Key Takeaways XOM's 13.73% debt-to-capitalization ratio provides financial flexibility amid oil and gas price swings.XOM's low debt exposure supports favorable borrowing and strategic acquisitions.rewards.XOM shares gained 43.9% in a year, beating the industry's 41.9%, while its EV/EBITDA of 9.16X tops 5.88X. ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (XOM - Free Report) , an integrated energy giant, generates the bulk of its earnings from its upstream operations. With a strong presence in the prolific Permian Basin and offshore Guyana resources, its top and bottom lines are highly susceptible to fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices.
But investors should not worry much about this vulnerability. With a debt-to-capitalization of 13.73%, the energy giant has significantly lower exposure to debt capital. Thus, the company can rely on its strong balance sheet when oil and natural gas prices fall and the business scenario becomes unfavorable.
Also, with lower exposure to debt capital, XOM can secure additional debt on favorable terms during uncertain situations, allowing it to operate smoothly, pursue lucrative acquisitions and continue rewarding shareholders.
CVX & EOG Also Have Low Debt LoadChevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) and EOG Resources Inc. (EOG - Free Report) , with robust balance sheets, can also sail through an unfavorable business environment on their strong financials. While CVX has a debt-to-capitalization of 15.94%, EOG’s debt-to-capitalization is 19.92%.
XOM’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of XOM have gained 43.9% over the past year compared with the industry’s 41.9% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, XOM trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 9.16X. This is above the broader industry average of 5.88X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for XOM’s 2026 earnings has seen upward revisions over the past 30 days.
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ExxonMobil currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Moderna vstoupí 9. října do Nasdaq-100 poté, co její akcie letos vzrostly o 566 %. Zařazení může zvýšit poptávku ze strany indexových fondů, fundamentální ukazatele společnosti však nemění.
Key Takeaways Moderna will join the Nasdaq-100 after a sharp rise in market value and growing business optimism.Positive phase III cancer therapy results have strengthened confidence in Moderna's mRNA platform.Index-linked funds could create incremental demand for Moderna shares, though fundamentals remain unchanged. Moderna (MRNA - Free Report) shares are set to join the Nasdaq-100 Index on Oct. 9, marking another milestone for the biotech after its sharp gains this year. The company will replace Warner Bros. Discovery in the index before the opening bell on Friday.
The change comes after the recent completion of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, whose shares have now ceased trading. The combined entity has been named Skydance (SKYD - Free Report) following the transaction and recently started trading on the NYSE.
Why Is Moderna Being Added to the Nasdaq-100?While Nasdaq has not cited any specific factor behind Moderna’s addition, its inclusion comes after a sharp increase in the company’s market value and growing optimism around its business prospects. The Nasdaq-100 is widely regarded as a large-cap growth index, with Nasdaq describing it as a benchmark focused on innovation and growth. Its constituents span several industries, including healthcare, alongside its strong technology representation. This makes Moderna’s addition notable as the company seeks to establish itself as a growth-oriented biotech beyond its legacy as a COVID-19 vaccine maker.
Moderna’s improving prospects have primarily been supported by positive phase III results for its personalized cancer therapy, which is being developed in collaboration with Merck (MRK - Free Report) . The study met its primary endpoint of recurrence-free survival and a key secondary endpoint of distant metastasis-free survival in certain patients with high-risk melanoma. The results have strengthened investor confidence in the potential of Moderna’s mRNA platform beyond vaccines. The stock’s strong performance following the results likely helped support its eligibility for inclusion in the Nasdaq-100.
The inclusion could also create a more direct benefit for MRNA through the investment products linked to the index. Per Nasdaq, the Nasdaq-100 is tracked by more than 200 investment products with over $800 billion in assets under management globally. As funds and other products tracking the benchmark adjust their portfolios following changes in its constituents, Moderna could see incremental institutional demand for its shares.
However, the inclusion does not change Moderna’s underlying fundamentals. It has no direct impact on the company’s operations, cash flow or pipeline development. Any benefit from the inclusion is likely to be more technical and demand-driven, as index-tracking funds may need to buy MRNA and adjust their portfolios. The stock’s longer-term performance will continue to depend on Moderna’s underlying business and pipeline.
MRNA’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Moderna have skyrocketed 566% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the industry’s 1% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, the company is currently trading at a premium to the industry. Based on the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, the stock trades at 30.84 times forward 12-month sales, higher than the industry average of 2.06 times.
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Estimates for Moderna’s 2026 and 2027 loss per share have improved over the past 60 days.
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Moderna currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
American Express očekává v aktuálním čtvrtletí zisk 4,50 USD na akcii, což představuje meziroční nárůst o 8,7 %, při tržbách ve výši 20,09 miliardy USD (+9 %).
American Express (AXP - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this credit card issuer and global payments company have returned -5.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, which American Express falls in, has lost 9.4%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
American Express is expected to post earnings of $4.50 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +8.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.3%.
The consensus earnings estimate of $17.67 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +14.9%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $20.23 indicates a change of +14.5% from what American Express is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for American Express.
Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For American Express, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $20.09 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +9%. For the current and next fiscal years, $79.47 billion and $86.31 billion estimates indicate +10% and +8.6% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryAmerican Express reported revenues of $19.64 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10%. EPS of $4.53 for the same period compares with $4.08 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $19.64 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.01%. The EPS surprise was +2.72%.
Over the last four quarters, American Express surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
American Express is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about American Express. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Pfizer (PFE -1.45%) is offering a dividend yield of roughly 6% today. That is well above the roughly 1% yield on offer from the S&P 500 index (^GSPC -0.34%) and the 1.4% average yield of pharmaceutical stocks. There are good reasons for the negative view of Pfizer, but investors may be ignoring the company's over 100-year history of success. Here's why you may want to consider buying this out-of-favor dividend stock while others are fearful.
Pfizer is facing normal industry headwinds Pfizer's stock rocketed higher during the coronavirus pandemic, as investors myopically focused on the company's COVID vaccine. When COVID turned out to be a less serious long-term threat than originally believed, Wall Street dumped Pfizer. At this point, the stock is down more than 50% from its 2021 high. That is a big part of the story behind the high yield.
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However, there's another piece that is more fundamental to the pharmaceutical industry. Like all drug makers, Pfizer's drugs receive time-limited patent protections. When patents expire, generic versions of the medications can be produced. That generally leads to a dramatic decline in revenue from Pfizer's drugs. Right now, Pfizer is facing down some notable patent expirations. This is a completely normal dynamic in the pharmaceutical sector.
Patent expirations are why drug companies are always on the lookout for new drugs. The problem is that patent expirations follow a set schedule, but drug development does not. Pfizer's drug pipeline isn't producing major new drugs right now, and it looks like it may have to work through a period in which new drugs won't fully offset revenue lost to patent expirations. This isn't uncommon, either, but investors are likely focusing on the short term rather than the long term when it comes to Pfizer.
Pfizer fumbles the GLP-1 opportunity A key driver of Wall Street's negativity is probably the GLP-1 weight-loss opportunity. Pfizer isn't even in the race yet, after one of its own drugs flamed out. No wonder the company's price-to-forward-earnings ratio is below 10x, while Eli Lilly (LLY -3.70%), the leader in the GLP-1 space, has a price-to-forward P/E of 24x.
To Pfizer's credit, however, it moved quickly to address its GLP-1 shortfall, buying a company with an attractive weight-loss drug still in development. It is also advancing a number of other drugs, notably in the cancer space, which is an extremely large treatment area. History suggests the company is dealing with a timing issue, not a fundamental shortfall of its business. Given enough time, Pfizer is highly likely to get back on track.
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Will Pfizer's 6% yield survive? Pfizer's management has stated clearly that it intends to support the dividend. In fact, the goal is to grow the dividend over the long term. Moreover, the company ended the second quarter with more than $11 billion in cash on its balance sheet, providing ample liquidity to support its business and dividend. While its dividend payout ratio is troublingly high, its cash dividend payout ratio is roughly 90%, so it still has the cash flow to cover the payout. (Dividends are paid out of cash flow, not earnings, which is why the financial impact of dividends is found on the cash flow statement.)
Given that Pfizer is facing patent expirations without new drugs to replace the income it will lose, there is clearly a near-term risk. That includes a risk that the dividend could be cut. However, even with a 50% dividend cut, the yield would remain attractively high. And given the stock price, you could easily argue a cut has already been priced in. Meanwhile, the company's long history of success suggests that it will eventually work through this period. More aggressive dividend investors may want to give it the benefit of the doubt, with the worst-case scenario likely being a still above-market and peer yield.
Key Takeaways GAP gained 25.3% in 3 months, driven by brand strength, margin improvements and transformation efforts.Gap brand comp rose 10% in Q2, marking 11 straight quarters of growth, while Banana Republic improved.GAP raised its FY26 adjusted EPS outlook to $2.35-$2.45, despite ongoing challenges at Old Navy and Athleta. The Gap, Inc. (GAP - Free Report) has witnessed a sharp rally, with its shares rising 25.3% in the past three months, significantly outperforming the Retail – Apparel and Shoes industry’s decline of 6.1%, the Retail-Wholesale sector’s dip of 2.8% and the S&P 500 index’s rise of 3.8%.
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Closing at $23.61 yesterday, GAP stock stands about 19.5% below its 52-week high of $29.36. The company’s shares remain above their 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages of roughly $23.48 and $21.25, respectively, highlighting the strength of the stock’s medium- and long-term price trend.
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The rally comes amid continued momentum at the Gap brand, improving merchandise margins, disciplined inventory management and progress on the company's broader transformation strategy. While Old Navy and Athleta remain challenged, strength at Gap and Banana Republic, coupled with growth initiatives across beauty, accessories and activewear, provides opportunities for sustainable growth. Management's improved profitability outlook and continued shareholder returns further support the company's investment appeal.
GAP's Brand Momentum and Strategic Growth InitiativesGap continues to benefit from the successful execution of its brand-reinvigoration strategy, with its namesake brand emerging as a key growth driver. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Gap brand comparable sales increased 10%, marking the 11th consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth. The performance was supported by strong demand across women's, men's, kids and baby categories, alongside continued strength in denim and fleece. Culturally relevant marketing campaigns, compelling product assortments and strategic collaborations are helping the brand attract new customers, particularly younger consumers, while strengthening engagement with its existing customer base.
Banana Republic is also showing encouraging signs of improvement, supported by elevated merchandise assortments, stronger brand storytelling and an enhanced customer experience. The brand reported its fifth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth, with healthy demand across men's and women's categories. Strength in denim, sweaters, outerwear and linen products highlights improving customer acceptance. Meanwhile, store upgrades and refined merchandising strategies are helping strengthen the brand's positioning in the premium apparel market.
The company is also focused on revitalizing Old Navy, which faced pressure from weaker seasonal assortments and slowing traffic during the second quarter. Management has responded by refining product offerings, strengthening the value proposition and enhancing marketing execution. Greater emphasis on denim, activewear, sweaters and knits, alongside the introduction of Old Navy Sport, is expected to support recovery. Encouraging improvements in August traffic and conversion trends suggest that corrective measures are beginning to gain traction, although sustained improvement remains important.
GAP is simultaneously expanding its growth opportunities beyond traditional apparel categories. The company has introduced beauty offerings at Old Navy, relaunched Gap fragrances and expanded into accessories, beginning with bags. These initiatives are designed to deepen customer engagement, drive incremental traffic and broaden the brands' relevance across consumers' lifestyles. Strategic partnerships and culturally relevant campaigns are also helping enhance brand visibility and attract new shoppers. Although these emerging categories are unlikely to contribute meaningfully to near-term financial performance, they offer promising longer-term opportunities.
Margin Strength and Operational Discipline Support GAPOperational discipline remains another important strength. Gap continues to benefit from improved inventory productivity, reduced discounting and stronger merchandise margins, particularly at its namesake brand. The company is also pursuing cost efficiencies while investing in store remodels, digital capabilities, technology and supply-chain improvements. Its strong balance sheet and healthy cash generation support these initiatives while providing flexibility for dividends and share repurchases.
Encouragingly, management raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted operating margin and earnings outlook following better-than-expected profitability in the second quarter. However, it narrowed its full-year sales growth expectations, reflecting softer performance at Old Navy and continued challenges at Athleta. Successful execution of the company's recovery initiatives, alongside sustained momentum at Gap and Banana Republic, will be crucial to supporting further gains.
How Have Estimates Shaped Up for GAP?Gap's improved profitability outlook reflects management's confidence in merchandise-margin expansion, expense discipline and ongoing operational improvements. The company now expects fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share between $2.35 and $2.45, implying year-over-year growth of 10-15%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter’s earnings is pegged at $2.41 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 13.2%. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate for earnings of $2.63 per share suggests year-over-year growth of 9.3%.
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Is GAP's Valuation Attractive?Gap's recent share-price appreciation highlights growing investor confidence in its transformation initiatives and improving profitability prospects. However, the rally also makes valuation an important consideration for investors assessing the stock's remaining upside potential.
Despite the substantial share-price rally, GAP valuation remains relatively attractive. GAP recently traded at a forward 12-month P/E multiple of 9.22X, below the Retail – Apparel and Shoes industry's average of 12.86X. The multiple is also slightly below ANF's 12-month median of 10.24X.
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How to Play GAP Stock Now?Gap's fundamentals remain encouraging, supported by strong momentum at its namesake brand, improving performance at Banana Republic and continued progress in merchandise-margin management. The company's emphasis on product innovation, culturally relevant marketing and disciplined inventory management is strengthening its competitive positioning.
Meanwhile, initiatives to revitalize Old Navy, expand into beauty and accessories, and enhance store and digital experiences offer additional avenues for growth. Management's raised profitability outlook, healthy balance sheet and continued shareholder returns further reinforce the company's long-term prospects. However, persistent weakness at Athleta, uneven sales trends across the portfolio and uncertainties surrounding tariffs, fuel costs and consumer spending remain key concerns.
Investors may therefore consider maintaining a measured stance on GAP stock while monitoring the progress of its brand-reinvigoration initiatives and the sustainability of its margin improvements. GAP currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Key PicksFIGS, Inc. (FIGS - Free Report) operates as a direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle company in the United States and internationally. At present, FIGS carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIGS’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 19.8% and 89.5%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. FIGS has delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 201.8%, on average.
Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL - Free Report) designs, develops, markets, and distributes consumer fashion accessories in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. At present, FOSL carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FOSL’s current fiscal-year sales indicates a decline of 4%, while the same for earnings indicates growth of 96.7% from the year-ago figures. FOSL delivered a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 236.2%, on average.
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) operates specialty retail stores in the United States and internationally. At present, Boot Barn carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The consensus estimate for Boot Barn’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 15.8% and 23.5%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. BOOT delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.4%, on average.
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The investigation concerns whether Kinross and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 23, 2026, Kinross issued a press release "provid[ing] an operational, guidance and return of capital update." Specifically, Kinross advised that "[t]he Company now expects full-year 2026 and 2027 attributable production to be 2% to 3% below the low end of the previously disclosed guidance, with approximately 1.84 to 1.86 million gold equivalent ounces ('Au eq. oz.') expected per year. The change to the Company's 2026 guidance is concentrated at two smaller assets, La Coipa and Round Mountain, and is the result of extreme weather and operational challenges."
On this news, Kinross's stock price fell $3.20 per share, or 11.59%, to close at $24.42 per share on September 24, 2026.
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Key Takeaways Nordson is benefiting from strong end-market demand, strategic acquisitions and shareholder-friendly policies.Robust demand drove 31% organic sales growth in Advanced Technology and 11% in Medical and Fluid Solutions.NDSN raised its fiscal 2026 sales outlook to $3.035-$3.075 billion, while earnings estimates continue to rise. Nordson Corporation (NDSN - Free Report) stands to benefit from strength across its businesses, focus on operational excellence and acquired assets. The company remains focused on investing in growth opportunities and strengthening its long-term market position.
NDSN, which has a market capitalization of $18.3 billion, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Let’s delve into the factors that have been aiding the firm for a while now.
End-Market Strength: Nordson is poised to gain from its diversified business structure, which helps mitigate the adverse impact of weakness in one end market with strength across the others. The company is witnessing strong momentum in the Medical and Fluid Solutions segment, organic sales from which increased 11% year over year in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended July 2026). Increased demand for engineered fluid solutions and medical product lines is boosting the segment’s performance.
Solid demand for electronics dispense and test & inspection product lines is augmenting the Advanced Technology Solutions segment’s results. The segment’s organic sales increased 31% from the year-ago fiscal quarter’s level. Strength in the Industrial Precision Solutions segment, driven by higher demand for industrial coatings and polymer processing systems, is aiding the company. Healthy demand in consumer and industrial markets is also positive for the segment. Organic sales from this segment increased 3% year over year in the fiscal third quarter.
Fiscal 2026 Guidance Raised: Driven by strength across its businesses, Nordson raised its guidance. For fiscal 2026 (ending October 2026), the company currently anticipates sales to be in the range of $3.035-$3.075 billion compared with $2.93-$3.01 billion expected earlier.
Acquisition Benefits: The company intends to strengthen and expand its businesses through acquisitions. In March 2026, the company completed the CapstanAG buyout and integrated it into the Industrial Precision Solutions segment. The acquisition strengthened NDSN’s precision agriculture portfolio and expanded its presence in North America.
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In the past six months, the company’s shares have gained 18.6% against the industry’s 6.6% decline.
Shareholder-Friendly Policies: Nordson remains committed to increasing shareholders’ value through dividend payments and share repurchases. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, Nordson paid out dividends of $137.4 million, up 3.3% year over year. In the same period, it bought back treasury shares worth $158.8 million. In August 2026, the company hiked its dividend by 15% to 94 cents per share.
Upward Estimate Revisions: In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Nordson’s fiscal 2026 earnings has trended up from $11.59 per share to $11.83 on three upward estimate revisions against none downward. The consensus estimate for fiscal 2027 (ending October 2027) earnings increased from $12.47 per share to $12.73 on three upward estimate revisions against none downward.
Other Key PicksSome other top-ranked companies from the same space are discussed below.
Helios Technologies (HLIO - Free Report) currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
HLIO delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 13.1%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Helios Technologies’ 2026 earnings has increased 10%.
IDEX Corporation (IEX - Free Report) presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 7.7%. In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for IEX’s 2026 earnings has increased 1.2%.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH - Free Report) currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. Parker-Hannifin delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 7.8%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for PH’s fiscal 2027 (ending June 2027) earnings has increased 1.3%.
Analytici očekávají, že Wells Fargo vykáže čtvrtletní zisk ve výši 1,85 USD na akcii, což představuje meziroční nárůst o 6,9 %, při tržbách 22,15 miliardy USD.
Analysts on Wall Street project that Wells Fargo (WFC - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $1.85 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 6.9% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $22.15 billion, increasing 3.3% from the same quarter last year.
The current level reflects an upward revision of 1% 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.
Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance 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.
That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Wells Fargo metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
The consensus estimate for 'Average Balance - Total interest-earning assets' stands at $2089.78 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $1832.51 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Book value per common share' should come in at $54.96 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $52.30 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Return on equity (ROE) - Financial Ratios' should arrive at 13.5%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 12.8%.
Analysts predict that the 'Efficiency Ratio' will reach 62.5%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 65.0% in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts forecast 'Total nonperforming assets' to reach $8.47 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $7.83 billion.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Total nonaccrual loans' at $8.17 billion. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $7.61 billion in the same quarter last year.
Analysts expect 'Net loan charge-offs' to come in at $985.61 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $942.00 million.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) - Standardized Approach' will reach 10.1%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 11.0%.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Tier 1 Leverage Ratio' will likely reach 6.8%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 7.7%.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Tier 1 Capital Ratio - Standardized Approach' will reach 11.3%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 12.3% in the same quarter last year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net Interest Income' reaching $12.63 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $11.95 billion.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Total Noninterest Income' of $9.59 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $9.49 billion.
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Over the past month, shares of Wells Fargo have returned -10.5% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. Currently, WFC carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
U.S. Bancorp očekává za čtvrtletí zisk na akcii (EPS) ve výši 1,33 USD, což by představovalo meziroční nárůst o 9 %, a výnosy ve výši 8,01 miliardy USD, meziročně o 9,2 % více.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when U.S. Bancorp (USB - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 15, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9%.
Revenues are expected to be $8.01 billion, up 9.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.09% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for U.S. Bancorp?For U.S. Bancorp, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.14%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that U.S. Bancorp will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that U.S. Bancorp would post earnings of $1.28 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.35, delivering a surprise of +5.47%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
U.S. Bancorp appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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Costco ve čtvrtletí, které skončilo v srpnu 2026, zvýšilo tržby meziročně o 11,1 % na 95,72 mld. USD; mezinárodní tržby mimo Kanadu dosáhly 13,05 mld. USD.
Have you evaluated the performance of Costco's (COST - Free Report) international operations for the quarter ending August 2026? Given the extensive global presence of this warehouse club operator, analyzing the patterns in international revenues is crucial for understanding its financial strength and potential for growth.
In the modern, closely-knit global economic landscape, the capacity of a business to access foreign markets is often a key determinant of its financial well-being and growth path. Investors now place great importance on grasping the extent of a company's dependence on international markets, as it sheds light on the firm's earnings stability, its skill in leveraging various economic cycles and its broad growth potential.
Being present in foreign markets serves as protection against local economic declines and helps benefit from more rapidly expanding economies. Yet, such expansion also introduces challenges related to currency fluctuations, geopolitical uncertainties and varied market behaviors.
In our recent assessment of COST's quarterly performance, we discovered notable trends in its overseas revenue sections, which are typically modeled and scrutinized by Wall Street analysts.
For the quarter, the company's total revenue amounted to $95.72 billion, experiencing an increase of 11.1% year over year. Next, we'll explore the breakdown of COST's international revenue to understand the importance of its overseas business operations.
A Look into COST's International Revenue StreamsOther International accounted for 13.6% of the company's total revenue during the quarter, translating to $13.05 billion. Revenues from this region represented a surprise of +2.04%, with Wall Street analysts collectively expecting $12.79 billion. When compared to the preceding quarter and the same quarter in the previous year, Other International contributed $9.68 billion (13.7%) and $12.03 billion (14%) to the total revenue, respectively.
During the quarter, Canada contributed $12.79 billion in revenue, making up 13.4% of the total revenue. When compared to the consensus estimate of $13.17 billion, this meant a surprise of -2.94%. Looking back, Canada contributed $9.41 billion, or 13.3%, in the previous quarter, and $11.9 billion, or 13.8%, in the same quarter of the previous year.
Projected Revenues in Foreign MarketsIt is projected by analysts on Wall Street that Costco will post revenues of $73.87 billion for the ongoing fiscal quarter, an increase of 9.8% from the year-ago quarter. The expected contributions from Other International and Canada to this revenue are 14.2%, and 13.6%, translating into $10.51 billion, and $10.01 billion, respectively.
For the full year, a total revenue of $328.37 billion is expected for the company, reflecting an increase of 8.3% from the year before. The revenues from Other International and Canada are expected to make up 14%, and 13.5% of this total, corresponding to $45.82 billion, and $44.22 billion, respectively.
In ConclusionRelying on international markets for revenues, Costco faces both prospects and perils. Thus, tracking the company's international revenue trends is essential for accurately projecting its future trajectory.
In an era of growing international interdependencies and escalating geopolitical disputes, Wall Street analysts are vigilant in tracking these trends for businesses with a global reach, in order to refine their predictions of earnings. It should be noted, however, that a multitude of other elements, such as a company's domestic position, also play a significant role in shaping the earnings forecasts.
At Zacks, we place significant importance on a company's evolving earnings outlook. This is based on empirical evidence demonstrating its strong influence on a stock's short-term price movements. Invariably, there exists a positive relationship -- an upward revision in earnings estimates is typically mirrored by a rise in the stock price.
Boasting a remarkable track record that's been externally verified, the Zacks Rank, our unique stock rating system, leverages changes in earnings projections to function as a reliable gauge for predicting short-term stock price movements.
Costco currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Assessing Costco's Stock Price Movement in Recent TimesThe stock has increased by 4.4% over the past month compared to the 1.4% increase of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. Meanwhile, the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector, which includes Costco,remained unchanged during this time frame. Over the past three months, the company's shares have experienced a gain of 2.8% relative to the S&P 500's 4% increase. Throughout this period, the sector overall remained unchanged.
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On August 5, 2026, SolarEdge reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Among other items, SolarEdge forecasted Q3 2026 revenue in the range of $310 million to $340 million, well below the consensus analyst estimates of around $371 million.
On this news, SolarEdge's stock price fell $14.86 per share, or 30.48%, to close at $33.90 per share on August 5, 2026.
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CF Industries ve druhém čtvrtletí 2026 vytvořila peněžní tok z provozní činnosti ve výši 878 milionů USD a v červenci 2026 zvýšila čtvrtletní dividendu o 20 % na 0,60 USD na akcii.
Key Takeaways CF Industries generated $878 million in operating cash flow in the second quarter of 2026.CF repurchased $245 million of shares and raised its quarterly dividend 20% to 60 cents.Strong cash flow and a solid balance sheet support growth investments and shareholder returns. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF - Free Report) generated healthy cash flow in the second quarter, supported by strong operational performance, strategic execution and supportive nitrogen-industry fundamentals. Its net cash provided by operating activities totaled $878 million in the second quarter. Its cash and cash equivalents were roughly $2.5 billion at the end of the quarter.
Net cash from operating activities rose to $1.37 billion in the first half of 2026 from $1.15 billion a year earlier. The trailing 12-month free cash flow was $1.82 billion. Notably, CF generated net cash from operating activities of $2.75 billion and free cash flow of $1.79 billion in 2025, up roughly 21% and 24% year over year, respectively.
CF’s substantial cash flows and strong balance sheet enable it to finance its strategic growth investment, pay down debt and drive shareholder value. The company returned $1.7 billion to its shareholders in 2025. It repurchased 16.6 million shares for $1.34 billion during 2025.
The company repurchased 2.2 million shares for $245 million in the first half of 2026, including 2 million shares for $230 million in the second quarter. Since the current $2 billion program began in October 2025, the company has repurchased 5.6 million shares for about $523 million, leaving roughly $1.48 billion authorized through 2029 as of June 30, 2026. In July 2026, the board also raised the quarterly dividend by 20% to 60 cents per share, reinforcing management’s stated commitment to return capital while funding high-return investments.
The company is expected to continue generating significant free cash flow, leveraging its high-margin business, strategic execution and favorable global nitrogen industry dynamics. This would allow CF to invest in growth opportunities and enhance returns to its shareholders.
Among its peers, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR - Free Report) generated solid cash flows in the second quarter, thanks to higher fertilizer benchmark pricing. NTR’s cash provided by operating activities was $2.48 billion in the second quarter. Nutrien returned $848 million to its shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the first half of 2026.
The Mosaic Company’s (MOS - Free Report) cash flow from operating activities totaled $167.4 million in the second quarter, down from $609.5 million a year ago. Mosaic’s free cash flow was negative $152.9 million in the quarter. MOS expects free cash flow to improve through the remainder of 2026, driven by lower capital expenditures and an expected release of working capital.
CF’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesCF Industries has gained 29.1% in the past year compared with the Zacks Fertilizers industry’s decline of 48%.
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From a valuation standpoint, CF is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 10.24, a 26.5% discount relative to the industry average of 13.93X. It carries a Value Score of A.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CF’s 2026 and 2027 earnings implies a year-over-year rise of 57.3% and a decline of 29.6%, respectively. The EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027 have been trending lower over the past 60 days.
Airbnb očekává za čtvrtletí zisk 2,89 USD na akcii, což představuje meziroční nárůst o 30,8 %, a tržby ve výši 4,75 miliardy USD, meziročně vyšší o 15,9 %.
Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this company have returned -5.3%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, which Airbnb falls in, has lost 3.6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
Airbnb is expected to post earnings of $2.89 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +30.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +2.8%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.28 points to a change of +31% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +1.1%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $6.12 indicates a change of +15.8% from what Airbnb is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.6%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Airbnb is rated Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Airbnb, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $4.75 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +15.9%. For the current and next fiscal years, $14.15 billion and $15.87 billion estimates indicate +15.6% and +12.1% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryAirbnb reported revenues of $3.61 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16.5%. EPS of $1.37 for the same period compares with $1.03 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.58 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.81%. The EPS surprise was +14.17%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Airbnb is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Airbnb. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
Akcie Unity Software ve čtvrtek vzrostly o 2,01 % na 46,35 USD poté, co Raymond James zvýšila doporučení na „Outperform“ díky partnerství se společností Google.
Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:U) stock rose about 2% Thursday after Raymond James upgraded the stock, citing the company’s recently announced partnership with Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google.
The gains came despite broader market weakness. The Nasdaq fell 0.47%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.27%.
Raymond James Upgrades Unity Following Google PartnershipRaymond James analyst Andrew Marok upgraded Unity Software from Market Perform to Outperform and set a $54 price forecast.
Marok cited Unity’s recently announced partnership with Google as a key factor behind the upgrade. Meanwhile, Freedom Capital Markets maintained its Buy rating Thursday with a $48 price forecast.
Marok said his outlook on Unity had already improved following stronger-than-expected performance in its Grow business. Growth in Vector and improving operating leverage exceeded initial expectations.
However, Marok had concerns about Unity’s ability to retain creators and content developers as platforms such as Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) and generative AI tools make game development easier.
He said the Google partnership addresses those concerns by combining Unity’s development and runtime technology with Google’s artificial intelligence capabilities and consumer reach.
With greater confidence in Unity’s interconnected Create, Runtime and Vector businesses, Marok now sees a more favorable risk-reward outlook for the stock.
Unity’s gains stood out as technology stocks declined 0.62%. Only three of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors advanced, while the market’s advance-decline ratio stood at 0.4. Energy led gains, rising 2.91%, followed by consumer staples at 1.31%.
Technical Analysis: Unity Maintains Bullish MomentumUnity shares remain above their key moving averages, signaling continued strength.
The stock trades 7.5% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $42.96 and 44.6% above its 200-day SMA of $31.93.
Additionally, its 20-day SMA remains above its 50-day SMA of $42.51, supporting the near-term uptrend.
The stock formed a golden cross in August when its 50-day SMA moved above its 200-day SMA. This technical pattern often signals improving long-term momentum.
Meanwhile, the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator remains above its signal line, suggesting continued buying pressure.
Traders are watching $48.50 as the next resistance level, while $40 represents a key support area.
Unity also has a bullish Benzinga Edge momentum score of 96.67, reflecting its strong price performance.
Earnings Outlook And Analyst ExpectationsUnity’s next earnings report is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 4.
Analysts expect earnings of 3 cents per share, down from 20 cents a year earlier. Revenue is projected to reach $563.80 million, compared with $470.62 million in the year-ago period.
The stock carries a consensus Buy rating, with an average price forecast of $46.93.
Unity also has exposure through gaming and technology-focused ETFs, including the VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NASDAQ:ESPO), Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF (NYSE:LOUP) and Roundhill Metaverse ETF (NYSE:METV).
U Stock Price ActionU Stock Price Activity: Unity Software shares were up 2.01% at $46.35 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
SummaryMicron is separating cleanroom construction from equipment deployment, creating flexibility to expand capacity gradually as contracted demand becomes clearer.More than 75% of FY2027 output is already committed, giving MU substantially better information for long-term capacity allocation decisions.At roughly $1,064, MU trades near 6x FY2027 EPS, while consensus already assumes a severe future earnings normalization.My $1,500 fair value implies roughly 41% upside, based on $175 normalized EPS, an 8.2x multiple, and around $70 billion net cash. Zinkevych/iStock via Getty Images
Introduction I have been bullish on Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) due to AI making memory strategic within the computing stack. Post-fiscal Q4, however, I believe the more interesting thesis has shifted beyond HBM
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BlackBerry rozšířila platformu Radar o funkci Dynamic Pairing, která odhaluje chybné propojení přepravní techniky a snižuje náklady. Ve 2. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2027 se tržby meziročně zvýšily o 26 %.
Key Takeaways BlackBerry's Dynamic Pairing identifies equipment relationships to help prevent incorrect connections.Gulf Winds uses Dynamic Pairing to verify chassis connections, avoid missed deliveries and reduce costs.BB reported 26% revenue growth and 81% higher adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2027's second quarter. BlackBerry Limited (BB - Free Report) has expanded its BlackBerry Radar Asset Intelligence Platform for Transportation with Dynamic Pairing, a new functionality designed to help operators understand how transportation assets are connected, identify equipment errors earlier and avoid unnecessary costs.
Dynamic Pairing goes beyond asset location tracking and traditional tractor-to-trailer pairing. When a driver connects to equipment, Radar identifies relationships among tractors, trailers, chassis, flatbeds, containers and other equipment. This helps operators detect incorrect connections and take action before they result in operational issues.
Gulf Winds is using Dynamic Pairing to identify incorrect chassis connections before they lead to missed deliveries or additional costs. The technology provides confirmation data when a driver connects to equipment, helping the company verify that the correct chassis is being used. Gulf Winds can also use its private chassis fleet instead of pool equipment where possible, helping reduce costs.
For transportation operators, Dynamic Pairing can help prevent wasted trips caused by incorrect trailer or chassis connections, reduce reliance on pool chassis, accelerate container pickup, limit detention and demurrage exposure, and improve billing and proof-of-pickup accuracy. The functionality supports asset relationships across fleets, yards, ports and intermodal operations.
Dynamic Pairing works with supported BlackBerry Radar devices and compatible Bluetooth Low Energy-enabled equipment, allowing customers to build on existing technology investments across mixed-device environments. Integrations with partners such as ISAAC can also bring Radar pairing intelligence into ELD workflows for driver-facing validation at the point of connection.
The launch comes as BlackBerry continues to report growth across its businesses. In the second quarter of fiscal 2027, revenue rose 26% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA increased 81%. The company generated $29 million in operating cash flow and raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook.
Taking a Look at BB’s CompetitorsCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD - Free Report) is benefiting from durable cybersecurity demand, broader Falcon adoption, expanding AI security capabilities and rising use of Falcon Flex. Its recurring subscription model, healthy liquidity and free cash flow generation also support continued investment and customer expansion. For the third quarter of fiscal 2027, CRWD expects revenues between $1.52 billion and $1.53 billion. ARR is projected between $6.18 billion and $6.189 billion, while non-GAAP earnings are expected to be approximately 31 cents per share. For fiscal 2027, revenues are now projected between $5.99 billion and $6.01 billion, with ARR of $6.60 billion to $6.61 billion.
Aptiv PLC (APTV - Free Report) is gaining from a diversified portfolio, strong vehicle architecture capabilities and expanding exposure to high-growth non-automotive markets. Engineered Components benefits from demand for high-voltage architectures, interconnects and cable management, while Intelligent Systems is gaining from software, sensors and high-performance computing platforms. The company is also expanding into robotics, drones, energy storage, aerospace and defense, reducing its reliance on traditional automotive demand. New commercial awards, including robotics and drone programs, are strengthening its long-term growth prospects. Aptiv’s collaboration with NVIDIA on edge AI platforms further supports innovation. Meanwhile, the Versigent separation has reduced debt and interest costs, enabling continued investments and share repurchases.
BB Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of BlackBerry have surged 129.6% in the past six months compared with the Internet-Software industry’s growth of 29.2%.
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Regarding the price/book ratio, BB is trading at 6.5, higher than the industry’s multiple of 5.44.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BB earnings for fiscal 2027 has been revised upward over the past 60 days.
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BlackBerry currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
GlobalFoundries uzavřela s TSMC pětiletou smlouvu v hodnotě 2 miliard USD na rozšíření výroby komponentů pro pokročilé pouzdření čipů v USA. Sériová výroba má začít v první polovině roku 2028.
Globalfoundries Inc (NASDAQ:GFS) shares rose over 3% to $49.86 on Thursday morning after the semiconductor manufacturer announced a multiyear agreement with TSMC valued at $2 billion to expand US production of advanced packaging components.
The agreement will see GlobalFoundries add manufacturing capacity at its Malta, New York, facility to supply silicon interposers for TSMC’s CoWoS advanced packaging technology, which is increasingly used for AI and high-performance computing systems.
GlobalFoundries said the deal will establish the first US-based source of silicon interposers for TSMC’s CoWoS ecosystem, providing additional capacity and supply-chain flexibility as demand for AI infrastructure grows.
The company expects volume production to begin ramping at the Malta facility during the first half of 2028, with the initial agreement running for five years.
The deal is significant for GlobalFoundries because advanced packaging has become increasingly important in combining high-performance chips and improving their power efficiency for AI applications.
GlobalFoundries will also manufacture components incorporating embedded deep trench capacitors, expanding the range of advanced packaging elements it can produce at its US facility.
The agreement provides a framework for further capacity expansion as customer demand increases, potentially giving GlobalFoundries a larger role in the US supply chain supporting advanced AI computing.
GlobalFoundries said the expanded manufacturing footprint would provide greater scale and flexibility across multiple generations of advanced packaging technology.
Key Takeaways RTX could benefit from rising RAM missile demand as the U.S. Navy and allies strengthen naval defenses.RTX secured an $11.6 million contract for RAM missile spares, with work extending through December 2029.RTX shares gained 11.1% in a year against the industry's 20.6% decline, despite trading at a premium. RTX Corporation (RTX - Free Report) is well-positioned to benefit from rising demand for naval missile defense as the U.S. Navy and allied forces seek to strengthen protection against increasingly advanced airborne threats. The company’s Raytheon business has a long-standing role in the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program, supporting the continued production and sustainment of the system.
RAM provides ships with short-range defense against threats such as anti-ship missiles and other airborne targets. Its ability to respond quickly to incoming threats makes it an important layer of protection for naval platforms. Continued investment in ship survivability and integrated air defense should support demand for missile systems and related technologies.
RTX received an $11.6 million Navy contract modification for spare Seeker Head Assemblies supporting RAM Block 1/2 guided missile round packs. The award, with work extending through December 2029, reflects the recurring sustainment demand associated with deployed missile systems.
Beyond RAM, RTX has a broad portfolio of missile defense and precision weapons that serves the U.S. military and international customers. Growing efforts to replenish missile inventories, modernize naval fleet and strengthen air defenses could create additional opportunities across the company’s defense business.
With its established missile technologies and extensive installed base, RTX is positioned to benefit from continued spending on naval protection and weapons readiness. Sustained demand for new missiles, upgrades and lifecycle support could provide steady growth opportunities over the long term.
Defense Stocks to Keep on the RadarContinued investment in naval missile defense and weapons sustainment could also benefit other defense contractors with established missile portfolios.
Lockheed Martin (LMT - Free Report) : Lockheed Martin develops advanced missile and air defense systems, including PAC-3 interceptors and other precision weapons. Continued U.S. and allied demand supports opportunities across its missile portfolio.
Northrop Grumman (NOC - Free Report) : Northrop Grumman provides guidance, propulsion and defense electronics for a range of missile programs. Its technologies support the development and sustainment of precision weapons and integrated defense systems.
The Zacks Rundown for RTXShares of RTX have surged 11.1% in the past year against the industry’s 20.6% decline.
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The company’s shares are trading at a premium on a relative basis, with its forward 12-month Price/Sales being 2.41X compared with its industry’s average of 2.07X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RTX’s 2026 and 2027 earnings has remained the same the over the past 60 days.
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RTX stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS – Get Free Report) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Thursday. Investors bought 26,930 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 63% compared to the average daily volume of 16,516 call options.
Analyst Ratings Changes MS has been the topic of several research analyst reports. UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of Morgan Stanley from $260.00 to $236.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on Morgan Stanley from $211.00 to $233.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Citigroup dropped their price target on Morgan Stanley from $235.00 to $210.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. Erste Group Bank lowered Morgan Stanley from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, September 18th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and issued a $243.00 target price on shares of Morgan Stanley in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Morgan Stanley has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $219.90.
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Institutional Trading of Morgan Stanley Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vann Equity Management LLC raised its holdings in Morgan Stanley by 3.0% in the third quarter. Vann Equity Management LLC now owns 10,653 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,004,000 after purchasing an additional 315 shares in the last quarter. City Center Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Morgan Stanley in the 3rd quarter worth about $247,000. Venture Visionary Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Morgan Stanley by 6.4% in the 3rd quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC now owns 86,727 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $16,312,000 after buying an additional 5,254 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley by 42.4% in the 3rd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 410 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $77,000 after acquiring an additional 122 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cooper Financial Group increased its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley by 12.2% in the 3rd quarter. Cooper Financial Group now owns 7,913 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,488,000 after acquiring an additional 858 shares in the last quarter. 84.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Morgan Stanley News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Morgan Stanley this week:
Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer endorsed Morgan Stanley as a buy after its pullback, citing the company’s share-repurchase authorization and confidence in CEO Ted Pick’s strategy. Jim Cramer Backs Morgan Stanley After Its Pullback Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley is proposing to convert eight Eaton Vance municipal-bond mutual funds, with nearly $10 billion in assets, into ETFs. The move could improve product flexibility and strengthen the firm’s position in the growing ETF market, although shareholder approval is required. Morgan Stanley Plans Municipal Fund ETF Conversions Positive Sentiment: The firm was selected as a joint lead manager for the United Kingdom’s planned digitally native government bond, providing potential underwriting, distribution and investor-engagement revenue while expanding its digital-assets credentials. UK Names Banks for Digital Government Bond Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains broadly constructive, with Morgan Stanley receiving a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target near $219.90, implying meaningful upside from the current trading level. However, the consensus includes a sizable number of hold ratings. Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary highlights Morgan Stanley’s integrated investment-banking, wealth-management and asset-management model as a potential long-term earnings driver as deal activity recovers and client assets expand. Can Morgan Stanley’s Integrated Model Drive Long-Term Earnings Growth? Negative Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets lowered its Morgan Stanley price target from $250 to $215 while maintaining an “Outperform” rating. The reduced target signals more limited near-term upside and likely contributed to the stock’s weakness. BMO Cuts Morgan Stanley Price Target Negative Sentiment: A Zacks preview said Morgan Stanley does not currently have the combination of earnings and estimate-revision signals typically associated with a likely quarterly earnings beat, increasing investor caution before results. Morgan Stanley Earnings Expected to Grow Morgan Stanley Stock Down 0.7% Shares of NYSE MS opened at $189.67 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $299.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.33, a PEG ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.22. Morgan Stanley has a one year low of $151.84 and a one year high of $232.25. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $208.40 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $202.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.65, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.79.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The financial services provider reported $3.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.89 by $0.57. The company had revenue of $21.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.67 billion. Morgan Stanley had a return on equity of 19.31% and a net margin of 15.65%.Morgan Stanley’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.13 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Morgan Stanley will post 12.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Morgan Stanley declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program on Wednesday, June 24th that authorizes the company to repurchase $20.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the financial services provider to purchase up to 5.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.
Morgan Stanley Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 14th. Investors of record on Friday, July 31st were issued a dividend of $1.15 per share. This is a boost from Morgan Stanley’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.00. This represents a $4.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 31st. Morgan Stanley’s dividend payout ratio is currently 37.19%.
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Platformu Accountant Suite od Intuit využívalo ve fiskálním roce 2026 přes 150 000 účetních; počet nových kontraktů IES zprostředkovaných účetními se mezi 1. a 4. čtvrtletím zvýšil pětinásobně.
Key Takeaways Intuit's Accountant Suite had more than 150,000 accountants on the platform in fiscal 2026.Accountant-driven IES deals rose fivefold from the first to fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.Monetization remains key as Intuit seeks paying users, cross-selling and stronger revenue growth. Intuit (INTU - Free Report) is expanding its reach among accounting professionals with Accountant Suite, an AI-powered platform designed to help firms manage clients, teams and workflows through a unified system. The platform combines practice management, portfolio-wide insights, bookkeeping and tax workflows while using AI to automate repetitive tasks.
Adoption is showing early promise. More than 150,000 accountants were on the platform in fiscal 2026, while users reported spending about 30% more time on advisory work. Intuit also said 85% of users reported streamlined operations through a single platform.
The bigger opportunity could come from Accountant Suite's ability to strengthen Intuit's broader ecosystem. Accountants influence technology decisions for businesses, and Intuit estimates that more than 65% of QuickBooks Online users work with accountants. The company also reported a fivefold increase in accountant-driven new Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES) deals between the first and fourth quarters of fiscal 2026, with accountants accounting for 25% of new IES deals during the year.
Intuit's broader business provides a supportive backdrop. Fiscal 2026 revenues rose 14% to $21.45 billion, while Online Ecosystem revenues increased 19% to $9.9 billion. Still, investors will need to monitor whether Accountant Suite adoption translates into paying users, higher cross-selling, additional mid-market customers and stronger revenue growth.
Accountant Suite could become an important growth channel for Intuit by connecting accounting firms more closely with its business ecosystem. Yet monetization remains an important factor to watch as adoption expands.
How Are Intuit’s Competitors Faring?Sage Group (SGPYY - Free Report) reported revenues of £699 million in the third quarter of 2026, up 12% year over year. Growth was supported by Sage Business Cloud, including increasing adoption of Sage Intacct and AI-powered solutions. The company continues to expand its cloud-based offerings for small and mid-sized businesses.
BlackLine (BL - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $187.8 million, up 9.2% year over year. GAAP operating margin improved to 5.9% from 4.4%, supported by its expanding financial automation platform and increasing adoption of AI capabilities.
INTU’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of Intuit have gained 8.7% over the past three months, underperforming the broader industry and outperforming the S&P 500 composite.
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In terms of forward 12-month Price/Sales (P/S), Intuit is currently trading at 3.33X, which is at a discount to the industry average of 6.38X.
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Intuit’s estimate revisions reflect a negative trend. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2027 EPS has been revised downward 15.8% to $23.49 over the past two months. The consensus estimate for 2027 calls for negative 3.2% growth year over year.
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Currently, Intuit carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO, XETRA:1YD) is arranging more than $50 billion in financing for custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips it is developing with OpenAI, as demand for computing capacity drives increasingly large funding deals.
Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) and Blackstone are among the lenders Broadcom has approached, with discussions at an early stage and the size of the financing potentially subject to change, Bloomberg reports.
The chips are being developed under OpenAI’s Nexus program, part of a plan announced by the companies in October 2025 to deploy 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators by the end of 2029.
The proposed financing would add to Broadcom’s growing role in arranging capital for AI infrastructure projects, with the company pursuing funding tied to its largest AI customers.
Broadcom completed a $35 billion financing partnership with Apollo and Blackstone in June to expand computing capacity for Anthropic, another major AI company.
Broadcom has also been involved in a separate financing package for Anthropic that was initially reported at more than $60 billion, with banks beginning to syndicate a $60 billion package in October.
The Anthropic package includes $42 billion of senior debt backed by Broadcom and $18 billion of junior debt without Broadcom guarantees, according to the report cited in the source material.
The latest discussions follow an $18 billion financing problem for OpenAI’s chip project reported in May, adding another funding challenge as the company seeks to build large-scale computing infrastructure.
Broadcom’s financing efforts for Anthropic and OpenAI illustrate the growing scale of capital required to build the data centers and specialized chips needed to support increasingly demanding AI systems.
The completed $35 billion Anthropic financing, the reported $60 billion package for the same company and the proposed OpenAI financing would together represent more than $145 billion of potential and completed funding arrangements.
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 15, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.66 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +26.7%.
Revenues are expected to be $7.19 billion, up 17.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Charles Schwab?For Charles Schwab, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.08%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Charles Schwab will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Charles Schwab would post earnings of $1.53 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.62, delivering a surprise of +5.88%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Charles Schwab doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, Wells Fargo (WFC - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.85 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +6.9%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $22.15 billion, up 3.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Wells Fargo has been revised 1% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of -0.15%, reflecting a lower Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Wells Fargo will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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Společnost Stryker uvedla, že výrobní problém, který omezuje zásoby ve vaskulární divizi, přetrvá až do čtvrtého čtvrtletí roku 2026. Akcie SYK v daný den klesly o 8,81 % na 276,43 USD.
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On September 8, 2026, Stryker's CEO disclosed at the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference that a manufacturing problem affecting inventory supply in its peripheral vascular business, which management had previously indicated was expected to resolve during the third quarter of 2026, in fact remained unresolved and was now expected to persist into the fourth quarter.
On this news, Stryker's stock price fell $26.70 per share, or 8.81%, to close at $276.43 per share on September 8, 2026.
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Akcie společnosti Unity v ranním obchodování vzrostly o 2 % poté, co generální ředitel Matthew Bromberg vyjádřil naději, že se platforma Unity Spark, vyvinutá ve spolupráci s Googlem, nakonec rozšíří na konzole.
Unity's CEO just mapped out a path for a Google-built game creation platform to reach living room consoles, and the market is starting to listen. But with the product unlaunched and the console goal still a stated hope, the 2%…
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Shares of Unity Software (NYSE:U | U Price Prediction) are pulling away from the rest of the gaming group after the company’s chief executive described how a new creation platform built with Alphabet‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google could eventually reach game consoles. Unity stock is at $46.51, up 2% in morning trading. For reference, the 52-week high for Unity stock is $52.15, and the shares haven’t reached that level today.
Meanwhile, Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) stock is at $46.24, down 0.4%, a muted reaction in the shares of the company whose own creator platform sits closest to the new product. Similarly, Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) stock is at $204.94, up 0.5%, barely moving alongside Roblox stock.
Elsewhere, for a sector read, the VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NASDAQ:ESPO) is unchanged at $97.32. A broad-market gauge, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, is at $774.22, down 0.4%. With both funds close to flat and the two gaming peers barely moving, the gain in Unity stock traces to company-specific news.
Bromberg Maps Spark From the Web to Consoles Unity and Google announced their artificial intelligence gaming partnership. Speaking on October 7 afterward, Unity chief executive Matthew Bromberg said Unity Spark would launch on the web, move to mobile and ultimately expand to all platforms. Bromberg added that he hopes creators would eventually build console games with Spark. That final step would carry the Google partnership from the browser to the living room, a far bigger goal for Unity than a web launch alone.
In Bromberg’s framing, Unity’s long-standing advantage is its position as a build once, distribute everywhere platform. His stated aim is letting a new class of creators make a real piece of interactive entertainment rather than low-quality generated content. Such a pitch puts Spark as an on-ramp to serious game making at Unity, with the company’s paid tools waiting further down the road.
Three Business Models, Three Different Reactions Unity sells the engine and subscription development tools that studios build on, and the company monetizes advertising through its own network as a second business, with a free, prompt-driven creation layer carrying Google’s distribution broadening the top of the funnel that Unity charges for.
Roblox owns both the building tools and the platform where games are played, so a free Google-backed design layer competes for the same creators Roblox depends on, while Take-Two publishes finished titles through its own labels, which places the company further from the debate over who supplies creator tools. Muted moves in Roblox and Take-Two shares line up with those different exposures.
Unity’s upside depends on creators who start inside a free Google product graduating into paid Unity tools once Spark arrives, which would turn distribution the company couldn’t buy into revenue. On the risk side, Unity Spark has yet to launch, the console goal is so far a stated hope, and Unity stock has already run on an announcement with no revenue attached.
What to Watch Next Spark’s web launch is the first concrete milestone for Unity, followed by the move to mobile that Bromberg outlined. Any detail on console timing would turn Bromberg’s stated hope into something closer to a plan.
The 2% gain in Unity stock prices in a partnership that has yet to produce sales, which argues for patience. Until Spark shows up in Unity’s results, investors should size their U stock positions with the unlaunched product and the open console question in mind.
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Spotify is formalizing efforts around its enterprise and developer tools business with Thursday’s launch of technology.spotify.com, a new site that will make its internal tech available to outsiders.
The company’s foray into this space is not exactly new. As Spotify points out in its announcement of the new site, it’s been offering different products to the wider tech community since 2020 when it open sourced Backstage, a platform and framework for building customizable developer portals.
It has also been selling its enterprise-focused software experimentation platform Confidence since 2023 and its enterprise software development platform Portal since 2024. Earlier this year, it began selling its developer tool for managing AI coding agents, Xirp.
While many technology companies build their own internal systems to help their developers work more efficiently, it’s somewhat unusual to see a company like Spotify sell those tools to other businesses.
Spotify’s SVP of Technology & Platform, Tyson Singer, acknowledged that the company’s move into this space has raised questions.
“I get asked a version of this question every day: why is Spotify in the business of selling software?,” he wrote in a post on Spotify’s engineering site. “The truth is, the Spotify you know and love is more than a great streaming service. Behind our consumer app are hundreds of cross-functional squads shipping products and code day in, day out,” he explained.
The new technology website will house the solutions Spotify has built to serve its own audience of 777 million monthly active users, including both open source and paid services.
Though AI has made building such software faster, Spotify points out that this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s simpler — “the complexity, the cost and the operational surface area all grow with it,” Singer wrote. The company’s bet is that, despite AI’s advances, software development teams will still require certain core services, like those Spotify sells, which it says will be agent-ready.
So far, it’s unclear how much revenue Spotify’s enterprise sales are generating, as the company hasn’t disclosed those figures in its financial reporting. That could potentially change as Spotify makes a more concerted push into the enterprise market, turning what was once a side business into a more formal operation.
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Akcie společnosti AGNC Investment osm týdnů klesaly a nyní se obchodují 23,4 % pod letošním maximem; medvědí formace dvojitého vrcholu naznačuje možný pokles k 7,55 USD.
Buy put options on AGNC (e.g., 1–3 month puts) to monetize continued downside toward ~$7.55 while the bearish trend persists. This directly targets the technical path (below $9.40 and under the 50-week EMA) and the rate-shock vulnerability of leveraged agency MBS when hedges don’t fully cover convexity and spreads widen.
Key Risk: A sharp rally in mortgage spreads/rates relief lifts AGNC above $8.88 and crushes put value.
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Sell/short AGNC Investment (AGNC). The stock is in an 8-week slide, broke below the 50-week EMA, and a bearish double-top (around $11) with neckline ~$8.88 is already playing out. Trend strength is rising (ADX ~23.8), and price is below the 23.6% Fib ($9.40), setting up a move toward the 50% Fib ($7.55). The 17% yield isn’t stopping the tape—total return is still deeply negative versus peers.
Key Risk: Mortgage rates stop rising and AGNC reclaims $8.88 quickly, signaling the downtrend is over.
AGNC Investment stock has sold off sharply in the past few weeks, and this retreat may continue after it formed the highly bearish double-top pattern. It has slipped for eight consecutive weeks, reaching its lowest level since September 29. It remains down by 23.4% from its highest point this year, bringing its yield to 17%.
AGNC Investment is a top company in the mortgage industry, where it provides private capital to the housing market by investing in Agency residential mortgage-backed securities on a leveraged basis.
Its mortgages are backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. In its last results, management said that its portfolio is worth more than $97.2 billion. It also ended the quarter with a 7.4x leverage ratio.
The stock has been under pressure in the past few months as investors have focused on rising interest and mortgage rates. US short and long-term interest rates have continued rising in the past few months, with the 10-year hitting 5.33% and the 30-year rising to 5.71%.
US mortgage rates have continued rising, with the average figure to the highest level in over three years. This surge is having a major impact on the business because agency MBS are fixed-rate bonds. As such, when Treasury yields and mortgage rates rise, their prices fall.
AGNC uses hedges to mitigate these risks with swaps, Treasury futures, and other instruments. The challenge, however, is that hedges cover duration, and not the full convexity profile, while mortgage spreads often widen in rate shocks. Also, its funding costs tend to rise in these conditions.
The most recent results showed that AGNC’s net interest income rose to $305 million in the second quarter, with its total income rising to over $654 million.
AGNC has now become one of the top yielders in the US, with a dividend yield of nearly 17%. In contrast, the S&P 500 Index is yielding less than 2%. This yield should offset the falling stock price.
However, the reality is that the stock has continued to underperform other companies. Its total return this year stands at minus 12.67%, compared to the S&P 500 Index’s 14.90% and Realty Income’s minus 1.55%.
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The weekly chart shows that the AGNC share price has slumped in the past few weeks. This retreat happened after forming a double-top pattern at $11 and a neckline at $8.88. A double-top is one of the most common bearish reversal signs in technical analysis.
The stock has now dropped below the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level of $9.40. It has also slumped below the 50-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA).
At the same time, the Average Directional Index (ADX) has reversed and started rising to the current 23.8. A rising ADX is a sign that the trend is continuing.
Therefore, the stock will likely continue falling, potentially to the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of $7.55. A move above the resistance level of $8.88 will invalidate the bearish outlook.
AGNC nabízí budoucí dividendový výnos 17 %, ale její akcie za posledních 12 měsíců klesly o 14 % v důsledku obav z vysokých úrokových sazeb a stlačování úrokové marže.
The 10-Year Treasury yield recently rose to 5.3%, its highest level since 2007. As a result, other fixed-income investments -- including bonds and CDs -- must raise their yields to remain competitive. Those low-risk yields will draw investors away from riskier dividend stocks.
However, dividend stocks that pay much higher yields than U.S. Treasuries could be better insulated from that rotation. So should you invest in AGNC (AGNC -0.12%), the mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) that pays a whopping forward dividend yield of 17%?
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How does AGNC pay such a high dividend? As an REIT, AGNC must pay out at least 90% of its taxable income as dividends to maintain a lower tax rate. But unlike equity REITs, which buy properties and rent them out, mREITs invest in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) to collect interest payments.
That strategy might seem risky, but it allocates 89% of its $97.2 billion portfolio to Agency MBS (backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae) instead of riskier mortgages. However, it's sensitive to interest rates because it takes out loans at lower short-term rates to fund its long-term MBS purchases. That gap, officially known as its net interest spread, has held stable at roughly 2% over the past year. But if the Federal Reserve continues to raise its benchmark rates, its NIM will likely shrink as its short-term borrowing costs rise.
For 2026, analysts still expect AGNC's EPS to rise 5% to $1.58 per share and cover its forward dividend rate of $1.44 per share. But for 2027, they expect its EPS to decline 6% to $1.49. If the Fed keeps raising rates and squeezing its net interest spread, it could eventually need to cut its dividend -- as it did several times over the past decade.
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Why is AGNC's yield not worth the risk? AGNC's dividend looks sustainable for now. Unfortunately, its stock has declined by 14% over the past 12 months, offsetting all of those dividends and resulting in a negative total return.
AGNC's stock is under pressure because investors expect elevated interest rates to compress its net interest margins. Therefore, most investors would rather collect a risk-free 5% yield on fixed-income plays that won't depreciate in the same way as AGNC's core business.
Over the past five years, AGNC's stock price has plummeted 46%. With reinvested dividends, it delivered an anemic 8% total return. The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.30%) generated a total return of 90% during the same period. So while AGNC might seem like a tempting way to generate some extra monthly income, its risks easily outweigh its potential rewards.
Chubb (CB - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Shares of this insurer have returned -0.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. The Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, to which Chubb belongs, has lost 2.3% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Chubb is expected to post earnings of $6.29 per share, indicating a change of -16% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.1% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $27.41 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +10.6%. This estimate has changed +0.2% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $28.78 indicates a change of +5% from what Chubb is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.4%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Chubb is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
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Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Chubb, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $16.76 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +3.9%. For the current and next fiscal years, $64.15 billion and $66.79 billion estimates indicate +7% and +4.1% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryChubb reported revenues of $15.77 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6.5%. EPS of $7.26 for the same period compares with $6.14 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.9 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.8%. The EPS surprise was +9.5%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Chubb is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Chubb. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Automatické zápisy do programu Trump Accounts se týkají téměř 70 milionů dětí; do programu již bylo vloženo více než 4,5 miliardy USD a výchozí investicí je ETF SPYM od State Street.
The biggest number in the Trump Accounts rollout isn’t the $1,000 government contribution. It is the nearly 70 million children now sitting inside a new investment system — one that initially directs contributions into a single State Street ETF. For State Street Corp (NYSE:STT), that could turn a low-fee index fund into a remarkably long-duration customer-acquisition engine.
State Street Got the DefaultThe Treasury Department said automatic enrollment has created Trump Accounts for every eligible child under 18 with a valid Social Security number, taking the total to nearly 70 million. More than $4.5 billion has already been deposited, including government seed contributions, family money and philanthropic gifts.
But the money doesn’t simply sit in cash waiting for parents to decide what to do.
At launch, the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPYM) is the exclusive default investment. Treasury selected four additional low-cost index funds, including products from Vanguard and BlackRock, but those choices were not initially available for parents to select.
These include the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:IVV), the Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:VTI), the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (NYSE:SPTM) and the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (NYSE:ITOT).
That distinction matters. Every dollar that flows into an account before an alternative investment is selected is directed into SPYM, which tracks the S&P 500.
State Street’s investment-management arm calls SPYM the lowest-cost U.S.-listed S&P 500 ETF, with a 0.02% expense ratio. The fee is tiny. The potential scale isn’t.
Small Fees, Very Long HorizonAt today’s scale, the economics aren’t transformational on their own. At a 0.02% fee, the $4.5 billion already deposited into Trump Accounts would generate about $900,000 a year for State Street.
But Trump Accounts are designed to stay invested for years. Contributions can continue until the child turns 18, and the account then transitions into a traditional IRA.
That makes the more interesting State Street opportunity less about immediate fee revenue and more about duration.
The program has already attracted billions in philanthropic and family contributions. Treasury says more than 70 companies have committed to making contributions for employees’ children, while the new rules also allow certain corporate and philanthropic donors to contribute individual stocks.
If the accounts become a permanent savings habit, State Street has effectively been handed exposure to a generation of investors at the moment their investment relationship begins.
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The S&P 500 Is the Bigger BeneficiaryThere is another layer investors shouldn’t miss.
SPYM owns the largest U.S. companies through the S&P 500. So as money enters the accounts, the beneficiaries aren’t just State Street and its ETF. The capital ultimately flows into the same mega-cap companies already dominating American equity indexes.
That means Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and other S&P 500 giants could gain another source of long-duration demand as these accounts accumulate assets.
The immediate numbers are still too small to move those stocks. The more important question is whether Trump Accounts become a durable savings infrastructure rather than a one-time government program.
For State Street, meanwhile, the investment takeaway is unusually simple: investors should watch assets flowing into Trump Accounts, the pace of additional contributions and whether SPYM retains its position as the dominant default.
The headline is 70 million children. The more interesting market story may be the financial infrastructure being built underneath them.
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (MARA - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this company have returned -13.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, which Marathon Digital falls in, has lost 9.4%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Marathon Digital is expected to post a loss of $0.04 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +87.5%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -21.2%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of -$5.25 points to a change of -42.3% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +36.2%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1 indicates a change of +81% from what Marathon Digital is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -5.2%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Marathon Digital.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Marathon Digital, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $204.88 million indicates a year-over-year change of -18.8%. For the current and next fiscal years, $795.44 million and $1.07 billion estimates indicate -12.3% and +34.4% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryMarathon Digital reported revenues of $174.88 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -26.7%. EPS of -$0.7 for the same period compares with -$0.81 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $208.49 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -16.12%. The EPS surprise was -25%.
Over the last four quarters, Marathon Digital surpassed consensus EPS estimates times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates just once over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Marathon Digital is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Marathon Digital. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Ausbil Investment Management Ltd lifted its stake in Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI – Free Report) (TSE:CNR) by 12.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 63,662 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 6,856 shares during the period. Canadian National Railway makes up approximately 3.8% of Ausbil Investment Management Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 8th biggest position. Ausbil Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in Canadian National Railway were worth $7,596,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cooper Financial Group lifted its position in shares of Canadian National Railway by 8.8% during the 3rd quarter. Cooper Financial Group now owns 1,971 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $234,000 after acquiring an additional 159 shares during the period. Canandaigua National Trust Co of Florida acquired a new position in Canadian National Railway in the third quarter valued at about $1,226,000. Kwmg LLC raised its stake in Canadian National Railway by 1.8% in the third quarter. Kwmg LLC now owns 67,838 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $8,066,000 after purchasing an additional 1,228 shares in the last quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in Canadian National Railway by 7.3% during the second quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 5,175 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $617,000 after purchasing an additional 352 shares during the period. Finally, Andra AP fonden bought a new stake in Canadian National Railway during the second quarter worth about $2,819,000. Institutional investors own 80.74% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of analysts have recently weighed in on CNI shares. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Canadian National Railway from $151.00 to $143.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Citizens Jmp began coverage on shares of Canadian National Railway in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Canadian National Railway from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Canadian National Railway from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Benchmark reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Canadian National Railway in a report on Monday, July 27th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $137.49.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on CNI Canadian National Railway Trading Down 2.3% CNI opened at $115.66 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $69.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.51, a PEG ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. The company’s 50 day moving average is $123.38 and its 200-day moving average is $118.24. Canadian National Railway Company has a 1-year low of $90.74 and a 1-year high of $131.55.
Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI – Get Free Report) (TSE:CNR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The transportation company reported $1.50 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $3.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.26 billion. Canadian National Railway had a net margin of 26.92% and a return on equity of 22.22%. The firm’s revenue was up 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.87 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Canadian National Railway Company will post 5.82 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Canadian National Railway Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 8th were given a C$0.92 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 8th. This represents a $3.66 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.2%. Canadian National Railway’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 46.10%.
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Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) is a transportation and logistics company that operates a major freight rail network in Canada and the United States. Its network connects the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts, serving ports, industrial centers, agricultural regions and major population markets.
CN transports a broad range of commodities and manufactured goods, including forest products, grain and fertilizers, coal, metals and minerals, petroleum and chemicals, automotive products, and consumer goods.
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Akcie Cloudflare v září vzrostly o 13,8 % díky nové kontrole webových robotů využívajících AI, partnerství s Deutsche Telekom a zlepšenému sentimentu investorů.
September was a solid month for Cloudflare (NET +1.18%) as the stock jumped 13.8%, according to data supplied by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The broader market edged lower last month, as evidenced by the 0.5% decline of the S&P 500 during the same period. However, Cloudflare -- which makes websites quicker and more secure -- bucked the trend, driven higher by improving investor sentiment and several positive business developments.
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Key business developmentsIn mid-September, Cloudflare announced the debut of its Accountable designation for artificial intelligence (AI) web crawling. Web crawlers are automated software systems or algorithms that continually browse the internet to index content -- a tool primarily used by search engines to catalog content. In recent years, crawlers have been used to collect data, including text, images, and code, which then form the data sets to train large language models (LLMs) and other AI systems.
Cloudflare's new setting allows customers to choose whether its sites can be "crawled" by AI training systems, and -- if so -- what data can be retrieved. This gives the companies "meaningful control over how their work is used," according to CEO Matthew Prince. Users can choose between search, AI training, and AI agents to determine the level of access crawlers have.
Late last month, Cloudflare unveiled a partnership with Deutsche Telekom, Europe's largest telecommunications provider. As part of the collaboration, the pair will directly interconnect their respective networks, "giving European organizations access to Cloudflare's global cloud platform, one of the largest in the world." Deutsche Telekom will also offer Cloudflare's connectivity cloud and security services to its customers, further expanding its market opportunity in Europe.
Finally, Cloudflare got a little love from Wall Street. Bernstein analyst Peter Weed raised his price target on the stock to $181 from $164 while maintaining a market perform (hold) rating. He notes that investor sentiment has rebounded for cybersecurity stocks as fears of being displaced by AI have been put to rest.
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So is Cloudflare stock a buy?Cloudflare offers a large and growing suite of compute, storage, AI, networking, developer tools, and security products, and customers have been adopting them in record numbers. In Q2, the company reported accelerating revenue growth that climbed 36% year over year, with record growth in total paying customers, large customers, and developers on its platform, helping to highlight the opportunity ahead.
Renewed optimism has driven Cloudflare stock up 74% so far this year, with a commensurate increase in its valuation. It certainly isn't cheap at 33 times next year's expected sales. That said, the stock has soared 1,800% since its debut in late 2019 (as of this writing), which helps explain why some investors are still willing to pay up for Cloudflare -- and why it's worth a look despite its premium pricetag.
Fortinet ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšil tržby meziročně o 26 % a překonal horní hranici výhledu. Celoroční výhled tržeb zvýšil o 175 milionů USD v polovině rozpětí.
Fortinet (FTNT +0.09%) is an cybersecurity stock to buy and hold as artificial intelligence (AI) tailwinds propel its business. Its 140% year-to-date return highlights growing demand for the stock as it continues to prove itself each quarter.
AI has provided a tailwind for many industries, but its impact on cybersecurity companies is only starting to be noticed. As agentic AI creates more data assets that must be protected while simultaneously producing more points of vulnerability, powerful new cybersecurity tools are needed. Here's why Fortinet is poised to shine in this shifting market.
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Fortinet combines growth and value Fortinet isn't the only cybersecurity stock benefiting from the AI trend, but it combines growth and value better than most of the competition. For instance, Fortinet's forward P/E ratio of 45 is much lower than CrowdStrike's (CRWD +0.43%) 208 or Palo Alto Networks' (PANW -0.38%) 94.
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Fortinet and CrowdStrike had nearly identical year-over-year revenue growth rates in their most recent quarters, while Palo Alto Networks was a little ahead of them.
In the second quarter, Fortinet's revenue was up by 26% year over year and beat the high end of guidance. It also raised its revenue guidance for the year by $175 million at the midpoint. But that's still a bit conservative, as it points to just 19% growth.
Where Fortinet operates in the AI cybersecurity trade Fortinet's software has automations that help it detect red flags and block unusual activity within seconds. The company uses AI to fight AI, and can prevent its clients' employees from using risky AI tools. It also has a chatbot to assist cybersecurity professionals and help them pinpoint vulnerabilities.
The company focuses more on cybersecurity for data centers, networks, and hardware. Its technology is directly embedded in key parts of AI infrastructure. That's a contrast to CrowdStrike, which operates more like software that protects an employer's laptops, smartphones, and other devices through the cloud.
Sometimes, Fortinet applies a physical chip or component that goes on AI infrastructure. At other times, Fortinet integrates its software deeply into hardware. For instance, Fortinet provides FortiGate-VM software that runs directly on Nvidia's BlueField-3 data processing units. The optimized virtual cloud firewall protects AI servers from hackers, even if the main server operating system gets compromised.
This approach lets data center providers maintain intense AI workloads without having cybersecurity drag on overall performance. It's foundational technology that makes it easier for AI to scale while remaining secure. As more data centers are constructed, more companies will have to turn to Fortinet's cybersecurity products and services.
Marc Guberti has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Palo Alto Networks. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Pomerantz LLP prověřuje možné porušení právních předpisů společností Corning. Akcie GLW po oznámení nabídky akcií v hodnotě až 2 mld. USD klesly 14. září 2026 o 13,7 %.
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The investigation concerns whether Corning and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 11, 2026, Corning announced entry into an Equity Distribution Agreement with Goldman Sachs to launch an at-the-market equity offering of up to $2 billion of the Company's common stock, advising that "[t]he Company intends to use any net proceeds from the sale of the Common Stock for general corporate purposes."
Following this announcement, Corning's stock price fell $22.80 per share, or 13.7%, to close at $143.60 per share on September 14, 2026.
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DocuSign uvede 2. listopadu 2026 desktopový editor PDF pro zákazníky IAM a eSignature, který propojí úpravy dokumentů přímo s workflow elektronického podpisu.
New Docusign PDF Editor makes it easier to create, edit, and prepare contracts – key steps of the agreement process
, /PRNewswire/ -- Docusign (Nasdaq: DOCU) today announced Docusign PDF Editor, a new offering that brings PDF editing capabilities to Docusign, connecting document preparation with the broader Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform.
Docusign PDF Editor Contracts don't start with a signature, and they don't end there. But preparing and signing a document often happen in separate workflows. Even a small change can mean opening another tool, editing the file, exporting a new version and uploading it again before the agreement can move forward. With more than 70% of Docusign eSignature requests initiated directly in Docusign starting as PDFs, this extra work adds up.
Docusign PDF Editor simplifies that process by giving users powerful PDF editing capabilities and a direct integration into Docusign – the company 95% of Fortune 500 businesses already trust for eSignature. It's a new offering for the Docusign IAM platform that helps businesses create, sign, manage, and now edit agreements in a smarter and more connected way.
"You shouldn't have to jump in between tools just to get a contract ready for signature," said Graham Sheldon, Chief Product Officer at Docusign. "With Docusign PDF Editor, you can now edit your PDF, send it for signature, and manage the contract afterward. It's the newest way we're bringing the entire agreement process together with Docusign IAM."
Docusign PDF Editor is a desktop application designed for teams across legal, sales, procurement, HR and more. With Docusign PDF Editor, users can:
Create and edit PDFs: Edit text and images, combine files, reorder or delete pages, redact sensitive information, add annotations, create forms, and convert file types. Move directly to signature: Once a document is ready, send it into the Docusign signing workflow without manually having to upload documents. Preserve a full auditable record: Changes made before signing remain connected to the agreement history. Once a document is signed, editing is locked to preserve its integrity. Manage agreements after signing: Once signed, agreements are analyzed using AI in Docusign, where teams can quickly answer contracting questions, track key dates like renewals, and surface potential risks and other insights. With all of these capabilities available directly in the Docusign workflow, Docusign PDF Editor can help businesses reduce manual handoffs, simplify how they manage everyday document work, and reduce the opportunity for version confusion or sensitive documents moving unnecessarily between multiple tools. With PDF Editor, Docusign is expanding its platform with powerful PDF editing, bringing document preparation together with its existing capabilities for creating, signing and managing agreements.
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The Docusign PDF Editor desktop application will be available for IAM and eSignature customers to purchase starting on November 2, 2026 in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish with additional languages planned for 2027.
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Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.9 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people's lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using the Docusign AI-native IAM platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM). For more information, visit http://www.docusign.com.
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Key Takeaways NetApp shares surged 147.2% in six months, outperforming the industry, driven by strong business momentum.AI demand and all-flash growth fueled NTAP's 30% revenue growth to $2.03 billion in the Q1'FY27.NTAP's 27.23X forward P/E and rising component costs raise concerns despite strong earnings growth. NetApp, Inc.’s (NTAP - Free Report) shares have surged 147.2% in the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the Zacks Computer- Storage Devices industry, which gained 28.2% and 59.2%, respectively. The S&P 500 composite is up 15.9% over the same time frame.
The company faces stiff competition from its peers such as Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI - Free Report) , Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE - Free Report) and Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX - Free Report) . SMCI, HPE and STX have climbed 93.6%, 191.9% and 61.5%, respectively, in the past six months.
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Let us take a closer look at NTAP’s fundamentals, key growth drivers, competitive strengths and potential risks to determine whether the stock remains an attractive investment.
Strong Demand and Broad-Based Business MomentumNetApp is benefiting from robust demand for intelligent data infrastructure, supported by increasing investments in AI, cloud adoption and enterprise modernization. The company's unified data platform, which combines high-performance storage, data management and cyber resilience capabilities, is strengthening its competitive position across diverse industries. NetApp reported revenues of $2.03 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, representing 30% year-over-year growth, or 26% excluding the additional week.
The company witnessed strong demand across customer segments, geographies and workloads, supported by new customer additions, expansion within existing accounts and technology refresh activities. Increasing adoption of its solutions for mission-critical workloads, along with multiyear customer agreements, is expected to sustain growth momentum. Reflecting this strength, NetApp raised its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $7.96-$8.26 billion, indicating confidence in its business prospects.
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Growing Adoption of All-Flash and Hybrid Storage SolutionsNetApp is benefiting from increasing demand for its all-flash array portfolio as enterprises prioritize storage infrastructure capable of supporting high-performance applications and AI-intensive workloads. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, all-flash array revenues surged 47% year over year to $1.31 billion, driven by the growing adoption of low-latency, scalable and cyber-resilient storage solutions. The company is witnessing increased traction for its unified storage architecture as customers seek to consolidate workloads, improve operational efficiency and optimize infrastructure spending.
Demand for hybrid-flash solutions is also strengthening, particularly among customers looking to balance performance requirements with cost-effective capacity expansion. NetApp's ability to address diverse customer needs through its broad storage portfolio is supporting competitive wins and expanding its presence in enterprise infrastructure.
AI-Led Modernization Expands Growth OpportunitiesThe accelerating adoption of AI is creating significant opportunities for NetApp as enterprises modernize their data infrastructure to support advanced analytics, AI inference and GPU-intensive applications. The company's platform enables customers to access and process data in place, reducing data movement while maintaining security, governance and operational control. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, NetApp secured approximately 350 AI and data lake modernization deals, with deal sizes increasing as customers transitioned from pilot projects to production environments. Notable customer wins included Samsung Electronics, a public-sector organization deploying NetApp AFX with NVIDIA SuperPOD, and an Asian neocloud provider developing AI inference services.
The acquisition of DataPelago further strengthens NetApp's AI capabilities by enabling high-performance, in-place data processing. Recently, the company partnered with Diskover Data to extend metadata discovery and governance capabilities across ONTAP and StorageGRID environments. The collaboration is expected to enhance data visibility and management for enterprises handling large volumes of unstructured data, further strengthening NetApp's position in AI-ready infrastructure.
Public Cloud Expansion and Strategic PartnershipsNetApp's public cloud business continues to benefit from enterprise cloud migrations and growing demand for scalable, secure and efficient storage services. Public Cloud revenues increased 28% year over year to $206 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, reflecting strong adoption of first-party and marketplace storage offerings. Excluding the additional week, revenues grew 19%. Solutions such as Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP and Azure NetApp Files are gaining traction as organizations migrate VMware workloads and modernize applications. The acquisition of JetStream further enhances NetApp's cloud capabilities by strengthening disaster recovery and migration solutions for VMware environments.
Recently, NetApp announced an expanded collaboration with Oracle to bring native ONTAP data management capabilities to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure through a fully managed storage service. The company also unveiled plans to deepen its partnership with SAP to support secure and resilient cloud storage. Additionally, its collaboration with Supermicro aims to deliver integrated AI infrastructure solutions that reduce data bottlenecks and improve GPU utilization. These initiatives are expected to expand NetApp's reach across hybrid-cloud and AI infrastructure markets.
Keystone Momentum and Product InnovationNetApp is witnessing growing adoption of its Keystone storage-as-a-service offering as enterprises increasingly favor flexible consumption models over traditional infrastructure purchases. Keystone revenues increased approximately 65% in fiscal 2026, highlighting sustained customer demand for cloud-like storage consumption. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Professional Services revenues increased 15% year over year to $112 million, primarily benefiting from continued Keystone expansion. The company is focusing on attracting new customers and enhancing the offering's capabilities to support broader adoption.
Recently, NetApp introduced Keystone Sovereign, targeting qualified customers in Germany and France with additional regional, operational and data-handling controls designed to address data sovereignty requirements. At its INSIGHT 2026 event, NetApp unveiled Novus, a high-performance file system designed to support GPU-intensive workloads. These developments are expected to strengthen the company's competitive position in regulated industries, AI infrastructure and flexible storage services.
Improving Profitability and Financial FlexibilityNetApp's disciplined operating model and expanding revenue base are supporting profitability and cash flow generation. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, non-GAAP gross profit increased 29% year over year to $1.43 billion, while operating income surged 61% to $645 million. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded 610 basis points (bps) to 31.9%, reflecting strong operating leverage and effective expense management. Non-GAAP earnings per share increased 66% year over year to $2.58, outpacing revenue growth. The company generated $503 million in operating cash flow and $401 million in free cash flow during the quarter.
NetApp also returned $302 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Its solid liquidity position, supported by $3.6 billion in cash and short-term investments against $2.5 billion in gross debt, provides financial flexibility to pursue strategic investments and growth initiatives. Backed by encouraging business momentum, NetApp raised its fiscal 2027 non-GAAP earnings guidance to $9.73-$10.03 per share, reinforcing its focus on profitable growth and shareholder returns.
Margin Pressures and Rising Component Costs Remain ConcernsDespite strong business momentum, NetApp faces challenges from rising component costs, an evolving revenue mix and potential fluctuations in customer purchasing patterns. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, non-GAAP gross margin contracted 50 bps year over year to 70.6%, primarily due to a higher contribution from lower-margin product revenues. Product gross margin declined 150 bps sequentially to 54.6%, reflecting increased component costs, partially offset by favorable pricing. Management expects gross margin to decline sequentially to 67-68% in the second quarter, mainly due to a greater product revenue mix.
Elevated component prices could continue to pressure profitability, despite the company's pricing initiatives and supply management efforts. Moreover, some customers are postponing lower-priority projects or shifting toward hybrid-flash solutions to manage infrastructure spending. The acceleration of certain purchases into the first quarter could also create variability in future demand patterns, while higher inventory levels and continued investments in AI solutions may add to operating complexities. These factors could weigh on NetApp's near-term margin performance despite the favorable long-term demand environment.
NTAP’s ValuationNTAP trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) of 27.23X, above the industry’s 10.11X. SMCI, HPE and STX trade at a forward 12-month P/E of 10.11X, 17.09X and 19.32X, respectively.
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The premium valuation is justified to an extent by the company’s strong growth trajectory, improving profitability, robust demand for its cloud and AI solutions, and favorable long-term growth prospects.
NTAP’s Estimates Revised UpwardThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for NTAP’s earnings for fiscal 2026 has been revised upward over the past 30 days.
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The upward estimate revision reflects improving analyst sentiment and indicates growing confidence in NetApp’s earnings prospects.
What Should You Do With NTAP Stock Now?NetApp’s AI-driven demand, strong all-flash storage growth, expanding cloud business and robust cash generation strengthen its long-term growth prospects. However, its premium valuation and margin pressures warrant some caution.
Existing investors may stay invested to benefit from the company’s growth prospects, while new investors can consider buying the stock given its strong fundamentals and favorable earnings outlook.
Currently, NetApp sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Robinhood quietly bought Bitcoin for its own treasury the same morning its stock shed over $2 billion in market value, but the crypto purchase and the selloff tell completely different stories about where this company is actually heading.
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Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD | HOOD Price Prediction) closed at $109.51, while Wall Street’s average price target stands at $133.36, a gap of about 21.8%.
The day’s 2.22% decline left the company worth $98.46 billion. That pushed it back under the $100 billion mark it had held one session earlier at about $100.7 billion.
That same morning, a senior executive disclosed that Robinhood had bought $25 million of Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) for its corporate treasury. The two events share a date, and the selloff had other causes.
The stock is down 10.32% over the past month. Even so, Barclays raised its target to $132 from $105, and Bank of America lifted its target to $156 from $140, even as shares slipped.
Prices falling while targets rise suggests one side is misreading the business, and the explanation lies in a revenue mix that depends far less on crypto than headlines suggest, and in a third-quarter report due later this month.
Three Separate Forces Pulled Robinhood Lower Bitcoin fell about 3% and traded around $83,700 that morning. That directly pressures the crypto-linked part of Robinhood’s business.
The wider hit came from a rival. A congressional select committee report called a competing broker’s China ties a national-security risk, and Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) fell 19.09% to $5.89 while Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) dropped 3.14%.
ARK also disclosed selling 151,903 Robinhood shares worth about $17.0 million. That added supply into a weak session.
The chief executive sold 375,000 shares earlier in the week at about $113 to $115 under a pre-scheduled selling plan adopted in September 2025. Because the timing was fixed more than a year ago, the sale provides no information about management’s outlook.
A $25 Million Treasury Buy Management Calls Small The purchase surfaced in an interview with no filing or press release. The company has disclosed neither the purchase date nor the amount of bitcoin acquired.
Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood’s senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, played down the size himself: “Robinhood is a massive company at this point, with a market cap in the $100 billion range.
So the $25 million worth of bitcoin is not going to change a lot of the current trajectory of the company.” The position works as a gesture toward Robinhood’s crypto-native customers and is far too small for bitcoin’s price to move the company’s earnings.
Prediction Markets Now Outearn Crypto at Robinhood Second-quarter crypto revenue was $100 million, down 38%, out of $1.31 billion in total revenue. Prediction-market revenue reached $156 million in the same quarter.
This explains why analysts can raise targets while the stock falls. A bitcoin decline hurts one line while the other businesses now set the earnings path.
Equities revenue rose 95%, options revenue rose 29%, and Gold subscribers climbed to 4.8 million. Management said 13 businesses reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
Of 29 analysts covering the stock, six rate it Strong Buy, 18 Buy, three Hold, and one each Sell and Strong Sell.
Perpetual futures were announced at the Sept. 29, 2026 summit. They haven’t launched, so no target should rely on that product.
Robinhood first closed above a $100 billion market value in August 2025. Swings around that level are routine for a stock with a beta of 2.354.
At about 45 times forward earnings, the stock prices in strong growth and leaves little room for a weak quarter.
What Robinhood Investors Need to See Next Robinhood’s underlying business looks solid. The day’s decline came from bitcoin’s move, a sector scare linked to a rival, and a fund’s disclosed sale. The revenue mix supporting the targets remains solid.
The bull case depends on diversification holding. If prediction markets keep growing while equities and options provide transaction revenue, a weak crypto market becomes a minor drag.
The outlook would weaken if crypto revenue keeps shrinking while prediction-market volume stalls, because the multiple would have no new growth to justify it. Regulatory pressure on event contracts is the specific risk.
Interactive Brokers has less crypto sensitivity in its business, although it fell in the same selloff.
The test arrives with third-quarter results on Oct 27, 2026. If prediction-market revenue again tops crypto revenue, the targets look better supported, and if both lines weaken, expect the targets to start coming down.
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Waymo, the autonomous vehicle technology company under Google parent Alphabet, closed a $5 billion loan from a series of high-profile lenders, including PIMCO, Blackstone, and Sixth Street.
The debt financing — Waymo’s first — comes as the company accelerates its commercial expansion within existing cities while pushing into new markets in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Waymo described the debt financing as an important step in its evolution into a “scaling commercial enterprise.”
Other lenders in the $5 billion loan include Capital Group, Loomis Sayles, T. Rowe Price, Apollo, Blue Owl, Diameter Capital Partners, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity Management & Research Company, HPS Investment Partners, and Oaktree, Waymo said on Thursday. Goldman Sachs served as the sole lead bookrunner.
Until now, Waymo has relied on capital from its parent company and outside investors. In February, Waymo raised $16 billion in equity from investors that pushed its valuation to $126 billion. Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital led the funding round. Alphabet, which supported the round, has maintained its position as majority investor. The company raised $5.6 billion in a Series C funding round in 2024, $2.5 billion in 2021, and $3.2 billion in 2020.
A Waymo spokesperson said in an email that the debt financing will give the company financial flexibility to strengthen its balance sheet and position it to “capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead, especially as a scaling business with proven commercial demand and improved road safety outcomes in the communities in which we operate.”
Formerly a self-driving project within Google, Waymo spent years testing its autonomous vehicle tech on public roads in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area and providing the occasional public or media demo. The company expanded in 2016 to Phoenix, which would become its first robotaxi market.
In August 2023, Waymo received the final necessary permit to operate a robotaxi service and charge for rides in California, a milestone that would kick off a more aggressive commercial playbook. Since then, Waymo has launched in multiple California cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more recently San Diego. It has also brought its robotaxi service to numerous other U.S. markets, including Austin, Dallas, and Houston in Texas and Miami, Orlando, and Tampa in Florida. Waymo now offers robotaxi services in 15 markets.
Waymo is keen to take its robotaxi services global, too. The company is testing in London and Tokyo and plans to launch in those cities.
The company’s growth has also spurred criticism and increased attention from regulators.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation opened an investigation into the illegal behavior of Waymo robotaxis around school buses. The federal safety regulator also launched an investigation after a Waymo robotaxi hit a child near a school. The child, who sustained minor injuries, was struck at about 6 mph. Earlier this year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) opened its own investigation into Waymo after its robotaxis were spotted illegally passing stopped school buses numerous times in at least two states.
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On this news, Zscaler's stock price fell $58.19 per share, or 31.52%, to close at $126.41 per share on May 27, 2026.
Then, on September 24, 2026, Zscaler announced the departure of Mike Rich from his role as the Company's Chief Revenue Officer.
On this news, Zscaler's stock price fell $21.59 per share, or 10.06%, to close at $193.05 per share on September 25, 2026.
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Ausbil Investment Management ve třetím čtvrtletí zvýšila podíl ve společnosti Kratos Defense & Security Solutions o 623,2 % na 40 339 akcií v hodnotě 1,722 milionu USD.
Ausbil Investment Management Ltd boosted its position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS – Free Report) by 623.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 40,339 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after purchasing an additional 34,761 shares during the period. Ausbil Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions were worth $1,722,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY purchased a new stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the second quarter worth approximately $34,842,000. Bamco Inc. NY bought a new stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $53,746,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 48.0% during the 1st quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,056,872 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $74,520,000 after acquiring an additional 342,789 shares during the period. Hsbc Holdings PLC boosted its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 187.7% during the 1st quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 47,566 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $3,321,000 after acquiring an additional 31,031 shares during the period. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 29.8% in the 2nd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 140,856 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $7,023,000 after acquiring an additional 32,315 shares during the last quarter. 75.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions In other Kratos Defense & Security Solutions news, CFO Deanna H. Lund sold 7,000 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.78, for a total value of $341,460.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 273,511 shares in the company, valued at $13,341,866.58. The trade was a 2.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP Marie Mendoza sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.50, for a total transaction of $48,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 61,200 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,968,200. This represents a 1.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 375,513 shares of company stock valued at $23,597,752 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Here are the key news stories impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions this week: Positive Sentiment: New contract activity supports the growth outlook. Reports highlighted approximately $100 million in contracts, potentially strengthening Kratos’ revenue visibility across its defense and aerospace programs. Kratos Defense and Security Solutions stock gains on USD 100 million contracts Positive Sentiment: New analyst coverage is bullish. Rothschild & Co. Redburn initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $70 price target, implying substantial upside from recent trading levels. Rothschild and Co Redburn initiates Kratos coverage Positive Sentiment: Options activity suggests speculative bullish interest. Investors purchased 26,657 call options, about 153% above typical daily call volume. This may indicate traders positioning for a rebound, although it does not guarantee buying in the shares. Neutral Sentiment: The stock has reached a technical pressure point. KTOS touched a new 52-week low near $41.72 after a sharp pullback, while its three-year gain remains substantial. The move may attract value-oriented buyers but also reflects deteriorating investor momentum. Kratos stock hits 52-week low Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cash-flow concerns are weighing on sentiment. Commentary questioned whether Kratos’ share price already reflects future contracts, facilities and defense-technology growth. With a very high price-to-earnings ratio, investors are demanding significant cash-flow improvement. Negative Sentiment: Execution risks remain. Supply-chain constraints and relatively low returns on equity could limit growth, while weakness across peer drone and defense companies has added sector-wide pressure. Kratos growth prospects and risks Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Price Performance Shares of KTOS opened at $41.94 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.87 billion, a PE ratio of 246.71 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $50.89 and a 200-day moving average price of $56.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 4.99 and a current ratio of 5.54. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $40.92 and a fifty-two week high of $134.00.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The aerospace company reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.07. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a return on equity of 3.07% and a net margin of 2.03%.The company had revenue of $458.80 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $410.36 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.11 earnings per share. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’s revenue was up 30.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts predict that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. will post 0.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms have recently weighed in on KTOS. Canaccord Genuity Group lifted their target price on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $134.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research note on Tuesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $70.00 price target on the stock. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from a “hold (c)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $95.06.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc is a technology company that develops products and systems for national security, defense, and commercial applications. Its offerings support unmanned systems, satellite communications, space operations, missile defense, hypersonic programs, launch systems, and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) missions.
The company provides unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime systems, including target drones and other autonomous platforms used for testing, training, and operational missions.
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Interactive Brokers má za čtvrtletí končící v září 2026 vykázat EPS ve výši 0,66 USD, což představuje meziroční nárůst o 15,8 %, a tržby ve výši 1,83 mld. USD.
The market expects Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 15. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +15.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.83 billion, up 13.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.94% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Interactive Brokers?For Interactive Brokers, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.52%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Interactive Brokers will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Interactive Brokers would post earnings of $0.64 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.69, delivering a surprise of +7.81%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Interactive Brokers appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAmong the stocks in the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $5.94 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +17.2%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $52.21 billion, up 12.5% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for JPMorgan Chase & Co. has been revised 0.3% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.19%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggests that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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The market expects Snap-On (SNA - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis tool and diagnostic equipment maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $4.91 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.23 billion, up 3.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Snap-On?For Snap-On, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.24%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Snap-On will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Snap-On would post earnings of $4.9 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.96, delivering a surprise of +1.22%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Snap-On doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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Insider Norman Taffe prodal 150 akcií společnosti Generac za průměrnou cenu 220 USD, celkem za 33 000 USD, v rámci předem sjednaného plánu podle pravidla 10b5-1.
Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC – Get Free Report) insider Norman Taffe sold 150 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $220.00, for a total transaction of $33,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,976 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,414,720. This represents a 1.35% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Generac Price Performance Shares of NYSE:GNRC opened at $221.76 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 2.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The stock has a market cap of $13.09 billion, a PE ratio of 51.10, a PEG ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.91. The company’s fifty day moving average is $202.10 and its 200 day moving average is $226.57. Generac Holdings Inc. has a 52 week low of $134.80 and a 52 week high of $296.44.
Generac (NYSE:GNRC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The technology company reported $2.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.90. Generac had a net margin of 5.82% and a return on equity of 17.83%. The business had revenue of $1.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.18 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.65 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Generac Holdings Inc. will post 9.82 earnings per share for the current year.
Key Headlines Impacting Generac Here are the key news stories impacting Generac this week: Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen upgraded Generac to “strong buy,” signaling increased confidence in the company’s growth prospects. Analysts also expect Generac to potentially exceed earnings estimates again, supported by its history of earnings surprises. Generac Stock Moved Up to Strong-Buy by TD Cowen Will Generac Holdings Beat Estimates Again Positive Sentiment: Generac’s commercial and industrial segment is benefiting from data-center demand, with reported sales growth of 29% and an improved 2026 outlook. A major opportunity tied to Amazon’s power needs adds to the company’s long-term growth narrative. Generac Commercial and Industrial Business Momentum Neutral Sentiment: Insiders reported several sales under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans. Kyle Raabe sold 603 shares for approximately $128,180, while Norman Taffe sold 550 shares across two transactions for roughly $119,184. The transactions are relatively small compared with their remaining holdings and may have limited fundamental significance. SEC Insider Filing for Kyle Raabe SEC Insider Filing for Norman Taffe Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about residential-market softness, tariff volatility and margin pressure as Generac’s business mix shifts toward commercial customers. After a roughly 58% year-to-date advance, the stock’s elevated valuation also leaves less room for disappointing results. Generac Year-to-Date Gains and Risks Institutional Trading of Generac Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Generac during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,170,960,000. Diamant Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Generac by 19,433.0% in the 1st quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 666,075 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $130,104,000 after acquiring an additional 662,665 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in shares of Generac in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $175,942,000. Park Presidio Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Generac in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $158,140,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Generac during the second quarter valued at approximately $90,872,000. 84.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price target on Generac from $275.00 to $375.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Stephens reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $335.00 price objective on shares of Generac in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Barclays dropped their price objective on Generac from $285.00 to $278.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Generac from $300.00 to $232.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, KeyCorp raised shares of Generac from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $280.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $289.95.
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About Generac (Get Free Report)
Generac Holdings Inc is an energy technology company that designs and manufactures power generation equipment, energy storage systems and other products intended to provide backup and distributed energy solutions. Its offerings serve residential, commercial, industrial and other users seeking standby power, portable power or greater control over energy use.
The company’s product portfolio includes home standby generators, portable generators, commercial and industrial generators, mobile power equipment, engines and related transfer switches and controls.
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The investigation concerns whether Neogen and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 29, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") announced that it had issued a warning letter to Neogen "following an investigation that linked a veterinary wound care product labeled as sterile, Neogen Vet HYCOAT (hyaluronate sodium sterile solution), to serious infections and deaths in horses." The FDA said that "[t]his incident involved at least 20 horse deaths, making it the largest number of horse deaths ever associated with a quality defect in an FDA-regulated veterinary medical product and the most deaths of any animal species linked to microbiological contamination of an FDA-regulated product labeled as sterile" and further stated that "Neogen initiated a voluntary recall of HYCOAT in late January 2026."
On this news, Neogen's stock price fell $0.99 per share, or 7.22%, to close at $12.73 per share on September 29, 2026.
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Neogen (NEOG) spoléhá na opakující se poptávku po produktech pro bezpečnost potravin; úspěšný přechod na systém Petrifilm by mohl dlouhodobě zlepšit peněžní toky.
SummaryI believe Neogen’s recurring food safety products provide a foundation for its operating recovery.However, management has to execute carefully and proceed with the Petrifilm transition, which, if successful, should improve its cash flows long-term.Also, NEOG’s recent genomics sale should give it extra flexibility, but we have to wait and see until we know how much its earnings may decrease as a result.Still, on balance, I think that NEOG’s ongoing recovery remains a viable “Buy” at these levels for investors seeking exposure to food safety. AleksandarGeorgiev/E+ via Getty Images
Neogen Corporation (NEOG) offers testing technologies and consumable products to assist food producers, laboratories, and animal-health professionals. Their products are used for detecting contamination, checking quality, and protecting livestock, generally speaking. NEOG is also currently experiencing
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Gate ve spolupráci s Visa spouští kartu navázanou na kryptoměny na více než 40 trzích. Při platbě u obchodníků přijímajících karty Visa se digitální aktiva automaticky převedou na fiat měnu.
PANews, October 8 – During TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026, according to an official announcement, Gate announced a partnership with Visa to launch a crypto asset-linked card, with related services expected to roll out across 40+ markets worldwide. Users can apply for and manage the card through the Gate App and use digital assets to pay at online and offline merchants that accept Visa, with the relevant digital assets automatically converted to fiat currency during payment.
Gate has officially launched Gate Money, integrating digital assets, fiat currency, stocks, ETFs, gold, bank accounts and payments into the Gate App. Eligible users can apply online for a global bank e-account in their own name and complete fund transfers, asset conversions and payments on the same platform. The Visa crypto asset-linked card launched by Gate further connects account assets with everyday spending scenarios, extending Gate Money's integrated "account opening – funds – assets – spending" service chain to more real-world payment scenarios. Currently, users can enable Gate Money with one tap by updating the Gate App to version v8.39.0.
Visa's digital payment network covers more than 200 countries and regions, with over 175 million merchant acceptance points. This partnership combines Gate's digital asset capabilities with Visa's global payment infrastructure, expanding the use of digital assets in shopping, dining, travel and other everyday spending scenarios. Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han said the partnership connects digital asset accounts with a broader range of commercial spending scenarios, making the use of digital assets more flexible and intuitive, and driving their integration into everyday financial life and business activities. Visa's Head of Digital Currency for Asia Pacific, Nischint Sanghavi, said Visa is committed to working with partners to expand payment options and connect new forms of value with mature digital payment infrastructure. The launch of this crypto-linked card also further extends Gate's business footprint in real-world payments and integrated financial services, providing users with a more convenient way to use digital assets for global commercial spending.
First BanCorp zvýšila čtvrtletní dividendu na 0,20 USD, její udržitelnost však do značné míry závisí na portorické ekonomice, kde roste objem nesplácených úvěrů na automobily.
FirstBank has raised its dividend four times in five years, but nearly every loan on its books ties back to a single Caribbean island economy with a growing pile of auto delinquencies and volatile government deposits.
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First BanCorp (NYSE:FBP) has raised its dividend three years running, and every one of those payments depends on the economy of one Caribbean island. FirstBank lends mainly in Puerto Rico and runs smaller operations in Florida and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. The bank’s geographic breakdown puts Puerto Rico at $10.05 billion, compared with $2.55 billion for the United States. A downturn on the island would hit nearly the whole book, and no mainland region is big enough to buffer it.
A Dividend That Keeps Climbing The quarterly payout was $0.05 in 2020. It rose to $0.14 in 2023, $0.18 in 2025 and $0.20 starting with the February 2026 payment. At $26.51 a share, the stock yields 2.8%. The dividend takes up only about 33% of trailing EPS of $2.36. The left earnings largely fund buybacks. CEO Aurelio Alemán said:
“Our thoughtful and consistent approach to capital deployment resulted in a net payout ratio of 92% during the quarter achieved through share buybacks and dividends.”
Why Capital Strength Equals Dividend Safety A bank’s dividend needs regulatory support as well as management’s approval. Regulators set minimum capital levels and review payout plans, so how much capital a bank holds determines how much it can pay out. First BanCorp ended the second quarter with a CET1 ratio (core equity measured against risk-weighted assets) of 17% and a tangible common equity ratio of 10.08%. Size limits its flexibility, though. With a market value of roughly $4.05 billion, it lacks the funding options available to a large mainland regional bank.
How Puerto Rico’s Big Three Banks Compare Metric First BanCorp Popular Inc. (NASDAQ:BPOP | BPOP Price Prediction) OFG Bancorp (NYSE:OFG) Dividend yield 2.8% 1.89% 2.55% Return on assets (TTM) 1.95% 1.25% 1.81% Trailing P/E 11 11 10 Price-to-book 2.06x 1.59x 1.55x Popular and OFG Bancorp depend on the same island economy. First BanCorp offers the highest yield and the highest return on assets of the three. It also trades at the highest multiple of book value, so investors are already paying for that profitability.
Island Risks Investors Cannot Ignore The local economy looks solid. Unemployment is at 5.7%, companies have announced about $2.2 billion in reshoring projects, and FEMA and HUD funds are still flowing. On the July call, Alemán said:
“Loan growth is accelerating in the second half of the year as business activity in Puerto Rico continues.”
Consumer credit and deposits show weak spots. Retail auto sales were down about 19% year to date as of the Q1 report. In the second quarter, early-stage delinquencies rose about $32.9 million, mainly from a $20.7 million jump in auto finance. Roughly two-thirds of the $274 million deposit increase came from government accounts, which management called volatile. The bank also has $297.5 million in direct Puerto Rico government obligations. Alemán played down the delinquency increase:
“We don’t expect significant upticks from here in those delinquency levels.”
Verdict: The $0.20 Dividend Looks Safe The dividend looks secure. Because it uses only about a third of earnings and the bank has a 17% CET1 ratio, buybacks would be cut long before the dividend if conditions worsened. The stock is up 31.05% this year, even withstanding a 7.02% drop over the past month. One number to track: net charge-offs fell to 49 basis points in the second quarter from 65 basis points the quarter before. If they climb back above 65 while auto delinquencies keep rising, expect buybacks to shrink in the October capital plan.
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Itron představil řešení GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability, které má energetickým společnostem snížit ukazatel SAIDI o 6 až 12 minut, tedy zhruba o 10 %, bez nákladné modernizace sítě.
Turnkey Solution Delivers SAIDI Improvement Through Enhanced Visibility, Fault Detection and Restoration Capabilities
GEI Catalyst and turnkey solution is designed to improve reliability, enhance grid visibility and operational performance.Solution helps utilities achieve measurable reliability outcomes, improve SAIDI performance, maximize existing infrastructure investments and reduce deployment complexity.Built on Itron's Grid Edge Intelligence platform, the solution connects grid-edge, operational and enterprise data to support future AI-enabled utility operations and future grid modernization.
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), the intelligent infrastructure provider for modern energy and water management, has unveiled the next era of its Grid Edge Intelligence (GEI) portfolio with Itron’s GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability solution.
Utilities are under pressure to improve reliability, modernize aging infrastructure, integrate distributed energy resources and prepare for AI-driven operations while keeping customer costs affordable. GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability provides utilities with a targeted, lower-risk way to address those priorities by providing a practical path to deliver measurable reliability improvements without costly grid upgrades or lengthy projects to integrate multiple utility systems, data sources and technologies.
The solution builds on utilities' existing AMI, operational technology and grid-edge investments, helping them improve reliability without replacing the infrastructure they already have in place.
Itron conducted reliability assessments of the GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability solution with information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) teams at three North American utilities. The assessments indicated that improving fault location accuracy, fault prevention and outage restoration can reduce the time required to identify, patrol and restore fault-related issue, resulting in reliability improvements ranging from 6 to 12 minutes of SAIDI about 10%. Based on industry-accepted economic impact models, these improvements can translate into an estimated $40 million to $90 million in annual business value for a representative utility serving approximately 1 million customers.
The solution also helps utilities improve distribution-system visibility, focus field resources where they are needed most and maximize the value of existing infrastructure investments. These results have been validated through recent customer projects with multiple North American utilities. These engagements demonstrated how utilities can use existing AMI and grid-edge investments to improve fault location accuracy, accelerate restoration efforts and enhance distribution-system visibility without requiring major infrastructure replacement projects.
The solution works alongside existing utility systems, including SCADA, Outage Management Systems and Advanced Distribution Management Systems, providing greater visibility into grid conditions and helping operators make faster, more informed decisions. By turning smart meters and grid-edge devices into sources of operational insight across the distribution system, utilities gain near real-time visibility into abnormal conditions, probable fault locations and restoration priorities. This enables utilities to move from reactive operations to more proactive, evidence-based decision-making, accelerating response and reducing the need to manually correlate information across multiple systems.
Rather than requiring utilities to build and integrate a custom solution, the GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability solution provides a proven framework that helps utilities achieve measurable reliability improvements quickly and scale over time.
“Affordability has become one of the most urgent challenges in grid modernization,” said Don Reeves, senior vice president of Outcomes at Itron. “Utilities need practical ways to improve reliability, make better investment decisions and prepare for AI-enabled operations without adding unnecessary complexity or cost. Itron’s end-to-end Grid Edge Intelligence gives utilities a repeatable path to turn existing AMI, grid-edge data, operational systems and enterprise data platforms into a unified decision engine for the distribution grid.”
“By focusing first on feeder-level visibility and reliability, Itron is demonstrating how the broader architecture can deliver business value quickly while supporting longer-term grid modernization. The architecture helps utilities move from data collection to operational decisions, improving fault location accuracy, fault prevention and outage restoration while giving operators, planners and enterprise teams a shared foundation for action,” added Reeves.
Key solution benefits include:
Prevent Faults: Detect early warning signs of potential equipment issues before they lead to outages.Locate Issues Faster: Improve fault location accuracy to reduce patrol time and accelerate restoration efforts.Reduce Wildfire and Public Safety Risk: Detect ignition-risk events and energized-down conductors earlier to support safer grid operations.Improve Asset Management: Support condition-based maintenance and capital prioritization and planning using operational data. Delivered as an integrated offering, GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability combines the sensing, communications, analytics, hosted infrastructure and implementation services required to instrument selected feeders and turn grid-edge signals into operational action. As the first offering in Itron's new GEI Catalyst family, the solution is designed to accelerate time-to-value by combining proven Grid Edge Intelligence technologies, services and expertise around a specific customer outcome: feeder reliability. It provides utilities with a practical adoption path that delivers measurable results quickly while supporting broader grid modernization initiatives over time.
GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability is built on Itron’s GEI platform and combines Itron’s proven solutions:
Distributed intelligence (DI)-enabled Itron Riva meters and DI applicationsIntelligent connectivity through Itron's Gen 5 and Gen 6 network platforms, with cellular and mesh communications optionsIntelligent Edge Operating System, which is a software platform that runs DI applications at the grid edgeAdvanced Grid Reliability: Grid monitoring and analytics software, which helps utilities detect, locate and respond to grid faults more efficiently, as well as prevent potential faultsItron delivery, implementation, technical and business consulting services
Open Integration for Faster Time to Value
As the first turnkey solution built on Itron's Grid Edge Intelligence platform, GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability brings together the technologies, analytics and services needed to improve reliability through a single, integrated offering.
Itron’s approach is designed for open integration across utility OT and IT environments. Rather than requiring utilities to replace existing systems, the solution connects Grid Edge Intelligence to existing Itron and non-Itron operational platforms, enterprise data environments and AI tools utilities already use, helping reduce integration burden and accelerate time to value.
The solution is designed to deliver value from day one, helping utilities target their most pressing reliability challenges and achieve measurable results quickly. Using a proven deployment approach, utilities can validate business value, improve reliability outcomes and scale adoption over time based on their operational priorities and budget requirements.
Availability
Itron’s GEI Catalyst: Feeder Reliability solution is available globally, with an initial emphasis on North American utilities. To learn more, visit the Grid Edge Intelligence solution page.
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EXL integrovala agentní AI do řešení pro pojišťovnictví a zdravotnictví; LifePRO má zkrátit dobu uvedení produktů životního pojištění na trh z 8–10 měsíců na pouhých 16 týdnů.
New agentic AI capabilities compress life and annuities insurance product launch cycles, optimize in-force policy management, and move health plan payment integrity upstream | Source: EXL
NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS], a global data and AI company, announced it has integrated agentic AI across core solutions for insurance and healthcare, combining workflow orchestration, enterprise data intelligence and AI-powered automation to modernize operations and deliver better experiences for its clients. As part of its portfolio of integrated AI-led solutions, EXL is embedding AI agents directly into the offerings where its clients already work. This includes reimagining two of EXL’s industry-leading solutions, EXL LifePRO and EXL Payment Integrity, with AI-powered automation to help modernize operations and deliver better outcomes.
EXL LifePRO Agentic Suite™ addresses a central challenge confronting the life insurance industry: slow product launch cycles. Most life insurers still need eight to ten months to bring a new product to market, a constraint that limits how many products a carrier can launch each year and how quickly it can respond to regulatory or competitive changes. According to a 2025 LIMRA and Bain & Company study, approximately 100 million Americans say they need life insurance but haven’t purchased it, yet just 9.4 million policies were sold in 2024. Carriers are largely competing for the same buyers, leaving a large gap in demand unaddressed.
By automating manual, repetitive workflows, EXL LifePRO Agentic Suite compresses the product launch cycle to as few as 16 weeks, leveraging AI agents to ingest product specifications, interpret rules and rates, and propose executable configurations so teams can focus on reviewing and approval rather than build from scratch. The suite also makes conversions and implementation faster and easier, increasing straight-through processing across the board, with gains ranging from 18-60%, while built-in validation runs scenarios across coverage amounts, channels and jurisdictions, with full audit trails from actuarial, risk, and compliance sign-off. EXL clients have already seen approximately 30-40% reductions in configuration and testing efforts using this newly enhanced capability.
EXL Payment Integrity supports an industry-wide evolution toward real-time loss prevention, as health plans shift from reactive post-payment recovery to pre-pay decisioning. EXL’s agentic AI for payment integrity deploys a coordinated set of AI agents, each with a distinct role, to connect clinical, coding, and payment decisions; automates routine investigations; and routes complex cases to human experts. Unlike fragmented point solutions, EXL's coordinated intelligence compounds across every audit and recovery, continuously closing the gap between insight and realized savings. The effect is measurable: auditors handling high-yield clinical reviews are approximately 50% more productive, and health plans running AI across all audit types see approximately 15–20% per member per month savings growth without adding headcount.
“We’re at an inflection point where AI stops being something you add to work and starts being how work gets done,” said Vikas Bhalla, president and head of AI services and operations at EXL. “These solutions reflect years of domain expertise in insurance and healthcare translated into AI that operates inside the workflow, not on top of it. With EXL LifePRO Agentic Suite, we’re giving life insurers the ability to significantly simplify product launches, minimize complexity for conversions and implementations and increase the straight through processes by three times the average rate. With EXL Payment Integrity, we’re helping health plans shift from chasing overpayments to preventing them, at scale and with confidence.”
To learn more about how EXL is reimagining insurance and healthcare with agentic AI, explore the EXL LifePRO Agentic Suite and EXL Payment Integrity with agentic AI, both available now.
Experience EXL LifePRO Agentic Suite in action at EXL's L&A Insurance Conference, October 11–13; register here.
About EXL
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL propels enterprises to go beyond AI ambition to impact by combining the power of data, AI, and deep industry context with trusted execution. Our clients include the world's leading corporations across insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have approximately 68,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit http://www.exlservice.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to EXL's operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond EXL’s control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning EXL’s possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These statements may include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of management's experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although EXL believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect EXL’s actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors, which include our ability to maintain and grow client demand, our ability to hire and retain sufficiently trained employees, and our ability to accurately estimate and/or manage costs, rising interest rates, rising inflation and recessionary economic trends, are discussed in more detail in EXL’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including EXL’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made herein, or elsewhere, speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible to predict these events or how they may affect EXL. EXL has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by federal securities laws.
Illumina představila genomický model umělé inteligence SpliceAI2, který v datové sadě vzácných onemocnění odhalil o 17 % více relevantních variant než jiné modely pro predikci sestřihu.
In a rare disease research dataset, SpliceAI2 identified 17% more disease-relevant variants compared to other splicing models
Illumina's genomic AI models now collectively enable researchers to identify 2x as many variants with predicted biological impact
, /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today introduced SpliceAI2, a new genomic AI model designed to address one of the central challenges in genomics: understanding the functional consequences of genetic variation. SpliceAI2 helps researchers identify disease-relevant splice variants that otherwise may go unnoticed. Predicting splice effects is key to resolving variants of uncertain significance in rare disease research, hereditary cancer testing research, and drug discovery. When applied to a rare disease research dataset, SpliceAI2 identified 17% more disease-relevant variants compared to other splicing models.
SpliceAI2 helps researchers identify disease-relevant splice variants that otherwise may go unnoticed. "Variant effect prediction tools, such as SpliceAI2, are among the key areas of focus for the BioInsight AI Lab," said Rami Mehio, senior vice president and general manager of BioInsight at Illumina. "As researchers work to elucidate the effect of mutations, we are uniquely positioned to unite genomic data and scientific expertise at scale, delivering the AI tools that can advance discovery and human health."
The BioInsight AI Lab focuses on three main areas of scientific impact: generating genomic and multiomic data to power AI tools; developing genomic AI models for variant effect prediction and prioritization; and training biological foundation models.
"Illumina is advancing AI to systematically shrink the portion of the genome that remains uninterpretable," said Kyle Farh, vice president of Illumina's BioInsight AI Lab. "Genomics has driven some of the most consequential genetic disease breakthroughs of the past two decades. Today, we are equipping researchers with the next generation of technology to help understand the underlying causes of disease."
SpliceAI2, PromoterAI, and PrimateAI-3D form a suite of genomic AI models designed to help researchers assess the functional impact of genetic variation across a broad spectrum of variant effect types, including splice, promoter, and missense variants. Together, these genomic AI models now collectively enable researchers to identify up to twice as many variants with predicted biological impact.
SpliceAI2 enables state-of-the-art variant interpretation across rare disease and population health research
Accurate interpretation of the functional consequences of genetic variation remains a central challenge for life science research. Splicing is the process by which RNA transcripts are assembled before protein production. Splice variants can disrupt transcripts, alter gene function, and interfere with protein function. Cryptic splice sites contribute to a significant burden of rare disease cases but are challenging to identify through traditional approaches. SpliceAI2 improves researchers' ability to identify and interpret these variants and provides accurate prediction of cell type-specific splicing.
A newly released preprint from Illumina's BioInsight AI Lab evaluated SpliceAI2's performance against the original SpliceAI and alternative splice prediction models. According to analyses of matched DNA and disease phenotype data from Genomics England cohorts, SpliceAI2 identified 17% more disease-relevant splice variants than other models. Analysis of matched whole genome and RNA sequencing data from the NIH's Genotype-Tissue Expression Portal showed that SpliceAI2 improved quantification of splice site usage by 34% compared to the next best model. SpliceAI2 results also aligned more closely with downstream protein effects seen in UK Biobank proteomic datasets and better captured the effects of splice variants across multiple population genomics datasets.
Researchers worldwide already use genomic AI from Illumina to drive deeper insights into their sequencing data. The first generation of SpliceAI has become the splice variant prediction tool of choice for researchers, cited in over 3,400 publications to date. It is incorporated into guidelines from ClinGen, a clinical research body that sets standards for clinical genomics, for splice variant interpretation. Trained on a dataset that is 100 times larger than the original SpliceAI, SpliceAI2 advances the model through significantly improved prediction of splice variants, enabling the detection of more disease-relevant variants while reducing the overall number of variants requiring review.
Customers on the frontline of rare disease and drug discovery research can easily access SpliceAI2 through Illumina's BioInsight applications, including DRAGEN Annotation for AI-powered and traditional variant annotation, and Emedgene for germline research.
BioInsight is Illumina's data, software, informatics, and AI business, helping researchers, healthcare organizations, and biopharma companies transform genomic and multiomic data into biological insights. BioInsight enables customers to accelerate discovery, identify and validate drug targets, deepen understanding of disease biology, and advance precision medicine. BioInsight's growing portfolio includes the groundbreaking BioInsight AI Lab as well as resources such as the Billion Cell Atlas, which helps biopharma partners connect genetic signals to cellular mechanisms and biological function.
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