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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) reported mixed results for the third quarter on Monday.

Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company announced it signed a memorandum of understanding with California Resources Corporation (NYSE:CRC) and its carbon management business, Carbon TerraVault, to jointly evaluate and target the potential development of 1 gigawatt or more of solid-oxide fuel cell power generation paired with carbon capture and storage in California.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS], a global data and AI company, announced that it has been recognized as Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group Customer Experience Management (CXM) PEAK Matrix Assessment – Americas 2026 report.

The Everest Group report evaluated 63 leading customer experience management providers on their ability to meet enterprise needs and deliver scalable, secure and high-impact CXM solutions through AI-enabled operations, domain expertise, operational resilience, and proven execution capabilities. EXL was recognized as a Leader and Star Performer for its deep domain experience, speed and flexibility of solutions, and strength in customer experience transformation. EXL advanced its standing from a Major Contributor in the 2025 report to a Leader and Star Performer in 2026.

“EXL has emerged as a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group’s Customer Experience Management (CXM) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 – Americas, supported by strong growth in its overall and digital CXM business, deeper penetration across healthcare, e-commerce, retail and distribution and increasing traction for transformation-led engagements,” said Chhandak Biswas, vice president, Everest Group. “Its EXL Customer Experience Suite, including CX proprietary IP, strengthens its ability to combine interaction intelligence, journey redesign, conversational AI and observability with broader CX advisory and implementation capabilities. Its strong buyer recognition for execution and CX transformation, further supports its move from a Major Contender to a Leader.”

The report cited EXL’s ability to deliver strong client outcomes through customer experience transformation, strategic partnerships, and flexible execution models. The report also highlighted EXL's investments in AI-enabled CX capabilities, analytics, automation, and proprietary technologies that help organizations improve customer experiences, enhance operational performance, and achieve measurable business results.

“We’re proud to earn this Leader and Star Performer designation and, in the process, help our clients meet their new challenges and deliver better CX, said Shashank Verma, senior vice president and global head of customer service transformation at EXL. “Customer experience is shifting from standalone AI tools to human-integrated AI and agentic workflow, with a greater emphasis on governance and measurable outcomes.”

Read the Everest Group 2026 report and learn how EXL is helping organizations navigate the next generation of customer experience. For more information about EXL’s AI solutions, click here.

About EXL

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL propels enterprises to go beyond AI ambition to impact by combining the power of data, AI, and deep industry context with trusted execution. Our clients include the world's leading corporations across insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have over 74,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit http://www.exlservice.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to EXL's operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond EXL’s control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning EXL’s possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These statements may include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of management's experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although EXL believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect EXL’s actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors, which include our ability to maintain and grow client demand, our ability to hire and retain sufficiently trained employees, and our ability to accurately estimate and/or manage costs, rising interest rates, rising inflation and recessionary economic trends, are discussed in more detail in EXL’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including EXL’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made herein, or elsewhere, speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible to predict these events or how they may affect EXL. EXL has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by federal securities laws.

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Marathon Petroleum (MPC -1.72%) reported third-quarter net income of $7.4 billion, or $26.59 per share, up from $1.4 billion a year ago. Shares rose about 1.4% in pre-market trading. Higher refining margins, not more volume or lower costs, drove nearly all of it, so the quarter says more about the market than about the business. The company is returning cash fast, but the profit depends on margins staying wide.

Key Numbers

Adjusted EBITDA: $11.7 billion, versus $3.2 billion.
Refining & Marketing margin: $45.70 per barrel, versus $17.60.
Adjusted EPS: $26.93, versus $3.01.
Crude capacity utilization: 100%, versus 95%.

What It Means
Refiners can't sell more than their plants can process, so a quarter like this comes from price, not volume. Operating costs per barrel were flat, so nearly every extra dollar of margin reached profit.

Margins this wide rarely last. The release gives no margin outlook for the fourth quarter, and it guides throughput lower, to about 3.1 million barrels a day.

Midstream provides the steadier cash. Its adjusted EBITDA rose 10%, and a higher distribution from the company's pipeline partnership will flow to MPC.

What to Watch Next
Watch fourth-quarter refining margins, which drive profit almost one for one. Also track how the Mid-Continent sale proceeds are redeployed once the deal closes at year-end.

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Expro Group Holdings (XPRO - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -24.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oil and gas pipe provider would post earnings of $0.13 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.15, delivering a surprise of +15.38%.

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

Expro Group Holdings, which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry, posted revenues of $439.94 million for the quarter ended September 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.36%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $411.36 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Expro Group Holdings shares have added about 18.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.2%.

What's Next for Expro Group Holdings?While Expro Group Holdings has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Expro Group Holdings was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.35 on $450 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.85 on $1.66 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines is currently in the bottom 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Enbridge (ENB - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 6.

This oil and natural gas transportation and power transmission company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

Enbridge's revenues are expected to be $10.32 billion, down 2.9% from the year-ago quarter.

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Stock to Watch: TransUnion (TRU - Free Report) Headquartered in Chicago, IL, TransUnion is one of the leading global providers of risk and information solutions to businesses and consumers. The company provides consumer reports, risk scores, analytical services and decision-making capabilities to businesses. What sets TransUnion apart are its distinctive and comprehensive datasets, next-generation technology and analytics and decision-making capabilities, which enable it to deliver insights across the complete consumer lifecycle. TransUnion has domain expertise across key industry verticals, including insurance, healthcare and financial services. It also serves verticals such as wireless, real estate and general commercial and business information. Its combination of nationwide consumer credit data and comprehensive public records data helps customers predict behavior, assess risk and address a broader set of business issues. The company has also expanded into fraud, marketing, communications and advanced analytics solutions.

TRU 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 16.3; value investors should take notice.

For fiscal 2026, seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $4.86 per share. TRU boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.4%.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Celsius Holdings To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Celsius Holdings between February 21, 2025 and June 3, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 3, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Celsius Holdings, Inc. ("Celsius Holdings" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CELH) and reminds investors of the November 3, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (i) Defendants' products failed to adequately disclose the cardiac risks of consuming Alani Nu products; (ii) by marketing Alani Nu drinks to consumers under the age of 18, the Company was marketing its products to individuals who were particularly susceptible to known health risks posed by those products; (iii) the foregoing created a non-speculative risk that Alani Nu consumers would suffer potentially fatal adverse health events; (iv) the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a significant negative impact on the Company's business and reputation; and (v) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On April 9, 2026, NBC News and local news outlet MyRGV reported that the family of 17-year old Texas cheerleader Larissa Rodriguez had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against distributors of Alani Nu, alleging that Rodriguez died from an enlarged heart caused by drinking Alani Nu energy drinks and that the drinks "had inadequate warnings about the serious cardiac risks" of drinking Alani Nu. On this news, Celsius's stock price fell $1.52 per share, or 4.18%, to close at $34.86 per share on April 10, 2026.

On June 4, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into Celsius over concerns that its high-caffeine energy drinks are being marketed to children and teens, specifically examining whether Celsius and its Alani Nu subsidiary had violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misrepresenting the safety of their products. On news of the investigation, Celsius's stock price fell $2.26 per share, or 7.53%, to close at $27.75 per share on June 4, 2026.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Celsius Holdings's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Celsius Holdings class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/CELH or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Celsius Holdings Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the Celsius Holdings securities fraud lawsuit about?

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) on behalf of investors who purchased the company's securities during the Class Period. The lawsuit alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose that Alani Nu products did not adequately warn consumers of cardiac risks associated with their consumption, and that the company allegedly marketed those products to individuals under the age of 18 who were particularly susceptible to those known health risks. The complaint further alleges that these undisclosed facts created a non-speculative risk that Alani Nu consumers could suffer potentially fatal adverse health events. On April 9, 2026, news reports emerged about a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a 17-year-old Texas cheerleader who allegedly died from an enlarged heart attributed to Alani Nu consumption, causing Celsius's stock to decline approximately 4.18%. The allegations were compounded on June 4, 2026, when the Texas Attorney General announced an investigation into whether Celsius and its Alani Nu subsidiary violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misrepresenting product safety, causing a further stock decline of approximately 7.53%.

Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) on the NASDAQ exchange between February 21, 2025 and June 3, 2026, inclusive, may be eligible to participate in this class action lawsuit. Eligibility to participate is not limited to those who apply to serve as lead plaintiff; any investor who purchased Celsius Holdings securities during the Class Period and suffered losses may potentially share in any recovery obtained. Investors are encouraged to review their trading records to determine whether their purchases fall within the defined Class Period. Those with questions about their eligibility are encouraged to consult with counsel to evaluate their options.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?

A lead plaintiff is a court-appointed representative who serves on behalf of all class members and plays an active role in overseeing the litigation, including working with counsel to direct the prosecution of the case. Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, any member of the proposed class may move the court for appointment as lead plaintiff, and the court generally appoints the movant with the largest financial interest in the relief sought who also satisfies applicable legal requirements. The deadline to file a motion for appointment as lead plaintiff is the lead plaintiff deadline applicable to this case, and investors wishing to be considered for this role must act before that date. Importantly, investors are not required to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in order to participate in the lawsuit or to share in any monetary recovery that may result. Those interested in the lead plaintiff role are encouraged to consult with qualified securities litigation counsel promptly to allow sufficient time to prepare and file the necessary motion.

Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Celsius Holdings securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.

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Recognition reflects strengths in integrated external workforce programs supported by AI-enabled technology and advisory services

Facts at a Glance:

Everest Group named KellyOCG an MSP Leader for the 12th consecutive year, and a services procurement Leader for the eighth straight year.Everest Group cited the benefits of the KellyOCG integrated external workforce program and the unified enterprise talent management model at Kelly.Everest Group also highlighted investments by KellyOCG in the Sevayo® workforce technology platform, including new AI, automation, and analytics features.
TROY, Mich., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KellyOCG®, the outsourcing and consulting group of Kelly® (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a global workforce strategy and solutions provider, has been named a Leader on Everest Group’s 2026 PEAK Matrix® for both Contingent Workforce Management (CWM)/Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Services Procurement/Statement of Work (SOW). This marks the 12th consecutive year KellyOCG has been positioned as an MSP Leader and the eighth straight year it has been named a services procurement Leader by Everest Group.

“Clients are asking for more than managed programs. They want one connected view of every talent channel, from contingent labor and SOW to direct sourcing and independent workers,” said Debra Timmerman, president, global MSP solutions, KellyOCG. “Being positioned as a Leader on both assessments reflects the work our team has done to bring those channels together under common governance, with our Sevayo® workforce technology platform giving clients the insights to act on it.”

Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® provides an objective, data-driven assessment of global CWM/MSP and services procurement/SOW providers based on market impact, vision, and capability. Providers are assessed in seven categories: market adoption, portfolio mix, value delivered, scope of services offered, innovation and investments, delivery footprint, and vision and strategy. They are positioned as Leaders, Major Contenders, or Aspirants. The 2026 assessments evaluated 41 providers in CWM/MSP and 25 in services procurement/SOW, based on 12-month trailing deal activity through December 2025.

Everest Group noted that KellyOCG has adopted an integrated external workforce model, which brings contingent labor, services procurement, direct sourcing, independent contractor and freelancer management, and human cloud under a common framework. Everest Group also highlighted the strengths of the enterprise talent management approach that unifies contingent staffing, MSP, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and consulting under a single global structure.

KellyOCG continues to strengthen its Sevayo platform as the experience and orchestration layer across its contingent workforce management ecosystem, connecting vendor management systems, applicant tracking systems, procurement, analytics, and specialized technology platforms. Everest Group noted Sevayo’s analytics and prescriptive intelligence features that support unified analytics and natural language querying, along with Sevayo’s use of AI for conversational intake, workforce decision support, SOW validation, workforce classification, and compliance assessment.

In services procurement/SOW, Everest Group pointed to the modular delivery and dedicated procurement expertise at KellyOCG, spanning SOW administration, sourcing, supplier selection and negotiation, benchmarking, category strategy, and procurement advisory. These services are available as stand-alone modules or within broader end-to-end programs.

“KellyOCG is evolving its CWM approach around external workforce orchestration, bringing together multiple talent channels, technology, and advisory capabilities within a robust and integrated operating model,” said Lokesh Goyal, vice president, Everest Group. “KellyOCG has built comprehensive services procurement capabilities, supported by its procurement and category expertise, modular service offerings, and experience across the SOW lifecycle.”

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KellyOCG connects companies with the talented people they need to fuel and grow their business through our unrivaled global talent supply chain and leading workforce offerings including managed service provider (MSP), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and total talent solutions. We combine decades of people industry experience with proprietary insights and a continued focus on technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization's unique workforce needs and can start it on its journey to total talent management. Our ability to anticipate what's next for talent solutions drives us to challenge the status quo, making us a trusted partner for our global client portfolio, which spans leading industries across North America, APAC, and EMEA.

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At Kelly® (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), we don't just understand the future of work, we're defining it. For over 80 years, we've sourced specialized talent, built agile workforces, and shaped growth strategies for employers around the world. Today, our recruiting, outsourcing, and consulting services provide the talent and solutions organizations need to move faster and grow smarter. We deliver meaningful impact by connecting people to work that enriches their lives, and companies to people who drive innovation and growth. Each year, we place more than 375,000 job seekers in new roles spanning science, engineering, technology, telecom, education, manufacturing, and more.

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Everest Group is a leading global research firm helping business leaders make confident decisions. Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® assessments provide the analysis and insights enterprises need to make critical selection decisions about global services providers, locations, and products and solutions within various market segments. Likewise, providers of these services, products, and solutions, look to the PEAK Matrix® to gauge and calibrate their offerings against others in the industry or market. Find further details and in-depth content at www.everestgrp.com.

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Wall Street analysts forecast that EOG Resources (EOG - Free Report) will report quarterly earnings of $4.45 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year increase of 64.2%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $7.54 billion, exhibiting an increase of 28.9% compared to the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone an upward revision of 12.8% 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.

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

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

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

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenues- Natural Gas' will reach $1.02 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +44.7% from the prior-year quarter.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenues- Crude Oil and Condensate' of $4.49 billion. The estimate points to a change of +38.6% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues- Natural Gas Liquids' will reach $786.39 million. The estimate suggests a change of +30.2% year over year.

Analysts expect 'Revenues- Gathering, Processing and Marketing' to come in at $1.36 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +15.3% from the prior-year quarter.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Crude Oil and Condensate Volumes per day - Total' should arrive at 549.54 thousands of barrels of oil. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 534.50 thousands of barrels of oil in the same quarter last year.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Natural Gas Liquids Volumes per day - Total' at 344.86 thousands of barrels of oil. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 309.30 thousands of barrels of oil in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Crude Oil Equivalent Volumes per day - Total' reaching 1,414.31 thousands of barrels of oil equivalent. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 1,301.20 thousands of barrels of oil equivalent.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Natural Gas Volumes per day - Total' will likely reach . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of .

Analysts forecast 'Average Crude Oil and Condensate Prices per bbl - Composite' to reach $87.15 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $65.95 in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts predict that the 'Average Natural Gas Liquids Prices per bbl - Composite' will reach $24.97 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $21.25 in the same quarter last year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Total Production' should come in at 130 thousands of barrels of oil equivalent. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 120 thousands of barrels of oil equivalent in the same quarter last year.

The consensus estimate for 'Average Crude Oil and Condensate Prices per bbl - United States' stands at $87.83 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $65.97 in the same quarter last year.

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Shares of EOG Resources have demonstrated returns of +9.6% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.3% change. With a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), EOG is expected to beat the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Key Takeaways Ciena shares have gained 55.5% in a year, outperforming the technology sector and the S&P 500.AI-driven demand, an $8.5 billion backlog and expanding optical solutions support Ciena's growth prospects.CIEN targets at least 30% revenue growth for fiscal 2027, but premium valuation poses a risk. Ciena Corporation’s (CIEN - Free Report) shares have soared 55.5% in the past year, outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the S&P 500 composite’s growth of 9.4% and 11.3%, respectively. The Zacks Communication - Components industry is up 87.5% over the same time frame. The company’s shares have surged 97.4% in the past six months.

The company has also outpaced its peers, Corning Incorporated (GLW - Free Report) , Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET - Free Report) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO - Free Report) . GLW, ANET and CSCO have climbed 44.6%, 6.9% and 40.5%, respectively, in the same time frame.

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Ciena is gaining from AI-driven connectivity demand, its leadership in optical networking, expanding data-center connectivity opportunities and rising operating leverage, supporting sustained long-term growth and market share gains.

Let us take a closer look at CIEN’s fundamentals, key growth drivers, competitive strengths and potential risks to determine whether the stock remains an attractive investment.

Key Factors to ConsiderCiena is gaining from accelerating demand for high-speed optical connectivity, fueled by rising AI investments and expanding data center infrastructure. Increasing bandwidth requirements, network traffic and the need for low-latency connectivity are driving adoption of its optical solutions. The company is benefiting from growing investments across traditional wide-area networks, AI-driven networks and data centers. Management expects its total addressable market to double from approximately $25 billion to $50 billion by 2029, creating substantial opportunities for sustained growth and market share gains.

The company’s strong technological leadership and expanding optical portfolio are strengthening its competitive position. Its WaveLogic 6 Extreme platform continues to witness robust adoption, surpassing the deployment pace of its predecessor, WaveLogic 5e. The company's RLS platform commands approximately 70% market share in disaggregated optical line systems. Meanwhile, its next-generation Hyper-Rail solution, designed to support distributed AI workloads across data centers, is gaining customer traction. Management expects initial customer standardization by the end of 2026, with revenues scaling to several hundred million dollars in fiscal 2027.

Ciena is benefiting from growing demand for interconnect solutions within and around data centers. Its WaveLogic 5 Nano pluggable optics are witnessing strong adoption, with 800ZR shipment volumes more than doubling sequentially in the fiscal third quarter. Ciena is also making progress with its Nitro linear redriver and Vesta co-packaged optical solutions. Sample orders from several anchor customers for Vesta indicate encouraging commercialization prospects. Management expects revenues from its co-packaged optics business to begin in 2027 and accelerate into 2028, providing another avenue for long-term expansion.

The company’s robust order momentum and expanding backlog provide considerable revenue visibility. The company exited the fiscal third quarter with an $8.5 billion backlog, increasing $800 million sequentially. Management anticipates backlog exceeding $10 billion by fiscal 2026-end, supported by strong customer commitments extending through 2029. Direct cloud provider revenues increased more than 80% year over year, while interconnect revenues more than doubled. Growing hyperscaler investments and emerging opportunities among neoscalers are further strengthening the company's long-term growth prospects.

Ciena is also benefiting from improving profitability and operating leverage. Fiscal third-quarter revenues climbed 37% year over year to $1.67 billion, while adjusted operating margin reached a record 22.5%. Adjusted earnings surged 215% to $2.11 per share. Management expects fiscal 2027 revenues to grow at least 30% to $8.3-$8.4 billion, with adjusted operating margins reaching 25-27%. Favorable product mix, pricing discipline and operational efficiencies are expected to support further margin expansion.

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However, Ciena is grappling with persistent supply constraints that could restrict its ability to fulfill accelerating customer demand. Limited availability of critical optical components is expected to keep supply and demand imbalanced through fiscal 2027 and potentially into 2028. The company is making substantial investments to secure additional capacity, which could weigh on near-term cash generation. Management expects operating cash flow to decline in the fourth quarter as payments associated with supply agreements are disbursed. These challenges could temper financial flexibility despite strong growth opportunities.

CIEN’s ValuationCIEN trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) of 39.51X, above the industry’s 24.13X. CSCO, GLW and ANET trade at a forward 12-month P/E of 19.4X, 28.62X and 33.09X, respectively.

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CIEN’s Upward EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for CIEN’s earnings for fiscal 2026 has been revised upward over the past 30 days.

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What Should You Do With CIEN Stock Now?Ciena's strong backlog, rising AI-driven connectivity demand, expanding optical networking portfolio and improving profitability support its long-term growth prospects. Despite supply constraints and premium valuation, the company's upbeat outlook and upward earnings estimate revisions remain encouraging.

New investors can buy CIEN stock to capitalize on its solid growth potential.

Currently, Ciena sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Enpro (NPO - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.99 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +9.92%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this industrial products maker would post earnings of $2.3 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.5, delivering a surprise of +8.7%.

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

Enpro, which belongs to the Zacks Technology Services industry, posted revenues of $350.8 million for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.02%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $286.6 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Enpro shares have added about 25.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.2%.

What's Next for Enpro?While Enpro has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Enpro was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.53 on $339.81 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $9.59 on $1.32 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Technology Services is currently in the top 40% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

TTEC Holdings (TTEC - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026.

This customer engagement management company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +83.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

TTEC Holdings' revenues are expected to be $479.21 million, down 7.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.1 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.13 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +900.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.08 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.02, delivering a surprise of +75%.

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

Hagerty, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $354.24 million for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.66%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $379.99 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Hagerty shares have added about 18.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.2%.

What's Next for Hagerty?While Hagerty has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Hagerty was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.05 on $348.21 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.01 on $1.36 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Property and Casualty is currently in the top 28% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, HCI Group (HCI - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 4.

This property and casualty insurance holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $5.01 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +2.2%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.2% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

HCI Group's revenues are expected to be $248.59 million, up 14.9% from the year-ago quarter.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) securities between February 20, 2026 and August 4, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Chemours offers a range of industrial and specialty chemical products for markets including, as relevant here, refrigeration and air conditioning.

The Chemours Company faces allegations that it materially overstated market demand for its products.  

Investors who purchased Chemours securities during the Class Period and suffered significant losses should contact Robbins LLP for information about the lawsuit and the December 7, 2026 lead plaintiff motion deadline.

Why Was Chemours Sued?

The complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, defendants failed to disclose that:

defendants had materially overstated aftermarket demand for their Opteon products;demand for such products was decreasing because of defendants' overselling Opteon products in the preceding fiscal year;as a result of these undisclosed issues, defendants' financial guidance for the 2026 fiscal year was unreliable; andas a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.Why Did Chemours Stock Drop?

Plaintiff alleges that on August 4, 2026, after market hours, Chemours announced second quarter 2026 financial results. Among other things, the Company reduced its adjusted EBITDA full-year guidance to $775 million to $825 million (from $800 million to $900 million previously). Further, on the accompanying earnings call, management admitted that "[a]s a result of the initial channel fill, aftermarket customers built additional inventory, creating an oversupplied channel heading into 2026." Management further disclosed "from the Q2 and Q3 perspective, there's probably about $65 million of aftermarket sales that realistically, you think about like-for-like probably should have been allocated to more of this year." On this news, Chemours's stock price fell $3.34 per share, or 18.63%, to close at $14.59 per share on August 5, 2026.

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What Can Chemours Shareholders Do Now?

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired The Chemours Company securities during the Class Period may be eligible to serve as lead plaintiff. The lead plaintiff is a court-appointed investor who represents the interests of all class members throughout the litigation. Stockholders who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must move the court no later than December 7, 2026. Contact Robbins LLP for information about the appointment process.

Shareholders do not need to serve as lead plaintiff to share in any potential recovery. Investors who do not seek appointment may remain absent class members.

Does It Cost Anything to Participate?

No. Robbins LLP represents investors on a contingency fee basis, with no upfront or out-of-pocket fees or expenses.

Contact Robbins LLP

Investors seeking additional information about The Chemours Company securities class action may contact Robbins LLP by submitting an inquiry, emailing attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or calling (800) 350-6003.

Why Robbins LLP?

A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, Robbins LLP represents investors in securities fraud and shareholder derivative litigation. We have helped restore more than $2 billion in value to shareholders and secured some of the largest recoveries in shareholder derivative litigation history. 

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Uranium Prices Are Near Historic Highs—So Why Hasn’t Cameco Followed?Chemours NYSE: CC said third-quarter 2026 net sales increased 3% from a year earlier, as pricing momentum in Titanium Technologies and growth in Advanced Performance Materials offset weaker demand in its Thermal & Specialized Solutions business. Adjusted EBITDA was $200 million, at the high end of the company’s guidance range, with all three businesses contributing above expectations.

President and Chief Executive Officer Denise Dignam said the results reflected commercial and operational discipline amid weakening macroeconomic conditions in several key end markets. She also highlighted progress under the company’s “Pathway to Thrive” strategy, including debt reduction, asset sales, cost actions and efforts to resolve legacy litigation matters.

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Titanium Technologies pricing supports earnings Why Rising Rates Could Break the Bull Market Before AI Spending Can Save ItIn Titanium Technologies, or TT, Chemours said third-quarter performance exceeded its outlook despite persistent weakness in housing and other end markets. The company cited higher pricing and improved volumes, with strength in North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific excluding China offsetting softer demand in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and China.

Global TT pricing increased 10% year over year during the quarter and improved in every region, Dignam said. About $5 million of third-quarter earnings benefited from sales and cost timing that will shift into the fourth quarter.

4 Small-Cap Stocks With Paths to Recovery After the Fed's September Rate HikeFor the fourth quarter, Chemours expects TT net sales to decline sequentially in the high-single-digit to low-teens percentage range and adjusted EBITDA of $60 million to $65 million. The outlook reflects normal seasonality, weaker demand and the reversal of third-quarter timing benefits. The company expects pricing to remain up high single digits from the prior year following three announced price increases over the past year.

Dignam said Chemours remains focused on managing production to demand, reducing costs and protecting the value of its Ti-Pure products. She also said the company will “aggressively defend” the U.S. market against unfair trade practices, while noting that imports of titanium dioxide into the U.S. remain modest compared with other regions.

APM gains from performance solutions demand Advanced Performance Materials, or APM, delivered year-over-year sales, earnings and margin improvement, supported by pricing, volumes and a shift toward higher-value products. Performance Solutions sales rose 26% from a year earlier and 8% sequentially.

Dignam said demand from AI infrastructure, data centers and semiconductor customers remained strong. Products used in data-center and semiconductor applications now account for nearly half of Performance Solutions, according to the company.

Chemours expects APM net sales to increase sequentially in the low- to mid-teens percentage range in the fourth quarter, with adjusted EBITDA of $40 million to $45 million. The company attributed the outlook to continued Performance Solutions strength, higher sales and manufacturing cost and operational improvements.

Chief Financial Officer Shane Hostetter said the elevated fourth-quarter outlook includes some pent-up demand after operational issues earlier in the year. He said Chemours continues to view $30 million to $40 million in quarterly APM adjusted EBITDA as an expected range entering 2027.

The company also launched its Faizeon portfolio of two-phase liquid cooling fluids for AI infrastructure. Dignam said Chemours sees liquid cooling as a strategic market with significant long-term growth potential and is working with customers on potential two-phase data-center architectures beginning in 2027.

TSS faces seasonal aftermarket softness Thermal & Specialized Solutions, or TSS, experienced the anticipated weakness in the North American stationary air-conditioning aftermarket. Demand for Opteon blends declined from the prior-year period, which had benefited from initial distributor channel filling associated with the U.S. AIM Act technology transition.

Lower aftermarket volume and higher input costs weighed on the segment. Dignam said sulfur was the primary source of higher input costs, but that pricing actions had helped offset the impact. She said the company does not currently expect further changes in those raw-material inputs.

For the fourth quarter, Chemours expects TSS net sales to decline sequentially in the high-teens to low-20% range as the North American cooling season ends. The company forecast adjusted EBITDA of $105 million to $115 million, primarily reflecting seasonal volume and mix effects.

Management said it has seen some positive order activity in the fourth quarter, but expects better visibility into aftermarket demand toward the end of the first quarter of 2027, when seasonal restocking activity becomes clearer. Chemours said it remains confident in TSS’s longer-term prospects, citing its position with HVAC equipment manufacturers and aftermarket distributors, its low-global-warming-potential refrigerant portfolio and intellectual-property protections extending into the 2030s.

Cash flow outlook reduced as company advances settlements and debt reduction Chemours now expects full-year net sales to increase about 2% compared with 2025 and adjusted EBITDA of $775 million to $800 million. The company expects 2026 free-cash-flow conversion of 15% to 20%, with capital expenditures of $220 million to $230 million.

Hostetter said the cash-flow outlook was reduced by restricted cash related to PFAS insurance proceeds, legal settlement payments, net working-capital timing, turnaround plans in APM and transaction taxes tied to the sale of the company’s former Kuan Yin property. The company expects payments related to its North Carolina settlement and an EPA settlement in the fourth quarter.

During the third quarter, Chemours prepaid an additional €50 million of its euro term loan B, bringing year-to-date debt reduction to €280 million. It also completed the sale of the final parcel associated with its former Kuan Yin manufacturing site, receiving approximately $56 million of remaining consideration. Chemours expects its net leverage ratio to be below 4.2 times adjusted EBITDA at the end of 2026.

The company said it reached a settlement with North Carolina and 11 local entities over PFAS and other discharge claims connected to, and unrelated to, its Fayetteville Works site. It also received final approval of a Judicial Consent Order with New Jersey. Dignam said related settlement funding is expected to occur over decades under an agreement involving the company’s memorandum-of-understanding partners.

Looking toward 2027, Chemours expects uncertain macroeconomic conditions to continue but said it anticipates earnings growth, supported by cost measures, operating improvements and demand in selected high-value markets.

About Chemours (NYSE:CC)The Chemours Company NYSE: CC is a global chemistry company that develops and manufactures performance chemicals and advanced materials for industrial and consumer applications. The company serves customers in markets including automotive, construction, energy, electronics, healthcare, and general manufacturing.

Chemours operates through businesses focused on Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials. Its products include titanium dioxide pigments used to provide whiteness and opacity in coatings, plastics, and paper; refrigerants and related thermal-management solutions; and high-performance fluoropolymers and specialty materials sold under brands such as Teflon™, Viton™, and Nafion™.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Chemours serves customers globally through manufacturing facilities, research and development operations, and commercial activities across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

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Key Takeaways ETR, EVRG, DEO and LW offer defensive exposure amid persistent Wall Street volatility.ETR and EVRG benefit from utility operations, with beta of 0.40 and 0.49, respectively.DEO and LW offer earnings growth prospects, and dividend yields of 2.48% and 2.81%, respectively.
Volatility continues on Wall Street, with November starting on a disappointing note as tech stocks tumbled again, with investors’ concerns growing over the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.

AI stocks have largely been responsible for the broader market rally over the past two years, but disappointing quarterly results from a batch of tech giants have reignited fears of an AI bubble burst.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady after its October policy meeting and consumer confidence improved marginally last month, but the overall sentiment remains low as inflation remains stubbornly high.

Given this situation, it would be wise to buy defensive stocks from the utility and consumer staples sector, namely Entergy Corporation (ETR - Free Report) , Evergy, Inc. (EVRG - Free Report) , Diageo plc (DEO - Free Report) and Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW - Free Report) . 

Wall Street Volatility ContinuesThe tech-heavy Nasdaq slid 1.1% on Monday, the first trading day of the month, to finish at 25,164.32 points after ending in the red in the prior month. Investors have been weighing in the potential of AI-related stocks and rotating out of the tech space following disappointing quarterly results from some big players.

Monday’s decline came as the Nasdaq ended October 5.3% lower, recording its worst month since March 2025.

The Fed left interest rates unchanged at its current range of 3.75-4% at the end of its two-day FOMC meeting last week but didn’t rule out chances of future rate hikes. Inflation remains elevated as surging oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East conflict have resulted in higher commodity prices.

The consumer price index (CPI) jumped 0.6% month over month in September, after advancing 0.4% in August. Year over year, CPI climbed 3.7% in September after advancing 3.4% in August. Consumer confidence improved marginally in October. The consumer confidence index rose to 91.7 in October from an upwardly revised 84.2 in the prior month, the Conference Board said. However, it still remains sharply low from the year-ago levels.

The Federal Reserve is likely to go for another interest rate hike before the end of this year as it struggles to tame inflation. This could further impact the spending power of consumers.

4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks With UpsideEntergy CorporationEntergy Corporation is primarily engaged in electric power production and retail distribution of power. ETR has a 30,000-megawatt (MW) generating capacity, including more than 8,000 MW of nuclear fuel capacity.

Entergy Corporation has an expected earnings growth rate of 12.5% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 0.2% over the last 60 days.  ETR has a beta of 0.4 and a current dividend yield of 2.32%. Entergy Corporation has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 

EvergyEvergy, Inc., through its operating subsidiaries Kansas City Power & Light Company, Evergy Metro, Inc., and Evergy Missouri West, Inc., provides clean, safe and reliable energy to more than 1.7 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. EVRG has 15,600 megawatts of owned generating capacity and renewable power purchase agreements.

Evergy has an expected earnings growth rate of 11.5% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 0.5% over the last 60 days. EVRG currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Evergy has a beta of 0.49 and a current dividend yield of 3.24%.

Diageo plcDiageo plc operates in approximately 180 countries and is involved in producing, distilling, brewing, bottling, packaging, as well as distributing spirits, wine and beer. DEO offers its products under globally recognized flagship brands, such as Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Buchanan’s, J&B, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo has an expected earnings growth rate of 2.7% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 4% over the last 60 days. The company has a beta of 0.54 and a current dividend yield of 2.48%. Currently, DEO sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Lamb Weston HoldingsLamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of value-added frozen potato products, particularly French fries, and provides a range of appetizers. LW, along with its joint venture allies, is the top frozen potato products supplier in North America, while it also operates internationally, with a robust and growing presence in emerging markets.

Lamb Weston’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 7.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current-year earnings has improved 5.9% over the past 60 days. LW currently has a Zacks Rank #1. Lamb Weston has a beta of 0.49 and a current dividend yield of 2.81%.

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 3, 2026 8:00 AM EST

Company Participants

M. Stuart Davis
Thomas Bell - CEO & Director
Chris Cage - Executive VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

John Godyn - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Tobey Sommer - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division
Kenneth Herbert - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division
Peter Arment - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
Jonathan Siegmann - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division
Gautam Khanna - TD Cowen, Research Division
Noah Poponak - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Gavin Parsons - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Sheila Kahyaoglu - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Louie Dipalma - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Greetings. Welcome to Leidos' Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your first speaker, Stuart Davis from Investor Relations. Stuart, please go ahead.

M. Stuart Davis

Good morning, and welcome to our third quarter 2026 earnings conference call. The presentation slides we'll be using are on our Investor Relations website.

Turning to Slide 2. Today's discussion contains forward-looking statements based on the environment as we currently see it and thus includes risks and uncertainties. Today's press release contains more information on specific risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Finally, on Slide 3, we'll discuss GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between the two is included in today's press release and presentation slides.

With that, I'll turn the call over to CEO, Tom Bell, who will begin on Slide 4.

Thomas Bell
CEO & Director

Thank you, Stuart, and good morning, everyone. I'm glad you could join us on this U.S. Election Day to review another strong quarter at Leidos. Revenue grew 4%. Adjusted EBITDA improved to 13.9%. Non-GAAP diluted

Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.54 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +15.12%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this private-market investment firm would post earnings of $1.52 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.94, delivering a surprise of +27.63%.

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

Hamilton Lane, which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry, posted revenues of $204.43 million for the quarter ended September 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.43%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $190.88 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Hamilton Lane shares have lost about 34.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.2%.

What's Next for Hamilton Lane?While Hamilton Lane has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Hamilton Lane was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.91 on $239.03 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $7.47 on $978.5 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Financial - Investment Management is currently in the bottom 27% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc. (SPMC - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 12.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -46.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $13.04 million, down 35.6% from the year-ago quarter.

From a technical perspective, Idexx Laboratories (IDXX - Free Report) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. IDXX recently overtook the 200-day moving average, and this suggests a long-term bullish trend.

A useful tool for traders and analysts, the 200-day simple moving average helps determine long-term market trends for stocks, commodities, indexes, and other financial instruments. It moves higher or lower in conjunction with longer-term price performance, and serves as a support or resistance level.

IDXX could be on the verge of another rally after moving 27.4% higher over the last four weeks. Plus, the company is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.

The bullish case solidifies once investors consider IDXX's positive earnings estimate revisions. No estimate has gone lower in the past two months for the current fiscal year, compared to 2 higher, while the consensus estimate has increased too.

Investors may want to watch IDXX for more gains in the near future given the company's key technical level and positive earnings estimate revisions.

Two factors often determine stock prices in the long run: earnings and interest rates. Investors can't control the latter, but they can focus on a company's earnings results every quarter.

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 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.

With this in mind, the Expected Surprise Prediction compares the Most Accurate Estimate (being the most recent) against the overall Zacks Consensus Estimate. The percentage difference provides the ESP figure. The system also utilizes our core Zacks Rank to provide a stronger system for identifying stocks that might beat their next quarterly earnings estimate and possibly see the stock price climb.

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 Ulta Beauty?Now that we understand what the ESP is and how beneficial it can be, let's dive into a stock that currently fits the bill. Ulta Beauty (ULTA - Free Report) earns a #3 (Hold) right now and its Most Accurate Estimate sits at $5.70 a share, just 30 days from its upcoming earnings release on December 3, 2026.

ULTA has an Earnings ESP figure of +1.84%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $5.70 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.6. Ulta Beauty 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.

ULTA is one of just a large database of Retail and Wholesale stocks with positive ESPs. Another solid-looking stock is Starbucks (SBUX - Free Report) .

Slated to report earnings on January 27, 2027, Starbucks holds a #3 (Hold) ranking on the Zacks Rank, and its Most Accurate Estimate is $0.76 a share 85 days from its next quarterly update.

Starbucks' Earnings ESP figure currently stands at +1.10% after taking the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75.

Because both stocks hold a positive Earnings ESP, ULTA and SBUX could potentially post earnings beats in their next reports.

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The upcoming report from Sunrun (RUN - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, indicating an increase of 333.3% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $804.1 million, representing an increase of 11% year over year.

The current level reflects an upward revision of 49.9% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific Sunrun metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenue- Customer agreements and incentives' reaching $543.43 million. The estimate suggests a change of +10.5% year over year.

Analysts forecast 'Revenue- Solar energy systems and product sales' to reach $260.92 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +12%.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenue- Solar energy systems' should arrive at $99.68 million. The estimate indicates a change of -39.5% from the prior-year quarter.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenue- Incentives' should come in at $63.86 million. The estimate indicates a change of +92.7% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenue- Products' will reach $68.30 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +0.2%.

Analysts predict that the 'Customer additions' will reach 25,522 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 32,833 .

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Storage Capacity Installed' will likely reach 375 megawatt hours. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 412 megawatt hours.

Analysts expect 'Solar Capacity Installed' to come in at 186 megawatts. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 239 megawatts in the same quarter last year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Customer Additions with Storage' of 18,517 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 22,822 in the same quarter last year.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Subscriber additions' at 22,202 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 30,104 .

The consensus estimate for 'Subscriber Value' stands at $59594.20 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $52446.00 in the same quarter of the previous year.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Contracted Subscriber Value' will reach $55033.00 . The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $48507.00 .

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Sunrun shares have witnessed a change of +8.4% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.3% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), RUN 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 >>>> .

Gartner (IT - Free Report) reported $1.5 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 1.3%. EPS of $3.59 for the same period compares to $2.76 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.47% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.48 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.86, the EPS surprise was +25.52%.

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

Revenue- Insights: $1.29 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $1.29 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.7%.Revenue- Conferences: $86 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $83.22 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +14.7%.Revenue- Consulting: $126.4 million versus $116.86 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.9% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Gartner here>>>

Shares of Gartner have returned +25.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

Chip stocks are bouncing hard ahead of AMD's quarterly report, but Intel's brutal guidance already proved a strong earnings beat means nothing if the outlook disappoints. Find out what AMD needs to deliver to keep the rebound alive.

Chip stocks are clawing back ground after a punishing selloff, and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD | AMD Price Prediction) has the group’s next big test in its third-quarter report. AMD stock is at $489.82, up 5% in early action. The chipmaker closed the prior session at $466.84. Over the past month, AMD stock is down 23%.

AMD will release its Q3 2026 results after the close on November 3. NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) is also trading higher, a sign that the rebound after a steep slide runs across the sector. Market participants are also weighing the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report and the midterm elections.

Intel’s Weak Outlook Sparked the Chip Rout
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) set off the slide on October 29, when the company guided its Q4 2026 revenue to a range of $15 billion to $16 billion. Per Yahoo Finance, analysts had projected $17 billion. Chief executive Lip-Bu Tan pointed to a worse-than-expected PC slump at Intel and said the tough environment will continue “until memory availability and prices begin to normalize.”

Shares of Intel fell on October 30 and slid again on November 2, pulling AMD lower on both days. The PC warning hurt AMD because the company sells Ryzen processors into the same desktop and notebook market. Today, INTC stock is up 4% to $62.11.

Intel and Marvell Join AMD’s Rebound
On October 29, when Intel reported its Q3 2026 results, the stock traded at $93.09. Management expects the PC slowdown at Intel to last through at least the first half of 2027, and that business carries more weight in Intel’s results than it does at AMD.

Meanwhile, Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) stock is at $174.53, up 2%. Marvell is rallying even after Bank of America downgraded the stock to Neutral and cut its price target to $225 from $400. The firm cited the company’s all-stock agreement to buy Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:LITE), a deal announced on November 2.

What AMD Must Deliver After the Close
Per Bloomberg, consensus calls for AMD to post Q3 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.97 on revenue of $13 billion. Yahoo Finance’s consensus puts AMD Data Center sales at $8.19 billion, up 88% year over year. AMD disclosed on August 4 that its Data Center revenue reached $6.72 billion in Q2 2026, or 58% of its total. That mix limits AMD’s PC exposure, though the company isn’t immune if the slump deepens in its Client segment.

Morgan Stanley raised its price target on AMD to $510 from $465 while keeping an Equal weight rating. Traders are split on whether a beat and strong guidance from AMD can steady the sector, or whether caution weighs on the stock even if the company beats.

Three Different Paths Into the AI Chip Boom
AMD designs CPUs, GPUs and rack-scale AI systems, competing with NVIDIA in accelerators and with Intel in processors. Intel takes a different path by designing chips and also manufacturing them, with a foundry business that builds for outside customers. Marvell is a fabless company that relies on manufacturing partners and focuses on custom silicon and connectivity for data centers. This focus ties Marvell closely to hyperscaler spending plans, while AMD and Intel lean more on selling their own branded processors.

Investors looking beyond the big three chip names should remember that the AI expansion runs on power, cooling, and networking too (we featured seven of those suppliers in a free report you can grab here).

Can AMD’s Report Steady Chip Stocks?
AMD’s challenge is whether its Data Center results and outlook give the sector a reason to look past Intel’s PC warning. Investors on the bullish side can cite the consensus revenue figure and the company’s Anthropic partnership.

The bears note that Intel topped earnings estimates and still sank on a weak outlook, a pattern that could repeat at AMD if its guidance falls short. A cautious approach could make sense until the debate over AMD’s outlook resolves.

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Regal Rexnord (RRX - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.9 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.69 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.51 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.81%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of controls for electric motors would post earnings of $2.6 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.99, delivering a surprise of +15%.

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

Regal Rexnord, which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, posted revenues of $1.59 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.82%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.5 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Regal Rexnord shares have added about 14.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.2%.

What's Next for Regal Rexnord?While Regal Rexnord has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Regal Rexnord was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.84 on $1.6 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $10.64 on $6.2 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Manufacturing - General Industrial is currently in the bottom 39% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BWEN - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 12.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.04 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -200%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Broadwind Energy, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $23.82 million, down 46.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc (KDP - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.54 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.76%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.55 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.57, delivering a surprise of +3.64%.

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

Keurig Dr Pepper, which belongs to the Zacks Beverages - Soft drinks industry, posted revenues of $7.34 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.24%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $4.31 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Keurig Dr Pepper shares have added about 31.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.2%.

What's Next for Keurig Dr Pepper?While Keurig Dr Pepper has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Keurig Dr Pepper was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.69 on $7.67 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.30 on $26.31 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Beverages - Soft drinks is currently in the bottom 22% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Monster Beverage (MNST - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 5.

This energy drink maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.30 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +7.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.8% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Monster Beverage's revenues are expected to be $2.48 billion, up 13.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Lululemon (LULU - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.

Over the past month, shares of this athletic apparel maker have returned +15.8%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Textile - Apparel industry, which Lululemon falls in, has gained 15.4%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.

We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Lululemon is expected to post earnings of $0.97 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -62.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.

The consensus earnings estimate of $9.55 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of -28%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $8.62 indicates a change of -9.7% from what Lululemon 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, Lululemon is rated Zacks Rank #5 (Strong 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.

In the case of Lululemon, the consensus sales estimate of $2.31 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of -10%. The $10.5 billion and $10.58 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of -5.2% and +0.8%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryLululemon reported revenues of $2.42 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -4.3%. EPS of $2.06 for the same period compares with $3.1 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.47 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -2.07%. The EPS surprise was +15.08%.

The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.

ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.

While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.

The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Lululemon is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

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 Lululemon. However, its Zacks Rank #5 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.