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Stock to Watch: Amgen (AMGN - Free Report) Thousand Oaks, CA-based Amgen is one of the biggest biotech companies in the world, with a strong presence in the oncology, general medicine, inflammation and rare diseases markets. The company used advances in cellular and molecular biology to develop two of the biotech industry’s earliest and most successful drugs, Epogen (anemia) and Neupogen (white blood cell stimulant). Amgen successfully launched two next-generation products, Aranesp and Neulasta. Meanwhile, the acquisition of Immunex Corporation gave Amgen access to the multi-blockbuster drug Enbrel. However, all these older drugs are facing declining sales due to biosimilar or branded competition. Amgen’s key products are Prolia, Xgeva, Repatha, Blincyto, Vectibix, Nplate, Kyprolis, Evenity, Otezla, Aimovig, Lumakras/Lumykras, Tezspire, Imdelltra, Tavneos, Kanjinti, Mvasi and Amgevita biosimilars. However, key drugs, Prolia and Xgeva, lost patent exclusivity in 2026. Multiple biosimilars have been launched globally.
AMGN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Medical stock. AMGN has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 5.2% over the past four weeks.
Nine analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $22.22 per share. AMGN boasts an average earnings surprise of +11.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, AMGN should be on investors' short list.
In the latest close session, Amgen (AMGN - Free Report) was down 1.78% at $341.66. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.22%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.98%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.35%.
Coming into today, shares of the world's largest biotech drugmaker had gained 5.17% in the past month. In that same time, the Medical sector gained 4.11%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.56%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Amgen in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $5.55, reflecting a 7.81% decrease from the same quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $9.44 billion, showing a 2.87% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $22.22 per share and revenue of $37.82 billion. These totals would mark changes of +1.74% and +2.92%, respectively, from last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Amgen. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
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Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.02% upward. Amgen is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, Amgen is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.65. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 21.05 for its industry.
Meanwhile, AMGN's PEG ratio is currently 3.52. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.48.
The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is part of the Medical sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, positioning it in the bottom 39% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Amgen (AMGN - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Shares of this world's largest biotech drugmaker have returned +0.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. The Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, to which Amgen belongs, has gained 1.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Amgen is expected to post earnings of $5.55 per share, indicating a change of -7.8% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $22.26 points to a change of +1.9% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $23.7 indicates a change of +6.5% from what Amgen is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Amgen.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Amgen, the consensus sales estimate of $9.44 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +2.9%. The $37.82 billion and $38.7 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +2.9% and +2.3%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryAmgen reported revenues of $8.62 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +5.8%. EPS of $5.15 for the same period compares with $4.9 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.47 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.71%. The EPS surprise was +8.88%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Amgen is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Amgen. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Deciding between a pharmaceutical giant and a niche medical innovator depends on your risk tolerance. Amgen (AMGN +0.66%) and NovoCure (NVCR +3.82%) offer vastly different paths to potential growth in 2026.
Amgen is a global leader in drug manufacturing, focusing on large-scale treatments for chronic conditions. NovoCure specializes in proprietary wearable technology to treat various forms of cancer. Comparing them highlights the trade-off between the steady earnings of established healthcare giants and the high-stakes potential of specialized medical technology developers.
The case for AmgenAmgen develops and sells innovative medicines for heart disease, obesity, and cancer. Its revenue is highly concentrated among three pharmaceutical wholesalers: McKesson (MCK +2.56%), Cencora (COR +3.62%), and Cardinal Health (CAH +2.77%). Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $36.8 billion, representing growth of approximately 10.1% compared to the previous year. The company reported net income of $7.7 billion during this period.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 6.3x. This ratio, which compares total debt to shareholders’ equity, indicates that the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. However, Amgen generated free cash flow of about $8.1 billion in FY 2025.
The case for NovoCureNovoCure uses a direct-to-patient model for its proprietary therapy, a model unique among medical device stocks. This model generates revenue through monthly device fees for devices like Optune Gio, with a focus on patient accessibility and payer reimbursement. By bypassing traditional wholesalers, the company maintains a closer relationship with the patients using its equipment.
In FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $655.4 million, representing growth of about 8.3%. Despite the rising sales, the company reported a net loss of nearly $136.2 million for the year. This reflects the high costs associated with expanding its product reach.
Based on the December 2025 balance sheet, the company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of nearly 0.9x. Free cash flow for FY 2025 was negative $75.7 million, indicating the business’s need for external funding to cover operating costs and capital investments.
Risk profile comparisonAmgen faces pressure from government regulation, particularly the Inflation Reduction Act, which mandates price setting for certain drugs. Ongoing tax disputes with the IRS and a $20.2 million judgment against its subsidiary create additional financial uncertainty. Furthermore, concentrated manufacturing in locations like Puerto Rico leaves the company vulnerable to natural disasters or infrastructure failures.
NovoCure relies heavily on regulatory approvals for new indications and compliance with strict international medical standards. Revenue is also tied to securing coverage from payers like Medicare, where claim denials can force the company to absorb costs. It also faces intense competition from companies developing alternative technologies and the eventual expiration of its own patents through 2041.
Valuation comparisonNovoCure currently trades at lower multiples relative to its sales and future earnings estimates than the larger, more profitable Amgen.
MetricAmgenNovoCureSector BenchmarkForward P/E15.2xN/A24.6xP/S ratio4.9x2.6xn/aSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLV sector ETF.
Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
The Forward P/E ratio compares a stock price to future earnings estimates for the upcoming year. The P/S ratio measures the stock price relative to total annual sales.
Upstart biotech companies are exciting, and NovoCure is a no exception. The company recently got FDA approved for its Optune Pax, to treat patients with advanced localized pancreatic cancer. Its core product, Optune Gio, treats glioblastoma in people 22 or older. Both use alternating electrical fields, called Tumor Treating Fields, or TTF, to disrupt cancer growth and slow disease progression. That’s exciting.
But as a business to invest in NovoCure isn’t as exciting. For one, Wall Street doesn’t anticipate the company generating any free cash flow until fiscal 2028, meaning NovoCure will be under pressure to finance operations until then. While the company has real revenue, with $704 million projected for 2026, it’s not growing as fast as other biotech stocks.
Amgen, meanwhile, certainly isn’t a fast grower. Given its scale, it should be able to work out a roughly 3% revenue rise in 2026 to around $37.8 billion. But size forgives a lot in pharmaceuticals. For one, its billions in net income could allow Amgen to pursue growth in the future by acquiring other drugmakers. The business also has six drug franchises that generate $1 billion-plus in annual revenue. There is real value there.
Given concerns over NovoCure’s funding needs compared to Amgen’s bulk and the fact that the latter pays a nice dividend ($9.80 the past year), Amgen gets the nod.
Key Takeaways Amgen's biosimilar portfolio generated $835 million in Q1 2026 sales, up 14% year over year.New launches like Wezlana and Pavblu are helping offset declines in older biosimilar products.AMGN is advancing biosimilars to Opdivo, Keytruda and Ocrevus to tap major biologic markets. Historically known for its innovative biologic medicines such as Enbrel, Prolia and Repatha, Amgen (AMGN - Free Report) has also emerged as one of the global leaders in biosimilars. The company boasts a strong biosimilars portfolio and the business has become an increasingly important contributor to the company's top-line growth strategy. Its biosimilar portfolio spans oncology, inflammation and rare diseases.
Some of Amgen's older biosimilars — Kanjinti (a biosimilar of Roche’s [(RHHBY - Free Report) ] Herceptin), Mvasi (a biosimilar of Roche’s Avastin), Riabni (a biosimilar to Roche’s Rituxan), Avsola (a biosimilar to J&J’s [(JNJ - Free Report) ] Remicade) and Amjevita/Amgevita (a biosimilar of AbbVie’s Humira) — are seeing slowing/declining sales due to rising competitive pressure.
To combat the impact, Amgen has successfully launched biosimilars of J&J’s Stelara, called Wezlana, AstraZeneca’s (AZN - Free Report) Soliris, called Bekemv, and Regeneron’s Eylea, called Pavblu, in the past couple of years.
In the first quarter of 2026, its biosimilar products generated sales of $835 million, up 14% year over year, including $47 million from Wezlana and $280 million from Pavblu. Since the first launch in 2018, Amgen’s biosimilar drugs have delivered more than $14 billion in sales, significantly contributing to top-line growth and generating meaningful cash flows.
Amgen is also developing biosimilars referencing some of the pharmaceutical industry's largest biologics. Phase III studies are ongoing to evaluate biosimilar versions of Bristol-Myers’ Opdivo (ABP 206), Merck’s Keytruda (ABP 234) and Roche’s Ocrevus (ABP 692). These medicines collectively generate tens of billions of dollars in annual sales globally. As patents on these products expire over the next several years, biosimilars targeting them could create substantial revenue opportunities for Amgen.
Over the next few years, Amgen will face a significant patent-expiration overhang. Its own key branded products, such as Prolia, Xgeva, Enbrel and Otezla, have either already lost exclusivity or are expected to do so within the next few years. Together, these medicines accounted for roughly 30% of Amgen’s 2025 product sales, leaving the company exposed to potential revenue pressure from generic and biosimilar competition as patents expire.
Amgen’s new biosimilar launches will play a key role in mitigating the impact of LOE over the next few years, along with Amgen’s key growth drivers, which include Repatha, Evenity, Tezspire and some oncology and rare disease drugs.
While Amgen's biosimilars may not individually achieve blockbuster status comparable to leading innovative therapies, together they represent a meaningful source of recurring revenues, enhance portfolio diversification and provide access to some of the world's largest biologic markets. Over the long term, the biosimilars business is expected to remain a key pillar of Amgen's strategy, supporting a more diversified, resilient and sustainable growth profile.
AMGN’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesAmgen’s stock has risen 5.3% so far this year compared with an increase of 1.3% for the industry.
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From a valuation standpoint, Amgen is reasonably priced. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 15.02 forward earnings, which is lower than 17.05 for the industry. The stock is also trading above its five-year mean of 13.81.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings has risen from $22.21 per share to $22.26 per share for 2026 over the past 60 days. For 2027, the consensus mark for earnings has risen from $23.35 to $23.70 per share over the same timeframe.
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Amgen has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Does the established stability of a pharmaceutical giant outweigh the explosive growth potential of a specialized cancer fighter? Investors choosing between Amgen (AMGN +0.66%) and Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA +9.36%) must weigh reliability against innovation.
Amgen offers a massive drug portfolio with deep roots in the medical field. Iovance is a smaller player focused on cutting-edge tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapies. While both operate within the medical space, their financial profiles and maturity levels create very different investment cases for those looking at the year 2026.
The case for AmgenAmgen focuses on discovering and manufacturing medicines for serious diseases across several therapeutic areas. It sells its products globally, reaching customers in more than 50 countries including major markets like Europe and Japan. The company relies heavily on three major pharmaceutical wholesalers, McKesson Corporation, Cencora, and Cardinal Health, which collectively accounted for 77% of its worldwide gross revenues in 2025. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $36.7 billion, representing growth of approximately 9.9% compared to the previous year. This revenue performance supported a net income of close to $7.7 billion. The company maintained a net margin of roughly 21.0%, which measures the percentage of revenue remaining as profit after all expenses are paid. This reflects a healthy return on its massive sales volume compared to the prior fiscal year.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio stood at roughly 6.3x. This ratio compares total debt to shareholder equity, indicating the company uses significant leverage to fund its operations. The current ratio, which measures the ability to cover short-term obligations with assets that can be converted to cash within a year, was approximately 1.1x. Free cash flow, or the cash generated after paying for capital investments, was close to $8.1 billion for the year.
Iovance Biotherapeutics is among the emerging biotech stocks focusing on tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies for cancer. Its primary products, Amtagvi and Proleukin, are distributed through a network of Authorized Treatment Centers and pharmaceutical distributors. The company relies on its own internal manufacturing facility, known as the iCTC, to maintain control over its complex production process. Its success depends on the clinical adoption of these novel therapies within the oncology landscape.
During FY 2025, the company reported revenue of approximately $263.5 million, which was a 60.6% increase over the previous year. Despite this rapid growth, the company reported a net loss of nearly $391.0 million. This resulted in a net margin of negative 148.4%, illustrating that the company is still in a heavy spending phase to support its clinical development and commercial launch. This is common for younger biotechnology firms prior to achieving large-scale commercial success.
As of the December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was roughly 0.1x, indicating very low levels of debt relative to equity. Its current ratio was approximately 3.2x, suggesting a strong ability to meet short-term financial commitments with its available liquid assets. Free cash flow was negative at close to $336.2 million for the fiscal year. This negative cash flow means the company is currently using its cash reserves to fund its ongoing operations rather than generating excess cash.
Risk profile comparisonAmgen faces significant risks from government pricing regulations, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, which could mandate price setting and increase rebate obligations. It also deals with manufacturing dependencies, as a substantial portion of its production is centralized in Puerto Rico and California. Furthermore, the company faces accelerating competition from biosimilars and generics, especially as patents for key drugs like Prolia and XGEVA expire. Litigation remains a factor, as seen in recent multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts involving patent infringement.
Iovance Biotherapeutics faces risks related to the high complexity of manufacturing individualized TIL therapies, where any process failure could halt its product supply. The company also faces uncertainty regarding market adoption and whether insurance companies will provide adequate reimbursement for its expensive treatment regimens. Clinical development remains a major hurdle, with success dependent on ongoing trials like TILVANCE-301. Regulatory hurdles or safety concerns could limit its commercial prospects, especially as it competes in a field with large players like Novartis.
Valuation comparisonAmgen appears to be the more traditional value play with an established earnings multiple, while Iovance carries a valuation that reflects its early-stage growth profile.
MetricAmgenIovance BiotherapeuticsSector BenchmarkForward P/E15.1xN/A24.6xP/S ratio5.0x5.4xN/ASector benchmark uses the SPDR XLV sector ETF.
Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
Which stock would I buy in 2026?I'd go with Amgen. Iovance is doing extraordinary work in cancer treatment with its Amtagvi therapy, and the science behind it is compelling. Revenue is growing quickly, and the company is expanding into new cancer indications that could significantly broaden its reach.
But Iovance is still unprofitable, and it recently missed its quarterly revenue targets. The stock sold off sharply as a result. The cash runway extends into 2028, which offers some breathing room, but this is still a company with a lot left to prove. For investors with a higher risk tolerance, it might be worth a closer look, but it's not a comfortable long-term hold for me right now.
Amgen, by contrast, is one of the most dependable names in biotech. Sixteen of its brands are growing at a double-digit rate. It keeps raising its full-year outlook, and it pays a solid dividend along the way. Biosimilar competition is a real headwind, but management is navigating it well. I’m picking the steadier ship here.
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK), the world's human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced the Upwork Claude Connector, a new app inside Anthropic's Claude that connects businesses with the experts they need the moment a project takes shape.
According to recent Upwork research, 74% of SMBs plan to increase freelancer hiring in the near term, much of it tied to AI-driven growth initiatives. Now the same tools that support the project planning can also help with the hiring, without starting from scratch or losing the context that’s already been built.
“AI is changing how businesses plan and kick off work. But quality outcomes still depend on human expertise,” said Peter Sanborn, chief business officer at Upwork Inc. “Putting Upwork inside Claude closes the gap between where work gets started and the talent that can bring it to life.”
With the Upwork Claude Connector, a user can describe a project and immediately receive a shortlist of recommended talent drawn from the Upwork Marketplace’s more than 18 million professionals, including a global pool of AI-skilled talent, across 130 categories of work. They can also create a job post through the conversation, then continue to Upwork to make the hire — where Uma™, Upwork's AI work agent, helps manage the project to completion.
Claude users can get started with prompts like:
“Start an Upwork job post for a data analyst who can build an AI system that turns our raw customer support transcripts into weekly trend reports.”“Our finance team spends hours on manual reporting every month. Can you help me find an AI automation expert on Upwork who can build a solution to fix that?”“I've drafted this product spec in Claude. Find me a senior engineer who's shipped similar features and can build it.” When Shane Pope, CEO of Reflect Technology, set out to build Remi, an AI-powered mental wellness app, he turned to Upwork to find the AI expertise he needed. The app went from idea to the App Store in four months. “Sometimes you're working through a business problem and you realize you need an expert — and a real person would be 10 times more helpful than AI alone,” said Shane. “Being able to find that person on Upwork right there in the same conversation, without the back-and-forth, just removes the friction that makes you put it off.”
The Claude integration follows the launch of an Upwork app for ChatGPT in April, and is part of Upwork’s growing effort to expand access to expert talent inside the tools where ideas take shape.
All Claude users can get started now by connecting the Upwork app within Claude. Learn more at: upwork.com/claudeapp-support.
About Upwork
Upwork Inc.’s (Nasdaq: UPWK) family of companies connects businesses with global, AI-enabled talent across every contingent worker classification. This portfolio includes the Upwork Marketplace, which connects businesses with on-demand access to highly skilled talent across the globe, and Lifted, which provides a purpose-built solution for enterprise organizations to source, contract, manage, and pay talent across the full spectrum of contingent work. From Fortune 100 enterprises to entrepreneurs, businesses rely on Upwork Inc. to find and hire expert talent, leverage AI-powered work solutions, and drive business transformation. With access to professionals spanning more than 10,000 skills across AI & machine learning, software development, sales & marketing, customer support, finance & accounting, and more, the Upwork family of companies enables businesses of all sizes to scale, innovate, and transform their workforces for the age of AI and beyond.
Since its founding, Upwork Inc. has facilitated more than $30 billion in total transactions and services as it fulfills its purpose to create opportunity in every era of work. Learn more about the Upwork Marketplace at upwork.com and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X; learn more about Lifted at go-lifted.com and follow on LinkedIn.
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 46.2% of U.S. home sales in May, up from 43.1% a year earlier and the highest share for that month in our records. That's according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Seller concessions are at a record high for spring because it's a buyer's market, with 47% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. Mortgage rates and home prices are still historically high, and many would-be homebuyers ar.
NEW YORK, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z, ZG) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 10, 2026Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud relating to Zillow’s allegedly anticompetitive agreement with Redfin CorporationLargest Alleged Stock Drop: February 11, 2026 – 16.54% Stock Drop on Class C shares; 17.13% Stock Drop on Class A shares.Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Investors have until August 10, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Zillow Class C and Class A common stock. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. It is captioned Breidert v. Zillow Group, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-02016.
Why is Zillow Being Sued for Securities Fraud?
On February 6, 2025, Zillow entered into an agreement with Redfin through which Zillow became the exclusive provider of multifamily rental listings on Redfin’s platform and affiliate websites, including Rent.com. According to the complaint, during the relevant period, Zillow characterized the agreement with Redfin as a “partnership” that would provide Zillow exclusive access to Redfin’s advertising platform.
As alleged, in truth, under the terms of the agreement, Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to stop competing with Zillow, facilitate the transition of its multifamily rental advertising business to Zillow, and close the remainder of its business.
Why did Zillow’s Stock Drop?
On September 30, 2025, the FTC filed a complaint against Zillow and Redfin alleging violations of the federal antitrust laws. According to the FTC complaint, “Zillow and Redfin executed an unlawful agreement to remove competition from [the online rental marketplaces industry], starting with a $100 million payment to Redfin to exit the [Internet Listing Services] market.” In sum, the FTC alleged, “[t]his agreement is nothing more than an end run around competition on the merits with Redfin for customers…” This news caused the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock to decline 4.33% and 4.5%, respectively.
On February 10, 2026, Zillow’s CFO told investors that Zillow experienced increased legal expenses which “will result in approximately 200 basis points headwind to EBITDA margins in Q1.” On this news, the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock declined 16.54%, and 17.13%, respectively.
Finally, on May 7, 2026, Reuters reported that a “federal judge rejected [Zillow and Redfin’s] request to end a [FTC] lawsuit accusing them of illegally agreeing to suppress competition for online apartment rental listings.” This news caused the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock to decline 1.9% and 1.76%, respectively.
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What Can You Do?
If you invested in Zillow, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Zillow To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired Class A or Class C Zillow common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Zillow Group, Inc. ("Zillow" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) and reminds investors of the August 10, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
James (Josh) Wilson, Faruqi & Faruqi Senior Partner Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Zillow's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Zillow class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/Z or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Zillow Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Zillow securities fraud lawsuit about?
The lawsuit alleges Zillow misrepresented its agreement with Redfin as a partnership, understated antitrust and regulatory risks, and downplayed potential legal exposure, making statements about its business and prospects allegedly misleading.
Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or acquired Zillow Class A or Class C common stock (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026 may be eligible to participate if they suffered losses related to the alleged misconduct.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?
A lead plaintiff represents the interests of the proposed class and helps oversee the litigation. Investors seeking appointment must file a motion with the court by August 10, 2026. Investors can share in any recovery without serving as lead plaintiff.
What should investors do if they purchased Zillow stock during the Class Period?
Investors should review their transaction records, preserve relevant documents, and evaluate their legal options. Those who suffered losses may wish to consult counsel regarding participation in the lawsuit or seeking lead plaintiff status before the deadline.
Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Zillow securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Zillow common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 10, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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New York, New York and New Orleans, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2026) - Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until August 10, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) ("Zillow" or the "Company"), if they purchased or otherwise acquired Zillow Class A or Class C common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
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What You May Do
If you purchased shares of Zillow as described above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-zg-z/?prs=nf to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by August 10, 2026.
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About the Lawsuit
Zillow and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) Zillow's agreement with Redfin was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (ii) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (iii) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (iv) as a result, Defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
The case is Breidert v. Zillow Group, Inc., et al., 26-cv-02016.
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About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors, in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Zillow common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 10, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow’s agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a “partnership,” but rather an acquisition of Redfin’s business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants’ statements about Zillow’s business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected]
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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
So what: If you purchased Zillow common stock during the Class Period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
What to do next: To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 10, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
[email protected]
www.rosenlegal.com
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
So what: If you purchased Zillow common stock during the Class Period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
What to do next: To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 10, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected]
www.rosenlegal.com
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Zillow To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired Class A or Class C Zillow common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 21, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Zillow Group, Inc. ("Zillow" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) and reminds investors of the August 10, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Zillow's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Zillow class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/Z or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Zillow Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Zillow securities fraud lawsuit about?
The lawsuit alleges Zillow misrepresented its agreement with Redfin as a partnership, understated antitrust and regulatory risks, and downplayed potential legal exposure, making statements about its business and prospects allegedly misleading.
Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or acquired Zillow Class A or Class C common stock (NASDAQ: Z) (NASDAQ: ZG) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026 may be eligible to participate if they suffered losses related to the alleged misconduct.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?
A lead plaintiff represents the interests of the proposed class and helps oversee the litigation. Investors seeking appointment must file a motion with the court by August 10, 2026. Investors can share in any recovery without serving as lead plaintiff.
What should investors do if they purchased Zillow stock during the Class Period?
Investors should review their transaction records, preserve relevant documents, and evaluate their legal options. Those who suffered losses may wish to consult counsel regarding participation in the lawsuit or seeking lead plaintiff status before the deadline.
Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Zillow securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.
Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 21, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Zillow common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 10, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z) 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 Zillow securities between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/Z.
Zillow Case Details
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
(1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business;
(2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws;
(3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and
(4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
What's Next for Zillow 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/Z 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 Zillow you have until August 10, 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 Zillow 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 Zillow 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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NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z, ZG) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 10, 2026Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud relating to Zillow’s allegedly anticompetitive agreement with Redfin CorporationLargest Alleged Stock Drop: February 11, 2026 – 16.54% Stock Drop on Class C shares; 17.13% Stock Drop on Class A shares.Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights
Investors have until August 10, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Zillow Class C and Class A common stock. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. It is captioned Breidert v. Zillow Group, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-02016.
Why is Zillow Being Sued for Securities Fraud?
On February 6, 2025, Zillow entered into an agreement with Redfin through which Zillow became the exclusive provider of multifamily rental listings on Redfin’s platform and affiliate websites, including Rent.com. According to the complaint, during the relevant period, Zillow characterized the agreement with Redfin as a “partnership” that would provide Zillow exclusive access to Redfin’s advertising platform.
As alleged, in truth, under the terms of the agreement, Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to stop competing with Zillow, facilitate the transition of its multifamily rental advertising business to Zillow, and close the remainder of its business.
Why did Zillow’s Stock Drop?
On September 30, 2025, the FTC filed a complaint against Zillow and Redfin alleging violations of the federal antitrust laws. According to the FTC complaint, “Zillow and Redfin executed an unlawful agreement to remove competition from [the online rental marketplaces industry], starting with a $100 million payment to Redfin to exit the [Internet Listing Services] market.” In sum, the FTC alleged, “[t]his agreement is nothing more than an end run around competition on the merits with Redfin for customers…” This news caused the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock to decline 4.33% and 4.5%, respectively.
On February 10, 2026, Zillow’s CFO told investors that Zillow experienced increased legal expenses which “will result in approximately 200 basis points headwind to EBITDA margins in Q1.” On this news, the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock declined 16.54%, and 17.13%, respectively.
Finally, on May 7, 2026, Reuters reported that a “federal judge rejected [Zillow and Redfin’s] request to end a [FTC] lawsuit accusing them of illegally agreeing to suppress competition for online apartment rental listings.” This news caused the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock to decline 1.9% and 1.76%, respectively.
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What Can You Do?
If you invested in Zillow, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters.
Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z) 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 Zillow securities between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/Z.
Zillow Case Details
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.What's Next for Zillow 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/Z, 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 Zillow you have until August 10, 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 Zillow 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 Zillow 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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New York, New York and New Orleans, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until August 10, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) ("Zillow" or the "Company"), if they purchased or otherwise acquired Zillow Class A or Class C common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
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What You May Do
If you purchased shares of Zillow as described above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-zg-z/?prs=nf to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by August 10, 2026.
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About the Lawsuit
Zillow and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) Zillow's agreement with Redfin was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (ii) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (iii) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (iv) as a result, Defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
The case is Breidert v. Zillow Group, Inc., et al., 26-cv-02016.
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KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors, in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Zillow To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired Class A or Class C Zillow common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Zillow Group, Inc. ("Zillow" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) and reminds investors of the August 10, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Zillow's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Zillow class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/Z or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Zillow Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Zillow securities fraud lawsuit about?
The lawsuit alleges Zillow misrepresented its agreement with Redfin as a partnership, understated antitrust and regulatory risks, and downplayed potential legal exposure, making statements about its business and prospects allegedly misleading.
Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or acquired Zillow Class A or Class C common stock (NASDAQ: Z) (NASDAQ: ZG) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026 may be eligible to participate if they suffered losses related to the alleged misconduct.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?
A lead plaintiff represents the interests of the proposed class and helps oversee the litigation. Investors seeking appointment must file a motion with the court by August 10, 2026. Investors can share in any recovery without serving as lead plaintiff.
What should investors do if they purchased Zillow stock during the Class Period?
Investors should review their transaction records, preserve relevant documents, and evaluate their legal options. Those who suffered losses may wish to consult counsel regarding participation in the lawsuit or seeking lead plaintiff status before the deadline.
Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Zillow securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Zillow common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 10, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Summer Launch 2026 introduces four new products to help buyers plan, finance and find a home, and give sellers more exposure before their listing goes live
, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zillow® is launching a personalized hub that guides home buyers through every step of their purchase in real time. In addition, three new features have been designed to give buyers and sellers more clarity at every stage of the transaction.
Today, Zillow® is launching a personalized hub that guides home buyers through every step of their purchase in real time. In addition, three new features have been designed to give buyers and sellers more clarity at every stage of the transaction.
Zillow's new personalized hub guides buyers through four milestones: setting a budget, finding a home, making an offer and closing the deal. It brings together goals, finances, tasks, documents, and the agent and lender a buyer is working with, all in one place.
Now buyers have a way to shop with Zillow Home Loans Verified Pre-approval, with that pre-approval connected directly to a buyer’s home search. Buyers will clearly see whether a listing is a match or is out of their price range as they browse.
The new shared collection feature replaces that with a single shared workspace inside Zillow, where buying partners can save, organize and compare homes together in real time, with any update immediately visible to both people, across iOS, Android and the web.
Zillow Preview gives soon-to-be sellers the opportunity to hire an agent to show their listing to the broadest online audience possible before it actually goes on the market. During this window, the home appears in every buyer’s regular Zillow search, with a Preview label.
Zillow's new personalized hub guides buyers through four milestones: setting a budget, finding a home, making an offer and closing the deal. It brings together goals, finances, tasks, documents, and the agent and lender a buyer is working with, all in one place.
Now buyers have a way to shop with Zillow Home Loans Verified Pre-approval, with that pre-approval connected directly to a buyer’s home search. Buyers will clearly see whether a listing is a match or is out of their price range as they browse.
The new shared collection feature replaces that with a single shared workspace inside Zillow, where buying partners can save, organize and compare homes together in real time, with any update immediately visible to both people, across iOS, Android and the web.
Zillow Preview gives soon-to-be sellers the opportunity to hire an agent to show their listing to the broadest online audience possible before it actually goes on the market. During this window, the home appears in every buyer’s regular Zillow search, with a Preview label.
The median home search for a buyer takes from three to four months, involves countless conversations with an agent and lender, and culminates in gathering documents at a few days' notice, all while tracking a budget on a spreadsheet. It's a process that moves more than half of buyers to tears, according to Zillow research. And today's market conditions aren't making it any easier. Buyers, nearly half of whom are first-timers, are navigating a market where the housing recovery is "back on pause," with mortgage rates climbing past 6.5%, adding more uncertainty to an already complex process.
Now, Zillow is giving buyers a clearer path forward: a single place where everything comes together. The new personalized hub guides buyers through four milestones: setting a budget, finding a home, making an offer and closing the deal. It brings together goals, finances, tasks, documents, and the agent and lender a buyer is working with, all in one place. And all of those details update automatically as the journey evolves, so buyers always know where they stand and what to do next.
"Zillow has spent 20 years turning on the lights in real estate, giving buyers and sellers access to information they'd never had before," said Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow's chief executive officer. "The next frontier is the journey itself: the financing, the coordination, the offer, the closing. For the first time, every home shopper on Zillow has a single place that brings it all together, so instead of wondering what comes next, they always know exactly where they are and what to do."
Personalized moving hub: A clear path from first search to closing
Home shoppers start by answering a single question, "Are you buying, selling, both, or just browsing?" From there, they receive a personalized plan.
The hub immediately displays:
BuyAbility℠: This personalized, real-time affordability tool helps buyers understand the range of home prices and monthly payments that may fit their financial situation. They can then use that guidance to shop for homes that are realistically within reach. That information is updated with live mortgage rates. Local market insights: This includes market conditions, median days to pending, active listings and a one-year price forecast. The shopper's team: If a buyer is already working with an agent and loan officer, those contacts are given in this view. If the buyer doesn't have a team, the hub brings up Agent Finder to connect them with an agent in their area. From there, buyers are guided through four milestones: setting a budget, finding a home, making an offer and closing the deal. The hub shows buyers which areas to focus on and lists the steps to follow below each milestone. Progress is updated automatically — when a buyer gets pre-approved, the hub moves forward; when they go under contract, closing tasks appear.
The hub is available now on iOS and Android, and will be coming soon to Zillow.com.
Three additional Summer Launch features give buyers and sellers the tools to plan their move
Zillow's Summer Launch goes beyond offering the personalized moving hub with the addition of three new features designed to help buyers and sellers move forward during those moments that matter most.
"Every feature in our Summer Launch was designed around a specific moment when buyers lose clarity or momentum," said Christopher Roberts, chief product officer at Zillow. "The hub gives buyers confidence by making a complex process easier. The shared collection feature helps partners collaborate on their home search, and the ability to shop with Verified Pre-approval shows buyers what they can actually afford on every listing, not just the list price. Zillow Preview opens the pre-market to every buyer, not just those in a certain network. Together, these features remove the friction that makes the home-buying process so hard."
Zillow Preview
Zillow PreviewSM gives soon-to-be sellers the opportunity to hire an agent to show their listing to the broadest online audience possible before it actually goes on the market. During this window, the home appears in every buyer's regular Zillow search, with a Preview label.
Buyers can now filter specifically for Preview listings. Once they find a home they're interested in, they can save it, pre-book a tour or use the time to get pre-approved — signals that indicate serious buyer interest. Sellers get real-time engagement data on views, saves and tour requests to refine their list price and strategy before their listing is fully active. Preview is available through more than 1,200 participating brokers nationwide.
With Zillow Preview, no private network is required. But sellers who decide to go the private-network route pay a price: They lose access to the full buyer pool and net 1.5% less on their sale, which could amount to more than $30,000 in high-cost markets, according to Zillow research. A Zillow survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that 85% of soon-to-be sellers would be more likely to hire an agent who can show their listing to the broadest online audience before putting it on the market.
Shop with Zillow Home Loans Verified Pre-approval
Most buyers lack financial clarity when they start their home search. Only 28% of prospective buyers who plan to finance have been pre-approved before they begin their search, and about half don't know what pre-approval means, according to Zillow research.
Now buyers have a way to shop with Zillow Home Loans Verified Pre-approval, with that pre-approval connected directly to a buyer's home search. Buyers will clearly see whether a listing is a match or is out of their price range as they browse.
A home costs more than its list price. That's why taxes, insurance, HOA fees and closing costs are factored into Verified Pre-approval, so buyers understand why a higher-priced home may still fit within their means, or a lower-priced one may not. Zillow Home Loans is the only lender to integrate financing directly into the home search in this way, with the buyer's loan officer accessible throughout the process.
Shared collection
Most people buying a home aren't doing it alone. More than half of buyers in 2025 purchased their home with a partner, according to Zillow research, and for most of them, coordinating their search consisted of texting screenshots and forwarding listing links. The new shared collection feature replaces that with a single shared workspace inside Zillow, where buying partners can save, organize and compare homes together in real time, with any update immediately visible to both people, across iOS, Android and the web.
Tech momentum at Zillow keeps growing
Today's launch is the latest move by Zillow to streamline the home-buying process and build consumer confidence throughout the full transaction.
In summer 2025, the company introduced SkyTour, an interactive 3D exterior home tour built on Gaussian splatting technology originally developed by the gaming industry; and Offer Insights, a tool that shows buyers in real time how competitive different offer prices might be. In fall 2025, Zillow launched in-app messaging for co-shoppers, AI-powered virtual staging on ShowcaseSM listings, and an integrated closing dashboard, connecting the front end of the search with the back end of the transaction.
Earlier this year, Zillow launched Zillow AI mode, a conversational AI experience built directly into the app that lets buyers and renters ask questions in plain language, explore neighborhoods, compare affordability and book tours without leaving Zillow. Now available to a growing number of users, it will be expanding throughout the year.
About Zillow Group:
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.
Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.
Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime® and dotloop®.
A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Zillow investors after its stock plummeted over 16% because of Zillow's alleged anticompetitive agreement with Redfin, potentially violating federal securities laws.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z, ZG) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.
If you invested in Zillow, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/zillow-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the Zillow ($Z, $ZG) Class Action:
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 10, 2026 Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud relating to Zillow's allegedly anticompetitive agreement with Redfin Corporation Largest Alleged Stock Drop: February 11, 2026 – 16.54% Stock Drop on Class C shares; 17.13% Stock Drop on Class A shares. Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington Action: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Investors have until August 10, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Zillow Class C and Class A common stock. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. It is captioned Breidert v. Zillow Group, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-02016.
Why is Zillow Being Sued for Securities Fraud?
On February 6, 2025, Zillow entered into an agreement with Redfin through which Zillow became the exclusive provider of multifamily rental listings on Redfin's platform and affiliate websites, including Rent.com. According to the complaint, during the relevant period, Zillow characterized the agreement with Redfin as a "partnership" that would provide Zillow exclusive access to Redfin's advertising platform.
As alleged, in truth, under the terms of the agreement, Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to stop competing with Zillow, facilitate the transition of its multifamily rental advertising business to Zillow, and close the remainder of its business.
Why did Zillow's Stock Drop?
On September 30, 2025, the FTC filed a complaint against Zillow and Redfin alleging violations of the federal antitrust laws. According to the FTC complaint, "Zillow and Redfin executed an unlawful agreement to remove competition from [the online rental marketplaces industry], starting with a $100 million payment to Redfin to exit the [Internet Listing Services] market." In sum, the FTC alleged, "[t]his agreement is nothing more than an end run around competition on the merits with Redfin for customers…" This news caused the price of Zillow's Class C and A common stock to decline 4.33% and 4.5%, respectively.
On February 10, 2026, Zillow's CFO told investors that Zillow experienced increased legal expenses which "will result in approximately 200 basis points headwind to EBITDA margins in Q1." On this news, the price of Zillow's Class C and A common stock declined 16.54%, and 17.13%, respectively.
Finally, on May 7, 2026, Reuters reported that a "federal judge rejected [Zillow and Redfin's] request to end a [FTC] lawsuit accusing them of illegally agreeing to suppress competition for online apartment rental listings." This news caused the price of Zillow's Class C and A common stock to decline 1.9% and 1.76%, respectively.
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Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff's securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: "[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area," "[t]he interest of the client is always front and center," and "[t]here isn't a better firm in this space." One testimonial described the firm as "nimble and entrepreneurial," with a "relentless focus on adding value for clients."
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Zillow common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 10, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow’s agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a “partnership,” but rather an acquisition of Redfin’s business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants’ statements about Zillow’s business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Zillow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/zillow-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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New York, New York and New Orleans, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - June 23, 2026) - Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until August 10, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) ("Zillow" or the "Company"), if they purchased or otherwise acquired Zillow Class A or Class C common stock between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
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If you purchased shares of Zillow as described above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-zg-z/?prs=nf to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by August 10, 2026.
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About the Lawsuit
Zillow and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) Zillow's agreement with Redfin was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (ii) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (iii) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (iv) as a result, Defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
The case is Breidert v. Zillow Group, Inc., et al., 26-cv-02016.
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KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors, in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z, ZG) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 10, 2026Alleged Misconduct: Securities fraud relating to Zillow’s allegedly anticompetitive agreement with Redfin CorporationLargest Alleged Stock Drop: February 11, 2026 – 16.54% Stock Drop on Class C shares; 17.13% Stock Drop on Class A shares.Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Investors have until August 10, 2026 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Zillow Class C and Class A common stock. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. It is captioned Breidert v. Zillow Group, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-02016.
Why is Zillow Being Sued for Securities Fraud?
On February 6, 2025, Zillow entered into an agreement with Redfin through which Zillow became the exclusive provider of multifamily rental listings on Redfin’s platform and affiliate websites, including Rent.com. According to the complaint, during the relevant period, Zillow characterized the agreement with Redfin as a “partnership” that would provide Zillow exclusive access to Redfin’s advertising platform.
As alleged, in truth, under the terms of the agreement, Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to stop competing with Zillow, facilitate the transition of its multifamily rental advertising business to Zillow, and close the remainder of its business.
Why did Zillow’s Stock Drop?
On September 30, 2025, the FTC filed a complaint against Zillow and Redfin alleging violations of the federal antitrust laws. According to the FTC complaint, “Zillow and Redfin executed an unlawful agreement to remove competition from [the online rental marketplaces industry], starting with a $100 million payment to Redfin to exit the [Internet Listing Services] market.” In sum, the FTC alleged, “[t]his agreement is nothing more than an end run around competition on the merits with Redfin for customers…” This news caused the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock to decline 4.33% and 4.5%, respectively.
On February 10, 2026, Zillow’s CFO told investors that Zillow experienced increased legal expenses which “will result in approximately 200 basis points headwind to EBITDA margins in Q1.” On this news, the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock declined 16.54%, and 17.13%, respectively.
Finally, on May 7, 2026, Reuters reported that a “federal judge rejected [Zillow and Redfin’s] request to end a [FTC] lawsuit accusing them of illegally agreeing to suppress competition for online apartment rental listings.” This news caused the price of Zillow’s Class C and A common stock to decline 1.9% and 1.76%, respectively.
Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/zillow-class-action-lawsuit.
What Can You Do?
If you invested in Zillow, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters.
Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.
Marcelo Melamud, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of MercadoLibre (MELI 0.10%), reported an open-market purchase of 124 shares on June 11, 2026, as disclosed in an SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares traded (direct)124.64Transaction value~$200,000Post-transaction shares (direct)236.64Post-transaction value (direct ownership)$379,960Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($1604.62); post-transaction holdings valued at $379,960 as of June 11, 2026.
Key questionsWhat is the scale of this purchase relative to Melamud’s prior holdings?
This acquisition represents a 111% increase in direct ownership, raising his stake from 112 to 236 shares in a single transaction.How does the timing of the purchase align with MercadoLibre’s market performance?
The transaction occurred as MercadoLibre shares were priced at $1,604.62 at the June 11, 2026 transaction, with the stock down 31.8% over the prior year, indicating the purchase was made during a period of pronounced share price weakness.Was this transaction executed through any indirect or derivative entities?
No; all shares were acquired and held directly by Marcelo Melamud, with no involvement of trusts, family entities, or derivative securities.Does this purchase reflect a broader trading pattern?
Melamud has engaged in two open-market buys since February 2026, resulting in a cumulative net addition of 181 shares and an overall 329.09% increase in holdings during this period.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$31.80 billionNet income (TTM)$1.92 billionEmployees84,2071-year price change-32.60%* 1-year price change is calculated using June 11th, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshotMercadoLibre generates revenue primarily through its Mercado Libre Marketplace, Mercado Pago FinTech platform, logistics services (Mercado Envios), and additional offerings such as classifieds, advertising, and online storefront solutions.The company operates a diversified business model combining e-commerce, digital payments, credit services, logistics, and advertising, monetizing both transactional activity and value-added services across its ecosystem.Its primary customers include businesses, independent merchants, and consumers across Latin America seeking online commerce, payment solutions, credit, and digital advertising.MercadoLibre is a leading digital commerce and financial technology provider in Latin America, leveraging its integrated platform to drive scale and network effects across multiple verticals.
The company’s strategy focuses on expanding its ecosystem through logistics, payments, and credit offerings, creating a comprehensive value proposition for both merchants and consumers. Its broad service portfolio and robust market presence underpin its competitive advantage in the region’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
What this transaction means for investorsThe June 11 purchase of MercadoLibre stock by Chief Accounting Officer Marcelo Melamud indicates a bullish sentiment towards the company despite a substantial drop in share price from its 52-week high of $2,645.22 reached in 2025.
Melamud’s buy is understandable considering MercadoLibre revenue rose an impressive 49% year over year to $8.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026. However, Wall Street soured on the stock because the company is pouring funds into new long-term growth opportunities such as artificial intelligence.
While these investments may pay off over the long run, in the short term, they are compressing margins, leading to a drop in Q1 net income to $417 million compared to $494 million in the previous year.
With the stock sell-off, MercadoLibre’s price-to-sales ratio of 2.6 is at a low point for the past year. The compelling valuation is likely another factor in Melamud’s decision to buy.
Given MercadoLibre’s attractive valuation, strong sales, and its decision to pursue long-term growth opportunities, now looks like a good time to take advantage of Wall Street’s shortsightedness to buy shares.
I have been adding to MercadoLibre on every leg down this June, and my finger is still on the buy button. MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI | MELI Price Prediction) is down 31.71% over the past year and 18.99% year to date, while the business it runs just posted 49% revenue growth. That gap is the entire reason I keep buying.
The thesis is simple. Latin America’s dominant e-commerce and fintech operator is widening its lead while the share price contracts. The average Latin American shopper makes 7 online purchases a year versus 41 in the US. Less than 20% of Mexicans and only 40% of Argentines have a credit card, and 85% of Mexicans still pay cash for purchases under $30. MercadoLibre owns the rails that will carry that catch-up. The runway is what I keep paying for.
Now the receipts.
First, the growth is accelerating. Q1 2026 revenue hit $8.85 billion, beating consensus by 6.27%. Commerce grew 47% YoY and fintech 51% YoY. Brazil revenue jumped 55%, Mexico 62%. Brazil’s unique buyer count grew 32% YoY, the fastest pace in five years. The credit card portfolio more than doubled to $6.6 billion, up 104% YoY, advertising revenue rose 73% YoY, and fintech AUM is closing in on $20 billion, up 77% YoY. This is the flywheel maturing in real time.
Second, the balance sheet finally earned its grown-up rating. S&P upgraded MercadoLibre to investment grade (BBB-) in July 2025. Operating cash flow in Q1 reached $2.075 billion, up 119.81% YoY. The company holds $3.677 billion in cash against a market cap near $83 billion, with analysts carrying an average target of $2,216.96 and 20 Buy or Strong Buy ratings against 4 Holds and zero Sells. Forward earnings sit near 32x, a price I am willing to pay for a business compounding revenue at this clip.
Third, the smart money is leaning in. Institutional ownership stands at 83.15%, with Brown Advisory, Russell Investments, and Capital Research adding shares. Insiders are writing personal checks too: SVP Marcelo Melamud purchased roughly $200,000 worth at $1,604.62 on June 11, 2026, and Director Aguzin bought 600 shares. When operators buy at these prices, I pay attention.
Now the risk. Operating margin compressed 600 basis points YoY to 6.9%, operating income fell 19.92%, and adjusted free cash flow turned negative $56 million. Provisions for doubtful accounts doubled to $1.244 billion from $603 million. Add a rate-shock crowd worrying that newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will keep monetary policy locked down to fight stubborn 4.2% inflation, and you get a stock down more than 30% from its previous highs. The risk is real. My answer is that management told us this was coming. They are deliberately funding free shipping, first-party commerce, credit card issuance, and a fulfillment network already running 50+ facilities handling 55% of shipments. Engineering productivity KPIs are growing 7 to 10 times faster than 8% headcount growth. Spend now, harvest later.
Forward conviction. New CEO Ariel Szarfsztejn inherits a business with 27 consecutive quarters of 30%+ revenue growth, an investment-grade balance sheet, and a region barely halfway to its e-commerce destiny. Every panic sale of MELI this June funds another tranche of mine.
Key Takeaways MercadoLibre is expanding its credit business, but rising risk costs are adding pressure to margins.BABA is growing quick commerce while improving unit economics and deepening merchant monetization.Alibaba trades at a cheaper valuation compared to MercadoLibre. MercadoLibre (MELI - Free Report) and Alibaba (BABA - Free Report) operate dominant e-commerce ecosystems in large emerging markets while also controlling sizeable digital payments platforms. MercadoLibre has established a leading position across Latin America through Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago, while Alibaba remains one of China's largest online commerce and fintech ecosystems through Taobao, Tmall and its affiliated payment infrastructure.
Both companies reveal contrasting investment priorities, with MercadoLibre leaning into credit expansion and free shipping while Alibaba leans into cloud infrastructure and AI monetization. This divergence in execution offers a useful lens for evaluating which platform holds a more durable path to profitable growth. Let's delve deep to determine which stock holds an edge.
The Case For MELIMercadoLibre's growth strategy continues to lean heavily on subsidies rather than structural efficiency. Revenue grew 49% year over year in the first quarter, yet operating margin compressed to 6.9%, indicating how closely growth and cost intensity remain linked. Lower free shipping thresholds in Brazil have lifted volumes, but the model depends on continued spending to sustain that demand, leaving little room for the cost base to improve on its own.
The fintech business adds further uncertainty. Mercado Pago's credit portfolio nearly doubled to $14.6 billion, growing 87% year over year and far outpacing overall revenues, while the cost of risk has climbed toward 37% as the company extends loan durations and reaches into riskier borrower segments. This trajectory suggests provisioning pressure is likely to persist rather than ease, deepening exposure to credit cycles that can shift quickly across Latin America.
Competitive intensity is forcing MercadoLibre into defensive pricing actions, including lower seller take rates in Brazil set to flow through results from the second quarter of 2026 onward, adding fresh margin pressure on top of existing investments. Investment intensity appears set to stay elevated rather than ease, since margin levels are being shaped by the pace of reinvestment rather than by a defined profitability target, leaving the timeline for margin recovery open-ended.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at $40.97 per share, up 3.98% year over year, with the modest pace of growth pointing to limited near-term margin recovery.
The Case for BABAAlibaba's ecommerce business, built around Taobao and Tmall, functions as a maturing platform model where growth is shifting from raw transaction volume toward deeper merchant monetization. Customer management revenue returned to 8% growth on a like-for-like basis during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, suggesting the core marketplace can still extract more value per transaction, even as overall ecommerce growth across China moderates.
Quick commerce has become Alibaba's main lever for extending its ecommerce footprint into adjacent categories such as groceries and daily essentials, a segment where unit economics are still being built out. Revenues from this segment rose 57% year over year to RMB20 billion, with order volumes reaching 2.7 times the prior year level and unit economics improving sequentially, while management is targeting profitability by the end of fiscal 2027.
However, international commerce continues to operate close to breakeven rather than profitably, with revenue growing 6% and losses narrowing as logistics efficiency improves. Collectively, the domestic marketplace, quick commerce and international operations give Alibaba several distinct ecommerce growth lines, though two of the three are still dependent on continued investment rather than self-funding their own expansion.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $7.38 per share, up 89.72% year over year, indicating the extent to which AI and cloud monetization are expected to offset near-term investment costs.
Price Performance and Valuation of MELI and BABAYear to date (YTD), both stocks have declined, with Alibaba's plunge steeper at 26.7% against MercadoLibre's 19%. The sharper pullback in BABA appears more tied to tariffs and broader China sentiment, even as Alibaba's underlying business mix remains structurally stronger than MercadoLibre's
YTD Performance
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On a forward 12-month price-to-sales basis, MercadoLibre trades at 1.83X against Alibaba's 1.52X, leaving Alibaba at a relative discount despite its steeper YTD decline. The gap suggests MercadoLibre's growth is being valued more richly even as its margin trajectory remains less certain, while Alibaba's lower multiple points to a more diversified revenue base being priced at a relative discount.
Forward 12-Month (P/S) Valuation
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ConclusionBoth MELI and BABA continue to prioritize long-term positioning over near-term profitability, with MercadoLibre leaning on credit expansion and shipping subsidies while Alibaba leans on quick commerce expansion and deeper merchant monetization. Alibaba's more diversified ecommerce growth lines and lower valuations make it the more durable pick, while MercadoLibre's expanding and increasingly risky credit book leaves its margin recovery less certain.
BABA currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) against MELI's Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), suggesting that existing investors may continue to hold BABA while staying away from MELI.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office spent the first quarter of 2026 quietly accumulating South American equity exposure, with EWZ representing roughly 4.49% of the portfolio as the fifth-largest holding alongside a new position in the Argentina ETF. The financial press has spent six months writing about Druckenmiller’s AI memory chip bets. The other side of the book, the macro side, has gone almost entirely unnoticed. His fourth-largest holding is also an Argentine energy company.
The Brazil leg was first telegraphed in February, when reporting noted that “Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office made substantial investments in Brazilian ETFs and call options, signaling a bullish stance that quickly paid off”. It pairs neatly with the Argentina position to form a coherent emerging-markets thesis that has nothing to do with semiconductors.
What the Brazil and Argentina trades actually look like The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (NYSEARCA:EWZ) is the cleanest single-ticker expression of Brazil’s large-cap economy, dominated by Petrobras, Vale, B3 and Itaú Unibanco across financials, energy and basic materials. It carries a 0.59% expense ratio, trades at $33.73, and is up 25.62% over the past year despite a 5.12% pullback over the past month. Zoom out and the math is uglier for long-term holders, with EWZ returning just 24.48% over five years. That is the depressed base Druckenmiller is buying off of.
The Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (NYSE:ARGT) is a different animal. It trades at $97.10, is up 13.46% over the past year, and has returned 234.11% over five years. The fund is heavily concentrated, with MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI | MELI Price Prediction) alone accounting for 21.4% to 22.5% of the portfolio and top 10 holdings totaling 68.33%. Owning it is closer to owning a basket of seven names than a country fund.
The thesis underneath the trades The Brazil case is commodities and rates. Foreign capital is back, with inflows surpassing BRL 34 billion in early 2026, the kind of pace that surpassed all of last year in weeks. Analysts at Crescat and elsewhere frame this as “a potential structural shift rather than a temporary trade”, citing rising commodity prices and a softer dollar. Petrobras, the largest holding, carries a strong buy consensus with 20.3% upside to price targets. The real is trading at 0.1937 to the dollar, still cheap by historical measures.
Argentina is a different bet entirely. It is a binary wager on Javier Milei’s reform program surviving contact with reality. Following Milei’s landslide midterm victory, ARGT posted a 19.87% single-session gain, the largest one-day move on record. Washington has backstopped the experiment with a $20 billion currency swap, potentially expanding to $40 billion. Growth forecasts now sit up to 3.6% this year alongside a projected fiscal surplus.
Whether a retirement-focused investor should follow The read for someone managing a retirement portfolio is that EWZ and ARGT serve very different roles. EWZ is a diversified country fund with cheap valuations, dividend support (a $0.3307 ex-dividend on June 15, 2026), and a clear macro tailwind. It fits a small emerging-markets sleeve in a balanced book. ARGT is concentrated, peso-exposed, and one election cycle away from a 30% drawdown. The 2019 MERVAL collapsed 37.9% in a single day. Druckenmiller can size that. Most retirees cannot.
Following the Brazil leg is defensible on its own merits. Following the Argentina leg requires the same risk tolerance Druckenmiller has, which is to say, not yours.
Key Takeaways MELI is rapidly expanding its first-party business to boost assortment and pricing competitiveness.MELI's first-party growth is increasing logistics, warehousing and inventory management demands.MELI continues prioritizing market-share gains as margin recovery remains challenging. MercadoLibre's (MELI - Free Report) aggressive expansion of its first-party (1P) business is emerging as a key headwind to margin recovery. While the strategy is strengthening assortment, improving pricing competitiveness and helping the company gain share across key categories, the rapid scaling of inventory-led commerce is introducing structural profitability pressures that could weigh on operating leverage for longer than anticipated.
The company's 1P gross merchandise volume grew 69% year over year on a foreign exchange-neutral basis in the first quarter of 2026, significantly outpacing overall marketplace growth. The strategy has been particularly effective in consumer electronics, where MercadoLibre has expanded its competitive position through broader selection and sharper pricing. However, unlike the higher-margin third-party marketplace model, 1P requires inventory ownership, procurement spending and greater fulfillment intensity. As the business scales, associated logistics, warehousing and inventory management costs are likely to rise alongside volume growth, creating a more capital-intensive operating profile.
Gross margin contracted 300 basis points year over year in the first quarter of 2026, with rapid 1P expansion among the key drivers of the decline. Although profitability within certain mature 1P categories has improved, the broader business continues to absorb a growing share of corporate allocations as it scales faster than the overall marketplace. This dynamic suggests margin dilution will likely persist even as scale benefits gradually emerge.
MercadoLibre appears willing to continue prioritizing market-share gains and ecosystem expansion over near-term earnings optimization. As 1P continues to outpace the broader marketplace and absorb a growing share of corporate costs, the path toward margin normalization is expected to remain challenging.
MELI Faces Stiff CompetitionMELI faces stiff competition from Amazon (AMZN - Free Report) and Alibaba (BABA - Free Report) , both of which have expanded logistics and inventory-led commerce capabilities to strengthen user engagement and pricing competitiveness.
Amazon continues to scale its first-party retail network despite persistent fulfillment cost pressures, and its scale advantage sets a high bar for efficiency. Alibaba has likewise increased investments across direct retail and supply-chain infrastructure, navigating similar margin trade-offs as it defends its share.
Unlike Amazon and Alibaba, MELI is expanding 1P while simultaneously ramping fintech, free shipping and logistics spend, which could keep profitability under pressure for longer.
MELI’s Share Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesMELI shares have declined 18.8% in the year-to-date (YTD) period, and the Zacks Internet–Commerce industry and the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector have declined 4.5% and 0.9%, respectively.
MELI’s YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, MELI is currently trading at a forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio of 1.83X compared with the industry’s 1.99X. MELI has a Value Score of F.
MELI's Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MELI’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $40.97 per share, indicating a 3.98% year-over-year increase.
One previously high-flying stock that has suffered in recent years is MercadoLibre (MELI 0.10%). The Latin American conglomerate faces rising competition in its e-commerce business as well as setbacks as it attempts to expand its fintech operations.
Amid the sell-off, the consumer discretionary stock trades at a discount of almost 40% from its all-time high. Now, the question for investors is whether that punishing sell-off amounts to a buying opportunity in the stock.
I believe it does, and one reason explains why.
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The state of MercadoLibre Put simply, MercadoLibre stock is a buy because it has and continues to play the long game.
Historically, the company built its success by turning Latin America's challenges into business opportunities. Mercado Pago's financial products, designed to help cash-based customers buy on MercadoLibre's e-commerce site, positioned the company to become a regional fintech leader. Likewise, Mercado Envios brought the company into the logistics business, in part by making same-day and next-day delivery available to e-retailers.
Today, the company is again working to turn current business challenges into competitive advantages. Such is the case with the compressed margins in its e-commerce business, something that does not make the stock more attractive on the surface.
Despite those difficulties, MercadoLibre's growth is accelerating, but even with 49% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026, net income of $417 million actually fell 16% from year-ago levels. Along with the aforementioned lower margins, the company spent more than $1.24 billion to cover bad loans from its rapidly growing lending business, up from $603 million one year ago. That higher expense cut into its profitability.
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However, despite that financial pain, such moves will likely enhance MercadoLibre's competitive advantage over time. As the first mover in Latin American e-commerce, MercadoLibre has long led in this industry. Now, e-commerce heavyweights from other parts of the world, like Amazon, Sea Limited, and numerous smaller players, seek to build market share in Latin America's developing markets.
Still, over time, compressed margins tend to force smaller players out of the market. That could better position MercadoLibre to claim a higher market share as fewer companies compete.
On the fintech side of the business, MercadoLibre has noticed a rise in doubtful accounts. Amid that challenge, MercadoLibre has begun using AI to help borrowers make better financial decisions and has expanded loan terms to make it easier for them to repay loans. Assuming the company can limit non-performing loans, it could bode well for MercadoLibre as it becomes an increasingly prominent lender.
Finally, MercadoLibre sells at an increasingly attractive valuation. Indeed, a 43 P/E ratio may sound high. Nonetheless, Amazon's stock routinely traded at more than 50 times earnings in its earlier growth years, which could prompt investors to view MercadoLibre's current P/E ratio differently.
MercadoLibre is a buy because it continues to invest in itself.
Understandably, compressed margins and falling profits may not impress investors at first glance. However, MercadoLibre has decided to tolerate thinner margins and higher bad loan expenses to better position itself in the marketplace. If investors can bring themselves to overlook short-term challenges and play the long game, it could pay off in the long term.
MercadoLibre (MELI - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $1,590.84, demonstrating a -2.71% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.37%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.29%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.33%.
Shares of the operator of an online marketplace and payments system in Latin America have depreciated by 1.76% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 4.65%, and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 2.02%.
The upcoming earnings release of MercadoLibre will be of great interest to investors. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $8.69, indicating a 15.71% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $9.77 billion, indicating a 43.9% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $40.97 per share and revenue of $40.36 billion, which would represent changes of +3.98% and +39.68%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for MercadoLibre. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. MercadoLibre is holding a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) right now.
Looking at its valuation, MercadoLibre is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 39.91. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 16.45.
It's also important to note that MELI currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.01. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Internet - Commerce industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.01.
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 105, this industry ranks in the top 44% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
With stocks soaring in the United States, it feels harder and harder to find quality companies trading at reasonable prices. In times like these, smart investors can look abroad for new, promising opportunities. Nu Holdings (NU 1.52%) and MercadoLibre (MELI 0.10%) are two such stocks that are dominating their respective sectors in Latin America, banking and e-commerce.
Here's why these "wide moat" stocks are for investors trying to buy high-quality stocks while also avoiding the artificial intelligence (AI) hype.
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1. Nu Holdings' banking model for the masses With 135 million customers in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, Nu Bank has caught fire as the preferred mobile banking application in Latin America. It won the hearts and minds of everyday banking customers in Brazil with an easy-to-use mobile app, no frustrating fees, and access to lending products not available at legacy banks.
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By building a customer base of over 100 million in Brazil through Nu Bank's credit cards and other lending products, Nu Holdings' revenue in the country has grown to an astonishing $12.3 billion over the last 12 months. Now, it is running the same playbook in Mexico, which now has 15 million active customers as of its latest update, and generated $950 million in revenue over the last 12 months. With an economy similar in size to Brazil's, there is no reason why Nu Bank cannot generate the same level of revenue in Mexico.
In the long term, Nu Holdings plans to expand into new markets in Latin America and the United States, where it believes it can provide banking services to underserved customers with income profiles similar to those of its Brazilian and Mexican customers. This should lead to rapid revenue growth over the next five years.
Nu's stock is down almost 32% from its high over the last year, bringing its stock to a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 20. For a fast-growing company with a competitive advantage from its mobile-first strategy, stealing share from legacy banks with stodgy digital infrastructure and high overhead costs from physical banking branches, Nu Holdings is a fantastic high-quality stock to buy the dip on right now.
2. MercadoLibre's dominant e-commerce position MercadoLibre is a company with a similar dominant position at the forefront of industry change in Latin America. It has a much more sprawling business than Nu Holdings, but its original idea was to build an online shopping platform similar to that of Amazon or eBay. Now, it operates in 18 countries across Latin America, offering e-commerce services, payments technology, and advertising, and is even moving into fully fledged banking for individuals and businesses, overlapping with Nu Bank.
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The physical infrastructure MercadoLibre has built to deliver online orders in places like Argentina and Mexico at rapid speeds drives consistent growth as more people adopt online shopping. To further monetize these expensive infrastructure investments, MercadoLibre is rapidly growing its high-margin advertising revenue on the MercadoLibre marketplace and is pushing its credit card to entrench shoppers.
All of these successful businesses have driven phenomenal growth for MercadoLibre. Revenue has grown by 4,400% over the last 10 years, reaching $31.8 billion over the last 12 months.
Right now, MercadoLibre's stock has fallen 37% from its highs due to compression of its profit margins from up-front investments in its fulfillment network and credit card acquisition costs. However, this should not be a concern for MercadoLibre shareholders, as it will drive revenue growth and customer retention, which in turn will deliver a recovery in profit margins.
Like Amazon in North America, MercadoLibre plays the long game, and now you can buy its stock at a discounted price with a huge growth runway ahead.
On June 17, 2026, Sea Ltd SE shares rose 4.6% today, bringing the current price to $90.84. The stock has experienced a 52-week range of $77.05 to $199.30, highlighting significant volatility over the past year.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price is $90.84, compared to GF Value™ of $132.49, indicating a potential upside of 31.4%. GF Score™ is 71/100, suggesting the stock is rated as above average. Most notable signal: Recent insider activity shows that insiders sold $175.8M in the last 3 months with no buying activity. Is SE Overvalued or Undervalued? Sea Ltd's current price of $90.84 is significantly below the GF Value™ of $132.49, indicating that the stock is undervalued by approximately 31.4%. This presents a potential opportunity for investors looking for value in the market. The GF Valuation label categorizes the stock as significantly undervalued, which suggests that the current price does not reflect the company's intrinsic value based on historical performance and future projections. However, it is essential to consider the risks associated with the investment, particularly given the company's recent performance and the lack of insider buying.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. While the undervaluation suggests an opportunity, investors should carefully consider market dynamics and company fundamentals before making decisions.
How Does SE's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 35.8x 98.2x Forward P/E 30.1x - Sea Ltd's current P/E ratio of 35.8x is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 98.2x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical performance. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict of being undervalued, as the lower P/E ratio suggests that investors are currently paying less for the company's earnings than they have in the past.
What Does SE's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 71/100 Financial Strength 8/10 Profitability 4/10 Growth 9/10 Valuation 4/10 Momentum 2/10 The GF Score™ of 71/100 indicates that Sea Ltd is positioned above average in terms of potential long-term returns. The strongest area is financial strength, rated 8/10, which suggests a robust balance sheet. However, the lowest score comes from the momentum rank at 2/10, indicating recent weak performance trends. Overall, while the company shows strong growth potential, the profitability and momentum scores suggest caution in the near term.
What Are Insiders Doing with SE Stock? Insider activity for Sea Ltd has shown a significant trend where insiders sold $175.8 million in shares over the last three months, with no reported buying activity. This pattern may suggest a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the company's short-term prospects, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis, Sea Ltd SE appears to be undervalued according to the GF Value™ metric, indicating a potential opportunity for investors. However, the significant insider selling and lower momentum rank should be considered as potential risks before making any investment decisions.
For the complete analysis, visit the Sea Ltd SE stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is SE's GF Score™?
SE's GF Score™ is 71/100, indicating that it is rated above average in terms of potential long-term returns based on its financial metrics.
Is SE overvalued or undervalued?
SE is currently undervalued based on its GF Value™, with a significant upside potential of 31.4% compared to its intrinsic value.
What is SE's P/E ratio?
SE's P/E (TTM) is 35.8x, which is significantly below its 5-year median of 98.2x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation than its historical average.
This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
Sea Limited Sponsored ADR (SE - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Over the past month, shares of this company have returned +5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Sea Limited falls in, has lost 1.2%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
Sea Limited is expected to post earnings of $1.03 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +21.2%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
The consensus earnings estimate of $4.24 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +28.9%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.72 indicates a change of +34.9% from what Sea Limited is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Sea Limited is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
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Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Sea Limited, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $7.34 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +36.8%. For the current and next fiscal years, $30.72 billion and $37.61 billion estimates indicate +30.8% and +22.4% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistorySea Limited reported revenues of $7.33 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +43.2%. EPS of $0.84 for the same period compares with $0.86 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.95 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +5.5%. The EPS surprise was -12.5%.
Over the last four quarters, Sea Limited surpassed consensus EPS estimates times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Sea Limited is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Sea Limited. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Sea Limited Sponsored ADR (SE - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $89.04, moving -2.45% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.37% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.29%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.33%.
Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 4.59% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 4.52%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.02%.
The upcoming earnings release of Sea Limited Sponsored ADR will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.03, showcasing a 21.18% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $7.34 billion, indicating a 36.82% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.24 per share and a revenue of $30.72 billion, signifying shifts of +28.88% and +30.84%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Sea Limited Sponsored ADR. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Sea Limited Sponsored ADR is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, Sea Limited Sponsored ADR is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.53. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 18.33, which means Sea Limited Sponsored ADR is trading at a premium to the group.
Meanwhile, SE's PEG ratio is currently 0.75. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Software industry stood at 0.99 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 84, putting it in the top 35% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced a series of regional leadership appointments that support its ongoing shift toward a smoke‑free future.
Effective August 1, 2026, Marco Hannappel has been appointed President, Europe Region, and Can Kuterdem has been appointed President, Latin America & Canada Region. These appointments build on PMI’s evolved organizational model announced in late 2025, under which Gijs de Best serves as President, South Asia, Indochina, CIS & Middle East & Africa Region, and Vassilis Gkatzelis continues as President East & Southeast Asia, Pacific and PMI Global Travel Retail Region. The four regional presidents report to Frederic de Wilde - CEO of the International Business Unit of PMI and are the key operational leaders for the unit that generates the large majority of total PMI net revenues.
Marco Hannappel takes over the role of President, Europe Region, succeeding Massimo Andolina, who was recently announced as PMI’s Group Chief Financial Officer, both effective August 1, 2026.
Hannappel brings extensive international experience and a strong track record in leading business growth across complex and highly regulated markets. Since joining the company in 2019 as President and Managing Director Italy, he has held several senior leadership roles of increasing responsibility. He later served as Area Vice President Southwest Europe, managing Italy and Iberia, and most recently, as President of the Latin America & Canada Region.
Can Kuterdem is appointed President, Latin America & Canada Region, effective August 1, 2026, succeeding Marco Hannappel.
Kuterdem is a seasoned business leader with strong general management experience and a people-centric leadership approach. Most recently, as Managing Director, Poland, he transformed one of Philip Morris International’s largest European markets into a multi-category business, driving growth and strengthening organizational engagement. Previously, he served as Vice President Strategy & Program Delivery, Europe Region, where he played a central role in shaping the regional strategy and leading a more integrated approach to execution of business-critical initiatives across markets.
Before joining the company in 2020, he built an international career in consulting and technology, including The Boston Consulting Group and Samsung, where he held senior leadership roles across multiple regions.
Gijs de Best was appointed President, South Asia, Indochina, CIS & Middle East & Africa Region in January 2026. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience at the company, with a strong track record of driving business performance through consumer-centricity and a passion for developing teams. He began his career at PMI in 2004 as a financial analyst in the Netherlands and has since held a range of increasingly senior roles across multiple markets and regions, most recently as President, Philippines, and Vice President Strategy & Program Delivery.
Vassilis Gkatzelis continues as President, East & Southeast Asia, Pacific and PMI Global Travel Retail Region, a role he assumed in 2024, with expanded accountabilities for Southeast Asia as of 2026. He oversees a diverse set of markets spanning developed and developing economies, alongside the Global Travel Retail business.
Since joining the company in 2003, Gkatzelis has held a wide range of strategic and operational leadership roles across Europe, the Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific and the Global Operations Center in Switzerland. He brings a strong track record leading business transformation at scale, and building high-performing organizations, with a focus on external engagement and talent development. Prior to his current role, he served as President Director of PT HM Sampoerna Tbk., PMI’s affiliate listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, as well as Managing Director of Egypt & Levant Cluster, where he led the build-up and scaling of the smoke-free business.
These appointments reflect Philip Morris International’s continued focus on strengthening leadership capabilities as a leading global consumer goods company. Earlier in 2026 Philip Morris International evolved its organizational model and implemented two new primary business units in addition to its wellness unit Aspeya, reporting to Group CEO PMI Jacek Olczak - PMI International under the leadership of Frederic de Wilde, CEO PMI International, and PMI U.S. – under the leadership of Stacey Kennedy, CEO PMI U.S.
Philip Morris International: A Global Smoke-Free Champion
Philip Morris International is a leading international consumer goods company, actively delivering a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. The company’s current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heat-not-burn, nicotine pouch, and e-vapor products. Our smoke-free products are available for sale in over 105 markets, and as of December 31, 2025, PMI estimates they were used by over 43 million legal-age consumers around the world, many of whom have moved away from cigarettes or significantly reduced their consumption. The smoke-free business accounted for 43% of PMI’s first-quarter 2026 total net revenues. Since 2008, PMI has invested over $16 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. This includes the building of world-class scientific assessment capabilities, notably in the areas of pre-clinical systems toxicology, clinical and behavioral research, as well as post-market studies. Following a robust science-based review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing of Swedish Match’s General snus and ZYN nicotine pouches and versions of PMI’s IQOS devices and consumables - the first-ever such authorizations in their respective categories. Versions of IQOS devices and consumablesand General snus also obtained the first-ever Modified Risk Tobacco Product authorizations from the FDA. With a strong foundation and significant expertise in life sciences, PMI has a long-term ambition to expand into wellness areas. References to “PMI”, “we”, “our” and “us” mean Philip Morris International Inc., and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com.
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The Zacks Tobacco industry is navigating a challenging operating environment marked by persistent pressure on cigarette volumes, elevated costs and a rapidly evolving product landscape. Inflationary and macroeconomic pressures, changing consumer preferences and regulatory restrictions on tobacco sales and marketing continue to weigh on traditional cigarette consumption. Meanwhile, higher costs for key inputs such as tobacco leaf, energy and labor, along with increased investments in next-generation products, are creating additional pressure on margins.
Despite these headwinds, leading players such as Philip Morris International Inc. (PM - Free Report) , British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI - Free Report) and Altria Group, Inc. (MO - Free Report) are demonstrating resilience through their focus on smoke-free alternatives. By expanding across heated tobacco, vapor and oral nicotine categories, these companies are aligning with shifting consumer preferences and positioning for long-term growth in an evolving landscape.
About the Industry The Zacks Tobacco industry includes companies that manufacture and sell cigarettes as well as tobacco and nicotine-based products, such as cigars, snuffs and oral tobacco. Some companies also offer reduced-risk products (RRPs), such as e-cigarettes, vaping and heat-not-burn variants. A few of the firms are engaged in making devices and attachments needed in vaping and heat-not-burn products. Most products manufactured by the tobacco industry participants fall under the strict vigilance of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are required to follow the permissible levels of nicotine in manufacturing. Players in this space sell products mostly through large retailers, distributors, convenience stores, drugstores, wholesalers and grocery chains. Some international tobacco firms also operate in the country through subsidiaries.
3 Trends Shaping the Future of the Tobacco Industry Persistent Pressure on Cigarette Volumes: The tobacco industry continues to face significant challenges in cigarette sales volumes amid persistent inflation and broader macroeconomic pressures that have altered consumer spending behavior. Rising costs and the increasing adoption of smoke-free alternatives are contributing to declining cigarette consumption. In addition, regulatory restrictions on sales, advertising and manufacturing, driven by concerns surrounding nicotine use, continue to weigh on volumes. Since traditional cigarettes remain a major source of revenues for tobacco companies, the ongoing decline in cigarette sales remains a key concern for the industry.
Escalated Costs: Industry participants continue to grapple with elevated costs. Inflationary pressures affecting key inputs such as tobacco leaf, energy and labor remain a concern. At the same time, increased investments in research, development and commercialization of smoke-free products are adding to cost burdens. These factors collectively pose risks to profit margins, even as companies seek to offset pressures through pricing actions, productivity initiatives and cost efficiencies.
Rising Popularity of Smoke-Free Options: The growing adoption of smoke-free alternatives, including heated tobacco, vapor products and oral nicotine, is reshaping the tobacco landscape. Increasing health awareness, changing consumer preferences and evolving regulatory frameworks are supporting the shift toward perceived lower-risk and more modern nicotine options. These reduced-risk products, backed by ongoing innovation and expanding product offerings, are gaining traction across markets. In response, major tobacco companies are accelerating investments in these categories to strengthen their smoke-free portfolios and enhance product appeal. As a result, the industry is witnessing a gradual shift in revenue mix, with continued growth in smoke-free products expected to support long-term transformation.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Dull Prospects The Zacks Tobacco industry is housed within the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector. The industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #217, which places it in the bottom 12% of more than 247 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates drab near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry’s position in the bottom 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a negative earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Since the beginning of April 2026, the consensus estimate for the industry’s current financial-year earnings has decreased 0.5%.
Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let’s look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry vs. Broader Market The Zacks Tobacco industry has underperformed the S&P 500 composite but outperformed the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector over the past year.
The industry has gained 5.4% over this period compared with the broader sector’s growth of 0.6%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has risen 29.5% in the said time frame.
One-Year Price Performance
Industry's Current Valuation On the basis of forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E), which is commonly used for valuing consumer staple stocks, the industry is currently trading at 15.52X compared with the S&P 500’s 21.65X and the sector’s 16.94X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 16.19X, as low as 9.03X and at the median of 11.39X, as the chart below shows.
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (Past Five Years)
3 Tobacco Stocks Worth Considering Philip Morris International: This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is undergoing a long-term transformation from traditional cigarettes toward a predominantly smoke-free future. The company has established itself as a leader in reduced-risk products through innovation, strong brand equity and pricing power, supported by a growing multi-category portfolio. Flagship brands such as IQOS and ZYN continue to gain traction across markets, helping reshape the company’s product mix in line with evolving consumer preferences. This strategic shift, combined with the resilience of its combustible business, positions Philip Morris to drive sustainable growth and support long-term value creation. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) has remained unchanged in the past seven days at $8.43 and $9.23, respectively. Shares of Philip Morris have fallen 1.8% in the past year.
Price and Consensus: PM
British American Tobacco: The company is steadily advancing its transition toward a reduced-risk, smoke-free future through a diversified multi-category strategy. This Zacks Rank #3 company has been investing in next-generation products across vapor, heated tobacco and modern oral nicotine, supported by ongoing innovation and expanding global reach. Flagship brands such as Vuse, glo and Velo are gaining traction, enabling British American Tobacco to progressively rebalance its portfolio in line with shifting consumer preferences and regulatory trends. Backed by strong pricing power and the continued cash generation from the traditional combustible business, the company is well-positioned to support its transformation while maintaining resilient performance in a competitive global tobacco landscape.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BTI’s 2026 and 2027 EPS has decreased from $4.82 to $4.81 and from $5.23 to $5.22, respectively, in the past seven days. Shares of BTI have jumped 20.5% in the past year.
Price and Consensus: BTI
Altria Group: This Zacks Rank #3 company is gradually advancing its transition toward a smoke-free future while leveraging the strength of the traditional tobacco business. The company is focusing on reduced-risk products, innovation and disciplined execution as it adapts to evolving consumer preferences and a complex regulatory landscape. A key component of this strategy is Altria’s oral nicotine pouch brand, on!, which continues to expand its presence in the growing category. Supported by strong pricing power and the enduring equity of flagship brands such as Marlboro, Altria is using its highly cash-generative business to support long-term growth and navigate the changing U.S. tobacco market.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MO’s 2026 and 2027 EPS has remained unchanged in the past seven days at $5.68 and $5.87, respectively. Shares of Altria have surged 15.9% in the past year.
Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM | PM Price Prediction) is a tobacco giant in the middle of a profitable pivot, with smoke-free products now accounting for over 43% of net revenues through IQOS heat-not-burn devices and ZYN nicotine pouches. With markets nervous about a potentially hawkish Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh, retirees want to know if this 3% yielder can keep delivering. I dug into the payout math to find out.
Dividend Snapshot Metric Value Annual Dividend $5.88 per share Dividend Yield 3.13% Consecutive Years of Increases 17 years Most Recent Increase 8.9% (September 2025) Dividend Aristocrat Status No (since 2008 spin-off) Payout Ratios Are Elevated but Covered by Smoke-Free Cash PM paid roughly $9.1 billion in dividends against $12.233 billion of operating cash flow in FY2025. On 2026 guidance for $13.5 billion in OCF and $1.4 to $1.6 billion of capex, free cash flow should land near $12 billion, comfortably above the payout.
Metric TTM Value Assessment Earnings Payout Ratio (FY25 EPS $7.54) ~78% Elevated Forward Payout (2026 guide $8.36 to $8.51) ~70% Improving FCF Payout Ratio ~76% Healthy Operating Cash Flow Coverage 1.34x Adequate Negative Equity Looks Scary, but Leverage Is on the Way Down The Swedish Match acquisition left shareholders’ equity at negative $7.3 billion, making debt-to-equity less informative here. Leverage is the key metric: management is targeting net debt to adjusted EBITDA near 2.0x by year-end 2026, supported by $5.45 billion in cash and EBITDA of $18.6 billion. Interest coverage remains comfortable given FY2025 operating income of $14.892 billion.
17 Straight Hikes and No Buybacks Competing for Cash Year Annual Dividend 2026 (run-rate) $5.88 2025 $5.64 2024 $5.20 2023 $5.14 2021 $4.90 PM has raised every year since spinning off in 2008, and importantly, no share repurchases are planned in 2025 or 2026. The dividend gets first call on cash.
Management Calls It a Progressive Dividend Policy On the Q1 2026 call, CEO Jacek Olczak stated, “We remain firmly committed to our progressive dividend policy and to returning value to shareholders as our transformation delivers sustainable long-term growth.” CFO Emmanuel added that the business is “supported by remarkable cash generation and a strong balance sheet.” Nine directors also bought stock at $169.93 on May 6, 2026.
The Verdict: Safe, With Smoke-Free Doing the Heavy Lifting Dividend Safety Rating: Safe. The payout ratio is elevated near 78% on trailing earnings, but 2026 guidance of 10.9% to 12.9% EPS growth rapidly relieves that pressure, and FCF coverage is solid. The income case holds if IQOS and ZYN keep compounding at current rates and management hits the 2.0x leverage target. I would grow cautious if combustible volume declines accelerate beyond the guided 3% or FDA action restricts ZYN. For now, the cigarette dividend is still lit.
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Key Takeaways EV-to-EBITDA offers a fuller view of valuation by accounting for debt, unlike traditional P/E ratios.GCO, PAM, OXY, CLDT and TGS are screened as value stocks with low EV-to-EBITDA ratios.Each stock meets strict criteria, including valuation, trading volume, price, growth, and Value Score. The price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple enjoys widespread popularity among investors seeking stocks trading at a bargain. In addition to being a widely used tool for screening stocks, P/E is a popular metric for working out the fair market value of a firm. However, even this straightforward, broadly used valuation metric has a few shortcomings.
While P/E enjoys great popularity among value investors, a less-used and more complicated metric called EV-to-EBITDA is sometimes viewed as a better alternative. EV-to-EBITDA provides a clearer view of a company’s valuation and earnings-generating potential by taking a broader approach to assessing value.
Genesco Inc. (GCO - Free Report) , Pampa Energia S.A. (PAM - Free Report) , Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY - Free Report) , Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT - Free Report) and Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. (TGS - Free Report) are some stocks with impressive EV-to-EBITDA ratios.
Is EV-to-EBITDA a Better Substitute to P/E?EV-to-EBITDA is essentially the enterprise value (EV) of a stock divided by its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). EV is the sum of a company’s market capitalization, its debt and preferred stock minus cash and cash equivalents. EBITDA, the other component of the multiple, gives a better idea of a company’s profitability as it removes the impact of non-cash expenses like depreciation and amortization that reduce net earnings. It is also often used as a proxy for cash flows.
Just like P/E, the lower the EV-to-EBITDA ratio, the more attractive it is. A low EV-to-EBITDA ratio could signal that a stock is potentially undervalued. EV-to-EBITDA takes into account the debt on a company’s balance sheet that the P/E ratio does not. For this reason, EV-to-EBITDA is generally used to value the potential acquisition targets as it shows the amount of debt the acquirer has to assume. Stocks boasting a low EV-to-EBITDA multiple could be seen as attractive takeover candidates.
Another shortcoming of P/E is that it can’t be used to value a loss-making firm. A company’s earnings are also subject to accounting estimates and management manipulation. On the other hand, EV-to-EBITDA is difficult to manipulate and can also be used to value loss-making but EBITDA-positive companies. EV-to-EBITDA is also a useful tool in measuring the value of firms that are highly leveraged and have a high degree of depreciation. Moreover, it can be used to compare companies with different levels of debt.
But EV-to-EBITDA has its shortcomings, too. The ratio varies across industries (a high-growth industry typically has a higher multiple and vice versa). It is usually not appropriate when comparing stocks in different industries, given their diverse capital requirements.
A strategy solely based on EV-to-EBITDA might not yield the desired results. However, you can club it with the other major ratios in your stock-investing toolbox, such as price-to-book (P/B), P/E and price-to-sales (P/S) to screen value stocks.
Screening CriteriaHere are the parameters to screen for value stocks:
EV-to-EBITDA 12 Months-Most Recent less than X-Industry Median: A lower EV-to-EBITDA ratio represents a cheaper valuation.
P/E using (F1) less than X-Industry Median: This metric screens stocks that are trading at a discount to their peers.
P/B less than X-Industry Median: A lower P/B compared with the industry average implies that the stock is undervalued.
P/S less than X-Industry Median: The lower the P/S ratio, the more attractive the stock is, as investors will have to pay a smaller price for the same amount of sales generated by the company.
Estimated One-Year EPS Growth F(1)/F(0) greater than or equal to X-Industry Median: This parameter will help in screening stocks that have growth rates higher than the industry median.
Average 20-day Volume greater than or equal to 100,000: The addition of this metric ensures that shares can be traded easily.
Current Price greater than or equal to $5: This parameter will help in screening stocks that are trading at a minimum price of $5 or higher.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: It is a fundamental truth that stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) have always managed to beat adversities and outperform the market.
Value Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a Value Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2, offer the best upside potential.
Here are our five picks out of the 22 stocks that passed the screen:
Genesco is a specialty retail and branded company, which sells footwear and accessories in retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. This Zacks Rank #1 company has a Value Score of A.
Genesco has an expected earnings growth rate of 55.2% for the current fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GCO’s current fiscal-year earnings has been revised 4.7% upward over the past 60 days.
Pampa Energia is a leading independent energy-integrated company in Argentina. This Zacks Rank #1 stock has a Value Score of B. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Pampa Energia has an expected year-over-year earnings growth rate of 39.8% for 2026. The consensus estimate for PAM's 2026 earnings has moved up 12.7% over the past 60 days.
Occidental Petroleum is an integrated oil and gas company with significant exploration and production exposure. This Zacks Rank #2 stock has a Value Score of A.
Occidental Petroleum has an expected year-over-year earnings growth rate of 162% for 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OXY's 2026 earnings has been revised 68.3% upward over the past 60 days.
Chatham Lodging Trust is a lodging real estate investment trust that invests in premium-branded upscale extended-stay and select-service hotels. This Zacks Rank #2 company has a Value Score of A.
Chatham Lodging Trust has an expected year-over-year earnings growth rate of 25.5% for 2026. The consensus estimate for CLDT’s 2026 earnings has moved up 6.7% over the past 60 days.
Transportadora is a leading natural gas transporter in Argentina. Its midstream asset portfolio has the most extensive natural gas pipeline network in Latin America. This Zacks Rank #2 stock has a Value Score of B.
Transportadora has an expected year-over-year earnings growth rate of 21.9% for 2026. The consensus estimate for TGS’s 2026 earnings has been revised 6.9% upward over the past 60 days.
Corporate leadership is evolving as an increasing number of women take on senior roles at publicly traded companies. This shift is being supported by business results, with many women-led organizations demonstrating strong innovation, operational adaptability and solid shareholder returns across a range of industries. These leadership appointments go beyond symbolism, as many of these executives are outperforming peers through disciplined execution, efficient capital allocation and a clear focus on long-term value creation, strengthening investor confidence in more resilient and sustainable business models.
The latest reports paint a nuanced picture: women are becoming a structural force in U.S. entrepreneurship, even as funding and systemic gaps persist. One of the clearest takeaways is scale. Women now own more than 40% of all U.S. businesses, employing roughly 12.6 million people and generating $2.8 trillion in revenues. Growth has also been faster than that of male-owned firms, with women-owned businesses expanding nearly twice as quickly between 2022 and 2025. This shift signals that female entrepreneurship is no longer niche—it is central to the U.S. small- and mid-sized business ecosystem, particularly in services, consumer, healthcare and increasingly tech-enabled sectors. The data suggests women are not just starting companies, but building durable, employment-generating enterprises, a key driver of long-term economic resilience.
Female founders are increasingly gaining traction in AI and next-generation technology markets, which have become the primary destinations for venture capital. This indicates a shift from traditional sectors into high-value, innovation-driven markets, positioning women at the center of future growth themes. According to PitchBook's 2025 Female Founders report, U.S. female-founded startups raised a record $73.6 billion in venture capital in 2025, representing 27.7% of total U.S. VC deal value, the highest share on record. Importantly, AI accounted for roughly two-thirds of all venture dollars invested in female-founded startups.
At the same time, capital is becoming more concentrated in fewer, larger deals—often in AI—suggesting that while top-tier female-led companies are scaling rapidly, broader participation remains uneven.
Despite strong progress, a significant funding gap continues to limit the full potential of female founders. All-female founding teams still receive only about 1–2% of total U.S. venture capital, even though evidence suggests they often deliver higher capital efficiency and competitive returns. This imbalance highlights a structural constraint within the venture ecosystem, where access to early-stage and growth funding remains uneven. As a result, many promising female-led startups may struggle to scale at the same pace as their peers, underscoring a sizable untapped opportunity for investors willing to address this gap.
Despite funding challenges, women-led companies continue to drive innovation and resilience, making them attractive investment opportunities. If you want to capitalize on it, our Women Run Companies Screen will help you spot high-potential stocks in this space.
Investors looking to capitalize on opportunities across diverse industries should consider Newmont Corporation (NEM - Free Report) in gold mining, Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI - Free Report) in shipping and mailing technology, The Coca-Cola Company (KO - Free Report) in the global beverage industry, Apple (AAPL - Free Report) in consumer technology and digital services, and Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY - Free Report) in the energy sector. These companies demonstrate strong leadership and strategic vision within their respective industries, positioning them for long-term growth and value creation.
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Newmont: Since joining Newmont in 2023 as chief operating officer and later becoming president and CEO in January 2026, Natascha Viljoen has played a key role in strengthening the company’s operational performance and strategic focus. One of her most important contributions has been overseeing the integration and optimization of Newmont’s expanded asset portfolio following the acquisition of Newcrest Mining. Under her leadership, the company has emphasized operational discipline, asset rationalization and productivity improvements to enhance profitability and cash generation across its global mining operations.
Viljoen has also been instrumental in advancing Newmont’s value-over-volume strategy. Rather than pursuing production growth at any cost, she has focused on improving margins, maximizing returns from high-quality assets and streamlining the company’s portfolio. Newmont has announced plans to divest non-core operations and concentrate capital on its Tier 1 assets, a move designed to strengthen the balance sheet and improve long-term shareholder returns. Her deep technical and operational background has helped drive initiatives aimed at improving mine performance, safety standards and cost efficiency.
Viljoen’s leadership is particularly important as the gold mining industry faces rising cost pressures, stricter environmental expectations and increasing capital allocation scrutiny. Her focus on operational excellence, disciplined capital spending and portfolio optimization positions Newmont to generate stronger free cash flow across commodity cycles. As the first woman to lead the company, Viljoen also brings a fresh leadership perspective while maintaining continuity in Newmont’s long-term strategy. Currently, Newmont sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Pitney Bowes: Debbie Pfeiffer has been one of the key leaders behind the stability and growth of Pitney Bowes’ Presort Services business, a segment that remains central to the company's cash flow generation and customer relationships. As executive vice president and president of Presort Services, she oversees a nationwide network of 35 operating centers and has played an important role in expanding the scale and efficiency of the business. With more than two decades at Pitney Bowes and over 40 years of industry experience, Pfeiffer has helped strengthen customer retention, expand national accounts and improve operating execution across the presort network.
Her contribution is particularly important because Presort Services is one of Pitney Bowes’ most resilient businesses. Under her leadership, the company has continued investing in automation and network expansion to improve service quality and processing efficiency. A recent example is the opening of a new highly automated Presort Services facility in Phoenix, AZ, which significantly increases processing capacity and supports faster mail delivery while lowering costs for customers. In 2025, the Presort network handled more than 15 billion pieces of mail, highlighting the scale of the operation she manages.
Her leadership also aligns with Pitney Bowes’ broader effort to improve profitability and operational performance. Following the company’s first-quarter 2026 results, management continued to emphasize operational efficiency, cash generation and strategic investments in core businesses. The Presort segment remains a valuable asset because it generates recurring revenue, benefits from long-standing customer relationships and provides economies of scale that are difficult for competitors to replicate. Pfeiffer’s ability to drive network optimization, customer growth and cost efficiencies makes her a significant contributor to Pitney Bowes’ long-term earnings and free-cash-flow profile. Currently, Pitney Bowes sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Coca-Cola: Tapaswee Chandele has become a key figure in Coca-Cola’s leadership team after being named executive vice president and global chief people officer in 2026. Having spent more than 25 years with the company, she has helped shape Coca-Cola’s approach to talent development, leadership succession and workforce strategy. Prior to her current role, she led Global Talent, Development and HR System Partnerships, overseeing programs designed to identify, develop and retain future leaders across the organization. Her leadership experience across India, Türkiye, South Africa and the United States has provided her with broad insight into Coca-Cola’s diverse global operations.
Chandele’s impact goes well beyond managing human resources. She has played an important role in strengthening leadership benches, enhancing employee capabilities and supporting organizational change initiatives across the company. Her elevation to the executive leadership team reflects Coca-Cola’s belief that attracting and developing talent is essential to maintaining its competitive position. Given the company’s vast global footprint, effective workforce management and leadership development are critical to driving consistent execution across markets.
Chandele’s role has become increasingly important as Coca-Cola pursues growth opportunities while navigating evolving consumer trends and advancing its digital capabilities. The company has continued to deliver solid organic revenue growth and healthy profitability, supported by strong execution across its global system. As global chief people officer, she is responsible for ensuring that Coca-Cola has the talent, leadership depth and organizational structure needed to support these objectives. Her efforts to build a stronger workforce and leadership pipeline could help sustain operational excellence and long-term value creation. Currently, Coca-Cola carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Apple: Deirdre O’Brien has become one of Apple’s most influential executives through her dual role as senior vice president of Retail + People. Reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook, she oversees Apple’s global retail stores, online sales operations and human resources functions. This combination gives her significant influence over both customer engagement and workforce strategy. O’Brien has played a key role in shaping Apple’s retail experience, ensuring that product launches, service offerings and customer support remain consistent with the company’s premium brand positioning. She has also been involved in every major Apple product launch during her nearly four-decade tenure with the company.
From an operational standpoint, O’Brien’s contribution extends beyond retail execution. She leads talent management, recruiting, leadership development, compensation and employee support programs, helping Apple maintain a strong corporate culture while managing a workforce that supports millions of customers worldwide. Her focus on connecting employees, processes and customers has helped Apple preserve high levels of customer satisfaction and employee engagement despite its massive global scale. In an environment where technology companies compete aggressively for talent, her leadership is an important factor in Apple’s ability to attract and retain skilled employees.
Her impact is particularly relevant as Apple continues to deliver strong financial performance. In fiscal second-quarter 2026, Apple reported a record March-quarter revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17% year over year, while earnings per share rose 22% to $2.01. The company also achieved an all-time high in Services revenues and recorded double-digit growth across every geographic segment. Apple’s extensive retail network remains a critical channel for product sales, customer acquisition and ecosystem engagement, making O’Brien’s leadership an important contributor to the company’s long-term growth strategy and brand strength. Currently, Apple carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Occidental: Sylvia Kerrigan has become one of Occidental’s most influential executives through her role as senior vice president and chief legal officer. As the company’s top legal leader, she oversees global legal affairs, corporate governance, compliance and regulatory matters across Occidental’s oil and gas, chemicals and carbon management businesses. Her role is particularly important because Occidental operates in highly regulated markets where legal oversight, environmental compliance and transaction execution directly affect shareholder value. She also serves as a key adviser to the board and senior management on strategic decisions and risk management.
Kerrigan’s contribution has been especially relevant during Occidental’s transformation into a broader energy and carbon management company. The company has pursued major acquisitions, expanded its carbon capture initiatives through its subsidiary 1PointFive and continued optimizing its portfolio while managing a sizable asset base across the United States and international markets. Effective legal and governance oversight is critical to executing these initiatives, securing permits, managing contractual obligations and reducing regulatory risks. Her leadership helps ensure that strategic projects move forward while maintaining compliance with evolving environmental and energy regulations.
Her role also supports Occidental’s financial objectives. In the latest reported quarter, the company generated solid operating cash flow despite commodity-price volatility, supported by strong production from its oil and gas assets and steady contributions from its chemicals business. As Occidental continues to balance capital returns, debt management and investments in low-carbon technologies, Kerrigan’s expertise in governance, compliance and transaction execution remains an important enabler of long-term value creation. Her ability to help navigate legal complexities and regulatory challenges strengthens Occidental’s operational resilience and supports the successful execution of its long-term growth strategy. Currently, Occidental carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Oil prices have fallen sharply, but depleted inventories and restocking demand could still support the market. At $70 realised oil, Occidental could generate about $5.1bn of FY2026 free cash flow. Lower costs, capital efficiency and deleveraging should improve cash-flow resilience.
Key Takeaways OXY cut debt by $15.6B in 22 months, reducing annual interest expenses by more than $830M.OXY's 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates rose 27.53% and 26.92%, respectively, in the past 60 days.OXY gained 29.7% in six months, outpacing the industry's 17.8% rally. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY - Free Report) has made notable progress in reducing its debt load, a priority since the 2019 Anadarko acquisition. Over the past 22 months alone, Occidental has reduced debt by $15.6 billion, cutting annual interest expenses by more than $830 million. This disciplined deleveraging not only enhances balance sheet strength but also bolsters financial flexibility.
Occidental has cut the principal debt to $13 billion and continues to deploy cash flow toward reaching its $10 billion debt target. This rapid deleveraging is expected to create lasting value for its shareholders.
A leaner balance sheet enhances Occidental's ability to navigate commodity price volatility while providing greater flexibility to invest in high-return growth opportunities. Continued deleveraging also strengthens investor confidence, improving the company's appeal in both equity and debt markets. Additionally, lower financing costs support profitability and cash flow generation, ultimately driving stronger long-term shareholder returns.
As the debt burden declines, Occidental gains greater financial flexibility to expand its core Permian Basin operations and invest in low-carbon businesses such as carbon capture. This ongoing financial discipline strengthens the company's resilience and competitive edge while supporting long-term shareholder value creation.
Lower Debt Levels Expand Financial FlexibilityFor oil and gas companies, reducing debt improves financial flexibility, lowers financing costs and strengthens balance sheets. A healthier financial position enables them to better withstand commodity price volatility, invest in high-return opportunities and enhance shareholder returns, while supporting long-term growth and competitiveness.
Companies such as BP plc (BP - Free Report) and ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) have benefited significantly from deleveraging efforts. By lowering debt and reducing interest expenses, both companies have strengthened cash flow generation and improved financial resilience. Their stronger balance sheets have provided greater flexibility to fund growth initiatives and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, reinforcing long-term value creation.
OXY’s Earnings Estimates Moving NorthThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Occidental’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates an increase of 27.53% and 26.92%, respectively, in the past 60 days.
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OXY’s Price PerformanceOccidental’s shares have gained 29.7% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Oil and Gas-Integrated-United States industry’s rally of 17.8%.
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Occidental’s Return on Invested CapitalReturn on Invested Capital (“ROIC”) measures how efficiently a company uses its debt and equity capital to generate profits. It reflects management’s ability to create value from invested funds. Generally, a higher ROIC indicates more effective capital allocation and stronger value creation, while a lower ROIC may signal less efficient use of capital.
Occidental’s ROIC is higher than the industry average in the trailing 12 months. ROIC of OXY was 4.03% compared with the industry average of 3.88%.
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OXY’s Zacks RankOccidental currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
APA (APA - Free Report) closed at $33.03 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.65% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.09%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.91%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil and natural gas producer had lost 13.71% lagged the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 7.57% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.29%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of APA in its upcoming release. On that day, APA is projected to report earnings of $1.79 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 105.75%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $2.5 billion, indicating a 4.39% downward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $5.6 per share and a revenue of $9.29 billion, representing changes of +48.54% and +0.75%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for APA. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.55% upward. APA is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.
Investors should also note APA's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 6.06. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 9.26 of its industry.
The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 108, finds itself in the top 45% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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Key Takeaways APA shares are up nearly 63% in a year, outperforming Chord Energy and SM Energy.APA trades at about 7.3X forward earnings, below the subindustry's 9.5X multiple.Suriname's GranMorgu project could drive long-term growth, with first oil targeted for mid-2028. APA Corporation (APA - Free Report) has delivered a strong run, with its shares rising nearly 63% in the past year. The rally raises a fair question: is APA still attractive, or has the market already priced in most of the upside? The answer looks balanced. APA has stronger execution, a deep Permian base, improving costs and a major future catalyst in Suriname. At the same time, investors must consider commodity-price risk, Egypt exposure, debt and the long wait before Suriname contributes meaningfully. Compared with Chord Energy (CHRD - Free Report) , which is more focused on the Williston Basin, and SM Energy (SM - Free Report) , which is scaling its U.S. shale platform after the Civitas deal, APA offers a different mix of near-term cash flow and long-term offshore growth.
Price Performance Shows APA’s Strong Momentum
APA’s one-year gain easily tops Chord Energy, up 17.7%, and SM Energy, down 1.5%. The outperformance reflects improved confidence in APA’s operating progress, cash generation and future project pipeline. Still, a rally of this size raises the bar. CHRD has a simpler Williston-focused story built around steady production, long laterals and shareholder returns. SM is trying to improve scale, reduce debt and capture merger synergies. APA sits between these peers, with a large Permian position, international assets and a visible offshore catalyst.
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Earnings Estimates and Valuation Remain Supportive
APA’s earnings picture is mixed. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 EPS indicates a 49% increase, supported by cost savings, better operating efficiency and cash flow from gas trading. However, the 2027 estimate points to a 36% decline, suggesting that analysts expect some normalization after a stronger 2026.
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Valuation, however, remains positive. APA trades at around 7.3 times forward earnings, below the subindustry’s 9.5X. That discount shows the market is still cautious about debt, geopolitical exposure and commodity sensitivity.
Suriname Could Be the Hidden Value Driver for APA
APA’s Suriname position may be the most important part of the long-term story. The GranMorgu development in offshore Block 58, being advanced with TotalEnergies, includes more than 750 million barrels of estimated recoverable resources tied to the Sapakara and Krabdagu discoveries. Production is expected through a floating production, storage and offloading unit with a capacity of 220,000 barrels per day, with first oil targeted for mid-2028. That gives APA a growth lever beyond its mature production base. Chord Energy does not have a comparable offshore project, while SM Energy is mainly focused on U.S. shale. For APA, GranMorgu could become a high-margin oil and free cash flow engine after 2028. The project is already approved, and a carry arrangement helps reduce APA’s near-term funding burden.
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Operational Discipline Strengthens the Case
APA’s current business is anchored by the Permian and Egypt. The Permian accounts for most adjusted production and offers more than 10 years of economic inventory. Management has reduced drilling and completion costs in the Permian, lowered drilling costs in Egypt and continues to target meaningful run-rate savings by year-end 2026. The company is also working toward a $3 billion net debt target, while gas trading provides another source of cash flow. Chord Energy also emphasizes capital returns and balance sheet strength, while SM uses divestitures and synergies to improve leverage. APA’s advantage is that it combines operational discipline with a larger future project.
APA’s Risks Should Keep Expectations Realistic
APA remains exposed to oil and gas price swings. While oil prices have cooled somewhat following the U.S.-Iran deal, easing some of the geopolitical supply-risk premium, this could become a factor for APA going forward if crude prices remain under pressure. Weak Permian gas pricing, including Waha-related pressure, can also hurt realized prices and lead to curtailments. Egypt adds geopolitical and fiscal risk, while U.K. taxes remain a headwind. Suriname is promising, but first oil is not expected until mid-2028, so investors must wait for the biggest catalyst. APA also carries a broader and more complicated portfolio than CHRD and a different risk profile than SM Energy. If commodity prices fall further or GranMorgu faces delays, the stock could struggle after its strong one-year advance.
Conclusion
APA stock still looks reasonably attractive for investors seeking value, cash flow and long-term oil growth, but it is not an obvious buy after a significant rally. The valuation discount, ongoing cost reductions and Suriname upside support the investment case, while debt, commodity-price volatility, Egypt exposure, and the long lead time before Suriname contributes meaningfully, warrant some caution. Overall, the stock offers a balanced mix of opportunity and risk at the current levels. Given this risk-reward profile, APA stock is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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