While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.
Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving room for profits.
In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.
One stock to keep an eye on is LATAM Airlines Group (LTM - Free Report) . LTM is currently holding a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.88. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 10.58. Over the past year, LTM's Forward P/E has been as high as 9.75 and as low as 6.73, with a median of 8.47.
Investors will also notice that LTM has a PEG ratio of 0.40. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. LTM's industry currently sports an average PEG of 0.48. Within the past year, LTM's PEG has been as high as 0.85 and as low as 0.37, with a median of 0.57.
Investors could also keep in mind Southwest Airlines (LUV - Free Report) , another Transportation - Airline stock with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and Value grade of A.
Shares of Southwest Airlines are currently trading at a forward earnings multiple of 15.65 and a PEG ratio of 0.40 compared to its industry's P/E and PEG ratios of 10.58 and 0.48, respectively.
LUV's Forward P/E has been as high as 43.19 and as low as 12.29, with a median of 18.66. During the same time period, its PEG ratio has been as high as 6.49, as low as 0.39, with a median of 2.95.
Southwest Airlines sports a P/B ratio of 2.13 as well; this compares to its industry's price-to-book ratio of 3.06. In the past 52 weeks, LUV's P/B has been as high as 2.47, as low as 1.46, with a median of 1.90.
These are just a handful of the figures considered in LATAM Airlines Group and Southwest Airlines's great Value grade. Still, they help show that the stock is likely being undervalued at the moment. Add this to the strength of its earnings outlook, and we can clearly see that LTM and LUV is an impressive value stock right now.
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL | DELL Price Prediction | DELL Price Prediction) has quietly become one of the most important AI infrastructure names on the market. Shares have ripped 224% higher year to date, and the last earnings report made clear why.
AI-optimized server revenue jumped 757% year over year to $16.13 billion in a single quarter, and Dell booked $24.4 billion in AI orders in that same three-month window. I think $525 by this time next year is the target.
Why Dell Shares Have Cooled Off in the Last Month Dell has cooled recently. Shares are down 11.53% over the past week and 1.15% over the past month, cooling from a 52-week high of $468.70. The reason is straightforward.
Gross margin compressed to 17.8% from 21.1% as AI servers, which carry lower margins than legacy hardware, took over the revenue mix. With a beta of 1.376, shares swing harder than the market in both directions. Investors are wrestling with whether Dell is a fat-margin IT vendor or a thin-margin AI systems integrator. That debate is capping the multiple.
Wall Street Sees Roughly 24% Upside. Our Model Sees More The Street is constructive. Analyst consensus sits at $501.04, with 5 Strong Buys, 14 Buys, 8 Holds, and zero Sells. Our base case lands at $487.57, implying 20.64% upside with a bull case of $507.78. Confidence on the model reads 0.9, or high.
Consensus is directionally right but hasn’t fully priced the earnings acceleration. With 70% of analysts bullish and quarterly EPS growing 2.825x year over year, estimates should keep chasing reality higher.
The Path to $525 Per Share Reaching $525 from today’s price of $404.15 requires a gain of 29.9%. With forward EPS of $18.20, a price of $525 implies a forward P/E of 29x. Our base case of $487.57 already implies roughly 30x, so the bold target simply needs earnings to deliver, not additional multiple expansion.
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Dell’s FY27 guidance calls for non-GAAP EPS of $17.90 at the midpoint, up 74% year over year, and revenue between $165 billion and $169 billion. Full-year AI-optimized server revenue is guided to approximately $60 billion, up 144%. CEO Jeff Clarke framed the setup bluntly on the last call: “Our momentum in AI is unmatched.”
With over 3,000 enterprise AI customers and a five-quarter pipeline running at multiples of backlog, the earnings power is real. The primary risk is margin compression outpacing volume growth if AI mix accelerates too fast.
Where Dell Trades Today vs Its Earnings Power At $404.15, Dell trades at roughly 22x forward EPS of $18.20, versus a trailing P/E of 30x. Shares sit between a 52-week low of $109.70 and a high of $468.70. Over ten years, the stock has returned 1,980.61%.
A 22x forward multiple on a business growing earnings 74% is arguably cheap relative to peers generating a fraction of that growth. The PEG ratio at 0.65 tells the same story.
Is $525 Realistic? My Verdict $525 requires a 29.9% gain and a forward P/E of 28.8x. I think it’s realistic.
For it to happen, three things need to go right: Dell needs to convert the $43 billion AI backlog without slippage, gross margin needs to stabilize as ISG operating leverage kicks in, and analysts need to keep revising estimates higher. A sharp slowdown in hyperscaler AI capex would derail it. We’ve outlined the blueprint for how Dell Technologies could reach $525 in 2027.
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Philippe Laffont’s Coatue Management just showed its hand: the latest 13F filing (holdings as of March 31, 2026) parks its biggest chips on a single trade: the AI infrastructure buildout. The five names below, all US-listed, represent Laffont’s largest long common-stock and ADR positions. One of them just booked $10.80 billion in AI semiconductor revenue in a single quarter, growing 143% year-over-year. The setup is worth understanding before it reprices.
1. GE Vernova (GEV): The Non-Obvious Power Play Every AI accelerator on this list is useless without electrons. That is why GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV | GEV Price Prediction) is the most surprising name in Laffont’s tech basket: it sits one level upstream of the chips, building the gas turbines, grid equipment, and electrification hardware that hyperscalers are now ordering by the gigawatt. This is the AI trade one level upstream of NVIDIA. Q1 2026 revenue rose 15.8% year-over-year to $9.30 billion, but the real signal was orders: $18.30 billion, up 71% organically, with Electrification booking $2.4 billion in data center equipment orders in Q1 alone, more than all of 2025. CEO Scott Strazik put it plainly: “Demand is accelerating for our Power and Electrification solutions… backlog growing by more than $13 billion quarter-over-quarter.”
The stock is up 58.84% year-to-date and our model reads it as a HOLD with a base case of $1,098.40 (4.44% upside): the easy money has been made, but the bull case still points to $1,269.82 (20.74% upside) if data center power orders keep compounding. Analysts remain 79% bullish. Next up, the name that turns those electrons into revenue.
2. Broadcom (AVGO): The Custom-Silicon Cash Machine Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) is the hyperscaler whisperer. Its custom ASICs and AI networking silicon sit inside the largest cloud training clusters on earth, and the demand curve has gone vertical. If Laffont is playing the AI infrastructure trade, this is the ticker with the shortest distance between order book and free cash flow.
Fiscal Q2 2026 revenue hit $22.19 billion, up 47.9% year-over-year, with free cash flow of $10.26 billion, or 46% of revenue. CEO Hock Tan guided Q3 AI semiconductor revenue to “grow over 200 percent year-over-year to $16.0 billion.” Add the $30 billion+ Apple custom AI chip deal locked in through 2031 and the $100 billion AI revenue target by 2027, and the story writes itself.
Our read: BUY with a base case of $409.96 (10.7% upside), backed by 92% bullish analyst consensus and zero sell ratings across 48 analysts. Forward P/E of 21 is not demanding for a business printing 49% operating margins. The heavyweight ahead makes even Broadcom’s chips look downstream.
3. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM): The Foundry Monopoly Every advanced AI chip Broadcom, NVIDIA, AMD, or Apple designs eventually gets etched in a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) fab. There is no substitute at the leading edge, and the 2nm ramp in H2 2026 is about to widen the moat further. Laffont’s position here is the purest expression of “AI has to be manufactured somewhere.”
Q2 FY2026 delivered EPS of $4.31 versus $3.89 estimated, revenue of $40.20 billion (+36.0% YoY), and gross margin expanding to 67.7%. Management guided full-year 2026 revenue growth “slightly above 40%” in USD, with 2nm debuting at 3% of wafer revenue and 7nm-and-below already at 77%.
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Despite the blowout, TSM is down 6.23% over the past week as retail wrestles with a chip-sector selloff, one r/stockmarket thread titled “TSMC profit jumped 77% and still stock is down 4-5%” captured the confusion. Our model calls it a BUY with 23.32% upside to $489.17, supported by 89% bullish analyst consensus and an average target of $498.24. The pullback is the invitation.
4. Lam Research (LRCX): The Etch and Deposition Toll Booth Every 2nm wafer TSMC ships, every HBM stack Micron and SK hynix build, every gate-all-around transistor on a next-gen accelerator: all of it flows through Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) etch and deposition tools. When capex accelerates, Lam collects the toll first. Fiscal Q3 2026 delivered its 4th consecutive earnings beat with non-GAAP EPS of $1.47 versus $1.36 estimated, revenue of $5.84 billion (+23.8% YoY), and operating margin expanding to 35.0%. CEO Tim Archer said it directly: “Lam delivered record revenue and EPS in the March quarter as AI-driven demand reshapes the semiconductor industry.” June-quarter guidance calls for ~$6.60 billion revenue and ~$1.65 non-GAAP EPS.
LRCX has run 87.85% year-to-date and 221.54% over one year, so the entry is not cheap. Our read: BUY with a base case of $351.60 (13.54% upside), backed by 83% bullish analysts and only one sell rating out of 35. The bull case reaches $459.94 (48.52% upside) if the equipment cycle extends. Which brings us to the #5 slot, where the equipment story lands hardest.
5. Applied Materials (AMAT): The Punchline Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) is the punchline because it sells the deposition, etch, and inspection tools that make Gate-All-Around transistors, HBM stacks, and advanced packaging physically possible, and it partners with the entire cast: TSMC, SK hynix, Micron, and NVIDIA through its EPIC Center. Laffont owns the toolmaker that touches every chip on this list.
Fiscal Q2 2026 posted its 4th consecutive earnings beat with non-GAAP EPS of $2.86 versus $2.66 estimated and revenue of $7.91 billion (+11.4% YoY). CEO Gary Dickerson raised the bar: “Applied Materials delivered record quarterly performance, and we now expect our semiconductor equipment business to grow more than 30 percent in calendar 2026.” Q3 guidance calls for ~$8.95 billion revenue and ~$3.36 non-GAAP EPS.
The stock has already gone parabolic, up 118.81% year-to-date and 190.09% over one year. Our model still tags it a BUY with a base case of $589.60 (11.89% upside), and the bull case reaches $773.43 (46.78% upside), on 82% bullish analyst consensus and a $623.06 target. When a mega-cap grows equipment revenue 30%+ into a 2nm ramp, that is the setup.
The Thread That Ties It Together Laffont’s five names form a closed loop: GEV powers the data centers, TSMC fabricates the chips, Lam and Applied Materials build the tools that make the fabs work, and Broadcom monetizes the custom silicon inside every hyperscaler rack. Four of the five register as BUY signals in our model, with GEV cooling to HOLD after its 58.84% YTD run. The recent semiconductor pullback is the window, and windows in this trade have not stayed open long.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zoetis Inc. ("Zoetis" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZTS). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether Zoetis and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
You have until July 27, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Zoetis securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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On May 7, 2026, Zoetis reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Among other items, Zoetis reported net income of $601 million, flat year over year, and cut its full year 2026 profit guidance to between $6.85 and $7 a share, down from prior guidance of $7.00 to $7.10 a share. In the earnings release, CEO Kristin Peck said that "the first quarter unfolded in a more challenging operating environment than we anticipated. Pet owners demonstrated increased price sensitivity, resulting in a decline in veterinary visits and softer demand[.]"
On this news, Zoetis's stock price fell $23.91 per share, or 21.5%, to close at $87.31 per share on May 7, 2026.
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NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Zoetis securities between January 14, 2025 and May 6, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/ZTS.
Zoetis Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements concerning the growth, competitive positioning, market share, and veterinarian adoption of key products within the Companion Animal segment while failing to disclose that:
(1) veterinarian prescription growth and adoption of Zoetis’ Librela, a canine pain treatment, were sharply weakening as clinicians became more cautious following FDA safety warnings concerning serious neurological complications in dogs;
(2) Zoetis’ Simparica Trio was losing significant market share to a lower-priced competing canine parasiticide with broader indicated use in a slowing overall market; and
(3) Zoetis’ dermatology products, Apoquel and Cytopoint, were losing substantial market share to a newly launched competing canine treatment.
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A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/ZTS. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Zoetis you have until July 27, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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TJX (TJX - 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.
Over the past month, shares of this parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and other stores have returned -5.9%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Retail - Discount Stores industry, which TJX falls in, has lost 1.5%. 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 EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
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.
TJX is expected to post earnings of $1.17 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6.4%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
The consensus earnings estimate of $5.17 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +9.3%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.67 indicates a change of +9.7% from what TJX is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
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, TJX is rated Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of TJX, the consensus sales estimate of $15.12 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +5%. The $63.9 billion and $67.42 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +5.9% and +5.5%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryTJX reported revenues of $14.32 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.2%. EPS of $1.19 for the same period compares with $0.92 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.32%. The EPS surprise was +17.82%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
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.
TJX 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 TJX. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
Wall Street analysts forecast that Mondelez (MDLZ - Free Report) will report quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year decline of 8.2%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $9.21 billion, exhibiting an increase of 2.5% compared to the year-ago quarter.
The current level reflects a downward revision of 6.8% 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.
Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision 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.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Mondelez metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
The consensus estimate for 'Geographic Revenue- North America' stands at $2.58 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +0.9% year over year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Geographic Revenue- Europe' reaching $3.50 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +2.7%.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Geographic Revenue- AMEA' will reach $1.91 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +4.9% from the prior-year quarter.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Geographic Revenue- Latin America' of $1.30 billion. The estimate points to a change of +9.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Analysts expect 'Operating Income- AMEA- Non-GAAP' to come in at $275.68 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $282.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Operating Income- Europe- Non-GAAP' should arrive at $425.51 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $510.00 million.
Analysts forecast 'Operating Income- North America- Non-GAAP' to reach $434.14 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $443.00 million.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Operating Income- Latin America- Non-GAAP' at $173.87 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $152.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
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Shares of Mondelez have demonstrated returns of -1.4% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), MDLZ is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
VALE S.A. (VALE - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Shares of this company have returned +0.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The Zacks Mining - Iron industry, to which VALE belongs, has lost 5.5% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
VALE is expected to post earnings of $0.39 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -22%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -10.2%.
The consensus earnings estimate of $1.98 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +8.8%. This estimate has changed -7.8% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.14 indicates a change of +8% from what VALE is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -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, VALE is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For VALE, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $10.18 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +15.6%. For the current and next fiscal years, $40.71 billion and $41 billion estimates indicate +6% and +0.7% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryVALE reported revenues of $9.26 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +14%. EPS of $0.44 for the same period compares with $0.35 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.29 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.38%. The EPS surprise was -6.38%.
Over the last four quarters, VALE surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
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.
VALE is graded A 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.
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 VALE. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways Vale reports Q2 results on July 30, with sales seen up 15.6% and EPS expected to decline 22% year over year.VALE posted higher iron ore, copper and nickel production, sales and realized prices during the quarter.Vale's higher volumes and pricing may lift revenues, while elevated operating costs could weigh on earnings. Vale S.A. (VALE - Free Report) is set to release its second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, after market close.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vale’s sales is pegged at $10.18 billion, indicating a 15.6% increase from the year-ago quarter's reported figure. The consensus mark for earnings has moved down 18.7% over the past 60 days to 39 cents per share. The figure indicates a 22% year-over-year decline.
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VALE’s Earnings Surprise HistoryVale’s earnings performance has been mixed in recent quarters. Earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters and beat the mark in the other two, delivering an average surprise of 7.23%.
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What the Zacks Model Unveils for VALE StockOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Vale this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, but that is not the case here.
Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for Vale is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Vale currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Factors Likely to Have Shaped Vale's Q2 PerformanceVale recently released its second-quarter production and sales update, offering an insight into its expected quarterly performance.
Iron ore production was 84.3 Mt, a 0.8% year-over-year increase. This performance was driven by record output at the S11D mine as well as the ramp-up of the Capanema and VGR1 projects. Pellet production was down 7% year over year to 7.3 Mt, owing to the temporary suspension of production at the Oman pellet plants amid the Middle East conflict and the associated logistical constraints.
Iron ore fines sales grew 3.4% from the year-ago quarter to 69.9 Mt. Pellet sales increased 3.5% to 7.7 Mt. Total iron ore sales rose 3% year over year to 79.7 Mt, reflecting the sale of inventories from previous periods and higher production.
Average realized iron ore fines prices were $95 per ton in the quarter, up 11.6% year over year. Realized prices for iron ore pellets were up 2% to $137 per ton.
Copper production was up 6.3% year over year to 98.4 kt. Record production at Salobo and improved performance at Sossego and Voisey’s Bay led to the year-over-year improvement. Vale sold 97.6 kt of copper in the second quarter, which was 9.7% higher than the prior-year quarter, in line with the production increase.
The average realized price for copper operations only (Salobo and Sossego) was $14,062 per ton, marking a 56.5% year-over-year surge. The average realized copper price for all operations (including copper sales originating from nickel operations) was $14,095 per ton.
Nickel production for the quarter was 42 kt, up 4.2% year over year. Higher output from Onça Puma as well as record production at Long Harbour helped offset the impact of the biennial planned maintenance at Sudbury downstream facilities.
Nickel sales were recorded at 44.4 kt, up 7.2% from the year-ago quarter. The average realized nickel price was $18,061 per ton, up 14.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenues for the Iron Solutions segment are expected to have benefited from higher iron ore volumes and improved pricing. Higher volumes and prices for both copper and nickel are also expected to have boosted the Base Metals segment’s revenues.
While Vale’s top-line results are expected to reflect higher sales volumes and prices, elevated operating costs are likely to have weighed on its earnings. Vale’s ongoing cost-control initiatives are expected to have cushioned some of the impact.
VALE Stock’s Price Performance & ValuationIn a year, shares of Vale have gained 45.2% compared with the industry’s 38.9% growth.
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Stocks Likely to Deliver Earnings BeatHere are some Basic Material stocks with the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming releases.
Ternium (TX - Free Report) , scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on Aug. 4, has an Earnings ESP of +21.40% and a Zacks Rank of 1 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for Ternium for the second quarter of 2026 is pegged at $1.29 per share, suggesting an 0.8% year-over-year increase. TX has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 3.51%.
Avient (AVNT - Free Report) , scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on Aug. 6, has an Earnings ESP of +70.87% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for Avient for the second quarter of 2026 is 89 cents per share, indicating an 11.2% year-over-year increase. Avient has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 2.1%.
Element Solutions (ESI - Free Report) , scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 27, has an Earnings ESP of +1.54% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Element Solutions’ earnings for the second quarter of 2026 is pegged at 73 cents per share, indicating 16% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. Element Solutions has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 4.6%.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
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Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.
For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: DocuSign (DOCU - Free Report) Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, Docusign is a global provider of cloud-based software. The company’s Docusign Agreement Cloud is a cloud software suite that automates and connects the entire agreement process.
DOCU is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 10.55; value investors should take notice.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $4.54 per share. DOCU also boasts an average earnings surprise of +8.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, DOCU should be on investors' short list.
Yum Brands (YUM - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.59 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +10.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.18 billion, up 12.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.62% 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 Yum?For Yum, 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 -0.63%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Yum 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 Yum would post earnings of $1.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.50, delivering a surprise of +7.91%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Yum 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 ResultsChipotle Mexican Grill (CMG - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.32 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of -3%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $3.32 billion, up 8.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Chipotle has been revised 0.3% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +0.84%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP indicates that Chipotle will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Wall Street watches a company's quarterly report closely to understand as much as possible about its recent performance and what to expect going forward. Of course, one figure often stands out among the rest: earnings.
We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.
Now that we know how important earnings and earnings surprises are, it's time to show investors how to take advantage of these events to boost their returns by utilizing the Zacks Earnings ESP filter.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Earnings ESP is more formally known as the Expected Surprise Prediction, and it aims to grab the inside track on the latest analyst estimate revisions ahead of a company's report. The idea is relatively intuitive as a newer projection might be based on more complete information.
The core of the ESP model is comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, where the resulting percentage difference between the two equals the Expected Surprise Prediction. The Zacks Rank is also factored into the ESP metric to better help find companies that appear poised to top their next bottom-line consensus estimate, which will hopefully help lift the stock price.
When we join a positive earnings ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or stronger, stocks posted a positive bottom-line surprise 70% of the time. Plus, this system saw investors produce roughly 28% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Most stocks, about 60%, fall into the #3 (Hold) category, and they are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with a #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) rating, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market, with Strong Buy stocks outperforming more than any other rank.
Should You Consider Marriott International?The last thing we will do today, now that we have a grasp on the ESP and how powerful of a tool it can be, is to quickly look at a qualifying stock. Marriott International (MAR - Free Report) holds a #3 (Hold) at the moment and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $3.11 a share 11 days away from its upcoming earnings release on August 3, 2026.
MAR has an Earnings ESP figure of +1.83%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $3.11 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.05. Marriott International is one of a large database of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Find Stocks to Buy or Sell Before They're ReportedUse the Zacks Earnings ESP Filter to turn up stocks with the highest probability of positively, or negatively, surprising to buy or sell before they're reported for profitable earnings season trading. Check it out here >>
Fueling growth in Marriott's global all-inclusive portfolio, agreement is set to bring Autograph Collection Hotels to Zanzibar and Marriott Hotels to Jamaica.
Key Facts:
Marriott International and Catalonia Hotels & Resorts are expanding their relationship through two new all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Tanzania. The projects will bring a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort to Zanzibar, Tanzania, two growing leisure destinations. The agreements support Marriott's continued global expansion in all-inclusive resorts, with 38 open properties in CALA and 20 additional projects in the pipeline across CALA and EMEA. , /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of two all-inclusive resort agreements with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, the leading Spanish hospitality company. Signed on July 22 in Barcelona, the agreements include a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, reinforcing Marriott's continued expansion in the all-inclusive segment and Catalonia's confidence in Marriott's brand portfolio.
Rendering of Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica "These agreements represent a significant milestone in our all-inclusive strategy and demonstrate the strength of our relationships with experienced owners seeking to maximize value through Marriott's globally recognized brands," said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) for Marriott International. "Catalonia already knows Marriott through its ownership of Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, and we are delighted to expand our collaboration through two distinctive resorts in highly desirable leisure destinations. We continue to see growing interest from owners and investors who recognize the power of Marriott's brands, distribution platform, and development expertise."
Introducing Marriott Hotels to Montego Bay, one of Jamaica's leading resort destinations, The Marriott All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay is expected to open in 2028 following the conversion of the former Catalonia Montego Bay. Located on a beachfront site near Sangster International Airport, the 522-room resort is planned to feature 13 dining venues, three pools, approximately 12,917 square feet of meeting space, a spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a lazy river, and more than 2,130 feet of beachfront.
The second agreement will introduce an All-Inclusive Resort to Zanzibar, Tanzania under Autograph Collection Hotels. Expected to open in 2027, the new-build property is planned to feature 271 guestrooms and a wellness-focused guest experience. Planned amenities include multiple swimming pools, a spa, a theater, an oceanfront jetty with a seawater pool and bar, and a diverse culinary program with a variety of specialty restaurants. Upon opening, the resort will offer travelers an all-inclusive experience that combines the individuality and character of the Autograph Collection brand with Zanzibar's rich culture, natural beauty, and growing appeal as an international leisure destination.
"These signings highlight Marriott's ability to grow strategically across multiple regions while serving owners with differentiated solutions tailored to local market opportunities," said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Marriott International. "The addition of this Autograph Collection Resort in Zanzibar represents an important step in our all-inclusive expansion across the EMEA region. Backed by a strong all-inclusive pipeline and proven expertise, Marriott's brand portfolio offers owners diverse opportunities to expand in all-inclusive in coveted markets around the world."
Catalonia currently owns, leases, and operates 82 hotels totaling more than 12,000 rooms. The company has built a strong reputation through a portfolio that spans urban hotels throughout Europe and leisure resorts in CALA, including properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Catalonia also owns the Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, an incredible property in the Fira area of Barcelona.
"We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with Marriott International through these two significant projects," said Manuel Valenzuela, Chief Commercial & Operations Officer, on behalf of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts. "This agreement reflects leading international brands' recognition of our operational excellence and the strength of our management model. It also aligns with the company's expansion strategy, including collaborations that support our growth in strategic markets."
As a leader in the all-inclusive segment, Marriott continues to grow its portfolio across key leisure destinations worldwide. As of July 2026, the company has 38 all-inclusive properties across nine markets in the CALA region under seven brands, with 16 properties representing 5,600 rooms in the development pipeline. In the EMEA region, Marriott's all-inclusive pipeline includes 4 properties representing nearly 1,990 rooms.
These agreements further reinforce Marriott's commitment to expanding its global all-inclusive footprint while providing owners with access to Marriott Bonvoy, the industry-leading travel platform with nearly 283 million members.
ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of compelling brands across luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended stay, and all-inclusive, with approximately 10,000 properties in 146 countries and territories, as of June 11, 2026. Marriott franchises, operates, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, yacht, outdoor, and other lodging products all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.
ABOUT CATALONIA HOTELS & RESORTS
Catalonia Hotels & Resorts is a family-owned hotel company founded in Barcelona in the early 1980s. The group currently operates 82 hotels and resorts across 25 destinations, with more than 12,000 rooms and a strong presence in Barcelona, Madrid, other key Spanish and European cities, as well as the Caribbean. Its portfolio comprises urban hotels, leisure properties and all-inclusive resorts, supported by a growth model that combines asset ownership with excellence in the long-term operation of its hotels.
ABOUT MARRIOTT HOTELS
With over 615 hotels and resorts in more than 70 countries and territories around the world, Marriott Hotels® continues to elevate the art of hospitality – placing people first is the brand's living legacy – ensuring guests always feel deeply cared for throughout their stay. Marriott Hotels raises the bar by consistently delivering heartfelt service, with modern, comfortable spaces, and by providing experiences elevated beyond the everyday. As global travelers' needs and expectations evolve, so does Marriott Hotels, leading the industry with innovations including the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that embrace style, design, and technology. For more information, please visit www.marriotthotels.com, and stay connected on Facebook, @marriott on X, and @marriotthotels on Instagram. Marriott Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
ABOUT AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION HOTELS
Autograph Collection® Hotels advocates for the original, championing the individuality of each of its over 360 independent hotels located in the most desirable destinations across more than 55 countries and territories. Each hotel is a product of passion, inspired by a clear vision, soul, and story that makes it individual and special: Exactly Like Nothing Else. Hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality, Autograph Collection properties offer rich immersive moments that leave a lasting imprint. For more information, please visit www.autographhotels.com, and explore on social via Instagram, X, and Facebook to be inspired by immersive moments that are #ExactlyLikeNothingElse. Autograph Collection is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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Paramount+ is planning a free tier to bring in new customers. Business Insider Paramount+ is looking to level up by making more of its content free.
Paramount's flagship streamer plans to expand access to movies and shows available to people without a subscription, according to an internal presentation viewed by Business Insider.
This so-called "free front porch" feature would allow people in the US to watch select movies and shows at no cost by registering for a free account, the presentation said.
The free tier rollout is expected to begin in the third quarter with the Paramount+ mobile app, and was listed as a "Q3 Product Priority" during a town hall on Wednesday, along with a plan to test micro dramas.
Business Insider reported in January that Paramount+ was exploring a push into "free content" after viewing an internal presentation sent by Dan Reich, the Paramount+ head of global product and design.
Paramount already has free streamer Pluto TV, which it's putting on the same tech platform as its namesake streamer in a process called "convergence." Paramount+ also has had a limited selection of free TV episodes on its website.
Although paid streamers usually don't allow access to shows without a subscription, Apple TV lets users sample shows, and Business Insider reported that Disney+ is exploring free content.
Hollywood is increasingly seeing the value of free as YouTube and other free-to-access services gain viewers amid price hikes at paid streamers.
A free tier can 'drive acquisition and winbacks'Expanding the free offering on Paramount+ — which costs $8.99 a month with ads or $13.99 without ads — would give new users "less friction to browse and watch" and "more reasons to sign up," according to the presentation.
By requiring users to register with their emails to watch free content, Paramount brings potential customers one step closer to subscribing and can send them marketing emails to convince them to pay.
The slide deck said this strategy can "drive acquisition and winbacks" (bringing back past customers who've canceled) by building habits and giving them a reason to keep the Paramount+ app on their phones.
Paramount said it did A/B tests on its iOS app and found that "moving the paywall didn't harm paid starts," or new subscriptions.
Paramount+ will let users watch its short-form vertical video feed without registering or subscribing, the presentation said.
While Paramount is "defining success targets" for the free front porch with its finance and marketing teams, the presentation indicated that it will evaluate its success by seeing how many account registrations it drives and by the marketing emails that it sends.
Besides hooking potential customers on its shows, Paramount can also use its free tier to grow advertising revenue and inventory. The presentation said monetizing free content with ads was a strategic goal.
Show samples can "drive reach and visit frequency," the presentation said.
The best things in life are freeDavid Ellison's company is trying to gain ground on Netflix and take on YouTube by pushing into free streaming and short-form content, including micro dramas.
Audiences are increasingly gravitating toward free streamers, which have significantly increased their share of viewership on US TVs in recent years relative to their paid peers, according to Nielsen.
The top three free streaming services — YouTube, The Roku Channel, and Tubi — had an 18.7% viewership share on US TVs in April, the latest month that Nielsen data is available. A year earlier, that figure was 16.8%, and it was 12.7% in April 2024.
By contrast, large paid streamers like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu have only grown their viewership shares slightly in the last two years.
Meanwhile, Paramount+ and Pluto TV have struggled in the year since April 2025, with their viewership share falling from 2.4% to 2.1% in April 2026.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Rivian Automotive (RIVN - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis a manufacturer of motor vehicles and passenger cars is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.65 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +18.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.58 billion, up 21.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.21% 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 Rivian Automotive?For Rivian Automotive, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -4.29%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Rivian Automotive 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 Rivian Automotive would post a loss of$0.6 per share when it actually produced a loss of -$0.55, delivering a surprise of +8.33%.
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.
Rivian Automotive doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsFord Motor Company (F - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.33 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of -10.8%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $45.72 billion, down 2.6% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Ford Motor has been revised 5.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -5.58%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Ford Motor will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, July 23:
Pelagos Insurance Capital Limit (PLGO - Free Report) : This insurance and reinsurance company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7% over the last 60 days.
Pelagos Insurance Capital's shares gained 20.9% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 5.1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP - Free Report) : This fuel cell technology company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.9% over the last 60 days.
Ballard Power Systems’ shares gained 21.1% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 8.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK - Free Report) : This dry bulk shipping company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.1% over the last 60 days.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited’s shares gained 9.7% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 5.0%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
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Key Takeaways Blackstone's distributable earnings jumped 26% to $1.52 per share, beating the $1.33 estimate.BX's total AUM climbed 11% to a record $1.35 trillion, fueled by $68.3 billion in quarterly inflows.Blackstone's segment revenues rose 24% to $3.8 billion, while GAAP expenses increased 23%. Blackstone’s (BX - Free Report) second-quarter 2026 distributable earnings of $1.52 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33. The figure soared 26% from the prior-year quarter.
Results benefited from a rise in assets under management (AUM) and higher revenues. An increase in GAAP expenses was the undermining factor.
Net income attributable to Blackstone was $1.23 billion, surging 61% from the year-ago quarter.
BX’s Segment Revenues Up, GAAP Expenses RiseTotal segment revenues for the reported quarter were $3.8 billion, jumping 24% year over year. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.37 billion. On a GAAP basis, revenues were $5.04 billion, which grew 36%.
Total expenses (GAAP basis) were $2.38 billion, up 23% year over year.
As of June 30, 2026, Blackstone had $12.2 billion in total cash, cash equivalents and corporate treasury investments, and $22.7 billion in cash and net investments. The company has a $4.3-billion credit revolver.
Blackstone’s AUM Balance RisesFee-earning AUM grew 8% year over year to $961.6 billion as of June 30, 2026.
The total AUM amounted to $1.35 trillion, up 11%. The rise in total AUM was primarily driven by $68.3 billion in inflows in the reported quarter.
As of June 30, 2026, the undrawn capital available for investment was $228.1 billion.
BX’s Share Repurchase UpdateDuring the reported quarter, Blackstone repurchased 0.2 million shares.
Our Take on BlackstoneBlackstone is well-positioned for top-line growth, supported by a continuous rise in AUM. The company is expected to keep gaining from its fundraising ability. However, elevated expenses, private credit-related concerns and a tough operating backdrop are headwinds.
Currently, Blackstone carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Earnings Dates & Expectations of Blackstone’s PeersKKR & Co. Inc. (KKR - Free Report) is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 30.
Over the past seven days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for KKR & Co’s quarterly earnings has been revised lower to $1.41. The estimated figure indicates a 19.5% rise from the prior-year quarter.
Ares Management (ARES - Free Report) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 31.
Over the past week, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ares Management’s quarterly earnings has been revised lower to $1.29. The estimated figure indicates a 25.2% jump from the prior-year quarter.
For the quarter ended June 2026, Blackstone Inc. (BX - Free Report) reported revenue of $3.8 billion, up 23.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.52, compared to $1.21 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +12.7% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.37 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.33, the EPS surprise was +14.29%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Blackstone Inc. performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Fee-Earning Assets Under Management Rollforward - Private Equity: $267.82 billion versus $262.28 billion estimated by four analysts on average.Fee-Earning Assets Under Management Rollforward - Real Estate: $277.42 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $278.48 billion.Fee-Earning Assets Under Management Rollforward - Hedge Fund Solutions (Multi-Asset Investing): $98.11 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $92.81 billion.Fee-Earning Assets Under Management Rollforward - Credit & Insurance: $318.24 billion compared to the $323.02 billion average estimate based on four analysts.Segment Revenues- Realized Principal Investment Income: $27.5 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $40.06 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -6.5%.Segment Revenues- Credit & Insurance- Total Management Fees, Net: $572.76 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $516.72 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +21.7%.Segment Revenues- Private Equity- Base Management Fees: $681.44 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $684.56 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12.6%.Segment Revenues- Multi-Asset Investing- Total Management Fees, Net: $155.88 million compared to the $152.81 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +18.3% year over year.Segment Revenues- Real Estate- Total Management Fees, Net: $727.08 million versus $682.51 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +2.2% change.Segment Revenues- Private Equity- Total Management Fees, Net: $794.58 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $776.89 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12.5%.Segment Revenues- Total Management and Advisory Fees, Net: $2.25 billion compared to the $2.13 billion average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.4% year over year.Segment Revenues- Base Management Fees: $1.96 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $1.99 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.5%.View all Key Company Metrics for Blackstone Inc. here>>>
Shares of Blackstone Inc. have returned +8.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways Oil Prices Are Back Up Near $100/bbl on Hostilities in IranWeekly Jobless Claims Drop to Near-60-Year LowsAAL, TMUS, BX and LMT Post Strong Q2 Beats Ahead of the Open Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Hostilities heating up in the Strait of Hormuz are taking spot oil prices up 4-5% and pre-market futures down precipitously. With the Yemeni Houthis now involved bombing Saudi oil tankers and repeated U.S. air strikes in Iran, WTI oil prices have risen +4% to over $91 per barrel (/bbl) and Brent crude is up +5% to nearly $100/bbl.
The Dow, as a result, is down -560 points at this hour. The S&P 500 is -83 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq is -450. The small-cap Russell 2000 is -27 points at this hour. This, despite mostly positive data in earnings reports yesterday afternoon from Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) , Southwest Airlines (LUV - Free Report) and most especially Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) . All these stocks are down in today’s pre-market trading session.
Jobless Claims Back to 1960s Lows: 187K, 1.796M
Prior to the Covid pandemic, which pushed jobless claims up to record highs in the first half of 2020, we saw Weekly Jobless Claims reduce to lows not seen since Jimi Hendrix was on the album charts (album charts? ask your parents) in the late 1960s. We’re back there again this morning: Initial Jobless Claims reached 187K for last week, well below the 212K expected and the slightly upwardly revised 209K the previous week.
For Continuing Claims, more of the same: 1.796 million is below the downwardly revised 1.798 million from the prior week, the lowest print since the week of May 30th, which included the Memorial Day holiday. A year ago, we were well above 1.9 million longer-term jobless claims (without ever hitting the psychologically important 2 million jobless claims), but we haven’t touched 1.9 million at all in 2026 so far.
Q2 Earnings Results at a Glance
The world’s largest airline, American Airlines (AAL - Free Report) , posted a whopping +400% positive earnings surprise this morning, swinging to a positive earnings result from a year ago to $0.15 per share. Revenues of $16.74 billion also beat estimates, by a decidedly less eye-popping +0.22%, but up big from the $14.39 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. Fuel costs in upcoming quarters is weighing on the share price this morning, however. For more on AAL’s earnings, click here.
T-Mobile U.S. (TMUS - Free Report) shares are trading down -5% at this hour, despite reporting a +25.7% earnings beat to $3.13 per share this morning, well ahead of the $2.84 per share posted in the year-ago quarter. Revenues came in at $22.79 billion, a +0.21% improvement from estimates and the $21.13 billion from Q2 2025. For more on TMUS’ earnings, click here.
Investment bank Blackstone (BX - Free Report) shares are flattish this morning — considered good news in the current trading climate — after surpassing earnings expectations by +14.3% to $1.52 per share. Revenues surprised by a solid +12.7% to $3.8 billion in the quarter. Shares are still down -20% year to date, but it’s nice to see the stock not being further gutted in this morning’s selloff. For more on BX’s earnings, click here.
Aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin (LMT - Free Report) shares are up in today’s pre-market by +5.5%, partly on increased tensions in the Middle East which may push up demand for military operation products and services, and partly on a strong Q2 performance. Earnings of $7.94 per share outpaced estimates by +9.97%, up from the $7.29 per share reported a year ago. Revenues of $20.06 billion beat forecasts by +3.26% this morning. For more on LMT’s earnings, click here.
Nasdaq (NDAQ - Free Report) reported $1.5 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.9%. EPS of $1.07 for the same period compares to $0.85 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.44 billion, representing a surprise of +3.87%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +9.18%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.98.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Nasdaq performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Cash Equity Trading - Total matched market share executed on Nasdaq?s exchanges: 14.7% versus the five-analyst average estimate of 14.7%.Equity Derivative Trading and Clearing - Total matched market share executed on Nasdaq?s exchanges: 29.1% versus 28.6% estimated by five analysts on average.Equity Derivative Trading and Clearing - Total industry average daily volume: 66.5 million versus 66.51 million estimated by three analysts on average.Cash Equity Trading - Total industry average daily share volume: 20.2 billion versus 19.97 billion estimated by three analysts on average.Net Revenues- Financial Technology: $539 million compared to the $525.09 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +16.2% year over year.Net Revenues- Total Market Services, net: $340 million compared to the $333.3 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.1% year over year.Net Revenues- Capital Access Platforms: $621 million versus $588.34 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +17.8% change.Net Revenues- Financial Technology- Financial Crime Management Technology: $98 million versus $96.55 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +21% change.Net Revenues- Financial Technology- Regulatory Technology: $120 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $118.25 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +15.4%.Net Revenues- Total Market Services, net- U.S. Equity Derivatives Trading: $123 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $121.41 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +7.9%.Net Revenues- Total Market Services, net- Cash Equity Trading (U.S. & European): $160 million compared to the $159.91 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +18.5% year over year.Net Revenues- Total Market Services, net- U.S. Tape Plans: $33 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $33.92 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -10.8%.View all Key Company Metrics for Nasdaq here>>>
Shares of Nasdaq have returned +11.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when PBF Energy (PBF - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis refiner is expected to post quarterly earnings of $4.02 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +490.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $8.51 billion, up 13.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 30.63% 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 PBF Energy?For PBF Energy, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that PBF Energy 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 PBF Energy would post a loss of$0.79 per share when it actually produced a loss of -$0.88, delivering a surprise of -11.39%.
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.
PBF Energy 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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SummaryCME Group is rated Buy, supported by record results and a resilient, defensible futures franchise.CME's moat is anchored in open interest and margin efficiencies, not just market share, insulating it from FMX's cash bond competition.Three underappreciated growth drivers: Treasury clearing, retail expansion, and crypto, are poised to fuel future compounding.Despite a slightly premium valuation (~20x earnings), CME offers quality defensive exposure and strong fundamentals, making the recent dip a buying opportunity. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
The Investment Thesis CME Group (CME) shares have had a rough time of late.
This comes at an interesting time. CME closed 2025 as the best year in its history, its fourth consecutive year
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The market expects IntercontinentalExchange (ICE - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis owner of the New York Stock Exchange and other stock markets is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.84 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +1.7%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.63 billion, up 3.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.04% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for ICE?For ICE, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that ICE 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 ICE would post earnings of $2.27 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.35, delivering a surprise of +3.52%.
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.
ICE doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAmong the stocks in the Zacks Securities and Exchanges industry, S&P Global (SPGI - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $4.49 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.4%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $3.65 billion, down 2.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for S&P Global has been revised 8.3% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%, reflecting an equal Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that S&P Global will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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Veeva Systems (VEEV - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this provider of cloud-based software services for the life sciences industry have returned +14.4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Medical Info Systems industry, which Veeva falls in, has gained 8.6%. 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.
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.
For the current quarter, Veeva is expected to post earnings of $2.22 per share, indicating a change of +11.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $9.05 points to a change of +11.7% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $9.9 indicates a change of +9.4% from what Veeva is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
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, Veeva is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Veeva, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $904.07 million indicates a year-over-year change of +14.6%. For the current and next fiscal years, $3.64 billion and $4.07 billion estimates indicate +14% and +11.7% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryVeeva reported revenues of $882.95 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16.3%. EPS of $2.24 for the same period compares with $1.97 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $857.33 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.99%. The EPS surprise was +5.16%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
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.
Veeva 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.
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 Veeva. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Veeva Systems (VEEV - Free Report) .
Veeva currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.88, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 26 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.88 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 26 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 14 are Strong Buy and three are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 53.9% and 11.5% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for VEEV
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While the ABR calls for buying Veeva, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.
Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.
This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.
The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
Is VEEV a Good Investment?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Veeva, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $9.05.
Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Veeva. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Veeva.
Německé akcie, měřené indexem DAX, ve čtvrtek oslabily 1,56 %. Nejvíce klesly akcie Infineon Technologies (-6,2 %), Commerzbank (-5,4 %) a Zalando (-4,1 %). UniCredit a Commerzbank jsou podle zdrojů obeznámených s nabídkou připraveny obnovit jednání, čímž se navrhované převzetí německého rivala italskou bankou stává čím dál pravděpodobnějším. Generální ředitel UniCredit Andrea Orcel zároveň uvedl, že by v případě konsolidace mohl zrušit dříve plánovaný zpětný odkup akcií.
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On September 29, 2025, The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "Auto Supplier First Brands Files for Bankruptcy Amid Accounting Questions," reporting that "[t]he closely held company's lenders and independent board directors are now probing whether First Brands made misrepresentations in its financial reporting" and that "First Brands relied heavily on accounts-receivable-backed financing, supplying automotive products to customers on delayed payment terms and borrowing from outside investors against the billed receivables." Then, on October 8, 2025, The Wall Street Journal further reported, in an article entitled "First Brands Bankruptcy Damage Spreads to Jefferies UBS," that Jefferies "said funds run by an asset-management unit, Point Bonita Capital, are owed around $715 million from companies that bought First Brands' parts."
On this news, Jefferies' stock price fell $4.66 per share, or 7.88%, to close at $54.44 per share on October 8, 2025.
The following day, Reuters disclosed that "The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an inquiry into the collapse of bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group" and that "[t]he Justice Department is probing the company and its dealings with creditors."
On this news, Jefferies' stock price fell another $1.43 per share, or 2.63%, to close at $53.01 per share on October 9, 2025.
On November 27, 2025, The Financial Times reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Jefferies in connection with its relationship with First Brands, including whether Jefferies gave investors in its Point Bonita fund enough information about their exposure to First Brands. Later, on January 7, 2026, The Financial Times reported that Jefferies took a $30 million loss tied to the collapse of First Brands.
On this news, Jefferies' stock price fell $3.62 per share, or 5.6%, to close at $61.05 per share on January 8, 2026.
Then, on June 24, 2026, Jefferies reported its fiscal second-quarter financial results, including both earnings and revenue that fell short of analyst estimates. Jefferies disclosed that asset management fees, revenue, and investment returns declined from a year earlier due to lower management fees and weaker investment performance, saying that lower fees were primarily driven by Point Bonita and funds managed by its strategic affiliates.
On this news, Jefferies' stock price fell $5.30 per share, or 9.15%, to close at $52.64 per share on June 25, 2026.
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Key Takeaways Intuitive Machines secured a $148.3 million NASA award to expand its lunar logistics and mobility network.LUNR is strengthening lunar exploration through landers, communications and mission infrastructure.Rocket Lab is expanding its space platform through launch services, spacecraft and satellite technologies. Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB - Free Report) and Intuitive Machines, Inc. (LUNR - Free Report) are benefiting from expanding opportunities across the commercial space industry, supported by rising investments in space exploration, satellite infrastructure and lunar mission capabilities. As government agencies and commercial customers increase spending on next-generation space programs, both companies are expanding mission capabilities, spacecraft technologies and space services while supporting the future of orbital and lunar operations.
The space industry continues to gain momentum through growing investments in launch services, spacecraft systems, lunar exploration and space communications infrastructure. Increasing demand for scientific research, satellite deployment and deep-space missions is driving broader adoption of integrated space technologies. At the same time, expanding partnerships with government agencies and commercial customers are creating long-term growth opportunities for companies developing scalable launch platforms, spacecraft systems and lunar mission services.
Let’s compare the stocks’ fundamentals to determine which one is the better investment option at present.
The Case for RKLB StockRocket Lab provides launch services, spacecraft manufacturing and satellite technologies supporting commercial, civil and government space missions. The company develops launch vehicles, spacecraft platforms and mission systems while offering integrated services that span launch, spacecraft production and on-orbit operations. Its strategy focuses on expanding end-to-end space capabilities to support a broad range of orbital missions.
In June 2026, Rocket Lab announced an agreement to acquire Iridium for an enterprise value of nearly $8 billion. The transaction expands the company's satellite manufacturing, mission operations and constellation management capabilities while strengthening its vertically integrated space platform and enhancing its ability to support large-scale satellite programs and recurring space services.
The Case for LUNR StockIntuitive Machines develops lunar landers, space communications systems and mission services supporting commercial and government exploration programs. The company focuses on lunar transportation, surface operations and space infrastructure while expanding technologies that enable long-term exploration and scientific missions. Its integrated approach supports the growing demand for lunar access and space exploration services.
In June 2026, Intuitive Machines secured a $148.3 million NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services award to establish a lunar logistics and mobility network supporting future Moon missions. The award strengthens the company's role in NASA's long-term lunar exploration efforts, expands its lunar infrastructure capabilities and supports future commercial and government missions across the growing lunar economy.
How Does the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compare for RKLB & LUNR?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rocket Lab’s 2026 earnings per share (EPS) indicates a rise of 16.67% in the past 60 days. RKLB’s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate is 30.91%.
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The consensus estimate for Intuitive Machines’ 2026 EPS calls for a jump of 17.31% in the past 60 days. LUNR’s long-term earnings growth rate is 38.75%.
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RKLB & LUNR: Stock Price PerformanceOver the past month, shares of RKLB and LUNR have fallen 18.3% and 26.3%, respectively.
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Valuation for RKLB & LUNRRKLB shares are trading at a forward 12-month Price/Sales (P/S F12M) multiple of 36.55 compared with LUNR’s P/S F12M of 3.07, making Intuitive Machines shares more attractive from a valuation standpoint.
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Summing UpBoth companies operate across the expanding commercial space industry. Rocket Lab focuses on launch services, spacecraft manufacturing and integrated space systems that support orbital missions from launch through on-orbit operations. Intuitive Machines specializes in lunar landers, space communications and mission infrastructure designed to enable long-term lunar exploration and surface operations.
Our choice at the moment is Intuitive Machines, supported by its more attractive valuation and slightly stronger earnings estimate trends compared to Rocket Lab.
Rocket Lab currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), while Intuitive Machines carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Shares of Motorola (MSI - Free Report) have gained 0.9% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $404.33, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $506.83 indicates a potential upside of 25.4%.
The mean estimate comprises 12 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $21.17. While the lowest estimate of $465.00 indicates a 15% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 31.1% to reach $530.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is a much-coveted metric for investors, solely banking on this metric to make an investment decision may not be wise at all. That's because the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable.
However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in MSI. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in MSIThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.1%, as one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revision.
Moreover, MSI currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much MSI could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
The market expects Scorpio Tankers (STNG - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis shipping company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $5.14 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +264.5%.
Revenues are expected to be $380.77 million, up 70.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 19.03% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Scorpio Tankers?For Scorpio Tankers, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Scorpio Tankers 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 Scorpio Tankers would post earnings of $2.73 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.02, delivering a surprise of +10.62%.
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.
Scorpio Tankers 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 ResultsKirby (KEX - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Transportation - Shipping industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $1.7 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +1.8%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $862.55 million, up 0.8% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Kirby has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +2.66%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggests that Kirby 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 Crocs (CROX - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis footwear company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $4.32 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +2.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.15 billion, down 0.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.34% 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 Crocs?For Crocs, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.12%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Crocs 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 Crocs would post earnings of $2.78 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.99, delivering a surprise of +7.55%.
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.
Crocs 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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SummaryNorthrop Grumman delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with 5% sales growth, a record $104.7B backlog, and raised 2026 guidance despite headline margin pressure.NOC's margin compression stemmed from isolated program issues (SiAW, GEM 63XL), while core segments operated near historical margin levels and cash flow surged.2026 guidance now implies $44B in sales, $28.60–$29.10 EPS, and $3.1–$3.5B in free cash flow, with B-21, Sentinel, and national security space as key growth drivers.I maintain a Strong Buy rating with a $656 base case price target (25% upside), citing stable growth, a robust backlog, and future shareholder return potential post-CapEx cycle.Looking for more investing ideas like this one? Get them exclusively at The Aerospace Forum. Learn More » Getty Images
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The global drone market is soaring to new heights and is projected to more than double from $69 billion to $148 billion by 2036, according to business research firm IDTechEx. This explosive growth is being driven by geopolitical conflicts around the world, which have showcased the undeniable impact of low-cost drones.
The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia has served as a demonstration of how drones have evolved from niche tools into dominant forces. With combat drones costing a few thousand dollars, Ukraine has proved that these aerial machines can neutralize multimillion-dollar tanks and armored vehicles.
For investors seeking exposure to the growing drone industry, Red Cat Holdings (RCAT +2.43%) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS +5.70%) are two drone stocks that stand out. Here's why.
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The U.S. is aggressively expanding its drone program As part of the U.S.'s efforts to "Unleash American Drone Dominance," the Pentagon has initiated a $1.1 billion program to mass-produce and field thousands of cheap drone systems costing between $3,000 and $5,000 to eliminate reliance on foreign sources and effectively counter adversaries.
As part of the program, the U.S. government is taking a new approach to how the military buys technology, shifting away from a slow bureaucratic contracting process toward merit-based field trials. The goal is to create a high-stakes testing ground where commercial manufacturers must prove the effectiveness of their drones in combat and their ability to scale to survive.
The program features "gauntlets" spread across four phases, which put manufacturers' equipment to the test in real-world battle scenarios. Here, drones are put into the hands of active-duty military pilots and front-line operators, who are given two hours to learn the systems and master controls before putting them into live simulated combat scenarios.
The first gauntlet was run in February this year and featured 25 companies. In addition, the phase two qualifier was held in Camp Grayling, Michigan, where 49 companies were tested for day and night navigation under complex radio-jamming and electronic warfare conditions.
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Red Cat is moving forward in the drone dominance gauntlets Red Cat's subsidiary, Teal Drones, was one of the companies selected to move on to the next phase of the gauntlet challenges. With its advancement, the company is the only publicly traded, pure-play drone stock that remains standing as part of the challenge.
Up next for Red Cat is proving it can manufacture and deliver 120 combat-ready kamikaze drones in a tight five-week window before the next gauntlet challenge at Fort Carson, Colorado, in August.
Kratos specializes in high-tech AI-powered drones Kratos Defense was another company participating in the gauntlet challenges. However, the challenge's design favored agile companies with optimized supply chains built to deliver low-cost tactical drones quickly, and the company was eliminated after the phase two qualification stage.
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But it's not over for Kratos by any means. The company specializes in high-end collaborative combat aircraft. Its XQ-58A Valkyrie is an AI-controlled autonomous aircraft that flies alongside manned fighter jets like the F-35. These units cost millions of dollars each and have large profit margins that smaller drone start-ups cannot compete with.
In January, the U.S. Marine Corps selected Kratos and partner Northrop Grumman to develop this wingman drone, which serves several roles, including conducting scout missions, absorbing enemy fire, jamming radar systems, and engaging enemy targets. And at a cost of $3 million to $4 million, it's drastically cheaper than an $80 million to $100 million F-35 fighter jet.
These two stocks provide investors with exposure to the growing drone industry For investors seeking exposure to a pure-play drone start-up, Red Cat is emerging as an appealing option. But bear in mind that the stock carries significant risk, as it still has to navigate through the gauntlet of challenges ahead while spending big to scale up its manufacturing capabilities.
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Kratos is a more established player with exposure to drones and other defense technologies, including infrastructure, software, electronic warfare, and propulsion systems across defense sectors. The company also faces high cash spend as it expands its facilities, but it has promising upside with its multibillion-dollar backlog.
As geopolitical tensions remain high and new technologies emerge, warfare is evolving, and the drone market is one area of rapid growth. For aggressive investors looking to capitalize on that long-term growth, Red Cat and Kratos are two drone stocks to invest in today.
The price trend for Coursera (COUR - Free Report) has been bearish lately and the stock has lost 7% over the past two weeks. However, the formation of a hammer chart pattern in its last trading session indicates that the stock could witness a trend reversal soon, as bulls might have gained significant control over the price to help it find support.
While the formation of a hammer pattern is a technical indication of nearing a bottom with potential exhaustion of selling pressure, rising optimism among Wall Street analysts about the future earnings of this online learning platform is a solid fundamental factor that enhances the prospects of a trend reversal for the stock.
Understanding Hammer Chart and the Technique to Trade ItThis is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'
In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.
When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.
Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.
Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.
Here's What Makes the Trend Reversal More Likely for COURThere has been an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions for COUR lately, which can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 181.5%. What it means is that the sell-side analysts covering COUR are majorly in agreement that the company will report better earnings than they predicted earlier.
If this is not enough, you should note that COUR currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of Coursera, a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis biopharmaceutical company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.24 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +111.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $894.32 million, up 30.1% 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 the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Neurocrine?For Neurocrine, 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 +3.77%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.
So, this combination indicates that Neurocrine will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Neurocrine would post earnings of $1.68 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.94, delivering a surprise of +15.48%.
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.
Neurocrine appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry, Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS - Free Report) , is soon expected to post loss of $0.91 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -205.8%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $189.93 million, down 58% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Ionis Pharmaceuticals has been revised 4.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +3.30%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Ionis Pharmaceuticals will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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The upcoming report from Paccar (PCAR - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share, indicating a decline of 2.9% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $7.1 billion, representing an increase of 2% year over year.
Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 2.6% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.
In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Paccar metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts expect 'Sales and Revenues- Financial Services' to come in at $539.88 million. The estimate suggests a change of -1.4% year over year.
The consensus estimate for 'Sales and Revenues- Parts' stands at $1.78 billion. The estimate points to a change of +3.2% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Sales and Revenues- Truck' will reach $5.15 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -1.8%.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Truck deliveries - Total' of 37,871 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 39,300 .
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Truck deliveries - Other' should come in at 5,256 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 5,700 .
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Truck deliveries - Europe' should arrive at 10,951 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 10,600 .
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Truck deliveries - U.S and Canada' reaching 21,664 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 23,000 .
Analysts predict that the 'Pretax Profit- Financial Services' will reach $115.96 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $123.20 million.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Pretax Profit- Parts' will likely reach $441.87 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $416.50 million.
Analysts forecast 'Pretax Profit- Truck' to reach $220.92 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $308.80 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
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Paccar shares have witnessed a change of +12% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), PCAR is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Investors in ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. (ACR - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Aug. 21, 2026 $20.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.
What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.
What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for ACRES Commercial shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, ACRES Commercial is a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) in the REIT and Equity Trust industry that ranks in the Bottom 23% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, no analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one analyst has revised the estimate downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from 17 cents per share to 15 cents in that period.
Given the way analysts feel about ACRES Commercial right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.
Chewy: Steady Revenue ExpansionChewy (CHWY -3.48%) functions as an online retailer in the United States, selling food, supplies, and medications for companion animals.
While launching a consolidated private-label brand called Chewy Made, it reported a net income margin of approximately 1% for the quarter ended May 3, 2026.
Petco Health and Wellness: Flat Revenue TrendPetco Health and Wellness (WOOF -4.28%) provides veterinary care, grooming, training services, and consumables through its digital platforms and physical retail locations.
While it reported a return to positive comparable-store sales growth, it posted a gross margin of approximately 38% for the quarter ended May 2, 2026.
Why Revenue Matters for Retail InvestorsRevenue here refers to the data provider's standardized income-statement revenue line item, and it helps investors understand the total amount of money a business brings in before any operating expenses are deducted.
Quarterly Revenue for Chewy and Petco Health and WellnessQuarter (Period End)Chewy RevenuePetco Health and Wellness RevenueQ3 2024$2.9 billion (period ended July 2024)$1.5 billion (period ended Aug. 2024)Q4 2024$2.9 billion (period ended Oct. 2024)$1.5 billion (period ended Nov. 2024)Q1 2025$3.2 billion (period ended Feb. 2025)$1.6 billion (period ended Feb. 2025)Q2 2025$3.1 billion (period ended May 2025)$1.5 billion (period ended May 2025)Q3 2025$3.1 billion (period ended Aug. 2025)$1.5 billion (period ended Aug. 2025)Q4 2025$3.1 billion (period ended Nov. 2025)$1.5 billion (period ended Nov. 2025)Q1 2026$3.3 billion (period ended Feb. 2026)$1.5 billion (period ended Jan. 2026)Q2 2026$3.3 billion (period ended May 2026)$1.5 billion (period ended May 2026)Data source: Company filings.
Foolish TakeWhile neither of these petcare companies is a high-flying growth stock anymore, I’d argue that Chewy offers vastly superior growth potential. In contrast, Petco might be more interesting for deep-value investors looking for a turnaround. In their last quarter, Chewy grew sales by 8%, and Petco’s revenue remained flat.
This difference in sales growth is also pretty clearly reflected in each stock’s valuation. Chewy currently trades at 0.7 times sales and 19 times EBITDA, while Petco trades at 0.12 times sales and 10 times EBITDA, both deeply discounted. However, one thing investors should know is that Chewy has a slight net cash balance, whereas Petco has a massive $2.3 billion in debt versus its diminutive market cap of $750 million. This makes Petco a much more vulnerable company compared to Chewy and helps explain its deeply discounted valuation.
Ultimately, I much prefer Chewy for the long term thanks to its better balance sheet, steady growth prospects, leadership position in its e-commerce niche, and loyal customers. Furthermore, Chewy generates 84% of its sales from Autoship repurchases (such as dog food), creating a massive recurring revenue base month after month. Lastly, Chewy has several developments in the works that should have driven its profit margins higher, including:
Chewy Vet Care clinicsprivate label goodshealth and wellness productsadvertisingHigher efficiencies from Autoship as it keeps expandingI would only be interested in buying Chewy today and will likely continue doing so for myself and my daughter while it trades near 52-week lows, despite reporting solid operational results.
Xcel Energy (XEL - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis utility is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +5.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $3.58 billion, up 9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.58% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Xcel?For Xcel, 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 -0.32%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Xcel 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 Xcel would post earnings of $0.91 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.91, delivering no surprise.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
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.
Xcel doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
The market expects Weyerhaeuser (WY - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While 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 timber and paper products company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -33.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.79 billion, down 4.7% 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 Weyerhaeuser?For Weyerhaeuser, 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 -13.46%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Weyerhaeuser 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 Weyerhaeuser would post earnings of $0.04 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.11, delivering a surprise of +175.00%.
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.
Weyerhaeuser doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerUFP Industries (UFPI - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Building Products - Wood industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $1.44 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of -15.3%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $1.81 billion, down 1.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for UFP Industries has remained unchanged. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of -3.25%, reflecting a lower Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that UFP Industries will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company could not beat consensus EPS estimates in any of the last four quarters.
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The market expects Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis advisory, broking and solutions company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.13 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.43 billion, up 7.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.32% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Willis Towers Watson?For Willis Towers Watson, 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 +0.34%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Willis Towers Watson will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Willis Towers Watson would post earnings of $3.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.72, delivering a surprise of +3.62%.
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.
Willis Towers Watson appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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The upcoming report from Waste Management (WM - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.99 per share, indicating an increase of 3.7% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $6.71 billion, representing an increase of 4.4% year over year.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone an upward revision of 0.7% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.
In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Waste Management metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts expect 'Net Operating revenues- WM Renewable Energy' to come in at $169.01 million. The estimate indicates a change of +47% from the prior-year quarter.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net Operating revenues- Recycling Processing and Sales' of $396.54 million. The estimate indicates a change of +4.1% from the prior-year quarter.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net Operating revenues- WM Healthcare Solutions' reaching $647.15 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +0.2%.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Internal Revenue Growth - Period-to-Period Change - Total - As a % of Total Company' will reach 4.6%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 19.0% in the same quarter last year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Internal Revenue Growth - Period-to-Period Change - Acquisitions - As a % of Total Company' should arrive at 0.4%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 13.7% in the same quarter last year.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Internal Revenue Growth - Period-to-Period Change - Total average yield - As a % of Total Company' should come in at 4.2%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 3.3% in the same quarter of the previous year.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Internal Revenue Growth - Period-to-Period Change - Internal revenue growth - As a % of Total Company' will reach 4.1%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 5.4%.
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Shares of Waste Management have demonstrated returns of +5.9% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), WM is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when XPO (XPO - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis freight management company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +41.9%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.28 billion, up 9.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.52% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for XPO?For XPO, 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 +0.37%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that XPO 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 XPO would post earnings of $0.89 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.01, delivering a surprise of +13.48%.
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.
XPO 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.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAmong the stocks in the Zacks Transportation - Truck industry, Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.52 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +19.7%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $1.54 billion, up 9.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Old Dominion has been revised 2.8% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +1.02%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggests that Old Dominion will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
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To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
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Stock to Watch: W.R. Berkley (WRB - Free Report) Founded in 1967 and based in Greenwich, CT, W.R. Berkley Corp. is a Fortune 500 company. It is one of the nation’s largest commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. The company offers a variety of insurance services from reinsurance to workers’ comp third-party administrators (TPAs) across the United States and in 87 other countries.
WRB is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 15.27; value investors should take notice.
Four analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $4.74 per share. WRB also boasts an average earnings surprise of +8.4%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, WRB should be on investors' short list.
The market expects Western Union (WU - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While 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 money transfer company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +2.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.01 billion, down 1.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.67% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. 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 Western Union?For Western Union, 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 -6.50%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Western Union 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 Western Union would post earnings of $0.4 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.25, delivering a surprise of -37.50%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Western Union doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerPaypal (PYPL - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $1.28 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of -8.6%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $8.51 billion, up 2.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Paypal has been revised 0.2% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of -0.02%, reflecting a lower Most Accurate Estimate.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Paypal will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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French oil major TotalEnergies earns about $400 million annually from selling liquefied natural gas cargoes from Russia's Yamal LNG plant, TotalEnergies' CEO told analysts on a results call on Thursday.
For the quarter ended June 2026, EQT Corporation (EQT - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.81 billion, up 13.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.39, compared to $0.45 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.83 billion, representing a surprise of -1.36%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -4.88%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.41.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how EQT performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Natural gas - Average natural gas price, including cash settled derivatives: $2.51 versus $2.57 estimated by four analysts on average.Average Sales Price - Oil price: $70.14 versus $76.40 estimated by four analysts on average.Average daily sales volume - Total: 6,972.00 MMcfe/D compared to the 6,556.10 MMcfe/D average estimate based on four analysts.Average Sales Price - Natural gas price: $3.05 versus $2.54 estimated by four analysts on average.Oil - Sales volume: 468.00 MBBL compared to the 489.79 MBBL average estimate based on three analysts.Sales Volume - Total: 634,474.00 MMcfe versus 598,398.30 MMcfe estimated by three analysts on average.Operating revenues- Sales of natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil: $1.61 billion compared to the $1.7 billion average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -5.3% year over year.Revenues from contracts with customers- NGLs sales: $152.91 million compared to the $176.18 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +5.4% year over year.Operating revenues- Pipeline and other: $155.29 million compared to the $152.17 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +13.1% year over year.Natural gas sales, including cash settled derivatives: $1.5 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $1.43 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.2%.Total natural gas and liquids sales, including cash settled derivatives: $1.68 billion compared to the $1.75 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +5.2% year over year.Revenues from contracts with customers- Oil sales: $32.79 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $32.37 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +102.6%.View all Key Company Metrics for EQT here>>>
Shares of EQT have returned +4.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways EQT highlighted Q2 production outperformance, higher 2026 guidance and demand-linked growth plansEQT signed power-linked gas contracts, an LNG deal and closed the Blackline Midstream acquisition.EQT is nearing its $5 billion net debt target and plans cash deployment for buybacks. EQT Corporation (EQT - Free Report) used its second-quarter call to press a forward-looking message that went well beyond a modest earnings miss. Management centered the discussion on production outperformance, new power-linked gas contracts and a sharper view that Appalachian demand growth is becoming a multiyear structural tailwind.
That framing mattered because executives also paired it with higher 2026 production guidance, lower maintenance capital expectations, and a more explicit capital allocation stance as leverage moves toward target.
EQT Leans on Operating OutperformanceChief executive officer Toby Rice said second-quarter results again showcased the value of EQT’s integrated platform, with the company drilling a more than 29,000-foot lateral while also setting basin and company drilling records. He tied that operating execution directly to capital efficiency and shareholder returns.
The financial backdrop was solid even with headline misses versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Adjusted EPS was $0.39 versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.41, while revenue was $1.81 billion versus $1.83 billion. Sales volume reached 634 Bcfe, above the high end of guidance, and free cash flow attributable to EQT was $330 million.
Chief financial officer Jeremy Knop said the company exceeded expectations across production, price realizations, operating costs and capital spending, underscoring how low on the cost curve EQT believes it sits.
EQT Raises 2026 Production ViewRice and Knop both pointed to compression work as the main reason EQT lifted full-year 2026 production guidance by about 90 Bcfe at the midpoint while trimming full-year capital spending guidance by $25 million. The earnings release now calls for 2,375 Bcfe to 2,450 Bcfe of sales volume in 2026.
Management said the gains are coming from both stronger base production and better new-well performance. In Q&A, Rice said turned-in-line performance was running about 8% ahead of type curve expectations, while compression projects were also extending flat times and lowering decline rates on older wells.
That point stood out because EQT framed compression as more than a one-quarter benefit. Knop said the company is still recalibrating its models, implying the full impact on sustaining capital and type curves is still being worked through internally.
EQT Pushes Into Premium Demand MarketsA central call theme was commercial momentum. Knop highlighted a 10-year agreement with Competitive Power Ventures to supply 325,000 Dth per day to the CPV Shay Energy Center in West Virginia, with pricing linked to PJM power prices instead of a gas index.
Management portrayed that structure as a differentiator. In response to a Barclays analyst, Knop said the contract gives EQT direct exposure to power market tightness without requiring capital, and he signaled openness to more deals with similar pricing mechanics.
Executives also argued the opportunity set is widening. Rice said EQT sees more than 45 Appalachia demand and takeaway projects under construction or under evaluation, totaling nearly 20 Bcf per day of potential demand, with future growth tied to contracted demand rather than growth for its own sake.
EQT Accelerates Midstream and LNG MovesThe company also used the quarter to advance infrastructure and market-access initiatives. EQT pulled forward $85 million of capital contributions tied to MVP Southgate after receiving key regulatory approvals and said construction is now targeted for completion by year-end 2026.
On LNG, EQT signed a five-year offtake agreement for about 0.5 million tonnes per annum beginning in 2028. Knop said the deal should add roughly $45 million to 2028 free cash flow at recent strip pricing and helps EQT build LNG capabilities ahead of its larger portfolio starting in 2030.
EQT also closed the $77 million Blackline Midstream acquisition. Knop described it as an adjacency with a projected 20% free cash flow yield under the base case, giving EQT more optionality around propane storage, logistics and commercial optimization.
EQT Gets More Explicit on BuybacksThe other notable tone shift came around capital allocation. Knop said EQT is nearing its long-term net debt target of $5 billion and intends in the near term to accumulate cash that can be deployed aggressively into buybacks during cyclical downturns. Net debt was $5.5 billion at quarter-end.
When UBS asked how much cash EQT wants on hand, Knop said management could be comfortable holding up to a few billion dollars to stay countercyclical. He added that at current prices the company would look to be more aggressive with repurchases.
That answer sharpened the message from prepared remarks. EQT is presenting buybacks not as a residual use of cash, but as a core piece of the next phase of value creation alongside selective midstream and demand-linked growth investments.
EQT Leaves a More Assertive MessageBy the end of the call, management’s posture was clear. Rice emphasized that EQT wants direct exposure to Appalachian demand growth, improved pricing and infrastructure bottlenecks, while remaining disciplined about any future volume growth.
Knop reinforced that stance in several Q&A exchanges, arguing EQT can reallocate volumes, benefit from tighter basis markets and still avoid chasing uneconomic supply growth. The broader takeaway was a company trying to turn scale, integration and commercial creativity into a higher-margin growth profile.
Zacks Signals are MixedEQT carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), along with a Value Score of B, Growth Score of A, Momentum Score of C, and VGM Score of B. Under the Zacks framework, stronger style grades are more favorable, and A or B scores indicate better expected near-term style performance. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Still, the Zacks system treats the rank as the first screen, and the Style Score Education guide says Style Scores complement but do not override a weak rank. It states that stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or #5 (Strong Sell) should not be bought even if they carry strong style grades, while also noting that ranks can change as earnings estimate revisions move after a report.
Earnings are arguably the most important single number on a company's quarterly financial report. Wall Street clearly dives into all of the other metrics and management's input, but the EPS figure helps cut through all the noise.
We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.
Hunting for 'earnings whispers' or companies poised to beat their quarterly earnings estimates is a somewhat common practice. But that doesn't make it easy. One way that has been proven to work is by using the Zacks Earnings ESP tool.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Expected Surprise Prediction, or ESP, works by locking in on the most up-to-date analyst earnings revisions because they can be more accurate than estimates from weeks or even months before the actual release date. The thinking is pretty straightforward: analysts who provide earnings estimates closer to the report are likely to have more information.
Now that we understand the basic idea, let's look at how the Expected Surprise Prediction works. The ESP is calculated by comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the percentage difference between the two giving us the Zacks ESP figure.
Bringing together a positive earnings ESP alongside a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better has helped stocks report a positive earnings surprise 70% of the time. Furthermore, by using these parameters, investors have seen 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Most stocks, about 60%, fall into the #3 (Hold) category, and they are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with a #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) rating, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market, with Strong Buy stocks outperforming more than any other rank.
Should You Consider Expedia?The final step today is to look at a stock that meets our ESP qualifications. Expedia (EXPE - Free Report) earns a #2 (Buy) 13 days from its next quarterly earnings release on August 5, 2026, and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $5.84 a share.
By taking the percentage difference between the $5.84 Most Accurate Estimate and the $5.41 Zacks Consensus Estimate, Expedia has an Earnings ESP of +7.86%. Investors should also know that EXPE is one of a large group of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
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