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Investors looking for stocks in the Consumer Products - Discretionary sector might want to consider either Acco Brands (ACCO) or SharkNinja, Inc. (SN). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:

Banco Macro S.A. (BMA - Free Report) : This banking products and services company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.1% over the last 60 days.

Ternium S.A. (TX - Free Report) : This steel manufacturing company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.1% over the last 60 days.

Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK - Free Report) : This integrated downstream energy company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 101.5% over the last 60 days.

Cognex Corporation (CGNX - Free Report) : This machine vision company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 16% over the last 60 days.

Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS - Free Report) : This electronics manufacturing company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.4% over the last 60 days.

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

, /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE: AMR), a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, today announced that a key piece of equipment at Dominion Terminal Associates (DTA) in Newport News, Va. sustained significant damage as a result of high winds in Sunday evening's storm. The equipment, a stacker reclaimer machine, is one of two such devices at DTA used to move coal into and out of stockpiles at the terminal. The second stacker reclaimer machine, which was refurbished earlier this year, remains intact and operational.

At this time, DTA officials are working to understand the scope of the damage to the stacker reclaimer, which sustained wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour during an evening storm on June 14. The machine is currently inoperable. As a result, Alpha is has sent force majeure letters to affected customers. With a 65% majority ownership interest in DTA, Alpha utilizes the terminal for most of its export shipments but maintains additional shipping capacity at neighboring terminals.

Terminal leaders are working to determine a timeline and plan of action for the damaged stacker reclaimer.

About Alpha Metallurgical Resources

Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) is a Tennessee-based mining company with operations across Virginia and West Virginia. With customers across the globe, high-quality reserves and significant port capacity, Alpha reliably supplies metallurgical products to the steel industry. For more information, visit www.AlphaMetResources.com.

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Key Takeaways OUTFRONT Media draws investor attention as digital and transit advertising trends improve in 2026.OUT's transit revenues rose 22.3% in Q1, with digital transit revenues up 25.6% to $44.7M.OUT expects about 125 digital billboard additions in 2026, as displays average 4-5x static revenue. OUTFRONT Media Inc. (OUT - Free Report) has drawn closer investor attention as digital and transit advertising trends improve in 2026.

The setup is not one-sided. A broad U.S. footprint, improving transit demand and digital conversions support growth, while advertising cyclicality and capital needs keep the outlook balanced.

OUTFRONT Media Has a Wide National Ad Footprint

OUTFRONT is one of the largest U.S. out-of-home advertising operators, with billboard and transit displays in approximately 120 markets, including the 25 largest markets. Its billboard assets are mainly located on heavily traveled highways and roadways, while its transit displays are operated through municipal contracts in large U.S. cities.

That mix gives brands national reach with local execution. It also diversifies OUT’s revenue base across advertiser categories, with entertainment, legal services/lawyers and retail representing 18%, 12% and 10%, respectively, of first-quarter 2026 Billboard and Transit segment revenues.

OUT Gains From Digital Billboard ExpansionDigital conversion remains one of OUT’s clearer growth levers. Total digital displays reached 31,565 as of March 31, 2026, including 1,932 digital billboard displays and 29,633 digital transit displays.

The company converted 14 new billboards to digital in the first quarter and expects to add about 125 for the full year. Digital billboard displays generate roughly four to five times more revenue per display on average than comparable static billboard displays, although they also carry higher costs.

OUTFRONT Media Sees Transit Demand ImproveTransit is a major part of the 2026 improvement story. First-quarter transit revenues rose 22.3% year over year to $95.0 million, while digital transit revenues increased 25.6% to $44.7 million.

Management expects second-quarter revenue growth to exceed 10%, supported by about 30% growth in transit and mid-single-digit growth in billboard. The launch of OUT’s advertising and experiential program at Los Angeles Union Station adds premium transit inventory, with the station’s World Cup 26 Fan Zone role adding potential brand appeal.

OUT Faces Cyclical Ad Demand and Higher SpendingAdvertising remains economically sensitive. OUT’s revenues and operating results are exposed to shifts in advertiser budgets, general economic conditions and competition from online, mobile, social media, television, radio, print and other out-of-home formats.

Capital spending is another constraint. Total capital expenditures rose 40.1% year over year to $24.1 million in the first quarter, and management still expects approximately $90 million of capital expenditures in 2026, including $30-$35 million of maintenance capital expenditures.

How OUT Signals Fit the Current SetupThe bottom line is that OUT’s operating signals look constructive, but not without offsets. Digital adoption, transit momentum and portfolio breadth support the growth case, while cyclical ad demand, competition and capital intensity argue for patience.

OUT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with a Value Score of B, Growth Score of B, Momentum Score of B and VGM Score of A. That combination points to balanced style appeal, but the Hold rank keeps the near-term view measured rather than outright bullish. 

In the past three months, shares of this company have gained 15.1% compared with the industry's growth of 7.1%. 

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Within the broader REIT space, American Tower Corporation (AMT - Free Report) and Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ - Free Report) offer useful context for investors comparing real estate-backed income and growth profiles. AMT currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while CUZ also carries a Zacks Rank #2, giving investors other REIT names to monitor alongside OUT’s improving but still mixed setup. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- If you've been following in the AI boom, you probably are aware of the same names everyone else is. NVIDIA for the chips. Microsoft, Google and Amazon for the cloud. Maybe Meta for the consumer side. Maybe Palantir or one of the AI software names. Possibly TSMC for exposure to the manufacturing layer. And that awareness has worked well for many. NVIDIA alone has minted more wealth in two years than most companies create in a century. The hyperscalers have all hit fresh highs. AI software stocks that were speculative bets in 2022 now trade at premium multiples.  Companies mentioned in today's commentary includes:  Bitzero Holdings Inc. (AIBZ), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ: ARM), Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI).

But everyone interested in this industry should be asking the same question right now. With most of these names sitting at or near all-time highs, where does the next leg of returns come from? The answer won't come from the obvious places. The chip makers, the cloud providers and the software creators have already gotten a ton of attention. To find the kind of returns that actually move the needle in 2026, you have to look one layer beneath the names everyone is talking about. You have to look at what makes all of it possible.

One company well positioned for what's coming is one most people have never heard of. It's called Bitzero Holdings, Inc. (AIBZ), and to understand why it matters, you need to understand the bottleneck nobody is talking about yet. 

The Question Wall Street Forgot to Ask
Every company in the AI economy depends on one thing. NVIDIA's chips are useless without it. Microsoft's data centers are concrete shells without it. Google's models can't train without it. The entire industry runs on one input that almost nobody talks about. Electricity. And there isn't enough of it.

A single ChatGPT query consumes roughly 10 times the energy of a Google search. Training the next generation of large language models requires the equivalent power draw of small cities. Industry forecasts now put AI data center capital expenditure at roughly $5.2 trillion between now and 2030. Goldman Sachs Research projects global data center power demand will surge up to 165% by 2030 compared to 2023 levels.

The Hyperscalers Already Know
If you want confirmation that power is the real constraint, look at what the smart money is doing. Microsoft signed a 20-year deal to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, a facility that has been offline since 2019, specifically to feed its AI ambitions. Amazon paid $650 million for a data center campus directly co-located with the Susquehanna nuclear station in Pennsylvania. Google announced agreements with Kairos Power for small modular reactors.

These are not the moves of companies that think power will sort itself out. They are willing to commit billions and wait years to lock in scarce, secured, low-carbon electricity because they know that power is the binding constraint on their entire AI strategy. 

The Standout Play in a Closed Market
Bitzero Holdings, Inc. (AIBZ) is one of the very few companies that locked in Nordic power capacity ahead of the surge. The story of how it did so explains why this stock is one of the rare chances to own real AI infrastructure before Wall Street catches on.

Bitzero controls more than 1 gigawatt of secured, low-cost power capacity across four strategic sites in Norway, Finland and the United States. That capacity is permitted, contracted and in many cases already operational. The largest single block of that capacity, the 110 megawatts at the company's Norwegian flagship, is now under a binding 15-year lease worth approximately $2.6 billion. More on that in a moment. 

The crown jewel is the company's Norwegian flagship at Namsskogan, where Bitzero operates as a licensed grid operator at the 132 KV level. That's an unusual position. It is also an extraordinarily valuable one.

Most data center operators connect at 22 KV through a utility, paying middleman fees and waiting on utility timelines. Bitzero connects directly to the high-voltage grid and works directly with hydroelectric power plants, bypassing the middlemen and multi-year utility wait that hold most projects back. 

The financial impact is dramatic. Bitzero's all-in power cost at its Norway facility, including grid fees, taxes and every other charge, currently sits at 3-4 cents per kilowatt-hour. The US average is closer to 12 cents. American data center operators competing for AI workloads are paying three to four times what Bitzero pays for the same electron.

The Deals That Changed What This Company Is
Three months ago, Bitzero looked like a small Bitcoin miner with an unusually good power position. Today it looks like something different entirely. The transformation comes down to four announcements, all landing inside a single rolling window. 

The biggest by far is OneQode. On May 5, 2026, Bitzero signed a binding letter with OneQode Networks Pte. Ltd. for a 15-year lease of the full 110 megawatts at its Namsskogan, Norway site. Total contracted revenue runs approximately $2.6 billion, with implied annual revenue of $178 million at full capacity and a net operating margin of 85%. The tenant is deploying GPU clusters for enterprise AI, large language model training and sovereign AI workloads. Commissioning is targeted for the first half of 2027, with the lease then running through 2042 at minimum. The buildout to convert the site to HPC-grade specifications runs roughly $1.1 billion, with debt financing in late-stage negotiation. The deal is subject to definitive documentation, which management has indicated could close within the next 60 to 90 days.

On a per-megawatt basis, the OneQode deal lines up with the comparable HPC leases driving the multi-billion dollar valuations of larger peers. TeraWulf sits on $12.8 billion in contracted HPC revenue. Hut 8 signed a $7 billion, 15-year lease with Fluidstack for 245 megawatts. Core Scientific signed a $10.2 billion deal with CoreWeave across roughly 500 megawatts. Each of those announcements rerated the company's stock substantially.

The other three announcements build on the OneQode foundation. In January 2026, Bitzero announced that it had retained CBRE as the strategic broker for its 200-megawatt Finland site. CBRE is not a small player. The firm manages roughly $6 billion in annual data center transaction value and has direct, active relationships with every hyperscaler on earth. In the same month, Bitzero announced a partnership with Hydra Host, a top-10 NVIDIA Cloud Partner backed by Founders Fund.  Hydra Host operates GPU clusters across more than 50 locations worldwide and brings Bitzero's compute capacity to a global enterprise customer base through its Brokkr platform. A few days later, Bitzero acquired its first eight NVIDIA Blackwell B300 servers (64 GPUs total) for deployment at the Norway site, marking the company's first direct entry into AI compute revenue.

Already Profitable…And Just Getting Started
The part that separates Bitzero from most early-stage infrastructure plays is simple. The company is not burning capital while it waits for AI deals to close. It is generating revenue today. Bitzero mines Bitcoin at its Norway site at a blended power cost of approximately $0.03 to $0.035 per kWh. The all-in cost to mine one Bitcoin sits around $50,000, roughly half the industry average of $100,000. The company's hashrate has grown steadily from 0.4 EH/s in early 2024 to 1.08 EH/s by January 2025 to roughly 2.80 EH/s today, a 7x increase in two years. At current network conditions that's around 1.1 Bitcoin per day in production.

That revenue funds operations and demonstrates infrastructure reliability under sustained, real-world high-load conditions. AI customers want to see exactly that before signing multi-year hosting agreements.The 110 megawatts at Namsskogan are now committed to OneQode under the 15-year lease, with HPC commissioning targeted for the first half of 2027. The growth runway extends well beyond that initial block. Bitzero has a clear path to approximately 325 megawatts at the same site by late 2027, with the largest infrastructure components, including a Siemens GIS breaker with 200 megawatt capacity, already paid for and installed. Whatever capacity does not flow to OneQode in later phases becomes available for either additional HPC tenants or expanded mining.

Other companies to keep an eye on: 

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) may be making the most aggressive single bet on AI infrastructure of any company on this list. The company announced $200 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, the bulk of it aimed at AWS data centers — up from $96.5 billion spent in 2025 and $83 billion in 2024. CEO Andy Jassy told investors that all new AWS capacity sells out immediately, with demand limited by supply factors like energy and hardware, not customer appetite.

Q1 FY2026 results reinforced that narrative. AWS grew 28%, its fastest clip in 15 quarters, on a very large base. Amazon's custom chip business — Trainium — crossed a $20 billion annualized revenue run rate, growing triple digits year over year.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is approaching the AI data center race from a position of unusual strategic depth. Unlike its hyperscaler peers, Google designs and manufactures its own AI chips — Tensor Processing Units — giving it a degree of supply chain independence that Microsoft and Amazon lack. That vertical integration is showing up in the numbers: the company reduced Gemini serving unit costs by 78% over 2025 through model optimizations and efficiency improvements.

The spending commitment is massive either way. Alphabet guided 2026 capital expenditures to between $180 billion and $190 billion — more than double its 2025 figure — with CFO Anat Ashkenazi flagging that 2027 capex is expected to "significantly increase" from there.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is the only company in the world that makes extreme ultraviolet lithography machines — the equipment required to print every leading-edge AI chip. There is no alternative supplier. Q1 2026 net sales reached €8.8 billion, up 13% year over year, at a 53% gross margin that is exceptional for capital equipment manufacturing. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to €36 to €40 billion from a prior range of €34 to €39 billion, citing AI-driven demand that CEO Christophe Fouquet said is pushing chip demand well beyond current supply.

The China headwind is real and worth flagging. System sales to China fell to 19% of total in Q1 2026, down from 36% in Q4 2025, as export controls progressively restrict what ASML can sell there. The pre-buying cycle for lower-end DUV machines has run its course, and EUV has never been permitted for Chinese customers. A

Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ: ARM) doesn't make chips. It designs the instruction set architectures that most of the world's chips are built on — and then collects royalties every time one of those chips ships. Every AWS Graviton processor, every Apple M-series chip, every NVIDIA Vera CPU runs on Arm architecture. Q4 FY2026 revenue hit $1.49 billion, up 20% year over year, with data center royalties more than doubling year over year for the second consecutive quarter.

The data center story for Arm is that its architecture is now winning the hyperscaler CPU market at scale. Arm-based CPUs hold approximately 50% market share among the top hyperscalers — AWS Graviton and Trainium, Google Axion and TPUs, Microsoft Cobalt, NVIDIA's Vera CPU — all run on Arm.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) designs and manufactures the high-performance servers and rack-scale systems that sit inside AI data centers, competing directly with Dell in the GPU server market. The company pioneered the direct liquid cooling rack solutions that are now industry standard for high-density AI workloads, and it counts NVIDIA as a core supply chain partner.

The company has had a turbulent period from a governance standpoint. Super Micro faced an accounting investigation and delayed several financial filings in 2024 and 2025, which rattled the industry even as the underlying server business continued to grow.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Urban Edge Properties (NYSE: UE) announced today that it will release its second quarter earnings prior to the market open on Friday, August 7, 2026. The Company will host an earnings conference call and audio webcast on August 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

All interested parties can access the earnings call by dialing 1-877-407-9716 (Toll Free) or 1-201-493-6779 (Toll/International) using conference ID 13760790 or by using the following link for instant telephone access to the event: Call Me. The call will also be webcast and available in listen-only mode at this link: UE Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call, or on the investors page of our website: www.uedge.com.

If you are unable to participate in the live call, a replay will be available at the webcast link above, or on the investors page of our website for one year following the conclusion of the call. A telephonic replay of the call will also be available starting Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET through Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (Toll Free) or 1-412-317-6671 (Toll/International) using conference ID 13760790.

ABOUT URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES

Urban Edge Properties is a NYSE listed real estate investment trust focused on owning, managing, acquiring, developing, and redeveloping retail real estate in urban communities, primarily in the Washington, D.C. to Boston corridor. Urban Edge owns 74 properties totaling 17.3 million square feet of gross leasable area.

It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.

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Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

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#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

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The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

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Stock to Watch: HealthEquity (HQY - Free Report) Draper, UT-headquartered HealthEquity provides integrated solutions for healthcare account management, health reimbursement arrangement and flexible spending accounts for health plans, insurance companies and third-party administrators in the United States.

HQY is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. HQY has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 17.8% for the current fiscal year.

Six analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.10 to $4.71 per share. HQY also boasts an average earnings surprise of +12%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, HQY should be on investors' short list.

Surgery Partners (SGRY - Free Report) closed the last trading session at $14.23, gaining 5.5% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $17.95 indicates a 26.1% upside potential.

The mean estimate comprises 11 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $2.9. While the lowest estimate of $14.00 indicates a 1.6% decline from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 68.7% to reach $24.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in SGRY. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Why SGRY Could Witness a Solid UpsideAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For the current year, one estimate has moved higher over the last 30 days compared to no negative revision. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 44.1%.

Moreover, SGRY currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much SGRY could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

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Collaboration supports Charles River’s strategic goals to build deeper client relationships to further modernize R&D through innovative technologies

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) announced a collaboration with Lilly TuneLab, a collaborative AI/ML drug discovery platform created by Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly).

"The combination of Charles River’s decades-long expertise in nonclinical testing with TuneLab’s innovative AI/ML models will support the accelerated development of innovative therapeutics."

Share TuneLab was created to accelerate biotech innovation by enabling participating companies to access AI/ML drug discovery models trained on decades of Lilly's proprietary research data, in exchange for data contributions that improve model performance through federated learning. Participating companies may use the TuneLab prediction models to more rapidly down-select candidate molecules. Through this collaboration, Charles River will provide nonclinical testing services to TuneLab companies.

“The combination of Charles River’s decades-long expertise in nonclinical testing with TuneLab’s innovative AI/ML models will support the accelerated development of innovative therapeutics,” said Dr. Namandjé N. Bumpus, Chief Science and Innovation Officer, Charles River. “TuneLab’s collaborative AI platform democratizes access to pharma-grade tools, relieving a substantial resource burden for biotechs. By layering in Charles River’s industry-leading hands-on research experience, TuneLab participants have access to additional validation that supports discovery decision-making.”

Standardizing protocols with nonclinical testing across the TuneLab ecosystem should enable the AI/ML models to learn more efficiently from the ongoing contributions, improving the models further and increasing the efficiency of the TuneLab platform.

Lilly TuneLab is part of Lilly Catalyze360, alongside Lilly Ventures, Lilly Gateway Labs, and Lilly ExploR&D, which together support biotech innovation by providing access to strategic capital, lab space and technology, and research and development capabilities.

Charles River remains committed to advancing the validation and acceptance of new approach methodologies (NAMs), including through its Alternative Methods Advancement Project™ (AMAP™) initiative. Together with clients, regulators, and industry, NAMs provide a foundation for a future where more patients gain access to life-saving treatments—safely, swiftly, and with reduced reliance on animal use in research where scientifically appropriate.

About the Alternative Methods Advancement Project (AMAP)

The Alternative Methods Advancement Project (AMAP) is a Charles River-led initiative dedicated to developing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and exploring innovative scientific and technological solutions aimed at reducing reliance on traditional animal testing. As we enter the next frontier of drug development, AMAP enables strategic, purpose-driven investment to shape a future in which more patients can access the treatments and medicines they need safely, swiftly, and successfully. AMAP is supported by our global, cross-functional Scientific Advisory Board led by Dr. Namandjé N. Bumpus.

About Charles River

Charles River provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them. To learn more about our unique portfolio and breadth of services, visit www.criver.com.

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CompaniesJune 17 (Reuters) - The wealth division of Morningstar (MORN.O), opens new tab has teamed up with Apollo Global Management (APO.N), opens new tab, Franklin ​Templeton (BEN.N), opens new tab and J.P. Morgan Asset Management to ‌launch a suite of portfolios that will give retail investors exposure to both private and public markets.

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Initial models will include exposure to ​private credit and real estate through interval ⁠funds, with those funds representing roughly 12% ​to 20% of the models' allocation, Morningstar said ​on Wednesday.

The portfolios, set to launch later this year, will be designed with exchange-traded funds and interval ​funds to make private markets accessible for individual ​investor portfolios.

The move comes as Wall Street firms increasingly focus ‌on ⁠broadening access to private markets, which historically have been limited to institutional investors and ultra high-net-worth individuals.

"When I think about why private markets matter ​now more ​than ever, ⁠it’s not just access but also focus on the long-term in ​a short-term world. We are living ​in ⁠an environment of persistent inflation and structural uncertainty," Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson said.

Morningstar's public/private select ⁠series ​will include six risk-based ​portfolios, ranging from capital preservation to aggressive growth.

Reporting by Arasu ​Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid

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Key Takeaways HASI raised adjusted recurring net investment income 29% to $101 million in first-quarter 2026.HASI grew fee-generating assets about 130% to $1.1 billion and kept a pipeline above $6.5 billion.HASI's average interest rate rose to 6.1%, while policy uncertainty may delay projects. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (HASI - Free Report) sits at the intersection of energy transition finance, contracted infrastructure cash flows and third-party capital management.

The company’s recent results show how the model is shifting. HASI is leaning more on recurring investment and fee income, while still navigating higher funding costs and renewable policy uncertainty.

HASI and the Recurring Income ShiftAdjusted recurring net investment income rose 29% year over year to $101 million in the first quarter of 2026. Fee-generating assets increased about 130% to $1.1 billion.

That mix points to a more predictable earnings base. Gains on sale can still contribute, but recurring interest, retained-interest income and management fees give investors a steadier way to evaluate the platform’s earning power.

Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN - Free Report) provides one of the closest sector comparisons to HASI, given its ownership of long-term contracted renewable power and storage assets that generate predictable cash flows. Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP - Free Report) also provides a useful sector comparison because it operates a large publicly traded renewable power and decarbonization platform across hydroelectric, wind, solar, distributed energy and sustainable solutions.

HA Sustainable and Clean Energy DemandHASI’s pipeline remained above $6.5 billion at the end of the first quarter. The company cited particular strength in grid-connected preferred equity for solar, a sign that project-level capital demand remains active.

Management expects $2-$3 billion of transactions in 2026. That outlook supports the view that clean energy financing remains an investable market, especially for assets with contracted cash flows and established counterparties.

The pipeline also reflects demand across multiple end markets rather than one technology category. Grid-connected projects, Behind-the-Meter assets and Fuels, Transport and Nature investments give HASI several channels for originations.

Why HASI Funding Discipline MattersEnergy transition finance is not just about asset demand. Capital costs increasingly shape returns, especially for specialty finance companies that rely on debt markets, securitizations, co-investments and equity capital.

HASI’s weighted-average interest rate increased from 5.8% in 2025 to 6.1% in the first quarter of 2026. That makes disciplined origination more important because investment yields must remain high enough to protect margins.

The company has been originating investments at yields above 10.5%. Maintaining that level is critical in a higher-cost funding environment, particularly if deployment timing slows or competition changes project economics.

HA Sustainable Faces Policy CrosscurrentsPolicy remains a direct variable for HASI and the broader renewable financing market. Uncertainty around Foreign Entity of Concern rules and technology-neutral tax credits could affect tax equity financing and credit transfers.

Those issues may delay project closings or alter expected returns. For HASI, the risk is less about a single quarter and more about the timing of converting pipeline opportunities into earning assets.

This is an industrywide crosscurrent. Developers need policy clarity, financing partners need dependable project economics and investors need confidence that capital deployment will translate into stable earnings.

What HASI Scores Signal on TrendsHASI’s trend exposure is attractive, but the stock’s screen is not uniformly favorable. The company benefits from recurring income growth and demand for sustainable infrastructure financing, yet funding costs and policy uncertainty keep the near-term outlook more balanced.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). That suggests investors may need clearer near-term estimate momentum before becoming more constructive on the shares. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings has moved higher over the past month. Management also expects 2028 adjusted EPS of $3.50-$3.60, supporting the view that portfolio growth and recurring fee income can keep earnings moving higher.

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The Style Scores show the same split. HASI’s Growth Score of B fits the long-run transition finance and earnings expansion story. Its Value Score of D, Momentum Score of F and VGM Score of D point to weaker broad factor support today, reinforcing a measured stance rather than an outright bullish call.

Over the past six months, HASI shares have gained 17.5%, against the industry’s 14.5% decline.

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Key Takeaways HASI shares gained 18.9% in six months and 50.4% in the past year.HASI posted 1Q26 adjusted EPS of 77 cents, up 20%, as recurring income climbed 29%.HASI offers a 4.5% yield, but higher debt and funding costs remain risks. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (HASI - Free Report) has rallied sharply, with shares up 18.9% in the past six months and 50.4% over the past year.

The buying case rests on recurring earnings growth and higher yields. The caution case centers on valuation, funding costs and whether the company can keep converting its pipeline into profitable earning assets.

Why HASI Bulls See More UpsideHASI’s first-quarter adjusted earnings of 77 cents per share rose 20% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents. Adjusted recurring net investment income increased 29% to $101 million, giving bulls a clearer earnings-quality argument.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings has moved higher over the past month. Management also expects 2028 adjusted EPS of $3.50-$3.60, supporting the view that portfolio growth and recurring fee income can keep earnings moving higher.

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HA Sustainable Valuation in ContextHASI trades at 12.35X forward 12-month earnings. That is above the Zacks sub-industry’s 10.11X but below the Zacks Finance sector’s 16.37X and the S&P 500’s 21.65X.

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That split matters. The earnings multiple does not look demanding relative to the broader market, but price/book and price/cash flow ratios are above industry averages, leaving less room for execution missteps.

Apollo Global Management Inc. (APO - Free Report) and Ares Management Corporation (ARES - Free Report) are comparison points in the broader financial-services peer set. Investors weighing HASI’s valuation may compare its yield-driven specialty finance model with other capital-allocation businesses, even though its sustainable infrastructure focus is distinct.

What Could Limit HASI ReturnsThe bear case starts with funding costs. HASI’s weighted-average interest rate increased from 5.8% in 2025 to 6.1% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting higher-cost hybrid securities and redemption-related expenses.

Higher borrowing costs mean HASI needs to keep originating investments at attractive yields above 10.5% to protect profitability. If yields moderate or deployment slows, margin pressure could make targeted returns harder to achieve.

Debt also limits flexibility. Higher debt obligations could reduce the company’s ability to maneuver if capital markets become less favorable or if policy uncertainty slows project closings.

HA Sustainable Dividend and Balance SheetHASI adds an income component with a quarterly dividend of 42.5 cents per share. The indicated dividend yield is about 4.5%, giving investors a payout while they wait for earnings growth to develop.

The balance sheet cuts both ways. HASI had $5.4 billion of debt outstanding as of March 31, 2026, but also maintained $2.3 billion of available liquidity. That frames the stock as an income-plus-execution story rather than a simple value play.

Liquidity supports debt servicing and portfolio growth. Still, the company must keep matching capital deployment with attractive spreads to justify the recent stock move.

How HASI Screens on ZacksThe bottom line is mixed. HASI has earnings momentum, a sizable pipeline and a dividend yield that may appeal to income-focused investors, but valuation and funding costs argue against chasing the stock without a margin of safety.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). That rank supports a balanced near-term stance rather than an outright bullish call after strong gains. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Style Scores reinforce that view. HASI’s Growth Score of B fits the earnings expansion narrative, but its Value Score of D, Momentum Score of F and VGM Score of D show weaker factor support across the broader scorecard. For now, the setup favors investors who are comfortable betting on execution and recurring earnings durability, not those looking for a clean value or momentum screen.

Key Takeaways MAA gained 8.5% in three months, aided by Sun Belt renter demand and 95.5% occupancy in Q1 2026.MAA had six projects under construction totaling 1,788 units, with $234.2M left to fund.MAA completed 1,386 upgrades in Q1 2026, driving $104 higher rents and about 17% returns. Shares of Mid-America Apartment (MAA - Free Report) , which is commonly known as MAA, have rallied 8.5% over the past three months, outperforming the industry's growth of 3.9%.

MAA is supported by a diversified Sun Belt footprint and housing affordability that continues to favor renting. The company is balancing capital across development, redevelopment, technology investments and share repurchases. The balance sheet remains investment grade with ample liquidity to fund starts and lease-ups over time.

This residential real estate investment trust (REIT) carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2026 FFO per share is now pegged at $8.50.

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Factors Behind MAA’s Stock Price Surge: Will the Trend Last?MAA maintains a diversified apartment portfolio across the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic, with a mix of urban and suburban assets. Longer-term in-migration and job growth in many of these Sun Belt markets, along with the high cost of home ownership, continue to support renter demand. In the first quarter of 2026, MAA’s same-store portfolio sustained average physical occupancy of 95.5%. Management expects deliveries to decline through 2026, which should support better seasonal new-lease pricing as the year progresses.

With acquisition cap rates for high-quality properties still around the mid-4% range in MAA’s footprint, external growth remains skewed to development and controlled land. As of March 31, 2026, MAA had six development communities under construction totaling 1,788 units, with $388.3 million of costs incurred and $234.2 million remaining to be funded.

MAA continues to invest in interior unit upgrades, amenity repositioning and technology programs to expand margins and grow NOI from the existing portfolio. In the first quarter of 2026, it completed 1,386 interior upgrades and achieved average rent increases of $104 versus non-upgraded units, a cash-on-cash return near 17%. In repositioning, the company has repriced six projects, with average NOI yields above 10%, and five additional projects are nearing completion, with repricing expected between May and August. On technology front, the WiFi retrofit initiative has expanded to 27 live properties and is expected to roll out to more than 35 additional properties in 2026.

MAA enjoys a solid balance sheet, with low leverage and ample availability under its revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2026, MAA had $839.2 million of combined cash and available capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility. It also has a low net debt/adjusted EBITDAre ratio of 4.5. Its outstanding debt has an average maturity of 6.1 years at an effective rate of 3.9% as of March 31, 2026. MAA also repurchased about 0.6 million shares for around $73 million, reflecting the ability to act when the public market value of the existing portfolio is more attractive than private market transactions. Hence, the company is well-positioned to bank on growth scopes.

Solid dividend payouts are arguably the biggest enticements for REIT shareholders, and MAA remains committed to that. In the past five years, MAA has increased its dividend seven times, and its five-year annualized dividend growth rate is 10.25%. Backed by healthy operating fundamentals, we expect its dividend distribution to be sustainable in the upcoming period.

Key Challenges to Weigh Before Investing in MAA StockSupply-heavy markets and concessions may cap near-term pricing. Development lease-up execution and variable-rate debt can lift interest costs for Mid-America Apartment.

Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are Vornado Realty Trust (VNO - Free Report) and W.P. Carey (WPC - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VNO’s 2026 FFO per share has been revised upward by a cent to $2.34 over the past month.

The consensus estimate for WPC’s 2026 FFO per share has been raised northward 1.3% over the past two months to $5.28.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReversingLabs (RL), the trusted name in file and software security, today announced it has been named a Visionary in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security. Pioneering the category since 2021, ReversingLabs is one of 18 vendors to be recognized in the Gartner inaugural research.

As the scope and scale of software supply chain attacks multiply, ReversingLabs finds malicious code, tampered components, and hidden risks in open-source, and commercial software packages. Through these discoveries, the company helps software producers identify issues before release, and enterprise software consumers find threats before software deployment or updates.

Key Highlights

ReversingLabs has been recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Supply Chain Security. This recognition is based on our Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.In our opinion, this positioning reflects ReversingLabs’ on-going innovation and forward-thinking product strategy.Spectra Assure earned consistently high marks from ReversingLabs’ customers on Gartner Peer Insights™.
“The Gartner recognition, we feel, reflects our ongoing collaboration with customers, partners, and industry experts to define what modern software supply chain security looks like," said Mario Vuksan, CEO and Co-founder of ReversingLabs. "Their shared experiences and feedback have played a significant role in shaping both the market and our platform – and will continue to drive how we adapt to the evolving challenges of securing complex software supply chains.”

A New Era for Software Supply Chain Security
In ReversingLabs view, the Gartner new Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security reflects the growing demand for software supply chain security as a strategic discipline for both software providers and enterprise software consumers. The team at ReversingLabs believes the company’s inclusion in the report acknowledges its continued innovation and execution in empowering organizations to build and buy safe software.

ReversingLabs Spectra Assure® solutions deliver value for:

Software producers looking to safeguard customers from supply chain attacks and demonstrate quality improvements with a rigorous and verifiable set of software safety checks.Enterprise software consumers looking to secure software onboarding processes with automated pre-deployment evaluations to accelerate approvals while enforcing internal policies. The Complete Approach to Software Supply Chain Security
The ReversingLabs platform brings together three capabilities organizations need to protect against software supply chain attacks and accelerate third-party software approvals while enforcing internal policies. These include:

Complete Visibility Into the Final Artifact: Spectra Assure analyzes software in the form it is actually shipped to market (binary, package, container, or model), enabling both enterprise software consumers and producers to manage third-party software risk. It also uncovers threats and risks that only appear in compiled outputs by recursive inspection of embedded files, dependencies, and layers. For open-source ecosystems, active harvesting and continuous reprocessing of 6M+ packages across popular registries provides community-specific behavioral context that separates signal from noise.

Multi-Layered Threat Detection: Instead of discrete malware signatures, Spectra Assure uses continually tuned threat-hunting policies and predictive ML models to detect both known attacks (e.g. Shai-hulud) and novel attacks. Large-scale analysis of open-source ecosystems adds behavioral context to OSS malware detection, separating signal from noise. When an automated detection requires confirmation, ReversingLabs’ malware analysts close the loop, providing human-verified intelligence.

Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: Spectra Assure tracks security over time using SAFE Levels, a tiered benchmarking system with clear, measurable milestones for progressively improving software quality with every release. The "Share Report" feature fosters transparency between enterprise software consumers and producers, ensuring detected risks and threats are communicated, while built-in differential analysis verifies improvements with each new version without introducing new risks.

Available Resources

For additional insights on the evolution of software supply chain security, read our blog here.To find out more about Spectra Assure visit https://www.reversinglabs.com/products/spectra-assureVisit ReversingLabs Spectra Assure Community, a free-to-use platform where software developers, DevOps engineers, and IT security specialists can check the security status of widely distributed developer tools and open source software packages from the most popular communities.
Gartner, Magic Quadrant™ for Software Supply Chain Security, Aaron Lord, Jason Gross, Johnny Walters, June 22, 2026

Gartner and Magic Quadrant are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

FAQ
Why was ReversingLabs recognized in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Supply Chain Security?
ReversingLabs has been recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Supply Chain Security. This recognition is based on our Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. In our opinion, this positioning reflects ReversingLabs’:

On-going innovation that offers CISOs, procurement teams, and compliance officers a preventative control, SBOM generation, and other features for managing risk from commercial and third-party software.Forward thinking product strategy, such as integrating with AI-assisted software engineering workflows to build safe software and provide transparency into AI models and services within software. How does ReversingLabs help organizations defend against software supply chain attacks?
As the scope and scale of software supply chain attacks multiply, ReversingLabs finds malicious code, tampered components, and hidden risks in open-source, and commercial software packages. Through these discoveries, the company helps software producers identify issues before release, and enterprise software consumers find threats before software deployment or updates.

What makes the ReversingLabs software supply chain security solution unique?
What makes ReversingLabs unique is its ability to analyze software the way attackers see it — as a binary, not source code — giving organizations the only independent, source-code-free view of whether the software they ship or deploy has been compromised.

Related Links
Blog: Gartner® CISO Playbook for Commercial SSCS: 3 key insights
Webinar: Why Binary Analysis Is Now a Must-Have Control for Commercial Software Risk

About ReversingLabs
ReversingLabs is the trusted name in file and software security. We provide the modern cybersecurity platform to verify and deliver safe binaries. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and leading cybersecurity vendors, RL Spectra Core powers the software supply chain and file security insights, tracking over 422 billion searchable files with the ability to deconstruct full software binaries in seconds to minutes. Only ReversingLabs provides that final exam to determine whether a single file or full software binary presents a risk to your organization and your customers.

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Key Takeaways CYTK entered the commercial stage after FDA approval of Myqorzo for symptomatic oHCM.CYTK reported early Myqorzo traction with 275 prescribers and about 680 patients by Q1-end.Aficamten advanced with positive ACACIA-HCM data and an FDA-reviewed oHCM label expansion. Shares of Cytokinetics, Incorporated (CYTK - Free Report) have gained 18.4% year to date against the industry’s decline of 1.3%.

The company has entered a pivotal phase following the FDA approval of its first commercial product, Myqorzo (aficamten), for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM).

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The approval marks the company’s transition into a commercial-stage biotech.

The impressive year-to-date performance can be attributed to strong first-quarter results supported by early Myqorzo launch.

Strong Initial Myqorzo Uptake Boosts CYTKMyqorzo is an allosteric and reversible inhibitor of cardiac myosin motor activity.  It is approved in the United States and China for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM.

Myqorzo works by inhibiting cardiac myosin, thereby reducing excessive cardiac contractility and alleviating left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in patients with oHCM.

The company initiated the U.S. commercial rollout in January 2026. Early launch metrics indicate strong physician engagement and patient uptake, with over 275 unique healthcare providers prescribing the drug and approximately 680 patients being prescribed Myqorzo by the end of the first quarter.

More than 70% of patients on therapy transitioned to paid prescriptions.

The European Commission approval in February 2026 further expands Myqorzo's addressable market and provides an additional growth catalyst.

Cytokinetics recently achieved an important commercial milestone with the first European launch of Myqorzo in Germany, marking the drug's entry into the EU market.

CYTK is also working on a label expansion of Myqorzo. The FDA accepted its supplemental new drug application for MAPLE-HCM, a phase III study of aficamten as monotherapy compared with metoprolol as monotherapy in patients with oHCM. The regulatory body assigned a target action date of Nov. 14, 2026.

Meanwhile, aficamten continues to be evaluated across additional patient populations, supporting potential lifecycle expansion opportunities. The drug was studied in the phase III ACACIA-HCM study in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM). 

The ACACIA-HCM study successfully met both co-primary endpoints, demonstrating statistically significant improvements from baseline through week 36 in both Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) Clinical Summary Score and maximal exercise performance (peak VO2). Statistically significant improvements compared to placebo were also observed in key secondary endpoints.

It is currently being investigated in the CEDAR-HCM study in pediatric patients with oHCM. Aficamten is also being evaluated in the ongoing FOREST-HCM open-label extension study.

CYTK’s Encouraging Pipeline ProgressOther pipeline candidates include omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac myosin activator. A confirmatory phase III study, COMET-HF, is ongoing in patients with symptomatic heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction.  Enrollment is expected to continue through the rest of 2026.

Following a recommendation from the dose level review committee, patient enrollment has been expanded in Cohort 1 of AMBER-HFpEF, a phase II study evaluating ulacamten in symptomatic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥ 60%. Enrollment in Cohort 1 is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026.

Road Ahead for CYTKThe approval of Myqorzo is a significant boost for CYTK, given the oHCM market potential. However, investors should remain mindful of risks, including launch execution and competition.

Myqorzo operates within an evolving treatment landscape for oHCM. Its primary competitor is Camzyos, a cardiac myosin inhibitor marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY - Free Report) .

BMY obtained FDA approval for Camzyos in 2022 for the treatment of adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association class II-III oHCM to improve functional capacity and symptoms.

Earlier this month, the FDA accepted BMY’s supplemental new drug application (sNDA) seeking approval of Camzyos for the treatment of adolescents aged 12 to under 18 years with symptomatic oHCM. The FDA granted Priority Review to the application with a target action date of Sept. 30, 2026.

If approved, Camzyos would become the first cardiac myosin inhibitor available for adolescents with oHCM and expand the drug's addressable market beyond adults.

While Myqorzo represents a meaningful growth driver and a validation of Cytokinetics’ muscle biology platform, sustained commercial traction will be critical to supporting long-term valuation upside.

CYTK’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksCytokinetics currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). A couple of better-ranked biotech stocks are Immunocore (IMCR - Free Report) and Liquidia Corporation (LQDA - Free Report) , both sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Over the past 30 days, earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Immunocore have remained unchanged at 6 cents for 2026 and at 87 cents for 2027.

Immunocore’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining one, the average surprise being 46.66%.

Over the past 60 days, estimates for Liquidia’s 2026 EPS have increased to $2.97 from $1.50. Over the same period, EPS estimates for 2027 have risen to $4.81 from $2.91. LQDA shares have surged 97.2% year to date.

Liquidia’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining one, with the average surprise being 54.40%.

On June 18, 2026, Installed Building Products Inc (IBP) shares rose 3.3% to a current price of $218.25. This move comes in the context of a 52-week range betwee

Key Takeaways SkyWest expands fleet via agreements with UAL, DAL, ALK and Embraer for new E175 deliveries.SKYW ended Q1 2025 with $627.25M cash, surpassing its current debt of $598.43M for strong flexibility.Rise in operating expenses, macro-economic uncertainty and pilot shortages continue to bother SKYW. SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW - Free Report) ) looks cheap from a valuation standpoint. Considering the trailing 12-month price-to-book (P/B) ratio, SkyWest is trading at a discount compared to the industry.

The stock has a trailing 12-month P/B-TTM of 1.34X compared with 3.12X for the industry over the past five years. These factors indicate that the stock’s valuation is attractive. SKYW has a Value Score of A.

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Now, the question is whether it is worth buying, holding, or selling the SkyWest stock at current prices. Let us delve deeper to find out.

Tailwinds Working in Favor of SkyWest StockSkyWest's top line benefits from flying contract rate increases. As of March 31, 2026, SkyWest had cumulative deferred revenues of $240.69 million under its flying contracts. Revenues from flying agreements (contributing 96.5% to the top line) grew 6.7% year over year during first-quarter 2026. Departures increased 1.1% on a year-over-year basis in the first quarter.

SkyWest's fleet-modernization efforts to cater to the improvement in travel demand are commendable. In a bid to modernize its fleet, SKYW had fleet-related agreements with airline heavyweights like United Airlines (UAL - Free Report) , Delta Air Lines (DAL - Free Report) and Alaska Airlines (ALK - Free Report) .

Concurrent with its first-quarter 2026 results, SkyWest intends to convert its CRJ200 aircraft, operating for United Airlines, into 41-seat, dual-class CRJ450s, with the first aircraft entering service in fall 2026. SkyWest had one E175 aircraft delivery for Alaska Airlinesin the first quarter of 2026. The company’s aircraft lease agreements for the E175 fleet, which supports Alaska’s capacity purchase agreement, are set to expire between 2030 and 2034.

Further, UAL is scheduled to deliver eight E175 planes in 2026. Alaska Airlines is expected to deliver one E175 in 2026. DAL is likely to deliver 10 E175 planes in 2027 and six in 2028.  By 2028-end, SkyWest anticipates having nearly 300 E175 aircraft in its fleet. As previously announced, SkyWest entered into a purchase agreement with Embraer, which secures delivery positions for 44 additional E175s from 2028 through 2032 for potential future flying opportunities. SkyWest also secured purchase rights on 50 additional E175s from Embraer.

SkyWest’s solid balance sheet increases financial flexibility. The company ended first-quarter 2026 with cash and marketable securities of $627.25 million, higher than the current debt level of $598.43 million. This implies that the company has sufficient cash to meet its current debt obligations. Meanwhile, long-term debt level has decreased to $1.79 billion at the end of first-quarter 2026 from $2.07 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

A strong balance sheet enables the company to reward shareholders with share repurchases. As a reflection of its shareholder-friendly stance, in May 2025, SKYW's existing repurchase plan was increased by $250 million. SkyWest repurchased 783,000 shares for $75 million during the first quarter of 2026. As of March 31, 2026, SkyWest had $138 million available under its current share repurchase program. Buybacks not only reduce the total outstanding share count, thereby increasing earnings per share, but also signal management's belief in the intrinsic value of the stock.

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Headwinds Weighing on SkyWest StockSkyWest's bottom line continues to be weighed down by a rise in operating expenses. This is due to an increase in employee compensation, which includes higher labor pay scales, increased maintenance and costs related to aircraft maintenance, materials and repair, higher production and higher pilot training costs. SkyWest witnessed a consistent increase in operating expenses from $2.82 billion in 2022 to $2.83 billion in 2023 to $3.03 billion in 2024 to $3.44 billion in 2025. In first-quarter 2026, operating expenses were $889 million, up 10% year over year, owing to an expected increase in incremental direct operating costs associated with higher production and higher pilot training costs.

Macro-economic uncertainty and pilot shortages continue to plague regional carriers like SkyWest. The competition from larger airlines exacerbates the shortage of qualified pilots for regional carriers. This shortage limits the number of flights regional airlines can operate and can lead to increased operating costs due to the need to offer competitive salaries and benefits. 

Stock prices of regional airline companies are notoriously volatile. As such, shares of SKYW may not be suitable for investors who are not comfortable with the often-substantial day-to-day volatility. 

What Do Earnings Estimates Say for SkyWest?The negative sentiment surrounding SkyWest stock is evident from the fact that the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter of 2026 and the third quarter of 2026 earnings has been revised downward in the past 60 days. The consensus mark for 2026 and 2027 earnings has also been projected downward in the past 60 days.

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The unfavorable estimate revisions indicate brokers’ lack of confidence in the stock.

Not an Opportune Time to Buy SkyWest StockApart from being attractively valued at present, SkyWest's fleet-modernization efforts remain commendable. In a bid to modernize its fleet, SKYW has fleet-related agreements with airline heavyweights like United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. By 2028-end, SKYW is scheduled to have nearly 300 E175 aircraft. A solid balance sheet allows SKYW to consistently reward shareholders with share repurchases. Such moves should boost investor confidence and positively impact the bottom line.

Despite these positives, we advise investors not to buy SKYW stock now, as it continues to be hurt by a consistent rise in operating expenses. The macroeconomic uncertainty and pilot shortages are also hurting SKYW's prospects. Share price volatility continues to be a cause for worry. Considering all these factors, we advise investors to wait for a better entry point and not buy SKYW now. For those who already own the stock, it will be prudent to stay invested. The company’s current Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) justifies our analysis. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

In the latest close session, Sprouts Farmers (SFM - Free Report) was down 2.08% at $83.61. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.57% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.64%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.15%.

Heading into today, shares of the natural and organic food retailer had lost 3.39% over the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 3.04% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Sprouts Farmers in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.35, showcasing no movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.33 billion, indicating a 4.91% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $5.57 per share and a revenue of $9.51 billion, representing changes of +4.9% and +8.04%, respectively, from the prior year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Sprouts Farmers should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional 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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Sprouts Farmers is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

Investors should also note Sprouts Farmers's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 15.33. This expresses no noticeable deviation compared to the average Forward P/E of 15.33 of its industry.

It's also important to note that SFM currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.81. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Food - Natural Foods Products industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.72.

The Food - Natural Foods Products industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 216, this industry ranks in the bottom 12% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Helen of Troy Limited (“Helen of Troy” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: HELE) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Helen of Troy misled investors about the success of its Project Pegasus restructuring program. The Company touted the “fuel” produced by Project Pegasus, despite what it called “implementation hiccups.” The Company continued to tout its restructuring effort, telling shareholders, "despite the delayed savings related to our Tennessee distribution center, Project Pegasus continues to move forward. We have made good progress on the cost of goods sold work streams, implementing multiple projects that reduce costs and simplify our supplier base." Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Helen of Troy, investors suffered damages.

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). 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 3, 2026.

So what: If you purchased Helen of Troy 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 Helen of Troy class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/helen-of-troy-limited/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 3, 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. 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 has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. 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, the claims arise from misrepresentations regarding the success of Project Pegasus, a "global restructuring program focused on both efficiency and effectiveness." Throughout the Class Period, the lawsuit alleges that Helen of Troy boasted about the "fuel" it was generating from Project Pegasus. Although Helen of Troy admitted to some speed bumps in Project Pegasus, specifically citing "implementation hiccups" with its new Tennessee distribution center, Defendants assured investors that "despite the delayed savings related to our Tennessee distribution center, Project Pegasus continues to move forward. We have made good progress on the cost of goods sold work streams, implementing multiple projects that reduce costs and simplify our supplier base." When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. 

To join the Helen of Troy class action, go to  https://rosenlegal.com/cases/helen-of-troy-limited/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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, /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) common stock between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025. Helen of Troy markets a variety of consumer goods across several segments.

For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003.

What is the class period? April 24, 2024 - October 8, 2025

What are the allegations? Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) Misled Investors Regarding the Ability of Project Pegasus to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness

According to the complaint, in fiscal year 2023, Helen of Troy's then COO, and later CEO, Noel Geoffroy initiated Project Pegasus, a "global restructuring program that focused on both efficiency and effectiveness." As a part of this initiative, the Company invested in a new distribution center in Tennessee to support its targeted growth.

Plaintiff alleges that during the class period, the Company boasted about the "fuel" it was generating from Project Pegasus. Although Helen of Troy admitted to some speed bumps in Project Pegasus, specifically citing "implementation hiccups" with its new Tennessee distribution center, defendants assured investors that "despite the delayed savings related to our Tennessee distribution center, Project Pegasus continues to move forward. We have made good progress on the cost of goods sold work streams, implementing multiple projects that reduce costs and simplify our supplier base." In reality, Project Pegasus was not delivering the efficiencies that defendants touted. Rather, unknown to investors, Helen of Troy did not have enough resources or the budget to achieve its stated restructuring or savings goals.

Plaintiff further alleges that on July 10, 2025, Helen of Troy revealed that its net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 had declined 11% year-over-year and its adjusted earnings per share had shrunk by nearly 60% compared to the prior year. The Company also disclosed a $414.4 million goodwill impairment, which it attributed to its continued decelerating revenue growth. The Company's interim CEO—CFO Brian Grass—conceded that Helen of Troy had become "too complicated and lost focus," which "created unnecessary sprawl and [the Company] became scattered in terms of priorities." As a result of these disclosures, the price of Helen of Troy shares declined by $7.04 per share, or 22.7%.

Then, on October 9, 2025, during his first earnings call as CEO, G. Scott Uzzell reported Helen of Troy's second quarter results for fiscal year 2026, announcing that quarterly sales were down 8.9% year-over-year, adjusted earnings per share plummeted by 51%, and that these results were caused by significant business disruptions and cost headwinds which the Company expects to persist for the remainder of the year. Uzzell acknowledged Helen of Troy's underperformance, stating that Helen of Troy "earned [its] way into a difficult period." These disclosures caused Helen of Troy's stock price to decline by $6.90 per share, or 25%.

What can shareholders do now? You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Helen of Troy Limited. Shareholders who wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their papers to the court by August 3, 2026. The lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses. 

About Robbins LLP: A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. 

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 16, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). 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 3, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Helen of Troy 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 Helen of Troy class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/helen-of-troy-limited/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 3, 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. 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 has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. 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, the claims arise from misrepresentations regarding the success of Project Pegasus, a "global restructuring program focused on both efficiency and effectiveness." Throughout the Class Period, the lawsuit alleges that Helen of Troy boasted about the "fuel" it was generating from Project Pegasus. Although Helen of Troy admitted to some speed bumps in Project Pegasus, specifically citing "implementation hiccups" with its new Tennessee distribution center, Defendants assured investors that "despite the delayed savings related to our Tennessee distribution center, Project Pegasus continues to move forward. We have made good progress on the cost of goods sold work streams, implementing multiple projects that reduce costs and simplify our supplier base." When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Helen of Troy class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/helen-of-troy-limited/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--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) 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 Helen of Troy securities between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/HELE.

Helen of Troy Case Details

The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

Helen of Troy overstated the success and benefits of its Project Pegasus initiative, touting the "fuel" it was generating while downplaying issues such as "implementation hiccups" at its Tennessee distribution center and assuring investors that the project was progressing and delivering cost-saving efficiencies; in reality, Project Pegasus was not delivering the efficiencies Defendants claimed, as the Company lacked sufficient resources and budget to achieve its stated restructuring and cost-savings goals; and as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Helen of Troy 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/HELE, 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 Helen of Troy you have until August 3, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Helen of Troy 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 Helen of Troy 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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Alert: HELE Shares Lost Over $38 Per Share Across Three Corrective Disclosures as Project Pegasus Promises Collapsed Under the Weight of Concealed Operational Failures

, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) of a pending securities class action. Class Period: April 24, 2024 through October 8, 2025. Find out if you qualify to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (888) SueWallSt.

Helen of Troy shares suffered four separate corrective declines during the Class Period, losing $24.68 per share (27.7%) on July 9, 2024, $7.04 per share (22.7%) on July 10, 2025, and $6.90 per share (25%) on October 9, 2025. To be considered for lead plaintiff, investors must file by August 3, 2026.

How the Market Repriced HELE After Each Revelation

The first and largest single-day repricing occurred when Helen of Troy reported first quarter fiscal 2025 results that blindsided shareholders. Earnings per share had cratered 49% year-over-year, and the full-year revenue outlook was slashed by more than 20%. The lawsuit contends that management attributed these results to an "unusual number of internal and external challenges" without disclosing that the Company lacked the budget and resources to deliver on its restructuring promises.

The second market shock came when the architect of the Company's turnaround strategy departed abruptly after just 14 months, with no successor in place. The Company itself cited "underperformance in recent years" and sought a replacement with "turnaround/restructuring experience," signaling to the market that the prior strategy had failed.

The Cumulative Damage to Shareholder Value

The July 9, 2024 decline of $24.68 per share (27.7%) followed disclosure of a 49% EPS collapse and a 20%-plus revenue outlook reduction The July 10, 2025 decline of $7.04 per share (22.7%) accompanied an 11% net sales decline, a nearly 60% adjusted EPS drop, and a $414.4 million goodwill impairment The October 9, 2025 decline of $6.90 per share (25%) followed disclosure of an 8.9% quarterly sales decline and a 51% adjusted EPS plunge Each successive disclosure removed a layer of artificial inflation that the complaint alleges was sustained by repeated assurances that Project Pegasus was "on track" and "generating fuel" Why the Market Reacted With Increasing Severity

As set forth in the complaint, each corrective event did not merely reveal bad quarterly numbers. Each stripped away a specific layer of the narrative Defendants had constructed. The first disclosure revealed the gap between projected and actual performance. The CEO departure signaled the strategy's architect could not fix what was broken. The goodwill impairment quantified the permanent destruction of value. The final disclosure confirmed these were not temporary setbacks but structural failures the Company conceded it had "earned [its] way into."

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"When companies fail to disclose material information, shareholders may suffer significant losses. The pattern of repeated assurances followed by repeated negative surprises in this case raises important questions about what was known and when." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Speak with an attorney about recovering damages or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at (888) SueWallSt.

ABOUT SUEWALLST -- Over the past 20 years, SueWallSt has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. The firm has extensive expertise in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees. For seven consecutive years, SueWallSt has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report. The last day to move for lead plaintiff is August 3, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About the HELE Lawsuit

Q: How much did HELE stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 27.7%, a decline of $24.68 per share, on July 9, 2024, after Helen of Troy disclosed a 49% year-over-year EPS decline and slashed its full-year revenue outlook by over 20%. Additional declines of 22.7% and 25% followed subsequent corrective disclosures. Investors who purchased shares during the class period at artificially inflated prices may be entitled to compensation.

Q: What specific misstatements does the HELE lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Helen of Troy made materially false or misleading statements regarding the progress and effectiveness of Project Pegasus, its global restructuring program, and the operational health of its Tennessee distribution center during the class period. When the true state of affairs was revealed through multiple corrective disclosures, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What do HELE investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.

Q: What if I already sold my HELE shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

Q: Can I join a different law firm's lawsuit instead? A: Multiple firms often file competing complaints. The court consolidates and appoints a single lead counsel. Contacting SueWallSt before August 3, 2026 ensures your losses are considered.

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LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Helen of Troy Limited (“Helen of Troy” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: HELE) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Helen of Troy misled investors about the success of its Project Pegasus restructuring program. The Company touted the “fuel” produced by Project Pegasus, despite what it called “implementation hiccups.” The Company continued to tout its restructuring effort, telling shareholders, "despite the delayed savings related to our Tennessee distribution center, Project Pegasus continues to move forward. We have made good progress on the cost of goods sold work streams, implementing multiple projects that reduce costs and simplify our supplier base." Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Helen of Troy, investors suffered damages.

Join the case to recover your losses

The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.        

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