targeted judgment on ServisFirst specifically. For anyone holding SFBS, that context matters. A sub-1.5% position liquidated during a period of wide-scale trimming carries less signal than a large conviction holding being unwound. The stock has lagged the broader market over the past year, but this filing alone isn't enough to draw a conclusion about why Champlain exited or whether that lag factored in. If you're tracking institutional sentiment on regional southeastern banks, you'd want to see whether other funds moved in the same direction before reading anything into this one.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 7th, 2026

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRDO – Get Free Report) CTO Chi Fung Cheng sold 2,434 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Sunday, April 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.45, for a total transaction of $246,929.30. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer owned 108,786 shares in the company, valued at $11,036,339.70. This represents a 2.19% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.

Chi Fung Cheng also recently made the following trade(s):

On Tuesday, March 31st, Chi Fung Cheng sold 27,500 shares of Credo Technology Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.28, for a total value of $2,510,200.00. On Tuesday, March 24th, Chi Fung Cheng sold 27,500 shares of Credo Technology Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.67, for a total value of $2,768,425.00. On Tuesday, March 17th, Chi Fung Cheng sold 27,500 shares of Credo Technology Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.90, for a total value of $2,967,250.00. On Wednesday, March 11th, Chi Fung Cheng sold 27,500 shares of Credo Technology Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.60, for a total value of $3,234,000.00. On Thursday, January 29th, Chi Fung Cheng sold 27,500 shares of Credo Technology Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $127.37, for a total value of $3,502,675.00. On Thursday, January 22nd, Chi Fung Cheng sold 30,000 shares of Credo Technology Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.33, for a total value of $4,089,900.00. On Thursday, January 15th, Chi Fung Cheng sold 30,000 shares of Credo Technology Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.47, for a total value of $4,664,100.00. On Thursday, January 8th, Chi Fung Cheng sold 30,000 shares of Credo Technology Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.93, for a total transaction of $4,197,900.00. Credo Technology Group Stock Up 1.0% CRDO stock opened at $102.46 on Tuesday. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. has a twelve month low of $29.09 and a twelve month high of $213.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.92 and a beta of 2.72. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $112.69 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $138.19.

Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 2nd. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.78 by $0.29. Credo Technology Group had a net margin of 31.81% and a return on equity of 29.63%. The business had revenue of $407.01 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $385.94 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.25 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 201.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. will post 0.13 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CRDO. Corient Private Wealth LLC grew its stake in Credo Technology Group by 239,024.5% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 3,598,823 shares of the company’s stock worth $517,835,000 after purchasing an additional 3,597,318 shares in the last quarter. Amundi grew its stake in Credo Technology Group by 28,478.2% in the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 1,559,796 shares of the company’s stock worth $224,439,000 after purchasing an additional 1,554,338 shares in the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its stake in Credo Technology Group by 841.9% in the fourth quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 1,591,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $228,979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,422,391 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in Credo Technology Group by 161.5% in the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,278,073 shares of the company’s stock worth $331,710,000 after purchasing an additional 1,406,752 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rafferty Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Credo Technology Group in the third quarter worth approximately $183,553,000. Institutional investors own 80.46% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets CRDO has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus set a $200.00 target price on Credo Technology Group in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Roth Mkm cut their target price on Credo Technology Group from $250.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Zacks Research raised Credo Technology Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Susquehanna cut their target price on Credo Technology Group from $230.00 to $170.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $260.00 price target on shares of Credo Technology Group in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $206.33.

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Key Headlines Impacting Credo Technology Group Here are the key news stories impacting Credo Technology Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Company reported record Q3 FY26 results with surging revenue and gross margins driven by AI demand, growth in AEC (copper) deployments and hyperscaler expansion — the earnings beat and margin expansion underpin stronger profitability and support a bullish growth thesis. What’s Behind Credo’s Strong Margins and Profitability Gains? Positive Sentiment: Analyst/market notes point to a discounted P/E relative to growth prospects and solid cash position; commentary frames CRDO as a valuation play on durable AI connectivity demand and expanding product set. Credo Technology Trades at a Discounted P/E: Time to Buy the Stock? Positive Sentiment: Industry analysis argues recent “copper panic” selloff is overdone — Credo’s AEC copper solutions remain energy- and latency-efficient for many XPU/AI interconnect use cases; Broadcom commentary cited as validating continued demand for direct-attach copper, supporting Credo’s long-term TAM. Credo: Why The Copper Panic Is Wrong Neutral Sentiment: Comparative coverage contrasts Credo with peers (e.g., Synaptics); useful for investors doing cross-stock valuation and product positioning checks, but less immediately market-moving than earnings or insider activity. Head to Head Contrast: Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) and Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO) Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders (CEO, CFO, COO, CTO) filed Form 4s showing share sales on Apr 2 & 5 at ~ $101.45; sales reduced individual ownerships by low single-digit percentages. While amounts are modest relative to insider holdings (likely diversification/liquidity), the cluster of sales can weigh on near-term sentiment. CEO Form 4 (SEC) About Credo Technology Group (Get Free Report)

Credo Technology Group, Inc (NASDAQ: CRDO) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops high‑speed connectivity solutions for cloud, enterprise and telecommunications infrastructure. The company focuses on semiconductors and related IP that enable reliable, low‑latency movement of large volumes of data between servers, switches and optical modules in data centers and network equipment.

Credo’s product portfolio centers on high‑speed analog and mixed‑signal devices designed to preserve signal integrity and extend reach over copper and optical links.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 7th, 2026

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRDO – Get Free Report) CFO Daniel Fleming sold 2,460 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Sunday, April 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.45, for a total transaction of $249,567.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 441,258 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $44,765,624.10. The trade was a 0.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

Credo Technology Group Stock Up 1.0% Credo Technology Group stock opened at $102.46 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $112.69 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $138.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.92 and a beta of 2.72. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. has a 52-week low of $29.09 and a 52-week high of $213.80.

Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 2nd. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.78 by $0.29. Credo Technology Group had a return on equity of 29.63% and a net margin of 31.81%.The company had revenue of $407.01 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $385.94 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.25 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 201.5% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. will post 0.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Credo Technology Group Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Crewe Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Credo Technology Group by 163.1% during the fourth quarter. Crewe Advisors LLC now owns 171 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in Credo Technology Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new stake in Credo Technology Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Acumen Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Credo Technology Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, First Horizon Corp acquired a new stake in Credo Technology Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. 80.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts have issued reports on CRDO shares. Craig Hallum reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $200.00 price target on shares of Credo Technology Group in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $260.00 price target on shares of Credo Technology Group in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Roth Mkm reduced their price target on shares of Credo Technology Group from $250.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Credo Technology Group in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Finally, Susquehanna reduced their price target on shares of Credo Technology Group from $230.00 to $170.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $206.33.

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Trending Headlines about Credo Technology Group Here are the key news stories impacting Credo Technology Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Company reported record Q3 FY26 results with surging revenue and gross margins driven by AI demand, growth in AEC (copper) deployments and hyperscaler expansion — the earnings beat and margin expansion underpin stronger profitability and support a bullish growth thesis. What’s Behind Credo’s Strong Margins and Profitability Gains? Positive Sentiment: Analyst/market notes point to a discounted P/E relative to growth prospects and solid cash position; commentary frames CRDO as a valuation play on durable AI connectivity demand and expanding product set. Credo Technology Trades at a Discounted P/E: Time to Buy the Stock? Positive Sentiment: Industry analysis argues recent “copper panic” selloff is overdone — Credo’s AEC copper solutions remain energy- and latency-efficient for many XPU/AI interconnect use cases; Broadcom commentary cited as validating continued demand for direct-attach copper, supporting Credo’s long-term TAM. Credo: Why The Copper Panic Is Wrong Neutral Sentiment: Comparative coverage contrasts Credo with peers (e.g., Synaptics); useful for investors doing cross-stock valuation and product positioning checks, but less immediately market-moving than earnings or insider activity. Head to Head Contrast: Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) and Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO) Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders (CEO, CFO, COO, CTO) filed Form 4s showing share sales on Apr 2 & 5 at ~ $101.45; sales reduced individual ownerships by low single-digit percentages. While amounts are modest relative to insider holdings (likely diversification/liquidity), the cluster of sales can weigh on near-term sentiment. CEO Form 4 (SEC) About Credo Technology Group (Get Free Report)

Credo Technology Group, Inc (NASDAQ: CRDO) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops high‑speed connectivity solutions for cloud, enterprise and telecommunications infrastructure. The company focuses on semiconductors and related IP that enable reliable, low‑latency movement of large volumes of data between servers, switches and optical modules in data centers and network equipment.

Credo’s product portfolio centers on high‑speed analog and mixed‑signal devices designed to preserve signal integrity and extend reach over copper and optical links.

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Synaptics (SYNA) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

Synaptics (SYNA - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.9 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +8.35%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of touch-screen technology would post earnings of $1.15 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.21, delivering a surprise of +5.22%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Synaptics, which belongs to the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, posted revenues of $294.2 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.41%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $266.6 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four 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.

Synaptics shares have added about 44.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.6%.

What's Next for Synaptics?While Synaptics 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 Synaptics 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 $1.13 on $302.04 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.45 on $1.19 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, Electronics - Semiconductors is currently in the top 23% 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, Broadcom Inc. (AVGO - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended April 2026. The results are expected to be released on June 3.

This chipmaker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.40 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +51.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.7% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

Broadcom Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $22.04 billion, up 46.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

May 12, 2026 16:30 ET  | Source: Synaptics Incorporated

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq:

SYNA) announced its plans for COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, June 2–5, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, where it will showcase how its AI-native compute, connectivity, and sensing solutions are helping accelerate the next wave of Edge IoT applications.

As Edge AI continues to move from concept to deployment, Synaptics is enabling developers to bring more intelligence, responsiveness, privacy, and efficiency directly onto devices. At COMPUTEX, Synaptics will demonstrate how its latest innovations, including Synaptics Astra™ AI-native embedded compute, next-generation wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing, work together to support real-world AI experiences across smart home, industrial automation, physical AI, and smart enterprise applications.

Synaptics’ technology showcase will demonstrate how its compute, connectivity, and sensing solutions are used to power more context-aware smart home devices, from intelligent control and presence detection to robust wireless connectivity. It will also highlight how Edge compute and multimodal sensing support emerging physical AI applications, including more natural human-machine interaction, and vision- and voice-enabled robotics applications. For industrial and enterprise environments, Synaptics will showcase how on-device and on-premise Edge AI can enable applications such as assembly line monitoring and optimization, fleet and infrastructure management, intelligent public safety, and enhanced docking and workspace solutions.

Together, these demonstrations underscore an emerging industry shift: Edge AI is becoming increasingly important for applications that require real-time decision-making, lower latency, greater privacy, and dependable operation without constant cloud reliance. Synaptics’ tightly integrated approach to compute, connectivity, and sensing helps developers and design engineers reduce system complexity and accelerate time to market for differentiated AI-enabled devices.

Join Synaptics at COMPUTEX 2026, to experience the latest in Edge AI innovations and meet with experts shaping the future of intelligent IoT.

Where: Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2) Semiconductors & Hospitality Suites X0022 | Taipei, Taiwan
When: June 2-5, 2026

To schedule customer meetings, contact your local Synaptics Sales Representative. For media appointments, please email: [email protected].

About Synaptics Incorporated
Synaptics (Nasdaq:

SYNA) is driving innovation in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As a go-to partner for forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play. Follow Synaptics on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or visit www.synaptics.com.

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding product capabilities, performance, power efficiency, availability, and potential applications of Synaptics’ technologies, as well as industry trends and the adoption of Edge AI technologies. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in customer demand; the pace of adoption of Edge AI technologies; supply chain constraints; manufacturing and yield challenges; competitive product offerings and technological developments; and delays in product development or commercialization. For more information regarding these and other risks, please refer to the “Risk Factors” sections of Synaptics’ most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Synaptics undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Synaptics and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Synaptics Incorporated
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On May 13, 2026, Synaptics Inc SYNA shares rose 9.6% to a current price of $131.06. This increase reflects a significant price performance, particularly considering the stock has fluctuated between a 52-week low of $57.54 and a high of $134.27 over the past year.

GF Value™ verdict: The current price is $131.06, compared to a GF Value™ of $86.77, indicating that the stock is 51.0% overvalued.GF Score™: 78/100, which is considered above average.Most notable signal: Insiders sold $1.2 million in the last three months, with no buying activity reported. Is SYNA Overvalued or Undervalued? With a current price of $131.06, Synaptics Inc is significantly above its GF Value™ of $86.77, suggesting that the stock is overvalued by 51.0%. This overvaluation indicates a lack of margin of safety for potential investors, as the stock price exceeds what the intrinsic value calculations would suggest is reasonable. The GF Valuation label categorizes SYNA as significantly overvalued, which presents risks for current shareholders and potential buyers, as market corrections could lead to a decline in stock price.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given that SYNA’s stock is trading substantially above its GF Value™, it may be prudent to monitor the stock's performance closely, as any adverse developments in the market could lead to a swift reassessment of its value.

How Does SYNA's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 25.3x 23.0x Currently, Synaptics Inc is trading at a forward P/E of 25.3x, which is above its 5-year median P/E of 23.0x. This suggests that the stock is trading at a higher valuation compared to its historical averages. The P/E analysis corroborates the GF Value™ verdict, indicating that SYNA is overvalued based on its historical performance metrics.

What Does SYNA's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 78 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 6/10 Growth 6/10 Valuation 5/10 Momentum 8/10 The GF Score™ of 78/100 indicates a solid performance in various key areas, particularly momentum, which is rated at 8/10. However, the financial strength and valuation ranks at 5/10 suggest that there are weaknesses in the company's overall financial health and valuation metrics. Growth and profitability are rated at 6/10, indicating a balanced but not exceptional performance in these categories.

What Are Insiders Doing with SYNA Stock? In the last three months, insiders of Synaptics Inc have sold approximately $1.2 million worth of shares, without any reported buying activity. This pattern of insider selling could suggest a lack of confidence among executives regarding the stock's future performance, which may be a red flag for investors. Lack of insider buying also diminishes the perception of strong internal belief in the company's growth potential at current valuations.

What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis of GF Value™, Synaptics Inc is currently overvalued. With a significant disparity between the current stock price and intrinsic value, potential investors should exercise caution and thoroughly evaluate the risks involved in entering a position at this level.

For the complete analysis, visit the Synaptics Inc SYNA stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is SYNA's GF Score™?

SYNA's GF Score™ is 78/100, indicating an above-average ranking that suggests strong potential for long-term returns.

Is SYNA overvalued or undervalued?

SYNA is currently overvalued, with a GF Value™ of $86.77 compared to its current price of $131.06.

What is SYNA's P/E ratio?

SYNA's forward P/E ratio is 25.3x, which is above its 5-year median P/E of 23.0x, reinforcing the view of overvaluation.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) and Google Research will spotlight Edge AI use cases on the recently announced Synaptics Coralboard™ at Google I/O 2026. The Coralboard is designed to help developers move faster from prototyping to real-world Edge AI product development. Powered by the Synaptics Astra™ SL2610 product line with the Synaptics Torq™ NPU and Coral NPU technology from Google Research, the development board offers an open, feature-rich and standards-based platform for bringing multimodal on-device AI experiences to life.

Designed for always-on, power-efficient Edge AI, this version of the Coralboard combines a compact developer-ready design with a rich set of interfaces supporting rapid prototyping. Powered by the 2GHz Synaptics Astra SL2619 dual-core SoC with 2GB DDR4 DRAM and a 1 TOPS CNN and transformer capable NPU subsystem, the board supports CSI camera input, DSI display connectivity, RGB LEDs, microphones, and a buzzer. Optional add-ons expand platform capability via an M.2 module for Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® connectivity, SD card support, USB peripherals, and mikroBUS-, and Qwiic-compatible sensors.

At Google I/O 2026, Synaptics is partnering with Google on “Jellectronica”, a live AI-powered music experience enabled by the Coralboard. In the pre-show installation, an NPU-accelerated YOLOv8 object detection model running on the Coralboard tracks movement of jellyfish from the Monterey Bay Aquarium via a live stream, turning motion data into control signals for a generative music performance powered by Google DeepMind’s Lyria Realtime model. The experience demonstrates how developers can combine vision and real-time inference at the Edge using an accessible developer platform like Coralboard.

Google I/O attendees can participate in an on-site experience for the opportunity to take home a Coralboard with an out-of-box developer experience that’s engineered to reduce setup time and speed up prototyping. With built-in support for hardware-accelerated Gemma™ 3 270M, together with the open-source MLIR-based Synaptics Torq™ toolchain, developers can build, optimize, deploy, and iterate on vision, audio, and generative AI workloads using a consistent workflow. The result is a practical platform for AI and ML engineers, system architects and OEMs building next-generation Edge AI products.

"Edge AI is evolving as a frontier for innovation. Coralboard gives developers a powerful new way to turn breakthrough AI into real-world experiences at the Edge,” said Yossi Matias, Vice President & Head of Google Research.

“We are very excited to put the Synaptics Coralboard directly into developers’ hands at Google I/O,” said Billy Rutledge, Director, Google Research. “Coralboard makes it dramatically easier to bring advanced AI to the Edge. By pairing efficient, AI-native hardware with an open software stack, this platform lowers the barrier to building private, always-on experiences that run all day in power-constrained environments. Our collaboration reflects a shared commitment to accessible, secure Edge AI for developers everywhere.”

“Gemma helps developers bring capable generative AI to smaller, efficient devices. With the Coralboard, developers can quickly test, tune, and deploy Gemma-based experiences for real-world Edge AI use cases,” said Olivier Lacombe, Product Director, Google DeepMind.

“We’re at a tipping point where AI is moving out of the cloud and into everyday devices. The Coralboard is designed to accelerate that shift—giving developers and OEMs a fast path to build and deploy real-time, multimodal AI products for the Edge at scale. Together with Google, we’re helping enable a new class of intelligent, always-on systems where performance, power efficiency, and on-device intelligence define the user experience,” said Vikram Gupta, SVP & GM, Edge Compute & Connectivity Solutions Division, Synaptics.

“We designed this platform to remove friction for developers. It is compact, feature-rich, and easy to extend, so teams can spend less time setting up hardware and more time building differentiated Edge AI applications,” said Robert Otreba, CEO, Grinn Global.

Synaptics and Google Research will showcase the limited edition Synaptics Coralboard at the Gemma pavilion during Google I/O 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming additions to the Synaptics Coralboard family.

About Synaptics Incorporated
Synaptics (Nasdaq:

SYNA) is driving innovation in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As a go-to partner for forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play. Follow Synaptics on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or visit www.synaptics.com.

About Grinn
Grinn is a full-cycle technology company specializing in the design and development of advanced IoT, embedded solutions and System-on-Modules. From initial concept through production, Grinn offers comprehensive services in hardware design, embedded software development, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing support. Grinn specializes in Edge AI solutions for IoT, robotics, industrial systems, HMI, computer vision, security, and high-performance AI applications, enabling intelligent, real-time decision-making at the device level. Through strong partnerships with global semiconductor leaders and a commitment to engineering excellence, Grinn delivers innovative, scalable, and market-ready solutions for organizations across the globe.

To learn more, visit: www.grinn-global.com

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the expected features, performance, power efficiency, cost advantages, availability, and potential applications of Synaptics’ Coralboard™ and related technologies, as well as the anticipated benefits and impact of Edge AI technologies. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in customer demand; the pace of adoption of Edge AI technologies; supply chain constraints; manufacturing and yield challenges; competitive product offerings and technological developments; and delays in product development, qualification, sampling, or commercialization. For more information regarding these and other risks, please refer to the “Risk Factors” sections of Synaptics’ most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Synaptics undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Synaptics and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact:
Media Contact
Neeta Shenoy
Synaptics Incorporated
[email protected]

On May 22, 2026, Synaptics Inc SYNA shares rose 8.6% today, bringing the current price to $143.69. This increase is part of a remarkable upward trend, with the stock experiencing a 52-week range between $57.54 and $144.23.

GF Value™ verdict: The current price is $143.69, compared to a GF Value™ of $86.96, indicating the stock is 65.2% overvalued.GF Score™: A score of 74/100, which is considered above average.Most notable signal: Insider activity shows that insiders sold $1.3M in the last 3 months, with no buying reported. Is SYNA Overvalued or Undervalued? Based on the GF Value™, Synaptics Inc is currently overvalued with a price of $143.69 compared to the estimated fair value of $86.96. This suggests that the stock is trading at a significant premium, with a margin of safety that is unfavorable for potential investors. The GF Valuation label classifies Synaptics as "Significantly Overvalued," which raises concerns about the sustainability of the current price level. Investors should be cautious, as overvaluation indicates a risk of potential price corrections in the future.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given the current overvaluation and the associated risks, it may be prudent for potential investors to reconsider their positions in SYNA.

How Does SYNA's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 27.5x 22.9x Currently, Synaptics Inc's forward P/E ratio stands at 27.5x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median P/E of 22.9x. This indicates that the stock is trading above its historical valuation levels, which aligns with the GF Value™ verdict of being overvalued. The P/E analysis reinforces the notion that SYNA may be overpriced compared to its historical performance, suggesting potential caution for investors.

What Does SYNA's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 74 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 6/10 Growth 6/10 Valuation 3/10 Momentum 10/10 The GF Score™ of 74/100 indicates that Synaptics Inc has an above-average ranking, with strengths in momentum (10/10) and moderate scores in profitability and growth (both 6/10). However, the valuation score of 3/10 suggests that the stock is not favorably positioned in terms of its current price compared to its intrinsic value. This discrepancy between the strong momentum and weaker valuation highlights a potential area of concern for investors.

What Are Insiders Doing with SYNA Stock? In the last three months, insider activity at Synaptics Inc indicates a selling trend, with insiders selling $1.3 million worth of stock and no reported purchases. This pattern of selling may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's current valuation among company insiders, which could be a red flag for potential investors. When insiders are selling rather than buying, it often raises questions about the company’s future prospects.

What This Means for Investors Based on the current analysis and the GF Value™ assessment, Synaptics Inc is considered overvalued. The substantial difference between the current price and the GF Value™ indicates potential risks for investors, especially in light of recent insider selling and high valuation multiples. Caution is advised when considering an investment in SYNA at this time.

For the complete analysis, visit the Synaptics Inc SYNA stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is SYNA's GF Score™?

SYNA has a GF Score™ of 74/100, indicating an above-average ranking based on key financial metrics that have been shown to correlate with higher long-term returns.

Is SYNA overvalued or undervalued?

SYNA is currently overvalued, with a significant difference between its current price of $143.69 and a GF Value™ of $86.96, suggesting potential risks for investors.

What is SYNA's P/E ratio?

SYNA's forward P/E ratio is 27.5x, which is above its 5-year median P/E of 22.9x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

On June 08, 2026, Synaptics Inc SYNA shares rose 10.9% today, bringing the current price to $136.10. This price sits within a 52-week range of $58.28 to $149.11, reflecting significant volatility and growth in the stock over the past year.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price $136.10 vs GF Value™ of $87.26 indicates the stock is 56.0% overvalued.GF Score™: 77/100, which is considered above average and suggests potential for positive long-term returns.Most notable signal: Insider activity shows that insiders sold $2.6M worth of shares in the last 3 months, indicating a lack of buying interest. Is SYNA Overvalued or Undervalued? According to the GF Value™, Synaptics Inc is currently overvalued. The current trading price of $136.10 significantly exceeds the GF Value™ estimate of $87.26. This suggests a margin of safety that is negative, as the stock is trading at a premium of 56.0% over its intrinsic value. The GF Valuation label indicates that SYNA is significantly overvalued, which presents risks for potential investors. High overvaluation may lead to price corrections in the future if earnings do not meet market expectations, thereby putting shareholders at risk of losses.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. In this context, the high valuation relative to the intrinsic value points to the necessity for caution in investment decisions.

How Does SYNA's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 25.8x 22.6x Currently, Synaptics Inc is trading at a forward P/E of 25.8x, which is above its 5-year median P/E of 22.6x. This indicates that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation, aligning with the GF Value™ verdict that suggests SYNA is overvalued. The P/E analysis supports the notion of caution regarding the stock's current valuation.

What Does SYNA's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 77 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 6/10 Growth 6/10 Valuation 5/10 Momentum 10/10 The GF Score™ of 77/100 indicates that Synaptics Inc is positioned for above-average long-term returns. The strongest aspect of the score is the momentum rank of 10/10, suggesting that the stock has experienced significant price increases recently. However, the financial strength rating of 5/10 indicates areas for concern, as it does not suggest robust financial health. Similarly, the valuation rank of 5/10 corroborates the notion that the stock is overvalued according to GF Value™ methodology.

What Are Insiders Doing with SYNA Stock? In the last three months, insiders at Synaptics Inc have sold a total of $2.6 million worth of shares, with no reported buying activity. This trend of selling may suggest that insiders lack confidence in the stock's current valuation or future performance, which could be a signal for potential investors to take note of. The absence of insider buying during this time may reflect a cautious outlook on the company's prospects.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Synaptics Inc is currently overvalued. The current price of $136.10 is significantly higher than the estimated intrinsic value of $87.26, highlighting potential risks for investors looking at SYNA as a viable investment option.

For the complete analysis, visit the Synaptics Inc SYNA stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is SYNA's GF Score™?

SYNA has a GF Score™ of 77/100, indicating that it is positioned for above-average long-term returns based on historical performance metrics.

Is SYNA overvalued or undervalued?

According to the GF Value™ assessment, SYNA is overvalued, trading significantly above its estimated intrinsic value of $87.26.

What is SYNA's P/E ratio?

SYNA has a forward P/E ratio of 25.8x, which is higher than its 5-year median P/E of 22.6x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Teradyne (TER - Free Report) . Shares have added about 22.7% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Teradyne due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Teradyne, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.

Teradyne Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/YTeradyne delivered first-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $2.56 per share, up 241.3% year over year and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.43%.

Revenue climbed 86.9% from the year-ago quarter to $1.282 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.15%.

Results were powered by AI-related demand strength across compute segments, with management estimating about 70% of quarterly revenue tied to AI. The company also set a new companywide quarterly revenue record and said all three business groups posted strong year-over-year growth.

TER Delivers Record Revenue Led by Semiconductor TestSemiconductor Test remained the clear volume driver, notably generating $1.111 billion (86.7% of total revenues) of quarterly revenue. Robotics contributed $91 million (7.1%), while Product Test added $80 million (6.2%), underscoring that demand strength was not confined to a single end market.

The mix highlights how Teradyne’s “wafer-to-AI data center” strategy is translating into broad-based shipment momentum. In particular, the Semiconductor Test scale advantage left the company well positioned to capture elevated test intensity tied to advanced compute and memory deployments.

Teradyne Sees Sequential Margin ExpansionIn the first quarter, Teradyne reported a non-GAAP gross margin of 60.9%, which expanded 40 basis points (bps) year over year.

In the reported quarter, selling and administrative expenses increased 6% year over year to $166.7 million. As a percentage of revenues, selling and marketing expenses were 13%, down 990 bps year over year.

Engineering and development expenses increased 14.7% year over year to $135.6 million. As a percentage of revenues, engineering and development expenses were 10.6%, down 670 bps year over year.

Non-GAAP operating income increased 241.2% year over year to $480.4 million. As a percentage of revenues, the operating margin rose to 37.5% in the first quarter of 2026 from 20.5% in the year-ago quarter.

TER’s Balance Sheet & Cash FlowAs of March 29, 2026, Teradyne’s cash and cash equivalents (including marketable securities) were $245.5 million, down from $321.9 million as of Dec. 31, 2025.

In the reported quarter, net cash provided by operating activities was $265 million.

TER’s 2Q26 OutlookFor the second quarter of 2026, Teradyne expects revenues in the range of $1.150-$1.250 billion. Non-GAAP earnings are projected to be in the range of $1.86-$2.15.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in fresh estimates.

The consensus estimate has shifted 12.6% due to these changes.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Teradyne has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a D. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of F on the value side, putting it in the fifth quintile for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Teradyne has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.

Key Takeaways MU, CRDO and TER qualified from more than 7,685 stocks using profitability screens. Micron posted a 41.5% net profit margin and expects 619.8% earnings growth this year. Credo projects 371.4% earnings growth this year with a 31.8% net profit margin. June trading kicked off on an upbeat note despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressure, with major stock indexes touching record highs in the first trading session of the month. The positive momentum should encourage astute investors to place their bets on stocks that offer strong upside potential. 

In doing so, investors should focus on companies that deliver strong returns after covering both operating and non-operating expenses. Consequently, businesses with consistent profits tend to be more attractive than loss-making firms.  

To assess profitability, investors often rely on accounting ratios that measure a company’s bottom-line performance. On that note, Micron Technology, Inc. (MU - Free Report) , Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO - Free Report) and Teradyne, Inc. (TER - Free Report) stand out as the top profitable picks, supported by strong net income ratios and considerable upside potential.   

Net Income Ratio Explained in Simple Terms The net income ratio indicates a company's profitability. It reflects the percentage of net income to total sales revenues. Using the net income ratio, one can determine a firm’s effectiveness at covering operating and non-operating expenses with revenues. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company’s ability to generate sufficient revenues and manage all business functions effectively. 

Using Research Wizard to Find Winning Stocks The net income ratio is not the only indicator of future winners. So, we have added a few more criteria to arrive at a winning strategy. 

Zacks Rank Equal to #1: Whether the market is good or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) have a proven history of outperformance. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. 

Trailing 12-Month Sales and Net Income Growth Higher than X Industry: Stocks that have witnessed higher-than-industry sales and net income growth in the past 12 months are positioned to perform well. 

Trailing 12-Month Net Income Ratio Higher than X Industry: A high net income ratio indicates a company’s solid profitability. 

Percentage Rating Strong Buy greater than 70: This indicates that 70% of the current broker recommendations for the stock are Strong Buy. 

These few parameters have narrowed the universe of more than 7,685 stocks to only 19. 

Here are three of the 19 stocks that qualified for the screening: 

Micron Technology Micron Technology is a provider of memory and storage products globally. The 12-month net profit margin of MU is 41.5%. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 619.8% (read more: 2 AI Memory Stocks Outperforming NVIDIA With Big Upside Ahead). 

Credo Technology  Credo Technology offers high-speed connectivity solutions for Ethernet and PCIe applications worldwide. The 12-month net profit margin of CRDO is 31.8%. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 371.4%. 

Teradyne Teradyne develops automated test systems and robotics solutions for global markets. The 12-month net profit margin of TER is 22.6%. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 79%.  

An updated edition of the April 14, 2026 article.

A wide moat describes companies with durable competitive advantages that shield them from competitors, much like a moat protects a castle. Popularized by Warren Buffett, this strategy focuses on businesses capable of maintaining strong long-term profitability through strengths such as unique market positions, powerful brand loyalty, cost efficiencies, network effects and regulatory protections.

Among the companies that exemplify wide economic moats are The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL - Free Report) , Teradyne, Inc. (TER - Free Report) , Lam Research Corporation (LRCX - Free Report) and ASML Holding N.V. (ASML - Free Report) . These companies compete in industries with significant barriers to entry, which safeguard their market positions and promote consistent revenue growth by reducing the risk of new competitors.

Wide-moat companies typically derive their advantage from factors such as strong brand recognition, network effects, high customer switching costs, regulatory hurdles and economies of scale. These elements create formidable challenges for new or existing rivals attempting to gain market share. Consequently, these firms often benefit from solid pricing power, stable profit margins, and the capacity to reinvest in their businesses, further reinforcing their long-term competitive edge.

The attraction of investing in wide-moat businesses stems from their ability to deliver steady, long-term returns. In contrast to companies in highly competitive industries where profits are more vulnerable to pricing pressure and intense rivalry, wide-moat firms tend to show greater stability during economic downturns and market turbulence. Their solid market positions and robust balance sheets enable them to weather challenges that might severely impact less well-protected competitors.

Investing in wide-moat companies provides a solid strategy for building long-term wealth, as these businesses typically produce steady cash flows and deliver shareholder value through dividend payments and stock price growth. While no investment is entirely risk-free, companies with strong economic moats provide a level of durability that many investors seek in an ever-changing market. Our Wide Moat Screen makes it easy to identify high-potential stocks at any given time — just like the ones mentioned above.

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Estee Lauder is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. Its strategy centers on strengthening its core brands, including Estee Lauder, Clinique, La Mer and MAC, while sharpening its focus on skincare, which remains the most resilient and margin-accretive segment of beauty.

EL is focused on rebuilding profitability through its expanded Profit Recovery and Growth Plan (“PRGP”), which aims to restore margins while supporting sustainable sales growth. The PRGP is a pivotal initiative designed to address the company's current profitability challenges and drive future growth. It focuses on three primary benefit areas — accelerating margin expansion, fueling growth with targeted investments and simplifying processes to enhance agility.

Estee Lauder’s "Beauty Reimagined" is an ambitious strategic vision designed to restore sustainable sales growth and achieve a solid double-digit adjusted operating margin in the coming years. This initiative aims to position the company as the leading consumer-centric prestige beauty brand. The company is undergoing a significant transformation of its operating model to become leaner, faster and more agile, while taking decisive actions to expand consumer reach, accelerate innovation and increase investments in consumer-facing areas.

Estee Lauder’s online business continues to be a core route to incremental consumers as it rebalances away from slower brick-and-mortar doors. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, EL reported double-digit online organic sales growth, supported by stronger performance on platforms such as Douyin, Tmall and Coupang, and broader brand reach on Amazon Premium Beauty and TikTok Shop. With online described as close to one-third of global sales and nearing 40% in the United States, continued investment in content, data and omnichannel infrastructure remains central to conversion and personalization over time. EL currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Teradyne is positioning itself as a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor testing market. Several factors are expected to drive Teradyne’s core semiconductor test business, driven by growing demand for AI accelerators, networking, memory and power devices. The company’s UltraFLEXplus system is specifically designed for high-performance processors and networking devices, which are critical for AI applications. UltraFLEXplus enables customers to reduce test development times, driving up high-efficiency volume production.

Teradyne’s strong demand for its UltraFLEXplus test platform has been a major growth driver. Over the past nine months, Teradyne has more than doubled its UltraFLEXplus shipments, a testament to both the strength of customer demand and the company’s operational agility. This surge in shipments has been achieved while maintaining 12-16 week lead times, reflecting Teradyne’s effective multi-source manufacturing strategy. The platform’s flexibility is shown by its role in introducing new products, like the Photon 100. In March 2026, Teradyne announced the launch of the Photon 100, an integrated opto-electric test platform built on UltraFLEXplus.

Acquisition has also played an important role in expanding TER's footprint in the semiconductor test market. In April 2026, Teradyne acquired TestInsight, a provider of semiconductor test development, validation, and conversion software, to strengthen its automated test equipment capabilities. The deal enhances Teradyne’s ability to support AI and data center device development by accelerating test solution creation and reducing time to market. The acquisition helps customers achieve earlier test readiness amid increasing chip complexity. TestInsight will continue supporting existing customers and maintaining its partner ecosystem. TER currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.

Lam Research benefits from its leadership position in wafer fabrication equipment, specializing in etch and deposition technologies critical to semiconductor manufacturing. Its deep expertise, long-term customer relationships and the enormous capital requirements of its industry form a powerful competitive moat. Technology inflections in the semiconductor industry, including 3D device scaling, multiple patterning, process flow, and advanced packaging chip integration, are expected to continue driving sustainable growth and increasing LRCX’s served market for its products and services in the deposition, etch and clean businesses.

Lam Research has high exposure to the memory segment, which is likely to see tremendous growth in the long run. The semiconductor memory market is being driven by the growing proliferation of AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain, cloud computing, big data, mobile devices and the Internet of Things. The huge explosion of data as a result of these advanced technologies requires it to be stored, processed and analyzed to increase efficiency and drive the growth of the business. This has been leading to increased demand for memory chips. In addition, the increasing adoption of semiconductor components across various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, and IT & telecom, still acts as a tailwind.

LRCX is witnessing strong momentum in wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) demand as accelerating AI infrastructure investments drive higher semiconductor capital spending across memory, foundry and logic markets. During the third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call, the company raised its 2026 WFE outlook to $140 billion from the prior estimate of $135 billion, citing stronger customer spending trends and continued hyperscale AI infrastructure expansion. Rising WFE spending is driving Lam Research’s financial performance.

LRCX’s biggest strength lies in etch and deposition intensity tied to advanced AI chips and high-bandwidth memory. With AI-driven investments accelerating, Lam Research’s leading position in etch and deposition makes it a key beneficiary of the ongoing semiconductor spending cycle. These factors position this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock as a key enabler of next-generation AI chips.

ASML Holding, a vital supplier to the semiconductor industry, possesses one of the strongest technological moats in the world. Its technological leadership in lithography equipment makes it indispensable to the semiconductor industry. The company maintains a near-monopoly on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, which is essential for producing advanced chips at 3nm and below. Its EUV systems are crucial for leading chipmakers, positioning ASML as a key enabler of cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing. The company’s technological superiority ensures high barriers to entry, giving it a competitive moat.

ASML Holding’s High-NA EUV technology represents the next frontier in chip manufacturing. Designed for sub-2nm nodes, these advanced systems will be critical for the industry’s future. As chipmakers ramp up production of smaller, more powerful chips, ASML’s High-NA EUV tools will play a pivotal role, driving sustained demand. With EUV technology being essential for advanced semiconductor fabrication, ASML Holding’s dominance remains intact, supporting its long-term growth outlook.

ASML Holding, a Zacks Rank #2 stock, is well-positioned to capitalize on the AI revolution, which is driving massive demand for advanced semiconductors. With AI workloads requiring cutting-edge graphics processing units (GPUs), high-bandwidth memory and AI accelerators, the demand for smaller and more powerful chips is rising. This trend plays directly into ASML’s hands, as its EUV and High-NA EUV machines are vital for manufacturing these advanced chips. As cloud providers, data centers and tech giants expand their AI infrastructure, ASML Holding’s lithography tools will be in greater demand.