NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Modiv Industrial, Inc. (“the Company”) (NYSE: MDV) to Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Modiv shareholders are expected to own approximately 11% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
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Looking at a stock that's rocketed more than 1,410% higher over the past year and wondering if it's a buy may seem like an absurd exercise. But that's hardly the case with Bloom Energy (BE +0.63%) stock.
With the artificial intelligence (AI) industry exhibiting extraordinary growth, there's ample reason to consider whether the fuel cell stock is a buy.
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The burgeoning AI industry is helping Bloom Energy blossom Recently, advanced nuclear reactor companies have received the lion's share of attention for offering solutions to the massive power demands of AI computing. But Bloom Energy has excelled at showcasing its fuel cell solutions as another viable option -- one that is available now, unlike small modular reactor companies, which are engaged in a lengthy regulatory process.
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Data center operators don't have time to wait.
According to Goldman Sachs research, U.S. data center power demand is expected to soar from 31 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 to about 95 GW by the end of 2027.
Bloom Energy is seizing the opportunity. For example, the company recently announced a partnership with Oracle, which plans to acquire up to 2.8 GW of Bloom's fuel cell systems to develop AI infrastructure.
Bloom's benefiting considerably from the AI boon. Reporting a strong start to 2026, the company raised 2026 revenue guidance, projecting sales of $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion.
Is Bloom Energy stock an electric buying opportunity right now? Trading at 37 times trailing sales, Bloom Energy stock is priced at a steep premium to its five-year average P/S ratio of 3.2. Further indicating a rich valuation, Bloom Energy stock is currently changing hands at about 169 times forward earnings.
This hydrogen company has a robust growth opportunity amid the booming AI industry -- and the significant power needed to keep data centers humming. At this point, though, it's clear that many of the growth expectations for Bloom Energy are baked into the stock price, so those with Bloom Energy on their radars may want to sit pat and wait for a pullback before starting a position.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ServBanc Holdco, Inc. ("ServBanc Holdco"), as successor in interest to IF Bancorp, Inc. ("IF Bancorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IROQ), the members of IF Bancorp's board of directors (the "Board"), and ServBank, National Association ("ServBank, N.A.").
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws. The claims arise in connection with the Board's solicitation of IF Bancorp shareholders to vote in favor of a merger transaction (the "Merger")-based on false representations of the consideration shareholders would receive-pursuant to which IF Bancorp merge with and into ServBanc Holdco. Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/IROQ.
ServBanc Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, in connection with IF Bancorp's merger with ServBanc Holdco, Defendants caused the Company to issue a materially false and misleading proxy statement that, among other things:
overstated the value and likelihood of the consideration to be received by shareholders, including a purported $27.20 per-share merger price and the possibility of a special dividend tied to certain tangible common equity thresholds; failed to disclose that, due to a required $13.99 million loan renewal and an associated reserve that would be imposed as a condition of ServBanc Holdco's approval, there was no meaningful likelihood that IF Bancorp's tangible common equity would meet the threshold necessary to avoid a downward adjustment or to trigger any special dividend; misled shareholders regarding the true amount and likelihood of the consideration they would receive, when in reality the merger consideration was expected to be reduced to approximately $26.40 per share and any additional contingent payment was uncertain and dependent on future loan repayment; and as a result, Defendants' statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times, depriving shareholders of the ability to cast a fully informed vote, inducing them to approve the Merger and forgo appraisal rights, and causing them to receive less than the fair value of their shares.What's Next for ServBanc Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/IROQ, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you held shares as of February 3, 2026, you have until June 29, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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First-To-Market Capability Combines Premium Streaming Inventory, Audience Intelligence and Sequential Creative to Help Brands Move Beyond the One Size Fits All Ad Experience
Announcement Marks Day 3 of Omnicom Media's Cannes News Blitz Revealing First-Mover Partnerships That Connect Content to Platform Programming, Viewing Experiences and Consumer Expectations
, /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, and Paramount today announced a new collaboration to enhance Paramount's Streaming Fixed Units, which delivers high-impact guaranteed placements during the first seven days of new episode premieres for Paramount's biggest series. Through this collaboration, Paramount and Omnicom will transform the ad format from a fixed creative execution into an adaptive, intelligent, and contextually responsive advertising environment – designed to create a more dynamic and personalized experience for audiences and brand marketers.
Omnicom's audience intelligence and measurement infrastructure will combine with Paramount's premium streaming inventory to adapt a brand's creative messaging based on audience, location, or other relevant information. Advertisers can also guide viewers through a progressive narrative arc, optimized for smarter storytelling with each subsequent touchpoint delivering the next chapter of a campaign. Messaging is frequency capped and sequenced to create a more intentional consumer engagement while preserving scale and enabling measurement.
The collaboration was developed in response to findings from Omnicom Media's Connected Content study, which examined consumer sentiment around the current advertising landscape and explored the factors that drive engagement across both content and delivery experiences. The research found that audiences are increasingly receptive to advertising experiences that feel relevant, intentional, and connected rather than repetitive.
"This solution is about bringing intelligence and narrative progression to one of streaming's most valuable ad formats," said Megan Pagliuca, Chief Product Officer, Omnicom Media. "Consumers have made it clear that repetitive, advertising diminishes engagement. By combining premium streaming inventory with audience intelligence and sequential storytelling, we are creating a model that allows brands to build momentum and relevance with audiences over time rather than restarting the conversation with every impression."
"Streaming has created enormous opportunities for premium storytelling, and advertisers are looking for ways to make those moments work harder," said Leo O'Conner, Executive Vice President, Digital & Streaming, Paramount Advertising. "Together with Omnicom Media, we are evolving Streaming Fixed Units into a smarter, more adaptive advertising experience that combines the impact of premiere programming with the precision and accountability marketers increasingly expect."
The capability is currently in beta tests with several Omnicom Media clients, including Volkswagen of America and Princess Cruises.
"We have been chasing relevance and creative storytelling at scale in streaming environments for years. What makes this approach compelling is the ability to turn a high-impact premiere placement into the beginning of a connected, multiple exposure consumer journey. It creates the potential for us to more intentionally and effectively engage our target audience and make each impression more purposeful." Nick Charrow, Director of Media for beta-test participant Princess Cruises
How It Works
Under the new solution, audience intelligence from Omnicom's Acxiom identity platform is integrated into Paramount's streaming environment to inform real-time creative decisioning of the Streaming Fixed Units during the seven-day premiere window. Viewers exposed to the initial ad are then entered into a retargeting pool, allowing brands to deliver sequenced creative messaging enabled- by the Omnicom Production AI-driven content and production engine - throughout the remainder of the campaign window.
The initiative also creates new opportunities for advertisers to connect the creative experience in streaming to measurable business outcomes. Through Omni Video Content, in partnership with VideoAmp, brands can connect business objectives, including downstream search and conversion activity, to Streaming Fixed Unit creative versions. Brands will also be able to extend sequential storytelling across multiple premiere events, creating larger connected narratives personalized to different audience segments.
The solution is expected to be fully live in the US for Omnicom clients in Q3, and internationally by Q1 2027
About Omnicom Media
Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, is the world's largest global media management network. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media agencies leverage $75.6 billion in billings, 40,000+ specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry's most powerful portfolio identity, commerce, and intelligence assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world's most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes global media agency brands OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science, and Mediahub; core Omnicom Integrated Media offerings Acxiom, the world's premier identity solution, and the Flywheel digital commerce practice; and specialty services across the cloud consulting, creator, financial, healthcare, and sports & entertainment categories. For more information visit omnicommedia.com
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‑generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, SHOWTIME®, Paramount+, Pluto TV, Skydance Animation, Film, Television, and Interactive/Games, and the newly established Paramount Sports Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.
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Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.
While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.
Based in San Dimas, American States Water (AWR - Free Report) is in the Utilities sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of 9.04%. The water and electric utility is currently shelling out a dividend of $0.50 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.55%. This compares to the Utility - Water Supply industry's yield of 2.81% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.44%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $2.02 is up 4.2% from last year. Over the last 5 years, American States Water has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 8.23%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. American States Water's current payout ratio is 59%, meaning it paid out 59% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Looking at this fiscal year, AWR expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $3.71 per share, with earnings expected to increase 10.09% from the year ago period.
From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout.
For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. Income investors have to be mindful of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, AWR is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.
Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.
First American Financial (FAF - Free Report) is headquartered in Santa Ana, and is in the Finance sector. The stock has seen a price change of 13.02% since the start of the year. The financial services company is currently shelling out a dividend of $0.55 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.17%. This compares to the Insurance - Property and Casualty industry's yield of 0.82% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.44%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $2.20 is up 0.9% from last year. Over the last 5 years, First American Financial has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 3.78%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. First American Financial's current payout ratio is 34%, meaning it paid out 34% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
FAF is expecting earnings to expand this fiscal year as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $6.81 per share, with earnings expected to increase 12.56% from the year ago period.
Investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons, from tax advantages and decreasing overall portfolio risk to considerably improving stock investing profits. However, not all companies offer a quarterly payout.
For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, FAF is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Chemours Reaches Agreement with U.S. EPA to Resolve Claims Relating to PFAS PR Newswire
WILMINGTON, Del., June 24, 2026
The settlement resolves the federal government's claims relating to discharge of PFAS compounds across three current operating sites, as well as certain environmental claims by the State of West Virginia. Chemours is expected to pay EPA and WVDEP a $22.5 million civil penalty over a three-year period, and fund $90 million in additional mitigation projects over the next 15 years to further reduce PFAS emissions and enhance certain existing off-site drinking water programs.The settlement recognizes that Chemours has already begun planning and implementing operational improvements and remedial measures at its facilities, and contains further actions the Company will take to mitigate future emissions and enhance existing programs.This settlement provides Chemours with greater clarity on future compliance requirements and actions to support long-term responsible manufacturing., /PRNewswire/ -- The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) (the "Company") today announced a settlement to resolve claims asserted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") relating to PFAS discharges and other alleged non-compliance actions, primarily at the Company's Washington Works, Fayetteville Works, and Chambers Works facilities. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection ("WVDEP") is also a party to the settlement and joins in these releases.
The settlement agreement is the latest progress delivered under the Strengthening the Long Term pillar of Chemours' Pathway to Thrive strategy, which includes the Company's sustained efforts to address legacy PFAS and other environmental claims. The settlement also recognizes the significant work already completed or underway across Chemours' sites to reduce emissions and strengthen processes.
Under the settlement, Chemours has agreed to pay EPA and WVDEP a $22.5 million civil penalty, of which $15 million was previously accrued. This civil penalty is expected to be paid in three annual installments in 2026, 2027 and 2028, beginning within 30 days of the court's approval of the Consent Decree containing the settlement. In addition, over the next 15 years, Chemours will fund $90 million in additional mitigation projects to further reduce PFAS emissions from the operating sites or drinking water projects. Such projects support Chemours responsible manufacturing practices and will help advance the Company's Corporate Responsibility Commitment goal to reduce process emissions of fluorinated organic chemicals by 99% or more by 2030.
Further, the Company has also agreed to perform certain program and site-related actions as part of the settlement. This includes an expansion of the Company's existing off-site drinking water programs in West Virginia, Ohio, and New Jersey to incorporate learnings from Chemours' other off-site programs. The Company expects the expansion of the off-site drinking water programs will result in an increase to its existing environmental reserves.
Aligned with the Company's Pathway to Thrive strategy, Chemours continues to focus on responsibly resolving outstanding environmental and regulatory matters with terms that improve site operating certainty and include payment and remediation commitments that are structured over time. The terms of the settlement, including a further description of claims released and not released, are set forth in a proposed Consent Decree, which remains subject to final court approval.
In connection with the settlement, Chemours has also reached a resolution with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition for less than $1 million to resolve its litigation that was commenced in 2024 under the Clean Water Act alleging exceedances of certain permitted discharge limits at the Company's Washington Works facility.
About The Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers' biggest challenges. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC, Chemours has approximately 5,700 employees and 28 manufacturing sites and serves approximately 2,400 customers in approximately 110 countries. For more information, visit chemours.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to a historical or current fact. The words "believe," "expect," "will," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "target," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify "forward-looking statements," which speak only as of the date such statements were made. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, the expected performance and impact of the cost-sharing arrangements by and between Chemours, Corteva and DuPont related to future eligible PFAS liabilities. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that may not be accurate or realized, such as guidance relying on models based upon management assumptions regarding future events that are inherently uncertain. These statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements also involve risks and uncertainties including the outcome of the final court approval process for the Consent Decree, including any appeals, the outcome of any pending or future litigation related to PFAS or PFOA, including personal injury claims and natural resource damages claims, the extent and cost of ongoing remediation obligations and potential future remediation obligations, including performance of injunctive actions and mitigation projects under the Consent Decree, changes in laws and regulations applicable to PFAS chemicals, the performance by each of the parties of their respective obligations under the cost-sharing arrangement, the outcome or resolution of any pending or future environmental liabilities, the commencement, outcome or resolution of any regulatory inquiry, investigation or proceeding, the initiation, outcome or settlement of any litigation, Chemours' ability to maintain an effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, changes in environmental regulations in the United States or other jurisdictions that affect demand for or adoption of the Company's products, changes in regulations in the United States or other jurisdictions that could impose tariffs or additional costs on products we either sell or need to purchase, anticipated future operating and financial performance for the Company's segments individually and the Company as a whole, business plans, prospects, targets, goals and commitments, capital investments and projects and target capital expenditures, efforts to resolve outstanding or potential litigation, including claims related to legacy PFAS liabilities, plans for dividends, sufficiency or longevity of intellectual property protection, cost reductions or savings targets, plans to increase profitability and growth, the Company's ability to develop and commercialize new products or technologies and obtain necessary regulatory approvals, the Company's ability to make acquisitions, integrate acquired businesses or assets into the Company's operations, and achieve anticipated synergies or cost savings, all of which are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These statements also may involve risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Chemours' control. Matters outside our control, including general economic conditions, geopolitical conditions, global conflicts, changes in laws and regulations in the United States or other jurisdictions in which we operate, and global health events and weather events, have affected or may affect the Company's business and operations and may or may continue to hinder the Company's ability to provide goods and services to customers, cause disruptions in the Company's supply chains such as through strikes, labor disruptions or other events, adversely affect the Company's business partners, significantly reduce the demand for the Company's products, adversely affect the health and welfare of the Company's personnel or cause other unpredictable events. Additionally, there may be other risks and uncertainties that the Company is unable to identify at this time or that the Company does not currently expect to have a material impact on its business. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Truist Financial Corporation (TFC - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements makes the Zacks rating system highly useful for individual investors, since it can be difficult to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts. These are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time.
Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Truist Financial basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their transaction of large amounts of shares then leads to price movement for the stock.
Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for Truist Financial imply an improvement in the company's underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsAs empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, tracking such revisions for making an investment decision could be truly rewarding. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Earnings Estimate Revisions for Truist FinancialThis company is expected to earn $4.50 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Truist Financial. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 1%.
Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
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The upgrade of Truist Financial to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
Key Takeaways Ulta Beauty cites inflation, fuel costs and competition as key headwinds for fiscal 2026.ULTA delivered 11.1% sales growth and 5.3% comparable sales growth in the first quarter.ULTA expands loyalty, AI capabilities and international stores to deepen customer engagement. Ulta Beauty, Inc.’s (ULTA - Free Report) shares have plunged 24.5% in the past six months, underperforming the Zacks industry’s decline of 18.1%. The stock has also underperformed the broader sector’s 3.3% decline and the S&P 500 Index’s 7.7% increase in the same period.
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During the same period, Ulta Beauty has trailed the performance of Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH - Free Report) , The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL - Free Report) and Interparfums, Inc. (IPAR - Free Report) . Shares of EL and SBH have plunged 22% and 12.1%, respectively, in the past six months, while shares of IPAR have risen 16.6%.
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ULTA Stock Falls on Macro Threats & Moderating GrowthUlta Beauty faces several near-term headwinds stemming from a challenging macroeconomic environment, rising competitive intensity and increasingly difficult year-over-year comparisons. At its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call, management noted that the operating environment remains pressured by economic uncertainty, persistent inflation and higher fuel prices. These factors are making value a more important consideration for consumers when making purchasing decisions. At the same time, elevated fuel costs have pushed transportation expenses higher, highlighting the impact of broader economic conditions on the business.
SG&A expenses rose 14.6% year over year to $815 million in the first quarter, adding further strain to the company’s cost structure. The increase was largely due to the ongoing investments supporting the Ulta Beauty Unleashed strategy and spending initiatives implemented during the second half of fiscal 2025 that have not yet completed one year. As a result, the company continues to face elevated operating costs and challenging expense comparisons.
In addition, Ulta Beauty operates in a highly competitive market where rivals are expected to intensify efforts to capture market share. This dynamic is likely to increase execution pressure and require the company to perform at a higher level to protect its competitive position and sustain performance throughout the remainder of the year.
Per the last earnings call, management expects growth trends to moderate in the back half of the year as the company laps a period of stronger prior-year performance. This tougher comparison base is likely to create a more challenging growth environment and could slow the pace of expansion relative to earlier periods.
ULTA Drives Growth Through Loyalty, AI and Global ExpansionDespite these near-term challenges, Ulta Beauty continues to benefit from several long-term growth drivers that support customer engagement, market share gains and profitable growth. The company’s growth is supported by its differentiated beauty ecosystem, which combines a broad mass-to-luxury assortment, omnichannel convenience, strong brand partnerships and a large loyalty base. These strengths help the company attract a wide range of beauty consumers, support market share gains in prestige beauty and reinforce its position in mass beauty.
A major driver is the Ulta Beauty Rewards program, which has expanded to nearly 47 million members. This large first-party database enables more personalized marketing, better product recommendations and improved customer engagement across stores, digital channels and the app. As personalization becomes more important in beauty retail, Ulta Beauty’s loyalty platform remains a key competitive advantage.
Ulta Beauty is also strengthening growth through digital and social commerce. Investments in e-commerce, same-day delivery, buy-online-pickup-in-store and emerging platforms such as TikTok Shop allow the company to meet customers where they discover and purchase beauty products. Events like Ulta Beauty World further support brand awareness, social engagement and customer acquisition, particularly among younger consumers.
International expansion provides another long-term growth avenue. Space NK continues to build momentum in the U.K. and Ireland, while Ulta Beauty is expanding in Mexico and the Middle East through new stores and partnerships. These markets offer opportunities to extend brand reach and diversify growth beyond the United States.
Artificial intelligence is also becoming an important enabler. Ulta AI is designed to improve discovery, personalization and the online shopping journey, while broader AI and automation initiatives can enhance operational efficiency over time.
How Have Estimates Shaped Up for ULTA?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ULTA’s current quarter earnings per share has remained unchanged at $6.16, and the current year earnings per share have improved by 1 cent to $28.67 per share in the past seven days. This reflects steady analyst confidence in Ulta Beauty's earnings outlook.
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Ulta Beauty’s Valuation PictureUlta Beauty is currently trading at a forward 12-month P/E multiple of 15.31, slightly above the industry average of 14.71 but well below the S&P 500 multiple of 21.32. The stock is also trading below its 12-month median P/E of 20.25.
ULTA’s current valuation suggests investors remain cautious about near-term growth prospects, while still assigning the stock a modest premium for its market position and long-term growth potential.
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How to Play ULTA Stock?Ulta Beauty is navigating a period of heightened macroeconomic uncertainty and competitive pressure, which may temper near-term performance. However, the company continues to benefit from a differentiated business model built around a strong loyalty ecosystem, omnichannel capabilities, exclusive brand partnerships and expanding digital engagement. Ongoing investments in personalization, artificial intelligence and international expansion provide additional avenues for long-term growth. Given the balance between near-term headwinds and long-term growth opportunities, investors may prefer to remain on the sidelines until there is greater visibility into the pace of growth and margin trends.
At present, ULTA carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
SummaryCoherent Corp. has surged 196% since my last coverage, significantly outperforming the benchmark.I remain bullish on COHR due to its essential high-speed connectivity solutions for data centers and persistent demand.COHR benefits from multiple long-term tailwinds, supporting expectations for robust top and bottom-line growth.Despite a premium valuation, I maintain a Buy rating, anticipating further upside if bullish catalysts materialize. Jian Fan/iStock via Getty Images
Sure enough, Coherent Corp. (COHR) was one of my best calls over the past 8 months. Why? Since my previous coverage in November, the stock has surged 196%. And it has outperformed the benchmark
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Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT | RKT Price Prediction) stock is up 13% in midday trading Wednesday, changing hands near $15.21. Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) stock is climbing 5% to roughly $4.43. Both names are leading a broader bid in rate-sensitive housing fintech.
The connective thread between the two moves is a reported resurgence of refinancing demand, aided by declining mortgage rates. Lower mortgage rates directly boost refinancing and origination volumes for Rocket Companies, a mortgage lender, and they support faster home transactions for Opendoor, an iBuyer that monetizes turnover and resale velocity. The setup echoes the same rate-sensitive playbook that drove a refi wave in September 2025.
That framing is the apparent driver, not a confirmed company-specific catalyst. Rocket Companies stock is down 21% year to date (YTD), and Opendoor stock is down 24% YTD. Today’s pop is a rebound in two depressed, rate-sensitive equities, not a confirmed trend change.
Rocket Companies Rides the Refinancing Tailwind Rocket Companies runs Rocket Mortgage, Redfin, Rocket Money, Rocket Loans, and Rocket Close, but mortgage origination and servicing remain the core engine. When mortgage rates fall, refinancing applications jump quickly, and Rocket Companies’ platform converts that volume into outsized operating leverage. That sensitivity is exactly why Rocket Companies stock is leading today’s tape.
The company’s Q1 2026 earnings report already pointed to improving fundamentals. Rocket Companies posted EPS of $0.15 versus a $0.12 consensus and revenue of $2.94 billion, with a servicing portfolio of $2.1 trillion in unpaid principal balance. GAAP net income of $297 million reversed a prior-year loss.
CEO Varun Krishna struck a defiant tone, asserting, “Rocket is not waiting for the market to get easier… Hard market. Stronger Rocket.” Management also pulled forward $400 million of Mr. Cooper acquisition synergies to year-end, a year ahead of schedule, while guiding Q2 2026 adjusted revenue to $2.7 billion to $2.9 billion.
The bear case on Rocket Companies stock is real, though. The shares have whipsawed through prior rate head-fakes, and a one-day move on softer mortgage rates doesn’t confirm a durable refi cycle if Treasury yields snap back higher.
Opendoor Catches a Bid on Transaction Volume Hopes Opendoor’s unit economics hinge on transaction volume and how quickly it can flip inventory. Lower mortgage rates pull buyers back into the market, which lifts both Opendoor’s acquisition pipeline and resale velocity. Existing home sales reached 4.17 million annualized in May, up 3% month over month, and that backdrop helps Opendoor stock today.
Opendoor’s Q1 2026 results showed real operating progress. Revenue came in at $720 million, homes purchased rose 45% quarter over quarter to 2,474, and gross margin expanded to 10% from 9% year over year (YoY).
CEO Kaz Nejatian was direct in his commentary, declaring, “The machine is working.” Polymarket traders are leaning bullish on Opendoor as well, assigning a 95% probability that OPEN stock closes higher on the session and clustering weekly price targets in the $4 to $4.50 band.
Still, the caution on Opendoor stock is hard to ignore. Opendoor is a low-priced, highly volatile name, and the business remains exposed to any reversal in mortgage rates or transaction demand. The path to adjusted net income positive by year-end depends on the housing pipeline holding.
What Investors Can Watch Next The 10-year Treasury yield sits at 4.4%; the recent easing is modest in context and could reverse on a single hot inflation report. Ultimately, the bull case for both Rocket Companies and Opendoor may be conditional on rates continuing lower.
Investors can watch for follow-through into other housing names, the durability of the mortgage-rate decline into Friday’s close, and the next Q2 2026 earnings reports from Rocket Companies and Opendoor. A reasonable approach is to size positions modestly in Rocket Companies stock and Opendoor stock, given the rate dependency. One day of refi-driven excitement is not yet a confirmed housing recovery.
Key Takeaways AMKR is expanding its advanced packaging footprint as AI and computing demand drive adoption.AMKR trades at a valuation discount to industry and sector peers despite its strong momentum.AMKR's Arizona expansion boosts U.S. packaging capacity and supports long-term growth prospects. Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) has emerged as one of the top-performing semiconductor stocks in 2026, with shares soaring 119.7% year to date. The stock has significantly outperformed the Zacks Electronics-Semiconductors industry’s gain of 63.3% and the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 18.7% during the same period.
The rally has been driven by strengthening demand for advanced packaging solutions, growing exposure to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing applications and improving operating performance. AMKR has also benefited from deepening relationships with leading semiconductor companies and expanding opportunities across data center, smartphone and automotive markets.
While such substantial gains may prompt some investors to consider taking profits, recent developments suggest compelling reasons for current shareholders to maintain their positions through the second half of 2026. However, prospective investors may benefit from waiting for more attractive entry points given the current valuation levels.
AMKR Outperforms Industry and Sector
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Advanced Packaging Demand Remains a Structural TailwindAMKR's growth engine remains its expanding footprint in advanced packaging, where chiplet-based architectures and high bandwidth memory integration push packaging decisions earlier into system design. Outside of Taiwan, where Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM - Free Report) handles much of the industry's most advanced packaging work, AMKR remains one of the few suppliers able to execute at this level of complexity and scale. Its High Density Fan Out (HDFO) bridge program with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD - Free Report) is expected to ramp in 2027, initially in South Korea before onshoring to Arizona, while NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) has validated AMKR's ability to turn complex silicon into deployable systems at volume.
Computing revenues rose 19% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, with AI data center strength offsetting soft personal computer demand. For the second quarter, computing revenue is expected to grow in the mid single digits sequentially on the new data center CPU ramp, while full-year advanced packaging revenue is projected to roughly triple in 2026. Automotive and industrial revenue also advanced on rising ADAS and in-car computing content.
Beyond Advanced Micro Devices, the HDFO platform spans over five customers at various qualification stages, with NVIDIA's broader high-performance computing ecosystem further expanding AMKR's data center pipeline, together supporting double-digit growth across most end markets.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMKR's 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.08 per share, indicating growth of 38.67% year over year
Valuation Offers a Cushion Despite the RallyDespite its strong rally, AMKR remains reasonably valued, trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 2.74X, well below the industry average of 9.95X and the broader sector average of 6.67X. The discount appears noteworthy considering AMKR's expanding presence across AI data centers tied to customers like NVIDIA, high-performance computing and premium smartphones. Growing demand for advanced packaging and testing services, stronger participation in next-generation semiconductor designs and a richer business mix are expected to support long-term growth. As AI adoption accelerates and semiconductor content continues to increase across servers and smartphones, AMKR is well-positioned to benefit from rising packaging complexity and higher value opportunities.
AMKR Trades at Discounted P/S Valuation
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Arizona Expansion Strengthens Long-Term Growth ProspectsAMKR's Arizona buildout strengthens its long-term growth profile, adding U.S.-based advanced packaging and test capacity as the technology becomes increasingly critical for AI and high-performance computing. AMD's new data center CPU device, slated to ramp in South Korea starting in 2027, is among the programs expected to eventually onshore into Arizona. The facility positions AMKR as one of the few large-scale outsourced assembly and test providers in the United States.
The buildout also aligns with capacity expansion by TSM and other industry players, strengthening the broader U.S. semiconductor ecosystem. Startup costs should weigh modestly on near-term profitability, but Arizona is expected to support higher value programs and lift AMKR's long-term growth and earnings potential.
ConclusionAMKR continues to benefit from strong momentum in advanced packaging, rising AI and high-performance computing demand and investments that expand its long-term growth opportunities. The company is strengthening its position in a market where packaging complexity is becoming a key differentiator relative to large-scale peers such as TSM, while maintaining a valuation discount relative to industry and sector peers. Although the stock has surged sharply year to date, the underlying growth drivers remain intact and should support business performance in the coming years.
With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), existing shareholders may consider maintaining their positions and participating in the company's long-term growth story, while prospective investors may wait for a more attractive entry point following the stock's sharp run-up. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways PAYX beat Q4 adjusted earnings estimates as revenues rose 12.5% y/y to $1.61 billion.Paychex's Management Solutions revenues grew 14%, with Paycor adding about 8 points to growth.PAYX expects FY27 revenue growth of 5-6% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 7-9%. Paychex, Inc. (PAYX - Free Report) has reported solid fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with adjusted earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues coming in line. Adjusted earnings of $1.32 per share surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.31 by a slight margin and increased 10.9% from the year-ago quarter. Total revenues of $1.61 billion rose 12.5% year over year and beat the consensus estimate by a slight margin.
The earnings upside was backed by segment growth, Paycor contributions and disciplined expense performance. Management Solutions led the quarter, while PEO and Insurance Solutions, and client fund interest added further support.
PAYX's Management Solutions Powers GrowthManagement Solutions’ revenues increased 14% year over year to $1.18 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter. The segment benefited from higher product penetration and growth in client worksite employees within Human Resources Solutions.
Paycor, acquired in April 2025, contributed about 8 percentage points to Management Solutions revenue growth. The acquisition also supported price realization and higher revenues per client, reflecting Paycor’s upmarket client base.
Management noted that the quarter included a full period of Paycor revenues and expenses compared with a partial period in the prior-year quarter. That comparison helped drive the sharper contribution from the acquired business in the latest quarter.
Paychex's PEO & Client Funds Add SupportProfessional Employer Organization and Insurance Solutions revenues were $369.7 million, up 9% from the year-ago quarter. Growth in the number of average PEO worksite employees supported the segment’s performance.
PEO insurance revenues also increased during the quarter. Interest on funds held for clients rose 15% to $52.2 million, driven by higher average investment balances resulting from the Paycor acquisition.
Total service revenues came in at $1.55 billion, up 12% from the year-ago period. The broad advance across core services showed that growth was not confined to one operating line.
PAYX's Margin Profile Expands in Q4Total expenses were relatively flat year over year at $1 billion. Increases in compensation-related expenses, amortization of intangible assets, technology investments, selling initiatives and marketing spending were offset by lower acquisition-related compensation and professional service costs.
Operating income rose 40% to $604.7 million. The operating margin expanded to 37.7% from 30.2% a year earlier, while the adjusted operating margin improved to 42.1% from 40.4%.
Adjusted operating income increased 17% to $675.8 million. The adjusted figure excludes acquisition-related costs, which were lower than in the prior-year quarter.
Paychex's Profitability Shows Earnings LeverageNet income increased 41% year over year to $420.6 million in the fiscal fourth quarter. Diluted earnings were $1.17 per share, up 43% from the prior-year period.
Adjusted net income rose 10% to $474.6 million. EBITDA increased 39% to $719.1 million, while adjusted EBITDA advanced 17% to $729.7 million, reflecting revenue gains and reduced acquisition-related drag.
Interest expenses increased to $64.7 million from $63.7 million. Other income, net, declined to $14.2 million from $21.9 million due to lower average balances on corporate investments and higher share repurchases in fiscal 2026.
PAYX's Balance Sheet Remains SolidPaychex ended fiscal 2026 with cash, restricted cash and total corporate investments of $1.2 billion. Short-term and long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs, totaled $4.6 billion as of May 31, 2026.
Cash flow from operations was $2.6 billion for the fiscal year. The company paid out cumulative dividends of $4.43 per share, totaling $1.6 billion, and repurchased 5.6 million shares for $611 million.
Fiscal 2026 total revenues increased 17% to $6.51 billion. Adjusted diluted earnings advanced 11% to $5.51 per share, whereas adjusted operating income grew 19% to $2.81 billion.
Paychex's FY27 View Points to GrowthFor fiscal 2027, Paychex expects total revenues to grow 5-6%. Management Solutions’ revenues are also projected to rise 5-6%, while PEO and Insurance Solutions revenues are expected to increase 6-7%.
Interest on funds held for clients is expected to be $195-$205 million. The company anticipates an adjusted operating margin of 44%, an effective income tax rate of 24% and adjusted diluted earnings growth of 7-9%.
Paychex also highlighted the launch of WISE, its AI-powered intelligence engine, across HCM platforms and internal operations. Management said that the platform is designed to unlock insights from unstructured data, increase productivity and enhance client outcomes.
PAYX carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) at present.
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Earnings SnapshotVerisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 diluted adjusted earnings per share of $1.82, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76 by 3.4%. The figure increased 5.2% from the year-ago quarter.
VRSK's revenues came in at $782.6 million, topping the consensus mark of $775.9 million by 0.9% and rising 3.9% year over year.
Accenture plc (ACN - Free Report) posted third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of $3.80 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.7%. The metric increased 9% from the year-ago quarter.
ACN’s revenues of $18.718 billion missed the consensus mark by 0.4% but rose 6% year over year in U.S. dollars and 3% in local currency.
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 400 points on Wednesday.
The Dow traded up 0.83% to 52,095.25 while the NASDAQ surged 0.27% to 25,654.95. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.35% to 7,391.51.
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Health care shares jumped by 1.5% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, energy stocks fell by 1.7%.
Top Headline
Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:PAYX) reported better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter.
The company posted quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.30 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.606 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.601 billion.
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Commodities
In commodity news, oil traded down 4.2% to $70.14 while gold traded down 2.8% at $4,032.40.
Silver traded down 4.8% to $59.075 on Wednesday, while copper fell 2.6% to $5.9890.
Euro zone
European shares were mixed today. The eurozone’s STOXX 600 slipped 0.2%, while Spain’s IBEX 35 Index fell 0.7%. London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.1%, Germany’s DAX dipped 1.1%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.3%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 dipping 0.88%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gaining 0.33%, China’s Shanghai Composite rising 0.11% and India’s BSE Sensex gaining 1.04%.
Economics
The U.S. current account deficit rose to $226.8 billion in the first quarter from a revised $221.1 billion gap in the final quarter of 2025. U.S. building permits fell 0.9% month-over-month to an annual rate of 1.410 million in June. U.S. mortgage applications rose by 1% in the third week of June compared to a 3.8% decline in the previous period. Photo via Shutterstock
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Samsara Introduces 360 Camera for Operated Equipment and Expands AI Multicam and Two-Way Voice Capabilities through the Dash Cam Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today introduced the Samsara 360 Camera, new AI Multicam capabilities, and two-way voice capabilities through the dash cam for road fleets—expanding real-time visibility for fleets and field teams.
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Samsara Birds Eye View
Operated equipment operations and field teams have long dealt with limited visibility. A forklift in a warehouse, a baggage tug on the ramp, an excavator on a job site: these machines move in high-density, high-consequence environments where blind spots are unavoidable, and incidents are costly. At the same time, road fleets face their own persistent challenge: the moments of highest risk, reversing, lane changes, and tight maneuvering, are often the hardest for drivers to see through. Samsara’s new hardware and AI capabilities are designed to close both gaps.
“By combining the power to see everything with the automation to act on it, we are shifting into the next gear on safety,” said Johan Land, Chief Product Officer at Samsara. “The 360 Camera brings first-to-market visibility to operated equipment, AI Multicam gives road fleet drivers sharper awareness of what surrounds them, and two-way voice means the AI can respond the moment a question arises. Millions of frontline workers show up every day to keep our world running, and we are fully committed to helping get every one of them home safely.”
The First 360-Degree Camera Built for Operated Equipment
Construction sites, warehouses, mines, and airports are among the most demanding environments in physical operations. Frontline workers on these job-sites are required to use heavy, risky equipment such as excavators, forklifts, baggage tugs, and pushbacks with open cabs — yet until now, none of them had a camera system built for the job. Without proper views of their surroundings and access to footage from on the ground, incident investigations stalled, liability was disputed, and the same unsafe behaviors were repeated.
Samsara’s 360 Camera changes that: a single-module camera capturing a full 360-degree view from one mount point and an interactive pan and zoom. Now, equipment operators can see potential risks in real-time and safety managers can examine any angle of a recorded event in detail. Built to withstand harsh weather and rough operating conditions, it gives teams the evidence they need to move from incident report to root cause in minutes rather than days.
“Safety on the ramp has always been our top priority, and Samsara has been a true partner in helping us raise the bar,” said Mehdi Jnah, Director of Ground Support Equipment, Alaska Airlines. “Their AI dash cams gave us something we never had before — real-time alerts and video footage to protect our crews. With the 360 Camera, we extend safety to every type of ground service equipment on the ramp. Baggage tractors, tugs, pushbacks — each with its own unique demands and operating procedures. Now, not only can we see it all, we have real-time access to the evidence we need to move from incident report to root cause in minutes. We believe this kind of innovation has the potential to transform ramp safety across the entire industry.”
New AI Multicam Capabilities Give Road Fleets a Sharper View
Reversing, changing lanes, and navigating tight spaces are the moments of highest contact risk for road fleets — and the moments where drivers have the least information about what surrounds them. Samsara is expanding its AI Multicam system with new capabilities designed to close that gap:
Bird’s Eye View. Drivers can now configure a top-down, 360-degree composite view of their immediate surroundings using AI Multicam, giving them a clear picture during maneuvers that carry the highest contact risk — maneuvering crowded yards, navigating narrow spaces, and making tight turns where large vehicles have the widest blind spots. This is especially valuable for vehicles like school buses, garbage trucks, yellow iron, and box trucks. Rear Collision Warning and Vehicle in Blind Spot Detection. Building on AI Multicam’s existing in-cab visibility, Rear Collision Warning and Vehicle in Blind Spot Detection deliver dynamic audio and visual alerts when reversing or changing lanes — running at the edge, on the device, so warnings reach drivers in the moment rather than after it. Two-Way AI Conversations Put Safety Response Directly in the Cab
The dash cam is no longer a one-way device. With two-way voice, Samsara AI and managers can converse with drivers in the moment. When a driver crosses into a geofenced area, AI engages the driver through the dash cam, flagging critical road information such as a lower speed limit, a parking restriction, or a known towing risk, all without a dispatcher placing a call. And when a person needs to step in, managers can initiate a call through the same channel — a direct line that doesn't depend on a phone, a charged battery, or a cell signal. The same goes for drivers, who can send their manager a message through the dash cam to alert them to conditions such as severe weather or driving delays.
“We tried contacting a driver in his truck via phone, but were unable to reach him. I then used the dash camera to contact him and connected successfully. The driver mentioned that his phone lost battery. It’s this kind of technology that helps ensure our drivers stay safe,” said Otis Anderson, Safety Compliance Analyst, Jordan Carriers.
Watch the demo of the AI camera suite. Learn more about Samsara’s latest innovations in physical operations, including:
The new Tracking Label for supply chain visibility. The new Agent Studio and agentic AI capabilities. See the full set of announcements on the Samsara blog. Follow Beyond 2026 news and developments on Samsara's LinkedIn and X pages, or by using the #SamsaraBeyond hashtag.
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
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Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced the launch of new agentic tools that help teams automate monotonous tasks, reduce manual work, and respond faster across their operations. The new capabilities include a first-of-its-kind Agent Studio designed for physical operations that lets teams leverage pre-configured agents or build their own from scratch.
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“Samsara has spent the last 10 years deeply embedded in the world's most complex physical operations, giving us unprecedented visibility into what’s happening on the ground,” said Johan Land, Chief Product Officer at Samsara. “In 2025 alone, we captured 25 trillion data points across the Samsara Network across vehicles, equipment, worksites, and operations. Now, customers can act on this insight by leveraging Samsara’s platform to fully automate workflows without extensive IT expertise.”
The Agent Studio serves as the control center where customers can set up and manage these AI-powered workflows. Tasks like managing paperwork, communicating with drivers, and working with vendors can now be automated with agents in minutes, freeing staff from hours of manual work each week. Customers and partners can build custom agents from scratch or leverage more than 15 pre-built templates across safety and maintenance, all without IT or developer experience. Within the studio, builders can also toggle capabilities on or off, set permissions, monitor usage, and configure settings.
Customers across industries are already developing agents in Agent Studio to automate workflows that have traditionally required dedicated staff or significant manual effort, including:
Driver assistance. A driver wingman deployed at a major food distributor answers parking, weigh-station, policy, and escalation questions based on dynamic location and company data, saving 30 minutes in communication time per call. Daily maintenance digest. A daily fleet briefing tool used at a food bank gives ops teams a quick read on fleet status and vehicle inspection report compliance, saving hours of manual work each week tracking resources. Driver and vehicle identification. An assignment workflow at a field services company automatically identifies when a moving vehicle has an unknown driver and links trucks to staff, reconciling insurance risks and saving the dispatch team radio time. “We were spending more than six figures a year on reporting and data compilation — work that's now fully automated," said Derek Champagne, VP of Corporate Security, Asset Management & Housing at Grand Isle Shipyard. "Automation allowed us to reallocate both resources and talent toward higher-value initiatives. The real benefit isn't just efficiency; it's the ability to focus our people on solving bigger problems, driving innovation, and creating value that simply wasn't possible before.”
Within Agent Studio, teams can integrate a company’s policies and documents as a knowledge base, preview behaviors before deployment, and track outcomes through a performance dashboard. The result is a toolset that fits a specific operation rather than a generic workflow.
"Agent Studio gives us the ability to look at our own daily processes and build to fix the gaps," said Chris Hammock, Director of Transportation for Graceland Portable Buildings. "We can make small changes ourselves, which may save us hours, instead of entering the IT project queue. Further, agents will help take repetitive follow-up work off our team, speed up how we get status updates, and help us spend more time moving the business forward instead of chasing information."
Watch the demo of Samsara’s Agent Studio. Learn more about Samsara’s latest innovations in physical operations, including:
The new Tracking Label for supply chain visibility. The new AI camera capabilities for fleets and equipment operators. See the full set of announcements on the Samsara blog. Follow Beyond 2026 news and developments on Samsara's LinkedIn and X pages, or by using the #SamsaraBeyond hashtag.
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world's most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world's leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
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Samsara Introduces the Tracking Label and Agentic Shipment Center to Close Supply Chain Visibility Gap Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today introduced the Samsara Tracking Label: a smart, single-use Bluetooth label that delivers near-real-time shipment visibility, powered by the Samsara Network. The Tracking Label can be managed within Samsara’s new Shipment Center and Shipment App, which seamlessly plug into an organization's existing infrastructure, regardless of shipping carrier.
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Samsara Shipment Center
Cargo theft costs U.S. businesses roughly $35 billion annually — up 60% year over year — and the problem is compounded by a fundamental lack of visibility. Current solutions, such as RFID and cellular connectivity, struggle with cost and coverage problems that Bluetooth and the Samsara Network solve.
"Our customers have been using asset tags to track critical shipments, and that works, but it's not purpose-built for cargo. What they've been asking for is a label they can slap on a box and walk away. That's exactly what the Tracking Label is,” said David Gal, VP of Connected Equipment at Samsara. “Unlike traditional barcode scanning that simply says 'departed facility,' the Samsara Network tells you exactly where that shipment is, hundreds of miles down the road. With AI-powered exceptions in the Shipment Center, a shipping manager can instantly see which shipments need attention, get ahead of delays, weather events, and proactively resolve issues before they reach the customer."
The low-cost connectivity powering the Tracking Label
The Tracking Label is an adhesive-backed, flexible, paper-thin label with a 45-day battery life after activation, that contains no lithium or hazardous materials, making it cleared for air, ground, and rail shipments and suitable for disposal without special handling. The Bluetooth label is interoperable with the Samsara Network, which leverages millions of Samsara-connected devices, including trucks, trailers, buses, construction equipment, warehouse scanners, and phones across 99% of major U.S. roads and tens of thousands of worksites. The network continuously 'listens' for Tracking Labels, enabling a single label to be detected in near real time, without requiring carrier involvement.
“Our data shows that organizations rely heavily on GPS and cellular technologies—adopted by over half the market—to track non-powered assets, often absorbing higher hardware costs to guarantee visibility,” said Zoe Roth, Senior Research Analyst, 451 Research from S&P Global. “Meanwhile, lower-cost alternatives like RFID and BLE currently sit at around 39% adoption, historically constrained by fragmented infrastructure, according to our 451 Research Supply Chain Digital Transformation Survey 2026. Providing a persistent, wide-area network for Bluetooth assets could dramatically shift this landscape, enabling scale where infrastructure has previously been the bottleneck.”
Real-time supply chain visibility through the Samsara Shipment Center
Leveraging the new Shipment Center, supply chain teams can view mission-critical and high-value goods — from a single box to a shipment of pallets to a reel of copper wire — that have a Tracking Label on the dashboard and click into any shipment for deeper insight. Through the Shipment Center, operations teams can:
Deter cargo theft and speed up resolution. Near real-time Bluetooth location data makes it significantly harder for bad actors to divert or steal cargo undetected, and gives operations teams evidence to involve authorities quickly when something goes wrong. Get ahead of shipping delays and exceptions. Stay ahead of late or missed deliveries by posing the question in the Shipment Center, “Which packages are at risk of being late due to the storm in Texas?” By leveraging AI to surface shipments that need attention, ops teams can focus on exceptions such as late delivery rather than monitoring every shipment manually. Coverage extends to cross-border shipments. Freight has historically gone dark the moment it crosses a border. These capabilities enable operations teams to keep jobs running on schedule, recover lost shipments in near real time, and deliver a better overall customer experience. Improve customer experiences with quicker dispute resolution. Automated delivery notifications and geofence-based delivery notifications provide clear proof of arrival, helping prevent and resolve shipping disputes with full location transparency across the shipment's journey. Make better supply-chain decisions with AI. Through the Shipment Center, ops teams can surface insights into warehouse performance, carrier on-time performance, declined delivery analytics, and more. This information allows them to analyze performance and costs to identify efficiencies. 3PL provider DCL Logistics, one of Tracking Label’s early adopters, is now managing the fulfillment and carrier handoff of high-value cargo for some of the world’s leading brands across consumer electronics, CPG, enterprise hardware, and GPUs.
“In LTL and truckload shipping, you typically only hear about your shipment twice — when it’s picked up and when it’s delivered," said Dave Tu, President, DCL Logistics. “Samsara’s Tracking Label changes that. It gives us a level of visibility that just didn’t exist before, and when you’re moving high-value cargo, that’s a big deal. It’s like watching your Uber driver on the way to pick you up — you can see every move, every turn, right up until it pulls up to the door.”
Plug into any existing workflow with the new Samsara Shipment App
The new Samsara Shipment App allows teams to activate the Tracking Label with a single tap, no hardware or manual entry required. Scan any barcode — a Bill of Lading, carrier tracking number, or warehouse license plate number — and the app automatically links it to the existing shipment ID.
Through the App, high-volume operations can print and pre-populate labels in bulk. Teams can also connect directly to an existing TMS or ERP to write shipment data at print time. No rip-and-replace of existing systems required.
All of these capabilities combined enable operations teams to keep jobs running on schedule, recover lost shipments in near real-time, and deliver a better overall customer experience.
Learn more about Samsara’s latest innovations in physical operations, including:
The new AI camera capabilities for fleets and equipment operators. The new Agent Studio and agentic AI capabilities. The full set of Beyond 2026 announcements on the Samsara blog. Follow Beyond 2026 news and developments on Samsara's LinkedIn and X pages, or by using the #SamsaraBeyond hashtag.
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
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Key Takeaways Humana targets insurance margins above 3% by 2028 through pricing and market exits.CenterWell revenues rose 19.7% year over year to $6.1 billion in Q1 2026 amid tech investments.Humana remains on track to serve 7.3 million Medicare Advantage members in 2026. Humana Inc. (HUM - Free Report) has spent the past two years dealing with higher medical costs as more seniors returned for treatments that were delayed during the pandemic. The pressure weighed heavily on Medicare Advantage margins and profitability. The company is now shifting its focus from membership growth to earnings improvement, with the goal of restoring insurance margins to above 3% by 2028.
We’re already seeing early signs of a turnaround. Humana’s first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings were $10.31 per share, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.5% as medical cost trends began to moderate. Its vital insurance benefit ratio dropped to 89.4% under management’s 90% ceiling. Despite a turbulent industry landscape, HUM remains on track to achieve approximately 25% growth in individual Medicare Advantage membership this year, showing the resilience of its core business.
The company is pursuing disciplined pricing, exiting less profitable markets, and implementing streamlining initiatives, including the sale of its remaining stake in Gentiva, to free up cash. However, HUM’s real competitive advantage lies in its ability to integrate technology with patient care. A prime example is CenterWell, whose revenues increased 19.7% year over year to $6.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026. By investing in digital tools and automation, Humana is cutting out messy administrative overhead while keeping patient care highly efficient.
Headwinds like Medicare funding pressures aren't vanishing overnight. Humana's early progress suggests its turnaround strategy is genuinely gaining traction. With a sharper focus on profitability, operational efficiency, and integrated care, it finally looks well positioned to navigate the challenges ahead.
How Are Humana's Peers Positioned?Humana is not the only health insurer facing elevated medical costs. Peers like UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH - Free Report) and Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV - Free Report) have also faced pressure from higher healthcare utilization in recent years.
UnitedHealth has been affected by rising Medicare Advantage costs, but its diversified business model provides some protection. UNH's Optum segment, which spans healthcare services, pharmacy benefits and technology solutions, helps offset pressure on its insurance operations and supports earnings stability.
Elevance Health has likewise reported elevated medical costs as members continue to seek healthcare services at higher rates. While insurance remains its core business, Elevance benefits from a diversified mix of commercial, Medicaid and Medicare plans, which helps reduce dependence on any single market.
HUM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of HUM have gained 40.2% year to date, outperforming the broader industry’s 22.2% increase.
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From a valuation standpoint, HUM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 30.26X, up from the industry average of 17.69X. Humana carries a Value Score of B.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HUM’s 2026 earnings implies a 47.4% deterioration year over year, followed by a 66.1% improvement next year.
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The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways Enterprise relies on fee-based, long-term contracts to support stable and predictable cash flows.Nearly 90% of Enterprise's long-term contracts include escalation provisions to protect cash flows.EPD's $3.3B liquidity and 3.2x leverage ratio help it fund growth projects and unitholder returns. Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD - Free Report) is a leading player in North America’s midstream energy space, with an extensive asset network for the transportation and storage of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), petrochemicals and refined products. The partnership generates mostly fee-based revenues under long-term contracts with its customers, which ensures stable and predictable cash flows across business cycles, limiting exposure to commodity price volatility.
EPD’s highly contracted business model also makes its earnings less vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices. As a provider of critical energy infrastructure, the partnership benefits from relatively inelastic demand for its services. In addition, EPD has highlighted that almost 90% of its long-term contracts include an escalation provision that protects its cash flows and distributions in inflationary business environments.The partnership’s financial position is anchored by its stable cash flows and a strong balance sheet.
Enterprise Products has a strong balance sheet, with nearly $3.3 billion in consolidated liquidity, comprising liquidity available under its credit facilities and unrestricted cash on hand. Its leverage ratio was 3.2x as of March 31, 2026, which lies within its target range of 2.75x-3.25x. The strong balance sheet allows EPD to maintain its resilience across various business cycles and withstand downturns better. The combination of predictable earnings, stable cash flows and balance sheet strength enables EPD to navigate business cycles with ease while continuing to fund growth projects and return capital to unitholders.
KMI and WMB Generate Stable Cash FlowsKinder Morgan Inc. (KMI - Free Report) is a leading midstream energy company that operates the largest natural gas pipeline system in the United States. The company owns and operates nearly 78,000 miles of pipelines, 136 terminals and more than 700 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of working natural gas storage capacity.
The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB - Free Report) is another leading player in the midstream energy sector that operates a widespread pipeline system of more than 33,000 miles, including the Transco and Northwest Pipeline systems. These pipeline systems are among the largest natural gas transportation networks in the United States.
Both companies have a highly contracted business model, resulting in stable cash flows.
EPD’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesEnterprise Products units have jumped 19.3% over the past year compared with the 13.1% improvement of the composite stocks belonging to the industry.
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From a valuation standpoint, EPD trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 11.35X. This is below the broader industry average of 11.74X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EPD’s 2026 earnings has remained unchanged over the past seven days.
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EPD currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Additions include PebbleShield Densifier and Color Enhancer, TileTrim and Slurry Saver, all created to maximize efficiency and results for pool professionals
, /PRNewswire/ -- Pool applicators and builders are under constant pressure to deliver high-quality finishes that facilitate ease of application, increase durability and reduce waste. Pebble Technology International (PebbleTec), Oldcastle APG's brand of world-renowned pool finishes, tiles and accessory features, is answering that demand with three new products: PebbleShield, TileTrim and Slurry Saver. Each was designed with PebbleTec partners and homeowners in mind, arming pool professionals with better pool installation tools to deliver higher-quality results.
PebbleShield Densifier and Color Enhancer
PebbleShield is a new additive that densifies and strengthens the cement matrix. Specifically formulated for all PebbleTec aggregate finish lines, it provides a new finish quality, enhanced durability and richer color. Added directly to the mix, PebbleShield virtually eliminates plaster dust for cleaner, faster project turnover. It also improves workability and pumpability, enhances pigment retention and strengthens the finished surface.
PebbleTec TileTrim
TileTrim is a professional trim system that creates a clean, uniform edge where tile meets concrete or deck surfaces. What sets it apart is its origin. TileTrim was developed by a PebbleTec-certified applicator who identified a gap in available finishing solutions and brought it to market through PebbleTec. The result is a product built from real field experience, one that installs faster and more consistently than traditional caulking methods and works for both new construction and remodels. TileTrim is currently available in White, Gray, Tan and Black, with 111 linear feet per box and is installed with multi-use silicone adhesive.
With TileTrim, PebbleTec finishes pair even better with additional Oldcastle APG portfolio products, including the newBelgard Delmaro Pool Coping. Delmaro Coping is ideal for freeform and curved pool layouts, built in modular increments to reduce extensive cutting. The neat edge formed by TileTrim complements the sleek, contemporary look of Delmaro Coping, enhancing the overall pool design.
Slurry Saver
Slurry Saver is making pool surface applications easier, cleaner and more efficient for contractors and applicators. Slurry Saver's innovative formula is designed to enhance both the process and result of installing PebbleTec pool finishes and helps applicators use 20-30% less cement per patch. Crews can mix larger, more efficient batches, resulting in less mixing time and lower overall material use per job. More coverage per mix and a true net savings in time and materials enhances efficiency without sacrificing quality. The result is a smoother finish and richer color.
"At PebbleTec, it's a priority to look at how trends are shifting, listen to customer feedback and bring solutions to the market that address their needs," says Bryan Sanders, Vice President of Sales, PebbleTec. "These three products reflect that commitment, offering pool professionals the tools to work more efficiently while delivering pools that become the centerpiece of the homeowner's backyard."
For more information about PebbleTec's Tile Trim, PebbleShield and Slurry Saver, contact your localPebbleTec representative.
About PebbleTec
Pebble Technology International, or PebbleTec®, is the provider of the world's most trusted pool finishes, pool and spa tiles, artisan fire and water features, and more. PebbleTec is the category leader in unique, proprietary aggregate swimming pool finishes characterized by high quality, performance, innovation and aesthetics. With a history dating back to the 1980s, PebbleTec is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and operates out of five locations across the U.S. For more information, visit www.pebbletec.com.
About Oldcastle® APG
Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award winning brands include Belgard® hardscapes, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. For more information, visitoldcastleapg.com.
About CRH
CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at over 3,800 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH's unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH's shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - Dr. Christina Rahm, founder and CEO of DRC Ventures, was honored with a Gold Stevie® Award at the 2026 American Business Awards® ceremony in New York City for her groundbreaking work in developing the patent-driven manufacturing infrastructure supporting a portfolio of wellness products.
The award recognizes Dr. Rahm's leadership in transforming patented scientific innovations into scalable consumer products through advanced manufacturing systems and intellectual property protection. Accepted on behalf of the scientists, innovators, manufacturers and global teams supporting these efforts, the recognition highlights years of collaboration dedicated to delivering evidence-based wellness solutions worldwide.
Under Dr. Rahm's leadership, DRC Ventures has expanded into a global portfolio of companies focused on biotechnology, health innovation, environmental sustainability, consumer wellness and scientific research. Through DRC Ventures, Dr. Rahm oversees more than 20 companies dedicated to advancing solutions that improve human health and environmental outcomes through science-driven innovation.
The award specifically highlights the manufacturing infrastructure developed to support a growing portfolio of wellness products. Through Strata Biotech Labs, Dr. Rahm established a vertically integrated manufacturing model designed to protect intellectual property, preserve scientific formulations, enforce rigorous quality standards and support large-scale production without compromising scientific intent. This system has enabled the successful launch of more than 20 products built upon patented innovations.
"Receiving a Gold Stevie® Award is a tremendous honor and reflects years of scientific innovation, collaboration and commitment to creating solutions that improve lives while supporting a healthier future," said Dr. Rahm. "It's inspiring to be in a room filled with so much talent, vision and purpose. This recognition belongs to the incredible teams and partners who share our mission of advancing science in ways that serve humanity, and I offer my sincere congratulations to all the remarkable individuals and organizations honored this year."
The American Business Awards® are among the nation's premier business honors programs, recognizing organizations and executives for achievement in innovation, leadership and operational excellence. Independent judging panels select winners from thousands of nominations submitted across the United States.
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About Dr. Christina Rahm
Dr. Christina Rahm is a scientist, inventor and entrepreneur advancing the intersection of biotechnology, health and sustainability. As the founder and CEO of DRC Ventures, she leads over 20 companies that develop science-based, sustainable consumer solutions. She is also the co-founder of The ROOT Brands and founder of Xoted Biotechnology Labs, a multimillion-dollar research center specializing in plant-based detoxification and regenerative science.
Dr. Rahm holds seven approved patents, with 40+ patents pending, and has developed more than 170 proprietary processes and formulas for wellness innovation.
About DRC Ventures
Founded in 2023 by Dr. Christina Rahm, DRC (Deep Rooted Causes) Ventures creates sustainable solutions that challenge the status quo both scientifically and artistically, supporting the health of individuals, animals and the earth, with environmental attention also paid to land, air and water conservation.
Through its commitment to innovation, transparency and sustainability, the organization's vision is to be a leader in the scientific and consumer goods industries, driving positive change and making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
A global catalyst for conservation efforts, DRC Ventures comprises partnerships with multiple companies and brands across sectors ranging from wellness, nutraceuticals, beauty and fashion to research and philanthropy - each with distinct offerings but a shared mission. Together, the entities within the DRC network form a powerful whole, each seamlessly integrated with the others to address the deeply rooted causes shaping our world today.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to AeroVironment, Inc. ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.
IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN AEROVIRONMENT, INC. (AVAV), CLICK HERE BEFORE JULY 27, 2026 (THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.
What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) AeroVironment understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the SCAR program and the U.S. Space Force's ongoing efforts to modernize the SCN; (2) accordingly, Defendants overstated AeroVironment's business and financial prospects; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired AeroVironment common stock during the period from June 25, 2025 through March 10, 2026 (the "Class Period").
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired AeroVironment common stock during the Class Period may, no later than July 27, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.
Based in Arlington, Va., AeroVironment is a leading American defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and space and directed-energy technologies serving the U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments, and commercial customers globally.
On January 20, 2026, AeroVironment disclosed that the U.S. government had issued a stop work order on the Company's agreement to deliver BADGER systems to the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program. While AeroVironment stated that it expected to continue delivering capabilities under the program, its stock price fell 15.77% on January 20, 2026, closing at $330.89 per share — a decline of $61.97.
On March 2, 2026, Space News reported that the U.S. Space Force was reopening the SCAR program and "reassessing how to move forward," with Colonel Owen Stevens of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office confirming that the Space Force would "move into a new acquisition strategy for SCAR." Following this report, AeroVironment's stock price fell 17.42% on March 2, 2026, closing at $208.32 per share — a drop of $43.93.
On March 10, 2026, AeroVironment reported a third quarter 2026 operating loss of $179.0 million for fiscal year 2026, inclusive of a $151.3 million goodwill impairment in its space division. The Company also disclosed that the Space Force had formally terminated its SCAR contract and that AeroVironment would be required to "recompete" for the program. On this news, AeroVironment's stock fell 6.24% on March 11, 2026, closing at $207.73 per share.
If you are an AeroVironment investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267) 764-4865.
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Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to AeroVironment, Inc. ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.
IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN AEROVIRONMENT, INC. (AVAV), CLICK HERE BEFORE JULY 27, 2026 (THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.
What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) AeroVironment understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the SCAR program and the U.S. Space Force's ongoing efforts to modernize the SCN; (2) accordingly, Defendants overstated AeroVironment's business and financial prospects; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired AeroVironment common stock during the period from June 25, 2025 through March 10, 2026 (the "Class Period").
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired AeroVironment common stock during the Class Period may, no later than July 27, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.
Based in Arlington, Va., AeroVironment is a leading American defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and space and directed-energy technologies serving the U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments, and commercial customers globally.
On January 20, 2026, AeroVironment disclosed that the U.S. government had issued a stop work order on the Company's agreement to deliver BADGER systems to the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program. While AeroVironment stated that it expected to continue delivering capabilities under the program, its stock price fell 15.77% on January 20, 2026, closing at $330.89 per share — a decline of $61.97.
On March 2, 2026, Space News reported that the U.S. Space Force was reopening the SCAR program and "reassessing how to move forward," with Colonel Owen Stevens of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office confirming that the Space Force would "move into a new acquisition strategy for SCAR." Following this report, AeroVironment's stock price fell 17.42% on March 2, 2026, closing at $208.32 per share — a drop of $43.93.
On March 10, 2026, AeroVironment reported a third quarter 2026 operating loss of $179.0 million for fiscal year 2026, inclusive of a $151.3 million goodwill impairment in its space division. The Company also disclosed that the Space Force had formally terminated its SCAR contract and that AeroVironment would be required to "recompete" for the program. On this news, AeroVironment's stock fell 6.24% on March 11, 2026, closing at $207.73 per share.
If you are an AeroVironment investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267) 764-4865.
About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.
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Key Takeaways Murphy Oil found 100 feet of net oil pay at Bubale-1X in Block CI-709 off Cote d'Ivoire.The company plans another well in late 2026 to assess the discovery's size and production potential.Murphy Oil forecasts 2026 output of 167,000-175,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR - Free Report) announced a significant oil discovery at the Bubale-1X exploration well in Block CI-709, situated about 40 miles offshore from Cote d'Ivoire. The well was drilled to a total depth of 20,548 feet, including water depths of 7,795 feet.
Murphy Oil’s unit, Murphy CI-709 Oil Co. Ltd., is the operator of Block CI-709 and holds a 90% working interest, while Cote d'Ivoire's national oil company, PETROCI, owns the remaining 10%.
As per the preliminary results, the well encountered 100 feet of net oil pay across two reservoirs, with initial assessments indicating the presence of high-quality light oil. The company plans to drill another well in the second half of 2026 to evaluate the extent of the discovery and better understand the reservoir's size and production potential.
Murphy Oil is active in exploration activities, and its 2026 exploration expenses are pegged in the range of $220-$300 million. Systematic investment in exploration allows the company to make new discoveries like this one and replenish the production volumes. In 2025, Murphy Oil’s total reserve replacement, excluding the NCI, was 103%.
New Discovery to Boost Growth Prospect for Murphy Oil Undoubtedly, this significant volume of light oil discovery will boost Murphy Oil’s existing proved reserve base, which stood at 730 million barrels of oil equivalents (MMBOE) at the end of 2025, consisting of 59% natural gas and 41% liquids.
Light crude is generally easier to refine and typically fetches premium prices compared to heavy crude oil, making the finding encouraging from a commercial perspective. This development marks another step forward in the company’s efforts to expand its reserve base, strengthen its long-term production profile and help the company generate more value for shareholders over time.
Murphy Oil advanced its exploration program in the first half of 2026 through appraisal drilling in Vietnam and portfolio expansion in Morocco and the Gulf of America. The company forecasts total production of 167,000-175,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026.
Focus on Oil Demand in the Upcoming YearAccording to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, global oil demand is projected to rise to 107.86 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2027 from an estimated 106.52 mb/d in 2026. Apart from Murphy Oil, some other companies have made important discoveries and moved forward with major offshore projects.
On April 9, 2026, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY - Free Report) and Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) reported an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf of America. The well, operated by OXY and situated in Green Canyon Block 680, roughly 125 miles from Louisiana, encountered premium-quality oil-bearing Miocene sands. OXY holds a 45.375% working interest in Bandit, whereas Chevron holds a 37.125% stake.
On Feb. 12, 2026, BP p.l.c. (BP - Free Report) reported an oil discovery at the Algaita-01 exploration well in offshore Angola. The well is located in Block 15/06, operated by Azule Energy, a 50:50 joint venture between BP and Eni.
Share Price Movement of MURIn the past year, shares of the company have risen 57.0% compared with the industry’s 1.3% growth.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners and occupiers, announces the hiring of Munish Viralam as Executive Vice Chairman to lead its Real Estate Strategy & Consulting Group. The practice will work alongside Newmark's advisors to support clients navigating commercial real estate transactions and strategic decisions, including financial analysis, market assessments, operational considerations, lease negotiations and structuring.
Image courtesy of Newmark Based in New York, Viralam leads the group that combines Newmark's New York Consulting and Financial Services teams, including Jason Perla and Romel Cañete. The practice serves as a centralized resource supporting Newmark's brokerage teams, and complements Newmark's broader real estate advisory capabilities. The Real Estate Strategy & Consulting Group brings high-level market knowledge and a detailed, analytical approach to optimize opportunities for clients across large and multi-market transactions.
"The most successful real estate outcomes are driven by thoughtful planning long before a transaction is finalized," said Barry Gosin, Chief Executive Officer of Newmark. "As clients seek guidance in consequential real estate decisions, Newmark continues to prioritize investment in capabilities across leasing, consulting and capital markets to best support our clients."
Viralam specializes in designing comprehensive strategies to address complex occupancy requirements while overseeing the research, structure and negotiation of transactions. Over nearly two decades, he has advised major corporate tenants across a broad range of real estate initiatives.
"Munish brings a unique combination of execution expertise, strategic thinking and collaborative leadership," said Sean Moynihan, Executive Vice President, Regional Managing Director and Tri-State Market Leader at Newmark. "His team will serve as a force multiplier for our brokerage professionals, helping connect insights, best practices and negotiation strategies across assignments and markets."
Viralam joins Newmark from CBRE, where he was twice named the Consulting Group's Professional of the Year.
"Newmark's entrepreneurial culture and willingness to collaborate across specialties is incredibly compelling," said Viralam. "Establishing a centralized, strategic framework within the industry's fastest-growing CRE firm is an exciting opportunity, and I look forward to scaling Newmark's consulting capacities to optimize offerings to our clients and achieve even stronger outcomes."
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Key Takeaways Monolithic Power is benefiting from AI infrastructure growth as demand rises for power management solutions.MPWR's Enterprise Data segment gains from AI server and networking infrastructure spending.MPWR's Axign acquisition expands opportunities in audio, automotive and consumer electronics markets. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR - Free Report) has emerged as one of the key beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure buildout. While much of the spotlight remains on blue-chip AI firms, MPWR has gained in prominence as a key facilitator working behind the scenes, as its power management solutions have become increasingly critical for AI servers, networking equipment and data-center infrastructure.
The company specializes in high-performance power management semiconductors that enable efficient power conversion and delivery across a broad range of applications, including enterprise data, communications, automotive, industrial and consumer markets.
AI Momentum Driving GrowthMonolithic Power is witnessing strong demand for its solutions in AI-related applications, particularly data centers and enterprise computing. The company's Enterprise Data segment has been benefiting from robust spending on AI servers and networking infrastructure, which require increasingly sophisticated power management architectures.
As AI workloads become more power-intensive, the need for efficient power conversion solutions continues to rise. This trend is creating significant opportunities for MPWR, whose products help optimize energy efficiency and system performance in next-generation computing platforms. Management has highlighted growing traction in AI server power solutions, optical modules and networking applications, supported by a healthy pipeline of customer design wins.
Solid Traction From Diverse End-Market ExposureBeyond AI, Monolithic Power benefits from exposure to several long-term growth markets. The Automotive segment continues to gain from increasing semiconductor content in electric vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems. Industrial applications, including factory automation and energy infrastructure, also represent attractive growth opportunities.
Monolithic Power has broadened its addressable market through targeted technology acquisitions and product portfolio expansion. The acquisition of Axign has strengthened the company's capabilities in programmable multicore digital signal processing and advanced audio applications. Axign's technology delivers near-zero distortion audio signals while reducing power consumption, making it attractive for automotive and consumer electronics markets where efficiency and performance are increasingly important.
The combination of Axign's audio processing and amplification technologies with Monolithic Power's power management expertise expands opportunities across automotive audio systems, residential applications, professional audio equipment, concert venues and stadium infrastructure. This helps the company reduce dependence on any single market and supports more resilient long-term growth.
Price PerformanceMonolithic Power has soared 95.2% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 75.4%. It has outperformed peers like Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP - Free Report) but lagged MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (MTSI - Free Report) . While Microchip has gained 28.4%, MACOM surged 166.3% over this period.
One-Year Price Performance of MPWR
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End NoteMonolithic Power is well-positioned to capitalize on the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure spending. Its leadership in power management solutions, growing exposure to AI servers, diversified end-market presence and strong execution provide a solid foundation for long-term growth.
Monolithic Power currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
With a favorable Zacks Rank and solid demand trends, Monolithic Power appears primed for healthy long-term growth. Consequently, investors are likely to profit in the long run if they bet on this stock now.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Graphic Packaging securities between February 4, 2025 and February 2, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/GPK.
Graphic Packaging Case Details
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
Graphic Packaging was experiencing, among other things, significant inventory management issues, as well as significantly reduced demand and volumes and increased costs; Defendants downplayed the true scope and severity of the foregoing issues, which were likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on the Company's business and financial results; Defendants likewise overstated the strength and sustainability of the Company's business model and operations, as well as its ability to weather ongoing macroeconomic headwinds; accordingly, the Company's previously issued FY 2025 financial guidance was unreliable and/or unrealistic; and as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Graphic Packaging Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/GPK, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Graphic Packaging you have until July 6, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.
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Alert: Claims Focus on Alleged Misrepresentations About the Durability of Verra Mobility's Largest Customer Contract and the $35 Million Revenue Hole Left by Avis Budget Group's Termination
, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP reminds purchasers of Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) securities of a pending securities class action.
THE CASE: A class action seeks to recover damages for investors who purchased VRRM securities between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026.
YOUR OPTIONS: You may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees. See if you can recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.
Verra's stock collapsed $9.23 per share, falling 71% from $13.08 to $3.85 in a single trading session after the Company disclosed that Avis Budget Group had issued a termination notice on a contract representing over 10% of total revenue. Investors have until August 4, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.
How a Single Customer Relationship Allegedly Propped Up the Entire Outlook
A toll and violation management company cannot sustain mid-single-digit revenue growth projections when its largest commercial customer, accounting for more than 10% of consolidated revenue, is actively considering alternatives. The lawsuit contends that Verra's Commercial Services segment, which generated approximately $435.8 million in 2025 revenue or roughly 45% of the total enterprise, depended heavily on three rental car relationships. The loss of Avis alone forced a $35 million cut to the midpoint of full-year revenue guidance, from $1,025 million down to $990 million.
The filing states that Verra's executives characterized contract renewal discussions as "ongoing and constructive" just 20 days before receiving the termination notice, and repeatedly assured investors that in-sourcing by rental car companies was not a meaningful threat given the complexity of managing relationships with 54 different toll authorities.
Alleged Revenue Concentration Impact by the Numbers
Avis Budget Group represented over 10% of Verra's total revenue, yet the Company's guidance assumed continued service without interruptionFull-year 2026 revenue guidance was slashed by approximately $35 million at the midpoint following the termination noticeAdjusted EBITDA guidance fell from $405-$415 million to $380-$385 million, a reduction of $27.5 million at midpointAdjusted EPS guidance dropped from $1.32-$1.38 to $1.19-$1.25, representing a $0.13 per share reduction at midpointFree cash flow guidance declined from $150-$160 million to $140-$150 millionThe FMC business within Commercial Services had already declined 19% or $3.6 million year-over-year in Q1 2026, signaling broader segment weaknessCalculate your potential recovery or call (212) 363-7500.
Contract Termination and Operational Fallout
The complaint recounts that Verra operated under a short-term contract extension with Avis while negotiating a long-term renewal. As detailed in the action, the Company publicly framed these talks as routine, pointing to what it called a "pretty impeccable track record" of retaining customers. The termination, effective September 2026, not only eliminated a material revenue stream but also raised questions about the viability of Verra's remaining two large rental car relationships with Enterprise Mobility and The Hertz Corporation, each estimated at 10-12% of total revenue.
Baird Equity Research responded by cutting its price target 60%, warning that "the loss of either of the other two large RAC clients could put the viability of the business in question."
"The complaint raises serious questions about whether investors received accurate information regarding the stability of a customer relationship that underpinned nearly half of the Company's revenue base," stated Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
ABOUT LEVI & KORSINSKY, LLP -- Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. The firm has extensive expertise in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees. For seven consecutive years, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report.
Frequently Asked Questions About the VRRM Lawsuit
Q: Who is eligible to join the VRRM investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased VRRM stock or securities between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: How much did VRRM stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 71%, a decline of $9.23 per share, after the Company disclosed the Avis Budget Group termination notice and slashed its full-year financial outlook. Investors who purchased shares during the class period at artificially inflated prices may be entitled to compensation.
Q: What do VRRM investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.
Q: What if I already sold my VRRM shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: What specific misstatements does the VRRM lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Verra Mobility made materially false or misleading statements regarding the stability of its Avis Budget Group contract, the likelihood of renewal, and the risk that major rental car customers could replace Verra with in-house or alternative solutions. When the true state was revealed, the stock price declined sharply.
Q: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only to investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it can still participate in any settlement or recovery.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Verra securities between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/VRRM.
Verra Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
Defendants misrepresented the nature and stability of Verra's relationship with Avis Budget Group ("Avis"), including the likelihood of securing a contract extension; Defendants downplayed the risk that major rental car companies, including Avis, could replace Verra's services with in-house solutions or alternative third-party providers; and as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Verra Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/VRRM, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Verra you have until August 4, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
No Cost to Verra Investors
We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Verra Securities Class Action?
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.
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Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is rated a Buy following its recent earnings-driven dip, offering a compelling value and growth opportunity. Despite a Q4 top line and EPS miss, WOR posted strong full-year results: 20% net sales growth to $1.38B and 63% net earnings growth to $155M. Strategic M&A, notably Elgen and LSI Group, is expanding high-margin segments and supporting future margin optimization and market share gains.
NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Calix securities between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/CALX.
Calix Case Details
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants failed to disclose to investors:
(1) the Company’s first quarter margins had significantly benefited from advanced purchasing of memory components;
(2) that the Company’s advanced supply of memory components was dwindling;
(3) that, as a result, the Company was experiencing negative margin pressure as it was forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices; and
(4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s margins, business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
What's Next for Calix Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/CALX. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Calix you have until July 27, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
No Cost to Calix Investors
We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Calix Securities Class Action?
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Calix securities between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/CALX.
Calix Case Details
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants failed to disclose to investors:
(1)the Company’s first quarter margins had significantly benefited from advanced purchasing of memory components;(2)that the Company’s advanced supply of memory components was dwindling;(3)that, as a result, the Company was experiencing negative margin pressure as it was forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices; and(4)that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s margins, business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
What's Next for Calix Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/CALX. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Calix you have until July 27, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
No Cost to Calix Investors
We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
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As service providers scale SmartMDU across multifamily properties—including Blue Stream Fiber achieving a near-perfect resident satisfaction rating within 30 days and Zentro reducing property issue resolution time by 30 percent—Calix delivers new capabilities to turn secure, premium connectivity into a driver of revenue growth and differentiated resident experiences
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) launched new capabilities for SmartMDU™ on the AI-native Calix One™ platform, enabling service providers to rapidly innovate and better manage multi-dwelling unit (MDU) properties while delivering more reliable, secure experiences. The latest enhancements introduce comprehensive user management capabilities and resident Wi-Fi suspension—giving property staff greater control over network access while helping ensure on-time payments. Combined with QR code-based self-service activation, residents can connect in minutes, enabling a premium experience without increasing operating expenses. Calix is also extending HomeOfficeIQ™ to SmartMDU, enabling resilient, personalized experiences that keep residents connected and in control when it matters most.
"SmartMDU streamlines day-to-day operations for property management on a single platform while giving residents fast, reliable, move-in-ready connectivity they can control from the moment they move in," said Valerie Dodd, executive director at NextLight.
Share As demand accelerates for multifamily living, connectivity is emerging as a direct driver of property value and revenue. Roughly one-third of U.S. households now live in MDUs, and renters account for 80 percent of overall household growth—concentrated in these environments. Against this backdrop, industry research shows that 77 percent of renters are willing to pay higher rent when high-speed internet is included.
Purpose-built for MDU environments and rapidly deployed on Calix One, SmartMDU improves how devices connect and behave within the property, enabling a growing number of service providers—including Blue Stream Fiber, Zentro, and NextLight—to deliver reliable, property-wide experiences at scale. As expectations shift from basic connectivity to always-on availability and personalized experiences, providers are under increasing pressure to deploy infrastructure that differentiates properties and drives measurable financial returns without increasing operational overhead.
With the latest advancements for SmartMDU on Calix One, service providers can:
Simplify property operations with secure, role-based network management controls. New enhancements for PropertyWorx™—an intuitive property management portal—introduce comprehensive user management capabilities, enabling property staff to securely access only the systems, functions, and properties relevant to their responsibilities to reduce risk and improve day-to-day efficiencies. Enforce policies and protect revenue with resident connectivity account suspension. Service providers and property staff can now quickly suspend resident Wi-Fi access to enforce payment and policy compliance, helping ensure on-time payments and network security while minimizing manual processes. Enable immediate move-in-ready Wi-Fi with self-service activation. Building on advancements earlier this year, SmartMDU enables frictionless self-service activation so residents can connect instantly at move-in—simply scanning a QR code to set up Wi-Fi in minutes. This reduces operational overhead for both providers and property staff, delivering a premium experience without added cost. Deliver reliable connectivity and personalized network controls with HomeOfficeIQ. Service providers can now keep residents connected during daily activities, enabling uninterrupted work and safeguarding cloud-based applications via cellular network failover. Calix Success™ helps service providers quickly design, deploy, and scale SmartMDU—accelerating time to revenue while simplifying property operations. With 24/7 support, expert guidance, and training, teams can consistently deliver and maintain high-quality resident experiences at scale.
Valerie Dodd, executive director at NextLight, said: “For us, success in MDUs comes down to keeping things simple for both property staff and the residents we serve. SmartMDU streamlines day-to-day operations for property management on a single platform while giving residents fast, reliable, move-in-ready connectivity they can control from the moment they move in. That allows our teams to focus less on troubleshooting and more on delivering the exceptional service our Longmont community expects. With Calix, we can deliver a better, secure connected experience that benefits everyone.”
Shane Eleniak, chief product officer at Calix, said: “Today, MDU communities are about far more than connecting apartment units. They bring together resident connectivity, shared spaces, property operations, and digital experiences into a single environment that must operate seamlessly. As property owners place greater emphasis on resident satisfaction and operational efficiency, service providers need solutions designed specifically for the realities of complex MDU environments. With SmartMDU on the AI-native Calix One platform, providers can simplify operations, strengthen relationships with property owners, and deliver differentiated experiences that help increase property value and reduce resident turnover. That is how service providers unlock new growth opportunities in MDU—one of the most significant market opportunities in broadband today.”
Discover how SmartMDU is helping service providers scale MDU solutions with Calix One.
About Calix
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) is an AI platform company that enables service providers to transform their operations and accelerate delivery of differentiated experiences—so they can compete and win in the markets and communities they serve.
Through the AI-native Calix One platform, service providers can securely and privately activate agentic-AI alongside their human teams to acquire new subscribers, grow existing subscriber revenue, and build loyalty across residential, business, municipal, and MDU markets. More than 1,200 customers of all sizes leverage the Calix One platform, which has evolved over 15 years at an investment of more than $2 billion.
Calix innovation cycles are underpinned by a strong financial balance sheet and a people-first culture that routinely earns broad industry recognition—winning 81 culture and innovation awards since 2025 alone, as well as Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026.
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Key Takeaways SBAC gained 14.8% in three months, outpacing the industry's 10.3% growth on tower leasing strength.SBA Communications sees healthy 2026 leasing activity backed by rising backlog and carrier capacity needs.SBAC expanded with site buys, land purchases and new towers while continuing consistent dividend growth. SBA Communications’ (SBAC - Free Report) shares have rallied 14.8% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 10.3%.
The company benefits from rising wireless data demand through long-term tower leasing, steady colocation activity, strategic tower expansion and site acquisitions, complemented by site development services and consistent dividend growth, supporting long-term shareholder value.
Analysts seem bullish on this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2026 AFFO per share has been revised northward by 6 cents to $12.20 over the past two months.
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Factors Behind SBAC Stock’s Price SurgeMobile data usage continues to rise as carriers expand coverage, densify networks and upgrade sites with additional spectrum bands and technologies such as C-band and massive MIMO antennas. Fixed wireless access growth adds load to carrier networks and supports additional equipment needs at existing macro sites. This activity underpins demand for SBA Communications’ tower infrastructure across the United States and its international markets in Central America, South America and Africa.
SBA Communications generates most of its revenues from long-term tower leases, which support visibility in cash flows and high tower cash flow margins. In the first quarter of 2026, U.S. leasing activity was driven largely by new colocations as wireless carriers added capacity. Management expects healthy leasing activity to continue through the remainder of 2026, supported by an increasing domestic leasing backlog.
SBA Communications provides site development services in the United States, helping carriers with site acquisition, zoning, construction and equipment installation. The segment also offers installation, optimization and integration services across network technologies. While site development is a smaller contributor to operating profit than site leasing, it deepens customer relationships and helps the company participate in network build cycles beyond pure colocation.
SBA Communications continues to expand its footprint through selective acquisitions, land purchases and new tower builds in markets where carrier demand supports returns. As of March 31, 2026, the company owned or operated 46,358 communication sites. In the first quarter of 2026, it acquired 10 communication sites and the rights to the land underneath about 3,900 communication sites in Guatemala for $133 million, and built 80 towers. Subsequent to quarter-end, the company purchased or is under contract to purchase 56 sites for $36.9 million in cash, with the transactions expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
SBA Communications’ dividend hikes demonstrate its commitment to driving shareholder value and superior capital-distribution ability. The company has increased its dividend five times in the past five years, and its five-year annualized dividend growth rate is 17.06%. Given SBA Communications’ solid operating platform, the dividend distribution is expected to be sustainable over the long run.
Key Concerns for SBACCustomer concentration, Sprint and EchoStar churn, leverage, interest expenses, currency fluctuations and technology shifts can limit SBA Communications near-term growth and valuation.
Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are Lamar Advertising (LAMR - Free Report) and Vornado Realty Trust (VNO - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LAMR’s 2026 FFO per share is pegged at $8.81, which indicates year-over-year growth of 6.66%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VNO’s full-year FFO per share is pinned at $2.34, which calls for an increase of 0.86% from the year-ago period.
Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.
LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming July 6, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired FS KKR Capital Corp. (“FS KKR Capital” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FSK) securities between May 8, 2024 and February 25, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
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What Happened?
On August 6, 2025, after the market closed, the Company reported second quarter 2025 earnings, revealing that the Company’s net asset value had declined to $21.93 per share, down $1.44, or 6.2% from the prior quarter, and the total fair value of investments fell $474 million, to $13,648 million. Moreover, the Company reported earnings (loss) per share of negative $0.75, down $1.18 or 274.4% from the prior quarter, and a total net realized and unrealized loss per share of negative $1.36, down $1.12 or 466.7% from the prior quarter. Further, investments on non-accrual status rose to 3.0% and 5.3% of the total investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, compared to 2.1% and 3.5% in the prior quarter.
However, the Company maintained that its “operating results and corresponding net asset value” were merely “impacted by company specific issues affecting four portfolio companies, each of which have been discussed on prior earnings calls.”
On this news, share prices fell $1.66 or 8.20% to close at $18.58 per share on August 7, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.
Then, on February 25, 2026, after the market closed, the Company announced fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings, revealing net asset value had continued to decline to $20.89, down $1.10 or 5% from prior quarter, and the total fair value of investments fell another $406 million, to $13,009 million. Moreover, the Company reported earnings (loss) per share of negative $0.41, down $1.17 or 153.9% from the prior quarter, and a total net realized and unrealized loss per share of negative $0.89, down $1.08 or 568.421% from the prior quarter. Further, investments on non-accrual status again rose to 3.4% and 5.5% of the total investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, compared to 2.9% and 5.0% in the prior quarter. The Company also “acknowledge[d] specific challenges” with additional companies and cut its dividend to $0.48 per share (previously $0.70).
In the accompanying earnings call, the Company’s Chief Investment Officer was forced to acknowledge that its “recent underperformance reflects challenges in certain legacy investments” in addition to those previously discussed. Further, challenges ran much deeper, as the Company revealed issues with the identified companies only accounted for “50% of net realized and unrealized losses.”
On this news, the Company’s stock price fell $2.03 or 15.24%, to close at $11.29 per share on February 26, 2026, on unusually heavy trading volume.
What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the Company overstated the effectiveness of its portfolio restructuring efforts for its nonaccrual companies; (2) the Company overstated the valuation of its portfolio investments and/or overstated the effectiveness of the Company’s portfolio valuation process; (3) the Company overstated the durability of its quarterly distribution strategy; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
If you purchased or otherwise acquired FS KKR securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than July 6, 2026 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired FS KKR Capital securities between May 8, 2024 and February 25, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/FSK.
FS KKR Capital Case Details
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that:
the Company overstated the effectiveness of its portfolio restructuring efforts for its nonaccrual companies; the Company overstated the valuation of its portfolio investments and/or overstated the effectiveness of the Company's portfolio valuation process; the Company overstated the durability of its quarterly distribution strategy; and that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.What's Next for FS KKR Capital Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/FSK, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in FS KKR Capital you have until July 3, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
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Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.
Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.
Headquartered in Lancaster, Fulton Financial (FULT - Free Report) is a Finance stock that has seen a price change of 22.4% so far this year. Currently paying a dividend of $0.19 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 3.21%. In comparison, the Banks - Northeast industry's yield is 2.21%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.44%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $0.76 is up 4.1% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Fulton Financial has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 7.25%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Fulton Financial's current payout ratio is 35%, meaning it paid out 35% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Looking at this fiscal year, FULT expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $2.18 per share, with earnings expected to increase 0.93% from the year ago period.
Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.
For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. Income investors have to be mindful of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, FULT presents a compelling investment opportunity; it's not only an attractive dividend play, but the stock also boasts a strong Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
One of the nation's largest spa and salon operators is helping guests build healthier-looking skin through personalized Hydrafacial treatments
Key Highlights:
Treatment: Hydrafacial — a professional, multi-step facial that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities and deeply hydrates the skin in a single session. Available at: More than 150 Life Time clubs locations across the U.S. and Canada. Offered at LifeSpa since: 2004, making LifeSpa one of the nation's largest and longest-running Hydrafacial providers. Three options: Signature (30 minutes), Deluxe (45 minutes) and Platinum (60 minutes). Who can book: Life Time members and non-member guests. , /PRNewswire/ -- Summer sun, heat, travel and outdoor activity can leave skin dry, dull or congested. LifeSpa, the full-service spa and salon located inside Life Time (NYSE: LTH) athletic country clubs nationwide, is bringing the company's training mindset to skincare this summer with a heightened focus on professional treatments that help guests build healthier-looking skin over time.
Taking care of your skin is part of a whole-body approach to healthy aging. At the center of the effort is Hydrafacial, a professional skincare treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities and deeply hydrates the skin in one service. LifeSpa, one of the nation's largest spa and salon operators, has offered Hydrafacial since 2004 and today is among the nation's largest providers of the treatment, with services available across more than 150 Life Time destinations in the U.S. and Canada.
"At LifeSpa, like Life Time, we believe meaningful results come from the healthy habits people build and sustain over time," said Ali Yanez, Senior Vice President of LifeSpa at Life Time. "That mindset extends to how we train our skin, just as we train our bodies. Hydrafacial is a natural fit to offer our members and guests because it supports personalized, consistent care that helps people look and feel their best over the long term."
The summer focus also reflects a broader shift in how people think about skincare: less as an occasional beauty fix and more as part of a whole-body approach to healthy aging. For LifeSpa, that means caring for skin alongside the other healthy habits Life Time is known for, including how people move, recover, eat, sleep and manage stress.
LifeSpa offers three Hydrafacial options to meet guests where they are in their skincare routine:
Signature Hydrafacial is a 30-minute treatment and an ideal introduction to Hydrafacial, featuring the core cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate steps for a refreshed, healthy-looking glow. Deluxe Hydrafacial is a 45-minute treatment that builds on the Signature experience with added personalization, including LED light therapy and a targeted booster serum to address specific skin goals such as fine lines, uneven tone, redness or congestion. Platinum Hydrafacial is a 60-minute treatment and LifeSpa's most comprehensive Hydrafacial option, adding lymphatic drainage along with LED light therapy and a targeted booster serum for a more elevated, customized experience. Summer can be an especially important time to reset skin routines. Increased heat, sun exposure, travel, outdoor activity, sweat and changes in hydration can affect how skin looks and feels. By making Hydrafacial a consistent part of a broader wellness routine, LifeSpa helps men and women take a proactive approach to skin health rather than waiting for a concern to appear.
"LifeSpa is uniquely positioned because it lives inside one of the most comprehensive wellness environments in the country," Yanez added. "Our guests are already investing in how they move, recover and care for their bodies. LifeSpa helps them extend that same mindset to their skin with expert guidance, advanced treatments and a routine they can actually maintain."
LifeSpa at Life Time offers full-service hair, skin, body and nail treatments in a convenient, in-club setting. Services are available to Life Time members and non-member guests.
This article on experiencelife.com provides even more about the benefits of a Hydrafacial at Life Time.
For more information about LifeSpa and Hydrafacial services at Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life/lifespa LifeSpa's Instagram, and www.lifetime.life, follow Life Time on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, or download the complimentary Life Time app.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hydrafacial? A Hydrafacial is a professional, multi-step facial that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities and deeply hydrates the skin in a single, non-invasive session. LifeSpa has offered Hydrafacial since 2004. What does a Hydrafacial do for your skin? It removes dead skin cells and impurities while delivering hydration, leaving skin refreshed, clearer and more radiant. Receiving regular, recurring treatments is beneficial. Where can you get a Hydrafacial at Life Time? At LifeSpa, the full-service spa and salon inside Life Time athletic country clubs, with treatments available at more than 150 Life Time destinations across the U.S. and Canada. What is the difference between the Signature, Deluxe and Platinum options? Signature (30 minutes) covers the core cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate steps. Deluxe (45 minutes) adds LED light therapy and a targeted booster serum for goals such as fine lines, uneven tone, redness or congestion. Platinum (60 minutes) is the most comprehensive option, adding lymphatic drainage on top of LED therapy and a booster serum. How often should you get a Hydrafacial? Because results build with consistency, the same way fitness results do, many guests make Hydrafacial a regular part of their routine rather than an occasional treatment. LifeSpa's skin experts can recommend a cadence based on individual skin goals. Do you need to be a Life Time member? No. LifeSpa services are available to both Life Time members and non-member guests. About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 190 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
Key Takeaways AJG acquired Cincinnati Benefit Solutions to expand its employee benefits consulting presence.AJG is enhancing its reach among small and mid-sized employers in the Cincinnati market.AJG sees employee benefits as a source of recurring revenue, retention and cross-selling opportunities. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG - Free Report) has strengthened its employee benefits solutions through the acquisition of Cincinnati Benefit Solutions, LLC, an Ohio-based employee benefits consulting firm serving small businesses in Cincinnati and its nearby areas. The acquired firm's leadership and employees will remain in place and operate under Gallagher's Great Lakes employee benefits division.
Cincinnati Benefits Solutions specializes in employee benefits consulting for small businesses, adding to Gallagher's existing benefits advisory capabilities. This acquisition enhances Gallagher’s presence in the Cincinnati market and broadens its reach among small and mid-sized employers seeking benefits solutions.
The deal is relatively small compared to other Gallagher deals, but it aligns with the company's broader acquisition-led growth strategy to expand its service offerings and market presence. It should contribute incremental revenues, strengthen client retention and enhance Gallagher's employee benefits platform.
For Gallagher, employee benefits are an important growth and revenue stream that supports client-retention business, especially as healthcare costs rise. It also creates cross-selling opportunities across Gallagher's broader insurance brokerage and risk management operations. By expanding its employee benefits footprint, the company is strengthening a business line that offers recurring revenues, strong client retention and long-term growth potential.
The acquisition underscores AJG’s commitment to building scale in employee benefits consulting, complementing its broader insurance brokerage and risk management platform while supporting sustainable long-term growth.
How Are Competitors Faring?Peers like Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO - Free Report) and Aon plc (AON - Free Report) are also expanding their employee benefits solutions through acquisitions.
BRO has also expanded its employee benefits platform through acquisitions of regional benefits agencies and consulting firms. The company views employee benefits as a recurring revenue business that complements its broader insurance brokerage operations while creating opportunities for deeper client relationships and cross-selling.
Aon significantly expanded its employee benefits, retirement and wealth advisory capabilities through its acquisition of NFP, including Salus Group, Anchor Group and Pilot Benefits Group. The acquisitions strengthened AON's position in the middle-market benefits space and enhanced its small-business benefits capabilities.
AJG’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of AJG have dropped 32% compared with the industry’s decline of 39.8%.
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From a valuation standpoint, AJG trades at a forward price-to- earnings ratio of 15.43X, higher than the industry average of 14.5X.
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The consensus estimate for 2026 earnings per share (EPS) and revenues indicates a year-over-year increase of 23.9% and 21.6%, respectively.
The consensus estimates for AJG’s 2027 EPS and revenues indicate a year-over-year increase.
The Zacks Consensus Estimates for 2026 and 2027 earnings moved 0.4% and 0.5% north, respectively, in the last 60 days.
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AJG currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
On a recent episode of the Animal Spirits podcast titled Talk Your Book: AI Is Not a Bubble, Alger portfolio manager Dr. Ankur Crawford made a deceptively simple argument that cuts against most of the current debate over AI valuations: investors are arguing about the price-to-earnings ratio without first agreeing on what the earnings actually are.
“The first thing you need to get right when you think about valuation is the E. Only then can you come up with a PE,” Crawford said. She runs a concentrated 30-name portfolio and targets companies she believes can double or triple over a roughly three-year horizon. She contends that sell-side models are linear extrapolations bolted onto an exponential capex cycle, leaving Street estimates “just too low” across the AI supply chain.
The Case Study: GE Vernova Crawford pointed to GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV | GEV Price Prediction) as the cleanest illustration. Only three companies make combined-cycle gas turbines globally, GE Vernova holds roughly a third of that market, and pricing has doubled from about $1,250 to $2,500 per megawatt in under a year as hyperscalers scramble for firm power.
The financials support the framing. Q1 2026 revenue came in at $9.34 billion, beating the $9.3 billion consensus, while organic orders jumped 71%. The Electrification segment booked $2.4 billion in data center equipment orders in a single quarter, more than all of 2025. Backlog hit a record $150 billion at year-end 2025 and grew $13 billion sequentially in Q1. CEO Scott Strazik told investors the company expects to reach at least 110 GW of combined gas turbine backlog and slot reservations by year-end 2026.
The stock has run hard, up 72.84% year-to-date and 132.18% over the past year, trading at a forward P/E of 40x. Crawford’s point is that this multiple is built on consensus EPS, and consensus has missed Vernova’s revenue every quarter shown in the data, with beats ranging from 0.36% to 9.17%.
The Picks-and-Shovels Backlog The same pattern shows up across the AI power buildout. Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) posted Q4 2025 organic orders growth of 252% year over year, lifting backlog to $15.0 billion, and has beaten EPS estimates by between 4.62% and 25.01% across three quarters. Eaton (NYSE: ETN) saw Electrical Americas’ trailing 12-month organic order growth accelerate from 7% in Q3 2025 to 42% in Q1 2026, with electrical backlog up 48%.
On the generation side, Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) closed the Calpine acquisition in January 2026, expanding total supply to 93,330 GWhs and reaffirming 2026 adjusted operating EPS guidance of $11.00 to $12.00. The company is targeting 20%+ base EPS growth through 2029, anchored by long-term PPAs with Microsoft, Meta, and CyrusOne.
And Where NVIDIA Fits The compute layer tells the same story. NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $81.615 billion, up 85.23% year over year, with Data Center revenue of $75.246 billion and Data Center Networking up 199%. CEO Jensen Huang called the moment “the largest infrastructure expansion in human history.” EPS has beaten consensus for four straight quarters, with the margin widening from 3.96% to 5.42%.
That is Crawford’s “wrong E” in a sentence. Revenue growth is accelerating from 55.6% to 85.23% while consensus models assume moderation, and operating income is compounding faster still, up 147.42% in Q1 FY2027 on margin expansion.
What Investors Should Watch Co-host Ben Carlson noted on the podcast that most investors are still asking, “Is it too far too fast?” while Crawford is focused on the underlying business fundamentals, not the stock price. The Department of Energy projects data centers could account for up to 12% of U.S. electrical demand by 2028, a structural backdrop that informs why turbine pricing, backlog visibility, and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) economics matter more than trailing P/E ratios. Reddit sentiment on Vernova has slipped to neutral-to-bearish over the past month as retail investors fixate on the price chart, the exact gap between price action and earnings power that Crawford says creates opportunity.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Primoris Services Corporation (“Primoris” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PRIM) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
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What Happened?
On May 5, 2026, Primoris issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Primoris reported results below analyst expectations and slashed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance from $560-$580 million to $480-$500 million. Primoris attributed the reduction to lower renewable energy activity, delayed project starts, and increased costs on renewable energy projects.
On this news, Primoris's stock price fell $101.69 per share, or 50.11%, to close at $101.23 per share on May 6, 2026, thereby injuring investors.
Then, on June 22, 2026, Primoris revealed a series of business updates including the departure of its Chief Operating Officer and a further slash to its financial outlook for the full year of 2026, in part due to “cost overruns and delays” related to six of the Company’s projects. The company also said it anticipates lower revenue and gross profit for full year 2026, primarily driven by lower expected revenue and gross profit in the renewables business, where it now sees full-year revenue at $2.1 billion to $3 billion.
On this news, Primoris’s stock price fell $23.39, or 21.6%, to close at $84.95 per share on June 22, 2026, thereby injuring investors further.
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Nation’s Third-Largest Convenience Retailer and Fifth-Largest Pizza Chain Unveils New Plan and Goals Focused on Accelerating Food and Beverage, Store Growth and Operational Efficiency
ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASY), a leading convenience store chain in the United States, today unveiled its new three-year strategic plan. Since introducing its last strategic plan in 2023, the company has exceeded its strategic and financial targets, adding more than 500 stores and joining the S&P 500.
“Our success over the last three years reinforces what makes Casey’s unique: a differentiated model that brings together restaurant-quality food, best-in-class convenience, and fuel at scale," said Darren Rebelez, President and CEO at Casey's.
Share “Our success over the last three years reinforces what makes Casey’s unique: a differentiated model that brings together restaurant-quality food, best-in-class convenience, and fuel at scale," said Darren Rebelez, President and Chief Executive Officer at Casey’s. “As we enter our next three-year plan, we are focused on expanding our food business, growing our store base, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and execution. We believe these priorities will enable us to continue gaining market share, driving profitable growth, and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”
Casey's new three-year strategic plan is centered on three priorities:
Accelerating Food and Beverage: Food continues to be a key growth driver for Casey’s. Building on its position as one of the nation’s leading pizza chains, Casey’s will continue investing in its made-to-order offerings, including pizza and chicken wings, with plans to expand its private-brand portfolio. "Our food business is at the center of Casey’s three-year growth strategy and continues to be one of our strongest differentiators," said Tom Brennan, Chief Merchandising Officer at Casey’s. "Prepared foods and nonalcoholic beverages are driving strong inside sales, and we’re continuing to build on the loyalty we’ve earned through our more than 40 years in the pizza business with new offerings like wings and fries. In Des Moines, where wings have been available for more than a year, sales are up 20% year over year, reinforcing the significant opportunity we see as we expand the platform across our nearly 3,000 stores and further establish Casey’s as a food destination."
Expanding Casey’s Country and Scale: Casey’s plans to add at least 400 stores through a combination of strategic acquisitions and new-store development. By expanding its presence in both existing and new markets, Casey’s will bring its distinctive food-first convenience offering to more guests, while leveraging its proven expertise in acquiring and successfully integrating stores. “Our growth strategy is expanding Casey’s Country in a disciplined way," said Ena Williams, Chief Operations Officer at Casey’s. "We’ve shown that we can grow through both new stores and acquisitions. That includes the successful integration of CEFCO, our largest acquisition to date, which strengthened our presence in Texas and expanded Casey’s reach across the South. That flexibility allows us to pursue the best opportunities as market conditions evolve.”
Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Casey's is investing in technology and data-driven tools to improve how its team members prepare food, serve guests, and run stores efficiently. These investments help improve forecasting, strengthen the guest experience, and support profitable growth as the company expands. "We're intentional about how we invest in technology, focusing on solutions that improve the experience for our guests while enabling our teams to operate more efficiently," said Williams. "Whether it's using AI to help improve forecasting and inventory planning, redesigning kitchens to help team members prepare more food with less friction, or enhancing digital tools like our app and Casey's Rewards, we're investing in practical innovations that improve efficiency, strengthen guest experience, and support long-term growth."
Materials from the presentation are available on the company’s website here: https://investor.caseys.com/events-presentations
About Casey's
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: CASY) operating over 2,900 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those related to expectations for future periods, possible or assumed future results of operations, financial conditions, liquidity and related sources or needs, business and/or integration strategies, plans and synergies, supply chain, growth opportunities and performance at our stores. There are a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the execution of our strategic plan, the integration and financial performance of acquired stores, wholesale fuel, inventory and ingredient costs, distribution challenges and disruptions, the impact and duration of the conflicts in oil producing regions or other geopolitical disruptions, as well as other risks, uncertainties and factors, which are described in the company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on our website. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release represent our current views as of the date of this release with respect to future events, and Casey’s disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in the release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Key Takeaways Acuity Brands is expected to post modest sales growth, driven by double-digit expansion in the AIS segment.QSC integration, cross-selling opportunities and building-automation offerings are supporting AIS momentum.Margin gains from cost discipline and business mix may help offset lighting weakness & tariff pressures. Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI - Free Report) is scheduled to announce third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on June 25, before the opening bell.
In the last reported quarter, the company’s adjusted earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.4% while the net sales missed the same by 1.9%. On a year-over-year basis, both metrics increased 11% and 4.9%, respectively.
Acuity Brands beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 8.4%.
How are Estimates Placed for AYI Stock?For the fiscal third quarter, AYI’s Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share (EPS) has increased to $5.20 from $5.16 in the past seven days. The estimated figure indicates an increase of 1.6% from $5.12 per share reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus mark for net sales is pegged at $1.18 billion, indicating a 0.4% increase from the year-ago reported figure.
Factors to Shape Acuity Brands’ Q3 ResultsSales
During the fiscal third quarter, Acuity Brands' top-line performance is expected to have inched up year over year, as the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) segment continues to be a key growth engine. The AIS segment is likely to have been sailing the ship forward through enhanced building intelligence, efficiency and user experience through platforms Atrius and Distech Controls. The acquisition and integration of QSC, LLC in January 2025 into the AIS segment is expected to have boosted the growth further. The integration of QSC continues to progress well, enabling cross-selling opportunities and expanding capabilities through the Q-SYS platform. Besides, recent innovations, including scalable AV solutions for smaller collaboration spaces and enhanced building automation offerings, further strengthen the segment’s value proposition.
This growth trajectory is likely to have been subdued to some extent during the fiscal third quarter by the weak performance of the Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) segment. The segment’s poor contribution to Acuity Brands’ sales performance is expected to have been due to lower net sales within the direct sales network.
Segment-wise, for the to-be-reported quarter, our Zacks model predicts total ABL segment (contributed 77.4% to the second quarter of fiscal 2026 net sales) revenues to decline 0.3% year over year to $920.1 million. Within the ABL segment, we expect Independent Sales Network and Retail revenues to increase 1.8% and 0.7%, respectively, while Corporate Accounts, Direct Sales Network and Other revenues are anticipated to decrease 4.1%, 11.6% and 3.6%, respectively, year over year.
Our model predicts the AIS segment’s (contributed 23.5% to the second quarter of fiscal 2026 net sales) revenues in the fiscal third quarter to climb 13.1% year over year to $298.8 million.
Margins
The bottom line is likely to have been supported by continued cost discipline, productivity improvements and a favorable business mix, with the higher-margin AIS segment contributing meaningfully to overall profitability. Strategic pricing actions and ongoing operational efficiencies are likely to have helped mitigate external pressures, including tariffs, while strong cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation are expected to have further supported earnings growth.
We expect the company’s adjusted EBITDA margin to increase 40 basis points (bps) year over year in the fiscal third quarter to 20.4%. We project adjusted operating margin to inch up 20 bps to 19% year over year.
However, these tailwinds are expected to have been partially offset by persistent softness in the lighting market, tariff-related cost volatility and the normalization of previously elevated backlog levels, which are likely to have weighed on near-term growth momentum.
What Our Model Indicates for AYIOur proven model does predict an earnings beat for Acuity Brands this time around. The company has the right combination of the two key ingredients, a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold), which increases the odds of an earnings beat.
AYI’s Earnings ESP: The company has an earnings ESP of +0.63%. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
AYI’s Zacks Rank: The stock currently has a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Other Stocks With the Favorable CombinationHere are some other companies in the Zacks Business Services sector that, according to our model, have the right combination of elements to post earnings beats in the quarter to be reported.
V2X, Inc. (VVX - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.41% and currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
V2X’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 22.8%. V2X’s earnings for the third quarter of 2026 are expected to increase 9%.
Insperity, Inc. (NSP - Free Report) presently has an Earnings ESP of +6.06% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
Insperity’s earnings beat estimates in one of the trailing four quarters and missed on the other three occasions, with an average negative surprise of 61.1%. Insperity’s earnings for the third quarter of 2026 are expected to increase 26.9%.
WEX Inc. (WEX - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.82% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
WEX’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 4.8%. WEX’s earnings for the third quarter of 2026 are expected to increase 28.1%.
If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Acuity (AYI - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Technology Services industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.
When looking at the last two reports, this lighting maker has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 3.50%, on average, in the last two quarters.
For the most recent quarter, Acuity was expected to post earnings of $4.01 per share, but it reported $4.14 per share instead, representing a surprise of 3.24%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $4.52 per share, while it actually produced $4.69 per share, a surprise of 3.76%.
Price and EPS Surprise
Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Acuity lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Acuity has an Earnings ESP of +0.63% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on June 25, 2026.
When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
